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by Nan Sidler
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Art Filled with Awe
by Janet Jarrell
“There are moments
in our lives when we
are truly present and
experience the awe of our
world.” – Janet Jarrell
Nan Sidler, of Peterborough, remembers a “charmed childhood,” as she
calls it. It was a simpler time when she
could play outside all day, “exploring
local woodlands for snakes or chipmunk holes, or wading wetlands looking for frogs,” says Nan. These were
the days when you were free to explore all day, as long as you were home
for supper. Growing up, she has an
appreciation for her time living near
the beautiful water and wild spaces
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and the white sandy beach at the Sandbanks and living near the Ottawa River in Pembroke. She has always used
her gift in drawing and painting as a
way to engage with the world around
her, a gift she says she shared with her
grandfather who worked beautifully
in pen and ink.
Her post-secondary education took
her to Peterborough where she met
her husband at Trent University. They
shared a love for the area with its
rocks, trees and shining waters, and
decided to stay there to raise their two
sons. The family became avid campers, hikers and canoeists, scenes that
are captured in many of her paintings
and sketches over the years. Her love
and respect for nature is an integral
part of who she is and how she approaches her art.
Over the years, she has worked with
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the heavy materials like pastels and
oils, but prefers the lighter graphite
and watercolour paint. She describes
the versatility and portability, ideal for
slipping into a backpack and heading
out to work ‘en plein air.’ Her carefree
days in childhood serve her well as an
artist who enjoys working on location
in some of the world’s most exquisite
natural spaces.
Working out of a wonderful art studio
in the attic of their century home, Nan
has devoted this space to her art. She
describes the natural light of the three
north-facing windows where she sets
up to paint on sunny days, and westand south-facing skylights where you
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ones. She has developed her skills over
the years studying under local and international artists, and is involved with
the Kawartha Artists Gallery and Studio, a cooperative group which gives
tremendous support and resource material to Peterborough artists.
There are moments in our lives when
we are truly present and experience
the awe of our world. These moments
come and go quickly, but the peace they
bring can stay with us for a lifetime.
The true beauty and gift of Nan is her
ability to capture these moments and
share the emotion in that splendour
with the viewer. Her dedication to her
art has its rewards. The work of Nan
is much celebrated and although she
describes the privilege she experiences
working in this beautiful province we
call home we, too, are privileged to experience the awe in her artwork.
Afternoon Ski, Jackson Park, watercolour, 10” x 17”
To view more of Nan Sidler’s work:
www.sidlerart.com
Janet Jarrell is an editor and writer of short
stories, sketches and poetry. Her work has
been published in local magazines, books
and on her blog, ‘A Room of My Own.’
She currently lives in the Quinte area.
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Not a Hockey Dad
by David Newland
“It’s never too early
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paraded through Cobourg with the
Stanley Cup last summer, I watched
with tears in my eyes. “That could
have been me,” I thought, “if only I
had played organized hockey!” My
son must never know this shame.
As a boy growing up in a hockey
town, I played lesser forms of the national obsession: road hockey, pond
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my way to glory.
The result is that I’m less of a Canadian – less of a man! – than I should
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parades through town like a champ,
while I’m stuck dragging my mouse
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I blame my father. Wasn’t it my Dad’s
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tape my sticks and sharpen my skates
and drag around my gear, year after
year? To establish a dietary regimen,
and set up custom exercise equipment, and hire a personal trainer, and
drain the family bank account to pay
for it all?
My upbringing kept me from being a
hockey hero. I need to do better with
my own son. He needs me to be the
hockey dad I never had.
The boy will need no pushing. He got
enough Leafs gear at birth to clothe
him through to Triple A. “Goalie” was
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foam-rubber hockey puck so much he
literally ate pieces of it! He carries a
hockey stick around the house like a
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hockey game that has already nurtured three generations of our family.
Still, I have concerns. I worry that the
sons of real hockey men already have
the jump on my son. Those boys were
probably born skating backwards. I’m
sure they can fake and deke and go
top-shelf already. I bet they’re scrappy, gritty, rock’em, sock’em guys who
give a hundred and ten per cent every
game. Soft hands, big hearts, missing
teeth... Some of them have probably
been drafted.
