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Hobbies connect to love of nature By Calvin Daniels Staff Writer In retirement Morley Maier has returned to his love of nature in varied ways. “I can do a lot of things now I didn’t use to,” said the former principal at Yorkdale Central School, adding it is a matter of having time now. As an example, Maier said he has always liked birds and now a typical warm season day is to rise at 5:30 a.m. make coffee, and then head to the backyard, or one of several other spots he frequents to spend an hour or two photographing birds. “It’s a very nice time of day, a great way to start most of my days in the summer time,” said Maier. In the winter he turns crafty, an area he has become wellknown for. “My father was a carpenter so I got to see lots of building. He built this barn, this house. I was always helping my father,” said Maier sitting in his recliner in the home he was born and raised in, a home built by his father Alvin. “Even as a child I was nailing two boards together so I could call it a bench.” But the crafty roots didn’t
bear fruit until many years later. Maier said it was some 15-years ago that he was in North Battleford at the Saskatchewan Craft Council Show and Sale, “and there’s this guy making willow baskets. “I was very taken with them. I remember thinking if I could ever make something like that it would be amazing.” As it happened a willow basket weaving class was held in Yorkton shortly after, and Maier was an eager student. “I took the class and learned what I needed to know,” he said, adding that he was still working, and running cows, so the skills learned were not used for at least another year. Once Maier started weaving baskets, he developed a passion for it. “When I tackle things they become a bit of an obsession,” he admitted. In fact he added, “Paula, (his wife), would say I wasn’t safe to go driving with because I was always looking in ditches at the willows.” Whether passion, or obsession, Maier found he was good at weaving baskets, and within two years he had a piece in the same juried show where he
Morley Maier collects the materials he uses to create function, yet artistic baskets. first became interested in the baskets. “I’ve won some awards,” he said, adding it is a matter of pride admitting over the years others things have piqued his interest but he has not followed through with such effort.
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Maier said perhaps it was the history of baskets locally that subconsciously pushed him to follow through on his interest. “This area has a history with baskets,” he said. The typical basket locally is
what they call hoop and handle style. “It’s a simple enough basket. It’s called a farmer’s basket is some countries,” explained Maier, explaining they are utilitarian in nature, used to Continued on Page B6
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Continued from Page B5 gather eggs or garden produce. The process of making a willow basket begins by collecting the willow in later fall, or winter, after the leaves fall off, and the plants are dormant. The material is bundled and stored in freezers until needed. When it’s time to weave, the willow is steamed “to keep the bark from cracking” and the basket is made. While such baskets are European in nature, First Nations and the Metis also have a weaving tradition. Maier said two baskets he has acquired, one made by Nancy Kinistino and the other by Delia Peepeetch, both from the Crescent Lake area are prized possessions. The baskets are personal for Maier whose early past connects directly to Crescent Lake. Maier’s mother Jane was a teacher at Allary School, a school then Premier Tommy Douglas lobbied for to ensure
Metis received an education. “Tommy Douglas visited the school several times. He attended the first graduating ceremony,” said Maier, adding because his mother taught there, he and his brother attended classes there, for much of the time as the only white students. “I went there for seven years,” he said. “The experience I had going to school at Allary School, I feel pretty fortunate to have had it,” he said, adding it definitely gave him a different perspective on the relationship of First Nations, Metis and non-aboriginals. “The province is so young, it’s history so young, I had that opportunity to immerse myself,” he said. The experience may have been what eventually led Maier to become a teacher, although he admits it wasn’t exactly a career path he thought about taking when he was young.
Maier builts artistic birdhouses our of reclaimed materials.
