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2 www.thehumm.com November 2010 Ankaret Dean — THE HUMM The Persuasion of Art Not since I interviewed led to her teaching a variety of otal. When she turned forty, she Art… and Soul Juan Geuer when he was courses for the Board of Educa- enrolled in the Sheridan School 91 have I come away from tion, including macramé (the art of Design in Mississauga. Her an artist interview feeling of decorative knotting) and cro- eyes sparkle as she describes her so optimistic and person- cheting. three years as an arts student as ally energized. Ankaret the turning point in her life. “I Dean expands my ever- Life Is a Four-Act Play became a weaver and an artist growing list of compelling As this 78-year-old fi bre artist and my whole outlook changed.” reasons to value, support began chronicling the highlights Luckily she had a very supportive and participate in the arts of her artistic career for me, she family. throughout one’s life. shared her metaphor of life as a After a seminal book by Ed four-act play. For Ankaret, art has Rossbach entitled Baskets as ARTIST TRADING CARD by Sally Hansen been and continues to be the cat- Textile Art legitimized basketry Dean’s extensive artist’s alyst for many of her adventures in 1973, Ankaret discovered she that her experiences travelling clude arts and crafts workshops, résumé lists a large number of and much enjoyment throughout was in the right place at the right alone as a volunteer in India and lectures, musical events and many juried and invitational shows three of those acts. She traces the time. During the '80s and '90s Bangladesh had on her personal more, described on their website spanning the thirty years of her origins of her love of basketry to she participated in many shows, development. “You really get to . eclectic fi bre artistry. Most of her childhood in England where garnered many awards for her know yourself when you are liv- Besides teaching a recent work- her acclaim has been the result a governess taught her and her creative sculptural basketry, and ing on your own in an environ- shop titled Making Th ings with of her innovative basketry and siblings how to make baskets honed her speaking and teaching ment where you don’t even speak Cattails and Rushes, Dean is skills at international conferenc- the language. I learned a lot in the process of developing a es, workshops and symposia. In about myself.” In 1994 the cou- grant application to build a yurt the '80s she also received funding ple left the much-yuppifi ed “vil- at the MERA Schoolhouse. She from the Ontario Arts Council lage” of Oakville and purchased a is a strong believer in the value to travel to Sweden, Japan, Eng- farm just outside of McDonald’s of community, and in the power land and the U.S. to study and Corners in Lanark County at the of art to draw people together teach basketry. Always a natural- urging of their daughter who had through shared interests. ist at heart, Dean grew her own moved to the area. Speaking of which, Ankaret willows and collected cattails achieved her designation as a and reeds. In 1985 she started a Act IV “Master Gardener” in the wake of monthly publication titled Th e Ankaret characterizes her ex- the destructive ice storm of 1998. Basketry Express which she pub- perience of her current fourth “I always loved to garden, and I lished and edited until 2000. act by saying that “I changed love my fellow master gardeners,” Th e '90s provided Dean with my focus from me as an artist, she explains. “I also am pretty en- more support for her belief that to us as artists.” In 1997 the Vil- ergetic,” she adds. good things can happen if you lage of McDonald’s Corners was are open to new ideas and adven- amalgamated with several other Contingency Plan tures. She was keeping bees on municipalities into the new mu- Just in case her macular degen- weaving endeavours, but she from collected round reeds. Fol- the small family farm in Oakville nicipality of Lanark Highlands, eration progresses to the point began almost accidentally as a lowing her studies as an x-ray when she noticed an ad in a bee- and the village’s century-old that some of her arts activities spinner in the '60s when the fam- technician, Act I concluded with keepers’ magazine. Canadian one-room schoolhouse was no are curtailed, a few years ago this ily acquired a new puppy. While her departure from England to Executive Service Organization longer needed as a municipal of- indomitable woman decided to researching the care and feeding see the world. On board the Em- (CESO) was looking for an in- fi ce. Working with a like-minded learn how to play fl amenco gui- of their fl uff y Samoyed, she was press of Australia, however, she structor to teach nuns in Jamaica group of community members tar, by ear. She traveled to Spain intrigued to learn that you could met a man who was en route to how to breed queen bees. An- who recognized the potential of recently to study and, based on a use Samoyed fur as fl eece in your Toronto to visit a friend. Th ey karet submitted her application, the building as a valuable commu- brief demonstration, she is well sleeping bag, or spin it to knit discovered they would be staying but a hurricane struck and the nity resource, Ankaret became a on her way. Are there any like- mittens and sweaters and hats. two blocks away from each other, nuns’ bees were all blown away. founder and board member of minded players in the area inter- At the time she was raising and a year later they were mar- Her application remained on fi le, MERA (McDonald’s Corners/El- ested in joining her in a fl amenco four children in the “sleepy lit- ried. Stay tuned. In Act III she and in 1992 she was invited to phin Recreation and Arts). jam? She would love to hear from tle village of Oakville” where resumes her travels. teach basketry in India as a CESO Still serving as the organiza- you at 278–1203, or by email at her husband John worked for volunteer. In 1994 she was sent to tion’s Program Director, she is . And if you Ontario Hydro. Ever energetic, The Persuasion of Art Bangladesh to advise on design- delighted that MERA has de- have an idea for a community- she responded to an ad seeking Act II was the raising of her fami- ing baskets that would succeed in veloped into an award-winning based arts activity, I can’t think a crafts teacher for the Arts and ly in Oakville and her blossoming foreign markets. community arts organization of- of a better person to contact than Crafts program off ered by the love of teaching arts and crafts. In retrospect, Ankaret truly fering a wide variety of activities Ankaret Dean. Department of Recreation. Th at For Dean, the third act was piv- appreciates the profound impact for adults and children. Th ese in-

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November 2010 www.thehumm.com 3 THE HUMM Get Cooking For a Good WHO Ankaret Dean WHAT Fibre Artist specializing in willow sculpture and Cause on the Dance Floor basketry, community arts educator and organizer WHERE Home at High Valley Farm in McDonald’s Annual Guatemala Stove Project Fundraiser Corners, 278–1203, [email protected] Guatemala Stove Project volunteers know how to WHEN All the time plan a great night out. Th e GSP has a stellar night of entertainment planned for those eager to hear WHY “I’m very energetic, and I believe in the power of award-winning music while supporting the good the arts to foster community spirit.” work of the organization. It all takes place Saturday, November 20, at Farrell Hall, 186 Gore Street East in Perth. Doors open at 7pm. One of Canada’s hottest blues/roots bands, Fat- head, a joyful-sounding, fi ve-piece ensemble, is the ARTIST TRADING CARD headliner. Th is Toronto-based outfi t has won two Juno awards, plus multiple Maple Blues awards. Dave Balfour and his friends is back by popular de- Need ‘em… need ‘em… got ‘em… mand to open this musical evening. Th is annual event is the Guatemala Stove Project’s major fundraiser of the year. Included in Fathead (above) headlines at this year’s Clip and save the Artist Trading Card the evening’s program are: a silent auction, a live Guatemala Stove Project dance on Nov. 20 auction, a sale of Guatemalan crafts, gift baskets, a All the cool kids do it! show and sale of paintings by local high school stu- Founded in 1999, the Guatemala Stove Project dents, and refreshments. Our caring community is a locally-based charity that builds masonry cook has generously donated all auction items, as well as stoves in the western highlands of Guatemala. refreshments. Over four thousand cook stoves have been built $10 off to date, improving the overall health of recipi- ent families while helping preserve the country’s any treatment forests. Th e use of effi cient cook stoves can dra- matically reduce fuel consumption and exposure of $30 or more to harmful smoke. Recent scientifi c evidence con- Expires November 30, 2010 fi rms that the greater the emissions reductions, the greater the health benefi ts. Please show your support for the Guatemala Stove Project. Put on your dancing shoes and make sure to attend this fun-fi lled, licensed event (open 168 Victoria St., Almonte On. to ages 19 and over, ID required). Advance tick- www.carmelized.ca ets ($20) are available in Perth at Shadowfax and Coutts & Co. or at the door ($22). For more infor- To book an appointment please phone (613) 256-7797 or email [email protected] A Guatemalan family poses with their new stove mation, please call 267–5202. Gift Certificates Available

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November 2010 www.thehumm.com 5 Books and Baking Or, an Introduction to Renewable Energy Installations at Home Th e province of Ontario is promoting the about the MicroFIT program, visit the fol- use of both small- and mid-scale renewable lowing Ontario Power Authority website: energy generators to meet its long-term . electricity production and greenhouse gas Although the rules and regulations are emission targets. Th e province also recog- fairly straightforward, what are not quite nizes that other jurisdictions in both the so simple are issues related to installation, United States and Canada are moving to reliability and fi nancial value or return on develop similar incentives to those used in investment. I was chatting about this with Europe, to attract new manufacturing and Mary Lumsden of Mill Street Books, when support jobs. By providing the necessary she suggested that we do an introductory incentives to “seed” the uptake of these talk on the subject for people who would systems and providing the appropriate like to better understand the opportunity regulatory environment, Ontario will be provided by the MicroFIT program. a North American leader of clean energy Having written several books on the technologies and meaningful jobs. subject of renewable energy, developed Under the government’s Green En- regulatory standards, and assisted friends ergy Act, homeowners, farm operations in building their own systems (as well as and businesses, as well as community co- developing my own), it seemed like a good operatives and fi rst nations, may gener- idea. People are always asking me ques- ate and sell electricity into the Ontario tions about photovoltaic systems, and power pool using a variety of renewable there is a lot of curiosity and misinforma- energy sources. tion in their comments. Th is would be a Almonte has recently upgraded its good venue to help clear a bit of the fog hydroelectric generating station, which surrounding the subject. is one example of the type of project tar- Now, as everyone knows, you can’t geted under the Clean Energy Act. “As the have a good meeting without good food town owns the generating station, 100% and coff ee. It seems only natural to do the of the profi ts paid under the FIT program presentation at Palms coff ee shop (78 Mill are returned to the ratepayers, providing Street in Almonte), just up the street from fi nancial benefi ts for years to come,” ex- Mill Street Books. Proprietor Sally Par- plains Scott Newton, General Manager of sons will open up her shop on the evening the project. of Wednesday, November 17 at 7pm, and Under the Act, payments to larger Mary Lumsden will host the free, informal projects, such as the Almonte facility, are (non-threatening) presentation on the issued under contracts known as “FITs” or MicroFIT program and how it can benefi t Feed–In Tariff s. Recognizing that home- you. I will provide a short slide overview owners could also generate electricity, on presentation, with a question and answer Almonte ^`SaS\bain Concert a smaller scale, a separate MicroFIT pro- session to follow. Th ere should also be gram was developed. plenty of time to mingle, and get acquaint- For most homeowners, this means ed with Mary and Sally, who are providing BVSAQVc[O\\:SbbS`a connecting a roof-mounted, solar electric the book and the baking. (photovoltaic) array system to the electric- A dramatic telling, in words and music, of the love, — Bill Kemp is the author of the best selling ity grid. Special metering allows the elec- books Th e Renewable Energy Hand- obstacles, happiness and tragedy between tricity distribution company to measure book, $mart Power: An Urban Guide to Robert Schumann and Clara Wieck. the generated energy and make payments Renewable Energy and Effi ciency, and on behalf of the Ontario Power Author- Biodiesel: Basics and Beyond. ity to the project owner. To learn more Photo: AKAM Studio Photo:

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6 www.thehumm.com November 2010 Perth Library Goes Solar With New MicroFIT System One of Perth’s landmark buildings, the Perth and This system will act as a demonstration of District Union Public Library, is about to get a what a 10kW microFIT rooftop solar system new look, courtesy of forty-eight large solar pho- looks like and, over time, how it performs. This tovoltaic panels to be added to its southeast-facing will hopefully encourage other groups, individu- roof, which overlooks the Tay Basin. Th is is thanks als and businesses to follow suit. The approxi- to a creative partnership between ecoPerth and the mately $60,000 system should produce close to Perth and District Union Public Library Board. $9,500 annually in net revenue for at least the Weather permitting, the installation should be next twenty years. The majority of that revenue completed in October, though it may take another will go back to ecoPerth to repay the initial inves- month or so to complete the electrical inspection and tors and produce a cash flow for ongoing activi- the commissioning of the system by Hydro One. ties, with five percent of net revenue going to the EcoPerth, a local non-profi t organization fo- Library Board as a lease payment. cusing on climate change issues, will fund the Th e beauty of this location is that it is very pub- equipment and installation of the system, with the lic, it overlooks and is visible from Tay Basin, which Library Board getting an annual lease payment is increasingly becoming the “people place” for based on the net revenue generated by the system. Perth. It will be a great example of how Perth and Th rough their distributorship agreement with Ca- the surrounding area are moving forward on a path nadian Solar, a major manufacturer of photovoltaic towards sustainability. panels, ecoPerth is getting the equipment at a good For more information, contact Bob Argue of price. Installation will be provided by Laser Elec- ecoPerth at 268–2907 or , tric, an established Perth-based business working or Faye Cunningham of Perth Library at 267–1224 with ecoPerth on other photovoltaic systems. or .

Thanks to a creative partnership between ecoPerth and the Perth and District Union Public Library Board, the library will soon sport a 10kW microFIT rooftop solar system!

