Saturday April 10, 2010 - The Humm

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Almonte ON K0A 1A0
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Hummble Thought
Celia Bartello from Corkery Woods writes:
Assistant Editor:
He plants trees While away in Eastern Europe from mid-May to the fi rst week
Rona Fraser
in June, my husband Tom and I visited the Schonbrunn Palace
[email protected]
in Vienna and took a picture of us holding the May 08 issue of
to benefit another generation.
theHumm. Th e Palace was the summer residence of the Habsburg
theHumm is a monthly arts, en-
Kings and Queens. As you can see, theHumm continues to get
tertainment and ideas newspaper
around like the travelling Gnome.
— Caecilius Statius (220 BC–168 BC) Th anks for thinking of us, Celia and Tom! delivered free to businesses and
visitor attractions in Almonte,
Arbour Day is not like other holidays. With the help of artist Hannah Crampton, the good folks Perth, Carleton Place, Westport,
at Valley Design Co. are gearing up for Free Comic Book Pakenham, Carp, Arnprior, Lan-
Each of those reposes on the past, Day — you’ll fi nd Superman reading theHumm on their ark, Smiths Falls, Burnstown,
front window at 22 Lake Ave. East in Carleton Place! White Lake, Balderson, and Ot-
while Arbour Day proposes for the future. tawa. Our mandate is to connect
and promote people and events
in the small towns and rural com-
— Julius Sterling Morton (1832–1902)
munities of the Ottawa Valley —
where the arts fl ourish and enter-
Valley Players and Fans Support Food Bank taining characters run amok!
Th e Valley Players of Almonte would like to thank everyone who
Submissions
was involved with “Th e Almonte Radio Show” at the Old Town
may be submitted by email or on
Hall in Almonte on February 26–28. In keeping with the theme of
disk.
the play, which took place during the depression era of the 1930s,
we chose to sponsor the Lanark County Food Bank.
Deadline
Th e response from our patrons was incredible. Not only did
is the 22nd of the month prior to
they bring food items, but with the donations received during our
publication.
dress rehearsal and the proceeds from our 50/50 draw, we were
able to make a $1000 donation to the food bank on their behalf.
Subscriptions
Th e Valley Players were delighted to present a cheque to Nadine
cost $30 for 1 year (12 issues).
Kennedy, Executive Director of the Lanark county Food Bank on
Send a cheque with your name
March 23.
and address to:
— Peter Meyer, president of the Valley Players of Almonte
theHumm
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Free Comic Book Day
umns do not necessarily refl ect
the opinion of this newspaper.
in Carleton Place!
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Here’s a fun new event: Free sions Ladies Fashions, Th e Blos- are copyright to the author, or to
Comic Book Day! Join the Car- som Shop, Valley Design, Bub- theHumm in the case where no
leton Place BIA and Th e He- blebees, Carleton Place Winery, author is specifi ed. Reprinting
roes Lounge on May 1, from CP Cinemas, Graham Shoes, any content without permission
11am–2pm, for a day that cel- and Read’s Book Shop. violates copyright and is prohib-
ebrates comics, art, and literacy. Free Comic Book Day is ex- ited (and despicable!).
Meet superheroes and collect pected to draw hundreds of peo-
Thanks this month to:
free comic books. It all starts at ple to downtown Carleton Place
Th e Heroes Lounge, located at for the day. Children and adults the creators, cast and crew of the
152 Bridge Street in Carleton can meet some of their favorite Almonte Radio Show for an un-
Place, where you can get your superheroes on the streets. Make forgettably fun experience; and
bag, mission card and other it a family event! Dress as your to Sally and Robert for hosting
surprise goodies. You will then favorite superhero, bring your us in Tucson (and Rona for hold-
travel through the downtown, camera and take pictures, enjoy ing down the fort in Almonte)!
visiting the following businesses: lunch. For more details contact
Brush Strokes, Chez Rose, Good <[email protected]>
Food Company, Nancy’s Impres- or <[email protected]>.
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Nora Brown —
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our-drenched canvasses she teaches art classes, and she energetic approach to painting hh
t bring as much warmth to is one of the top selling artists at in acrylics. Nora fi nds her new tt
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a bleak winter day as the Th e Gilded Corner. medium very compatible with
cheerful fi replace glowing her creative style. “I try to let my
in Th e Gilded Corner art Mario on Acrylics personality show in my work.
and picture framing shop Brown’s favourite quote is by With acrylics I can create chaos
in Smiths Falls. Brown’s racing car driver Mario Andret- and work quickly to establish
vivid acrylic works feature ti: “If things seem under control, form, balance and structure.”
prominently in the gallery you are not going fast enough.” Her use of intense, warm colour
space of owner Amy Blair’s Gifted with an abundance of en- and bold simulated and actual
ergy, she channels her exuberant textures further expresses her
by Sally Hansen Following her own advice, in Gilded Corner (7 Russell Street
vitality into productive activi- happy, excited, optimistic per-
fi ve years Nora Brown would West, Smiths Falls, 284–2524)
inviting shop at 7 Russell Street ties. “I come out of the gate run- sonality.
