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Editor-in-chief Darren McChristie Editor Rebekah Skochinski Senior Editor Tiffany Jarva Copy Editors Amy Jones, Nancy Saunders Marketing & Sales Manager Logan Wright: sales@thewalleye.ca Photographers Darren McChristie, John-Paul Marion, Storm Carroll, Chris Merkley, Shannon Lepere, Dave Koski, Tara George, Amy Vervoort, Uriel Lubuk, Tyler Sklazeski Art Director Dave Koski, R.G.D.: production@thewalleye.ca Business Manager Doug McChristie Ad Designer Jessica Gagnon Advertising Sales L ogan Wright: sales@thewalleye.ca Tracy Sadgrove: tracy.thewalleye@gmail.com The Walleye is a free monthly publication distributed on racks throughout Thunder Bay and region. Reproduction of any article, photograph or artwork without written permission is strictly forbidden. Views expressed herein are those of the author exclusively. Copyright © 2012 by Superior Outdoors Inc. All Rights Reserved. Editorial and Advertising: Submissions must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Superior Outdoors cannot be held responsible for unsolicited material. Superior Outdoors Inc. Suite 242, 1100 Memorial Avenue, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 4A3 Telephone (807) 624-1215 ; Fax (807) 623-5122 E-mail: info@superioroutdoors.ca Printed in Canada Superior Outdoors Inc donates 1% of all sales to 1% for the Planet

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On the Cover The Camperino; Photo by Shannon Lepere

Riding Shuniah

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True North Strong and Free I might be slightly biased, but I believe that Thunder Bay is a special place. And it starts with its name. A name that suggests power, hints at water, implies beauty. While visiting Toronto a few weeks ago, a cabbie’s voice took on a dreamy tone when I told him where I’m from. He went on wistfully about the open space, the fresh air and how in a small city like ours, you’re someone. He’s right. Almost. For as many times as a connection is made (“hey, do you know...”), the disconnect can happen in roughly ten minutes when you leave the city limits and become a nobody. Hide under the shady trees and ride singletrack at Shuniah, dip a paddle into one of the many lakes or rivers, or hike up a rocky ledge for an amazing view. It just makes sense, then, that for many of us camping is practically a state of mind. The ways that we choose to go about it are entirely personal, however. For me, it doesn’t feel right unless I’m mummified in a sleeping bag watching shadows through a tent wall. For some, packing it all into a camp-on-wheels holds the most appeal. And there are others, thoroughly infatuated with the outdoors, with no desire to become its bedfellow. If you’re in that camp (ha!) you will high five your way through Amy Jones’s anti-camping list. Don’t miss Rachel Globensky’s suggestions for the most important meal of the day and Gord Ellis’s musical library for the campfire sing-along. While Thunder Bay has a reputation for its breathtaking outdoors, it is also known for its interesting and varied experiences. Where else can you learn the correct pronunciation for sauna, eat a pink doughnut, see world-class art, buy perogies and cabbage rolls at a legion, enjoy great live music, have coney sauce on your hamburgers and hot dogs no matter what end of town you live in, rub shoulders with literary superstars, and walk down a street and hear people speaking Finn, Ojibway, French, Italian and English all at once. This issue marks the beginning of our third year. And while we celebrate this important milestone, we wish to thank the community for being so supportive. Thank you to our many talented contributors, our advertisers, and especially to the hardworking team that makes it come together every month. Quite simply, we love what we do— putting an eye on the people and events that shape the culture of our city. Thank you so much for reading. Thunder Bay is a great place to call home. It most certainly lives up to its name, and then some. ~RS The Walleye

Shannon Lepere

Contents

FEATURES

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6 CoverStory: A Camping We Will Go

■ 8 Ostrom Outdoors

Homegrown Design

■ 9 Blue Jay Tackle ■ 10 Hiking Thunder Bay ■ 11 I Hate Camping ■ 12 Our Favourite Campgrounds FOOD

■ 14 Lightweight Wines ■ 16 Camping Breakfast ■ 17 TBay S’more

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■ 18 Bay Street Film Festival

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■ 28 Burnin’ to the Sky: The

■ 39 Your Body and Brain ■ 41 Drinking Water in the Great

■ 22 Urban Art ■ 23 Heather Cranston ■ 23 Vision Circle:

■ 29 Slash Rocks the Auditorium ■ 30 John Mellencamp ■ 31 Thunder Mountain Singers ■ 32 Jack de Keyzer ■ 33 The Mason Rack Band ■ 34 A Very Special Fundraiser ■ 35 The Pipes and Drums

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■ 19 Black Day in July ■ 19 Melvin Goes to Dinner ■ 20 Dani Girl THE ARTS

Campfire Acoustic Session

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The Art of Roy Thomas

■ 24 Tara Tries Out... SUP ■ 25 Wilderness Wear ■ 26 It’s a Dirty Job ■ 27 Superior Outdoors

■ 38 Beyond the Giant

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■ 41 Global Hydration LIVING GREEN

■ 42 EcoSuperior Question of the month

■ 43 Lars on Homes:

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■ 14 Drink of the Month ■ 36 Off the Wall Reviews ■ 40 ZYGOTE bop ■ 44 August EVENTS ■ 45 The Wall ■ 46 The Eye

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Live from the Rock Folk Festival Red Rock August 10–12

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Red Rock Folk Festival, and the lineup includes fan favourites from the past decade. According to the festival’s artistic director, Liz Harvey-Foulds, the festival “was the most difficult festival to book; there are hundreds of artists from whom to choose and only thirty possible spots. Our lineup reflects a variety of genres and genders, generations and geography.” If you’ve never been to the festival, buy your tickets and pack your tent (or book a motel room); if you have been, come back to celebrate ten years of live music on the shore of Lake Superior. Check out the insert in the July issue of The Walleye for more details. livefromtherock.com

Conquer the Dog Triathlon Kaministiquia August 18

Darren McChristie

The Conquer the Dog Triathlon is unequivocally the most creative, inclusive, and fun outdoor event in Thunder Bay. In this fundraiser for the Kaministiquia Community Centre, competitors paddle five kilometres in a canoe or kayak (in pairs or solo), then bike 18 kilometres and run five kilometres. If you’re not up for the full event, you can compete in a relay team with one or two friends. There are shorter races for kids, and childcare is provided for competing parents. This event has grown steadily in its 14 years and last year saw a record number of participants. conquerthedog.ca

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Superior Youth Festival Marina Park August 22

The Superior Youth Festival supports youth music, art, and culture by featuring local and regional musical acts, as well as performances by two rising stars of the Canadian music scene—the Juno Award-winning Said the Whale and Polaris long-listed Rich Aucoin. These bands, along with Nick Sherman, Xander John Scott, Vega, and Maraday Park make for an eclectic lineup that will quench all types of musical thirsts. The lineup also includes alternative performers, on-site concessions, prize draws, an artisan market, community group booths, and more. facebook.com/SuperiorYouthFestival

The Drowsy Chaperone

Finlandia Club August 22–25

Applauze Productions presents Broadway on Bay with their production of The Drowsy Chaperone. The Drowsy Chaperone is a musical with book (script) by Bob Martin and Don McKellar and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison. The show debuted in 1998 at the Rivoli in Toronto and has since played in Japan, Australia, and on Broadway, where it fetched two Tony awards. A musical within a comedy, the story parodies the American musical comedies of the 1920s. The curtain rises on a present-day musical theatre fanatic, played by Spencer Hari, eager to tell you about his favorite Broadway musical, The Drowsy Chaperone. When he drops the needle on his favourite LP, The Drowsy Chaperone magically bursts to life as an uproariously funny musical. Tickets are $20, available at Colosimo’s, Steepers, The Hoito, and online. applauzeproductions.com

121st Annual Murillo Fair

Murillo Fairgrounds August 25–26

Hosted by the Oliver Agricultural Society, the Murillo Fair promotes agriculture and the rural lifestyle. The fair includes a variety of competitions, ranging from homemaking activities to livestock. There is also a ranch rodeo, chariot and horse racing, live entertainment, and homemade food. We recommend the barrel races and corn on the cob! murillofair.net

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A Camping We Will Go

The Camperino Owner: Jeannine Ross Year - 1960.

We have all seen our fair share of homemade campers that consist of nothing more than chipboard and silver spray paint. It just shows you how badly people want to take their home on the road when summer comes (or avoid tent set-up and sleeping with their head on a rock). Here are two examples of camping on wheels: the traditional Westfalia and a creative contender known as the Camperino. We stack them side-by-side for a friendly little camper-off. -RS All photos: Shannon Lepere

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Ownership History Saul Laskin (the first mayor of Thunder Bay) owned the car when it was still a car. Visionary John Skoropad was the one who created this masterpiece. My friends Tom and Erin Skoropad are the ones who made my dream of one day owning it come true.

ame (official or unofficial!) N I call it the Camperino after a friend suggested the name to me. Motto: Always make sure your CAA dues are paid up. Engine size 318 cubic inches.

How many does it sleep? No one ever sleeps in the Camperino! It would actually sleep four quite comfortably (up to fifteen partiers).

Any modifications? It’s a Dodge Phoenix Sport Suburban Wagon that has been totally modified to a custom camper conversion. I would like to add a hot tub!

Gas mileage I’m going to guess 5 mpg.

What is the best thing about it? It’s the only one on the road. The first time I took it for a ride, I smiled for a week. Anything you’re not crazy about? The fact that I have had to tow it home.

Where have you taken it? Quetico, Summer in the Parks, local pubs, Kashabowie, and Eva Lake. It comes to work with me every day and can be seen at LCR Estates on Oliver Road. Favourite experience with it/ most memorable moment Every time we take it anywhere the response from people is terrific. They seem to love it as much as I do. Even my dog has more fun when he’s in it!

Best (or worst) breakdown I’m no stranger to sudden breakdowns in the middle of the road, but so far I’ve been really lucky—someone always stops to help out. People around here are so good like that, and twice they just happened to be mechanics who fixed the problem.

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The Westfalia Owners: Darren and Michelle McChristie Year - 1985. Ownership History Purchased in 2004 from the original owner in Ottawa. We had been looking for a Westfalia for a few years, ever since renting one for a trip on the west coast. As Westfalias are in short supply, we had to act quickly, having a friend take it for a test drive and give us the lowdown—we bought the van without even seeing it in person. Darren bought a one-way ticket to Ottawa and drove it home a few weeks later, proclaiming it our “passport to family adventure” upon parking in the driveway.

Name (official or unofficial!) Goldie (unofficial). Motto: always park downhill; you never know if you’ll need a bump start

Engine size 2200 cc (2.2l) - 95 hp How many does it sleep? Four humans comfortably, plus a couple of dogs.

Any modifications? Larger rebuilt engine, South African grill, 15” wheels, extra headlights.

