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The Grapevine1 January 19 - February 2, 2012

Established in 2004 Contact the Grapevine: [email protected] Visit us online: www.grapevine.wolfville.org

TWO-WEEK TWEETS 4EAT TO THE BEAT 5EVENTS CALENDAR 8,9CROSSWORD 11 FREE CLASSIFIEDS 12 STARDROP 14

Outdoor Rink! – P 2 Crescendo Gala – P 3 YUKIGASSEN snowballs! – P 13

Whose Wild Wheels?Find out on page 15

Oct 28 - Nov 11, 2010 COMMUNITY • AWARENESS • INVOLVEMENT This is one of 1315 issues!Issue N 3.37January 19 - February 2, 2012 COMMUNITY • AWARENESS • INVOLVEMENT This is one of 1500 issues!

Copper is a 1 year old energetic Smooth Collie/German Shepherd

mix who loves to in-teract with people. He is still a puppy at

heart and needs a family that will provide him with the exercise, consistent obedience training and freqeunt interaction that he needs. He gets along with other dogs and should go to a home where children are over 12 years. He is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. For further infor-mation contact the Kings County SPCA at 538-9075, [email protected] or www.kings.spcans.ca

SPCA Lottery tickets are now avail-able. Contact the Care Center at 538-9075 or [email protected] for further information. Please note our new website address is www.spcans.ca

Marmalade NOT AdoptedWolfville Animal Hospital, Dr. Peter Bligh, 542-3422

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McGill's Cafe | 18 Kentucky Ct, New Minas | 681-3225

Open Monday to Friday from 7:30am - 3:30pm for breakfast and lunch. Also open Thursday & Friday evenings from 5:30 pm - 7:30pm

January 19th & 20th: featuring a Mediterranean menu.January 26th & 27th: featuring an Indian menu.

Join us at the Al Whittle Theatre on Tuesday, January

24th 2012 for the Banff Moun-tain Film Festival World Tour. Show starts at 7:00PM and tickets are $15 each. Get yours today at The Trail Shop, 465 Main Street Wolfville or by calling 697-3115.The Banff Mountain Film Festival is an international film competition and an annual presentation of short films and

documentaries. The films feature a range of styles and themes, including climbing, skiing, kayaking, biking, adventure, culture, and the environment. It was launched in 1976 as The Banff Festival of Mountain Films by The Banff Centre.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour brings the excitement, the spectacle, and the richness

of the mountains and mountain culture to the Annapolis Valley. Featuring spectacular, inspiring, funny, exciting, and thought-provoking mountain films from around the world, the event is an exhilarating exploration of the mountain world from remote landscapes and cultures to adrenaline-packed action sports. DON'T MISS IT!


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Janice Hall Nichols Master Stylist/Hair Designer

902-542-2726 438 Main St. Wolfville, NS

[email protected]

Hours Monday 10:00-5:00 Tuesday -Thursday

10:00-7:00 Friday 10:00-5:00 Saturday & Sunday

Closed

Walk-ins Welcome!

Janice would like to welcome Old and New Clients to her new location at 438 Main Street, in Wolfville. Please stop in and check out her new Salon.

20 Grey Street Windsor. 792-1229 www.elementsofhealth.ca

Helping people learn to r e l a x

H appy New Year! I’ve borrowed a great resolution strategy from a friend of mine (thanks Heather) in hopes that it would

be universally adopted. I would love to see all grid-tied electricity consumers reduce their energy consumption by...oh I don’t know...how about a target of 9.1%. Of course I would encourage anybody to reduce their energy consumption without limitation but I think 9.1% would be a very appropriate target for the New Year.

One strategy for reduction at this time of year would be thermostat management.

1 1 If you are still using an old mercury style please upgrade to an electronic thermostat. Preferably one with programming options

to take advantage of some energy management.By the way, mercury is toxic and exceptionally well distributed through water or air; please do not ‘throw it away’. It is one of many different substances, within almost everyone’s daily lives, that should simply be treated with respect and care and be disposed of by an appropriate facility. There is also mercury in many other items such as fluorescent lighting equipment and some batteries.

Here is a helpful link for mercury disposal: http://www.deansconsulting.ca/danxrecycling/index.html

2 Use your programming capabilities of your new thermostat. Regardless of the type of heating system your home uses, the

more you limit the temperature differential (Delta ‘T’) between the interior and exterior air temperatures, the less energy it will take to maintain the interior ‘set’ temperature.

I believe the large print on one particular thermostat brand package says that it can save ‘as much as 33%’ on your bill but the small print shows that you will need to leave your overnight setting at 16.5 degrees Celsius to achieve that (makes my bald head hurt just thinking about – I would forecast an uncomfortable sleep for myself as I dive under and out of the covers like a whale seeking occasional air while trying to maintain some head heat). Marketing is always interesting as this particular tactic may not be accounting for exactly where in the world this thermostat is applied (ie. Nova Scotia vs. Nunavut).

SAGE Advice #5 The Town of

Wolfville, in partnership

with Acadia stu-dents and staff, are excited about the possibility of outdoor skat-ing…if only the weather would cooperate! The Town’s Active Living Coordi-nator Shannon Read was asked to elaborate on the large surface being constructed on the practice field next to the Festival Theatre.

“When we were first laying it out, I was asked by people passing by, “is that what I think it is?”, and when I responded that it is indeed a rink in the making, I saw some pretty big smiles! Once the ice is made it will be open for community use and we hope to use Raymond Field lights for the night time skating! About those lights, I was surprised to find out that they are very inexpensive - just 6 dollars a day to have on - and we may only have them on when weather conditions are favourable and the opportunity for skating under the lights is too wonderful to pass up.’’

All the materials for constructing the rink are reusable year to year so it’s a good investment and Acadia students are lined up to take the night shifts for flooding. Once all the ice is made, which is all weather dependent of course, it will be available for use at all hours. There will be no planned supervision but rather close monitoring so that it is not dominated by hockey. Shannon further stated that, “it will be open to having people organize activities (broomball, family skates, etc) and we would love to see it used by all ages. I believe our community will work together to create a cooperative and inclusive space.”

For more information contact: Shannon Read [email protected]

Wolfville's Outdoor Rink!

Cultural Mapping is a systematic approach to identifying, recording, classifying and analyzing a community’s cultural assets. Essentially, a cultural map is a visual database, accessible to the public. It includes tangible assets (assets that have a physical presence) and intangible assets (the stories and traditions that contribute to defining a community’s unique identity and sense of place). York University grad student Genevieve Allen is currently spearheading the project for Kings County.

The goal of this project is to identify cultural assets in Kings County and display both tangible and intangible resources on an accessible and interactive map to be used by the community. The map will be web-based and will be hosted by various organizations including the Kings

Regional Development Agency and the Alliance of Kings Artists.

As suggested at the community meeting in October, a blog site has just been launched providing an opportunity for the public to learn more about the project and create a space for ongoing dialogue. Please visit kingsculturalmap.wordpress.com

There are currently over 500 cultural assets in the Kings County cultural database! After the database has gone through some review, the next step in the project will be to contact everyone in the database to verify their information. People or places will not be placed on the map or in the public database without consent. Expected finalization of this project is set for June 2012.

For more information: Genevieve Allen, [email protected]

CULTURAL MAPPING UPDATE:


Have a creative, fun, inspiring and healthy 2012

East end of Railtown, Wolfville 542-7790 • www.boso.ca

For more details, please go to the Theatre Section on Page 14

Ukulele talent James Hill, who has recently been performing in Eng-

land and Thailand, will star Friday, Jan. 27, at the annual Crescendo concert.

This promises to be a stellar concert of world-class talent, which also serves as one of the major fundraisers for the Wolfville School Band. A world famous ukulele virtuoso, Hill, along with his musical partner, Anne Davison on cello, is the headliner. The concert will be rounded out by various Acadia University School of music students and faculty and one of the Wolfville School musical groups.

Hill grew up in the town of Langley, B.C., where ukulele instruction has been mandatory in many schools since the late 1970s. He was hooked during the fourth grade. During his teenage years he honed his skills and continued his study of music at the University of British Columbia. He earned a Bachelor of Music Degree in 2002. Later Hill co-authored the Ukulele in the Classroom method book series with J. Chalmers Doane, the trail-blazing teacher who pioneered the use of ukuleles in Canadian schools.

A seasoned performer with an ever-growing fan base in North America, Asia and Europe, Hill, who now makes his home in rural Nova Scotia, has garnered wide acclaim for his ground-breaking approach to the chronically-underestimated ukulele. Over the course of his first three genre-defying albums - Playing it like it isn’t... (2002), On the Other Hand (2003) and A Flying Leap (2006) - he re-wrote every rule that had previously kept the ukulele in the realm of novelty and obscurity.

Hill's latest album, Man With a Love Song, is a sweeping panorama of original songs and instrumentals that more than fulfills the promise of his earlier work.

There will be auctions and giveaways at the gala. Concert starts at 7:30pm at the Festival Theatre and the auction items can be viewed at 7pm. Tickets, available at Box of Delights in Wolfville and Phinney’s in Kentville, are $20 or $15 for students/seniors For more information contact: [email protected]

Crescendo Gala ConcertAttention Nova Scotia Artisans!

