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GEORGE’S POND: In Search of My Inner Venus by GEORGE SMITH
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HABITAT: Lasting Stewardship of our Living Legacies by NORM WAGENAAR
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FIELD NOTES: The Eastern Chipmunk by TERRY SPRAGUE
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THERE’S A MOMENT OVER THE HOLIDAYS WHEN THE WORLD STANDS STILL AND THE MAGIC DUST OF THE SEASON descends on our old farmhouse. It’s on Christmas Eve when the boys – and I use the term loosely because they range in age from 20-something to 75 – who have been drinking beer and wrapping presents most of the day, emerge from the den; when the kids are bathed and in their new pyjamas and when the mommies, the aunties and the nannies stop fussing and come together in the living room to read The Polar Express. The scene is set. The fireplace flickers, the lights are dimmed, the stockings are hung and the cookies are out for Santa. The kids snuggle in and the story begins. As the book is passed around the room, each person reads a page. Over the years, I’ve watched as awkward teenagers, great grandparents, well-oiled uncles, tired mommies and children glowing with excitement, take their turn. Even though we all know how the story unfolds – on Christmas Eve a child is whisked off to the North Pole and is given a bell by Santa, but alas, not everyone can hear that bell ring – we listen as if we’ve never heard it before. As we near the end of the story, there’s anticipation in the air. Who will be the lucky one to read the passage that ties this unwieldy family together? Suddenly a cheer goes up as the book is handed to the person who will read the last page – the person who will deliver the message we’ve been waiting for: “…the bell still rings for me as it does for all those who truly believe.”
Merry Christmas
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marianne ackerman Marianne grew up in Prince Edward County. She began her writing career as the Picton correspondent for the Kingston WhigStandard. A long-time Montrealer, she has written a dozen plays, three novels and two collections of short stories. For the past four years, Marianne and her husband Gwyn Campbell have spent summers in the County restoring an ancient stone house on Victoria Road. They are looking forward to dustfree peace and quiet, hopefully in the not-too-distant future.
conrad beaubien Conrad’s love of storytelling has engaged him in a life of the arts. A creator, writer and director of films, his expression includes music, painting and sculpture. Currently writing for stage, Conrad has garnered audiences for recent theatre works: ‘Stringman’, ‘Back of Hoards Station’, ‘Bridge Street’ and ‘The Undoing of Billy Slim’. Living in Prince Edward County, he shares a two centuries old worker’s cottage with squirrels in the attic. Conrad is a columnist for the Wellington Times and a regular contributor to Watershed.
bill slavin Bill Slavin has illustrated over one hundred children’s books, fiction and nonfiction. Titles include Stanley’s Party by Linda Bailey, winner of the 2004 Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award and Transformed, winner of the 2006 Norma Fleck Award. He has also written and illustrated a graphic novel trilogy entitled Elephants Never Forget. The summer of 2016 launched the release of his picture book, Who Broke the Teapot?!, a lively whodunnit picture book he both wrote and illustrated. Today he lives in Millbrook with his partner, Esperança Melo, who is also an artist and book illustrator.
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ED’S HOUSE: HONOURING THE JOURNEY
sionalism and kindness as they told their stories.
On behalf of Ed’s House, Northumberland Hos-
Thank you to the staff at Watershed for your inter-
pice Care Centre thank you for the wonderful arti-
est and support.
cle written by Cecilia Nasmith highlighting both
Lynda Kay, Campaign Director,
Ed’s House, and the Bridge Hospice. The article
Honouring the Journey Campaign,
raised awareness of local hospice services which
Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre,
are provided by Community Care Northumber-
Community Care Northumberland
land, the new hospice to be built, along with high-
...
lighting end of life care through a number of
Thank you so much for running this wonderful arti-
touching personal stories. We have received tremendous feedback and interest in Ed’s House and hospice care from your
smith's words captured the spirit of the project
readers. The article has touched many lives locally.
and beautifully expressed the essence of my
Thank you for this opportunity to raise aware-
thoughts and feelings both about the project and
ness of hospice services in Northumberland County.
my personal experience with caring for a loved
If your readers would be interested in learning
one during their final days.
more about Ed’s House or Hospice services they
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cle and for giving me an opportunity to share my story and my passion for this project. Cecilia Na-
I have received many positive comments about
can call 905-885-0466 or go directly to our web-
the article. The knowledge that this exciting facility
site at www.northumberlandhospice.ca, or the
is coming to Northumberland has definitely been
Community Care’s website at www.commcare.ca.
spread to many who were apparently still unaware
It was a pleasure to work with Cecilia. I know the
of it. I know of several people, who having read
individuals interviewed appreciated her profes-
the article, have followed up with donations to-
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wards the project and/or expressed an interest in
that legislation took away the
volunteering to help make Ed’s House a reality.
right to vote from tens of
Jennifer Darrell, Cobourg
thousands of people who had arrived in the Dominion after
ARMISTICE ’18:
COBOURG REMEMBERS THE GREAT WAR
March 1904. Most were socalled “enemy aliens,” many of
On behalf of the Armistice ‘18 Committee in Cobourg,
whom were also rounded up
we offer a hearty thank you and congratulations on
and transported into this
producing and featuring such a graphically appealing
country’s frontier hinterlands,
article on Cobourg’s connection to the Great War in
there to do hard labour for the profit of their jail-
turnout was down in 2018, the outcome is a por-
your fall issue. Through the words of our Committee
ers, not because of any wrong they had done but
trait of gender-balance, equality and forward-
member Hugh Brewster, a clear picture was painted
only because of who they were, where they had
thinking perspectives. I am grateful for a commu-
of the way things were in those tumultuous times.
come from. That thousands of Ukrainians and
nity who embraced civic values, next-gen vitality
The double page spread, complete with archival
other Europeans were unjustly subjected to state-
and confidence in the evolution of our Town that
photos, was a true tribute to those who served on
sanctioned indignities during this Canada’s first
will include and benefit everyone.
our behalf. This publicity was also gratifying for the
national internment operations of 1914-1920 is
Nicole Beatty, Councillor Elect, Town of Cobourg
many volunteers that have worked relentlessly to en-
still little-understood but needs to be remem-
...
bered, if only to remind us about how important it
I always enjoy receiving the magazine with its lovely
sure the success of Cobourg’s largest fall event ever.
is to remain vigilant in defence of civil liberties and
covers. I think Orland French’s article in the Fall
partnership with Cobourg’s Armistice ‘18 program in
human rights, particularly in times of domestic and
2018 issue (Grassroots Democracy, Fall 2018)
a very creative, respectful and educational manner.
international crisis.
should be required reading for all Canadians from
Dean Hustwick, Director, Community Services,
Lubomyr Luciuk, PhD, Professor,
high school up and included in all citizenship
Town of Cobourg
Royal Military College of Canada, Kingston
Thank you Watershed magazine, for offering your
brochures. Thank you. Jacqueline Christie, Vancouver
THE WINDS OF CHANGE: MEANDERINGS
GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY
As charming as it may be to pretend women were
The recent municipal election in Cobourg ushered
granted the right to vote by Sir Robert Borden in
in a new era of excitement: we voted in a council
1918, the fact is that in September 1917, the Union
that is 43% women and four leaders under the age
Watershed looks forward to reading all your letters!
Government's passage of The War Time Elections
of 45! Voters have positioned Cobourg to progress
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Act enfranchised women whose menfolk were
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NOTEWORTHY After 20,000 test kilometres and over a thousand flights,
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in the rural landscape of his beloved Quinte countryside.
and powered by eight rotary engines that are the size of
A Curated Collection, Pg.37
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a coconut, Blackfly sports state-of-the-art electronics that govern most of its navigation. Just put in your GPS co-ordinates and you’re off!
There are six native conifers growing along the country
It Came from Warkworth, Pg.30
roads and in our local forests and woodlots. The ques-
...
Music courses through the very soul of composer
tion is: Can you identify them? It’s time to get to know your neighbours. Beyond the Garden Gate, Pg.26
...
Michael Pepa. In his 80 years, he has composed over 80 pieces of music that weave his limitless love of life into a
` recipe. Don’t miss Matt DeMille’s signature tourtiere Food and Drink Scene, Pg.62 ha
bit
at
magic carpet that takes his audiences on a musical joyride. In Four Bar Measure, Pg.44
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FINDING TRACTION ON THE BACKROADS True Confessions from the Ninth Concession BY DAN NEEDLES ILLUSTRATION BY SHELAGH ARMSTRONG
WHEN MY MOTHER CAME TO THE COUNTRY IN THE 1950s, she brought a Ford station wagon
that would carry five children and a lot of dogs. The starter had a flat spot and a mechanic made the mistake of telling her to hit it with a hammer whenever it got stuck. She eventually gave up the Ford, but she kept the hammer and for the next 50 years if she ran into problems, she would lift the hood and whack anything that looked remotely like a starter. Her next conveyance was a 1956 International van that had been adapted by the St. John Ambulance to accommodate wheelchairs. She painted it green and used it for driving all the kids on our road to school. No seatbelts, no special licence or insurance. It had zero traction and had to be coaxed through the tiniest puff of snow, but she usually had 10 children to get out and push. When the truck started to get seriously stuck in snow, it went into the barn for the winter and she packed us all back to the city. The neighbours’ spirits always lifted in midApril when they saw Dorothy Jane’s green truck appear because it was a definite sign of spring. We all learned to drive on that truck. It had four gears on the column and you had to hold it in gear going downhill. This was a trick if you had a Jersey calf between the seats or there was a big goose in the back seat, as there was the day my brother went to take his driving test. The examiner got in and the goose leaned over and grabbed him by the ear. The
poor man jumped out of the truck and told my brother to come back another day, without the goose. I learned auto mechanics on that truck. I learned how to drive in mud and snow. I went on camping trips and first dates and weekly trips to sales barns. If I could find that truck today, I would probably spend thousands to bring it back to life. Now I drive a Toyota. I bought my first one in 1974 when I worked for the weekly newspaper in Orangeville. At that time the town offered two choices: Dave Holland’s Chev Olds or Doc Gillies’ Ford. You made up your mind between one or the other when you turned 16 and you drove that make for the rest of your life. If you drove a Toyota into town, as I did, you would be watched … But that little red Celica would go anywhere. I put chains on it and drove all over the township during the big snowstorm of 1975 taking pictures for the paper. I drove around snowplows, rescued people from snowbound houses and even pulled a horse out of a ditch. It was like a snowmobile. It had little tow hooks on the front and you could have picked it up by a hook and swept underneath if you wanted. Something has happened over the years. I bought a Toyota Matrix in 2006 and got it stuck in six inches of wet snow at the mailbox. I made the mistake of putting a chain on one of the tow hooks and tried to pull it out with the tractor. That inflicted $2,000
worth of damage to the front end and Keith Currie had to bring his flatbed tow truck to get it out. “Never, ever use those hooks,” he scolded me. “They are not attached to anything except maybe the CD player. Tow hooks are a leftover from the past – same as your appendix or thumbs on a horse. They were for the day when cars had a frame.” “They don’t have a frame now?” “Noooo. They have a deck. Everything is glued to the deck. This car gets great mileage because they took away the frame and made it lighter.” “Should I get a Jeep?” I asked. We were standing in the Parkway Collision shop and Keith pointed to a Jeep on the hoist behind us. “That guy went into the ditch the same day as you.” “So, what would you drive?” “Me? I drive a tow truck!” That may be the only answer in an age when cars are delicate and the roads aren’t plowed after dark. Either that or cancel your plans and curl up in front of the fire with a good book. Editor’s note: Author and playwright Dan Needles is the recipient of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour. His new book, True Confessions from the Ninth Concession (Douglas & McIntyre), a collection from 20 years of his columns for Watershed and other publications, is available at bookstores.
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A SELECTION OF THINGS TO DO AND DISCOVER ACROSS OUR REGION
MUST COLLABORATE February is our new favourite month. Picton’s
transformed into their own unique and interac-
historic Macaulay House will provide a frosty
tive art installations. Family fun and community
backdrop to the first annual Ice Box – Art in the
collaboration at its best.
Heart of Winter event. There’ll be interactive art, dancing and live music, and even a parade. Ice Box transforms the heritage park into a community of ice boxes – colourful wooden huts – to be
Ice Box Macaulay Heritage Park, 35 Church Street Picton February 2 – 10 iceboxpec.org
MUST BE NAUGHTY OR NICE Pick a Panto, any Panto. Local theatre brings laughter to the holiday season. Christmas Pantos – or Pantomimes – are an entertaining theatrical event with very British roots that will quickly become your new holiday tradition. Pantos,
MUST FEED THE BIRDS
loosely based on children’s fairy tales, add a
Don’t toss that Christmas tree after the holidays
strings of oranges and apples, popcorn and
tious twist, complete with hints of local lore.
– donate it to your backyard as a winter bird
nuts to seeds and stalks from grain or sun-
Discover a Christmas Panto in your area and
buffet. Once you’ve packed away all your dec-
flower heads. Arrange the treats on different
make it an annual event:
orations, secure the tree in your yard and start
branches and change up your selection to
adding edible ornaments – from suet treats,
attract all types of wildlife and wintering birds. If you need help with any of your bird feeding supplies, be sure to check out: The Birdhouse Nature Store 240 Presqu’ile Pkwy, Brighton Out on a Limb 15669 County Rd. 2, Brighton
quirky variation to the familiar with a rambunc-
Cinderella, a Magical Panto Empire Theatre Belleville Sunday, December 16 theempiretheatre.com King Arthur the Panto Capitol Theatre Port Hope Sunday, December 23 capitoltheatre.com Panto… The Princess and the Pea Stirling Festival Theatre November 23 – December 31 stirlingfestivaltheatre.com Snow White the Panto The Marysburgh Mummers Mount Tabor Playhouse, County Rd 17, Milford Thursday, November 29 – Sunday, December 2 prince-edward-county.com/tag/theatre/
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MUST JOIN Do you want to discuss this year’s Giller Prize winning novel with someone other than your dog? Consider joining a local book club where lively discussion is shared amongst friends and fellow bookworms, often over a glass of wine. Book clubs can be as fun, as serious or as quirky as you wish. But whatever the venue, they get you up off the couch and out of the house this winter. They might also expand your mind! Check with your local library for book club resources,
MUST LOVE COMMUNITY When art, community and history collide – you know something remarkable will happen. Critical Mass: Port Hope’s Centre for Contemporary Art, has been busy transforming their
book suggestions or even clubs looking for new members.
MUST TRY FISHING
town’s historic railway station into a creative hub
Bundle up and head to the lake for the annual
for the community known as the “Little Station.”
Family Fishing event held over the Family Day
Critical Mass will present a series of artist-led
weekend in February. Winter fishing is best ex-
workshops, installations and exhibits, and create
perienced inside a cosy ice fishing hut where
opportunities for shared dialogue, social con-
there’s enough elbow room for you and your
nections and art happenings in and around the
favourite peeps, a picnic lunch, a thermos of hot
Little Station. There’s also a number of Christmas-
chocolate and a few tall tales. Best of all, you
themed events on tap prior to the high holiday.
won’t need a fishing licence. Family Fishing
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weekend is free! For more information on renting an ice fishing hut in the Watershed region, and any requisite gear, visit: northumberlandtourism.com prince-edward-county.com quintefishing.com
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BEYOND THE GARDEN GATE |
BY MICOL MAROTTI
NATIVE
CONIFERS
Understanding the role of native conifers in our woodlots, our forests and along the roadsides and identifying their characteristics brings us closer to the winter world that is about to descend on us.
IS THERE ANYTHING MORE IDYLLIC THAN TRAVELLING DOWN A COUNTRY ROAD
after a fresh snowfall when the evergreens, boughs laden with glistening snow caps, gently give way to the wind and spill out silver snowflakes that sparkle in the sun? The hardiness and the beauty of these sentinel trees is inspiring – their defiance of our harsh climate reminds us that we too can negotiate our own way through winter.
