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FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS P6

ONE OF A KIND CABARET ON BAY P 24

Q&A WITH CHIEF GEORJANN MORRISEAU P 29

CANADIAN CELTIC CELEBRATION P 36

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TheWalleye.ca In error: Sherman Downey and the Ambiguous Case won the CBC’s Searchlight Competition, not the Good ‘Ol Goats as reported on page 34 of our May issue.

On the Cover The publishers of The Walleye enjoying a shot of Sour Puss. Photo by Dave Koski, with thanks to bartender Carl Dahl, shot on location at Gargoyles Grille & Ale.

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Featured Contributor

Marlene Wandel is a regular and versatile contributor to The Walleye that has written about and photographed a wide array of subjects, including food, music, travel and her button collection. She is a collector of rocks (and buttons), recent Star Wars initiate, year-round bike commuter, urban forager, and mother of two.

The Pet Issue

or most of my life, I have lived with a dog. As a kid, our family had Lady, a little black mutt with an adorable underbite that gave her the appearance of smiling (or growling if you didn’t know her). She was a loyal companion to our family for 14 years and other than the typical offences of peeing on the rug, running away, or sneaking onto the furniture, she was a great dog. My latest experience with a dog has been with our Siberian husky puppy, Kamik. She is playful and affectionate, but a handful at the same time because she is an escape artist, likes to play “catch me if you can” as opposed to coming when she is called, and chews things like kids’ shoes and mitts, wooden furniture, soccer balls, etc. I try not to think about how much I have spent replacing the items she has destroyed. It causes one to ponder what it is about pets that enables us to have patience and understanding for their behaviour. People for the Protection of Animals (PETA) is decidedly anti-pet. They advocate that animals should not be bred for our own use to live their lives under our captivity and control thereby “depriving them of the opportunity to engage in their natural behaviour.” There is also the issue of pet overpopulation and resulting euthanasia, and pets that are purchased on a whim and then later sold, given away or euthanized. In this issue we meet some people that are dedicated to helping these animals, whether they are cats, dogs, spiders, or lizards. Unfortunately, we could not cover all of the humane organizations and individuals in our city, which is not an oversight but rather a factor of limited space—it’s a challenge we confront in every issue of The Walleye. We also meet some people and their extraordinary pets, from the tiny pygmy gecko to an award-winning Maine Coon cat. The animal theme carries through to other areas of the magazine: our fashionista Justyna Kondakow makes a statement about animal prints (not just for cougars), Kim Latimer talks to Tom Benner, the artist behind the Call of the Wild exhibition at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery, and Bobbi Henderson introduces us to an artisan who spins yarn from pet fur to create clothing. Don’t despair if you are not wild about animals, as the topics in this issue are as diverse as our city: June marks the official start of summer, so Chef Rachel Globensky shares her “girl’s guide to grilling,” and we highlight Thunder Pride, the Canadian Celtic Celebration and more. -Michelle McChristie

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Contents

FEATURES

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6 CoverStory: People & Pets ■ 6 The “Rescue” Living Room ■ 7 For The Love of Dogs ■ 7 You Name It, JudyMade It ■ 8 The Working Dog: Jaz ■ 8 The Show Cat: Gilliette ■ 8 The Show Dog: Tyra ■ 9 The Nude Dudes ■ 9 Chinook and Kym ■ 10 Kitty Kare ■ 10 Bichirs ■ 11 Pamper Your Pet ■ 12 DNA My Dog ■ 13 Loret’s Hand Knits

FOOD

CITYSCENE

■ 37 Sunday Wilde at the Crossroads ■ 38 Hooked on Raleigh ARCHITECTURE

FILM&THEATRE

First Nation Chief Georjann Morriseau ■ 30 Astronomy for the Masses ■ 30 National Aboriginal Day ■ 31 Dog Park 101 ■ 32 Paintball Mountain ■ 33 This is What Pride Looks Like ■ 33 The Squash Queen

■ 14 K-9 Delights Bakery ■ 15 Brews and Bights ■ 16 A Girl’s Guide to Grilling ■ 17 Cheer’s ■ 18 The Glass (Bottle) Menagerie ■ 21 Cambrian Players Goes Out

with a Bang ■ 21 A Broadway Classic Takes the Stage ■ 22 One Of A Kind Cabaret on Bay ■ 23 Pets Turned Lead Actors

THE ARTS

■ 24 Call of the Wild and Wonderful

■ 26 Definitely Superior Art Gal-

lery Celebrates ■ 27 Biljana Baker: Painting Outside the Box

■ 28 Sheep in Leopard’s Clothing ■ 29 Q&A with Fort William

■ 44 The Jackknife Bridge HEALTH

■ 46 The Health Benefits of Pets ■ 46 Preventing Dog Bites LIVING GREEN

MUSIC

■ 48 Green Pets ■ 49 Gardening 411

Southside Band ■ 35 Burnin’ to the Sky ■ 36 Canadian Celtic Celebration ■ 36 Soweto Gospel Choir ■ 37 The Return of The Sadies

■ 19 Drink of the Month ■ 42 Off the Wall Reviews ■ 53 ZYGOTE bop ■ 50 May EVENTS ■ 52 theWall ■ 54 theEYE

■ 34 Adam’s Rib at The Apollo ■ 34 John Booth and the

Blues Benefit for Benny! Benny is a sweet 2 year old Mastiff mix, who joined the New Hope family in January of this year. Picked up on the streets and given seven days to live at the pound, New Hope Dog Rescue came to his aid. Sadly, after his rescue it was found that Benny has severe, life-threatening hip dysplasia, which requires surgery. To help raise funds for Benny, New Hope is holding a Blues for Benny event on June 27 at The Foundry . Come out and show your support and help Benny live out the happy, tail-wagging life he deserves.

Blues for Benny, featuring the Camden Blues Band, will be held on Thursday, June 27, 9pm @ The Foundry Visit newhopedogrescue.net for further information

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Benny Birch’s Birthday Party Chippewa Park June 7–9

Perhaps the most famous tree in Thunder Bay, Benny Birch will be turning 32 this year, and, as always, the St. Joseph’s Heritage mascot’s birthday will be one of the biggest parties of the summer. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy great food, fun games, local entertainment, the Chippewa Park rides and Wildlife Park, plus much more. And of course, since Benny Birch is very civic-minded, his party will celebrate community spirit while promoting initiatives to help manage proper waste disposal, conserve resources, support local business, and contribute to a clean, litter-free, and green event. 768-4440

36th Annual Potters’ Guild Show/Sale

West Arthur Community Centre June 22

This show and sale, which runs from 10 am to 4 pm, will feature 18 different potters from the guild presenting a wide variety of work. Some of the pieces are decorative such as vases and wall plaques, but the majority of the work is functional pottery such as mugs, plates, bowls, and baking dishes. There will also be a number of demonstrations going on all day, including handbuilding, firing, and using a wheel, and a “clay pen” and mosaic tile area for children. This is a great opportunity to meet the potter and form a connection between yourself and the person who made the pieces you use in your home. Admission is free and there is plenty of parking. tbpottersguild.jimdo.com

Pride in the Park Marina Park June 15

Now in its third year, Pride in the Park is one of the many events taking place during Thunder Pride, an annual week-long celebration of Thunder Bay’s LBGTQ community. Pride in the Park is an afternoon family festival, featuring a music concert with local and national artists headlined by London, Ontario singer/ songwriter Sarah Smith, along with local favourites Plan B! and The Auditor General. Along with the music and festivities will be an opportunity to learn more about some of the programs and services available in the community, including health care organizations, social service agencies, faith communities, and more. thunderpride.ca

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First Annual Spring Huck Off Doubles Disc Golf Tournament Birch Point Disc Golf Course, Boulevard Lake June 22

If you’ve ever walked around Boulevard Lake on a sunny afternoon, chances are you’ve seen some disc golfers playing at Thunder Bay’s first public disc golf course at Birch Point Park. This year, you can get in on the action at the First Annual Spring Huck Off Doubles Disc Golf Tournament. All registrants will receive a free tournament disc and the chance to win some great prizes, and you can sign up as a pair, or as an individual and be randomly paired with another player. The cost is $20 per person, and you can register at The Loop on the corner of Red River Road and Court Street. facebook.com/SpringHuckOff

Canadian Celtic Celebration Feature Concert Thunder Bay Community Auditorium June 23

The highlight of the three-day Canadian Celtic Celebration, this concert presents high-calibre world-class entertainment to the community, bringing together unique combinations of topnotch guest artists performing in traditional Celtic styles including Scottish, Irish, French Canadian, Cape Breton, as well as local talent. This year’s concert features an exciting lineup of performers including champion button accordionist Dermot Byrne and Irish Harpist Floriane Blancke, Irish dancer Órla Keane, and master of the traditional Irish song, Dáithi Sproule. Tickets are $29, or $19 for students, and available at the TBCA box office. canadiancelticcelebration.com The Walleye

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The “Rescue” Living Room 28 Pets Under One Roof By Tiffany Jarva

Katie Ball’s List of (Mostly Rescued) Pets Xanthos - Plated Sudan Lizard, 7 yrs Precious – Pink-Toed Tarantula, 16 yrs Godzilla - Jewelled Curly Tailed Lizard, 5 yrs Annenis – Rose-Haired Tarantula, 5 yrs Nagga - Sinaloan Milk Snake, 8 yrs Malakai - California King Snake, 9 yrs Aedos - Creamsicle Corn Snake, 6 yrs Eros - Creamsicle Corn Snake, 5 yrs

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Charlie Brown - Crested Gecko, 5 yrs Cleopatra - Leopard Gecko, 7 yrs Nefertiti - Leopard Gecko, 7 yrs Leviathan - Ghost Corn Snake 9, yrs Asmodeus - Okeetee Corn Snake, 9 yrs

mongst numerous terrariums housing snakes, lizards, and spiders in her large living room, Katie Ball looks totally relaxed in a pair of jeans and a comfy sweater resembling Nipigon Nylons. Three indoor cats roam the house, including the re-homed Gimpy, who is missing a tail and a leg (after it was removed via surgery because of a birth deformity). He cozies up next to a terrarium with a Creamsicle corn snake, who was re-homed to Ball after passengers were told it was illegal to transport snakes on the Greyhound Bus. Two outdoor rescue dogs roam in a geothermal-heated pen under the house. “They are bush dogs, and aren’t allowed in the house. They have no manners,” laughs Ball.

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In total, Ball and her partner have 28 pets, the majority of which are reptiles and snakes. Most of the animals have been rescued or re-homed. Ball, having worked in a pet store for years, and also at a veterinarian’s office, has seen her fair share of impulse pet buys, especially reptiles and snakes. “People think snakes and lizards make really cool pets but they don’t realize how long some reptiles live,” she says. Her message to potential pet buyers is clear: research your pets before you buy them. “A pet is not a right,” Ball emphasizes. “It’s a responsibility.”

of Natural Resources for a stint. “And I always loved bugs and insects as a kid,” she says. She was gifted Precious, a Pinktoed Tarantula, as a way to “get rid of my phobia,” says Ball, who now has no problem pushing back the tarantula’s cover to reveal the spider’s pink toes, and the thick funnel web Precious has spun in order to ambush her prey. Ball now has three tarantulas. She has also rescued a Leopard Gecko found wandering the grounds at Bowater. Normally found in a desert climate, the gecko has missing toes because of humidity inconsistencies.

A true animal lover, Ball grew up in Thunder Bay with fairly “normal” pets: a dog and fish. Her dad was a trapper and a forester. She also worked at the Ministry

All of Ball’s pets seem happy and unfazed by one another—lounging in a comfortable and remarkable “rescue” living room thanks to Ball’s efforts.

Tripod - Armadillo Lizard, 8 yrs Haiti - Haitian Curly Tailed Lizard, 5 yrs Nubs - Leopard Gecko, 6 yrs Lydia - Sand Boa, 4 yrs Faunus - Trinket Rat Snake, 4 yrs Golden Geckos (2) Mexican Red Knee Tarantula Chilean Rose-Haired Tarantula Princess -Tabby Cat, 22-24 yrs Gimpy - Tabby Cat, 4 yrs Nova - Tabby Cat, 5 yrs Troy - Mixed Breed Dog, 2 yrs Mina - Mixed Breed Dog, 2 yrs Dermestid Beetles

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Valerie Mackett with Cruizer and Lucy

For The Love of Dogs Saving Lives Through Community Engagement By Betty Carpick

al Mackett grew up with dogs. She says that her mom was a “crazy dog lady in Current River” who was always bringing home dogs and cats. When Mackett got married, her husband had never had a pet. Today, they have five dogs—two Afghan Hounds, one Border Collie, one Australian Shepherd mix and a TerriPoo. Three of the dogs were rescued. The importance of understanding and respecting a dog’s unconditional love inspired Mackett to take her passion to a proactive community level. In the past seven years, more than 800 canines have benefited from New Hope Dog Rescue’s alternative to euthanasia. Through their collaborative relationship with Animal Services, the volunteerrun, registered non-profit picks up the dogs that aren’t candidates for adoption and ensures they receive veterinary and sterilization services before being placed in temporary foster homes. “I treat all rescues as if they are my own,” says Mackett. “We get muttigrees, pedigrees; many are old, sick, injured or have behavioral issues. They all deserve a second chance.” Without a shelter environment, New Hope Dog Rescue relies on community good will to improve a dog’s adoptability. Following a process that determines an applicant’s commitment and lifestyle suitability, volunteer foster parents are provided with necessities including food, toys, and blankets. One New Hope participant has fostered 93 dogs.