But there’s no getting around it: if my
son is going to grow up to be the next
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hockey dad. Time to put the past behind me, put boards up in the backyard and put a second mortgage on the
house. Time to get the boy on skates,
on ice, in the zone. It’s never too early
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kind of dad waits until his kid is pottytrained before putting him in hockey?
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by Mishall Rehman
“Historically, the solstice
and equinox have played
an important role for
many civilizations.”
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Stonehenge, located in Amesbury,
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astronomical occurrence: the solstice.
The solstice and equinox, celebrated by
ancient civilizations, essentially indicate
the changing length of days and seasons
caused by the earth’s rotation.
The word solstice is derived from Latin
as sol means sun and ‘stice’ comes
from the Latin word ‘sistere’ meaning
standing still. The solstice occurs
biannually, once in the winter and once
in the summer. The summer solstice,
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sun reaching its northernmost point
in the celestial sphere, resulting in the
longest day of the year. The northern
hemisphere will receive the most
sunlight during this time, allowing
for warmer temperatures. The winter
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the northern hemisphere is tilted away
from the sun the most, resulting in the
shortest day of the year. The winter
solstice falls in late December. The angle
of the earth during winter is tilted in
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such a way that it receives less sunlight,
hence the frigid cold temperatures.
The equinox is also derived from Latin
and means ‘equal night.’ As implied by
the name, equinox is the day in the year
when there is an equal amount of day
and night. The spring equinox, known
as the vernal equinox, is in March
while the fall equinox, referred to as the
autumnal equinox, falls in September.
The equinox is characterized by milder
weather because the earth is neither
tilted toward or away from the sun.
This is also the time in the year when
the northern and southern hemispheres
have the most similar weather since
they are illuminated by the sun equally.
“If you imagine a knitting needle and
put it through the earth between the
North and South Pole, that needle is
not pointing straight up, it’s tilted by
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illumination of the sun, the amount of
sunlight we get, depends on where the
earth is in its orbit around the sun. So
that knitting needle you could think of
is pointing in the same direction all the
time but that needle is going in a circle
around the sun. So some of the time
the northern hemisphere is pointed
more toward the sun and other times
the southern hemisphere is pointed
more toward the sun,” said Dr. Martin
Duncan, Professor of Astronomy at
Queen’s University in Kingston.
Historically, the solstice and equinox
have played an important role for many
civilizations. Unlike today’s society
which heavily relies on technology,
hundreds of years ago people paid close
attention to astronomy and the pattern
of the sun. The solstice and equinox
both helped societies determine when
to harvest crops and sow their seeds.
Many civilizations, such as the ancient
Greeks and Romans, held celebrations
and festivals around these times to
revere certain gods and goddesses.
For example, the ancient Romans
celebrated Saturnalia which took place
around the winter solstice to honour
the god Saturn. They would typically
exchange gifts and placed special
importance on lights and evergreens.
Some Christmas traditions can be
traced back to Saturnalia.
To this day, people from around the
world gather at Stonehenge to watch
the sun rise during the summer solstice.
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people gathered at the monument to
revel in celebrations all night long for
the summer solstice in anticipation of
the sunrise.
Originally from south of the border,
Mishall Rehman is a freelance journalist
pursuing her lifelong passion of writing in
her new homeland of Canada. When she
isn’t writing Mishall enjoys experimenting
with cuisines from around the world. She is
also a military spouse and currently resides
in Trenton with her husband.
MUSIC
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by Maria Karampelas
“…you’re compelled
to either sing along or
form a dance circle and
stomp your feet!”
– Maria Karampelas
So you decide to go out for beverages
one night with your good friends and
you happen to luck out because the
place you go to has booked live music
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much attention to the band playing and
singing their hearts out because you’re
too busy catching up and laughing with
the group. But then, someone strikes a
chord and you hear that familiar tune
‘Home for a Rest’ by Spirit of the West
and you’re compelled to either sing
along or form a dance circle and stomp
your feet! Madman’s Window gets a
crowd feeling their Celtic roots whether
they’re Irish or not.
The band combines the talent and charm
of two of Cobourg’s Devlin brothers,
Chris and Paul, who come to us by way
of Dublin, Ireland (that’s where their
parents were born); Tyson Galloway,
also from Cobourg and known as one of
the best bass guitarists in the area; and
Kyler Tapscott who recently returned
from Spain where he studied Spanish
classical guitar.
