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GENERAL A2 The StarPhoenix Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Thursday, July 31, 2003 Memo: Cattle industry upset by name-calling Continued from A1 The memo urged New Democrats to do States, it will be associated with a mock "It's the silly season. If that's news, it's Cat lie industry representatives say such comments are not helping. "It really upsets me to think that this is 'a hat is going on," said Marilyn Jahnke, president of the Saskatchewan Stock what they can to get the beef petition "out and about." "Make copies, have one displayed in your office, take them around to businesses in your constituency, use them as a canvassing tool whatever creative ery of the president," he said. "And it will be thought of as merely a political scam by the NDP to try to gain some political mileage here at home," Hermanson added. Carol Skelton, Canadian Alliance deputy leader and Saskatoon-Rosetown-Biggar MP, was also upset by the memo.

Grow ers' Association "Here we are, working our butts off to flimflam you can come up with," it reads. Hermanson said the NDP took a "fair ly good idea" of launching the petition, while Calvert was promoting Canadi- commenced and further action will be taken," Fodey's news release states. In an interview, government house leader Eldon Lautermilch also said Bowen's memo "does not, in any way, shape or form, reflect the views of the Saskatchewan government. "I think the memo shows poor judgment, it shows bad taste and is totally unacceptable," he said. "At a time when we are attempting, in a very serious way, to deal with the BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) issue, this kind ot an interjection is not helpful." He said Bowen's actions could lead to his dismissal.

When asked whether the incident will hurt relations between Canada and the U.S. when it comes to leopening the border, Lautermilch said: "I would think that if this does reach the Americans they will understand that it's a junior employee within a caucus, and that this was not a government get the border open and then you've got someone name-calling. I don't think that is very proper." The memo referred to a petition campaign launched by Premier Lome Calvert Tuesday, urging Saskatchewan residents to send a message to Bush and the American people that the border should be re-opened. is Molly Ivins' dismissive nickname for President Bush," the P.S. por news, but I should not have done it and I apologize." Bowen, who works in NDP caucus research, issued an apology to caucus office chief of staff Jim Fodey Wednesday for the memo.

"In the memo I referred to president Bush as 'President I shouldn't have," Bowen's memo to Fodey states. "No offence was intended to president Bush. It was a serious lapse of judgment on my part and I sincerely apologize to you, the caucus office, and to Premier Calvert for any attention this may take away from the campaign to reopen the border. "I repeat, I apologize for my lack of judgment." On Wednesday afternoon, Fodey issued a news release to the media, stating Bowen's memo referred to Bush in an "inappropriate manner" and did not reflect the opinion of either the caucus nor the caucus office. "An internal disciplinary review has and then negated it by referring to Bush an beef in Toronto Wednesday, "trying to in a derogatory manner.

win the goodwill of Americans," his "We've asked the premier of Saskatchewan staff was doing "their best Saskatchewan to apologize, and the per- to undermine his efforts," Skelton said, son, whoever it is responsible for making 'That person would not work in my of-that decision, to be removed from their fice," said Skelton. "We must respect these duties," he said. people. This is the president of the largest, Hermanson also questioned now the most powerful country in the world. Bowen, an American, insisted that re NDP can expect to get the border re- tion of the memo stated.

Shrub: The Short But Happy Life of opened "when they are going out of their Georae W. Bush is a 2000 book by Ivins, ferring to Bush as a shrub is common where he comes from. "In a way it's my heritage," Bowen said. "Nobody calls anybody by their right name in Texas. Everybody has a nickname.

way to insult the president ot the United States? "Every time someone thinks of the petition now, rather than it being a sincere request to the president of the United a Texas writer, and journalist Lou Du-bose. It's a cheeky work that describes Bush as a politically savvy but shallow thinker and beholden to special interests. Concert: Jagger's kids Timberlake fans 01sssound off Should senior drivers be re-tested? knapsacks, streamed toward the site. Behind the gates, tempers began to fray at 1 1 a.m., when promised free-water refills proved impossible to find. Officials solved the problem by handing out four million free bottles of Continued from A1 It was Justin Timberlake that reportedly drew Sir Mick to the side of the stage as a curious spectator.

