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The Valley’s Famous Highway Nordic Walker
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f you’ve ever travelled further down the valley, I know you’ve seen him. A welcoming yet mysterious ambassador, there he so often is - trekking along the side of the highway between New Minas and Coldbrook, walking sticks in hand, and a huge smile plastered across his face. Every time we pass him, my husband and I always wonder aloud a string of questions. Who is this guy? Why does he walk so much? Why does he walk along this dangerous highway of all places? And what makes him so happy? I was pleasantly surprised to find a facebook group of more of than 600 people strong dedicated to this “Ski Pole Walking Man,” and received assistance from one of the group’s members in finding him for an interview. His name is Anthoney Wheeler, and he lives in New Minas. He’s a quite a character, and very positive with his own cute and corny brand of humour. When people approach him in the grocery store, asking if he’s the famous highway walker he always answers that they “must have him confused with his wife’s husband”. By his own description, he just celebrated the 27th anniversary of his 39th birthday. Anthoney is quick to add that he couldn’t do at 39 what he does now – which is to walk from Coldbrook to New Minas every day. Indeed, Anthoney is quite an inspiration to those of us who have seen him walking. And it was he who was inspired to get healthier when both his mother and father died of cardiac arrest in 1994. Anthoney didn’t get started right away with walking. Rather, his first step was to
get his stomach stapled as he weighed 329 pounds and knew that was putting his health in serious jeopardy. His doctor recommended that he exercise for 30 minutes a day. “I found out that walking releases natural endorphins and suppresses appetite,” says Anthoney. He calls it his awakening, and has been walking ever since, only missing a handful of days due to health or weather. Anthoney’s wife drops him off at Frenchy’s every day. They do a little shopping, he picks up his free coffee from TAN (which he gets in exchange for wearing a shirt that declares that he is fuelled by their coffee), and he sets off walking to meet her back home. Anthoney jokes that he chooses to walk along the highway because, ”It’s safer than using a crosswalk in New Minas.” (Though – joking aside – he does want there to be harsher fines for people who ignore cross-walkers.) After hearing more about his experiences though, it becomes clear that the positive energy Anthoney receives from all the people he sees is why he might walk along the busiest road he can find. “People are really looking out for you. The smiles and waves keep me going,” he says.
of what keeps him smiling on his walk. Yes, for those of you who have wondered what keeps him smiling so brightly, Anthoney declares that it’s what he’s listening to on his mp3 player. He listens to an audio version of the Old and New Testaments of The Bible, and gospel music, declaring “you are what you listen to.” Anthoney loves to help cheer on others who are hoping to get healthier. He recommends adding Nordic walking sticks when you walk to help burn more calories, increase strength, and for more stability and security. “Start where you are and add a little to it each day. Don’t worry about using them the wrong way.” Before he started walking he used to drive just one block just to go get groceries, and “was killing [him]self with a fork.” Now, for 15 years, he’s addicted to the natural high that he gets from the exercise and not even the worst weather can stop him. Says Anthoney, “30 below is when that thermos of coffee really comes in handy!”
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CLOCK PARK DESIGN PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE Wed, October 13, 7 - 9pm GE Wood Training Room, Wolfville Fire Hall (Locust Ave Entrance)
The Town has engaged Landscape Architect, Angela Morin, to develop a Conceptual Plan for the Town parkland at the corner of Main Street and Elm Avenue (commonly referred to as Clock Park and the site of the Town Clock). Her work to produce the concept plan has been informed by public input received at a design workshop and a public open house meeting. Please join Angela and Town Staff at an Open House where this conceptual plan will be presented. Public comments and suggestions are encouraged! For further information please refer to the Town website at www.wolfville.ca or contact Gregg Morrison, Director of Planning, 200 Dykeland Street, Wolfville, NS, by phone 542‐3232 or email gmorrison@wolfville.ca.
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When I ask Anthoney if his family worries about his safety as he walks along the busy highway, he answers, “Yes, but I just tell them that [this is] grandpa taking his medicine, that it doesn’t matter if I get to my house in New Minas by the end of my walk or to my heavenly home.” Anthoney is a Christian, and says this is part
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Active Living, Recreation & After School Programs
A complete list can be found on the Town of Wolfville website: http://www.wolfville.ca/recreational-services/ also check http://fitness.acadiau.ca/ for programs offered at Acadia.
Here’s a sampling: Nordic Pole Walking - Workshop and Walks! A low-impact aerobic activity that works your larger leg muscles and gives you a great upper body workout. Contact Shilpa Dogra, shilpakdogra@ gmail.com or Shannon Read sread@wolfville.ca / 542-3019 Halloween Family Event – Looking for creative and enthusiastic individuals that would like to help put together a family orientated Halloween / Pumpkin celebration. Contact Shannon Read, Active Living Coordinator at 542-3019. International “Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day” Sat, October 2nd 10am – 2pm. Info/ register please call 542-3019. “Thursdays For Fitness” Childcare - Wonderful high school students lined up to offer affordable childcare while you take part in fitness/active living programs. Offered 5-7pm at Wolfville Rec Center. Info/register
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Resolution Run Committee Help to plan the New Year’s community 5 km Resolution Run /Walk and Food Bank Fundraiser. Contact Shannon at 542-3019
Gaspereau Fall Yoga 2010 Gaspereau Hall, please preregister, 670-6393 / gaspereau. rec@gmail.com
Acadia Active Aging Program Improve your physical fitness and health through group exercise and individualized programs. Contact Shilpa Dogra shilpa.dogra@ acadiau.ca / 449-4427 Acadia Aquathon - Acadia Varsity Swimming will be hosting an Aquathon for youth and adults on Sunday, November 7th. Contact Shannon sread@wolfville.ca / 542-3019 Wolfville Triathlon Club Planned group activities Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays. Contact Shannon sread@wolfville.ca / 542-3019 Alexander Society For Special Needs - Exciting programs for children and teens with learning challenges and special needs. Contact Kathleen Purdy 582-3888
Discover Your Inner Sun Inner Sun Yoga Centre offers classes for every level of student. New Fall Schedule offered 542YOGA 2010 Harvest Marathon Kids Day - October 9th open to all children 12 years of age and under. Pre-register www. valleyharvestmarathon.com
Uncorking the Mysteries of Wine
Valley District Soccer Indoor Soccer Centre in Kentville for U6, U8, U10 and U12. Info/ register www.valleysoccer.org
with Amy Savoury.
Mondays, Starting Oct 4th. $125 INFO/REG 680-2288 (Drew)
472 Main St. Wolfville 542 4315
Acadia Lifelong Learning (50+) Centre - Variety of courses and events designed for a senior audience. Members can also audit Acadia’s undergraduate courses. Google it or allinfo@acadiau.ca
Valley Harvest is Giant Fun in the Valley Valley Pumpkin Fest 2010
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or years, parts of the Annapolis Valley have made a destination out of our love for the orange fruit (yes, it’s a fruit!) For 25 years, the Town of Kentville has wowed visitors with their Pumpkin People. In 1999, Windsor made a splash with the Pumpkin Regatta. Finally, in 2004, towns, municipalities and businesses from Kings and Hants Counties banded together to launch the first Annual Valley Pumpkin Fest - a month long fête filled with the very best the Valley has to offer; great restaurants, local wineries, galleries, and farm markets. Events were planned for the entire month of October, from Windsor to Kentville, and in every town and hamlet in between.
Each year since, Valley Pumpkin Fest has grown bigger and better. The Valley Pumpkin Fest attracts locals and visitors alike with festivities stretching across the Valley, kicking off this year with a launch at Historic Churchill House in Hantsport on September 30th and including key events such as a celebration of 25 years of the Kentville Harvest Festival and it’s Pumpkin People beginning October 3rd and Windsor’s very popular Pumpkin Regatta (October 10th). Hantsport’s annual Pumpkin Tea will feature Zelda the Fortune Teller, free freaky manicure and more… If you want something even more ghoulish then take in the Candlelight Cemetery Tour on October 16th at Hantsport’s Riverbank Cemetery or one of the
4 October Gravely Ghost Walks happening in Wolfville. Wolfville will be hosting Pumpkin Palooza at the Wolfville Farmer’s Market (October 2nd). The Valley Harvest Marathon will run its second year on Thanksgiving Sunday (October 10th). Still looking for more fun? We have it. There are grape stompings and dinner theatre, Halloween dances and corn mazes. Harvest time is definitely giant fun in the valley so check the website for more details, visit www.valleypumpkinfest. ca and don’t forget to pick up your brochures at participating farm shops, U-picks, Visitor Information Centres and restaurants.
