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Volume 1 Issue 7

Uniting the South Shore LaHave River Communities

September 2013

Rebecca and Jonathan jam out on Monitor issue 4 from their former West Dublin home

elcome to, perhaps, the final issue of the West Dublin Monitor for 2013. At the beginning of this wonderful journey we set out to be a place of open expression for the South Shore LaHave River area. Weve succeeded beyond our wildest dreams in being a forum for inclusive civc and artistic dialogue that has strengthened our community bonds. And greetings from Vermont! Vermont you say? Your publisher and editor have picked up stakes from idyllic West Dublin and (temporarily) relocated to the village of White River Junction where were training in writing and illustrating comic stories at the Center for Cartoon Studies. The Monitor was always planned as a seasonal publication and our move has made that fate more certain. While were publishing this issue in absentia, we want to heartily thank our contributors,

volunteer staff, advertising supporters and loyal readers for their content, commitment, positive comments and the overwhelming love and praise weve received in sharing the voice, spirit and creativity of the LaHave. Its been so hard to say so long, but we plan to be back next season to pick up Monitor Volume 2 and continue this great project together. And guess what? This doesnt have to be a definitive end. Keep on sending in your contributions and if we get enough well publish another issue from away. Maybe everyone could do a little something and we can aim for a Monitor Christmas present? Sincerely, producing the Monitor has been a rewarding blast and we deeply miss our South Shore home and all our amazing friends and neighbours. Thank you soo much for everything, JR+RR

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Learnt Wisdom Skunk in a field behind our house Deborah Croft, BridgewaterPhotoClub.ca
Beachboys Fun & Games for Everyday Special People in the Age of Madness: Bonmots & Platitudes of Deeper Meaning than Expected
Summer is coming to the end again amazing how this sort of dj vu experience happens every year, eih...we dont want to know about it during the short summer season, but here it islike clockwork. Labour Day behind us. Cooler winds are blowing the sand in your eyes, cant lie around all toasty on the beach anymore. Well...and just as much like clockwork we are looking at another war again, dj vu all over again. Iraq is still reeling from the killing, Afghanistan is not finished, but we, led by Obama, have to go killing somewhere else again. Canada is a good vassal in this, too, supporting the war mongers in Washington. Assad is supposed to get punished for allegedly killing his people with gas, WMD! Hey, do you get this? The creeplets hit the Syrian people with missiles, thatll teach him! Huhhhh? Am I missing something? Kill a bunch of innocent people to punish Assad, and to prove our moral character...? And to be sure: We'll tailor the missile attack (meaning nobody gets hurt?sure), in fact, we actually dont really want to achieve any regime change... and not to favour the rebel factions either, cause, you know, thems Al Qaeda typesand we dont like them, thats official...so we'll just say its a gesture of our moral excellence, and an expression of our displeasure. Yeahhh, thats it. Oh, and sorry to the families of the scores of dead people. Collateral damage ya know. What's the point? Believe it or not, they do this in our name! And since the whole thing is not even about high moralityespecially believable coming from the country of Agent Orange and spent uranium weapons aplentybut about Israel itching to get at Iran in the mayhem that is sure to follow an attack, while wethe Westmake ourselves targets again for bombs on trains, and on and on... A little advice to people now pushing to kill again big time: Dont be daft, folks. We know your rotten ways. The jig is up. No glory to be had here. War is the enemy. Just remember: He, who lives by the sword, dies by the sword.Tragically, many others, too. Not in my name. Im going to the beach. Cool or not. BeachBoy @ Creative Works

Dream boat / Way up high The dream boat flies / Through stars and light Past day to night / Little girl and bear sleep on boats bottom Sleepy thoughts of earths autumn Willow Star

Dear Dubliners, Were here in a kitchen not far from you on a Sunday afternoon with a canning conundrum. Its that time of year again and a few of us local ladies have gotten together for the third season running to preserve a bit of the late August bounty. While our jars of peach chutney jangle in our briskly bubbling cauldron, wed like to take a minute to raise a few lingering questions. Perhaps you can help. First and foremost, should you assign roles? How stringent should you be about who can or can not touch the

spurdle? How many cooks spoil the jam? When is it appropriate to open the growler (Hell Bay of course)? Is it socially acceptable to drink before noon when one has risen extra early to get the water boiling? On that topic, how does one define a brisk simmer exactly? What is the current opinion on peeling the fruit? I was always told that the nutrition lies in the peel. Or is it null when a bootfull of sugar is involved in the equation? If you swallow a plum pit, will it be seven years before you see it again? If you burn the bottom of the pot a little, does it suffice to merely change the label to smoky salsa? Would you bring charred chutney to a potluck? If you burn yourself, it is appropriate to finish the growler, even if it is well before noon? How many empty jars can you secretly stash in your friends cupboard