WWI Talk And Exhibit “The Lost Generation: Local Soldiers Of WWI” Th e North Lanark Historical Society will be host- Literally hundreds of men from the Almonte ing Th e Lost Generation: Local Soldiers of WWI in and Carleton Place area fought in the war, and honour of those soldiers from the Almonte area many never returned. Several local women also who fought in the Great War. Guest speaker for the served overseas as nursing sisters. Th e exhibit opening of the exhibit will be Carleton Place author will feature photos, artifacts, medals and other Larry Gray, who has researched the war dead from memorabilia associated with some of these indi- that town. Over 600,000 Canadians participated in viduals. Th e talk and opening of the display will WWI, with close to ten percent casualty rates. In be held at 2pm on Sunday, November 7, at the many cases, the soldiers of the First World War are North Lanark Regional Museum, 647 River Road recorded only by their last names and initials, with in Appleton. Th e exhibit will be open to the pub- nothing else known about them. As an example, the lic on weekends during November from 11am museum had a photo of the fi rst boys to sign up for to 4pm or by appointment. For further informa- duty in 1914, but no names were listed. With a little tion on the talk and exhibit, call 256–4221 or sleuthing research, all the men in the photo have email . now been identifi ed with their full names, ages, and in some cases the date of their death in the war. November 2010 www.thehumm.com 7 The Cat Came Back, And Back Again Th is is the tale of Eddie the on end, and then returning as if neutered males when you are cat. Well, he wasn’t Eddie he’d been on a spy mission that he giving them away. It turns out Ed to start with, but that’s wouldn’t talk about. Th e second has a tattoo and had belonged to The Reever Report The Reever another story. My sis- time he came back, he was wear- a lady in Surrey, BC whom the vet ter Sue and her husband ing a little red pill bottle on his contacted. She had given ‘Tigger’ Bryan live in Halfmoon Harley collar. In the bottle was a to someone who moved to the Bay, a stone’s throw — if note, saying that Sue’s neighbour Sunshine Coast.” Along the way, Pick up theHumm in Burnstown at you have a really good was providing Eddie with an al- he’d had many names, depending arm — from Sechelt, BC ternate home and she just wanted on where he was residing at any Blackbird café his other owners to be apprised of given moment: Tigger, Tuffi e (an by Glenda Jones his whereabouts. It seemed Eddie apt one!) and Eddie. No wonder Th ey will tell you it is the centre had not one but three homes! he wouldn’t come when called! of the universe, but consider- Eddie seemed pleased with his Th e poor thing had an ab- ing you need to take a ferry and own ingenuity in scouting out the scessed tooth, demanding much a twisty road to get there, that best provisions at each residence, treatment. Sue and Bryan footed might be up for discussion. Of and spreading his benevolence the bill for (ka-ching) the vet vis- course, if you saw the place, you around the community. He chose it, (ka-ching) the antibiotics, and would want to live there too. Sue and Bryan’s as his permanent (ka-ching) special food. Th ey re- A few months ago, they spied a address, disdaining to return to turned home, and Eddie draped raccoon hiding under their hedge. Home Number One where there himself over the sofa back, full Th ey ignored it as they drove out was also a large boxer sport- in the sun, drooling as if he were of their laneway, but there was no ing a matching Harley collar. hung over, while the antibiot- ignoring it when they returned, Number One owner wasn’t per- ics worked their magic. Getting as the “raccoon” was actually a turbed about his departure and, medicine in a roaming cat is near large cat who marched resolutely even though Cooper wasn’t too impossible, so they had to put a up to the front door and barged thrilled, Sue and Bryan became message in the red pill bottle on its way into their house, much to his primary servants. his collar to alert his other own- the consternation of Cooper, the To repay their kindness, Ed- ers to his delicate condition, and border collie. to send him “home.” Th e “poor thing” ap- Eddie was so grateful for peared pretty hungry, but all this attention that one af- Sue and Bryan had noth- ternoon, while Sue and Bry- ing to off er except left- an were entertaining, the cat over salmon. He devoured waltzed in with a live blue that and expected more, so jay in his mouth for them. To Sue opened a can of tuna, say all hell broke loose would which also disappeared as be an understatement. Sue if he had just discovered yelled, the cat dropped the the buff et of the gods. bird, Bryan grabbed the He ensconced himself on broom, the dog barked, the Cooper’s bed, and settled blue jay fl apped all over in for a sunny nap, while the living room pooping as Sue and Bryan wrestled it went, the guest laughed with the idea of having a uproariously, the wine got cat again. It was apparent spilled, the cat ran behind the cat had chosen them, the sofa yowling, and the dog and why not, when the got underfoot at the exact accommodations were so wrong time. Bryan managed good. to grab the bird as it fl apped Th e cat sported a Har- past his head, and he whoos- ley Davidson collar — a hed it outside. Meanwhile fashion statement if ever Eddie went into an hysteri- there was one — so Sue cal fi t at their ingratitude, and Bryan did the unthinkable die would haul in treats for them: and tore off in a mad huff . Bryan Buy 1 pair when you are not intending to half-dead mice or bedraggled threw a few appropriate epithets keep a stray, and named him Ed- birds. He eschewed dry food, de- after his puff ed up tail, and Eddie die. Th is was after the poet Edgar manding only the “meaties”, and made for the hills. By this time, of prescription glasses Guest (as a “guest” is what they generally fi gured that his off er- the two women were laughing fi t thought he was). Eddie moved ings were payment enough for to kill, and Bryan was nearly in right in, and took over whatever his swell company. the mood to do it. Get a second pair cozy spot he wanted. He would On his return from a sojourn Now, Eddie hasn’t returned come when called — or not — af- one morning, he was lethargic — yet. Maybe he’s found a more ter all, he is a cat! But if he heard with his tongue sticking out; appreciative family with which to the can opener, he was right there looking, in Sue’s words, “generally live, or maybe he’s hoping Bryan with tongue hanging out. gormless.” Now, the words “going is in a cooling off period. Which- Half Price! Just when they resigned them- to the vet” strike terror into any- ever it is, both Sue and Bryan (Sale ends November 30, 2010) selves to keeping Eddie, he disap- one’s wallet, but there was noth- miss him. I don’t think Cooper peared. Th ey breathed a sigh of ing to do but cart him off squall- does, but border collies really relief, Cooper moved back to his ing in the back of the car. only focus on the next ball they The Almonte Spectacle Shoppe bed, and all was again right in Sue will tell you the next part can chase. A cat, eh — why give the world. But it was not to be; a of the story. “We really didn’t it a second look? Th ey only com- 10 Houston Drive, Unit 4, Almonte week later he was back. Th is rou- know if Eddie was male or female, plicate a household. Th e Carson tine happened again a week later, spayed, neutered or whatever, ex- household for sure can do with- 613-256-7431 with him going AWOL for days cept as we all know, all cats are out that excitement again. Mon. ,Wed., Fri. 9:30–5 Tue.9:30–6 Thu 9:30–8 Sat 10–2 8 www.thehumm.com November 2010 Rosewood Studio Reopens in Perth Most people long to create by visiting students. We are ex- niture maker. It is a program that people who have been willing in helping people achieve, and something of lasting value. Th e tremely happy to have been able proides challenging but achievable to share what they have learned it makes my day when I get to Rosewood Studio School of Fine to fi nd a location here that will goals for students of various skill with me over the years. It gives witness them occurring here at Woodworking aims to help peo- work for us.” levels. A number of Rosewood me great satisfaction to be in our school.” ple do just that. Th ere is still some work to be graduates have gone on to work a position to pass some of this To learn more about the Rose- Th e internationally recog- done in the studio, but the new in the fi eld of furniture making. along to others. There are some wood Studio, please visit them at nized school, which teaches digs should be in tiptop form for “Studio furniture making is a ‘a-ha’ moments in our craft that . fi ne furniture making and de- Rosewood’s Open House on Sat- very challenging way to make a I get tremendous satisfaction — photo and text by John Pigeau sign, recently relocated to Perth. urday, November 6 at 2pm. All living,” Ron cautions. “You have to Th e school opened eight years are welcome to come out and cel- stop and ask yourself, ‘How many ago in Almonte’s Th oburn Mill, ebrate the opening of Rosewood’s people do I know who have ever Canadian Forces Central Band where it operated up until April new facilities. Th ere will be re- commissioned a piece of furni- Enjoy the stirring sounds the Central Band of the Canadian ture to be built?’ Th e answer will Forces in concert on Wednesday, December 8 at 7pm at the help you understand what a very Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute on Percy Street. Th is small market there is for what we “Prelude to Christmas” will include seasonal favourites, a sa- do. So I am proud to say that yes, lute to the Canadian Forces, a vocalist and soloists. Tickets are quite a number of past students $10, or $25 for a family of four, and go to support the many are now earning their livelihood projects of the Rideau Environmental Action League (REAL) with skills they have developed throughout Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. Tickets are available in here at Rosewood.” Smiths Falls at Th e Kiosk, Modern Th ymes and the REAL Deal Including Ron, who purchased Store, or call Cathryn at 283–9819. For more information visit the assets of the school in June . 2007, the school boasts a long list of top-notch instructors. “Our instructors include some of the most recognized furniture mak- ers alive,” Ron explains. “Not only are they extremely skilled, but everyone who teaches here at the school is incredibly passionate about the work they do. Students can sense this, and the enthusi- asm is contagious.” Th e number of students who Ron Barter (right) works with student Tony Marik in the new return to Rosewood, year after Rosewood Studio space in the Perkins Building in Perth. year, is certainly a testament to the school’s excellence in teaching Space for Rent of this year. When the lease was freshments, time to “talk shop” the craft of fi ne furniture making. Seeking professionals working with individuals diagnosed with up on their space in the mill, with Ron and some of the studio’s “In any given year,” Ron reports, Autism to rent space in a multi-disciplinary treatment Centre. owner Ron Barter, a resident of accomplished instructors, as well “about 75 percent of our students Please contact Patricia at 613-253-3456. the Perth area for almost twenty as door prizes including a grand are ‘return customers’. I like to years, needed to fi nd a new home prize of a free weekend class at think that they return because for the school. Rosewood. they enjoy themselves while they Finding the ideal location Founded in 2002 by Ted are here, and that we are helping would be a challenge; Ron had a Brown, Rosewood attracts stu- them advance their skills, and lengthy list of requirements for a dents not only from across Cana- hence their enjoyment of their new space. He needed a ground da and the United States, but also work, in a meaningful way.” fl oor space with high ceilings, lots from around the world. Interna- Rosewood attracts students of of natural light and three-phase tional students have made their all ages and varying levels of ex- electrical power. Also, because way to the school from Brazil, perience and skill. the school attracts students from England, Ireland, Israel, the island “We get a combination of peo- all over the world, the ideal space of Nevis, Norway, Scotland, Swe- ple who hope to make a career needed to be within walking dis- den, and Switzerland. Th ey come out of fi ne furniture making,” tance of a variety of accommoda- to Rosewood, Ron says, to learn Ron says, “and those who attend tions and places for out-of-town the craft of handmaking fi ne fur- for their own personal develop- guests to eat. niture, one piece at a time, from ment, for the pleasure of do- After a lengthy and challeng- some of the most respected fur- ing something well and creating ing search, the studio found a niture makers in North America. something beautiful with their new home in the Art Deco-style “I obviously believe that the hands. Th e skill level ranges from Perkins Building in downtown quality of our programs and in- those with absolutely no back- Perth, at 2 Wilson Street West. struction is top notch, but I know ground, right up to shop teachers Originally built in 1947 as a Gen- that there are other factors,” Ron and folks who have been wood- eral Motors car dealership, the says, in explaining why the studio working their entire lives. One of space Rosewood now occupies attracts people from all over the the attractions of this fi eld is the most recently housed Th e Hun- globe. “Our location in a friendly sheer depth of it, the fact that you gry Planet restaurant. A whirl- small-town setting, in a beauti- could spend multiple lifetimes wind of demolition and recon- ful country, no doubt plays a role working at it and still not mas- struction followed, but the studio in international students choos- ter all its facets. We get men and was ready for September 7, when ing to come here. What we do is women, anywhere from eighteen fall classes began. also not all that common in many years old to those well into their “Perth is a great small town,” places, and so foreign students eighties.” Ron says. “It comes as no sur- are often forced to travel outside What does Ron consider the prise that TV Ontario voted it their own countries to fi nd the most rewarding aspect of teach- ‘the prettiest town in Ontario’. type of instruction we off er.” ing the craft of woodworking? Th ere is a lively arts community, Rosewood’s Craftsmanship Se- Mainly, it’s in students’ break- incredible outdoor recreation ries of workshops was developed through moments. opportunities, and a wealth of to provide a logical approach to “I’ve had the benefit of work- variety in the amenities required becoming an accomplished fur- ing with extremely talented November 2010 www.thehumm.com 9 Hummbits Build the Local Economy Harps for the Holidays Imagine that magical sound of the harp, the mystical notes fi ll- with Healthy Food ing a church sanctuary. St. Andrew’s United Church in Paken- ham is proud to present Harps for the Holidays on Sunday, De- Th ere has been a lot of media Farmers’ markets mean clean, from seasonally available produce cember 5. Th e Ottawa Youth Harp Ensemble, under the direction hype about local food recently, healthy, good, local food, with is more than just the delicate fl a- of Mary Muckle, with guest fl autist Kristen Carlson, will perform such as the 100-mile diet, which produce grown using predomi- vours; it is about improving our seasonal Christmas music with a taste of Scotland and Ireland. is about using only food pro- nantly organic principles and food preparation skills. Th is ex- Mary is a teacher, performer, composer and director of harps duced within a 100-mile radius meat and eggs from animals pands our knowledge of cooking in ensemble. Her students have won many RCM and Kiwanis Fes- of where we live. But what does raised in a natural environment. and love of good food. tival awards and scholarships for their performances and com- “local food” mean to us in Lan- When a farmer chooses to pro- Buying food produced in positions. Her performances in concerts, receptions, weddings, ark County? duce food organically they are Lanark County leads to the ap- and special events cover a wide repertoire of Celtic, traditional, Th e importance of farmers’ prepared to control weeds and preciation of fl avour and qual- classical, and popular music, including her own compositions and markets is a big part of what lo- pests using time-proven tech- ity, interesting farmers’ market arrangements. Th e beautiful acoustics of St. Andrew’s makes it a cal food is all about. Fresh pro- niques of building soil fertility, experiences, social connected- wonderful place to stage such a performance. Th e concert starts duce, just picked, is nutritionally crop rotation and the diversity of ness, economic sustainability, at 2pm, followed by afternoon tea. Th e cost is $15 for adults, $7 for superior and tastes incredible. plant varieties to build resistance and good health. Make it part of children 12 & under. Th e old-fashioned heritage veg- to pests. Th e time and care taken your life. etables with their explosion of is labour intensive, and prices re- Visit the Perth Winter Farm- SRO Swing Dance in Almonte taste, available at the farmers’ fl ect the extra value. Remember, ers’ Market inside the heated On Sunday, November 28, you can combine a scenic fall after- market, cannot withstand the this is supporting people’s liveli- Crystal Palace on Saturday, No- noon drive to Almonte with dancing to one of the area’s best big handling inherent in the mod- hood, and at the same time con- vember 13, from 8am to 1pm. bands in an authentic period setting. Th e second tea dance of ern food system and will not be tributes to your health. Th e Perth Christmas Craft and the 2010/2011 season will be held from 1 to 4pm in the historic found in supermarkets. In con- Almonte Old Town Hall at 14 Bridge Street in Almonte. Th is is trast, vegetables bred for their the fi fth (!) season of these very popular dances, which are hosted uniformity of colour, shape, by the well-known Almonte-based 14-piece big band, Standing fi rmness and the ability to be Room Only. Th e doors will open at 12:30pm. Admission is $10 at stored for weeks without blem- the door (cash only) plus a $2 building improvement surcharge. ishing are on the shelves. Th e Reservations are not required. Light refreshments will be available only thing missing is taste. Th e at very reasonable prices. Th e Almonte Old Town Hall has its own fl avour and nutritional qual- parking lot, and there is plenty of additional parking on nearby ity are reduced in supermarket streets. For more information, visit . produce where the distance and time between farmers’ fi elds and NGCC Searches for New Director the market is so much greater. Long-time North Grenville Concert Choir director Jim Watson Local food means helping will be retiring after this year’s performance of Handel’s Messiah to build trust and relationships on December 11 and 12. After having devoted many years to the between the consumer and the choir and leading it through many wonderful performances, from producers of food. A chat with classical concerts to musical operettas, Jim has given much of his the farmer at the weekly market By choosing to eat locally, Farmers’ Market is in the Crystal talent and encouragement to enable this community choir to soar can make for a pleasant morning people are able to experience Palace on Saturday, November to new heights every year. spent at a community event. Th is the diff erent vegetable varieties 27 from 10am to 3pm (Festival of Th e NGCC is now searching for a new director who can se- breaks the drudgery of simply particular to a season, and the Good Cheer day), and Saturday, lect new music, conduct rehearsals and select choir members for shopping for food. Discovering animal breeds of your region. It December 4 from 10am to 3pm specifi c roles as, in the past, musicals have been performed in the uniqueness of each farmer at is also promotes an understand- (Santa Claus Parade day). alternate years with spring concerts. Th e director should be ex- the market is an adventure. Th ese ing of how to prepare food when See you there! perienced in choral directing, have a good knowledge of music farmers are our neighbours and it is locally available. Th is changes — Diane Falvey is a market gar- (Grade 8 instrument and intermediate Rudiments or equivalent), buying food from them helps our habits of selecting recipes and dener, together with her partner have a broad musical range, and be tolerant of all musical abilities. build the local economy, by keep- menus in order to use the produce Greg Farrow, at Stony Brae Vocal training and humour are an asset! An honorarium is to be ing cash within the community that is available in season. Th e de- Farm in Wemyss, just west of determined. Th e closing date for applications is December 31 and where it can do the most good. licious diff erence in a meal made Perth, Ontario the position will begin in September 2011. Please contact Helen MacGregor at 258–3177 or It has been a pleasure and an honour to have Jim Watson as choir director and he will certainly be missed! Sing We Now of Christmas Th e Valley Voices, Almonte’s community choir, invites you to their Sing We Now of Christmas concert on Sunday, November 28, 7pm, at the Almonte United Church. Under the direction of Becky Schweizer, the choir has been rejuvenated with a grand group of new singers lending their ex- cellent voices to the mix. Th e selection of music is outstanding — beautiful songs to put you in the mood for winter and for the Christmas season. You’ll love the calypso beat of Th e Stars. Th ere will also be several familiar Christmas carols that will get you humming along. Invite a friend — invite several. $5 tickets are available from choir members or at the door. For information, call Amanda at 256–0134 or Fern at 624–5104. Th e Valley Voices, along with the Valley Players, will also be performing Brother Heinrich’s Christmas at the Mill of Kintail on Saturday, December 11, during the day as part of the Kintail Country Christmas.