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Free Community Business Listings & Two-Week-Tweets brought to you by:
Just Us! Coffee Roasters Cooperative - Main St. Wolfville & Hwy #1 Grand Pre, 542-7474 “Every time you buy something, you have the power to make a statement about what you value, and to help shape the future of your community – BALLE NS” www.ballens.ca
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Suggested Theme: It’s hard to argue the importance of family in all aspects of life. Specifically though, how has your family supported your business ventures?
Pumpkin Moon Farm & Herbals – Wolfville, NS 538-3079 | www.pumpkinmoonfarm.com Certified organic, locally-grown teas, herbs, soup mix, jellies, herbal tinctures, salves, ointments, soaps and body-care products. Herbal well-being from the fields and forests of the Valley. Business history: The business started in 1992 in BC and moved to NS in 1996. I have been selling at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market for 14 seasons, starting in 1997.
The Tempest Restaurant – 117 Front St. Wolfville, 542-0588
/ www.tempest.ca • Whether you bought an ice cream from our son, a lime rickey from our daughter a burrito from Mary or a risotto from me, Tempest thanks all for the support of our family enterprise. Visit Tempest for lunch or dinner during the Valley Pumpkin Fest
Sister Lotus Body Care Products, Belly Dance & Herbal Education – 680-
8839 / www.sisterlotus.com • Oriana would like to thank her “Mumsy” for always being her biggest belly dance fan. Without that encouragement, this path may never have been traveled. And thanks to her Dad & brother for their generous donation towards the BellyMobile. Honk honk shimmy shimmy!
boso Bamboo Boutique – Harbourside Drive (Railtown)
Wolfville, 542-7790 / www.boso.ca • I am sure you have all seen my
husband, David, in the boutique at some point. Well, in addition to his renovator/handy-man business he has a very good eye for womens clothing. Come in and see what my “assistant buyer” chose for fall fashions this year!
Grand Pre Winery – 11611
Highway #1 Grand Pre, 542-7177 / www.grandprewines.com • Join us with your family during the Annual Wine Fest Oct 9th & 10th. Free tours and tastings, guest chef Craig Flinn (Chives), music w/Dungarees & charity art auction for Feed Nova Scotia.
Our Mother’s Keepers – 85 Water St. Windsor, 472-8733 • Family plays an important role in all aspects of our business, providing physical, financial, and emotional support, from the conception of an idea to the actualization of a dream! We’re very fortunate as well, to consider our customers part of our extended family. Thank you!
Quality long and short term accommodations in Wolfville:
Keep Clutter Valuable –
348 Main St. Wolfville, 678-0395 • Time to get ready for the cold days coming, so why not take advantage of this great deal? Quality used clothing at FANTASTIC costs. Adult & children’s clothing being sold at blow-out prices!
Bluenose II Company Store – 121 Bluenose Drive on
Lunenburg’s waterfront, 634-1963 / www.bluenose2.ns.ca • The narrowest point of our province is between Windsor and Chester. We’re a short 35 km south of Chester. Clothing for all, books, DVDs, CDs by local artists, pictures, rope, unique gifts, Bluenose II mementos.
Cinematopia Video – 360 Main St., Wolfville, 697-FILM (3456) / www.cinematopia.ca • Movie lovers are a family of sorts, and judging from the crowd coming into the shop, we’re a large one. Cinematopia’s fast approaching our 1000th member, so in celebration, a reward awaits that lucky person! The Blomidon Inn –
195 Main Street, Wolfville, 1.800.565.2291 / www.blomidon. ns.ca Special menu for Thanksgiving weekend (Oct 9th-11th). $39 per person plus taxes & gratuity.
come in for a tour and meet the folks I work with. You too will feel that you are leaving a family when you walk back out through our door.
Go North Tours – 352-2552 /info@gonorthtours.com / www. gonorthtours.com • Happy to announce the second Perfect Pairing Progressive Dinner & Wine Tour (an evening of NS food & NS wine L’Acadie, Blomidon Estate & Gaspereau Vineyards) on Oct 9th is also sold out! Mariposa Interiors – 112 Front St. Wolfville, 542-7881 • BACK TO SCHOOL!! Starting a new school year is hectic enough let alone having to decorate a new apartment! Stop in to check out our readymade drapes, duvet sets, shower curtains and more. Show your student ID to receive 10% off your purchase! Wolfville’s Gravely Ghost Walk – 692-8546 / Jeremy@
wolfvillewalkingtours.com / www. wolfvillewalkingtours.com • Would like to thank mom for hunting and gathering great material to be used in this winter’s indoor spectralcles.
Applewicks – 10 Gaspereau
Ave. Wolfville, 542-9771 / www. larchehomefires.org/applewicks Working at Applewicks, a L’Arche workshop for adults with special needs has amazed me and taught me so much. You really must
AGM public meeting @ Studio Z, Acadia Cinema 7pm Oct. Monday 25th www.thedandelion.ca
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Thursdays:
Saturdays:
Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Tony Wood & Friends (30th) TBA (7th & 14th), 7pm
Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Jim Cochran (2nd) TBA (9th) 7pm
Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): The Hupman Brothers (30th, 7th & 14th) 8pm
Reservoir Bistro and Lounge (Windsor): Eddy’s Basement (9th) 9pm
Library Pub (Wolfville): Luke Salmon (30th) TBA (7th & 14th) 9pm
Kings Arm Pub (Kentville): Swig (2nd), Lowrider (9th) 9pm
Mud Creek Grill (Wolfville): DJ Spence Williamson (30th), TBA (7th) 9:30pm
Mud Creek Grill (Wolfville): Jon Duggan (9th) 9pm
Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): DJ Gizmo (30th) 10pm
Fridays: Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Mannequins (1st & 8th) 6:30-10pm The Port Pub (Port Williams): Blueprint (1st), Marshall Lake (8th) 8pm Union Street Cafe (Berwick): Open Mic w/Andy & Ariana (1st), w/Kate Reid (8th) 8pm Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Joe Murphy (1st) TBA (8th), 8pm
Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): Ozone (9th) 9:30pm
Mondays: Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Open Mic w/Jenny MacDonald (4th) w/ Beer in the Headlights (11th) 8pm
Tuesdays: The Port Pub (Port Williams): Open Mic w/Jazz Mannequins (5th & 12th) 7:30pm
Wednesdays: Mud Creek Grill (Wolfville): Karaoke w/Denny Myles (6th& 13th) 9pm
Mud Creek Grill (Wolfville): Karaoke w/Denny Myles (1st & 8th) 9pm
exhibits Vessels - Harvest Gallery, Wolfville. Oct 3rd – Nov 7th. Ben McLellan (wood turning), Terry Leigh Bourgious-King (raku pottery), Colette Samson (glass), Sanna Rahola (fibre) INFO: 542-7093 New Painting by Carol Pye - Harvest Gallery, Wolfville. Oct 9th – Oct 31st. Featured artist in the upper gallery. INFO: 5427093 Apple Exhibit - Prescott House Museum, Port Williams. Until Oct 15th. Charles Prescott introduced over 100 varieties of apples into Nova Scotia. Stop in and see some of the many apples that are found in the valley. INFO: 542-3984 Quilt Show - Prescott House Museum, Port Williams. Until Oct. 15th. Locally made quilts displays throughout the museum. INFO: 542-3984 Jack’s Gallery - Back lobby, Acadia Cinema, Wolfville. Currently featuring the work of Shasta Grant INFO: jacksgallerywolfville@ gmail.com
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Weekly Events
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Thursdays Babies & Books Drop In – Wolfville Memorial Library 1011am. Informal gathering offering the opportunity to meet with other little ones in a comfortable setting. Newborn – 2 years. INFO: 542-5760 Lifelong Learning Brown Bag Lunch – Fountain Commons, Acadia 12-1pm. Marge DeBodt: Programs offered by Valley Restorative Justice (7th), Ron Robichaud: “Creating an Entrepreneurial Culture” (14th). INFO: joan.boutilier@ns.sympatico.ca In the Round Knitting Group – Gaspereau Valley Fibres. 1-4pm. INFO: 542-2656 Berwick Farmers’ Market – Centennial Park, Union Street . 3-7pm. Oct 7th is the last day for this market. INFO: 375-2387
Peace Vigil – Post Office, Wolfville. 12-1pm.
Sundays
Fitness for Geeks – Wolfville Library, 6-7:30pm. Fun exercise including Tai Chi & Self Defense for those “geeks” who spend a lot of time at the computer.
