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One of Enchanted Garden’s princesses is Ashley Booth.

Like Kobiela, Disney princesses were her heroes as a child.

She had particular affinities for Ariel and Belle.

Five years ago, Booth was hired to work at Disney World for a year.

“They really know their stuff,” Booth said. “Their customer service is next to none. It’s really top-notch and it’s strict. It is very much about putting on a show and keeping the integrity of the characters and keeping the integrity of the company intact.”

Booth wasn’t a princess at Disney World. Quite the opposite, actually. She worked in the Canadian park in the world showcase as a lumberjack, red and black flannel and all.

“It was long days and you have to be 100 per cent on.

There is never a moment when you can’t be on because you’ll crush the integrity of the company with one grimace.

There is no leaning, there is no drinking out of water bottles and no eating. You have to be in character all the time and represent the company at all times.

“If somebody says something mean to you or upsetting, you still smile and answer their questions. You can’t react in the human way,” she said with a laugh. “Everything you do is a show. That’s the way Disney runs things. When you work at a fast food restaurant, you are still part of the show.

You still have a costume, so it’s one big production.”

She said it was great representing Canada. Her one complaint was the lumberjack outfit was a tad warm in the Florida heat and humidity.

Booth said she sees some of the Disney way of doing business in Kobiela’s company.

“Enchanted Garden does a lot of what Disney does, so it is very much about keeping the integrity and keeping that really strict customer service and that magical experience. You are doing a big thing for people. You are being a character, you are being their princess heroes. It’s more than just wearing the costume. You have a lot on your shoulders and it’s a Kayla Kobiela, owner lot of responsibility.” of The Enchanted Garden The two agree the joy of being a princess is bringing Character Co., always wanted smiles to the faces of children and their parents. to be a princess, and now “They treat you like you are their best friend and have she is. In this photo she is known you all their life,” Booth said. “There is a lot of dressed like Cinderella. responsibility to meet those expectations and fulfil those (Photo by Jenn Diehl of expectations – be gracious, be kind, sing like an angel, move Scarlet Rain Photography) like an angel.

“They will ask you questions sometimes, real-world day going to Disneyland to perform as one. questions so you have to meet the real-life princess expectaIn 2014, she was hired to work for a Saskatoon company tions. They will ask if you were scared when you saw that named Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo. Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo, which big scary snow monster. You have to say, ‘I was but I was has since closed, was in the business of making dreams brave at the same time.’ Be that idol for them and bring that come true for children, through its cast of Disney princesses. fairytale world mixed in with their own world. So it is a lot Last year, Kobiela decided she wanted to perform as a of expectation.” princess full time. In October, her company, The Enchanted Booth, who is a librarian, said parents are grateful for the Garden Character Co., took its first booking. work the princesses do.

She and her other princesses do birthday parties, meet “Sometimes the parents will say, ‘thank you so much, and greet events, galas and balls. They will be at the little Angela is so shy and we have never seen her so excited Crossmount Princess Ball on Feb. 11, exhibiting their (Continued on page 8)

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So she did what just about any student looking for an artistic hobby would do – she became a princess.

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Joyce Souka, who is better known as Grandma Rush, received a hug and a kiss from Saskatchewan Rush president Lee Genier after the 85-year-old was honoured at the National Lacrosse League team’s home opener.

Grandma Rush was a long-time supporter of the team when it was in Edmonton and travels to Saskatoon for games when she can. It was announced in November that she was being treated for cancer. She attended the Jan. 21 game with Daria Perry-Klack (right). (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson)

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Every now and then, especially when I am stuck for a column idea, I head to the Missed Connections section on Kijiji. Believe it or not, a number of readers have written to tell me how much they like these columns. Strangely, one of them has a master’s degree. To balance it out, a reader recently told me how juvenile I am. I think he is closer to the truth. Anyway, Missed Connections it is this week. The items appearing below are pretty much unedited. The comments are mine. ***** For “Broadway Ave: Black bicycle, blonde hair, Broadway Avenue. I see you all the time. I’m the guy in the red Audi.

Respond to this message if you’d like to go for a drink.” Comment: Unlike me, you are a man of few words. I like that. Does she travel down the Broadway Bridge? It would be great if someone was using our bike lanes. Nice car, by the way.

I’d prefer it in black, though. ***** “Why?? Why do we people come to Kijiji missed connections and write something nice about someone we met or admired . . . but we are not able to tell them when they are there in front of us??

I for one have written about someone nice at a store . . . but of course they will not read it!! Yet when they are there in front of us talking in the store . . . we are not able to say anything more than just a hi, how r u?? Small talk is made. . .but nothing important until we are here online and write more!!!” Comment: We actually hooked up two people through this column. It was really cool. Because there had been a fair quantity of alcohol consumed when they first spotted each other and one was wearing rubber boots

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You were also really cute. Didn’t see a ring on your finger.” Comment: In all my years of doing Missed Connections columns, this is the first one that has included a soccer mom. It is an honour and a great thrill. If there’s a ringless hockey dad out there cheering to himself, it would make my day. ***** Vet clinic: Saw you at the vet clinic (Dec. 22). Both our pups were playing or acknowledging each other. I really didn’t have the guts to ask for your # but I wanted to. We chatted for a bit and found it so nice to talk to you while your pup was in with the vet. Wouldn’t mind to have coffee/ drink with you sometime. You said you lived out of town but would also like our pups to socialize as well. If you happen to read this and would be available & not taken, tell me the name of your pup and which vet clinic we were at.” Comment: I recently wrote about a beautiful couple whose first date was at a dog park and they are now married. It is great when pets bring people together. By the way, when you say the pups were acknowledging each other, is that like sniffing butts? ***** “Bouncer at outlaws. It’s totally a long shot and of course it is. But the bouncer taking my ID on New Year’s Eve made my night by being just . . . there. If you see this and possibly remember the girl in the see through dress. Thanks.” Comment: I’m guessing you are unforgettable.

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When he heard that Kim Muttart was ready to sell 8tth Street Books and Comics, Thompson and a friend, Karl Tischler, bought the first location in 1994. It was in the same building as today, but smaller and closer to the alley. Tischler eventually resettled in Germany and eight years ago, Thompson was able to lease the 2,000-square-foot space which in previous days had been home to a hardware store, a bakery and the Saskatoon Appliance Store.

