For the second year, Persephone Market Garden is providing subsidized baskets of vegetables to community members in need. Thanks to the generosity of farm customers and other community members, the farm is able to offer shares in its community supported agriculture program to individuals and families that face financial barriers to accessing healthy, local food. The process for applying is simple – interested individuals are asked to write a short summary of why they would like a share and why they are in need of financial support to access it; no details or precise numbers necessary. Shares are subsidized by up to 50% of the...
Why were the Polish Soldiers in Owen Sound in 1941–1942? In 1939, the Nazis overran Poland on three sides. Poland, the first nation invaded in WWII, was not prepared to resist a German Army three times its size. On the 27th day of the war, out of ammunition, their country totally bombed and burned, and no water for five days, Poland surrendered; yet their men and women continued to resist. Unconquered in spirit, many men made their way to France where a Polish Army was reformed. Within a few months, 92,000 men fought in the Battle of France, continuing for seven days after the collapse of France. Some of these brave men then fought in the Battle of Narvik, until backed up in the fjords of Norway. General Sikorski flew to London and said to Churchill, "If you will come and get my men, we will fight for you." Rescued, an independent army was formed in Scotland. In 1941, a Recruiting...
By Jon Farmer
Learning to speak a new language is difficult. At least I find it difficult. It's not the mechanics that bother me though; I understand that vocabulary, grammar, and syntax take time to learn. What really frustrates me is my inability to communicate in the meantime. I hate stumbling my way through conversations when...
Looking for something unique? Trinity United Church, Annan might just have the item to fit the bill. Visit their Annual Spring Bazaar on Friday, May 6 (3-7p.m.) and Saturday Saturday, May 7 (9a.m.-2p.m.), which will feature: many handcrafted items – children's apparel; hats; scarves; quilts; household and kitchen accessories; shawls; blankets; baby items; soft toys; sock; slippers; baking; jams; preserves; frozen pot pies and much, much more! Refreshments will be available and best of all admission is FREE! Trinity United Church is located at 303234 Sideroad 23 (Municipality of Meaford), Annan.
Two more opportunities remain to join your neighbours in considering how we create a hospitable community.
On April 5 th and April 19 th , an original and compelling presentation Métissage: from Newash to Mudtown, Set 1, Corkscrew City and Set 2, Ring That Bell captivated the audience. Larry Jensen (musician and poet), Mary Little (visual artist), Susan Schank (historian & aboriginal hand-drummer), Richard-Yves Sitoski (poet), and Rob Rolfe (poet, labour leader) made up the ensemble.
On April 12 th , Lenore Keeshig, noted Indigenous poet, explored the experience of being a stranger
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