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EASTERN WHITE PINE
EASTERN RED PINE
Pinus strobus
Pinus resinosa
Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) Needles: Long, skinny, wispy needles (6-12 cm) that cluster in groups of five. Cones: Elongated, tapered cones (7 cm). The stately white pine with its branches sculpted by the wind is the tallest of the northeastern conifers and is Ontario’s provincial tree. A valuable softwood, white pine is used for trim, doors, window frames and cabinetry because of its strength, straight grain and high-quality fibre. In the late 16th and 17th century, the British Royal Navy laid claim to the tallest white pines in the colony, to be used as masts on the ships that were to command the seas. Settlers who dared fell a white pine that was marked with the King’s Arrow would be subject to heavy fines. Eastern Red Pine (Pinus resinosa) Needles: Long, pointy needles (15 cm) in bunches of two that are sharp and brittle – if you bend a needle, it will snap in half. Cones: Egg-shaped cones (5 cm) with thick scale tips.
EASTERN H E M LO C K
Tsuga canadensis
Red pines are often found standing like giant sentinels in forestry plantations where the soil is too poor for white pine. The red pine’s scaly trunks may be clear of branches for as much as three quarters of its length. Because its timber is heavier and harder than that of the white pine, the tree is used in the production of railway ties, and because of its straight grain and height, it’s utilized as utility poles and structural lumber. Eastern Hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) Needles: Small, distinctive fans of flat needles that are shiny green on top, and paler on the bottom. Cones: Small oval-shaped cones (2 cm). The hemlock is considered Canada’s most graceful conifer because of its conical shape and its sweeping, flexible branches that grow straight out from the trunk and droop at the ends. Some hemlocks in old growth forests have been identified as being 450 years old and can live up to 600 years. Hemlock wood is hard and strong but somewhat brittle, so it is used mostly for pulp and rough construction.
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EASTERN W H I T E C E DA R Thuja occidentalis
Many species of wildlife benefit from the excellent habitat offered by a dense stand of hemlock. Eastern White Cedar (Thuja occidentalis) Needles: Rich green finger-like needles that spread out from fan-shaped twigs. The back of the needles on lower branches are studded with brown resin granules. Cones: Tiny floral-like cones (1 cm) that appear in bunches. The eastern white cedar thrives in cool, moist, nutrient-rich soils near streams, swamps and ditches and in soils with a limestone base. White cedar is used principally for products in contact with water – boats, fences, and shingles. Jacques Cartier called cedars “The Tree of Life” after he and his crew were spared from scurvy by drinking teas made from its vitamin C rich needles. Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana) Needles: Bluish-green needles with sharp barbs at the base of the branch and softer, more rounded
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EASTERN R E D C E DA R
BALSAM FIR
WHITE SPRUCE
Abies balsamea
Picea glauca
TA M A R A C K Larix laricina
Juniperus virginiana
needles at the tips. Cones: Wedgwood blue resembling berries. Although it’s called a cedar, the red cedar often seen along the roadsides in Prince Edward County are actually junipers that are thriving in the dry, mineral rich soil. The red cedar is resistant to salt spray, so it’s often used as a windbreak along roadways. It’s also treasured for its fragrance and its beautiful red heartwood that is bug and moisture resistant. Early French settlers called the red cedar ‘baton ˆ rouge’ (red stick) because of its purplish-red wood and so named many towns Baton ˆ Rouge because of the abundance of red cedar in the area. Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) Needles: Flat needles (2 cm) rounded at the tip – dark green on top and whitish below. Cones: Barrel-shaped cones (10 cm). The tall church steeple shape of the balsam fir sets it apart from its fellow conifers in a mixed forest environment. It’s also remarkable because its range is al-
most entirely in Canada. Balsams are considered the quintessential Christmas tree. Their symmetrical shape, fragrant forest scent and the ability to hold on to their needles after harvest makes it the most popular Christmas conifer. Young balsams are covered with sap blisters that contain a clear oily resin (Canada balsam) used in the manufacture of varnish. It’s also used as an adhesive for microscope slides because it bends light to the same degree as glass. White Spruce (Picea glauca) Needles: Short, sharp four-sided needles (2 cm) with a white powdery, waxy layer. Cones: Cigar-shaped, light brown cones (5 cm) with smooth-tipped, close-fitting scales. The majestic white spruce with its uniform shape and sweeping branches is usually part of a mixed forest. Although it can be difficult to tell the difference between a balsam and a white spruce, a simple trick will settle the question: if you can roll the needle between your fingers, it’s a spruce not a balsam.
The white spruce plays an important role in the commercial forestry industry. It’s used as pulp in the paper industry and as framing material in the building industry. The 2”x 4”s at your local lumber yard are white spruce and your newspaper is made from white spruce pulp. Tamarack (Larix laricina) Needles: Soft and flexible tufts of 10 to 20 needles that are green in the summer and turn yellow in the fall. Cones: Small light brown cones (1-2 cm) studded along branches. Soft green in the spring and summer, golden yellow in the fall and naked in the winter, tamaracks are one of the few deciduous conifers – conifers that lose their needles every autumn. Although not an important commercial product, the tamarack’s heavy, durable wood is used for posts, poles, mine timbers, railroad ties and in the pulp and paper industry. Seeds from the tamarack cones are a favourite source of food for red squirrels, mice and seed-eating birds.
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IT CAME FROM WARKWORTH BY TOM CRUICKSHANK
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that had occupied all of his thoughts and consumed all of his time, not to mention a big chunk of his resources… something he had invented and refined until at last, it was ready for a public viewing. It was, of all things, a prototype of a new kind of personal vehicle, a first attempt at a craft that defied description. Only slightly larger and wider than a car, it invited comparisons to an automobile because it was designed to be driven from Point A to Point B. But unlike a car, it didn’t need a road. In fact, it had no wheels. It was designed to fly, and although there was perhaps a passing resemblance to a glider, Marcus’ craft was propelled by eight very obvious rotors mounted on two tiers of wings. Nor was this a conventional airplane. It could be programmed to take off and land vertically, that is, without a runway. It could cruise at low altitude and hover and tilt, but before you compare it to a helicopter, know that it was not so cumbersome, far more compact and infinitely more energy-efficient. Unlike most other forms of motorized transport, Marcus’ craft operated on electricity and, weighing in at just over a hundred kilograms, it didn’t consume nearly as much energy as you might guess. Moreover, it was more technologically advanced than you can imagine, with state-of-the-art electronics that, like an autonomous car, govern most of the navigation and piloting, greatly reducing the role of the driver, and likewise, driver error. Some of the onlookers likened Marcus’ vehicle to a UFO. Some called it a kind of man-sized drone. For simplicity’s sake, perhaps the best way to describe it is to dig into the annals of science fiction, for what Marcus had constructed was no less than a 21st-century incarnation of a flying car: a real live household aircraft, the likes of which have been the stuff of sci-fi since the Wright Brothers made their very first flight at Kitty Hawk. With the savvy of an engineer and the creativity of an inventor, Marcus had developed an air-bound vehicle that was nimble enough to take off and land in the backyard; a craft that could potentially cruise to the office and back; a flying car that, with further refinement, Marcus hoped would make a significant dent in the role of the family sedan. Seems George Jetson’s atomic-powered air-rover was no longer futuristic fiction. It was being tested on Marcus Leng’s front lawn. With his guests watching, cameras ready, Marcus strapped on a helmet and took his place in the cockpit. He advised everyone to give him a wide berth – in fact, he suggested they hide behind their cars, just in case everything went horribly wrong. He engaged the joystick. On cue, the electric motors kicked in, creating a mighty whoosh and a vigorous draft. The vehicle rocked from a resting position and rose about a metre off the ground. It hovered.
Just as planned, it flew forward. It circled around at about 32 kilometres an hour. As he brought the craft in for a landing, Marcus wondered if some of his guests would be disappointed. After all, it was all over in 20 seconds. It’s not like he had flown to Cobourg and come back with a bottle of champagne. But for Marcus, that wasn’t the point. After studying the aerodynamics, designing his prototype, crunching the algorithms and doing the math, he was finally seeing results. This thing could actually fly. It would go where it was supposed to. But as Marcus slowed to descend, his heart must have jumped when one of the wings scraped against the lawn. At speed, this could easily have spelled disaster for a lesser craft, but the prototype didn’t crash. Without any prompting from Marcus, it immediately righted itself and landed safely, just like it was programmed to do. “That was the best lesson of all that day,” Marcus reflects. Not only had he built a working flying machine, the electronics had passed a major field test. And considering his plans to market his vehicle to the general public, Marcus knew that reliable and responsive electronics were just as important as aerodynamics, mechanicals and other aspects of design. Indeed, it’s the electronics that will be the critical factor in making Marcus’ invention fly in the marketplace. TALKING WITH MARCUS IS LIKE HAVING A
conversation with Henry Ford or Alexander Graham Bell. Definitely a man one step ahead of his time, he has an inventor’s mind, brimming with enthusiasm and bursting with ideas. Like those industry pioneers of another century, he is a born tinkerer who loves nothing more than crunching numbers, solving problems and hammering away at a theoretical concept until it can be put to practical use. But unlike Bell, who counted entirely on his father-in-law for business guidance, Marcus has proven himself a capable businessman, relying on his own wiles on an astonishing rise to the top. And unlike Ford, who couldn’t finance his horseless carriage without outside help, Marcus’ previous business achievements have left him with some pretty deep pockets enabling him to indulge his inventive ideas and bring them to reality. If anyone has the prerequisites to make a go of the flying car, it’s him. MARCUS’ STORY BEGINS IN SCARBOROUGH,
where he earned his pilot’s licence before he could drive a car. He studied mechanical engineering at U of T and, fresh out of school, he put his inventive mind to work in devising new applications for urethane foam. At his company called Multirim, he created a kind of memory foam that adapted well for use in office chairs and automotive seating. To
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left to right: two of the eight rotors that propel Blackfly; Marcus with his team; flight testing the Blackfly
this day, he credits a devotion to research and development for its success. In fact, Multirim did so well that he sold the company (it still exists) and retired at the tender age of 36. “I had some things on my bucket list,” he says, recalling subsequent years spent as far away from the business world as he could get. He sailed to the Bahamas and called his boat home for the better part of the next 20 years. He married Edwarda. They built a home in the country – the Warkworth property – which they still own. But like all inventors, Marcus eventually felt that old urge and soon found himself immersed in plans and projects. It didn’t take long for Marcus to be picked up on the radar of the local Northumberland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC). Wendy Curtis, the executive director, was literally blown away when Marcus demonstrated the propulsion of the engine that would power his invention in his Warkworth basement. After she’d peeled herself off the wall, the CFDC group worked with Marcus, acting as a catalyst for next stages of the project’s development, setting up crucial contacts within Transport Canada – a relationship that is on-going –
connecting him with industries and business leaders, even helping him set up “an obscure stealth laboratory” in the Spoolon factory on Division Street in Cobourg where Marcus could research and experiment in secrecy. With the support of the CFDC and the backing of friends, family and business leaders, Marcus was able to surround himself with the right people: engineers with a thorough knowledge of aeronautics; new grads eager to experiment with propulsion systems; computer whizzes who understood the potential of drone technology; suppliers who could provide state-of-the-art components such as batteries and rotors. Having returned to research after such a long absence, Marcus was impressed by the capacity of new lithium-polymer batteries which had been developed for model airplanes but were poised for more ambitious applications. He took note of the evolving technology in carbon-fibres – their light weight and superior strength had recently made them the darling of the aerospace industry. Likewise, Marcus was fascinated by advancements in electric motors. Who knew that a two-kilogram motor the size of a coconut could deliver so much power? Put it all
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“I’ve noticed in my career that things go from the impossible to the inevitable in a very short period of time.” ALAN EUSTACE together, he thought, and with the right calculations and the right electronics, he could build “something that could actually fly people.” At first, Marcus questioned his figures, but the models confirmed his initial hunch. Then the light dawned. This could be a craft that could go well beyond a joyride in the sky. In an age where commuting times cost the economy dearly, it seemed the time was right for a vehicle that could circumvent a traffic jam. There had to be a market for a personalsized aircraft that could relieve the stress of the daily drive to the office. Marcus was confident that it could be commercially viable. Still, he wrestled with the idea, knowing that this would be a project even more consuming than Multirim ever was. He turned to Edwarda for advice. He recalls, “She asked me, ‘When you’re on your death bed, would you regret not pursuing this?’” With that, Marcus was in business, perfecting what he refers to as his “personal aerial vehicle.” Why not just call it a flying car? Marcus would tell you that no flying car has ever gone past the prototype phase, and for a number of reasons. For one, the research and development costs are enough to drain even the deepest corporate coffers. Worse, many of those early attempts produced vehicles that simply weren’t road- and/or airworthy. In 1926, Henry Ford himself scuttled plans for a “flying Flivver” after his pilot was killed in a test flight. More recently, in 1973, the same tragedy awaited the inventor of the AVE Mizar, a cumbersome car/plane assembly that mated a Ford Pinto to a Cessna airplane. As it approached the runway after a successful spin around the airfield, a wing buckled and the craft plummeted to the ground. It crashed in a fireball. “Flying cars failed because they demanded too much of the user,” he says. But today’s electronics have changed that. Navigation systems can direct the vehicle to its destination. Sensors can monitor conditions and avoid collisions. With driverless cars on the horizon, autonomous flight isn’t a big leap. As one of Marcus’ partners notes, “I’ve noticed in my career that things go from the impossible to the inevitable in a very short period of time.” A LOT HAS HAPPENED SINCE THAT FATEFUL
afternoon in 2011 when he tested his aerial vehicle over his acreage in Warkworth. With eventual commercial production in mind, Marcus immediately dove into further refinement of the prototype. In 2014, Marcus made the momentous decision to move his fledgling operation from Cobourg to Silicon Valley in northern California where it would be easier to recruit talent and like-minded suppliers were closer at hand. It was also a better place to attract investment: among the group who brought
cash to the table were Larry Page, co-founder of Google, and Alan Eustace, the guy who parachuted from the stratosphere in 2014 and broke the altitude record. They called their start-up “Opener” and for several years, the enterprise worked under strict secrecy. “I didn’t want a word of this to leak out,” says Marcus, “until I was absolutely sure we had it right.” After 20 incarnations of Marcus’ first prototype… after 20,000 test kilometres… and over a thousand flights (some in Saskatchewan), Opener is ready to market a single-seat, personal aviation vehicle to be known commercially as the “Blackfly” (what a Canadian name). “We plan to have them on sale next year,” says Marcus. He estimates the Blackfly will cost about the same as an SUV. It will take off and land vertically within a target of one metre and will climb at more than 300 metres per minute. It can cruise at highway speed – albeit with a mere 40-kilometre range – between charges and with three back-up systems and state-of-the-art controls, including a “return-to-home” button, the electronics are said to be foolproof. If all else fails, there’s a parachute. Nor will you need a pilot’s licence to operate it. Under federal regulations in both Canada and the U.S., the Blackfly is neither an airplane nor a car, but falls under the same policies as ultralight aircraft, those winged, open flyers that buzz through the sky in the summer. In the States, no licence is required at all, although special ultralight certification is required here in Canada. Talk about an ambitious goal! Currently, Marcus says there are about 50 other similar ventures in the works around the world and, much like the auto industry when it was in its infancy over a century ago, it’s anyone’s guess as to which will survive. Marcus is convinced the Blackfly has a real chance, because it’s the one with the most advanced electronics, and thus, is the easiest and safest to use. He might be right. As word gets out, Blackfly is generating buzz within the aviation industry, where it is heralded as a major breakthrough. The press is over-the-top with enthusiasm, citing its intuitive controls and advanced electronics as Blackfly’s major advantages. Even the Smithsonian has taken note, requesting that Marcus’ prototype be added to its aviation collection, calling it the biggest advance of its kind in a generation. Back home in Warkworth, we might wonder if the Canadian aspect of this story will be remembered, say, a hundred years from now. There’s something heartening in knowing that it was here in our very own Watershed country that, after a century of promise, the flying car finally got off the ground.