Gas mileage 16 mpg

What is the best thing about it? I love the ease of set up and take down, which is most appreciated in the rain. We just pull into our campsite and pop the top, and don’t even need to go outside to make the conversion from a van to a camper. And of course, the fridge and stove.

Anything you’re not crazy about? Additional horsepower would be nice so that we can keep up on the 400 series highways and interstates!

Where have you taken it? Our biggest trip was the Lake Superior Circle Tour. We followed the shoreline as close as possible on the scenic routes, which took the pressure off of Goldie to keep up with traffic. We’ve also slept in many of our friends’ driveways, eliminating the need for a DD.

avourite experience with it/ F most memorable moment Getting kicked out of our campsite at Lake Superior Provincial Park. We were in the wrong site and although there were several (identical) lakeside sites available, this guy would only take the site he reserved, so we had to move to the next site—awakening our sleeping toddlers and abandoning our well-established fire. Best (or worst) breakdown We broke down in Sudbury, right after our trip to the Big Nickel. We had Goldie towed to a UAP-NAPA store and Darren replaced the starter in the parking lot while I took the kids on a shopping spree at Value Village and then for lunch at Burger King. Luckily, the restaurant had a playplace, because we were there for a few hours. The day was a nightmare for Darren and me, but a dream come true for our kids!

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Homegrown Design Ostrom Outdoors Specializes in Quality, Creative Outdoor Gear By Bonnie Schiedel

A few years ago, my husband and I were on a backcountry canoe trip with Anne and Bill Ostrom, owners of Ostrom Outdoors. On our first night at a lovely little island campsite, I watched, a bit perplexed, as Bill pulled out two lightweight red boards and a system of straps and quickly attached the shelves to a tree, one shelf at countertop height and one just above at cupboard height. “It’s a Mason Kitchen,” he said. Paul Mason, son of the iconic canoeist Bill Mason, had sent him a prototype (“literally a bunch of paper, duct tape, staples and webbing,” remembers Bill) and asked him if he was interested in developing the product. The Mason Kitchen is now in its fifth version, but I got to witness one of the early ones. No dinner prep crouched over a stump, no dirt in the food, and a handy place to put our bar: perfect. The Ostroms, both graduates of Lakehead’s Outdoor Recreation program, are experts when it comes to developing innovative camping gear. In the mid-80s, Bill was an equipment technician at LU and began sewing gear for

the rec program. He soon saw a niche in the market and after a year’s apprenticeship at LC Fab, started making tough, high-quality camping and canoeing packs in a small home workshop. Anne, who also works full time as a health promoter at the Thunder Bay Health Unit, handles all the advertising and marketing, works with the bookkeeper and does the prep work for trade shows. The company specializes in comfortable custom fit for packs—everyone gets to choose a suspension system (back frame, shoulder straps and hip belt) that fits, say, broad shoulders or a short waist. Bill refined his expertise by working with Queen’s University Clinical Mechanics Group using a robotic simulator to test packs and pressure-sensitive points on the body. He also worked extensively with the Canadian military through its Clothe the Soldier program to develop the Internal Frame Rucksack and Medic Bag, both in use by soldiers today. While packs remain the heart of the business, over the years the line has expanded to include everything from compression stuff sacks and barrel pack buckets to dog panniers and laptop bags. Today, Ostrom Outdoors, now based on Victoria Avenue next to Fresh Air Experience, employs two retail staff and two seamstresses, who sew everything on site.

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Blue Jay Tackle Handmade in Thunder Bay By Michelle McChristie

Just before the May long weekend, my husband was picking out some new fishing tackle from the Blue Jay Tackle rack at Canadian Tire. He noticed a couple rearranging the tackle and asked if they had a connection to the product—they introduced themselves as the owners of Blue Jay Tackle, a line of locally made and internationally renowned spinners and jigs. Tom and Laura Balcom bought Blue Jay Tackle in 2004, ten years after Ron Watt, the former owner of DNR Sports, started making the tackle in his store. Tom had managed sales and was a natural choice for Watt when he decided to sell the business. Initially, Tom and Laura retained their full-time jobs—Tom was a financial advisor and Laura was a bookkeeper—but they made the leap of faith to focus exclusively on their business about five years ago. Since then, the business has grown, thanks to their investment of sweat equity. Despite long hours, they appreciate the flexibility of being self-employed and the casual environment of a home office, “I wore suits for 35 years,” says Tom, looking relaxed in a golf shirt. But none of these reasons compelled the Balcom’s to quit their jobs. As avid fishermen, they are committed to producing high quality tackle and they take immense pride in their work. And it’s a family affair: Laura’s mom, age 72, is their best tyer (each piece of tackle is hand-tied). The headquarters of Blue Jay Tackle is the Balcom’s home and their basement is fully stocked with materials, such as fishing line, hooks, beads and blades, and tackle that is packaged and ready for distribution. They produce upwards of 150,000 pieces of tackle a year, in over 200 different styles, which are sold throughout North America. Canadian Tire is their main retailer, with the store on Arthur Street earning top sales—they sell over 1,200 pieces per week. “Our rack is the most profitable two square feet in the store,” says Tom. Since the Balcom’s take care of much of their own merchandising and inventory, they are in the stores often (no surprise they were restocking their display before the May long weekend!), and they spend a lot of time on the road travelling to stores throughout northern Ontario. The Balcom’s are committed to helping introduce children to fishing and focus their sponsorship efforts on events, such as children’s fishing derbies. Tom loves the idea that a child might catch his first fish with Blue Jay Tackle, just as my children did during our May long-weekend camping trip. My son used a “Little Joe” while my daughter opted for a hot pink jig—they caught several walleye each, thanks to their locally made tackle. The Walleye

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Hiking Thunder Bay: Hidden Local Gems Story and Photos By Susan Arbouw

You might never guess that the city you know so well is full of hiking opportunities. While I often write about amazing regional hikes like Silver Falls, Ouimet Canyon, Finger Point, Mink Mountain, Lower Kama, and Tee Harbour, there are also great hikes within (or very very close to) the city of Thunder Bay that many longtime residents have not yet visited or even heard of.

1. MacKenzie Point (Easy Hike) If you’re looking for a leisurely hike, MacKenzie Point is ideal. It’s a place where you can watch the waves crash in while you enjoy the views of Lake Superior and the Sleeping Giant, or settle down for an evening picnic and watch it transform at sunset. Also a great spot in the winter, it’s possible to hike over the ice up the MacKenzie River—just pay attention to the ice conditions. Directions: From Thunder Bay, take Highway 11/17 east for 20 kilometres and then turn right (west) onto Lakeshore Drive. After just 100 metres, turn left onto Coral Beach Road (at the Fire Hall) and follow the road across the railroad tracks. Keep left and follow the road to where it ends at the parking area.

You’ve been to MacKenzie Point, you say? Try another easy hike around the city: Rabbit Mountain, Pennock Creek, Mission Marsh, Trowbridge Falls, Carp River Falls, Mills Block Forest, or Silver Harbour.

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2. Brule Bay Bluffs (Moderate Hike)

3. Fox Mountain (Difficult Hike)

Great secret hiking spots like this one usually don’t stay a secret for long. This hike ticks all of the boxes: trails to explore, a shoreline, cliffs, amazing views, and possibly a Pukaskwa Pit or two, and all of it can be found close to town.

This trail starts on the southeast side of Coppin Road. Stick to your right until you reach the beaver dam, which you will walk across. Following the flagged trail is the easy part—the trail up is quite steep and someone has put a rope to offer assistance, although I wouldn’t necessarily trust it. Continue on the flagged trail once you reach the top and enjoy great views of the city. Return the way you came.

Directions: Take Highway 11/17 to the Arthur Street intersection. Go south on Highway 61 for 5.2 kilometres, turn left on Chippewa Road, and go east for 3.4 kilometres until it becomes City Road at Bannon’s Gas Bar. Continue east for 6.4 kilometres to Chippewa Park. Continue past Chippewa Park on Sandy Beach Road, staying right until you come to the bridge that crosses Brule Bay, and park in the parking area on the Lake Superior side of the road. The trail starts in the parking area and follows the shoreline for the most part. Approximately 1 kilometre in, you will find a trail to the left flagged with orange tape that leads up to the top of the bluffs. There are several trails in the area that are fun to explore, but typically I return the way I came, down to the bottom of the bluffs and then following the shoreline back to the parking area.

Hiked Brule Bay already? Try Chippewa Ridge, MacKenzie Falls, or Carp River Road.

Directions: Drive south on Highway 61 and turn left onto Mountain Road, then right onto Coppin Road. Drive to the end of Coppin Road and park in the turn-around area, making sure you do not block any local traffic or driveways.

Stood on top of Fox Mountain already? Try these nearby peaks: Mount Godfrey, Lost Mountain, Mount Matchett, Mount McKay, or Mount Rose. For more information on these hikes, visit superiorhiking.com.

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Seven Reasons Why I Hate Camping By Amy Jones

Don’t get me wrong—I love the outdoors. I just don’t want to sleep out there. 1. Gear – Oh my goodness, the gear. You have to buy it, lug it, set it up, take it down, and find a place to store it between trips—which usually means it gets strewn all over your house. 2. Food – It doesn’t matter if you are a multi-appliance, Eggs Benny and lattes in the morning kind of camper, or if you survive and thrive on granola and the majestic beauty of nature. After a couple of days, all your food is gross. It’s wet, it’s dirty, it smells like old campfire and broken dreams. Even the bears are disgusted by it. 3. Bears – Or cougars, or snakes, or, if you’re me, raccoons—everyone’s afraid of something. Something that you should be afraid of. You’re sleeping in their home. If they had opposable thumbs, they’d be dialling 911.

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4. Rain – Here’s the rule: it will rain while you are camping. And you will end up outside at 3 am, soaking wet, digging a trench around your tent and wishing you were dead. 5. Sleeping bags – I’m pretty sure the person who designed the sleeping bag was some kind of sadist, because once you’re in that thing, you are not moving until morning. Or maybe ever (cue evil laughter). 6. Bugs - Sure, mosquitoes in apocalyptic swarms are bad. But you know what’s even worse? One mosquito. In your tent. At night. The high-pitched buzzing of which you will hear in your nightmares for all eternity. 7. Peeing in the dark – Maybe, for once, it’s not raining, there are no mosquitoes, and you haven’t been strangled to death by your sleeping bag. Maybe you’re having a great sleep when suddenly you have to pee. You blindly feel for your shoes, trip over your tentmate, and stumble into the full darkness of nighttime wilderness. You hear a noise—a bear? A cougar? A raccoon?!—but you soldier on, and are just about to do your business when you are sure you feel something fuzzy and feral brush against your bare skin. You run back to your tent and lie awake, holding it in, until daybreak. You cannot tell me, in that moment, you aren’t wishing you had just stayed home. The Walleye

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Location: 38 km east of Thunder Bay on Hwy 11/17

Location: 100 km east of Thunder Bay, on Hwy 11/17

Location: 270 km east of Thunder Bay on Hwy 17

Sites: 90 sites with electricity, showers, flush toilets, laundry

Sites: 48 total (44 with electricity/full hookups, 4 tent), flush toilets, showers, laundry, amethyst gift shop

Sites: 144 total (61 with electricity), comfort station, visitor centre

Things to do: Swimming, hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, playground

Things to do: Beach, hiking, and canoe and bike rentals

Things to do: Beach, basketball courts The Lowdown: Several lakeside campsites along the clear waters of Mirror Lake.

