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Illustrations © Barbara J Holzapfel

Barry served his country in WWII as a fighter pilot, and then later owned and operated a small town newspaper, which exposed him to his other passions.. writing and photography. Dedication to his country fuelled his first passion, commitment to his family fuelled his second. Throughout Barry's long lifetime he lived with singular devotion to every task at hand. This is a man who will fulfill his obligation to completely express his unique nature.

From a young age Martha was surrounded by music; she swam in it with her whole loving family. They played at community events and the instruments were always well within reach at every family gathering.

Illustrations © Barbara J Holzapfel

She was a dedicated mother and contributed to the running of the family business as the linotype machine operator, typesetting the stories her husband wrote. Once the children had grown Martha began a celebrated passion as a potter. The beautiful pieces she created over the decades are family treasures in homes scattered across the province.

Martha Graham, an American modern dancer and renowned choreographer, influenced dance as Picasso influenced modern visual arts. She pushed valiantly against society's definition of dance. This is her take on 'be true to oneself'...

"There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action. And because there is only one you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, nor how valuable, nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours, clearly and directly, to keep the channel open."

Evidence of the integrity with which both Martha and Barry lived their life's passions will continue on in this world long after those very passions are abandoned.