Thompson was six years old and just learning to read, when he first saw a comic book.

His father and mother were driving to Vancouver on a family holiday when the family car was totalled in an accident near Hope, B.C. “Both of my parents and a sister, who were our primary caregivers, spent some time recovering from the accident. Good friends back in our section of Prince Albert started sending packages, usually food, candy, money and comic books. The first comic I saw was the Amazing Spiderman No. 6. I was drawn to the action and the two-dimensional pictures.

“Later my mom and dad would go to auction sales, see a pile of comics and bid on them. I always got to read them first. To Pat Thompson owns 8th Street Books and Comics. (Photo by Sandy Hutchinson) me, in those days, any comic book was a at Thompson is so passionate about corner past the bank and we try to keep the birds. Will created a stir with her graphic good comic book.” novel, Look Straight Ahead, and is now comics that the owner of 8th Street crowd controlled at about 50 at a time.

Thompson read a lot while growing Books and Comics spends US$1,500 “It is my busiest day of the year. It is a working on Dust-Ship Glory, focussing on up. As a retailer, he has seen some ups annually on Free Comic Book Day. big promotion and it hasn’t been until the the story of Tom Sukanen, the enigmatic and downs, but said that the golden age of Prairie ship-builder.

“When I heard about the idea of Free last two years that I made a profit on the storytelling in comics exists today.

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Thompson, “I responded immediately about promoting comics and getting a lot covery in life for Thompson, but nothing There are good, well-written, well-assemhe’s done has ever been so satisfying. to Diamond Distributors and told them I of smiles,” said Thompson. bled comic books for children. There have After leaving Prince Albert, he worked at been good advances in science-fiction, suswanted to be part of the promotion.

A special attraction for the day, which hamburger stores and fishing camps, tried pense and horror stories but in the market“It is an amazing event. We blow up will be held May 6, will be the presence 300 balloons the day before. We set up ta- of creative Saskatchewan artists like Tom his hand in metal fabrication, was a secu- place, no one can match the superheroes. bles filled with comic books and everyone Grummett of Saskatoon and Elaine Will of rity guard at potash mines and believed he They still rule the day. found the job of his life when he earned who comes through the door is entitled to Humboldt. Both will be on site to sketch “I judge a comic book on the story first, an education degree at the University of a free one. There’s a section for children’s some of their favourite characters. even if there are times when the book has comics, another for adult comics. Some Grummett has drawn for such titles as Saskatchewan in 1991. The timing wasn’t mediocre art. I want to care about what people buy extras, some people don’t.

The New Titans, The Adventures of Super- great because in the days of teacher cuts happens next when I turn the page.

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Women’s marches, sadly, signs of the times

id you see all those liberty. Especially female liberty. women across the I have held forth on this United States, Canada idiot a great deal over the last and around the world march few months. I’ll let some of the against the Trump person last signs tell the story, and sign off. week?

Beware of salty language.

I was amazed. I haven’t seen 1. With photo of Trump: women (and men, bless them) “Does this ass make my sign come out in gazillions like look big?” that since — when, the 1970s?

2. “Same S**t, different At least, not specifically for century.” Sign accompanied women’s rights. by three women dressed in the Columnist Trump has had a galvanizing garb of the suffragette era, with effect on the gender he claims “votes for women” sashes. to love, but prefers to grope and deni3. Older women carried signs wondering grate. His effect on basic rights, including why they still had to protest for basic rights. retrograde reproductive policy, could be “I can’t believe I still have to protest this horrifying. f**ing sh**. (Asterisks mine.)” The lady Women are not lying down for this, appeared to be at least 90. Go, girl. and they just might create a new women’s 4. “Girls just want to have fun-damental movement. They are angry. They have a human rights.” focus on the Orange One. They are from all 5. “Dumber than Dubya.” That’s saying age groups. They are joined by men. something.

The costumes, signs and other para6. “Keep your laws and your paws off phernalia that accompanied the protesters my body.” were variously hilarious, profane, moving 7. “Cheeto in Chief.” Cheetos are also and profound. A poster of POTUS Donald orange. Cheetos have low IQs. One of my Trump grabbing the Statue of Liberty in an personal favourites. intimate place made me gape. It was such From the lovely, supportive very-notan accurate view of his assault on, well, Trumpish men who weighed in:

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11. “Boys will be boys” with the second “boys” scratched out, and replaced by “good humans.” This one really got me, held as it was by a 12-year-old boy. ***** In a complete non sequitur, and on the domestic front, I decided to clean my shaggy area rug in the family room myself last week. What the heck, I’ll save money and avoid chemicals, thought I. I’m very fond of this area rug. It’s stripey, and has just the right colours, and in my experience it’s tough to find rugs that you both like and match the room. However, it is getting a little, well, shaggy — down at heel. I hoped to restore it to former glories.

I Googled this first, of course. More than one site suggested, simply, baking soda. Scatter it all over the floor, moosh it in, wait many hours (eight to 12) and then vacuum up.

I decided to put the soda through a sieve, for even distribution, and scattered the fine powder twice. Better half did the mooshing part.

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We left it overnight, and when I returned to the room in the morning, I realized there was a fine mist of baking soda everywhere, and I mean everywhere — all over the hardwoods, along the ridges of the furniture, coating the tiled hearth. Everywhere.

I should have expected this, but didn’t. I also suspect I should have just scattered the stuff, instead of sieving it.

So, a vigorous vacuum of the afflicted area rug was not all that was required. I vacuumed every inch of the room, including all furnishings, my large porcine friend Hoppy the High Speed Pig (he is ceramic and I love him), the bookcase. Then I wiped everything down.

I realize now I’ve missed a few spots.

Anyway, my three-dollar rug cleaning turned into a massive clean-up job. Later, I thought, duh, Joanne, of course it’s going to make a widespread mess.

Afterwards, I got down on my hands and knees and put my nose to the rug. I think I may have looked a little odd.

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“Working the hot side is my favourite place in the kitchen,” said Remlinger, a Level 3 Apprentice Chef at Saskatchewan Polytechnic (SaskPolytech) in Saskatoon, who will be returning to her role this spring as line cook at Riverside Country Club. “I love the high energy, quick pace, and challenge of getting all the food out looking and tasting perfect in a short amount of time.”