Mondays
Wolfville Trail Runners Club – Meet at the Trail Shop, Main St. Wolfville 7pm sharp. Local runs with leaders running at various speeds. No charge. INFO: Facebook Wolfville Trail Runners Meeting: BestWord Writing Group – Just Us! Wolfville 7pm. Small creative writing group open to all ages, genres, and writing levels. Every 2nd & 4th Monday (Oct 11th) TIX: no charge INFO: jordandickie@bestword.ca
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Afternoon Tea & Artifact Express – Randall House Museum, Wolfville 2-4pm. A refreshing cup of tea while you are entertained by a 5-minute presentation on a museum artifact. Accompanied by a tea biscuit & locally made jam. TIX: $6 INFO: 542-9775
Book in the Nook – Wolfville Memorial Library 10-10:30am. Curl up, relax and enjoy listening to a story in our book nook. Suggested age range: 3-8 INFO: 542-5760
Windsor Farmers’ Market – Coach House on the Waterfront, Windsor 4-8pm. Oct 1st Music Guest: Gerry Albert. Oct 8th: National Organic Week and 4-H crafts for kids Music Guest: Mike Aube. INFO: windsorfarmersmarket@gmail.com Teen Movie – Wolfville Memorial Library 6pm. Ages 13+ Come to the C@P Site for a free movie on the big screen. Popcorn included! INFO: 542-5760
Saturdays
Wolfville Farmers’ Market – Robie Tufts Nature Centre, Front St. Wolfville 8:30am-1pm. Oct. 2nd Theme: Pumpkin Palooza Music Guest: Hupman Brothers Oct 11th Music Guest: TripALady INFO: www.wolfvillefarmersmarket.com
In the Round Knitting Group Gaspereau Valley Fibres. 6 -9pm. INFO: 542-2656 White Rock Card Parties – White Rock Community Hall, 7:30pm. Food provided & prizes to be won. TIX: $2 INFO: dianneandjohn@eastlink.ca Scottish Country Dancing – Wolfville Legion 7:30-9:30pm All levels welcome. No partner required, reasonable rates. INFO: 542-5320
Wednesdays
Wolfville Community Chorus – Wickwire Place, Wolfville 5:30-7pm. INFO: 542-0649
Dick Groot: Tidelines - Acadia University Art Gallery, Wolfville. Until Oct 22nd An integrated, simultaneous presentation of music, poetry and photography inspired by the tidal landscape of Minas Basin. INFO: 585-1373
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Interesting Fact: Burlington Vermont & Tualatin Oregon also have Giant Pumpkin regattas. They were inspired by Windsor.
DILL’S ATLANTIC GIANT is the grand-daddy of all giant pumpkins. The present day record for this variety is an amazing 1689 lbs (767.7 kg) and it is common for the variety to produce 400- 500 pound (180-230 kg) fruit consistently. Used mainly for fall fairs and International pumpkin competitions that are becoming
increasingly more popular around the world. Also perfect for huge jack o’lanterns and fall displays! Fruit colours, vary from yellow to orange and the skin is slightly rough. Days to maturity-130. Pumpkins prefer a location with full sun, sheltered from the wind. Soil should also be deeply tilled, high in humus and have adequate moisture. Fertilizer,
Windsor Events FRIDAY, 1 Windsor Farmers’ Market
Sam Slick Coach House, Waterfront 4-8:30pm. Music Guest – Gerry Albert. Register for the 2nd annual pie-baking competition (Oct 15th) INFO: Kimm 757 1912 windsorfarmersmarket@gmail.com
SATURDAY, 2 25 Annual Pumpkin Weigh-Off - Exhibition Park th
10am-2pm. Weigh-off (World record in 2009 was 1725 lbs in Ohio), carving, painting & dessert contests, silent auction. INFO: 798 2728 / cvillagegirl@yahoo.ca
Miniature Train Rides
Trecothic Creek & Windsor Railway Exit 5A, Centennial Drive. 10am-4pm (Also Open Saturday, Oct 10th). Choo-Choo! Locomotives one eighth actual size. Full loops of tracks take 5-10 minutes. INFO: 790-3752 / www. trecothiccreektrains.org
Harvest Fest & Grape Stomp - Sainte-Famille Wines,
Falmouth 10am – all day. Fun for the whole family, winery tours, grape stomps, music guests: The Bandits, Tast of Nova Scotia
fed in abundant and balanced amounts, will produce giganticsized specimens. Get a head start on spring by starting the seeds indoors in 4” peat pots about 2-3 weeks before the last spring frost or plant 2-3 seeds in each hill after last spring frost date. Space hills 15-20 feet apart. When plants are 3-4 inches high, thin to one plant per hill.
After the first pumpkin is set, remove all other fruit which may appear during the course of the growing season. For info on growing the Dill’s Atlantic Giant variety, see Don Langevin’s book, How-to- Grow World Class Giant Pumpkins. For the story behind Dill’s Atlantic Giant see Al Kingsbury’s book, The Pumpkin King.
Pumpkin Festival Info: worldsbiggestpumpkins.com
vendors. TIX: Food bank items or cash donations accepted INFO: 798-8311 scorkum@st-famille.com
Community Centre Dance Community Centre, Windsor 9pm1am. DJ Kross Traxxs in support of the new Windsor Day Care Centre. TIX: $10 door INFO: 798 2001 / www.windsordaycarecentre.ca
TUESDAY, 5 Harvest Tea - Haliburton House Museum, Windsor 2-3:30pm. Enjoy tea and autumn treats in Haliburton’s large dining room. Free with regular admission TIX: $3.60 adult, $2.55 child & senior, 5 and under free INFO: 798 2915
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Windsor Farmers’ Market
Sam Slick Coach House, Waterfront 4 -8:30pm. National Organic Week & 4-H crafts for kids (ages 4-8) Music Guest – Mike Aube. Please register for the 2nd annual pie-baking competition (Oct 15th) INFO: Kimm 757 1912 / windsorfarmersmarket@gmail.com
SUNDAY, 10 Golden Gourd Scavenger Hunt - Haliburton House
Museum, Windsor 10-11:30am. Ages 4-13, search our 26 acres for the Golden Gourd! Ornamental gourds for everyone, prizes awarded. Registration begins at 9:30am TIX: $3 INFO: 798-6951
Children’s Wish Parade of Pumpkin Paddlers
Exhibition Grounds to O’Brien to Gerrish to Water to Falmouth. 12Noon. Join the paddlers and their PVC’s (Personal Vegetable Crafts) as they help raise awareness of the Children’s Wish Foundation.
Music & Vendors
Windsor Waterfront 12noon4pm. Chili challenge at the Sam Slick House (for adults), Music by: Stable Country INFO:worldsbiggestpumpkins.com
Windsor – West Hants Pumpkin Regatta
Across Lake Pisiquid. 2pm Official Opening. Giant Pumpkin races! Seriously. 1st Heat starts at 2:15pm (Motorized & Experimental), 2nd Heat starts at 2:30pm (Paddling), 3:30pm Award Presentation. To compete, registrations must be received by noon, Friday Oct 8th INFO:VanEssa 798-6679 / vanessa@town.windsor.ns.ca
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WINDSOR Windsor Downtown Merchants Welcome you... where shopping locally makes good “cents” for everyone!
