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By London Review Staff committee on International Human Rights. thyssen, has taken over the mantle – and Unlike Young, however, it appears Fragiska- has been polling quite well in the riding. Election day is October 21, and many tos has a clearer shot at winning re-election. eyes are on London’s three ridings, where A week out from the election, 338Canada. a pair of Liberal incumbents are vy- According to 338Canada.com, polling com had Mathyssen in the lead, with a 34.9% ing for re-election in two ridings, and a week out from election day showed chance of winning the popular vote. But it’s a new MP will be elected in the third Fragiskatos with a 40.3% chance of win- a tight race, and the Liberals are hoping it’s riding when the votes are tabulated. ning the popular vote, putting him near- a riding they can clip come October 21. ly 12 points ahead of the Conservative Liberal Mohamed Hammoud was polling In what is shaping up to be a close race in candidate in the riding, Sarah Bokhari. at 28.1%, while the Conservative candidate, London West, incumbent Liberal MP Kate NDP candidate Dirka Prout, mean- London city councillor Michael van Holst, Young is hoping to win re-election and con- while, was polling at 15.3%, while Car- was not far behind at 24.2%. The Green tinue to serve that riding – which she’s done ol Dyck of the Green Party was at 12.8%. party candidate, Tom Cull, was at 10.4%. since winning the 2015 federal race. But it won’t come easy, according to polls lead- London North Centre, which includes Mathyssen has worked for three Members ing up to election day, as the Conservative most of downtown and extends to the of Parliament on issues including human candidate, Liz Snelgrove, isn’t far behind. northernmost part of the city, has an es- rights, seniors and Indigenous peoples’ af- timated population of around 125,000 fairs, and government transparency. She’s According to 338Canada.com, which people. If the debates were any indication, a local member of the Victory Legion, the tracks races across the country, polling big issues facing this riding include jobs Council of Canadians, and the Ontario London MP Kate Young, shown here in a photo she showed Young with a 36.8% chance to posted to Twitter after voting in advanced polling, (it’s a riding that has been particularly hit Health Coalition. Hammoud, meanwhile, win the popular vote, while Snelgrove was is in a tough race for re-election in London West, as hard with manufacturing job losses), af- a Canadian immigrant from Lebanon at 32.4%, falling within the margin of er- Conservative candidate Liz Snelgrove was polling well fordable housing, and climate change. (back in 1976), has spent the last two de- ror a week prior to election day (the NDP leading up to election day on October 21. cades working at Autodata Solutions and candidate, Shawna Lewkowitz, came in The riding has included its share of con- volunteering in the community, includ- thus, housing prices have soared as a result. at 15.8%, while the Green Party candi- troversy leading up to election day, most ing with the Muslim Resource Centre. date, Mary Ann Hodge, was at 11.6%). notably surrounding the Conservative A riding formerly held federally by Lon- candidate, Bokhari, who appears to be a One of the biggest issues facing candidates don’s current mayor, Ed Holder (from Young, who is currently the Parliamentary ‘parachute’ candidate, having only moved in London-Fanshawe is the controversial 2008 to 2015), London West is shaping up Secretary for Science and Sport, and the to London in the summer prior to running $15-billion deal (originally signed by the to be a closer contest than in 2015, when Parliamentary Secretary for Public Services under the Conservative banner. Bokhari Stephen Harper-led Conservative govern- Young won with 46.1% of the popular vote. and Procurement and Accessibility, worked is an academic and women’s rights activ- ment) between Canada and Saudi Ara- in media and public relations prior to enter- ist who founded an organization called bia, in which London’s General Dynamics The candidates participated in a major ing politics. Snelgrove, a Western Universi- ‘Strong Moms and Empowered Women.’ (and its hundreds of employees) has been debate on Oct. 2 at the Aeolian Hall, and ty and Ivey graduate, has spent 25 years as building armoured military equipment have taken part in a number of other de- an executive in the healthcare sector – most Regardless, the new Londoner was poll- for delivery to Saudi Arabia. Jagmeet bates as well. Young called out her Con- recently as the Executive Director of a med- ing at a decent clip and is expected to Singh and the federal NDP party is on re- servative contender, Snelgrove, for missing ical facility and seniors’ retirement home. make the 2019 race closer for Fragiska- cord as saying that he would terminate the riding’s Oct. 10 debate at the London tos than the 2015 election, where he was the contract with Saudi Arabia, a coun- Muslim Mosque. PPC candidate Mike In London West, a northwest city riding elected with 50.4% of the popular vote. try with widespread human rights abuses. McMullen was excluded from that event. with an estimated population of just over 126,000 people, the major issues on the In London-Fanshawe, the 2019 election London-Fanshawe certainly appears Like Young, incumbent Liberal MP Peter campaign trail have been healthcare (as well is certain to see a new MP take the helm, that it will be the most closely-contest- Fragiskatos is also vying for re-election – in as jobs in the healthcare sector) and cost of as incumbent Irene Mathyssen (NDP) ed race in the forest city, and London- London North Centre – after serving his living, as it’s the riding that has been im- chose not to run for re-election. Howev- ers will have their say when they head riding for the last four years. Fragiskatos pacted the most by the surge of Toronto-ar- er, the Mathyssen name remains on the to the polls on Monday, October 21. currently serves as a member of the Stand- ea residents moving to the forest city – and, ballot, as Irene’s daughter, Lindsay Ma- ing Committee on Finance, and on the Sub- PARK PROVIDES THE FUN FOR HALLOWEEN By London Review Staff before Christmas,’ to name a few attractions. different roles at the Halloween event. Lightning supplies arrived October 11, and staff spent the weekend setting up There’s a difference between scary and and preparing the park for this year’s Hal- spooky, and based on their track record, Sto- loween festivities, which will run each rybook Gardens knows it well. Highlighting evening from 6-9pm. ‘Fun fact:’ said Sto- plenty of Halloween events in London this rybook Gardens on its Facebook page, fall will be Storybook’s annual ‘Storyspook ‘It takes 80lbs of beef netting to deco- Village’ event, in which young kids have the rate our park for Storyspook Village!’ opportunity to trick or treat through the park, which is filled with Halloween-themed As of Oct. 12, more than 500 tick- attractions – including some spooky fun. ets had already been sold for this year’s Storyspook Village event. Admission “The atmosphere is fun, not scary,” say is $14.16 plus tax (adults are free with the folks at Storybook Gardens, adding Storybook Gardens will be transformed into ‘Storyspook Village’ this Halloween season, from Oct. 18-28, as a child admission). Each paid admis- that the event is geared towards children kids 10 and under will join their parents for trick or treating through the park and plenty of other attractions. sion receives three tickets to use on the 10 and under. “While some areas are a bit amusement rides, which include: the ele- more ‘spooky’ than others, no features Half the fun of hosting Storyspook Vil- Setup of the Wizard of Oz maze, a new at- phants, carpet slide, carousel, or funhouse. are designed to be scary for children.” lage, which will run for 10 nights (start- traction for 2019, began during the first ing on October 18), say park staff, is the week of October, and a major pumpkin Now in its seventh decade in the for- And what are those features? Besides cos- preparation leading up to the Halloween delivery arrived two days later. Meanwhile, est city, after the park celebrated its 60th tumed characters along the trick or treating festivities. And that preparation starts students from H.B. Beal Secondary School anniversary last year, Storybook Gar- path, Storyspook Village includes amuse- early. As early as late September, the park got in on the fun, carving several ‘funk- dens is hoping that their ‘spooky’ fun ment rides, a superhero funhouse, a Wizard put out a call for volunteers – particular- ins’ for the ‘Pumpkin shack’ at the Village. offered this fall will be their best yet. of Oz giant maze, and a tribute to ‘Nightmare ly high school students – to sign up for October 16th, 2019 | PG 4 EVENT HONOURS, RECOGNIZES LIVES LOST TO HOMELESSNESS By London Review Staff homelessness that had the most impact.