Photo: Maria Karampelas
Madman’s Window came about when
Paul and Chris Devlin got to talking one
night and realized there was a demand
for Irish folk music in the area, so they
tuned themselves up. Whether they’re
performing, teaching music in the
community or helping out with private
or United Way fundraisers, these guys
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our lives with music!
Along with members from other bands,
Madman’s Window puts together
fundraisers and special events to help
raise funds and awareness for families
who are struggling, often with healthrelated issues, or for individuals in the
community who need help and just
don’t qualify to receive it. “There are so
many great musicians in the area and a
lot get involved because it’s important
to give back,” said Chris. Everyone who
is part of this program gets involved as
often as possible to put on a really great
fundraising event.
A CD launch party is being held on
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along with several other local bands
and talented musicians and singers, will
be launching a Christmas CD called,
‘The Twelve Days of Northumberland’
by Artists of Northumberland for
Northumberland County United Way.
There will only be a limited amount
of copies made for sale but they’ll
be available at local retailers and on
iTunes, with all proceeds given to the
United Way.
Currently, Madman’s Window is
working on a few more original tunes
and they’re busy recording in the
studio putting together an album they
hope to have ready to be released by St.
Patrick’s Day.
Aside from spending a great deal of
time in the recording studio over the
next few months, Madman’s Window
plans to continue with regular gigs
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The Cat & The Fiddle (Cobourg), Black
Beans Steakhouse (Port Hope) and other
venues.
Keep tuned to their Facebook page and
their website for a romp’n, stomp’n good
time:
https://www.facebook.com/
madmanswindow
http://madmanswindow.wix.com/
madmanswindow
Maria Karampelas is a freelance writer
who also works in the hospitality industry
in Port Hope. She always makes time for
people who follow their hearts and do what
they love, and enjoys sharing their stories
and wisdom.
Madman’s Window (left to right): Kyler Tapscott, Chris Devlin, Tyson Galloway, Paul Devlin
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Mandala is a Sanskrit word from Ancient India
meaning centre, circumference or mind circle.
Throughout history the circle has been an important
form of expression in human culture. Using acrylic
and gold leaf on canvas Leanne Baird creates mandala paintings to express the process of unfolding of
the human psyche. Through colour, line and shape
she creates movement in each painting that can
inspire the viewer toward their own unfolding. The
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Peterborough
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Fish and Chips
This is one of many unique paintings created by local, Quinte West artist
Eucalypta Apurimac. A newcomer to the art world, Eucalypta has developed a keen eye and a skilled hand for portraits and the unusual. She is
passionate about the environment and animal rights, including the wellbeing of even the smallest creatures.
Artist: Eucalypta Apurimac
Quinte West
eapurimac@gmail.com
eucalyptaapurimac.blogspot.ca
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by Mary Jane Thomson
I was six years old, the middle child in a
seemingly ordinary family. My safe home
harboured a terrible secret. Santa Claus
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me a lesson that left me humbled for life.
My older siblings were always away about
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wide window of opportunity. My paternal
grandparents lived across the road. They
had generous living quarters in the back of
our General Store. Being the parents of three
grown sons, granddaughters were a novelty
which they embraced. My sister, Dianne, was
a teenager and her hormones were stirring
a real big pot! She was a handful. Nan and
Granddad found me cute and manageable
by comparison. I took full advantage of the
situation. It was glorious to be number one.
Christmas was approaching. The snowbanks
were enormous and I marvelled as my big
strong brothers shovelled the huge drifts into
neat pathways.
Granddad would be leaving soon to pick
up the newspapers and grocery supplies for
our store. They arrived every day by train
in Havelock. I was bored and begged to go
along. Granddad let me down saying he had
important business at the bank. I put on my
best pout but he would not budge.
My feelings were hurt but I could still look
forward to the mail run. Mr. Anderson
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day. There was always something interesting,
especially new magazines with glossy
pictures of the Royal family and famous
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pick. I was extra careful not to wrinkle any
before he sold them.
Nan was busy baking doughnuts. I scooped
one of the greasy treasures and headed for the
store. I was surprised by Nan’s, “Not today,
young lady” tone. I sent up a wail of protest.
Nan never blinked an eye and sent me
packing back home. A big secret! I decided
they must have a special Christmas present
hidden in the store just for me. I would have
to sneak in later...
My chance came shortly after dinner. Mum
and Dad seemed to be having serious words.
