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Women in the Brewing Industry Cheryl Tovey

By: Janelle Haas

Some of Saskatchewan’s stock of tough, intellectual, and hardworking individuals in the brewing industry are women – and they’re a lot more than meets the eye.

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hile these ladies may not brew the beer, all three of them have contributed significantly to the success of the hospitality and brewing industry here in Saskatchewan, and they each have their own flair that, when combined, produces large success. Elaine Robertson, her daughter Kelly Monette, and their long-time floor manager Cheryl Tovey have influenced the brewing industry in Saskatchewan and set the standard in the customer service industry. Not only are these women an integral part of the business – they run the show.

Before the interview starts, the ladies line up for the cover shot. As they shuffle around to find the right light and angles, Kelly Monette states matter-of-factly, “I didn’t even want to be in the photo – I’m a behind the scenes woman.”

Behind the scenes? Monette’s modest assertion is a bit of an understatement. With over two decades managing the bookwork for her parents’ restaurant and brewpub, Monette’s role has evolved significantly. Today, she has taken the position of General Manager at one of Regina’s, and Canada’s, most reputable brewpubs, The Bushwakker Brewpub. Not to mention she also serves as the bookkeeper, office manager, pastry chef, voice of reason, voice of discipline, and general administrator of the entire place.

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in the process of brewing beer. “I’ll always remember that time, 1976-1977,” she laughs colourfully, “because I had an obsession with Elton John, and that was the year he announced his sexual orientation. I just thought – ‘man, there goes my chance!’ I just wanted to marry him – that’s all. Nothing else.”

Despite her tough exterior, Monette admits that being in the position she’s in isn’t always easy – nor is dealing with tough brewers.

“Being the GM means that you stick your hands in a little bit of every area of the business. I’ve waitressed, bartended,

“I distinctly remember some people ... said to me as they were leaving … ‘this was just like a house party! This was great!’ ... at night as we’re closing, they’ll say ‘good night, we will see you soon.’ You always know that they’ll be back. And I think that’s the true test.”

When they returned to Canada, Monette’s father began immediate work on the construction of a brewpub in Regina, and as a result, began Monette’s career in the brewing industry.

An interest in brewing beer and running a pub was never high on Monette’s career list, she’ll admit, but out of loyalty to her family she got involved in the restaurant during its inception in 1990 – and has been there ever since.

“I was working as a babysitter then, and I remember bringing the kids in with me every day, babysitting them in the restaurant while it was under construction. My mom, (interviewee Elaine Robertson), was the GM at the time and she did the books, but also had a lot of other responsibilities. I was steadfast with my argument; I was not going to be the one in charge. I didn’t want to be. I was going to be the office manager, but then over time I was always the one who was there during the day. I ended up in the industry, as General Manager, for that reason. I was always dealing with all the businesses, the repairman, the construction guys; anyone who would come in during the day.”

Monette’s changeover in the brewing industry, although accidental, seems to have been for a reason. With a firm but whip-smart and sarcastic attitude, she has the disposition necessary to run a business – and her keen eye for detail and memory of particulars are scarily accurate.

Monette’s mother puts it best.

“I couldn’t have done any of this without Kelly,” exclaims Robertson. “Kelly is … she’s not perfect of course, but she does everything. I would never be able to do what Kelly does, especially in the office. She’s got a mind for numbers and history. She remembers everything. She could probably tell you how much we were charging for chicken wings when we opened – or something crazy like that. She’s sharp when it comes to details, big or small.”

As a woman in the manager position, her quick smarts and intelligence have allowed the pub success for many years.

When asked by customers and staff alike, Monette can list off the dates of important events in the brewpub’s history, numbers the pub brought in in the late 90s, and years that big changes happened under her management.

“At one point in my career, I was forced to fire everybody in the kitchen and start from scratch. It was right after 9/11 happened. I ended up firing everybody except for two staff in the kitchen. Right after that, Mike (Monette’s husband and the restaurant chef) came back to help at the restaurant, and he’s been back ever since.”

bussed, everything. Although, I’ve never really worked in the brewery, even though it’s such a huge part of what we do.

And I’ll tell you why. It takes a certain kind of person to brew beer, and let’s just say you need to have a thick skin to work with some of the people in the industry – and I do, but I just decided it wasn’t for me. I keep my distance from that part of it – and we have a brewer now who’s great and who gets the job done right, so why would I get my hands in there? I would just get in the way now. But yes, in the past, there have been some brewers who I had no interest in dealing with. They can be a bit self-centered, to say the least.”

Once so quick to get out of the photos and away from the spotlight, Monette ends up having a lot to say once you get her going – and she doesn’t beat around the bush, either.

Before she takes off for the day, she puts in a few final words about her affection for the industry.

“Mike and I, we’re here to stay. This is our place now. He’s got his hands in the kitchen, I manage the rest, and we do well together. Before, we had talked about possibly starting a place in the Cathedral area, a kind of soup and sandwich bar because I get stupidly happy when I’m making bread, and Mike, well … he’s a genius with soup. But taking over managing the place, and especially now since my parents are slowly moving out of the business, we know we’re here to stay. It’s our place, and we’ve got a good thing happening here.”

Before Monette, an equally strong-willed and tough-as-nails woman ran the roost – her mother Elaine Robertson. Robertson is The Bushwakker Brewpub General Manager Emeritus, and her list of accolades runs far longer than a page.

Robertson continues to contribute to the functions of the brewpub, assisting the staff with her years of knowledge and helping to make things run smoothly for both the staff and customer. Although she has come to give presentations on brewpub management at international brewpub meetings and now has three generations of family working in the industry, Robertson’s initial transition into the industry wasn’t an easy one. Growing up in the small town of Keswick, New Brunswick, she took immediately to secondary education post-high school. Graduating with a background in sociology and special education, she spent much of her career as a teacher and knew very little about the hospitality industry.

“I wasn’t the least bit interested in brewing beer. But when my husband started to do it, the brewery was right in my house. I was so allergic to hops, and when the fellows came to brew, I had to leave during that time in the brewing process. We had a bungalow so the smell was everywhere. I never knew who I was going to meet in the hall – there were people always coming and going, opening the drawers and looking for things. My goodness, it was driving me nuts. I was a special education teacher at the time, and I was quite happy to get FOR SASKATCHEWAN WOMEN

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And what a job she has done. Some of the staff has stayed loyally with the Robertson family for 20 years now. Among those is long-time server and friend, Cheryl Tovey.

“When I met Cheryl,” Robertson sighs, “it was at the time that the not-so-knowledgeable gentleman was still here. Cheryl came in for an interview and had been turned away because she ‘didn’t have the right look,’ he’d said.” Robertson, after the dismissal of the gentleman who’d turned Tovey away, called her immediately, and asked her to come serve for the pub.

She has been there for 20 years since.

“It took me quite a while to find her,” Robertson admits, “but I did. I hired her, and another girl named Theresa. They’re both still here. Cheryl has people skills that are … I’ve never seen anything like it. She is such a big part of us, of our brewpub, and I’ve always encouraged every manager to bring someone along with them that could replace them in the future, but …

I don’t think anyone could replace her. I don’t think there is anyone who could replace Cheryl.”

That’s likely because Tovey, with over two decades in the business, is probably the most likeable person you can meet.

Elaine Robertson

this operation out of my house. I quit teaching and came to manage the place. I even supervised the construction of the restaurant itself – from top to bottom.

“I saw a restaurant being built from the ground up. And – it was a nightmare. I was just trying to keep tradespeople from killing one another. Everything was somebody else’s fault. From August to January, it was a horrible time for me. No one [who hasn’t experienced it] has any idea what goes in to opening a place. It was a hard time; a series of stuff went wrong that year, like a domino. My father-in-law died that year and I was unable to attend the funeral because I was the overseer of the construction of the building! Oh, it was a rough one. But, I guess, what can you do? It was worth it in the end.”

Robertson’s candid talk of the early days is so clear it’s as if it happened yesterday. Despite the difficult days in the beginning, her gratitude for the outcome of the business, for her husband, and for her family, is unmistakable.

“Thank god Kelly stepped in to take over the books – she really saved me. When we started out – I didn’t know anything about the hospitality industry. I had been a teacher and went to university, worked on a newspaper, in the library, stuff like that. I hired a fellow that I was supposed to learn the business from, and he had a lot of really bad habits. Eventually I thought, ‘I can do this myself, the way I want to see it done.’ I got rid of him immediately after and I sort of went in another direction.

“I always had in mind what I wanted here. I did some things wrong,” she admits. “I told my managers that if there were problems or ugly situations – that they could turn them over to me. And that was probably a mistake because I don’t think that it ever helps people learn to solve problems if one person is always doing the solving. Mind you, a lot of times it had to be me. I used to turf unruly people out of here and never really had a problem with it because I never wanted any of my servers to feel threatened.”

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Tovey still serves, her favourite part of the job, but she is also the floor manager for The Bushwakker Brewpub. The woman, who was once turned away from the pub, now trains new servers, schedules shifts, and watches over all of the tables to catch or correct any oversights – and she loves it.

With her upbeat, carefree attitude, Tovey has made a name for herself as a professional server. Readers of Regina's entertainment and hospitality weekly, The Prairie Dog, have voted her “Best Regina Server” five years in a row, and not many people can say they don’t know Tovey, or recognize her face, when they see her around the community. Her goal, as her fellow staff and customers will tell you, is to see that every customer is satisfied and will keep coming back.

“I really love serving. I just do. And with that being said, I love serving a product that I can stand by, that I’d like to have if I went out, and I feel that way here. It makes my job easy and makes me want to promote who we are as a restaurant and brewpub.”

