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Summer 2018

Volume 25 Number 2

The Farmhouse #2 (Hwy 6) 14" x 14" Oil on canvas ~ by Tibor Szakaczki

Tibor Szakaczki

Jun 19, 2018 | In The Hills

Tibor Szakaczki is a graduate of Humber College in graphic design and advertising and a member of Hungarian Visual Artists of Canada.

Field Notes for Summer 2018

Jun 19, 2018 | Janice Quirt

Gallop across the big screen, grilled and gooey cheese and don’t forget to eat your greens.

Varmints at the Gate. Illustration by Shelagh Armstrong.

Varmints at the Gate

Jun 19, 2018 | Dan Needles

Coyotes are like hotel burglars. They won’t force a lock, but if a door is left open, they will slip in and strip the place to the walls.

Woodcarver Peter Moule in his Hockley Valley workshop, using an axe and hand tools to craft the smooth wooden spoons he sells under the Hockleycrest Spoon Company banner. Photo by Pete Paterson.

Meet the Maker: Peter Moule

Jun 19, 2018 | Tralee Pearce

This Hockley Valley artisan is carving out a name for himself with each wooden utensil he creates.

Vytal Hot Peppa Sauce

Three Summer Picks

Jun 19, 2018 | Tralee Pearce

Orangeville has become a hot spot for take-home hot sauces.

Rasmi AlHariri scoops raw falafel into the deep fryer at his family’s booth at Orangeville Farmers’ Market. Photo by Pete Paterson.

A Taste of Syria

Jun 19, 2018 | Tralee Pearce

Crispy chickpea fritters and zingy sides are at the heart of Rasmi’s Falafel.

Syrian Lemon Garlic Salad

Jun 19, 2018 | Tralee Pearce

This zingy lemon garlic salad is a takeaway hit at Rasmi’s Falafel at the Orangeville Farmers’ Market. Here’s how to make it at home.

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I am shot!

Jun 19, 2018 | Ken Weber

On the platform of a local railway car, 23-year-old David Hunter was an innocent victim in a deadly chain of events that turned deadly one evening in 1872.

Enthusiastic master swimmer Jo Coburn. Photo by Rosemary Hasner / Black Dog Creative Arts.

Orangeville Otters Swim Club

Jun 19, 2018 | Nicola Ross

Otters in the Waters: The pool isn’t just for kids.

Summer canoe trip. Illustration by Shelagh Armstrong.

Where Time Stands Still

Jun 19, 2018 | Bethany Lee

As daylight fills the evenings, it’s time to think about our camping plans for the summer. Pretty much every summer since my son Adrian could walk and talk, there has been a trip or two “up north” to do some tent camping.

Waterloo’s shiny new Research Institute for Aging is a beacon of hope as older adults struggle to preserve their well-being. (Photo courtesy RIA.)

Older Could Be Better

Jun 19, 2018 | Gail Grant

The Research Institute for Aging works to improve quality of life for seniors.

Debbie Fawcett, a longtime municipal politician, championed the restoration of Horning’s Mills community hall. Photo by Rosemary Hasner / Black Dog Creative Arts.

Debbie Fawcett

Jun 19, 2018 | Gail Grant

Debbie Fawcett, a longtime municipal politician, championed the restoration of Horning’s Mills community hall.

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