Students who live off campus provide the bulk of foster homes. With many people living together, students are able to provide a very high level of companionship and social interaction. New Hope actively promotes its foster dogs through their website, special events, and by word of mouth. When a dog is in the best possible shape, they’re adopted into a permanent home using a similarly rigorous screening system. Getting a pet isn’t an impulsive decision— there’s a significant investment in time, energy and money. “It’s important to carefully consider all of the factors before making the 15-year commitment,” says Mackett. “Dogs are not just pets, they’re family.” A dog relies on its guardian for all of its needs so it’s essential that current and future lifestyles match. When the adorable puppy becomes problematic, impulsive owners often have second thoughts. However, when the right homes are finally found, the stories of love, joy, and the transformative power of giving a rescue dog a “forever home” are heartwarming and enlightening. Through fostering, adoption, education, support, and community engagement, New Hope Dog Rescue is helping Thunder Bay become a leader in animal care and making a difference in the lives of people and dogs. To find out how you can help, visit newhopedogrescue.net.

You Name It, JudyMade It Story and Photo by Tara George

or over thirty years, Judy Morrill has been keeping Thunder Bay’s dogs warm, safe, and happy with her JudyMade pet accessories. Her product line is diverse, and pretty much if you can name it, Judy has made it. Morrill bred standard poodles for years, and made toys for her puppies as a hobby. From there, she expanded to dog beds, collars, warm coats, boots, vests, leather and nylon leashes, and harnesses. Morrill estimates she spends at least forty hours a week working on JudyMade products, which can be found at her daughter’s store, The Dog House & More, dog shows, and artisan shows. Morrill’s pet accessories are not only practical, but her creative and original workmanship also qualify her to be a member of Artisans Northwest, on whose board she currently serves as past-president. She makes all her own patterns, a skill acquired as a young child in Quebec, where she learned to sew on a treadle sewing machine. Morrill insists on only using quality base materials that are manufactured in North America, and this, combined with her attention to detail, results in impressive products. Something that immediately caught my eye when I entered the store was a bumble bee toy that was created on the suggestion of her grandchildren. Morrill and I shared a laugh over the fact that the toy reminded me of “busy bee” from the movie Best in Show. So if you find yourself seeking out a busy bee, or any other dog accessory, JudyMade will likely have it. The Walleye

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The Working Dog: Jaz

The Show Cat: Gilliette

The Show Dog: Tyra

By Pat Forrest

By Tiffany Jarva

oug McQuaker can’t imagine life without his seeing eye dog, Jaz. “She doesn’t just help me find my way around. She’s my companion, my buddy, my family,” he says. Legally blind since birth, McQuaker is now 38 and a broadcasting student at Confederation College who has been shown the way by Jaz, a Black Lab who turns seven in June, since 2008. Trained at Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, Michigan, Jaz is much different, says McQuaker, than her predecessor, the laid-back Anna, also a Black Lab. “When she’s not in the harness, she never stops,” McQuaker says of Jaz. “She loves to run, swim and fetch—and eat. I’d never leave an open bag of food in her presence because it would disappear,” he says.

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illiette loves to be shown and very much enjoys the hotel stays,” says Prairiebaby Cattery owner Lori Swalwell about her multipleaward winning Maine Coon show cat. “She is a well-seasoned traveler. She knows when we are going and goes right into her travel bag!” Swalwell explains that Maine Coons tend to be very dog-like. “She gets excited and runs around and just cannot wait to get going.” With a long body and tail and striking silver colouring, Swalwell is quick to say she thinks Gilliette is a “picture perfect” Maine Coon. Currently taking a break because her litter of kittens (which Swalwell anticipates will be in high demand) is due next month, thanks to Blue Moose, a 20-pound male Coon.

By Pat Forrest our-month-old Border Collie Tyra is, in the words of her owner, “an up-and-coming little star”—and she has the pedigree to prove it. Her mother was the Canadian Kennel Club’s number four female Border Collie in Canada and a Herding Group One winner, one of only a handful of female Border Collies in Canada to achieve that distinction. And dad? He’s the great-grandson of the winningest Border Collie in North American history and was himself named Select Dog at nationals last year. No wonder Tyra loves to get into the ring and strut her stuff. “Tyra loves to train and show,” said Laura Shaw, operator of Bellaclan Border Collies. “She’s a diva—and a total social butterfly.” Bellaclan Sunset Love Spell is named after the Victoria’s Secret fragrance, but her owners call her Tyra, after VS model Tyra Banks.

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The Nude Dudes Bad Ass Cattery By Amy Jones

awn Ehn, owner of Bad Ass Cattery, knows that sphynx cats are not for everyone. “People aren’t looking at them every day on their toilet paper. You either instantly love them, or you don’t,” she says. “It’s like an on/off switch.” For Ehn and her family that switch is definitely flicked on, ever since she got her first sphynx, Capone, who just happens to be the nephew of one of the most famous sphynxes, Mr. Bigglesworth from Austin Powers. Since then, she has added a queen, Gotti, and a stud, Lucky Luciano, who comes from a breeder in California whose cats have found homes with celebrities, like Kat Von D and Jack Osborne. Although many people think the sphynx originated in Egypt, the first of the breed was actually born in Toronto in 1966 to a normal furred cat, and is often known as the Canadian sphynx. And while the look of the cats might take a little getting used to, there are some benefits to the lack of fur. “You get to see every expression on their face,” says Ehn. Having bred the hairless cats for a few years now, Ehn knows that the real charm of the sphynx lies in their personality, which she describes as “a quarter bratty twoyear-old, quarter comedian, quarter attentionseeker, and quarter dog.”

“They can be little terrorists,” she says with a laugh. “But they are also extremely affectionate and funny. They’ll make you laugh until you cry.” For more information, visit badasscatterythunderbay.com.

Chinook and Kym By Michelle Kolobutin

use. Manning. Aviary. These terms are unfamiliar to the average person, but not to Kym Baker, Thunder Bay’s only falconer. Baker owns Chinook, a female Harris Hawk, or bird of prey. With a charcoal coat and caramel shoulders, spreading to a wingspan of four feet and standing just over two feet tall, Chinook can hunt anything from squirrel to Canada Geese. Baker, an avid hunter who has never owned a gun, looked into alternatives to hunt game like partridge and rabbits. After much soul searching and research, Kym pursued falconry: hunting by means of a trained bird of prey. With the help of a sponsor, and through a process called “manning” that helps to expose the bird to new sights and sounds like cars and hydro lines, Baker has trained Chinook to fly free, trap game, and return to her care. When out hunting, it’s a true partnership between this duo, with Chinook trapping or killing the game, and Baker retrieving it. Baker is quick to remind people that Chinook is not a pet, but a bird of prey, which requires significant maintenance and training. “It’s a lot of work—it’s a lifestyle”, says Baker, who has built a muse (a fenced house with various perches) and attached aviary in her backyard to accommodate Chinook’s needs. In addition to hunting, Baker often uses Chinook to provide educational talks and flying demonstrations to increase knowledge of falconry among the public. Despite Chinook’s wild ancestry, she has some characteristics that make her as lovable as any other pet. She loves to bathe in the summer (both in the sun and in her bath) and play with dog toys. During summer months, Baker and Chinook train for the hunting season, and when fall arrives, Chinook is ready to work, her wild instinct returning. “She knows we need to work together. The bond between us is unbelievable,” says Baker.

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Kitty Kare By Andrea Stach

Unfortunately, our community has far more cats than we have homes for them. In 2012, the City of Thunder Bay Animal Services Centre impounded 1280 cats and only 81 of these were claimed by their owners. With only a small number of these cats being adopted, a group of three local cat lovers saw a desperate need for a cat rescue and founded Kitty Kare in 2010. Carol Rasmussen, Marlys

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Maver, and Cindy Sakiyama have pooled their keen organizational skills, tireless work ethic, and desire to match cuddly cats with responsible owners to create the only cat rescue in Northwestern Ontario. Working directly with Animal Services, Kitty Kare takes cats that have been impounded and are likely to be euthanized and then quarantines them for at least two weeks to ensure they are healthy. The cats are then put into volunteer foster care until a forever home can be found. Since beginning their journey three years ago, Kitty Kare has placed 300 cats in happy homes and feedback from owners has made it all worth it. Sakiyama says, “The idea of running a rescue is a romantic notion but it’s a lot of hard work. We just want to make a difference in the lives of our adopters.”

Legless Lizards with Fins

By Rebekah Skochinski

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harles Dickens once said, “What greater gift than the love of the cat.” Many of us already know this and choose to share our homes with at least one feline friend. And while our clothes may be covered in random bits of cat hair, we know that their companionship helps us cope with stress, reduces our blood pressure, and can lessen the symptoms of depression.

Kitty Kare has developed wonderful relationships with local pet stores and vet clinics who help them out tremendously. As a registered charity, the group is always fundraising to help out with the day-to-day costs and to work towards their ultimate goal of building their own cat sanctuary on land that has been donated to them. While Kitty Kare’s mission is to rescue cats and find them

loving homes, they also strive to educate the public on responsible pet ownership and the need to spay/neuter pets. They are passionate about this and instill this in their adopters and in the education sessions they give to local schools. If you are interested in fostering, adopting, donating or meeting a cat to cuddle, check out Kitty Kare at kittykare2010.org.

hey won’t come when you call their name, and having one curl up in your lap is impossible, so what is the allure of owning fish? According to James Foley of Thunder Bay Aquarium Keepers, the Bichirs he keeps are extremely relaxing to watch. “They lazily fan their pectoral fins to slowly cruise around,” he says. “Keeping fish can also be a good way to educate children about the natural world. It gets them interested in biology, chemistry, and geography.” It was Foley’s wife who insisted on getting a couple of ropefish 15 years ago. He found himself drawn to the primordial appearance of the Bichir, which are in the ropefish family. “They’re the only fish to have external gills during part of their life, they can actually drown if they can’t get to the surface for air, and they move very well on land; there are some reports of them hunting on land in the wild.” Bichirs’ staple food is pellets. However, Foley tosses a variety of things into the tank like chopped up pieces of fish, worms from the garden, and the occasional crayfish. The only time they get excited is at feeding time (swallowing their food whole); otherwise, they are content to hide out in dense plants.

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Even though they are a fairly primitive species, each one has a different personality. “Some are shy, some are bold, some are aggressive,” he says. “There is a type of fish for every person. Bichirs just happen to be my fish.”

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Pamper Your Pet The Pet Inn Spa and Wellness Centre By Amy Jones

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e all love to spend as much time as possible with our pets, but even the most devoted pet owners can’t always give their four-legged friends all the care and maintenance they require. Luckily, there is The Pet Inn Spa and Wellness Centre to help us out on those days when Fido or Fluffy needs a little extra attention. Located just outside the city, The Pet Inn Spa and Wellness Centre offers a full range of grooming services, including facials, nail soaks, aromatherapy, shampoos and treatments, and even pet massages. After all, even animals deserve to be pampered once in a while. The centre also offers a doggie daycare, and kenneling services for cats, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, hamsters, and more. “If it’s your pet, we’ll board it,” says owner Lori Swalwell. Pets are kept in comfortable “pet suites,” Swalwell says offer “all the comforts of home.” Your pet can hang out in the “lounge” and watch Pet TV, or have a snooze in front of the fire. Or they can take the fun outside—with an extensive property, there is plenty of room for long walks and hikes, and even swimming, and there is a veterinarian on-site for added peace of mind. Swalwell will even pick up your pet in the city for an additional fee. Whatever your pet’s specific needs, Swalwell says they will cater to them. Which means you might have to step up your game a little when Spot and Snowball finally come home. For more information, call The Pet Inn Spa and Wellness Centre at 629-8572, or find them on Facebook.