Tovey isn’t just a pretty face and a great conversationalist.

She knows her beer. She is responsible for the addition of the blond ale to the brewpub’s in-house beer list.

“We had all of these dark beers on tap, and we needed a blond because not everyone wants a dark beer or a lager. So they brewed this ale, and the brewer at the time tweaked it until we got it just right. We were actually going to call it Dog River Ale, after the long-running hit CTV show Corner Gas, but you couldn’t get a hold of anybody at that time and there was all this red tape that held us back. So the brewer said, ‘why don’t we call it Cheryl’s Blond Ale?’ – and, you know, I myself didn’t have any red tape,” she laughs, “so I said, ‘sure!’

It’s a nice, light ale. People really enjoy it.”

Fans of Cheryl and Cheryl's Blond Ale have shown their support by purchasing her T-shirt, featuring the Cheryl's Blond Ale logo.

“It’s so funny,” she admits, “but the industry changes a person. Put it this way: just as CJTR saved me from mainstream radio, Bushwakker has saved me from mainstream beer. I’m telling you, when I first started working in the industry, I was a Labatt’s Lite girl, completely. I’d probably still be drinking that, if I hadn’t accepted this job when Elaine offered it to me.

Serving here, I slowly started moving on to new things, trying new beers, maltier lagers, and then ales. And now I’m a certified beer-snob! I cannot drink a domestic beer now! It doesn’t have taste anymore,” she waves her hand dismissively.

It’s pretty obvious why her reputation as seen by the public is so high, but when asked about it, Tovey laughs, “Well, it’s just my nature I guess. I’m just a down to earth kind of gal. I know people from all walks of life and as much as I’m now a certified snob towards conventional beer, I’m not that way with people in the least. I’ve got friends of all kinds, from all areas of the province, and I value those people who come in to see me and who make my day better. I love people. I appreciate people.”

Judging by her dismissive laughter and general modesty – what’s not to like?

“One thing I just love about my job is our regulars. And, anyone can be a regular. No two people who come in are the same – we have such a wide variety of people who come in.

But the regulars, they know exactly what food and what brew they want, and when we don’t have it, it’s like, a collective sigh – like, ‘now what?’ But it’s something I can count on. I love when someone walks in the door and I can get them what they want, without them even asking. It’s a very comforting familiarity, I think – and makes my job easy!”

“Cheryl is – oh we butt heads,” Monette shakes her head, trying to articulate just how much Tovey dedicates herself to the customer. “Both of us are control freaks so that’s why I try to stay out of her area because she knows what she’s doing so she doesn’t need my hands in there. I try to help her by bussing or expediting in the kitchen or something, or I bartend for her. But, Cheryl is … she’s so cool. She wants the customers to have a good experience each and every time they visit.

She is the epitome of customer service – she is there for the customer. And it’s like people always say – she knows everyone in town! There is hardly anyone she doesn’t know. I’ve had no problem staying in the background because Cheryl – she just wants to provide everyone with a good time. Also, she’s the mother hen for 25 staff who serve under her – and that’s a whole mess of something I couldn’t do, so I admire her for that. She is an absolute, integral part of this place.”

Kelly Monette

‘this was just like a house party! This was great!’ And so many times when people leave us at night as we’re closing, they’ll say ‘good night, we will see you soon.’ You always know that they’ll be back. And I think that’s the true test.” www.bushwakker.com

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As a result of their connection, (with the help of their other staff of course), Monette, Robertson, and Tovey have become notorious names in the brewing and hospitality industry. Combining each of their strengths and abilities, the women have helped shape a place that so many people call their favourite.

“I remember an incident,” Robertson recalls, “The first time the Grey Cup was in Regina in the 90s. We had a session with the police and SLGA about how to handle things when the Grey Cup was on, and we had our downstairs clubroom open for extra customers. It was so busy that night, and we were all run off our feet. But, I distinctly remember some people that were here that night. They said to me as they were leaving …

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The 22nd annual Silver Spoon Dinner Written by Aviva Zack

Keynote celebrity speaker Shannon Tweed

The 22nd annual Silver Spoon Dinner started off with a bang – literally. After a delay in start time due to a power outage from nearby transformer explosions underground, a sell-out crowd swarmed TCU Place. Over one thousand ladies were dressed to the nines for what is billed as ‘Saskatoon’s Premiere Ladies’ Night Out.’ Despite the late start time and quick program shuffle to accommodate the unforeseen circumstances, the crowd was in great spirits as they sipped champagne and martinis, while generously bidding on the wide array of silent auction items. Hundreds of balloons were sold early in the evening, and then were simultaneously popped once everyone was seated. Hidden within the balloons were prize slips, one containing the grand prize, a trip for two anywhere in North America that Air Canada flies. There was also a 50/50 raffle and the lucky winner received over $6000.

The dozens of prizes donated for the silent auction, balloon pop, and 50/50 raffle, all raised funds for four worthy organizations including Saskatoon Hadassah Wizo, Congregation Agudas Israel Jewish

Sterling Award winner Dr. Ulla Nielsen

Community, Saskatoon Interval House and the Crisis Nursery.

Video presentations by both the Crisis Nursery and Saskatoon Interval House early in the evening’s program described the dire need for funds in order for both organizations to continue to assist women and children in need in our community.

The Saskatoon Crisis Nursery is ‘a home away from home for children whose families encounter a crisis’. Since 1983, the Crisis Nursery has been offering a safe environment for newborns to children aged 12. They are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Children may stay at the home until the crisis is alleviated, which typically ranges from a few hours to a few days.

Similarly, Saskatoon Interval House provides temporary emergency accommodations for children, but they also house their mothers who have been forced to leave violent relationships for their own safety and for the safety of their children. They offer additional services such as educational programming for both victims of family violence and the general public.

The Silver Spoon Dinner, in conjunction with CTV Saskatoon, annually recognizes a Saskatoon woman with the Sterling Award during the event. Women who are nominated for this prestigious award, are those whose ongoing voluntary contribution and service has enhanced the quality of life in our community. The winner is typically a volunteer who has not previously won major accolades for her outstanding contributions.

This year’s Sterling Award winner, nominated by the Saskatchewan Abilities Council, was Dr. Ulla Nielsen. Dr. Nielsen has been active with the Council for over 20 years, acting as president from 2003 – 2005 and currently sitting on the board of directors.

In her nomination submission by the Saskatchewan Abilities Council, Dr. Nielsen was described as “a tireless and dedicated volunteer.” June

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Avivi, member of the selection committee, whole-heartedly agrees. She says that despite Dr. Nielsen living with multiple sclerosis, the non-practicing pediatrician has been extremely active, continuously advocating for both children and adults with disabilities. She has been extremely involved with Camp Easter Seals, as well as the Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities. Her positive attitude and drive have made her a perfect example of a Sterling Award recipient.

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While there was a serious tone at times during the gala event, much of the evening was spent chatting and laughing among friends and colleagues. The laughing - along with some excited screaming reached a peak during celebrity guest speaker, Shannon Tweed’s time on stage.

As a huge supporter of the Saskatoon SPCA, Tweed came onstage introducing the room full of ladies to her adorable new SPCA dog who had yet to be named, inviting the energetic crowd to help name him.

Her pup was obviously not as used to being in front of an audience as Tweed clearly was, as he nervously relieved himself on the stage, to roars of laughter from both Tweed and the audience.

This set the tone for the next surprise, an appearance by Tweed’s infamous rock star husband, Gene Simmons. While the KISS front man wowed everyone as he declared his undying love for Saskatoon native Shannon Tweed, whom after 28 years he finally wed on October 1, 2011 live on their reality show, it was Tweed who took center stage. The former Playmate of the Year, candidly told of her humble beginnings as a prairie girl, and her rise to fame.

After her teen years in Saskatoon, Tweed left her mom and seven siblings and moved to Ontario, working as a waitress while she tried to get her foot in the door as a model. She became involved in beauty pageants, and was named Miss Ottawa in 1978, and soon-after fourth runner-up in the Miss Canada Pageant.

After much perseverance, Tweed’s career eventually started to takeoff, and she had many television appearances ranging from The Dukes of Hazzard to Frasier to Days of our Lives. She also appeared in many B movies, mostly playing sexy characters after being typecast by her multiple stints in Playboy Magazine and brief relationship with Hugh Hefner.

Currently best known for her hit TV show on A & E Gene Simmons Family Jewels, which is about to start its seventh season, Tweed is true to her reality TV character. She is blunt and honest, at one point during her speech, laughing as she admitted that “nothing is real on me.”

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At times vulgar, showing the audience a video of her laughing so hard she literally peed her pants during her stagette last year. At other times endearing, talking with such pride about the achievements of her two grown children and of her mom who was in attendance at the event, who single-handedly raised seven children. Despite some of her more risqué comments, Tweed definitely entertained.

Shannon Tweed joined an impressive line-up of past celebrity speakers at the Silver Spoon Dinner, including Dr. Ruth, Joan Rivers, Ivana Trump and Jann Arden. Chairpersons Linda Shaw and Heather Fenyes, along with their dedicated planning committee, work hard to find someone inspirational and entertaining to bring to Saskatoon each year. After such a successful evening, many women are already anxiously awaiting who will headline next year’s gala event.

Shannon Tweed surprises the crowd by bringing her husband, KISS frontman Gene Simmons, to the stage

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10 Questions

with Stacey Shand

by Stephen LaRose

There’s no evidence she came from the same planet as Krypton’s last son, but you’d be forgiven if you think Regina’s Stacey Shand is a superwoman.