“My mother (Jane) was a teacher. I’m certain that had some influence,” he said reflecting back on the decision made decades ago. “It wasn’t something I thought of probably until I was out of high school and had to do something.” Maier said there was a time he considered following his father’s career path. “I think I would have liked to have farmed,” he said. Maier said after his first year in university he came back to the family farm “and put the crop in.” He recalls using the 120 foot cultivator, then seeding, and then harrowing the 400 acres. “It was working from when the sun came up until dark,” he said. At the time a parcel of land came up for sale right across the highway, and the then 20-year-old thought about buying it. He made the suggestion to his father, who could not do the farming himself following a mobilitylimiting stroke. “We were standing in the middle of the yard,” he said pointing out into the yard. “He (his father) said “do you see that highway? It goes in two directions, pick one.” It was a case of being pushed out of the nest, and away from farming, at least for a time. So Maier completed his education, married his high school sweetheart Paula, and moved to Loon Lake, SK. It was a town where he could teach, and Paula could work as a nurse. “It was a long time ago. We were young and looking for a job,” he said. While both found jobs, they also found Loon Lake fed their shared interest in nature. “We always liked camping, and once we moved there we did lots of hiking and camping. It was a great place surrounded by lakes and wonderful big forests.” But there was still a draw to the home farm,
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Morley Maier, centre front row with striped shirt, attended Allary School at Crescent Lake, a school established for the Metis. His mother Jane, right was a teacher at the school. and a few years later the couple would move back, taking a position in Saltcoats and from there to Yorkdale Central School first as vice-principal and then principal. Looking back he said the decision to teach proved a good one. “Often we do things because we thought they would work and I guess in the long-run they did.” While life meant focusing on being a teacher, and raising three children Maier never lost his interest in nature. “One of the things I used to do with them (his kids), was take them for walks and I’d identify plants along the way, and ask them what they were
on the way back,” he said, adding at the time they may not have appreciated the testing “but all three of them do enjoy the outdoors.” And that interest manifested itself in later years in the art of making baskets, he said, adding,
“this is a hobby. It’s all it’s been.” But others have seen something in his efforts that has taken his work beyond a simple hobby. Maier’s work has been in galleries such as the Canadian Folk Art Continued on Page B7
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“ Why do I hear but not understand? � Maier with an example of a birdhouse made primarily of old shovel parts, while top right two birdhouses on display in his home.
NATURE Continued from Page B6 Gallery in Calgary and the Saskatchewan Craft Council Fine Craft Boutique in Saskatoon. Maier said the boutique has actually called asking for more baskets, but added, “They know I’m a lazy crafter if you like.â€? But when certain people have called, Maier has found time to craft the required baskets. He related, when then Lieutenant-Governor of Saskatchewan Gordon Barnhart called asking for small baskets he could give as presents to dignitaries he and sometimes crafting partner Shelley Westberg found time. “One went to the Queen (Elizabeth II),â€? grinned Maier, adding others went to then Governor General MichaĂŤlle Jean, U.S. Consulate General and the Ambassador from Vietnam. Maier’s craftiness would also eventually evolve to include making birdhouses, perhaps not surprising for someone who now also sits on the board of Nature Saskatchewan. But, they are not the typical birdhouse you see in many people’s yards. These are more art deco works. “Very few people put them out. They’re more home dĂŠcor,â€? he admitted. The houses are made from salvaged or repurposed materials, with Maier often getting per-
A basket made of pine needle from an American variety of the tree. mission to collect old wood, hinges, knobs and nails from houses about to be demolished or burned. “I put together some things and get a birdhouse,� he said. The birdhouses have, like his baskets, been juried by the Crafts Council, and have also found a ready audience. Maier smiles as he relates interest in the houses from the Ellis Bird Farm. Ellis Bird
Farm is both a non-profit company and a working farm. It was established in 1982 to carry on the legacy of Lacombe-area conservationists, Charlie and Winnie Ellis, when their farm was purchased by Union Carbide Canada Ltd. Biologist/Site Services Manager Myrna Pearman saw Maier’s birdhouses in Yorkton, and when the farm was looking to raise money for a visitor centre arranged for Dow Chemical to purchase 25 houses for silent and live auctions. “In the live auction they were selling for $400-$500,â€? said Maier. Two years go by and the Ellis facility is planning to host the North American Bluebird Society Conference, and they take another 22 birdhouses. “It was a pretty big deal ‌ Some of the birdhouses ended up all over the states,â€? said Maier.
