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ARTS
CULTURE
COMMUNITY
March 10 – 24, 2016
Issue No. 13.03 – 5500 printed copies
THE HORTON RIDGE
M A L T A N D G R A I N C O M PA N Y P. 9
AN IRISH BOOK CLUB
I N T H E A N N A P O L I S V A L L E Y P.18
KITCHEN VIGNETTES
S T. PA T R I C K ’ S D AY S P E C I A L P.10
L O C A VO R E :
E A T I N G G R E E N P.12
A FREE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN THE ANNAPOLIS VALLEY
March 10 – 24, 2016 | 1
ON THE COVER:
PHOTO BY ZOE D’AMATO
“Well, that’s my cozy kitchen. On my last job, my lovely director gave me a 50mm lens as a
parting gift. I’ve been practicing with it around the house, and I think I got it right with this
picture. I was indoors with my niece and nephew, and Nic had gone out to work in the garage.
His beer was left forgotten on the table.”
Some of Zoe’s more exotic photos can be viewed at: zoedamato.com
Love From a Stranger
Submitted
The play is adapted by Frank Vosper from
Cecily and Mavis are office girls who have a short story written by Agatha Christie.
just won 20,000 pounds in the Sweepstakes. George Henry and Peter Booth are co-direc-
They decide to let their London flat while tors.
Mavis travels in Europe and Cecily prepares
to marry her fiancé, Nigel, who is returning Cast in order of appearance: Carole Ball,
from working in the Sudan. Cecily, though, is Candy O’Brien, Linda Levy Fisk, Kevin Pearle,
not sure she wants to settle down yet. At best Mike Butler, Bryen Stoddard, Hannah Fisk,
it has been a tepid relationship after years of Richard Richard.
monotony in the office, but Nigel is furious
at the thought of postponing their wed- March 11, 12, 13m, 18, 19, 20m, 26, April 1, 2.
ding. Then a personable fellow named Bruce
appears, ostensibly to check out the flat, and Show times: 7:30pm (Box office opens at 6:45pm)
he intuitively senses her situation and offers & 2pm (Box office opens at 1:15pm).
excitement and romance. Cecily succumbs im-
mediately and breaks off her engagement with Tickets $15/$12
Nigel. Within weeks she and Bruce marry and
move to a charming but secluded cottage in Call 902-678-8040 for reservations.
the country - where the idyll disintegrates as
Bruce begins to undergo a terrifying transfor- CentreStage Theatre is located at 61 River Street,
mation. Kentville.
centrestagetheatre.ca
Greg Sampson, Lawyer
92 Webster Street, Kentville
(902) 679-0110 | gsampson@andsinc.com
2 | March 10 – 24, 2016
WHO'S WHO:
DAVID BROWNING: NOBODY DOES IT BUTTER
Mike Butler
It’s not just peanut butter for David; he
Confession: Even at the age of 37, there is spreads himself out as well, spending time
nothing more satisfying than a peanut butter with his wife Connie and their five children.
and jam sandwich with the crusts cut off! He loves to play tennis and travel, and, now
When I was a kid, it was my favourite thing - that his daughter Lily has taken over manage-
Kraft or Skippy peanut butter and my mom’s ment of the retail shop, David can relax, work
homemade strawberry or raspberry jam piled fewer hours, and spend more time boating
between two pieces of Ben’s white bread. I’d (one of his favourite hobbies!). Always up
take my sandwich and go read by the wood for an adventure, David may just throw on
stove or put a puzzle together and life was his backpack and take off somewhere to do
grand! As an adult, it’s funny to think how my some exploring. Since his trip to Nepal was
views on food haven’t changed but my con- sidetracked, bringing David and his business
cern for my health and well-being has. Now to Nova Scotia, that might be a good place to
I eat my sandwich on multi-grain bread with start! Best of luck David and thank you for
organic raspberry jam and Nutsmith smooth your products, I am simply nuts about them!
peanut butter made from 100% peanuts
(nothing added in) by Yum Foods Limited.
Not only am I supporting a local business but I
also feel better about what I’m eating because
of how it’s created. I want to take this time to
introduce and profile the man behind the Yum Photo Credit: David Browning
name: David Browning.
Energy Foods had opened and they wanted dependent Stores, many regional health/nat-
David Browning was born in Regina and locally made products. David began creating ural food stores, farm markets, and more. He
moved to Winnipeg. After high school, he nut butters and baked goods for EOS. For a also makes butters for a distributor in Quebec
moved to British Columbia before coming number of years David worked part time in and Ontario. David makes peanut butter, al-
to Nova Scotia in the early 1970s. He was the bakery and nut butter business, as he was mond butter, cashew butter, and sesame tahi-
actually on his way to Nepal when he arrived also a trained farrier. As the David Browning ni along with specialty butters like macadamia
in Nova Scotia and never left. The Annapolis Farrier Service he worked for 17 years in the and pecan. The butters are sold by the jar and
Valley seemed to be the best place to settle Valley. During that time the nut butter and in larger pails for commercial use. For those 32 Main St., Wolfville,
because there were a lot of like-minded folks baking business had grown to the point that who really like it a lot… they're called Butter
with a great spirit of entrepreneurship! it required his undivided attention. So David Nuts! If you have any questions, email David
(902) 542-3420 | Toll Free: 1-866-710-5900
started to smite nuts and bake bread full time at yumfoodslimited@ns.sympatico.ca www.roselawnlodging.ca | roselawn@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Settling on the South Mountain, David built and gave up the farrier business. And in many
his own house from scratch. By that I mean ways, we’re glad he did. What fascinates me about the NutSmith
he salvaged timber and built it with the help peanut butter is reading the ingredients list
of his friends. Always being conscience and Yum Foods Limited started in a little space in which clearly states “Peanuts” and that’s all.
appreciative of his environment, David says, Wolfville, spent many years in Kentville, then You can taste the difference between David’s
“The home was completely off the grid; I a few years ago David bought a building in products and the other brands because his
had a turbine (wind power), propane, and a Windsor, where they are today. The new space butters are not filled with all the additives. He
generator. I lived a distance from the end of has made expansion easier, with about 4000 states,“The nuts and seeds come from all over
the road so I had a horse, she carried me and square feet of production space and lots of the world! There are suppliers but sometimes
the kids and lots of supplies, from the end machinery. Over the years many have worked we import the nuts ourselves, buying them a
of the road to the house, in all seasons. I still at Yum Bakery, mostly family and life long tonne at a time. Have you ever wondered what
have nearly 30 acres on the South Mountain.” friends, which adds to the very local feel and a ton of nuts looks like? Call us and we will let
I think it’s safe to say, I am not the only one ideals of the business. Today five people work you know when the next shipment arrives!
who’s extremely envious of David and what there - some new and some who've been there The nuts/seeds are roasted and then ground
he’s created! for many years. Yum Bakery could not have in huge grinders until they are a tasty spread.
been around all these years without their help. Just nuts/seeds, nothing else, no salt, no
For more than 40 years David has been mak- sugar, and no fat added. Over 40 years I think
ing bread and peanut butter in the Annapolis Today, David’s nut and seed butter brands, I have mostly perfected the right amount of
Valley. He started in 1974, at 23 years old, in NutSmith and Naturally Nutty Certified time to roast and to grind to make a consis-
Wolfville and in 1975 Yum Bakery was born. Organic, are available at most Sobeys Stores tently popular butter.”