It’s cold and rainy when Stacey Shand comes through the doors of a Regina café for her interview. Only the glowing tan of her skin would indicate that she had spent any time anywhere else but in a city that has suffered through a dingy spring. But if anybody would relish the cool and damp weather, it would be Shand. During the beginning of April, she joined competitors from around the world in one of the most daunting foot races known to humanity.

Shand had run in the Marathon des Sables – a 250 kilometre run, over six days, through the Moroccan desert. Think of running a marathon – 26 miles a day for six days. Now think of doing it cross country. Through the Sahara. Carrying your tent, sleeping bag, cookstove, and food. Runner’s World Magazine calls the event ‘possibly the most grueling race on the planet.’

The 32-year-old University of Regina sessional instructor and research coordinator has progressed through middle- and long-distance racing the way a land-flipper goes through real estate during a boom – each step becomes bigger, more exotic, and more fantastical. Some of the other races before the Marathon Des Sables would leave the average jogger gobsmacked – she’s run the Coastal Challenge (a six-day, 230 KM run through a volcano-filled region of Costa Rica) Yellowknife’s Cold Foot Classic (55 kilometers – in the dead of an arctic winter) and Europe’s toughest ultra marathon, the Ultra-Trail du Mont Blanc – a 130 kilometer multi-day race and climb through the French, Italian, and Swiss Alps. How does she do it?

Why does she do it?

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This road race you entered was 250 kilometers through the Sahara Desert. Why?

I started like many other athletes. I wanted to have a healthy life.

Going into my adult years I wasn’t an active person at all. If I skipped any class in high school, it would have been physical education. I was not active. I wasn’t starting out my adult life very healthy either.

When I turned 25 my goal was to register for my very first five kilometer race, the CIBC Run for the Cure. I did that, and … it sucked.

It felt like my lungs were bleeding, and I couldn’t believe that I could have run five kilometers. But at the same time, I really felt I had accomplished something. I was at a time in my life where I had just finished my education and I was trying to launch my career. Everything felt like it had taken so long. It seemed like everything was work, work, and more work, and there were no rewards. But with the training for the 5K, I could see the results. I loved that feeling.

After that race, I went home, and I registered for the next race, which was a half-marathon – not realizing how long a half-marathon was. I did the half-marathon – my very first – and loved it.

Once I got into the marathons, my body seemed as though it liked running marathons better. I didn’t have as much pain running a marathon as I did running the shorter distances.

I gradually started to build up more distance. That’s when I started competing in events such as the Canadian Death Race, through the Rocky Mountains …

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Wait a minute. Why would you - or anyone - want to enter a competition that’s called the Canadian Death Race?

Maybe it scares away people, but it does intrigue you at the same time (Editor’s note: the Canadian Death Race is held during the August long weekend around Grande Cache, Alberta, 430 kilometres northwest of Edmonton. Competitors run a 125 kilometre course through mountain ranges, cross Hell’s Gate Canyon – which is how the race gets its name – and summit three mountains. In addition to the distance, racers go up and down over 5,000 metres.

Competitors must finish the race within 24 hours). There’s a lot of extreme climbing, and downhill as well. I had never raced straight for 24 hours before, and I thought it would be a really unique opportunity. It got really hot in that race – so many people dropped out. Only 16 females, I think it was, ended up finishing, and I was one of them.

When I finished that race, and survived, it felt really good. Other people were hobbling around for a couple of days after the race, but I bounced back really well. My body could adapt to those extreme conditions. I thought, ‘I could do this, and there weren’t many women doing this, and I wonder what else I could do.’ So I started looking for races that challenged me, not just distancewise, but also mentally and physically in extreme conditions. It became a hobby that used so many of the skills that I use in my daily life – my job, the research – and I love to learn. The Marathon des Sables became my goal this year.

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How do you prepare for these kinds of ultra-marathons?

Preparation is key. If you’re not prepared for anything that might happen, you probably won’t succeed. It’s not simple. When you register for one, it usually takes a good year to plan and do your research. There are many aspects. There’s training – getting physically prepared for the event, and even though these are running events, there’s more parts to it. In the Marathon des Sables, you had to carry a pack, so you had to do a lot of weight training, mixed with core strengthening – you had to be able to run straight as you carry that pack. Then you mix in cross training – you can’t get injured, you can’t just run and run and run, putting on many kilometres. You have to mix in swimming and cycling in your training so you don’t get an over-use injury.

Then, there’s the research aspect. I find information from people who have, in the past, finished the race, and get tips from their websites or articles they’ve written to learn how they succeeded. Then I would look into the race conditions. I would study the Sahara, find out about the weather patterns - what kind of extreme weather I could be facing – the insects, the bugs, the snakes, and animals that are there. What happens in a sandstorm? (Editor’s note: in 1994, an Italian competitor got lost during a sandstorm and was missing for nine days). How do you use some of the materials? You practice using a compass and learning how to get your bearings, knowing how to use your camping gear, and doing research on what the best camping gear would be. I did a lot of research about finding the lightest sleeping bag that would keep me warm.

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Where’s the starting point of the Marathon des Sables, and where did you finish?

You know, I can’t even tell you that. We flew into a smaller centre in Morocco, then we took a six-hour bus ride into the middle of the desert, then we took our bags and piled into the back of these military, off-road vehicles. They actually drove through the desert – not on roads, but over rocks and through bushes – until we got to where we would camp. We spent two days at that camp before the race started. The race officials went through our gear and made sure that we had all the required equipment. They weighed everything, checked to see that we had enough calories to make sure we could finish. It was good because we got acclimatized to the desert before we started.

You’d take along everything – your own tent and sleeping bag, your own food. The only thing that would be provided would be the water, but that was rationed. It didn’t matter what size you were – male or female – everyone got the same amount of water. You had to be very careful as to how you used it.

5

What was the terrain like throughout the race course?

During the day, the coldest it got was 36 degrees Celsius, and the hottest was 52 degrees. At night, it dropped to three or five

degrees. You were boiling during the day. If I touched my shirt when I was running, it was hot to the touch, and it felt scalding. At night, you’d be freezing. And you’d have everything from complete stillness – with the sun bearing down on you - to sandstorms that were just like a Saskatchewan blizzard - a ‘yellow-out!’ You couldn’t see the tents across from where you were sleeping.

I brought swim goggles – they were cheap and light – and I slept with those on for three nights because of the sand storms.

And for running? You’d think the desert is really flat, but there were mountainous regions. Then you’d have these clearings. Sometimes the desert would be pure sand, and sometimes it would be desert rocks. If my feet got beaten up, it was because I was running on rocks for so long. No matter what kind of running shoe you wear, if you run on rocks – especially on smaller rocks where your foot is constantly bending and you’re not getting a flat step – then it feels like your arch is being bruised.

6

How many people would be competing in the Marathon des Sables?

I was told that there were over 900 people who started the race.

Most of them were from Europe and Africa. About 800 people finished the race. And I think there were about 100 women in the competition. There weren’t as many drop-outs during this race as opposed to other races I’ve been in – this race tends to draw competitors who are prepared. To get to the race, it’s more like

an application. You have to explain what other road races you’ve competed in, and they do refuse people. It’s a two-year process they’re taking registration for 2014’s race.

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Where did you finish?

I ended up finishing third for women from North and South America. I think I was the second-place Canadian female. There were 23 runners from Canada and I finished in the top five of all Canadians.

Overall, I finished in the mid-300s, 365th, or something like that.

What was your time?

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You know, people at home could track my time, but I didn’t have a way to know. I could calculate my time each day, but I wasn’t calculating the total time. I would stop each day and cook and camp … I think it was 43 hours, 30 minutes.

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What was it like at the finish line for you?

In all honesty, every day felt like a huge accomplishment. Every day had its own difficulties and accomplishments. You felt stronger and better as a person because you survived through it. On the last day, you’re almost in shock that you’ve made it that far. There’s so many times throughout the week, where you find yourself thinking, ‘I don’t know how I’m going to last until the last day.’ So when Saturday, the final day, finally came, you were more shocked than anything. You didn’t know you would get there. But at the same time, you’re out in the middle of the desert. There’s not thousands of people there cheering for you. The celebration had to come from within.

I’ve watched videos of people finishing the race, and there were people collapsing at the finish line, crying, so overwhelmed. And there was nobody else around. It speaks about the highs and the lows of the week, and how personal it is.

10

What advice would you give to someone interested in becoming a runner?

I’ve had a lot of women ask me for advice, but they say, ‘well I don’t run the long distances you run, so you probably think that what I’m doing is easy.’ But I don’t. In a race, anything can happen. I’m certainly not going to disrespect a distance and think, ‘this is going to be super easy,’ because things will sneak up behind you and really kick your butt.

I always say that you need to really pay attention to your body.

Find out what you’re capable of. You can push that envelope just one step further and find further reserves you didn’t think possible.

There are so many challenges that people could aim for, which may be on the way to doing something like a marathon.

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Give Your Portfolio a “Spring Cleaning”

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Springtime is here. If you’re like many people, the arrival of spring means it’s time to spruce up your home. But why stop there?

This year, consider applying some of those same spring-cleaning techniques to your investment portfolio.

Get rid of clutter. You probably don’t have to look too far around your home to find things that are broken or simply no longer useful to you. If you poke around your portfolio, you might make similar discoveries: an investment that has chronically underperformed, or one that met your needs in the past but is less relevant to your current situation and goals.

Consolidate. Over the years, you may have accumulated multiple versions of common household items which pop up mysteriously in various parts of your home. You might find it more efficient (and less expensive) if you consolidated all these things in one location.