Money and a new refrigerator featured in the
heated discussion. Mum burst into tears and
Dad left with my brothers in tow. While Mum
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seized the opportunity to sneak away.
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way along the snowbanks which towered
above my head. It was a long, scary tunnel.
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would allow. Crouching down very small
and quiet, I slipped in the back loading dock
to our store.
Dad and Granddad and my brothers were
milling around in the light from one dim
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but sounded serious. I was afraid they would
notice my cold breath in the air. I was sure
they could hear my heart pounding, it was so
loud.
They were absorbed in sorting what looked
like a mountain of parcels, but seemed
cheerful as they passed around a small
whiskey bottle. I heard Dad say, “Ruth
will get over it!” I began to realize I was in
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secret I had stumbled upon. Even Granddad
would not be able to save my little ass if I was
caught. I scurried out as quiet as could be, hit
our house door running and tumbled into
bed, clothes and all.
Mum was still crying in her bedroom. I was
sure, the mountain of parcels was stolen from
Santa! No wonder Mum was so mad! Dad
and the boys were in big trouble. Santa was
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up from my brother Bob). Dad and the boys
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heard her say “We are all going to starve to
death!” Dad was making hush-hush noises
when I fell asleep.
I actually made myself sick with worry.
Nan made me chicken soup and Granddad
brought me ice-cold ginger ale from the store.
They said I had to get better for Christmas.
Mum was so worried about me she forgot to
be mad at Dad.
Christmas Eve day I watched from my
bedroom window as Dad and the boys loaded
all the parcels into the truck. They went back
and forth all day. It made me sleepy.
Christmas morning arrived. We had a pretty
tree and presents. The policeman in his big
long black and white car with the red light
on top failed to appear. I relaxed. Mum was
cooking up a storm. Everyone seemed happy,
so I perked up.
All day long pies and jars of homemade
pickles and jam were delivered to our house.
Bags of frozen venison and moose appeared
on our porch. Someone dumped a whole load
of stove wood in the side yard. There was one
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brothers found that hilarious as they penned
them up. I think the boys discovered some
whiskey bottles in the plunder. Granddad
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been sorting all the deliveries from the
Simpsons- Sears and Eaton’s catalogues.
Some families in the village did not own a
car or have a telephone. Some parents were
illiterate.
Dad was the local Postmaster and an educated
man. He patiently made out the neighbours’
catalogue orders and mailed them away
to Toronto. Payment was expected upon
delivery. Some families were shy of cash.
Dad bartered with them for venison, moose
and sometimes just a mincemeat pie (because
it was his favourite). He supplied all the cash
payments and his books always balanced!
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SANTA. Her new refrigerator did not arrive.
She pointed out you could order a refrigerator
from the Eaton’s catalogue. Dad pointed out
we had not starved to death.
Dad gave families with little children hope
for a ‘Happy Christmas.’ It was our family
tradition for many years. A large picture of the
Queen is displayed prominently in every Post
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the Queen.”
Mary Jane Thomson was raised in Trent River
Village. She studied writing through Loyalist
College and is a long-time member of the Scribes
of Northumberland writing group. Her chronicles
of village life in the 50s and 60s centre around her
father’s general store and the local church. Mary
Jane still writes her stories by hand on a yellow
legal pad. She lives in Campbellford.
8rsula PÁug selects Áash Àction for The
Link. Her new novel The Alphabet Stones is
available online, at Artspace and Chapters in
Peterborough, and at Cat Sass in Norwood. Visit
her at ursulapÁug.ca
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infusing life in hopes grown old.
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Winter solstice births new light
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pulled from darkest womb of night.
White snow softly blankets the
ground,
Nova star splits the sky!
Harp by hearth. Sigh, oh sigh!
melting crystals make no sound.
Winter’s magic is all around
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Time Machine
by Lynn Hilborn
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passion of Grafton resident Lynn Hilborn is evident
in his powerful understanding of the universe in the
pages of Time Machine. Even with the recent setback
of Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic tourism program,
space travel ventures are testament to our propensity
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to the realms of the cosmos.
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With his sophisticated technology, Lynn also captures views of the constellated skies that rotate with
the seasons, the transits of planetary bodies, our very
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in the past, Lynn is a self-proclaimed “time traveller.”