like to be teaching art on cruise to bask in the warmth of Nora
West, when we drop in to cap- ning,” she laughingly describes Th ere is no doubt that the dis-
ships, be published in an art Brown’s brilliant abstract
ture our Trading Card photo of herself, and her family agrees. cipline of eleven years of studying
magazine, and have completed acrylics. Her spontaneous
this month’s featured artist. Her daughter has been known and working in watercolours and
her Certifi cate of Fine Arts. My outpourings of creativity re-
It is easy to see why Brown’s to complain about her mother’s coloured pencils enables her to
guess is that she will achieve all veal an indefatigable joie de
paintings “fl y off the walls as fast early morning enthusiasm; the paint rapidly and spontaneously
three of these goals. vivre guaranteed to revive your
as I can put them up,” according sound of a roto-tiller at dawn with such success. She confesses
On July 10 and 11, Brown will flagging spirits on the very
to Blair. Th e large, bold paintings can certainly disrupt a teenager’s to working occasionally in col-
be participating in the 13th annu- toughest of days. Nora can be
are executed in deep, vibrant sleep. oured pencil to slow herself down
al Perth Art on the Lawn Show reached at 283–7824, by email
earth tones. Many of the ab- So most mornings Nora grabs and concentrate on structure.
and Sale, one of the most popu- at <[email protected]>, or by
stracts are deliciously textured; an early cup of coff ee and heads Her drawing skills are evident in
lar shows of the area’s summer visiting <www.norabrown.ca>.
they kindle warm emotions and into her studio at her beautifully all her representational pieces,
season. What started as a small
evoke pleasurable thoughts. renovated home on the edge of and her more recent forays into
group of friends of Joy McLena-
abstract works reveal a wonder-
ghan displaying their
ful talent for composition. If you
art has grown as a trib-
can judge personality from a can-
ute to her memory and
vas, Brown merits exploration as
as a contribution to the
a closer acquaintance.
Perth Great War Me-
Her high energy level also
morial Hospital Foun-
translates into community par-
dation. Th is year over
ticipation. Nora helped organize
thirty members of the
a Colour the Canal art exhibit
Rideau Lakes Artists’
and sale during the 175th an-
Association will present
niversary of the Rideau Canal.
artwork portraying
During March break she teaches
many local landscapes,
a children’s art workshop at Th e
sparkling fl orals, and im-
Gilded Corner with owner Amy
agination unleashed in
Blair. She has volunteered as an
watercolour, acrylic, oil,
art teacher at the local school,
pastel and pencil, as well
and taught watercolour classes
as pottery, quilting, iron
to beginners for two years.
works and wood carv-
Very much a pragmatist, she
ings. Th e show will be
off ers some “lessons learned” for
open from 10am–5pm
new artists: (1) don’t waste mon-
both days. Mark your
About twelve years ago at the Big Rideau Lake near Smiths ey on manicures; (2) don’t try to
calendars now to enjoy
Shawville Fair in Québec, Brown Falls. By the time the rest of the paint what sells — it will stunt
the festive atmosphere
fell in love with a painting of an family is up and about, she usu- your development; (3) discipline
at 3054 Rideau Ferry
old orange tractor rusting in the ally has another canvas ready for yourself by dedicating time each
Road in Perth. For more
snow. In typical Nora fashion, their inspection. “Th ere’s not a day to paint; (4) reinvent yourself
information visit <www.
her reaction was, “I can do that!” lick of structure in me,” she says, constantly — try new methods,
rideaulakesartists.com>
She signed up for watercolour “and I use it to my advantage.” explore, challenge yourself; and
or call 928–3041.
classes at St. Lawrence College After over a decade as a wa- (5) set goals and work towards
Don’t wait for sum-
and began to paint. Today she is tercolourist, Brown was inspired them.
mer to drop in at The
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Construction on Wilson Street
from Highway #7 to Foster Street
is expected to begin April through
to November. Traffic detours will
be set-up and Wilson Street will
be reduced to one lane running
The Annual Empty Bowls Fundraiser at southeast from Highway #7.
Foodsmiths will be held Saturday, April Foodsmiths has developed an
17th, 2010, from 11am to 2pm. This year access map to help customers find STORE HOURS 106 Wilson St. West
the event will support Feed the Children the most convenient method of Mon-Tues 8:00 - 6:00 Perth, Ontario
Haiti Meal Program. Foodsmiths will Visit Foodsmiths for Earth Day entering and exiting the store. A Wed-Thurs 8:00 - 8:00 613.267.5409
serve a delicious Carribean Stew! specials, product demos and copy of the map is located on our Friday 8:00 - 9:00 1-877-FOODIES
Saturday 8:00 - 6:00 (1.877.366.3437)
www.emptybowls.ca draws - April 15th to 29th website at www.foodsmiths.com. Sunday 9:00 - 5:00 www.foodsmiths.com
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Feeding the Children
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Th e annual Empty Bowls Fun-
WHO Nora Brown
draiser at Foodsmiths will be
WHAT Painter
held Saturday, April 17, from
WHERE Home studio, Big Rideau Lake, 283–7824, 11am–2pm. Th is year the event
<[email protected]>, <www.norabrown.ca>; will support the “Free the Chil-
The Gilded Corner, 7 Russell St. W., Smiths Falls, dren & Feed the Children” of
284–2524 Haiti Meal Program.
