The Grapevine - January 2021

ARTS | CULTURE | COMMUNITY January 2021 | Issue No. 18.01

BESTof the BUNCH 2020

FEATUREPRENEUR: THE SWIMWEAR HUT’S RELOCATION AND REBRAND, P.12 ART SPOT: TYLLUAN O'SINEND, P.8

VISUALLY SPEAKING: PRINTMAKER DIANA BALDWIN, P.7

NEWSPAPER CRAFTING WITH TANIA AND JACK CHIPMAN, P.14

WENDY ELLIOTT’S BOOKS BY LOCALS, P.15

MIKE UNCORKED: SO LONG 2020…HELLO 2021!, P.4

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BEST of the BUNCH Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual ‘Best of the Bunch’ survey! As always, you’ve picked a great list of places to visit, things to do, and experiences not to miss in the Valley.

While you are out and about, watch for The Grapevine’s ‘Best of the Bunch’ sticker in the windows of these top-voted businesses.

FOOD & DRINK

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

BEST RESTAURANT (CASUAL) PASCALICE’S BISTRO Runner up: Maritime Express Cider Co.

BEST LOCAL MUSICIAN OR BAND DANIEL MCFADYEN Runner up: Terra Spencer

BEST RESTAURANT (FINE DINING) TROY Runner up: Le Caveau

BEST LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER CARLA MARIA PHOTOGRAPHY Runner up: Zack Goldsmith Photography

BEST CAFE GREEN ELEPHANT CAFE Runner up: North Mountain Coffee

BEST LOCAL VISUAL ARTIST PHANTOM EFFECTS (JAIMIE PEERLESS) Runner up: Holly Carr/Bob Hainstock (tie)

BEST BURGER JONNY’S COOKHOUSE Runner up: Oaken Barrel Pub

BEST LOCAL AUTHOR AMI MCKAY Runner up: Laura Churchill Duke

BEST PIZZA HOUSE OF DOUGH Runner up: The Naked Crepe Bistro

BEST LOCAL THEATRE GROUP/COMPANY CENTRESTAGE Runner up: Stage Prophets

BEST SANDWICH PASCALICE’S BISTRO Runner up: Maritime Express Cider Co.

BEST ARTISAN/CRAFTER ASPINALL POTTERY Runner up: Verv Skin

BEST BAKERY SOURDOUGH COUNTRY BAKERY Runner up: Marie & Guy French Bakery

BEST GALLERY TIDES CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY Runner up: Harvest Gallery

BEST BUTCHER MEADOWBROOK FARM MEAT MARKET Runner up: Canning Meat Market

BEST DANCE STUDIO CADANCE DANCE ACADEMY Runner up: Precision Dance Association

BEST BREAKFAST/BRUNCH THE NAKED CREPE BISTRO Runner up: Maritime Express Cider Co.

BEST MUSIC VENUE THE UNION STREET Runner up: The Church Brewing Co.

BEST DESSERT THE NAKED CREPE BISTRO Runner up: Fresh From the Oven BEST VENUE FOR DRINKS MARITIME EXPRESS CIDER CO. Runner up: The Church Brewing Co. BEST PATIO TROY Runner up: The Church Brewing Co. BEST CRAFT BREWERY WAYFARERS’ ALE CRAFT BREWERY Runner up: The Church Brewing Co. BEST WINERY BENJAMIN BRIDGE Runner up: Lightfoot & Wolfville Vineyards BEST CRAFT CIDERY ANNAPOLIS CIDER CO. Runner up: Maritime Express Cider Co.

BEST JEWELLERY STORE D.M. REID JEWELLERS Runner up: Herbin Jewellers

BEST PLACE TO GO SWIMMING AYLESFORD LAKE Runner up: Lumsden Dam

BEST HOME DÉCOR STORE GIRLITURE Runner up: Wild Lily

BEST PLACE TO GO SNOWSHOEING WOLFVILLE WATERSHED Runner up: Woodville Trails

BEST HOME RENOVATION/DESIGN STORE BRAD’S DECOR CENTRE Runner up: Home Hardware

BEST PLACE TO GO SLEDDING BURGHER HILL Runner up: Acadia University

BEST ARCHITECTURE/LANDSCAPING COMPANY DOWN TO EARTH Runner up: Vincent den Hartog

BEST PLACE TO GO HIKING CAPE SPLIT Runner up: Crystal Falls

BEST SPA BELEAF SALON & SPA Runner up: Eau Spa

BEST PLACE TO GO SKATING MINER’S MARSH Runner up: Port Williams Pond

BEST HAIR SALON HEADSHOPPE NEW MINAS Runner up: ENVE

BEST FESTIVAL/EVENT APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Runner up: Deep Roots Music Festival

BEST BARBER SAILOR BUP’S BARBERSHOP Runner up: Scissor Over Comb

BEST PLACE TO VOLUNTEER OPEN ARMS Runner up: SPCA

BEST SPORTING GOODS STORE WE’RE OUTSIDE Runner up: Sport Chek

BEST PLACE TO GET CRAFTY THE CLAYGROUND STUDIO Runner up: Gaspereau Valley Fibres

BEST TATTOO PARLOUR EVERLASTING INK Runner up: Collective Tattoo

BEST COMMUNITY PROJECT FRONT STREET OVEN Runner up: Berwick Community Garden

BEST YOGA STUDIO YOGA BARN Runner up: Yoga Life

BEST MUSEUM/HERITAGE SITE GRAND PRE HISTORIC SITE Runner up: Kings County Courthouse Museum

BEST GYM MOTIV Runner up: Apple Valley Cross fit

COVID CATEGORIES

BEST NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION L’ARCHE HOMEFIRES Runner up: The Portal BEST U-PICK NOGGINS Runner up: Dempsey Corner

BEST NEW BUSINESS (OPENED IN 2020) HELLO SMOOTHIES, JUICES & BOUTIQUE Runner up: New Scotland Candle Co. BEST PLACE TO SHOP FOR GIFTS WILD LILY Runner up: Market Between the Mountains BEST BOOKSHOP THE INSIDE STORY Runner up: Odd Book BEST MUSIC STORE LONG & MCQUADE Runner up: Spoke and Note BEST MARKET VENDOR TWO BIRDS ONE STONE Runner up: Longspell Point Farm BEST CLOTHING STORE PHINNEYS Runner up: LIV Fashion Boutique

BEST VIRTUAL EVENT NOVA SCOTIA KITCHEN PARTY Runner up: Trivial Pursuitors BEST ACT OF KINDNESS DURING LOCKDOWN FREE GROCERY DELIVERY

PUBLIC SPACE & EXPERIENCES LOCAL BUSINESS

BEST LOCKDOWN TAKEOUT JONNY’S COOKHOUSE Runner up: The Church Brewing Co.

BEST PLACE TO GO ON A DATE TROY Runner up: Maritime Express Cider Co. BEST PLACE TO MEET WITH FRIENDS MARITIME EXPRESS CIDER CO. Runner up: Oaken Barrel Pub BEST PLACE TO HOLD AN EVENT MARITIME EXPRESS CIDER CO. Runner up: Al Whittle Theatre BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS COTTON TALE PLAY + CAFE Runner up: Sweeties Candy & Gifts BEST PLACE FOR A BIKE RIDE HARVEST MOON TRAIL Runner up: The Gorge

(special mention to Taproot Farms, Lions Club, Greenwood base, and Henny Pennys)

Runner up: Free handmade masks (special mention to woman on Maple Ave., Wolfville who made hundred of free masks!)

BEST LOCAL ONLINE SHOPPING WFM2GO Runner up: Absolutely Fabulous MOST OVERUSED WORD OR PHRASE OF 2020 “NEW NORMAL” Runner up: “Unprecedented Times” BEST LOCAL PANDEMIC PRODUCT BARRELING TIDES HAND SANITIZER Runner up: Homemade face masks BEST COVID-19 COMMUNITY RESPONSE INITIATIVE GROCERY DELIVERY AND CURBSIDE PICK-UP Runner up: Pop-up COVID testing

BEST TOURIST DESTINATION WINERIES Runner up: Halls Harbour

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MIKE UNCORKED: SO LONG 2020...HELLO 2021!

THE BEST OF THE “WORST” Mike Butler

Issue No. 18.01 January 2021

Best of the Bunch 2020 Results ............................. p.3 Mike Uncorked / Local Poetry .............................. p.4 Classifieds / Little Free Pantry .............................. p.5 Star Drop / Free Will Astrology ............................ p.6 Visually Speaking ................................................. p.7 Art Spot: Tylluan O’Sinend .................................... p.8 I Know A Place ..................................................... p.9 Wolfville Page .....................................................p.10 Who’s Who / The Christmas Star .........................p.11 Featurepreneur / Dan Troke ................................p.12 Robbie Burns Celebration ....................................p.12 What’s Happening / Tides ...................................p.13 Marie’s Report ....................................................p.13 Newspaper Crafting ..............................................p.14 Acadia Page / Books by Locals / Charity News ....p.15

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So, here’s a little of Mike’s Best of the “Worst” for 2020. The best things, for me, that came out of the worst year.

