Vol 4, No 16
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Vol 4, No 16
WATERSIDE RESTAURANT OPENING MAY 8th FAMILY RESTAURANT Executive Chef James Rogers Invites You To Come Down for Mother’s Day Specials in Downtown North Sydney On Archibald’s Wharf Open Daily from 11 AM - PHONE 794-1700 ARCHIBALD’S WHARF - NORTH SYDNEY FREE Take One BEHIND THE RO YAL BANK - PHONE 794-1700 ROY THIS WEEK NORTHSIDE FREE Copy Online VOLUME 4 - #16 - May 1 - May 8 - Florence - Bras d’Or - Pt. Aconi - Sydney Mines - North Sydney - Real Estate Feature 125th Anniversary Incorporation Of Sydney Mines SOUTHSIDE BOULARDERIE Saturday, April 26th marked the Official Anniversary CelebraUPCOMING EVENTS Begins This Week tion of the Incorporation of Sydney Mines. Those in attendance Fish Cake and Bean Supper We are pleased to announce that starting this week and every two weeks, we will feature the latest in Real Estate listings from Century 21 Bayside, Commercial Street in North Sydney. Broker Bruce Kerr and his staff of professional realtors will feature local listings and land for sale in choice Cape Breton communities. Distribution boxes will be placed outside Century 21 office 270 Commercial Street in North Sydney and at the Lotto Booth at the North Sydney Mall where you can get your free copy of the listings along with your community news Look for the insert every two weeks. THYME SAVOUR Takeaway Food Shoppe Braised Beef Pot Roast Beef Bourguignon Roasted Pork Loin Stuffed Pork Chop Balsamic Glazed Chicken Chicken Cacciatore Meat Lasagna Chicken Club Pasta Vegetable Curry 105 Regent St., North Sydney enjoyed many historical displays which were set up by various organizations and individuals. There was everything from photos, historical information, interactive displays to the sound of the train as it went through Sydney Mines. Congratulatory messages were also received from Prime Minister Stephen Harper as well as Premier Stephen McNeil. Remarks and messages of congratulations were also given from special guests in attendance, MP Sydney-Victoria, Mark Eyking, Representing MLA Northside Westmount, Eddie Orrell, Ian MacDonald, CBRM Mayor, Cecil Clarke and Councillor Clarence Prince. Items were also placed in a time capsule which will be housed at the Sydney Mines Heritage Museum to be opened during the 150th Anniversary of the Incorporation of Sydney Mines. Finally, what would an anniversary celebration be without a delicious cake and a good cup of Cape Breton tea as the official cake cutting was performed by our special guests and served to those in attendance. Many thanks go out to those that attending and assisted in making this event possible in any way. Do not forget there will be events each month until December 31st to make this amazing milestone of Sydney Mines. Next week we will feature your Mother’s Day Wishes email us now at - thisweek@kleeradio.com to get your special wishes published for Mother’s Day Saturday May 24th, 4:00 - 6:00 PM Eat In or Take Out. Adults $10.00 Children under 12 $5.00 For Tickets call 902-736-3519 George or any Volunteer Firemen Southside Boularderie Fire Hall The CAP Site is open daily from 8 am-10 pm. The 45's card game on Thursday Nights, the time has changed to 7.30 pm from 8 pm SPECIAL CITY NAILS Acrylic Full Set ........ $30.00 Acrylic Fill In ............ $20.00 Gel Nail ....................