Rooted in tradition · Exploring the future Vol. 46 · Issue #1 Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 Loyalist College · Belleville, ON · Canada Stirling welcomes Hockeyville By Christopher King Kraft Hockeyville descended upon the town of Stirling-Rawdon and District for a second year on Sept. 14. Hockeyville is a program that is award- ed to the town that demonstrates its love for hockey and the ability of a community to come together to show that. Commu- nities that win are awarded $100,000 and two NHL teams host an exhibition game and Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts in the community. Last year, the NHL lockout prevented any exhibition games. This year, however, the lack of a lockout allowed the Winni- peg Jets to compete against the Washing- ton Capitals. At the Stirling-Rawdon and District Recreation Centre, Kraft Hockeyville laid out the red carpet on the ice for the Stanley Cup. Four players, two from each team, attended a question-and-answer period before families took their turn tak- ing photos of themselves with the cup. Guests wrote down questions and the NHL players responded in person at the arena. The questions varied from the players’ choice of video games to whether or not they would marry one audience member. They were asked about their routine and their favourite or least favou- rite parts about hockey. Photo by Samantha Pyear “It varies Monday through Saturday. I (L-r) Washington Capitals forwards Tom Wilson, Aaron Volpatti, and defenceman Connor Carrick prepare for a face-off during the Hockeyville NHL pre-season lift sometimes... Usually during the whole opener game between the Capitals and the Winnipeg Jets. The Capitals won the game 4-3 after a sudden death shoot-out. week,” said Zach Bogosian, defenceman for the Jets. The audience laughed when Bogosian claimed that the worst part of his day was “getting dressed.” While the worst part of his day didn’t Yardmen presents capital event seem so bad, he said the best part of his day was “walking around Winnipeg and ever, the town got their game this past are all former Belleville Bulls players. Edward Pasquale, ending the game 4-3. people come up to me and say I’m their Hockeyville Saturday night, and celebrated in style Tangradi played for the Bulls for three As the crowd left, players departed hero. It’s been really humbling that way,” before and after the match. years, eventually making it to team and ice cleared, the Hockeyville saga Bogosian said. finally arrives The night before the game, a late- captain. In an interview with the Win- drew to a close. However, Stirling will The stack of question forms was thick with pre-season game night party was held in downtown nipeg Free Press, Tangradi spoke about continue to reap the benefits of being and the community of Stirling-Rawdon Stirling, with some familiar faces having many happy memories in Bel- chosen as the 2012 winner long after had lots to ask the players. Their interest at Yardmen Arena making an appearance. Hometown leville. Originally from Philadelphia, the spotlight has faded away. in every aspect of the game showed with their attendance and interest in the chance By James Wood boy Mark Dobson, now director of Tangradi said he feels he can guide A cheque for $100,000 was given to pro-scouting for the Winnipeg Jets, other Americans around Belleville as a the community from Kraft to be used to directly engage with NHL players. was happy to be back in his hometown Canadian would. for upgrades and renovations for the The bustling arena has the feeling of a Hockeyville finally came to an end this and to see the turnout for the Hock- The game itself was a spectacle to Stirling arena, and the banner pro- big city, a lot more than 5,000 people that past Saturday, marking the conclusion eyville event. “Outstanding” was the watch and the arena roared with the claiming Stirling as the champion of live in Stirling-Rawdon. of a classic Canadian story. word he used to describe the whole noise of the crowd. The Winnipeg Jets 2012 will hang in the rafters of the Jack Hewitt, vice-president of market- Because of the NHL lockout last series of events. and the Washington Capitals clashed small-town rink for years to come. It ing insights and services for Kraft Cana- year, Stirling was denied its big-time Belleville was also the recipient of for three periods, going into overtime truly is a good end to a classic Cana- da, said he knows how this town exudes game, which was supposed to have some prodigal sons. Winnipeg Jets with the score tied at 3-3. The game