At that time a new local store called EOS (across Atlantic Canada), Petes, Save Easy In-
Offering Summer Clothing
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MARCH BREAK FAMILY FUN
Laura Churchill Duke, Valley Family Fun
Daily Activities: So many places are offering
There is no shortage of things to do this a variety of activities on each day of the week
March Break with your family! that you can pop in and try them. Ross Farm
Museum has a daily theme, and the County
Camps: Whether you need daycare, or your Fair Mall will have everything from dominoes
kids want a unique experience, there are many to the Hug-a-Tree Program. Recreational facil-
camps that run full days during the week. ities are also offering free swims and skates,
There are athletic camps in just about every so there is no shortage of activities!
sport, or camps in arts and music, or general
day camps through town recreation depart- For more information and details visit
ments. ValleyFamilyFun.ca and be sure to check out
the daily calendar of kids’ events!
Partial Camps: There are several camps that
run only a few days during the week. These in-
clude some church and art camps. These kinds
of camps help to break up the week, and offer
a break to both kids and parents!
March 10 – 24, 2016 | 3
Who’s Who............................... p.3 Horoscopes / Trivia / Tides.............. p.6 Seedlings/Young Readers...... p.11
INDEX About Us................................... p.4
Furry Feature........................... p.4
Random Act of Kindness.......... p.4
Recipe...................................... p.6
In Review................................. p.7
Weekly Events/Tides......................p.8
Locavore................................ p.12
Books, Stardrop..................... p.13
What’s Happening............. p. 14 -17
Uncorked........................... p.4, 18 Compline.................................. p.9
Classifieds/Volunteer.................... .p.17
Active & Healthy Living........ p.5, 7 Horton Ridge..................................p.9
Dome Chronicles.................... p.18
Crossword /Eat to the Beat ...........p.5 Food & Drink.......................... p.10
Acadia Page........................... p.19
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THE SHOWS MUST GO ON!
vKINDNESS
RANDOM ACTS OF Experienced a random
act of kindness recently? Mike Butler
c
Share with us:
submissions@grapevinepublishing.ca The next few months are JAMMED with live
theatre productions and I want to put out
some buzz for these shows as I’m a huge fan
My office was selling tables on kijiji. I had a load the tables into his car. It was such an of live theatre and supporting the local the-
young man pick up a few tables while I was unexpected gesture, and reminded me of the atre community. I encourage you to spread
working one day. He told me that he is from kindness I encountered when living in and the wealth, make the time, and support as
the Philippines and that his family moved to traveling through Asia. I'm happy that he and many of these hardworking volunteers as you
the Valley recently. He was buying the tables his family found Nova Scotia, and I hope they can.
for his sister's birthday party. I helped him are bundling up and settling in!
load the tables into his car and off he went. A The Acadia Theatre Company proudly
couple of hours later he returned to my office g presents Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters.
with a hot chocolate to thank me for helping This stirring drama is adapted and directed
by Michael Devine and will no doubt be a
huge success, as most Acadia productions
tend to be. Three Sisters is being presented at
FURRY
Denton Hall, Acadia University, March 9-12
and March 16-19. Show time is 7:30pm and
tickets are available at the Acadia Box Office
FEATURE or by calling 902-542-5500.
Although the performances are already SOLD
OUT for the Feelin Groovy production, a
Haymitch is a neutered warm and witty musical about aging, I still Photo Credit: Mike Butler
male, domestic short- wanted to promote this show. This is what
haired, black (with a bit of white) cat. We happens when friends get together and start
chatting. There are still seats available for the of the bride. The women come to realize,
have guessed his date of birth to be Aug 12,
Pay What You Can dress rehearsal on March among other things, that they, despite their
2014. He was a stray found in the Wolfville
10 at the Al Whittle Theatre (450 Main St., differences, have more in common with each
area and has now been neutered and vacci-
Wolfville). Starts at 7pm. Enjoy and break a other than any of them do with the bride.
nated and microchipped. He has a luxurious-
leg everyone! The play was written by Six Feet Under and
ly soft coat and beautiful amber eyes and is
American Beauty scribe Alan Ball and is sure
very friendly.
Fresh off the heels of their sell-out musical to be a huge hit with audiences. One cast
member states, “To those of you who love a
Wolfville Animal Hospital
12-112 Front St. UPDATE Annie, Quick as a Wink Theatre in Windsor
presents their spring non-musical produc- great story, a genuine connection with the
characters, a great belly laugh, and being
Wolfville Tanya is still tion of Five Women Wearing the Same Dress.
available. The play is a comedy set at the home of the put on the edge of your seat, you won't want
902-542-3422
bride in Knoxville, Tennessee during the to miss our latest show!” You can purchase
newly married couple's overdone wedding tickets online at quickasawinktheatre.ca, at
reception. The five bridesmaids have found the door, or at Moe’s Music Place in Windsor.
refuge in the room of Meredith, the sister The show is being performed at The Fountain
Mike Uncorked – Continued on p 18
4 | March 10 – 24, 2016
ACTIVE AND HEALTHY LIVING: LIFE HACKS FOR THE END OF WINTER
Lee-Ann Cudmore, Registered Acupuncturist | Call/text: 902-300-5109 | valleyacu.ca
We have been having an “are we there yet” kind ven’t looked into it, in any great detail. None the Are you really struggling? Then don’t put it off, know it is hard to find the time. It is hard for
of running conversation in our home. It tends to less, there has been lots of conversation about go see your family doctor. Many people struggle me too. But my most recent trip to the doctor
come up as we are standing in the porch, digging spring. Hennigar’s Farm Market has their spring with low energy, low mood, decreased motiva- included an exercise prescription. The benefits
for the other “colourful glove” (you know the count down sign up, so we’re getting there. tion, and lethargy during the winter. Your doctor are physical, mental, social, and emotional and
drill – we have 15 pairs of mittens and gloves but can help. we are built to move. So let’s stop fighting it and
we need that one specific “colorful glove” or the But in the meantime, here are a few pointers, just do it.