While education is the main
WHEN July 10 & 11, 10AM–5PM; 13th Annual Art on the Lawn
focus of Free Th e Children’s pro-
Sale, 3054 Rideau Ferry Road, Perth,
gramming, they also strive to en-
<www.rideaulakesartists.com>, 928–3041
sure that any barriers preventing
WHY “Each canvas is a new expression of my personality.”
students from attending school
are broken down. One of the
main factors aff ecting children’s
attendance at school is lack of From left, Sheridan students Allison Summers and Lana Filippone,
food. If children are malnour- and Perth potters Anne Chambers, Jackie Seaton and Rita Redner
Need ‘em… need ‘em… got ‘em…
ished, underweight or ill as a re- created hand-made Empty Bowls. They were fi red over the winter
Clip and save the Artist Trading Card! sult of insuffi cient nutrients, they by Jackie and will be available for donations at the Empty Bowls
do not have the energy or con- events in April (Foodsmiths on April 17, the Festival of the Maples
centration required for school. on April 24, and Riverguild Fine Crafts in Perth year-round).
In the aftermath of the Haiti
earthquakes, food security is 2010 Empty Bowls Fundraiser. Foodbank, YAK Youth Centre
one of the community’s most Customers can purchase their and Food for Th ought Breakfast
pressing concerns. With loss of hand-crafted pottery bowl for and Snack programs in Lanark
livelihoods and insuffi cient local a $20 donation and fi ll it with County Schools.
production, many community a hearty Caribbean Stew. Pro- Foodsmiths is located at
members are left unable to pro- ceeds from the sale of all bowls 106 Wilson Street West in Perth.
vide food for their families. will go toward this program, as For more information please
Foodsmiths and Empty Bowls well as to local programs ad- call 1–877–366–3437 or visit
will support this program at the ministered by Perth & District <www.foodsmiths.com>.
A Big Day in Perth!
Spring is here, and there is a lot authors David Mulholland and our darkest moments is with a
happening in Perth to celebrate Ralph Willsey. Mulholland is the smile on our lips.”) Please drop
the new season. author of Duel and McNab, both by and say hello!
Saturday, April 24 marks the acclaimed novels of historical Don’t forget to stop in at Riv-
peak day of the 34th annual Fes- fi ction; and Willsey is the author erguild (51 Gore St. E.), which
tival of the Maples! Th e grand and photographer of Th is Fair is hosting the Empty Bowls
fi nale to the month-long ma- Town: Perth in Photographs, a fundraiser for local food pro-
ple celebration begins with a wonderful coff ee table book that grams. Make a donation for the
pancake breakfast put on by “celebrates the visual pleasures hand-crafted stoneware bowl
the Jaycees at the Legion from of Eastern Ontario’s resort land- fi lled with gourmet soup by local
7–11am. After that, you’ll want mark as Perth takes its place in chefs. Eat the soup and keep the
to head back downtown to enjoy the 21st century.” bowl! For more information visit
the maple awards, live musical Ahem... I hope to have a <www.emptybowls.ca>.
entertainment, displays of maple booth nearby, where I will be And while you’re at it, skip
syrup production, the petting signing and selling copies of my on down to the Perth Museum
zoo, and sample some delicious fi rst novel, Th e Nothing Waltz. for the Pioneer Maple Festival.
maple and taff y products. De- (“Compellingly written,” says Th ere you will fi nd demonstra-
tails are available at 267–3200 or the Woodstock Sentinel-Review, tions of pioneer cooking, rope
<www.perthchamber.com>. “Th e Nothing Waltz is both com- making, tinsmithing and more.
Also making a special ap- ical and moving, reminding us Fun and fascination for all ages!
pearance at the Festival are local that often the best way to face — John Pigeau
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Fiddler’s Friends Food, Wine, Friends & Fun!
Showcase Concert Th e Lanark County Th erapeutic
Riding Program is celebrating
their 24th anniversary and host-
If you are a fan of rollicking good, old time Ottawa Valley or
ing their 3rd annual For a Taste
Celtic music, then Almonte’s Old Town Hall is the place to be on
of the Valley: Food and Wine
Sunday, May 2 from 1–4pm.
Gala, on Monday, May 3. You
Th e Fiddler’s Friends concert features performances by recent
will be treated to your choice of
Danny O’Connell Award recipients — young fi ddlers nominated
fi ne food from many of the area’s
by the Ottawa Traditional Fiddling and Folk Art Society, the Irish
best restaurants and caterers, as
Society of the National Capital Region, or the Renfrew County
well as local and imported beer
Fiddlers Association. Th ese talented young musicians, some of
and fi ne wine.
them dancers as well, bring the vigour, vitality, poise and expertise
Last year’s Gala was a huge
that one would normally expect only from seasoned veterans.
success, with over two hundred
As a counterpoint to the youthful award winners, the event will
people sampling the culinary de-
also feature mature groups with proven audience appeal. Th e Bar-
lights of top chefs from the Ot-
ley Shakers and Th e Monday Night Fiddlers are fi ddle afi cionados
tawa Valley. Th e food is comple-
with a wide range of experience and depth of commitment and
mented by wine and beer, served
they bring to life old favourites and innovative arrangements alike.
to you by experts who can ex-
Traditions will be honoured with the stylings of Ontario and
plain the diff erent selections and
Québec contest fi nalists, step and fi ddle judges, respected record-
help you to choose. Gala goers
ing artists, and teachers. Scottish, Irish, French Canadian and The 3rd annual For a Taste of the Valley Food and Wine
purchase $1 coupons, and each
other European infl uences on the traditional music of the Ottawa Gala fundraiser for Therapeutic Riding will take place on
vendor will price their samples
Valley will be in evidence throughout the afternoon. A highlight Monday, May 3 at the Almonte Civitan Hall
between $1 and $4, so that you
of the showcase is sure to be the performance of respected and
have the opportunity to try many
multi-talented musician and instructor Denis Lanctot.
diff erent appetizers, main cours- Th e Riding Program is in its at Cedar Rock Farm on Rathwell
When you have performers such as Kyle Felhaver, Ellen Daly,
es and desserts. 24th year of providing benefi cial Road in Perth.