dian story. hockey. been the icing on the cake to an al- Eric Tangradi and Austen Brassard and was won in a shoot-out, with Wash- (For more Hockeyville photos and ready successful Hockeyville. How- Washington Capital Philipp Grubauer ington Capital Mike Green scoring on story, see page 2). ...See Stirling, page 2 Vineyard hosts festival in a different tune Drums echo through Local food and wine ‘We’re really pleased make great mix with the success, we’re Madoc with musical talent happy with the people By Lacy Gillott in Prince Edward County that came out and we The energetic beat of a drum could be By Kaitlin Abeele hope that more people heard in Madoc on Sept. 14, when the an- nual Drum Nation Festival was held. The Rosehill Run Vineyard held the first will get that feeling Many vendors, cultural artists, per- Red White and Blues Festival on Saturday that they can come to formers and local residents found them- in Wellington. selves reconnecting to the universe and The weekend-long event showcased local the winery.’ lost in the sound of music. “Music takes you and leaves you there wine and food from Prince Edward County, Lynn Sullivan mixed with great Canadian musical talent. and you’re fine. To me, that’s what it’s Lynn Sullivan, co-founder of Rosehall about, no strings attached,” said Saikou band’s own music. His own guitar solos Saho, who was managing a vendors’ tent Run, helped organize the event along with have strong origins in old blues solos. owners from Huff Estates, Closson Chase, while teaching visitors how to keep a “I like some older blues...Lead Belly beat, hosting drum circles and playing and the Country Cider Company. Each of and Howlin’ Wolf. I like the real blues, the vineyards hosted a different wine, food music. which is really a finite period in my opin- He travelled from Toronto and spent and music event throughout the weekend. ion. When recording technology got too Organizers wanted to offer a different per- the entire day devoted to those at the fes- good, the blues started to sound really tival. spective on wine-tasting in an attempt to bad to my ears. It has to sound a bit dirty,” “Music is life. It’s like the air you appeal to a broader audience. said Lalonde. “We got together and the idea was to The concert took place on a small stage breathe.” have a blues festival. I like blues, but I re- nestled against the perimeter of the vine- The festival took place at a new loca- ally wanted it to be loosely defined blues yard, while guests sat at picnic tables lit tion this year, still in Madoc, just south for Rosehall Run, similar to what they do with tea lights and outdoor gas lamps. of Hwy. 7. Everyone said they were satis- in Ottawa for their Blues Festival,” said The overall atmosphere was of an inti- fied with the new location. Sullivan. “That way, more people will get mate garden party rather than a tradi- “This is the first year of this location that feeling that they can come to the win- tional rock concert, set against the pictur- and I think it’s the best place for it,” said ery, that it can cover all types of genres, esque landscape of The County. Saho, who added, “From the beginning, different experiences, and you are not just While listening to energetic melodies, I’ve been there.” sitting with a glass of wine and listening guests tasted select pinot noirs and char- The sound of interactive performanc- to a jazz band.” donnays in the tasting barn, along with es flooded the park and surrounding Headlining the festival was Born Ruf- appetizing and portable gourmet food area. One of many memorable and cul- fians from Midland, Ont., along with offered up by local vendors. Slow Taco tural performances was done by Thomas special guest Cold Specks, who is origi- served up fresh tacos, while Pizza-Via! Starwalker Clair. nally from Etobicoke but currently lives brought their own portable wood stove “Each performance, although the in London, England. While Cold Specks for pizza. Guests were also treated to Ja- same style of dance, songs or what have has roots in blues and gospel, Born Ruf- mie Kennedy’s Fries and cupcakes and you, is still performed and we perform fians, at first listen, seemed an odd choice other delectable desserts from The Pink them as though it is our first time. This to headline a blues festival. Lunch Pail. way, it has the same amount of energy, “We got asked in the summertime if Sullivan said she hopes to make the the same amount of flow that we project we wanted to play this winery show. It event an annual festival offering great out to our audience,” Clair said.