world might end.) Or it will come up when my ideas, coping strategies, to get us through to the Vitamin D – Have you been taking your Vitamin
six year old is reluctantly putting on his snow sunshine and warmth. D this winter? Talk to your doctor, naturopathic Outside time and fresh air – Get your windows
pants. He will often follow the question up with, doctor, or pharmacist about supplementing with open on the days that you can! Get outside even
“Didn’t the ground hog say spring is coming?” “Are we there yet?” a Vitamin D drop and the dose that is appropri- if it is for a few minutes. Need something to do
It is difficult to explain to a child that a rodent I think the answer is, “Almost, just a little fur- ate for your age and health. while you are outside? Grab a garbage bag or a
coming out of a box isn’t a very accurate way to ther.”
predict the weather. But maybe I am wrong; I ha- Exercise – I know you don’t want to do it. I Active and Healthy Living Con't on p 7
(Schedule subject to change)
Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Union Street Café (Berwick):
THURSDAYS: 10, 17, 24 Mannequins (11th) 6:30pm Gabrielle Papillou $25 (19th)
402 Main St. Wolfville | 902.542.0653 | thenakedcrepebistro.ca 6pm
Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): Joe’s Food Emporium
WIN! Complete this crossword, then submit it to Naked Crêpe for your chance to win a dessert crêpe! Marshall & Lake (10th,17th , (Wolfville): The Mark Riley Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): Mu-
Just leave your contact information below this puzzle & submit the puzzle. 24th ) 12pm Project (11th) 8pm sic Videos (12th,19th) 10pm
Last winner was Nellie Keating
Troy Restaurant (Wolfville): Spitfire Arms Alehouse Anvil (Wolfville): DJ Dekz
Ron Edmunds Duo (10th, 17th, (Windsor): Joe Murphy (18th) (12th) 10pm,(19th) 9pm
24th) 6pm 8pm Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville):
IT IS EASY BEING GREEN! Donna Holmes
Spitfire Arms Alehouse
(Windsor): Open Jam Session
West Side Charlie’s (New
Minas): DJ Lethal Noize (11th)
Music by Woodscott (12th)
9pm , Music by Varisty Groove
(19th)9pm
(10th, 17th, 24th) 7pm,St. 10pm, Paddy’s Pub (Kentville):
Patrick’s Dance (17th ) 8pm DJ Billy T (18th) 10pm Music by Jack Mac Donald
(12th) 8pm
Kings Arms Pub by Lew
Murphy’s (Kentville): The Dooly’s (New Minas): Karaoke
Tony & Lenny Show (25th, 3rd, w/Denny Miles (11th ,18th) SUNDAYS: 13, 20
10th) 7:30pm 10pm
Paddy's Pub (Wolfville):
Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): The Anvil (Wolfville):Skratch Bastid Paddy’s Irish Session (13th,
Hupman Brothers (10th , 24th St.Paddy’s Tour (18th )10pm 20th) 8pm
) 9pm
The Port Pub (Port Williams): MONDAYS: 14, 21
Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Triv- Roxy and the Underground $20
ia Night (10th, 24th) 9pm (18th) 9pm
Edible Art Cafe (New Minas):
Anvil (Wolfville): St.Paddy’s Ron Edmunds Band (14th,21st)
Party w/DJ FRD $4 (17th) SATURDAYS: 12, 19 12pm
10pm , Hipster vs Hippie w/DJ
FRD (24th)10pm Edible Art Café (New Minas): Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville):Open
John Tetrault (12th,19th) 12pm Mic w/Saltgrass (14th), Open
The Library Pub (Wolfville): Mic w/Cas McCrea (21st) 8pm
Tony Wood (17th ) 8pm Farmers’ Market (Wolfville):
Chantal Peng(12th), Rod & TUESDAYS: 15, 22
West Side Charlie’s (New Ron (19th) 10am, St.Patrick’s
Minas): DJ Lethal Noize (17th Celidah Dance (19th) 6pm
Edible Art Cafe (New Minas):
)10pm The Library Pub (Wolfville):
Ron Edmunds Band (15th,
Bob and Ro (12th ,19th ) 2pm
Tommy Gun’s (Windsor): 22nd) 12pm
The Noodle Guy (Port
Meredith McCulloch (17th ) Williams): Alex Hastie’s Wham
7pm Paddy’s Pub (Kentville): Irish
Bam Spaghetti Jam (12th,
Jam Session (15th, 22nd ) 8pm
19th) 1:30pm
King’s Arms Pub by Lew
Murphy’s (Kentville):The Tony T.A.N. Coffee (Wolfville):
West Side Charlie’s (New
& Lenny Show (10th, 24th ), Open Mike & Donna
Minas): The Hilites (12th) 3pm,
MacFarlanes Rant (17th ) (15th,22nd) 8pm
DJ BillyT(12th) 10pm, The Mu-
6pm sic Dogs (19th) 3pm , DJ Lethal
Noize (19th) 10pm
FRIDAYS: 11,18 WEDNESDAYS: 16, 23
Spitfire Arms Alehouse
(Windsor): Hal Bruce (12th), Edible Art Cafe (New Minas):
Edible Art Cafe (New Minas): John Geddes (19th) 8pm
Marshall & Lake (11th, 18th) David Filyer (16th ,23rd ) 12pm
NAME: 12pm King’s Arms Pub by Lew West Side Charlie’s (New
Murphy’s (Kentville): PM Minas): Billy T’s Karaoke (16th
Kings Arms Pub by Lew
CONTACT: Murphy’s (Kentville): Caleb
Blues (12th), Broke w/ Money ,23rd ) 9pm
(19th) 8:30pm
Miles (11th), Groove Kings
(18th) 5:30pm
March 10 – 24, 2016 | 5
Horoscopes for the week Copyright 2016 Rob Brezsny
of March 10th freewillastrology.com
ARIES (March 21-April 19): “He in his Race. It begins every June in Queens, have fed yourself over the years. Was it a
madness prays for storms, and dreams a borough of New York, and lasts until banquet or a starvation diet?” He wasn’t
RECIPE
that storms will bring him peace,” wrote August. Those who participate do 3,100 talking about literal food. He was referring
Leo Tolstoy in his novella The Death of miles’ worth of laps around a single city to the experiences you provide yourself
block, or about 100 laps per day. I think with, to the people you bring into your
APPLE CHEDDAR
Ivan Ilych. The weird thing is, Aries, that
this seemingly crazy strategy might that this is an apt metaphor for the work life, to the sights and sounds and ideas
you now have ahead of you. You must cover you allow to pour into your precious
PORTER SOUP
actually work for you in the coming days.