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A CURATED COLLECTION |
Mill on the Moira Manly MacDonald Watershed Magazine has partnered with two of our region’s most valuable cultural assets – The John M. Parrott Gallery in Belleville and the Northumberland Art Gallery in Cobourg – to highlight select works from their permanent collections. MANLY MACDONALD WAS BORN IN THE BELLEVILLE AREA IN 1889
and went on to become one of Canada’s leading artists. His semi-impressionistic paintings tell a story of rural life in Ontario during the first half of the 20th century. While many of his contemporaries, some of whom formed the Group of Seven, went north to paint the Canadian wilderness, MacDonald preferred the landscapes and the people that spoke of his rural roots – the barns set in the early morning light, the working mills along the local riverbanks, the men and their horses who logged, cut ice, and collected sap. A traditionalist to the end, Mr. MacDonald created over 2, 000 works of art. John and Bernice Parrott started collecting Manly MacDonald paintings in the late 1980s in a concerted effort to keep them in the Belleville area. To create a permanent home for the works, they donated funds to help build the John M. Parrott Gallery. Starting with their own 60 paintings, the Gallery’s collection has grown steadily.
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MILESTONE
A holiday season dedicated to good cheer often brings out tensions between family members. Then there are those unexpected moments, when the clouds open and magic descends.
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C H R I S T M A S F I C T I O N
BY MARIANNE ACKERMAN
ILLUSTRATION BY BILL SLAVIN
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ate afternoon on December twenty-third, I stepped off the train at Belleville towing a suitcase weighed down with Côtes du Rhône and Camembert. My brother Lance was there to meet me. He’d flown in from Vancouver for Dad’s funeral in August, and stayed. Walking through the kitchen door, I noticed the ramshackle Victorian landmark we’d grown up in was fighting little brother’s Zen urge to unclutter. Bits of old furniture, banished at Thanksgiving, had reappeared. Leaky windows were taped over with sheets of plastic, blankets hung on drafty doors. There was even a wreath on the front door, and a crowd of nativity figurines on the buffet beside a stack of Wellington Times with Post-it notes on the classified sections. I don’t think he’d thrown out a Picton Gazette in months. A further surprise, dinner was pork medallions with caramelized apples, red onions and wild rice. When I asked what happened to his vegetarian regime, he mumbled something about organic meat being easy to find in the County. Knowing Lance takes on the tastes and attitudes of whatever woman he’s dating, I was curious, but reluctant to probe. After dinner we filled our wine glasses and headed into the front room. I plopped down on the saggy sofa. As Lance plucked kindling from a fresh pile of wood and
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I couldn’t help thinking this is how farmers have kept going for centuries. In its inevitable crisis moments, working the land is never a solo act – more than likely it’s a family effort.
proceeded to build a fire, I couldn’t resist pointing out the fireplace had been declared unsafe years ago. His answer surprised me. “Guess how much this place is insured for? Five hundred and fifty thou.” “Lance! Are you hoping the house burns down? That’s awful! You know, Dan said the chimney needs...” “Our big brother says a lot of things when it suits his advantage. Have you talked to him lately?” Of course I hadn’t. A phone call from a Cameron male can only mean there’s a crisis. Keeping in touch is woman’s work. “I thought you two were thick,” he said. Jabbing at his precious fire, Lance let me wait, clearly savouring some morsel of news. I refused to bite. Finally, he said, “You didn’t hear this from me, okay? Seems the marriage of the century has hit turbulence. Dan says he may need to move in here.”
I was already sitting down... thought I might have to lie down. Losing our 82-year-old father in a freak accident was bad enough. Life without the bedrock of Dan and his wife Edie seemed unthinkable. “I hope they don’t split up,” I stammered. “That would be just so, so awful. What kind of a family would we have? None, to speak of.” Part of me wanted to know more, but a bigger part didn’t, at least not from footloose and fancyfree Lance, still boyish at 44 and always brimming with opinions. He’d settled himself in the striped smoker, Dad’s favourite chair. Sitting cross-legged, arms folded, he looked and sounded freakishly like the late Harold Cameron. “Yeah, well getting hitched too young never works out,” he declared. “Better to be at least 40, or wedlock doesn’t stick.” The voice of inexperience never falters. Suddenly I felt cold. I drew a chair close to the
fire. The heat soon warmed my face and knees but didn’t touch the penetrating chill inside. An occasional waft of dark fumes billowed from under the ancient mantel. My eyes watered, maybe from the smoke, maybe not. I went upstairs to look for a sweater. Every step creaked. The door to the master bedroom was half open. I went in. There was a picture of Mother on the dresser, a formal studio portrait taken when she was in her mid-50s, before she got sick, her hair sprayed into one of those hat-like domes popular at the time. She was wearing a string of pearls I’d never seen before. Her passing twenty years ago had felt like a supporting beam removed from the house. The structure held, but just. It struck me that over time Edie had stepped into her place, through simple acts of generosity, cooking, and quiet compassion. Dan, Lance and our sister Jean, and to some extent me – we were bigger
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personalities, but we counted on Edie to draw us together. Somehow, she’d become part of my creative life, crossed the line between County and city. She read various drafts of my manuscripts, made helpful comments and still got excited about the final outcome in book form. The long slow process of writing literary fiction often feels more like a personal project than a grand cause. For Edie, The Novel – at least my novels – was always important. Every Cameron family Christmas has a milestone – a novelty drink, new board game, or visitor – marking it out from the others. I hoped this one wouldn’t be our painful Skype conversation with Jean in Rwanda, or rumours about Dan and Edie. On Boxing Day, my wish came true, although it started with all the markings of disaster. Lance had prepared supper at the farmhouse, announcing the theme as ABT: Anything But Turkey, which pleased Dan and Edie’s boys. After they went off to a skating party, Dan poured a round of digestives. It started with a remark by Lance, intended as a compliment. “Edie, your working like a maniac clearing up the old house,” he said. “I can’t get over your energy. Are you on some kind of pep pills?” “You look great, Edie” I added. “The new hairdo
suits you.” Cut shoulder length, layered with blond highlights, her hair seemed to take up more space, and definitely made her look younger. I thought she’d lost weight too and said so. Not that she’s fat, just a mother of three who loves to cook. The few extra pounds weren’t noticeable until she lost them. Edie blushed. Dan got up abruptly, headed for the kitchen with his plate and mine. Never in the history of Dan-kind has anyone seen our older brother attempt to clear the dinner table. We just sat there, watching in silent awe. Through the window, I noticed Dan’s head go bobbing by outside, so I grabbed my coat and ran out. He was stalking toward the vineyard, fists clenched. “What’s going on?” I asked, catching up. “Nothing. I just need some air.” I had to trot to keep up. “Where are you going?” “For a walk.” “You’re not wearing a coat. You’ll freeze to death.” He stopped, as if the thought had not occurred to him, and looked back at the house. Then he pivoted, headed for the front door. Lance and Edie were in the kitchen, doing dishes. I followed Dan into the front room, where he reached for the bottle of
whisky in the china cabinet. I was about to recommend caution when his phone rang. The conversation was cryptic, full of exclamation marks and mild swearing. Hanging up, he shook his head. “Temperature’s sinking. Going to be forty below tonight. Bad news for the vines.” I asked if there was anything to be done. He shrugged, took out his phone and started putting out calls for help. THE EARTH’S CLIMATE is definitely growing
warmer, but the night we spent trying to save Dan’s precious vines from a killing frost set a twenty-year record low. Those were the early days of County vineyards, when only a few growers hilled soil over fruiting branches tied to the lower trellis wires. It’s common practice now, expensive and an awful lot of work. After three consecutive mild winters, Dan hadn’t bothered this year. The ground remained wet until early December, so the vines had been lulled into a false sense of security. As Dan explained it, the lake has a moderating effect. The vines were at the top end of a long sloping field, so theoretically, cold air should have lifted. But if the wind dropped, the cold
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could potentially settle in and snuff the life out of tender shoots. I had a full range of ski clothes in Toronto but had never felt the need to bring them to the County. Nor was Lance’s wardrobe up to the task. So we dressed like jovial scarecrows in Dad’s hodgepodge collection of woolly long johns, overcoats, hunting socks and rubber boots. A handful of Dan’s friends joined the effort, mainly people who helped out with the harvest. They seemed to know exactly what was in store. Lance and I didn’t. Despite the doom in Dan’s voice, a collective sense of excitement gathered as we filed out into the night. While we waited under the old apple tree at the top of the field, a truck full of propane heaters arrived. The thinking was that hot smoke would settle low on a windless night. Apparently, we were going to warm up the entire outdoors. In addition to lighting propane heaters, we had to build dozens of small fires out of straw and dead wood Dan kept along the fence lines for just such an emergency. I wondered how much science lay behind these plans, but questions seemed churlish. By four a.m. the propane had run out. Dan called us together to say the temperature was still dropping, we’d have to start working on Plan B: a huge, roaring bonfire of straw bales, which his crew had assembled while the rest of us worked. When the stoves had been gathered up and taken away, Dan
doused the pile of straw with fuel and lit it. We all gathered around an enormous blaze, and for the first time in hours, lowered our burka-like head coverings and looked each other in the eyes. I could tell Lance was skeptical but mercifully refrained from comment. A few minutes later Edie arrived with thermoses of coffee and shortbread cookies. As we stamped our feet and passed the mugs around, the night sky dissolved into a cold, grey hue. Through it all, Dan never stopped working, fretting. He kept walking up and down the rows, as if they were hospital beds in a war zone, peering down at his beloved vines. It occurred to me that this whole vineyard craze – at least for the sons of generational farmers – was turning out to be some kind of cruel revenge. Just when we’d all been fully inoculated against one of the most difficult means of earning a living on the planet and made other lives, along comes the ‘viticulture’ vogue and snatches up our eldest male. Despite his youthful rebellion against the land, Daniel Cameron was smitten. The heartbreak of farming, by times as merciless as the writing life – we have that in common, I thought, watching him gaze at the field. So much effort. So many ways to go wrong. It was daylight by the time we walked back to the house in silence, single file. The air felt even colder than it had all night, though there was no way of telling whether the sensation was an accumulation,
or some new threshold. I was so tired I was afraid I’d keel over. Edie had gone on ahead. As we trooped into the kitchen, the delicious aroma of breakfast greeted us, a generous spread of eggs, bacon, toast and coffee. We ate like lumberjacks and laughed off the night’s effort. I couldn’t help thinking that this is how farmers have kept going for centuries, by facing up to the truth of the calling. In its inevitable crisis moments, working the land is never a solo act. More than likely it’s a family effort. My bones ached as I sank into the old sofa, but it was a fine kind of exhaustion. Edie brought me a cup of chamomile tea. As I searched her expression for a hint of what she might be hiding, her smile stayed as true as ever. In that moment, I was sure Clan Cameron – born and married in – would survive whatever the future had in store. This Christmas might even go down in history as one of our best, the night we all pulled together for a cause as old as the hills.
Editor’s note: A novelist and playwright living in Montreal, Marianne Ackerman was born and grew up in Prince Edward County, where she spends every summer. Milestone is adapted from her forthcoming novel, The Four Legged Table, which will be published next year. www.marianneackerman.com
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Now in his 80s, composer Michael Pepa orchestrates a lifetime of worldly experience from his Cobourg doorstep.
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s I was growing up, it felt like I was becoming a specialist in Grade five,” Michael Pepa begins. “I started violin lessons early on in my adopted town of Zrenjanin, Yugoslavia, where my parents settled after leaving Romania at the beginning of World War II. I was about to finish Grade Five in 1951 when my parents and I emigrated to a refugee camp in Italy. There, they put me in Grade Five all over again,” he says. “Luckily… my father encouraged me to continue with the violin.” Pepa is seated in the back row of The Loft Cinema, a gull’s cry away from Cobourg’s Lake Ontario shoreline. It’s here in this space where the violinist/ composer presents a series of concerts with his Les AMIS Ensemble, a group of 20 young musicians called upon to play as the repertoire requires. A soothing kitchen tang rises from the bistro, a stairway below, while Pepa furthers his recall: “After two years in the refugee camp, we were able to immigrate to Canada. We set down in Toronto and into the melting pot of the neighbourhood of Cabbagetown. Then guess what?” he begs. “Because I was unable to speak English, they assigned me to Grade Five. Imagine at age fourteen being the oldest kid in the class.” Pepa today is the iconic image of the maestro. In the intervening years since first arriving in 1953,
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he has acquired a ‘Beethovenish’ look, complete with a fine sweep of hair now silvered as a badge of maturity. There are calm, mischievous yet simultaneously innocent airs about him; his narrow fingers flex as he speaks. “I attended Jarvis Collegiate which had an orchestra that I was quick to join,” Pepa smiles as he recalls how his training gave him a lead playing Gilbert and Sullivan music for school performances. “Sometimes when the music teacher was delayed, I conducted the rehearsals,” he adds. The ever-curious Pepa would be further inspired by attending the then Sunday ‘pay-whatyou-can’ Toronto Symphony series at Massey Hall. “The urge was set for me,” Pepa explains. “Just like any other composer, I wanted to have my own work heard.” The post war era – the 50s and 60s – were pivotal in reshaping long-standing traditions in the arts. Painting, dance, writing, spoken word and performances shed old borders in pursuit of new horizons. Zen Buddhism was introduced into the Western world and with New York City revving the engine, experimentation in all mediums went to the next level. Painters of the day – Jackson Pollock, Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol were to visual art what Morton Feldman, John Cage, Philip Glass and here in Canada, R. Murray Schafer, were to pioneering sound atmospheres and untried dimensions of music. “By 1963, I was teaching the art of violin playing,” Pepa describes. “Of course, I knew about Cage and Glass. In fact, I met Cage in Toronto at the New Music Concerts, but I was never into minimalist music. As far as Canadian composers go, I admired many of them, and still do, including the works of Murray Schafer and Harry Somers.” During his four years of study at the Royal Con-
servatory of Music, Dr. Samuel Dolin introduced Pepa to the works of Béla Bartok. ´ “Bartok’s ´ compositions hit home because he came from a town a few kilometres from where I was born. His music really expresses local folk flavour in a manner which, in many ways, I have inherited.” That very sense of folk flavour is drenched in the composition, ‘Katajjaq’, an enduring example of Pepa’s ear-to-ground instincts: imagine him performing the work with an ensemble in Croatia. In the midst of the piece arrives a wide-open horizon through which the elusive voice of the violin virtuoso travels, then pause…next comes a clatter, the surprise of runaway passages of untethered percussion. And somehow, we recognize it. “The word Katajjaq means throat singing,” Pepa explains. “My daughter introduced me to Nunavut where she lived and that is where the inspiration was born.” The essence of Canada’s Inuit voices that prompted ‘Katajjaq’ runs deep with the expectations of new that are a signature of Pepa’s compositions. The composer chases his joy of Gypsy music, the Gregorian chant, his love affair with Homer’s Iliad and the Odyssey without limits. “I’m always exploring new aspects of music. I have an appetite to learn,” Pepa tells. “Music is not that much different here than in Moldova. There is a thread, a line of creativity that runs through time; music is a cultural language of its own.” As part of Canada’s recent 150th celebration, Pepa was invited to tour with an ensemble to perform his original works for audiences in the Balkans. He offhandedly speaks of an adventure on a similar tour when he travelled by train with the Hungarian orchestra. “From Budapest to the next venue was about 60 kilometres,” Pepa remembers. “Musicians took their instruments out
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hungers for new. And after a 33-year teaching career dedicated to passing on the art of the violin, he muses, “I wish I could do it again.” Yet it doesn’t end here. Music has no summit. When Pepa is asked what he wanted to say with a certain composition, he borrows the essence of a quote from Gustav Maher: “If I could say it in a language of the world, I would not write the music.” His gaze is far away. “All I can hope for,” Pepa pinches two spare fingers together as if adding salt to soup, “is to move the language this much, one tiny incantation.” On January 13, 2019, 21 musicans and four soloists will gather at Victoria Hall in Cobourg to celebrate the music and life of Michael Pepa. It’s the special occasion of his 80th birthday and in true expectations of the unexpected, the maestro promises us something new.