3 Elm Avenue, WolfvilleJust around the cornerfrom The Library Pub& Wine Merchant Tavern

T r e a s u r e s G I F T S H O P

3 Elm Ave, Wolfville | 542 4404www.treasuresgiftshop.ca

Come explore... behind the green door

Treasures Gift Shop, located at 3 Elm Avenue in Wolfville, is placing a call out to all Nova Scotia Artisans of handmade, local product. Don’t miss out on a wonderful opportunity to showcase your product at one of the best venues in town! What better place to give your product “full time” exposure than at one of the oldest properties in Wolfville? Treasures has been building lasting customer relationships based on excellent customer service and commitment to product knowledge for many years. Pottery, glass, metal, wood, textiles, wool, ceramics, canvas and jewelry are an example of types of product we are seeking. We invite you to inquire on staging your product with us without delay, space is limited and we have an exciting year ahead! Those artisans that are interested and would like more information, please contact Michelle at 542-4404 or via email [email protected], to discuss further.

Have you ever wondered what to do with your family on any given weekend, or how to spend a rainy day? Wish there was one consolidated place that housed information relevant for families living in the Annapolis Valley?

www.valleyfamilyfun.weebly.com is a new resource created by Laura Churchill Duke that houses information relevant to families. Included is everything from an events calendar showing happenings for each day, ideas for March Break and rainy days, links to recreational and artistic

endeavours, and lists of resources and support systems for families in the Annapolis Valley.

In addition to the website, emails will be sent out from time-to-time that update subscribers about specific events happening in the area or new information. To subscribe to the email or to suggest ideas for the website, contact [email protected]. You can also find us on Facebook under Valley Family Fun and join the group to be part of the discussions and information sharing network.

Valley Family FunA new resource for families living in the Annapolis Valley


Free Community Business Listings & Two-Week-Tweets brought to you by: Just Us! Coffee Roasters CooperativeMain St. Wolfville & Hwy #1 Grand Pre, 542-7474 “Every time you buy something, you have the power to make a state-ment about what you value, and to help shape the future of your community – BALLE NS” www.ballens.ca

These listings work on a 1st come, 1st served basis. Email [email protected] every two weeks for your free placement. Or, reserve your place with a 5-issue minimum commitment at $10 per issue.

Suggested Theme: Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) (Scotland's favourite son, The Bard) was a Scottish poet and lyricist. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide as being both a pioneer of the Romantic movement and a great source of inspiration to the founders of liberalism and socialism. Recognizing that we certainly aren't on par with Rabbie, please share with us a small poem or tidbit of creative writing. It can be abstract, serious or silly, personal or business-focused, original or quoting. Alternatively, please tell us about a writer you've drawn inspiration from.

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Quality long and short term accommodations in Wolfville: 32 Main St., Wolfville, 542-3420 | www.roselawnlodging.ca

Bluenose II Company Store – 121 Bluenose Drive on Lunenburg’s waterfront, 634-1963 / www.blue-nose2.ns.ca • The narrowest point of our province is between Wind-sor and Chester. We’re a short 35km south of Chester. Clothing for all, books, DVDs, CDs by local artists, pictures, rope, unique gifts, pieces of Bluenose II wood.

Wolfville Animal Hospital / Valley Animal Shelter – 12-112 Front St., Wolfville, 542-3422 • Thank you to all who donated time, money & supplies, and to all who adopted a kitty from us. We

had 19 adoptions in December and a total of 148 for the year. We are very fortunate to have our volunteers who help us keep this shelter running. Hopefully 2012 will be a great year for adoptions!

Blomidon Estate Winery – 10318 Hwy 221, Canning, 582-7565 / www.blomidonwine.com • Wow, that was quick! We are now SOLD OUT in the retail shop of the two new sparkling wines re-leased in December. We can't wait to release more in 2012, including our 2008 Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut from 100% Nova Scotia Estate Grown Chardonnay!

Ross Creek Centre for the Arts – 555 Ross Creek Road, Can-ning, 582-3842 / www.artscentre.ca / [email protected] • Do you want an extraordinary experience for a birthday party, anniversary, a creative moment for your team at work or some time away from it all to focus on your own growth? We can help. With our facilities and amazing staff, we can offer a fabulous fun party with art activities, a team weekend or a self-guided retreat. Come experi-ence the magic of Ross Creek.

CentreStage Theatre – 61 River St, Kentville, 678-8040 (reservations) / 678-3502 (info.) / [email protected] / www.centrestagetheatre.ca • It’s membership time! $10/year gets you a $1 discount on every regularly priced show/workshop in 2012. Plus, as members YOU

have a say in how things are run. Head to our webpage where you can download a form, & either mail it or bring it next time you come to a show!

Sister Lotus Body Care Products, Belly Dance & Herbal Education – 680-8839 / www.sisterlotus.com • We're get-ting wonderful feedback on our "Kubla Khan Dream Balm", a salve designed to help with sleep & to promote positive dream experi-ences. This product is named after the famous poem from the Romantic poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge. So glad the English Lit. degree has come in handy!

Inner Sun Yoga Centre – 112 Front St. Wolfville, 542-YOGA / www.innersunyoga.ca • “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” Dalai Lama

The Tempest/PIAZZA Res-taurant – 117 Front St. Wolfville, 542-0588 / www.tempest.ca • Whether bonny Scotland, la belle France or bellisimo Italia, the language of the world is the world of food. Come try a buffet at Tempest, a Piazza pizza or cook-ing class with Michael and get in the mood!

Atlantic Lighting Studio – 16 Elm Ave. Wolfville, 542-3431 / www.atlanticlightingstudio.com • Like many a good Scotsman, Rob-bie Burns enjoyed getting lit. You

can too at our biggest sale of the year - on now until January 28th.

boso Bamboo Boutique – Harbourside Drive (Railtown) Wolfville, 542-7790 / www.boso.ca • It's no secret that winter is cold, / "Dress in layers" is what I'm told, / Bamboo leggings, turtlenecks and socks / Or just head south with tees and tank tops.

Applewicks – 10 Gaspereau Ave. Wolfville, 542-9771 / www.larche-homefires.org/applewicks • Voting time! Thank you for helping us receive the “ Best Gift Store 2011” Award last year. This year please vote for Applewicks for “Best Gift Store” & L’Arche Homefires as “Best Not for Profit" in Wolfville. Remember you have 3 votes per computer, smart phone, etc. (www.ekcc.ca/bestofkings/). It's a great way to spread the word about L’Arche & our awesome folks!

Ultimate Pure Water Specialists Ltd. – Cambridge, 679-0221 / [email protected] • Impure water is the grossest / Fix it with reverse osmosis! / Don't let your water make you cry / Call Pat Lane, “The Water Guy”

FELTasticFashion – Port Wil-liams, 692-1462 / www.FELTastic-Fashion.com • "Reaching the local & the world" is Cecilia Ho's goal for 2012. Custom order your spe-cial gifts and/or join the monthly FELTasticFun Needle Felting Basics 101 workshop now!

The Valley Cat Hotel − 1221 Hwy 341, Upper Canard, 698-3827 / www.valleycathotel.com • The Valley Cat Hotel: your cat’s ...

Union Street Café 183 Commercial St.

Berwick, 538-7787 www.unionstreetcafe.ca

"They'll make you high with their coconut cream pie / So come on down to the centre of town / Life is sweet at the Union Street Cafe" Eve Goldberg

We're open 7 days a week, with Brunch Buffet on Saturdays & Sun-days!

We've been open for 11 years!

Jenny Osburne


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Info meetings: Feb. 1st at Kentville Paddy's & Feb. 2nd at Pereau Baptist Church, 7pmLinda Best 542-3442 [email protected] Ann Anderson 542-0572

THURSDAYS:

Spitfire Arms Alehouse (Windsor): Open Jam w/ Kevin Myers (19th, 26th & 2nd) 7pm

Paddy’s Pub (Kent-ville): The Hupman Brothers (19th & 26th) 9pm

Library Pub (Wolfville): Amsterjam Live Music (19th, 26th, & 2nd) 9pm

Mud Creek Grill (Wolfville): Karaoke Contest w/ DJ Bill Stone (19th, 26th) 9pm

Westside Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ Epic (19th) 10pm

FRIDAYS:

Old English Tav-ern (Kentville): Ka-raoke w/ Bev Shefield (20th) 6:30pm

Blomidon Inn (Wolfville): Jazz Man-nequins (20th & 27th) 6:30 - 10pm

The Port Pub (Port Williams): Jenny MacDonald (20th), Mike Redden (27th) 8:30pm

Union Street Café (Berwick): Open Mic w/ Mike Aube (20th), w/ The Catupa Trio (27th) 8:30pm

Mud Creek Grill (Wolfville): Open Mic (20th & 27th) 9pm

Dooly’s (New Minas): Life of Riley (20th), Flashback (27th) 9:30pm

Westside Charlie’s (New Minas): Flash-back (20th) 10pm

SATURDAYS:

Westside Charlie’s (New Minas): Open Mic w/ James & Mar-gie (28th) 3pm T.A.N. Coffee (Windsor) Jam Session (21st & 28th) 5pm

Kings Arm Pub (Kentville): John Dug-gan (28th) 8:00pm Lew Murphy’s (Coldbrook): Arrian Marshall (21st), The Croaking Toads (28th) 8:30pm

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Andy & Ariana (21st), Mike Aube (28th) 9pm