The storms you pray for, the tempests a lot of ground as you accomplish a big imagination. Now would be an excellent
you activate through the power of your project, but without traveling far and wide. time to take inventory of this essential
Jenny Osburn,*The Union Street Cafe
longing, could work marvels. They might Your task is to be dogged and persistent question, Sagittarius. And if you find
as you do a little at a time, never risking there is anything lacking in what you feed Cookbook*
clear away the emotional congestion, zap
the angst, and usher you into a period of exhaustion, always pacing yourself. yourself, make changes!
• 2 tablespoons Butter
dynamic peace. So I say: Dare to be gusty • 1 Onion, diced
and blustery and turbulent. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In old CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): According • 4 Annapolis Valley Apples,
Vietnamese folklore, croaking frogs were to a report in the journal Science, most seeded but not peeled, cut into
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Quoting poet a negative symbol. They were thought of us devote half of our waking time to chunks
W. H. Auden, author Maura Kelly says there to resemble dull teachers who go on thinking about something besides the • 1/4 cup Flour
are two kinds of poets: argument-makers and and on with their boring and pointless activity we’re actually engaged in. We seem • 2 teaspoons Salt
lectures. But in many other cultures, to love to ruminate about what used to • 6 cups Chicken or Vegetable
beauty-makers. I think that’s an interesting
frogs have been symbols of regeneration be and what might have been and what Stock (or water)
way to categorize all humans, not just poets.
and resurrection due to the dramatic could possibly be. Would you consider • 1 bottle (345 ml) Porter or your
Which are you? Even if you usually tend to favourite Nova Scotian ale
be more of an argument-maker, I urge you to transformations they make from egg to reducing that amount in the next 15 days,
• 1 cup Grated Cheddar
be an intense beauty-maker in the next few tadpole to full-grown adult. In ancient Capricorn? If you can manage to cut it
• 1/2 cup Cream or Milk (option-
weeks. And if you’re already a pretty good India, choruses of croaks were a sign of down even a little, I bet you will accomplish al)
beauty-maker, I challenge you to become, winter’s end, when spring rains arrived to small feats of magic that stabilize and • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
at least temporarily, a great beauty-maker. fertilize the earth and bestow a promise invigorate your future. Not only that:
One more thing: As much as possible, until of the growth to come. I suspect that You will feel stronger and smarter. You’ll Melt the butter in a large pot over
April 1, choose beauty-makers as your the frog will be one of your emblems in have more energy. You’ll have an excellent medium heat. Add the onion and saute
companions. the coming weeks, Virgo — for all of the chance to form an enduring habit of for about five minutes, until starting to
above reasons. Your task is to overcome staying more focused on the here and now. soften. Add the apples and stir and cook
for another five minutes. Sprinkle in
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): To have any the boring stories and messages so as to
the flour and salt and cook for a minute,
hope of becoming an expert in your chosen accomplish your lively transformations. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): One of then whisk in the stock and porter. Turn
field, you’ve got to labor for at least 10,000 the legal financial scams that shattered the heat to high and bring the mixture
hours to develop the necessary skills — the LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Your anger is the world economy in 2008 was a product to a boil. Simmer until the apples have
equivalent of 30 hours a week for six and a a gift.” So proclaims musician and activist called a Collateralized Debt Obligation softened and are falling apart. Remove
half years. But according to author William Zack de la Rocha, singer in the band Rage Squared. It was sold widely, even though the pot from the heat and blend the
Deresiewicz, many young graphic designers Against the Machine. That statement is noted economist Ha-Joon Chang says that soup until smooth with an immersion
no longer abide by that rule. They regard it true for him on at least two levels. His fury potential buyers had to read a billion pages blender (regular blender = yikes, unless
about the systemic corruption that infects of documents if they hoped to understand you let the soup cool first). Place the pot
as more essential to cultivate a network of
American politics has roused him to create it. In the coming weeks, I think it’s crucial back over low heat and add the cheddar
connections than to perfect their artistic
many successful songs and enabled him that you Aquarians avoid getting involved and optional cream or milk. Whisk until
mastery. Getting 10,000 contacts is their the cheese has melted, then add the
priority, not working 10,000 hours. But I to earn a very good living. I don’t think with stuff like that — with anything or
pepper and taste, adding a little more
advise you not to use that approach in the anger is always a gift for all of us, however. anyone requiring such vast amounts of salt if necessary.
coming months, Gemini. According to my Too often, especially when it’s motivated homework. If it’s too complex to evaluate
reading of the astrological omens, you will by petty issues, it’s a self-indulgent waste accurately, stay uncommitted, at least Jenny Osburn now lives the simple life on
be better served by improving what you do of energy that can literally make us sick. for now. the North Mountain after fifteen years of
rather than by increasing how many people Having said that, I do suspect that your co-owning and running the Union Street
you know. anger in the coming week will be more like PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “I wish I Cafe in Berwick. She is the author of The
de la Rocha’s: productive, clarifying, healthy. knew what I desire,” wrote Palestinian poet Union Street Cafe Cookbook, available at
fine retailers across Nova Scotia. Find her
CANCER (June 21-July 22): “I sit before Mahmoud Darwish, born under the sign
cookbook, recipes, and more at jennyos-
flowers, hoping they will train me in the art SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Even now, of Pisces. “I wish I knew! I wish I knew!” burn.com!
of opening up,” says poet Shane Koyczan. all possible feelings do not yet exist,” says If he were still alive today, I would have
“I stand on mountain tops believing novelist Nicole Krauss. In the coming very good news for him, as I do for all of
that avalanches will teach me to let go.” weeks, I suspect you will provide vivid you Pisceans reading this horoscope. The
I recommend his strategy to you in the evidence of her declaration, Scorpio. You coming weeks will be one of the best times
coming weeks, Cancerian. Put yourself in the may generate an unprecedented number ever — EVER! — for figuring out what
presence of natural forces that will inspire of novel emotions — complex flutters and exactly it is you desire. Not just what your
you to do what you need to do. Seek the flows and gyrations that have never before ego yearns for. Not just what your body
companionship of people and animals whose been experienced by anyone in the history longs for. I’m talking about the whole
wisdom and style you want to absorb. Be of civilization. I think it’s important that shebang. You now have the power to home
sufficiently humble to learn from the whole you acknowledge and celebrate them as in on and identify what your ego, your
wide world through the art of imitation. being unique — that you refrain from body, your heart, and your soul want more
comparing them to feelings you’ve had in than anything else in this life.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The marathon is the past or feelings that other people have
a long-distance footrace with an official had. To harvest their full blessing, treat Homework: What’s the single thing
length of over 26 miles. Adults who are them as marvelous mysteries. you could do right now that would
physically fit and well-trained can finish change your life for the better?