8. S leeping Giant Provincial Park

The Lowdown: A few sites are located along Stillwater Creek.

Location: 80 km east of Thunder Bay at the end of Hwy 587

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Sites: 200 total (85 with electricity), 40 backcountry tent sites, comfort stations, visitor centre

Location: 275 km northeast of Thunder Bay on Hwy 11 near Geraldton

Things to do: Beach, hiking, and canoe and kayak rentals

Sites: 85 total (28 with electricity), showers, flush toilets

The Lowdown: Over 64 km of trails, including the rugged Kabeyun Trail for overnight backcountry trips. HIke to the top of the Sleeping Giant for panoramic views from Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tallest cliffs.

The Lowdown: The park is located on a peninsula in Kenogamisis Lake, which can be paddled by canoe.

9. Wolf River Park Location: 75 km east of Thunder Bay in Dorion Sites: 50 total (32 with full hook-ups, 1 walk-in site), showers, flush toilets Things to do: Beach, playground, horseshoe pits The Lowdown: Many sites are located on the Wolf River, bring a tube to float downstream.

Things to do: Beach, boating, wildlife viewing

12. R ainbow Falls Provincial Park Location: 180 km east of Thunder Bay on Hwy 17 Sites: Whitesand Lake Campground 97 total (49 with electricity), Rossport Campground 36 (23 with electricity) showers, flush toilets Things to do: Beach, playground, hiking, canoe, paddleboat, bike, and water bike rentals The Lowdown: The Rossport Campground is located on Lake Superior. Consider hiking the 50 km Casque-Isles Trail or a shorter day hike for great views of Lake Superior.

The Lowdown: Explore the spectacular two-kilometre-long beach and the Under the Volcano Trail.

14. Penn Lake Park Location: 300 km east of Thunder Bay in Marathon Sites: 28 total (20 with electricity), comfort station, laundry Things to do: Beach, hiking, paddling, mountain biking The Lowdown: This convenient urban park is on Penn Lake with close access to some of the best mountain biking on the north shore.

15. P ukaskwa National Park Location: 330 km east of Thunder Bay, at the end of Hwy 627 Sites: Hattie Cove 67 total (29 with electricity) plus backcountry camping, comfort station, visitor centre Things to do: Beach, hiking, paddling, wildlife viewing, canoe rentals The Lowdown: Perhaps the best kept secret of all campgrounds in the region, Pukaskwa has excellent day and backcountry hikes (cool suspension bridge), white sandy beaches, and coastal kayaking. The Walleye

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Take a Hike with Lightweight Wine

Try these wines on your next northern exploit (just be responsible and keep your empty containers to recycle when you’re back home).

By Jeannie Dubois, Certified Sommelier

Single serving after a day on the lake:

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Growing up in a family where I was called “Pygmy” for my less than average stature among the Amazons that I call blood, my Auntie Bobbie often fondly reminded me that “good things come in small packages.” As a sommelier, no less can be said of wines that are packaged differently from their bottled brothers. In light of the larger picture, with carbon footprinting becoming a concern in all industries, alternative methods of packaging wine are appearing that reflect a move towards lighter, more economic and environmentally sound containers. On a smaller scale, I’ve found that portaging with a backpack that holds glass bottles of wine is personally an experience that I’d rather not repeat. So on your next outdoor adventure; consider carrying vino in a convenient-to-pack and lightweight alternative such as a tetra pak, so that when you finally do build that camp fire at the end of the day, you have enough energy to enjoy a glass of wine before hitting the hay. With the vast majority of general list LCBO wines meant to be consumed immediately, the quality of tetra pak wine is comparable to the glass bottled wine it’s sold beside. In fact, often the producers who choose to utilize more environmentally considerate, recyclable packaging offer other green incentives with their products, such as organically grown grapes.

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Hardys Stamp Series Chardonnay/Semillon 250ml shuttle bottle with glass - $4.20 – LCBO No. 129825 Hardys Stamp Series Shiraz/Cabernet 250ml shuttle bottle with glass - $4.35 – LCBO No. 129833

To share around the campfire with your Coleman stove cuisine: Ciao Bianco Pinot Grigio 1L Tetra $11.95 – LCBO No. 669200 French Rabbit Merlot 1L Tetra $11.95 – LCBO No. 621664

For the long haul when you’re bushwhacking for weeks: Colio Extra Dry White 4L cask $29.95 – LCBO No. 306019 Jackson Triggs Shiraz 4L cask $42.95 – LCBO No. 270934

For all your Special Events

By Rebekah Skochinski

You know what it’s like. You show up to a gathering, everyone is already mingling, you’re trying to see who you know (is that Shawn over there in the Bermuda shorts with a nasty sunburn?) when the host comes out of nowhere and asks you what you want to drink. Suddenly feeling very noncommittal, you glance down at the ubiquitous red cup in their hand and reply, “I’ll have one of those.”

David Wedow of Gargoyles Grille & Ale was kind enough to share the recipe for this laid-back-butdeadly, camp-inspired drink. Once you try it, you will most certainly want another One of Those.

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1 ounce of gin 1/2 ounce of melon liqueur 7-Up A splash of lime Soda water Mix everything together, serve it up snazzy in a glass with a straw or plain-Jane in a plastic cup over some ice.

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JUNE 7 – SEPTEMBER 9, 2012 THUNDER BAY ART GALLERY EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 – 7:30 pm The Life and Times of Roy Thomas Just prior to the closing of the exhibition, Louise Thomas will present a talk focused on the last works produced by Roy - The Time and Life Series. DAILY WALKING TOURS of the exhibition will occur Tuesday through Sunday at 1:00 pm in the month of August.

EXHIBITION CATALOGUE now available at the Gallery. • Full colour • 96 pp

• Hardcover

• In Ojibwe, English and French 24.95

To pre-arrange a tour of VISION CIRCLE call 577 6427.

Roy Thomas, Spirit of Ahnisnabae Art #1, 1997, Acrylic on Canvas, 244 x 122 cm, Collection of Thunder Bay Art Gallery

Visit theag.ca for exhibition details.

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Camping Breakfast Keeping it Real with Coffee and Pancakes

Ah, camping. Is there really anything else like it? The cool morning air, the quiet crackling of a breakfast fire, the smell of coffee percolating in an old and blackened pot, and a songbird chirping happily overhead. You take in the peaceful serenity of your surroundings and smile blissfully as you dive back into the perfect summertime book. Or, if you’re one of our family, Kid #1 is yelling from the tent because he can’t find his shorts/ sun block/Pokémon cards, the dog is snuffling along underfoot no matter which way you turn, mosquitoes are eating you alive because Kid #2 has yet to remember where she put the bug spray, Kid #3 yelling that she needs some toilet paper “Right NOW, Mama!”—all while you rummage through the gigantic rubber bin that (smartly, you thought) holds ALL of EVERYTHING you might need for cooking, trying to find something for everyone to eat.

Camping Pancakes 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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Mix the dry stuff together in a zip-close bag. Shake it around a bit to mix. To make batter, add the water (may need a bit more, if it’s too thick) and oil. Cook in a pan, as per usual. Sometimes, I sprinkle chocolate chips or chunks of apple on the scoop of batter in the pan. Or, if you’re feeling freaked out about the lack of animal products, you can criss-cross two pieces of cooked bacon in the bottom of the pan before you pour in the batter. If you have a pan that’s a bit stickier than you’d like, “scrambled” pancakes are a crowd favourite around our place. Happy trails! Rachel Globensky is the chef/owner of Grinning Belly, where she serves up tempting culinary classics with a twist.

First things first: coffee. After suffering for years with traditional camp coffee (water & grounds boiled together and dumped unceremoniously into a cup,your teeth acting like a bit of a sieve for the grounds) and, for a very brief period, fooling around with instant (I know, I know!), I’ve found that a French press (think Bodem brand, or something similar) is the best. Easy-peasy and, if you find a plastic version, unbreakable! You can buy little cozies to wrap around the pots, but generally coffee doesn’t last long around our campsite, so we don’t use one. Now, on to the grub! As a camping (and life!) staple, I like pancakes. They are a good, quick food that can be ready in a jiff. And for the love of Elvis, please don’t ever buy the just-add-water stuff in a box. It’s full of chemicals and other nastiness, and it’s just as easy to make your own! I found a great recipe that has been tested out tirelessly, and it just happens to be vegan. Don’t stop reading: vegan recipes are great because they don’t require any eggs; just add water (and a bit of oil):

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That’s a S’more, Eh! Story and Photo by Rebekah Skochinski

A slice of bread and a sticky layer of honey was a staple in my diet as a kid, so you would think I would have been well prepared for the introduction of an ice cream sandwich into my food pyramid. But I wasn’t. Sitting around the table after lunch at my Nonna’s house one warm summer’s day, I turned down an offer of an ice cream sandwich because I didn’t think it sounded appealing. Boy was I wrong. And I learned it the hard way: watching my sister tear through the white plastic wrapper and sink her teeth into a dark chocolate biscuit—not bread like I had imagined. So when I had the chance to try a s’more, some years later, I did so without hesitation. It’s simple, it’s delicious, it’s fun to say, and even more fun to eat. Give this traditional campfire treat a local spin by using ingredients sourced from the Thunder Bay Country Market. Added bonus: you can create this at home when you need a quick fix.

The Two-Step TBay S’more 2 Gorilla cookies from Little Doo’s Farm 1 chocolate-covered marshmallow from Stanton’s Chocolate Cow Slice off a marshmallow from the stick and put it on a plate in the microwave for 5–10 seconds. Place it between the cookies and cook another 5 seconds more until the insides melt, then chow down. Don’t forget a napkin!