10 www.thehumm.com November 2010 Stony Brae Farm — Stony Brae Farm The Art of Growing Food In 1991, Diane Falvey at- at UBC, she obtaining her B.Sc. in drops, the space is sheltered from tended a lecture at a con- Ecological Agriculture. Following the wind and slightly warmed due ference for conservators at that, she studied at the Permacul- to its proximity to the house and UBC that changed her life. ture Institute in Zimbabwe where tree cover. Conscious design that Flavour of the Month During the lecture, the her former husband was posted works in harmony with the exist- speaker noted that carvers for work. Finally, after many years ing qualities of a landscape, and from the Kwakwaka’wakw of living in BC and elsewhere, she that mimics relationships found nation questioned the found her way to the Perth area in nature, is one of many guid- where she bought an old dairy ing principles of permaculture by Susie Osler farm which has become Stony Brae design. (Lots of info and links on practice of conserving cultural ar- Farm. She reconnected with Greg, permaculture can be found at Diane Falvey and Greg Farrow tifacts (i.e. the totems they’d been a childhood friend from Toronto, .) Who They Are ing that in their culture, when his own transition from a career in With approximately two acres Stony Brae Farm totems get old and fall over, they fi lm to the life of a farmer. now being used for growing food, Diane Falvey and Greg Farrow are left alone to decay. No eff ort When one drives up to the Diane and Greg have their hands 111 Rutherford Side Rd., RR7 Perth, ON. K7H 3C9 is made to re-erect them or fi x house at Stony Brae Farm, one full. A neighbour is hired to 264–8015 them up. It is understood within can’t help but notice the numer- help with the fi eldwork (haying, the culture that the totems that ous, “organically” arranged, nar- ploughing), and several billeted What They Off er have fallen to the ground foster row beds surrounding the house. volunteers from Canada World Full range of vegetables and fruits (uncertifi ed organic) including the growth of new cedars as they Many are covered with remay Youth and the Katimavik pro- many heritage varieties. Shitake mushrooms. Root crops, cab- decay, ensuring that future carv- tunnels to protect the plants un- grams were enormously helpful bage, potatoes, squash, herbs, preserves and baking available at ers have trees to carve into new derneath from the cold and extend in bringing in the harvest. Draw- Perth Christmas Farmers’ Markets. totems. By accepting the natural the growing season. Others are ing from her years of experience life cycle of the trees, the carv- open and planted with a mixture and education in ecological farm- Where They Sell ers (and the nation’s creative of hardy perennials and edible an- ing, Diane creates the vision be- Perth Farmers’ Market (Crystal Palace). Christmas market No- traditions) were supported. How nuals. Th is picture would warm hind the farm. She sources seeds, vember 13, 8am–1pm, November 27 (Festival of Good Cheer), beautiful, simple, and somehow the hearts of any fans of “edible plans the garden layouts and and December 4, 10am–3pm (Santa Claus Parade). profound to have a culturally landscaping” (i.e. me), a landscap- crop rotations, starts seeds, and Restaurants and Grocers (in season): Fall River Pub and Grill, specifi c creative practice that is ing strategy that encourages the does the transplanting/planting Bistro 54, Th e Stone Cellar, Maximillian’s, Foodsmiths, Metro self-sustaining, integrated with, creative use of edibles in landscap- and “fussy” work. Greg takes on (all Perth) and Th e Green Door, Wheatberry (Ottawa), as well as and supported by nature’s cycles. ing designs. Considering the farm much of the invaluable task of Wendy’s Mobile Market. At the time, Diane had a well- is two hundred acres, it is not so marketing and selling, as well as established career in art conserva- much that the space right around the heavier labour. tion and was working for the Van- the house is needed for growing Along with the market vegeta- couver Art Gallery. After listening food. Diane and John have used bles that are being grown, they to this lecture, she realized that, this easy-to-access space in part have planted numerous fruit and Squash Gnocchi with Sage & Walnut Pesto rather than working to restore or due to the various microclimates nut trees that will benefi t future (serves 4) preserve historical artifacts, she that can be found there (and not generations of growers. Th ese in- Pesto: wanted to be working with nature in their large open fi eld garden). clude apples, pears, Asian pears, ½ cup walnuts to reveal and restore living po- For example, in summer, shade sour cherry, grapes, elderberry, 2 cloves garlic, chopped tential. She realized that growing trees cool the area on the south jostaberry, gooseberry, cornelian handful of fresh sage chopped or 1 tsp dried wholesome food sustainably not and east side of the house, making cherry, heartnut, walnut, and ½ cup olive oil only supported people (including it possible to grow heat-sensitive northern pecan. Also of inter- Toast walnuts in a pan and place in a blender. Add garlic and artists), but also preserved a way plants like spinach and some let- est are the oak log piles near the sage. Slowly add olive oil and blend to a coarse texture. Add salt of life (farming). Diane quit her tuces through the summer. In house that have been inoculat- and pepper to taste. job and, after a few years of study autumn, when the temperature ed with mushroom spores and which have produced a crop of Gnocchi: shitake mushrooms this year. It 1 small buttercup squash (note: acorn or pepper squash is too is clear that biodiversity is central wet to use) to the vision for the farm. 1 tsp rosemary Diane and Greg are just fi n- ¼ tsp nutmeg ishing their second season as salt to taste vendors at the Perth Farmers 1 cup all-purpose fl our Market and, as the fall harvest winds down, they are gearing Bake squash (cut in half) at 350°F for 40 minutes or until soft. up for several Christmas season Scoop squash out into a mixing bowl. Add rosemary, nutmeg, markets to be held late Novem- salt and mix. Add fl our slowly and blend until the dough is ber and early December. Stop homogenous and fi rm. Knead for 5 minutes. Cut dough into by the Crystal Palace to pick up pieces and roll out on fl oured board into long strips and cut into special, locally made Christmas 1" pieces. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add 1 piece at gifts, winter veggies, baking and a time. When the gnocchi fl oats to the surface, cook 1 minute preserves, or to treat yourself to longer. Strain and place in a serving dish, add pesto, and mix. one of Diane’s delicious poached, pastry-wrapped pears! www.fi eldworkproject.com November 2010 www.thehumm.com 11 Music is at Work in Almonte! George Turcotte never “I have very high standards create poems based on a theme wanted to own a music and our teachers meet them all,” of the four seasons. store. But as a musician, says George. Th ese students, says Shannon, performing artist, and Th e talented faculty of Music- “are going to experience fi rst- manager of a recording works’ School of Music include hand and have ownership in a studio, he decided to take Terry Tufts, Alex Vorobej, Peter fusion of their poetry to music. the plunge when he real- Brown, Ken Harper, Victor Malt- What more could one wish for a ized that it was the best by, Al Miller, Bryan Briggs, San- young person?”

Arts Council A La Carte way to fulfi ll his top pri- dra Vorobej, Tobias Meis as well By late November the poetry ority of running a music as George and Kathryn. Th eir writing phase will be completed school. bios can be found on the Music- and composer Andrew Staniland works’ website . Canadian New Music Projects), Mississippi Mills Music- Lessons in piano, percussion, will spend time at Naismith works opened its doors on De- guitar, voice, woodwinds, banjo School teaching the students cember 1, 2007, in a spacious unit and more are now available to all Members of the Naismith Memorial School senior band (above how to create musical “motifs” to at 453 Ottawa Street in Almonte. ages at a very competitive price. and below right) will be teaming up with The Gryphon Trio as accompany their words. Mr. Sta- “Having the store was the nec- As well as off ering private les- part of a fabulous new music project niland will then take these mo- essary complement to the school sons, Musicworks organizes ex- tifs and, along with his assistant, and, besides, it supports my habit tracurricular music activities — George feels very strongly Club get the credit for organizing Rob Kapilow, will create a piece of music recording,” George ad- the latest being a vocal ensemble about Musicians Against Van- Listen Up!, because she says that for Th e Gryphon Trio and the mits. “I only have about 300 of my for teens and adults who are en- dalism (MAV), an initiative he without them it just wouldn’t student choir. Th ey are also hop- own songs waiting in the wings to joying the songs of Th e Beatles, recently started that springs di- have happened. “Th is is a once ing to include some student in- record, and I also want to show- Bob Marley and ABBA. George rectly from the damage done to in a lifetime opportunity that the strumentation as Naismith has case the world-class talent pool of and Kathryn also make sure that the large tent erected for Celtfest students, parents and teachers an active band program and a musicians who live in our area.” Musicworks maintains a posi- in Gemmill Park last July. will never forget,” she says. percussion ensemble under the It wasn’t long before Kath- tive presence in our community “Th at tent is in a beautiful, ryn Briggs, a fi ne musician in by getting musically involved in natural amphitheatre and it could her own right, came on board local festivals and arts events. be up all summer!” says George, as the school’s music director Right now they’re working with who envisions live concerts there and, since their opening, she and the youth group, TYPS, to help every weekend. Th e money that George have gathered a team of the kids prepare for the grand he hopes to raise will pay for a exceptional music teachers who opening of their new location in much needed security system to are both personable and qualifi ed November. keep the tent safe and available professionals. for local musicians. Th rough all these eff orts, Mu- sicworks has become a popular Kathryn Briggs and fi xture in town and their School George Turcotte of of Music is living up to its man- date: “To Inspire”. Mississippi Mills Musicworks Meanwhile, over at Naismith Memorial Public School, no Listen Up! is about adapting direction of local drummer Bill one could be more excited than poems written by grade eight Serson. music teacher Shelley Smith. Her English and French students into “At their concert in April, the school has been chosen to take music and lyrics that will be per- students will actually be playing part in an exciting new music formed by the children’s choir and singing a piece of music that project which will be developed alongside the acclaimed Canadi- they had a hand in composing. in Almonte and then taken to an string ensemble Th e Gryph- Th ey will personally get to expe- other elementary schools across on Trio at a concert in April. rience the quality of sound, the Canada. Th e name of this pilot Right now, English teacher Shan- attitude and the workmanship it project is Listen Up! non Grey and French Immersion takes to become a professional Shelley wants to make sure teacher Karen Armstrong are musician,” says Shelley Smith. that Penny Blades and Suzanne working with their students to Music is defi nitely at work in Snelling of the Almonte Music Almonte!

12 www.thehumm.com November 2010 LAWS Calendar Takes On New Face for 2011 Th e Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) wants trying to distinguish LAWS from a rescue/pound. to give back to those who give to them. Anyone LAWS is affi liated with the Ontario SPCA and re- making a minimum $20 donation will now have the ceives no funding from either the government or option to submit a photo of their fuzzy, furry and the OSPCA provincial Offi ce. feathered friends. Th e affi liation with the OSPCA gives LAWS and Pet owners all have one (or many) — that cute only LAWS (in Lanark County) the mandate to en- photo of your dog gazing at you adoringly as only force both federal and provincial laws which deal man’s best friend can, or perhaps the cat goofi ng with animal welfare. Th ey are also the only enforce- around with a favourite toy — the photos that give ment agency in Ontario that receives no funding to you a warm fuzzy feeling when you look at them, enforce those laws. or make you laugh so hard you shed a tear. Why Th ey are part of a community of over fi fty mem- not share them with LAWS as a thank you with bers (through their affi liation) that speak in one your kind donation? Know that your donation will voice for the welfare of the animals. Some of the be aiding those animals still waiting to fi nd their many services they provide include cruelty inves- forever homes. tigations 24/7, bringing perpetrators of cruelty to Th e non-profi t organization’s 2011 fundraising court, sheltering and adoptions, wildlife rescue calendar project is evolving this year — moving around the clock, government and industry advo- from a printed format to a web-based version. cacy, humane education, reducing pet overpopu- Th is shift will still allow folks the chance to fea- lation through the SNAP program, emergency ture a photo of their pride and joy, but in a digital rescue and treatment 24/7, and reuniting lost pets format. with their owners. With a minimum donation, a photo may be sub- Th e LAWS shelter is located on Glenview mitted, as well as a small write-up (fi fty words or Road, off Highway 43, about two kilometers west fewer), which will be featured on the LAWS web- of Smiths Falls. For more information, to volun- site. A calendar is in the works, featuring a pet for teer or make a donation, please visit the website every day of the week. Share your story while read- , email , or call 283–9308. were united. — Th e LAWS board of directors For more information on how to get involved by making your donation today, please email or check out the LAWS website at . As a non-profi t organization with no funding aside from donations and fun- draising activities, LAWS relies on the public to support the cause. Dollars do- nated to LAWS go immediately to the animals in LAWS’ care. About LAWS LAWS has been a member of the On- tario SPCA for most of their existence. LAWS remains the only affi liate with the OSPCA not to use the word humane or SPCA in its public identity. Th is makes fi nding LAWS diffi cult for people look- ing for their local “humane society” or Shall We Write? In Stephen King’s book On Writing: A Memoir of the joys of writing with others. If you’re a sea- the Craft, he says: “My basic belief about the mak- soned writer, the magic that results from group ing of stories is that they pretty much make them- writing will recharge your creative instincts. But selves. Th e job of the writer is to give them a place don’t worry — they won’t leave you hanging. In to grow...” the new year they will be offering other writing Mill Street Books in Almonte wants to give lo- workshops led by Susan, to keep you writing well cal writers a supportive place to grow their sto- into 2011. ries. The shop has teamed up with local writer Th e workshop will be held at Mill Street Books Susan Fisher to offer a free evening of creative on Th ursday, November 18, from 7 to 9pm. Spaces writing and fellowship. If you’re a wannabe writ- are limited — please call to save your seat! For fur- er, this two-hour event will give you a taste for ther information, call 256–9090.

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November 2010 www.thehumm.com 15 Better Men Than I Have Gone to Pot… Better Men Than I ture’s bellybutton now?” Th e quin Colleges. Ian has also been a Have Gone to Pot hundred mile diet is in. Th ese are juror for competitions in craft and Ian Paige has a new home hundred mile pots! art across Canada. and pottery studio on Ian had a gallery and store in To celebrate his return to clay, Mitchell Road in Lanark Pakenham (from 1975 through and in celebration of the twen- Highlands. His passion 1992). It was called “Andrew Dick- tieth anniversary of Maclean hasn’t changed: making son’s Large and Splendid Two Sto- Young Picture Framers, Paige’s stoneware and porcelain rey Stone Dwelling”, that old stone Better Men Th an I Have Gone pots on the wheel and house at the end of the bridge. He to Pot collection will be featured glazing them with for- has always been a potter, as well at the Maclean Young shop from

Hanging Around the Valley mulae based on materi- as a craftsman in other media. As November 13. It’s at 89 Mill als from Lanark County. a trainer and teacher, he has de- Street in Almonte. Ingredients include white veloped and delivered courses in Paige pots are made for daily design and marketing for crafts- use, with elements of craft and by Miss Cellaneous makers and small business own- chemistry that make every day marble from Tatlock, wood ash ers, and chemistry for potters and special. from Lanark and Pakenham trees, scientists. He has worked for the “Bird on a Wire” by Karen Thompson and Canadian Shield feldspar. Ian Canadian Crafts Council, Ontario Photography Matters calls it “Lanark alchemy”; friends Crafts Council, Carleton Univer- Photography Matters. Th at is the lens and 36 frames to photograph Relph, Elaine Shea, Pat Kavanagh, ask him “what’s in Mother Na- sity and St. Lawrence and Algon- name of a small group of local a live nude model. Each then Peter Wright and Susan Cressy. photographers who get togeth- chooses three of their favorite Th e show will run from Novem- er once a month to share their images to print and frame for a ber 20 until December 20, with work, learn from each other, and later exhibit. Th e model is shown the vernissage on the evening nurture their love of photogra- through the eyes and lenses of of Saturday, November 20, from phy. In the past, the group has ten diff erent photographers, who 7 to 10pm. Sally will supply her shown their work in Th e Pas- create a variation of poses with own artistry of culinary delights sionate Eye exhibit in the Old imagination, lighting, composi- for the opening event, and you Town Hall in Almonte. Another tion and artistry. are all invited! popular project has been Naked Th is year, a few of the Pho- Each artist has their own ap- in the House, in which ten pho- tography Matters group will be proach to capturing their love of tographers are not told until the showing their work at Palms Cof- wildlife, landscape, nature, archi- morning of the shoot where the fee Shop, 78 Mill Street in down- tecture, people and sport. Come location of the session will be, town Almonte. Sally Parsons, out and treat your senses — look nor who they will be shooting. Palms proprietor, has opened through their lenses to see why Th ey then have fi ve minutes to her doors to showcase the work “Photography Matters” at Palms Pottery by Ian Paige look around the location and half of Bruce and Karen Th ompson, Coff ee Shop in Almonte, Satur- an hour with one camera, one Hagan Hohn, Lee Brebner, Bev day evening, November 20.

16 www.thehumm.com November 2010 … and Other Art Stories Red Trillium Studio Tour made wood boxes, and Susan Brochures and maps can be Th is year’s Red Trillium Studio Glazer with her fun and funky found at many locations through- Tour will be held on Novem- art jewellery. Johannes Veenstra out the area. Information is availa- ber 27 and 28, from 10am to has added pastel art to his skills ble at or 5pm. See thirty-three artists in and the paintings show his love by calling Catharine at 839–2793. ten locations in the rural setting of detail and precision. of West Carleton — and all with You also have the chance to Call For Artists free admission! win a $100 gift certifi cate to be Organizers of the Westport Stu- Th is year the tour welcomes spent with any of the talented dio Tours (Dandelion Gardens to several new artists: Sandra Rid- artists. Just pick up a ballot at any be held on the May long weekend dell with her unique jewellery, of the stops and visit at least fi ve and Fall Colours to be held next Susan Fraser and her very life- studios. Th anksgiving weekend) are now like charcoal drawings of wildlife, Th e workAbles group (a group accepting applications from artists and Ben Gatien with his lively, of disabled adults) will be having and studios for the 2011 tours. colourful paintings of the Jazz a tea room at the Masonic Hall Artists interested in becom- scene. Returning to the tour are in Carp. Come and join them for ing members or guests of the Sheri-Lyn Chamillard and her a cup of tea or coff ee, soup and a studio tours are invited to ap- drawings and paintings, Erika sandwich. ply by printing and fi lling out Ferranin showing off her lovely Food can also be obtained the application on the website wearable ceramics, Geoff Ran- from one of the many great pubs (select a tour, then Tour Application) and presenting their portfolio. Th e committee will contact you after the jurying is complete. Member studios must be within 15km of the Village of Westport — guest artists may ap- ply from any area. “Two Beech and Hemlock #3” by Neil Carleton is part of the Jurying will take place in mid- Appleton Studio Artists’ Travelling Art Exhibit January, so applications must be received by January 14. Please contact Loretta at 273–8347 or While several of the partici- Th ere will be plenty of op- pating artists have had many portunity to view the work by for more information or see the years of experience in the art these talented artists, as this will website application. fi eld, others have only recently be a travelling show. Th e paint- started painting. For some, this ings were on display in the li- Appleton Studio Artists’ is their fi rst time participating in brary until the end of October, Travelling Art Exhibit an art show. Working alongside after which the exhibit moved An impressive exhibition of more experienced painters, and to Read’s Book Shop in Carleton paintings by twelve local artists under the guidance of profes- Place for the month of Novem- opened in October at the Car- sional artist Adrian Baker, they ber. In December and January, leton Place Public Library. Th e have produced some amazing the paintings will be exhibited at Appleton Studio Artists Show work. Participating artists, who the Chambers Gallery in the Al- show features work by partici- are residents of either Almonte monte Municipal Building, and pants of the Open Studio art ses- or Carleton Place, include Neil then at Corridor Gallery in the “3AM Still Swinging” by Ben Gatien, who will be participating sions with Adrian Baker in her Carleton, Katherine Cotnam, Almonte Library. in this year’s Red Trillium Studio Tour Appleton studio. Th eir artwork Jenny Doyle, Ivy Draper, Leigh For those who would like to covers a wide range of styles from Hamilton, Robin MacDonald, meet the artists, an evening re- abstract to high realism, and in- Rosemary McGinnis, Linda ception will be held at Read’s cludes a variety of media such McGlynn, Gayle Marshall, Bar- Book Shop on Friday, November as acrylic, oils, watercolour and bara Moore, Phyllis Moore, Su- 12, from 6 to 8pm. All are wel- pastel. Many of the pieces are zanne Snelling, Penny Osbourne come and refreshments will be available for purchase. and Sandy Th urston. available.