Michael Pepa’s compositions feel free-form, unstructured, while beneath is scribed a plan from the careful hand of the architect magician.
photograph top right courtesy Michael Pepa
and began to play Gypsy music. Then, a squat, uniformed man came our way. ‘Trouble,’ we thought. Then the man began to dance and sing until at last, between pieces of music, he stopped,” Pepa beams. “We had noticed that the train had not yet left the station and commented aloud. The man, startled, quickly took out a pocket watch and shouted some profanity about nostalgia and being lost in sound and more importantly that he missed giving the order for the train to depart. He happened to be the conductor!” Pepa regales in the memory. ‘Fantaisie Bohémienne’; ‘Waltz of the Mystic Bird’; the ‘Mutations’ for cello and strings; ‘Metamorphose’ for solo violin; ‘Squamish’ for violin and electroacoustic sounds are but a few titles in an oeuvre of over eighty works for which Pepa has received standing ovations around the world. “As a composer, I like to tailor a work based on the strengths of the musicians. Sometimes, they will scan a new score I’ve just handed them. Then they stop. What’s this? They point to a particular notation.” Pepa grins with bad boy gullibility: “I challenge them to adopt certain passages as their own,” he entices. This is what Pepa’s audiences crave. The compositions feel free-form, unstructured, while beneath is scribed a plan from the careful hand of the architect magician. “I like music to be an educational experience. In over 40 years of concerts around the world, while there is most often a resistance to new stuff, I like to create an expectation of something new for my audiences.” The vestiges of a well-rehearsed fifth grade student who engaged with the violin from the beginning to become a seeker, experimenter, performer, a gutsy composer still strive to deliver something yet unheard to our ears, to a humanity that
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MAKING OUR RURAL ROUTES SAFER FARM 911: THE EMILY PROJECT
When tragedy strikes a family, it’s often the community’s response that brings about change
BY KELLY S. THOMPSON
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ast winter, Al Carruthers was part of an emergency response team that careened down a township side road, hoping against hope that he and his team could find the location of a snowmobile accident that had been reported. They didn’t have a civic address, just a vague description of the road and a nearby farm – nothing that would accurately pinpoint where the accident had happened. Al remembers the frustration and the anxiety he felt that
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Farm 911: The Emily Project was launched to improve emergency services in our rural communities by helping farmers and landowners obtain proper civic address signs on fields and woodlots
day and on many others when the same scenario had unfolded. A volunteer fireman and full-time farmer in Alnwick/Haldimand Township, Carruthers is a voice of experience. As a farmer, he understands the dangers of his profession. As an emergency responder, he recognizes that he and his co-workers rely heavily on their personal knowledge of the local area – what combines or tractors are on what fields or where the recreational trails are in the area. But Carruthers also notes that circumstances can change: farms sell and large sections of farmland are often rented out. Farm workers may be familiar with the area they’re working in but not the actual road that they’re on. Snowmobilers and ATV operators don’t always note the location of the trails they’re on. And
emergency responders may not know the access point of a field. That’s what happened in the late summer of 2014. Seven-year-old Emily Trudeau was riding with her dad in his tractor when she fell from the cab. She lay critically injured in a field while her parents frantically called 911. To their horror, the emergency response team was unable to find the location of the accident. The wait was too long, and Emily died of her injuries. As is often the case, this unimaginable tragedy brought the community together, not only to support the Trudeau family but to honour Emily’s life and to ensure that no other family suffers the same devastating experience. Farm 911: The Emily Project was launched to
“improve emergency services in our rural communities” by helping farmers and landowners obtain proper civic address signs on fields and woodlots and by promoting the need to maintain emergency access to those properties. A civic street address is something many of us assume is a given. In most municipalities, properties with an existing home, or those with building permits are assigned a civic address. When 911 is called from a land-based phone, the civic address is automatically relayed to emergency dispatchers. But here’s the problem: If a piece of property – a farmer’s field or a woodlot – doesn’t have a structure on it, it is considered vacant, and vacant land isn’t assigned a civic address. When a 911 call is received from a cell phone in a field without a civic
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address, the only information available to the dispatcher comes from the caller’s verbal description of the location. Resi Walt, who represents the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, a group that is promoting the importance of the Farm 911 project throughout the province, reiterates that an emergency cell phone call without a civic address means that dispatchers and first responders are limited to the caller’s description of where they are. But the work of the people behind Farm 911 is paying off. Walt notes that Northumberland was the first county in Eastern Ontario to move ahead with the Farm 911 initiative. The municipality has developed a rural civic address system that can be used as a blue print across the province. Prince Edward
County and Hastings County are also on board with the project. As awareness grows, more and more yellow rural 911 signs are showing up along municipal sideroads. In time, Walt hopes to see civic address access information on all annual tax bills throughout Ontario and, eventually, across the country. The impact of Farm 911: The Emily Project is being felt throughout the Watershed region. Last Christmas, Shawn Donnan, a former dairy farmer from Stirling turned metal artist at Horizon Metal Works decided to honour Emily Trudeau’s memory. He surprised the Trudeau family with one of the metal sculptures that have become his signature. The globe – lined in Farm Girl Proud pink – tells the story of Emily’s life but also acts as a reminder
to anyone visiting the Trudeau farm of the importance of civic addressing within the community. “I thought this would be… because of the uniqueness of the globes we do… a nice memory, a reminder,” said Shawn. Farmers have inherently risky jobs, but the Farm 911 project aims to make their jobs and their lives safer by advocating for rural addressing programs and educating the community on its impact, all the while paying tribute to the Trudeau family. The people and organizations behind Farm 911: The Emily Project are determined to ensure that Emily’s death wasn’t in vain, but rather a force for positive change. For more information contact your municipality or visit www.farm911.ca
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CULTURAL CURRENTS |
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“I can’t imagine life without painting. If I’m away from painting too long, I don’t feel like myself anymore.” ON ANY GIVEN DAY, ELIZABETH HUTCHINSON CAN BE FOUND
sitting at her easel in her Belleville studio, dabbing at the oil colours squeezed on her palette or moving her conté across a canvas. Elizabeth describes her work as poetic realism – a sensibility that shows in her portraits and nudes. “I want to understand things, so I take information apart.” The parts she explores shape the whole, leaving an impression of the subject that is reflective of the human condition. “I try to capture truthful expression, something honest, authentic…When a painting is working, it is a glorious feeling…in a deep way. After I’m finished a painting, I rarely look at it again – it’s all about the process.” Recently, Elizabeth began yet another process – a series of black and white abstract paintings which take her in new directions but also take her back to composition and design. The new works stretch and complement the “poetic realism” of her familiar subjects and are at once studied, spontaneous, and insightful. You can view Elizabeth’s work at www.elizabethhutchinson.wordpress.com
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CONNECTING CLASSROOMS
WITH CLEVR
A passion for rural education earns this local software developer top marks BY MEGHAN SHEFFIELD
ENTREPRENEURIALISM IS SOMETHING FEW US ARE DRAWN
to, and even fewer of us have the nerve to pursue. Belleville’s Darryl Denyes had the draw and the nerve – and after 12 years of determination and perseverance, his educational software company, clevr, has a strong foothold in the marketplace. Darryl Denyes’ pre-entrepreneurial career gave him the working knowledge that would prove essential to clevr. An educator who graduated with a Phys Ed degree, he moved through the ranks in rural schools in Bancroft and Madoc: vice principal, then principal, and onward to the school board office. Over the years, he began to see a gap in the system’s processes, and that’s when he felt the pull of the entrepreneur. He stepped down from his job – and steady income – at the school board, and, as he puts it “decided to take on a new challenge.” That challenge revolved around creating a cloud-based communication software system that allowed educators and other educational support staff to centralize communications and individual plans for students.
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INNOVATION |
The team’s experience and understanding of communication systems allows them to deliver a software program that aligns with the needs of rural educators. Traditionally, these communications would have been stuffed into a good old-fashioned folder, passed from teacher to teacher and school to school – a system that didn’t keep up with current modes of communication and was impractical for the people involved. The software created by clevr tackles a problem that is unique to many rural school boards – the physical distance between schools, professionals and school boards. It bridges those gaps and creates a common forum for educators to develop strategies to support student learning. The software also reflects Darryl’s experience working within the school system, and uses language grounded in the needs of its customers. “Educators are very committed individuals who document a lot of things, and sometimes aren’t connected effectively with each other,” Darryl says. “A given student may be receiving support from a diverse group of educators and specialists: a classroom teacher, a counsellor, a speech pathologist, for instance, who could each be implementing a particular strategy, without any sense of what the others are contributing.” The path to clevr’s success wasn’t always easy and Darryl faced hurdles that he never imagined in his prior life as a school administrator. The early years were lean. In 2007, Kari Fraser-Park, a software developer Darryl knew from his days at the school board, joined the company. Both Darryl and Kari worked out of their homes, self-funding the project. Finding the capital for a software that hadn’t yet
been developed became a chicken-and-egg dilemma: while money was needed to hire software developers, investors weren’t willing to contribute without solid development on the software. “There were definitely financial realities...” Darryl says. “The company was totally bootstrapped.” While focused on building the software, both Kari and Darryl worked as consultants on the side, helping school boards implement technology in their schools. By 2010, they were able to move out of their home offices, and in 2016 they shifted to focus exclusively on the software service. They’ve since expanded into a larger office location on South Front Street in Belleville, and the company now has 16 employees. “We needed to build culture for the team, and we saw a lot of value in being in the same space – collaborating on ideas, brainstorming on a whiteboard,” Darryl says. Keeping the whole team under one roof was key to handling the subscriber support services. Darryl also credits his team’s sense of its own rural roots for clevr’s success and is the element that sets it apart from other educational software service providers. The team’s experience and understanding of communication systems allows them to deliver a software program to educators who want to focus on educating their students rather than learning complicated tech skills. “We can relate to and provide support for rural educators in a way that aligns with their needs,” Darryl says. Another reason for clevr’s success is their use of
cloud-based, subscription software, also known as SaaS (subscription as a service), an increasingly popular software delivery model that is used by the big players like Microsoft Office and Google. SaaS wasn’t as common in clevr’s early days but the company embraced the technology from the start. “It was a cutting edge design” that allowed the company to build on its success. Darryl notes that many of his competitors who didn’t use the technology “have had to do rebuilds to be able to meet the needs of a growing, cloud-based required environment” while others have simply gone out of business. A growing start-up in culture in Belleville, spearheaded by QuinteVation, has been a boon to his software business. Darryl sees his company’s rural location as an advantage when it comes to sales, too. For the past three years, clevr has increased its revenues steadily and the plan is to continue at that pace. Today, clevr’s educational software is in use in five provinces. The company is looking to expand their product into eight provinces and into the U.S. market by 2020. Since leaving the school board, “bootstrapping” through the early years, Darryl Denyes’ determination has paid off: he has developed a product that successfully addresses the needs of rural educators; his customer base is expanding and his revenues are growing. Through it all he’s maintained his passion for education. When combined with his entrepreneurial spirit and the support of a small-town, cando culture, it’s a recipe for success.
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GEORGE’S POND |
IN SEARCH OF MY INNER VENUS BY GEORGE SMITH
illustration by Lee Rapp
IF, AS JOHN GRAY POSTULATES, men are
from Mars and women from Venus, it’s surprising that we get along as well as we do. After all, even the Roman deities who lent their names to those heavenly bodies were polar-opposites. Venus, the goddess of love. Mars, the god of war. There’s nothing misogynistic or outrageous about a theory claiming the sexes to be hard-wired differently. Of course, in our modern world, there’s a lot of crossover – plenty of grey. How else to account for all the Mister Moms of the world, and the legions of career-oriented women making their way in previously male-dominated fields of endeavour? Ward and June Cleaver are of a species in decline. Even in the face of the growing number of men and women, who embrace their non-traditional roles, the premise that we are genetically programmed to perceive the world differently along gender lines remains a compelling one. But it would be foolish to overlook how environment and upbringing coact with the Mars/Venus factor to form us. Not long ago we babysat two grandchildren, aged five and three, for a weekend. It had been years since we’d had full responsibility for kids that young. How to keep them happy and us sane for two whole days? On a friend’s suggestion, we took them to the Dollar Store giving each $10 to spend. With minimal exposure to TV and video games – the sort of influences likely to shape a wee nipper’s likes and dislikes – they were clean slates, so to speak. But let loose among the endless displays, where did they immediately go? He to all the plastic weaponry and action figures. She to the Barbie-type frilly, girl displays. Nature or nurture? The next morning, we went to the Golden Arches for breakfast and some PlayPlace time. Easily the smallest kids there, they could have been killed by a rampaging crew of five 10-or-11year-old boys going bananas on the colourful plastic structure. At the other end of the behavioural spectrum, were three girls about the same age as those ruffians. They took our grandkids by the hand and gently helped them navigate all the nooks and crannies of the play area without fear of being flattened by a fleet of pre-adolescent Mack trucks. Again, nature or nurture?
Which brings us to our current situation. After years of enduring a dreadfully painful knee that had transformed her from a fivemiles-is-nothing power walker into a 15-minutes-and-out hobbler, my wife Joy decided that a new knee was her best bet for a return to the good old days. Though confident of the eventual outcome, we knew that this would be no picnic for her or for me. You see, throughout our marriage, I’d grown accustomed to being the pampered one and my ability to transition from recipient to dispenser of all that TLC was dubious. My inner Venus would have to rise to the occasion. I tried to make light of the situation, joking that if Joy needed a hospital bed at home, we could set one up in the kitchen so she’d be closer to the stove. She didn’t laugh. So, well before the surgery date, I decided to practice being nice. I set the table, squeezed the toothpaste tube from the bottom, wiped my toast crumbs from the countertop and even lowered the toilet seat after each trip to the john. How nice is that? But meals would be a problem during Joy’s convalescence. Cooking anything beyond grilled cheese pushes the boundaries of my culinary prowess. Of course, Joy, who, just might be the reincarnation of Agnes Baden-Powell, prepared and froze some real meals in advance – relegating me mostly to the role of designated heater-upper. Before we could even think seriously about food preparation, we had to consider all the equipment required to facilitate Joy’s recovery. How would the idiosyncrasies of our home accommodate things like walkers, shower benches and raised toilet seats? Until you’re actually faced with it, you can’t appreciate how much advance planning is necessary. A kindly neighbour, who’d been through the same procedure, lent us much of the hardware we’d need. But there was plenty left to purchase. And if you’re like Joy and me, it’s hard to buy anything remotely significant without Googling it to death. It’s a compulsion that’s time-consuming and frustrating. Still weeks away from the surgery, I could already detect cracks in my veneer of patience. Not a good sign. I continued to put on a happy face, but could I become the model of forbearance and compassion that I knew Joy would be if our roles were reversed? I prayed that my inner Venus would prevail. Long story short, she did. Venus came through. Florence Nightingale, step aside. WATERSHED 57
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HABITAT |
BY NORM WAGENAAR
Wetlands. Vernal ponds. Tallgrass prairie. Old growth forest. There was a time, and not really that long ago, that these natural features were easy to find in Watershed country.
built communities, developed economies and connected it all with roads, canals and railway tracks, these once common features have become increasingly rare and all the more precious. Perhaps we could think of these vestiges of trees, water and prairie as representing our region’s ‘natural heritage,’ in much the same way as Port Hope’s mostly-intact downtown preserves architectural heritage or the Mariner’s Park Museum celebrates Prince Edward County’s maritime heritage. But we’re talking about a heritage that breathes, connecting our region to the global ecosystem of living things, providing critical habitat to rare and endangered species, and challenging humans to remember the planet that sustains them. Recently, local naturalists applauded the purchase of the 93-hectare Brighton Wetlands, one of the largest wetlands on the north shore of Lake Ontario, by the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and Ducks Unlimited. Local support came from municipalities, the Lower Trent Conservation Authority and the Lone Pine and Northumberland land trusts.