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DNA My Dog By Michelle McChristie

f you own a mixed breed dog, you have probably pondered his breed composition. With so much genetic variability among canines, the possible combinations are endless, if not mind-boggling. My husband and I adopted our first dog, Samson, from the Thunder Bay & District Humane Society in 1998 and have always referred to him as a lab/husky cross, but we can’t be certain because they did not have any information on Samson’s ancestry (not that we asked; we knew the instant we met him that he was irresistibly cute and had a calm demeanour). Recently, I learned about a simple DNA test that confirms a dog’s genetic breed heritage. DNA My Dog test kits are available through the Paleo DNA lab at Lakehead University for about $69, plus HST. The process is simple: collect a DNA sample by swabbing the dog’s cheek; place the swabs in the envelope provided, and mail the sample to the lab in Toronto. The results list up to five breed compositions and include a chart with all of the personality traits and health risks found in your dog’s breeds.Our results took 20 days from the date I mailed the sample. The results for Samson were not what we expected: he is 29% collie, 24% Great Pyrenees, 24% Labrador Retriever, 17% Norwegian Elkhound, and 5% German Shepherd. These breeds have similar personality traits, such as being even-tempered, gentle (especially around children), confident, and independent. After 15 years with Samson, I would say this is accurate. Since, we haven’t given him the opportunity to herd or guard livestock or go hunting, I can’t really attest to his instincts; however, Great Pyrenees are naturally nocturnal and tend to bark to protect their flocks, and I have spent countless nights trying to get Samson in the house while he stood in our field barking incessantly. Now I understand his behavior is instinctive, not just annoying! You can pick up a DNA test kit for your dog at 1294 Balmoral Street, phone 343-8877.

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Loret’s Hand Knits

Functional Fashion from Pet Fur Story and Photo by Bobbi Henderson

s the owner of two dogs and a cat, springtime in my home means muddy footprints, flying fur balls, and endless brushing. Several springs ago, Loret Shymko of Loret's Hand Knits was tirelessly brushing her own beloved husky/border collie cross, Mandy, when she decided to put the fur to good use. Being a skilled spinner, she spun the fur into yarn and knit two pairs of warm fluffy mittens—a sentimental gift and reminder of a loved, loyal family friend for her two boys. Growing up on a Saskatchewan sheep farm, and with her grandmother being a spinner, Shymko became hooked early in life, and has been honing and teaching her skills to others for more than thirty years. "I find spinning very therapeutic. I can spend a whole day spinning if I want to," says Shymko with a smile. She has spun and knitted fur from a diverse list of animals, including Alpaca, Angora Rabbit, Highland Cattle, Qiviut (Arctic Muskox—the warmest fur in North America), as well as fur from several dog breeds as dog fur clothing, dubbed “chiengora,” grows in popularity among pet lovers. As it turns out, dog fur is about ten times warmer than wool, has moisture-wicking properties, and has been used for centuries in northern communities as an insulator. If a custom colour is desired for her knits, Shymko's choice is Mother Nature, and she eagerly treks through the forest to gather a variety plants that are useful for their pigments. "Umbilicaria lichen gives you all shades of purple," she reveals. When I tried on a pair of pure white samoyed mittens and a delicately knit quivet scarf, I felt the warmth instantly and started to look at the flying fur balls in my house as less of a nuisance. Maybe I’ll save them for a cuddly golden retriever blanket that won't smell like wet dog! Loret's Hand Knits are available for purchase at The Greenhouse, Paro Presents and The Pictograph Gallery in Atikokan. To learn how you can involve your own furry friend, contact orshy@tbaytel.net.

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Food

K-9 Delights Bakery

Darren McChristie

By Erika Gascon

Since opening in 2007, K-9 Delights has

filled a niche for dog lovers by providing unique and tasty treats in a variety of shapes and flavours, including persians, cakes, biscuits, tarts, cinnamon rolls, donuts, perogies, and more. The ingredients are all-natural—such as icing that is made from a yogurt base—many are gluten-free, and all are safe for canines. Although I didn’t sample the products during my visit, I am confident they taste as good as they look, and, as a true endorsement, pet owners have told the bakers that their dogs get excited the minute they enter the parking lot. K-9 Delight’s treats are sold at the bakery, located at 450 Fort William Road, and at various locations throughout the city.

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Thunder Bay has three off-leash dog parks where well-behaved canines can run, exercise and socialize – year-round. • Beverly street & Winnipeg avenue

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n Thunder Bay’s Monty Parks Centre lies a one-of-a-kind business—a bakery that makes specialty treats for dogs, while providing employment opportunities for the intellectually disabled through Community Living Thunder Bay. Immediately upon entering the building, I was greeted with hugs and friendly introductions from the staff and volunteers. A smile was glued to my face from the moment I entered until I left—many of the treats are modeled after human food and I found the decorations to be interesting and cute. The staff and volunteers are some of the happiest people I have ever met and take pride in creating amazing pet treats.

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Food

Brews and Bights Story and Photo by Marlene Wandel

nown as the “it girl of the beer world,” Toronto’s Mirella Amato was in town on May 15 to guide beer lovers through Bight’s first beer and food pairing. Amato is Canada’s only female master cicerone, and through her company, Beerology, is an educator on all things beer. This was Amato’s second visit to Thunder Bay; in 2012, she came for Sleeping Giant Brewery’s inaugural beer and cheese pairing.

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The Brews and Bights tasting menu opened with chilled avocado soup with cucumber, honeydew, and chili oil, paired with the Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.’s Elevator Wheat. The hint of lime in the Elevator Wheat nicely complemented the hint of spice from the chili oil. Quinoa-stuffed peppers followed, paired with F&M Brewery’s Stone Hammer Premium Dark Ale. This mahogany beer featured a more complex array of flavours, while the dish was both comforting in its texture and exciting in its splash of chipotle purée. Great Lakes Brewery’s Crazy Canuck Pale Ale did wonders to cool the spice of the next course’s haddock tacos with tomatillo and jalapeno salsa; the bitterness of the hops in pale ales promotes salivation, which helps dilute the spiciness of food. Curried pork empanadas were paired with Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.’s Amber Ale for the fourth course. During the night, Amato revealed her formula for pairing food with beer: match the colours. This seemed especially apt for the fifth course, where Mexican chocolate flan with spiced custard met the Sleeping Giant Brewing Co.’s Coffee Vanilla Porter. Amato suggested the porter’s flavour notes may “rise to the surface” by warming, and the room was suddenly full of diners lovingly embracing this, their last beer of the night, to warm it with their hands. This course—the ultimate alchemy of beer and food—closed the evening, helping us see, and taste, what is possible in beer pairing. The Walleye

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A Girl’s Guide to Grilling By Chef Rachel Globensky

A MM Minderhoud

ccording to my four-year-old, it’s “shortsleeve pants” weather; according to my internal clock (and finally the outside thermometer), it’s barbecue season. Whether you favour briquettes, flavoured charcoal, or gas, everything about grilling says “recreation”—being outdoors, wearing flip flops, and hanging out with family and friends. You can grill everything, and everything tastes better grilled. Whether you like to add flavour before cooking (with a marinade or a spice rub), like to sauce it up while grilling, or are a purist who likes meat to taste like, well, meat, there’s a place for you at the ‘cue. The most important thing to make sure of when

Using a rub is an easy and quick method of seasoning meat that’s destined for the grill.

barbecuing is that whatever meat you’re grilling is cooked to the right internal temperature. Ain’t nobody got time for salmonella burgers. Of his porterhouse, my grandpa always said, “Take off its horns, wipe its arse and pass it through a warm room.” I concur—blue rare is the best way to eat a steak, although Health Canada suggests the following: beef, veal & lamb medium /rare - 145 F (63 C) to well done - 170 F (77 C); ground - 160 F (71 C) whole, pieces or ground - 160 F (71 C) pork poultry

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6 tablespoons ground coffee (fresh is best) 2 tablespoons coarse or kosher salt 2 tablespoons paprika 2 tablespoons brown sugar

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Add in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer about 15 minutes. You can strain the sauce if you prefer a smooth consistency.

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In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, and over medium heat, simmer the onion and garlic in the bourbon, until the onion is translucent.

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1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 cups ketchup 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavour (a little goes a long way here) 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (available at bulk stores) 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon (or more) of hot sauce

Grilled veggies take hardly any time at all, and your workload is chopped in half if you use one of those handy little barbecue woks—the square ones with all the holes in them. You can pick one up for about $10–15, and they’re indispensable. Toss cut up mushrooms, peppers, and onions in some olive oil, salt and pepper, and a little rosemary, if you’re so inclined, and throw them in the wok on the grill. Use the tongs to move the veggies around, and voila! Even a little al dente, they’ll taste fabulous. Asparagus done the same way is super good. Toss fresh pineapple spears or rings with veggie oil and some brown sugar, and barbecue them—great for pork chops, or even as dessert!

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Mix all ingredients together, and rub mixture into meat. Cover meat, and refrigerate for at least two hours. Grill ‘til done. Store extra spice rub in a jar.

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Ceilidh Dance • General $15 • Children (6 - 12 yrs) $5 Port Arthur Polish Hall, Court St. S. - 7:30pm Tickets available at Colosimo’s Music Store or online.

Roll up your sleeves and kick up your heels with Québécois dance caller Pierre Chartrand. Live music from the celebrated performers of the 2013 Canadian Celtic Celebration.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Celtic Music and Dance Workshops • $10 per class

La Verendrye School, High St. N. - 10am to 4:30pm Register online at www.CanadianCelticCelebration.com.

Come and learn a tune or a few dance steps! Choose from over 20 different workshops for all ages and all levels. Each class is 50 minutes long.

Feature ConCert • SUNDAY, JUNE 23

General $29 • Student $19 Thunder Bay Community Auditorium - 7:30pm This year’s spectacular show features an exciting line-up of 12 stellar performers including award winning musicians and dancers direct from Ireland! Join us for a captivating evening that truly celebrates the diversity of Celtic music and dance in Canada.

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Cheer’s

Fresh, Local Food on the City’s South Side By Amy Jones

It’s not often that I get excited about nachos.

fter too many years of late bar nights, it’s practically become rote: when you need something to keep the party going, you order nachos. And many restaurants treat them as such, serving reheated plates of soggy chips and oily cheese, some watery salsa in a cup on the side, maybe tossing on a jalapeno or two for good measure, knowing their drunk and hungry customers won’t be able to tell the difference.

This was what I expected when, after a few pints at Cheer’s, someone suggested nachos. It was my first visit since the bar on James Street opened in the former Tackney’s Tavern location, and although I had heard that the food was excellent, I had yet to try any myself. When the plate came, it was loaded with fresh veggies, blackened chicken, and prosciutto—prosciutto!—all served on crispy pita chips that I swear we are all still talking about dreamily to this day.

Cheer’s is exactly the kind of neighbourhood pub that the south side had been lacking. It has a great vibe with a cozy interior, friendly staff, and regulars who seem to be part of the family; there’s even a cache of house instruments tucked away in a corner if anyone gets inspired to play. The menu is interesting and varied, with a strong focus on fresh, local, and organic. And while the name of the game here is standard pub fare— wings, burgers, and, of course, nachos— both the quality of their ingredients and the care in their preparation sets them apart. And with Sleeping Giant Brewery beer on tap and a patio all set to go whenever the weather warms up, who knows—it might just be people from Port Arthur who are the ones driving across town for their night out. Cheer’s is located in Mount McKay Plaza at 1500 James Street South; contact them at 625-6560 or find them on Facebook.

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The Glass (Bottle) Menagerie By Jeannie Dubois, Certified Sommelier

t would appear the furor over animated animals appearing on wine bottles has subsided, and the cute and cuddly critter era of labelling is in decline. No longer does a kangaroo keep wine bottles bouncing off the shelves, but there is still a steady crop of creatures that are the face and name of many a producer. On occasion, there is an organic history that links the wine, the region, and the mascot that graces the label. Sangre de Toro evokes images of the bravado of the bulls in the famous fights from Spain and their sacrifice in the ring. Canada’s own Cave Springs label sports a regal raptor, as these birds of prey are often sighted in local vineyards. Las Mulas from Chile depicts the hardworking beast of burden that provides transport over the craggy ranges of the Andes. And France’s La Vieille Ferme (or “the old farmhouse”) has hens scratching in imaginary dirt and fluffing

their feathers in the unseen sun. Just as often though, labels are a flight of fancy and feature animals that are more marketing mascot than real resident of the region. Monkey Bay brings to mind the playful primate, yet New Zealand itself has no native monkeys. Italy’s Collavini has a handsome dog resembling a dachshund on its label, yet this is a distinctly German breed. The Hess Family of California emblazons itself with a gilded lion, yet these big cats are yet to freely roam the American coastline. And one must not forget the golden hippopotamus that represents the famous French brand Fat Bastard. Regardless of their real or imagined relativity to the wine world, animals will always be part and parcel of the media and marketing of bottles. And as long as us humans have monopoly over the consumption of it, I say cheers!

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Drink of the Month Beaux Daddy’s

Bourbon Street Blues By Rebekah Skochinski As we leave behind a tentative spring and surge towards summer, our thoughts eagerly turn to endless days of sunshine and finally being able to wear short sleeves without shivering. We need to look in only one direction for a suitable accompanying drink: south. Named after a street in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans, and an original creation at Beaux Daddy’s, the Bourbon Street Blues combines blue curacao, Sprite, and Long Island mix into something sweet, fruity, and delicious. The only difficult decision will be choosing the size: regular, “Daddy-size,” or a litre to share with friends. With the option of sitting on a patio and a guaranteed temperature at least ten degrees warmer than being by the lake, you really can’t go wrong.