$35.00 Shellac Nails ........... $35.00 Nail Overlay ............. $30.00 French Manicure ..... $17.00 American Manicure... $17.00 Pedicure .................. $30.00 Manicure ................. $15.00 Polish Change ......... $10.00 Nail Repair .................. $5.00 272 COMMERCIAL STREET NORTH SYDNEY PHONE (902) 270-3665 PAGE 2 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - thisweek@kleeradio.com - 304-4345 - 564-9022 NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY NEWS SENIORS TARABISH Come out and enjoy an evening of Tarabish at the Sydney Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club at 6 Fraser Avenue in Sydney Mines every Sunday beginning 7:30. Lots of good company and exciting games. All are welcome, so come out and have an enjoyable evening. NORTH SYDNEY PLANT SALE MAY 29th BENEFIT DANCE North Sydney Garden Club A Benefit Dance/event is LIBRARY NEWS Plant Sale on scheduled for May 9th at 9 pm,. Storytime continues on Saturdays at 2:30, no pre-registration is required. Beginning in June the North Sydney Library will close on Saturdays at 5 pm. Saturday May 17, 2:30-3:30 North Sydney Library - Puirt-aBeul (mouth music) & Dance to promote Gaelic Awareness Month- more details at Library Branch 008 Legion, Tues- Spanish Classes Wednesday days, 8:00 PM. nights at 7:30 pm, come down Branch 83 Florence Legion, to learn sme Spanish. Bartown Meeting Tuesday at 10 am, come and bring your suggestions. Seniors Book Club meet For the latest and most Wednesday 2:30-4:00. Toddler comprehensive list of local Time Wednesday morning events, logon to 10:00 - 11:00 am. www.musiccapebreton.com Read With Me Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-2:00 pm. Mike Little updates his listWriters Group meets ings each week to keep you Wednesday 7:00-9:00 pm. Pre-School meets on Tuesday mornings 10:30-11:00 am. LICK A TREAT Homemade Ice Cream Cakes for all occasions. We serve soft and hard ice cream. Try our delicious banana splits, sundaes or parfaits. Don’t forget our Homemade Drumsticks!! 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM PHONE 736-2488 NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY NEWS May 29th at the Exhibition. 6:30 pm Lots of perennials at the North Sydney Fire Hall on Pierce Street. The Benefit is in aid of Mariena Barzaucks, a 16 year old with a rare disorder. The funds will be used to purSpaghetti & Meat Ball Supper chase a wheelchair accessible There will be a Spaghetti & shower. Meat Ball Supper at the St. Stephen Community Hall on HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Issac Friday, May 2nd from 2:00 - Mendelson celebrating his 6:00 pm. birthday on May 2nd. Lots of This is an Eat In or Take Out Love from your family and all and the cost is $8.00. Tea is your friends. available only at the Hall. For tickets contact Iris at 544-0745 or Brian 736-3217. 50/50 DRAW WINNER - North Sydney & District Little League winner is Carol & Bruce Vickers and the amount was $2,662. Yoga classes will be held on Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00 pm at the former St. Stephens Church in Florence. No registration is required and for further information you can contact Patsy at 674-2374. BRAS D’OR VIEW RESTAURANT 1289 Trunk 105 - T. C Highway - Bras d’Or Come Join Us May 5th & 6th 11:00 - 7:30 and sample the new Specialty Menu Items we have added to our Menu No Reservations Just 6 $ .99 Our Regular Restaurant Hours 7:30 am - 8:00 pm PHONE (902) 736-3311 - FAX - (902) 736-0429 LICK A CHICK 7 PIECE CHICKEN Med. Fries, Med. Gravy, Med. Salad, 3 rolls 23.99 $ PLUS TAX 12 PIECE CHICKEN Large Fries, Med. Gravy, Med. Salad, 4 rolls $ .19 34 PLUS TAX 18 PIECE CHICKEN Large Fries, Med. Gravy, Med. Salad, 6 rolls 39.89 $ PLUS TAX Located in Bras d’Or on Trans Canada Highway - HOURS OF OPERATION - 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - SYDNEY MINES - 736-3206 KIDS HAPPY HOUR - 8:00 -11:00 DANCES KARAOKE 8:00 - 2:00 AM May 16 BINGO - TUESDAY - 8 PM May 30 Hall Rental Available - 736-3206 BINGO Tues. 8 PM Bigger Games & Prizes NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - thisweek@kleeradio.com - 304-4345 - 564-9022 NORTHSIDE SHORTS NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY NEWS ITEMS Spaghetti & Meat Balls A Spaghetti & Meat Ball Supper will take place at the North Sydney Firefighters Club on Saturday, June 7th from noon to 8:00 pm. Free delivery available, members & guests. For tickets or delivery arrangements, call 794-8119. This is an Eat In or Take Out Supper and it’s only $9.00, served with a roll. MOTHER’S DAY BASKET The Sydney Mines Legion is sponsoring a Mother’s Day Basket Draw and the tickets are on sale now at the bar. Tickets are $1.00 each or 3 for $2.00 Back By Popular Demand Thursday Talent Night Every Thursday Night at the North Sydney Firefighters Hall on Pierce Street. It runs from 8 - 12 and the Kitchen is open from 4:0010:00 pm. Admission is just $2.00 and Prizes are - 1st $100, 2nd $50 and Third $25. Music is by Wade, Ernie and Todd. CHASE THE ACE Cape Breton Richmond Federation Of Agriculture Storage is now ending at the Exhibition storage facilities so please make sure that you come and get your storage. There is still some very good compost available just in itme for your Spring planting. Call Maureen 794-7633. Sunday Farmers Market at 10:30, come and buy that treasure and also have a delicious breakfast served. You will be supporting local agriculture and local suppliers - free admission to the Market. Qualifying Sydney Mines Legion, Races for BOULARDERIE FOOD BANK Branch 008 - Saturdays - 6:30 Northside Downs - Keep the Boularderie Food - 8:30. This week’s Jackpot will be held this Saturday and Bank in mind as they continue $467.00. next Saturday as the track is to help families in our area. Non now being groomed for racing. Great Cape Breton Music perishable food items can be The first card of racing is 24 Hours A Day - enjoy left at any of the area churches scheduled for May 17th beginand at the Boularderie School. www.kleeradio.com ning at 1:00 pm. Come on out for a day of fun and exciting harness racing. EDDIE ORRELL MLA - Northside-Westmount eddieorrell@bellaliant.com OFFICE HOURS PAGE 3 Hugh MacDonald is the featured entertainer at Sydney Mines Fire Hall Thursday - beginning at 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday - 9:00 - 4:00 PH: 794-4847 - Fax: 794-1815 Are You Worried About Energy Costs? KLEE RADIO PROGRAMS Sunday 9 am - The Gospel Hour with Pierre Chiasson. Sunday 7 PM - Scottish Voice with Janet Stubbert. Tuesday & Thursday at 7 PM - The very best in traditional Bluegrass music with Ewell Ferguson. Every afternoon - Tea & Tunes Cape Breton & Celtic favorites. All Night Ceilidh - Every evening - 7 days a week. www.kleeradio.com BREAKFAST BRUNCH SundayMay 25th, 2014 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Sponsored by: “Friends of the Big Bras d’Or Fire Hall” 1390 Old Route #5, Big Bras d’Or Adults: $7.00 Children (12 & under): $3.00 Eat-in or Take out BALLAST GROUND FISHERIES NORTH SYDNEY - 794-4083 LAWN CARE SERVICES AVAILABLE! LOBSTER & SNOW CRAB Contact Efficiency Nova Scotia We will pack for shipping We will fly to any major airport in Canada 309 Commercial St., North Sydney - B2A 1B9 NOW OPEN - Look For Our Mobile Unit at the Celtic Market Parking Lot 1-877-999-6035 - efficiencyns.ca 117 KING STREET - NORTH SYDNEY We Specialize in Emmission Leak Testing 794-1199 - 794-8200 LUBE OIL FILTER SPECIAL $ 29 MOST .95 VEHICLES North Sydney Store Only Phone Ryan or Dan ForAll Your Automotive Needs POT HOLE SPECIAL 50 % OFF Wheel Alignment With Purchase Of Any 4 Tires * MVI INSPECTION * BRAKES * TUNEUPS * MUFFLERS *OIL CHANGE NO JOB TOO BIG - NO JOB TOO SMALL - WE DO IT ALL!! Office 902-794-0555 Office Fax 902-794-0556 office@c21bayside.com VACANT LAND LISTING No Picture NEW LISTING - 2435 LINGAN RD., LINGAN $127,900 15269301 BARB 371-6940 NEW LISTING - WATERFRONT 24 OAKFIELD DR., MARION BRIDGE - $759,000 15863202 BOB 285-0065 NEW LISTING - WATERFRONT 1030 ALDER PT. RD, ALDER POINT $239,000 15249907 BOB 285-0065 NEW LISTING - 13 MACLEAN ST., SYDNEY MINES $249,000 15179450 BARB 371-6940 WATERFRONT - 3359 WEST BAY RD., ST.GEORGE'S CHANNEL $279,000 75011809 BOB 285-0065 1180 HWY 312,ENGLISHTOWN $449,900 85024875 BRUCE 371-6949 WATERFRONT - WHITE PT. RD.,SMELT BROOk (2.5ac) $59,000 85139574-BOB 2850065 WATERFRONT - CABOT TRAIL, INGONISH - (4 acres) $15,000 85077923 - BOB 285-0065 NEW LISTING - 27 CONVENT ST., WATERFRONT - 102 HWY 223, NORTH SYDNEY LITTLE NARROWS (0.7ac) $34.950 $155,000 15623788 85007664 - BARB 371-6940 WILDA 563-6827 WATERFRONT-20 JOSEPH MACFARLAND DR. ORANGEDALE(2.32ac) $39,500 50220896BOB 285-0065 WATERFRONT-LT 19 JOSEPH MACFARLANE DR.,ORANGEDALE (2.94ac) $39,500 50220904 - BOB 285-0065 WATERFRONT - PT. CLEAR, S.SIDE NEW LISTING - 29 NAPOLEON BOULARDERIE (8.4ac) $79,000 ST., NORTH SYDNEY 85030070 - BRUCE 371-6949 $205,000 15032287 WATERFRONT - FERGUSON RD.,ST. BARB 371-6940 ESPRIT (257ac)$200.000 75078287-WILDA 563-6827 WATERFRONT - 102HWY 223,LITTLE NARROWS (0.7ac) $34,950 85007664-BARB 371-6940 WATERFRONT - CABOTTRAIL, INGONISH - (2.2ac) $429,000 85161370-BOB 285-0065 WATERFRONT - OLD ROUTE 5,BIG WATERFRONT - 696 PT.ACONI BRAS'DOR - (9ac) $139,000 RD.,PT.ACONI - $325,000 15326440 85034684-BOB 285-0065 KRISTA 577-4016 WATERFRONT - lOT 89-1 CABOT TRAIL, INGONISH - (3.18ac) $109,000 85048429 - BOB 285-0065 NON WATERFRONT 39257 Cabot Trail, Ingonish Ferry $129,000 85048247 Bob 285-0065 815 Alder Pt. Rd., Alder Point $110,000 15250335 Krista 577-4016 32 Queen St., North Sydney $149,000 15011471 Krista 577-4016 Sales High - Listings Low W ant and VValue alue YYour our listing Wee W Want Call Now To List! - 902 794-0555 COMMERCIAL PRICE REDUCED CALEDONIA ST., NORTH SYDNEY (0.73ac)$67,900 15027022 BRUCE 371-6949 BIG FARM RD, BADDECK (45ac)$64,500 85139806WILDA 563-6827 LT 89-2 CABOT TRAIL, INGONISH - (2.80ac)$139,000 85095644-BOB 285-0065 HWY 105, BRAS D'OR (75+ac)$159,000 15681711BOB 285-0065 KEMPT HEAD RD.,ROSS FERRY (0.93ac)$13,000 85029593WILDA 563-6827 - PLAISTER MINES, BADDECK (0.67ac)$35,000 85067106BARB 371-6940 LOT 12-2 JESSOME LANE, MILL CREEK (1.5ac)$24,900 15297633B-KRISTA 577-4016 2275 HWY 28,SOUTH BAR (2.43ac)$63,942 15521263WILDA 563-6827 BOUTILIER Computer Services 902 - 544-0974 On-Site Service... We Come To You Oceanside Dr., Little Lorraine 11 MacPhee Dr., North Sydney $81,000 - 15356074 $235,000 15560048 Bruce 371-6949 Barb 371-6940 188 Peppett St., North Sydney $189,000 15022353 Barb 371-6940 Virus Protection/Spyware Removal Sales & Service (New & Used) Upgrades & Custom Builds - Networking Web Design - PC & Mac 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE www.newwavecomputer.net newwave@ns.sympatico.ca 1035 Shore Rd., Sydney Lot 7 Kelly's View Rd., Mines - $269,000 15577364 Boularderie - $284,000 Bob 285-0065 85097285A - Bruce 371-6949 38 Seaview Dr., Upper North Sydney $165,000 15195522- Krista 577-4016 226 Legatto St., Sydney Mines $70,000 15185499 Wilda 563-6827 109 Ross Rd., Little Narrows $124,900 85006450 Wilda 563-6827 70 MacBelger Cres., 123 Caledonia St., North Boularderie $45,000 Sydney - $64,000 15570591 85034312 Wilda 563-6827 Bob 285-0065 Waterfront - 41419 Cabot Trail $249,000 - 85075059 Bruce 371-6949 WATERFRONT - 339 Joseph MacFarlane Dr.Orangedale $ 299,000 50220912 Bob 285-0065 Atlantica Law Group Barristers & Solicitors R. Michael MacKenzie Partner 321 Mira Bay Rd,Mira Gut $239,000 15701238 Bruce 371-6949 PRICE REDUCED - 7201 HWY 223, BIG BEACH - $225,000 15695927 BOB 285-0065 WILDA MACDONALD ROBERT DOUCETTE Administrator & Realtor REALTOR® Home 902-674-0059 Cell: 1-902-285-0065 58 Old Lake Rd., Ingonish $99,900 85095610 Bob 285-0065 BARBARA KERR REALTOR® Cell: 902-371-6940 KRISTA MARSH REALTOR® Cell: 902-577-4016 (902) 