As an investor, you also might find that consolidation can offer you some benefits. Do you have one Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with one financial services provider and a second RRSP with another? Have you scattered investments here, there and everywhere? By consolidating all these accounts in one place, you can cut down on paperwork, reduce fees and, most importantly, unite your investment dollars so that it’s easier for you to see what you have and then follow a single, coherent investment strategy.

Prepare for turbulent weather. As you know, spring can bring heavy rains, strong winds and other threats to your home. You may want to check the condition of your roof, clean your gutters, and take other steps to protect your property from the ravages of Mother Nature. Just as you need to safeguard your home, you’ll want to protect the lifestyles of those who live in that home — your family.

You can help accomplish this by reviewing your life and disability 5535sure it’s still sufficient for your needs. insurance PMS to make Get professional help. You may find that you can’t do all your spring cleaning by yourself. Similarly, when you decide to “tidy up” your portfolio, you’ll need some assistance from a financial professional — someone who can study your current mix of investments and recommend changes, as needed, to help ensure your holdings are suitable for your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals.

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LEARNING TO LET GO...

Why do we find it so hard to part with things? We all know what to do, but can’t quite bring ourselves to do it. Need motivation? Keep reading!

Whether you’re downsizing to a smaller home or just purging as part of your spring cleaning, here are a few pointers to help you learn to let go.

Money can be a powerful motivator. Is there profit in selling some of the items you no longer need? Use the internet. There are sites like eBay or craigslist, not to mention local sites like kijiji or usedcanada.com. If you aren’t internet savvy, try bulletin boards or the local newspaper. You know what they say “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” Another option is using consignment stores or garage sales. None of these options will make you rich of course, but the goal is to have less stuff, right?

And how many of us couldn’t use a little extra cash once in a while?

Also remember, it’s the thought that counts! Maybe everywhere you turn you see something that has sentimental value, making it really tough to part with. If you think about all those items, plus knick-knacks that you may have purchased on vacations, they all have special memories ... but that can add up to a whole lot of “stuff.” So, instead of feeling guilty about giving up an item, how about treasuring the memory instead of the item? A great idea is to take a photo of it and put it in a scrapbook along with a write-up about its origin, that way you have a keepsake with all your treasures.

Think of people who in need, who could really benefit from some of PMSare 5535 your excess. Maybe the clothes you no longer wear could help someone else land a job, or the household items you no longer use could mean a fresh start for someone else. So while you are in the middle of starting a “sell” pile, start one called “charity” as well.

When it comes to letting go, can you guess what one of the biggest stumbling blocks is? “What if I need it someday?” Don’t we all ask ourselves that question? Well, how about asking yourself these questions as well: when did I last use it, and how likely am I to use it in the future?

I need to take myPMS ownBlack advice here, I have boxes in my basement that have gone through two moves and have never been opened. I’m pretty sure I won’t need those items!

Lastly, focus on the positive. Having clutter all around you can be very stressful. Although I am still a work in progress, I know from experience how wonderful it feels to purge all the excess from your home. If you need a fresh start ... let those items go, it’s very liberating! So have a wonderful week ... I’m headed for the basement!

PMS White Penny is a full time REALTOR® with Sutton Group Results Realty and has been in the business for over 18 years. As a long time resident of Regina, she has extensive knowledge of the local housing market and specializes in relocations and residential sales of all types.Contact Penny at 306-522-4726 or visit www.pennymilton.com

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AColleen DayValentine In the Life of...

Financial Services Manager by Day, Broadcaster by Passion: Originally from Norquay, Saskatchewan, Valentine currently lives in Lloydminster, AB/SK. A place that she says is unique for many reasons, most obviously because a provincial border crosses right through the middle of the city. “You can live in Saskatchewan and work in Alberta – and your residence and work can be across the road from each other,” she laughs. Right now, Valentine is actually camping near Kitscoty, Alberta, on a friend’s acreage because she simply “wanted to get out of the city for the summer!” She broadcasts a daily morning show – Monday through Sunday – from wherever she is.

“With today’s technology, all I need is a computer, my broadcast quality mic and an internet connection. This week it’s from Phil’s acreage, last week it was another friend’s kitchen table and before that, I was babysitting a couple of kids for a week and they sat on my knee while I did the show. I can set up my studio anywhere. Next week, I am broadcasting from my broadcast student’s place. That’s the beauty of it all. Wherever I am, I can get the job done.”

Valentine’s radio career has just recently been resurrected by her radio college teacher from 1985, Saul Jacobson. After retiring in 2006, Valentine hung up the headphones for good … or so she thought. She was drawn to the automotive industry not long after, and began a career there. “I’ve sold vehicle accessories and managed an accessory store, and then I learned the financing aspect of the industry and sold Mac Trucks, Case, and Volvo heavy equipment. I’ve also sold ads for the local newspaper, the Meridian Booster and now I find myself back in the finance office at this cute little Honda shop.”

Helping people get into a set of wheels is very rewarding for Valentine, because let’s face it, she says, “We all need wheels in this country – to get from party A to party B.” Valentine specializes in helping foreign newcomers to the country obtain credit in Canada.

Who

Colleen Valentine

Where

Lloydminster, AB/SK

When

May 22, 2012

Written by Janelle Haas & Colleen Valentine

“When you’re new to the country, it is often challenging. Some of these fine people come all the way across the globe to work in our nursing homes and group homes for persons with disabilities. I do whatever I can to help them get reliable transportation. I really like helping teachers and police officers get into wheels because I have lots of friends in those professions and I could never do their jobs – so helping them really makes my day.

“My office has a big speech bubble on the window – ‘I’d be happy to get you a coffee – the soft sell event.’ That’s pretty much what you get when you come see me at my day gig.”

So, during the day, Valentine works as a financial services manager at Lloydminster Honda. She is extremely lucky, she admits, because she has finally found a gig outside of radio that she enjoys almost as much – but, how did she get back to her first love?

“I started in radio in 1985 – straight out of high school and was apparently one of the few women to venture out and do the solo-jock jobs. I made my way through Saul and Ginger Jacobson’s radio college – the Prairie Broadcast Training Institute - and then several jobs where management promoted me very quickly. I moved from early morning shows, reading news and sports, and co-hosting on major market morning shows like CKIT-FM and CJME in Regina and the country GIANT, CFCW in Camrose/Edmonton, AB. What can I say, I was a naïve farm girl from a small town of 500 in rural Saskatchewan, and when those sales guys came along with the contra – well, let’s just say we had some fun times.”

But Valentine wasn’t satisfied at that, so she went back into the trenches doing all-nights and weekends at the rock station CJAY-92 in Calgary and then K-97 in Edmonton.

“Those shifts were tough, especially when I decided to have a child. I became a mom of one special daughter, Taylor, in 1993, and dragged that kid around everywhere, even setting up the playpen in the control room. When she was older, I packed her up and she travelled with me throughout Al-

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berta, broadcasting from town to town and concert to concert. There were weekends spent camping at the Big Valley Jamboree and hanging out with other crazy radio people and musicians. She’s now going to college to be a genetic counselor and I could not be prouder. She’s Mensa-smart and must have gotten the good egg, because I am an artist and a little bit of a wild rebel minstrel. She looks a lot like me and is passionate like me, but really smart with the math and science subjects that I find very challenging.”

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As for her radio career, Valentine is really enjoying her return to the airwaves.

“I love the challenge, the technology and the amazing response from a worldwide audience. In the old days of radio, when Saul launched my career, we spun 45’s and had to be in the control room almost every minute.

It was very fast-paced as most 45’s were only 3 minutes long! Now, with today’s technology, the music guru’s have a song-universe of over 130,000 songs and we play almost 10,000 separate and distinct musical selections every month. I don’t have to touch the music. I just pop on the radio every so often and say my two cents worth and that’s my contribution. It’s radio done the old school way, before Corporate killed Rock and Roll radio. You won’t find a whole bunch of ads screaming at you, telling you to buy, buy, buy!”

Valentine is one of the few that have gathered together and are creating something ground-breaking and new, while simultaneously going back to the basics on www.ltdradio.com. “The internet is just another new tool,” she says, “and more and more people are catching on. It’s like upgrading from VHS to DVD or Blue-ray technology.”

For this current radio gig, Valentine is being paid in beer, cookies, and the occasional prime rib supper when LTD Radio’s current on-air lineup get together for their summits.

“Saul Jacobson (LTD Radio owner and afternoon host) and Dean Bear (all night guy and PBTI class of 1985 alumni) and I recently got together in Saskatoon for supper. We hadn’t seen each other in person for 27 years! It’s our hope that we can catch up with Saul as much as possible as he travels Canada doing his radio show. He’s travelling conventionally, but I am still the crazy adventuress and if someone offered me a remote live from a bubble helicopter with no doors on it, I would jump at it. I actually got to work with Saul briefly at CKCK in Regina and we jocks actually got to do that – I did live cut-ins from a helicopter over Craven Saskatchewan’s country music jamboree! What a blast! And, I got to ride with the Snowbirds once, I was the only female at that time to get to go up, they flew in formation and instead of being petrified in the turns and rolls – I wanted to DRIVE IT!”

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Today, always wanting more out of life, Valentine has simultaneous projects in the works, including a “Colleen Valentine” LTD Radio bus. “I love those old radio boom boxes and really, really want a 2012 version of it. That’s my next goal.”

Valentine intends to stay at both jobs, finding it relatively easy to manage both, and very satisfying.

“I can do the traveling thing on weekends and days off from my Honda job.

Dean Bear and I are scheduled to host the Norquay’s Got Talent show in my hometown this July long weekend and I host events around the Lloydminster region and am looking forward to doing more of that.”

Is she ever planning on slowing down?