DELIVERIES: Margot Bishop, Guy Breau, Earle & Karen Illsley, Andrea Leeson, John Morrison, Julie and Mugen Page, Fred Phillips, Jacob Rhude, Lorna Williamson, Jesse Walsh, Matthew Rice, Peter Rice

Movies and TV: Well, this year went to pot early for theatres and films in general when Covid-19 shut it all down. Early on I was able to see a few films in theatres but nothing noteworthy. So, instead I did what most people did: I turned to my own collection and the powers of TV streaming services to entertain myself.

For me, it was all about the British mini-series!

The Crown, Monarch of the Glen, The Forsythe Saga, I,Claudius, The Coroner, Vera, Touch of Frost, Broadchurch, As Time Goes By, Vicar of Dibley, Keeping up Appearances, Are You Being Served?, Inspector Morse and so many more.

No one handles drama, comedy, period pieces, and detective stories like the Brits. Bravo and thank you for keeping me sane and entertained in 2020.

DEPENDING ON THE COMMITMENT LENGTH & COLOUR OPTIONS, RATES RANGE FROM:

As for movies: I pored through my own collection (81 days in lockdown), watching and filling bags with movies to sell, which I did! In December, I held a massive movie sale fundraiser,

BROUGHT TO YOU BY AN AMAZING TEAM OF CONTRIBUTORS: EMILY LEESON Editor-in-Chief

Happy New Year everyone!!! I’m not sure, in any other year, we’ve meant it as much as this one. Have we ever looked forward to another year faster? I know 2020 was notthe greatest, for most, but honestly, I have very little to complain about. Life is full of hiccups and unwanted this and that. 2020 proved we can work together, roll with the punches, trek through life’s struggles and come out on top.

At least for me, it was a time to regroup, reposition my priorities, and it gave me a chance to up my communication skills with the world. I was able to write a lot, read a lot, refocus my extracurricular activities, and reevaluate my love of the outdoors and the beauty of where I live. Yes, I couldn’t travel or see a lot of my family. Yes, I was off work for 81 days and it was hard. Yes, I lost loved ones (two aunts and two uncles) and we couldn’t properly mourn them but, here I am with my husband, a roof, a job, and love. For all its worth, my 2020 was pretty darn good!

CONTRIBUTORS: Mike Butler, Margaret Drummond, Kathy France, Genevieve Allen Hearn, Anna Horsnell, Bernard Irvin, Ron Lightburn, Marie Mossman, Allan Williams

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CANNING: Degraaf's Kwik-Way, ValuFoods, i scream NEW MINAS: Boston Pizza, Captain Sub, Irving Big Stop, Jessy's Pizza, Long and McQuade, Milne Court Petro-Canada, Pita Pit, Swiss Chalet KENTVILLE: Half Acre Café, Jason’s Your Independent Grocer, T.A.N. Coffee, Valley Regional Hospital COLDBROOK: Access Nova Scotia, T.A.N. Coffee, Callister's Country Kitchen, Foodland, Vicki's Seafood Restaurant BERWICK: Jonny's Cookhouse, Luigi's Pizza Palace, North Mountain Coffeehouse, Rising Sun Natural Foods, Union Street Café, Wilsons Pharmasave AYLESFORD: Chisholm's PharmaChoice KINGSTON: French Bakery, Pharmasave, Green Elephant GREENWOOD: Country Store, Tim Hortons (Central Ave + Mall), Valley Natural Foods MIDDLETON: Angie’s, Goucher’s, Wilmot Frenchy’s, Tim Horton, Library

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And lastly, what 2020 brought me was a better sense of how to get involved in my community.

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making $550 for the Wolfville Area Food Bank.

This sale, motivated by the pandemic, was a hit and might just be an annual occasion. Thank you to everyone who supported it!

food played. From my early morning grocery store runs during lockdown (thank you Carl’s Independent), to cooking so many new recipes while I was home, to finding new ways to embrace local shopping and the wealth of “next door freshness” the Valley provides, to the yo-yo of working in a busy cafe and restaurant that were shut down and reopened to embracing those great moments when we used take out services and delivery (supporting local) to have more meals at home with loved ones. It was a feast for the eyes (and other parts) and I cannot thank the local businesses enough for their top-notch flexibility and diligence during this tough year. It was a glorious treat to even have a short season on the Magic Wine Bus again, as Magic Mike the tour guide, with so many wonderful patrons from within the Atlantic bubble who went out of their way to support the bus and the wineries; it made for a fun and memorable summer as a guide! See you on the bus in 2021!

Compatriots The dogs have breached the doorway, The spoils are close at hand, The hounds are all a-slathered, Deer steak fills the pan.

Wild Lily: Best Place to Shop for Gifts

Left to Right Second Row: Maritime Express Cider Co.: Best Venue for Drinks, Best Place to Hold an Event & more!

Pascalice’s: Best Restaurant & Best Sandwich

(photo: Amy Holloway Photography)

The Cat, a-purr atop the fridge, Surveys the scene at hand, At ease, unsheathed and quite prepared, To disembowel the plan.

Benjamin Bridge: Best Winery

Left to Right Third Row: wfm2go: Best Local Online Shopping

— Bernard Irvin

Green Elephant Cafe: Best Cafe Hello Smoothies, Juices & Boutique: Best New Business in 2020

Left to Right Bottom Row: girliture: Best Place for Home Decor (photo: Brian Taylor)

Yoga Barn: Best Yoga Studio Jonny’s Cookhouse & Ice Cream Shop: Best Burger & Best Lockdown Takeout

Quintessence (noun): The essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form; the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

A magic moment I remember: I raised my eyes and you were there, A fleeting vision, the quintessence Of all that’s beautiful and rare I pray to mute despair and anguish, To vain the pursuits world esteems, Long did I hear your soothing accents, Long did your features haunt my dreams.

Excerpt from “A Magic Moment I Remember”

by Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin

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Errands by Karen Home Blood Collection: At home Blood Collection has resumed, as well as Errand Services!

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Face Masks: Designer, wonderfully artistic, colourful and very well made cloth face masks available at Charts Cafe on Elm Street in Wolfville as well as via email. These make terrific and easily/conveniently mailed Christmas gifts! Exclusively Made in Canada by local artist Judith Leidl, MFA and Le Galeriste. Motifs include cats, fish, abstract etc. INFO: orielfineart@ns.sympatico.ca

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EXHIBITS: Melt Away the Winter Blues: Jack’s Gallery, 450 Main St., Wolfville. Through March 7 • A group show featuring the work of Adriane Jacquard, Mirella Furan, Elizabeth Cole, and Alexandra Merkx-Jacques. INFO: jacksgallerywolfville@gmail.com

Steven Rhude: Harvest Gallery, 462 Main St., Wolfville • LOVE & LANDSCAPE. Masks are required. INFO: 902-542-7093 / harvestgallery.ca

GENERAL: Seeking Office Manager: The Kings Historical Society is currently seeking an Office Manager for the Kings County Museum. This is a 9-month per year, renewable, term position. INFO: kingscountymuseum.ca/ community-museum-office-manager

Food Handling Courses: Offering 100% online food handling certification courses (basic & advanced).

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Inspirational Sunday Gaspereau Church: Send us Your Favourite Spirit Raising Video, Photo, Quote etc. To be shared Jan 24th at 10am, also service on facebook.

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NEW MINAS SUNRISE ROTARY BUILDS LITTLE FREE PANTRY Submitted

Have you seen the Little Free Pantry on Highland Avenue in New Minas? The Rotary Club of New Minas Sunrise is excited to provide easy access to food for those in our community who have urgent needs. This is the first of four Little Free Pantries that will be located in our Village.

Holly Thompson, member of the Rotary Club of New Minas Sunrise, states that “the Rotarians will be stocking the shelves initially, but we are asking the community for their help going forward.” The Little Free Pantry can be accessed 24 hours a day and offers the opportunity for neighbours to support others in their time of need by keeping the pantry stocked. Heather Hennigar, another New Minas Sunrise Rotary member, says “our Little Free Pantry motto is Take What you Need, Leave what you Can” How can the community help? A list of appropriate items is listed on the Pantry. You can drop off non-perishable foods, small personal hygiene items, and paper goods as the pantry can go from full to empty in matter of hours.

Our Rotary motto is “Service Above Self” and in the words of Mother Theresa – “If you cannot feed a hundred people, then just feed one.” The Rotary Club of New Minas Sunrise has just celebrated our 20th anniversary and over the years we have initiated many community projects,

and the Little Pantry is our response to the urgent needs of our families in New Minas.