It was World Homeless Action Day on “The poems were a powerful expression October 10, and the London Homeless of people’s experiences and thoughts Coalition held its most important event of of homelessness,” Shawna Lewkowitz, the year, joining people around the world the current federal NDP candidate for in raising awareness and speaking out London West, tweeted following the about the needs of homeless individuals. event. “[It was] one of many ways people were honoured, seen and remem- More than 100 people turned out to bered. Thank you to all of the organiz- Covent Garden Market for the event, ers of World Homeless Action Day.” which included a Soup n’ Bread lunch and a memorial service, during which Abe Oudshoorn, Chair of the Lon- individuals with lived experience of don Homeless Coalition, says that homelessness read poetry that they while many communities mark the had written about their experiences. day as ‘World Homeless Day,’ London recognizes World Homeless Action Members of the Project Home team at St. Leonard’s Community Services were among those who Organizations like the United Way, Day because, as Oudshoorn stress- attended the World Homeless Action Day event held by the London Homeless Coalition at Covent Anova, Mission Services, and The Sal- es, there is already plenty of awareness Garden Market on October 10. vation Army, were all represented at of homelesses, but not enough action. pared to the previous year), that hasn’t The Indwell building, Woodfield Gate the London Homeless Coalition event, been the case over the last two years. (356 Dundas Street), offers new affordable and they were joined by London citi- What is the primarily issue? Oudshoorn housing. Most importantly, it will house zens concerned about the city’s housing says it’s pretty simple: it’s housing. Or, rath- Shelters are full, and so-called ‘tent cities’ many people in need – including those ex- crisis, which has led to the loss of lives. er, a lack of affordable housing in London can be found in and around London, where periencing significant poverty and those and area. There aren’t enough affordable more than 100 people are ‘urban camp- in vulnerable situations (for instance, Those lives lost were honoured and rec- housing units in the city, and the cost of ing’ because they have nowhere else to go. people coming out of hospital who have ognized during the emotional memo- housing continues to rise. Shelters are full, nowhere to go). This is the solution, Oud- rial service part of the day. Prior to the and they’re often an unsafe place to stay. The solution, Oudshoorn says, is housing shoorn says, and he’s hopeful that more event, community members were in- – new public housing and new afford- affordable housing is to come in London. vited to bring photos of lost loved ones Sadly, Oudshoorn says, while the Lon- able housing. So, if there was something that were to be added to the London don Homeless Coalition in years passed to celebrate at this year’s World Home- Those interested in staying up to Homeless Coalition’s memorial space. had some things to celebrate on World less Action Day, it was the open house date on the activities of the Lon- Homeless Action Day (for instance, a and grand opening of Indwell, a new don Homeless Coalition can vis- For some attendees, it was the poems drop in the number of people need- housing complex, which participants it their website at londonhomeless.ca. from those with lived experience of ing to access emergency shelter com were invited to attend later in the day. ‘LEISURE BUDDIES’ GOAL: MORE OLDER ADULTS IN ACTIVITIES By London Review Staff new to the area (including those moving tunity to a population of older adults who Meanwhile, another program expand- from other centres, or from other countries). may not otherwise have the chance to being this fall is the Senior Satellites, which It’s a program designed to get older adults come more active and more social, and thus offer numerous recreational and so- involved in recreational and social activities, “It’s a great way for active seniors to encourage in a healthier, happier way. This could cial activities at various locations around and it has the chance to make a real differ- age less active seniors to get out and about in mean attending social functions, getting in- London and area (including communi- ence in the community. ‘Leisure Buddies’ is a the community,” says Dana Wachter, a com- volved in activities or sports at community centres, libraries and some churches). new program operated through Age Friendly munications specialist at the City of London. ty centres, or participating in group events. London, and it matches older adult volun- “They offer active programming for old- teers (‘buddies’) with older adults (aged 55+) The program was launched earlier this How does one get involved in Leisure Bud- er adults – everything from seated work- in the community who face ‘barriers to par year by Age Friendly London, and its co dies? Application forms (for both participants out classes, to cooking and arts, and and ‘buddies’) are available online (on the even a self-defense class! says Wachter. City of London website, via the Age Friend- ly London page) or at various City locations. The Age Friendly London Network, which was Forms should be mailed to Michelle Della- launched more than six years ago (May 2013), mora at the City of London (355 Wellington currently has participation from 80 different Street, Suite #248 P.O. Box 5045, N6A 4L6). organizations in the city, who have worked together to ‘improve age friendliness’ in the forest Training for the first group of volunteers city. Their eight focus areas include: Outdoor is coming up soon, and the program will Spaces & Buildings; Transportation; Housing; begin shortly thereafter. There will be an- Social Participation; Respect & Social Inclu- other volunteer training before the end of sion; Employment & Volunteerism; Commu- the year as well. So, it’s certainly not too nication & Information; and Community Sup- late to fill out an application form (to be- port & Health Services. Each focus area has a come either a volunteer or participant). working group, and the end goal is simple: to Through a new program, called ‘Leisure Buddies,’ the City of London, through its Age Friendly London network, is aiming to get more older people who face barriers (income, transportation, etc.) to participate in make life better for older adults in London. activities in the community. Leisure Buddies is receiving support from a ticipating in social and recreation activities.’ ordinator, Michelle Dellamora. Under Del- New Horizons for Seniors Grant Program Interested in getting involved in the Net- lamora, and the program’s staff, the Age (through Employment and Social Devel- work itself? Membership is open to all. The goal? To ‘help older adults participate Friendly London Network has helped pro- opment Canada). What does that mean? The next Age Friendly London Network independently in activities.’ Right now, those vide older adults with opportunities to be The program may receive funding of up meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, No- adults may be missing out on activities for more active in the community while aging to $100 per person enrolled in the pro- vember 5, 2019 (from 2-4pm) at the Ki- a number of reasons, including factors like well and living with meaning and purpose. gram to help cover costs (Note: Volunteers wanis Seniors’ Centre (78 Riverside Dr.). low income, not having many social con- must commit to volunteering for one year). nections, a lack of transportation, or being Leisure Buddies aims to extend that oppor- October 16th, 2019 | PG 5 NATIONALS WINNING IN BUNCHES