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November 2010 www.thehumm.com 17 Kazuri Jewellery Ladies Night in Perth When November rolls ous process of making ceramic of excitement — one that comes It literally is a grandmother a common goal, who want to around and people start beads by using clay taken from from knowing you’re not only to grandmother campaign. Di- contribute their energy, talents, to think about Christmas, near the base of Mount Kenya. enjoying something special but ana says there are 33 members humour and wisdom to make a lot of us are also fi lled Lady Susan quickly realized that you’re helping in a greater cause. of the Lanark County Grannies, these events so successful.” with charitable thoughts. there were many more women Last year’s event raised $2,850, with a core group of approxi- “Th is particular event is held Plain and simple, we want in need of jobs, and she wanted says the night’s coordinator, mately fi fteen. (To join, call Gail just for ladies and it is on a Friday to give to people less for- to help the African women learn Diana Bracegirdle. Asked how Myatt at 273–8797 or email her evening,” she adds, “time to wind Postcards from Perth Postcards tunate than ourselves. a skill that would allow them to much the Grannies would like at .) Th eir down (or wind up!), enjoy the re- With that spirit of gen- care for themselves and their ex- to make this year from the sale, primary goal is to raise awareness freshments, the ambience, and erosity in mind, the Lan- tended families. Diana says, “As much as we can!” about the Grannies among their of course the array of stunning- ark County Grannies are From those humble begin- For good reason… families, friends and community. ly colourful jewellery. Th ey are holding their third annual nings, Kazuri jewellery has since spending relaxed end-of-week Ladies Night and Christ- grown and fl ourished. Th e com- time with friends or sisters or pany now employs over 350 mothers or meeting new women, by John Pigeau women, with at least twenty networking, and above all... shop- mas Sale of remarkable African women being trained regularly, ping! — for either themselves or Kazuri jewellery on November 19, ready for full-time employ- a dear one. And as they leave the from 5 to 8:30pm at the Royal Ca- ment as demand increases. And hall, they know they’ve contrib- nadian Legion in Perth. Th e stun- thankfully, demand is increasing uted to the well-being of women ning ceramic jewellery sold at this as word spreads globally of the much less fortunate than them- wonderful event is handmade and beauty and unique quality of Ka- selves who live on another conti- handpainted by Kenyan women zuri jewellery. nent. No wonder they’re happy!” whose sole support for their chil- According to the website So, as Diana says, “Please dren comes from the sale of these : join us for this exciting evening, amazing pieces. “Kazuri designs have been per- have fun, and get started on your Th e story of how Kazuri jew- fected to compete worldwide to Christmas shopping!” Trust me, ellery came to be is a fascinating suit every fashion in every coun- you will be happy you did. one. Kazuri (the Swahili word try for every season. Th is ‘small Food and beverages will be for “small and beautiful”) was and beautiful’ product is provid- available, with the Grannies pro- created in 1975 by Lady Susan ing the means to self-suffi ciency You can purchase Kazuli jewellery in Perth on November 19 viding free fi nger foods (with do- Wood, the daughter of British for many women.” nations gratefully accepted), while missionaries, who set up a fl edg- I attended this event last No- All proceeds from this event Exciting nights of fun and shop- wine can be purchased at the Le- ling business making beads in the vember, when I fi rst moved to go to support the Stephen Lewis ping, like the Kazuri jewellery La- gion bar. For information, contact garden shed in her backyard in Perth, and was truly amazed Foundation via the Grandmoth- dies Night, are at the core of what Diana Bracegirdle at 264–1025 or Kenya. She originally taught two not only by the pristine beauty ers to Grandmothers Campaign, the Lanark County Grannies are . disadvantaged women the ardu- of this African jewellery, but by which aims to raise awareness all about: raising awareness and For more information about the energy and excitement in the in Canada about Africa’s grand- giving back. Kazuri jewellery, please visit their room. Th e Lanark County Gran- mothers and their struggle to As Diana says, “It is a joy to Facebook page or , which explains intage gion was bustling with activity ture for generations of children play! — with the other Grannies, the entire Kazuri story. and humming with a certain sort orphaned by HIV/AIDS. an eclectic group of women with — John Pigeau Get Cozy FERRARO A time to dance… Sunday November 14th | 12-5 pm Crichton Cultural Community Center 200m Crichton St. Avon St. entrance, 2nd floor Ottawa (New Edinburgh) K1M 1W2

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Join us for scrooge-approved discounts, goodies & pre-holiday cheer as we launch into our favourite season of merchandise. Get your shopping done early this year! Door prizes to be won. Tour Heritage Perth’s shopaholics welcome.

Unique Homes In preparation for this event, Blackbird will be closed for “Christmasizing” (oh it’s a word alright) Th e women of CFUW Perth and District Don’t miss afternoon tea and snacks on Sat- invite you to tour some of Perth’s most urday at Th e Factory Grind Coff ee Shop, at Monday November 8th until the party begins! unique homes on December 4 and 5, from the corner of North and Sherbrooke. 10:30am to 3:30pm, to help raise funds to Tickets, in the form of a brochure il- support higher education for women and lustrating the homes and their history, are young girls. available for $25 from Home Furniture Th is year, a total of nine gracious (18 Gore Street West, Perth, 264–9876), homes will be open to visitors — herit- Elizabeth Interiors (8 Chamber Street, age houses that remind us of our past, Smiths Falls, 283–7581), Tivoli Florist in home decor . gifts . accessories . seasonal . neat stuff for every nest and some more modern but truly nota- Ottawa (282 Richmond Road in West- ble dwellings. With all of them decorated boro, 729–6911, or 18 Clarence Street in open 7 days a week, Thursday & friday until 7pm for the season, the tour will defi nitely put the Byward Market, 321–0960). Or simply 79 Mill Street . downtown almonte . www.blackbirdshop.ca . 613-256-9669 you in the Christmas spirit. One of the call Muriel at 267–2270. town’s fi nest heritage homes, Nevis Es- Th e Canadian Federation of University tate (pictured above), has been added as Women is a volunteer non-profi t organi- a special bonus for visitors. zation committed to the improvement of LANARK COUNTY INTERVAL HOUSE PRESENTS THE 2010 Since the tour will make you hungry, the status of women, human rights, and lunch will be served at St. Paul’s United to the promotion of education. Last year’s Church (25 Gore Street West) on Saturday, Heritage Perth House Tour allowed the and at St. James Anglican Church (12 Har- granting of $17,500 to area women con- vey Street) on Sunday, for a small charge. tinuing their education. WOMEN’S FAIR Recipe for Success! SHARESHARR E EMPOWERP O WER INSPIREINSS PIR e

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Ode to Music SATURDAY,SATURDAY NOVEMBERNOVEMBER 6,6 22010010 CARLETON PLACE ARENA 10am–4pm FREE ADMISSION Th eCantata Singers of Ottawa (above) and the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir will Sponsored present an Ode to Music with choral music by Vaughan-Williams, Britten, and Stan- WIN A "Head-to-Toe New You" ~ Complete Personal Makeover $500 value! by Join us for Back by popular demand, Hot Flash Fitness Wills and Estate Planning Everyday Survival Strategies with Using Common Herbs ford on Saturday, November 20 at 8pm in Almonte’s Old Town Hall. Th e concert is a Elaine Birchall, with Jennifer Hicks, with Jeanette Mather, Children with Jackie, Child and for Healthy Living with Exciting Hoarding Specialist, Personal Trainer, lawyer, Outreach Coordinator, LCIH, Samantha Klinck, Funny 1:30-2:30 PM celebration of the feast day of Saint Cecilia, patron saint of music, and is co-sponsored Seminars: 10:30-11:30 AM 11:30-12:30 PM 12:30-1:30 PM Duck Farms, 2:30-3:30 PM by St. Paul’s Anglican Church. PSYCHIC CHILDREN’S SHOPPING SILENT FREE LUNCH Tickets at the door are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $10 for students. Th ere READINGS CORNER AUCTION SEMINARS CAFÉ is a $5 discount on adult/senior tickets purchased in advance at St. Paul’s Church, Mill ARRIVE EARLY! Receive a free goody bag! FIRST 140 ATTENDEES ONLY! Street Books, or by calling 256–8281. November 2010 www.thehumm.com 19 Adventure Travels Near and Far Want to enjoy a hike of a lifetime without 5 800-metre summit of Mount Kilimanjaro even breaking a sweat? as a life-changing opportunity — one that Seasoned traveler Sarah de Jonge is off er- everyone is capable of. “You don’t have to ing to take you and your imagination to be the outdoorsy or athletic type,” says De the highest heights of Africa, in the up- Jonge. “It can be for anyone. It’s do-able, it’s coming installment of Adventure Travels enjoyable, and it’s very fulfi lling.” Near and Far, a series that raises funds for De Jonge will be joined by other ad- people in Malawi, southeast Africa. venturers. Th e Rusty Spokes from Carle- Th e event includes several slide shows, ton Place — a youthful group of seniors including De Jonge’s recent trek to the top who bike together, will recount their of Mount Kilimanjaro. Presentations will tours in the region. Th e audience will also take place at the Almonte United Church enjoy a show about hiking in the Rocky (106 Elgin Street in Almonte) on Friday, Mountains. November 5. Doors open at 6:30pm, and Th ere will be refreshments and a silent the evening continues until 9pm. Admis- auction. All proceeds go to the Likulezi sion is $10. Project which helps orphans, people with De Jonge, 24, is a vibrant world trave- AIDS and villagers in Malawi. ler with family ties to Almonte, who has For more information, contact recently re-rooted in the Ottawa area. She Doug Younger-Lewis at 256–2738 or describes her week-long journey to the .

Sarah de Jonge will share her stories about hiking up Mt. Kilimanjaro on Friday, Nov. 5 at the Almonte United Church (photo by Sarah de Jonge)

A new look but the same familiar faces…

Effective October 1, Rick & Associates assumed the law practices of Douglas Buchmayer and Patrick J. Galway. For many years, Mr. Galway was an important feature of the Almonte community as a Celebrate Christmas respected lawyer and advisor. After his retirement, his practice was taken on by Douglas Buchmayer. Douglas has accepted a position at an Ottawa law with Mr. Fezziwig! firm and we wish him the best of success.

Rick & Associates has been providing common- MVTM Off ers a Victorian-Themed sense, cost-effective legal advice throughout Holiday Gathering with Character(s)! the Ottawa Valley since 1987 and we are proud to be a part of the Almonte community. We are Come and experience a holiday party in a Dickensian characters, including Mr. and Business Law also delighted that two familiar faces, Heather venue just like Mr. Fezziwig’s workplace: a Mrs. Fezziwig and Father Christmas, en- Victorian factory akin to the one in which livened the festivities. Like last year, this Real Estate Metcalfe and Bonnie McCurdy, have joined our the kind, jolly man entertained his workers year’s party will include a groaning board Wills & Estates team providing sensible, experienced assistance and friends. As we know, it made Scrooge of old-fashioned party treats and the big- Environmental Law in the areas of real estate, business law and wills reminisce longingly for the joyous times of gest, most inspiring Christmas tree you and estates. Christmas past and helped to rehabilitate have ever espied. his character! In addition, there will be a dramatic Drop us a line or give us a call if you need legal Building on the success of last year’s presentation of a classical Victorian holi- We may have a new look, but we’ll make assistance. event, organizers of Mr. Fezziwig’s Christ- day story. Th e audience will feel like they sure that you’re treated like an old friend. mas Celebration are getting ready for have stepped into a pop-up book as the another great party on November 27 Little Match Girl involves everyone in starting at 6pm at the Mississippi Valley her story. Textile Museum (3 Rosamond Street East Enjoy a cup of good cheer while in Almonte). Last year party-goers out- you celebrate the holiday spirit. Tick- did themselves by turning up in period ets are $25 each and can be reserved party attire. Th ere was much merriment by calling 256–3754 x11 or emailing 359 Ottawa Street, Almonte, ON and singing along with the Valley Voices, . As a Fezziwig party- T: 613-256-3480 who appeared as Victorian carolers, and goer remarked at last year’s celebration: www.rickassociates.com Th e Barley Shakers, who kept everyone’s “Th is event is destined to become a much- toes tapping. A most amazing array of anticipated holiday event in the Valley.” 20 www.thehumm.com November 2010 Take a Seat at the Falls! We start this month where we left off last Carol Anderson of GrapeScot Scotch Consulting month, by reminding you to get your tick- joins us with her wealth of knowledge on every- ets for the next production of the Smiths thing Scotch. Guests will learn about single malts, Falls Community Th eatre. Ghost Train, a blended scotches and the importance of aging, as play by Arnold Ridley, will be presented at well as appropriate foods that can be paired with the Station Th eatre on November 11 to 13 scotch to create extraordinary fl avour combina- and 18 to 20 at 8pm, and November 14 at tions. A unique scotch selection, great food and 2pm. Note that these are “new” dates from musical entertainment are sure to create an unfor-

The Smiths Falls Scene those previously advertised. gettable evening of pure enjoyment! Tickets are $40 Like you, of course, I like to get my each, and can be reserved or purchased at the Ri- Christmas shopping done early. (Hmm…) deau Canal Museum (284–0505) or Bailey’s Blade Well, maybe this year, since I plan to check and Bow (283–0666). out the 29th annual Art Show and Sale at Another perennial yuletide favourite returns to Smiths Falls on that same Saturday, November 27. by Joffre Ducharme At 8:15pm, the Canadian Pacifi c Holiday Train the Heritage House Museum, 11 Old Sly’s Road, rolls into the train station at 63 Victoria Street, from November 8 to December 20. Every day be- where the party begins. Th is year’s entertainment tween 10:30am and 4:30pm you will be treated to will feature Th e Odds, with special guests eTh original works by over twenty-fi ve local artists. Dube Brothers. From paintings to sculptures, you will be amazed Th e Odds are a Canadian power pop rock band at the variety of works available. So come and fi nd that achieved wide commercial success in the that perfect Christmas gift while discovering some 1990s. Th eir irreverent sense of humour and origi- THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN of our most talented artists in the festive Victo- nal sound has won them a legion of faithful fans. presents rian atmosphere of the seasonally adorned mu- Th e Dube Brothers got their start in music in Ot- (ERITAGE0ERTH seum. For more information, contact Carol Miller tawa, in 2006, at the ages of 6, 8 and 10. Th ey play at at 283–8560 or , or see many charity events and raise money for important #HRISTMAS(OUSE4OUR . causes for kids, and inspire young people to get in- $ECEMBER Now that you know where to fi nd the Heritage volved and make a diff erence. !- 0- House Museum, you can plan to attend two spe- Since the Holiday Train Program’s inception  TO cial Learn to Bake for the Holidays workshops. back in 1999, this seasonal fundraiser has collected Tour nine unique homes On November 14, master the art of the perfect more than $4.7 million and over 2.2 million pounds all festively decorated for the holidays Savoury Dinner Bread, and on November 21 dis- of food in Canada and the United States. Come for cover what you knead to know to insure success the fun and the opportunity to contribute to the Tickets $25 with the traditional Holiday Loaf. Ramsay’s Kitchen, collection so that those less fortunate among us from Home Furniture, 18 Gore St. W., Perth eat your heart out! Sue Van Slooten, a well known may have something to celebrate also. Elizabeth Interiors, 8 Chamber St., Smiths Falls local chef, will host both sessions, which cost $35 How are we doing so far? Christmas shopping? Tivoli Florist, 282 Richmond Rd., Ottawa each and run from 1 to 4pm. For more informa- Check! Seasonal baking? Check! Celebrating with a or call Muriel at 613–267–2270 tion, contact Heather Campbell at 283–8560 or nice drink? Check! Contributing to the true spirit All proceeds to CFUW education grants or see the website. of Christmas? Check! All we need to round out this A nice break from our early forays into Christmas Yuletide prep month is a nice Christmas concert. Pick up theHumm in Smiths Falls at shopping and baking comes on Th ursday, Novem- Lo and behold, back by popular demand, the ber 18, when Film Night International has a spe- acclaimed 80-man Capital City Chorus will en- spotlight on the rideau cial treat for Beatles fans. Nowhere Boy, by director tertain us with a Dickens of a Christmas concert Sam Taylor Wood, presents a riveting portrait of on Sunday, November 28, starting at 2pm at the John Lennon’s late teen years in Liverpool just be- Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute. Th is Her- fore the Beatles era. A superb period piece, largely itage House Museum fundraising performance is faithful to the biographical record, the fi lm boasts a sure to put you in that holiday mood just in time stunning performance by Kristin Scott Th omas as for December. Tickets are $10 per adult or $20 for John’s indomitable aunt Mimi. Th e show starts at a family of four and are available in advance only 7pm at Premier Cinemas on Main Street. at the museum at 11 Old Sly’s Road, Smiths Falls. A bit more Christmas shopping (this time I’m Th e Kemptville Fire Department Pipe Band will checking out the unique, art/artisan gift options at also be performing, along with the Polaris Quar- Spotlight on the Rideau), then it’s time to actually tet. For further information, contact the Heritage start celebrating the holiday season. What better House Museum at 283–8560 or . seum’s Scotch Tasting Fundraiser. On the heels Take care and see you at Th e Falls. of last month’s successful wine tasting event, we — Joff re Ducharme is a local photographer and writer. continue the series on Saturday, November 27, as Reach him at .