Elly Wedge, Amy Felhaber, Terri-Lynn Mahusky, John Mitchell,
Between the main course and therapy, rehabilitation and recre- For a Taste of the Valley runs
Alexis MacIsaac, Matt Pepin, Tom Brennan and Fusion, and add
dessert, you can place bids in the ation, where horses are the help- from 6–9:30pm, at Almonte’s
to that delectable light refreshments from Jason and Julie Moff att
silent auction. All of the items ing partners! Th e riding season Civitan Hall. Tickets are $10 each
of Foodies Fine Foods, you are sure to have a good time.
are donated by local artists, ar- is about to begin, and organizers or $50 for a table of six and are
Tickets are $15 each and available at Couples’ Corner and Th e
tisans, businesses, and individu- are looking for volunteers to as- available at Th e Miller’s Tale in
Miller’s Tale (256–9090).
als, with the proceeds going to sist with lessons. Th e spring ses- Almonte, Shadowfax in Perth, or
Proceeds support traditional fi ddling via the Community
the Riding Program. Th e auction sion starts in mid-April. Lessons at 103 Judson Street in Carleton
Foundation of Ottawa. Details of the Danny O’Connell Memorial
includes original paintings and take place in Almonte at Hunt- Place. Come out with your friends
Award may be obtained at 236–1616 or <www.cfo-fco.ca>. Th is
photographs, gift certifi cates ingford Farm on Dwyer Hill Road and treat yourself to a delicious
event is sponsored by ScotiaMcleod/Colleen O’Connell-Camp-
for hotels and bed & breakfasts, and at Cedar Rock Farm in Perth. evening. For more information,
bell, CFP, CIM, CDFA Wealth Advisor. For general information
pottery, stained glass, and many A volunteer training clinic will be call 257–7121, ext. 236, or see
about this event please call 256–3786.
other items. held on Tuesday, April 12, at 6pm, <www.therapeuticriding.ca>.
www.thehumm.com April 2010 5
The Month of Maying
A Musical Bouquet in Perth
What do you get when you artfully place choirs will celebrate the anniversaries of
two choirs, several talented instrumental two composers with anthems by Samuel
soloists and an assortment of ensembles Sebastien Wesley (1810–1876) and the
within the musical “vase” of St. Paul’s beautiful Adagio by Samuel Barber (1910–
United Church in Perth? A “Musical 1981), a choral transcription of his Adagio
Bouquet” of course! Now is the Month of for Strings on the text of the Agnus Dei.
Maying is the annual spring musical of- Th e magnifi cent pipe/digital organ at
fering by the folks at St. Paul’s, joined by St. Paul’s will accompany two fi ne instru-
their musical colleagues in the St. James mentalists. Richard Hoenich, formerly
Anglican Church Senior Choir. Concert- Principal Bassoonist with the Montreal
goers were treated to a performance Symphony Orchestra, will perform some
of the Brahms “German Requiem” last Mozart with St. Paul’s Director of Music
spring, and this year’s concert promises Brad Mills. Local alto saxophonist Steve
to be every bit as enjoyable. Clark will play Dance of the Blessed Spirits
“Now is the Month of Maying” refer- by Gluck.
ences the Th omas Morley madrigal that Several other musicians and ensem-
will be sung by the combined choirs in a bles affi liated with St. Paul’s will be on the
set of three madrigals that will also in- program. Th e Spirit Band will lend a more
clude works by Gibbons and Wilbye. Th e contemporary dash of colour to the bou-
quet with River by Pat-
tison and Th e Greatest
of Th ese by well-known
sacred composer Lin-
nea Good. Th e St. Paul’s
Handbell Choir will
ring forth some spiritu-
als and American folk
melodies and classical
guitarist Conlan Flynn
will play his arrange-
ment of Nature Boy.
Th e concert is Sun-
day, May 2, 7:30pm,
at St. Paul’s United
Peter Woodwark rehearses the choir at St. James
Church in Perth. Tick-
Anglican Church in Perth in preparation for the ets are $10 each or $20
annual spring concert, which will also feature the for a family, available
choir of St. Paul’s United Church and guest musicians at the door.