798-5734 - Ext. 225 Cell (902) 798-1254 Email: mmackenzie@algvip.com BRUCE KERR BROKER Cell:902-371-6949 PAGE 6 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - thisweek@kleeradio.com - 304-4345 - 564-9022 UPCOMING EVENTS FLY TYING CLASSES - Fly Tying classes are beginning on Monday evenings at 7:00 P.M. at the Minor base ball building Pitt St., Sydney Mines. New and experienced tyers welcome - NO FEES. Come and enjoy a wonderful hobby. SYDNEY MINES LIBRARY NEWS Saturday Craft Time 2:30 3:30 pm for ages 10 and up. Pre School Storytime May 7, 21 and June 4th - 10:30 am. After School Craft Day is Thursdays 3:30 pm. seniors Book Club is held on Tuesday at 2:30 pm. Saturday, May 3rd from 2:30 - 3:30 wil be “Budding Artists” for school aged kids 9 years and up. Pre-School registration for October continues for ages 2 1/2 - 5 with program running every 2nd Wednesday in October at 10:30 am. The Babies and Books Program is registering for June and it is from infant to 18 months of age and pre-registration is required. PARK CLEAN-UP & PUB NIGHT - tentative - May 10th 3:00-5:00 pm. Supper & Paub from 5:00-9:00 pm. Watch for updates on Facebook and the website at http:// rossferrymarinepark.weebly.com NORTHSIDE SHORTS TURKEY BURGER DINNER at the Millville Community Centre from 11 to 1:00 pm on May 30th. This is an eat In or Take out event. Will deliver for 5 orders or more. UPCOMING SOUTHSIDE BOULARDERIE EVENTS LOBSTER SUPPER on June 28th, Strawberry Festival July date to be confirmed. Blueberry Festival in August, date to be confirmed BIG BRAS d’OR FIRE HALL EVENTS - Regular Yoga Classes WSednesday at 7 PM and Step Aerobics at 10:30 am. Line Dancing starting Thursday, May 22nd &;30 pm, Instructor Nancy Greene and there is no charge. 4th Annual New Harris Walk, Run or Crawl, Saturday, May 17 - 10 am. See details www.newharrisrun.ca Exercise classes for the Sydney Mines Seniors & PenWEDNESDAY: 45 Card Game & sioners Cub, will be held evJackpot, Loonie, Mini Pot, ery Tuesday at 1:00 pm EXCEPT the FIRST Tuesday and Even Split. - TIME: 7:30 of every month when it will be held in the evening at 6:00 SATURDAY: OPEN MIKE p m. & Pensioners Club News TIME: 8:00-12:00 pm Music by Ray Petrie & Bud Harrold - R & B Country COST: $2.00 - Members and Guests are Welcome to come out and have awonderful Evening. Canteen Available. Shear Madness Royal Canadian Legion Branch 83 - Florence POOL TOURNAMENT Every Wednesday Night EVERY Y BINGO THURSDAY HAIR DESIGNS 8:00 pm - CASH PRIZES HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE SATURDAY NIGHT KITCHEN Come Check Us Out! WALK IN SERVICE Tues. & Wed. 9 - 5 Thurs. 9 - 7 - Fri. 9-5 - Sat. 9 - 4 Gift Certificates Available T-Zone Vibration Available 363 Main St. Florence 736-7777 PARTY with Greg & Raymond & Friends - 6:00 - 9:00 BREAKFAST EVERY SUNDAY FROM 9:00 - 12:00 Adults $6.00 - Kids $4.00 PH: 736-6313 www.kleeradio.com 1 FRASER AVENUE - SYDNEY MINES COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL GENERAL CONTRACTING Backhoe, Excavator, Loader Truck Rentals, Septic Systems, Sewer & Water, Sand & Gravel, Snow Removal, Road Building, Demolitions PHONE 736-8908 RALPH IVEY’S Auto Repair Ltd. and Muffler Man Bring your vehicle in for Spring Servicing IF WE CAN’T DO IT ITCAN’T BE DONE! 93 KING STREET BY THE TRACKS Sydney Mines Seniors EXERCISE CLASSES 794-7500 Armstrong Memorial Branch #19 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION NORTH SYDNEY CRIB GAME EVERY THURSDAY EVENING Archibald Avenue - North Sydney 794-4816 - 794-7482 - Members & Guests PAGE 7 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - thisweek@kleeradio.com - 304-4345 - 564-9022 NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY NEWS TURKEY BURGER SALE BRANCH 008 - SYDNEY The Sydney Mines Seniors & Pensioners