the course in five hours. But I want to call SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “Look Freewillastrology.com.
your attention to a much longer running at yourself then,” advised author Ray
event: the Self-Transcendence 3100-Mile Bradbury. “Consider everything you
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IN REVIEW: RECENT NEWS, HAPPENINGS, AND EVENTS
Emily Leeson
Valley Honour Choir's Junior Choir and fancy three-month period, the trial will be assessed, with full registration and great weather. Under
A MUSICAL BENEFIT SHOW was held Feb- cakes brought in by parents. According to Jen- which may result in permanent changes. Maps the guidance of Wolfville’s Eric Kershaw, the
ruary 14 at the Wolfville Legion for Robbie nifer Bolt, “110 people were in attendance to are available on the Town of Windsor Facebook kids, ranging from 9 to 15 years old, learned
Edwards and his young family to help with hear the Junior Choir (60 members in grades page. It's hoped that these changes will make to make fire, how to safely use knives, what
expenses as he awaits a kidney transplant. 5 through 8) sing as a group and showcase the travel into the Town’s core simpler and safer clothes to wear, and how to take care of them-
According to the organizers, "This event was talents of individual choristers.” /1 Sweets for for residents and out-of-town traffic. selves in the woods. They went for a long hike
very well attended and everyone involved was the Sweet and an overnight offsite [outing], and explored
very appreciative of the generosity of all who MIDDLETON WANTS TO SEE YOU ENJOY- the beach and learned what they could eat
attended and also to those who sent dona- ACCORDING TO KATIE MACARTHUR, the ING THE SNOW! Next time you borrow skis or from the rocks!” /4 Winter Adventure Weekend
tions though they were unable to be there. Fundraising and Promotions Coordinator for snowshoes from the Town, take a photo using at Ross Creek.
The family was very appreciative of the time Valley Regional Hospital Foundation, two re- the equipment and post it to their Facebook
and talents given by the entertainers: Harold cent successful fundraising campaigns are now page. Let them know where you were and what It was the KENTVILLE LIONS CLUB’S 67TH
Hunt, Eugene Rafuse, Audley Pineo, BJ McKay, complete with the specialized medical equip- you were up to and you could win a $100 gift CHARTER NIGHT CELEBRATION on February
Alan and Margaret Butler, and Caroll Edwards. ment in operation at Valley Regional Hospital. card for Shawn's Sports Excellence in Wilmot. 27. The evening included a turkey dinner and
A special thank you goes out to the Wolfville /2 Dr. Jocelyn Foran, Chief of Anesthesiology, The winner will be drawn randomly on March a presentation by Shelley Hiltz regarding the
Legion for all the support given. The Wolfville stands with one of the new anesthetic machines. 31 and announced on the Facebook page. Children's Wish Foundation. Lion Angela Bax-
Legion has a Music Variety Show each month ter received a Life Membership in the NS Lions
and a Music Jam every Friday night to support February 20 was the annual OPEN ARMS On February 26 there was big news with the Foundation for her dedication and service to
the Legion and its work." WALK FOR THE COLDEST NIGHT OF THE announcement that MAYOR PAUL BEAZ- the Kentville Lions. The membership was pre-
YEAR. According to their fundraising website, LEY had resigned from the Town of Windsor sented by Past District Governor Wayne Little.
BISHOP HALL IN GREENWICH was hopping sixty-five teams participated and $74,503.37 Council, thereby stepping aside as Mayor. /5 Past District Governor Wayne Little presents
on February 20. About 25 people gathered to- was raised. /3 The Coldest Night of the Year in He will be taking a new full-time position in Lion Angela Baxter with a Life Membership in the
gether for an Ecstatic Dance. Ecstatic Dancing Kentville. Halifax. "It has been an honour and a privilege NS Lions Foundation.
is all about intentionally coming together to for me to serve the citizens of my hometown...
dance on your bare feet. According to Michel, WITH SPRING COMES BIG CHANGES the birthplace of hockey, and I will greatly miss THE UNION STREET CAFÉ in Berwick is
"The sound was fabulous. The bishop hall is FOR TRAFFIC IN WINDSOR. Windsor Town the daily interactions with the people of the sporting a new logo designed by the talent-
the perfect venue, warm and spacious. It was Council approved a trial of traffic flow changes Avon Region", said Mayor Beazley. Beazley has ed Laura MacDonald of Deep Hollow Print.
impressive and surprising. Fun was had by to particular areas at their regular meeting served as Windsor Mayor for the last eight The restaurant has a new website design at
all. The next one at Bishop Hall is on Sunday of Town Council on February 23. This three- years, and before that, served as a Councillor unionstreetcafe.ca as well. New owners, Lauren
March 20. Doors open at 6pm." month trial will change the flow of traffic from 2000 to 2004. Franey and Virginia Fynes, expect to see the
on a portion of King Street in the spring of restaurant re-opening very soon. According to
February 21 was the SWEETS FOR THE SWEET 2016. There will be more advertising before IT WAS ALL ABOUT WINTER ADVENTURE their Facebook page, they had planned to open
event at the Louis Millet Centre. It was an the trial is implemented. Once implemented, the weekend of February 26 at Ross Creek. Ac- the doors this week but some pesky paperwork
afternoon of live music from the Annapolis the changes will be monitored. Following the cording to Chris, “The weekend was fabulous, is holding them up.
Active and Healthy Living Con't from p 5 or snow shoeing so that they would love the how important this is, because there may be a great tunes, or keep it simple with a great book.
snow. Don’t hibernate; embrace the chance to do solution to your discomfort. Snuggle under the covers with someone you
or a wheel barrel and pick up the debris of winter something you may love. love. Or have a Netflix and chill night. Spend a
(leaves, fallen branches, garbage it’s all out there Start growing - Last year I was sick of winter, so day in your pajamas. Because before you know
waiting for you!). Call a friend or even better call Prepare for your spring activities – Get your I started growing my plants indoors just to have it, life is going to change and you will be doing
someone who really needs it and see if they will bike out of storage and down to Bank’s Bikes or the signs of spring sooner. We grew lettuc- all the other great things that we do here in the
go for a stroll around the block, downtown or a Valley Stove and Cycle for a spring tune up. Go es, spinach and herbs. There was potting soil valley. You will be biking the dykes, and hiking
trail adventure in the woods. early and get the things you need for spring and everywhere in my dining room and kitchen and Cape Split and strolling through the wineries,
summer and support the businesses that suffer there were kids with dirty hands. Planters sat in picking berries, and finding fossils, and jumping
Get the right gear – Now is the time to get the the winter blues too. Get the kids scooters and every south facing indoor surface. It worked! We in waves, camping, and travelling and singing
right gear. Go and visit We’re Outside, or head bikes out and bring out the road hockey sticks did better indoors than we did in our outdoor around campfires. There will be day trips to
into MEC and get the first layers (merino wool) and nets, and let’s just start doing the activities garden last year. And there is something ther- the South Shore and quick trips for the perfect
that you need. With the right gear (good quality we love now. apeutic about getting your hand into the soil. flowers in your hanging baskets. There will be
first layers, jacket, boots, mittens), you will be The added bonus: my picky eaters were eating sunshine and brightness and warmth. “We’re
warmer and happier outside. Tune-up your body – Is there an ache or pain spinach! What a coup! almost there!”