If you have any questions, please contact: Holly Thompson – rotaryholly@outlook.com; 902-670-1698 Heather Hennigar – heatherrotary@outlook. com; 902-670-6761

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© 2020 Rob Brezsny • freewillastrology.com • Horoscopes for the week of January 14th

ARIES (March 21-April 19): As you ripen into a more fully embodied version of yourself, you will summon ever-greater discrimination about where to seek your inspiration. I trust that you will increasingly divest yourself of any tendency you might have to play around with just any old mediocre fire. More and more, you will be drawn to high-quality blazes that provide just the right amount of heat and light—neither too much nor too little. And you will steadfastly refrain from jumping into the flames, as glamorously dramatic as that might seem—and instead be a master of deft maneuvers that enable you to get the exact energy you need.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Denstu is a major Japanese advertising agency headquartered in Tokyo. Annually since 1925, its new employees and freshly promoted executives have carried out a company ritual: climbing 12,388-foot-high Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest peak. The theme of the strenuous workout is this: “We are going to conquer the symbol that represents Japan more than anything else. And, once we do that, it will signify that we can do anything.” In anticipation of what I suspect will be a year of career gains for you, Taurus, I invite you to do the following: Sometime in the next six weeks, go out in nature and perform an equivalent feat.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Today I received a new email from a Gemini friend who lives in London.

It was date-stamped January 15, 2015. Weird!

In it, she talked about applying for a new job at a publishing company. That was double weird, because February 2015 was in fact the time she had gotten the editing job that she still has. Her email also conveyed other details about her life that I knew to be old history. So why did it arrive now, six years late? I called her on the phone to see if we could unravel the mystery. In the end we concluded that her email had time-traveled in some inexplicable way. I predict that a comparable event or two will soon happen in your life, Gemini.

Blasts from the past will pop in as if yesterday were today.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Eugene Sue (1804– 1857) was a popular French author whose stories often offered sympathetic portrayals of the harsh living conditions endured by people of the lower economic class. Writing generously about those downtrodden folks made him quite wealthy. I’d love to see you employ a comparable strategy in the coming year. What services might you perform that would increase your access to money and resources? How could you benefit yourself by helping and uplifting others?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The beautiful and luxurious fabric known as silk comes from cocoons spun by insect larvae. Sadly for the creatures that provide the raw material, they’re usually killed by humans harvesting their handiwork—either by being stabbed or boiled alive. However, there is a special kind of silk in which manufacturers spare the lives of their benefactors. The insects are allowed to mature into moths and escape. I propose that we make them your spirit creatures in the coming weeks. It’s an excellent time for you to take an inventory of everything you do, and evaluate how well it upholds the noble principle of “Do no harm.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “Any time that is not spent on love is wasted,” declared the Italian poet Torquato Tasso. Although I am sympathetic with his sentiment, I can’t agree that acts of love are the only things ever worth doing. Sometimes it’s healthy to be motivated by anger or sadness or skepticism, for example. But I do suspect the coming weeks will be a favorable time for you to be in intense devotion to Tasso’s counsel. All the important successes you achieve will be rooted in an intention to express love and compassion.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): I heard a story about how a music aficionado took a Zen Buddhist monk to a performance of Beethoven’s *Symphony No. 5*.

The monk wasn’t impressed. “Not enough silence!”

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he complained. I’m puzzled by that response. If the monk were referring to a busy intersection in a major city, I might agree with him, or the cacophony of a political argument among fanatics on Facebook. But to want more silence in one of history’s greatest pieces of music? That’s perverse.

With this in mind, Libra, and in accordance with astrological omens, I encourage you to seek extra protection from useless noise and commotion during the coming weeks—even as you hungrily seek out rich sources of beautiful information, sound, and art.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Some people expend tremendous energy merely to be normal,” wrote Scorpio author Albert Camus. If you’re one of those folks, I’m happy to inform you that you have cosmic permission to relax. The coming weeks will be an excellent time to explore the pleasures of NOT being conventional, standard, ordinary, average, routine, prosaic, or common. As you expansively practice non-normalcy, you will enhance your health, sharpen your wits, and clarify your decisions.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Our lives tend to be shaped by the stories about ourselves that we create and harbor in our imaginations. The adventures we actually experience, the problems we actually face, are often (not always) in alignment with the tales we tell ourselves about our epic fates.

And here’s the crux of the matter: We can change the stories we tell ourselves. We can discard tales that reinforce our pain, and dream up revised tales that are more meaningful and pleasurable.

I believe 2021 will be an excellent time for you to attend to this fun work. Your assignment: Be a selfnurturing storyteller.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Capricorn author Edgar Allen Poe named “four conditions for happiness: life in the open air; love of another human being; freedom from all ambition; creation.” I’m accomplished in three of those categories, but a failure in being free of all ambitions. In fact, I’m eternally delighted by all the exciting creative projects I’m working on. I’m VERY ambitious. What about you, Capricorn? I’m going to contradict Poe and speculate that your happiness in the coming months will require you to be at least somewhat ambitious. That’s what the planetary omens are telling me. So what are the best goals and dreams for you to be ambitious about?

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): It’s time to launch Operation Supple Watchdog. That means you should be tenderly vigilant as you take extra good care of everyone and everything that provide you with meaning and sustenance. It means you should exercise rigorous but good-humored discernment about any oppressive or demeaning ideas that are flying around. You should protect and preserve the vulnerable parts of your life, but do so with toughminded compassion, not ornery overreactions. Be skeptical, but warm; breezily resilient but always ready to stand up for what’s right. (P.S. The better you shield yourself against weird surprises, the more likely it is you’ll attract interesting surprises.)

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The atoms that compose your body have existed for billions of years. Originally created by a star, they have been part of many forms before you. But they are exactly the same in structure as they have ever been. So in a very real sense, you are billions of years old. Now that you know that, how do you feel? Any different?

Stronger? More expansive? More eternal? I bring these thoughts to your attention, Pisces, because 2021 will be an excellent year for you to come to a more profound and detailed understanding of your true nature. I hope you will regularly meditate on the possibility that your soul is immortal, that your identity is not confined to this historical era, that you have been alive and will be alive for far longer than you’ve been taught to believe.

Homework: What’s the first adventure you will embark on when the pandemic subsides? FreeWillAstrology.com.

Nova Scotia Works is hosting a variety of workshops on topics related to job search, resumes and more!

JANUARY WORKSHOPS Resume 101 - Jan. 14th @ 10am

Social Media & Job Search - Jan. 19th @ 10am

Ace the Interview - Jan. 26th @ 10am

Dress to Impress - Jan. 28th @ 10am

To register contact us by Phone: 902-679-7469 or Email: irs@communityinc.ca www.facebook.com/CommunityIncKentville

Two for Joy by Diana Baldwin

Resume and Cover Letter 101

VISUALLY SPEAKING

PRINTMAKER DIANA BALDWIN

Applying to jobs? Sign up for a Resume or Cover Letter workshop today at a Nova Scotia Works centre near you!

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Every artist chooses how to interpret their vision, how to give it shape. What inspires one artist may differ greatly from the approach of another. Those personal choices keep art alive.

The idea may become a piece of sculpture, a painting, a photo, or, in the case of artist Diana Baldwin, an original print.

First, some clarification best explained by Baldwin on her website: “A print is often confused with a photocopy or reproduction. A photocopy or reproduction of a work of art is not the original work of art by that artist. (In contrast) each print is an original and is printed individually from a plate, stone, screen, block, or other matrix created for that purpose.” Historically, that ability to create multiple impressions of the same image provided the advantage of reproducing and circulating art quickly and inexpensively. Printmaking also allows for unique visual qualities open to experimentation through various processes. No matter the method, prints are both distinct and somehow immediate in their very quality.

Baldwin loved to draw when she was young and later began painting in watercolour and pastels. Still, she was drawn to explore different mediums. “Etching had always been something I was interested in so when I learned of a weekend workshop given by the Mahone Bay Printmakers in 2010, I signed up and immediately became hooked. I’ve always been a very process-oriented person so the methodical work necessary to complete an etching appeals to me. I also enjoy pure drawing and line, which can effectively be translated to the etching process.” She is extremely grateful to Ed Porter who heads the Mahone Bay Printmakers and is a retired NSCAD professor and master printmaker.

Printmaking requires attention to detail and patience, she points out. “I work from photos and sketches. Drawing proficiency is very important. One thing I’ve also learned is that it is important to choose which printmaking process will work best for an idea I might have. One of my favourite processes is soft ground etching, where plant material and other textures are pressed into, then etched into the plate. I will use these textures as a background or as a starting point for a composition. If all goes well it might take a week to achieve an image that pleases me. Often, I will put an unfinished piece away for a while. Sometimes it takes a year to resolve how to best finish the piece. Once I am happy with the final proof, I begin to print the edition which is the set number of prints that will be produced.”