Dooly’s (New Minas): Country DJ (21st) 9:30pm

Mud Creek Grill (Wolfville): Live Music TBA (21st & 28th) 9:30pm Westside Charlie’s (New Minas): DJ Fade (21st) 10pm

Tommy Gun’s (New Minas): DJ Gizmo Dance Party (21st), Good Feeling Band (28th) $3 10pm

SUNDAYS:

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Paddy’s Session Band (22nd & 29th) 8pm

MONDAYS:

Paddy’s Pub (Wolfville): Open Mic w/ Beer in the Headlights (23rd), w/ TripALady (30th) 8pm

TUESDAYS:

The Port Pub (Port Williams): Open Mic w/ Port Pub House Band (24th & 31st) 7:30pm

Paddy’s Pub (Kent-ville): Irish Music Session (24th & 31st) 8pm

T.A.N Coffee (Wolfville): Open Mike & Donna (24th & 31st) 8pm

WEDNESDAYS:

Westside Charlie’s (New Minas): Karaoke (25th & 1st) 10pm

ThursdaysBabies & Books - Wolfville Memorial Library 10-11am Babies and caregivers can join us for stories, songs and playtime. New-born to 2 years. INFO: 542-5760

Cochrane’s Walk & Talk - Phar-masave, Wolfville 10am A Heart & Stroke walkabout program. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-3972

Lifelong Learning Brown Bag Lunch - Fountain Com-mons, Acadia 12-1pm. Andrew Steeves: Wild Letterforms: A Taxonomy of Local Letters (26th) Marilyn Manzer: In Search of the Moral Economy (2nd) INFO: [email protected]

In the Round Knitting Group - Gaspereau Valley Fibres. 1-5pm INFO: 542-2656

Seniors Afternoon Out - Wick-wire Place, Wolfville 1:30-4:30pm • Gather in an attractive, super-vised and friendly environment and spend time engaged in a social afternoon with peers. INFO: 698-6309

FridaysYoga For Everyone (Commu-nity Yoga) - Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 12-1pm All-levels yoga (mats available) TIX: $5 donation drop-in

SaturdaysWolfville Farmers' Market - DeWolfe Building, Elm Ave. Wolfville 8:30am-1pm Jan 21st Theme: Chinese New Year, Music: Chimney Swifts. Jan 28th: Unveiling of the After School Art Market Mosaic, Music: Donna and Andy. INFO: www.wolfville-farmersmarket.ca

Peace Vigil - Post Office, Wolfville. 12-1pm

SundaysScrabble on the Hill - K.C. Irving Centre, Acadia 10am Newcomers welcome. Bring your board if you have one. 1st and 3rd Sunday (Feb 5th) TIX: no charge INFO: 684-3733

TuesdaysBook in the Nook - Wolfville Memorial Library 10-10:30am Curl up, relax and enjoy listen-ing to a story in our book nook. Suggested age range: 3-5 INFO: 542-5760

Cochrane’s Walk & Talk - Phar-masave, Wolfville 10am A Heart & Stroke walkabout program. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-3972

Seniors Afternoon Out - Wick-wire Place, Wolfville 1:30-4:30pm • Gather in an attractive, super-vised and friendly environment and spend time engaged in a social afternoon with peers. INFO: 698-6309

In the Round Knitting Group - Gaspereau Valley Fibres. 6 -9pm INFO: 542-2656

Scottish Country Dance Classes - Legion, Wolfville 7:30-9:30pm No partner needed; be-ginners welcome. TIX: $6 / class, $60 / term. INFO: 542-5320

45’s Card Parties - Commu-nity Centre, White Rock 7:30pm Lunch provided, prizes available. TIX: $2 INFO: 542-3109 Chaoyi Fanhuan Qigong (CFQ) Practice Group - St. Francis of Assissi Church Hall basement, Wolfville, 7-8:30 pm Open to all who have taken CFQ Level 1 TIX: free will donation INFO: [email protected]

WednesdaysHome Schooling Play Group- 10am Explore our community by learning about how things work and having fun. All ages welcome. Email for location. TIX: no charge INFO: Alisa @ [email protected]

Yoga For Everyone (Commu-nity Yoga) - Farmers’ Market, Wolfville 12-1pm All-levels yoga (mats available) TIX: $5 donation drop-in

Tots ‘n’ Tales - Family Resource Centre, Kentville, 1-2pm Kids aged 3 -5 are invited to sing songs, move to music, listen to stories and make a craft with a parent or caregiver. Childcare is provided for siblings. INFO: 678-5760 to pre-register


Ethnic and Local EmporiumHandmade gifts by local and international artisans

9845 Main St, Canning • 902.670.3308 www.capre.com/leescreativeactivities

Mon - Sat 1 - 4 pm

The Wolfville Community Radio project, run by the Wolfville Memorial Library CAP Lab, has been chosen as one of the win-ners of the “ICT Best Practices in Remote, Rural, and Aboriginal

Communities”. This contest was looking to identify the best methods of engaging learners through community-based ICT projects. Through this process ICT best-practices have been collected which can then be easily shared and duplicated Canada wide. This is part of the story written by Darlene Thompson, Inuit community CAP writer:

By moving to radio, the Wolfville library and CAP site have created a welcoming community gathering place where people “learn by doing”. The CAP site isn’t a sterile place of technology only but is vibrant with the buzz of people, whether they are getting together on the sofa in the laptop corner, assisting with the radio station or taking part in any of the myriad of activities on the computers. The library too has progressed from being a book warehouse to hosting concerts, drum workshops, open mic nights and poetry nights, just to name a few. Radio has enhanced both the CAP site and library to create an excellent blend.

Volunteers working with the Wolfville Community Radio project have learned some great skills and have enjoyed the opportunity to contribute to their community.

A booklet is being published, as a product of the contest that will highlight stories from across the country that showcase the many great things that Canadians are doing with ICT to strengthen their communities and their citizens.

More information: www.wolfvilleradio.ca

WOLFVILLE COMMUNITY RADIO, AWARD WINNER!

Kawasaki Disease (KD) is a little-known illness that can lead to permanent heart damage or even take a young life if not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner. The disease is named after Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki, a Japanese pediatrician who first described the illness in the medical literature in 1967. KD is a serious illness characterized by inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body, particu-larly the coronary arteries. KD is found worldwide within all ethnic groups and usually affects chil-dren under the age of 5. However, older children and young adults can also be affected. KD is now recognized as the leading cause of acquired heart disease in the developed world. Despite many years of research, the cause of KD remains a mys-tery. At the moment, there is NO specific test to diagnose KD. The doctor makes the diagnosis based on the patient’s signs and symp-

toms and supportive laboratory tests showing inflammation. KD usually causes 5 or more days of fever, and any of these symptoms: rash; bloodshot eyes; bright red, swollen, cracked lips; “strawberry tongue”; swollen hands and feet; redness of the palms and soles of the feet; and swollen lymph nodes in the neck. Early diagnosis and early treat-ment can save lives and prevent future health problems. The US Kawasaki Disease Foundation has declared January 26 as the Annual KD Awareness Day and organized a facebook event. In addition, please support The Hospital for Sick Children Foundation & make designated donation to “Yeung Lab” which has conducted KD research in Canada for years. (www.sick-kidsfoundation.com) Lastly, my sincere thanks to VRH ER & IWK Children’s Heart Centre!

Cecilia [email protected]

Awareness of a Mysterious Illness


Acadia Perspective: Acadia's Career Service Department

The Acadia Page Acadia University 15 University Ave, Wolfville. 542-2201 Staffed Switchboard 8:30am-4:30pm. [email protected] – General Inquiries

Shelagh CochraneB.Sc. Pharm.Pharmacist/Owner

Hours of Operation: • Mon, Tues & Thurs: 9am - 5pm • Wed: 9am - 8pm • Fri: 9am - 5pm • Sat: 10am - 5pm

(902) 697-310112 Elm Avenue, Wolfville, NS B4P 1Z9

GV: Hello Michelle, please explain what you do:MJ: I assist students in finding employment whether that be in a part-time, full-time or summer position. I help students with their resumes, cover letters, networking and interview skills. I coordinate Career Fairs, facilitate workshops, liaise with employers. I manage the Co-Curricular Transcript program which produces an official transcript, validated by the university, listing all student volunteer and extra-curricular activities. I personally, love my job. I watch students grow from first to fourth year, help them develop the skills they need to get the career they want when they graduate. I take pride in our students and their accomplishments.

GV: Why do students come to you?MJ: We have an amazingly talented 3000 students on our campus. These students are here to learn what they need to learn and develop the skills they need to move on to a successful career. Career Services is here to support these students in the ‘outside of classroom learning/skills’ to accomplish that goal. The workshops, career fairs, information sessions/booths, etc. are all coordinated for the students.

GV: What goes into consideration when looking for job placement pairings and how far do the students go? MJ: The students know what they want to do (in general) when they come to me so I typically help them find the companies currently look-ing for qualified individuals. I only deal with Canadian placements in my office as the International Centre deals with all other opportunities but students can go from Newfoundland to British Columbia to the Northwest Territories and everywhere in between. Some students are

particular about wanting to go ‘home’ or as close to ‘home’ as they can get, others (especially our international students) have it in their heads they only want to go to Toronto.