“I balance out my life with exercise and trying to eat properly. I take Polynesian dance lessons and have been performing in public with my group.

I’m also a member of the Grace United Church choir and am on the communications committee for our church.

“Whatever the future holds – I love life, I love sharing the power of positive on my radio show, Colleen Valentine and the Power of Positive, and I hope that anyone listening gets as much enjoyment out of it as I get by doing it.”

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FOOD & DRINK With the hope that this summer on the prairies will be a scorcher, cool off on the patio with a sangria mix, toss together a light salad, and enjoy the warm weather with friends! Here are some easy to follow recipes for your summer fun:

Asian Chicken Salad

Jewelled Layered Salad

Fruity Pasta Salad

500 g romaine lettuce 150 g snow peas 1 can (398 ml) lychees, drained and cut in half 1 large navel orange, peeled and cut into sections 1 red plum, pitted and sliced 4 green onions, thinly sliced 370 g chicken breasts

2 Granny Smith apples, chopped 2 Tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 cup dried cranberries 8 cups tightly packed baby spinach leaves 1 cup crumbled goat cheese 1/2 cup refrigerated Creamy Balsamic dressing 1 cup red onion rings 1/2 cup chopped sea salt roasted almonds

50 g fine green beans 125 g lean cooked ham 1 pear 350 g mixed coloured pasta shapes 75 g cheddar cheese, grated 100 g peeled fresh pineapple, diced 1⁄2 small onion, finely chopped 4 tbsp mayonnaise 4 tbsp plain low-fat yogurt 1⁄2 tsp chopped pickled gherkin, or to taste (optional) 1 tsp caster (superfine) sugar juice of lemon to taste pepper to taste cayenne pepper (optional) 120 g mixed salad greens, such as arugula, watercress or baby spinach 1 tbsp sunflower oil (optional) 1⁄2 tsp balsamic vinegar, or to taste 2 tbsp coarsely chopped walnuts 2 tbsp dried cranberries (optional)

Creamy Peanut Dressing 1⁄3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 1 garlic clove, finely chopped

Toss apples with lemon juice; drain. Place in 4-L glass bowl. Add cranberries; mix lightly.

Cover with spinach, cheese, dressing and onions.

Finely shred the lettuce and place in a bowl.

Trim the snow peas and remove the strings.

Refrigerate 4 hours. Add nuts just before Cut the snow peas in half on the diagonal serving; mix lightly. and add them to the bowl. Add the lychees, orange, plum and green onions and toss to combine. Coat a heavy-based frying pan with nonstick cooking spray and set over mediumhigh heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Fry the chicken until cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side. To make the dressing, whisk the mayonnaise, peanut butter and garlic in a small cup. Cut the chicken diagonally into thin slices and add the strips to the bowl. Just before serving, drizzle the asian chicken salad with the dressing and toss to coat.

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Cut green beans, dice the ham or cut it into fine strips. Peel, core and dice the pear. Cook the mixed pasta shapes in boiling water for approximately 10–12 minutes.Drain and rinse the pasta in cold water, then drain again. Cook the beans in boiling water for about 3 minutes or until bright green and just tender, but still crisp. Drain and rinse under cold water, then drain again. Set aside. Combine the cooked pasta with the cheddar cheese, ham, pear, pineapple, onion, mayonnaise, yogurt, gherkin (if using) and sugar. Add a little extra gherkin or sugar, if desired. Mix together well, then adjust the flavour of the dressing with lemon juice, pepper and cayenne pepper, if using.

Dress the mixed salad greens with the sunflower oil (if using), the balsamic vinegar and a squeeze of lemon juice. Top leaves with the fruity pasta salad. Arrange the green beans, walnuts and dried cranberries (if using) around the salad and serve immediately.

Salads &Sangria Sweet Sangria

Fresh Fruit Salad 4 cups fresh strawberries, halved 2 cups fresh blueberries 2 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced 2 bananas, sliced 2 cups seedless grapes, halved 1 (8 ounce) container plain or vanilla yogurt 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract In a large salad bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, bananas and grapes. In a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, sugar and vanilla; mix well. Serve with fruit.

1 Bottle of white wine (Riesling, Albarino, Chablis, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc) 2/3 cup white sugar 3 oranges (sliced) or may substitute 1 cup of orange juice) 1 lemon (sliced) 1 lime (sliced) 2 oz. brandy (optional) 1/2 liter of ginger ale or club soda (ginger ale for those with a sweeter tooth!)

Pour wine in the pitcher and squeeze the juice wedges from the orange,lemon and lime into the wine, add brandy if desired. Toss in the fruit wedges (leaving out seeds if possible) and add sugar. Chill overnight.

Add ginger ale or club soda just before serving.

If you›d like to serve right away, use chilled white wine and serve over lots of ice.

Additional ideas: sliced strawberries, peaches, handful of fresh blueberries, raspberries, kiwi, a shot or two of gin, brandy or rum, a cup of citrus-flavored soda pop.

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New to the Spotlight

by Janelle Haas

Lindsay Dunn

With a love for fashion, firm tech-savvy knowledge, and a great sense of humour, Lindsay Dunn is a guy’s girl and a girl’s girl. The eccentric anchor of CTV Regina Morning Live shares her past as a tomboy, her new role at CTV, and some of her best kept secrets … until now.

An interview that is scheduled to be roughly an hour long ends up taking about three hours with Lindsay Dunn – and she doesn’t even drink coffee! A fine mix between intelligence, twisted humor, and sincerity, Dunn is one of those women you just don’t want to walk away from. At the ripe old age of 26, Dunn is co-anchoring CTV Morning Live in Regina. All around us quiet whispers and sideways glances at Dunn occur every couple of minutes. Not because she is pretty (which she is), or because of her infectious laugh – but because locally, she’s a very recognizable face.

“It’s one of those things that goes with the job,” she explains, “and sometimes, I’m not going to lie, it can become a bit invasive. But then I remember that I chose this career where my face is seen quite regularly on TV, billboards, or in photos, and I tell myself that I need to be grateful because people are recognizing me, which speaks to the level of quality of our work. Not only that, but most of the time, they [those that recognize Dunn for her work on-camera] offer great support and encouragement for me to continue doing what I do.”

A year in the business may not seem all that “new,” but what Dunn has done in the newsroom and in the station has significantly increased the production of quality TV. Dunn has invested her time and dedicated herself to introducing new technology and social media to CTV’s Regina Morning Live. With a firm knowledge of the iPad, Twitter, Facebook, and other live interactive media, Dunn has been able to (along with her crew and co-workers) bring the opinion of the 22 |

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viewers into the newsroom LIVE – a talent that was unheard of a decade ago.

“If I didn’t use technology in my job everyday, I don’t even know how I would function properly. That’s not to say that a morning show or a news show couldn’t operate without the latest technology. I’m not saying that at all. All I’m saying is that it is such an integral part of what I do and how I interact with the viewers. It allows us to make instant connections, to ask questions live and to get answers while we are still on air, and to have fun and play with the latest interviews or news stories and get valued opinions back from the whole province.”

Dunn is enthusiastic about her role at CTV. Not only does she like the way that she gets to use her knowledge of gadgets and social media, but she also appreciates that she is able to interact with some of Saskatchewan’s leading visionaries.

“It’s incredible,” she says, “how far we’ve come as a province. Everyday we [herself and the rest of the CTV Morning Live crew] meet these people who come on the show – people who have done something great, have a great story to tell, or want to share their ideas with the province. These guests make the show so relevant because they open you up to a whole new idea or vision.

“Sometimes, after a guest appears, I think to myself how lucky I am and how grateful I need to be for the things that I have. Some guests have overcome so much in their life, or have done something so courageous, it reminds me of why I do what I do and it keeps me grounded. It’s those guests that I will always remember.”

Who are some of Dunn’s favorite guests?

“Oh, that’s a hard one. I honestly, cheesy or not, like and appreciate everyone who comes on the show because they provide us with new material for our audience. I will say though that I loved being able to incorporate some of the leaders and innovators from Saskatchewan Fashion Week on the show. I think that SFW was a huge step for us in such a creative area of our province, and it was really important for me to get them on our show and get the word out.

“I went to SFW, and I was blown away with what they did; the designers, the creators, the host – everyone contributed to make SFW recognized as something uniquely special. So that was great to see, and I was happy to have been a part of the group of media outlets who helped to get them the recognition they deserved.”

It’s easy to see why Dunn was so enthusiastic about Saskatchewan Fashion Week, as she herself has a very vivid and colorful style, which seems to speak about the type of person she is. A tomboy in her early years, Dunn has transformed into a fashion-forward and sophisticated wearer of all that is bright and on-trend.

“You know,” she laughs, “I did a complete transformation. In my younger days, I was a tomboy through-and-through, honestly. I was always wearing the biggest and the baggiest outfits. When I moved away [to Calgary for secondary education] I started to challenge myself and rethink what I was interested in. I recognized that I was interested in fashion – and I started to develop an obsession once I got a job in the newsroom. When I say obsession, I mean a big, huge, gigantic love … for shoes. The collection of heels started to slowly add up, and I’m not embarrassed to admit that it’s a complete obsession now.

“I love sports. I always have. And even though it’s my favorite thing to report on (Editor’s note: Dunn has a love for sports broadcasting, and solemnly vows that one of the only ways she would leave this home that she loves – is if the NBA came a-callin’), I see now that I don’t need to wear blazers and boring colors to do it. I try to wear fun colors and bright shoes everyday to keep it fun and light. Also, I’m on CTV Morning now, and what better way to wake up the viewers and get them intrigued then by showing them some of the latest spring and summer colors? I like to dress feminine with some sophistication as well. It speaks to who I am – fun-loving and dedicated to getting the latest in news out there to the public.”