The landscape of the Annapolis Valley is Baldwin’s greatest inspiration: “Simple things like apples hanging from a bare branch in winter, round bales, or the shape of trees will spark ideas in me. I particularly like winter landscapes because the essential shapes within the landscape become more evident. One has to really look to find colours which are beautifully subtle. The white of the paper is also very effective in winter landscapes. I look forward to working in my studio every day.”

Baldwin’s October open house in Port Williams was postponed due to the pandemic, but will return in 2021. In the meantime, her work is available through dianabaldwinstudio.com and at Visual Voice Fine Art in Truro, or contact the artist at dianabaldwinstudio@gmail.com.

Baldwin is also co-coordinator of Jack’s Gallery in the JustUs! Cafe in Wolfville.

What you can expect to learn:

RESUME

ü Different types of resumes ü What should and should not be included ü Identify work specific and transferrable skills ü Use “skills statements” to demonstrate experience ü How to handle challenges (gaps in work, career changes, etc.) ü Appropriate and professional ways to submit resume ü Create a draft of your new/revised resume

COVER LETTER

ü The purpose of cover letters (and different types) ü How to prepare an effective cover letter that is customized for the position you are applying for ü How to format a cover letter properly ü How to submit their cover letter and resume ü How to write thank you letters as a follow-up to an interview

Contact NS Works – Community INC in Kentville (902679-7469), or in Windsor (902-7985627), OR email irs@communityinc.ca to speak to one of our Information Resource Specialists.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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ART SPOT: TYLLUAN O’SINEND In a few sentences, please tell us about yourself: My name is Tylluan and I am of Gaelic heritage.

I’m very lucky to have found myself a home here in Wolfville. It is a beautiful place and I am very inspired by the gorgeous scenery and the vibrant artistic community. I use art as therapy, to brighten up my day and keep myself in a positive state of mind. I have a disability which is challenging and it prevents me from doing a lot of things but art I can do and so I indulge in it to my heart’s content.

Thank you to all our customers for your support in 2020!

Please visit our website jonnysberwick.com for 2021 reopen dates

What is your artistic medium? how did you come to this style?

I’ve always been creative and experimental.

One day I was making background scenery for a puppet theatre and I was using everything I had lying around, old drawings, things cut out from old magazines—of course now I know it’s actually an art form called collage. I soon enjoyed making the collages more than puppets and so that’s how it all began. I love bright colours and cheerful scenes, nature, and the ocean. I amuse myself and I hope in the process other folk might smile when they look at one of my pieces.

I love kids and you can tell from my art that I view the world with a childish wonderment— something I’m glad I never lost when I grew up.

Where do you work and where can we find your work?

I work at home but my ambition is to have my own studio and invite others to join me in having fun with creativity: my own makery! In the meantime, the Wolfville library is the only place you’ll see it.

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At what point did you describe yourself as an artist? at what time of day do you work on your art?

I don’t really call myself an artist. I would say I am a creative person who goofs around and has fun and hopes that the end result turns out alright. If I call myself an artist, I am now expected to sell my work, making art with selling it in mind, and then there it goes out the window, all the freedom and fun I enjoy in the creative process. Pressure like that is counterproductive I find. I work on creative things any time of day depending on my level of enthusiasm. I believe that if you love doing something and its good for you then you should give yourself permission to do it every day!

Why art? Why your art?

Art allows me to express my appreciation of this beautiful world. My style reflects my personality—I don’t take myself too seriously, where’s the fun in that?

❧ Works by Tylluan O’Sinend are on display at the Wolfville Memorial Library, 21 Elm Avenue, throughout January and February.

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A Glorious Day at Bent Ridge What gets us through the cold winter months is thinking about our favourite summer destinations in the Valley, such as Bent Ridge Winery. Sandra and I love their decor, which has a sunny, Mediterranean flavour.

My painting hangs in our kitchen where it greets us every morning with the memory of a warm June day.

Ron Lightburn’s art cards are now available at Tides Gallery, R.D. Chisholm, and the Kings County Museum in Kentville; The Port Pub, and Sea Level Brewing in Port Williams; and Saunders Tartans & Gifts in New Minas.

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THE CHRISTMAS STAR Kathy France Dear Diary, Well, um...don’t really know what to say. It’s been...I mean…wow I mean it’s been a hell of a year like a once-in-a-lifetime kind of year a lot happened a lot of it bad some of it good but a lot to take in Like in January Australia caught fire and that pretty much dominated the news for weeks but then this thing cropped up in China but early days I was like “So what?” It didn’t really matter because Prince Harry and Megan exited the Royal family and settled in Canada and England brexited the EU And a president got impeached And then Covid forced China to shut down a province of millions and I was like “Whoa….”

In February, Harvey Weinstein went to jail and I was like “Yay!” But then the WHO confused everyone by calling the new virus Corona-19, which had a lot of people talking about how Coronas 1 thru 18 were no biggie so this too would pass, just another flu.

In March, Corona settled in Canada Italy shut its whole country down and we officially had a pandemic uniting the world in fear And then Weinstein got corona and I was like “No!!” I don’t want him to die I want him to sit in a cell for a really long time” and then he got better and I was like “Yay!” And then everything shut down and toilet paper became a hot commodity while the stock market plunged In April, Zoom became a thing while taking showers and putting on actual clothes didn’t And then the Pentagon showed us videos of UFOs but nobody noticed cause they were too busy noticing PPE, ICU and ventilator shortages Then researchers created AI software that can evolve without human interference There were no shortages of anxiety and I was like “Wah!” In May, We got locust storms and murder hornets and I was like “What? No way!”

And then the cops were way out of line, and a knee to the throat of George Floyd sparked mass protests around the world and I was like “I wonder if tolerance and justice will spread like a pandemic?”

But then the Karens came out, clutching their pearls, and I was like “Really?”

In June People started pushing back against lockdowns and I thought “No way, it’s too soon, let’s all be careful” And then a dead whale washed up in the middle of the Amazon rain forest and an asteroid passed damn close to the earth but we didn’t even see it coming because we were too busy watching the Black Lives Matter movement take flight Meanwhile, wearing masks and following rules became political and Facebook wars erupted over selfish people vs sheep and I was like “Come ON can’t we just get on with it and get along?”

But the Proud Boys and gun activists got behind the Karens and the China-bashing and everything looked about to fly apart and then scientists said they’d discovered a mysterious mass at the earth’s heart and I was like “Don’t EVEN!! Just leave it alone!!”

But THEN they discovered a mysterious, repeating radio signal coming from a distant part of the universe and I was like “Don’t talk to aliens! Stay 6 million miles apart” And then New Zealand’s Prime Minister wowed us with her humanity, proving you can be a politician and honest and smart too. Who knew?

All the while, people in my neighbourhood were so bored that garden boxes became the new toilet paper And I was like “Nice…”

In July I was just tired, like can’t this year just be over but no we got Meth-gators AND flying snakes and Kanye West decided to run for president and now anybody can be president, you don’t need to know anything But in August the experts said you gotta know about climate change cause we now got a firenado wrecking havoc and you gotta care about economics cause Beirut just blew up because big business and government were too cheap and corrupt to deal with proper storage of highly flammable material.

And then in September Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died and women got nervous because the world seems to be walking backwards But in October Trump got Covid and I was like “Yay!” but then he said “Don’t be afraid of Covid. Don’t let it dominate your life” which was kind of dumb as that’s what it had been doing for the last SEVEN months and I miss hugs with friends so I was glad in November when Trump got voted out whew!

Well maybe whew, he’s not gone yet.

Then monoliths started appearing and disappearing all around the world And I was like “Cool” Now it’s December and I sit by the ocean, looking up at the night sky, looking up past the street lamps, past the 5G wavelengths and the StarLink satellites, past all human activity, past our fears and squabbles, up at the Christmas Star, the Great Conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn And it really is great It comforts me in what has been a dreadful year for Nova Scotians: Canada’s worst mass shooting, the loss of a local Snow Bird pilot, the loss of 6 Halifax-based Canadian Armed Forces members in a helicopter crash and, just last week, the loss of 6 fishermen at sea.

And Covid hanging over all When the sadness gets hold of me, I reflect on my 2020 hero, a Nova Scotian pilot who, after each tragedy and without fanfare or even announcing it, secretly flew his little private plane on a flight path that traces a heart over each Nova Scotia community grieving for the loss of its members.

That flight plan unites the province in community, binds us together That flight plan gives me hope.

I see, on the horizon, a vaccine I see a social lesson that asserts Silence is Violence A pandemic lesson that affirms a One Health approach which acknowledges the interconnectedness of human, animal and ecosystem health A global lesson that we are all in this together, whatever “this” is.