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Professor’s Perspective:
Implications of a voluntary long form census: Selection Bias
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n June 26 2010, the Federal government announced its plans of replacing the mandatory long form census with the National Household Survey (NHS) for the 2011 cycle. The long form census consists of questions aimed at gathering detailed background information on areas such as ethnic background, occupation, literacy, etc. Government argues this change by appealing to the privacy wishes of Canadians. However, the House of Commons industry committee special hearing conducted on July 27 2010 indicates that there were 166 complaints out of the 12 million forms distributed during the last census. Several factions of society, including the Chief Statistician of Canada, opposed the government’s move. Information gathered by the long form
census, distributed to 20% of the households in Canada, is used to develop policies that affect various groups in our society such as minorities, immigrants etc. The information obtained by the new voluntary survey would simply provide less reliable data since the sample produced from the new voluntary survey will not be representative of the Canadian population. Several studies show that information gathered from voluntary surveys, such as Survey of Consumer Finances or Survey of Labour and Income Dynamics, exhibit systematic non-response bias and have a tendency to overstate the incomes of lowincome families and vice versa. Industry Minister Tony Clement has argued that a larger number of responses could be received from the public by distributing a voluntary survey, increasing the accuracy of the information
gathered. This, as pointed out by the Former Chief Statistician Dr. Sheikh, is false. Gathering a larger number of responses from a nonrepresentative and non-random group of responses would neither provide higher quality data nor would it be a substitute for the long form census. Consider the case for voluntary restaurant reviews provided by customers. What kind of customers would be more likely to take their time and write reviews? It is more likely for customers that had either extremely good or bad experiences to take their time and provide feedback. Consequently, it would be challenging to make decisions such as whether to operate the restaurant or not by relying on the information collected from such reviews since customers providing such feedback are likely to be outliers in the society
in terms of their experiences. Moreover, collecting more surveys from such a particular subgroup of customers would not necessarily improve the quality of the information gathered either. In conclusion, depreciating the value of the information gathered by the census is likely to have long-term consequences on the welfare of society, even though this might not be immediately clear to political authorities. Burc Kayahan Assistant Professor Department of Economics Acadia University
SIFE Acadia awarded opportunity to attend ACE Accelerator program
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or the last two years ACE has sponsored three Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) program presidents and their faculty advisors to attend the SIFE World Cup, and to participate in the ACE Accelerator program. This year Acadia University student, David Paterson – incoming SIFE President for 2010/11 – and faculty advisor, Lisa Lowthers have received this honour. The ACE Accelerator program gives students and faculty advisors the opportunity
experience the SIFE program in action around the world. They will be able to witness and meet with leading global student teams from over 40 countries as well as view their presentations on the SIFE world stage. Ultimately this will also help mentor the SIFE President, and foster success for the upcoming year. “For years SIFE Acadia has struggled with member retention, project sustainability and funding”, explains SIFE Acadia President David Paterson. “Receiving this sponsorship is a reflection of the dedication and determination of our previous leaders to rebuild SIFE Acadia into the strong team we are today. I am confident that the demonstration of entrepreneurial spirit at the SIFE World Cup will inspire me to do everything possible to follow in the footsteps
of the World’s top SIFE teams.” This sponsorship is awarded to SIFE teams that have shown growth, leadership, and sustainability within their team and programs. The Acadia SIFE team made great process during the 2009/10 year, having brought home the National title for the SIFE RBC Blue Water Challenge, and was also given the award for “Top Turn around Team” at the 2010 SIFE National Exposition. The 2010 SIFE World Cup will take place October 10 to 12 in Los Angeles California.
About ACE
ACE is a national, charitable organization that is teaching and igniting young Canadians to create brighter futures for themselves and their communities. ACE delivers a team-based program called
Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) and an individual-based program, Student Entrepreneur. ACE students created 540 jobs, logged 273,000 volunteer hours and directly impacted 114,000 people in the past year alone. In the past three years, students have generated over $80,000,000 in economic opportunity. ACE is currently established on over 50 post-secondary campuses across Canada. Contact: David Paterson President, SIFE Acadia 902.300.0572 davidrbpaterson@gmail.com
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What’s Happening from Sept 30 - Oct 14, 2010
Send your event listings to grapevine.wolfville@gmail.com for publishing in this list
THURSDAY, 30 Special Committee of Council Meeting - Wolfville Town Hall, Wolfivlle 7 -
10pm. Presentation of the Fiscal Sustainability Task Force Report to Council. Public welcome INFO: 542 5767
FRIDAY, 1 Concert: Pacific Curls - Kings Theatre, Annapolis Royal 8pm. Deep Roots artists continue their Maori/Scottish tour of amazingness. TIX: $22 door, $5 youth INFO: 532 7704 / boxoffice@kingstheatre.ca
SATURDAY, 2 2nd Annual Antique Tractor Harvest Pull & Show - Northville Farm Heritage Centre, Northville 10am. TIX: Adults $5, Children under 12 no charge INFO: 582 3549
Kentville Harvest Festival - Centre Square, Kentville 10am – 2pm. Activities include greetings from Mayor Dave Corkum, Princess Kentville 2010, Kara Hill; Pumpkin Perrson building workshop; wagon rides; farmers’ market; bounce tent & much, much more including live musical entertainment all day! TIX: no charge INFO: www.kentville.ca International “Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day” - Waterfront
Park, Wolfville 10am-2:30pm. The Town of Wolfville and the Annapolis Valley Mountain Bike Association (AVMBA) invite you to join in celebrating the official launch of the Valley’s Trips for Kids program. Hour-long family ride for all ages and abilities. TIX: no charge INFO: Sharon 542 3019 / http:// annapolisvalleytripsforkids.blogspot.com
Grow With Art Children’s Workshop - NSCC Kingstec, Kentville 1 – 3pm.
Colours of Canada, ages 4 – 14. TIX: $2 per child INFO: 542 0234
HIP of BEEF BUFFET and Concert
Kings Presbyterian Church, New Minas 6:309pm. All you can eat hip of beef buffet and concert to follow - the band /vocal group “Highway 236” from Truro. TIX: $20 adult, $10 children 12 & under INFO: 681 1333 N
Wilf Carter Fall Tribute Concert
Northeast Kings Education Centre, Canning 7pm. Featuring: Harry Munroe, Willey Dunbar, Valley Blue and Caroll Edwards TIX: $10 door, Cochrane’s Pharmacy Canning/Wolfville INFO: 582 2040
Concert: Swingology - United Church, Windsor 7:30-9:30pm. Nova Scotia’s classic gypsy swing band will be hosting the first in a series of CD release concerts. Join us as we breeze through a selection of swinging tunes that take us from the City of Lights to the sands of Araby. TIX: $15 @ door, church office, Moe’s Place Music Sales, Andrew Connolly Optician INFO: 798 2667 Fundraiser: Appetizers & Auction for Biosolids-Free Nova Scotia
Mud Creek Bar & Lounge, Wolfville 8pm. Enjoy great food, live music from John Duggan and come place a bid on some amazing prizes donated from business around the community and beyond. Funds generated form this event will help offset costs of printing and postage for future events to help raise awareness of keeping biosolids off our farmlands. TIX: $30 INFO: 542-5330
Concert: Sultans of String
Evergreen Theatre, Margaretsville 8-10pm. 2010 JUNO Award nominees and “Canada’s ambassadors of musical diversity” Sultans of String thrill their audiences with their global sonic tapestry of Spanish Flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and French Manouche Gypsy-jazz. Opening act: Lynne Hanson porch music with a little Texas red dirt. TIX: $20 INFO: 825 6834
Night Kitchen - Al Whittle Theatre,
Wolfville 8-10pm. Featuring: Andy & Ariana, Ryan Cook, Rise Up Shannon and much more. See ad page 11 TIX: $8 advance / $10 door INFO: www.alwhittletheatre.ca
Vintage - Legion, Wolfville 9pm-12am. Come dance to some of great songs of the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. Cash bar. 19+. TIX: $5 door INFO: 542 5869
Fundraiser: Valley Search and Rescue - Westside Charlies, New Minas
10pm-2am. Come out and help support Project Life Saver. Enjoy live music by The Bandits and support the Valley Search and Rescue Unit. TIX: $5 INFO: smokinentertainment@hotmail.com