We’re thoroughly jealous of her closet, which Dunn admits blushing, is a whole room in her and her fiancée’s newly bought house in the east end of Regina.

“Half of it is heels. Now that I’ve learned to walk in them, kind of, I feel like the more the better!” she shrugs her shoulders and winks.

Before the interview closes, PINK asks Dunn to let the readers in on some secrets about her that the CTV viewer who watches her show may not know. Here is what she came up with: 1. She wears pajama pants when announcing the morning traffic first thing each day. “It is so cold in there [CTV station] in the mornings. So when I get there, and I start the traffic report, I keep my pajama pants on under my skirt to keep me warm – and I leave my heels on too! It’s hilarious to see, I’m sure, and it’s become joke for us.”

2. With a deep love for basketball, Dunn has a small hoop set up at her desk at CTV, and she shoots hoops everyday to help her relax – often hitting a co-worker or two if her aim is off!

3. She eats candy for breakfast. “I have a candy drawer in my desk,

and when I’m running around the newsroom, sometimes I don’t have the time to sit and eat something really hearty and wholesome – and I can’t complain because I love candy!”

4. She is actually very shy at times. “Don’t get me wrong, I’m not pretending to be someone I’m not on-screen, it’s just that, on certain occasions, I can be very shy. It often backfires on me because people may think I’m being rude – but really, I’m just quiet and reserved some days!”

5. She loves music – in fact, she met her soon-to-be husband while working at HMV.

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lot of women make mistakes when choosing swimwear, and some are more comfortable wearing it than others. Avoid the uncomfortable, and choose the shapes that work best for your body so you can concentrate on the fun you’re having in the sun, rather than how you look/feel while you’re doing it.

If you’re busty there are some do’s and don’ts you should pay attention to so you’re supported and not busting out … literally.

If you’re a D-cup or larger you have one major enemy: the triangle top. It provides the least amount of coverage, and nowhere near enough support for a busty gal. Enter: the halter-top.

This style is your absolute best go-to! One that ties at the neck & back is the best option as they’re the most customizable. Can’t find a halter-style top you like? Opt for a style that has underwire so you’re stil supported.

If you’re petite/small chested you’ve likely been following similar sizing with your swimwear because you don’t have to worry as much about support.

Here’s why that’s wrong: Itty-bitty tops (like the bandeau) make your chest appear smaller and more flat. A better option for you is something more significant with some structure and depth. I’m referring to ruffles, rouching, fril s – whatever you want to go for as long as it has fullness. Underwire wil also do wonders for you! The little bit of lift combined with the fullness of ruffles is going to give you the whole package.

If you’re pear-shaped (bigger on the bottom /smaller on the top) your main goal is to camouflage and draw attention away from your bottom half.

Here’s how: Thinking that you should cover up more on the bottom is actually going to do the opposite of our goal. Rather than trying boy-short style bottoms, choose a higher cut brief in a solid color to help minimize your hip width. Separates are great for this body style because you can choose a fun patterned top (draws the focus upwards) and a solid bottom in the perfect size.

If you’re plus-sized (14+) you may feel like you don’t have as many options, but I assure you, there are many! To feel your most comfortable, try: Many women go for full coverage swimwear, which typically includes wide straps, and lower cut leg openings. Replace the width with thinner more spaghetti style straps, and a higher leg so that you show off your collarbones and lengthen your legs. Some design details wil do well for you also – things like waist-defining rouching, or a wrap style bathing suit are great choices. Also be sure to get support for your breasts so that your natural waist is easily defined. Lastly, don’t be afraid of patterns – just be sure they’re smaller, and more dainty.

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SMOKED Written by Sara Lindsay

During private lessons with my clients there is a commonly recurring question... “How do I create a smoky eye?”

This is a beautiful look and is very flattering on almost all eye shapes. It’s a little trickier for deep set eyes but it can be done.

First of all, “smoky” is a technique and not a reference to colour.

There is a misconception that a smoky eye has to be done with black, grey or other dark colours. While these colours create a gorgeous effect, it can be achieved with almost any colour. It is achieved by where and how it is applied rather than what colour you choose. I’ve included an example of a pale blue smoky eye here.

There are endless variations of how to apply a smoky eye, but a simple way to create this look is by using one colour across the lid and up to, but not past, the crease. Make sure that the shadow is applied as close to the lash line as possible and keep the colour most dense at the lower part of the lower lid. Then blend the edge of the colour at the crease until there is no line.

lash line is a beautiful way to polish this look. I recommend you compliment this with a pale lip. A dark lip can be too distracting with a smoky eye and can appear overdone.

A smoky eye can be worn year round and there are so many ways to achieve it for both a day and evening look...

For more in depth information, I offer private makeup lessons at my studio in the Warehouse District. www.saralindsay.ca | info@saralindsay.ca (306) 591-7829

Blending is the most key part of a smoky look as it is directly inspired by the way smoke behaves. Smoke dissipates and diffuses and this is how it should appear at the crease line when creating your look. While this look is stunning, it can look very severe and unflattering if it is not blended properly and that is typically the biggest mistake I see.

Below the bottom lash line use a kohl pencil or shadow in the same colour all the way across and smudge well to create a soft and smoky shadow.

For a bright eye look, use a flesh toned kohl pencil inside the waterline. For a more sultry evening look, use a black kohl pencil.

Finish with a highlight colour across the brow bone and be sure it blends seamlessly with your chosen lid colour. Curl your lashes and coat with a volumizing mascara. Black liquid liner across the

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Originally from Canada, and having spent many years of her career in the United Kingdom, Sara Lindsay is a professional makeup artist, with training from some of London’s top fashion academies. Having had the opportunity to work with some of Britain’s top artists, Sara brings an edge to her hometown of Regina.

Sara’s professional experience includes runway work, editorial spreads, compelling commercial campaigns, weddings and special event clients. London Fashion Week and The London Clothes Show are just some of the highlights of her career. Sara was named Canadian Makeup Artist of the Year at The Mirror Awards 2011 and most recently was named a finalist for 2012.

Sara’s successful freelance career, which complimented her time as a regional associate with MAC COSMETICS UK, gave her valuable experience in working closely with clientele to consult and direct their transformation to the extraordinary.

In a consultative style, Sara works to achieve a look that is uniquely your own.

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Love Me Like My Dog Does

Relationship Boosters

Regina gets ‘Pinkalicious’ for Paint Canada Pink Week

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Regina (May 31, 2012) The Regina Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure committee is excited to be teaming up with the Saskatchewan Roughrider offensive line for the first ever ‘Pinkalicious’ event in support of Paint Canada Pink Week, June 25th to 29th.

I recently heard this hilarious country song with the singer lamenting how the dog showed him more love than his honey did.

Pinkalicious will incorporate five local eateries located in downtown Regina meeting up with 5 offensive linemen from the Saskatchewan Roughriders (these guys know food) that will judge specially prepared meals by each chef just for this week. These menu items will be featured throughout Paint Canada Pink Week to patrons with a portion of each meal going to The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Stephanie Staples

It’s a pretty funny little ditty with a catchy beat, but most importantly, this song has got a point. It brings to the forefront some simple little lessons about how we sometimes may make our significant others feel less important than they are. Often, without a second thought, we take the ones who love us the most for granted and focus on what they are not doing right.This playful song serves to remind us of how we could make things a little more pleasant for the love of our lives and increase our own happiness along the way.

Some take-aways from the song (and the dog!) are:

Show me you are happy to see me when I come home.

Support me going out with my friends and pursuing my individual interests.

Don’t nit-pick about every little thing, especially those that really don’t matter.

We can have fun without spending money.

Try to get along with each other’s family and friends.

Granted it’s harder than it sounds, but even choosing one of these areas to focus on this month can take your relationship to a new level.

Which one will you pick?

It’s a win-win! Ruff!

Stephanie Staples is the founder of Your Life, Unlimited, the author of When Enlightening Strikes – Creating a Mindset for Uncommon Success. She speaks on the topic of personal & professional growth for organizations across North America. If you would benefit from finding more time, energy and motivation in your life, you can get loads of complimentary resources at www.YourLifeUnlimited.ca.

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The Riders o-line will be at each location on the following schedule from 2:00pm – 4:00pm.

• Monday June 25 - Beer Brother's • Tuesday June 26 – Flip • Wednesday June 27 – Crave • Thursday June 28 - Deli Llama • Friday June 29 - Freehouse Additional events for Paint Canada Pink Week include: • An appearance on Hype Day (12:00pm, June 21 - corner of Scarth St. and City Square Plaza) • Annual Kick-off party at East Side Mario's (7:00pm, June 23).

Starting on June 24th you will also see pink ribbons on every 9th tree in Wascana Park and light posts around Victoria Park. This symbolizes one out of every nine women who will be affected by breast cancer this year.

A pink movement will build in over 58 communities across Canada from June 25 - 29 to encourage participation in this year’s Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. ‘Paint Canada Pink Week’ marks 100 days until the CIBC Run for the Cure on Sunday, September 30, when 170,000 Canadians will participate in the country’s largest, single-day event dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer. Paint Canada Pink Week activities are led by volunteers across the country, from pinking storefronts to parades and pink menus at local restaurants, communities will encourage our families, friends and neighbours to sign up for this year’s Run for the Cure to make an impact in the lives of thousands of Canadians affected by breast cancer. (†) Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Run for the Cure and pink ribbon ellipse are trademarks of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. ”CIBC For what matters.” is a TM of CIBC.