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Bay Street Film Festival Preview Films for the People By Melanie Thompson

The Bay Street Film Festival is getting ready for its eighth year honouring local and international filmmakers, and is also celebrating 100 years of film in Thunder Bay. “Our theme is films for the people,” says festival founder and co-ordinator Kelly Saxberg, who aims to show films that reflect the community’s interests and multicultural backgrounds. For example, Ping Pong is an international film about an over-80s international senior ping pong tournament in Mongolia that the festival will market to the local senior population. “It’s a celebration of being active no matter how old you are,” Saxberg says. Enter the Dragon, a documentary about cancer survivors who compete in dragon boat races, is a film which Saxberg hopes will pique the interest of local Dragon Boat Festival participants. Still photo for “Schism” by Curtis Jensen

Twenty-five local films will be shown this year, as well as various international films from as far as Spain and Iran. In total, over 40 films are in this year’s line-up, and while the local Finnish and First Nations communities are always a part of the festival, this year about 14 languages will also be represented. A two-day workshop will be held for those interested in documentary film making. as well as a Master Class session. “It’s a chance for the public to listen for a good hour to the filmmaker and find out how they make films, and what inspires them,” says Saxberg. The festival runs September 6 to 9, 2012 at the Finnish Labour Temple. Tickets are $7 per session, and $20 for a four-day pass. A pay-what-you-can option is available for students, seniors, and the unwaged. For more information visit baystreetfilmfestival.ca 2012-05_ad_Layout 1 5/10/2012 3:27 PM Page 1

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Black Day in July: A Capitol Success By Meghan Jewell

Although the room was hot, our discomfort was soon forgotten when the hilarious cast began the show. Following the typical melodrama structure, the “good” was rewarded by the audience with cheers and the “villain” was punished with boos. We quickly despised the evil Hannibal Oshay (Lawrence Badanai) as he pursued the beautiful damsel in distress, Sallylou Who Selkirk (Lauren Payette). Thank goodness the hero of the play, Ralphy Boschoff (Colin Stewart), was there to save her! The sisters, Dusty and Dotty (Beverley Gravelle-Macleod and Don McMahon) were uproarious and made a great comedic team with the perfectly timed jokes, and the rest of the local cast was equally talented and well-chosen for their roles.

Sheena Albanese

The New Moon Production of Black Day in July: Revenge of the Selkirk Sisters, written by T.T. Lucky and directed by Sheena Albanese, was staged at the beautiful Chippewa Park Pavilion from July 5–29. A fun-filled night full of singing, dancing, and audience participation, the cast from Capitol Players entertained a full house of all ages with the melodrama’s overly exaggerated plot.

Melvin Goes to Dinner

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There is an old belief that you should never talk about religion and politics in a social setting, particularly at a dinner party. And while there might be some wisdom in steering away from the potential for heated debates, there is also no opportunity for humour, as the latest NB Film Legacies production hopes to reveal. Melvin Goes to Dinner is a comedy that tackles such taboo topics as religion, as well as sex, fetishes, and ghosts. Melvin, the play’s eponymous main character, is plunked into a situation with near strangers, and discovers what happens when people let down their guard and reveal things about themselves that they might not otherwise—with the aid of the requisite bottles of wine, naturally. Director and producer Andrew Paulson says this show offers a different theatre experience, and hopes that the subject matter and modern tone will draw a younger crowd. If you have always wanted to be a fly on the wall for a raucous evening of merriment, then you will want to see what happens when Melvin goes to dinner. The show runs August 9-11, 8 pm at Paramount Theatre. Tickets are $10 and are available at Paramount Theatre, High Tide Tattoo Parlour, The Growing Season, and Steepers. Visit paramounttheatre.ca for details. The Walleye

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Dani Girl A Musical with a Cause By Amy Jones

This August, Thunder Bay will have the opportunity to see a great show and give back to their community at the same time. Dani Girl, a musical about a young girl diagnosed with leukemia, will be produced as a fundraiser by Holly Wyder’s HollyWould Productions, and will feature performances by Sam Onski, Robert Perrier, Jessica Falcioni, and Gabriel Vaillant. While “musical” and “cancer” might not exactly seem like natural companions, Dani Girl, written by New York duo Michael Kooman and Christopher Dimond, has already seen several international productions, including Toronto’s Theatre Passe Mureille, where Wyder was first introduced to it back in March. “As soon as I walked out of the theatre I said ‘I want to put on that show.’ I contacted the writers the following day,” says Wyder. “I just think the show is so beautiful.” Wyder was so touched by the character of Dani that she hopes to donate the proceeds from her Thunder Bay production to a family in the community who are on the same journey as the characters in the show. “It just made me think ‘what do I have to complain about’ when Dani is so positive about her situation,” says Wyder. “I hope that even the smallest bit helps.” See Dani Girl on August 2–3 at 8 pm and August 4 at 2 pm and 8 pm at the Thunder Bay Centre of Change Auditorium, 96 High St N.

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Training the Eye on Urban Art Story and Photos by Tara George

Definitely Superior Art Gallery’s Die Active Youth Art Collective is at it again—this time leaving their mark on a locomotive at Mission Terminal. Paul Kennedy, manager at Mission Terminal Inc., presented the collective with the idea to paint a newly purchased engine after he saw their work on the wall of the May Street Mac’s Convenience Store (June issue of The Walleye). The group of 18 young artists jumped at this unique opportunity to explore the locomotive as their canvas. As Lora Northway, Youth/Community Outreach Administrator with DefSup, explains, “It’s the ultimate example of street art.” Not to mention that, to the gallery’s knowledge, the invitation to paint a locomotive with urban art is the first of kind in the world. Undertaking such a project is no small task, and the two-week process started with a week-long workshop, where five mentor artists trained the youth participants on project essentials, such as stencil making and urban art technique. Each artist started with a sketch of their own ideas, and as they collaboratively pieced it together they “made choices in order to represent their [individual] strengths and to play off others as well,” says mentor Jeff Starcok. Youth participant Andrew Vester admits that this form of art was foreign to him and that there was a learning curve, but as he became more familiar with it, he found it to be “the most satisfying stuff he’s ever done.” The planning, effort, and collaborative creative expression of the participants are apparent in the now boldly coloured and thought-provoking locomotive. The painted locomotive will be used on-site at Mission Terminal, but a viewing date for the public will be arranged.

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Design with Imagination By Michelle Zapf-Belanger

Heather Cranston is one of Thunder Bay’s busiest graphic designers. Working at Generator, a Thunder Bay marketing firm, she has worked on campaigns branding businesses all over the city and beyond. We’ve all seen her art, even if we don’t know it. A graduate of Red River College in Winnipeg, Cranston worked at an agency in that city before moving back to Thunder Bay, her hometown, about five years ago. Her early experiences shaped her style: “My creative director in Winnipeg came from the old school of graphic design. Everything began with a pencil layout, like you see the art department do in Mad Men. We weren’t even doing that in school anymore—most younger graphic designers will jump straight to the computer. But I picked up some habits from him.” She is inspired by vintage art, by the spirit of old pieces of graphic design. “A computer is just a way of finishing a design you’ve come up with in your imagination.” Cranston also always has a few personal projects on the go. She has been working with Our Kids Count, a community program that helps families with children under six, designing a cookbook featuring recipes from local chefs, with each recipe complemented by a piece of her art. Cranston has also been working on a series of nature pieces—in fact, some of her bird pieces were donated to the Thunder Bay Art Gallery’s annual Birdhouse Auction, and have become quite locally famous. But it’s the water series that is occupying her now. Water is notoriously difficult to capture, she explains: “A lot of people around here feel an affinity for the water, or the lake. But when you look at a painting of the sweeping panoramic view of the water from the deck, there’s just something lost. The art has to feel like you’ve run into the lake and are about to dunk.”

Lemon Painting from Our Kids Count Cookbook

Letterpress birth announcement (personal project)

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Vision Circle: The Art of Roy Thomas - Catalogue

Thunder Bay Art Gallery, 2012 By Michael Christie

As part of its groundbreaking exhibition Vision Circle: The Art of Roy Thomas, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery has just released this impressive, hardcover catalogue. With glorious full-colour reproductions of some of Roy Thomas’s most vibrant and iconic paintings, penetrating insight into the meaning and imagery in Thomas’s work by exhibition curator Dr. Elizabeth McLuhan, as well as a reflective essay by Joseph Boyden (hint: a Giller Prize-winning and world-renowned writer!), this catalogue is not to be missed. Translated into three languages—Ojibway, English, and French— and featuring a crisp, minimalist design, it’s a work of art in itself, perfect for a coffee table, a pedestal, or even just a bookshelf. The master painter Roy Thomas is finally getting the national recognition that art lovers in Northwestern Ontario always knew he deserved, and this impressive catalogue is a worthy celebration of Thomas’s legacy, and his great, colourful gifts to us all. Buy this landmark publication online at theag.ca, or in person at the Thunder Bay Art Gallery gift shop, and take home a piece of our region’s rich artistic legacy.

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Tara Tries Out…Stand Up Paddleboarding By Tara George

“Watch this!” I exclaim, as I attempt a new trick. It’s my first time stand up paddle (SUP) boarding, and I’m transported back to those carefree summer days as a kid when my sister and I would spend endless hours on the lake playing on the inner tube or jumping off the dock. My SUP adventure began at Wilderness Supply, where my recently certified instructor, Michelle McChristie from Superior Outdoors Inc., and I were outfitted with Surftech boards and Werner paddles. I was surprised by the size of the board, but quickly learned that size means stability, and that’s a good thing! We headed out to Oliver Lake which was a bit choppy, but I was undeterred and eager to get on the water. My opening line might suggest an air of confidence, but that didn’t come until much later in my lesson. Instead, the lesson started with me on all fours muttering “oh jeez” every time a wave hit the board. Thankfully, the fretting was short-lived and in no time I was upright and taking my first few paddle strokes. The SUP paddle stroke is a cross between the twisting, straight-armed technique used in dragon boating, with the basic strokes used in canoeing and kayaking. It didn’t take long for me to be able to master the basic forward stroke and cruise along in a straight line. As we paddled across the lake to explore the shore cliffs, it became evident that this sport would not only result in a strong core over time, but would also challenge other balancing muscles.

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As the lesson progressed, I learned some more efficient SUP turning techniques, such as the pivot turn and the cross-bow draw. Still dry and feeling confident that I had accomplished the basics (although I use that phrase loosely), I started to further test the limits of my board. My first trick was a yoga position called the tree pose; it was this pose that ultimately sent me toppling over into the drink. However, as quick as I was down, I was back up and eager to try another trick. In the end, I realized that the stand up paddle board is really an adult version of the inner tube I loved as a child—and, like that tube, I could play on this board all day long.