By London Review Staff a pair of powerplay goals, while Vino- Nationals will hope to embark on a long gradov, Castle and Logan Mailloux each playoff run that will lead them to their sec- If there were any questions about how the had three points apiece. Cohen Kiteley, ond Sutherland Cup in franchise history. London Nationals would bounce back Cameron Krupa and Michael Boushy also this year following a heartbreaking loss in scored goals for the first-place Nationals. the Sutherland Cup last spring, in which the team lost in Game 7 of the Cup final A 5-4 overtime win over Komoka, a 7-2 against the Waterloo Siskins, those con- win over St. Thomas, and a 6-5 overtime cerns have clearly been put to rest. Argu- win over Sarnia gave London an 11-1-0- ably no team has started off the 2019-2020 0 record heading into action October 16 Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (vs. St. Marys at home at the Western Fair (GOJHL) season hotter than the Nation- Arena). Eric Guest was the hero against als, who have been perennial title con- Sarnia, scoring the overtime winner while tenders for the last decade and a half. racking up three points in the contest. Josh LeBlanc also scored twice for Lon- Entering play on Wednesday, October 16, don, while Vinogradov and Ryan Martin London owned a record of 11-1-0-0 through accounted for the other Nationals goals. their first 12 games, good for the best winning percentage in the Western Conference. And, so, the London Nationals are off to a very strong start to their 2019-2020 season, Winners of four straight Western Confer- in which they’ll be gunning for their second ence titles, the Nats opened their current Sutherland Cup win in franchise history season in early September with a dominat- – having accomplished the feat only once, ing 7-0 road win over the Pelham Panthers, during the 2012-13 season. In their last three in which seven different London players Sutherland Cup appearances, the Nats have notched a goal for the visiting team. By the lost in the final to the Caledonia Corvairs time September came to a close, the Na- (2015-16), the Elmira Sugar Kings (2016- tionals owned a record of 7-1-0-0 – their 17), and the Waterloo Siskins last season. lone loss coming against the St. Marys Lin- colns, 5-4, on Sept. 18. Otherwise, the Nats Through their first 12 games in 2019-2020, outscored their opponents 43-13 during London’s 69 goals were the most of any the month while notching seven wins. team in the GOJHL, at the time of this writing, and they had a perfect 7-0-0-0 record Wrapping up the month on Sept. 28 on on the road. Leading the way offensively the road, London earned a 4-3 overtime for the Nats was Cal Davis who, at the time win over the Strathroy Rockets at the West of this writing, was tied atop the league’s Middlesex Arena. Josh Castle played the scoring leaders with 24 points (9 goals, 15 hero in that game, as the forward notched assists). Michael Boushy had 18 points (5 the game-winning goal in the extra period goals, 13 assists), while Josh Castle (7 goals, (with an assist to Jacob Chantler). Chantler 10 assists) and Max Vinogradov (8 goals, 9 finished with three points in the contest, assists) had 17 points apiece. Logan Mail- including a goal of his own, while Max loux (4 goals, 12 assists) had 16 points. Vinogradov and Joey Studnicka knocked home the other London goals in the game. In goal, the action has been split between Bryce Walcarius and Devyn Clark. Walcar- And the winning continued for the Nation- ius was 6-1 with a 2.56 goals-against-aver- als when the calendar flipped to October. age and .899 save percentage, while Clark First, it was a big 8-4 win over the Leam- was 5-0 with a 2.01 goals-against-average, a ington Flyers, the team London swept 4-0 .902 save percentage, and a pair of shutouts. to earn the Western Conference title last season. This time around, on October 2, The Nats will play six more games in Oc- the Nationals scored five second-peri- tober, followed by 10 in November and od goals to pull ahead 6-2 and cruise to a six in December. London final regular convincing victory. Cal Davis had a team- season game is on February 22 against high four points in the contest, including the Chatham Maroons, after which the - Photo credits to Don Rycroft October 16th, 2019 | PG 6