The acquisition ensures the wetlands will remain undeveloped and undisturbed, preserving an important migratory stop for multitudes of ducks and geese and spring nesting grounds for wetland bird species, including the endangered king rail and the rare least bittern. Among those celebrating the announcement was John Geale, a past president and longtime volunteer with the Northumberland Land Trust (NLT). He notes that both the NLT and the Lone Pine Land Trust had recognized the need to preserve the Brighton wetlands, but neither organization had the means. Both groups discussed the property with the NCC and donated funds towards the purchase. The wetlands acquisition illustrates one way local mostly-volunteer organizations such as the NLT have been making a big impact in preserving our local natural heritage, both in conjunction with larger organizations such as the Nature Conservancy of Canada and on their own. Another example is the Pelton Nature Reserve, acquired in 2009 from Dr. David and the late Molly Pelton. At 21 hectares in size, it’s not a large property. But it is, significantly, located next to Peter’s Woods
Provincial Park which contains areas of forest with old-growth characteristics, and also complements property owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada next to the park. The Pelton property, which was once farmland, includes a field and is now being managed by the land trust to encourage tallgrass prairie species. Stewardship activities include sowing native wildflowers and conducting prescribed burns. The property also includes a coldwater creek, mixed forest and a provincially-significant wetland. The Pelton property, with the adjoining Peter’s Woods and NCC properties, illustrates the idea that, when it comes to ecology, size does matter. The value of wildlife areas as habitat can be eroded when fragmented by activities such as farming and road building. Preserving and enhancing habitat on a number of adjoining properties, on the other hand, supports wildlife. This idea of connecting protected properties is illustrated again by the NLT’s McEwen Nature Reserve. opposite page clockwise top left: redpoll by Bruce Parker; Vernal Pool by John Geale; grey headed coneflower; Brighton Wetland by David Coulson
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The 40-hectare property includes a drumlin, a wetland, a pond, forest and retired farmland. It was originally acquired by the Nature Conservancy of Canada, which transferred it to the Northumberland Land Trust in 2008. It’s popular with birders, who have recorded 92 species including at least 22 breeding on the property. One reason for the bird abundance is the adjacent Ganaraska Forest, nearly 4,500 hectares in size. The details of who owns the land is of no interest to wildlife, as long as their habitat remains available and unfragmented. Although size matters with natural systems, small can still be significant. Such is the case with the recently acquired Chub Point Nature Reserve, near Grafton. Although just seven hectares, Chub Point combines woodlands and wetlands that provide valuable vernal, or seasonal, pools that offer habitat required by amphibian species such as wood frogs. Some of our area’s best natural features are located on private pieces of property whose owners deeply understand their value. One option for private land owners who would like to see those natural values protected for posterity is to donate their lands to a land trust. Through the federal Ecological Gifts Program a donor can receive a tax receipt equal to the value of the land, if it meets the program’s criteria for preserving important natural features. A good example is the Northumberland Land Trust’s most recent acquisition, the 14-hectare Jack van Nostrand Nature Reserve. Donated by John and Kate van Nostrand and located near Grafton, the property includes a provincially-significant wetland and 400 metres of untouched Lake Ontario shoreline. The Ecological Gifts Program can also provide landowners with a tax receipt for a portion of the value of a conservation easement. The Northumberland Land Trust is the trustee of one of these properties as well, specifically the 72-hectare Leckey Nature Reserve in Cramahe Township. In the case of a conservation easement, the property can con-
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FIELD NOTES |
THE EASTERN CHIPMUNK Even good friends need time apart now and then BY TERRY SPRAGUE
As much as I enjoy watching their antics as they dart around my backyard in their designer coats, I’m happy to see these marauding little mammals head into their burrows for their winter naps. This past gardening season, they cleaned me out of hollyhocks, marigolds and red peppers and then they totalled my meagre crop of carrots. Yes, I need a break from them! Prior to the winter, the eastern chipmunk’s heart races at a brisk 350 beats per minute. But when the cold weather arrives, this perky little fellow undergoes a remarkable transformation. Safe in its burrow during the winter months, its heart rate drops into a whisper mode – a modest four beats per minute – just enough to keep it alive. Its body temperature chills from 36˚C to just 3˚C. But every two weeks, it wakes up to have a snack of its cached
food supply – probably nibbling on the seeds it stole from my bird feeder in the summer – and it will also take advantage of the opportunity to urinate in a special chamber reserved for that occasion. During this awake time, it staggers around with its eyes closed, grabs a bite to eat, then curls up and snoozes away for another 15 day cycle. By April, it springs to life with renewed vigour. The chipmunk is often cited as a hibernator, but technically speaking, it’s not. True hibernators enter a prolonged state of torpor through the entire winter. There are very few mammals that sleep non-stop because it’s far too risky. Most move around periodically. Chipmunks don’t have to check their calendar to prepare for the cold. It is second nature to them. Their survival instincts are triggered by the photoperiod, when days become shorter and the tem-
perature drops. But there are always exceptions to the rules. As anyone who operates a bird feeder knows, a few brave chipmunks will remain somewhat active through the winter months if there is a ready supply of food. In reality, we don’t need to worry much about our wildlife companions during the long, dark days of winter. Thousands of years of adaptation and evolution ensure their survival. That said, I can’t help but marvel at the tiny chipmunk’s ability to endure the cold. But experience tells me that after their long winter’s nap, my six resident marauders will be gnawing away at my marigolds and hollyhocks again come spring.
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CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS WITH
Matt DeMille
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FOOD & DRINK SCENE
Matt and Erin DeMille share a love for family and food that has been passed down from generation to generation BY SIGNE LANGFORD AND JEFF BRAY PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOHNNY C.Y. LAM
Chef Matt DeMille has spent over 15 years cooking with some of the country’s top culinary talent in a number of Canada’s best kitchens: the Drake Devonshire, Enoteca Sociale, Le Sélect.
Christmas Day is spent at Matt’s parents’ home
– memories, recipes and ideas were shared and
in the east end of Belleville. Things are a little
accompanied by the sound of laughter, glasses
bit simpler here, with only eight family mem-
clinking and holiday music.
bers – Matt’s wife and kids, his mom and dad, siblings, and a niece – gathered ‘round the
The meal that Matt served was greatly influ-
table to celebrate their love for each other and
enced by his French Canadian heritage. Tradi-
Living in Toronto from 2003 to 2012, Matt was
to honour loved ones lost. And to eat. And eat
tional dishes such as Cretons and Fromage de
tired of the adrenalin-fuelled lifestyle of cook-
some more.
ˆ and headTête – a rustic country pork paté
ing on the line, and with a couple of young
cheese respectively – whet the appetite, won-
kids, the pull of something more manageable,
For as long as Matt can remember, the holidays
derfully, but the star of the show was the tour-
more intimate and personal was strong. Matt
have revolved around old family recipes, and
tière. This traditional Québécois meat pie was
loved his work, but he says, “The energy I was
for this busy chef, it’s still the simple things that
simply made, the way Mémère Thérèse did,
spending in restaurants was better focused on
make for a perfect Christmas: being around the
with farm-fresh ingredients – carrots, potatoes
my family”. So, in January of 2017, Toronto’s
ones he loves, tucking into a great spread,
and onions, fresh apple cider, and ground pork
loss was Watershed country’s gain. Now, he
drinking his mom’s decadent boozy eggnog –
– seasoned with clove and allspice. Matt and
and wife, Erin (née Neal) – head of logistics
concocted with multiple rums, maple syrup,
Erin’s version is tall and deep, rich, rustic, golden,
and pastry – known together as Eat with Matt
farm fresh eggs and whole cream – Bing Crosby
served with le vrai ketchup, a fantastic tomato
DeMille, are stepping into kitchens like yours
and Patsy Cline on the stereo. On Christmas
ketchup homemade by Erin’s mom, and sour
to share their skills in a co-working environment
morning his dad breaks out his ukulele and
pickled beets made by Matt’s mom. It wasn’t
where you don’t just eat, you help cook.
plays Christmas carols including all the kids’
just a delicious meal, the tourtière was a gor-
favourite, Jingle Bells. But when the holidays roll around, he puts work
geous centrepiece too. But, we can’t give Matt all the credit: Erin’s pure lard crust was beyond
on the back burner and focuses on playing in
Watershed wanted to experience Matt and
the kitchen, creating simple comfort food to
Erin’s love of the season and of traditional holi-
flaky and melt-in-the-mouth.
share with family and friends who gather at his
day fare first hand, so we asked them to join us
It’s the aromas of tourtière baking in the oven
home north of Belleville.
for an evening in the old log cabin on Jane
and permeating the house that bring Matt
Kelly’s farm. Warmed by the woodstove and a
back to his childhood, snuggling cosy and safe
Christmas Eve is spent at Erin’s family’s cosy
selection of local wines, the guests were treat-
in his grandparents’ apartment, as his Mémère
farmhouse in Marysville, just east of Belleville.
ed to a DeMille Christmas dinner. The aromas
– that’s grandma in English – worked at the
The Neal home is shared by 40 people – three
of a country kitchen – of tourtière baking, of all-
stove preparing these very same dishes.
generations of Erin’s close-knit family – including
spice and clove intermingled with the scent of
Matt and Erin’s two kids, seven-year-old Leo,
pine and wood smoke – served as a welcoming
And although it’s been many Noëls since Matt’s
and three-year-old Audrey.
backdrop for a heartwarming dinner shared
grandparents have passed away, it’s their culi-
among friends. As the evening unfolded, so
nary traditions that keep everyone coming
Thank goodness it’s a pot luck!
did the conversation around the old pine table
home for the holidays.
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FOOD & DRINK SCENE
DeMille’s Traditional Tourtière The holiday season at the DeMilles is all about tra-
2 small carrots, peeled and finely diced
dition, good food, family, and good times. Three
3 cloves garlic, minced
generations gathering together, sharing stories,
2 bay leaves
songs, and meaningful food; making memories and
1 tsp fine salt
passing down recipes is what it’s all about, and it
1 tsp crushed celery seed
wouldn’t be complete without this soul-satisfying
¼ tsp allspice
tourtière. This recipe is his grandmother’s, but over
¼ tsp ground cloves
the years Matt, Erin and Matt’s mom have tinkered
1 cup apple cider
slightly, adding more salt and the local apple cider
½ cup water
to give it a little flavour boost. If you’re wondering where you can get some of
For as long as Matt can remember, the holidays have revolved around an old family recipe, and enjoying the simpler things that make for a perfect Christmas.
1 free run egg mixed with 2 tbsp water for glazing (egg wash)
these great ingredients locally, Matt suggests (for the tourtière) Grills Orchards in Belleville for the
To Make the Pastry:
apple cider, and Kingsholm Farm in Warkworth, for
l
the pork.
two knives or a pastry cutter, cut in lard until mix-
At the Watershed dinner, Matt also served a charcuterie board with selections from La Cultura Salu-
In a large bowl, combine flour with salt. Using ture is a roughly even, crumbly texture.
l
In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and water
mi in Belleville, and a decadent sticky toffee pud-
and add to flour and lard, a few drops at a time,
ding with maple syrup from Pure 62 Local, near
until dough comes together.
form pan, then add tourtière filling. l
the centre for steam to escape, and place on top
Madoc. No dinner would be complete without
of filling. Pinch edges of crust together and brush
sparkling wine from Hillier’s Hinterland Wine Com-
To Make the Filling:
pany, a bold red from Casa-Dea Estates Winery and
l
Maple Whisky from Kinsip in Bloomfield.
Tip: both the filling and pastry can be made the day before, then assembled and baked on the big day, cutting holiday stress in half! Pastry
Roll out remaining half of dough, cut a hole in
l
l
Cook diced potatoes in an uncovered pot of salted
with egg wash. l
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until pastry is a rich
water over high heat until tender – about 8 min-
golden brown. Let cool 5 – 15 minutes, then remove
utes. Drain, and roughly mash; set aside to cool.
from pan and serve.
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pork until no longer pink. Drain off excess fat, add
Tourtière can be made up to 2 days in advance and
onions, carrots and seasonings and fry, stirring
reheated in a 300°F oven.
often, until tender; about 10 minutes.
Serves 6 – 8
Add cider and water to the skillet of cooked pork
3 cups all purpose flour
and bring up to a simmer. Let mixture simmer,
Matt currently runs his in-house, interactive dining
½ tsp fine salt
uncovered, for about 15 minutes, until most of
company, Eat with Matt DeMille, with his wife, and
1 cup lard 2 Tbsp lemon juice
liquid is absorbed.
brains behind the operation, Erin. He also Co-
l
Remove from heat, stir in mashed potatoes and
founded the first annual, ‘Food For Thought’, this
allow to cool to room temperature.
past September at Tom Gavey Pavilion in Belleville.
l
When ready to assemble and bake the tourtière,
The event raised over $5,000 for the Canadian Men-
preheat oven to 375°F.
tal Health Association of Hastings Prince Edward.
/ – ½ cup cold water, as needed
1 3
Filling: 1 ¾ cups peeled, diced potatoes
l
On a lightly floured surface, cut dough in half, roll
2 lbs ground pork
one of the halves out to a thickness of just less
mattdemille.com
2 medium onions, diced
than ¼-inch. Press rolled dough to a 9-inch spring-
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WATERSHEDDINGS YOUR REGIONAL EVENT GUIDE To submit your event listing visit Area Events on our website www.watershedmagazine.com
Galleries ARTS ON MAIN GALLERY – 223 Main St. Picton. Gallery will be closed Jan. 27 – Mar. 4. Call 613-4765665 or visit artsonmaingallery.ca. NOV. 19 – JAN. 27 – WINTER SHOW – Annik Després, painter and Hannah Melnyk, potter. BÄRBEL SMITH GALLERY – 16 Robertson St. Colborne. For more information call 289-251-2363 or visit barbelsmith.com. GALLERY ONE-TWENTY-ONE – 48 Bridge St. E. Belleville. For more information call 613-962-4609 or visit gallery121artists.com. UNTIL DEC. 29 – CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE – Featuring member and guest artists. JOHN M. PARROTT ART GALLERY – 254 Pinnacle St. Belleville. Visit bellevillelibrary.com or call 613-9686731 ext. 2240. DEC. 6 – 27 – ANNUAL JURIED SHOW – Featuring selected works by members. JAN. 3 – FEB. 14 – EXHIBITION – Students of watercolourist Ron Pickering. Gallery One. JAN. 3 – FEB. 14 – QUINTE BALLET SCHOOL – Photos and costumes from various performances. Gallery Two. FEB. 21 – MAR. 27 – QUINTE FIBRE ARTISTS – Group show. Gallery One. FEB. 21 – MAR. 27 – CYNTHIA SOLOMAN AND LEE MITZ – Gallery Two. KAWARTHA ARTISTS’ GALLERY – 420 O’Connell
Rd. Peterborough. Visit kawarthaartists.org or call 705-741-2817. JAN. 23 – FEB. 23 – MONOCHROME AND BLACK & WHITE – Opening reception Jan. 27. FEB. 27 – MAR. 24 – AWAKENINGS – Opening reception Mar. 2. META4 GALLERY – 200 Queen St. Port Perry. Visit meta4gallery.ca or call 905-985-1534. STIRLING LIBRARY ART GALLERY – 43 West Front St. Stirling. For more information call 613-395-2837 or visit stirlinglibrary.com. UNTIL JAN. 19 – DEWEY BELONG TOGETHER? – A multi-media exhibition and sale of original art, photography, drawings on hides original art by the Stirling Rawdon library staff, their families and friends. Public viewing during library hours. THE COLBORNE ART GALLERY – 51 King St. E. Colborne. Visit thecolborneartgallery.ca or call 905-355-1798. UNTIL DEC. 16 – CHRISTMAS MARKET. TWEED HERITAGE CENTRE GALLERY – Memorial Hall Gallery, 40 Victoria St. N. Tweed. Call 613-478-3989. FEB. – LINDA MYRIE – Local artist. MAR. – MARK ROBINSON – Local artist.