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A balanced diet is an integral element of a healthy lifestyle for men, women and children alike. But while kids and young adults might be able to get away with an extra cheeseburger here or there, men and women approaching 50 have less leeway. According to the National Institute on Aging, simply counting calories without regard for the foods being consumed is not enough for men and women 50 and older to maintain their long-term health. Rather, the NIA emphasizes the importance of choosing low-calorie foods that have a lot of the nutrients the body needs. But counting calories can be an effective and simple way to maintain a healthy weight, provided those calories are coming from nutrient-rich foods. The NIA advises men and women over 50 adhere to the following daily calorie intake recommendations as they attempt to stay healthy into their golden years. Women • Not physically active: 1,600 calories
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Many people look toward retirement with mixed feelings. There is the anticipation and excitement of no longer having to stick to a set schedule. However, there may be some trepidation about living without a steady income. Financial experts found the number of people aged 65 and older without a disability that weren’t in the labor force rose to 800,000 in the fourth quarter of 2016. This has become a longstanding trend of Baby Boomers leaving the workforce and entering retirement. Yet, a Statistics Canada study of people between the ages 60 and 64 who had left long-term employment found 43 percent of them were working again, most within a year of leaving their job. Although boredom may have compelled
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housing-related expenses. • Invest in health care. Unexpected health care costs can quickly deplete individuals’ finances. That’s why it is essential to have a solid insurance plan in place. Health care planning also may include thinking ahead to long-term care, such as assisted living and nursing homes. One may have to make concessions elsewhere, but investing in health care can assuage concerns men and women might have about the cost of living in their golden years. • Use alternative transportation. Cars can be expensive. A budgetfriendly alternative to driving is to use public transportation or transportation services provided to seniors free or for nominal fees.
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• Take advantage of senior discounts. Many restaurants, stores and service centers offer discounts to seniors. The starting age for discounts may vary from store to store, so always ask before cashing out. • Shop for food differently. Bulk buys may have been appropriate for men and women when there were kids running around, but emptynesters can cut back on food expenses. Shopping sales and making more meals at home can help seniors save money. The market research firm NPD Group found that inhome meals cost roughly one-third of what it costs to eat the same food at a restaurant. Save dining out for special occasions. Retirees can make changes to save money without negatively affecting their quality of life.
Dating after 50 Sweaty palms, heart palpitations and nervousness are common first date symptoms. Many people can remember the feelings of excitement and fear they felt the first time they went out on a date as a teenager. But those who find themselves back in the dating pool as mature adults quickly learn that dating jitters still may be present even after all this time. Recent data found that those over the age of 50 are now divorcing at double the rate of younger people. Loss of a spouse is another reason the over 50 crowd may once again be dabbling in dating. Recent reports say that 40 percent of online daters today are over the age of 50. Successfully navigating the waters of matchmaking sites or old-fashioned
meet-and-greets means reacquainting oneself with a few handy tips. • Don’t open up with your extended history. Older daters have more life experiences and potentially a greater number of past relationships. Recognize that you both may bring former spouses and even children to the table, but don’t feel the need to delve into all of your adventures (or misadventures) on the first date. Early dates are not for setting the entire course of your relationship. They’re for getting acquainted and seeing if this is a relationship you want to continue. Getting too personal right off the bat can sabotage a relationship before it starts. • Take it slow. There’s no need to rush anything along. Biological clocks or perceived societal notions no longer may be causing pressing rela-
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until you’re both ready to share more. • Look for the positives. Before you decide a person is not for you, make a note of all of his or her positive attributes. What do you like most about him or her? Initial nega-
1955 Fun Facts, History and Trivia Top Ten Baby Names of 1955: Mary, Deborah, Linda, Debra, Susan, Michael, David, James, Robert, John Pop Culture History: TV remote ‘clicker’ control became public. The Microwave Oven was invented. Retail giant Sears published a phone number that kids could use to “call Santa”. However, due to a misprint, the number Sears printed redirected to CORAD (now NORAD)’s top secret emergency line. Rather than having the ad pulled, NORAD decided to “track” Santa’s progress, which they continue to do to this day. The first edition of the Guinness Book of Records was published by the Guinness Brewing Company following a debate in a pub (tavern) over the fastest species of european gamebird. In case you need to know, it is the Wood Pigeon. The fastest bird of prey would be the Peregrine Falcon. Journalist Edward R. Murrow asked Jonas Salk who ‘owned’ the patent to the polio vaccine, his response was “Well, the people, I would say… There is no patent. Could you patent the sun?” Jonas made it available for no charge. Hollywood bombshell
Jayne Mansfield was ‘discovered’ during a press junket for 1955 film Underwater that starred another buxom actress, Jane Russell. Mansfield dived into a pool in view of the assembled journalists, and “had the genius to permit her bathing suit to split open”. You’ve been there. Pretty much everybody has visited a McDonalds since it first opened in 1955. When Albert Einstein died on April 18, 1955 in Princeton Hospital, the nurse assigned to him did not speak German and his last words were not understood. Quaker Oats promot-
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