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It happens to the best of us. You’re on your cell, or your back is turned. You run out of bags. Or, you simply can’t find it. Let’s face it: sometimes, you just can’t scoop your poop. Don’t worry—if you’re at the Westfort Dog Park, the Shit Disturbers have got your back. Since the park opened nearly a year ago, Tom Wooler, Al Checuti, and Brian Saplywy (along, of course, with pups Kelly, Whisper, and Sadie) have been going on daily “patrols,” armed with a shovel, a hoe, and a very sturdy bucket, sniffing out what you might have missed. The initiative of these three men has turned what started out as just a small, fenced-in rectangle on the edge of the Westfort Playfields into a neighbourhood hub for dog lovers. “I came here not knowing anyone,” says Brittany Waite, who recently moved to Thunder Bay with her dog, Dexter. “Within the first few times at the park, they welcomed us into their group.” “They add a great dynamic,” adds Megan Daugharty, who visits the park regularly with her dog, Jackson. “They inspire others to take care of the park with their positive attitudes.” In fact, the trio have recruited others, including Daugharty and Waite, turning the patrols into a real community effort. Wooler even purchased gardening gloves for the more reluctant patrollers, and will jokingly threaten to fine you if you “forget” them at home. And because of this ongoing group vigilance, the park is infinitely cleaner than other parks in the city—some days, there isn’t even anything to pick up. In addition, the trio have helped make other improvements to the park, such as a hanging water trough, jugs of water, a can for cigarette butts, and even a patio umbrella. And what’s the motivation for this (sometimes unpleasant) stewardship? According to Wooler, it’s purely pragmatic. “Someone has to do it,” he says.

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The Campfire Acoustic Session Burnin’ to the Sky By Gord Ellis

Music and fires just go together. Sort of like s’mores and camping. The sound of an acoustic guitar, strummed while a fire crackles in the background, is about as good as music gets. See Neil Young’s “Sugar Mountain” if you want to get a sense of what ambient flame can do for music. That fire should have received co-songwriting credit. I’m pretty sure that Neil was playing near a fireplace, but you get the picture.

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The song selections made by people playing around campfires always depend a whole lot on who is playing. Someone who is tight to roots and country will likely trot out “Hey Good Looking” or “Mind Your Own Business.” A rock or metal player might do “Enter Sandman.” A blues guy “Ice Cream Man” or “Mannish Boy.” But most of the songs sung around a fire tend towards public domain like “We Shall Overcome,” or well-worn sixties and seventies folk-rock classics. Certainly Bob Dylan numbers, including “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright,” “Blowin’ in the Wind,” and especially “It Ain’t Me Babe,” are tailor made for strumming and singing outdoors. I certainly lean towards the Dylan canon when the fire pit is burning. My well worn fave is She Belongs’ to Me, a song that celebrates the mysterious love of a woman. But Tangled up in Blue gets trotted out quite a lot as well. There are at least 50 other Dylan songs that would be right at home played at camp. I’ve already mentioned Neil Young, and certainly Canada’s folk/rock/country/grunge chameleon has some of the most perfect tunes for strumming beneath a full moon. One of my most memorable August campfire weekends was spent with my buddy, James Smedley, a few years back in Hearst, Ontario. We were at a fishing tournament, but every night we would break out the guitars and play Neil. By the end of that event, we’d each taught the other a few Neil Young licks and songs—all to the light of a fire. A few Neil campfire favourites include “Long May You Run,” “Heart of Gold,” “Old Man” and of course, “Needle and the Damage Done.” Special mention must go to “Harvest Moon,” although pinching those harmonics is extra hard in the dark.

Of course, there are hundreds of other tunes that are also perfect for the campfire sing along. I’ll never forget being dumbfounded at a gravel pit party when someone broke out an old Yamaha and played “American Pie” straight through. Never missed a word or lick. Everyone was singing and clapping. Pure showstopper. Many Johnny Cash songs are perfect for the outdoor sing-along, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” ”I Walk the Line” and, if you really want crowd interaction, “Jackson.” Kris Kristofferson also has some killer tunes for outdoor airing, including “Me And Bobby McGee” and the great hymn to hangovers “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down.” There are a few things to consider when playing outdoors, especially around the campfire. Mosquitoes biting you in the legs and nether regions as you try to play a heartfelt, sensitive “Beautiful Tonight” can be a trial, so bring the Off. And if you have a $5000 Taylor, you may not appreciate the burning embers landing on your guitars perfect finish. Hot and cold air can also do wonderful things to a guitars neck. Worst of all is the really drunk guy who decides he wants to try your axe out for a few tunes. If it’s a $100 pawn shop acoustic, no worries—let him drop it in the fire a few times. But when it’s the Gibson J-45 you saved for all summer back in 1986, you may want to think twice. Actually, that may not be the worst scenario. The worst of all is the guy playing the bongos, really, really loudly. Summer is short and each campfire is precious. The more music made under the stars the better.

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Slash Feeds TBay’s Appetite for Rock By Kat Lyzun

Rock fans: if you missed this show, kick yourselves. Hard. Former Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and his band, Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, absolutely blew the roof off the sold-out Auditorium on July 23. The 47-year-old guitar legend—in signature top hat, sunglasses, tank top, and tight pants— shredded incredible solos on songs like “Anastasia” from his new album Apocalyptic Love, GN’R classic “Rocket Queen,” and a 10-minute, jaw-dropping, alone-on-the-stage instrumental epic. The band is no cast of wallflowers, either. Myles Kennedy wailed Axl-style with incredible vocal range, backed by solid support from bassist Todd Kerns, guitarist Frank Sidoris, and drummer Brent Fitz. While the band exploded with energy from song one, the audience took some time catching up (the venue, while excellent, tends to make one act more... polite). But by the apex of GN’R screamer “My Michelle,” the crowd was fully rocking out. Standouts from the new album included “You’re a Lie,” “Number One Hero,” “Anastasia,” and “Not for Me,” matched by tracks like “Back from Cali” and “Ghost” from Slash’s 2010 solo album, and naturally the crowd was brought to a frenzy by “You’re Crazy,” “Sweet Child o’ Mine,” and double-encore tracks “Fall to Pieces” (Velvet Revolver) and “Paradise City.”

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Twenty-five years after the release of GN’R’s debut album Appetite for Destruction, Slash looks and sounds as good as ever. He was just awarded his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and his Apocalyptic Love tour is storming across North America with sold-out shows and rave reviews. He also turned 47 here in our little paradise city. The birthday cake was a nice touch.

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John Mellencamp Authority Always Wins By Nancy Ewachow

John Mellencamp headlined a show at the Fort William Gardens with Canada’s Cowboy Junkies opening on a Tuesday night in late June. Though there was a teenage feeling to the night, I thought that there was something amiss with only half the seats filled and people chatting while the openers played their hit cover of “Sweet Jane.” To me the Cowboy Junkies’ set was groovy, and I fantasized about the floor dropping six feet and the audience swaying upright with some kind of slow buzz. The set list ranged across the band’s long history, and the band’s sibling factor had a great effect on the groove, whether they were playing a ballad or noise rock. It was a great performance in the wrong venue, but it also makes sense that the two acts are touring together. In 1987 The Trinity Sessions was one of the most innovative debuts of the decade: one microphone in a church, sliding strings, harmonica, and the understated vocals of Margo Timmins singing her brother’s lyrics.

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John Mellencamp’s innovations in the 1980s landed him in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and his arrival in Thunder Bay filled the Gardens and had everyone singing along. His charttopping songs have depth, and he chose his set list to highlight them well, finishing with “Cherry Bomb.” Accordian and violin (in the 80s!) mixing with whacks of studio drum hits created arrangements that sold millions, but he has also recently recorded work with just one guitar and a mic. I was expecting to hear more of this recent work, but, like my surprise at the cool reception given to the Cowboy Junkies, I underestimated the power of John Mellencamp’s past work. It was the hits the crowd wanted, and those he delivered, with great style. As the man sings, “I fight authority, authority always wins.”

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Over 20 years ago, the Thunder Mountain Singers decided to take their music into a recording studio for the first time. They were one of the first drumming circles to record an album. “It was considered taboo to make recordings,” says David Simard, one of the group’s founding members. That first album was somewhat experimental and never released, but since then the group has released five albums and is acclaimed as one of Canada’s best drumming circles. Earlier this year, the Thunder Mountain Singers released Where the Thunderbirds Fly. Simard says the group went back to an original style of singing with lyrics sung in various dialects of Ojibway, Oji-Cree, and Cree. The multiple dialects are a reflection on the group’s members—they hail from various First Nation communities and the drumming circle has a huge extended family that spans as far as the prairies. Of the group members, Talon Bird is the youngest at 15, and Owen Gustafson is the oldest at 40.

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After a busy summer powwow season, the Thunder Mountain Singers will perform with Rodney Brown in October and will be working with a DJ from Montreal on a collaborative effort. As Simard says, they are “always looking for new opportunities to share their music with a wider audience and take their music to a different place.” At the same time, the group is true to its roots, travelling to their communities in times of need—”when First Nation communities are struggling, they call for the drum,” says Simard. It’s a lot to balance with young families, school and work, but with so much respect for tradition, it’s a balance this group can achieve. The Walleye

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Where the Thunderbirds Fly was recorded in Wisconsin after the manager of the studio approached the group. They were initially hesitant to head back to the studio and needed time to reflect on their last album and develop new material. In the summer of 2011, they set to work and the result is a powerful collection of 14 songs. Simard says that “the song-makers have a good feel for what makes people dance and how they will react—it’s a dancer’s album.” He says the group wants people to enjoy music through dance and to share First Nation culture and traditions. Each song starts with a powerful beat to summon dancers and infuse energy into their steps. “First Woman” has a distinctive beat for a sidestep dance and tells a story about the first woman to dance—”the song honours that first step,” says Simard. In contrast, “Veterans Flag Honor Song” has a slow beat, called a prayer beat, and the song pays tribute to war veterans.

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Although he was born across the pond, Canada has claimed Jack de Keyzer as our own. In a career that has spanned three decades, this talented guitarist, singer, and songwriter has earned his place in Canadian blues history by winning two Junos (2003 and 2010) and seven Maple Blues awards. His has also appeared as a session guitarist on hundreds of recordings with many celebrated artists, including Etta James, Rita Chiarelli, and Bo Diddley. de Keyzer has visited the north shore several times, including a Thunder Bay Blues Society extravaganza in June of 2009 with Gary Kendall and, more recently, a stop at the Live From the Rock Folk Festival in Red Rock in 2011. His first trip to Red Rock was a great success—so much so that the fans voted him one of their favourites, and he will be returning to play the 10th anniversary. He’s a busy touring artist and as such, he is only able to stay and play on Friday, August 10 and Saturday, August 11 in the morning. Advance weekend passes are now on sale until July 31 at Colosimo’s Music on Algoma Street; more details are available on the festival website at livefromtherock.com

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The Thunder from Down Under Returns By Tracy Sadgrove

If blues, rock and heart-pounding percussion are what you favour, you are in for a treat. The Mason Rack Band from Queensland, Australia will be making a stop in the Bay August 14 at The Apollo. Currently on their sixth Canadian tour, Rack and his band embody a very distinct, genre-bending flavour. One can expect a high-energy stage show melded with punk, hard rock, and blues undertones. The band draws heavily on influences like Muddy Waters, Jeff Beck, and a dash of Tom Waits. Toss in a steel beer keg drum solo and one can imagine the sound these Aussies produce. Avoid the disappointment of being the one who missed the show, while listening to all your friends rave. The Mason Rack Band is a definite must-see. The Mason Rack Band plays The Apollo on August 14. The show starts at 9 pm; tickets are $10.