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Photo by Pallister Photography Photo by Pallister Santa Claus Parade! Carleton Place is just weeks away from the largest Santa Claus parade in the Ot- tawa Valley, scheduled for Saturday November 27th beginning at 5pm. Th is year’s theme is a “Disney Christmas”. Th e parade traditionally includes approximately one hundred fl oats and draws an appreciative crowd of thousands of spectators. Th e excitement is already brewing among the young and young-at-heart. If you have not already registered your fl oat, there’s still time! Now is also the time to book dinner reservations in town for the evening, and to start planning your holiday gathering to coincide with the event. Everyone is invited back to the Car- leton Place and District Memorial Hospital after the parade for the traditional tree lighting ceremony and to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Local community groups and “Shop Around Downtown” business owners are also invited to get creative and leave a last- ing impression with the crowds in Carleton Place of residents and visitors with your Get Christmas started! On every Th ursday in November (the special fl oat. Parade registra- 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th) you can “Shop Around Downtown Car- tions and details can be found at leton Place” until 8pm. Participating downtown businesses www.downtowncarletonplace.com. will off er unique specials each Th ursday in their stores. Th e parade will begin at 5pm on No- “Shop Around Downtown” on Saturday, December 4th and vember 27th at Carambeck School, bring the young ones to visit Santa at the “Magical Christ- and will travel up the town’s main mas Moore House” from 1pm until 4pm. Santa won’t be the thoroughfare, Bridge Street. only star that day. Th e BIA will also have Frosty Th e Snow- 'Tis of course the season for giv- man and the Gingerbread Man “meeting and greeting”. Th ere ing, and the parade is an opportune will also be a Christmas farmers’ market complete with live time to get into the Christmas spirit. entertainment as well as special events happening at various Th e Civitan Club will be collecting businesses. food for the Lanark County Food You can also receive a special treat from Santa! Th e fi rst 200 Bank and monetary donations for families to visit Santa will receive a gift envelope of coupons the Christmas Basket Fund. Meet for downtown businesses, and each envelope will include a Me “Downtown” On Th e Mississip- $5 BIA Buck that can be used in participating stores. Capture pi to make a donation while enjoy- these magical moments and bring your camera! ing holiday cheer and singing along Downtown events will continue all day with great shopping, with all the classic Christmas tunes. our local Farmers’ Market, caroling, hot chocolate and festive Parking is free in downtown Carle- treats, live entertainment and transportation opportunities ton Place, where visitors and resi- from one end of the BIA area to the other. For more information, dents can shop and dine amongst please visit www.downtowncarletonplace.com/events. Photo by Tracy Lamb, Mopani Communications the 150 stores and restaurants.

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Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25 Nov. 27, from 5pm Shop Around Downtown Carleton Place each Th ursday in November until 8pm. BIA Santa Claus Parade with “A Disney Christmas” theme. Followed by the Annual Unique specials and attractions at participating stores. Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital at 7pm. Nov. 6, 10am–4pm Nov. 30, from 6pm Lanark County Interval House presents the 2010 Women’s Fair at the Carleton Place St. Andrew’s Supper, call 613–253–3195 for tickets. Arena Upper Hall. Free admission, proceeds to LCIH Programs. Children’s corner, door prizes, silent auction, crafts and gifts, lunch at a café. Dec. 3, 4, 9, 10 & 11 Th e Mississippi MUDDS present Nunsense — Th e Mega-Musical. Tickets are $20, Nov. 11 available now. Details at www.mississippimudds.ca, 613–253–2007. Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph on Beckwith Street in Carleton Place sponsored by the Carleton Place Legion. Dec. 4, all day “Shop Around Downtown” Carleton Place and meet Santa at the Magical Moore Nov. 13, from 10am House Event. Events all day long, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus from 1–4pm. Snowfl ake Bazaar at St. James Anglican Church on Edmund Street. Dec. 4, 10am–5pm Nov. 20, 9am–3pm Visit the Information Centre, Gallery and Gift Shop at the Train Station in Carleton Carleton Place Girl Guides Holiday Bazaar at the Carleton Place Arena. Place, 132 Coleman Street for a Christmas Open House. For more information about these and other upcoming events, contact: www.downtowncarletonplace.com [email protected] or 613–257–8049

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NovemberN b 2010 www.thehumm.comthh 23 Curing the Poetry Blues Coming down off a poetry high age from 10 to 13, wowed the audience into the audiences at the festival laugh, cry Th is month check out featured per- can be diffi cult — whether it be a murmuring of appreciation. I heard com- and shiver with the power of their words. formers Rusty Priske and Kevin Matthews. from a simple sharing of poems ments like “It must be in the water!” (refer- Most notable was a piece called Famine, Show up at 6:30pm on Monday, Novem- with a friend, a small town poetry ring to the amount of talent coming out of which gave me goose bumps, particularly ber 1, to sign up for the open mic or the slam, or the largest Canadian Fes- Ottawa and surrounding areas), and occa- because of the lack of attention that Pa- slam. Remember to mark next month’s tival of Spoken Word (CFSW) to sional breaks into shared song when one of kistan is getting during its time of need. date on your calendar.

A Pageful of Poetry A Pageful date. I am feeling a little low with the featured performers, Sarah Jane Milli- A timely, and extremely well-performed the onset of cold weather, and the gan, took the stage. Th is was the culmina- piece — I know that Lanark County has Free The Children nights stretching out longer into tion of my poetry workshops in the schools: made its mark on the spoken word land- A new feature of this column is updates my waking hours. Th e cure for the taking poetry from something you learn scape of Canada. about a very driven young woman’s eff orts poetry blues? from your teachers to a real world ex- to raise awareness for the plight of youth perience that will live on in the minds around the world, including here at home. by Danielle Grégoire of seven incredible young people, and Sarah Reside once took a poetry workshop those who were lucky enough to wit- with me — in fact she organized it herself A Youthful Display of Excellence ness their national début. As the days and rounded up the participants. I should I was privy to more than a few beauti- get darker, and the weather seeps into have known then that she would be a pow- ful moments at this year’s CFSW in Ot- my bones, I will have this memory to erhouse of community activism. It is part tawa, but my downright favourite was on buoy me until spring… or at least un- of my mandate as a spoken word artist to Wednesday, October 13, when I accompa- til the next slam. help those who are helping others, and thus nied seven students from R. Tait MacKen- I am adding this segment to Pageful of Po- zie Public School (Almonte) for a day of Monthly Rural Slams etry. Last month, Sarah gathered a group wordsmithing and performance. First the Th is year the Lanark County Live of students to participate in Free the Chil- students took a poetry workshop from the Poets Society (LiPS) has decided to dren’s Halloween for Hunger campaign, slam champion of the world, Ian Keteku. try something new; having a consist- which uses the idea of trick-or-treating to It was a near adult-free zone, and I man- ent slam that takes place at the same collect non-perishable food items for the aged to catch a few minutes of brilliance at time, and same place, every month. Lanark County Food Bank. Look for more the end as Keteku drew the words straight Th is way you can mark it on your cal- initiatives in the near future. Let us support from the mouths of our youth. Th e at- endars and fi nally ask that poetry lov- the younger members of our community mosphere after that workshop was one of er out on a date. Th e fi rst Monday of in their goals, and let them know they are heady excitement. Th en the kids partook every month, at CP Cinemas in Car- valued and appreciated. of a very solemn, and community building leton Place, poets from all over the As always, if there is a poetry or literary activist workshop which dealt with creat- county will take to the stage to com- event in the Ottawa Valley that you want ing safer spaces for sharing poetry. pete for a chance to make the team covered, or perhaps you just want to fi nd Th en came the main purpose of their that will represent Lanark County Dora Tamas from Almonte was one of out more about our local spoken word visit. It was time to share their work with at the CFSW 2011 in Toronto. Th is several youth to participate in a poetry scene, or the potential for a tailored work- an audience of the top slam poets from year’s team was magnifi cent, turn- workshop with Ian Keteku as part of the shop in your community, please email me across the country. Th ese youth, ranging in ing out four team pieces that made recent Canadian Festival of Spoken Word at .

24 www.thehumm.com November 2010 White Swan — a New Healing Space in Almonte MERA Christmas Th e White Swan Healing Space 256–3081. Th ere is also the pros- Breathe Again, and Feel Your Advent Fair has recently opened its doors to pect of hot stone massage, refl ex- Aura, among many others. Th ey the community of Almonte and ology, integrative energy therapy, are currently running their fi rst On Saturday, November 27 from 10am to 5pm, the community arts the wider area. What began as a and more. Getting to know the Sacred Ele- group MERA (McDonald’s Corners/Elphin Recreation and Arts) is home-based reiki practice is now WSHS also plans to off er ments workshop, which is held holding its sixth annual fi ne crafts sale. Th is is earlier than in previ- a storefront healing centre on workshops to help with major every Th ursday for vefi weeks. ous years, to give you a head start in your holiday shopping. Mill Street, which is itself a des- life changes, as well as some of Justin will be taking participants Th e MERA Christmas Advent Fair will feature many deli- tination for both residents and the basics. Th e smaller “basic” on a quest to discover new as- cious foods and other items made by the MERA Farmers’ Market visitors. Th e White Swan Healing workshops are free. Some exam- pects of themselves by observing group, including homemade breads and preserves. Other items Space (WSHS) will endeavour to ples of these are See Your Aura, nature through the four sacred include fi ne chocolate by Ludwig, handmade soap and candles be a community centre for elements of earth, wa- by Strawberry Cottage, leatherwork by Gregory Smith, David practitioners of alternative ter, fi re and air. Zimmerly’s cards and photographs, handmade felted bears and healing local to Missis- Justin and Riel look handsewn items. sippi Mills. forward to sharing their MERA’s handweavers, including award-winner Ellen Good, Th e creative forces be- relaxed and rejuvenat- will have an impressive array of handwoven items for sale and hind WSHS are brothers ing environment with the MERA Fibrearts group will have a table with handknitted and Justin and Riel Ouimet. you the next time you other items, as well as some pottery. Come and enjoy a cookie Both describe themselves fi nd yourself in need of and organic fair trade coff ee at Café MERA, as you shop for one- as community healers, some quality relaxation of-a-kind items for Christmas. and Justin is a reiki mas- time, or you are simply Th ere will also be a bake sale and raffl e gift bags of donated ter as well. According to looking to experience items as a fundraiser in support of this vibrant community or- Justin, “what we have cre- something new. As Jus- ganization. For directions, see . ated together is a space tin explains, “the doors where people can come to of the White Swan are rest between school and open to young and old, work. It is a place where rich and poor, beast or they can unwind in a safe human. Yes, we treat and comfortable space your pets too!” Hours without the pressures of of operation are gener- needing to buy anything. ally from 10am to 5pm, I like to call it a café for Monday through Sat- the soul!” Some items on urday, but separate ap- the menu include reiki pointments can be made treatments, tarot readings outside of these times. and Tibetan singing bowl For more information, performances by arranger call 256–3081, visit the Mark Daniel (Mark will be website at , or and 20th of each month). drop in at 96 Mill Street Private or group sessions Justin Ouimet welcomes you to White Swan in Almonte. can be booked by calling Healing Space Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol Th e Merrickville United Church church’s own talented music Knock Shop. Ticket price is $10 is delighted to host a dramatic director, Abraham TeGroten- and includes “warming” refresh- reading of Charles Dickens’ orig- huis. Th e performance will take ments following the production. inal one-man script A Christmas place on Sunday, December 5, at Even later, you may wish to par- Carol. Th ey are honoured to 7:30pm. take of an authentic “Steaming have the support of several ac- It is recommended that tick- Bishop” just across the road at complished members of Th eatre ets be purchased in advance as Th e Baldachin Inn. Night in Merrickville who will seating is limited. Please call Organizers look forward to be narrators for this evening of 269–4414 to order or drop in welcoming you to this exciting seasonal entertainment. Music to either Miller’s of Merrickville evening of a familiar traditional is under the supervision of the Country Store or Th e Knock tale with music.

Sing We Now of Christmas a concert by the Valley Voices Sunday, November 28 7:00PM Almonte United Church

Tickets $5 from choir members or at the door.