Community AGN SPOTLIGHT – Up close and personal at Art Gallery of Northumberland, Victoria Hall, 3rd floor, 55 King St. W. Cobourg. For more information call 905-
372-0333 or visit artgalleryofnorthumberland.com. DEC. 6 – MEMOIRS AND FICTION – Stories of Home. The state of literature, publishing and the life of the writer. 7pm. FEB. 21 – PAINTING THE WILDERNESS OF THE OXTONGUE – A documentary film screening by Bob Hilscher. 7pm. BELLEVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET – Tues.,Thu. & Sat. 7am-6pm. Year round. Pinnacle St. Adjacent to City Hall. Call 613-476-1255.
FEB. 14 – VALENTINE LUNCHEON BRIDGE – Net proceeds to CFUW Belleville & District Scholarship fund. $20/person. 12pm. For tickets call Susan at 613962-4765. Please have table made up prior to calling and bring your own cards.
BELLEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY – 254 Pinnacle St. Belleville.For information call 613-968-6731 ext. 2037 or visit bellevillelibrary.ca. AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB – Meets the 4th Tues. of each month. 2-3pm on the 2nd floor, Board Room. COMPUTER COACH – Drop by for a free computer lesson to learn about Windows, internet, social media and more. Every other Wed. 10-11am. BRIGHTON COMPUTER CLUB – Meets the 2nd and 4th Tues. of each month Oct.-May (except 4th Tues. in Dec.). King Edward Community Centre, Elizabeth St. Brighton. 9:30am start. Refreshments provided. Bring your own mug. Membership $20. First 2 meetings free for newcomers. Email brightoncomputerclub@gmail.com. CFUW NORTHUMBERLAND – Meets the 1st Mon. of each month at a Port Hope or Cobourg location. Women interested in action, advocacy and education for girls and women. 7:30pm. For more information visit cfuw-northumberland.org.
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CFUW BELLEVILLE & DISTRICT – Meets the 3rd Thu. of each month. St. Thomas’ Anglican Church, 201 Church St. Belleville. Women interested in action, advocacy and education. Social time 6:30pm. Meetings begin at 7pm. Visit cfuwbelleville.com.
COBOURG FARMERS’ MARKET – Sat. 8am-1pm. Until Dec. 22. Market Square behind Victoria Hall. For more informations visit cobourgfarmersmarket.org or facebook.com/CobourgFarmersMarket. GANARASKA CHORDSMEN – A barbershop chorus singing music from the 50s and up welcomes new members – men of all ages who enjoy singing – to its rehearsals. The only requirement to join is the ability to carry a tune. Every Tues. 7pm. HTM Insurance Co., 1185 Elgin St. W. Cobourg. Email goldenthroat@hotmail.com or visit ganaraskachordsmen.ca.
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GREEN WOOD COALITION – For tickets and information visit greenwoodcoalition.com. MAR. 29 – IMAGINATE – A one-day social justice conference and “Evening of Possibility”. Guest speakers, artists and musicians will inform, entertain and motivate through a line-up of presentations, workshops, talks and performances. Conference 8:30am4pm includes refreshments and catered lunch. Evening of Possibility 7-9pm features reception with locally sourced food. Victoria Hall, 55 King St. W. Cobourg. HAPPY HARMONY – Women’s choir singing original four part harmonies for music from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Rehearsals every Thu. 7-9pm. Brittany Brant Music Centre, 10 Industrial Park Rd. Shannonville. Open to all women who love to sing. For more information email info@happyharmonychoir.com or call 613-438-7664. HASTINGS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Maranatha Auditorium, 100 College St. W. Belleville. 7:30pm. Visit hastingshistory.ca. JAN. 15 – TOMBSTONES – Origins and history. FEB. 19 – PRICE OF FREEDOM – How the village of Deloro helped save the world from Hitler. MAR. 19 – DEVELOPMENT OF ALGONQUIN PARK. HELP-PORTRAIT – Salvation Army Church, 59 Ballantine St. Cobourg. For information email chloe.hpnorthumberland@gmail.com or find Help-Portrait Northumberland on facebook. DEC. 1 – Photographers, hairstylists and makeup artists provide a great day for those in our community who can't afford to have professional pictures taken to come and be pampered by having their hair and makeup done, followed by a 10-15 minute photo session. Free drop-in event. 10am-4pm. JOYFULL NOISE CHOIR – We sing music of the 50s, 60s & 70s. Women’s choirs meet weekly in Cobourg (Wed.) and Oshawa (Tue). 7-9pm. No auditions and no need to read music. You’ve just got to love singing! First night is free. Call 1-877-433-4386 or visit joyfull-noise.com for more information.
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KNITTERATI – Social knitting circle drop-in. Meets every other Tues. Belleville Public Library, 254 Pinnacle St. Belleville. 5:30-7pm in the Reading Nook. Call 613968-6731 ext. 2237 for more information. LAKESHORE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – Meets the 2nd Thu. of each month Feb.-June. 6:30-9pm. Guests welcome. Community Meeting Room, 600 William St. Cobourg. Visit lakeshoregenealogicalsociety.ca or email info@lakeshoregenealogicalsociety.ca.
retirees meet the 2nd & 4th Thu. of each month. 1011:30am. Maranatha Auditorium, 100 College St. W. Belleville. Visit probus.org for more information. PROBUS CLUB OF COLBORNE – Retired individuals and couples meet the 1st & 3rd Wed. of Jan./Feb./Mar. to enjoy social interaction, interesting speakers and tours. 9:30am. Keeler Centre, 80 Division St. Colborne. Visit probusnorthumberland.com or call 905-355-2181.
NORTHUMBERLAND HILLS STITCHERY GUILD – Meets the 2nd & 4th Tues. of each month Sept.-June. 9:30am-1pm. Lions Community Centre, 157 Elgin St. E. Cobourg. All levels of experience welcome. Visit nhsg.ca or follow us on facebook. NORTHUMBERLAND PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB – Meets the 1st Mon. of each month. 7pm. Scheduled outings from Toronto to Kingston and frequent recognized guest photographer speakers. Salvation Army Church Gym, 59 Ballantine St. Cobourg. For more information visit northumberlandphoto.ca or email info_mail@northumberlandphoto.ca. ONTARIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY – Quinte Branch. Quinte West Public Library, 7 Creswell Dr. Trenton. 1pm. For more information visit quinte.ogs.on.ca or email quintebranch@ogs.on.ca. JAN. 19 – IRISH FAMINE – And the Settlement of East Hungerford. FEB. 16 – FAMILY HISTORY REDO PROJECT. PETERBOROUGH FARMERS’ MARKET – Sat. 7am1pm. Year round. Morrow Park. Visit peterboroughfarmersmarket.com or facebook.com/PeterboroughDowntownFarmersMarket. PINE RIDGE HIKING CLUB – Enjoy exercise and recreation on the beautiful trails of Northumberland County. Visit pineridgehikingclub.ca for membership information and hiking schedule. PROBUS CLUB OF BELLEVILLE – Retirees and semi-
CAMECO CAPITOL ARTS CENTRE – 20 Queen St. Port Hope. Visit capitoltheatre.com or call 905-8851071. DEC. 31 – THE ELTON JOHN EXPERIENCE – New Year’s Eve with Elton Rohn. 8pm. COMMAND PERFORMANCE CHOIR – Call 613476-4148 or visit commandperformancechoir.com. DEC. 21 – AEFENSANG – An evening of yuletide carols and anthems. St. Mary Magdalene Church, 335 Main St. Picton. 7:30pm. FOLK UNDER THE CLOCK – Market Hall, 140 Charlotte St. Peterborough. Visit markethall.org or call 705-749-1146. JAN. 20 – HARRY MANX – Blues and world music fused with Indian music. 4pm.
QUINTE CRAFT GUILD – Talented local crafters & artisans who enjoy making and selling their high quality handmade products. For more information visit facebook.com/QuinteCraftGuild. ROSENEATH AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY – Meets the 1st Wed. of each month. 7:30pm. Alnwick Civic Centre, Roseneath. Call 905-352-3778 for information. SENIORS’ TABLE TENNIS – Every Mon. 1-3pm. Thu./Fri. 9:30-11:30am. All skill levels welcome. Cobourg Seniors’ Activity Centre, 750 D’Arcy St. visit cobourg.ca/en/recreation-and-culture/seniors or call 905-372-5510. THE 55+ CLUB – Every Tues. 12-3:30pm for cards and social time. Colborne Legion, 92 King St. E. Colborne. Call 905-355-5479 or visit colbornelegion.org for more information.
Concerts ALBERT COLLEGE – 160 Dundas St. W. Belleville. Call 613-968-5726 or visit albertcollege.ca. MAR. 1 – WINTER CONCERT – Free admission. 7pm.
FOR THE LOVE OF A SONG – Maranatha Auditorium, 100 College St. W. Belleville. Call 613-962-2062 for tickets and information. NOV. 30 & DEC. 1 – ENCORE! – Tribute to the awesome music of the 60s & 70s. Fri. 7pm. Sat. 2pm & 7pm. KAWARTHA YOUTH ORCHESTRA – For information email info@thekyo.org or visit thekyo.org. DEC. 8 – HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – With the PSO at Showplace Performance Centre, 290 George St. N. Peterborough. 7:30pm. LA JEUNESSE YOUTH ORCHESTRA – Visit ljyo.ca. DEC. 2 – HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS – Port Hope United Church. 3pm. FEB. 24 – IN THE SPOTLIGHT – Port Hope United Church. 3pm. LES AMIS CONCERTS – All concerts will be held at The Loft, 201 Division St. Cobourg. 3pm. Visit lesamisconcerts.org. DEC. 2 – CONTRASTS – Emily Marlow (clarinet), Lynn Kuo (violin), Angela Park (piano). FEB. 3 – TAKE FIVE – Shoshana Telner (piano), Emmanuelle Beaulieu Bergeron (cello), Theresa Rudolph (viola), Csaba Koczó (violin), Lynn Kuo (violin).
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FEB. 24 – MUSICAL MOSAIQUE – Become a part of the creation and express yourself through drawing as you listen to music performed by piano quartet, Ensemble Made In Canada. MARKET HALL – 140 Charlotte St. Peterborough. Visit markethall.org or call 705-749-1146. JAN. 12 – MUDMEN – 8pm. JAN. 18 – ARROGANT WORMS – 8pm. FEB. 9 – SONGBIRDS AND CROONERS – 2pm. NORTHUMBERLAND ORCHESTRA & CHOIR – Trinity United Church, 284 Division St. Cobourg. Call 905376-3021 or visit northumberlandmusic.ca. DEC. 8 – CHRISTMAS IN NORTHUMBERLAND – 7:30pm. FEB. 9 – LET’S MOVE LET’S DANCE – From a march by Schubert to a chorus line by Offenbach, this familyfriendly concert will have everyone moving and dancing in their seats. 2pm. MAR. 30 – MOLLY JOHNSON – Festival of Jazz. 7:30pm. OLD CHURCH THEATRE – 940 Bonisteel Rd. Trenton. Call 613-848-1411 or visit oldchurch.ca. DEC. 2 – MIKE BIGGER – 2pm. DEC. 8 – ROB LUTES – 7:30pm.
MAR. 17 – SACRED MUSIC – Choral music performed by an ensemble formed of soprani and alti from Montreal. SONG – Sounds of the Next Generation. A musical community where kids can learn, create, and be part of a team. Visit songprogram.org or call 905-269-7433. DEC. 15 – CHRISTMAS CONCERT – Port Hope United Church. Admission $5. 3pm. THE CONCERT HALL AT VICTORIA HALL – 55 King St. W. Cobourg. For details call 905-372-2210 or visit concerthallatvictoriahall.com. DEC. 8 – OAKLAND STROKE – Tower of Power tribute band. 7:30pm. DEC. 11 – JAZZ IN THE AFTERNOON – The Bruce McGregor Trio. 2pm. DEC. 19 – JOHN MCDERMOTT FAMILY CHRISTMAS – With special guests DALA. 3pm & 7:30pm. JAN. 13 – CANADIAN SINFONIETTA – An orchestral celebration of Maestro Michael Pepa's 80th birthday. 3pm. FEB. 16 – ROYALS BIG BAND – With vocalist Tanya Wills. 8pm.
905-985-8181 or visit townhall1873.ca. DEC. 9 – ROY ORBISON TRIBUTE – 3pm. DEC. 16 – DURHAM CHAMBER ORCHESTRA – 2:30pm. JAN. 11 – MUDMEN – Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors. 8pm. FEB. 28 – JOHN PRIMER – And The Real Deal Blues Band. 8pm. TRINITY UNITED CHURCH – 284 Division St. Cobourg. Visit trinitycobourg.ca. DEC. 16 – GOOD LOVELIES – Christmas concert. For tickets visit goodlovelies.ca. 7:30pm.
PORT HOPE UNITED CHURCH – 34 South St. Port Hope. For more information call 905-885-2421 or visit porthopeunitedchurch.com. DEC. 8 – CELEBRATE THE SEASON – 7pm. DEC. 14 – THE SCOTT WOODS BAND – Old Time Country & Fiddle Music. 7pm.
WESTBEN – Visit westben.ca or call 877-883-5777 for tickets, times and locations. NOV. 24, 25, DEC. 1 & 2 – THE LITTLE DRUMMER – An original narrated concert about an orphan boy who finds his self-worth by marching to his own drum. Featuring Ojibwe drummer Jordan Mowat.
SHOWPLACE PERFORMANCE CENTRE – 290 George St. N. Peterborough. Visit showplace.org or call 705-742-7469. DEC. 12 – THE BARRA MACNEILS – An East Coast Christmas. 7:30pm. FEB. 2 – CLASSICAL ROOTS – Cellist Stephane Tetreault performs Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme, paired with Brahms' invigorating Symphony no. 2. 7:30pm. ST. THOMAS’ ANGLICAN CHURCH – 201 Church St. Belleville. All concerts 4:30pm. Admission by donation. Visit stthomasbelleville.ca or call 613-962-3636. DEC. 16 – CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT – A festival of nine lessons and carols. Service presented in the traditional style of King’s College, Cambridge. JAN. 20 – MUSICAL JOURNEY OF GERMANY – Works by Mendelssohn, Reger, Merkel and Bach. Pipe organ solo by Matthieu Latreille. FEB. 17 – CANADIAN GUITAR QUARTET – One of the finest guitar ensembles in the world.