GV: Does Career Services benefit the local communities?MJ: A vast majority of our students support the merchants of Wolfville as well as work within our community (volunteering or paid employment). Our students are, in my opinion, an integral part of what Wolfville stands for. Career Services and the local businesses in Wolfville have now begun collaborating to get the jobs that are available in our town posted at Acadia; I strongly feel this will benefit both of us immensely. Career Services is here to assist the merchants in not only posting their position, free of charge, but also in assisting with the collection of the resumes, if need be, or organizing the interviews. Ultimately, working together will provide students with tremendous opportunities and employers with tremendous students! GV: What are the main factors students look at when deciding on sum-mer job placement? Can NS compete with other provinces? MJ: Most students are willing to go where the job is. They want some-thing that relates to their degree but I have a lot of students that want to stay in both the valley and Halifax area. If they end up elsewhere it was simply because that is where they were offered the job.

GV: In general, what sort of employees are Acadia Students?MJ: I have personally worked with a lot of students in one capacity or another on campus and our students are hard working, intelligent people who want to learn. Our students are heavily involved in extra-curricular activities and volunteer work so they have strong skills that are already developed for employers.

GV: Is there still room for local businesses to apply for student posi-tions and when should they submit their information? MJ: There is always room to post more jobs. Most businesses have an idea of when they want to hire; Summer jobs typically hire in January/February, new grad jobs are typically posted and hired for in Septem-ber/October and part-time positions can be all year round. My office is open all year round so I am willing to post jobs as the businesses see fit.

In an effort to help fill possible employment needs, David Hovell at the Wolfville Business Development Corporation recently sent an email to local businesses directing them to Acadia’s Career Service Depart-ment. The Grapevine was curious to know more about it.

Michelle Johnson Career Development Specialist & Co-curricular Transcript Coordinator Student Affairs, Acadia University 585-1233 / [email protected]

SIFE Acadia (Students In Free Enterprise) hopes that 2012 will be a great year to make a difference! SIFE Acadia believes in creating real, meaningful change in the community. The organization does so through a series of projects that it runs throughout Wolfville and surrounding areas. Acadia is one of over 1600 schools worldwide that participates in SIFE. Last year alone, SIFE Acadia’s community projects impacted 783 people in the 3524 volunteer

hours served by its student members. SIFE Acadia impacts people on all levels – from parents of special needs children to the elderly.

Projects include Back to the Tap, S.M.I.L.E and Save, Financial Workshops, and Campbell’s Let’s Can Hunger. Back to the Tap is working to reinstate water fountains on Acadia’s campus in order to make public drinking water more accessible and reduce waste from disposable water bottles. S.M.I.L.E and Save are

directed at parents who have children with special needs and provides them with information on tax benefits; RDSP, and other subjects so they can better save for their child’s future.

The Financial Workshops are targeted toward the 26.7% of Wolfville residents who live under the poverty line. The workshops will include proper budgeting and tax savings techniques as well as a series of other valuable resources available to this demographic.

Campbell’s Let’s Can Hunger is an initiative created in part by a

partnership between Campbell’s and SIFE teams from Canada, USA, and Mexico. It is a challenge between SIFE teams to create a short-term relief solution, an awareness campaign, as well as a long-term sustainable solution for the community food bank.

The organization is always looking to take on new opportunities and have a number of other projects in the works. For more information on SIFE Acadia has a blog (sifeacadia.blogspot.com) as well as a Facebook page.

SIFE Acadia

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Thursday, 19 Comic/Manga Studio Techniques Workshop — Wolfville Library 6:30-8pm • Join us for one workshop or all 4 (every Thursday until Feb 2nd). This week: inking – penciling is just planning, inking is way more than just tracing. All welcome. TIX: no charge INFO/PreRegister: 542-5760 / www.valleylibrary.ca Community Development Committee Meeting — Wolfville Town Hall, Wolfville 7 - 9pm. • Open to the public. INFO: 542-5767 / wolfville.ca

Alliance of Kings Artists AGM — Room 132, BAC, Acadia 7-9:30pm • A special search committee is looking to recruit new board members to help build and implement a long-term development strategy for the 13-year old culture organization. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-0037 / [email protected] Talk: Take Charge! Silver Donald Cameron — The Fountain Commons, Acadia 7-9pm

• Well-known Canadian author, broadcaster and environmentalist Silver Donald Cameron is partnering with Efficiency Nova Scotia on a province-wide speaking tour to promote the benefits of energy efficiency. Take Charge! Saving Money, Creating Jobs and Helping the Planet. TIX: no charge INFO: 1-877-999-6035

Friday, 20 Acadia Athletics: Men’s Hockey — Acadia Sports Complex, Wolfville 7pm. • Acadia vs. St. FX. ASU White Out Night! Wear White. TIX: $12 adult $6 external student INFO: 542-5500 / hockey.acadiau.ca Saturday, 21 Winter Hike & Snowshoe

— Watershed Nature Preserve, Wolfville 10am-1pm • Meet in the parking lot of the Nature Preserve (end of Forest Hill Road, Gaspereau). Trivia and prizes to be won. Snowshoes available with

registration, numbers are limited so book early. If no snow, we hike! TIX: no charge INFO: 425-5263 / [email protected] Winter Carnival — Muir Murray Estate Winery, Lower Dyke Road, Wolfville 10am-4pm

• Yukigassen Snowball Fights, 3 on 3 outdoor hockey, sleigh rides, chilli and more! Register your teams, there will be a snowball fight with or without Mother Nature’s cooperation! See page 13 TIX: $210 (7 per snowball team) INFO: Kim 542-0343 / [email protected]

Young Naturalist Club & Astronomy — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Acadia 6:30-8pm • Join Larry Bogan from the Minas Astronomy Group as he gives a presentation about “Enjoying the Night Sky and Amateur Astronomy”. Larry will talk about what there is to see in the sky and how to find it on your own using eyes and binoculars. TIX: no charge INFO: Alisa 582-3238 / [email protected]

Pianist David Braid with Mark Adam — K.C. Irving Environmental Science Centre, Acadia 8-10pm • This concert is going to be inspiring and full of musical surprises. Beautiful music in a beautiful space with two strong creative Canadian musical voices. TIX: suggested donation $15 adults, $10 seniors / students INFO: 585-1778 Sunday, 22 Winter Carnival — Muir Murray Estate Winery, Lower Dyke Road, Wolfville 10am-4pm • See Saturday, January 21st

Fundraising Ticket Auction — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 12-2pm • Fundraiser for sixty–four children from Wolfville School to go on a five-day trip by bus to Quebec City and Ottawa to perform in two concerts and enjoy an educational experience in these two wonderful cities. TIX: 10 tickets for $1 INFO: Marti 542-3339 / [email protected]

Sunday Music in the Garden Room — K.C. Irving Centre, Acadia 2pm • Featuring internationally acclaimed piano virtuoso Ang Li, who is ranked among the top 30 pianists in the world. See page___ TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5520 / [email protected]

Fundy Film screens: My Week with Marilyn — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 4 & 7 pm • A fascinating dramatized glimpse into Marilyn Monroe's time in England shooting one of Hollywood's most challenging productions. Based on a memoir, the film recounts a young man’s experiences as assistant to director Laurence Olivier and the personal relationship he shared with the fragile screen icon. See ad page 15 TIX: $8 INFO: 542-5157 / fundyfilm.ca Monday, 23 Information Meeting

— Community Centre, Port Williams 7pm • A to discuss a new producer/consumer food market concept. If knowing where your food comes from, buying local and making healthy food choices for your family and community are important to you, please join us. TIX: no charge INFO: Karen 679-6775 / [email protected] / committedtolocal.weebly.com/ Tuesday, 24 Spinners Do It with a Twist — Gaspereau Valley Fibres, Wolfville 10am-3pm • Join the Potluck Spinners as they enjoy some spinning time at GVF. Grab your spinning wheel, a pot luck item to share and head out for a spin. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-2656

Banff Mountain Film Festival — Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville 7-10pm • The Banff Mountain Film Festival is an international film competition and an annual presentation of short films and documentaries about mountain culture, sports, and environment. See Page 1 TIX:

$15 INFO: Niv 697-3115 [email protected]

The Grand Pre and Area Community Association Meeting — Horton Community Hall, Grand Pre 7-8:30pm • Two presentations/discussions: Eastern Kings Memorial Health Foundation - How local groups can access support for community initiatives affecting community health; and Municipality of the County of Kings - Building requirements in the Historic Grand Pre Area. All welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: Naomi [email protected] Wednesday, 25 Afterschool Special — Memorial Library, Wolfville 3-4:30pm • Mark Oakley will lead a Cartoon Drawing workshop for ages 8-10 TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5760 / www.valleylibrary.ca Housing First — Lions Club, Kentville 7pm • Hosted by the Kings County Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Nova Scotia, guest speaker will be Emma Van Rooyen, who is an Honours Student in the Sociology Department at Acadia University. Her presentation will involve a Provincial strategy, news updates and plans of the newly formed 'Kings County Housing Strategy group, Housing First’ TIX: no charge INFO: [email protected]

Board Game Night — Just Us! Cafe, Wolfville 7pm • Join us for a night of laughter and fun. Bring yourself, a board game and your game face! TIX: no charge INFO: Dan @ 542-7474 ext 301 Thursday, 26 Kawasaki Disease Awareness Day — Facebook, all day • A serious illness that causes inflammation of blood vessels in the body, including the heart. It can happen to anyone, but mostly to kids under 5. Help raise awareness by posting something about KD on your Facebook status and by inviting all of your Facebook friends to participate as well. See page 13