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FilmTheatre

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A Broadway Classic Takes the Stage Cambrian Players Goes Out with a Bang By Michelle McChristie

ambrian Players concluded their 2012– 13 season with Norm Foster’s Outlaw. During the May 2 opening night performance, the comic western kept the audience in stitches with a barrage of southern euphemisms that rolled off each cast member’s tongue with ease. The dialogue between characters was hilarious, and surprisingly political at times given their circumstances: a wrangler-turned-bounty-hunter detaining an alleged murderer, who are joined by a corrupt sheriff and then a powerful cattle baron to sort out a classic whodunnit. Will Perry played the role of the naive, polite, and innocent Canadian homesteader Bob Hicks perfectly; Alex Jecchinis was a natural as the rough-and-tumble, loyal, reasonable, and surprisingly intuitive wrangler Will Vanhorne; Gabe Ferrazzo’s performance exemplified his excitement to be playing

his alter ego, Dupuis Tarwater—a sheriff with no regard for the law; and last but not least, Norm McDougall played the role of Roland Keets, the pontificating cattle baron-turned-coward of the county with ease. Fans of Cambrian Players will be pleased to learn that Outlaw has a companion piece set in the same small Kansas town that will be performed as their 2013–14 season opener. In the spirit of comic westerns, president Eva Burkowski says that, “Any patrons who enjoyed Outlaw and long to hear more about the young Anita, one of the ladies of doubtful virtue who staff Jenny's bordello, and are interested in what goes on outside business hours in a house of ill repute, should not miss Jenny's House of Joy, by Norm Foster.” With an all-female cast, it is sure to be another crowd-pleaser.

Guys and Dolls Jr. at Paramount Live! By Kyle Poluyko

aramount Live! proudly continues to foster the arts and musical theatre in the youth of Thunder Bay with their latest production, Guys and Dolls Jr. This is an age-appropriate staging of the award-winning classic Broadway hit based on the stories “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown” and “Blood Pressure” by Damon Runyon, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows. Directed by Nadine Sorokopud and Mike Chalut, Guys and Dolls Jr. is set in a mythical version of New York City. It is an oddball romantic comedy that captures the spirit of Broadway, and features a cast of vivid characters. We meet Nathan Detroit, the slick, high-rolling gambler, who bets Sky Masterson that he can't get the next girl he sees to fall madly in love with him: the lovely Miss Sarah Brown of the Save-a-Soul Mission. In the end, the gamblers and spunky do-gooders are thrown together in a climax of pint-sized sin and love. Director Nadine Sorokopud says she is proud and excited to see the hard work of the cast of 18 youths come to life on the stage.

Guys and Dolls Jr. takes the stage at the Paramount Theatre June 5-8 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $12 per adult and $8 per child under twelve, and are available at Wiggles & Giggles and the Paramount Live! studio.

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One Of A Kind Cabaret on Bay By Betty Carpick

ay Street Film Festival has been putting sizzle on the screen for over nine years as the premiere event for filmmakers from Northwestern Ontario and around the world. On Saturday, June 15, the festival presents its first-ever fundraiser, Cabaret on Bay, at 314 Bay Street. The evening will feature a splendid lineup of vintage-inspired local talent and a silent auction with items that will dazzle and amaze. Get decked out in your fanciest finery and come to Cabaret on Bay to experience the rich diversity of hometown originality and energy. Led by Danny Johnson, The World's Least Dangerous Band brings Thunder Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest musicians together to amp up the strut factor. The fabulous Gypsy Rhinestones from the World Dance Centre and the delectable Beatrix Muse will bring on some scintillating burlesque. Plus, look forward to short films in steampunk style, Dee Marie of the Fire, sideshow acts from the "Indestructible" Zoe Gordini, and much more. Oh momma, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be sexy! Tickets are available at High Tide Tattoo Parlour, Calico Coffee House, and Scandinavian Delicatessen for $20; doors open at 8 pm. Visit baystreetfilmfestival.ca for details.

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The Second Most Pleasurable Thing We Do In The Dark: A Column About Movies

Pets Turned Lead Actors By Michael Sobota

he first movie I can recall seeing that featured a pet was Old Yeller. I was 11 years old and I bawled my eyes out at the end. That was 1957. In the ensuing half-century of movies since then, there have been many memorable films featuring pets, from the frightening to the heartwarming—including the following four, all of which have Canadian connections.

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Based on the 1961 bestselling novel written by Sheila Burnford—a Scottish-born doctor's wife who immigrated to Port Arthur in 1951—The Incredible Journey was made into a film by Disney in 1963 (and re-made in 1993, but don't bother with the remake). The original film is about two dogs and a cat who find themselves abandoned accidently by their family owners on vacation and travel thousands of miles across wilderness to get home—it is faithful to the book, holds up well, and is worth your checking out on DVD. At the time of his untimely death at the age of 42, Philip Borsos had completed only four features, including Far From Home - The Story of Yellow Dog. It is a boy and his dog story, a father and son story, and another journey story about survival in the wilderness. The boy and his yellow Lab are stranded off the rugged B.C. coast after his dad's boat sinks in a storm. With a lot of aerial footage of the B.C. coast and interior, excellent cinematography, and a story that will tug your heart, Far From Home is one of Canada's most authentic, honest films. Borsos died in 1995, shortly after completing it. Dog Eat Dog takes the yappy neighbor dog into the realm of a mafia hit-team and surreal comedy. Made by one of Thunder Bay's best young directors, Curtis Jensen of Apple Wagon films, Dog Eat Dog is an award-winning short that you can see on YouTube. It has all the production values of a classy feature with a simple, tightly constructed story that is beautifully shot and edited, and a superb local cast. Finally, a hidden gem and one of the best films of 2012 is Denis Cote's Bestiare. With nothing but ambient sound, this black and white film simply sets up camera shots and observes animals. It haunts me still. The Walleye

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Alastair C MacKay, Thunder Bay Art Gallery

Call of the Wild and Wonderful By Kim Latimer Tom Benner, African Wild Asses, 2009-10, fiberglass, paint, leather, mixed media, five works: 7’ x 3’ x 1’ each.

om Benner has been an artist for 43 years. At age 63, he remains true to his original inspiration: a profound respect for nature and love of history. His newest exhibit, Call of the Wild, which appeared at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery until the end of May, and is now travelling to Owen Sound and then Sudbury, doesn’t disappoint. The life-size sculptures of copper and fiberglass are testimony his labour intensive attention to detail.

Benner says he gets a lot of satisfaction from seeing people interact with his artwork in a tactile way. “Everything in the show begs to be touched, and I encourage people to,” he says referring to all of the sculptures he’s created. “That material [copper] is so ancient, it’s one of the oldest materials that man has used,” he says. “They found Canadian copper as far south as the Inca Empire and I’m inspired by it’s history.”

Benner’s not your conventional graduate of fine art—he is a former construction worker. That’s where he gained the skills he uses to create artwork. “People often ask me how I do it,” he says. “I grew up in the construction business and I learned by watching the tin tappers, the electricians, the carpenters.”

Benner had a creative flair from a young age. As a kid, he loved geography, geometry, history, and math for the sake of building things. The life-sized nature of his work seems to also appeal to children. “Kids really seem to love the work, and I think there’s room to use art to enhance history lessons for children. They walk away with a truth and honesty about what happened,” he says.

His work, “A Landscape,” is a good example of these skills. “A Landscape” includes a 12-by12-foot, geographically correct moon made entirely of copper. The sculpture took him one full year to build. All of the seams on the moon are double folded and riveted on. The moon sits alongside a 14-foot copper sculpted red pine tree and a single copper coyote.

“When I first put the show together with ‘Tecumseh’ [a work that includes a life-sized copper and fiberglass canoe and fifteen life-sized beaver sculptures] I went to the exhibit and found an entire grade two class all sitting on the beavers and drawing the canoe. It was amazing.”

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Definitely Superior Art Gallery Celebrates 25 Years and a Finalist (Again!) for the $50,000 Premier’s Award By Tiffany Jarva

hunder Bay’s Definitely Superior Art Gallery has much to celebrate these days. Not only is it a finalist for the prestigious Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts for the third time this year, 2013 also marks the local artist-run centre’s 25th anniversary. “The centre’s multidisciplined roots are solid and deep,” explains gallery director David Karasiewicz. “The gallery is all about supporting emerging artists. It’s never about the status quo. Artists run it, and it has, over the years, [with artists like internationally-recognized Rebecca Belmore] helped seed the rest of Canada.”

Definitely Superior founders Rebecca Belmore (left) and Lynne Sharman (right), circa 1988

Honourable Michael Chan, Minister of Culture, presenting the Finalist Award to David Karasiewicz, 2011

Remote Control magazine, 1987

Their longevity and their wide range of engaging programming, in and out of the gallery, speaks volumes as to why another independent jury has selected DefSup as a finalist for the Premier’s Award, which recognizes the outstanding achievements of artists and arts organizations and their contributions to arts and culture in Ontario over a significant period of time. “Being a finalist is very flattering,” says development/administrator Renee Terpstra. “Thunder Bay has produced amazing artists. We should be proud of the support we give our artists and the artist community. We are unique as our city is.” Since its humble beginnings in the former

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ell known and admired in Thunder Bay, Biljana Baker lives to joyfully create watercolour paintings that have been displayed in numerous galleries across North America and sold worldwide. Soft detail, gentle strokes, and calming colours create serene imagery that reflects her deep respect and gratitude for nature’s silent wisdom and intricate beauty. "I paint what comes naturally,” she says. “I paint what I want to paint. I paint without photographs. This allows me to paint what I remember... the focal point that caught my eye"

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Sheep in Leopard’s Clothing By Justyna Kondakow

eopards don't go out of style. They are beyond the realm of fashion, purely concerned with survival—how stylish. Although animal-printed clothing has been labeled as classic style, the skins have stood the test of time because of what they represent: wild, African animals dealing with the classic grind of kill or be killed, using their printed bodies to camouflage against prey. It's no wonder animal print is trend-proof, as survival doesn't go out of style. Giraffe, leopard, tiger, zebra. Our subconscious veers us towards mother Africa for prints to wear to convey a specific attitude. As one of the most popular, leopard print is most associated with confidence and tenacity (see: “Black Magic Woman” by Santana). Wearing leopard print as a catalyst for confidence is equivalent to seeking safety behind a caveman's spearhead, and is something that you should be able to carry with you both in and out of the print. Your attitude should start where the print leaves off.

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Needless to say, I was curious to see where my personality would go when bolstered with the leopard rings. With the silk leopard slipped on, I suddenly began talking myself into eye-blinding colour combinations. Snowballing into my closet, the “stop while you're ahead” idea never surfaced as I soon found myself strapping on a pair of six inch wedges and higher-than-high-waisted flood pants. Upon waiting for the photographer at Nippers on Simpson Street, I realized that the outfit I had committed to would either make me look really crazy, or crazy-stylish. For better

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Q&A with Fort William First Nation Chief Georjann Morriseau By Donna Faye Her poise, confidence, eloquence, and wisdom belie the fact that Georjann Morriseau is only 28 years old. These qualities clearly won this communityminded mother of three the attention of Fort William First Nation members, who elected her as chief in April of this year.

A. I love so much about Fort William. Our mountain—it’s like my backyard. I grew up on City Road so I got to wake up every morning and see our mountain. And the family atmosphere, the overall feeling of community. Closeness is the best way to put it. It’s something that you really can’t get anywhere else. When you leave the First Nation and go into the city, you know you’re leaving home. I know it might sound cliché, but it’s our people, our elders especially.

Q. Does Fort William First Nation have any artists who you feel deserve more widespread attention? A. Yes we do! Christian Chapman is a beautiful painter and artist. He does paintings and many kinds of artwork that have been displayed in Toronto. We have a lot of musicians. One who has given many performances is [jazz composer and performer] Robin Ranger. And Warren Boucher and his brother Jacob Boucher do amazing woodworking and wood burning. They all deserve to be credited. It’s hard, especially as an artist, to promote yourself and to live your dream.

Q. What do you think set you apart from the other candidates in this year’s election? A. I’m 28 and a woman. I honestly felt like the odds were against me. I respect all of the other candidates and they all ran a very good campaign. Maybe the fact that I’m younger, that I’m female and I was already very actively involved in the community. I had very good people supporting me. Having elders backing you means a lot.

Q. In an ideal world, what would the relationship between Fort William First Nation and the City of Thunder Bay look like? A. There is a great opportunity for partnership development between Fort William and Thunder Bay. Our First Nation has participated in Thunder Bay’s economy forever and a day and I think there’s a lot that we can build on when it comes to addressing issues, whether they be social or economic. I’d like ours to be a role model community, showing what First Nations can achieve when they have cohesive relationships with other community and business partners.