Escorted by police, Jagger, his wife and children sneaked to the sidelines so his daughters could watch the teen idol per- At the quarter-mile barbecue at lunchtime, Canadian pre- trm three songs, say witnesses. i think I was kinda so into what I was doing at the time I miers served steak burgers and beef sausages beside Paul Mar- vers be regularly screened or do you think older drivers are usually safer because they're calmer and more experienced? Perhaps you're an older driver yourself. What effect would losing your licence have on your life? didn't realize it," Timberlake said afterward, referring to re- tin, the man expected to become Canada's next prime minister. QUESTION OF THE WEEK Should Saskatchewan introduce regular re-testing for the over-65s? VoteYesthesp.com or VoteNothesp.com ports of the Jagger clan showing up Alberta Premier Ralph Klein i Ml i Canada's Association for the Fifty-Plus is angry that whenever there's a car accident involving a senior, the inevitable cry of "take their licences away" is heard. Such was the case when Russell Weller, 86, lost control of his car recently at a California farmers' market killing 10 and injuring 40.

As much as we want to avoid ageism, is it right that an 86-year-old should be driving without regular medical check-ups and re-testing? CARP advocates regular screening for all drivers, based on medical condition and ability, not age, with graduated licences issued as an alternative to an outright ban. Do you think drivers should relinquish their licences at a certain age, and if so, when? Should older dri to watch part of his performance. "I'm as big a fan as anyone in the crowd of the Stones and ACDC as well." Comparisons to Woodstock were everywhere: They were made by those who were there in 1969, those who claimed to have been there, and those who admitted they weren't. At the front of the stage, Jacki Gilstrap, of Louisville, Ky, could not believe her luck at scoring cheap tickets to a Rolling Stones concert. She once paid $1,300 US for a front-row ticket in Chicago.

"We drove about 622 miles. It was a long drive, but well worth it. admitted his favourite band is the Guess Who. "What I want to hear is that no one's going to get mad cow disease. I'll bet everything I've got that no one gets it from Canadian beef," Klein said.

Federal Health Minister Anne McLellan was also on hand, as was Saskatchewan Premier Lome Calvert, Manitoba Premier Gary Doer and Ontario Premier Ernie Eves. A loud cheer erupted when the 13 beer tents opened for business at 1 p.m. About 300 people waiting in line applauded as one man celebrated by grabbing two plastic cups of frothy Canadian and did a victory lap around the beer garden. 0 E-mail comments on this or any other issue and your mystery photo captions to: SoundOffTheSP.com, or mail them to Sound Off, co The StarPhoenix, 204 Fifth North, S7K 2P1, or fax them to us at 306-664-0437. -CP Premier Lome Calvert (left), Health Minister Anne McLellan and Paul Martin share a laugh as they barbecue beef Canada is beautiful," said Gilstrap, who has been to nine Rolling Stones concerts.

Send us a humourous caption for the photo above The longest lineups were tor The show began with Jann Arden singing Canada at about souvenirs the famous Rolling Stone lips fashioned into 1 2:20 p.m. Diehard fans began arriving at the gates to the old air small flashing pins that operate on a watch battery were going force base as early as Monday evening, two days ahead of time, for $15. Posters for $10. Rolaids were $1, Tylenol, $3. By 7 a.m.

Wednesday, early birds were lined up for half-a- People came to watch, to dance and to be a part of history, kilometre down city streets that were closed to traffic, and a but the marks they left behind will likely remain as ephemeral torrent of humanity, in halter tops and shorts, in platform as the music from the 14 bands that blared in 15-minute sets, flipflops and sneakers, and bearing coolers and blankets and (NATIONAL POST) MS HOUSE Of fl0WEKs "Alm BUra Touch That Means So Much' 40 off all Ciftware I 1 ))yt Across from Broadivaxi Theatre muwA VI PRAIRIE SAGE SEARED SOLE This month, Lipsett's Footwear closed its doors after RESERVATIONS 244-9899 Wednesday's Lotto 6-49: 4, 6, 12, 18,41,48. Bonus 8. Wednesday's Western 6-49: 7, 10, 19, 31,41,45. Bonus 18. Wednesday's Plus: 982075.

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He opened his first two stores on 20th Street West followed by two more on 33rd St. West. Tom's daughter Florence Summach joined her father in business in 1940, followed by husband Harold Summach in 1949. Harold passed away in March of 2003 after a brief illness. For 6 12 decades friends customers have visited Lipsett's.

At this time Florence wishes to thank these many people for generations of loyal patronage. Harold and Florence Summach have provided many years of faithful service to Saskatoon. The memories are rich and the experiences plentiful. The story of Lipsett's and Saskatoon will continue as a new Lipsett's Shoes will open August 1 at 96A 33rd St. E.

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