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Google Earth Scavenger Hunt — C@P Lab, Wolfville 3:30-5pm • Take part in the scavenger hunt! Ages 9-12 TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5760 / www.valleylibrary.ca Comic Painting Techniques — Memorial Library, Wolfville 6:30-8pm • Learn to colour comics and animation backgrounds with Mark Oakley. Please pre-register. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5760 / www.valleylibrary.ca

Presentation: Education Changes the World — KC Irving Center Auditorium, Acadia 7pm • Did you know that every Acadia student pays $0.50/term which funds the WUSC Student Refugee Program? Some of Acadia's students will be sharing their personal stories about their journey to Canada and how education really has the power to change the world! TIX: no charge INFO: [email protected] Friday, 27 Acadia Athletics: Basketball — Acadia Sports Complex, Wolfville Women 6pm & Men 8pm • Acadia vs. Dalhousie. ASU Jam the Gym Night in support of CIS Shoot for the Cure. TIX: $10 adult $5 external student INFO: 542-5500 / acadiau.ca

Saturday, 28 Eagle Watch 2012 — Community Hall, Sheffield Mills 8am-2pm • Come celebrate the 20th annual Sheffield Mills Eagle Watch! Hundreds of Bald Eagles come to our area each year and Sheffield Mills welcomes you to experience these spectacular birds. While you're here be sure to visit our Community Centre for a delicious pancake and sausage breakfast, great music and Eagle-related exhibits. TIX: no charge for viewing INFO: www.eaglens.ca

Family Literacy Games

Day — Atlantic Superstore, Windsor 10am-1pm • All families with elementary school-aged children are invited to participate. Learn new games, play games together, and take home some games, too! TIX: no charge INFO: 792-6754 Computer Classes — Community Hall, White Rock 10am

• Starting Saturday, January 28th, there will be six consecutive Saturday classes. Please bring your own computer or we have two that may be available for you to use. Instructors will be Bruce and Brenda Hurwood. Please call to register. TIX: $35 INFO: 542-7234 Previously Loved Jewelry Sale — Blomidon Garden Centre, Greenwich 10am-4pm • Blomidon Nurseries and The Kings-Kikima Grannies invite you to this sale in support of grandmothers and their grandchildren in Kikima Village Kenya. Enjoy a coffee/tea or lunch in The Stems Cafe while you browse through the new store. INFO: 542-7591 Artist in Residence - Mark Oakley — Memorial Library, Wolfville 11am-5pm • Mark will be working on projects in the library; library visitors can come watch his work in progress and ask questions. All welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5760 Robert Burns Night Ceilidh — Curling Club, Wolfville 7-10pm • Celebrating Scotland's late, great poet with a few less frills and a lot more dancing! Join dance caller Niamh Webster of the Tir na nOg Irish Dance Academy as she guides you through traditional (and some not so) Scottish and Irish dances accompanied by the driving tunes of the North Mountain Ceilidh Band. See ‘Mike Uncorked’ page 11 TIX: $10 advance @ Box of Delights, $12 @ door, under 5 no charge INFO: Andy 582-1786 / [email protected] Musical Variety Show — Royal Canadian Legion, Wolfville 7:30pm • Entertainers include Brint & Madlym Bauchman, Ken Best & Silverado, James Brown

& Company and more! TIX: $5 INFO: [email protected] Sunday, 29 Eagle Watch 2012 — Community Hall, Sheffield Mills 8am-2pm • See Saturday, January 28th

Quick As A Wink Open House — 93 Gerrish Street, Windsor 12-2pm • See our new

"Green Room", meet and greet, refreshments, door prizes! Learn about our upcoming season. Annual General Meeting to follow at 2pm TIX: no charge INFO: 472-7229 / [email protected]

Chinese New Year Celebration — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning 12-4pm • The seventh day of Chinese New Year is known as Everybody’s Birthday. This year, students from Acadia University will join Ross Creek in planning this wonderful community celebration! Savour delicious dim sum and Chinese loose leaf teas and enjoy a variety of art and exciting cultural activities! Please pre-register TIX: $5 per person or $15 per family. INFO: 582-3842 / [email protected] Deep Roots Music Cooperative AGM — Studio Z, Wolfville 2-4pm • All members are invited to attend. INFO: 542-7668 / [email protected] Fundy Film screens: Le Havre—Al Whittle Theatre, 4 & 7 pm • This delightful dramedy portrays bohemian-artist-turned-shoeshine-man, Marcel, who extends a helping hand to an illegal African immigrant. An intricate dance ensues when Marcel and his friends use their ingenuity to hide the lad while the nefarious Inspector Monet keeps hot on the trail. See ad page 15 TIX: $8 INFO: 542-5157 / fundyfilm.ca Tuesday, 31 Wintertime Storytime

— Memorial Library, Wolfville 10-11am • Kids age 3-5 and their

caregivers can join us for some wintertime stories, songs and fun. TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5760 / www.valleylibrary.ca A Different Take — Union Street Cafe, Berwick 6:30pm • Christ Church Berwick Presents

"A Different Take“ at the Wick Pub. A series of thought-provoking movies with the first movie of the series: Babies – a visually stunning movie that follows four babies from different parts of the world through the earliest stages of their human journey. TIX: no charge INFO: [email protected]

Kings Historical Society Meeting — Kings County Museum, Kentville 7:30pm • Slideshow and talk of historical highlights of the society. All welcome. TIX: no charge INFO: 678-6237 Wednesday, 1 FarmWorks Community Information Meeting — Paddy’s Pub, Kentville 7-9:30pm • Everyone is invited to attend a community info meeting; What is FarmWorks? What's the purpose of this CEDIF? How does a CEDIF fit into an investment portfolio? How will the money that's raised be used? What are the tax advantages? See ad page 5 TIX: no charge INFO: Linda 542-3442 / [email protected]

Fundy Film screens: Surviving Progress—Al Whittle Theatre, 7 pm • Inspired by the best-selling book in the 50-year history of the prestigious CBC Massey Lecture Series by Ronald Wright, the filmmakers contemplate our evolution from cave-dwellers to space explorers to understand humankind’s increasingly precarious

“experiment” with civilization. See ad page 15 TIX: $8 INFO: 542-5157 / fundyfilm.ca Continued on pg 11

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The Mystic Meadow Now going into our 6th year 5-24 Harbourside Drive, Wolfville, 902-542-1449

ARIES (march 21-april 19): The Macy's ad I saw in the newspaper had a blaring headline: "Find Your Magic 2.0." The items that were being touted to help us discover our upgraded and more deluxe sense of magic were luxurious diamond rings. The cheapest was $2,150. I'm going to try to steer you in another direction in your quest to get in touch with Magic 2.0, Aries. I do believe you are in an excellent position to do just that, but only if you take a decidedly non-materialistic approach. What does your intuition tell you about how to hook up with a higher, wilder version of the primal mojo?

TAURUS (april 20-may 20): The U.S. Constitution has survived 222 years, longer than the constitution of any other nation on the planet. But one of America's founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson, might have had a problem with that. He believed our constitution should be revised every 19 years. Personally, I share Jefferson's view. And I would apply that same principle of regular reinvention to all of us as individuals -- although I think it should be far more frequently than every 19 years. How long has it been since you've amended or overhauled your own rules to live by, Taurus? Judging by the astrological omens, I suspect it's high time.

GEMINI (may 21-June 20): "It is respectable to have no illusions -- and safe -- and profitable and dull," said author Joseph Conrad. Taking our cue from his liberating derision, I propose that we protest the dullness of having no illusions. Let's decry the blah gray sterility that comes from entertaining no fantastic fantasies and unreasonable dreams. How boring it is to have such machine-like mental hygiene! For this one week, Gemini, I urge you to celebrate your crazy ideas. Treasure and adore your wacky beliefs. Study all those irrational and insane urges running around your mind to see what you can learn about your deep, dark unconsciousness. (P.S.: But I'm not saying you should act on any of those phantasms, at least not now. Simply be amused by them.)

CANCER (June 21-July 22): If you were a medieval knight going into battle with a full suit of armor, the advantage you had from the metal's protection was offset by the extra energy it took to haul around so much extra weight. In fact, historians say this is one reason that a modest force of English soldiers defeated a much larger French army at the Battle of Agincourt in 1415. The Frenchmen's armor was much bulkier, and by the time they slogged through muddy fields to reach their enemy, they were too tired to fight at peak intensity. The moral of the story, as far as you're concerned: To win a great victory in the coming weeks, shed as many of your defense mechanisms and as much of your emotional baggage as possible.

LEO (July 23-aug. 22): One way or another, you will be more famous in the coming months than you've ever been before. That might mean you'll become better known or more popular . . . or it could take a different turn. To tease out the nuances, let's draw on Naomi Shihab Nye's poem "Famous." "The river is famous to the fish. // The loud voice is famous to silence, / which knew it would inherit the earth / before anybody said so. // The cat sleeping on the fence is famous to the birds / watching him from the birdhouse. // The tear is famous, briefly, to the cheek. // The idea you carry close to your bosom / is famous to your bosom." (Read the whole poem here: bit.ly/FamousToWhom.)