that is keeping you away from the activities that
If you can’t beat it join it – You may hate winter you love? It is time, my friend, to go seek some Indulge – So our days of winter are numbered… “In the depths of winter, I finally learned that
because you haven’t found a reason to love it yet. professional advice and treatment for that knee, then spend a few days doing the indulging within me there lay an invincible summer” –
May be you need to just take the plunge and find low back, or elbow pain. With proper treatment things we do in winter. Pour yourself a cup of Albert Camus
your winter hobby. I have heard from several you may be back out on the golf course, in your tea, or beverage of your choice and sit by the
people that after last winter, they started skiing garden or on your bike. Don’t under estimate fire. Bring some friends into the mix and some
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PLEASE NOTE: Event information may change
without notice. Saturdays Tuesdays fibre craft arts. Bring your own project. TIX: no charge
INFO: valleylibrary.ca
Wolfville Farmers’ Market — DeWolfe Building, Book in the Nook — Wolfville Memorial Wolfville Community Chorus — St. Francis of Assisi
Thursdays Elm Ave., Wolfville 8:30am–1pm
March 12 Music: Chantal Peng
Library 10–10:30am. Suggested age range: 3–5.
INFO: 902-542-5760 / valleylibrary.ca
Parish Centre, Wolfville 5:30–7pm. New members
welcome! FEE: $180 per year ($90 per term) INFO:
Open Studio — The Bread Gallery, Brooklyn 10am–2pm. March 19 Music: Rod & Ron Theme: Maplicious Friends in Bereavement — Western Kings Mem. 902-300-1001 / susan_dworkin@hotmail.com
Also Tuesdays. • Weekly drop-in session open to artists INFO: wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca Health Centre, Berwick 10am–12pm. 1st & 3rd The Berwick Makery — Berwick District School “Hive”
and crafters working in all mediums. All you need to Peace Vigil — Post Office, Wolfville 12–1pm Tues. each month (Next: March 15). VON Adult Day (former Family Studies Room) 6–8pm. Hang out, work
take part is to show up with a project! TIX: no charge Drop in and Drum! — Baptist Church, Wolfville Program Room (main floor). INFO: 902-681-8239 / on projects, learn new skills, and teach each other!
INFO:902-757-3377 / managerbreadgallery@gmail.com friendsinbereavement@gmail.com March 16: closed for March break
1–2:30pm. W/Bruno Allard. Drop in for a hands-on
Gab and Grub Social — CMHA Kings County workshop & jam. Learn to play the djembe with rhythms Rug Hooking — 57 Eden Row, Greenwich 1–3:30pm. March 23: Kitchen Adventures
Branch, Kentville 1–3pm. Social time for adults who & songs from West Africa. Everyone welcome, drums Drop-in rug hooking. FEE: donation INFO: Kay, INFO: theberwickmakery.wordpress.com/classes
independently live with mental illness, including anxiety provided. FEE: $5–10 INFO: brunoallard7@gmail.com / 902-697-2850 Valley Youth Project — Louis Millett Community
and depression. FEE: no charge INFO: 902-670-4103 / facebook: Djembes and Duns Wolfville Friends in Bereavement — Kentville Baptist Church Complex, Rm 128, New Minas, 6:30–8:30pm. First and
club@cmhakings.ns.ca Chase the Ace — Legion, Kingston 1–3pm. Tickets are 2–4pm. 1st & 3rd Tues. each month (Next: March third Wed. of each month, September to June (Next:
The Hantsport Seniors & Elders Club “Drop-in” 3 for $5. Draw will take place by 3:30pm. Must be 19+ to 15). Left parking lot entrance, sponsored by Careforce. March 16). All LGBTQ+ and MOGI individuals 25 years
— St. Andrews Church Hall, Hantsport 1–4pm. Play an play. License # AGD 107472-15 INFO: 902-765-4428 / INFO: 902-681-8239 / friendsinbereavement@gmail.com and under are welcome. You can bring your friends too.
assortment of games with a tea-break at 3pm. All ages! legion98sect@eastlink.ca FEE: no charge INFO: valleyyouthproject@gmail.com /
INFO: 902-352-2085 / davidold@eastlink.ca
Toastmasters Club — Birchall Training Centre,
Valley Game Night — Gametronics, New Minas 6pm. Greenwood 6:30pm. Develop leadership skills using valleyyouthproject.wordpress.com
In the Round Knitting Group — Gaspereau Valley Fibres Board game/card game group. Yu Gi Oh – Thursdays, 6pm. a variety of tools including speaking off the cuff and Windsor Meditation Group — Windsor Community
1–4:30pm. Also Tuesdays 6–9pm. Bring your knitting, Friday Night Magic (Magic: The Gathering) – Fridays, 6pm speaking in public. Guests always welcome! TIX: no charge Centre,78 Thomas Street, 7pm. Free meditation
rug hooking, spinning, or felting. INFO: 902-542-2656 FEE: no charge INFO: facebook.com/GameTronics INFO: Christine, 902-825-1061 / CFernie.CA@gmail.com instruction in the Shambala tradition. Open House every
/ gaspereauvalleyfibres.ca Wednesday in March, with upcoming Spring Programs.
Learn Irish Music — Paddy’s Pub (upstairs), Kentville
Meditation — Healer’s Emporium, 49 Water St., INFO: Diane, 902-798-2958 / dimike99@netscape.net
Windsor 6pm. All levels welcome. FEE: donation Sundays 7–8pm. Bring your instrument & learn to play traditional
music in a relaxed, convivial setting. FEE: no charge New Horizons Band — Festival Theatre, Wolfville
INFO: Mary, 902-306-0385 INFO: 902-697-2148 / slowsession@outlook.com 7pm. Fun, informal community band under the
Port Williams Flea Market — Square Professional
Boardgame Night — C@P Lab, Wolfville Public Library, Centre, 8am–1pm. Lots of vendors and bargains! Valley Voices — Kentville Baptist Church CE Centre, direction of Brian Johnston. New members welcome!