without their notice? This is a tricky one indeed. We would like to offer the following recommendations and conclusions to those canners just starting out: Learn what exactly the phrase non-reactive meansdont just guess; Start boiling your water early (see Growler comment above); Strap babies to willing parties and send them for a long walk; Be realistic in your expectationsit helps to have a facilitator who understands the importance of snacks and coffee. It is okay to swallow plum pits. Always label your jarswe opened up an unlabeled jar of what we thought was last years salsa and it turned out to be pickled hot pepper something (fortunately, still good with tortilla chips). Review your recipe carefully, because it is always on the fifth readthrough that you find yourself saying: Whoops, I didnt do that. Signed, Pickled in Petite, Canned in Crousetown and Charred in Cherry Hill

These Are A Few Of My Favourite Things A South Shore Flavour Capsule

Lanes Privateer Inn Liverpool
POUTINE The better when you share, perhaps with a pint of Hell Bay, kind of meal. Hand cut fries, dark gravy, and most importantly.home smoked cheese curds! The holy power of the curd! Yes, yes, they are smoked, its true... its the best poutine Ive ever had and it makes my heart swell. Make sure you ask for it in a bowl.

The Knot Lunenburg

CEASAR SALAD I have had many horrible ceasar salads in my life but in Lunenburg there is one that will always help me forget. You only really know when you know. Finally, ask for a pickle on the side. The rest is a secret.

LaHave Bakery LaHave

SMOKED SALMON BAGEL Someone once said that salmon

was meant to be smoked. Someone else once said that if you combined that salmon with a fresh baked bagel you would please the people. Thus, here we are. The smoked salmon bagel. Cream cheese, little red onions, salty capers, fresh pepper, sesame bagel (if theyve got those) and good ole Willy Krauch. You pick it up with your hands and eat it. Klarka Weinwurm KlarkaWeinwurm.bandcamp.com

Jackie Boy

Red Sheep hooked rug Bernadette Jordan

Ask A LaHave River Ferryman

Bruce Ward
Bruce has been a Ferryman for one year. He previously spent 33 years as an engineer on oil tankers; 20 years off the coast of Dartmouth and 13 years on the Sarnia lakes. Bruce grew up in Pleasantville, is married and has one son in our area. Bruce invited us up to the steering cabin for our interview, and boy what a treat it was to experience the ferry journey from the true ferrymans vantage point. As usual, Bruce wouldnt divulge a single crazy story, but at this point we ask more for ceremonial purposes. When we asked if he has any wild tales, he answered, No, not really, but I do get to meet a lot of nice people. In our first Ask A Ferryman, we spoke to Robert Niford. Fittingly, in our last issue of the season Robert was onboard again. While Bruce wasnt that chatty, Robert was. He teased that Bruce is the master chef of the LaHave Ferry. He cooks up a tasty feed every morning including bacon back, hash browns, beans and pancakes, all using the ferrys electric frying pan and microwave. Bruce says he loves the job and will be a ferryman as long as his health lasts. Robert gets the last word in saying his only complaint about working with Bruce is that hes not going to lose any weight on the job. Mmm breakfast smells good. Thank you Bruce. Thank you Robert. JR+RR

Cradle B&W 35mm film shot at Gaff Point Corey Isenor, CoreyJIsenor.com

Mariko Patersons Forage Studios Ceramics

People usually have preconceived notions about what something is. The mental image called to mind that describes, for example, a painting, a sculpture, a boat, a beach. When I think of ceramics, I think Mariko Paterson. I was introduced to Marikos work over a decade ago in Alberta by a mutual friend whose home and yard had become a boarding house for the orphans of busy artists on the move. Marikos work was featured prominently. From a four foot tall cowboy wearing a Zorro mask and proclaiming Howdy Pardner on his belt, to a gallon jug with a face sculpted into it, I was confronted with ceramics like I had never seen before. Since that time I have held all other ceramic works up to that light and measured them with my Mariko Paterson litmus test. Mariko recently relocated from Gabriola Island, BC to Lunenburg, NS. Now, she and her trio of Dachshunds are on the prowl for inspiration for new works. It makes sense that she would choose Lunenburg since the focus of her work tends toward the nautical and historical. Bluenose. UNESCO. Seems like a good fit. I sat down with Mariko at the Knot Pub to find out more about her work. Why Lunenburg? Well, its not a bad place to start, here in the Maritimes. How would you describe your work? (My) work runs two separate gamuts as of late. One could be described as a subversive blend of historical and hysterical while the other line combines a love of illustration with a touch of function. Although she abhors the word whimsical, thats sometimes how her work is pegged. Her candy-coated color schemes and combinations of imagery are rather eye-catching and accessible. Now only 2 months since her departure from Gabriola Island, Mariko is busy on the production line. She has ordered a decal printer to make custom pieces for people and her work is available to buy at Dots and Loops in Lunenburg. If you would like to see more of her work, you can visit her website at ForageStudios.com. Johanna Hayes