CORINNE GARLICK OF DICK AND JANE ART COMPANY

What got you interested/Started in Art? the size of the city and there are lots of opportunities to get your work shown. I got started in art as a young child and fell in love with visually expressing myself. What do you recommend an aspiring As a teen I heard of Beal Art and moved to artist do to find success? London (from Strathroy) with my mom just so I could go. I felt so lucky to be able One of the biggest ingredients I found to be there! Bealart was such a positive was necessary for success was believ- and encouraging environment for me. I ing in your work and yourself as an highly recommend going there if you are artist. Always be challenging your- a teen and interest in art. Later I got my self in your skills and abilities and be Bachelors of Fine Art at the Nova Scotia open to unique and interesting ways College of Art and Design, and developed to get your art out into the world. my skills with oil painting and sculpting. Is there anything that you like to share How or what is different or special about about yourself with London? your art? Peter and I have our Annual Open I love using vibrant colour, strong house Art Show and Sale This com- light and expressive strokes to make ing November 15 7-9:30pm, Novem- my paintings. I get inspiration from ber 16 10am-5pm (Free) 511 Saint my everyday life. I often will go for James Street, www.dickandjaneart.ca a hike in the woods and take photos to bring back to the studio to paint. GPG Gallery Painting Group Art Show and Sale October 17-20th At I am also part of a painting group called First Saint Andrews United Church. Gallery painting Group; they as a group go to locations every week throughout the spring, summer, fall around London and paint on site (plein-aire painting).

As a local London artist, was there resources here do to support you as an artist? What where they? Is there anything that you think London could do to encourage other local artists?