It is fascinating to think that in the time before time,
with the rise of human societies and civilizations, the
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Whiplash. It’s about a college student attending an elite
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you will experience a true sense of awe and wonder,
and become humbled by our place in creation.
To see Lynn Hilborn’s ongoing portfolio and recent
shots of the heavens go to www.nightoverontario.
com at SmugMug. Time Machine is available from
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Cultural creative Pegi Eyers lives in the countryside on
the outskirts of Peterborough and is currently writing a
book on the First Nations/Settler interface to be published
by Stone Circle Press. If you are a local author or poet
and would like your book reviewed in an upcoming issue,
please contact pegi-eyers@hotmail.com.
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Film Alternative and Belleville Downtown DocFest. She is
an avid supporter of all the aspects of arts and culture.
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She tracks how coastal communities
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tickets early.
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and songwriter, and is currently working on
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County and is now living in Northumberland County.
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Brent Butt is back!
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that being funny was a good way to get attention, Brent
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was headlining top clubs in Toronto and within a couple of
years he was touring internationally and appearing at major
festivals. Don’t miss what is sure to be a very entertaining
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beauty of moths explodes in this exhibition at the Peterborough
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audience member, it is an opportunity to dress up and get
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Winter Heats Up with Public Energy
by Tina Rouse
Always fresh and exciting, Public Energy presents an ever-changing spectacular array of dance, theatre and
performance arts. This dynamic organization showcases both international
and local performers at home in their
Market Hall venue, The Theatre on
King, ArtSpace and outdoor venues
within Peterborough.
One of the mandates of Public Energy
is “…bringing artists and audiences
closer together,” says Artistic Producer Bill Kimball. One way of achieving
this is during their Post-Show Talk
Back feature which allows the audience to meet the artist(s), pose questions and hear about the inspiration
behind their work.
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but a presenter-and-performance vehicle. The organization is open for artists to come to them and present ideas
for shows. Fuelled By is a program that
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for artists.
January 28 to February 1 the Fuelled
By program will present damned by
this transmigration by Kate Story at The
Theatre on King; a musical production
based on early 20th-century writer Don
Marquis and his creations, cockroach
Archy and alley cat Mehitabel. Fuelled
By is also hosting dance artist Bill Coleman in a creative residency while he
collaborates to develop a new original
work of dance theatre which will be
produced in the upcoming Public Energy 2015/2016 season.
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February brings two exciting international works to Market Hall. On February 3 at 8 pm Vincent S. K. Mantsoe
performs his works NTU and Skwatta.
A student matinee has also been added for February 2 at 4 pm with an artist lecture and demonstration. Born in
Soweto, South Africa and descended
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and dance from his culture.
February 12 brings artist Aharona
Israel’s dance festival hit Marathon.
Three performers push the limits of
endurance in a constant race toward
illusive goals in this commentary on
western life.
March 26 to 29 – Public Energy presents
Emergency #21, a festival of new dance
and performance by Peterborough-area
artists. This showcase of local talent features puppeteer Brad Breckenridge’s
performance/installation Vertep and
full-length play Myramadon by the late
Bernie Martin at The Theatre on King,
plus new original works by local artists.
Please check the Public Energy website
for further details.
April 25 is the date for the 2015 Wearable Art Show. Artists and local groups
create works of wearable art to walk
down the runway at Market Hall. The
annual Runway Challenge invites six
artists to join forces with six local businesses (that have nothing to do with
fashion or fabrics) to create a work of
wearable art within one month. As always there will be a silent auction and
more during this most enjoyable fundraising evening.
Experience the raw vibrance of Public
Energy this winter! For more information on upcoming performances visit:
www.publicenergy.ca
Peterborough resident T. K. Rouse is the
author of The Paradox of Paradise, c.
2001, and a graduate of Ryerson University’s Publishing program. Her published
work includes non-Àction articles, short
Àction, poetry and cartoons.
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Photo: Meinrad Heck
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save the dates!
by Amanda Newell
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time has passed to make way for new.
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vague memories and forgotten details.
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worth of moments can fade away! However, their impact can survive! Time
marches on and the legacies of all the
people before us exist in the details of
how we live today. All the decisions, creations and preferences of our parents and
their ancestors shape the landscape and
society where we spend our days.
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water and other precious resources. He
And so…we all leave a legacy of sorts
through today’s actions and decisions.
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legacy a great one, with plentiful resources and bountiful green space. Let’s plant
more trees and protect existing ones.