Q. What is your definition of a leader? A. Lead with one hand forward and one hand behind. Only go as fast as your people let you go. Stay at their pace and guide them with you. Learn with your people. Fundamental to any good leader is the ability to listen and to demonstrate humility. A good leader asks for help when they need it. When you’re a leader you should never think you know everything, never hold yourself above people. I am very humbled to be in this position I am in. I don’t take people for granted.

Q. Is the Idle No More movement here to stay? A. I think it is here to stay but I think it will evolve. I think it will become a hub that umbrellas a lot of issues, not just for First Nations, but for everybody in this country.

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Q. What do you love about your home community of Fort William First Nation?

Q. In your opinion, what needs to happen, besides the Idle No More movement, to heal the relationship between First Nations and non-First Nations people? A. First, we have to quit segregating the two and just come together as citizens of Canada. In reality, when you look at Bill C-45 and its impact, everybody’s affected. Everybody needs water and everybody deserves land. Those are not just First Nations issues. With Idle No More, we saw people of Canada banding together with the First Nations and focusing on goals together. I think that’s a good step in trying to heal the relationship. In healing any relationship it’s a matter of putting our differences aside and saying we’re here for the same reason— we all share this land together. Let’s acknowledge that and start working together. The Idle No More movement is probably one of the greatest things that happened in that regard. We have a long way to go, but it brought a lot of people together.

Q. Who is your hero? A. My grandmother. She raised both my brother and me from the time we were babies. We’ve been through a lot and she’s always been there when we needed her. She wasn’t someone who enabled. If you fell down, she would say, “Get up and brush yourself off. Keep walking with your head up high and don’t let anybody get you down.” That’s how she was. She has very strong principles. She has a very strong presence in our community. She has been fundamental to my success as a woman, as a mother, as a leader.

Q. What do you hope a historian might write about you 50 years from now? A. I would like to carry on the legacy of my great-grandfather. I would like to be a leader like him. He was chief for 43 years, so he must have been doing something right. And I hope I can be an inspiration to First Nation women and young people in leadership. I hope I have already set a path for a new beginning for women and young people by being in this role. The Walleye

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Astronomy for the Masses By Jonathon Pukila

t the end of June, over 100 amateur and professional astronomers from across Canada will gather in Thunder Bay for the 2013 General Assembly of the Royal Astronomical Society. The event was organized by Dave Gallant—a passionate local amatuer astronomer. According to Gallant, who works fulltime as a project manager at Metso Paper Ltd., organizing the event was a challenge due to the lack of professional astronomers in Thunder Bay. "A lot of the centres will have a university with a doctoral program in astronomy, but we don't have that," Gallant said. The event will feature free public presentations by two prominent astronomers. Dr. Sara Seager (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) will talk about exoplanets, which are planets orbiting stars other than the sun, and the atmospheres contained within them. Dr. Raymond Carlburg (University of Toronto) will focus on the Thirty Metre Telescope, a proposed telescope in Hawaii that will help scientists see about 13 billion lightyears away for a glimpse of forming galaxies at the very edge of the observable universe. The telescope is not without its share of controversy, however, as the land on which it is to be built is sacred to indigenous Hawaiians. The General Assembly of the Royal Astronomical Society takes place at Lakehead University from June 27 to July 1. For more information visit www.rasc.ca/events/home.

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National Aboriginal Day By Stephanie Shannon Ritch

n June 21, you'll have three reasons to celebrate: first, it's a Friday; second, it's the first day of summer; and third, it's National Aboriginal Day. My earliest memory of National Aboriginal Day is when I participated in a moose-calling competition when I was a child. I may have lost the competition but the positive memory is still with me over 15 years later, and I always try to participate in National Aboriginal Day events. National Aboriginal Day is dedicated to First Nation, Métis, and Inuit people—it's a day to join the nationwide festivities to honour and celebrate Aboriginal people, thank them for their contributions to Canada, and learn more about the many different Aboriginal people and their distinct

cultures. As Canadians, we love our outdoor toys like canoes, kayaks, snowshoes, and toboggans—all inventions of Aboriginal cultures. The contributions of Aboriginal people have been integral to the foundation and development of Canada. In Thunder Bay, National Aboriginal Day will be celebrated for two fun-filled days at Prince Arthur’s Landing on June 20–21. Everyone is welcome to participate in or watch the beautiful rhythmic dances, watch the contemporary and traditional theatrical performances and tantalize their taste buds at the community feast. Visit nationalaboriginaldaythunderbay.ca for more information.

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■ Own your dog’s bad behaviour.

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roughly two years of the almost daily visits I’ve made to our city’s off-leash dog parks with my dog, Morgan, I’ve been barked at, jumped on, peed on, slobbered on, knocked over, humped, head-butted, scratched, licked on the eyeball,

had my clothes torn, my mittens shredded, and my phone chomped on; I’ve come home soaking wet, covered in mud, sunburned, or with toes so frozen I can’t even stand. But I’ve also made close friends, met some amazing dogs, and witnessed the best of both humankind and dog-kind. Oh, yeah. And Morgan likes it too. The City of Thunder Bay maintains three off-leash dog parks for public use: Beverley Street (next to Port Arthur Stadium), Carrick Street (behind Kal Tire), and at the Westfort Playfields.

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I am hit. Paint splatters on my left thigh. My hand reaches to the sky—admission that I have been hit and am temporarily out of the game. I run quickly through the outdoor village, past post-apocalyptic walls and hollow windows, back to tag in at our team’s starting point—an old rusty freezer.

t’s a perfect paintball day. The sun shines. Mount McKay looms in the background. Within minutes of playing, my head is clear. The day’s stressors have completely disappeared. “It’s an adrenaline rush,” says Paintball Mountain owner and operator Mike Santorelli. “And it’s a definite stress release.” In operation for about four years, Paintball Mountain is a year-round, family-run business, appealing to a wide range of ages and abilities. Recently, Santorelli invested in SplatMaster paintball guns ideal for younger kids, ages 5–9. There are five playing fields, including two “bush” fields, a speedball field, the village, and my personal favourite, the city— cool with its decaying walls, tower, dilapidated vehicles, and abandoned school bus. Before heading out to practise at the driving range, Santorelli shows us our Tippmann A-5 paintball guns. He emphasizes safety rules, talks about etiquette, and runs through our equipment: mask (which is never taken off once on the field), chest plate, and barrel covers. We start off on the bright blue and red speedball course. I am nervous about it hurting. So is my niece Kylie and her friend Paige. When I get pegged in the leg right away, I am actually relieved that I am shot quickly: it doesn’t hurt as much as I anticipated. After a couple of rounds on the speedway field (not my forte by any means), we head over to the city. I feel more comfortable hiding behind walls and abandoned vehicles. I imagine that the opposing team is comprised of zombies and the adrenaline kicks in. It’s my favourite round so far. Because it’s still wet, we opt to stay out of the bush. We end the day playing in the village, girls versus boys,

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and it’s a blast, with the girls outnumbering the boys and, in the end, ambushing them. On the way home, we excitedly recount the plays in the car, who got hit where, and when we were nervous, and when we were pumped. Now that my nieces and nephews are getting older (teens and early twenties), I don’t hang with them as often as I used to, so this was definitely a great way to reconnect. And now that I’ve been (and despite my three very large bruises), I can now totally understand why people invest in their own paintball equipment and value the experience as a sport. I’m already planning when I can go back. Ideal for team retreats, birthday parties, or just letting off a little steam, playing at Paintball Mountain is mostly by appointment, 7 days a week, year-round. Call 472-3861 or check out paintballmountain.ca.

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This is What Pride Looks Like

ot so long ago, really only a handful of decades, to be proud to be anything other than the considered “norm” was not something regularly experienced in public. But, because brave souls took on the establishment, the way through and forward was paved. It was about 25 years ago that I experienced my own inaugural Pride, in Toronto, or what I like to refer to as my first glimpse of the people for whom I had been searching a lifetime. And while we have come so very far, the impetus is upon us to keep marching. In doing so, our community remains not only inclusive of those who continue to be disenfranchised but also of our families, our friends, our allies, and even our adversaries; for, in celebration and commemoration we reinforce the message that an inclusive society is not an alternate universe but a viable and healthy reality.

This show of solidarity is keenly observed through what the Thunder Pride committee calls “the beautiful diversity” here in the city, something that both brings us together and spotlights us as individuals. Recognition of difference while addressing the notion of equality benefits everyone as it affords us the valuable edict that pride resides in authenticity and a continued commitment to tolerance and respect. Thunder Pride 2013 takes place from June 9–16 and serves up a wide variety of activities to engage and express your wonderful self. There is entertainment in the form of film screenings, musical events, a drag show, and the parade itself. Also on offer is a Healing Walk, educative workshops regarding homo/transphobia, literary events, and a church service. Interspersed throughout the week are myriad opportunities to eat, relax, and be fabulous—in short, seven days to set the tone for today and secure the building blocks for tomorrow. Come out, for the first or the umpteenth time, and be a part of the festivities—pride resides in our city, and it shows. Be sure to check the website regularly for scheduling and any changes prior to an event. For more information visit thunderpride.ca.

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The Squash Queen By Rebekah Skochinski

ucked in a valley between two mountains, 40 kilometres southwest of Thunder Bay in South Gilles, there is a picturesque plot of farmland with pigs roaming free in the pasture, newly planted fruit trees, and a garden and greenhouse cared for by Shannon and Dan Vanlenthe and their five children. Although Shannon goes by the name The Squash Queen (“The name was a joke among friends because I wanted to grow, and love to grow, squash,” she explains), she cultivates a wide variety of produce in addition to zucchini and summer and fall squash, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and watermelon. “My philosophy was that I wanted to grow vegetables and meat to provide for my own family and then it expanded to feeding other people,” she says. The Vanlenthes have been gardening full time for seven years, trying new varieties each season with plans to sell more fruit.

The combination of Shannon’s gardening background and Dan’s farming background strikes the perfect balance. “The pigs help us turn out new land for our garden,” she says. Various cuts of meat are offered year-round, and barbecue pigs (ideal for pig roasts) are available throughout the summer months. In June they begin with bedding-out plants and hanging baskets (the hanging tomato baskets are very popular) and once July rolls around, the zucchini are ready to be picked for market. Then production is in full swing. “One of my favourite vegetables to grow are the golden cherry tomatoes,” Shannon says. “They are the sweetest tasting cherry tomato. Once you try one, those are the only ones you’ll want.” For a taste of summer sweetness look for The Squash Queen at the market. To learn more about this vendor visit thunderbaycountrymarket.com. The Walleye

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hree members of the busy Toronto music scene get into a vehicle and start driving. Many gigs later, they’ll make their return. “Repeat. Every spring and fall,” says bassist Marcus Walker, who has been with Adam’s Rib for four years. Since forming in 1996, the band has existed as a collective around the principal songwriter, Chileanborn, Mississauga-raised Derek Lathrob. Nine albums and several radio-charting songs have followed, from this independent-minded fellow who can expertly put on a show, as the audience at The Apollo on May 6 can confirm. The three piece band is tight: drummer Riley O’Connor gets really good lush sound, and surprises everyone late in the show when he says he’s only briefly rehearsed with the band for this tour. It must be his good training, good nature, and his versatility (rock, prog rock, and big band jazz). Marcus Walker’s bass is swift and groovy, he only goes for the

crazy flourish at the very end of the night (and for great effect), and his harmony singing sits really well with Lathrob’s voice. The songs swing, are jammy and positive: in “Joy,” he sings that you should always do the thing that makes you happy. At least one song is in Spanish, from the recent Perdido en Traduccion (“Lost in Translation”) album, containing translated versions of Adam’s Rib songs produced when he brought the band to Chile. Lathrob has that big, radio-friendly voice that we recognize from the heyday of U2 and other ‘90s bands. It’s warm and invites us to enjoy the music with him. There were many in the audience happy to comply, and CDs were signed and sold. The band has opened for Sting, Santana, and the Goo Goo Dolls, among others, and has a relaxed professionalism that puts the music first. After the sets are done, they head to their next gig in a string of fourteen shows in fourteen nights.

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John Booth started performing over forty years ago in Toronto before making his life here in Thunder Bay. He has enjoyed playing music with different bands and his many musical friends, some may remember his band Roughouse, who had a long successful run here in the city. Booth’s love of country and blues has helped make him the seasoned performer he is now—he has a groove that is both comfortable and smooth. Booth has been playing with the Southside Band for several years and is accompanied by Jim Bagshaw on bass guitar, Mike Schan on drums, and Russ Nicholetts on lead guitar. They have one CD, Eight by Four (eight original songs by four guys), and have performed at several high profile events, such as the Thunder Bay Blues Festival, Summer in the Parks, and Live from the Rock Folk Festival in Red Rock. John Booth will be playing Summer in the Parks on July 17 and will be back at Beaux Daddy’s on July 13, where the music starts early to complement your meal.

