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Visit to Adilman Building brings back fond memories
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hings are happening on 20th Street! How do I sees when walking through the front doors: ADILknow? Well a little bird told me so. Sorta! MAN’S. “No,” was the reply. “We’ll be keeping that. I have Often I find myself going to Hot Yoga on a special feeling for Adilman’s, and it comes out every 20th. I’ve been looking around lately, noting the time I shovel or sweep the front walkway changes that have been happening. New which proudly bears the name of the longbusinesses have been cropping up: Leyda’s time family owners.” Restaurant, Bike Universe, The Green Ark and Collective Coffee. Amidst all of these, People in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan the old Adilman’s Department Store has had a relationship with the store, a place been re-occupied, and it is looking good. with a variety of wares to sell. It was a real department store with a grand entrance. For many of us, Adilman’s holds a treasure trove of memories. Many will My parents took me to Adilman’s remember the elegance of the entrance and regularly. Dad was looking for deals and the grand stairway to the basement where Mom seemed to be always shopping for more treasures were found. The building a good winter coat. My fondest memory was built in 1912, expanded in 1921 and dates back to 1968 when I was in Grade 6, renovated in 1947. The store closed in 1974 and Mom agreed to buy me a store-bought Columnist at the time of Jack Adilman’s retirement. dress. Up until then Grandma Boulanger had made everything with matching outfits As I look into the large display windows today, I for my two younger sisters from the same material. find it has been nicely replaced with Anthology in the front and Little Bird Patisserie & Cafe in the back — a I loved those, but it was time for me to break free. I delectable, delicate combination filled with soul, spiri- remember the dress in detail: purple and mauve flowers and paisley pattern with a white Peter Pan collar. tuality and a sense of place. It cost $12. Of course my grandmother commented on Honoured to be filling the space, Carla Scharback, the flimsy material and poor factory workmanship. But owner of Anthology, is in awe that the doors and I loved that dress. windows have opened so easily to allow her to end up In Anthology, Carla has respected the history, tradiin this location. Working alongside Kim Butcher and Tasha Altman, owners of Little Bird Patisserie & Cafe, tions and stories held within the walls of the Adilman Building. As you walk around inside you can feel the the team created a relaxed, classy and comfortable blend of past and present restored in a comfortable but atmosphere throughout both shops. exciting style. A memory book sits at the front desk, an A few years ago, Carla found herself driving by invitation for passersby to share a story or memory of the location daily on her way to visit her father at St. the store. Already the guest book offers up stories of Paul’s Hospital. Often as she drove by she would longvisits with grandparents for trendy fashion purchases ingly look through the windows, imagining it to be and trips from the farm for the back-to-school buys. just the right space for her second store (the first being One of the nicest entries comes from Greg Adilman, Blossoms on Eighth Street). Though her father, who son of George Adilman: “Happy to see the flavour of has since passed, thought she was crazy, she felt the what you’ve done here.” presence of his spirit while opening the store. The store was unique and the space still brings back When the news of Carla’s move into Adilman’s broke, one of the family members came by to see if she memories with a fierce sense of pride in what was once was going to get rid of the famous bronze lettering one on 20th Street.
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Arden special guest at Silver Spoon Dinner
ann Arden is doing an encore at the Silver Spoon Dinner. The Canadian singer/songwriter/author/speaker will be the special guest for the second time at Saskatoon’s Premiere Ladies’ Night. Arden was the guest speaker at the event 11 years ago. Arden has released 11 albums, has had 17 top-10 songs and has won eight Juno awards. She has written two books, hosted a national radio program and is well known for her motivational speaking with a comedic touch. The gala is sponsored by Saskatoon CHW (Hadassah-WIZO) and Congregation Agudas Israel. It is a fundraiser for the two sponsoring organizations, as well as Saskatoon Interval House and Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan. The 24th Silver Spoon Dinner will be held May 5 at TCU Place. Tickets LS90093.L17 for the dinner are available at www. picatic.com/silverspoondinner2014. Liza They are $200 each.
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WinterShines festival set for Jan. 25 to Feb. 2
t’s become one of the biggest winter parties in Saskatoon. PotashCorp WinterShines doesn’t just embrace the snow and cold, it celebrates it. Officially kicking off on the morning of Jan. 25, all the festivities and activities are happening in the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market Square. “PotashCorp WinterShines is packed full of activities for the whole family, including hay sleigh rides, a petting zoo, and the Warm Your Heart Soup Cook Off, featuring some of Saskatoon’s top chefs and various media personalities,” said Shad Ali, lead organizer of Wintershines. “There is something different every night; fun things like the Ice Cycles Bike & Beer; the Fat Bike Fondo, yoga and a cultural fair.” WinterShines, which runs daily through Feb. 2, will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. In addition to old favourites, 2014 brings new adventures for the outdoor enthusiast. “PotashCorp WinterShines 2014 has several new additions, including a CakeWalk
for Charity, movies on a snow screen, and special yoga classes, which of course will be indoors,” said Ali. “And there will certainly be the usual popular activities such as the Ice Climbing Wall, and the Snow Slide and Castle, which this year will take on an Olympics theme. And Friday morning (Jan. 24) we will have a Tailgate Breakfast at the Farmers’ Market which will be a great way to start your Friday and kick off Wintershines.” Deb Claude, operations manager of the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market, says PotashCorp WinterShines is one more event that makes the market the place to be, even during the frosty months. “We’re proud to host PotashCorp WinterShines, showcasing both the indoor and outdoor benefits of our facility,” she said. “Our vendors are ready and excited to serve their regular customers, and all the new faces that come out for this event.” Ali agreed. “You really don’t want to miss this,” said Ali. “The best place to get all the info is at www.potashcorpwintershines.ca.” ML42150.A20 Mary
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