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A Very Special Fundraiser It’s not very often that a not-for-profit group is in a position to help another organization with its fundraising, but that’s exactly where the Sleeping Giant Folk Music Society found themselves this past Food After two exceptionally well-attended seasons, spring. the society was finishing 2011/2012 in solid financial Super shape when one of their board members learnedSpinach that By Rachel Globensky the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) had their funding reduced due to increased demands on How do I love thee, spinach? the United Way. Let me count the ways… Labeled a “superfood” for its amazing nutriCoincidentally, an amazing trio from the East Coast called Theprowess, Once, spinach is anything but dreary and tional who the society had been trying to book as part of a regularbland. series,Folded was into phyllo-wrapped spanakopita, going to be passing through Northwestern Ontario in September 2012. simply sautéed with olive oil & garlic and served up With performers Don Ross and Brooke Miller already booked the seawithfor crusty bread, or as fresh baby leaves tossed in a son opener on September 22, The Once became the perfectbowl opportunity, as with strawberries, nuts, red onions, and a balthey say, to kill two birds with one stone, with a show on September 14. samic dressing, it can taste downright sinful. The Board unanimously agreed to approach the CMHA Thunder BayFernieite chef-friend, Heather, My fellow branch with the idea of hosting The Once as a fundraiser ondreamed their be-up this spinach soup up one day, and I half. While the society will need to cover its costs, several ofhave the busidone my best to recreate it here. Enjoy! nesses they rely on throughout their season have come on board as sponsors, either waiving or reducing their fees to help the society raise as much money as possible. Now they just need people in the seats. The society doesn’t know if they will be able to completely bridge the gap for CMHA, but if they can fill the hall they think they’ll come close. Don’t miss out on this great concert, and the opportunity to be part of a very special fundraiser.

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The Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay Celebrating 100 Years of Music 2012

By Melanie Thompson

This August, The Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay are holding a centennial celebration to commemorate their long history in Thunder Bay. The band, which was formed in 1912, was originally known as The City of Fort William Men’s Pipe Band, and was later changed to The Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay in honour of the amalgamation of Port Arthur and Fort William in 1970. The band began adding female members in the 1980s. Over the years, they have seen members from all walks of life, from teachers to war veterans, all in it to celebrate their love of traditional Scottish music. Volunteer Carol Macdonald notes that her late father, Alister Macdonald, played an integral part in teaching hundreds of people to play in the band. “It was because of such dedicated members and teachers such as he that the pipe band has survived and flourished for so many years,” she says. “All you needed was the desire to play and perform and you were taught for free. You didn’t even have to be Scottish. Any nationality was welcome.” The anniversary festivities will be held at the Valhalla Inn throughout the long weekend. The general public is invited to an informal social gathering on August 3, and to a free open house on August 4. There will also be a dinner and dance held Saturday evening, featuring performances by solo artists, highland dancers, Flipper Flanagan, and The Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay themselves. On August 5, a pancake breakfast and city bus tour will be held. For more information visit pdtbay100.com. For reservations contact Jarron Childs at 807-344-9848. The band is always looking for new members.

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Camping the North Shore provides comprehensive descriptions for 23 Minnesota campgrounds with straightforward directions and maps, photos, and insider tips. The sites range from full-service RV sites to backcountry tent sites located between Duluth and Grand Portage, including the Gunflint Trail. The “S’more to See and Do” sections suggest nearby attractions and activities that are worthy of a side trip. This book is an asset for anyone looking to expand their camping experiences to northern Minnesota. Slade is also the author of Hiking the North Shore and Skiing the North Shore—equally handy references for the multitude of hiking and cross-country ski trails in the area. - Margaret Ryan

CSN 2012 Filmed during their 2012 tour, CSN 2012 is Crosby, Stills, & Nash’s first live performance video in over 20 years. There is something about the sight of aging music legends that reminds us of our own mortality, and the death of the record industry has brought on a fury of long-lost rockers hitting the stage in order to make a buck. However, this is not a video of washed-up musicians going through the motions—the trio sound in top form. Their legendary harmonies still intact, Graham Nash and David Crosby sound particularly strong and, while Stephen Stills can no longer hit all the high notes, he more than makes up for it with his searing guitar solos. The set list includes all their hits, with stunning harmonies during “Deja Vu” and personal favourite “Wooden Ships,” as well as a few new songs from Crosby and a touching cover of Dylan’s “Girl from North Country.” It is during Still’s lesser-known tune, “Johnny’s Garden,” and their standard “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” in the second half of the video where they really hit their stride. Closing with a double encore that includes the Buffalo Springfield classic “For What It’s Worth” and “Teach Your Children,” this video is not only nostalgic, it’s also strangely comforting. CSN 2012 is available on Blu-ray, DVD/2CD, or through iTunes. -Darren McChristie

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Promoter Bill Graham once said of the Grateful Dead, “They’re not the best at what they do, they’re the only ones that do what they do.” This is also an accurate description of Thunder Bay’s Alaska Army Band (AAB)—not to demote the quality of musicianship, but to point toward the unique sound they produce. Self-described as a “psychedelic folk-rock jam band with funk and blues overtones,” the AAB’s third release, Paul’s Perspective, continues to blend a variety of styles and fuse genres. Add cameo appearances by doo-wop vocals, Jamaican steel-drum tones, electronica, and twangy country sounds over a consistent base of kick-drum, sailing guitar riffs, punchy bass lines, and instrumental improvisation, and you’ve got a playful mix that is intriguing and irresistible. Together since 2009, the group consists of local boys Evan Hadley (bass/vocals), Greg Carveth (guitar/vocals), Kyle Shuschack (guitar), and Dan Tremblay (drum). They’re clearly having a blast making music, so pick-up their newest CD and join in the fun. -Geraldine Ysselstein & Aaron Woolner

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Gary and Joanie McGuffin Bringing the Ontario’s Wilderness to the World

Typically we review a book for you, but this month I would like to share a pair of authors. Gary and Joanie McGuffin have made a career of sharing the beauty of Ontario with the world. Their books include Quetico: Into the Wild, Superior: Journeys on an Inland Sea, Great Lakes Journey: Exploring the Heritage Coast, as well as illustrated guides to canoeing and kayaking. Their photography is nothing short of stunning, and as I perused Quetico: Into the Wild I wished to travel there immediately. It is a book heavy on photographs, with text limited to introductory remarks and captions for the photographs. The McGuffins include images of Quetico Provincial Park through all the seasons. Whether you enjoy nature photography, need a little inspiration to get out there, or just want to marvel in the beauty of our region, this is the book for you.

Said the Whale Vancouver’s Said the Whale is a fast-growing force in Canada’s music scene and they’ve stepped up their game with Little Mountain— the group’s third full-length album. Their poprock songs are catchy and upbeat, full of melodies that will keep you humming the tunes for hours. Throughout Little Mountain, Said the Whale has managed to tell wonderful stories, usually set around their homeland, casting scenes of the mountains, valleys, and rivers of BC. Some of the standout tracks on the album include “We Are 1980,” a song about the years in which the band grew up, and “Little Rock, AR” which tells the story of a man’s failing lovelife. Said the Whale is the headliner for this year’s Superior Youth Festival, which takes place on August 22 at Marina Park. Admission is free. -Travis Setala

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Synthetica Emily Haines reminds me a lot of Deborah Harry and, just like Blondie, Metric was initially a two-person show with Haines and Jimmy Shaw. Their fifth album, Synthetica, was released on June 12 and is just as sonically unique as their previous releases. Synthetica has a grandiose appeal with lyrics reminiscent of a troubled adolescence, perhaps the results of the band confronting their success (in addition to two Junos, Fantasies earned a spot on the soundtrack on a Twilight movie). In “Breathing Under Water,” Haines sings “Is this my life? Am I breathing underwater?” leading one to ponder whether this is a reflection on her realization that she is, officially, a superstar and that maintaining authenticity is a challenge. Synthetica is smooth yet gritty, foreboding yet captivating. There are a few surprises too— Haines’ synth sound is achieved with a 60s organ played through a homemade pedal. Metric is taking the album on the road, and the closest stops to Thunder Bay are Minneapolis, Winnipeg, and Toronto in the fall. -Michelle McChristie

The Communication The Communication is a local reggae band whose new, self-titled EP is a wonderful change to the music that usually breaks through into Thunder Bay’s music scene. With Shaggy-like vocals and the sounds of summer usually featured in reggae, this album makes for a great soundtrack for the beach or a barbeque. It also has a softer side with spanning guitars and more instrument-based songs like “Midnight Highbeams.” This album would be perfect for those days when the heat is dragging you down and you’ve no choice but to embrace it. Kudos to Uriel Lubuk for the very cool cover art. - Travis Setala

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Beyond the Giant Rustic Log Cabins on the Shore of Lake Superior

By Michelle McChristie When Bruce and Brenda Wing purchased 150 acres near Pass Lake in 1986, they soon realized their property was too special to keep to themselves. After building an off-grid home, they started to develop the concept of rental cabins that would compliment the scenery of Lake Superior and preserve the quiet and solitude of the area. With a kilometre of shoreline, they had room to build three cabins, each with a distinct design, privacy, premium shoreline access, and a breathtaking view. “Being in construction and design for most of my working life, the cabins became an opportunity for expression,” says Bruce. The first cabin design was based on a compact, simple, and cozy space that would take full advantage of the views and surroundings. Inspired by his first commercial building design, he used a double slope roof design to accentuate the cabin’s views and give the feeling of reaching out to the lake. The Wings solicited input from Scott Gibson, a local log builder, and began the search for red pine logs to form the base of the structures. “Brenda and I went to work on the cabins, slowly bringing them to reality—we discussed and often slept-on every design decision,” recalls Bruce. After completing two small cabins, they decided to build a larger cabin that could accommodate more guests and provide more privacy and comfort (a private bedroom, upper ensuite, formal dining, and a screened-in porch). “We have no regrets,” says Brenda. “Our love for the surrounding forest led to our use of composting toilets, and our knowledge of solar power from our off-grid home led to incorporating that into the cabin.” In their five years of operation, the Wings have hosted over 200 guests. “The most interesting thing that we have realized from our efforts is that there is definitely a need for our concept of communing with nature,” says Bruce. The entries in each cabin’s guest book confirms that the Wing’s dream of sharing their piece of Lake Superior with its serenity and solitude has been realized. For more informtaion, check out their website, beyondthegiant. ca, email btgnatureretreats@tbaytel.net, or call 251-5853.