VIRGO (aug. 23-Sept. 22): Three famous actresses formed the British Anti-Cosmetic Surgery League last year. Rachel Wiesz, Kate Winslet, and Emma Thompson say they believe people should be happy with the physical appearance that nature gave them. Is it rude of me to note that unlike most of the rest of us, those three women were born gorgeous? It's easy for them to promise not to mess with their looks. Do you ever do that, Virgo? Urge other people to do what's natural for you but a challenge for them? I recommend against that this week. For example: If you want to influence someone to change, be willing to change something about yourself that's hard to change.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-oct. 22): I predict major breakthroughs in your relationship to intimacy and togetherness in 2012, Libra -- if, that is, you keep in mind the following counsel from psychologist Dr. Neil Clark Warren: "Attraction and chemistry are easily mistaken for love, but they are far from the same thing. Being attracted to someone is immediate and largely subconscious. Staying deeply in love with someone happens gradually and requires conscious decisions, made over and over again." (Read more by Warren here: tinyurl.com/WiseChoices.)

SCORPIO (oct. 23-nov. 21): Purslane is a plant that's also known colloquially as pigweed. It's hearty, prolific, and spreads fast. In a short time, it can grow out-of-control, covering a large area with a thick carpet. On the other hand, it's a tasty salad green and has a long history of being used as a cooked vegetable. As a medicinal herb, it's also quite useful, being rich in omega-3 fatty acids as well as a number of vitamins and minerals. Moral of the story: Keep pigweed contained -- don't let it grow out of control -- and it will be your friend. Does anything in your life fit that description?

SAGITTARIUS (nov. 22-dec. 21): As he approaches his 70th birthday, retiree and Michigan resident Michael Nicholson is still hard at work adding to his education. He's got 27 college degrees so far, including 12 master's degrees and a doctorate. Although he's not an "A" student, he loves learning for its own sake. I nominate him to be your role model for the coming weeks, Sagittarius. Your opportunities for absorbing new lessons will be at a peak. I hope you take full advantage of all the teachings that will be available.

CAPRICORN (dec. 22-Jan. 19): The Bible addresses the subjects of money and possessions in about 2,000 verses, but devotes only 500 verses to prayer and 500 to faith. As you know, my advice in these horoscopes usually tends to have the opposite emphasis: I concentrate more on spiritual matters than materialistic concerns. But this time, in acknowledgment of the specific

cosmic influences coming to bear on you, I'm going to be more like the Bible. Please proceed on the assumption that you have a mandate to think extra deeply and super creatively about money and possessions in the coming weeks. Feel free, too, to pray for financial guidance and meditate on increasing your cash flow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-feb. 18): Here's one of my favorite quotes from American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson: "I hate quotations. Tell me what *you* think." The current astrological omens suggest that this is an excellent message for you to heed. It's crucial for you to know your own mind and speak your own thoughts. It's smart to trust your own instincts and draw on your own hard-won epiphanies. For best results, don't just be skeptical of the conventional wisdom; be cautious about giving too much credence to every source of sagacity and expertise. Try to define your own positions rather than relying on theories you've read about and opinions you've heard.

PISCES (feb. 19-march 20): Why did Mark Gibbons strap a washing machine to his back and then climb to the top of Mount Snowdown in Wales? He did it to raise charity money for the Kenyan Orphan Project. If, in the coming weeks, you try anything as crazy as he did, Pisces, make sure it's for an equally worthy cause. Don't you dare take on a big challenge simply to make people feel sorry for you or to demonstrate what a first-class martyr you can be. On the other hand, I'm happy to say that you could stir up a lot of good mojo by wandering into previously off-limits zones as you push past the limitations people expect you to honor.


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8 a flavour commonly used in toothpaste (4)

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W e are all guilty of using the expression “I’m a Poet and didn’t know it” …we make a cute little rhyme in our sentence and

think we’re the next Robert Burns. Well, after doing some research on Scotland’s National Bard, I will speak for everyone and say none of us are the next Robert Burns. I encourage you all to visit http://www.robertburns.org/ , the best site for all things Burns. It was awesome to scroll through the history of this great man, his country, his legacy and over 550 of his songs and poems.

I was introduced to Robert Burns (life and works) at the age of ten. I was in grade five and Mrs. June Macgregor-Jain made me recite “My Hearts in the Highlands” in front of the class. I was petrified but successful and to this day, I remember every word. And we all recite the bard every New Year’s Eve while singing his Auld Lang Syne. So there, now you can say you KNOW a poet and didn’t know it. I had the pleasure of emceeing the Port Williams Robert Burns night two years in a row and I’ve attended a handful besides those and it’s one of those events I look forward to each year.

Although he lived over 200 years ago, Burns and his birthday, January 25th are celebrated every year all over the world with feasts, poetry readings, piping, and more. If you’ve never been to one of these feasts of music, poetry and celebration, then the Burns Night Ceilidh at the Wolfville Curling Club on Saturday January 28th at 7pm just might be the perfect way for you to discover what these events are all about. Every Burns night has its own form and flavor but this event will focus more on the social side of Burns life with music, dancing and merriment.

On hand will be award-winning piper, Scott Henderson, who will both play with the North Mountain Ceilidh Band and accompany the Highland dance demonstration. Niamh Wesbter, of Tir na nOg Irish Dance Academy, will call the dances for all to join in on, keeping everyone’s feet light and heading in the right direction. Dancers from the Irish dance academy will also demonstrate and there will be door prizes and a cash bar available.

No Burns Night is complete without some of the bard’s master works being uttered, so expect some of Burns’ songs to be performed by the band with Scotsman Andy Webster of Webster’s Guitar Academy waxing lyrical and playing bouzouki and guitar.

There is no age limit for this event. Families, elderly, students, babies, you name it, are welcome to attend and are promised a great time! This is a fantastic way to introduce people to one of the greatest poets of all time. His works are fun to read, recite and listen to and the dancing is quite infectious. Advance tickets are available from Box of Delights Bookshop in Wolfville for $10. Tickets on the door are $12 each and children aged 5 and under are FREE. For family or group rates (min.10) you should call 582-1786 or email [email protected].

So, kick up your heels, but not too high if you’re in a kilt, and enjoy the party! ~Mike Butler

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Thursday, 2 Comic Layout Techniques

— Memorial Library, Wolfville 6:30-8pm • This week: Layout - Take your comic writing to the next level; learn how to see it. Come for just one workshop or join us for all four! TIX: no charge INFO: 542-5760 / www.valleylibrary.ca

Can You Say Talent? — Wolfville Farmers’ Market 7-9pm

• Ages 12-18 are welcome to perform and support on the first Thursday of every month. Rock On! TIX: no charge INFO: Emily [email protected]

Fire & Ice Gala — NSCC Kingstec, Kentville 7-9:30pm • Celebrate the 2012 Nova Scotia Winter Icewine Festival at a Gala evening showcasing local Nova Scotia wine, beer and culinary experiences. Check out award-winning local wines, fantastic ice sculptures, music and award-winning NSCC student chefs. TIX: $50 INFO: 690-2183 / [email protected]

FarmWorks Community Information Meeting — Pereau Baptist Church, Canning 7-9:30pm • See February 1st

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CLASSES:Computer Classes: Starts Jan. 28th, for six Saturdays, 10-11am @ White Rock Community Centre. Please bring your own lap-top, or we have two that may be available for your use. Instructors will be Brenda & Bruce Hurwood. TIX: $35 INFO/Reg: Deanna 542-7234.

Fitness Classes: Starts Jan. 28th, for six Saturdays, 11:30am-12:30pm. @ White Rock Commu-nity Centre. Instructor is Gillian Forgeron. TIX: $30 INFO/Reg: Deanna 542-7234

Your Way to Wellness: Starts Feb. 9th, for six Thursdays, 1-3:30pm @ the Multi-purpose Room of Eastern Kings Memorial Health Centre. This self-manage-ment program is for people living with a chronic health condition, such as diabetes, arthritis, and heart disease, to name a few. Learn to manage symptoms and gain the confidence needed to cope with on-going health conditions. Co-sponsored by Nova Scotia Health & Wellness and Annapolis Valley Health. TIX: Free INFO/Reg: Pat (Lithgow) Rose 538-1315 / [email protected]

Body Pump: w/ instruc-tor Carol French @ Ocean Spirit Studio, Canning. Beginner Class: Tues/Thurs mornings, 9am. Body Pump: Mon/Wed evenings, 5:30pm. For both classes please bring your own mat & weights, 1-3 pounds for beginners & 3-7 pounds for the evening class. These are no impact classes and run for an 8-week session. Please pre-register. TIX: $80/beginner class, $100/regular class INFO: [email protected] / www.oceanspiritstudio.com

Middle Eastern Dance: w/Colleen @ Inner Sun Yoga, Wolfville. Starts Thursday 19th, 6:15pm for 13 weeks. TIX: $110 INFO: Carol-Joy 542-YOGA (9642)

WORKSHOPS:

All Female Freestyle Snowboard Clinic: Jan. 21st @ Ski Martock. INFO: Nata-sha [email protected] / www.adrenalinedivas.com

Music & Internet Workshop: Jan. 26th, 5:30-7pm @ Wolfville C@P Lab. Learn to play music on the internet without downloading! For adults. INFO: [email protected]