SUNDAY, 3 Run For The Cure - Acadia Athletic Complex, Wolfville 9am. Connect with thousands of Canadians for the 19th annual Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure. Actual run starts at 10am, come cheer on the individuals and teams as they run for a great cause. TIX: no charge INFO: 585 1457 Open House & Family Arts - Ross Creek Center, North Mountain 12-4pm Tours of the grounds, live dance performances, new gallery exhibits, bake sale. TIX: $5 suggested donation INFO: 582-3842 / www.artscentre.ca Fundraiser: WALK-the-WORLD for Schizophrenia- Robie Tufts Park, Wolfville
1-4pm. Schizophrenia Society - Kings County Chapter – leads a walk from the park, to Main St., to the Lions Hall. Musical entertainment, refreshments and prizes. You may register your donation at the start. TIX: no charge INFO/Pledge Sheets: Pam Langille 365 1701 ext 2890
Blessing of the Animals - Willow Park, Wolfville 2pm. Bring your pet, or a photo of your pet (if they do not play well with others) to be blessed in a simple ceremony that dates back to the late 12 century. Leashes & pet carriers encouraged. Co-hosted by the United, Anglican and Catholic congregations of Wolfville. TIX: no charge INFO: 542 3796 / officewolfuc@eastlink.ca Concert: Bluegrass Show - Lions Club, Berwick 2-4:30pm. Doug & Patty LeBlanc, Randy Sheffield & Friends, Shadow River Bluegrass Band TIX: $6.00 INFO: 624 9492 Fundy Film screens: The Trotsky
Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4 & 7pm. In this offbeat comedy an intense teenager believes he is Trotsky reincarnated – as in the Russian revolutionary and socialist theorist. Rich parents and a private school challenge the would-be revolutionary but he perseveres. Distinctly Canadian & fitfully charming. See ad page 15 TIX: $8 INFO: 542 5157
MONDAY, 4 Committee of Council Meeting
Wolfville Town Hall, Wolfivlle 1:30 - 4pm. Open to the public. INFO: 542 5767
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What’s Happening FROM Sept 30 - Oct 14, ‘10 Holding An Event? List it at www.valleyevents.ca AKA: Making Art Mondays
Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville (to be confirmed) 8-10pm. Alliance of Kings Artists present Drink & Draw. An evening of drawing in a collaborative setting. All skill levels welcome. TIX: $5 INFO: laurie.dalton@acadiau.ca
TUESDAY, 5 Wolfville and Area Newcomers Club - Beveridge Arts Centre Room 241, Acadia
7-9pm. Two guest speakers: Kelly Marie Redcliffe speaking about the Wolfville Farmers Market & Linda Best speaking about our food supply. All welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: wolfvillenewcomers@hotmail.com
Reel Paddling Film Festival
Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 8-10pm. International film tour presenting the world’s best whitewater, sea kayaking and canoeing action and lifestyle films of the year. Hairy whitewater action, sea kayakers exploring remote coastlines, coast-to-coast canoe expeditions, motivating environmental documentaries, the lighter side of paddling life & more. TIX: $15 INFO: 697 3115
WEDNESDAY, 6
SUNDAY, 10
Words On Fire - Berwick Fire Hall, Berwick 7pm. Join Dan Conlin author of “Pirates of the Atlantic” for a presentation brought to you by the Valley Regional Library – Berwick Branch and Berwick Fire Department. Smoke Alarms: A sound you can live with; is part of the Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Week Open House. TIX: no charge INFO: 538 4030
Live Harp Music - Prescott House Museum, Port Williams 2-4pm. Internationally know harpist, Johanne Mcinnis will enthrall you as her music fills the museum. Tour the museum and enjoy mulled cider and apple crisp. Children will enjoy playing old fashioned games. TIX: $5 w/house tour INFO: 542 3984
SATURDAY, 9
Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7pm. Part prison film, part crime story, part intense personal drama, this all-consuming narrative in the hands of gifted filmmakers Jacques Audiard revitalizes classic forms with contemporary attitudes – the most compelling kind of cinema. TIX: $8 INFO: 542 5157
Thunder in the Valley - Lockharts
Pit, Jones Road, new Minas 8am. Hosted by Kings County 4X4 Club. Sand Drag Racing on Saturday, Slalom Racing on Sunday. The largest and last event on the BFGoodrich circuit, watch trucks get air! All-day events, bring a blanket. TIX: ? INFO: Steve 538-8514 / www.kingscounty4x4.com/events
Charity Art Auction - Grand Pre Wines, Grand Pre 10am – 6pm. As part of our 10-year anniversary celebration we are supporting Feed Nova Scotia with an art auction. Check out our website for artwork that has been generously donated by local artists. TIX: no charge INFO: 542 1753 Scotian Hiker: Blomidon Park Hike
Travel Writing Workshop - Prescott
Blomidon Provincial Park, 11am - 3pm. A 13km moderate to difficult hike with the Chebucto Hiking Club. Bring lots of water and a lunch. We are leaving at 11am sharp at lower parking lot. Dogs on leashs please. Always be sure to check the website day of the hike for cancellations. TIX: No charge INFO: www. scotianhiker.com/events.htm
Fundy Films screens: Neil Young - Trunk Show - Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville
Concert: Ryan Cook, Darren Arsenault and Mike Aube
House Museum, Port Williams 1-4pm. Join Christy Ann Conlin in this workshop where she will teach you how to write a compelling travel piece as well as exploring different kinds of travel writing, travel note-keeping and how to find publications for your stories. TIX: $45, please pre-register INFO: 542 3984
7pm. In his follow-up to Heart of Gold, Jonathan Demme shows a less contemplative side of Young, offering instead a loud passionate glimpse of a rock legend at work. See ad page 15 TIX: $8 INFO: 542 5157
THURSDAY, 7 Concert: Joel Plaskett & Rose Cousins - Muir Murray Estate Winery,
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Wolfville 8-10:30pm. This is an outdoor event; there will be seating and some standing only (for dancers). Make sure you bundle up for this event! TIX: $30.00+HST at Muir Murray Estate Winery or call INFO: 542 0343
St. Croix United Church, St. Croix 8pm. Songwriters’ Circle at St. Croix United Church in St. Croix TIX: $10 door INFO: mike@ mikeaube.com
The Kickin’ Mule Blues Band
Old Orchard Heritage Barn, Wolfville 9pm-1am. Newly formed, The Kickin’ Mule Blues Band is a collaboration of musicians consisting of Brian Chipman, Caleb Miles, Mark Bezanson and Alex Porter. The intent is to authentically recreate both the Chicago and Left Coast flavor of the genre. Very electric and very danceable! TIX: $10 INFO: 538 4102
Fundy Films screens: The Prophet
MONDAY, 11 - Thanksgiving!
WEDNESDAY, 13 VWBN Fundraiser: Lisa DraderMurphy - Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville
6:30-10pm. Valley Women’s Business Network presents Lisa Drader-Murphy; designer & owner of Turbine Design Studio (Falmouth & Halifax). Reception after presentation. Funds raised go toward: NSCC Kingstec women business student bursaries & programs/ education for business women in the Annapolis Valley. TIX: $30 adult, $25 students INFO: 670 2757
Clock Park Design Open House
Wolfville Fire Hall, Wolfville 7 - 9pm. The Town has engaged Landscape Architect, Angela Morin, to develop a Conceptual Plan for Clock Park (parkland at the corner of Main and Elm). Her concept is based on public input received at a design workshop and public open house. Everyone is encouraged to join us at this open house where this conceptual plan will be presented. Public comments and suggestions are encouraged. See ad page 2 TIX: no charge INFO: 542 5767
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Sept 30 - Oct 14, 2010
Horoscopes for week of September 30th, 2010 © Copyright 2010 Rob Brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Nine-year-old Fatima Santos told the San Francisco Chronicle her opinions about the movie Toy Story: “If I had to make a movie like this, I would make it funnier. I would make Mr. Potato Head look funnier that he already does. I would put his hair on his legs, his shoes on his head, and his arms on his face. His eyeballs would be on the place where his arms are.” In the coming week, Aries, I advise you to engage in Fatima’s enlightened style of cockeyed thinking. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you have the power and the mandate to improve pretty much every scenario you’re in by making it less predictable, more rambunctious, and just plain funnier.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Everything is dreamed first,” wrote French poet Gilbert Trolliet. French philosopher Gaston Bachelard agreed, adding, “Creative reverie animates the nerves of the future.” Your task in the coming weeks, Libra, is to act on those clues: Conjure up pictures in your mind that foreshadow the life you want to be living next year. Proceed on the assumption that you now have extraordinary power to generate self-fulfilling prophecies.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): During one phase of my life, I walked
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You know me: I hate to sound sensationalistic. But in honor of this dramatic moment in your story, I’ll risk it. So be alert! Heads up! Get real! A pivotal moment is upon you! What you do in the coming dayss will ultimately determine how you will interpret the entire past year, shaping the contours of your history for better or worse! I advise maximum integrity! I suggest thorough preparation! I urge timely action! Decisions should come from the roots, not the surface! Climaxes should be mediated by the heart and head together, not just one or the other!