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Community events
MUSIC Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers presented by Know Issue: Fri Sept 13, 9pm, Broad Cove Hall. Tickets are $13 advance at LaHave Bakery, Cobblers Corner and Petite Riviere Store, or $15 door. 19+ Concert/Dance Musicians, Memories and Morsels: Official Cook Book Concert Tour Starring Lana Grant w/ special guests Asif Illyas & Andrew Hunter. Sat Sept 14, 9pm, Petite Riviere Fire Hall. Tickets $12 advance, $15 door. Available at Cobblers Corner 543-3199 and Petite Corner Store 693-2124. Cash Bar, 19+ EAT LOCAL Local Food Awareness Week: Lunenburg/Queens counties. Sept 1522. Six themed activities: sharing, growing, harvesting, processing/canning, purchasing, and preparing. Want to host an activity? Email LocalFoodTeam@gmail.com. Full list of events at: LocalFoodTeam.wordpress.com/Local-Food-Awareness-Week CRAFTS Member Appreciation Night at the Lunenburg Makery: Tues Sept 17, 7-10pm. Membership Month. Membership specials culminate on monthly Craft Paper Scissors night. Draw of all members, new and old, for an awesome $150 Makery gift pack. Members also enjoy 15% off patterns/magazines + 20% off notions! The regular 10% off notions + 10%. Non-members are welcome to attend and work on crafty projects and enjoy tasty snacks Fundraiser Second Breakfast: Potluck brunch. Sept 21, 10am, West Dublin Hall. By donation. Funds raised go toward paying for a new fridge for West Dublin Hall. Art Show and Sale The Eclectics: Sept 20-22, 10am-4pm, Broad Cove Hall, 7147 Hwy 331 Demos Watercolour, Intuitive Painting, Gelli Plate: Daily 1-2pm. Make a Bracelet, Sept 22, 11am-12pm, $5. Contact Chris @ 902-688-1184 or ChristineMarin@bellaliant.net to reserve a spot. Refreshments served MUSIC Fall Concert Series at Lanes: Sat Sept 21, 8:30pm. Ron Sexsmith kickoff show, w/ Jennah Barry SOLD OUT. Coming up: Sept 21: The Modern Grass $15. Oct 4: Ryan Cook. 60th Anniversary Tribute to Hank Williams $20. Oct 5: Zulkamoon $10. Oct 11: Kim Dunn and Graham Breeze $15. Oct 19: Jennah Barry and Tom Terrell $15. Nov 2: KC and Sol $10. 27 Bristol Ave, Liverpool. 354-3456. LanesPrivateerInn.com MUSIC Craig Werth: Opening set by Alex Hickey. Sept 28, West Dublin Hall. Tickets $15 advance ($10 unwaged/ students), $20 door. Advance tickets at the West Dublin Market or email Alex Hickey at Alex@AlexSings.ca

Crystal Dragon Ty Grevatt

But Wait! Theres More!!

Im not sure where the summer went. One minute it was July, and the next minute, people started movingsome of them going away, others looking for places that are more winterized and still others moving into winter house-sitting locations. Fall brings change, especially in our community, with our many summer residents. I feel sad to see people go, and at the same time, I am opening my heart to welcome the relative solitude of winter. But wait, it's not quite over yet! The West Dublin Market will take place from 10 to 1ish every two weeks: on September 14 and 28 and October 12 and 26. Ill be hosting a special music

Rebecca Roher RebeccaRoherArt.blogspot.ca

show at the West Dublin Hall on the night of September 28. Craig Werth, a phenomenal musician and lovely human, is coming up from New Hampshire for a week and I urge you to come out and hear him play (you can check his music out online at CraigWerth.com). And on September 21, we will be having Second Breakfasta potluck brunch (with a fundraising component to help pay for the new fridge that the West Dublin Hall had to invest in when we wore the old fridge out this summer.) Now is the time to show our community the most love. Come out and support these upcoming events. Lets usher autumn in with gusto! Alex Hickey, AlexSings.ca

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