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Sitting in front of my computer one Saturday afternoon, I had an epiphany. I realized that while I thought I was a multi-tasking machine, I was actually an inefficient, time-wasting, stress-box that resembled Mr. Burns. You see, I thought that I could eat lunch, watch an episode of Modern Family, and respond to a few piled-up emails, all at the same time. What I realized is that it took me an hour to eat my lunch, which I had no recollection of even tasting. I had no idea what the episode of Modern Family was even about. I sent out three emails with a total of five spelling mistakes and almost wrote “Love, Paul” to a potential new client. Oh, and did I mention that my neck and lower back were killing me? What I experienced is far too real for most people today. We find ourselves indoors and closed off from nature for most of our day, drowning in stress that we’ve created by trying to accomplish more than we ever thought possible. The problem with this is that for two million years, we evolved to sustain ourselves in nature. We’ve had to figure out where we can find edible plants, drinkable water, and shelter. As Dr. Alan Logan, author of Your Brain on Nature says, “Our bodies, brains, and feelings are all wired for natural cycles, sights, sounds, and spaces.” Now, with everything at our fingertips, we seem to be causing ourselves more stress, are becoming less active, and choose foods that resemble the stress that we are under.

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Instant access to the great outdoors is an advantage of living where we do. When planning a trip, there are many important safety considerations, including drinking water. If you can’t bring your own water and you are using untreated surface water, such as stream, lake, or pond water, this water is not protected against organisms like bacteria, viruses, parasites that can make you sick. Even the cleanest looking water could be polluted. Be prepared to boil, filter or disinfect all drinking water.

Filtering the water first will provide even more protection, but filtering alone is not always enough to purify the water. There are different filters, so do some research first. Things to keep in mind include the pore size of the filter as well as the material it is made of—some have glass fibre filters and others use a ceramic cartridge. For more information about chemical disinfection and finding the right filter, check out Health Canada’s publication, “Drinking Water in the Great Canadian Outdoors” on their website at hc-sc.gc.ca. If you have questions, you can also call a public health inspector at 625-5933.

Global Hydration The Moorey Brothers: Helping Ensure You Don’t Get Caught with Your Pants Down By Michelle McChristie

Andrew (left) and Ian (right) Moorey with a drinking water purification system

Local brothers Andrew and Ian Moorey have your back, in a figurative sense. Their company, Global Hydration, specializes in water purification solutions and support ranging from largescale applications, such as remote communities, to disaster aid and emergency response, to residential and individual needs. The sons of the founder of Kakabeka Crystal (Thunder Bay’s first bottled water company), the Mooreys started the company in 2001 in an effort to find an alternative to bottled water in emergencies and for industrial needs, such as remote mining camps. This spring, Global Hydration won the Innovative Company of the Year category at the 2012 RBC Innovation Awards. As their name implies, they have sold their water treatment solutions around the world and are continuously expanding. They sell portable water filters, purifiers, and tablets for backcountry use and international travel. They are also the only Canadian distributor for Aquatabs water purification products, which are available at local outdoor retailers and Mountain Equipment Coop. “We did a tremendous amount of work with Aquatabs in Haiti after the cholera outbreak,” says Andrew, adding that they work with a variety of non-government organizations that work in developing countries. “What we do for camping is a day-to-day reality for many around the world and many people don’t even have access to the tools necessary to purify their water which leads to terrible outcomes,” says Andrew. Using cutting-edge technology, the Moorey brothers are continuing what has become a family tradition of providing safe drinking water. The Walleye

Darren McChristie

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Burning Garbage Q: When I’m out camping this summer, I don’t really want to lug all my garbage back home with me. Is it okay if I just burn it in the bonfire?

A: No way! Burning garbage makes poison. It releases a slew of contaminants such as dioxins and furans (toxic chemicals) into the air, especially when open fires smoulder at lower temperatures, like bonfires. Not only can the particulate matter in the smoke from garbage fires trigger respiratory problems, but exposure to these chemicals is linked to a range of health problems including cancers and immune system disorders. That’s not something you want to be worried about as you make your s’mores. And keep in mind that what goes up (in smoke) must come down. When dioxins and furans settle on fields, forests, and waterways, they enter the food chain through the fat of livestock, wild game, and fish. That’s bad news if you were looking forward to enjoying a shore lunch. So what can you do to save your back from carrying all that garbage back? Pack and shop smart. Try to reduce the amount of extra packaging you are bringing in the first place. At home, repackage bulk items into more manageable meal sizes, and try to use reusable containers whenever possible. They can be washed and used as storage while you’re camping. Plan your meals beforehand. This should help you to bring only what you need and lighten your load. Also, opt for litter-free snacks such as fresh fruit or vegetables instead of packaged items, or use a water purifier or tablets instead of bottled water. By bringing durable, reusable plates and silverware instead of disposable ones, you not only reduce waste, but by washing you are reducing the amount of food scraps and “garbage” around your site. This is a preferred strategy to deter wildlife, such as bears, from visiting your site. And don’t forget to bring cloth towels that you can dry on a clothesline instead of one-time use napkins and paper towels. There should be nothing but clean, untreated firewood and brush in your bonfires this summer. Help keep our campsites and shorelines clean. If you pack it in, you can pack it out! By Jennifer Hansen Youth & Community Outreach Intern

September 28-30

Green tradeshow & local foods lunch Friday 4PM-9PM | Saturday 10AM-6PM | Sunday 11AM-4PM The Sports Dome, Thunder Bay, ON A featured attraction of the Fall Into Winter Show! For more information visit: thunderbay.ca/gogreenexpo or call 624-2140

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Lars on Homes Energy Systems for Camps Story and Photos by Larry Hogard

For many people, camps and cottages become a home away from home during the summer. In remote locations without electrical or natural gas services for lighting and appliances, alternative power sources offer comfort and convenience. It doesn’t have to be a challenge to have functional lighting, refrigeration, cooking appliances, and plumbing at camp. Whether you like to keep it simple or have all the conveniences of home, here are a few simple examples of energy systems that are popular. Twelve and 24-volt solar systems are great for lighting and for operating small electrical appliances, such as computers, televisions, and small refrigerating coolers and freezers, as well as equipment such as pumps for running water. These systems consist of one or more solar panels and batteries, a charge controller, and an inverter. A basic set-up can cost as little as a few hundred dollars, whereas larger systems can cost upwards of ten thousand dollars. Your energy demand will determine the size and cost of your system. Gasoline or diesel-powered generators are very reliable for electricity and for back-up power for solar systems. The downside is that they require refueling at regular intervals, can be noisy (think of your neighbours), and generally have a large carbon footprint.

Camp: a home away from home

Propane fuel is popular for camps and is typically used for barbecues, refrigerators, stoves and hot water and space heaters. Remember: barbecues are only approved for outdoor use and any indoor propane appliances should be CSA approved for safety and proper venting. Test for propane leaks with a 50/50 solution of water and liquid dish soap at connections and hoses. If any bubbles appear, tighten the connection or replace any worn or damaged parts. Install carbon monoxide detectors in your camp if you have fuel-burning appliances. If you are interested in learning more about alternative power systems, consult a local professional who can explain the details involved in designing a system to meet your needs.

Barbecuing with propane

Larry Hogard is a Certified Home Inspector and Energy Advisor with Superior Inspections Inc. He can be contacted at larry@superiorinspections.ca.

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AugustEventsGuide August 1, 8, 15, 6–9 pm

August 7, 6:30 pm

August 11, 12–5 pm

August 19, 21

Summer in the Parks

Get Fresh, Eat Local Workshop: Food Drying 101

Thunder Bay Potters’ Guild Summer Sale

Mosaic Window Workshop

Marina Park Concerts showcase performers presenting a variety of musical styles. In addition to great music, Summer in the Parks evenings feature children’s activities, free draws, a variety of on-site concessions and an artisans’ market.  thunderbay.ca

Waverley Resource Library How can you preserve taste and make your garden last longer? Dry your harvest! Come learn about different techniques for drying food. Space is limited, so make sure to register in advance. 625-8343 August 8–12

August 1–31

Vision Circle: The Art of Roy Thomas

CLE Summer Fair

Thunder Bay Art Gallery Public exhibition tours are available Tuesday through Sunday at 1 pm throughout August. Tours for adult groups, schools, youth groups and community organizations can be prearranged throughout the exhibition.  theag.ca

CLE Grounds The CLE features local and regional artisans, farmers, a midway, concessions and numerous other activities geared towards families and people of all ages. Advance tickets on sale Wednesday, July 11 to Tuesday, August 7 at all local Metro stores.  cle.on.ca

August 2–4

August 9, 6:30–10 pm

Dani Girl

Thunder Bay Centre of Change Auditorium HollyWould Productions presents an inspiring story about a young girl battling cancer. Starring Sam Onski, Gabriel Vaillant, Cole Larson, and Denise Krawczuk. Shows are at 8 pm each night, with a matinee August 4 at 2 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults or $7 for children 12 and under. * hollywouldproductions@yahoo. com August 3–6

Blueberry Blast

Township of Nipigon A fun-filled weekend celebrating ten years of blueberry picking. Including entertainment by local musicians, breakfast, crafts, workshops, baking, a silent auction, Teddy Bear Picnic, petting zoo, fish fry and, of course, blueberry picking! * nipigonblueberryblast@gmail. com August 5–6

Festa Italiana

Italian Cultural Centre Festa Italiana 2012 celebrates people of all ethnic origins, including the various regions of Italy. Featuring cultural displays, authentic Italian cuisine and a variety of entertainment, including the Stelle Alpini Dancers, the Alpini Choir, and a variety of local and imported acts. * contactus@italiancc.com August 6, 6:30 pm

Community Gardeners Workshop #6 – Bees and Pollination

FSRN Campus Garden (LU beside the Hangar) Learn about native bees, honeybees and the critical importance of pollination. Each participant is invited to make a Mason bee condo to take home, compliments of the Thunder Bay District Stewardship Council. Space is limited so be sure to register in advance. * lee-ann@ foodsecurityresearch.ca

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Slow Food Superior’s Sixth Annual Pig Roast

Founders’ Museum/Pioneer Village “From the Land to the Table,” featuring a wild boar spit-roasted on site, complimented by dishes celebrating local, seasonal ingredients prepared by local chefs. Silent auction to follow dinner.  slowfoodsuperior.ca August 9–11, 8 pm

Melvin Goes to Dinner

Paramount Theatre Filthy, funny, alienated, and utterly about something without being the slightest bit pretentious, NB FILMS Legacy is proud to bring to the stage Melvin Goes To Dinner. Tickets are $10 and available at Paramount Theatre, High Tide Tattoo Parlour, The Growing Season, and Steepers.  paramounttheatre.ca