a mile five days a week to get to a bus stop. On the last stretch of the journey, I had to pass a shabby house next to a vacant lot. On the porch was a German shepherd, always unchained and in a state of irritation. After some close calls, when his agitated barking propelled him perilously close to me, I arrived upon a technique that settled him down: I sang nursery rhymes and lullabies. “Three Blind Mice” was his favorite, but there were others that also calmed him sufficiently to allow me safe passage. Something comparable may work for you, Taurus, as you navigate past the crabby wretches and twitchy pests and pathetic demons in the coming days. My advice is to shift the energy with a charming bit of innocuous play. Avoid confrontations.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): According to anthropologist Robin Dunbar, it’s impossible for any of us to have more than 150 friends. The human brain literally can’t process the intimate information required to sustain more than that. But if there were super-freaks who could crack that limit, it would be members of the Gemini tribe, especially during the coming weeks. You now have an uncanny ability to cultivate bubbly connections, be extra close to your buddies, and drum up new alliances.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You are ever so close to coming all the way home. For months you have been edging toward this welcoming source, and now you’re almost there. I’m not sure about the specific details. Maybe it means you’ll soon be in the place where your potentials will finally ripen. Perhaps you’re ready to make peace with your past or accept your family members exactly as they are. It’s possible you’ve found your ideal tribe or community, and are ready to integrate your uniqueness with its special blend of energies. Who knows? Maybe you’re ready to give yourself completely to the life-changing mission that has been calling and calling and calling you.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Let’s say I was the director of a grade
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I have good intuition about fate’s
school play that included outdoor scenes, and you were a student trying out for a part. My inclination would be to offer you the role of the big oak tree, which would be on stage for much of the show but have no spoken lines to deliver. Would you accept my invitation with enthusiasm, and play the part with panache? I realize that on the surface, it may not seem like your performance would be of central importance. But as director I’d hope to be able to draw out of you a vibrant commitment to being steady and rooted. I’d rely on you to provide the strong, reassuring background that would encourage the actors in the foreground to express themselves freely.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): “In times of change, learners inherit the
Earth,” wrote philosopher Eric Hoffer, “while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” Wouldn’t you prefer to put the emphasis on learning rather than on being learned, Leo? This is a good time to get the hang of that; cosmic rhythms will work in your favor if you do. My advice: Take action to intensify your commitment to education. Seek out new teachings. Think hard about the lessons you want to study in the coming years.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I was tardy in planting my garden this year -- more than two months late. My batch of seedlings didn’t find their way into my patch of dirt until July 2. I humbly apologized to them for my procrastination, then made amends with a tireless campaign to provide them with extraordinary care -- organic fertilizer, regular watering, impeccable weeding, steady songs of encouragement. And by September the zucchini were booming, the pumpkins were thriving, the watermelons were unstoppable, and the cucumbers were riffing with abandon. Take inspiration from my example, Virgo. Your plans may have gotten delayed, but don’t let that demoralize you. There’s still time to launch the project or crusade you’ve been dreaming about.
general trends, but I don’t think of myself as psychic when it comes to foreseeing specific events. I’ve never been able to predict winning lottery numbers, for example. But lately I’m wondering if that’s changing. I seem to be developing a knack for prognosticating certain sports events. For example, on three occasions I have hallucinated a golden cup floating in mid-air a short time before Albert Pujols, a Capricorn who plays for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, hits a homerun. So I wonder what it means that right now, as I’m studying your astrological omens and meditating on your future, I’m flashing on an image of three golden cups filled with champagne. It’s 2:15 in the morning, and the Cardinals aren’t playing.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Paws Up resort in Montana offers “glamping,” or glamorous camping. For the right price, you can sleep in a feather bed with fine linens, comfortably ensconced inside a roomy, heated tent that has artwork on the walls. And all the while you’re surrounded by the great outdoors. I’m not specifically suggesting that you go to Paws Up, but I do recommend that you seek an experience that gives you an invigorating dose of raw elegance and untamed sweetness -- some situation that allows you to satisfy your animal longing for wildness while at the same time indulging your human yearning for blissful repose.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): When I urge you to salvage and re-use old stuff, I’m not really suggesting that you find a purpose for the elastic from worn-out underwear or empty prescription bottles. That would be fine, but I’m thinking primarily of less literal, more poetic reclamation projects. Like dusting off faded dreams and refitting them with futuristic replacement parts. Or planting an October garden of earthly delights in the compost of July’s and August’s discarded pleasures. Or retooling a relationship that has lost its way, transforming it into a vibrant connection with a new reason for being.
As the Grapevine is a bi-weekly paper, you will have to get next week’s horoscopes at freewillastrology.com/horoscopes
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Mike Uncorked:
Songs in the Key of Something!
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o you know what the songs Crocodile Rock, Bohemian Rhapsody and These Boots are Made for Walking have in common? These are the first three songs I ever sang at Karaoke! I have a great appreciation for the ART of karaoke and for those who participate. In case you haven’t heard, karaoke is the ancient bar and party sport of reading fluorescent lyrics from a small TV screen and singing them to the instrumental music played behind you. As a kid growing up in Kentville, anyone in my family can vouch for me when I write that for nearly 15 years I begged for a karaoke machine but my mother refused to buy one for me- that’s why I love my Aunt Wendy who felt bad and did! Now, at Christmas parties, weddings, and other social events, I can gather with my clan and roar my buttocks off at my Aunt singing Johnny Cash or my Uncle singing Abba. There are two types of people who participate in said sport: There’s the participant who is sober, takes it seriously, studies the songs before performing and gives their very best performance, usually believing they are actually better than the original artist. And there’s also the participant who requires a mixture of alcohol and peer pressure to muster up the courage to warble through the most ludicrous song selection in the endless catalog of music provided, forgetting the lyrics, burping into the microphone and believing they are actually better than the original artist. Ladies and gentlemen, these two kinds of participants do share a commonality- they are both having the time of their life, which is what karaoke is all about.
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1. alt-country female duo 6. flamenco group Compañía ____ 7. feeling sad 9. wash-up, deadbeat 11. comes before “we all fall down” 12. a-bomb 14. Animal Farm author 16. performer and 2009 ECMA winner David _____ 19. “want to know a secret?” 21. charged atom 22. fro partner 23. gruff-voiced songwriter Fred 26. New Zealand/Scottish female trio
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1. The Cricket’s Orchestra musician 2. percussion 3. usually a goodie too 4. singer-songwriter with latest album Piece of Mine 5. bluesy guitarist/songwriter, formerly of Hot Toddy Trio 8. country, Dixieland, Manitoba roots music band 10. busy as a ___ 13. oven 15. not urban 17. ___-hoo! 18. Hemingway’s Old Man and the ___ 19. cooking spray brand 20. drunkard, lush 23. and so on 24. just a ___ 25. ___ and hers
If you are EITHER of these participants, have I got news for you! How would you like to win money? Or take seven friends out for dinner? At 12D Elm Avenue, Wolfville sits the Mud Creek Grill and Lounge, home to Karaoke Nights on Wednesdays and Fridays. If you think you have the talent worthy to win a karaoke contest, come down to the restaurant on karaoke night and try out for the Canadian Idol-type competition that’s starting RIGHT AWAY, for a chance to win a first prize of $500.00 or a second prize of a three-course meal for EIGHT! Singers will be judged on voice, appearance, presence etc. and after a few weeks, a winner will be announced. And even if you don’t make it into the final roster of singers, you can still entertain the vast crowds of karaoke lovers who come by for drinks and giggles. Like any Wolfville venue, it’s welcoming and encouraging! Bring some friends, embarrass or surprise yourself and have fun! Call 697-3500 for details. Mmmmm I wonder if they have Stayin Alive by the Bee Gees??? ~ Mike Butler
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CLASSES:
WORKSHOPS:
The Vocal Zone: Master
Motivate Me! at NSCC:
classes, workshops and private tuition for singers. INFO: Karen www.thevocalzone.ca /680-6170 / info@thevocalzone.ca
Piano Lessons: Acadia U. Bachelor of Music in Performance Graduate. Reputable instructor w/10 years teaching experience. Variety of musical levels. INFO: Matt 697-2767 / valleymusicteacher@gmail.com Wolfville Children’s Choir: W/Susan Dworkin,
20-member minimum for ages 6-12 INFO: 542-0649 / susan_ dworkin@hotmail.com
Zumba Fitness: Latin
Break the procrastination habit, prepare a plan and follow through, use positive thinking and the ‘Law of Attraction’. Tuesday evenings until Oct 26th, 6:30-9:30pm. INFO/Reg: Helen 692-8918 / helen@daffodiltraining.com
Stage Management:
What REALY happens backstage? All experiences (or lack thereof) welcomed. Oct 2nd 9am-5pm INFO/Reg: 678-3502 / mindyvt@gmail.com
Ukulele Workshop w/ James Hill: Saturday Oct
23rd @ dance studio, Kentville Rec Center. $20, 2-4pm INFO: 679-3103
music, easy to follow moves, great workout! Mondays and Wednesdays 7pm @ MacKeen Rm, Acadia’s ASU. Sept 13th Dec 15th. 10 classes = $100 OR drop in = $12. INFO: www.happydayspa.biz
Art Gallery w/Bob Hainstock. Starting in Oct. INFO/Reg: Laurie 585-1373 / http://gallery.acadiau.ca
Belly Dance Groove w/ Oriana: Grades 9-12, 4-5pm
S.O.A.R. Support Group:
Wednesdays. $60 INFO: Angie oriana@sisterlotus.com
Printmaking: At Acadia’s
Survivors of Abuse Recovering 10-session support group (sexual abuse) is peer-led and free. Running Sept – Dec for males/ females & adults/children, space
is limited. INFO: 365-1701 / www.survivorsofabuserecovering.ca
Group Cleanse: Feel
fabulous in 4 weeks with a diet & lifestyle transitions. Wednesdays Sept 29th – Oct 27th. $150 includes: guidance, food demos, taste testing & recipes INFO/ Reg: MaryBeth Miles, RHN 670-9355 / wellness@marybethmilesrhn.com
Parental Support: You
Make the Difference: Mondays 1:30-3:30pm, 9 weeks @ Berwick Town Hall. Enrich your child’s early (birth – 5 years) language, social and literacy development. INFO/Register: 678-5760 / www.kcfrc.ca
Parental Support: Tumble-
Nuthin Dumber than a Runner:A race given its name in part to the (up for debate) insanity some athletes force their bodies to endure in the name of fun. On
Sunday, October 17th, the Halifax Trail runners are hosting a Trail Run Race on the Nordic Tracks of Ski Martock. The second annual race raises funds for the always inspirational Camp Brigadoon (www. brigaddonvillage.org). The race will weave you along five or ten kilometers of trail up and down the hills of Martock. The entry fee is at a rock bottom cost of twenty bucks; all of the proceeds
Adult Badminton:
Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm (Until Christmas break), New Minas Elementary.$2, indoor shoes needed INFO: Sarah gaspereau. rec@gmail.com
Pie Bakers Needed: Wind-
sor Farmers’ Market seeking bakers for 2nd annual pie tasting contest, Friday Oct 15th, 6-7:30pm INFO: Kimm 7571912 / windsorfarmersmarket@ gmail.com
Wolfville Capoeira Enthusiasts: Meet regularly to
train & play with this Amazing Brazilian dance art form INFO: alan12_howell@hotmail.com
Accommodations:
bugs: Wednesdays 1:30-2:30pm, 10 weeks @ Berwick Town Hall. Basic movements & activities for early childhood (3-5years). Space limited. INFO/Register: 678-5760 / www.kcfrc.ca
1 Bedroom Apt: Lower level of quite home, private deck/garden, new carpets, clean, bright, cozy. $450+ INFO: Susan 5425667
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Outdoor Outlooks: Nuthin Dumber than a Runner Well the crisp autumn breezes are blowing in, and the leaves are starting to blush their familiar pallet of gold and red hues. Say what you want, deny what you might, but Fall (and subsequently an awesome event) is here.