Remlinger is one of the up-and-coming chefs training at SaskPolytech. She will be teaming up with some of Saskatoon’s wellknown chefs, such as the Saskatoon Club’s Anthony McCarthy and the Delta Bessborough’s Chris Hills, to present a sevencourse meal at the Eighth Annual Chefs’ Gala on Feb. 11 at Prairieland Park.

“The Chefs’ Gala is important to all new chefs because it gives us a chance to interact with amazing chefs from throughout the city,” said Remlinger, who is 21. “Even just a few hours spent listening to and observing our city’s finest chefs can teach us a lot, like new plating styles and techniques, plus it’s also a great opportunity for students to showcase their ideas and abilities.”

One of the challenges of being a chef is learning how to handle the stress of unpleasant surprises, says Remlinger.

“Like an oven that suddenly doesn’t work or supplies that don’t show up,” she explained. “It’s important not to worry about what could happen, and have the confidence of knowing that you can handle whatever unexpected event comes next.”

This year the gala, which is presented

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by the Saskatoon Chefs’ Association in partnership with local arts organizations Little Opera on the Prairie (LOOP), Live Five Independent Theatre and Ritornello Chamber Festival, has adopted the theme of Espionage – think James Bond, Mission Impossible and Maxwell Smart. Between courses the audience will be thrown head first into the world of double agents as they anticipate the next culinary masterpiece put before them.

“The Chef’s Gala has really evolved in the way it has partnered with artists,” explained Anastasia Winterhalt, founder and general director of LOOP and someone who has been closely involved with the Chefs’ Gala for four years. “In addition to taking care of the logistics of the performances, all of the arts organizations take care of the ambiance, the silent auction, ticket sales and so on.”

Students are happy to be part of it.

“Polytech students have the pleasure of creating many different appetizers for the guests to enjoy as they mingle,” explained Remlinger. “We have four booths each, with three different types of plated appetizers. We are required to use a mustard product and provide a seafood, meat and vegetarian option at each booth.

“The food is exceptional and you get to try fare created by a variety of chefs – some of which you might not get a chance to try otherwise,” she continued. “I became a chef because cooking is my passion. I love how food makes people happy and how simple ingredients can be transformed into complex pieces of art.”

Ticket sales close on Feb. 4. They are available at saskatoonchefsgala.com or by calling 306-716-6982.

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Buckle up for a very scary four-year ride

n his first week in office, come by it as a right of birth. newly inaugurated U.S. (And please, I don’t want to President Donald Trump engage in a debate between created global chaos through pro-life and pro-choice camps the use of executive decrees. It as it is a no-win situation and is hard to believe that one man neither camp will ever concan have that much power, but vince the other of its position.) leaders from many nations are When Trump enacted this coming to him, hat in hand, decree, there was no thought trying to figure out ways to given to organizations like weather this storm.

Planned Parenthood and the In one such decree, with the other services offered by this Columnist stroke of a pen, this one old agency including birth control white man began the crusade counselling, clinical services to wipe out the rights of women to satisfy for HIV patients, and health care for the his own political agenda or religious sick and the poor. And all of this came on beliefs, if in fact he has a creed that wor- the eve of the destruction of the affordships something other than himself or able care legislation, otherwise known as money.

Obamacare.

When Trump, on his first day in the Nor did it matter that 3.2 million Oval Office, cut funding to national or women marched in cities across the U.S. international groups that had the audacity in protest, with the support of women to counsel women on abortion, he threw in other countries, fearful of a president down the gauntlet for a war on women. who seemed determined to step on their This action was not just to prevent indihard-earned rights. Did these female (and viduals from performing abortions; it also male) protesters see a half century of included talking about abortion. work circling the drain as political hacks The next step will be a U.S. Supreme got appointed to positions where they will Court appointee who will lead the charge try, with the self-righteousness known to overturn the 1973 Roe vs. Wade deci- to demagogues, to put women back in sion which gave women control over their their place – pregnant, barefoot and in the bodies. Strange that we need a court to kitchen? provide that right to women when men Just when women thought they had

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Try as I may, I cannot wrap my head around the alt-right group, which, at its root, espouses white nationalism, and most often is supported by young white male intellectuals linked through social media. And, more so, I struggle to understand women who reside in that zone. For the best part, most of the members of this alt-right group were raised in a society that supported publicly-funded education, individual freedoms, human rights and globalization.

It seemed that they, more so than generations past, were developing a broader perspective on the world and humankind.

But their sense of economic entitlement seems to have blinded them to the bigger issues and they bought into the short-term gain/long-term pain plan.

But Trump may have picked an adversary he can’t truly beat. A half century of activism by women of all colours and creeds will not be stopped. The young and old Barbie-like dolls acting as surrogates for Trump’s message are not truly representative of the average woman.

Although some women may be initially impressed by these artificially beautiful women with their wealth, nannies and over-priced designer clothing,

when sliding down the slippery slope they will come to realize the negative impact imposed by these elitists on themselves, their mothers, daughters, sisters, nieces and women friends and it will wake them from their compliant state.

Not only women, but many men will join their cause because they too have mothers, sisters, nieces, daughters and wives and care about the future of their loved ones. (And, of course, some men will simply subscribe to the “happy wife means a happy life” adage.)

Although this is happening south of the border, women in Canada should be wary. The alt right is on the move and like a disease it has no borders. We need only to look at the leadership race currently underway in the Conservative Party in Canada. Veiled versions of Trump’s successful campaign strategies are being employed by many of these leadership hopefuls. We even have our own reality TV celebrity, Kevin O’Leary, clamouring to lead the parade.

I’m from the “burn your bra” era and although at this point in life I can’t physically do away with that piece of apparel, I can encourage groups and organizations that support the rights of women and raise a voice to protect the future well-being of my granddaughters. I prefer for my girls to live in a world of equality between men and women, where neither race nor creed limits their opportunities.

Trump has normalized bad behaviour and unleashed pent-up hostility in U.S. citizens who feel marginalized because they were unable or unwilling to adapt to a changing world. Regretfully, we have people in our country who share those feelings. The storm is blowing our way.

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It’s not always easy being a princess

(Continued from page 1) before.’ Getting their thanks is sometimes just as great as seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces.”

Kobiela said princesses are the essence of magic to children.

“They are larger than life and their stories have brought happiness, laughter, and even comfort to children and families from all walks of life. Their fairytale world allows children a safe place to escape to.