Music’s Saving Grace
I’ll never forget the fi rst time I ever heard of leaving and recovering from an abusive
of a little known group (at the time) relationship can be eased somewhat by ex-
called Th e Dixie Chicks. Dennis Franz pressing yourself through music. Whether
of NYPD Blue fame played Earl in one you’re singing along or composing your
of their videos (one well versed in the own lyrics, relating to your feelings through
use of dark comedy), which saw Wanda song can be very powerful.
and Mary Ann put an end to domestic Th ere is a long list of hits and hidden
violence in a seriously fi nal way. While it gems that work wonders for helping you
was a dramatization meant for entertain- to not feel alone if you’re dealing with is-
ment purposes, the song and video also sues of abuse and domestic violence. Visit
served to shine a pretty bright light on <www.aswaterspassingby.org/abuselyrics.
the issue of abuse. html> (the home page for this site is ac-
We often hear the media and critics tually loaded with eff ective resources for
focus on all the violent, woman-hating dealing with all aspects of abuse) or try
songs out there (unfortunately yes, there <creativefolk.com/abusesongs.html> as
are too many of these to even begin to a starting point. Let’s not forget that you
list). But the fl ip side is that there are just can also try your hand at writing your
as many powerful songs and artists out own songs!
there who use music as a tool to work Some of these songs are incredibly
towards ending violence against women powerful and can trigger emotional dis-
and abuse in all its forms. tress if you are struggling to cope with a
In fact, a lot of musicians have used diffi cult situation. Lanark County Inter-
music as a way to bring attention to is- val House provides extensive support for
sues we are often uncomfortable talking children, youth and women. All the serv-
about. From Pearl Jam to Shania Twain, ices are free and confi dential, and you do
from Tina Turner and Aerosmith to not need to be a resident of the shelter to
Christina Aguilera and Stevie Wonder, access the services. LCIH also provides
many a musical superstar has taken on shelter and support for women and their
the task of sharing a message about the children who have experienced physical,
negative consequences of abuse. sexual, emotional, or fi nancial abuse. Call
For some musicians, it’s even been a 257–5960 or 1–800–267–7946 24-hours
therapeutic way of dealing with their own a day for any of our services.
abuse. Th e diffi cult and often painful task —Sarah Bingham
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CP Environmental Fair
Carleton Place Farmers’
Market 2010 Events
Th e Carleton Place Environ- event will be held at the Carle- help of the local RONA store.
mental Advisory Committee ton Place arena and will feature In addition to the upstairs are- Th e Carleton Place Farmers’ Market is proud to announce its
(CPEAC) is holding its second local businesses, community na location, this year’s fair will Special Events Calendar for 2010. “Diane Sheets, our Events Co-
annual Environmental Fair on groups and service providers include a tented area outside ordinator, did an excellent job last year and we’re happy that she
April 24 from 9am–3pm. Th e that have something “green” to where people can bring items to has continued in this position in 2010,” says Scott Dunlop, Presi-
off er the residents of Carleton recycle, take a look at a hybrid dent of the Farmers’ Market.” Th is year’s events include the fi rst
Place and the surrounding area. vehicle from Carleton Ford, and Gigantic Garage Sale (May 15), the Grand Opening (June 19),
Do a little green shopping, fi nd see what the Transit Commit- the Strawberry Festival (July 17), the Corn Festival (August 21),
out why eco-friendly cleaners tee has been up to. RONA will the 2nd annual Chili Cook-Off (September 11), and the Harvest
are so important, or grab a fair be providing the opportunity Festival (October 2).
trade organic coff ee and lis- for residents to bring in their “We are currently looking for businesses or homeowners that
ten to the Worm Lady explain old paint, which will be turned would like to participate in the Gigantic Garage Sale on May 15.
the importance of composting! into new paint. Th ey will also ac- Proceeds from this event will be split between supporting farm-
Th e Carleton Place Urban For- cept used batteries and compact ers’ market activities and a donation to the Carleton Place and
est River Corridor Committee fl uorescent light bulbs, both District Hospital,” added Scott. “In addition to monthly events,
(CPUFRCC) will be there to of which contain mercury and we are hoping to attract new vendors as well as provide local
answer your tree questions and other heavy metals, and should musicians with a venue. As we did last year, we will provide a
provide information on impor- therefore not be placed in the location for community groups to promote their programs and
tant local topics, including the garbage. Twenty-Twelve Elec- activities free of charge at the farmers’ market.” For more infor-
Emerald Ash Borer. Buy a ticket tronics Recycling Inc. will also mation about the Farmers’ Market, please contact Diane Sheets
and enter to win a backyard ce- be accepting old electronic com- at 256–6117 or Scott Dunlop at 253–3561.
BBrriinngg yyoouurr oolldd ppaaiinntt,, uusseedd dar composter or a rain barrel. ponents, including computers,
ccoommppaacctt flfl uuoorreesscceenntt More than twenty vendors will printers, TVs and fax machines.
bbuullbbss,, bbaatttteerriieess aanndd be there to serve you. It should be a great opportunity
eelleeccttrroonniicc ccoommppoonneennttss ttoo Following the success of last for people to do a little spring
tthhee CCPP EEnnvviirroonnmmeennttaall FFaaiirr!! year’s event, the CPEAC decided cleaning — the green way!
to expand, and so enlisted the
Climate Change Expert
to Speak in Perth
Gary Nielsen, one of the leading everyone, and the impact of cli- wick, then took several years to
experts on climate change, will be matic variation may be crucial for travel, working in forestry and
in Perth on Th ursday, April 15 to some people such as maple syrup generally exploring the world,
speak about the possible impact producers and others who make until fi nally settling in eastern
of climate change on the trees their living from the forest. Ontario to work in forest man-
and forests of eastern Ontario. He Gary is Climate Change agement and stewardship.
will talk about the role of natural Project Coordinator for the Gary and his wife Cathy own
systems in mitigating the eff ects Ontario Ministry of Natural a two hundred-acre woodlot on
of change, and what woodlot Resources and will be speaking Charleston Lake and have dab-
owners can do themselves. at the Perth & District Indoor bled in forest businesses such as
Th e Community Stewardship Swimming Pool meeting room Christmas trees, maple syrup,
Council of Lanark County and at Wilson Street and Sunset and shiitake mushrooms. Gary
the Eastern Ontario Certifi ed Boulevard at 6:30pm on Th urs- is a birder, a hunter, and an avid
Forest Owners have invited Mr. day, April 15. telemark skier.