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August 11, 7 pm

Thunder Bay Roller Derby League presents Hot Jams in the City

Delaney Arena This is the final match-up between Thunder Bay Roller Derby League home teams: the Grizzly Madams and the Elle Capones. Catch this last bout that will determine the queens of the track! Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Advance tickets available at Eat Local Pizza, The Wayland Bar & Grill, and Bean Fiend.  tbayrollergirls.com August 12, 5:30 pm

Future Star Talent Search 2012: Final Competition

CLE Coliseum Long before Canadian Idol, American Idol or High School Idol, there was the Northern Ontario Youth Talent Search, now known as “Future Star.” The winner receives $1,000 cash award and an all-expense paid trip to the Finals in Winnipeg in November.  cle.on.ca August 15, 2–8 pm

Second Annual Rural Health Fair

Frederica Street The Westfort merchants host the annual Westfort Street Fair, with the proceeds going towards neighbourhood beautification projects and improvements. There will be entertainment, games, bargains, food and fun for the whole family! ) 475-4755

August 20

August 25

Easter Seals Thunder Bay Drop Zone

Maplecrest Tower Join individuals from the Thunder Bay community as they rappel down the side of Maplecrest Tower in support of children and young adults with physical disabilities. Everyday people will become “superheroes” for a day by raising money and challenging themselves in an exciting event that is both safe and fun! * rharrison@easterseals.org August 22, 6–10 pm

Superior Youth Festival

Marina Park Started in 2007, the Superior Youth Festival is here to support youth music, art and culture featuring local and regional musical acts.This year’s lineup will include not only musicians, but alternative performers, on-site concessions, free draws, an artisan market, community group booths and a variety of other activities. * jderoover@thunderbay.ca August 22–25, 7:30 pm

The Drowsy Chaperone

Finlandia Club Applauze Productions presents Broadway on Bay with The Drowsy Chaperone. Tickets are $20 and available at Colosimo’s Music, Steepers, and The Hoito, or reserve online.  applauzeproductions.com

Pull-a-Log Park, Red Rock Come to Red Rock, one hour east of Thunder Bay, to help celebrate the festival’s 10th anniversary. The festival features artists representing folk and roots, blues, bluegrass, and country! Take a trip on the lake in a 16-seat voyageur canoe, greet the day with morning yoga, and take a turn on the open mic stage.  livefromtherock.com

August 16, 6 pm

The Kitchen Witches

Until August 11

August 18

August 10–12

Live from the Rock Folk Festival

Contemporary Art and Film

Definitely Superior Art Gallery 24th Anniversary Definitely Superior Art Gallery Members Show: See eclectic and experimental art works by 60+ emerging and established professional regional artists. Gallery 1. Pact: Die Active Youth Art Collective Show: A multi-disciplinary art show that will become Die Active’s public playground, battleground and a spectacular artistic canvas! Gallery 2. Style Wars Award-Winning Documentary Film: An immersion into the beginning of street art & hip hop in New York, and how graffiti artists transformed the urban landscape, inventing a new visual language to express their individuality and the voice of their community. Gallery 3.  definitelysuperior.com

Discover Your Roots

Mary J.L. Black Library Commons Learn how to use the online geneaology resource Ancestry Library Edition (LE). Explore the databases and record collections from Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia.  tbpl.ca

Conquer the Dog

August 23–September 2 Arrowhead Center for the Arts Isobel Lomax and Dolly Biddle are two “mature” cable-access cooking show hostesses who have hated each other for 30 years, ever since Larry Biddle dated one and married the other. When circumstances put them together on a TV show called The Kitchen Witches, the insults are flung harder than the food! Tickets are $17 for adults and $7 for students under 18.  arrowheadcenterforthearts.org

Dog River, Kaministiquia This fun event consists of a 5 km canoe/ kayak paddle on the Dog River, 18 km cycle along the river and a 5 km run on the scenic country backroads. Presentation of awards will take place after the race at the Kaministiquia Community Centre.  conquerthedog.ca

August 24, 4 pm–midnight

August 19, 9 am–5 pm

Thunder Bay Ribfest

Run for Epilepsy

Chapples Park A 2.5 k and 5 k fun run to raise epilepsy awareness and raise funds for Epilepsy Ontario. ) 577-9514

Westfort Street Fair

Vintage Pixie Studio Create a stunning picture to hang in a window and have light shine through. You choose the design, we show you how to create it. Cost is $95.00, including all materials and a light lunch. All skill levels welcome.  vintagepixiestudio.blogspot.ca

NorWest Recreation Centre, Kakabeka Falls Activities for all ages, health screenings, food vendors, over 75 exhibitors & prize draws, as well as a food drive for Rural Food Cupboard. Presented by NorWest Community Health Centres.  norwestchc.org

GENERAL FOOD ART SPORTS MUSIC

Baggage Building Arts Centre In celebration of the opening of the Baggage Building Arts Centre at Prince Arthur Landing in Marina Park.  tbpottersguild.jimdo.com

August 25, 8 am–6:30 pm

Lighthouse Street Festival

Terrace Bay Games for all ages, giant inflatables, sidewalk sales, show and shine, food specials and beer gardens.  terracebay.ca August 24–26

The Waterfront District BIA presents Ribfest, a three-day food and music festival bringing together four rib teams from southern Ontario to compete for the Best Ribs Title. Including great musical guests, a beer tent, and activities and games for kids of all ages in downtown Thunder Bay’s Entertainment District.  thewaterfrontdistrict.ca

Thunder Bay Roller Derby League presents Yankee Duel’em

Fort William Gardens Join the Thunder Bay Roller Derby League’s for their season closer, as Thunder Bay’s All-Stars, The Babes of Thunder, take on the Harbor City Roller Dames of Duluth, Minnesota. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Advance tickets available at Eat Local Pizza, The Wayland Bar & Grill, and Bean Fiend.  tbayrollergirls.com August 25–26

Murillo Fair

Ranch rodeo, antique tractors, dairy and horse shows, chariot and horse racing, and live entertainment. Great food booths and a homemade town hall dinner. Children’s activities and many exhibits and demos in the Exhibit Hall.  murillofair.net August 25–26

Second Annual Bike Polo Tournament

Frank Charry Park Register a team and come on out to Thunder Bay Bike Polo’s Second Annual Tournament! Cost is only $5 per player. Saturday will be Swiss Rounds in the morning and afternoon. Sunday will be double elimination starting midmorning, and moving into a friendly pick up game(s) in the afternoon/ evening. Prizes will be provided by Petrie’s Bike Shop * rb@outletpowered.com August 25–29

Night Falling Art Exhibition

Thunder Bay Armouries In support of Thunder Bay and Area Victim Services, this event will offer a silent auction, cocktails, tasty tapas, and much more. Featuring artwork by Tessa Charlebois. Sponsored by Willow Springs Creative Centre and the Thunder Bay Armouries. Tickets are $10 and available at Shine Hair Studio, Inn Style Beauty Bar, and Franco’s Hair Emporium. * tessacharlebois@hotmail.com

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books & journals

tarot and oracle cards

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organic shea butter & african black soaps

fairy & fantasy gifts

spices & teas

Communing with Wildlife By Marlene Wandel

189 S. Algoma Street Thunder Bay, ON 807-983-2122 www.fairygarden.ca

Music Events August 1

August 12

Razz Jazz Trio

The 24th Street Wailers

Chippewa Park Free, All Ages, 2 pm

August 3

The Great Sabatini with Violent Restitution, Rock Truck and more

The Apollo $TBA, 19+, 8 pm

The Show Hip Hop Showcase and Aftermath DJ Party Part One Featuring Rogue of Hit n Run, SNS, Sleep Clinic and more Crocks $5, 19+, 9 pm

Shotgun Dolls

The Apollo $TBA, 19+, 8 pm August 5

Brother John

Chippewa Park Free, All Ages, 2 pm August 8

Webby D Wednesdays Hodder Tavern Free, 19+, 10 pm August 10

Salinas

Black Pirates Pub $TBA, 19+, 10 pm

Black Pirates Pub $TBA, 19+, 10 pm August 13

Roger Marin with Gordie Tentrees Crocks $TBA, All Ages, 8 pm

Fred Eaglesmith

August 17

Wax Philosophic 4th Annual Summer Beach Party

Crocks $7 ($5 with beach wear), 19+, 9 pm August 18

C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band Arrowhead Center for the Arts $18/$12, All Ages, 7:30 August 19

Mark Potvin’s Little Swing Band Chippewa Park Free, All Ages, 2 pm

Stanley Tavern $25, 19+, 8 pm

August 23

August 14 Dead and Divine - The Farewell Tour with Mychildren Mybride and Liferuiner

Crocks $15, All Ages, 7 pm

Mason Rack Band The Apollo $10, 19+, 9 pm

Architects, Structures, A Sight for Sewn Eyes, and Vilification

August 24

Philthy Pro Presents: Philthy Fam Part 4 Crocks $5, 19+, 9 pm August 26

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Chippewa Park Free, All Ages, 2 pm

We Canadians have a love affair with camping. And our camping styles are as diverse as the dwellings we leave behind. Some walk a woodsy trail with their lightweight ripstop three-season nylon shelter on their backs; others back a behemoth on wheels out of the driveway and point it towards a scenic electrical site to enjoy a different kind of neighbourhood for a week. There’s almost a rivalry at either end of the spectrum. There are those who take pride in their minimalist approach, and discuss the weight of their tent in terms of grams; they rarely cross paths with those comparing pop-outs and bunks in their homeson-wheels. Somewhere in between those extremes are most of us, using what we have to get the heck out of dodge when summer reaches the excesses of heat we long for in the winter. The tent campers of the world are generally a younger set; with time those creases and kinks in our bodies, courtesy of that inevitable lump under the tent, take longer to smooth out, and slightly more comfortable ways of getting out there start to seem appealing. The tent gets upgraded, and sometimes, it’s a slippery slope from tent trailer to behemoth. Different kinds of venues require different kinds of camping. For sure, you can sleep in a Winnebago at Neys, but it’s hard to portage that Winnebago into the back country of Quetico, and if you leave the porch light on, it’s harder to see the meteor shower and northern lights. You’re much more likely to see them at all if the 3 am pee-break forces you to leave your tent, to stand for a moment in the night air, and be amazed at the Milky Way. It’s always there, but usually hidden by the luminous detritus of our urban lives cluttering up the heavens. Personally, I fall on the side of the tent campers. Part of me wants to resent the parade of RVs that clutter up the highway and the campground, and part of me realizes, sitting on my baby-blue old school Coleman cooler full of sweaty cheese and remnants of ice, that just 10 years ago, I was disdainful of the cooler set. However we get there, we as Canadians, like to go commune with wildlife. The Walleye

Darren McChristie

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