Acting Workshop for Youth: Sat., Feb. 4th, 9:30am-4:30pm @ CentreStage Theatre, Kentville. Marlowe Krueger-Kaufmann works on improv skills, characterization/character development, setting scenes, etc. For ages ~15-17. Please pre-reg-ister. TIX: $20 INFO/Reg: Mindy [email protected]

Audition Boot Camp!: Feb 17th, 6pm – Feb 19th, 4pm @ Ross Creek Center, North Moun-tain. Intensive workshop led by professional artists for emerging artists preparing for school audi-tions of professional theatre op-portunities. TIX: $115 (includes meals & accommodation) INFO/Reg: [email protected] / artscentre.ca

Making Art Mondays: Mondays, through Feb. 20th, 7-9pm @ BAC 131, Acadia University Art Gallery, Wolfville, presented by the Art Gallery and Alliance of Kings Artists (AKA). The workshops are for adults and are hands-on and interactive. The next workshop (Jan. 23rd) is "Potato Printing: From Farm to Handmade Art" with Angela Melanson. TIX: $15 for non AKA members INFO: 585-1373 / [email protected]

FOR SALE/HIRE:Guitar Lessons: Learn your favourite songs with helpful tips & tricks used by the pros! Lessons are 30 or 60 min. on a weekly/biweekly basis. All ages/skill levels welcomed. Start strum-ming today! INFO: Matt, 697 2495 / MatthewMartinGuitar.com

Piano Lessons: w/ Jessica Hansen, M. Mus. (U. de Mon-tréal). Over 15 Years of Teaching Experience. All Ages & Levels Welcome - Special Course for Beginners! New Classes Starting Monthly! Please call for more info. INFO: 681-8938

Pet & House Sitter: Avail-able anytime. I'm reliable, respon-sible, and I love dogs & cats! FEE: $15/day INFO: Tracy, 542-7282 / [email protected]

Organic Vegetables: Would you like fresh, organic vegetables delivered to your door? FEE: $28/week over 16 weeks INFO: Justin & Carla, 542-9410 / eartheatsorganics.wordpress.com

Sleep Coaching: Learn how to improve your sleep. Free two-hour intro session about sleep basics. INFO: James, [email protected]

GENERAL:Upbeat Stories Want-ed: Do You have a story to share with the world that is positive and upbeat? Would you like to be in-terviewed on Eastlink Cable or do you have a suggestion of someone you'd like us to interview? It may involve travelling to Yarmouth. INFO: Ann Clow, (902) 742-0345 / [email protected]

Attention Nova Scotia Artisans!: Treasures Gift Shop, 3 Elm Avenue, Wolfville, is looking to partner with local artisans. See page 3 for more info. INFO: Michelle, 542-4404 / [email protected]

Calling All Artists!: Ocean Spirit Studio has a unique and open space to display your art work. We would love to see your work hanging on our walls! INFO: www.oceanspiritstudio.com

Auditions for Mr. Pim Passes By, by A. A. Milne: Mon., Jan. 23rd, 7pm, @ CentreStage Theatre, Kentville. Set in the 1920's, the second marriage of the mistress of the house is questioned since her first husband may or may not be dead. Seven roles, various (adult)

ages/genders. INFO: Director: Roger [email protected] / Producer: Lana [email protected]

VOLUNTEER/DONATE:Kings-Kikima Gran-nies Previously Loved Jewellery Sale: Tues., Feb. 7th, 10am-4pm @ Applewicks, Wolfville. Join us for our Valen-tines Jewellery Sale! Donations of previously loved jewellery are always most welcome. They can be dropped off at #15 Chestnut Ave, Wolfville or brought the day of the sale. Thank you! INFO: Betsy 542-7591.

Adopt a Katimavik Volunteer: Feb. 24th-March 4th. The new group of Katimavik Volunteers is seeking host fami-lies to help us experience your community. INFO: Todd 542-9848 / [email protected]

Deep Roots Newslet-ter: Our newsletter co-ordinator is going on a sabbatical and we need a volunteer to help us get our monthly news email com-piled/sent out once each month. The monthly newsletter goes out around mid-month. The copy deadline for the next one is Wed., Feb. 15th @ 5pm. INFO: Lisa [email protected]

Women of Wolfville - More Than Words: The show must go on...with just a little help! We are in need of some volunteers. Positions include a Canteen Manager, and a Prompter (needed at rehearsals from Feb. 25th until closing night on Sat. March 3rd), and help with costumes and props. INFO: Pat [email protected]

Women of Wolfville: Seeking Sponsors: If you have a business - or work for a com-pany that might be interested in sponsoring or donating $100 - $500, let me know. Sponsors and advertisers get program space, and a few other perks! INFO: Pat 542-9788

find the survey link (also located on our website and Facebook) so you can anonymously tell us how

The Grapevine Annual Survey: if you have ten minutes, find the survey link on our website or Facebook page so you can anonymously tell us how we’re doing. We’ll be awarding a randomly-drawn worthwhile prize in the New Year for your efforts.


Herbal Help for the HeartBy Angie "Oriana" Jenkins, Belly Dancing Herbalist

183 Commercial St, Berwickwww.unionstreetcafe.ca

East Indian Split Pea SoupFrom Jenny Osburn of Union Street Café. Find her Kitchen Witch blog at: www.localfoodlover.blogspot.com

KEEPING UP THE NEW YEARS RESOLUTION TO BE HEALTHY CAN BE A CHALLENGE. HERE ARE THREE UNIQUE AND FUN IDEAS TO ADD SOME SPICE TO THE ROUTINE! Jon at Abhaya Mixed Martial Arts (abhaya.ca) says: "Why not make exercise fun and learn a new skill at your own pace while being motivated by an inviting team environment. Take the first step to being healthier and in better shape!" The team at The Rolled Oat (Main Street across from post office) suggests "trying our signature dish, the Thai Inspired Peanut Sauce Stir Fry over Rice, or any one of our many tasty meals prepared on-site from scratch. Healthy AND Yummy!"

With 18 classes a week, Carol Joy at Inner Sun Yoga (innersunyoga.ca) is confident "there is a class for every-one! You can strength, lengthen, and relax your body at your own speed. Register-ing makes it easier to stay committed."

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Find us at the Wolfville Farmers’ Market 697-2502 www.pie-r-squared.com“The Valley in a crust”Pie r SquaredPie r Squared Homemade savoury pies and quiches. Find us at the Wolfville Farmers' Market!

1 lb. Split Peas (Mom says yellow, I say green) 12 C. Water 1 T. Oil 1 T. Mustard Seeds 1 large Onion, diced 1 T. freshly grated Ginger 3 cloves Garlic, minced 1 t. Turmeric 2 t. ground Cumin 1 T. Salt 1 medium Sweet Potato, diced 1 large Potato, diced 2 large Carrots, diced 1 large handful Spinach, chopped (optional) 1 T. Garam Masala (a blend of sweet spices, EOS and Superstore have it)

In a large pot, bring the peas and water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about an hour, until the peas are mostly tender. Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan over medium high heat and pour in the oil. Add the mustard seeds. They will toast and begin popping after a minute or so. Reduce the heat to medium, then stir in the onion and cook until beginning to soften, about five minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin and salt, and cook for a minute before adding the sweet potato, potato, and carrot. Cook, stirring often, for five minutes, then shut off the heat. When the split peas are al-most tender, add the spice and vegetable mix to the pot. Simmer for a half hour (the peas should mostly have fallen apart at this point), then check for salt and stir in the spinach and garam masala.

A good split pea soup is one of winter's greatest pleasures.

My mom made it often when I was growing up and she still reigns as the Pea Soup (or Sea Poup, thanks Dad) Queen. Hers used to be made with a meaty ham bone, but is now most often

vegetarian, thick with sweet po-tato, celery, onions and carrot and spiced up with toasted cumin. At the Cafe, we've spiked our version with everything from pulled pork to maple sausage, always to good reviews.

Last week I was making shrimp curry for our buffet and wanted a soup to complement it. Usually I make dhal, an East Indian dish of-ten made with red lentils. We had no lentils, but we did have lots of green split peas, and so this recipe was born.

East Indian Split Pea Soup You can serve this soup as is, or have fun topping it: I suggest a dollop of plain yogurt, a spoonful of mango chutney, some chopped cilantro, a few toasted cashews...

Professionally Speaking:

Two years ago we (the Muir Murray Estate Winery) started hosting the Bacchus Fun Run which had over 1100 runners in November. Now, because we are constantly looking for new, healthy, active and exciting events to host, we are attempting to get people out during the cold days of winter.

Although snow is crucial to a Yukigassen Snowball Fight, this

event will happen with or without Mother Nature’s cooperation. If there is no natural snow, we’ll go to the local arenas and use snow scrapings and the ambience will be taken care of by Bruce Smith, Bob Zwicker and Alan Sponagle who are working on building a snow machine. We will see what happens!

Our winter carnival will be taking place on both Saturday January 21 and Sunday January 22 from 10am to 4pm. During that time, we will be hosting the Yukigassen Snowball Fights, a hockey tournament (3 on 3) with the Magic 949 Misfits on Saturday and K-Rock on Sunday, Peter and Kenny will be here offering wagon rides with their team of horses, and Chef Peter Dewar will be here on Saturday to carve our ice sculptures. People are also welcome to join us for

snowshoeing and cross country skiing in the vineyard. The Perfect Blend Tea Room will be open to serve chilli, cornbread and an apple dessert with coffee/tea or hot chocolate for $ 12.99 for those who will need to warm up a bit – because we are going to have snow and chilly temperatures!