Both my husband (Peter Karas) and I are full-time artists and when we es- tablished roots here in London 12 years ago we found that joining the London Artists’ Studio Tour was a great way to be a part of the London art community. London has a good art scene for

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DISCOVERING IRELAND WITH MARION BUCCELLA

- Written and Photographed by peace in Northern Ireland, although it is a Marion Buccella fragile peace. Belfast is home to the Titanic Experience, a not to be missed attraction. My husband and I have had Ireland on our bucket list for a number of years. On the After two nights in Belfast, our tour con- recommendation of a friend we booked a tinued along the Antrim coastline. Natural 15 day coach tour with a Canadian Com- beauty surrounded us interspersed with pany called Royal Irish Tours. A fabulous fascinating sites such as the Carrick-a-Re- stress free way to see Ireland! We explored de rope bridge and the craggy ruins of its lush green landscapes, rocky coastlines, Dunluce castle. The most spectacular site quaint fishing villages, charming towns of all was Giant’s Causeway! To see 40,000 and the two large vibrant cities of Dublin hexagonal shaped basalt pillars rising from and Belfast. However, our fondest memo- the Atlantic Ocean was a truly awe inspir- ries are of the warm, welcoming and witty ing moment. As we listened to the sound Irish people we met. The shopkeepers, the of ocean waves crashing around us, we had innkeepers, our tour guide Joe O’Connor, to pinch ourselves to be sure this was real. and the people that would strike up con- versations with us as we were standing on As we continued our journey around Ire- a street corner. The Irish love Canadians! land, we were struck by the idyllic scen- Quick with a joke and great storytellers, it’s ery. Rolling hills were covered with sheep. no surprise their gift of the gab is legendary. Hedgerows and ancient stonewalls divided the land so it appeared as a patchwork quilt We landed in Dublin, and were quickly with countless shades of green. Well tend- whisked away to our first hotel located in ed homes and cottages along the roads had the small town of Malahide. Instant relax- lush and colourful flowers spilling forth ation as we breathed in the coastal air and from the gardens. We noticed how litter looked out onto beautiful views of the Irish free and clean everything appeared. Our Sea. The hotel was top notch, full of charac- tour guide Joe explained Ireland has annu- ter and charm, as were all the hotels on the al tidy town contests which encourage small tour. We especially enjoyed the many two towns and large cities alike to make their night hotel stays, where we were able to ful- communities an attractive and safe place ly relax and get an appreciation for the area. to live. It certainly seems to be working!

Our tour—the Shamrock Royal—circled the We had some fantastic meals included with entire Island of Ireland. From Malahide we our tour. Our day always started with a full headed to Northern Ireland and its capital Irish breakfast which is similar to a North city of Belfast. After 30 years of civil con- American breakfast but also includes black flict known as ‘the troubles’ there is now and white puddings. Our dinners were often

