TABLE OF CONTENTS MAY 2021 PUBLISHER’S NOTE...p8 Papa Country says nice things about his wife. He hopes she reads them. PLANTING SEEDS...p10 Louella Martin draws parallels between gardening and parenting. [re]CALL PROJECT PODCAST...p13 We can learn so much from our seniors. Check out this new podcast! COVER STORY...p16 Read how Klaus Holm is helping locals discover the magic of wood. GREY ROADS...p21 Jesse McCracken’s Markdale-inspired film makes its world premiere at Hot Docs. FAMILY HISTORY...p26 Their roots run deep in Flesherton. Read about the Bernard family’s history. CARTOON...p30 Jeff Wilson illustrates the current state of life in resilient Grey County. Published By
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HELLO COUNTRY MAGAZINE is the only free, monthly magazine of its kind focused on life in Grey Highlands. It’s delivered by Canada Post to homes and farms with Kimberley, Markdale, Flesherton, Heathcote, Maxwell, Singhampton, Priceville addresses. Copies are available for pick-up at every business in Grey Highlands. We capture life in Grey Highlands by highlighting the many positive contributions to our community by local farmers, business owners, elected officials, and residents. Hello Country is proudly independent and published from a barn / pick-up truck / stable / home office just outside beautiful Flesherton, Ontario! From our family to yours, we thank you very much for reading! No part of this publication in any of its forms may be reproduced without written consent of the publisher.
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