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Burnin’ to the Sky The Stones at 50 By Gord Ellis

’ve never known a world that didn’t have the Rolling Stones in it. I’m 50 years old, pushing 51. When I was born, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger were in their late teens, already playing Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, and Buddy Holly covers in England. The childhood chums went on to become England’s second biggest hitmakers, the Rolling Stones. Richards likes to say that the Beatles kicked open the door and the Stones followed. Initially, the Beatles and Stones seemed to be on a similar trajectory. Both bands adopted matching suits and played to screaming teenyboppers. However, the Stones quickly developed an image and sound that was decidedly anti-Beatles. The Beatles were more refined musicians, and had tighter harmonies and an advanced grasp of melody. The Stones were blues-based and grittier. The band’s look soon matched the sound of its music. Their whole vibe was dark, surly, and just a little dangerous. This may all sound hard to believe for someone under 30 who only knows the Stones as wrinkly rock stars. But the Rolling Stones really did scare the heck out of people in the late 60s and 70s, and seemed to court trouble wherever they went.

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number of classic Stones songs is many, and it’s pointless to go down the list. Suffice to say if you are a fan of rock and roll, and don’t have Let It Bleed, Sticky Fingers or Exile on Main Street in your collection, you are missing out on pillars of modern rock. Without the Stones— and those three albums in particular— there could be no Aerosmith, Black Crowes or even The Sheepdogs. My initial attraction to the Stones occurred in 1978—the year the Rolling Stones released an album called Some Girls. In those days, the situation in dance halls and bars was not that different than it is today. Disco was king and DJs were spinning dance floor hits. It was not a good time for live bands or rock and roll. However, the leadoff track of Some Girls was a song called “Miss You.” It had a sleazy riff built on a bass and drum figure that could have been lifted off a Tavares record, but was instantly identifiable as the Rolling Stones and shot to the top of the charts. I remember buying Some Girls on vinyl at Sam the Record Man on Red River Road, and expectantly putting it on the turntable. It was lean and sexy, a Stones record for the times. I was immediately hooked. To this day, it remains one of my all-time favourite records. Although Some Girls was the last, truly great Rolling Stones

album, the Stones have rolled on, lead by the still-vital core of Jagger and Richards. Mick Jagger remains the quintessential rock front man (moves like Jagger!), and Richards the epitome of the elegantly wasted guitar player chic. Live, the band can still deliver the goods. Yet the Stones are getting up there in age. The youngest member of the band is Ronnie Wood, at 65, and the oldest is drummer Charlie Watts, at 72. The band is presently on a short North American tour celebrating 50 years as a unit. This is also, quite probably, the bands final go

round. Time waits for no one. So, after 35 years as a fan, I’ve finally decided to see the Stones in person. The tickets were outrageously expensive, and there is a flight to Toronto and hotel room involved. In fact, the ticket prices for this tour have caused a bit of controversy— appropriate I suppose, considering the Stones history. One last parting scandal. But I won’t be thinking about any of that stuff when I finally see the world’s greatest rock and roll band hit the stage.

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Canadian Celtic Celebration Get Your Irish On! By Michelle Zapf-Belanger

his year marks the eleventh anniversary of Thunder Bay’s Canadian Celtic Celebration, a popular three-day music festival that includes performances, workshops, a dance, and a jam session. The festival is the brainchild of local fiddler Pierre Schryer, who never fails to delight audiences with clean technique and a warm, engaging musicality. Schryer truly sparkles when collaborating with other great musicians and it was his dream to bring world-class Celtic performers to northern Ontario. As he puts it: “The goal is to spread good cheer. It’s about bringing a piece of the authentic Celtic world into our community.” This year, Schryer has imported four inspiring artists from Ireland: champion button accordionist Dermot Byrne, the versatile Floriane Blancke on Irish harp, beloved Irish singer Dáithí Sproule, and dancer Órla Keane, who has toured with Riverdance. They will perform with Schryer and other leading Canadian musicians and dancers, including accompanist extraordinaire Jake Charron, prodigy guitarist Quinn Bachand, dancers Alina Walters and Sarah Robinson, and Thunder Bay’s own Ryan Moore, Olivia Korkola, and the talented TBSO principal trumpeter, Merrie Klazek, who also organizes the festival. It is this mixing of musicians that Schryer finds rewarding. “It reminds me of touring and meeting up with friends,” he says. The celebration kicks off on Friday, June 21 with a ceilidh (pronounced “kay-lee”) dance at the Port Arthur Polish Hall. Schryer has been whetting Thunder Bay’s Celtic appetite by hosting ceilidh dances throughout the winter, and they have become a popular family-friendly

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event. Much like a square or barn dance, a ceilidh dance has a “caller” (a leader who explains the dance moves)—in this case, celebrated Quebec caller Pierre Chartrand. Celtic workshops will be held on Saturday at La Verendrye High School in fiddle, guitar, whistle, keyboard, song, dance, and more. Classes will be 50 minutes each and suitable for a wide range of experience levels, including beginners of all ages. The festival’s flagship event is on Sunday, June 23: a concert extravaganza at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium at 7:30 pm. “Each year is a different experience, but it’s always a guarantee that you'll be moved by hauntingly beautiful Celtic airs, and thrilled by high energy reels and jigs, masterfully performed,” says Klazek. For details on performers, tickets, workshops, and more, visit the Canadian Celtic Celebration website at canadiancelticcelebration.com.

Soweto Gospel Choir World-Renowned and Hugely Popular By Meghan Jewell

hunder Bay is going to be blown away by South Africa’s Soweto Gospel Choir. Kicking off their Canadian tour in Thunder Bay at the Hope Christian Reformed Church on June 15, this Grammy award-winning group are sure to lift your spirits, move your body, and warm your soul with their powerful, spiritual songs. The Soweto Gospel Choir have travelled the world, playing such renowned venues as Carnegie Hall, the Sydney Opera House, and the Nelson Mandela Theatre. They have appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and on stage with Céline Dion, and in front of audiences consisting of names like Oprah Winfrey, Nelson Mandela, and Bill Clinton. The choir consists of 20 members, and will be accompanied by a keyboardist and two African drum (djembe) players, but these absolutely thrilling singers need nothing but their voices to make music. Mixing African gospel with traditional hymns, Jamaican reggae, American pop, and spiritually-themed secular songs, their performances have been described as uplifting, dazzling, inspirational, and filled with passion. Soweto Gospel Choir have also founded their own AIDS orphans foundation, Nkosi’s Haven Vukani, to assist organizations that struggle to get funding. Through touring worldwide, the choir has raised international awareness of children orphaned by their parents dying of AIDS.

Soweto Gospel Choir are dedicated to sharing the joy of faith through music with audiences around the world and Thunder Bay is fortunate to have perform in a concert that will surely appeal to all types of music lovers. Órla Keane

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The Return of The Sadies By Larry Hogard

he Sadies are a hard-working, hard-playing band. Their blend of rock, country, surf, and psychedelic is highly respected in the music community, and they have collaborated with the likes of Neil Young, Greg Keelor, Gordon Downie, Neko Case, and Garth Hudson. Last year, they released a full length album, Night and Day, with the legendary RnB and punk blues musician Andre Williams. The Sadies' 2010 release, Darker Circles, was shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize. Most recently, The Sadies frontmen, brothers Dallas and Travis Good, worked on a recording called The Good Family Album. Dallas and Travis are the sons of Bruce Good, from the country act The Good Brothers. The Good Family Album features Bruce, their mother Margaret, uncles Brian and Larry, and cousin D'Arcy. The two generations have performed together live many times over the years, but this album is a debut, featuring all original material. The music is a bit of The Sadies and a bit of The Good Brothers, mixing a wide range of country and rock flavours. Sean Dean and Mike Belitsky, The Sadies rhythm section, back up the Good family on the recording. The Sadies are currently touring and working on the follow up to Darker Circles, which is slated for release in September. They'll be performing at Crocks on Friday, June 28.

Sunday Wilde at the Crossroads By Nancy Saunders 2013 is shaping up to be a banner year for Atikokan’s Sunday Wilde. In January, she traveled to the Hopson Plantation in Clarksdale, Mississippi to take part in the first Blues Women International recording project. Located near the intersection of Highways 61 and 49, where Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in exchange for fame, it’s a renowned spot in blues culture. Fifteen women from across the United States and as far as Australia each recorded two original tunes for the Blues Women International Hopson Sessions Live CD. Wilde was one of the founders and the only Canadian to take part in this new collective that encourages and promotes women blues musicians. Wilde reveals that one of her favourite parts was when, “during the recording of my two songs, I got to play an old baby grand piano that

Muddy Waters taught Ike Turner to play.” The Hopson Sessions CD was launched in May to positive reviews. Wilde’s latest album, He Gave Me a Blue Nightgown, was recorded last fall at a hunting lodge in northern Ontario. It hit number one on SiriusXM Radio’s Channel 70, B.B. King’s Bluesville, and other roots and blues stations worldwide, and is getting positive reviews from blues and roots fans around the globe. “The most popular songs are 'There Was a Time,' a story of a woman who used to love someone but could care less anymore—a song that really captures the RnB sound—and 'Love Bender,' a tune that brings to light the comparison of someone addicted to love and how it affects everyday choices,” she says.

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MINE

Directed by Geralyn Pezanoski MINE tells a heart-wrenching story about the pets that were left behind as people fled New Orleans in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina. The footage of pets stranded in their homes and wandering the streets, abandoned and starving, is powerful, but the good news is that their plight mobilized animal rescue organizations

More Than Just a Dream

Fitz and the Tantrums

More Than Just a Dream is a follow-up to Fitz and the Tantrums debut, Pickin’ Up the Pieces, which included the infectious hit “MoneyGrabber.” Fitz and the Tantrums are a Los Angeles-based guitar-less sextet that cranks out upbeat Motown-inspired pop tunes. The band was founded by longtime sound engineer Michael “Fitz” Fitzpatrick in 2008 who shares the vocal lead with Noelle Scaggs. While the album has some punchy rhythms and catchy choruses in songs like “Out of My League,” “The Walker,” and “The End,” it is somewhat lacklustre. According to Fitz, “the song sounds happy and playful, but it’s a dark tale of obsession that is really about our own fixation with chasing our dreams and knowing there is always a price to pay...” The album does not seem dark at all, perhaps indicating the band has yet to pay the price for their success. Fitz and the Tantrums sound best when Scaggs’ vocals add some punch and horns and keyboards dominate the arrangements. A little more Motown could go a long way toward making a good thing great. -Michelle McChristie

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throughout the United States to take action. Volunteers rescued as many pets as possible, and, in many cases, found homes for them. But, when people returned to New Orleans months after the hurricane and tried to track down their pets, they found that the adoptive owners were not so eager to give up the animals. The

Just for My Lady

Oliver Jones featuring Josée Aidans Oliver Jones was reminded, a couple of years ago, that jazzmen never really retire, and at nearly 80 his latest recording demonstrates why he is an important part of the Canadian jazz pantheon. The album flows through both new material (“The Saskatchewan Suite”) and canon (“Lady Be Good”) with equal ease. “You Look Good to Me” has a particularly nice cosmopolitan bounce, for example. With him is violinist Josée Aidans, who sounds a bit more like Stuff Smith than Stephane Grapelli, and is largely able to keep up with the veterans, although is a bit wooden at times. If you need some fresh dinner jazz, think about this recording—it will seem both familiar and yet isn't quite easy to place in both time and personnel, a sure sign of mature craftsmen at play. -DMK

film’s personal stories invoke a range of emotions: empathy, sadness, anger, and frustration. MINE raises some fundamental ethical and moral issues and provides a thought-provoking look at the formidable bond between pets and their human friends. -Michelle McChristie

These Wilder Things

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These Wilder Things is Ruth Moody's second solo release; she is also one of the founding members of the Juno Award-winning trio The Wailin' Jennys. Moody has some heavy hitters backing her up, including Mark Knopfler, bluegrass great Jerry Douglas, guitar whizz Kevin Breit and fellow Jennys Nicky Mehta and Heather Masse. The album showcases Moody's rich soprano voice and skill for crafting some of the best folk and country roots music around—the songs are gentle, poetic, and heartfelt. The only non-original song on the album is a wonderfully melodic cover of Bruce Springsteen's “Dancing in the Dark.” The album has a uplifting and uncluttered feel. Moody's voice is always on top and the mix includes a range of instruments, including cello and horns. Listening to These Wilder Things will fill your spirit with hope and warmth. The album’s closing lyric sums it up nicely: "We've got nothing without love." -Gerald Graham

The Terror

The Flaming Lips The Flaming Lips really know how to make you feel kind of warm and fuzzy at the same time as totally unnerved. In their most recent release, The Terror, they return to their acid-rock roots, focusing more on sonic experimentation and less on vocals. The lyrics remain simple and typical—Wayne Coyne outer spacey mantras of the fragility of life and the predicament of being human—but those are way off in the distance. You can find them somewhere among the layers that only a musical genius like Steven Drozd can create. Throughout the album it’s like the prophecies of ‘70s Krautrock have been realized, starting right off with the powerful “Look... The Sun Is Rising.” For diehard Lips fans: remember that acid trip that Embryonic took you on? Well, it’s 3 am and its just kicking in for a second wind. And there’s nothing you can do about it. -Tricia Roy

The Big New Yorker Book of Dogs

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With a foreword by Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker has assembled an all-star cast of writers to contribute works of poetry, fiction, essays, and humorous tales about dogs. I have to admit, I skimmed through the book several times and looked at all of the images first, which include a collection of The New Yorker’s dog-themed covers, photos, illustrations, and cartoons (I like the one with two dogs walking and one says to the other, “It’s always ‘Sit,’ ‘Stay,’ ‘Heel’—never ‘Think,’ ‘Innovate,’ ‘Be yourself.’”). This is not a book that begs to be read from cover to cover; it feels more natural to satisfy one’s needs by choosing stories or poems accordingly. The writing is superb, contributed by pedigrees like Roald Dahl, Arthur Miller, Anne Sexton, and John Updike. And, there is something inherently satisfying about a big, heavy book, particularly one that is as engaging to read as it is attractive on a coffee table.