JAN. 25 – 27 – WEEKEND FILM FESTIVAL – Presented by Northumberland Film Sundays. Weekend package $60 includes five TIFF films plus Sat. evening reception party at Victoria Hall, Cobourg. Rainbow Cinemas, Northumberland Mall, Cobourg. Visit northumberlandfilm.ca for more information. THE EMPIRE THEATRE – 321 Front St. Belleville. Call 613-969-0099 or visit theempiretheatre.com. DEC. 3 – TIM & THE GLORY BOYS – 7pm. DEC. 8 – ROCK AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE! – Freddy Vette and the Commodores Orchestra. A joyful rockin' Christmas with Ontario's premier rock 'n roller and Canada's longest-running big band. 7:30pm. DEC. 9 – NEXT GENERATION LEAHY – 2pm. DEC. 15 – JOHN MCDERMOTT FAMILY CHRISTMAS – 7pm. JAN. 22 – THE WALL LIVE EXTRAVAGANZA – 7:30pm. FEB. 8 – DOC WALKER – Acoustic Songs and Stories from the Heartland. 8pm. THE QUINTE SYMPHONY – For more information visit thequintesymphony.com or facebook.com/quintesymphony. DEC. 9 – HANDEL’S MESSIAH – With the Belleville Choral Society. Bridge St. Church, Belleville. 2pm. THE REGENT THEATRE – 224 Main St. Picton. Call 613-476-8416 or visit theregenttheatre.org. DEC. 2 – A SWINGIN’ CHRISTMAS – With Toronto All-Star Big Band. 2pm. DEC. 12 – SULTANS OF STRING – 8pm. TOWN HALL 1873 – 302 Queen St. Port Perry. Call
JAN. 26 – POLAR BEAR FESTIVAL – Take the plunge at 12pm at Campbellford’s Lions Beach and head over to St. John’s United Church to enjoy a hearty lunch. Contact the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to plunge, pledge or participate. Call 1-888-653-1556 or visit facebook.com/polarplungecmh. FEB. – MAY – TIFF SERIES – Five films from the TIFF circuit will be shown on selected Sundays at Rainbow Cinemas, Northumberland Mall, Cobourg. Series package $45. Visit northumberlandfilm.ca. FEB. 2 – 10 – ICE BOX – Art in the Heart of Winter. Five ice boxes, colourful wooden huts, will be transformed into interactive art installations. On weekends, the Ice Box site will be a festive gathering place that will be a hive of activity, including dancing, a parade, live music, storytelling and theatrical performances. Ice Box will be available for school visits during the week. Macaulay Heritage Park, 23 Church St. Picton. Visit thecounty.ca or call 613-476-2148 ext. 2524. FEB. 9 – FROSTFEST – Enjoy a day of family fun at Batawa Community Centre. Free entertainment all day, lunch, skating on the outdoor ice surface, marshmallow roasting, arts & crafts, balloon twisting, outdoor petting zoo and many more fun and exciting
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FEB. 16 – 23 – FLASHBACK FEBRUARY – Spirits of Our Past. A week of heritage-themed programming celebrating the rich history of Prince Edward County. Take part in a group séance, test your local smarts at a County trivia night, or learn about the County’s connection to the ill-fated Franklin expedition. Visit visitpec.ca for a full schedule of events.
TWEED & CO. – Visit tweedandcompany.com or email info@tweedandcompany.com. DEC. 15 – A TWEED & COMPANY CHRISTMAS – St. John’s United Church, 26 Spring St. E. Tweed. 7pm.
Fairs & Festivals ORIANA SINGERS – Visit orianasingers.com or email info@orianasingers.com. MAR. 31 – RIVER REFLECTIONS – The choir celebrates the impact of rivers on our planet. Location TBD. Tickets can be purchased at Victoria Hall box office or from choir members.
things to do. Enjoy a horse and carriage ride sponsored by the Batawa Development Corporation. Batawa Community Centre, 81 Plant St. 10am-2pm. Visit quintewest.ca for details.
FEB. 23 – SAVOUR THE CHILL – “And Stay Awhile” in downtown Belleville. Winter-themed arts and crafts, exhibits and displays, ball hockey, snow sculpting (weather permitting) and so much more. 10am3pm. FREE fun for the whole family! Don’t miss our savory soup tasting contest at downtown restaurants (small fee for soup). Visit bellevillechamber.ca or downtownbelleville.ca or call 613-962-4597. FEB. 28 – MAR. 3 – KINGSTON CANADIAN FILM FESTIVAL – 3.5 days jam-packed with the best Canadian films of the year plus parties, music, workshops, special events and guest appearances. Downtown Kingston. Visit kingcanfilmfest.com for tickets. MAR. 1 – 3 – DOCFEST – Three days of outstanding international documentary films at five downtown Belleville venues. Visit downtowndocfest.ca for film schedule and tickets. MAR. 9 & 10 – MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL – Mark the coming of spring with a family weekend in Warkworth and at Sandy Flat Sugar Bush. At the sugar bush you'll find entertainment, sap making demonstrations, sleigh rides, nature trails, log sawing contest, 3-person plank race, snowshoe competition, and delicious pancakes and sausages with famous Warkworth maple syrup. Take a stroll around the Village, stop for a coffee or lunch and visit the unique shops and galleries. Visit warkworthmaplesyrupfestival. MAR. 23 – MAPLE SYRUP DAY – Demonstrations, tours, live music, games and stories for the whole family. Crafts and face painting for the kids. And of course, a pancake feast for everyone. 10am-1pm. $15/adult. $10/child 16 & under. Tickets purchased at the gatehouse upon arrival. Ganaraska Forest Centre, 10585 Cold Springs Camp Rd. Campbellcroft. For information call 905-885-8173 or visit grca.on.ca.
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Food & Drink DEC. – MAR. – PUB NIGHT – After a day of skiing or snowboarding, come and enjoy a great menu created by Batawa Ski Hill’s own Chef Nicholas, craft beer from the Bay of Quinte Craft region and live music. Select Fridays and Saturdays. 6-10pm. Batawa Ski Hill, 99 Ski Club Lane, Batawa. Visit batawaskihill.com for a complete schedule of Pub Night dates. DEC. 1 & 2 – WASSAIL THE COUNTY – Join Prince Edward County’s winemakers for mulled wines, comfort foods and festive good cheer. For times and locations visit wassailinthecounty.com. JAN. 26 – ROBERT BURNS DINNER – Enjoy haggis, silent auction and entertainment with The Lindsay Rose Highland Dancers. Doors open 4:30pm. Dinner at 5:30. Ceilidh at 8:30pm. Lions Community Centre, 157 Elgin St. E. Cobourg. Advance tickets $45. For more information visit cobourghighlandgames.ca or call 905-376-2441.
brighton.horticultural@gmail.com. JAN. 22 – ALPINE ROCK PLANTS AND DWARF CONIFERS. FEB. 26 – DAYLILIES.
TRENTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – Meets the 3rd Thu. of each month. 7pm. Trenton United Church, 85 Dundas St. E. Trenton. Call 613-849-5506 or visit trentonhortsociety.ca.
CAMPBELLFORD & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – Meets the 1st Mon. of each month (except July). 7:30pm. Christ Church Anglican (corner of Church/Kent Sts.). Visit gardenontario.org/site.php/Campbellford and facebook for more information.
TWEED HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – Meets the 1st Tues. of each month. 7pm. Tweed Public Library. Email info@tweedhort.ca or visit tweedhort.ca.
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COBOURG ECOLOGY GARDEN – Meets the 2nd Thu. of each month. 7pm. Legion Village’s Golden Rail Hall, 111 Hibernia St. Cobourg. For more information visit cobourgecologygarden.ca.
UNTIL DEC. 17 – FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AND TREES – The Capitol Arts Centre in Port Hope is transformed into a winter wonderland. Christmas tree raffle. Call 905-885-1071 or visit capitoltheatre.com.
COBOURG HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – Meets the 1st Wed. of each month. 7pm. Columbus Centre, 232 Spencer St. E. Cobourg. Visit cobourggardenclub.org or email cobourghort@gardenontario.org. DEC. 5 – CHRISTMAS INDOOR DECORATING.
UNTIL JAN. 1 – FANTASY OF LIGHTS – Fraser Park, Trenton and Frankford Tourist Park. Enjoy magical light displays while listening to favourite holiday carols. Call 613-392-2841 or visit quintewest.ca. UNTIL JAN. 6 – CHRISTMAS MAGIC – Rotary Harbourfront Park and Cobourg waterfront are lit up with over 100,000 lights. 6-10pm nightly. Call 1-888-2626874 or visit cobourgtourism.ca.
FEB. 2 – A TASTE OF EUROPE – Cobourg Rotary’s annual Sportsman Night gourmet dinner, dance and auctions. Doors open 5pm. Dinner 6:30pm. Lions Community Centre, 157 Elgin St. E. Cobourg. Tickets $200. Contact Helen Lackey at 905-377-9803 or 289251-6559 or email registrar@cobourgrotary.ca. FEB. 23 – WINTER BREWS PUB CRAWL – Discover downtown Cobourg through its charming restaurants and pubs. Enjoy appetizers, local beers and designer cocktails. Visit downtowncobourg.ca or call 905-3778024.
Garden Clubs/ Horticultural Societies AMELIASBURGH GARDEN CLUB – Meets the last Mon. of each month. 7pm. Ameliasburgh Town Hall, 13 Coleman St. For more information email info@ameliasburghgardenclub.com or please visit ameliasburghgardenclub.com. APPLE COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB – Meets the 3rd Tues. of each month. 1:30pm. Keeler Centre, 80 Division St. Colborne. Visit cramahehort.ca or email cramahe.hort@gmail.com. BELLEVILLE GARDEN CLUB – Meets the 4th Tues. of each month. 7pm. Moira Secondary School, 275 Farley Ave. Belleville. For more information email yourbellevillegardenclub@gmail.com or visit gardenontario.org/site.php/belleville. FEB. 26 – BMO HYDROPONICS. MAR. 26 – FARM GATE NURSERIES.
GRAFTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – Meets the 2nd Tues. of each month. 7:30pm. Everyone welcome. Please lug a mug. St. Andrew’s United Church, 137 Old Danforth Rd. Call 905-349-3766 or email grafton.hort@gmail.com.
DEC. 1 & 2 – CHRISTMAS AT DALEWOOD – Enjoy a sumptuous Christmas buffet, followed by a concert of festive tunes performed by the area’s finest vocalists. Sat. evening/Sun. afternoon. Dalewood Golf Club, 7465 Dale Rd. Cobourg. Visit vostheatre.com.
KINGSTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – Meets the 2nd Thu. of each month. 7:30pm. Ongwanada Resource Centre, 191 Portsmouth Ave. Visit ikweb.com/khs or call 613-389-1714. DEC. 13 – PATHWAYS AND HARD LANDSCAPING.
DEC. 1 & 2 – CHRISTMAS AT O’HARA MILL – An old-fashioned Christmas gathering with carolling, hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts, bonfire and more. O’Hara Mill Homestead and Conservation Area, 638 Mill Rd. Madoc. Sat. 11am-7pm/Sun. 12-6pm. Visit ohara-mill.org or call 613-473-2084.
LAKEFIELD HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – Meets the 2nd Tues. of each month. 7pm. Lakefield Marshland Centre. Call 705-743-0068 or visit lakefieldhort.org. DEC. 11 – CHRISTMAS PARTY – 6:30pm. PORT HOPE GARDEN CLUB – Meets monthly. Refreshments 7pm. Meetings 7:30pm. Ruth Clarke Centre, 81 Mill St. S. Port Hope. Call Carole at 905-885-0098. PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – Meets the last Wed. of each month. 7pm. Picton Fire Hall. Visit pechorticultural.org or call 416554-2897. STIRLING & DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY – Meets the 3rd Mon. of each month. 7pm. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 110 Mill St. Call 613-3959165 or email stirlingdhs@gmail.com.
DEC. 1 & 2 – CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT – Delight in the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season. 5-9pm. Lang Pioneer Village, 104 Lang Rd. Keene. Visit langpioneervillage.ca or call 705-295-6694. DEC. 1 & 2 – CRÈCHES FROM AROUND THE WORLD – A display of over 100 nativity sets from around the world. Free admission. Morning coffee and afternoon tea available for $5. Sat. 10am-4pm. Sun. 12:30-3:30pm. St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 51 King St. Port Hope. Call 905-885-4071. DEC. 1, 8, 15 & 22 – HORSE AND WAGON RIDE – Enjoy a free horse and wagon ride through downtown Port Hope to celebrate the festive season. Rides start and end on the Walton Street Bridge. 11am2pm. Visit porthope.ca for more information.
DEC. 2 – CHRISTMASFEST – Bring the kids and join in on the fun at Hastings Legion Branch 106. Music with Pat Kelleher, face painting, balloon animals, kids craft activities, pizza lunch and a special visit from Santa. 12-3pm. 10 Front St. W. Hastings. Call 705696-1353 or visit visittrenthills.ca.
DEC. 2 – LIGHTING OF THE MENORAH – Fraser Park, 1 Fraser Park Dr. Quinte West. 6pm. For more information visit quintewest.ca. DEC. 6 – CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE – Join us in downtown Millbrook for a fun-filled family event featuring, wagon rides, gingerbread house contest, carolling, pictures with Santa and much more. 5-9pm. Call 705-932-9339 or visit cavanmonaghan.net. DEC. 7 – YULETIDE CAROLLING – Joyful community celebration in the restored country church. This annual family event is always well-attended. Dress warmly and arrive early. Wesleyville Village, 2082 Lakeshore Rd. 7-8:30pm. Visit wesleyvillevillage.com or email friendsofwesleyvillevillage@gmail.com. DEC. 7 – 9 – FESTIVAL OF TREES – Warkworth Town Hall, 40 Main St. Many prizes and beautifully decorated trees to be won. Raffle tickets $2. Free admission. Visit warkworthfair.com/events/festival-of-trees. DEC. 7, 14 & 21 – MAGIC UNDER THE STARS – Yule love Warkworth. Village shops will be open until 9pm. Festivities include a visit from Santa, holiday pop-up shops, mulled wine, hot chocolate, Christmas choir, music, horse-drawn wagon rides, warming stations, raffle and more. Visit warkworth.ca for details. DEC. 9 – CHILDREN’S OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTMAS – Step back in time and tour through the historic village of Scugog Shores, traditionally decorated for the holidays with evergreen boughs, bright ribbons and berries. 11am-3pm. Scugog Shores Museum, 16210 Island Rd. Port Perry. Call 905-985-8698 or visit scugog.ca/museum. DEC. 14 & 15 – CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT CAROL
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BRIGHTON GARDEN CLUB – Meets the 4th Tues. of each month (except Jul/Aug/Dec). 7pm. King Edward Community Centre, 81 Elizabeth St. Brighton. For more information call 613-475-9563 or email
DEC. 1 – DOWNTOWN WITH DICKENS – Celebrate the rich heritage of Trenton. Christmas Market, strolling carolers, complimentary apple cider and Christmas cookies & entertainment. Trenton Town Hall 1861 at 55 King St. Quinte West. Visit quintewest.ca.
DEC. 2 – CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE – Horsedrawn wagon rides stop at the Town Hall, library, museum’s log cabin and Victoria school house, each with a special program. 1-4pm. Village of Ameliasburgh. Email amelmuseum@pecounty.on.ca or call 613-4762148 ext. 2522.
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SERVICE – Albert College’s choirs sing a variety of Christmas carols and a Christmas service in the Memorial Chapel. All welcome. Fri. 7pm. Sat. 5pm. Albert College, 160 Dundas St. W. Belleville. Call 613968-5726 or visit albertcollege.ca. DEC. 15 – FANTASY OF LIGHTS TOUR – Hop on the Holly Trolley to visit the Frankford and Trenton Fantasy of Lights displays. Hop off to enjoy the lights up close and hop back on the next trolley or bus to see yet another fantastic display. An accessible shuttle will run every half hour. Trolley departs every half hour from the Trenton Town Hall, 55 King St. Historical Society volunteers will be on hand to serve refreshments. Free admission. 4:30-8:30pm. Visit quintewest.ca. DEC. 16 – CAROLLING WITH THE DONKEYS – Take a tour of PrimRose Donkey Sanctuary and meet the animals. Live Christmas music and complimentary refreshments. Donkey calendars, decorations and cards will be on sale. Free admission. Donations gratefully accepted. 1-4pm. 1296 Bowmanton Rd. Roseneath. Visit primrosedonkeysanctuary.com or call 905-3522772 for more information. DEC. 31 – FIRST NIGHT – Enjoy a free night of activities for the whole family in Cobourg's Rotary Harbourfront Park. 7-10pm. Skating, music and fireworks along the waterfront at 10pm. Call 1-888-262-6874 or visit cobourgtourism.ca for information.