Make sure you register your hockey and snowball teams on our website and please know that the Winter Carnival proceeds will be donated to the Celiac Society.

We are really looking forward to hosting these events at the Winter Carnival and would love for the community to get out and enjoy the crisp, cool days of winter with a little bit of winter fun. We hope to see you there!Kimberly Strickland, [email protected]

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Paintings by Beverly Smith — Apple Bin Gallery, Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville Opens Jan 26th until March 29th • INFO: 678- 5414

Winter & Water — Cafe Central, Kentville • Watercolours by Linda Barkhouse INFO: 678-0854 / cafecentralkentville.com

Exhibition Tours and Workshops — University Art Gallery, Acadia • Free Exhibition tours of ‘Virutorium’ are available for school and community groups of all ages. Special hands-on art workshops are also available. INFO: 585-1373 / [email protected]

Jane Rovers: Layered Landscapes— CentreStage Theatre, Kentville Until Feb 11th • Rovers chooses to "paint" with photos. Each image is made up of several layers, some with up to 25 layers. She uses photos of people, places and things and layers them with textures, light and colour. INFO: 678-8040 / centrestagetheatre.caAnticipating Spring by Monika Wright — Designer Café, Kentville Until Jan 31st • INFO: 365-3322 / designerkentville.com

Paintings by Keshena Williams — Jack’s Gallery, Back lobby, Acadia Cinema, Wolfville. Until Feb 15th •INFO: [email protected]

Art Practice: Carly Butler — Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Canning Until Feb 5th • Come follow Carly while she does her residency and while she tried to make a work of art every day for the next 4 weeks INFO: 582-3842 / artscentre.ca

Annual Art Exhibition — University Art Gallery, Acadia Until Feb 16th • This annual exhibition celebrates visual creativity in our community. This non-juried art exhibition features the diverse work of gallery members. See website for detail on submitting work. TIX: no charge INFO: 585-1373 / gallery.acadiau.ca

There Goes the Bride — CentreStage Theatre, Kentville Fri and Sat evenings at 8pm until Feb 11th with a 2pm matinee on Jan 22 and Feb 5 • When harassed advertising executive Timothy Westerby hits his head on the morning of his daughter's society wedding, he awakes to find himself in the company of Polly Perkins, a 1920's Flapper girl straight out of his current advertising campaign. The carefully planned wedding preparations disintegrate into chaos as friends and family attempt to lead Timothy back to reality and his daughter down the aisle before the newly arrived 'In-Laws' abandon the wedding. A delightful comedy and a must see for lots of laughter for both teens and adults. See poster page___ TIX: $12 adults, $10 seniors / students INFO: 678-8040 / centrestagetheatre.ca

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LIVE THEATRE


Who's Who: Brian G. Cottam: Picture Perfect!

Fundy Film SocietyThe world's best films in Wolfville

films subject to change without notice

Acadia Cinema's Al Whittle Theatre450 Main Street, Wolfville

542-5157www.fundyfilm.ca

Autumn Series begins!Adoration

Sunday, September 13: 4+7pm

EmptiesSunday, September 20: 4+7pm

Pete Seeger: The Power of SongWednesday, September 23: 7 pm 6-Packs: $36 (six pre-paid tickets) - Autumn Series onlyavailable 30 minutes before screenings through Oct 11

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My Week with MarilynSunday, Jan 22: 4 & 7 p.m.

Le havreSunday, Jan 29: 4 & 7 p.m.

Surviving ProgressWednesday, Feb 1: 7 p.m.

Al Whittle Theatre 542-5157 www.fundyfilm.ca www.facebook.com/fundyfilm

Dear Friends & Colleagues, as some of you may already know, I have been working on creating a publishing company, In Exile Publications, for the past eight months. Well, I am very happy to announce that In Exile’s first publication (see description below) was issued through Amazon.com last week. The second publication (The Moral Ambiguity of America) is forthcoming, March 2012.

In the upcoming weeks, In Exile’s web site will be online, so early in the New Year, you may want to try Google’s search engine to locate In Exile’s web address (website not found at time of printing). On In Exile web site, you will find information on these authors and their works, but also announcements for

upcoming projects and details for (article) submissions on In Exile’s next project: The Power of the Organized Consumer.

She Bang Slam is slam poetry by a young American poet, Erik Wackernagel, who created these poems for his slam performances over the past two years, in the United States and in Quebec, Canada. The first part of She Bang Slam is compiled of shorter “semi-automatic rhymes,” while section two is made up of Erik’s longer eleven part series, “Carnival of Words.” From the beginning to the end of She Bang Slam, Erik passionately questions the relationship between the contemporary use of “words” and the “images” that result. He does this by documenting how the “word-image has gone

digitalized.” Moreover, a reading of these “word-images” unfolds a novel “mythic consciousness” at work in our emerging posthuman culture.

Gilbert McInnis, Sheffield Mills

In Exile Publications

(Brian G. Cottam enters and takes centrestage for his monologue. He’s dressed in formal wear but with sneakers. He stands beside a small table which has various props on it.)

My light isn’t good, can someone adjust my light. No, believe me, the light is not good, I know these things. (Brian waits until lighting is fixed and he’s fully illuminated) Thanks!

Greetings! My name is Brian G. Cottam, unusual name you say? Well, not if you live in Lancashire, England. That’s where the name Cottam is found and it’s where my family originally came from. I, however, was born in Halifax, raised in the North End and attended school there at St. Pat’s. (starts to sweat) After that I took the Electronics Technician course at the Halifax Regional Vocational School. While working at Radio Shack, I met my future wife Kelly (his face glows) who introduced me to the eye-opening world of Prescription Eyewear (holds for laughter and groans) and under her tutelage I obtained my opticians license in 1987. While working as an optician, AKA my day job, I would design ads for the local paper in my spare time.

Our son was born in 1996 and we purchased a digital video camera (picks up camera from table and starts “filming” the audience) and I became hooked on electronics again. With the new

ability to edit and create video footage and graphics, Wild Lupin Video Productions was born! (Wife Kelly crosses stage holding a big Wild Lupin sign, loud drums play in the background) We started by recording a few weddings, then a lot of weddings, all the way to the present where our work is mainly with corporate clients designing quality media elements for promotional purposes. Wild Lupin Media became a full time venture in 2008 and the business has expanded tremendously to include: high quality video production, photography, graphic design, website design and Audio Visual setups and rentals. (A white

screen descends behind Brian with a Wild Lupin slideshow running) We offer big city production level work right here in the valley at a lower cost. Check out our website www.wildlupin.ca.

(Mike Butler, placed in the audience, shouts “Tell us about your theatre work”)

Well, shortly after moving to the valley I discovered CentreStage Theatre in Kentville and over the last four years I’ve become deeply involved on many levels including being a member of the Board of Directors. I’ve been in five shows including their latest There Goes the Bride, running until mid-February and Wild Lupin has done almost all their photography during this last year. With a great sense of humour, comedies seem to be my favourite type of show. Am I funny? (Audience

applauds) Well, my motto is: “Life’s too short to be serious” and this wonderful intimate theatre has provided us with fun, family, and friends along with a great sense of community and belonging. Thank You! Thank you all!

(Brian bows, waves, blows kisses and exits... “There’s no business like show business” plays him off. )

Mike Butler


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VALLEY HEALTH REVITALIZATION CAMPAIGN

Hospice and Palliative Care Centre...helping families face life limiting illness with

dignity and comfort surrounded by a circle of support.

Our Community Our Health CampaignBuilding a Hospice and Palliative Care Centre,

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I t was not a good start to the holidays. One December eve-

ning when swimming at Acadia I inadvertently left my locker open, purse in full view. I returned after an invigorating swim to find over $100 missing. Discouraged, (at the event and my carelessness) I made a report to Acadia security and posted signs – on the locker room wall and my locker, asking anyone who’d seen anything to inform security, not expecting any result.

I kept swimming a few times a week as usual. Imagine my surprise when a few days ago I opened my locker to find $120 on the shelf! I couldn’t believe it! What a turnaround! So, my sincere thanks to the person who put the money there – who I suspect and hope was the person who took it in the first place. This has restored my fragile faith in humanity. What a turnaround and a happy ending!

Dianne Looker

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When asked about the gradual demolition of the Sure Gain Building, the Village of Port Williams responded, ‘the property has been purchased and the owners would be the best ones to ask’. The Grapevine’s investigative team (ha!) didn’t get too far looking into it further so, if you know more about it, please contact us. The Village Office did direct us to portwilliams.com/committees.html for the overall waterfront development plans. Very cool!

Photo Credit: Bridget Havercroft Images [email protected]

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The Eastern Kings Chamber of Commerce in helping celebrate business in Kings County by providing the public with an opportunity to vote for the businesses they consider to be the BEST in Kings County. Best could mean many different things...service, product, skills, variety, staff assistance, im-age, etc...related to a business, as compared to other businesses which may fit in the same category. In this second annual Best of Kings, twenty five categories have been identified and a few rules established for how voting will take place and the winners determined.Rules:

1. You can vote from January 10 to mid-night January 31, 20122. Voting will only be done on-line at www.ekcc.ca.

For all the rules go to www.ekcc.ca

EKCC BEST in Kings

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