And that’s the magic and beauty of the Christmas Star

❧ Spoken word by Kathy France, artistic director of Caravan Theatre

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WHO’S WHO

BURTON L. RUSSELL: MISTER VALLEY SPORTS Mike Butler

I am going to start my 2021 Who's Who roster with someone who embodies two of my favourite things: community and history. Now, these qualities barely scratch the surface when describing Burton L. Russell but they're a great start. Burton L. Russell is so Valley-famous that an introduction seems almost pointless, but I love writing introductions so I'm going to do it anyway. Burton is a preserver of Valley history, something that is a lost art in my mind, and over the years Burton has produced an incredible wealth of historic Valley literature both pleasing to the mind and to the heart. His connections are vast, his legacy is immense, and his love of community goes above and beyond what I can only hope to achieve. After a very tumultuous 2020 for many, when the world was turned upside down and most didn't know what to do, where to turn, or how to adapt, Burton reminded us of how reflecting on the past can give us a better sense of self in the present and made us look to the future with a more positive outlook. This is a very special man and a Valley treasure. I am both proud and honoured to begin my 2021 Grapevine Who's Who writing assignments with the one and only Burton L. Russell.

Burton L. Russell is a well-educated man, in both schooling and in life. Experience is part of education and this man has lived more in his lifetime than most. Burton spent his first nine grades at Upper Church Street School in Chipman Corner and then completed grades 10 through 12 at KCA, graduating in 1954. He received his BA and BEd from Acadia University in 1957 and 1958. He also holds diplomas in physical educational and supervision from the province's Department Of Education.

"I spent nine years at Cornwallis District and Central Kings schools teaching English and physical education," Says Burton, "and for the last 25 years of my teaching career (19681993), I taught high school English at KCA, with 15 of those years also coaching the KCA hockey team and ten of those years coaching senior boys softball with a highlight being named Coach of the Year on two occasions in the Valley High School Hockey League."

Since 1972, Burton has written 13 books focusing on the history of sports in the Annapolis Valley with emphasis on hockey and baseball.

His latest literary endeavour, entitled Down Memory Lane: Highlights of Kentville's Sports is a treasure trove for any sports enthusiast and lover of Valley history: 418 pages of incredible Valley sports facts and stories with many nostalgic photos to accompany them. I encourage you all to pick up a copy of the book, by contacting Burton at the information below or stopping by R.D. Chisholms in Kentville, and become absorbed in a history that I have a deep connection to. I was not the most sports-minded fella but growing up in Kentville, sports was a thriving activity for so many. My father, Everett Butler, owned and operated Everett's Sporting Goods in Kentville , with many other locations in the province and he also played a multitude of sports so Burton has generously honoured my dad with photos and mentions in

his book. Peek closely at page 377, you might recognize someone!

"For the past five decades," comments Burton, "I concentrated on the writings of several major sports at the Nova Scotia level. I also wrote two books about Acadia University and with the opening of the Kentville Museum Society, I thought a book about Kentville Sports may be timely. Since the age of 11, I have been gathering scrapbooks and albums of Nova Scotia athletes and individuals in the sports world (from 1946-2020) and at nearly 75 years, I'm still going strong with this hobby. I devote at least two hours a day to NS sports history projects with the hopes of writing the next great anthology."

While engaging in his love of sports and history are the driving factors for his books, Burton also commented that one of the best rewards in this hobby are the many friendships, relationships, and sports discussions that have stemmed from his research. And the accolades have been pretty amazing, as well, including being named to the Acadia University Sports Hall of Fame in 2000 and to the Maritime Sports Hall of Fame in 2015. Anyone who has encountered Burton is never shy of singing his praises and if I ever thought I was a busy man, Burton has certainly put that to shame with how many activities he's been a part of. Through history we learn and grow and change and Burton has contributed so much historical information to various athletic associations across the province over the years.

He served for thirty years as statistician for the Nova Scotia Senior Baseball League and first and foremost, all historical facts aside, Burton has been Valley sports' biggest fan for seven-plus decades and that, in itself, is worth all the praise.

For questions, comments, book inquiries and more, you can contact Burton at burtonrussell0@gmail.com, or pop by R.D. Chisholms, Kentville and pick up a copy of Down Memory Lane for your reading pleasure. It's never too late to be a part of history! And to Burton, Mister Valley Sports, I bid the best for the new year. May it be filled with peace, joy, and many more facts and stories for the next great book.

Thank you for being YOU!

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FEATUREPRENEUR

THE SWIMWEAR HUT’S RELOCATION AND REBRAND Genevieve Allen Hearn

The turn of the calendar year is a great time to reflect, re-energize, and revisit old goals while establishing new ones. It is also a time for rebirth.

Liz Huntley, owner of The Swimwear Hut And Lingerie, has given the store a fresh look and feel in its new location at 8876 Commercial Street, New Minas. If you haven’t visited yet, just find the most splendid looking Christmas tree in the village, and it’s the stately home-turned-commercial space next to it! Huntley has been busy transitioning to the new space while also operating her other business, LIV Fashion Boutique in Kentville (see runner-up for ‘Best Clothing Store’ in our Best of the Bunch survey).

Participating at last year’s Robbie Burns Fundraiser for The Portal Youth Outreach: Bill Lloy, MC and “Ode to the Haggis”; Deana Lloy, Red Label Kilts; Lewis MacKenzie, Director, Office of Gaelic Affairs for Nova Scotia; Catriona Little, Head of Scottish Affairs for Canada, Ottawa; and JD MacCulloch, event volunteer.

BURNS, WHISKY & NOODLES — A SCOTTISH CELEBRATION! Submitted

A group of local volunteers is planning a fundraiser for The Portal Youth Outreach, which will kick off the New Year in style later this month.

Get Yer Kilt On: A Celebration of Robbie Burns and all things Scottish! will be held January 24 at the Noodle Guy in Port Williams.

Robbie Burns was an influential Scottish poet and lyricist who inspired many during the Romantic period and beyond. He was born in 1759 to a farm family, and became known for the romantic folk songs that he wrote while working in the fields. Following his death, he became famous worldwide, and his legacy was celebrated annually on January 25, commonly known as “Burns Night”. This usually involves a supper that includes traditional Scottish foods like haggis, poetry readings, and of course, whisky.

In Nova Scotia, Robbie Burns day is still celebrated by those with a connection to Scottish heritage, and those who connect to the universal themes of love and nature in Robbie’s work. His life, however, was one filled with struggle. While his first collection of poems was well-received, he didn’t achieve fame until he passed away in 1786, at the age of 37, and often struggled financially. Still, he managed to maintain a strong spirit, found in the small moments of joy experienced in everyday life. At its heart, Robbie Burns day is a celebration of bringing people together, even in challenging times - one thing which many Nova Scotians can relate to right now.

On Sunday, January 24, Ross Patterson will be opening his café, The Noodle Guy, for a celebration of Robbie Burns and all things Scottish.

All proceeds will be donated directly to Portal Youth Outreach, a local non-profit in Kentville that helps find housing and related services for youth in the Annapolis Valley. Attendees can expect a delicious haggis meal and Scottish treats; there will be performances featuring local Scottish music, dance, and storytelling,

and Gaelic speaker and poet Lewis MacKinnon.

In addition, there will be samplings of some of the world’s finest Scotch whisky.

Full Covid-19 safety protocols will be in effect: there will be limited seating for lunch and dinner. All tickets will be sold in advance and seating will be assigned. This will enable groups of friends to be in their own bubble if they wish. Safety for all is the priority.

The Grapevine (GV): How long have you been a clothing retailer, and what got you started in this industry?

Liz Huntley (LH): I have been in the fashion industry for over twenty-two years now. I have always had a strong passion for style even from a very young age, and have always enjoyed making others feel good about themselves by getting them into styles and undergarments that would change not only their look, but also their outlook! I know just how good someone can feel about themselves by getting properly “fitted” and into the best styles. It’s a unique industry and I love being a part of it. I love seeing confidence in ladies and watching just how beautiful they can look both inside and out. The dressing room tells this lovely story!

GV: The Swimwear Hut just moved locations. Tell us what we can expect from the new space.

Presenting partner for the Burns celebration this year is The Office of Scottish Affairs for Canada. Catriona Little, Head of Scottish Affairs for Canada, attended the Burns event in Port Williams last year. Due to Covid-19 restrictions on travel she will not be able to attend in person this year but sends the following message: “The Scottish Government is very pleased to be able to support such a worthy event put together by some incredible volunteers.

This celebration of one of Scotland’s national treasures, Rabbie Burns the ‘People’s Poet’, is very apt and an opportunity to demonstrate support for local communities and wonderful local businesses such as The Noodle Guy during these challenging and uncertain times. Being able to contribute to the remarkable work of The Portal Youth Outreach, an association providing essential services for the youth of the Annapolis Valley, is a real pleasure and reflective of Scotland’s values of inclusivity, kindness, and making sure nobody is left behind.