About the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure For the last 25 years, the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation has been at the forefront of a nation-wide movement to raise awareness and mobilize action on breast cancer. Today, the Foundation is the leading organization in Canada dedicated to creating a future without breast cancer. Since 1986, from coast to coast, we have invested over $248 million to fund vital research and community health grant that have led progress in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care. Visit www.cbcf.org and join the movement.

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BOOK CLUB Janelle haas

Abstract Love by Bevann Fox Bevann Fox is originally from Piapot First Nation, Canada.

She is a professional motivational speaker, an artist of abstract acrylic paintings and sculptures, and enjoys using natural materials in her work. She is a mother and grandmother, and when she is not working she loves to travel. She recently went back to university to complete her studies in Arts & Culture. Fox’s first novel, a fictional account of a woman’s struggles to overcome her past, is described by Fox as a book about healing; a book that has a healing spirit to it, which she hopes will inspire other women to overcome their oppression and begin to live again. Complete with a unique introduction and a list of focused study questions following the story, Abstract Love is one of Saskatchewan’s hidden gems.

Book Synopsis: Abstract Love is a fiction novel based on the life of Myrtle, who had been sent to a residential school as a child. Myrtle’s childhood memories of the reservation are filled with affection, love, and warmth; a stark contrast from the memories and experiences of the residential school that left her timid and nervous, unsure and untrusting. As the years passed, Myrtle dreamt of finding love in the bustle and glamour of the city, yet she was always afraid, never daring to tell. With an inner character that is both naturally sensitive yet humorous, Myrtle grows throughout the story, unraveling her experiences with love and relationships – which she depicts as emotional terrorism – in hopes of breaking the pattern of genocidal love.

Abstract Love is a searing novel that portrays one woman’s wounds and scars at the hands of colonialism and her battle to recover her voice.

Editing team: Danyta Kennedy and Christine Harrop Novel Cover Photo Credit: Michael Keith Dubois

Abstract Love can be found at Chapter’s in Regina, or by contacting Bevann Fox at bbfox@myaccess.ca Bevann’s grandson Sincere helping set up for book event

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Everyday

Hero DR. Shauneen Pete

Dr Pete’s heart belongs in Saskatchewan. Her main motivation is to enhance opportunities for aboriginal people through administration of aboriginal history.

by Janelle Haas

Dr. Shauneen Pete isn’t a novice at answering questions; in fact, when asked about her role as a cultural heritage advocate, she is able to answer so fluently and confidently, it’s as if she had the answers prepared in advance. She hasn’t, of course – this is merely because the answers to the questions come naturally to her. Having dedicated her whole career to her passion for teaching and the right for Indian control of Indian education, Dr. Pete has influenced a number of people to take action and recognize the necessity to carry on cultural tradition.

Dr. Pete is a persistent woman. Understanding that storytelling (as taught to her by her grandparents) was an important facet of her culture, she was encouraged to pursue her passion for storytelling by her University of Saskatchewan professor, Dr. Linda WasonEllam. Dr. Wason-Ellam told (a younger) Pete that she had a true gift for storytelling, solidifying the path she would take as a career for the rest of her life. “’You have a gift,’ she said,” Dr. Pete recalls, “and she knew I would use it in the future to make changes and advancements for aboriginal people.”

Sitting on the couch in Dr. Pete’s living room, it’s refreshing to watch her, cheerful and smiling, as she’s bustling about the kitchen to prepare tea. As she moves around, she states, “it’s a little bit of an interesting recognition that you have given me. Only because I have been doing this for so long.” What she means is that, although grateful, she is surprised that PINK has recognized her now, at this point in her life, when she has been working at a common goal for many years.

Today, with a PhD in Higher Education Administration with a specialization in Indigenous Administration, Dr. Pete continues to teach through the University of Regina, using storytelling as a key teaching tool. “Storytelling is just such a great way to pass the ways and the stories of a culture on and on, from person to person. It helps you to meet and interact with other forms of indigenous knowledge and performance as well.”

The obvious response is that Dr. Pete is an everyday hero for that exact reason. She has worked in the education field for many years, managing to consistently keep her outlook open and her intentions clear. As a Cree woman, Dr. Pete is recognized for her teaching techniques at the University of Regina, using her past tradition of storytelling and the oral voice in her classroom.

“When I first started out,” she admits, “schools were a bit worried, a bit hesitant to put me in the classrooms educating students on Indian rights and our culture. They thought that it would cause a problem, as if having me there storytelling would be admitting that there was an interracial problem in their school – which, in itself, is a problem. But, telling stories was my way to get my foot in the door, in the education system, and to find a way to begin to break down the barriers of institutional racism.”

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Dr. Pete has a firm place in the academic world, generating a great relationship with the universities of Regina as a result of her decision to step in as president of the First Nations University (FNUniv) after it was left in turmoil by internal issues. “That part of my life goes by in a blur. Some of it, especially in the very beginning, I can’t even remember. It was one of those moments where you step in, you do something unplanned, and you’re left with cleaning up something you may not fully understand yet. But, we got through it, we got the FNUniv back to a place where the staff and students could be respected again, and got it on its feet.”

The FNUniv is now stable and running, as a result of the efforts of Dr. Pete and her dedicated staff.

The academia world acknowledges Dr. Pete’s accomplishments and it is clear that her success is a direct result of her hard work

and ingenuity. Her work as a professor and administrator are amongst the reasons why she is a tried and true everyday hero. Each time she enters a classroom, she uses her experience and story narratives to inspire social change. It is her dream to shift socially man-made ideals to create a more diversified and accepting world for the generations to follow.

“It’s interesting how much change we can make as a society, as a people, yet how little changes on the idea of racism and diversity. This is why I tell stories. It’s an access point for me and for Indian education. My stories reflect on my own experiences and the experiences of those around me. My parents were very well-off, middle class people. They both worked hard and had very acknowledgeable jobs. But yet, we still faced diversity growing up in a community where we looked different than everyone else. Even the teachers would assume things about my culture, without fully understanding it.

“That’s why, today, I try to teach in a way where I can educate future educators on how to properly teach a variety of different cultures and ethnicities. Going back home (to Little Pine) was a huge part of remembering where I came from: my culture, ceremonies, and the oral history and story voice that we share. I took that memory and reminder of where I came from, and intertwined it with my teaching. A lot of teaching is still bound up with tradition and ‘the way it used to be.’ I try to break down those racial boundaries and give people (both students, parents, as well as other staff) those ‘ah-ha,’ epiphany moments.”

Dr. Pete’s main objective has had heroic influence on a number of people. “My heart belongs in Saskatchewan. Helping students become properly educated about indigenous education is extremely important to me. This is where I am meant to be. My main motivation is to enhance opportunities for aboriginal people here through administration of aboriginal history. This is what I work at, everyday, and what makes me happy.”

Dr. Pete’s continued spirit and positive attitude resonate around her. Her work around the community has been recognized continually, and this year she was graced with the YWCA award for Cultural Heritage.

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Kids + Travel = Frustration Fun & Adventure The traveler was active; he went strenuously in search of people, of adventure, of experience.

The tourist is passive; he expects interesting things to happen to him. He goes “sight-seeing.” ~Daniel J. Boorstin

Written by: Dale Strawford

Now I go on adventures.

point. That is what makes family travel so great for me. We are all learning TOGETHER and experiencing things TOGETHER. I am not telling my children what everything is all the time. We are seeing things for the first time TOGETHER. Sometimes they are telling me. They have different perspectives and vantage points. They see things I would not have seen. Sweet.

There is a key difference between a vacation and an adventure and to me that means one is open to a world of possibilities.

An adventure implies risky behavior but to me it means you are merely willing to put yourself in a position to be surprised, to see what is around that corner in the road.

Once we reach a certain age and know a lot about a lot of things, it is harder for us to be surprised. It is harder for us to feel a sense of wonderment. Children always have that. Especially when you are on the move in new places and new lands. So who better to travel with than your children?

When travelling I always leave open the possibility for things that I don’t know or could not know existed where I am going – things that I cannot read about in a travel guide or on the Internet. Things that I have to see, smell and touch for myself.

I love new things.

I didn’t always feel so strongly this way, but an opportunity changed me and opened my eyes. My wife Michelle and I were fortunate to take 6 months off to travel the world in 20102011 with our boys. It was not an accident that we planned to travel with them for such an epic trip. They were always on the agenda.

I used to go on vacation. When I went on ‘vacation’ it was to check out, relax and tune out.

Now I tune in.

And that is why I love to travel with my children. They love new things too.

When our first son Ty arrived, we could throw him in the backpack carrier and go hiking whenever we wanted. When Kai arrived we just doubled up. Then Trey came into our world and we were outnumbered and challenges began to present themselves. We had to become a bit more creative on our trips to take all ages into consideration. So it took our family a while to hit our travel stride, partly just from the children reaching the age where they can observe and ask questions. And that’s the 30 |

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It is no small undertaking to travel with children in general, but our boys were 3, 5 and 8 when we departed. They were in no way self sufficient that they could really do much of anything to pull their weight on the trip. That fell to us and indeed was a burden at times. When you have luggage for them plus backpacks, car seats, a stroller, a laptop and a professional camera in addition to your own luggage, you begin to resemble a caravan. Initially these things were important to us, but much like a snake sheds it skin, we began to shed the items that slowly became unnecessary to us.

Travelling with anyone for more than a few days is not an easy task and children are no exception. They have a way of getting your attention that no one else can duplicate and sometimes that’s difficult to stomach. But to be fair, being with your parents is not always a circus carnival either. So it’s give and take. In the end, these are small matters that won’t ever be remembered past the day they happened. They are but minor inconveniences in the making of memories. Something to remember when travelling in other countries is that all cultures have and love children. Your little bundles of joy give you a free pass in many situations and people will actively help you when your children are with you. Use that goodwill whenever it presents itself.