Some of the classic princesses, like Snow White, Cinderella and Aurora, have been around for four generations of little girls, and have taught them to be kind, hardworking and gracious even in the face of hardship.

“The more modern princesses like Rapunzel, Anna, and Elsa have taught girls to be courageous, adventurous and independent. Each princess, whether she is more courageous or more elegant, has something to teach young girls.

“It’s our job, as living, breathing, real women, to bring to life these characters and their attributes. To show girls that you can wear a lovely gown and be courageous and intelligent at the same time, and that sometimes we aren’t perfect.”

She said it isn’t always easy being a princess. “Some days it is a real struggle to wake up early and spend about two hours putting on makeup, wigs, and ball gowns, while mentally preparing to have endless amounts of patience, kindness and a neverending smile.

“Your vocabulary has to change. Words like ‘cool,’ ‘awesome’ and other jargon are not princess vocabulary. It’s sometimes truly mentally exhausting to know you cannot be yourself for hours at a time.

However, the moment that a child runs towards you and leaps into your arms like they’ve known you their whole life, those hours of preparation are worth it.”

Booth said there are other pitfalls in

being a princess.

“If you are going to sneeze, you sneeze like a princess. If you trip on your dress, you trip like a princess,” she said laughing.

Kobiela was asked what she looks for when hiring princesses.

“My first thing is absolutely being able to bring the character to life and have the passion for doing it. Every girl looks gorgeous in her dress and a crown and a wig, but you need to be able to bring it to life.

“If you don’t have a passion for doing it, it is going to be a very half-hearted effort and there is nothing worse for me than the possibility of ruining some child’s dream. They have waited their whole life to meet Cinderella and Cinderella was rude to them and didn’t talk to them. It crushes them a little bit.”

Kobiela said her hiring practices aren’t the same as Disney’s.

“Disney has really strict rules on the height, the weight, the size of each prin-

cess, but being here I get to play with my own rules: I can embrace different body types and different personalities to showcase to little girls.”

Kobiela said she loves being a princess and having her own company.

“Not many people get to say they’re in the business of making dreams come true.”

Seven Enchanted Garden characters will be at the Crossmount Princess Ball on Feb. 11. Tickets for the event are $100. A ticket includes a child and one adult. All proceeds go to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Royal University Hospital.

Tickets are available at www.theglenatcrossmount.ca/programs/princessball, by calling 306-374-9896, emailing events@ crossmount.ca or by dropping in at Crossmount. They are available until Feb. 5.

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Selecting a comfortable wedding gown

any brides-to-be visit bridal shops with specific goals in mind regarding the style of their wedding gowns. Some women come equipped with magazine tear-outs or pull up ideas on their mobile phones. Others may have an entire scrapbook filled with various ideas they’ve been compiling for years.

Much consideration is given to wedding gowns. The cost and silhouette of the dress may garner the bulk of that consideration, but brides might want to spend more time considering comfort.

Depending on the time of day their weddings take place, brides can spend 12 hours or more in their wedding gowns on their wedding day. However, when shopping for their gowns, brides may prioritize beauty over comfort, even though it’s entirely

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possible to find a gown that’s both stunning and comfortable. When staff and friends or family who have come along to offer advice start to blush over wedding gowns, bridesto-be may feel pressured to downplay any discomfort they feel.

To make sure brides look flawless and elegant but are still comfortable in their wedding gowns, consider the following tips.

• Know what to highlight and what to cover up. No two body types are the same, and many women feel certain parts of their bodies are their best assets while they want to downplay others. Try on gowns that play up your best features. If you have shapely legs, consider a dramatic gown with a slit to show them off. Certain gowns can enhance the decolletage or show off an hourglass shape. Remember, many gowns

can be modified so that you feel secure and confident. Sleeves can be added or fabric placed to cover up any perceived flaws.

Confidence and pride are important parts of the comfort factor.

• Get sized correctly. Bridal gown sizes do not coincide with street sizes. Depending on the manufacturer, brides may have to select gowns that are several sizes larger than they would normally wear. This should not be a cause for alarm. Brides should go by their measurements. Attempting to squeeze into a dress that is too small will only lead to discomfort on the wedding day.

• Purchase the right undergarments.

Improperly fitting bras, shapewear and other undergarments can lead to discomfort as well. Some seamstresses can sew in supportive cups toTammy remove the need for separate TA013012

bras. Brides can explore various options to reduce the visibility of certain accoutrements.

• Move around in the gown. Brides should not just stand in front of the mirror and smile when trying on gowns. Put them through their paces. Try sitting, bending and even a little dancing. Make sure the dress is comfortable to move around in.

• Try different options. The gowns brides have in mind may not be the ones they ultimately go home with. Explore different styles and materials. Choose cooler, breezier fabrics and lightweight gowns, like crêpe, georgette or organza, for summer weddings. Heavier fabrics, such as brocade, may be more comfortable in the winter.

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(Continued from page 3) magine those superheroes from the 1930s and imagine what it must take to keep them fresh!”

Quite candidly, he isn’t a fan of the movies made about superheroes, “because every car in the world, used by the moviemakers, has been blown up 10

times or more. I want Hollywood to tell me a story that I care about.”

At his store, in a given week, there can be nearly 10,000 comic books, with new orders arriving every week. The biggest demand is for D.C. and Marvel products. There are also about 17,000 graphic novels.

“Comic books and graphic novels are my mainstays. The advantage in coming to a larger facility was the ability to display the product. If the customers can’t see the covers, they won’t be buying.”

The shelves also contain 26,300 used books, all identified alphabetically. The store is also filled with costumes, capes,

all types of heroic paraphernalia, and novelty Kit Kat clocks, which are in demand.

Away from the store, Thompson and his wife, Rita, live in a home at Bradwell, where she can enjoy gardening, the Prairie landscape and beautiful skies.

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part from bouquets, flowers can enhance weddings in several different ways and take their cue from historical traditions.

Weddings are special moments for couples and the guests they invite to share their happiness on their big days. Beautiful weddings require substantial planning, as every last detail must be considered for couples to enjoy the wedding of their dreams.

Flowers play a big role in many weddings, and couples can add beauty and ambiance to the event by using floral arrangements in various ways. Modern floral arrangements are stunning, and many couples may not know that herbs, spices and flowers have been used in weddings for centuries.