Doggy Slippers

Jorge Luján (with the contribution of Latin American children) Doggy Slippers is filled with sweet poems about children and their pets. Luján offered children in Latin America the opportunity to write him about their pets, and the pets they wanted. The letters were then molded into these wonderful poems. The poems are simply written but expressive. In one poem, Littlekins has grown so large that he neither fits in the child’s doggy slippers, nor does he fit his name. The very simplicity of the poems promises to make them accessible to children of all ages and a delight to adult readers. -Ruth Hamlin-Douglas

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Fall of Romance

Imaginary Cities

I was smitten with Imaginary Cities upon hearing a few songs from their debut album, Temporary Resident, in 2011. Since then, they’ve been nominated for the Polaris Music Prize, toured with The Pixies and won the award for best pop album at the Western Canada Music Awards. Not too shabby for a duo—multi-instrumentalist Rusty Matyas (the Waking Eyes/the Weakerthans) and Marti Sarbit on vocals—that apparently formed between sets at The Cavern in Winnipeg. For their sophomore album, Fall of Romance, Imaginary Cities recruited acclaimed producer Howard Redekopp (Tegan and Sara, Said The Whale, The New Pornographers). The 12 new tracks also feature some creative recording locales, such as Rushing River Provincial Park. The songs have more depth, and incorporate piano and horns which creates a more sophisticated sound than their earlier material. Sarbit’s voice is soulful, powerful and distinct and lends itself perfectly to endearing melodies, such as those found in “Chasing the Sunset.” And while the album represents a change of pace, change is good! -Michelle McChristie

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The Jackknife Bridge By Pamela Cain

n February 1910, the Daily Times Journal reported that “the [bascule] bridge will be unique as far as the Dominion of Canada is concerned and in some details it will differ materially from any existing bridge in the world.” The bascule bridge, known to many as the jackknife bridge, spans the Kaministiquia River, linking Mission Island with the city. Constructed by the Canadian Pacific Railway between 1910 and 1913 for a cost of $750,000 by Alexander Charles Stewart, the bridge originally had two decks, with steam railroad and trolley traffic handled on the lower deck, and ordinary light traffic handled on the upper deck. Along with the McKellar Lift Bridge (a Scherzer rolling lift bridge), the Black Bay Bridge (an open spandrel concrete arch), and the Kaministiquia River Swing Bridge, the bridge is included on the list of Ontario Heritage Bridges. Bascule bridges are also referred to as a drawbridge or a jackknife bridge, and the term bascule is French for seesaw and balance. This type of bridge operates along the principle of a counterweight to balance the span. The Kaministiquia River bridge is raised by a combination of two 100-horsepower motors and counterweights; the weight of the bridge pivots around four main trunnion bearings, each carrying 998 tonnes. The bridge has a total length of 116 metres at the CP portion with 57 metres of lift span.

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In the mid-90s, the bridge was at risk of joining the list of lost heritage properties, but public outcry saved the landmark from complete destruction. Both the upper deck and the roadway connecting the bridge to Syndicate Avenue were dismantled in 2004 when the vehicular portion of the bridge was replaced by the Island Drive bridge that connects McKellar Island to the mainland. The lower deck continues to function as the only rail link to the islands. A 2005 plan for Fort William’s south core suggested a recreational trail extending from Kaministiquia River Heritage Park to the historic jackknife bridge, but the plan did not materialize, and the bridge is now closed to public access. The bridge remains operational from April to December, lifting to provide access for boat traffic. During peak times the on-site operator lifts the bridge four to five times daily.

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cientists have found that more often than not, pets have the ability help their human companions benefit physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, and that people in every life stage may benefit from the pet-human bond. Children who grow up with a pet benefit physically because they are less likely to develop allergies or asthma and are more active if they play with and walk their pet. Children also benefit mentally as they learn responsibility, security, curiosity, and imagination. Pets also help children’s emotional development and teach calmness, empathy, and security. For children with special needs, pets can help them to communicate and tolerate stress, and enhance their self-esteem, as pets are always accepting and offer unconditional love. Teens, adults, and seniors with pets may benefit from less depression, better stress tolerance, relaxation, lower cholesterol, increased exercise, greater socializing and less isolation, less anxiety, a boosted immune system, greater vitality, and more. Seniors who own pets are generally healthier and experience a greater sense of meaning, purpose, and joy as they care for their pet. Alzheimer patients are less likely to have anxiety, aggressive outbursts and experience stress.

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When you are playing fetch with your dog, petting your cat, or watching fish in your aquarium, you are experiencing just that present moment. When your entire self—your body, mind, emotions, and spirit—is fully with your pet in the present moment you are in a state of mindfulness. In doing so, your muscles relax, your pulse slows, and your breathing becomes rhythmic and deep. Mindfulness is an important stress reliever because you are focusing on the present moment, not stressing over yesterday or tomorrow—studies show that stress kills brain cells whereas practicing mindfulness regenerates them. Not everyone experiences all of these health benefits from the pet-human bond and it's important to find the right pet for you, your home, and your lifestyle. But once you have found the right pet, they will have the healing ability to bring you, at any stage in your life, into the present moment. Stephanie Shannon Ritch is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Registered Social Worker. As of Monday June 3, she will be offering Holistic Nutrition and Counselling services at Healthy Families Wellness Centre, www.hfwc.ca.

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hen service providers visit your home, they have the right to be safe from harm. As a homeowner, you are expected to be in control of your pet to reduce the chance of an animal bite.

Under Ontario’s Dog Owners’ Liability Act, a dog’s owner is responsible for preventing bites. If the dog bites, or if someone feels threatened by the dog, the owner is liable and can be prosecuted. This could result in a fine or restrictions on the dog’s freedom (for example, the dog may have to be muzzled). Also, the owner may be responsible for an insurance claim. The best advice is to be proactive. Think ahead so that service providers are not put at risk.

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adopt from a shelter. You’ll find loving dogs waiting for forever homes and avoid supporting puppy mills, which are notorious for keeping animals in appalling conditions. Here’s a bonus— many shelter dogs are already housebroken, crate-trained, and know their basic commands. If you’ve already found the right dog, remember to have your pet neutered or spayed to help control overpopulation. More dogs mean more resource consumption, which means a higher environmental pawprint. Picking up after your pet will prevent organisms in the dog’s doo from entering stormwater run-off and waterways. Stick to 100% biodegradable bags to scoop the poop. You can even compost dog waste below ground level, contact EcoSuperior for instructions on how to build your own pet waste digester. Maintain chemical-free walkways and lawns to keep waterways clean and protect your dog’s health. Avoid using pesticides, herbicides, and insecticides which can make your four-legged friend very sick if exposed. When the snow falls, spread sand instead of de-icing salt on slippery areas. Salt may sting the sensitive pads on pooches’ paws, and cause

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illness if they mistake it for a tasty treat. There’s a good chance that your dog will have a tick in its fur or be skunked at some point in its lifetime. But your dog may have a bone to pick with you when it comes to grooming, especially if you’re using harsh chemicals on their coats. Put as much thought into your pet’s grooming regimen as you do with your own: read labels and purchase natural products with fewer chemicals. Don’t forget to check fur immediately after a romp in long grass and use a fine-tooth comb to search for any hitchhikers. Check out online tutorials to find out how to make homemade tug toys out of socks or old towels, pet beds from recycled suitcases or end-tables, and durable leashes from braided plastic bags. Reusing old items can mean saving money, less waste, and hours of endless fun for your pooch. Whether you opt for home-cooked, wet food, or kibble-based diets, certified organic is the best route. You’ll avoid nasty ingredients like hormones, animal by-products, artificial ingredients, and unnecessary fillers that are difficult to digest. You could also try your hand at making your own treats. Just be sure to consult with your veterinarian before you make any major changes to Rover’s diet. Whether you’re considering getting a dog or already have one, follow these tips so that you, your pooch, and the planet will be as happy as fleas in a doghouse!

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he Scottish philosopher Thomas Carlyle once said, “nothing is more terrible than activity without insight.” Perhaps this quote is a little dramatic for a gardening column, but it does speak to my pregardening activities—planning. I am faced with space limitations, and planning has been an integral step before getting my hands dirty. Lucky for me, my gardening mentor Kevin Belluz has provided me with all kinds of insight into how to best tackle my space issues, while having a continuous supply of fresh produce. On Belluz’s advice, I have implemented a succession planting strategy with coldtolerant crops in my community garden space. The first planting phase of peas, beets, carrots, and radishes was completed May long weekend; phase two and three planting will occur in twoweek intervals after the previous phase. Belluz has a great space saving tip: plant

carrot and radish seeds simultaneously, as the radishes grow quicker than carrots. Fingers crossed that the garlic I planted in the fall comes up soon! Due to my limited garden space and accessibility issues (the community garden is a drive away), my apartment entry stoop will also be a hot spot of gardening activity. Container gardening will be my answer to easily accessible tomatoes and lettuce, and my more sensitive jalapeño peppers and herbs. Belluz’s main tip for container gardening is to pick a container appropriate for the vegetable. For example, each tomato plant should get a 12-inch container to allow for adequate root growth. That’s a lot of room for a little seedling, so I will plant my first phase of lettuce in the same pot, and the lettuce will be harvested by the time the plants need more space. Space optimization is the name of the game, so mix and match and see what works. Happy planting! The Walleye

JuneEventsGuide June–October Hjordis on the Water Grand Marais Harbor

June 2, noon–5 pm International Children’s Day Event Royal Canadian Legion Branch 219

June 7–10, 11 am–8 pm Benny Birch’s Birthday Party Chippewa Park

June 9, 9 am–noon Walk to Fight Arthritis Boulevard Lake

Climb aboard and set sail on the North House schooner Hjordis. This boat is used for daily excursions on Lake Superior and for single and multi-day courses on sailing.

This event in support of Camp Quality includes kids’ activites, Zumbatronic demo classes, raffle tickets, and more. Admission is $2.00 per child, and parents or guardians escorting kids get in free.  polishlegion219.com

Help support the St. Joseph’s Foundation raise money for Bethammi Nursing Home by taking part in Benny Birch’s Birthday Party. Come see the booths and live entertainment on an outdoor stage.  sjcg.net

Walk to to raise funds for the Arthritis Society and bring help and hope to people living with arthritis.  walktofightarthritis.ca

June 3, 5 pm WineSations Bistro One

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June 1, 9 am–2 pm Garden Party Plant and Yard Sale Lakehead Region Conservation Authority Join the Lakehead Conservation Authority for the opportunity to purchase beautiful plants and flowers, as well as a community yard sale.  lakeheadca.com

June 1, 10 am–1 pm Mothers Yard Sale Moose Hall

This event consists of several courses of food to complement a great selection of wine chosen by Jean Robillard, owner and chef of Bistro One, in support of the Children’s Centre Foundation Thunder Bay. Tickets are $100, and are available at Children’s Centre Thunder Bay and Bistro One. )

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June 3, 6 pm Democamp Lakehead University, ATAC Building Room 1010

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June 1 and 15, 7:30 pm Live Roller Derby - Grizzly Madams vs. Elle Capones Delaney Arena The Elle Capones will defend their 2012 roller derby title while the Grizzly Madams attempt to take the glory as the two Thunder Bay home teams battle it out.  tbayrollergirls.com

June 2, 9 am–1 pm Mayor’s Hike for Charity Centennial Park

Come see a night of software demos, tech entrepreneur keynote speakers such as Derek Szeto (founder and president of Clear Sky Media Inc), and end the night with cocktails at Naxos Grille and Bar. * msdohan@lakeheadu.ca

June 3-6 Northwest Senior Summer Games Various Locations Cheer on individuals and teams in a variety of games and sports, such as snooker, golf, five and ten-pin bowling, euchre, horseshoes, whist and more. 