Nielsen to town because climate He graduated as a forester All are welcome to Gary’s
is of continuing importance to from University of New Bruns- presentation. Admission is free.
www.thehumm.com April 2010 7
Net Zero House Tour
Fresh off their successful Geo- sumption, 2) a healthy indoor residential housing in Québec.
thermal Workshop, the Art of environment, 3) reduced re- Rather than simply adding en-
Being Green Projects (AOBG) source consumption, 4) reduced ergy-effi cient features to a con-
team brings you yet another op- deleterious impacts on the envi- ventional design, the Alstonvale
portunity to learn about energy ronment, 5) aff ordability to the Net Zero House incorporates
savings initiatives. On Saturday, target market, and 6) repeat- considerations for the environ-
April 17, AOBG will be hosting ability throughout Canada. ment, for the building site and
a bus tour to a Net Zero House
under construction in Hudson,
Québec. Th anks to a partner-
ship with Chris Weissfl og from
EcoGen Energy Inc., AOBG has
been able to arrange a guided
tour of this amazing project with
Sevag Pogharian, the designer
from Montréal ZERO responsi-
ble for the design of this house.
Bus pick-up and drop-off lo-
cations have been arranged in
both Perth and Carleton Place,
and time to explore the shops
of the Hudson community has
been included in the day’s agen-
da. Th ere is also the opportuni-
ty to visit Hudson’s Spring Art
Show. Th e cost of the day-long
trip, including round-trip bus
transportation, guided tour of
The folks at Art of Being Green Projects invite you to
the Net Zero house and snacks
onboard the bus is just $50 per tour a Net Zero House under construction in Hudson,
person. Th ere are a number of Québec. The tour takes place on April 17, and includes
interesting restaurants for you pick-up points in Perth and Carleton Place.
to choose from in Hudson, or
February 6th through April 25th
feel free to pack your own litter-
Escape the Monochrome of Winter! less lunch. Th e ANZH strives towards net for the effi cient use of resourc-
zero energy lifestyle by achieving es by the occupants into every
31 Main Street, Westport Thurs. to Sun. 12 - 4:30 The Net Zero House the target of: stage of the design and con-
Canada Mortgage and Hous- • a net zero energy house struction process.
www.galleryonmain.ca
ing Corporation (CMHC) an- whereby the house generates
nounced in February 2007 the all the energy required for the Reservation Required
twelve winners of its nation- household’s domestic needs; Space is limited for this bus
wide, competitive, demonstra- • net zero energy transportation tour to the Net Zero House
tion initiative named “Equilib- whereby the house generates Tour and pre-reservation and
rium”. During 2008 and 2009, all the energy required for the pre-payment are required. Th e
these twelve projects proceeded household’s local transporta- bus will leave from the park-
into the construction and dem- tion needs; and ing lot in front of Mark’s Work
onstration stages. Th e Alston- • net zero energy food whereby Wearhouse in Perth at 8am and
vale Net Zero House (ANZH), a the house integrates home- will make another pick up from
grid-tied, single-family, detached scale agriculture in order to the parking lot at Staples Busi-
house, located in Hudson, Que- displace the industrial food ness Depot in Carleton Place at
bec, is one of these twelve dem- system and enhance a house- 8:30am. Th e bus will return to
onstration projects. hold’s food energy balance. Carleton Place at 4:30pm and to
Th e merits of the design pro- Th e goal of the Montréal ZERO Perth at 5pm. To reserve your
posals submitted to the Equilib- team is nothing less than chang- space on this one-of-a-kind trip,
rium initiative were measured ing the way builders and de- contact Judy Fisk at 278–0816
on the basis of how well they velopers approach the design, or <jefi @sympatico.ca>.
achieve: 1) net zero energy con- construction and marketing of
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Titia Posthuma — RRaavveennssfifi eelldd
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Th e only person that I At twenty — some years later and, namic farming methods, and her
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t know whose life might at ironically, having just fi nished the farm has become Demeter Cer-
f
o times have remotely re- Urban Studies program at the tifi ed in recent years. She started
sembled that of a pioneer University of Toronto — Titia selling her produce at the King-
r
u has got to be Titia Posthu- rented a homestead in southwest- ston market twenty years ago at
o ma — my neighbour, and ern Ontario and “had a chance to the age of thirty three, and in
v
a friend, and farmer extraor- fi nally reacquaint herself with the the years since has garnered a
l
F dinaire. For many involved joys of gardening and raising ani- reputation amongst her numer-
in organic agriculture in mals.” She spent a few years there ous and dedicated customers as
this part of eastern Ontario trying her hand at being as self- a producer of top quality organic
By Susie Osler suffi cient as possible — growing produce and meat. She has also
and preserving her food, raising increasingly assumed the role of
(if not all of Ontario), her repu- animals, making her own clothes, teacher, educator and mentor —
tation for an unwavering com- etc., but it was not until a decade transferring her life’s experience,
mitment to her principles and or so later, inspired by a friend skills, study and observation
vision precedes her. Over the who had a maple syrup business, about what “truly sustainable
past thirty years or so, she has that she really entertained the agriculture is” to young farmers,
managed to carve out a home possibility of farming commer- her apprentices, and others in-
for plants, animals, and herself cially. By then she had bought her terested in organic agriculture.