Today, flowers are used to decorate wedding venues, impart sweet fragrances and complement formal attire, but in ancient times they were used differently. Flowers were used to bestow good luck on the couple and keep bad omens away. Brides carried aromatic flowers and spices to keep evil spirits from spoiling the festivities, and some even tucked bulbs of garlic into their bouquets. In ancient Greece and Rome, both the bride and groom wore garlands made out of strong-smelling herbs flowers around their necks or heads. These wreaths were considered gifts of nature, and thus extremely appropriate for a wedding. Traditionally, bridesmaids would be responsible for fashioning these floral components. In ancient Sweden, young girls would carry small bouquets of fragrant herbs down the aisle and the groom would put thyme in his pocket. These aromatics were thought to help keep trolls at bay.

Besides warding off spirits or hungry trolls, flowers also served more practical purposes throughout history. During the Middle Ages, people bathed less frequently than they do today. Bathing might only have occurred twice a year, once during summer and then again at Christmastime.

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Modern brides and grooms may no longer see their wedding days as times for opportunistic evil spirits. But that doesn’t mean that couples cannot borrow from ancient traditions and incorporate flowers into their weddings in various ways.

• Wreaths and garlands: Ask the florist to weave small flower buds, berries and vines to a headband, wreath or piece of twine so that the bride and groom can wear these flowers in the way they were worn by ancient Greeks and Romans. When coupled with Grecian-styled wedding gowns, brides can look like beautiful goddesses on their wedding days.

• Fragrant favors: Tuck dried rose petals and other fragrant flowers into sachets that are embroidered with the wedding date and couple’s names. Guests can use these sachets to keep clothings smelling fresh in drawers or as subtle air fresheners around the house.

• Edible flowers: Ask the caterer to make meals flower-friendly by including some edible blooms in the salad or as a garnish on meals.

• Raining petals: In lieu of bubbles or birdseed, guests can shower the newlyweds with rose petals after the ceremony.

• Memorial: Some couples like to honor departed family members. Floral arrangements with small placards can make for fitting memorials.

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Cam Hutchinson & Friends:

Views of the World

Did Bautista have alternative teams?

TC Chong, on seeing the movie Patriots Day and discovering it had nothing to do with football, Tom Brady or coach Belichick: “Next on the agenda to watch is La La Land. This movie is about the state of Donald Trump’s brain, right?”

• Janice Hough, on Ravens kicker Justin Tucker hitting a 75-yard field goal during practice for the Pro Bowl: “Stay tuned for Sean Spicer to say President Trump made an 80-yard one in college intramurals.”

• From Torben Rolfsen: “Jose Bautista says he had other options, but Toronto is home. Is his agent Sean Spicer?”

• I’m with Torben. I don’t think Bautista had alternative teams.

• Bill Littlejohn, on the Cowboys saying they’ll handle the Romo problem with

kid gloves: “Right, and the kid’s name is Dak Prescott.”

• Three possible careers for Henry Burris: 3. Coach; 2. Commentator; 1. Lingerie salesman.

• Hough, on Seahawks assistant coach Rocky Seto leaving the team to enter the ministry: “If he really wants to be around a lot of people praying every Sunday, he should join the 49ers.”

• I was joking when I said the Roughriders could end up with a quarterback tandem of Travis Lulay and Kevin Glenn. Well, it’s one down and one to go.

• From Rolfsen: “Fan vote, player vote and media vote: why is it more difficult to become an NBA All-Star starter than U.S. president?”

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• The Duron Carter signing will make more sense if he throws the ball to himself.

An ad on television said, “I dropped 40 pounds on Jenny Craig.” I hope the dear woman wasn’t hurt.

• Did Paul Godfrey really say they need to create good journalism for readers to come back? Either this is fake news or Mr. Godfrey truly has lost his marbles.

• The way Mitch Marner is playing, Auston Matthews isn’t even the best rookie on his team.

• If you search, fascist, bigot, racist, a—hole or tiny hands on Twitter, Donald Trump’s account comes up.

• From Rolfsen: “Tiger Woods started his Thursday round off by hitting a tree --JW013001 with a golf James ball, not a car.”

• I could be convinced that Tom Brady is the best quarterback of all time. And I’m a bigly Joe Montana fan.

• From Hough: “So did Meryl Streep really get her 20th Oscar nomination for Florence Foster Jenkins or because the Academy really wants to see her take another shot at Donald Trump?”

• Rolfsen, on the Battle of Alberta being lopsided for the Oilers over the Flames this year: “The title reverts back to Trudeau and the oil sands.”

• A Trump tweet: “Signing orders to move forward with the construction of the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines in the Oval Office.” I’m pretty sure pipelines can’t be built in the Oval Office.

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Take a moment to let yourself feel the excitement that you’d experience. Then remember what accomplishing your goal feels like. This will keep you motivated throughout your trip and will help pull you through the inevitable tempting situations that you’ll face.

Vacation Tip #2: Get Moving Vacation Tip #1: It’s easy to spend vacation days Make a Decision sprawled out by the pool, but the inactivBefore you leave home, make the deci- ity will quickly add up to extra pounds. sion that you will NOT gain weight while Choose to be active and you’ll burn on your trip. This is the easiest step to take calories all day long while indulging in to make sure that you avoid weight gain, fewer unnecessary snacks. The following but it is also the most overlooked. Instead ideas will get you moving: TA013030 Tammy of leaving things to chance, try this: visu(Continued on page 13)

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Sometimes it’s hard to welcome change with open arms, but this year, that’s exactly what I intend to do.

I’m ready to exchange chores for time to do things I love.

To exchange cooking and cleaning for delicious meals and housekeeping done by others. To exchange icy, treacherous sidewalks and long dark evenings with the option of staying comfortably inside with new friends and lots to do.

onating gently used household items, toys, furniture, and clothing to charity has many benefits.

Such donations can help the less fortunate, while donors can take advantage of tax benefits while decluttering their homes.

There is also an environmental advantage to donating items rather than putting them in the trash. Goodwill Industries International, Inc. says that, over the last few years, generous people have helped to keep billions of pounds of clothing and household items out of landfills.

Organizations that collect donations put them to use in many different ways.

A portion of donated items may be sold in charity shops and other retail centers.