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raised will go directly towards putting kids and families affected by chronic illnesses into a place where fun lives and memories are made. Facebook Halifax Trail Runners for registration details. Another reason to head to Martock on this, sure to be, sunny Sunday morning (I just jinxed it didn’t I?) is that the ski hill is holding an open house. There will be lots of opportunity to check
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Sept 25 - Oct 31 Proudly presented by Noggins Corner Farm Market
between mid Nov and mid Dec until April 1st. Highland Ave, Wolfville. INFO: Paula 5424464
out new gear for attacking the slopes this year. Find out how to get involved with the Canadian Ski Patrol and check out cool toys like slack lines! (www.gibbonslacklines.com) Don’t forget, the Canadian Winter Games are coming to Nova Scotia and Martok this year. The 17th will be a perfect opportunity to get the scoop on what’s happening with that. ~Brian Conoley
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appy Thanksgiving everyone! What is something for which you are most thankful? For me, it’s a no-brainer. The people in my life, I couldn’t live without any of them. I would do anything for them. Usually, what I do for them is cook, and none of them really seem to mind. I also couldn’t live without mashed potatoes with my Thanksgiving dinner. Follow this recipe and feed them to your loved ones and they’ll be smiling as they take their turkey nap ~ Victoria Comeau
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Potpourri In a bowl (one not used for food), mix together a little of each of the following dried ingredients: • • • • • • • • •
Acorns Oak Leaves Juniper Berries Orange Peel Hawthorn Berries Calendula Horse Chestnuts Echinacea Flowers/Seed Heads Sage
Mix with a few drops of each of the following essential oils:
Directions
1. Peel and cut potatoes into 1 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place in a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water; add 1 tablespoon salt. Bring to a simmer. If using a potato ricer, fill another saucepan with water; place over low heat. Keep potatoes at a low simmer until a knife slips in and out easily. Drain potatoes in a colander. Place milk in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. 2. If using an electric mixer with paddle attachment, proceed to Step 4. If using a potato ricer, place a heat-proof bowl or top of a double boiler over a pan of simmering water. Press hot, drained potatoes through ricer into bowl. 3. Stir potatoes with a wooden spoon until smooth, about 1 minute. Using a whisk, incorporate butter. Drizzle in hot milk, whisking continuously. Add pepper, nutmeg, and salt to taste; whisk to combine. Serve immediately. 4. For the electric-mixer method, transfer hot, drained potatoes to bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium-low speed, until most lumps have disappeared, about 1 minute. Add butter; mix until blended. On low speed, add hot milk in a slow stream, and then add pepper, nutmeg, and salt to taste. Mix to combine.
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Oakmoss Cinnamon Orange Nutmeg Clove
The potpourri can simply sit in the bowl as a beautifully-smelling decorative element or you can simmer it in a pot (one not used for food) with a little water on your stove top to scent your home. Enjoy! by Angie Jenkins, B.A., Certified Herbalist http://www.sisterlotus.com
Clinic Grand Opening
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arah Trask, HD of Homeopathic Healing, and Jennifer White, Osteopath, would like to invite all members of the community to their new clinic grand opening on Thursday October 7th from 6:30-8:30, in celebration of their new venture, to thank the community and patients for the support, and encourage people whom they haven’t met to come and enjoy. Located at 7 Gaspereau Ave, Wolfville. Door Prizes and Wine and Cheese will be included.
EKCC Kings County Business Award Nominations
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veryday we drive by dozens of successful businesses in Kings County. Take a moment to really pay attention to these businesses and nominate your choice for an EKCC Kings County Business Award. Awards will be presented for Oustanding New, Small, Large, Exporter and Innovator as well as Lifetime Achievement Award. Nominations are accepted on-line at ekcc.ca. Click on the “nomination form” button and fill out the information. Nominations will be accepted until 5pm October 1st. Now is also the time to book your tickets for the Awards Banquet, Thursday November 4th. $55.00 for members, $60.00 for potential members, table of 10 for $500. Call the chamber office or e-mail executivedirector@ekcc.ca.
Mariposa Interiors 112 Front St. (next to EOS) www.mariposainteriors.ca
Mariposa Interiors is now exclusively carrying Marimekko fabric and home decor items. Stop into our shop to check out the great new items!
new fall clothing arriving weekly www.boso.ca •(902)542-7790 east end of Railtown, Wolfville
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS - Train to Fight, train for fitness, train for fun Ages 4+, Greenwich, 542-1666, www.abhaya.ca
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Acadia Students Ride 275 km Tip 2 Tip for Africa
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ooking to rest, relax and eat turkey over Thanksgiving weekend? Not for this group of Acadia students! From October 9th to 11th, four students from the university will participate in Tip 2 Tip for Africa 2010 - a three day and 275 kilometre bike ride along the Confederation Trail on Prince Edward Island. Students Christina Muehlberger, Lauren Hanna, and siblings Ali and Jordan Vervaeke will join riders from across the country in the annual fundraising event, which raises money for two charities that provide micro-finance loans and support local health projects in Africa.
small businesses, to become selfsustaining and to break the cycle of poverty. Mikinduri Children of Hope is an organization based out of PEI that works to help relieve the effects of poverty in Kenya. The organization works with local leaders, organizations, and international partners to provide resources and knowledge to assist the people of Kenya. Current projects include improving health by providing sources of clean water, supporting agricultural, food, shelter, and medical projects, and introducing economic development ideas to create jobs and raise the standard of living.
The Townships Project is a registered Canadian charity that supports South African microfinance institutions that provide loans to entrepreneurs, primarily women, to operate
To participate in the Tip 2 Tip event, the Acadia team must raise $1600 in support of these two charities. The students have created a website that has bios of the riders, more information
on the event, and a convenient online giving option (www. vervpei.myevent.com/). Jordan has been busy asking businesses in Wolfville to put out collection jars for people to give, and Lauren says the team is hoping that they will be able to find one or two corporate sponsors in the community and through the university. In addition, Christina says “We are really counting on the generosity of our friends and family to help us make a large donation to these organizations, and to make a great contribution on behalf of our school.” If you would like to support Team Acadia by making a tax-deductible donation or for more information on the event and how you can help, please visit the team’s website at http://www.vervpei. myevent.com or email Lauren at 095752h@acadiau.ca.