within her two hundred acres of land in Lanark County, moved her
bush, sandy soil and swamp. To animals there from southwestern Biodynamic Agriculture
say this woman is capable might Ontario, and was busy juggling a To accurately describe the com-
be an understatement. She has job, a twice-daily commute to the plex principles and nuances of
had a hand in building every- land to do chores, and the (not so biodynamic agriculture is be- TTiittiiaa PPoosstthhuummaa
thing on her property literally insignifi cant) task of setting up yond the scope of this article.
Who She Is
“from the ground up”: laneway the basic infrastructure for a farm On a very basic level, the Soci-
Titia Posthuma
(a corduroy road over a swamp), and home (i.e. access roads, barn, ety for Biodynamic Farming and
Ravensfi eld, 1688 Old Brooke Rd.
log house, barn, fences, garden... house) with her partner at the Gardening in Ontario states on
RR2 Maberly, ON K0H 2B0, 268–2248
and on. Where the more faint of time. In 1998 — seventeen years its website, “Biodynamic agri-
heart would have laughed at the later — she moved into the house. culture focuses on enhancing
What She Offers
idea of creating a productive, Th e fi rst garden at Ravensfi eld the life processes of nature…
Demeter Certifi ed organic vegetables, CSA boxes to Perth and
income-generating farm from consisted of three two hundred- Each BD farm develops its own
Kingston area (2 sizes, 20 weeks), organic pork and goat meat
this parcel of land, Titia saw the foot long rows of potatoes. It identity based on the relation-
(by piece or freezer orders, order now), organic eggs (heritage
untapped potential for it to blos- has grown to its present one- ships between the animals that
varieties at farm gate); Introduction to Biodynamic Farming: 10-
som into something much more acre size (thirty six raised beds) provide fertility for the soil, the
session course over the course of a year.
than it was when she purchased that supports a diverse array of fi elds that provide food for ani-
it in 1981. Laying the necessary vegetables and herbs. Animals mals and people, the plant life,
Where She Sells
foundation within which such are also an integral component the meadows, the orchards, the
Farm gate, Kingston Market (May 1–Nov 1), Foodsmiths and
a transformation can continue in the complete cycling of nu- forests and the wetlands, giving
Sunfl ower Bakery (Perth)
to occur has become, as she de- trients on the farm. Heritage space for birds, insects and other
scribes it, her “life’s work”. breeds of chickens, pigs, goats, wildlife. Th ese interrelations sup-
Born in Holland, Titia moved draft horses, a dog and cats all port a healthy farm capable of
Jerusalem Artichoke Soup
to a suburban home in New York contribute in their own specifi c producing quality, health-giving
State with her parents at an early ways. Titia’s commitment to products… In essence, the farm-
Try this very subtle and satisfying soup with this season’s
age. Her dad grew fl owers and her sustainable, organic agriculture, er becomes the conductor of an
Jerusalem artichokes.
mom grew the family’s vegetables the practical application of its orchestra, working with nature,
• Scrub (don’t peel) artichokes.
in the back yard. At the tender principles, combined with deep recognizing weaknesses in the
• Put desired amount of artichokes into a pot and fi ll with
age of six she was already reading insights into the complex web farm and working to strengthen
water up to ⅔ the height of the artichokes.
Rodale’s magazine Organic Gar- of interdependent relationships the whole farm organism.” Rather
• Boil until soft.
dening and Farming and she was that make up her farm’s specifi c than setting the goal of obtaining
• Puree water and artichokes.
given her own corner of the gar- physical and energetic “ecology” a certain yield from the land, the
• Add salt and pepper to taste, milk (or cream) and stock to
den, to start a garden of her own. has led her to embrace biody- goal becomes setting up the con-
thin to soup consistency.
ditions that support bio-diversity
• Add one accent fl avour — cheddar and a touch of beer, or
and a web of healthy, interrelated
fried mushrooms, or fried onions.
and holistic cycles. Once this de-
velops, the yields the farm can
sustain follow naturally. To start Talking with Titia always has lish philosopher and scientist
learning more about biodynam- a way of stretching my under- Francis Bacon: “Let the mind be
ics, a couple of useful starting standing of the world I inhabit enlarged to the grandeur of the
points include the Society’s web- and always leaves me with mysteries, and not the myster-
site <www.biodynamics.on.ca> meaty tidbits of insight to pon- ies contract to the narrowness
and the book Secrets of the Soil der and digest. Summarizing of the mind”. Live with an open
by Peter Th ompkins and Chris- her approach to life and farm- and expansive mind! I could not
topher Bird. ing, she recently quoted Eng- agree more.