This provides an avenue for less fortunate individuals to purchase items that are steeply discounted from regular retail prices. Some clothing donations are sold to recycling manufacturers who turn them into rags or industrial cleaning materials. Donated clothing and other items may even end up in the hands of private enterprises, who then sell it in developing nations at costs lower than regularly imported clothing, providing an affordable way for people living in poverty overseas to purchase items for themselves and their families. The organizations then put the money made from such sales toward their operational expenses and to develop programs to continue to help the less fortunate. Charities like The Salvation Army indicate on their websites that proceeds from charity and thrift shops go directly to support education, work and drug rehab programs.

Individuals who choose to donate goods to charity can follow a few tips to ensure their donations go as smoothly as possible.

DO walk around the house and gather DC013018 items that are Darlene no longer being used. Look

in basements, closets, garages, sheds, attics, and anywhere you are inclined to stash items to get them out of the way.

Pay special attention to materials that you haven’t used in months or years.

DON’T donate just anything. Ensure that items are in working condition and are in good repair. Don’t give away things with rips or stains. Make sure electronics you plan to donate are operational.

DO call first to find out any rules or restrictions regarding donations. Some groups won’t accept items that have been recalled or do not meet current safety standards (think some baby gear).

Specialty items like computers, vehicles or mattresses may have specific requirements for donations.

DON’T overlook the idea of selling items privately at a garage or yard sale and then donating the funds to the charity. This way the organizations save time sorting and refurbishing donations, and they still benefit from the financial donations.

DO see if the charity will pick up large items. Many organizations have their own fleet of vans and trucks and will have specific pickup windows during certain months. This helps make the donation process more efficient, and can reduce the hassle on donors.

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Always take the stairs rather than the elevator - bonus calorie burning!

Go on a jog in the mornings before your daily activities, or jog in the evening after the day winds down.

If your hotel has a pool, swim a few laps each day. Swimming is a fun way to get in a full body workout.

If your trip takes you to a place of natural beauty, go on a hike.

Play some sports - beach volleyball, a game of pickle ball, Frisbee, or bike riding are all great ways to have fun while keeping fit.

Visit the hotel/resort gym! Commit to 20 minutes/day.

Vacation Tip #3: Indulge with Portion Control You often have no choice but to eat out while on vacation. And restaurants often serve up extra-large portions or endless buffets. While it is tempting to simply eat it all - you are on vacation after all - this will quickly lead to extra pounds. To keep your portions under control: When you order your meal ask for a to-go box. Take half of your meal and place it into the box before you even begin to eat. Save it for lunch the next day!

If you would rather not carry around a to-go box, ask that your entrée be made into a smaller portion. If it is dinnertime don’t be afraid to ask for the lunch-sized portion.

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eople who choose to live this particular event, Melania their lives in the public was awesome. Why she is mareye, whether as politiried to Donald, I cannot imagcians or celebrities – or in the ine. However, while I question case of Donald Trump, both – how she deals with being Mrs. also subject their spouses, chilTrump, I certainly don’t judge dren, housekeepers, and any her for making the choice to other people close to them to be Mrs. Trump. Regardless, an insane amount of scrutiny. while clearly not-yet-entirely Fortunately, there is some comfortable with the potential element of civility in it all, breadth and scope of the role, because an unwritten rule typishe seems prepared for what Columnist cally exists stating that family lies ahead of her as first lady. members not specifically seekAnyway, after Trump’s ining the spotlight are off-limits to snarky auguration, a short video clip of Melania critics and reporters. emerged in which she – GASP – stops That’s just one of the reasons I’m so smiling. Donald Trump is turned around, disturbed by the narrative about Melania face-to-face with his wife who is on the Trump that emerged after her husband’s riser behind him, telling her something at inauguration as president of the United which she smiles broadly, virtually beamStates. Melania managed to surprise, and ing in response. Donald then turns back likely disappoint, a whole bunch of peo- around to face forward, and Melania stops ple that day. Her powder-blue ensemble, smiling and looks down. an obvious homage to Jackie Kennedy, Immediately the Internet attacked. her head held high and proud, Melania #HelpMelania began trending on Twitter radiated composure and confidence under and Facebook, as pundits and comedians unimaginable pressure. alike opined on what she and Donald are I think her husband is a buffoon, but at hiding about their marriage. The implica-

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This from progressive liberals, the same day as millions of women were marching across America, protesting real issues facing their rights. A completely ill-founded presumption is that Melania is too unhappy, weak or otherwise unable to stand up to her husband, based on her facial expression, and the notion she wasn’t smiling enough. It’s a presumption that gained speed and was fuelled by the herd mentality of social media, turning that change in facial expression into her defining moment of the day.

A second trend popped up shortly after the first, comparing the Trump marriage to that of Barack and Michelle Obama.

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The mockery and memes continued for days, all justified as some kind of unsolicited outreach of support for poor, helpless Melania, powerless at the hands of her husband.

Really? I thought liberals were champions of feminism. Since when does that entail patronizing a woman because of the way she sets her face? Anyone who is not used to being on camera constantly, which I’d argue she’s not, would run a gamut of facial expressions unconsciously, and from personal experience I can tell you that they’re not all nearly as flattering, or uplifting, as you’d hope.

Donald Trump’s decisions, for better or (more likely) worse will impact our lives and those of our children and our grandchildren. Focussing on the tasks at hand – namely, monitoring his statements and decisions and yes, even his facial expressions – are fundamentally the priority right now. His wife’s and his young son Barron’s are not.

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The Saskatoon Concert Band is hosting its Celebrate Canada Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Lighthouse Victory Church (2802 Rusholme Road). Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Children under the age of eight are admitted free of charge. Tickets are available from band memebers, at McNally Robinson and at the door. They are always available online at www. ontheboards.ca. More information can be found at www. saskatoonconcertband.ca.

Saskatoon Food Bank. The Ice bowl is a one-round disc golf tournament. Registration is $25 with a commemorative disc and $15 without. Registration is available at gophertowndiscgolf@gmail. Com or at the event. Sameday registration begins at 11 a.m. at the Crazy Cactus. A players’ meeting will be the held at noon and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.

Free Presentation on how BodyTalk and Health Coaching, 2 p.m. Presentation is on achieving your Health Goals of 2017. Call 306-716-2997 to reserve a spot.