For info call 613-624-5104

November 2010 www.thehumm.com 25 Claiming Column WHAT’S ON IN Hairspray, Perth, Dec 2–4 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Light Up Th e Night, Almonte, Dec 3 Th e Stairwell Carollers, CP, Dec 3 Nunsense: the Mega-Musical, Carleton Place, Dec 3–5, 9–11 Shop Around Downtown, CP, Dec 4 Bazaar & Chili Lunch, Almonte CP Celtic Jam, Ballygiblin’s Green Drinks, Per th Open Celtic Jam, Naismith Pub Nick of Time Artisan Show, Perth, Poetry Slam, Carleton Place Lady & the Tramp, Per th Open Mic, The Barley Mow Sweeney Todd, Per th Dec 4 The Philadelphia Story, Per th Terry Tufts , The Barley Mow Christmas Craft/Farmers’ Market, Perth, Dec 4 1 234 Christmas House Tour, Perth, Dec 4–5 Victorian Christmas Tea, Smiths Falls, Dec 5 Harps for the Holidays, Pakenham, Dec 5 A Christmas Carol, Merrickville, Dec 5 Remembrance Day Almonte Coin Club, Almonte CP Celtic Jam, Ballygiblin’s Christmas Concert, Smiths Falls, Dec 8 Commemorations Open Mic, The Barley Mow Pints ‘n Purls, Ashton Christmas Concert, CP, Dec 8 Ghost Train, Smiths Falls Rock Wall Gardens Talk, Carp Roy MacSkimming, Per th Open Celtic Jam, Naismith Pub Almonte in Concert, Dec 11 Women’s Business Group, Carleton Sabrina, Per th Sweeney Todd, Per th Kintail Country Christmas, Almonte, Place Shakespeare in Love, Per th Dec 11 8 91011 Terry Tufts , The Barley Mow Visual Arts Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show Nov 5 (2-9), 6 (9-4). Almonte Community Centre. www.valleyartisanshow.blogspot.com Creative Writing Workshop, Almonte Handmade Harvest Craft Show, Nov. 6, Nowhere Boy, Smiths Falls Flippin’ Art Night, Carleton Place 9AM-5PM. Almonte Old Town Hall. www. Almonte Quilters’ Guild, Almonte CP Celtic Jam, Ballygiblin’s Ghost Train, Smiths Falls Mayan Code Study Group, Appleton Renewable Energy Installations, Almonte handmadeharvest.com Open Mic, The Barley Mow Peter Brown & Don Paterson, St. Women Expanding Business Network, Madagascar, Per th Rosewood Studio’s Open House, Nov. 6, James Gate Almonte The African Queen, Per th 2-5PM. School of fi ne woodworking opens Luke Doucet, Neat Coffee Shop new facilities at 2 Wilson Street W. Perth. 15 16 17 Open Celtic 18 Jam, Naismith Pub Stittsville Studio Tour, Nov 6 & 7, 10AM-5PM. Terry Tufts , The Barley Mow www.stittsvillestudiotour.com Pints ‘n Purls, Nov. 10, 6-9PM. Knitting group. Old Mill Pub, Ashton. 257-2296 Lanark County Knitting Guild, Arnprior & District Quilters’ Guild Where is the Love Youth Conference, Appleton Studio Artists Show Recep- Almonte CP Celtic Jam, Ballygiblin’s CP tion, Nov. 12, 6-8PM. Meet the artists at Open Mic, The Barley Mow Little Women, Per th An Evening with Shakespeare, Per th Read’s Book Shop, 130 Lansdowne Ave, The Private Lives of Elizabeth & Essex, Open Celtic Jam, Naismith Pub Carleton Place. Per th Terry Tufts , The Barley Mow The Gilded Corner presents Open House - 22 23 Art/Jazz with Hard Pushin’ Papa & Nora Brown (Nov. 12, 6-8PM); Print Signing/ Book Signing with Patricia Showers (Nov. 13, 1PM). Davidson’s Courtyard, Smiths Falls. 24 25 Open Mic, The Barley Mow 284-2524 Potluck Supper, Ferguson’s Falls Vernissage Nov. 12, 7-9PM. Artist Glenda Cov- Arts Carleton Place AGM, CP St. Andrew’s Supper, Carleton Place ell. Brush Strokes, 129 Bridge St. Carleton 29 30 Creative Writing Workshop, Nov. 18, 7PM. Guatemala Stove Project’s Fundraising Place. 253-8088. MERA Christmas Advent Fair, Nov. Prints of Darkness. Nov. 6, 6:30PM. -09:30pm Susan Fisher offers free evening of creative Dance, Nov. 20, 7PM. With Fathead, Dave Pakenham Christmas Craft Show, Nov. 27, 10AM-5PM. Handmade food & crafts, Mississippi Mudds Murder Mystery Din- bake sale & rafl le. MERA Schoolhouse, ner fundraiser for MVTM.Tickets from writing. Call 256-9090 to save your seat. Balfour. 19+. Advance tickets at Shadowfax 13 & 14, 9AM-4PM. 256-1077. Stewart Com- Mill Street Books, 52 Mill St. Almonte. & Coutts & Co. Farrell Hall, 186 Gore St. E. munity Centre, Pakenham. McDonalds Corners. 259-2269 [email protected]. MVTM, 3 Rosa- Quilts/Quilted Items Sale, Nov. 27, 10AM- mond St. E Almonte. $45 Book Launch, Nov. 26, 7PM. a minute or two/ Perth. 267-5202. $20 adv; $22 at door Pillow Talk, Nov. 13, 2PM. Artist Talk by Karina without remembering by Claudia Coutu Almonte Traditional Sing, Nov. 21, 2-4PM. Bergmans at MVTM, 3 Rosamond St. E 1PM. McMartin House, Perth. Free. Ghost Train, Nov11-13, 18-20 at 8PM; Nov14 Radmore. Read’s Book Shop, 130 Lansd- 482-1437. The Barley Mow, 79 Little Almonte. www.mvtm.ca. $5 admission. Red Trillium Studio Tour, Nov 27-28. at 2PM. The Station Theatre 63 Victoria owne Ave., Carleton Place. Bridge Street, Almonte. Remembrance Day Wire Art Installa- 839-2793, www.redtrilliumst.com. Free Ave. Smiths Falls. 283-9138 www.smiths- admission. West Carleton. fallstheatre.com Cafe de la Casa Youth Coffeehouse, tion, Nov. 13 & 20, 1-3PM. Train Station Nov. 21, 7PM. Proceeds to Carp youth Gallery, 132 Coleman St. CP. 257-2031 Vernissage, Nov. 27, 2-5PM. Meet Gallery Nowhere Boy, Nov. 18, 7PM. Film Night In- Perth artists at Code’s Mill, Perth. 264- ternational. $10 door. 267-1224. Premier Music group’s trip to build a school with School- Creative Spark Artists’ Lecture Series, Brock Zeman, Nov. 5. Rob Roy’s Pub & Res- 8338. Free Cinemas, 11 Main St. W. Smiths Falls. Box. Almonte Old Town Hall Nov. 14 Max Dean, Nov. 21, Ellen Good. 2PM. taurant, 32 Beckwith St. S. Smiths Falls. Arts Carleton Place AGM, Nov. 29, 7PM. fi [email protected] The Arden Chamber Players, Nov. 21, McMartin House, Perth. $5 each Come Out & Dance, Nov. 5, 8PM-12:30AM. Moore House, Bridge St, CP. PAMT presents An Evening with Shake- 7PM. Zion-Memorial United Church, Car- Almonte Quilters’ Guild, Nov. 15, 7-9PM. A gay-friendly event with live music. Perth speare, Nov 25 & 26, 7PM. Hairspray, Dec. leton Place. $12 from Remembrance Gift Guest speaker Catherine Timms. New Civitan Hall. $10 at Shadowfax, 259-5757 2-4, 7PM. $10 at door or from 267-9610. Shop, Appleton Gift & Basket, at door. members welcome. Almonte Civitan Hall or at door. Theatre 1 Sherbrooke St. Perth. Brock Zeman, Nov. 26. Rideau Canal Mu- , Nov. 18, 5PM. With Al & Flippin’ Art Night Perth Film Society (1 Sherbrooke St. Perth. Peter Woods & Brian Browne, Nov. 7, seum, 34 Beckwith St. S. Smiths Falls. Chris MacLachlan. Ballygiblin’s,151 Bridge Mr. Fezziwig’s Victorian Christmas Cel- 267-9610) $5 membership + $5/fi lm. 6:30-9PM. Rob Roy’s Pub & Restaurant, Contra Dance, Nov. 27, 7:30PM. With Shee- Street CP. 257-2031. Free ebration, Nov. 27, 6PM. Live music & the- Nov. 3 Lady & the Tramp 9:30AM 32 Beckwith St. S. Smiths Falls. sham & Lotus. Maberly Community Hall. Open Studio - Jennifer Noxon, Nov. 19 atre, dancing, light refreshments. MVTM, Nov. 3 The Philadelphia Story 12:30PM Dinner/Dance Evening, Nov. 13, 7PM din- 264-1993. $10 at door; under 16 free. (6-9), 20 (11-6) Paintings: Field Forest 3 Rosamond St. E Almonte. $25 from Nov. 6 Shall We Dance/Singin’ in the Rain 7PM ner, 8:30 music. Featuring “Jef and Angie”. CP Holiday Train, Nov. 27, 8:15PM at the Water.154 Robert St. Almonte. 256-3754x11 or [email protected]. Nov. 10 Shakesepare in Love 9:30AM Chuckles Jack Restaurant, Smiths Falls. Perth Cinema Circle, Nov. 28, 2PM. Smiths Falls Train Station; Nov. 28, 10AM at Vernissage, Nov. 20, 7-10PM. By Photography Nov. 10 Sabrina 12:30PM The Schumann Letters (concert), Nov. the Wilson Street crossing in Perth. Food Matters members. Palms Coffee Shop, 78 1 Sherbrooke St. Perth. Nov. 17 Madagascar 9:30AM 13, 8PM. Almonte in Concert. Almonte Old bank fundraiser. With The Odds. Mill St. Almonte. Nov. 17 The African Queen 12:30AM Town Hall, 14 Bridge St. www.almontein- Jim Bryson, Nov. 27, 8PM. Folkus Concert Lanark County Knitting Guild, Nov. 23, 7-9PM. Nov. 20 Some Like It Hot/Irma La Douce 7PM Literature concert.ca. $27 adults $14 students Series. $23 from Mill Street Books (256- Almonte United Church. Guests $3. Nov. 24 Little Women 9:30AM Poetry Slam, Nov. 1, 7PM. With Rusty Blues on the Rideau, Nov. 19, 7PM. David 9090), $27 atdoor. Almonte Old Town Arnprior & District Quilters’ Guild, Nov. Nov. 24 Private Lives of Elizabeth & Essex 12:30PM Priske & Kevin Matthews. CP Cinemas, Rotundo Band. The Cove, Westport. Hall. www.folkusalmonte.ca 24, 7-9PM. With Patti Carey. 257 John St. N. Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet 17 Albert St. Carleton Place. $5; free for www.choosetheblues.ca. $55+tx buffet Joey Wright, Nov. 27, 8PM. CD Release Arnprior. $5 or $20/yr membership. Street (adult themes). Nov 4-6, 11-13 performers. & show. Reservations req’d. Concert. Myriad Centre for the Arts, 1 Open Studio - Margaret Ferraro. Nov. at 8PM; Nov 7 at 2PM. Perth Community Roy MacSkimming, Nov. 10, 7PM. Talk by Ode to Music, Nov. 20, 8PM. Cantata Singers Sherbrooke St. Perth. 26 (6-9); 27-28(10-5). A Time to Dance. 113 Choir. Tickets Please, www.ticketsplease. author of Laurier in Love. The Factory & Ottawa Regional Youth Choir. 256-8281. Jully Black, Nov. 27, 8PM. Perth Performing Terraview Dr. Kinburn. ca or 39 Foster St. in Perth. PDCI, 13 Grind, 1 Sherbrooke Street Perth. Almonte Old Town Hall. $25; $20 seniors; Arts Ctte. PDCI, 13 Victoria St. Perth. Victoria St. Perth. 485-6434. $22. $10 students. 755-1111, www.perthpac.org. $35 26 www.thehumm.com November 2010 Valley Singles Lunch, Nov. 7, 12:30PM, Rocky Mountain House Restaurant, Renfrew. NOVEMBER 2010 Christmas Lunch, Nov. 28, 12:30PM, location TBD. Register at 256-8117 or Friday Saturday Sunday 432-7622. Almonte Coin Club, Nov. 9, 7PM. Show and tell. Alliance Coin & Banknote, 88 Mill St. Brock Zeman, The Downstairs Pub Almonte. Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show, Almonte Adventure Travels Near & Far, Almonte Justin Rutledge, Neat Coffee Shop Rock Wall Gardens Talk, Nov. 9, 7:30PM. Handmade Harvest Craft Show, Almonte Brock Zeman, Smiths Falls Live Jazz, Fiddleheads Landscaping with Judy Wall. Carp Memorial Mississippi Jug Stompers, St. James Gate Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show, Almonte Magnolia Rhythm Kings, The Royal Oak Hall. $5 for non-members. Prints of Darkness, Almonte Come Out & Dance, Per th Peter Woods & Brian Browne, Rob Roy’s Pub Women’s Business Group, Nov. 9, 7:30AM. Rosewood Studio’s Open House, Per th Jazz at the Swan, The Swan at Carp Stittsville Studio Tour, Stittsville, Shall We Dance/Singin’ in the Rain, Per th Buster’s Bar and Grill, 515 McNeely Dr. Mario Franco & Son, The Cove Sweeney Todd, Per th Stephen Lewis Fundraiser, Westport Carleton Place. www.wbgroup.ca Open Stage, The Downstairs5 Pub 67 The Lost Generation: Local Soldiers of WWI, Appleton Perth Winter Farmers’ Market, Nov. Stittsville Studio Tour, Stittsville, Sweeney Todd, Per th Valley Singles Lunch, Renfrew Sweeney Todd, Per th 13, 8AM-1PM. Perth Christmas Craft Women’s Fair, Carleton Place & Farmers’ Market, Nov. 27, 10AM-3PM. Crystal Palace, 63 Gore St. E. Perth. Snowfl ake Bazaar, Nov. 13 from 10AM. St. Dinner/Dance Evening, Smiths Falls James Anglican Church, Carleton Place. Ghost Train, Smiths Falls Learn to Bake for the Holidays,Nov. 14 Keen as Mustard, St. James Gate & 21, 1-4PM. 283-8560, Heritage House Pakenham Christmas Craft Show Appleton Studio Artists Show, CP APEX Jazz Band, The Royal Oak Museum, Smiths Falls. $35 Ghost Train, Smiths Falls Perth Winter Farmers’ Market Creative Spark Artists’ Lecture, Per th Mayan Code Study Group, Nov. 15, 8-11AM. Open House - Art/Jazz, Smiths Falls Pillow Talk, Almonte Ghost Train, Smiths Falls Pot luck breakfast. 330 Wilson St. Appleton. Open Stage, The Downstairs Pub Print Signing/Book Signing, Smiths Falls Learn to Bake for the Holidays, Smiths Falls Sweeney Todd, Per th Remembrance Day Installation, CP Live Jazz, Fiddleheads [email protected]. Free. Vernissage, Carleton12 Place Silver Creek, Harry13 McLean’s Pub Pakenham Christmas 14 Craft Show Women Expanding Business Dinner, Nov. Snowfl ake Bazaar, Carleton Place 15, 6PM. $30 members; $40 non-members. Sweeney Todd, Per th The Downstairs Pub at JR’s, Almonte. 253- The Schumann Letters, Almonte 1802 web-network.ca. Intro to Renewable Energy Installa- Axe2Grind, The Downstairs Pub tions at Home, Nov. 17, 7PM. Talk on the Bazaar/Lunch, Westport Almonte Lecture Series, Almonte microFIT program, Q & A. Palms Coffee Ghost Train, Smiths Falls Blues on the Rideau, The Cove GSP’s Fundraising Dance, Per th Shop, 78 Mill St. Almonte. Free. Ghost Train, Smiths Falls Almonte Traditional Sing, The Barley Mow Holiday Bazaar, Carleton Place Almonte Lecture Series, Nov. 19, 7:30PM. Jazz at the Swan, The Swan at Carp Cafe de la Casa Youth Coffeehouse, Almonte Mario Franco & Son, The Cove Michael Gnarowski on Grey Owl. Almonte Ladies Night and Christmas Sale, Per th Creative Spark Artists’ Lecture, Per th Ode to Music, Almonte United Church. almontelectures.ncf.ca. Open Stage, The Downstairs Pub Learn to Bake for the Holidays, Smiths Falls Open Studio - Jennifer Noxon, Almonte Open Studio - Jennifer Noxon, Almonte Live Jazz, Fiddleheads Ladies Night and Christmas Sale, Nov. 19, Pet Photos with Santa, Carleton Place Magnolia Rhythm Kings, The Royal Oak 5-8:30PM. Lanark County Grannies’ sale of 19 Remembrance20 Day Installation, CP The Arden Chamber 21 Players, CP African jewellery. Royal Canadian Legion, Some Like It Hot/Irma La Douce, Per th 26 Beckwith St E. Perth. The Diplomats, St. James Gate Bazaar/Lunch, Nov. 20, 10:30AM-2PM. Soup & TYPS Opening Gala, Almonte Vernissage, Almonte sandwich with dessert: $8. Crafts, baking & Beckwith Craft Show, CP Vernissage, Per th silent auction. N. Crosby Hall, Westport. Contra Dance, Maberly Jim Bryson, Almonte A Dickens of a Christmas Concert, Smiths Falls Holiday Bazaar, Nov. 20, 9AM-3PM. Proceeds An Evening with Shakespeare, Per th CP Holiday Train, Smiths Falls Joey Wright, Per th APEX Jazz Band, The Royal Oak to CP Girl Guides. Carleton Place Arena. Big Brothers Big Sisters Curl for Kids Bonspiel, Festival of Good Cheer, Perth Jully Black, Per th CP Holiday Train, Per th [email protected] Smiths Falls Open House & Talk, Carp Starfi re, Almonte Live Jazz, Fiddleheads Pet Photos with Santa Fundraiser, Nov. Open Studio - Margaret Ferraro, Kinburn Book Launch, Carleton Place Open Studio - Margaret Ferraro,Kinburn 20. Photos & $5 nail clip. Proceeds to dog Breakfast with Soul, Location tbd, Peter Brown & George Turcotte, St. James Gate Perth Cinema Circle, Per th Quilts/Quilted Items Sale, Per th rescue. Natural Pet Food, 61 Bridge St. Brock Zeman, Smiths Falls Red Trillium Studio Tour, West Carleton Carleton Place. 492-PAWS Mario Franco & Son, The Cove Red Trillium Studio Tour, West Carleton Sing We Now of Christmas, Almonte TYPS Opening Gala, Nov. 20, 7-9PM. To Open Stage, The Downstairs Pub Scotch Tasting Fundraiser, Smiths Falls Smiths Falls Santa Claus Parade 26 27 28 recognize sponsors & celebrate Mississippi Open Studio - Margaret Ferraro, Kinburn Carleton Place Santa Claus Parade SRO Tea Dance, Almonte MERA Christmas Advent Fair, McDonalds Corners Valley Singles Christmas Lunch, tbd Mills youth. 65 Mill St. Almonte. Mr. Fezziwig’s Victorian Christmas Celebration, Almonte Where is the Love Youth Conference, Nov. 25. Register at guidance offi ce, 257-1115 or Arnprior and District Museum presents over 100 quilts from the 1800’s, Nov 6 – 21 Art Mad presents Gerald Smith’s oil paintings [email protected]. CP Arena Baker Bob’s Gallery presents 204/613 New works by Rick Herrera; mixed media Gallery on Main presents Artists at Work, Open Studio Big Brothers Big Sisters Curl for Kids Bonspiel, Nov. 26, 6-10PM Register at 283- Gallery Perth presents Art Here & Now with local and regional artists 0570. Smiths Falls Curling & Squash Club, Heritage House Museum Art Show and Sale of 25 local artists as of Nov 8. 13 Old Sly’s Road Smiths Falls. MVTM presents TEXT-ing by Karina Bergmans, a text-based pillow project Breakfast with Soul, Nov. 26, 8-10AM. Open Palms Coffee Shop (Almonte), photos by Photography Matters members, from Nov 20 discussion, open to all. Location tbd. lillywhi- Philip K. Wood Gallery (Almonte) presents Down the Rabbit Hole & Other Works by Angele Desdjardins (to Nov 14) [email protected]. Free All Month Beckwith Township Christmas Craft Read’s Book Shop presents Appleton Studio Artists travelling art exhibit < www.readsbookshop.com> Show, Nov. 27, 10AM-3PM. Donations The Almonte Library presents architectural illustrations & models by Peter Mansfi eld; The Chamber Gallery presents Paula Gray, sculptor & Peter Lewis, photographer welcome for Food Bank. Beckwith Public School gym, CP. 435-8929 A Dickens of a Christmas Concert, Nov. St. James Gate (111 Bridge St., Carleton The Barley Mow (79 Little Bridge St., Al- Santa Claus Parade. Nov. 27, 5PM. From Car- 28, 2PM. With Capital City Chorus. $10 Place, 257-7530): Live at the Gate Sat monte, 256-5669): Open Mike w/Jumpin’ ambeck School down Bridge St., Carleton Community ($20 family) in advance from Heritage (8:30-10:30PM). Jimmy Leroux (7PM); Terry Tufts Thursdays Place. A Disney Christmas. 257-8049 House Museum. Smiths Falls District Nov 6 Mississippi Jug Stompers (8-11PM). Green Drinks, Nov. 2, 5:30-7:30PM. www. Festival of Good Cheer, Nov. 27, 10AM-5PM. Collegiate Institute. Nov 13 Keen as Mustard Ballygiblin’s Restaurant & Pub (151 greendrinks.org. The Crown Pub, 71 Old fashioned Christmas shopping with Sing We Now of Christmas, Nov. 28, 7PM. Val- Nov 18 Jazz night (8:30-11PM) Peter Bridge Street, Carleton Place, 253-7400): Foster Street, Perth free entertainment. Downtown Perth. ley Voices Christmas Concert. 256-0134. Brown, Don Paterson Celtic Jam Wed (8-10PM), davidh@rogers. Bazaar & Chili Lunch, Nov. 4, 9AM-1PMPro- Open House & Talk, Nov. 27, 1PM tour, 2PM Almonte United Church, $5. Nov 20 The Diplomats com, no cover ceeds to AGH/FVM Foundation. Fairview talk: Natural approaches to treating depres- SRO Tea Dance, Nov. 28, 1-4PM. With Standing Nov 27 Peter Brown, George Turcotte Neat Coffee Shop (1715 Calabogie Rd., Manor 75 Spring St. Almonte. sion. Carp Ridge EcoWellness Centre, Carp. Room Only. Almonte Old Town Hall. www. Fiddleheads (Code’s Mill, Perth, 267- Burnstown, 433-3205) Adventure Travels Near & Far: Hiking 839-1198, www.ecowellness.com. sroteadances.org. $12 at door (cash only) 1304) Nov 7 Justin Rutledge, $16, 8PM and Biking, Nov. 5, 6:30-9PM. Fundraiser Scotch Tasting Fundraiser, Nov. 27. Tickets Jazz at the Swan (The Swan at Carp, Nov 14, 28 Live Jazz with Clay Young & Nov 18 Luke Doucet, $20, 8PM for Likulezi Project Malawi Africa. Almonte from Rideau Canal Museum (284-0505). Falldown Lane Carp, 839-7926) 7-10pm. guest, 12-3PM Naismith Pub (411 Ottawa St., Almonte, United Church. 728-5514, www.almonte- Rideau Canal Museum, 34 Beckwith St. S. Nov 5, 19 The Royal Oak (329 March Rd. Kanata, 591- 256-6336): Open Celtic Jam (7:30-10PM). united.com. $10 Smiths Falls. $40. The Downstairs Pub (385 Ottawa St., Al- 3895): jazz on Sun (3-6pm), no cover Harry McLean’s Pub (111 St. Lawrence St., Women’s Fair Nov. 6, 10AM-4PM. For Lanark Santa Claus Parade, Nov. 28. Smiths Falls monte, 256-2031) Open Stage Fri, music Nov 7, 21 Magnolia Rhythm Kings Merrickville, 269-4223) County Interval House. Seminars, shop- 283-4124 9PM, no cover; Sat live music, 9PM, $4. Nov 14, 28 APEX Jazz Band Nov 13 Silver Creek (in ballroom), $20 ping, café. Carleton Place Arena. Free. Potluck Supper, Nov. 30, 6PM. With Steve & Nov 6 Brock Zeman The Cove (2 Bedford St., Westport, 273- The Lost Generation: Local Soldiers of Lloyd Cloyne. By The Prestonvale Com- Nov 13 D.B.D. 3636) WWI, Nov. 7, 2PM. Displays & talk on WWI. munity Assoc. Ferguson’s Falls Hall. Nov 20 Axe2Grind Nov 5, 20, 26 Mario Franco 6-9PM North Lanark Regional Museum. 256- St. Andrew’s Supper, Nov. 30, 6PM. 253- Nov 27 Starfi re Nov 6 String Tease, Stephen Lewis Fund- 4221, [email protected] 3195 for tickets. St. Andrews Presbyterian raiser, live/silent auction, 7-10PM Church, 37 Bridge St. Carleton Place. November 2010 www.thehumm.com 27 A Scottish Kist at the Perth Museum Our Community, Our Heritage, Our Con- ness and how Perth, Scotland, and Perth, nection is a new exhibit now on display Canada, look today. Perth Town Council’s at the Perth Museum. After a journey recent visit to Scotland enhanced the op- across Canada, the travelling exhibit fea- portunity to compare the two Perths and turing the Scottish Kist (or immigrant’s celebrate Scotland’s eight hundred years chest) is making its fi nal appearance at of history while preparing for Ontario’s the Perth Museum before returning to two hundredth in 2016. the National Museum of Scotland at the Drop by the museum at 11 Gore Street end of the year. East in Perth to take a look at the new ex- In conjunction with the display of this hibit and at the new Perth souvenirs, which early settler’s chest, the museum features will make great gifts for the holiday season. a look at early life in the Canadian wilder- Call 267–1947 for more information.