7pm. Bring your games! Ages 12+ FEE: no charge We accept donations for the local food bank. FEE: $100 INFO: Donna, 902-542-7557 /
7–9:30pm. Until end of May. Valley Voices is a female a
INFO: 902-790-4536 / turpin56@gmail.com INFO: donlilaporter@yahoo.ca cappella show chorus. Interested women of any age are macdonaldwilson@accesswave.ca
NonDuality Meetup — Manning Memorial Chapel, Children’s Interactive Yoga — Healer’s Emporium, welcome. INFO: valleyvoices.org Jam Session — Lions Club, Kentville 7–10pm. Come
Wolfville 7pm–9pm. Every other Thursday (Next: 49 Water St., Windsor, 11am. All ages are welcome! Sign Language Classes — Community Hall, Millville play, sing or just sit back and listen. All styles and abilities
March 17). A non-denominational group of people, who FEE: donation INFO: Kelly, 902-306-0224 / 7–9pm. Learn sign language or build on what you already welcome. TIX: $2 per person INFO: 902-679-4899
get together to discuss life and our place in the scheme healersemporium@gmail.com know. Cost is to cover hall rental. FEE: $3 INFO: Shirley,
of things. 19+ FEE: no charge INFO: 902-365-5235 / 902-847-1736 (call or text)
johnotvos@hotmail.com
Tremont Board Game Café — Tremont Hall, Mondays Village Dancing — Curling Rink (upstairs), Wolfville,
until end of May. Traditional Balkan and Middle Eastern
TIDE PREDICTIONS
738 Tremont Mountain Rd., 7–9:30pm, every 1st and
3rd Thursday (Next: March 17). Many of the newest and
Free Community Walking/Running — Acadia
Athletic Complex, Wolfville 6-9am & 6-9pm
no-partner-style dances. Easy-to-learn, good exercise,
great music from Greece, Bulgaria, Turkey, Israel and more.
at Cape Blomidon
coolest games in a friendly and relaxed environment. (Mon.–Fri.). On the indoor & outdoor track. FEE: no Expert instruction. Introductory level 7:30–8:30pm.
FEE: no charge INFO: 902-765-4326 charge INFO: 902-542-3486 / sread@wolfville.ca Advanced and request session till 10pm. FEE: $7 per Source: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans.
Music Jam — Community Center, Cambridge 7–10pm. session INFO: 902-690-7897 www.waterlevels.gc.ca
Painting Morning — Recreation Centre, Wolfville
50/50 tickets. Refreshment donations appreciated. 9:30am–12pm. W/Evangeline Artist Cooperative. Bring Valley Scottish Country Dancers — 125 Webster St.,
Proceeds for hall upkeep. TIX: $2 minimum entry your own projects to work on & be inspired by like-minded Kentville, 7:30–9:30pm. All levels, no partners MAR High Low
INFO: 902-538-9957 / gands@xcountry.tv artists. FEE: $2 INFO: Susan, 902-542-4448 needed. Feb. 2–May 3. FEE: $6/class, $60/term.
Jam Session — Community Centre, Wilmot 7–10pm • Harmonica Jams — Sobey’s Community Room, New INFO: 542-5320 / vscd.info 10 *1:29pm 7:14am
Jam session with snack TIX: $2 INFO: 902-825-3125 Minas 10–11:30am. Light music: country, waltzes, jigs & Board Game Night — Paddy’s Pub, Wolfville 8pm–12am 11 2:17pm 8:02am
reels. All levels welcome, bring your harmonicas. FEE: no TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-0059 / judy@paddys.ca 12 3:06pm 8:50am
Fridays charge INFO: Lloyd, 902-681-3711 / Ed, 902-678-4591. Cardio Kickboxing — Baptist Church, North Alton 13
14
4:58pm
5:52pm
9:41am
11:34am
LEGOMANIA — Port William’s Library, 8:30–9:30pm. Adult-only class to improve coordination,
Fibre Ops Fridays — Library, Windsor 10am-12pm • 3:30–4:30pm. Ages 6–9. No registration necessary. strength building, cardiovascular improvements, self 15 6:50pm 12:31pm
For knitters, crocheters, hookers, spinners, and weavers. INFO: 902-542-3005 / valleylibrary.ca defence, stress reduction, and weight reduction, taught 16 7:19am 1:32pm
Bring your own project. Everyone welcome. TIX: no charge Windsor Game Night — Library, Windsor 6pm. Board by a 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo. TIX: no 17 8:22am 2:37pm
INFO: valleylibrary.ca charge for 1st week of classes INFO: 902-365-5660 /
game group. New players welcome! FEE: no charge 18 **9:25am 3:41pm
Bookworms Preschool Storytime — Port Williams INFO: meetup.com/valleygames / turpin56@gmail.com devin@ennissecurity.ca 19 10:26am 4:41pm
Library, 10:30am. Stories, games, songs and fun for Toastmasters — 2nd Floor, Irving Centre, Acadia 20 11:22am 5:35pm
kids aged 3-5. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-542-3005 /
valleylibrary.ca
6:30–8pm. Communicative skills to enhance peaceful
and effective dialogue. INFO: Chris, 902-691-3550 /
Wednesdays 21 12:12pm 6:24pm
22 12:59pm 7:08pm
Art for Wellness — Canadian Mental Health Association, vppr.wolfville.tm@gmail.com Talk Sing Read! Storytime — Library, Berwick 23 1:41pm 7:28am
New Minas 1–4pm. An arts and crafts program for adults Musical Jam Night — Community Hall, 659 Victoria Rd., 9:45–10:15am. Ongoing. Enjoy rhymes, songs, and
who live independently with mental illness, including 24 2:21pm 8:07am
Millville 7pm. Bring your instrument or just relax & listen books with your child. Geared towards ages 2–6, but all
depression and anxiety. All materials provided. TIX: no to the sounds. INFO: cadavis@nspes.ca welcome! TIX: no charge INFO: valleylibrary.ca
charge, but please pre-register. INFO: 902-670-4103 / Wolfville Breastfeeding Support Group — Library
club@cmhakings.ns.ca Kings Community Concert Band — Bishop’s Hall, there are normally
Greenwich 7:15pm. Music with a little challenge. New (upstairs), Wolfville 10am–12pm. INFO: facebook.com/
Chase the Ace — Royal Canadian Legion, Berwick AnnapolisValleyBreastfeedingSupportGroups two high and low tides a day
members (all band instruments) welcome. Some
5pm. Chase the Ace drawn at 7:15pm, light supper instruments available for use. INFO: Andrea Lynn, Kentville Farmers’ Market — Lion’s Club, 78 River St., * Highest High: 45.3 feet ** Lowest High: 39.4 feet
served 5–7pm TIX: $5 Chase the Ace, $7 supper 902-542-4158 / eyelyn@eastlink.ca Kentville 10am–2pm. Open year-round. INFO:
INFO: 902-375-2021 / rubyl@eastlink.ca marketmanager@kentville.ca / kentvillefarmersmarket.ca
Insight (Vipassana) Meditation — Manning Memorial
Fun Night — Legion (downstairs), Kentville, 7pm. Chapel, Acadia, 7:30–8:30pm. Weekly meditation Insight (Vipassana) Meditation — Vaughan Memorial
Variety of music. 50/50 tickets available. FEE: $2 sitting group. Drop ins welcome. 45 minute meditation Library (Quiet Reading Room), Acadia 12:15–12:45pm.