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The Yorkton Film Festival and the Saskatoon Public Library are hosting a film event at 7 p.m. at the Frances Morrison FEBRUARY 5 Theatre. The evening will include the screening of two Classical Variety Night. This event is hosted by the Galliard films, 7 Minutes and My Only Daughter, and presentations Foundation and will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Grosvenor by the two filmmakers, Tasha Hubbard and Grace Smith.

Park United Church. Admission is by donation. For more The event is free and open to the public. information, visit galliard.alyssasmusic.ca or email galFEBRUARY 8 liard.foundation@gmail.com National Association of Federal Retirees is hosting a FEBRUARY 11 luncheon at noon at Smiley’s Buffet and Event Centre (702 Ed Sullivan Show, German Cultural Centre. Listen to the Circle Drive East). Cost is $5 each for members and their music of Elton John, CCR, Elvis, Lesley Gore, Jerry Lee guests. Please confirm your attendance by Feb. 4 to either Lewis, Del Shannon and Johnny Rivers. Doors at 6:30 306-374-5450 or 306-373-5812. For more details, visit p.m., show at 7:30. Tickets are $25 and $22 for those our website at federalretirees.ca and click on Saskatoon over 55. Tickets available at McNally Robinson (306-955- Branch.

3599) and the German Club (306-244-6869). ***** Dr. Jeff O’Brien, City of Saskatoon Archivist, will speak at FEBRUARY 11-12 a hot buffet at noon at the Sheraton Hotel. The Canadian Saskatoon Summer Players is teaming up with the Club of Saskatoon invites you to hear about “ Strangers Saskatoon Jazz Society to co-present Broadway in Love at Our Gates” a Perspective about Immigrants to Our 3 at The Bassment. With a cozy setting, 27 talented, Country as we reflect on Canada being 150 years old. Call local singers and a five-piece hot band, it is the perfect Laura for tickets at 306-931-6790. $20 members; $25 Valentine’s date! Tickets are $23/$28 and are available non-members. by visiting www.saskatoonsummerplayers.ca or by calling 306-652-4700.

FEBRUARY 9 Cheshire Homes of Saskatoon is having a steak night, Sutherland Hotel bar, drinks at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets, priced at $20, have to be purchased by Feb.7. For more information, call Laura at 306-931-6790 FEBRUARY 1 or Lorraine at Cheshire: 306-374-6191 Ext. 2.

Wine tasting event for professional singles over 50. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the University Club (101 Administration FEBRUARY 11 Place). $40 per person. For more information, contact De- The inaugural Crossmount Princess Ball at The Glen at nise at 306-717-0705 or go to Facebook.com/PSover50 Crossmount. Dress up in your princess best. This event to register and for more information. will be filled with fairytale crafts with Aurora and Ariel, storytelling with Belle, singing with Anna and Elsa, activiFEBRUARY 2-5 ties with Rapunzel, child friendly dinner buffet followed by Live Five Independent Theatre presents its third show of a dance lead by Prince Charming. For children 12 years the season -- Displaced by Natasha Martina and Sue Myof age and under and their guardian. 100 percent of all then, produced by Ground Cover Theatre. At The Refinery donations will go toward the purchase of equipment for (609 Dufferin Avenue). There is a pay-what-you-can prethe Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Tickets $100 per person. view on Jan. 26, with opening night Jan. 27. Show times For more information, visit www.theglenatcrossmount.ca/ are Thursdays to Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 program/princessball. p.m. Tickets are available by calling the On the Boards ***** Box Office: 306-653-5191 or online at www.livefive.ca.

Canadian Trigeminal Neuralgia Association (CaTNA) Single tickets: Adult $25; Senior/Student $20 support group meeting for people with TN and facial FEBRUARY 5 pain. 1:30 p.m. at W.A Edwards Family Centre. For more Gophertown Disc Golf’s Ice Bowl in support of the information, contact Gail at 306-382-1578.

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Flute Alors! Mixes Bach and jazz favourites

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performance by Montreal-based ensemble Flute Alors! could very well be described as a meeting between master composer Johann Sebastian Bach and some of the great jazz and standards artists, including Dizzy Gillespie.

Flute Alors! will appear in the Lyell Gustin recital series on Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church.

There will be at least six Bach selections in the program played alternately with such classics as The Girl From Ipanema, What A Wonderful World, Autumn Leaves, Gillespie’s A Night in Tunisia and Fly Me To The Moon.

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in France, Germany, the United States and toured extensively in Eastern Canada.

Joan Halmo, artistic director of the Gustin series, said the booking was arranged with the Prairie Debut agency and the group will allow a Saskatoon audience “to find out the eloquence, the extreme emotions and the subtlest nuances of what can be produced on recorders.”

Two of the celebrated Bach features will be Toccata and Fugue in D-minor and Passacaglia and Fugue in G-minor.

There will be a pre-concert talk by the artists at 6:45 p.m. Admission: $35 (student $30); children 12 & under free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available at McNally Robinson, Yamaha Piano, Saskatoon Academy of Music, Gustin Committee or at the door. For more information, call 306-653-8889 or visit www.gustinhouse.ca.

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Take a vacation to Cuba with latest Persephone play

Shannon Boklaschuk Saskatoon Express comedic spy novel set in pre-revolutionary Cuba will be brought to life on stage this week at the Remai Arts Centre.

“There’s kind of a mini trend in theatre where old classic novels are being adapted for the stage and instead, of course, a cast of 20, it’s all done with a cast of four,” said award-winning Calgarybased theatre artist Doug McKeag, who plays the central character in Our Man in Havana.

Kent Allen, Julie Orton and Robbie Towns round out the cast. Persephone Theatre, in co-production with Calgary’s Vertigo Theatre, recently announced the Canadian premiere of Our Man in Havana, which will open on Feb. 1.

The play, based on the story by Graham Greene, is already generating buzz; before it even opened, Persephone announced the run would be extended by several days, to Feb. 19.

“This is my second year in a row that I’ve been in a Canadian premiere,” said McKeag, who was previously in the Canadian premiere of Chimerica.

“It’s very exciting. You get to bring a work to your home country for the first time, and you never know whose attention this will attract.”

McKeag describes his character, James Wormold, as a “very reluctant spy.”

Wormold is a mild-mannered vacuum cleaner salesperson in need of money, so he agrees to give information to the British Secret Service. However, with nothing to report, he uses his imagination to develop a roster of agents and reports back to London.