www.fi eldworkproject.com
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2010 Fundraiser
at Fulton’s
Partnering with the Mississippi Mills Fire the hallways. She is fortunate to have won-
Department Station 1 & 2, the Almonte derful support from teachers and E.A.s at
& Pakenham District Civitan Clubs and R.Tait McKenzie Public School, where she
Margaret Dennis of MAGnifi cent Meet- has attended since JK. Th e family feels so
ings & Events (her daughter was the recip- lucky to live in such a caring and support-
ient from last year’s fundraiser), Fulton’s ive community. Sydney is very excited for
will be hosting their annual fundraiser this wonderful event, which makes a dif-
on Sunday, April 18 from 10am–2pm at fi cult time just a little bit easier and lets
Fulton’s Pancake House & Sugar Bush. her get down to the more pressing matters
We invite everyone — businesses, media, just like every other little girl, like: “What
neighbours, family & friends — to come am I going to wear?”
join us for a fun-fi lled day! Fulton’s will be
open as usual from 9am–4pm. The Fundraiser
Th is year, we are thrilled to be able to Any and all support and/or donations to
assist a local family and their eight year- the fundraiser & silent auction are wel-
old daughter Sydney. Sydney is a happy come at any time! Th e fundraiser will in-
and caring little girl who has never let clude a silent auction, glass/sugar/balloon
her disability defi ne her. Although she blowers, fi ddlers & step-dancers, clowns,
has faced many challenges in her short face-painting, crafts, horse-drawn wagon
life, she would be the last person to bring rides and the opportunity to meet with
this up if asked to describe herself. Smart, local volunteer fi remen and climb their
vibrant, happy and content, Sydney aerial ladder. Previous fundraisers have
would speak of the immense love she has raised as much as $8,700!
for mom and dad and for her big sister Money raised at the fundraiser goes di-
Gillian, and her little brother Riley. She rectly to the family to help with medical
would tell you how lucky she is to have equipment/expenses, travel, meals and/or
many friends that are like family to her. parking costs. Th is year, 10% of the money
Th e challenge Sydney is now facing is ma- raised will also go to the Mississippi Mills
jor back surgery due to scoliosis. Th is is a Fire Department Volunteer Firefi ghters as
secondary condition to her neuromuscu- a thank you for all of their support with
lar neuropathy that causes her to need an our fundraiser over the years.
electric wheelchair for distance and busy We look forward to seeing you there!
times at school (like recess) and a walker — Shirley & Scott Deugo, Fulton’s Pancake
to aide in the classroom and to navigate House & Sugar Bush
The Art of Shiatsu
Can an ancient Japanese art form off er all the shiatsu teachers I’d met before. His
healing touch to weary minds and bodies English wasn’t great but, even silent, his
in our modern world? Th is is the question presence fi lled the room. When he picked
I have been pursuing during my year in up my hand at the start of my fi rst treat-
Lanark County writing a book on shiatsu. ment, I knew that this was what I’d been
For me, after twenty years of train- looking for.
ing and practice, there is no doubt that I’d had quite a lot of shiatsu treatments
it is an art, not medicine as we know it. by then and I enjoyed them. But this was
Th e better known Japanese arts include diff erent. He was more formal and profes-
Tea Ceremony, archery, fl ower arrang- sional than I’d experienced before, even
ing, calligraphy and martial arts. Shiatsu with the top teachers, and his touch was
shares the same spirit and aesthetic. In also more precise and fl uid than any other.
each, the purpose is to fi nd the infi nite But, within that formality, it was so very hu-
in the moment, the dynamic in the static man, so safe and tailored to my particular
and the authentic self between and be- needs that I felt more “met” and accepted
hind the armoured, constructed self we and aware of my own capacity for self-heal-
all learn to wear. ing than I ever had before. Th e countless
Th e model of health that shiatsu es- accounts I’ve heard from other people over
pouses is one of acceptance; it views sick- the years testifi es to this being the common
ness as a part of ourselves that we need to experience. Since then, I’ve worked with
heed. It acknowledges western medicine him a great deal, travelling to Japan with
as useful but off ers a much bigger picture him on several occasions, most recently in
that invites us to expand into all aspects January 2010, and learning more about this
of ourselves and our lives in order to fi nd quintessentially Japanese art every year.
our ease and unique expression in life. It’s Writing the book has been a journey
a model that is slowly gaining ground in in itself. Th e subject doesn’t lend itself to
some areas of therapy and, when taken being easily pinned down. However, the
on board, is a truly alternative approach, swiftness with which it has been picked up
more spiritual and mental than physical. for publication and the interest that people
My training in shiatsu started back in have shown in it has been a pleasant sur-
London, UK, in 1991, and I met my Japa- prise. I’m teaching an introductory work-
nese teacher, Akinobu Kishi in 1998. His shop on the fi rst weekend in May in Fall-
lineage as the greatest living teacher of brook, near Balderson. I’ll be off ering a few
the art is unassailable despite, and per- basic principles of diagnosis and healing
haps also because of, his lack of interest touch. Anyone is welcome. For further in-
in fi tting into the expected structures and formation and bookings please contact Al-
roles. But the anxious awe in which he is ice Whieldon at <[email protected]>
held only fuelled my curiosity. As soon as or call 267–5167.
I met Kishi, I knew he was diff erent from — Alice Whieldon
10 April 2010 www.thehumm.com