Enjoy a 3 km, 5 km, or 10 km walk to raise money for Volunteer Thunder Bay as well as the charity of your choice. Following the hike will be a picnic-style event including entertainment and refreshments.  volunteerthunderbay.com

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June 5–8, 7:30 pm Guys and Dolls Jr. Paramount Theatre An age-appropriate staging of the awardwinning classic Broadway hit, presented by Paramount Live! Tickets are $12 per adult and $8 per child under twelve, and are available at Wiggles & Giggles and the Paramount Live! studio.  live.paramounttheatre.ca

Enjoy tours, games, activities, wagon rides, and see some newborn farm animals to celebrate spring. )

Back Talk is a comprehensive, mid-career retrospective of one of Saskatchewan’s most significant contemporary artists. This exhibition brings together a comprehensive collection of artworks produced between 1983 and 2009.  theag.ca

June 8, 10 am–12:30 pm Pet Charity Leash-A-Thon Boulevard Lake A 2 km or 5 km walk around Boulevard Lake followed by a picnic and closting ceremonies in Current River Park. All proceeds will be donated to various pet charities. )

June 8, 8 pm Tribute for a Cure CLE Has breast cancer touched your life? Please come out and enjoy a live band and DJ in support of the Northern Cancer Fund for breast cancer. Tickets are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. * brenda.everts@nbc.ca

June 8–9, 10 am–1 pm Mom’s Sale St. Mark’s Church, Rosslyn Village A chance to sell your children’s clothes and replenish their wardrobe as well. Refreshments will be available. )

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June 9, 10 am–1pm Gutsy Walk Boulevard Lake Enjoy a taekwondo demonstration, do a warm up with the guidance of Master Seung of the Black Tigers Taekwondo academy and enjoy a walk/run around boulevard lake, all in support of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada.  gutsywalk.ca

June 9–16 Thunder Pride Various Locations During the 2013 Pride week, a wide variety of events will be held, including an opening smudge and drum ceremony, a literary night, a walk of healing, a drag show, and Pride in the Park. The primary goal of the week is to reach out to the LBGTQ population, offering encouragement, friendship, safety, and support.  thunderpride.ca

June 14, 7 pm–7 am Relay for Life Fort William Historical Park Relay For Life is an inspirational, non-competitive, 12-hour overnight fundraising event that brings you and your community together to celebrate life and fight cancer.  relayforlife.ca

June 14, 7–10pm Gala Opening Reception and Pre-Ontario Premier’s Award Appreciation Party Definitely Superior Art Gallery Help DefSup celebrate 25 years of artistic excellence and support to over 12,000 contemporary artists and their selection as a finalist for the Ontario Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts. Featuring a ferocity of art/musical performances and exquisite birthday cupcakes/catered refreshments! All ages/by donation.  definitelysuperior.com

June 14–July 13 25th DefSup Members Show and Die Active Youth Show Definitely Superior Art Gallery 25th Anniversary Definitely Superior Art Gallery Members Show: See eclectic and experimental art works by 60+ emerging and established professional regional artists. Gallery 1+3. 2-Pact: Die Active Youth Art Collective Show: A multi-disciplinary art show that will become Die Active’s public playground, battleground, and a spectacular artistic canvas. Gallery 2.  definitelysuperior.com

June 14–September 8 Damon Dowbak Exhibition Thunder Bay Art Gallery This local artist exhibits works inspired by colour and form. An artist talk and reception will take place Friday, June 14 at 7:30 pm.  theag.ca

June 15 Bell Motorcycle Ride for Dad Victoria Inn This unique event, which includes a buffet breakfast, motorcycle parade, and poker run, is dedicated to raising money for and awareness of prostate cancer issues in Northwestern Ontario. )

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June 15, 10 am–6 pm First Annual Waterfront Art Sale Baggage Building Arts Centre Twenty local professional artists and artisans working in a variety of materials will showcase and offer their wares for sale. * artscentre@thunderbay.ca

June 15, noon–3 pm Twentieth Anniversary of West Thunder Community Centre West Thunder Community Centre Celebrate with games for children, assorted displays and entertainment, and refreshments. )

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June 15, 8 pm Cabaret on Bay Finlandia Club Bay Street Film Festival presents an evening of vintage-inspired music, song, comedy, dance, circus and film talent, plus a silent auction. Tickets are $20.00, available at High Tide Tattoo Parlour, Calico Coffee House, and Scandinavian Delicatessen.  baystreetfilmfestivalblog. wordpress.com

June 17–19 Spring into Summer St. John Ambulance Get your tickets in time for the St. John Ambulance annual trailer draw. All proceeds will support St. John Ambulance’s Community Service Programs.  10dollartrailer.com

June 20 Shoes and Champagne 2 Bight Restaurant An exclusive gala evening of designer shoe shopping, celebrity autographed shoes, best-dressed awards, and appearance by Real Housewife of Vancouver Jody Claman, with all funds raised going towards Habitat for Humanity. )

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June 20–21 National Aboriginal Day Prince Arthur’s Landing National Aboriginal Day is a fun-filled day for the whole family to enjoy and bring together our city, our region, and our territory. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal people and their contributions to Canada.  nationalaboriginaldaythunderbay.ca

June 21–23 Argentine Tango Workshop Crawford Avenue Studio, Unitarian Church Algoma St. Instructors from Finland Tomas and Erita will present this workshop. Cost is $25 per person. Registration at Joyce Seppala’s booth at the Farmers’ Market or at Fireweed (cash only). )

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June 21–23 Canadian Celtic Celebration Various Locations The weekend will begin with a Friday evening Ceilidh Dance and move into a variety of fun Saturday workshops for all ages and levels. Saturday evening will feature a traditional music session at Gargoyle’s, and Sunday at 7:30 pm is the spectacular Canadian Celtic Celebration Feature Concert at the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, highlighting all of this year’s guest artists.  canadiancelticcelebration.com

June 22 First Annual Spring Huck Off Doubles Disc Golf Tournament Birch Point Disc Golf Course, Boulevard Lake Participate in this doubles disc golf tournament for the chance to win some great prizes. Sign up as a pair, or as an individual and be randomly paired with another player. Cost is $20 per person.  facebook.com/SpringHuckOff

June 22–23 Ontario Strongman Championships and Fitness Expo CLE This family-friendly event will feature a variety of fitness, MMA, sports nutrition, and wellness booths. Learn how to get fit and healthy while being entertained by the strongest men in Ontario. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Thunder Bay. )

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June 27–30, July 4–7 Fit to Kill Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais This play contains twists, deception, betrayal, and is sure to keep you on your toes until the end. Tickets are $17 for adults and $7 for students  arrowheadcenterforthearts.org

June 27–July 1 General Assembly of the Royal Astronomical Society Lakehead University The Thunder Bay Centre of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will play host to the Society’s 53rd General Assembly, featuring outstanding keynote speakers, social events and other activities designed for astronomy enthusiasts of all ages and stages.  rasc.ca

Music Events June 1 Greber (ex-Tugnut) and locals Black Pirates Pub $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

David Smyth and Michael Abraham Beaux Daddy’s No Cover ∙ 7 pm ∙ All Ages

Matt Epp The Foundry $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

June 2 Greber (ex-Tugnut) and locals Black Pirates Pub $6 ∙ 7:30 pm ∙ All Ages June 3 Liferuiner and Bring As An Ocean Crocks $10 ∙ 8 pm ∙ 19+ June 4 Skeletonwitch and Ancients with locals Crocks $10 ∙ 9 pm ∙ 19+ June 5 Supersuckers and Lydia Loveless Crocks $15 ∙ 8 pm ∙ 19+ June 6 The Cover Show XII (Night 1) Black Pirates Pub $5 ∙ 10pm ∙ 19+ June 7 Crosstown Beaux Daddy’s No Cover ∙ 8 pm ∙ All Ages

The Cover Show XII (Night 2) Black Pirates Pub $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

Silverstein and The Wonder Years with locals Crocks $20 ∙ 7 pm ∙ 19+

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June 8 Southern Comfort Beaux Daddy’s No Cover ∙ 7:30 pm/ All Ages

The Cover Show XII (Night 3) Black Pirates Pub $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

Kim Erickson Fundraiser Unitarian Hall $20-30 ∙ 8 pm ∙ All Ages

The Groove The Foundry $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

June 11 School’s Out Party Black Pirates Pub $6 ∙ 7:30 pm ∙ All Ages June 14 Robin Ranger Beaux Daddy’s No Cover ∙ 7:30 pm ∙ All Ages

Blackout City Kids and Pypes & Doves Crocks $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

Steph Lynn Johnston’s Scholarship Fundraiser The Foundry $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

Thunder Pride Drag Show Finlandia Hall $8 ∙ 8:30 pm ∙ All Ages

June 15 Thunder Pride’s Pride in the Park Marina Park No Cover ∙ Noon ∙ All Ages

Razz Jazz Trio Beaux Daddy’s No Cover ∙ 7 pm ∙ All Ages

Thunder Pride Pub Night Black Pirates Pub $5 ∙ 9 pm ∙ 19+

Soweto Gospel Choir Hope CRC Church $30 ∙ 7 pm ∙ All Ages

Blackout City Kids and Pypes & Doves Crocks $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

Matt Epp The Foundry $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

June 17 Old Man Markley with locals Black Pirates Pub $8 ∙ 9 pm ∙ 19+ June 21 David Smyth and Michael Abraham Beaux Daddy’s No Cover ∙ 7 pm ∙ All Ages

Flipper Flanagan’s Flat-Footed Four The Foundry $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

June 22 Mood Indigo Beaux Daddy’s No Cover ∙ 7 pm ∙ All Ages June 23 Canadian Celtic Celebration Thunder Bay Community Auditorium $19-29 ∙ 7:30 pm ∙ All Ages June 26 Summer In The Parks Marina Park No Cover ∙ 6 pm ∙ All Ages June 27 New Hope Dog Rescue Fundraiser The Foundry $5 ∙ 8:30 pm ∙ 19+ June 28 Southern Comfort Beaux Daddy’s No Cover ∙ 7:30 pm ∙ All Ages

The Sadies Crocks $15 ∙ 8 pm ∙ 19+

The Dogget Experience Black Pirates Pub $5 ∙ 10 pm ∙ 19+

June 29 Crosstown Beaux Daddy’s No Cover ∙ 8 pm ∙ All Ages

June 22, 10 am–4 pm 36th Annual Potters’ Guild Show/ Sale West Arthur Community Centre Featuring 18 different potters from the guild presenting a wide variety of work.  tbpottersguild.jimdo.com

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s a kid, I loved to watch The Price is Right with my grandmother. We used to laugh at how Bob Barker would flirt with female guests and I secretly longed to make it onto the show and, most importantly, to the Showcase Showdown. I liked that Barker ended each show with the same message: “Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered.” He said it in a way that was not authoritative or preachy; he said it as an empathetic advocate for animal rights and as a tribute to his late wife, who was responsible for opening Barker’s eyes to animal welfare issues. While I’ve only watched the show once since Barker retired in 2007, I’ve confirmed that his successor, Drew Carey, has continued this tradition. But, it seems the message is not getting through because many cities, including Thunder Bay, still have a pet population problem. In 2012, 476 dogs were impounded and only 300 were claimed. Fortunately, 107 were adopted and 48 were rescued—21 were euthanized. The situation is much different for cats: 1,280 cats were impounded and only 81 were claimed. Unfortunately, only 89 were adopted and 158 rescued—952 were euthanized. According to the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, numbers like these have been declining across Canada. Ten years ago, 30% of the 102,132 dogs admitted to shelters were euthanized whereas in 2010, only 14% of 43,121 dogs suffered this fate. The change is less dramatic for cats as 60% of the 176,185 cats admitted in 1993 were euthanized, compared to 46% of the 91,853 cats admitted in 2010. I can see why Bob Barker felt his message was worth repeating. Having a pet spayed or neutered seems like a logical and responsible thing to do for a pet owner, unless the pet is intended to bred. But, not everyone can afford the procedure, which costs about $150-350 for a cat and $250-500 for a dog. Some groups, such as Friends of Animals Welfare Network (FAWN), are working to nip the problem in the bud, so to speak. FAWN has been working tirelessly to develop a local Spay and Neuter Assistance Program—a voucher-based program that would cover a predetermined amount of the spay or neuter surgery at a participating veterinary clinics. The owner of the pet would be responsible for the remainder of the cost, including necessary vaccinations. The concept has worked in other cities and will hopefully be implemented here soon. Maybe the pet population problem will finally be solved when the price is right. The Friends of Animals Welfare Network is a registered non-profit organization that was started by a group of animal lovers that wants to see change in our city, for more information or to donate, visit www.fawntbay.org.

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