This event epitomises the strong cameraderie and strength of spirit of people and I want to thank all those involved, especially the Scotland Nova Scotia Business Association, for making this event possible.”

LH: When you visit our new location, you can expect the same quality, professionalism, and compassion that has always been offered, but in a whole new atmosphere! Our new location feels warm and welcoming from the moment you walk in, right through to entering the elegant dressing rooms. The new design and layout helps customers find products more easily and will make their overall shopping experience more enjoyable. Every detail was carefully planned, from visual displays and music, to lighting and design. We carry all the same, well-known brands that everyone loves—they are just now presented in a way that highlights each and every item! The bottom level of the store displays all of our designer bras, lingerie, pajamas, slippers, men’s items, accessories and much more, while the upstairs shows off our large selection of swimwear, cover-ups, and sandals. For anyone who isn’t able to access the upper level of the store, we offer a 3D view of the entire upper level and all the products displayed there! We wanted to ensure our store continued to be accessible for all.

This Year’s Robbie Burns Celebration at the Noodle Guy will be a memorable event for anyone who wants to appreciate and learn more about Scottish culture and have a wonderful time! To learn more and reserve your seat portalyouth.ca or call Marie at 902-790-2073!

LH: I believe in bras and swimsuits for all, and I also believe in fashion and styles for all. Opening a clothing store with all the best styles, designs, and sizes has always been a dream of mine and an exciting “next adventure.” Just as The Swimwear Hut And Lingerie has always been known for its inclusiveness, I wanted

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GV: You also own LIV Fashion Boutique. What made you decide to open another store?

to own a clothing boutique that was also size inclusive! LIV offers sizes ranging from XS-3XL, in beautiful styles that flatter all body types!

GV: You have many followers on social media, and consistently win awards for being a favourite clothing store in the Valley. What is your unique selling point?

LH: We focus on superior customer service as well as a very inclusive environment and product range for all. We let everyone know they are welcome in our store, and are also gender inclusive, and we show this by proudly displaying a sign on the door that says “All are Welcome”. From the moment a customer walks through our doors, to the moment they leave, they are treated as our top priority and made to feel welcomed, valued and important.

GV: What advice do you have for other retail entrepreneurs?

LH: Find what works for your business and go with it! And always remember nothing beats excellent customer service! Have fun and enjoy what you do! In the end it’s all how the customer feels, as you want to build that positive relationship with them so they will return again and again. When you believe your product or service can fulfill the lives of others and make a difference, it sure does make it a lot easier to sell it!

❧ For more information visit The Swimwear Hut And Lingerie at 8876 Commercial Street, New Minas, on Facebook, or at swimwearhutandlingerie.ca.

DAN TROKE APPOINTED CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR TOWN OF KENTVILLE Submitted

Mayor Sandra Snow of Kentville has announced the appointment of Dan Troke as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Town of Kentville. Mr. Troke is currently working as the CAO for the Town of Pictou, and has over 25 years of experience in provincial, regional and municipal governments in Nova Scotia and Ontario. Mayor Snow said that Council and staff of the Town are looking forward to the arrival of Mr. Troke later in January, “Dan will bring a depth of experience from across a variety of government organizations that will help us move our organization forward. His knowledge of housing and development issues is of

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particular interest to Council as we look for better ways to grow the Town and its services.”

As the CAO for the Town of Pictou, Dan has led significant growth in the Town’s commercial tax base through land sales, policy changes and new approaches to doing business with the private sector. Dan has brought about significant change to the organization’s efficiency such that the Province’s Fiscal Indicators have improved in all areas. Mayor Jim Ryan said the Town of Pictou appreciates everything Dan has brought to the Town in his short time there: “Dan has built strong relationships within the

Town and beyond, and he has been a valuable supporter of regional services such as the Pictou County Wellness Centre. We will miss him in Town, but we wish him well as he moves to a larger organization.”

Mr. Troke will be winding down his activities in Pictou in the weeks to come and is expected to be formally appointed as CAO for Kentville, replacing Interim CAO Brian Smith, at a regular Council meeting scheduled for January 25.

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Send your events to listings@grapevinepublishing.ca THURSDAY, JANUARY 14

Tapestry: Women’s Cancer Support Group — We meet the 2nd Thursday of the month. Please call for time/location. INFO: Dorothy, 902-538-3374 / Pat, 902-678-9100 / Margot, 902-542-1466 / margotwithat@hotmail.com 45’s — Royal Canadian Legion, Canning 6am • 45’s every Thursday night. Open to everyone. Covid 19 rules apply. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-582-3157 / brian.d.hazel@ns.sympatico.ca

Committee of the Whole — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 6pm • The meeting will be held in person in the Council Chambers. Pre-registration is required as seating is limited due to physical distancing requirements. Face masks required. You can also listen live by visiting www.countyofkings.ca and following the “Listen Live” link. TIX: no charge INFO/Reg: 902-690-2566 / municipalclerk@countyofkings.ca Tom O’leary — The Anvil Lounge, Wolfville 8–10:30pm • Tom O’leary of the Melon Collies with a Live Acoustic night. Reservations Available. TIX: $5 @ the door INFO: 902-542-4632 / theanviloffice@gmail.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 15

Interview Skills — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 11am– 12pm. ALSO Jan 22 & 28 • An online workshop to help you with your job interviews. Email to register. TIX: no charge INFO: Ronda Spears, rspears@peopleworx.ca

John Tetrault brings That Friday Feeling! — Winegrunt Wine Bar, Windsor 7–9pm • John Tetrault brings That Friday Feeling to Winegrunt Wine Bar. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-472-2863 / info@winegrunt.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 16

Farmers’ Market — Farmers Market, Wolfville 9am–1pm. EVERY SATURDAY! • Our Saturday morning experience truly is a staple in our customers’ weekend plans. We are fortunate to be able to continue to provide a safe and welcoming market. TIX: no charge

Militaria Show and Sale — War Memorial Community Centre, Windsor 9am–1pm • Many interesting military artifacts will be available to view and/or purchase. There are always interesting things to see and knowledgeable vendors to speak with. TIX: $2 admission. Age 12 and under free. INFO: 902-385-8229 / gpsk27558@icloud.com

Family Night Hike Series — Wolfville, dusk • Discover the mystery and magic of nature at night! Join Flying Squirrel Adventures for a monthly winter walk that takes you from dusk to dark in three beautiful locations in and around Wolfville. W/ FSA leaders, Emily & Judy! TIX: No charge. Specific time/location given at registration.

INFO: 902-599-3693 / recreation@wolfville.ca Gina Burgess — Winegrunt Wine Bar, Windsor 7–9pm • Gina Burgess plays Winegrunt! TIX: no charge INFO: 902-472-2863 / info@winegrunt.com

MONDAY, JANUARY 18

Orientation — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 11am–12pm.

ALSO Jan 25 • An online workshop that will give you an overview of the services that Nova Scotia Works offers. Email to register. TIX: no charge INFO: rspears@peopleworx.ca

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19

Committee of the Whole — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 9am • The meeting will be held in person in the Council Chambers. Pre-registration is required as seating is limited due to physical distancing requirements. Face masks required. You can also listen live by visiting www.countyofkings.ca and following the “Listen Live” link. TIX: no charge INFO/Reg: 902-690-2566 / municipalclerk@countyofkings.ca Rug Hooking — Rec Centre, Kentville 1–3pm. EVERY TUESDAY! • Join instructors Mona and Lynn to learn and practice your rug hooking. Bring your rug hooking (or any hand sewing or needlework craft) and come join the fun! TIX: $5 drop-in INFO: 902-679-2539 / kentville.ca

Volunteer Info Session for Community Health Boards — Virtual Annapolis Valley, Anywhere in The Annapolis Valley 6:30–8pm • Interested in volunteering with your local Community Health Board? Join a live Q&A with current volunteers to learn more about this rewarding opportunity to get involved. Email to RSVP. TIX: no charge INFO: WesternCHBs@nshealth.ca

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20

Coffee & Tea Social — Community Hall, White Rock 9:30–11:30am. ALSO Jan 27 • Wolfville Legion is closed for renovations so please join us for Coffee/Tea/ Sweets at the White Rock Community Hall. TIX: $2 INFO: 902-542-5869 / wolfvillelegion@gmail.com

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Job Search — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 11am–12pm.

ALSO Jan 26 • An online workshop to help you with job searching during a pandemic. Email to register. TIX: no charge INFO: rspears@peopleworx.ca Teen Trivia Night: Books to Movies — AVRL Virtual Program Space, Berwick 7–8pm • Challenge your friends to a game of Trivia, played online with Kahoot!

This month’s theme is for those who read a lot and/ or watch movies based on books. Test your book and movie knowledge! Ages 12 to 17. Please provide an email address when you register. Prizes for the top three Trivia Masters! TIX: No charge, but registration is required. INFO: valleylibrary.ca

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 (Happy Birthday, Erika!)