McKeag said the plot is a “rip-roaring ride” that will have audience members wondering: “who works for whom?”

As the play progresses, Wormold gets “deeper and deeper into the complex web of machinations of intrigue,” said McKeag.

“About 15 minutes into the show, you’re already going, ‘Wait a minute. I thought he was a friend and he was an enemy.’ ” The show is more than a comedy; it is

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“The pace is relentless. I mean, the audience will barely have a chance to catch their breath.”

Mark Bellamy directs. The creative team also includes Terry Gunvordahl (set and lighting designer); Theresa Germaine (costume designer); Ben Elliott (sound designer); Laura Kennedy (stage manager) and Jennifer Rathie-Wright (assistant stage manager).

McKeag is complimentary of the set design, which includes slides and video projection so “you really never have to wonder where you are, because the pictures take you right there.” There are also numerous costumes as well as great sound design, McKeag said, noting he leaves rehearsals humming “because the music is so infectious.”

“It’s like you also get a vacation to Cuba in the middle of winter.”

McKeag, a self-described “Prairie boy” who was born in Winnipeg, is working at Persephone Theatre for the first time – an experience he is enjoying. He is also enjoying his time in Saskatoon, where he is checking out the local dining scene.

“Most of my experience of Saskatchewan is driving back and forth between Winnipeg and Calgary. I go to Winnipeg for the summer and stuff, so I’m really enjoying a chance to actually stay in the province,” he said.

“I love Saskatchewan – I mean the skies and the sunsets and the clouds. I’m also in love with the big skies here, and I’m really loving Persephone. You guys are absolutely blessed to have this beautiful theatre building and art complex coming up here. So I’m really impressed, and I’m really enjoying my time in Saskatoon.”

When asked why people should come watch Our Man in Havana, McKeag said they should fasten their seatbelts and “just come with us for a really extraordinary rollercoaster of a ride.

“Because it just starts very gently, and then it just goes lickety-split after that,” he added.

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Frank Turner:

Fiery show, coming soon Joanne Paulson Saskatoon Express rying to put a label on Frank Turner’s musical genre is . . . well, good luck with that.

The British artist who started his career in punk rock, including fronting Million Dead, retains the hardcore energy that some critics have called “fiery.”

But after the punk era, Turner picked up an acoustic guitar and started writing and playing “personal, introspective, and rousing folk tunes,” as his press would have it.

“I sort of reached the end of that musical road, for myself,” he said of his punk days in an interview. “I feel quite strongly that as an artist of any kind (it’s important to) take yourself out of your comfort zone.

Picking up a guitar and doing folk and country was terrifying.

“Very quickly I felt I was in the right place on a personal level. It was quite a while before the world agreed.”

If you ask Turner today, he’s “a country singer; but most of the world would disagree.”

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by Bruce Springsteen, rock icon.

“I went through a major obsession period with Springsteen for a while . . . although I’m still a big fan,” said Turner.

“I think he’s a phenomenal writer and performer. Being a songwriter, being a performer and a singer are entirely different disciplines. Van Morrison is an incredible songwriter JW013012 Jamesand singer but pretty

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• Long-range forecasts say Winnipeg can expect more of this winter’s pattern: unusually hot periods to extremely cold stretches.

But enough about the Jets.

• New England quarterback Tom Brady says he wants to play another 10 years.

That’s equivalent to five Super Bowls in Patriots’ years.

• The Aussie Open finals had Rafa Nadal, 30, taking on Roger Federer, 35, while 35-year-old Serena Williams faced sister Venus, 36. On display were tennis’s greatest forehands, backhands and old hands.

• The word of the day, courtesy of the latest incident involving Oregon State’s football coaches, is dubar. Ducked up beyond all Frank Turner will be playing Feb. 6 at Prairieland Park. (Photo Supplied) recognition.

• A Starbucks barista is $900,000 richer after winning an NFL-handicapping contest. terrible live. Kurt Cobain was an incredible tion: is there a message he is trying to get Or about $870,000 after paying for a soy latte, performer and singer, but not a great musi- across? Consider the lyrics: cian,” he provided as examples.

She took a plain black marker, started pumpkin scone and dessert frappuccino.

• Home-town boy Nick Kyrgios flamed He also loves Johnny Cash, and says

writing on my chest The Weakerthans – yes, a Canadian band – She drew a line across the middle of my out of the Aussie Open after squabbling with guests — in his box. Not exactly a “poopfest,” is his absolute favourite. broken heart but with friends like that, who needs enemas?

Now, the country-rock-folk-former punk And said, come on now, • Creed II, set for release in 2017, will be artist is returning to Saskatoon – he was

let’s fix this mess the eighth instalment of the Rocky series. here last February, as well – with another Turner is not big on the “message” If you’re scoring at home, that ‘s Balboa 8, Canadian band: Hamilton, Ont.’s Arkells. word. He’s not “hugely into preachy Bourne 5.

Turner tours hard, and not just the big bands.”

• Meryl Streep’s 2017 Academy Award cities; last time he was in Canada, he hit “I try and sing about things that mean smaller spots like Moncton, N.B., Halifax, something to me, and sing with passion and nomination marks her 20th shot at the big N.S. and Red Deer, Alta., as well as Saska- conviction. If it sounds like I’m delivering prize. If I didn’t know better, I’d think she toon and Regina. a message it’s mainly directed at my reflec- was being coached by Bill Belichick.

• LeBron James called the Cavaliers “a This time around, “it’s a two-stage tour. tion in the mirror. I’m telling myself to get top-heavy team.” Which reminds me: on The U.S. tour is very much a whistle stop to my sh** together.

May 19 Baywatch hits movie theatres. some of the largest cities. Then we’re getting “I’m not writing a manifesto.” up into Canada. It’s going fantastically. These Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls – RJ’s Groaner of the Week are the biggest headline shows I’ve done in the band that has been playing with him for Jon Montgomery is slated to return as the U.S. and we’re packing them in.” a decade – join alt-rock band the Arkells When he hits Canada, he will have at Prairieland Park, 7 p.m. Feb. 6. Tickets host of The Amazing Race Canada 2017.

His Olympic Gold in skeleton has led to several songs from the last album on his $40.50 plus service charges, available more than he tobogganed for. playlist, which brings up another questhrough ticketmaster.ca.

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