28 www.thehumm.com November 2010 TYPS Opening Gala Th e TYPS Youth Centre has fi nally moved to 65 Mill begin at the opening gala and continue online until Street in Almonte (behind Appleton Gift & Basket, early December. Contact TYPS if you are interested in front of the Barley Mow). It has been a highly an- in donating a service or item for the silent auction. ticipated move for many local youth and they are Join in the celebration at the TYPS Opening Gala pleased to formally notify the community. Th ank and mingle with members of the community while you to all of the wonderful volunteers who have lent enjoying some tasty treats. Check out their web- a helping hand throughout this long process. site , or follow them TYPS was established in 1995 and is a non- on Facebook for more details on the new centre profi t, charitable organization serving youth aged and upcoming events. TYPS would like thank all 12 to 18 in Almonte. Since then, TYPS has un- of their sponsors, local youth and the greater com- Pick up theHumm in Almonte at dergone many transformations. Th e latest change munity for their ongoing support. had TYPS receiving over four hundred vis- jr’s family restaurant its during the fi rst two weeks of being open in the new location. Th is demonstrates how necessary the move to a larger space was in order to accommodate the needs of youth in Beckwith Township Christmas Craft Show the community. Th e expansion of the centre, th including the creation of a full-sized kitchen, Saturday, November 27 from 10AM—3PM means the expansion of what TYPS can of- Beckwith Public School Gym fer. Th ey are looking forward to developing Over 40 Exhibitors — Shop ’til you Drop! a new schedule of diverse programs in their Lunch Counter fabulous new home. Without further hesitation, they are Cash Donations will be Collected for the Lanark County Food Bank pleased to invite you to the TYPS Opening More Information: 613-435-8929 Gala where they will celebrate the excel- lence of Mississippi Mills youth. Th e Gala will take place Saturday, November 20 from 7pm to 9pm at 65 Mill Street in Almonte. If you would like to nominate a youth for excellence in character or service to the community, contact TYPS at 256–8485 or . Th e Opening Gala will also host the launch of TYPS’ Silent Auction. All proceeds will help fund their open kitchen and nutrition pro- grams. Come for a preview of the services and Everyone at TYPS Youth Centre in Almonte items donated from local businesses, artisans invites you to come check out their new digs and members of the community. Bidding will at their Opening Gala on November 20! Lanark Youth Encouraged to Ask Where is the Love? For the second November in a row, Lanark County ferences, and we welcome — and encourage — all Interval House’s Where is the Love? project team is the students who attend to play an active part in set to spark awareness and action among local high shaping future conferences.” school youth about dating violence and its many Now in its second year of funding, staff are repercussions. “Given that November is Woman working hard to shape up another exciting fall Abuse Prevention Month, there is no better time youth conference. “Our 2010 conference is set to than now to once again rev up local interest in our take place at the Carleton Place Arena on Th ursday, activities,” shared Jennifer Douwes, media liaison November 25, which coincides with the Interna- for Where is the Love?. tional Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Th e project is a three-year anti-violence ini- Women. Students can be prepared for another in- tiative funded by Status of Women Canada. Fash- teractive and engaging conference!” ioned after Ottawa’s long-running In Love and In Douwes further clarifi ed that free busing would Danger, this project aims to inspire student-led ini- be provided for students from Lanark County high Shop Around tiatives that promote awareness about dating vio- schools (including alternative schools), and that lence. “At the core of this undertaking, we believe students could count on a fabulous, free, hot lunch. that by asking students “Where is the Love?” and Students who are interested in the conference are Downtown really working with them to shape an understand- encouraged to register at their local guidance offi ce ing of healthy and unhealthy relationships, we can or to contact the project staff directly at 257–1115 inspire them to take action in their own schools to or . Carleton Place help reduce dating violence,” stated Douwes. Currently, the Where is the Love? team is also As part of the plan, staff organize two local seeking interested students and/or adult commu- youth conferences per year: a fall conference de- nity members who share a passion for the venture, for the Holidays! signed to promote awareness about dating violence and who would like to sit on the advisory commit- and equip students with the tools necessary to lead tee. Th e committee meets quarterly and advises the Pictures with Santa, Christmas Market, their own initiatives, and a spring conference de- team on conference-planning, school workshops, live entertainment and more signed to showcase students’ eff orts throughout promotions and more. Interested persons are also the school year. invited to contact the team at the phone number or December 4 Douwes further explained that the tone of the email address above. conferences is not supposed to be top-down, but Where is the Love? is offi cially supported by both www.granary.ca geared more for the students themselves. “Each the Upper Canada District School Board and the Open Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri 9-6 year we hire a youth leader to share in the work of Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. Thurs 9-8,Sat 9-5 the team, we invite area students to host the con- November 2010 www.thehumm.com 29 A Full Harvest of Theatre News November, always the the stuff of this thriller, which after each session. For schedules Later in the month, the $10, available at the door or by biggest month on our sounds like a real blast! For ticket and information, please visit young performers of the Perth calling 267–9610 with a credit theatre calendar, kicks off information, please call Lynda at . Academy of Musical Thea- card number. this time with the Perth 283–9138. tre proudly present An And Carleton Place’s Mis- Community Choir’s Next up is the East- Evening with Shake- sissippi Mudds bring the hi- production of Steven ern Ontario Drama speare, a selection of larious Nunsense: The Mega- Sondheim’s amazing League One-Act Play comic, tragic and his- Musical to the stage of the musical, Sweeney Todd. Festival, to be held, this torical scenes from Town Hall on December 3, 4, 9, Th is tale of the murder- year, at the Ottawa Little various Shakespearean 10 and 11 at 8pm and Decem- ous barber of Fleet Street Th eatre. Nine shows are plays. This group will ber 5 at 2pm. This is a hilarious Theatre News in our Area runs on November 4, 5, to be presented, on Fri- also be performing this musical spoof about the misad- 6, 11, 12 and 13 at 8pm day the 12th at 7:30pm, month on the stage of ventures of five nuns trying to and Saturday the 13th at the Stratford Festival manage a fundraiser. Sadly, the by Ian Doig 2pm and 7:30pm, with a as part of the Student rest of the sisterhood died from and November 7 at 2pm, at the post-show party in the Shakespeare Festival! botulism after eating vichy- Mason Th eatre of Perth & Dis- foyer each evening. Lo- Show dates are Thurs- ssoise prepared by Sister Julia, trict Collegiate Institute. Tickets cal troupes presenting day and Friday, No- Child of God, so the remain- are available from Tickets Please entries are: the Kemp- vember 25 and 26, at ing nuns stage a talent show in (in Jo’s Clothes, 39 Foster Street, tville Players Inc. on 7pm. And when PAMT order to raise enough money Perth) or from Ann Hawthorne with Ciao, Baby, the is on a roll, nothing can to bury the last of their dearly at 485–6434. Valley Players of Al- stop them! Next up is departed, who are still in the Th e Smiths Falls Communi- monte with Harvest, the musical Hairspray freezer. Tickets are $20, from ty Th eatre comes to the stage of and Perth’s Studio on December 2, 3 and Arts Carleton Place, 132 Cole- the new Station Th eatre on No- Th eatre Productions 4 at 7pm. Both produc- man Street in Carleton Place; vember 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 with Th e Last Act is a tions are at the Myriad call 257–2031 or visit . For more in- matinée, with a late Hallowe’en tor. A public adjudica- the Old Perth Shoe formation on these shows call off ering: the 1920s classic Ghost tion will be given in Last-minute touches: costumer Adrienne Factory, 1 Sherbooke Tony Scott at 253–2007 or visit Train. Th rills, chills and things- the theatre by the ad- Medland adjusts Sydney Jacklin’s outfi t for the Street East in Perth, . that-go-bump-in-the-night are judicator, Laurel Smith, PCC’s 2010 production of Sweeney Todd. and tickets for each are Would You Like a Twist of Tomato with That? My fi rst encounter with a tomato rots are orange and eggplants are India, they fry up bhaji at street ion and 2 to 5 bird’s eye chilies — you can buy at the IGA grocery) was a long time ago in an alpine purple-black. “Yeah, but Wikipe- stalls on large round planchas, other types of chili are fi ne too, but so do many other health food galaxy far, far away, when one dia says it’s a fruit and it also says and it is good at any time of day just make an educated guess as stores and larger groceries. For took a lunge at me on the end of that Mexican tomatillos are a or night — even if you’re jet- to the “spicicity”. Fry it all up on instance, if you’re headed Perth- a plastic fork. I kept my eyesight fruit.” Does it now? Ayyy Caram- lagged and don’t know time from medium for a little bit, throw in way, Foodsmiths (106 Wilson and have never looked back. ba! OK, OK, scientifi cally-speak- space. For cheap, cheerful and the tomatoes, boiled potatoes Street West) also stocks them. Tom-aaah-toe, tom-AAA-toe, ing, a fruit grows from the ovary super quick, eat this gem with (mash them fi rst!) and a pinch of Many people have a vegetable tom-AAA-doe. Who cares? I of the plant, as do tomatoes. So toasted naan bread and scram- ground turmeric. Cook it all to a garden, and if you’re one of them emphatically love tomatoes and, bravo for science! Well done! In bled eggs. Now, get yourself a thick puree on medium-low heat. and haven’t yet grown chilies or rest assured, I’m not a tomato the kitchen, the solution to this cutting board and a knife. Come Th row in a small handful of fresh, other varieties of hot peppers, xenophobe because I do not care quandary is simple: just ask your- on, chop, chop! chopped cilantro leaves and a ½ then maybe this is the time to what colour they are; red, green, self whether the tomato is more To the cutting board and teaspoon of garam masala. Stir consider setting aside some 2011 yellow, purple or other… they just frequently used in savoury or knife, subject 500g peeled potato it for a couple more minutes and garden real estate for the hot look and taste oh, so fi ne! I’ve only sweet cuisine. How many fruit and boil that off right away, then serve with slivers of red onion stuff ? ever met one person who couldn’t salads have you eaten containing mash. Next, fi nely chop 300– and lemon wedges. Eat alone. Oh, and fi nally, to sink your abide tomatoes, but his staple diet tomatoes? Aww shucks, argu- 400g fresh red tomatoes (forget Share your bhaji with others only bhaji, grab a bottle or six of King- was Cheerios and cabbage rolls. ing really wears me out. Let’s do the canned toms for this one). if forced to. fi sher beer from the LCBO (un- Even astronauts eat better than something with tomatoes, right OK, put some oil in a pan and I know what you’re thinking: surprisingly, any beer will do). that guy, if he’s still alive. here, right now. fi re it on medium-high. Add 1 ta- “I really want to cook this, but All done? Excellent! Smack your I know what you’re thinking… Let’s make a tomato, potato blespoon of dark mustard seeds where the heck am I going to get lips and forever vow to think of “Is the tomato a fruit or a vegeta- and onion bhaji (baah-gee, which and let them crackle a bit. Add all those spices and stuff from?” tomatoes as the saviour of hu- ble?” Vegetable. Defi nitely. “But is Hindi for fried vegetables). It’s 5–6 fresh curry leaves, if you can Th at’s even easier than the cook- mankind. it has seeds in it.” Correct. So do an Indian delicacy that takes 15 get them (or crumble in ½ table- ing bit. Almonte Natural Foods Do winter. Do it with toma- cucumbers and zucchinis. “But to 20 minutes “street to eat”; have spoon of the dried ones), along (34 Mill Street) stocks the spices toes, people. it’s not green.” Err, sorry but car- it as a snack-meal or as a side. In with one fi nely chopped red on- (barring the curry leaves, which — Innit Yummy in my Tummy

30 www.thehumm.com November 2010 MERA Presents More Creative Sparks The final two lectures in the Creative artist while enjoying sweets and conversa- Spark series are by “Mad Max Dean”, tion over a cup of tea or coff ee. Admission a mechanical artist and weaver Ellen is $5; free for students. Good. For more information, contact 278– The first lecture, on November 14, 0388 or . features Max Dean, a mechanical art- ist who has created a dazzling and thought-provoking range of interactive, computer-based works which have been CP Holiday Train exhibited around the world. His Robotic Chair is featured in A Short Film about Th is is the twelfth year for one of North day Train program has raised close to $4.8 Falling, shown at the International Film America’s most exciting and perhaps long- million and 2.3 million pounds of food for Festivals of Toronto and Vancouver. The est running corporate food bank fundrais- North American food banks. National Gallery of Canada and the Ni- ers of its kind. Th e CP Holiday Train is Th e Train will be making two stops cholas Metivier Gallery in Toronto have once again taking to the rails to support the in Lanark County: on Saturday, Novem- acquired several of his works. fi ght against hunger in our country. Th e ber 27 at 8:15pm at the Smiths Falls Train Ellen Good, originally scheduled to goal is to throw the focus on the important Station (63 Victoria Street), and on Sun- talk last month will now speak of Sun- job that local food banks do in our commu- day, November 28 at 10am at Perth’s Wil- day, November 21. This weaver from nities and to support local leaders in fi ght- son Street railway crossing, south side. Central Frontenac is noted for her use of ing hunger in their neighbourhoods. Joining the 2010 Holiday Train in Canada shibori and Ikat weaving techniques and How important is the arrival of the Hol- is one of the country’s most versatile bands: produces one-of-a-kind and limited- iday Train every winter? In some commu- Th e Odds. An alternative rock band, they series garments, accessories and home nities, the train’s visit and the money and bring their energy and full-voiced harmo- furnishings . food raised during the event is the main nies to the train’s stage. In Smiths Falls, Th e In 2009, Ellen received the first MERA fundraiser for the next twelve months. Odds will be joined by this year’s Bluesfest Award for Excellence in Fine Arts and According to Food Banks Canada, each phenomenon Th e Dube Brothers (above). Fine Crafts; a juried award which recog- month 800,000 Canadians turn to local Ranging in age from 10 to 14, these young nizes artistic excellence. Weaver Ellen Good, who was food banks, with one third being children. musicians have raised $94,000 for Haiti’s Th e series is presented by McDon- the recipient of the fi rst MERA What the Holiday Train does is shine a orphans since February of 2010. ald’s Corners/Elphin Recreation and Arts bright light on the importance of support- Each season, more than 100,000 Ca- Award for Excellence in Fine Arts (MERA), and lectures take place in Perth ing food banks, as well as giving local resi- nadians visit to follow the at McMartin House, 125 Gore Street East, and Fine Crafts, will speak at the dents the opportunity to join the train’s train and to learn more about the pro- starting at 2pm. Refreshments will follow fi nal Creative Spark lecture on spirit in feeding communities across the gram. Th e Holiday Train is also on Face- with an opportunity to meet and greet the November 21 in Perth. country. Since its launch in 1999, the Holi- book and Twitter: @CPHolidaytrain.