A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. ~Lao Tzu It is now approaching two years since we first departed on our 6 month trip, and a day doesn’t pass that our children make a reference to something they experienced on that trip. The key word there is ‘experienced.’ We spent several months each in Europe, Africa and South America, along with some tropical islands and a dozen countries. Along that journey we dove into every opportunity that presented itself and continually sought out interactions with people and places, and our children mirrored that effort. They reached out beyond themselves whenever they could; always staying close under our wings, but it began to be such a normal way of life for us that they didn’t give it a second thought. They no longer felt like there was anything they couldn’t do. There were no longer any boundaries. We watched them grow by the minute, becoming more confident and assured. But in reality, we all grew a lot. TOGETHER.

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Easy on the agenda. If you have a block of a week, plan out 3 of those days with must-see and must-do items. Leave the rest to explore, find adventures or just spend time together. My kids loved their treasure hunt in Venice.

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Make it fun. Look for opportunities for the kids to have fun. Don’t be afraid to join in yourself. After all, you are just a big kid.

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Allow time for kids to be kids. And to kids, this means unstructured play time where they can use their imaginations. My boys have sat digging in the dirt with Egyptian pyramids in the background!

Make it a habit. You get better at things you do more frequently – travel can be one of them. Doesn’t matter if you are travelling for a day, a week, a month or a year. It doesn’t matter if it’s weekend camping, a ski trip or a trip to another country. It gets easier and more rewarding each time you do it.

And importantly, you are building lifetime habits of travelling together that can follow you all as the children grow older. Shared experiences! TOGETHER!

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Health & Wellness The New Face of Stroke

By Gail Jansen-Kesslar

Lee Cayer

At age 45, Lee Cayer never would have considered herself a candidate for a stroke, but a growing number of younger Canadians are starting to feel its devastating affects.

When Lee Cayer first felt unwell, she initially blamed it on her hectic schedule as a business woman, wife, mother and grandmother, putting it on the backburner until she had time to deal with it. Cayer felt as if she just had the flu, with a massive headache and body aches. She was also experiencing a bit of slurred speech and her mouth and jaw hurt.

A few days later, at the age of 45, she suffered a stroke that paralyzed the entire right hand side of her body.

In Canada, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of death. It’s a problem Gwen Gordon, director of Stroke Strategy at the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, says is of particular concern here in Saskatchewan, considering that we have some of the highest rates of smoking, obesity, and inactivity in all of Canada.

“The real tragedy – and the real opportunity – is that 80 per cent of strokes are preventable, whether you are a man or a woman,” says Gordon, “so it is critically important that people know their risk factors and start working to manage or eliminate them as soon as possible, and it is equally as critical that they seek help as soon as they start to exhibit the signs and symptoms of a stroke.”

For Cayer, with no family history of strokes, and as someone who has always taken care of herself, her biggest risk factor was the level of stress she experienced in her day to day life, and her lack of a stress management plan that could help her deal with it.

“I’ve always looked after my body,” says Cayer, “but I never really learned to deal with my stress. Whether it was with the business 32 |

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or my family, or with my relationships, I was always the deer in the headlights, or always on the run.”

Cayer also never learned to take time out of her busy schedule to take care of herself, always putting the needs of her family and others before her own. This is a story all too familiar amongst women today.

Always the caretaker, her sense of not wanting to bother anybody continued, even as her stroke manifested, causing her to wave off the concerns of her increasingly panicked husband, and resist the idea of going to a hospital or doctor.

“I sat in a chair and told my husband to just let me sit for a moment,” says Cayer. “I kept telling him, ‘It will get better, I’ll be fine.’” But when Cayer saw herself in the mirror, she saw for herself the reality of what was happening. She wasn’t fine.

“The whole side of my face was just hanging and even while I was watching, my eyelid started to droop, and I felt like a sock had been stuffed down my throat.”

Starting with her arm, then to her hand, and then to her face, the effects of the stroke engulfed her like a tsunami, sweeping everything in its path.

“That was one of the scariest parts,” says Cayer.

“Not knowing how much it was going to keep taking.”

Luckily for Cayer, the type of stroke she suffered was treatable with Tissue Plasminogen Activator (TPA), a clot-busting drug that, if administered soon after the onset, can reverse many of the devastating long-term effects a stroke can leave behind.

With the entire right half of her body paralyzed by the time she reached the hospital, within six minutes of having the drug put into her IV line, Cayer could start to move her fingers. Six hours later she could start to move her arm.

“For me,” says Cayer, “it was the difference between a lengthy hospital stay and months of physical rehab or walking out of ICU on my own two feet, two days later.”

And while Cayer has few physical reminders of what could have been a devastating episode in her life, the mental, emotional, and neurological effects continue to be a battle for her even today.

“When I came home from the hospital I suffered from severe vertigo that made me nauseous, dizzy, and prevented me from driving. For the first little while I was scared to live. I wouldn’t eat anything I deemed bad for me, I wouldn’t go anywhere, I wouldn’t do anything, I wouldn’t go outside. I just thought ‘I have to hide in the house, in case I have another stroke.’”

An attitude, Cayer says, she got tired of very quickly “That’s not me. I’m not used to being afraid, but it felt like my body had betrayed me and it’s hard to like your body and yourself after that. So for awhile I went the complete other way. I figured if I could eat healthy and exercise and still have a stroke anyways, then I might as well eat and drink, and do anything I wanted to do.”

Luckily, says Cayer, over the past year she’s been able to find a healthier middle ground, though it hasn’t always been easy.

“I had to retrain my family,” says Cayer. “When I started saying things like, ‘I’m going to a yoga retreat this weekend,’ they’d be like, ‘huh? What? What do you mean you’re going to be gone?

Who’s going to cook? Where are you going? Are you taking your phone?’ It was very hard at first, and believe me, there were a couple of confrontations in the beginning where they actually felt I was just being selfish.

“But you know what?” continues Cayer. “I’ve had 47 years of being unselfish and now I’m going to take a few minutes for me. That doesn’t mean I don’t worry, or I’m not there for them as much as I was, but it does mean I take the time I need for me. Because really, what was the alternative? If the stroke had taken me completely, they’d be doing without me on a full-time basis.”

It’s just unfortunate, Cayer admits, that all of us, herself included, wait until something like this happens before jumping on the bandwagon.

Cayer’s advice to those who can identify with any of the listed risk factors associated with stroke, including those who experience high levels of stress, is to head to the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s website (www.heartandstroke.ca), where a risk assessment test will give you a reading on where your lifestyle choices place you in terms of risk. Also, while there, you can learn the symptoms to watch out for in yourself and in others that could signify the onset of a stroke.

Symptoms that include: a sudden onset of weakness or lack of strength; a sudden numbness in the face, arm or leg, even if temporary; trouble speaking or sudden difficulty understanding; sudden confusion even if temporary; sudden vision problems; sudden severe and unusual headache, and/or dizziness; or sudden loss of balance, especially when paired with any of the above signs.

Today, Lee Cayer, in addition to the advocacy she does on behalf of the Heart and Stroke Foundation, is an avid fan of yoga, an integral

part of her children and grandchildren’s lives, a horse woman who will soon be making a run at qualifying for the National Reigning Championships, and a dragon boat team member, something that’s been on her bucket list for years.

“I could have another stroke that takes me today,” admits Cayer, “but my friends and family will at least be able to say that I went down fighting and I went down happy.”

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Gathering Your General Medical Information

Organizing Your Surgery Records

You’ve most likely seen the members of your medical team writing notes in your chart. Your team may include your family doctor, a surgeon, an oncologist, a radiation oncologist, and other specialists. You may have been in the hospital or visited a cancer care facility. Each doctor and each facility you visit keeps a medical chart for you. While some information may overlap, each chart contains a small piece of the total picture of your medical history.

Keep a record of your surgery that includes:

Because your medical history is spread out among your entire medical team, it’s a good idea for you to keep your own complete, updated records so you can play an active, informed role in your care. Knowing your medical history allows you to share accurate information with a new doctor, a nutritionist, a complementary medicine practitioner, or a personal trainer. In this way, you ensure that you continue to receive the best care possible.

● date of surgery ● name, address and phone number of institution where you had surgery ● surgeon’s name and telephone number ● medical record number ● copy of discharge summary after surgery ● copies of all pathology reports ● copies of any second opinions ● copies of all imaging reports done before and after surgery If you have had more than one surgery, it’s easiest if you keep a separate record for each surgery.

Keep your own updated records, including your chemotherapy and radiation therapy regimens and schedules.

Organizing Your Chemotherapy Records

Your personal medical history should include basic information about you, including:

Because you may receive more than one round of chemotherapy, it’s easiest if you keep a separate record for each round of chemo that includes:

● current legal name and any other names you may have used in the past ● date of birth ● blood type ● height and weight

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● name and phone number of doctor who supervised your chemotherapy

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● type of central line, if applicable

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● name of treatment protocol or clinical trial ● name of medication ● dose received each session ● number of doses ● cumulative dose ● how medicine was given (as a pill, IV through a peripheral vein, IV through a central line, lumbar injection, etc.) ● anti-nausea medicines used ● allergic reactions, if any ● adverse reactions, if any

Organizing Your Radiation Records Because you may receive more than one round of radiation therapy, it’s easiest if you keep a separate record for each round of radiation that includes: ● name, address and phone number of institution where radiation was given ● name, address and phone number of doctor who supervised your radiation ● nurse or nurse practitioner’s name and phone number

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