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DISCOVERING IRELAND WITH MARION BUCCELLA fish, chicken or Irish beef always served on before us in all its majestic splendour . On a bed of mashed potatoes. We were amused our driving tours along the Dingle Penin- that our accompanying vegetables usually sula and the Ring of Kerry we were wowed included some roasted potatoes as well. The by the spectacular scenery and charmed by Irish really love their potatoes. Of course it the local people. Kissane Sheep Farm was wouldn’t be a trip to Ireland without having a fun visit. We watched a border collie go fish and chips and a Guinness in a pub while into the hills, listen to whistle commands listening to Irish music. We made sure to do and in very little time round up a herd of that as often as possible too. Our most mem- sheep and bring them into a pen. Amazing! orable dining experience was the farm to ta- ble dinner we enjoyed at Quill’s Farmhouse. It was the unexpected sights that are espe- Everything from the Irish Stew to the hand cially memorable. Walking towards Inch churned butter was prepared using tradi- Beach not knowing what to expect, I was tional methods. After dinner we were enter- astounded at the vista before me. Mys- tained by two Irish musicians. One notice- tical blue mountains, rolling waves and able difference from North American hotels, stunning reflections on the huge areas of Irish hotels don’t have coffee pots in the smooth sand. To top that off a lone surfer rooms, instead they have tea kettles and some appeared in front of me...absolutely mag- Irish tea bags. Perfect for a tea lover like me! ical. Walking through the streets of Derry Ireland is famous for its rain, so we made sure in Northern Ireland we came upon a young to pack rain gear. We were lucky and only dance troupe performing under a bridge. needed it for a half day of the entire two week trip. The temperatures for our trip in late Au- Their joy was contagious and soon we were gust, early September averaged a comfort- all tapping our toes to the live music. While able 16 degrees, wonderful for sightseeing. strolling through the charming town of Kilkenny, we rounded a corner and were Students started back to school while we surprised by rows of colourful umbrel- were there and they all seemed to wear uni- las suspended across the lane. Such fun! forms. Lots of plaid skirts, dress pants and Throughout the tour we had a nice balance sweaters. We even saw young boys in Belfast of touring with the group and free time on heading to school in suits and ties. We no- our own. Ireland’s total population is ap- ticed many students carrying a short curved proximately 5 million people and about 25% wooden stick, somewhat like a small hock- of those people live in Dublin. The last day ey stick. Joe explained this was a hurling of the tour we were on our own in Dublin, stick used for one of Ireland’s most popu- a thriving city with numerous places to ex- lar sports. Along with hurling, the Irish are plore. A must see for us was the 9th century passionate about Gaelic football and rugby. Book of Kells housed in the beautiful Trinity College Library, so that was our first stop. As we continued around the island there We walked over 24,000 steps that day ex- were so many sights to see. A jaunting car ploring St. Stephen’s Green, Merrion Square ride took us through Killarney National with its beautiful Georgian architecture, Park to the 15th century Ross Castle, seeing Grafton Street, the massive Christ Church beautiful woodlands and wildlife along the Cathedral, the Guinness Storehouse and the way. We visited the opulent Kylemore Abbey cobbled lanes of the lively Temple bar area. and its fabulous walled gardens, we toured the 12th century Cahir Castle, we boarded Throughout our two week journey, the 32 Ca- the Dumbrody Famine Ship and watched nadians on board the bus formed friendships, the sad history of the potato famine brought chatted endlessly, laughed a lot and made last- to life by talented character actors . While ing memories. We found it was a wonderful driving through County Tipperary, the Rock relaxed way to experience the Emerald Isle! of Cashel—a 13th century castle—appeared October 16th, 2019 | PG 10

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PUMPKIN SEEDS Preheat oven to 325°F. Very lightly grease a large baking pan, set aside. In a small bowl, mix together sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside. Melt • 3 cups pumpkin seeds dried for at coconut oil or butter in a large microwave safe bowl or on the stovetop in a 4-quart pot. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Mix in pumpkin seeds least 24 hours until they are all evenly coated. Add dry ingredients to the pumpkin seeds and mix until all they are evenly • 3 TBS coconut oil or butter coated. Spread pumpkin seeds on your prepared baking pan in single layer. • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract Bake for 25-35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until seeds begin to • 4 TBS granulated sugar* brown. To test for doneness: remove a few seeds from the pan and let sit on the • 2 tsp ground cinnamon counter to cool. If they harden up the seeds are done. If they remain soft, return to the oven, checking them after 5 minutes. Continue baking in 5 • 1 tsp sea salt minute intervals until done. Once seeds are done, transfer them from the warm pan to another pan lined with parchment paper to let cool.

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FALL HARVEST CHOPPED SALAD INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Whisk together the apple cider vinegar, olive oil, • 3 tablespoons olive oil maple syrup, and dijon mustard. (I like to do this in a • 1 tablespoon maple syrup mason jar so I can shake it to combine and I have a jar to store any extras!) • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard • 2 large heads of romaine lettuce, Combine the lettuce, apples, pumpkin seeds, chopped (about 4 cups) cranberries, and feta. • 1 small green apple, diced • 1 small red apple, diced Divide into bowls then drizzle with dressing. • ¼ cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) You’ll likely have a bit of dressing leftover, depending • ¼ cup dried unsweetened cranberries on how much you like on your salad. • ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled

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