Storytime Zoom — Online, 9:30am. ALSO Jan 28 • Virtual storytime is for kids and families. Each week, we will sing songs, share books, and more! Join from your own home for 30 min. of library storytime fun with your friends from AVRL. TIX: No charge, but registration is required. INFO: valleylibrary.ca Resume Skills — PeopleWorx, Coldbrook NS 11am– 12pm. ALSO Jan 27 • An online workshop to help you create or update your resume, using the Nova Scotia Works Digital Channel. Email to register. TIX: no charge INFO: rspears@peopleworx.ca Teen Book Club — AVRL Virtual Program Space, Berwick 7–7:45pm • ZOOM in for our virtual Teen Book Club.

This month we’ll be discussing Don’t Stand So Close to Me by Eric Walters. Registration is required. Ages 10 and up. Download a copy online or call the Berwick and District Library to reserve a copy. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-538-8060

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22

Kim Joy Lake and Jesse Griffith — Winegrunt Wine Bar, Windsor 7–9pm • Kim Joy Lake and Jesse Griffith bring That Friday Feeling to Winegrunt! TIX: no cover INFO: 902-472-2863 / info@winegrunt.com

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30

Torchlight Snowshoe — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 6:30–8:30pm • A firelight adventure to remember! All Ages Welcome! The forest and fields transform into a different world at night. Let our torches guide you through the snowy landscape on this magical tour of Ross Creek’s Primrose Path (approx. 2km). TIX: Admission by donation, please register at www.artscentre.ca/snowshoe Raclette dinner $20 youth and $30 for adults. INFO: 902-582-3842 / pr@artscentre.ca

The Miller / D’Amato Duo — Winegrunt Wine Bar, Windsor 7–9pm • The Miller / D’Amato Duo are Nicola Miller on sax and Nic D’Amato on bass. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-472-2863 / info@winegrunt.com

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Public Hearing & Municipal Council — Municipality of the County of Kings, Coldbrook 6pm • The meeting will be held in person in the Council Chambers.

Pre-registration is required as seating is limited due to physical distancing requirements. Face masks required. You can also listen live by visiting www.countyofkings.ca and following the “Listen Live” link. TIX: no charge INFO/Reg: 902-690-2566 / municipalclerk@countyofkings.ca

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Women, girls and female-identifying Winter Hiking Series — Trails in and around Wolfville 10am–12pm • Women, girls and female-identifying individuals ages 16 and up with important girls/female-identifying youth in their lives ages 9 and up are welcome to join Flying Squirrel Adventures for a Winter Hiking Series.

Register with someone important in your life and enjoy an adventure together! TIX: Specific location given at time of registration. INFO: 902-599-3693 / recreation@wolfville.ca

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John B Main — Winegrunt Wine Bar, Windsor 7–9pm • John B Main plays Winegrunt Wine Bar! TIX: no cover INFO: 902-472-2863 / info@winegrunt.com

Always check this source for accurate tides: Canadian Fisheries & Oceans. www.waterlevels.gc.ca

Try it in Wolfville – Learn to Curl — Curling Club, Wolfville 1–3pm • Join instructors from the Wolfville Curling Club and learn how to curl! Register for the session, and learn the basics of curling! Once you start to feel familiar with the skills, you can take part in a friendly competition. TIX: No charge but registration is required for this event. INFO: 902-599-3693 / recreation@wolfville.ca

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24

Get Yer Kilt On — The Noodle Guy, Port Williams. TWO SEATINGS: 12–2pm & 4–7PM • Celebration of Robbie Burns & All Things Scottish! Music, song & dance, story telling, haggis meal, whisky tasting, Scottish sweets.

Full COVID safety protocols will be in effect. Fundraiser event for The Portal Youth Outreach Centre, Kentville.

TIX: Reserved seating only: $40 per person for lunch, $75 per person for supper. RSVP: Marie, 902-790-2073 / Kelly, kelly@portalyouth.ca INFO: portalyouth.ca Mindfulness Meditation — Town Hall, Berwick 1–2:30pm • Mindfulness meditation group following the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. People of all ages and experience levels welcome. Great stress relief and so much more. If you already meditate or are simply curious, please join us. TIX: no charge INFO: berwick.ca

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 (Happy Birthday, Mike!)

Interview Skills — Community INC, Kentville 10–11am • Let us help you pass that final step and get the job.

This workshop will review do’s and don’ts, and will help you with those hard to answer questions. TIX: no charge INFO: 902-679-7469 / irs@communityinc.ca

Virtual Memory Cafe — Online 2–3pm • A free virtual winter social event for individuals, families and caretakers living with memory challenges. We enjoy conversations and musical entertainment in a relaxing, welcoming atmosphere. TIX: No charge, but please register. INFO: 902-670-0131 / recreation@wolfville.ca

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MARIE’S OCCASIONAL REPORT

MEET JIM PRIME Marie Mossman

What do we need now? Food, shelter, an effective vaccine — and a touch of light humour. Local author Jim Prime offers us a packet of belly laughs in his latest book, Fish and Dicks.

Marie: Tell me about yourself and your co-author: Jim: “Ben Robicheau is my co-author. He’s from Westport on Briar Island and I’m from Freeport on Long Island, and we’ve been friends since Cub Scouts. We grew up with similar backgrounds and soaked up the culture of the islands.”

Marie: You just naturally had a sense of humour?

Jim: “Ben and I worked summers in fish factories –– skinning fish, gutting fish, all that. It’s amazing the characters you find in a situation like that. They all had a killer senses of humour. Everyone had a nickname. They told stories, not jokes, but actual stories of things that happened during the day, and they were always funny. My dad and Ben’s dad both had stores, and fishermen would gather there and talk about the day’s fishing, spin yarns, and tell stories. All that stuff had a big influence on both of our senses of humour.”

Marie: How did the book develop?

Jim: “A reviewer misspelled my name as Jim Grime. Ben thought that sounded like a tough detective from the 1930’s, and the book grew from there.These two fictional guys, Gurrey and Grime, with viewpoints stuck in the 1960s, worked in the fish industry as fish gutters. The fishery was in decline, so they added a detective agency. They advertised in the Digby Courier, and waited for clients to roll in. Gurrey and Grime started solving the crimes, fish-related, as you can imagine. The detectives aren’t the sharpest hooks on the trawl line. They’re basically based on Ben and me.”

Marie: Does your book have a serious message?

Jim: “It reflects our love of the islands and their people. Everyone knows everyone, and there’s something special about that. The islands breed eccentricities, and these guys have that in spades, but the islands also breed storytelling, and humour, and the fishermen down there are some of the most resourceful and kind hearted people that Ben and I have ever met. The stories are meant to be humorous, but not with a hard edge. Those days, Digby on the mainland was the big city, and It was the first place I saw a neon light. We love the place we’re from.”

Marie: Why do you write, Jim? Jim: Because I love it. When I get overwhelmed by writing, I go for a walk, and then return to tweaking, and improving. That’s my favourite part of my writing. I spend a lot of hours just looking at the blank screen, not all of them writing. I like the researching. Even though I’ve done a number of books, it’s a joy to see my writing in print, and to receive comments about it.”

Marie: Jim, you’ve received a lot of awards. Is there one we should mention?

Jim: “The People’s Choice Award at Kings shorts, for my play, Fish and Dicks. It was the first play I ever entered. And I won. I was thrilled for that one. It was a new experience to hear my own words spoken on stage. I loved that. Fish and Dicks is a collection of stories about life on the islands of south west Nova Scotia. These stories are universal in their appeal. Ben and I get a good response to them.”

Anyone interested in the book may contact moosehousepress.com or the author at jprime1@gmail.com

❧ Marie Mossman is a Writer of the Round Table, and author of A Rebel for Her Time.

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LET’S MAKE STUFF!

Newspaper crafts – Time to raid the recycling bin!

by Tania and Jack Chipman

Newspaper Koala

Papier Mache Chicken

Materials needed: Scissors Glue Old newspapers Black paper

Materials needed: Old newspapers Small paper plate Masking tape

Koalas are super cute and easy to make using old newspapers.

White paper Colored paper Black marker

Instructions: 1. Trace and cut 4 circles: 1 large, 1 medium and 2 small circles from old newspapers. You can use different size bowls or plates as a guide.

2. Cut the large circle in half. Save one half and discard the other.

3. Using the black paper, cut 2 small circles (pupils) and an oval (nose).

4. Cut 2 slightly bigger circles (eyes) from the white paper.

5. Use an 8 ½ x 11 piece of black or colored paper as the background.

6. Glue the large half-circle piece of newspaper at the bottom of the background paper. This is the koala’s body.

7. Glue and layer the 2 small circles of newspaper under the medium circle of newspaper. This is the Koala’s head and ears. Glue the koala’s head to the body.