INFO: kentvillelegion@eastlink.ca Door opens 12pm. Weekly meditation sitting group.
followed by a short discussion. FEE: free-will offering.
Friday Night Jam — Royal Canadian Legion, INFO: 902-365-2409 Drop-ins and beginners welcome. Free will offering.
Wolfville, 7–10pm. INFO: 902-542-5869 / INFO: 902-365-2409 / laurabourassa@msn.com
wolfvillelegion@gmail.com Fibre Ops Wednesdays — Isabel & Roy Jodrey Memorial
Library, Hantsport 2–4pm. For knitters, hookers,
crocheters, weavers and spinners, anyone who enjoys the
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COMPLINE:
ANCIENT MUSIC FOR PRESENT PEACE
Rebecca Fairless
February and March: two of the snowiest
months of the year, even as the days grow
longer and the fickle weather teases with the
promise of spring. The Christian season of Lent
takes place over these last weeks of winter.
It is traditionally a time to take on a spiritual
practice.
This year during Lent, Acadia University’s Man-
ning Memorial Chapel will be holding weekly
Compline services. The Office of Compline, a
Christian rite that dates back to the 6th centu-
ry, takes place late in the evening. It is a time
of quietness, reflection, and meditative music.
Very, very old music.
Under the direction of Chapel Organist John
Scott, the Manning Memorial Chapel Choir
has been practicing their Latin and Greek. “The
majority of the music in the service is plain-
song — unaccompanied unison singing with
rhythm that is influenced by the text and not a
standard metre”, says Scott. “The choir will also
sing Gregorian chant and, on occasion, choral
music of the Renaissance period.” This early
music has a spacious and contemplative quality.
“The intention is that the music sound like the For the next few Thursdays, the Chapel will
undulations of the sea, or movement of air be dimly lit with candles and the soft glow of
through the trees.” stained glass. All are welcome to sing along or
simply listen. “While the music does take some
The purpose of this service is to offer the Aca- practice, it is relatively easy for those gath-
dia community a peaceful setting for spiritual ered to learn — music will be available — if
introspection. “While the service is Christocen- they want to join in singing where indicated,”
tric, and the Creed is included in the service, says Scott. “Conversely, the service provides
no one needs to feel compelled to involve them- a perfect opportunity to simply ‘be’ — to be
selves in words that hold no meaning for them. present with others or to be present with your
The words encourage the participant to think thoughts. Some people focus on the word and
beyond self, and give thanks and appreciation participating, while others lay down on the pew
for all things around them: creation, communi- cushion and drift.”
ty, charity, love."
“The service intentionally ends in silence and
Compline has seen a local resurgence of late, those gathered are encouraged to leave quietly
with services taking place in Port Williams and after spending the time they desire in the
Kentville. Notes Scott: “So many churches have
moved in the direction of pop-style Christian
music and very informal livingroom-style
Chapel.”
Compline services will take place in the Man-
Offering Spring Clothing
church, that I believe we are now seeing a
renewed interest in ancient liturgies and prac-
ning Memorial Chapel (45 Acadia St., Wolfville)
every Thursday at 9:30pm until March 17. The
Sewing for GUYS and GALS!
tices of a very formal structure from within, Chapel Choir is open to new members. Contact Repairs 2 Central Ave., Wolfville
which people are able to question and (use to)
search for their foundational understanding of
john.scott@acadiau.ca.
& Alterations www.retrorunway.com 692-9271
faith.”
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UPDATE
Emily Leeson
ON HORTON RIDGE
Back in March of 2015, The Grapevine’s Gene- breweries and distilleries which already call The Malt house expects to produce 200 tons a
vieve Allen Hearn spoke to Alan Stewart about this province home. Stewart explains the year and Stewart believes that that malt will
plans for Horton Ridge Malts & Grain Co. process as such, “First, grain is transformed likely be heading “primarily to organic craft
Ltd., forecasted to be Atlantic Canada’s First into malt. The first step in malting is steeping brewers and distillers and home brewers.”
Malt House. At that time, Horton Ridge had where the grain is immersed in water. This is
raised approximately $350K through a Nova done to hydrate the grain, and happens over While the first malt produced will use grain
Scotia Community Economic Development In- a two-day period. After the wetted grain has from outside the Maritime region, Stewart
vestment Fund (CEDIF) and planned to start picked up sufficient moisture, it is spread sees that as only a temporary situation, “In
building the Malt House in May. out on the malting floor. For a period of four the fullness of time, the organic grain will
days, the grain is turned periodically to allow come from Maritime organic farms. Currently
A lot has happened in the year since. The CED- the germination process to continue in such there is no organic malt grain production here,
IF effort has resulted in over 100 investors a way that the starchy grain begins to change and very, very little conventional malting
and the building of the Scottish-inspired malt to sugary malt. Once the desired degree of grain production. So to begin, we will bring
house is near completion. On February 13, modification of starch to sugar to malt has the grain in from Saskatchewan.”
Horton Ridge held an open house to showcase occurred, the green malt is dried in a kiln.
the developments at their property thus far. How the malt is dried affects its colour, which So when might Nova Scotians expect to enjoy
The construction is expected to finish up soon determines the colour of the beer. Once the a beer made from local malt? It looks like
and, according to Stewart, “We hope to begin malt is dried, the brewer can use it to make there may just be something a little more local
production by the end of the month.” beer. It is ground and added to water. The to enjoy on the patio this year, as Stewart
sugar of the malt will be converted to alcohol thinks that the first beers produced with
The production of malt is new to Nova Scotia during fermentation.” Horton Ridge malt will start to appear in early
and it will be a game-changer for the craft summer.
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