Nature & Parks FERRIS PROVINCIAL PARK – 474 Cty. Rd. 8 Campbellford. Guided walks every Tuesday until Dec. 11. Meet at the east end of the Suspension Bridge. 9am. Rain or shine. For more information call 705-6320894 or visit friendsofferris.ca. GANARASKA FOREST CENTRE – 10585 Cold Springs Camp Rd. Campbellcroft. For more information visit grca.on.ca or call 905-885-8173. LONE PINE LAND TRUST – Join as a member or volunteer to work toward the preservation of land, water and diverse life in the Northumberland area. Visit lonepinelandtrust.ca. LOWER TRENT CONSERVATION – For hike information and meeting points call 613-394-4829 or visit ltc.on.ca. NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CANADA – Join the Conservation Volunteers to help protect Canada’s species and natural areas. Call 1-866-281-5331 or visit conservationvolunteers.ca. NORTHUMBERLAND LAND TRUST – Preserving Northumberland County – one acre at a time. Volunteers are needed to assist with stewardship work parties. 9am-12pm. Visit nltrust.ca or email stewardship@nltrust.ca or phone 905-342-3851.
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PRESQU’ILE PROVINCIAL PARK – 328 Presqu’ile Pkwy. Brighton. Park entrance fee. All events free. Call 613-475-4324 ext. 225 or visit friendsofpresquile.on.ca. PRINCE EDWARD POINT BIRD OBSERVATORY – Research station that monitors migrating birds along the south shore of Prince Edward County. 6056 Long Point Rd. southeast of Picton. Visit peptbo.ca.
will be served at 1pm. 25 Munroe St. Cobourg. Please call 905-372-9002 for information. DEC. 8 – CHRISTMAS MARKET – Hosted by Port Hope Farmers’ Market. A mix of arts, crafts and market vendors. Town Park Recreation Centre, 62 McCaul St. Port Hope. 10am. Visit porthopefarmersmarket.ca or facebook.com/PHFarmersMarket. DEC. 8 & 9 – BUSY HANDS – Honey Pie Hives and Herbals and Vicki’s Yoga invite you to attend their holiday craft sale to source all your local Prince Edward County products and gifts for the holidays. Sat. 9am6pm. Sun. 10am-4pm. Free admission. Essroc Arena, 111 Belleville St. Wellington. For more information email honeypiehh@gmail.com.
QUINTE FIELD NATURALISTS – Meets the 4th Mon. of each month. 7pm. Sills Auditorium, Bridge Street United Church, Belleville. All welcome. Donations gratefully accepted. For details call 613-962-9337 or visit facebook.com/QuinteFieldNaturalists. JAN. 29 – LIFE LESSONS FROM THE ARCTIC. FEB. 25 – THE NEW SCIENCE OF MIGRATION. MAR. 25 – CAN BIRDS AND HUMANS CO-EXIST? WILLOW BEACH FIELD NATURALISTS – Meetings at Cobourg Public Library. 7:30pm. Guided field trips throughout the year. Visit willowbeachfieldnaturalists.org or call 905-885-2337. DEC. 15 – PORT HOPE-COBOURG BIRD COUNT – Contact Roger Frost at ekrf@eagle.ca or 905-8859615. DEC. 16 – PRESQU-ILE-BRIGHTON BIRD COUNT – Contact Doug McRae at rdmcrae@sympatico.ca or 613-475-5014. JAN. 1 – RICE LAKE PLAINS BIRD COUNT – Contact Roger Frost at ekrf@eagle.ca or 905-885-9615.
Shows & Sales DEC. 1 – HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE – A Christmas market at the Dahlia May Flower Farm greenhouse. Vendors will offer beautiful items, from handmade wooden ornaments and beer steins, to hand dipped beeswax candles, beautiful children's items and homemade skin care products. 9am-6pm. Dahlia May Flower Farm, 1226 Stockdale Rd. Trenton. Visit dahliamayflowerfarm.com or call 613-403-5055 for details. DEC. 1 & 2 – QUINTE MODEL RAILROAD SHOW – Eastern Ontario's largest model railroad show. 10am4pm. Centennial Secondary School, 160 Palmer Rd. Belleville. Contact Rick at 613-398-7260 or Jeremy (Quinte Model Shipwrights) 613-399-1987. DEC. 6 – NHH AUXILIARY – Northumberland Hills Hospital Auxiliary is celebrating the 50th birthday of Petticoat Lane, the auxiliary’s thrift shop. All items will be 50% off. 9:30am-4:30pm. Cake and beverages
DEC. 15 – COOKIE EXTRAVAGANZA – Homemade Christmas cookies for sale. Light lunch and raffle draw. St. Paul’s United Church, Warkworth. Free admission. Visit warkworthfair.com or call 905-344-7709.
705-932-4445. DEC. 7 – 15 – THE OTHER – A Strange Christmas Tale. St. Thomas’s Anglican Church, 16 Centre St. Millbrook. 7pm. ALBERT COLLEGE – 160 Dundas St. W. Belleville. Call 613-968-5726 or visit albertcollege.ca. FEB. 7 – 9 – MAMMA MIA! – Senior school production. 7pm. Tickets $10 for students and seniors. $15 general admission. Family-friendly performance. All welcome. BELLEVILLE THEATRE GUILD – Pinnacle Playhouse, 256 Pinnacle St. Belleville. Call 613-967-1442 or visit bellevilletheatreguild.ca. NOV. 29 – DEC. 15 – RUMORS – Upscale cocktail party, status-conscious guests, host found shot and wife found missing. What’s going on? 2pm & 8pm. JAN. 31 – FEB. 16 – PROOF – Catherine is haunted by her dead father’s mathematical brilliance and debilitating mental illness. Did she inherit both? 2pm & 8pm.
DEC. 15 – LAST CHANCE BAZAAR – A wonderful selection of crafts, gift ideas and home-made preserves and baking. Hastings Legion, 10 Front St. W. 10am-4pm. Call 705-696-2363 for details. DEC. 16 – HOLIDAY HABERDASHERY – Vendors, crafters and service providers with a variety of unique displays, items and personal pampering services. Strathcona Paper Centre, 16 McPherson Dr. Napanee. 11am-4pm. Free admission. Find us on facebook. JAN. 13 – BRIDAL SHOW – Free admission for brides. Additional guests $5. 12-4pm. Lions Community Centre, 157 Elgin St. E. Cobourg. For more information visit northumberlandbridalshow.com. FEB. 2 & 3 – ANTIQUE & NOSTALGIA SHOW & SALE – Scugog Community Recreation Centre, 1655 Reach St. Port Perry. 10am-4pm. Admission $5 (good for both days). All proceeds to the projects of the Lake Scugog Historical Society. Visit silvercreekantiques.com or call 905-985-9250 for more information. FEB. 9 & 10 – GANARASKA RAILWAY MODELERS – Working model train displays, vendors and exhibits. Largest and oldest 2-day model train show in Northumberland. Pictures can be taken with Thomas the Tank Engine. Sat. 10am-4:30pm. Sun. 10am-3pm. Town Park Recreation Centre, 62 McCaul St. Port Hope. Call 905-396-8786 for more information. MAR. 8 – 10 – QUINTE SPORTSMAN – Boat and RV show. Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, 265 Cannifton Rd. Belleville. Fri. 10am-9pm. Sat. 9am-8pm. Sun. 9am-6pm.For more information call 613-9666838 or visit quintesportsmanshow.com.
Theatre & Film 4TH LINE THEATRE – Visit 4thlinetheatre.on.ca or call
BRIGHTON BARN THEATRE – 96 Young St. Brighton. Visit brightonbarntheatre.ca or call 613475-2144. DEC. 13 – 16 – CHRISTMAS AT THE BARN – Seasonal tunes, heartwarming comedy and love of the holiday season fill the cozy and intimate Proctor-Simpson Barn for four performances only. 2pm & 7:30pm. CAMECO CAPITOL ARTS CENTRE – 20 Queen St. Port Hope. Visit capitoltheatre.com or call 905-8851071. NOV. 15 – DEC. 23 – KING ARTHUR – The Panto. Family & adult versions. 2pm & 8pm. JAN. 5 – MAR. 23 – METROPOLITAN OPERA – Live on the BIG Screen. Visit the website for a complete schedule. FESTIVAL PLAYERS – For details call 613-476-1991 or visit festivalplayers.ca. DEC. 9 – BRUCE DOW – Beautiful Things. Wellington United Church, 245 Main St. Wellington. 7:30pm. LOFT CINEMA & CONCERT HALL – 201 Division St. Cobourg. Visit cobourgloft.ca or email kenprue@gmail.com. For tickets (live shows) visit concerthallatvictoriahall.com/VHshows or call 905-3722210. DEC. 8 & 10 – LA BAYADERE – The Royal Ballet. 1pm. DEC. 15 & 16 – THE NUTCRACKER – The Royal Ballet. Sat. 1pm & 7pm. Sun. 2pm.
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FEB. 16 & 18 – THE QUEEN OF SPADES – The Royal Opera. 1pm. FEB. 23 & 25 – LA TRAVIATA – The Royal Opera. 1pm.
THE EMPIRE THEATRE – 321 Front St. Belleville. Call 613-969-0099 or visit theempiretheatre.com. DEC. 16 – CINDERELLA – The Panto. 1pm.
MARKET HALL – 140 Charlotte St. Peterborough. Visit markethall.org or call 705-749-1146. DEC. 1 – A NEW BRAIN – Performed in concert format by New Stages Theatre Company. 7:30pm.
THE REGENT THEATRE – 224 Main St. Picton. Call 613-476-8416 or visit theregenttheatre.org. NOV. 29 – AN IDEAL HUSBAND – Live from London’s Vaudeville Theatre. 7pm. DEC. 15 – LA TRAVIATA – Met Opera Live. 1pm. JAN. 12 – ADRIANA LECOUVREUR – Met Opera Live. 1pm. FEB. 2 – CARMEN – Met Opera Live. 1pm. MAR. 2 – LA FILLE DU RÉGIMENT – Met Opera Live. 1pm.
NORTHUMBERLAND PLAYERS – Call 905-372-0577 or visit northumberlandplayers.ca. NOV. 30 – DEC. 16 – MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET – Firehall Theatre, 213 Second St. Cobourg. 2pm & 8pm. DEC. 15 – THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE – Victoria Hall, Cobourg. 2pm. JAN. 4 – 12 – RED – Firehall Theatre, 213 Second St. Cobourg. 2pm & 8pm. For tickets visit creativeforce.ca. JAN. 18 – FEB. 3 – THE ODD COUPLE – Dinner theatre at Best Western Cobourg. 7pm & 8pm. Call 905372-2105 to reserve. FEB. 22 – MAR. 3 – THE DROWSY CHAPERONE – Capitol Arts Centre, Port Hope. 2pm & 8pm. PRINCE EDWARD COMMUNITY THEATRE – Mount Tabor Playhouse, 2179 Cty. Rd. 17, Milford. Visit pecommtheatre.ca or call 613-476-5925. MAR. 2 – 10 – MAKING GOD LAUGH – 2pm & 7:30pm. STIRLING FESTIVAL THEATRE – 41 West Front St. Stirling. Visit stirlingfestivaltheatre.com or call 613395-2100. NOV. 23 – DEC. 31 – THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA – The Panto. Family & adult versions. 2pm & 8pm. Naughty New Year’s 9:30pm.
TOWN HALL 1873 – 302 Queen St. Port Perry. Call 905-985-8181 or visit townhall1873.ca. NOV. 23 – DEC. 8 – MAMMA MIA! – 2pm & 8pm. FEB. 14 – 23 – PALMER PARK – A new comedy by Graeme Powell. 2pm & 8pm.
Tours & Open Houses DEC. 2 – CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOUR – Get into the festive spirit by touring historic and unique homes in Prince Edward County all decked out for the holidays. In support of the Built Heritage Fund. 11am-5pm. For information email sheltonpeta@gmail.com. DEC. 5, 12 & 19 – GLANMORE BY GASLIGHT – Enjoy a guided tour of Glanmore National Historic Site by gaslight as the historic house is decorated for the holidays. 7-8:30pm. 257 Bridge St. E. Belleville. Advance tickets required. Please visit glanmore.ca or call 613-962-2329. JAN. 22 – ALBERT COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE – This
evening provides an opportunity to learn more about the Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6 program at Albert College in Belleville. All welcome. 4-6pm. Call 613968-5726 or visit albertcollege.ca for information. FEB. 1 – SPEND A DAY AT ALBERT COLLEGE – Students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 are invited to spend a half or full day at Albert College in Belleville. Attend classes, meet the faculty and enjoy lunch. Email info@albertcollege.ca to register. MAR. 23 & 24 – MAPLE IN THE COUNTY – The original self-guided driving tour celebrating Canada’s first crop of the new year. View our map and plan your day(s) enjoying the taste of everything maple in Prince Edward County. Visit mapleinthecounty.ca.
Winter Sports DEC. – MAR. – FREE PUBLIC SKATE & SWIM – Jack Burger Sports Complex, 60 Highland Dr. Port Hope. For a complete schedule visit porthope.ca/calendar or call 905-885-2474. DEC. – MAR. – ICE SKATING – Duncan McDonald Community Gardens, 8 Couch Cr. Trenton and Dr. McMullen Community Centre, 35 March St. Frankford. Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank. Visit quintewest.ca for free public skating schedule. DEC. 2 – FUN FAMILY SKATE – Free with a donation of a new, unwrapped gift for Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre. 2:30-3:30pm. Baltimore Arena, Community Centre Rd. Baltimore. DEC. 15 – BATAWA SKI HILL – Come on out to
enjoy the first day of ski and snowboard season at the small hill with a big heart. 9am-9pm. Batawa Ski Hill, 99 Ski Club Lane, Batawa. Visit batawaskihill.com. JAN. 19 & 20 – SAND DUNES CUP – Snowmobile oval racers and fans get together for the finest and fastest vintage oval racing anywhere. Gates open 7am. Racing begins 10:30am. Isaiah Tubbs Resort, 1642 Cty. Rd. 12, West Lake. Visit OSOR.ca or call 613-393-2090 for more information. JAN. 26 – CROSS-COUNTRY SKI & SNOWSHOE DAY – Join the GRCA for an intro to cross-county skiing followed by a guided ski through the Ganaraska Forest. 9:30am & 1pm. Make a day of it and give free snowshoeing a try. Alternate date Feb. 9. Pre-registration required. $25 includes equipment rental. Ganaraska Forest Centre, 10585 Cold Springs Camp Rd. Campbellcroft. Call 905-885-8173 or visit grca.on.ca. JAN. 26 – DION BRIGHTON SNOWSHOE RACE – 6km race in the Dion Eastern Ontario Snowshoe Running Series. Goodrich-Loomis Conservation Area, Brighton. 10am. Registration 8:30-9:30am. Visit healthandadventure.com/races for more information. FEB. 1 – 3 – POND HOCKEY CLASSIC – Hosted by Canadian Armed Forces Members from CFB Trenton and supporting Wounded Warriors Canada and the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation. Hockeythemed fundraising dinner Fri. An exciting 40 team outdoor pond hockey tournament Sat. & Sun. Batawa, next to the old Bata Shoe Factory. For details visit hockeyfortroops.com. FEB. 16 – 18 – FAMILY FISHING WEEKEND – License-free ice fishing. Visit ontariofamilyfishing.com.
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PICTON HARBOUR E A R LY 1 9 0 0 s
PICTON HARBOUR WAS THE ECONOMIC HUB OF THE COMMUNITY throughout
the 19th century and into the 20th century. Local products were loaded and unloaded from three large wharves onto schooners that waited in the bay under the watchful eye of the local customs official. The harbour had a number of advantages for entrepreneurs: its sheltered location protected it from the rough Lake Ontario waters and its proximity to the U.S. markets made it especially appealing. The harbour served the early lumber trade, the barley trade and the canning industry but, with the arrival of improved rail service, its days as a commercial port were limited. When its waters froze over, the harbour played a different role. It became a community skating rink, a launching station for ice boats that glided across the bay and a place for children to slide down its steep slopes onto the icy shoreline. When asked about the schooners that lay frozen in the harbour in this photo, Jack Rose, an old-timer who grew up in Picton, remembered skating in the harbour and also noted that the hulls of the schooners shown in the photo were most likely made of steel – not wood – and wouldn’t have been crushed by the ice. Photo Courtesy County of Prince Edward Public Library and Archives: A1983.003.295.018
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