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through local land trusts and let’s give
more time and dollars to these and similar environmental organizations. Let’s
educate ourselves and teach our kids to
value relationships and compassion more
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foster a connection so they act as protective friends to nature. Let’s leave them
something stable and beautiful, and help
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faces, our stories or even our names, but
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trees and they will be mesmerized by
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know the joy of clean lakes and the majesty of giant trees. They will have rich lives,
healthy food and fresh air. Let’s make decisions today that will allow future generations to commune with nature – and
be proud of our ancestors who have left
this legacy to us.
Amanda Newell owns and operates Element
Ecological. Based in Peterborough, she works
on diverse organic growing, urban greening
and land stewardship projects throughout
Southern Ontario. Amanda loves all things
related to growing food and habitat for
healthier communities. She sits on Kawartha
Land Trust’s Stewardship Committee
and Kawarthas, Naturally Connected’s
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thought everyone should know the names
of the birds and plants around them. He
enjoyed nature and built a cabin on a lake
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important food sources
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the colourful display of dried beans
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you still have some employees left at
the end of the season to help with the
labour-intensive harvest of those lovely little beans.
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harvested – the fun is just beginning!
We lay them out on tarps in our little
guest cottage and light the wood stove
to ensure the pods are all dry. If you
over-dry them the beans crack during the podding stage and if they are
not dry enough you get mould. When
the beans are perfectly dry we pass
them through our chipper/shredder
on ultra-low speed to crack the pods
and release the beans. Gregory built a
winnower from an old furnace fan and
the beans are then passed through the
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the beans drop below. Genius!
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the New World originated in Mexico
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chickpeas, lentils and fava beans have
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Spain and Portugal all boast excellent
bean dishes – think about ‘Cassoulet’
and ‘Bean and Kale Soup.’ Lentils are
a major food group in Indian cuisine,
being cooked into daal for most meals
while chickpeas and fava beans make
a delicious hummus. And of course
we cannot forget the soybean used in
many Asian cuisines as tofu, tempeh
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eaten freshly steamed and topped with
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high in protein and low in calories and
cholesterol. They are also a good source
of B vitamins and potassium, and digest slowly helping your body remain
full. So bring on more beans please!
Elaina Asselin and Gregory Hill are
the caretakers of Wicklow Way, east
of Grafton a certiÀed organic farm
producing market vegetables, a CSA
program, eggs, chicken, duck, pork and
artisan breads.
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Spirit Path
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Shamanic Healing of the Spirit
Glenn Campbell, M.Ed.
Shamanic Practitioner &
Faculty Member,
Foundation for Shamanic Studies
www.shamanspiritpath.com
glenn@shamanspiritpath.com
905 430-4953
‡ ROOTS clothing now available
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How to cook dried beans:
Easy Beans and Vegetables
Before you start, dump the beans out onto a cookie sheet and clean
them of any stones and debris. Give them a good rinse, then soak the
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the beans do their own thing. Depending on how fresh or old the
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gentle animals.” –
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change our lives, but the seemingly
inconsequential decisions we make.
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in Grafton. While driving, Sheila decided on the spur of the moment to turn
onto Bowmanton Road near Roseneath
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three pigs, three goats, two sheep and,
as Sheila describes, “gazillion cats.”
personal and also learn about the work
it takes to care for them. “Donkeys are
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the neglect and abuse that some donkey
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she says. Her greatest reward is “when
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lean against you, which is a donkey’s
version of a hug.”
With the increase in the number of animals to care for, Sheila’s current project
LVWRIXQGUDLVHWREX\DDFUHSURSHUty across the road. The animals would
have larger paddocks, a new well and
barn; Sheila would be able to grow hay
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favourite donkey. As a registered charity, the sanctuary will issue tax receipts.
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fundraising event for the sanctuary.
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make a guest appearance to mingle
with the carollers. The event is free, but
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Sunday and Thursday afternoons
are open house at the sanctuary year
round. The tours are free but donations
are most welcome. Visitors can tour the
farm and visit donkeys up-close-and-
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Sheila is not alone in her mission to heal
and nurture abused, neglected or unwanted donkeys and other animals at
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volunteers, including a chiropractor and
a massage therapist, work with the animals. Describing their devotion, Sheila
proudly claims, “I can call on anyone in
the middle of the night and they’ll come
help.” The volunteers also give guided
tours and work on erecting and repairing fences and buildings and other tasks
around the farm. “There’s always something falling apart,” laments Sheila.
as always, donations are gratefully accepted. Carolling with the donkeys is a unique
holiday event, so plan to join PrimRose and friends to celebrate the festive season.