November 2010 www.thehumm.com 31 “Towards Better Health and a Greener Earth” Sat., Nov. 27. 1–3PM Christmas Gifts Open House & Free Talk Tour and Learn 1–2PM, Informative Health Talk 2–3PM in the Nick of Time Topic: “Natural Approaches to Treating Depression” When you do your holiday shopping this year, would 2386 Thomas Dolan Pkwy you like to buy distinctive gifts that are of lasting 613–839–1198 www.ecowellness.com value, support the economy where you live, be en- vironmentally responsible, and enjoy your shopping Sponsors of the Red Trillium Studio Tour experience in a traditional festive atmosphere? If the answer is yes to any of the above, set some Pick up theHumm in Perth at time aside to shop at the 17th annual Nick of Time Artisan Show on Saturday, December 4 from 10am jo’s clothes to 4pm at McMartin House, 125 Gore Street East in Perth. Th is popular show, long established as an in- tegral part of Perth’s old-fashioned traditional Christmas festivities, owes its success to a simple three-pillared philosophy: keep the quality as high as possible by featuring original juried works from over twenty gifted artisans; keep the show as local as possible; and keep it as environmentally respon- sible as possible. Works by Carmen Allen (above) and many other To add spice to a successful formula, each year or- artisans and craftspeople will be featured at ganizers bring new skilled artisans to the show. Th is this year’s Nick of Time show in Perth year they have added tinsmiths who create hand- made decorative and functional tinware that takes beeswax candles, pewter items, fi ne woodworking, the revered craft far beyond the traditional. You will whimsical corn brooms, stained glass, jewellery, also fi nd a fi bre artist whose yarn, fi bre and wool and much more. products all come from her own Lanark County And to satisfy your giving instincts at this time sheep. You can’t get much more local than that! As of year, the Grannies of Lanark County will be back well, a craftsperson whose sense of design blurs the again selling items to help the Grannies of Africa line between craft and art will be showcasing her ap- raise their orphaned grandchildren. pliquéd children’s clothing. So take a break from the commercialism of the While primarily an art and artisan show, organ- season and treat yourself by taking some time to izers have always believed that food should be fea- bask in the relaxed and festive atmosphere of the tured at this festive time of year, and who says food Nick of Time Show. Enjoy some hot cider and isn’t art anyway? As well as the returning food arti- homemade goodies as you are greeted by a host- sans who will be off ering exotic gourmet chocolate, ess dressed in period costume while the strains of garlic treats, and local maple syrup, the show has a Bach fugue fi ll the cedar-decked halls of one of added a classic English chutney maker whose crea- Canada’s most elegant heritage homes. Th en let tions will perk up your holiday dinner. Also, why your shopping adventure begin as you recapture not try some homemade biscotti, a versatile Italian some of those warm and fuzzy feelings of Christ- biscuit fi rst created in the Tuscany region many mases past in the company of good friends and centuries ago? neighbours. As you have come to expect, the traditional Be sure to enter the draw for a basket of fi ne gift crafts will be well-represented in keeping with the items donated by participating artisans. And while ambiance of historic McMartin House and the spir- in town, stay for the Santa Claus parade and don’t it of the season. Look for delicately scented hand- forget to visit the Perth Museum for a gracious Vic- made soaps, natural evergreen centrepieces, pure torian open house from 1pm to 5pm.

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32 www.thehumm.com November 2010 a minute or two / without remembering Marguerite de Laplace is twelve der to stay in the fur trade. Th is would build years old and on Le Saint-Jean- the population and the King’s wealth.

theHumm Review Baptiste, a ship out of Dieppe. She Claudia Coutu Radmore’s ancestors is one of more than a hundred tell stories of the history, culture and ex- fi lles du roi recruited by agents of periences of New France colonists. Th ey the French king, Louis XIV, com- come to life in Claudia’s poems, giving the ing to New France to wed colo- reader a fascinating look into the habit- nists. It is 1671. ant lifestyle, the life of a fur trader and the by Carol A. Stephen eff ect of war on families. Th ese are ordi- nary folk. Th ey tell us what it was like to She has been told that the ship’s mast, a be twelve years old, crossing an ocean to tree from the new world, knows things. marry an unknown man in a wilderness. Marguerite puts her ear to the tree to We learn what it was like to lose a war hear about the new land that will be her when your brave militia had won so many home. of its battles. We experience a woman’s She speaks: confl ict when her husband tells her he has “the King needs wives for his men an Indian wife and children. We grieve needs children for his new colony… with the mother losing two young sons I have promised to do my duty to a bear, and see how parents are torn …what will the man be like by such memories when the next child is what will it be like to be a wife born. Life in New France is alive for us as we …these are strong men who hear the Coutu stories, generation after gen- do not quit… eration. We can taste le dindon, les beignes, …the tree… says that one day I will walk les tortières. We feel the horror of public tor- on a river ture and executions, but we also smile when made of ice we read of a man’s love for his horse. make sugar with water a minute or two/without remembering from a tree… concludes with the title poem, which has the tree and I Daniel Coutu, in 1792, pondering les ca- check every day for the place nadiens and asking: where the water stops “do you understand at my new world how it is? we fought and we lost and I put both my hands against the mast sometimes make promises we can go a minute or two without I tell the tree that I too remembering” I will not quit” Th is is an engaging book of poetry, with So begins a minute or two/without re- startling images and beautiful language, membering, Claudia Coutu Radmore’s po- and an absorbing journey into Canadian etic history of New France spanning one history. An excellent read! hundred and twenty years, and the per- Claudia Coutu Radmore is a Carleton sonal history of the Coutu family. Place artist, an internationally published France wanted to increase the fur trade writer, an educator, and member of the and provide economic growth in New League of Canadian Poets, Haiku Canada France. Agents were hired to fi nd women and Kado Ottawa. to make the journey to marry and raise Come to the book launch at Read’s families with men of the colony. Th e men Bookshop in Carleton Place on November were required to marry the women, les 26 at 7pm. Th is book is published by Two fi lles du roi (daughters of the King), in or- Cultures Press (ISBN 978-0-9809273-5-1).

November 2010 www.thehumm.com 33 Jim Bryson in Folkus Almonte’s Folkus Concert Series opens House. Named after a house in Elgin, On- on Saturday, November 27 with Jim Bry- tario, this folk rock band is guaranteed to son, one of Canada’s most distinctive alt- put a smile on your face and get your toes country acts. He is praised for his ability tapping. Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets to capture a mood or a feeling, whether it are available in advance for $23 or at the centres on the winter weather, self-confi - door for $27. Student rates are $12. Th is dence, or general restlessness. Bryson has is the fi rst concert in the Folkus Concert just released his fourth album, Th e Falcon Series, and is a great opportunity to save Lake Incident. After recording with Th e by buying a four-concert season pass for Weakerthans in January in a cozy cabin in $80. For ticket orders and information frozen Falcon Lake, Manitoba, Bryson has call Mill Street Books at 256–9090 or visit spent the summer promoting the record- . ing at folk festivals and venues across the country. Now the album is fi nally avail- able, released by Canadian independent label Kelp Records on October 19, and Bryson is bringing it to town. A native of Ottawa, Bryson began his solo career with the release of his début album Th e Occasionals in 2000. He fol- Catch lowed this with Th e North Side Benches in Jim Bryson 2003 and has continued to gather steam as on Nov. 27 in he travels and plays. His third recording, Where the Bungalows Roam, was released Almonte in 2007 and with this, he left the bright gui- tars of his past work behind for soft strum- Bryson will be followed in the series by the ming; strained vocals were replaced with January 15 double bill of Selina Martin (with whispered confessions. Th is album is as band) and Th e Bidiniband (headed by Dave direct as they come, with his lyrics having Bidini), followed by Th e Sultans of String on nowhere to hide, and no reason to do so. February 26. And… Bryson is both a powerful singer-song- For all those who have been waiting with writer and a multi-instrumentalist. Where anticipation for details of Folkus’s fourth the Bungalows Roam has appeared on concert of the season to be announced, many year-end “Best of” lists, his songs the wait is over. Organizers are very ex- have appeared on numerous compilations, cited to have signed Justin Rutledge, a both in North America and the UK, and Toronto-based alt-country singer-song- Kathleen Edwards has recorded his song writer whose musical style has been com- Somewhere Else. He has toured Canada pared to that of Ryan Adams. A former and the UK extensively, building a loyal English major, Rutledge approaches his GREAT SAVINGS fan base in both places, and has played, lyrics as though they are poems, refusing toured and recorded with artists such as to highlight their meaning and challeng- WITH Kathleen Edwards, Sarah Harmer, Howe ing listeners to fi nd those lines that stand REGENCY Gelb, Lynn Miles, Kate Maki, Th e Tragi- out, and examine them until they begin cally Hip, and Th e Weakerthans. to take on a larger, grander shape. Experi- UP On November 27, Bryson can be seen ence Justin on April 9. in concert at the Almonte Old Town Hall. For more series details, please visit TO Th e opening act is Perth-based Guthrie . until Nov.22nd 2010

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Congratulations, Talented Youth! Almonte’s Got Talent and the Valley Players of Almonte would like to congratulate the fi nalists at Almonte’s fi rst ever youth talent show, held on Saturday, October 16, at Almonte and District High School. Th e winners are: Amanda Roi and Claire Hunter (fi rst place), Jordon McIntosh (second), Emilie Scott (third), Th e Strobes (fourth), and Danny Albert (fi fth). Congratulations to the winners, to the fi fteen contestants who performed, and to everyone who auditioned. Organizers would also like to thank the audience for their generosity, as a total of $1,000 was raised for the Almonte General Hospital.

34 www.thehumm.com November 2010 Retreat… to a Yurt! We arrive in the quiet village of in the same fashion — colourful- the basics of yurt construction Burridge, Ontario, mid-after- ly and with exquisite attention to and ornamentation in two small noon on a beautiful autumn day, detail. Th e wood stove that heats family workshops, from experts and fi nd Raphael Kerem in his the yurt came from Mongolia, who built yurts for a living. home woodworking studio mak- Raphael tells us, and is similarly “Th e yurt off ers a distinct ex- ing a wonderfully ornate, hand- decorated. Th e Mongolians are perience of circular space,” Rap- made broom. Soon after, Raphael not afraid of using vivid colours, hael tells us. “Th e crisscrossed hops in his truck and we follow he adds with a smile. pattern of the lattice walls, the him 11 kilometres down wind- Th e beauty of it all is breath- central roof wheel and refl ective ing, gravel roads until we arrive taking. Almost too much to take rafters have an immediate eff ect at his yurt camp. in at once. of instilling calm and harmony. Neither Erin (my fi ancée) nor We all sit down on separate People can feel a peace and rich- I have ever seen a yurt, let alone beds, with a mug of tea and a but- ness, and have an appreciation of an authentic Mongolian one, and ter tart (kindly provided by Rap- nature and beauty as well. If they we are excited. hael and his wife, Tanya), and our come here and have that experi- Th e camp — Kingsford Yurt soft-spoken host tells us what in- ence in our camp, then I will be Camp/Retreat — is set on a se- spired him to build these yurts. happy. Most people who come cluded clearing of land on the “For quite some time,” he here feel that immediately.” fringes of Frontenac Provincial says, “I had planned to develop After our delightful and en- Park, right next to a fast-running a peaceful sanctuary, combining lightening chat, Raphael gener- stream that fl ows from Kingsford this site’s unique natural beauty ously lends us his Scrabble game Lake. Th e two yurts, which Rap- with distinctive architecture. and Th e Offi cial Scrabble Diction- hael has constructed using mate- I have attempted to create an ary (Tanya’s idea, both), helps rials shipped from Mongolia, sit idyllic space where landscaping, us get the fi re going in the wood like white domes beneath a va- buildings and the smallest details stove, and wishes us a good night. riety of ancient, towering trees. of common objects create a uni- On our own, Erin and I are Th e trees, some of them over one fi ed expression of peace and rev- quiet for a time, taking in the hundred feet tall, surround the erence for nature.” splendour of the yurt. Th e ex- clearing, and add to the private, Born in Ontario, Raphael was pert craftsmanship, the cylindri- majestic feel of this space. raised in Israel and East Africa. cal space, the vibrant and almost deliciously soothing. We decide to by the tranquilizing pitter-patter hypnotizing colours painted on play a game of Scrabble. of rain on the yurt’s covering. the rafters and the roof wheel—it Th roughout the night, the In the morning, we both wake is all sublime. yurt is incredibly cozy, warm rested and happy. Erin starts an- We agree it is truly amazing, a and comfortable. Th ere are no other fi re, though the yurt is still space that feels peaceful, calming, distractions here, just peace and warm from the fi re that died dur- and somewhat sacred. When we quiet. An earlier visitor wrote in ing the night. Th is is a unique bring in our provisions, we also the guest book: “Th e yurt is a liv- experience neither of us will agree that the cooler and box of ing piece of artwork.” We could soon forget. Nor do we want it tissues look odd amid such daz- not agree more. to end, so we take a walk along zling architecture and elaborate During the night, it begins to the stream toward Kingsford Raphael Kerem ornamentation. rain. Steadily. Th ere is something Lake, and the fi ery autumn foli- and his Th e wood stove gives off tre- inherently soothing about the age is brilliant. Th e water looks mendous heat. I imagine it could sound of moving water — the clean enough to drink, and some Mongolian yurts heat the insulated yurt well stream, the rain on the rooftop. morning birds call out just as the enough on even the coldest of Being encircled by trees over one sun shines through a bank of dull Th e front door to the yurt in “From early childhood,” he ex- winter nights. (Earlier, Raphael hundred feet tall and in the sa- gray clouds. We both take this as which we will be staying is ex- plains, “I have been interested in told us that indeed it could; Mon- cred atmosphere of the yurt, you a sign — we will defi nitely return quisitely painted, as Raphael ex- ethnology — the study of human golian winters are colder than are reminded that all of this was here. Th e place wants us to. plains, “in the traditional Mongo- cultures in a traditional context.” Canadian winters.) Quickly, we here long before you, and that is For more information about lian manner of combining scrolls Inspired by what he saw around shuck off layers of clothing and are humbling. One feels grateful. Kingsford Yurt Camp/Retreat, with knot work.” Inside, the raft- him, he says he knew he would quite comfortable in jeans and T- Erin beats me in a close game please call 273–5693 and ask for ers, the roof wheel, the three someday build a yurt. In 2001 and shirts. Th e crackling fi re and the of Scrabble. We do not know what Raphael or Tanya Kermer. You beds, poles, table, cabinets, and again in 2009, he travelled to Cen- trickle from the nearby stream are time it is, nor do we care. And we will be happy you did. four small chairs, are all painted tral Mongolia where he learned sleep well through the night, aided — photos and text by John Pigeau

November 2010 www.thehumm.com 35 Th ee Town of Mississippi Mills is proud to support The Art ofFe s t i vals

CROWN Studio &PUMPKIN Tour DbDecember 3, 2010 October 9–11, 2010 Almonte Join the crowd of several thousand Almonte & Clayton people sharing the holiday spirit, Harvest local art! The 14th annual Tour features over 25 artists while Wayne Rostad and friends and artisans offering a wide range of art and fi ne crafts at 12 entertain you on Mill Street in the locations in Mississippi Mills. Free admission. heart of downtown Almonte. Fine, family fun in www.crownandpumpkin.com our friendly town. lightupthenightalmonte.com

Pakenham Frost Festival January 25–30, 2011 December 11, 2010 Pakenham Mill of Kintail Six days of Winter fun with many Visit the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area events for all to enjoy! Dress warm- for music, crafts, stories, refreshments, Father ly and bring the whole family — Christmas and more! Call 613–256–3610 x 2 there’s something for all ages. for details. www.millofkintail.com www.mississippimills.ca

2011 Pakenhamthe Home Show March 26 & 27, 2011 April 1–3, 2011 Pakenham area Pakenham Join us for this self-guided tour to celebrate Your one-stop destination for products and Spring and enjoy the creativity of local artists. You’ll services relating to: windows and doors, heating fi nd tasty lunches along the route and Fulton’s Maple and cooling, furnishings, landscaping, design and décor, and Shoppe too. www.maplerun.on.ca so much more! $3.00 admission. www.mississippimills.ca

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