Stardrop - by Mark Oakley: www.iboxpublishing.com
Stardrop is brought to you by
The Box of Delights - A Delightful Little Bookshop on Main St Wolfville
www.boxofdelightsbooks.com
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Lisa Hammett Vaughan: The Coordinator!
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acilitate, Organize, Manage, Harmonize, Direct and Assist. Lisa Hammett Vaughan does all the above. I have known Lisa for many years as the lady with the dog! She just came off a busy weekend but wanted to take time to sit with me so I could get to know her a bit more. My schedule is very packed, I’m all over the place with meetings and rehearsals so it seemed I couldn’t find time to sit and chat- but Lisa took charge and set up our meeting- It didn’t take me long to realize why she was so good at this sort of thing!
For more then fourteen years Lisa has also worked with the community employment program run by Flowercart, which offers supported employment to men and women with intellectual disabilities. She loves the team and the framework of this job but what makes it really special is meeting the needs of those who come into the program.
Last weekend, I sat in awe at the performances during Deep Roots and was blown away thinking of the countless hours it takes to put on such a unique festivalLisa made sure my thinking was replaced by fact. Lisa has been the Deep Roots Festival Committee Coordinator for the past 7 years. The festival is very much a team/volunteer run event with Lisa facilitating all areas. She leads the meetings, handles inter-committee communication and actively recruits committee members and festival volunteers and makes sure all the “I’s” are dotted and the “T’s” are crossed. Congratulations Lisa on a great weekend! And even though the festival has ended, work continues as the committee does follow up reports, tidying up loose ends and starts budgeting for next year.
Knowing her involvement with Deep Roots, I was very interested in hearing what musical abilities she had. Much to my surprise, there’s no music coming out of Lisa- like me; she can’t carry a tune in a brief case, so she lives by the philosophy that “someone has to be a listener!” And as Lisa continued to run our interview she spilled the beans about the one thing she chooses NOT to facilitate: her marriage (Everyone should know that she recently got married on July 27th to her sweetheart James Henry McLellan III.) Lisa treats her volunteering as her hobby for that is how she stays connected with the community. I tell people I am FROM Wolfville and so does Lisa. She was born in England and has lived in many places but Wolfville is where she is FROM. The homey feeling of
Wolfville is what Lisa loves most and that everyone smiles and waves even if they don’t know you. She loves the art, music and film-loving people that surround her and takes full advantage of the plethora of events the area offers, especially the Farmer’s Market and the great walking environment for her dogs Miranda and Miles. To close, Lisa, the Ultimate Volunteer, even takes times to help edit the Grapevine before it goes to print. So what you just read must have been okay, because she had the final seal of approval! By: Mike Butlerto you by Brought
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Sunday,
live Theatre Swimmy, Frederick & Inch by Inch - Mermaid
Theatre, Windsore. Thursday, Oct. 2nd @ 2pm. Mermaid’s production is drawn from 3 of Leo Lionni’s children’s books. All these stories provide wonderful scope for translation to the stage through the gentle storytelling style, innovative puppetry and charming original music which have earned international acclaim for Mermaid Theatre. TIX: $11 adult, $9 student/senior INFO: 798-5841
Sunday,
Gravely Ghost Walk -
Clock Park, Wolfville. Thursday, Oct. 7th @8:30-10:10pm. Eighth show of the season. A historical production throughout the streets and cemeteries of Wolfville. Join us every second Thursday until Halloween. Meet at the ClockTower 15 minutes prior to showtime. Space is limited, pre-booking preferred. Family friendly. TIX: $12 adult, $6 student INFO: 692-8546 / www.wolfvillewalkingtours.com / Jeremy@wolfvillewalkingtours. com
The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery
Fundy Film Society
The world's best films in Wolfville films subject to change without notice
AcadiaThe Cinema's Al Whittle Theatre Trotsky 450 Main Street, Wolfville Sunday, 542-5157 Oct 3: 4 + 7pm www.fundyfilm.ca
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CentreStage Theatre, Kentville. Fri & Sats @ 8pm until Oct. 23rd Neil Young: Trunk Show (Sunday, Oct 3rd @ 2pm) Every Wednesday, Oct 6: 7pm drama group has experienced the A Prophet Autumn Series begins! horrors of what can go wrong. The Adoration Sunday, Oct 10: 7pm scenery collapses, cues are missed Sunday, September 13: 4+7pm and lines forgotten. Described as Empties Acadia Cinema's Sunday, September 20: 4+7pm a hilarious cross between Monty Al Whittle Theatre Pete Seeger: The Power of Song Fundy Film Society Python and the Carol Burnett Wednesday, September 23: 7 pm Wolfville The world's best films in Wolfville Show, it’s a comedy farce with just films subject to change without notice 542-5157 G a few murders thrown in. TIX: $12 www.fundyfilm.ca Acadia Cinema's Al Whittle Theatre adults, $10 student/seniors 450 INFO: Main Street, Wolfville 542-5157 678-8040 6-Packs: $36 (six pre-paid tickets) - Autumn Series only available 30 minutes before screenings through Oct 11
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www.fundyfilm.ca
eneral admission: $8
30 minutes before screenings
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trivia
Scotian Hiker
2. The William D. Lawrence, the largest wooden-hulled ship ever built in Canada, was constructed and launched in what community? 3. Nova Scotia’s first railway lines stretched from Halifax to what two towns? 4. The Mi’kmaq lived in teepees. True or false? 5. Halifax Robert L. Stanfield International Airport is the _____ busiest airport in Canada in terms of passenger traffic. solutions 1. Clifton; 2. Maitland; 3. Truro and Windsor; 4. False. They lived in wigwams (‘wikuom’); 5. 7th The Grapevine is brought to you by Jeremy Novak & Jocelyn Hatt and is printed at the Acadia Print Shop 585-1129
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GRAVELY GHOST
Ramona Jennex, Jason Priestly and the Hon. Percy Paris. Photo courtesy of Film Nova Scotia.
A HISTORICAL PRODUCTION
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can often be found selling souvenirs to “out of towners” at a local landmark. Now, when working in the main gift shop, you experience everyone who comes through the door, catching people who are looking for the restaurant, going to the bathroom, and looking for the mini golf. It was one of those days when the people seemed to be showing up out of nowhere, and just weren’t stopping. A younger lady came out of the bathroom and up to the main cash; this tends to be one of my pet peeves, as it never ends well (but that’s a story for another day). On the back of one of the toilets, she had found a wallet, with a
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considerable amount of cash in it. Of course, it is easy enough to identify the owner when you have their ID in your possession, but contacting them proves to be difficult. We put it behind the counter, with a note, saying where it was found. Not long after, we received a phone call from the frantic owner, who was then relieved to hear it had been found. When they came to get it, and found all the cash accounted for, they continued on their way to enjoy their vacation. I think this just goes to show, there are still honest people out there. ~Lorna
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Submission Deadline for September 30th issue, September 28th
95% of all businesses in Wolfville, Grand Pré , Gaspereau & Port Williams receive at least 1 hand-delivered copy. Additional papers can be found at these fine locations:
In Wolfville:The Post Office, EOS, Pita House, Muddy’s Convenience, Cinematopia, the public Library, Just Us! Cafe, Wolfville Farmers’ Market, T.A.N., What’s the Buzz? The Rolled Oat
Greater Wolfville Area: Grand Pre - Convenience
Store, Just Us! Coffee Roasters. Gaspereau - Valley Fibres, Shell Station, Wharf General Store, Tin Pan Bistro. Canning - Art Can, Al’s Fireside Cafe, Aspinall Studios.Windsor - Moe’s Place Music, Peg & Wire Cafe, Lucky Pizza. Hantsport - R & G’s Family Restaurant, Ship’s Landing
Thursday, Oct 7 th
Please pre-book, space limited jeremy@wolfvillewalkingtours.com
692-8546 (family friendly)
16 inch pepperoni Pizza $10.99 + tax Family Deal: Large works pizza, large garlic fingers & 2L pop $22.99 + tax
Tide Predictions at Cape Blomidon
Source: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans www.waterlevels.gc.ca
Sept 30 Oct 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14
High 6:22pm
Low 12:01pm
1:01pm 6:55am 2:06pm 7:59am 3:11pm 9:02am 4:13pm 10:03am 5:10pm 10:59am 6:03pm 11:52am 6:53pm 12:42pm 1:31pm * 7:16am 8:03am 2:18pm 8:50am 3:05pm 9:37am 3:53pm 4:43pm 10:26am 5:36pm 11:17am 6:32pm **12:12pm
* Highest High: 45.3 feet ** Lowest High: - 37.7 feet