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www.primrosedonkeysanctuary.com or their Facebook page.
Joyce Higgs is committed to regenerative holistic gardening, growing fruits, nuts, vegetables and herbs with her husband Mike in Trent Hills. You can visit her at the Hastings
Village Market every Saturday morning from May to Thanksgiving.
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THE FOUNDATION FOR
SHAMANIC STUDIES
a non-profit public charitable
and educational organization
Sheila and a new arrival
Is offering Michael Harner’s
The Way of the Shaman®
Shamanic Journeying, Power, and Healing
The Basic Workshop in Core Shamanism
Toronto: January 24-25
Ottawa (Almonte): February 21-22
Peterborough: March 14-15
Sudbury: April 25-26
Led by Glenn Campbell
Faculty Member, Foundation for Shamanic Studies
During this experiential workshop, participants
are introduced to Core Shamanism, the basic
methods used by shamans to enter
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Mindfulness is a word that we are
seeing more and more, in many
contexts and associated with
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advertisements for a variety of goods
and services that use this word as an
adjective to describe their product as
being on trend and about well-being.
Recently I saw an ad for “mindful
bread” and wasn’t sure how bread
could be mindful. When we see the
term mindfulness used in this way
our understanding of what it is and its
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a commodity or another technique. It
is a source of health, happiness and
well-being for the many who learn
and cultivate its practice.
Mindfulness is about awareness itself,
the awareness one brings to living
each moment with an acceptance of
what is being experienced. With time,
the practice of noticing our thoughts,
feelings and sensations again and
again will develop more relaxation,
calmness and peacefulness. Being
calm and centred, we have a greater
ability to see what conditions and
habits have led to our lack of health,
stress or dissatisfaction with life as
it is. The practice of mindfulness
is thousands of years old and until
recently thought of in terms of
spirituality, monasteries and eastern
religion. However, times are changing
and this is not the only context in
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and mindfulness meditation today.
Health care, education and business
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mindfulness meditation and informal
mindfulness practices in daily life are
a powerful combination to support
modern stress reduction and increase
physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
In the same way that a brighter
light allows us to see deeper into a
darkened space, mindfulness allows
us to see further into ourselves with
greater understanding of what clouds
our natural state of well-being. Within
this greater space and awareness we
can relax, make a change or just learn
to be with ourselves with self-care
and compassion. We see that being
human is not about being perfect but
living the life we have been blessed
with. We develop patience and learn
to accept and appreciate others as we
notice that everyone just wants to be
safe, healthy and happy. Moving the
knots in our thinking, feelings and
actions – beyond the demands of
daily life – we bring the perspective
of calm observer to whatever is going
on. This in itself starts to impact and
change our experience.
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practice (and you do need to practise
– reading about it is not enough).
Studies show the positive impact
of formal and informal practice
on memory, attention span, pain
management, anxiety, depression,
immune system, circulatory health
and brain function. The list goes on.
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a correlation between mindfulness
practices in couples and enhanced
relationship. They reported improved
closeness, acceptance of each other
and general relationship satisfaction.
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come to retreats or classes together.
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the November Elle magazine about
going to a ‘Mindfulness, Change and
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function.” – Sharon Davison
Living with Purpose’ retreat with her
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research and antidotal stories bring
us the same message, mindfulness
supports increased well-being.
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we connect with the richness in our
experience, the potential to be happy
and enjoy each moment, and the
capacity to make good decisions for
a healthy and satisfying life. Whether
we practise mindfulness from the
perspective of a spiritual tradition,
a holistic medicine or for reducing
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Mindful Living.
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for well-being based on the Mindfulness
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Sharon has received instructions from
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including Thich Knat Hahn, Canadian
born Namgyal Rinpoche and the 17th
Karmapa. She leads retreats at centres
in Ontario and is a faculty member with
the Applied Mindfulness Meditation
certiÀcate program at the FactorInwentash School of Social Work at the
University of Toronto in the Mind at
Work and Mindful Leadership stream.
The Dharma Centre of Canada – Kinmount
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