8. Glue each small black circle over each small white circle. These are the Koala’s eyes. Glue each eye onto the koala’s face.

9. Glue the black oval on the koala’s face. This is the koala’s nose.

10. Using the black marker, give your koala a smile.

For a harder project try this funky papier mache chicken.

Instructions: 1. Fold the paper plate in half. Stuff it with crumpled newspaper. Tape the paper plate along the edge to hold the newspaper inside. This is the chicken’s body.

2. Cut a chicken beak and tail from the boxboard. Then tape them at either ends of the folded paper plate body to create the head and tail of the chicken.

3. Mix up a simple papier mache paste: 1 part flour to 2 parts water. Whisk till smooth. Note: paste should be kept in the refrigerator when not in use. Discard any leftovers.

4. Rip up old newspapers into strips. Dip strips into paste one at a time. Remove extra paste by sliding fingers down strip. Lay strip of pasted newspaper on the chicken.

5. Repeat until the chicken is completely covered in papier mache. Smooth each strip flat as you go.

6. Once covered let dry completely. It may take overnight.

7. Using paint or markers color the chicken. Let dry.

Other animals to try:

EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA! Newspaper Shoe Challenge:

Newspaper Snowball Fight:

Can you build a pair of newspaper shoes? A pair that you can take on and off? What kind of shoes will you make?

Sandals, Slippers, Boots or Sneakers? Will they have straps or fasteners that help keep them on? Try sketching your designs before you build. Good Luck!

Stuck inside this winter? While you wait for some real snow or a chance to get outside, make your own newspaper snowballs. They are easy to make using old newspapers.

Scrunch them into fake snowballs. Fill a laundry basket or box full and have a “snowball” fight indoors. To make your “snowballs” last longer you could use masking tape to hold the balls together. Have fun!

Letter or Word Collage Using old newspapers cut out individual letters or words. Then glue them onto a background to create a collage or poem.

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Papier mache paste (flour and water) Old cereal or cracker boxes Paint or markers

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BOOKS BY LOCALS

THANK YOU FROM KINGS-KIKIMA GRANNIES

Wendy Elliott

cultural history of vision and modernity in late nineteenth-century Nova Scotia, informed by sensory history and visual culture studies. For her postdoctoral fellowship at UNB, Spike is researching and writing a cultural history of fog in Atlantic Canada.

Rum Tales: Down Home Yarns Around a Pot-Bellied Stove By David Mossman

A native of the Eastern Shore, Spike created the Twitter account @smallhistory in 2014.

It reaches thousands of followers with real daily news from rural and small-town Nova Scotian newspapers, c.1880–1910. The tweets chart seasonal rhythms of labour and leisure, land and sea. The first chapbook or volume one was released in the fall of 2019 and the second one a year later. They sell for $10 and can be ordered via inkwellboutique.ca

The Kings-Kikima Grannies would like to thank the Kings County community for the amazing support we received at our sale on December 12. Having the sale was a difficult decision to make because of Covid-19 but in the end we decided to go ahead. As it turned out it was a wise decision. Over 200 people visited us and everyone seemed to be happy to be there and were very respectful of all the Public Health protocols we had in place. Enough funds were raised to feed our Kikima families for the

time the children will be home from boarding school, provide a Christmas celebration with food and treats, and pay school tuition for the January term. We are so blessed to live in this community.

Thank you for your generosity.

Betsy Baillie.

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Wolfville’s David Mossman is becoming a prolific writer. In his latest book, published by Pottersfield Press, Mossman sets out a time after the First World War when the men of Rose Bay gather at the local store to trade stories. The collection is focused around Arthur Benjamin Lohnes, who owned the Lunenburg County store known simply as The Shop. From 1919 until it burned in 1957, Lohnes allowed for male socializing and storytelling on Saturday nights in his shop.

Born and raised in Rose Bay, Mossman knows a great tale when he hears one and this selection will take his readers back a couple of generations to small coastal fishing communities that were well acquainted with poverty.

Two world wars, the Halifax Explosion, and the rum-running trade figure significantly. I liked the tale of the crew on the ‘Linda-Jane’ catching a giant sturgeon that ended up being flown to Ottawa and added to the menu of a banquet attended by Queen Elizabeth at Rideau Hall.

A geologist in his first career, Mossman does an able job of imagining conversations around the old stove in this, his fifth book. The Legend of Gladee's Canteen, about a popular South Shore eatery at Hirtle's Beach, was his fourth. His earlier works of creative non-fiction include Going Over: A Nova Scotia Soldier in World War I, Oceans of Rum: The Nova Scotia Banana Fleet in Rum-Runner Heaven, and Random Shots.

Small History Nova Scotia By Sarah Spike A second chapbook in the Small History Nova Scotia has just come out and it, too, includes some small pearls, such as: ‘Complaint is made that some parties continue to tie their horses across the sidewalks. Better stop it. Wolfville December 30th, 1887.’ Here are a couple more: ‘Baked beans and brown bread. Tomato Stew for lunch, at the Evangeline oyster parlor.

Orange is $0.20 and $0.30 per dozen Bridgetown December 31st, 1898’ or ‘A sojourner in South Berwick was struck by the appearance of ghosts in a farmer’s orchard at night. The next morning the person, for curiosity’s sake, thought that he would go and examine more fully, and lo! the poor ghosts turned out to be white-washed apple trees. May 10, 1899.’

History collector Sarah Spike got her PhD in 2016. Her award-winning dissertation, which is being revised for publication, is a

Nova Graphica: A Graphic Anthology of Nova Scotia History Edited by Laura Ķeniņš Wolfville’s Conundrum Press has a new graphic anthology out that brought together 17 illustrators and writers to illuminate tales from non-typical Nova Scotian history. It’s a pretty cool read. Nova Graphica is graced with a beautiful cover drawn by artist Emma Fitzgerald, showing the view from the Look Off in spring.

Inside is a selection of graphic stories compiled by Laura Ķeniņš, a journalist, editor, and former student at the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design. Based in Toronto now, her involvement was prompted by a conversation with artist Sarah Mangle about growing up as an LGBTQ teen in Wolfville in the 1990s. Mangle’s story about a popular store is included in the anthology.

The tales range the length of the province from Sydney to New Glasgow to the North Mountain. Rebecca Roher’s graphic telling of Viola Desmond’s encounter with prejudice and Jordyn Bochon’s version of the well known Theresa McAuley Robinson tragedy are excellent serious pieces, but equally entertaining are the stories of Veronica Post and JJ Steeves.

Andy Brown at Conundrum Press took on the project in all its notable variety of storyline and artform. Unique perspectives and history from different angles make Nova Graphica indeed worth picking up. There’s representation from unheard from communities, folklore, ghost stories, architecture, and more. The book sells for $20 and can be picked up at the press on Front Street in Wolfville.

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ZACCESSIBLE VAN: THANK YOU! It was an exciting day for my son Zachary on December 1, when to his surprise a flatbed rolled up with a new wheelchair accessible van.

This is life-changing for us. We have already done quite a few trips and errands in it which in the past I would just avoid until a time when I could go alone.

There are so many people to thank for this, starting with my amazing fundraising team: • Mary Costello • Beth Pulsifer • Sonya Forman • Olivia Frampton

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Nancy Pynch-Worthylake Carl Oldham Sr. and Carl’s Independent Eric and Maria Tripp T Thomason Wolfville School My great neighbourhood, East of Sherwood The many local artists and businesses that donated their pieces for the private auction.

• Countless friends, neighbours, businesses and all those who donated their time and money to make this possible, we are so very grateful to you all.

Happy Happy New Year!

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Join your local Community Health Board!

Join us for a Celebration of Robbie Burns & All Things Scottish!

CHB members help create a healthy community through:

Community Health Planning Health and Wellness Promotion Community Leadership Distribution of Wellness Fund Grants to Community Organizations Providing guidance to Nova Scotia Health The Community Health Boards are committed to being groups that are free of discrimination, value diversity and are representative of all our communities. Nova Scotia Health's Priority Populations are defined as follows: Indigenous Peoples; People of African Descent; Persons with Disabilities; immigrants; and persons belonging to 2SLGBTQIA+.

Find out how to apply by visiting www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/joining-the-chbs

MUSIC • SONG & DANCE • STORY TELLING • HAGGIS MEAL WHISKY TASTING • SCOTTISH SWEETS In Support of:

The Portal Youth Outreach Centre, Kentville

Sunday, January 24

at The Noodle Guy Café, Port Williams Two Seatings are offered: LUNCH~12 noon to 2:00 pm Tickets $40. per person DINNER~4:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tickets $75. per person Reserved seating only, in advance. Limited seating.

For Tickets and Reservations call Marie: 902-790-2073 or email: kelly@portalyouth.ca For more information go to: www.portalyouth.ca

Please note that full COVID Safety Protocols will be in effect.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO

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