Cub in Sydney Mines are sponsoring a Turkey Burger Sale on May 29th from 11:00 - 2:00 pm. The cost is only $7.00 and it is Eat In or Take Out. There is also delivery for this Sale Come and have a wonderful lunch and we hope to see you there! MINES LEGION NEWS MOTHER’S DAY SUPPER DANCE - May 10th - First Choice is the entertainment from 9:00-1:00. Supper is from 7:30-8:30 - $12.00, dessert included. JULY 1st - PANCAKE BREAKFAST - Free Donation to Adopt - A - Family. JULY 31st - JOHNNY MILES Branch 008 sponsor Dance 7:00-9:00. Spring Craft & Gift Sale Kids Celebfrate 125 years of 7th Annual Spring Craft & Gift Sydney Mines - Dress up in Show - Florence Fire Hall, 42 days gone by. Kempt Street, Saturday May 3 OCTOBER 4 - Western Night @ 10:00am to 5:00 pm, Sun- - Sponsored by Johnny Miles day May 4 @ 11:00am to and Branch 008 - $5.00 - Gone 4:00pm - Admission = $2.00. Country - wear your hats and Proceeds to Wilson United boots 9:00-1:00. Church. For more info call OCTOBER 31st - Masquerade Marie at 544-0123 or email Costume Dance. Jackiestubbert@Hotmail.com. OPENING SOON - CEDAR Hot Roast Beef Supper HOUSE RESTAURANT The Point Aconi Community Open for the season on May Development Association Mill 2nd. Join them for some great Creek are sponsoring a Hot food adventures. Roast Beef Supper Fund Raiser which will also include dessert and tea/coffee with the meal. It will take place at the Point Aconi Hall on May 11th from 3:30-5:00 pm. The cost is $12.00 each, Eat In or Take Out. For tickets contact Ellen at 544-0042 or Cecilia at 736-3620. NORTHSIDE NEWS Download your very own Free electronic copy of Northside This Week at www.kleeradio.com MILLVILLE NEWS EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT 7:00 pm - at the Millville Community Center. Great Prizes. HALL BOOKINGS - Phone 674-2258 to book the Community Hall. North Sydney Fire Hall THURSDAY - WINGS & THINGS Ernie Wells on Keyboard - 5:00 - 9:00 Members & Guests FREE Adm.. KITCHEN OPEN THURSDAYS 4:00 - 10:00 HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 4:00 - 6:00 PIER CE ST ., NOR TH SYDNEY - 794-7072 PIERCE ST., NORTH www.kleeradio.com Northside AUTO SALVAGE Ltd. WE ACCEPT ALL METAL GOODS - CELL PHONE # - 565-5230 Licensed Mechanic On Duty - Autobody/Collision Work - Auto Recycling 24 Hour Towing and Lock Out Service 84 Tobin Road - North Sydney Mon. - Fri. - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm SAT - 9:00 am - 1 pm 794-3170 794-7224 PAGE 8 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - thisweek@kleeradio.com - 304-4345 - 564-9022 BY PAUL POWER SATURDAY, MAY 24TH - 6:00 PM EMERA CENTRE, NORTH SYDNEY Auctioneer - Alfie MacLeod TICKETS $20.00 Includes Wings and a Beverage STOMPIN’ TOM CONNORS “Unreleased” Universal When he finished what eventually turned out to be his last concert tour in 2011 Stompin’ Tom Connors decided to start recording a 10 album project of songs he performed live during his 60 plus years of traveling from coast to coast, playing in just about every hole-in-the wall bar and club from one end of this country to the other. This (“Unreleased-Songs from the Info - 794-5402 Vault Collection Volume 1”) is the first album from that project and a number of the songs on this one are done in a stripped down barebones presentation, with just Tom’s vocals and his old Gibson guitar, and that’s exactly where their strength lies; “Truck Drivin’ Man”, “Nobody’s Child”, “I Overlooked An Orchid” and “North To Alaska” all show us just how much Tom’s ‘average Joe’ approach to music worked, all the while hinting at how incredibly talented he really was as a troubadour for our nation. It’s also uncanny how much Tom sounds like the Crash Test Dummy’s lead singer Brad Roberts on “Swanee River”, or maybe it’s that Brad sounds like Stompin’ Tom? Tom’s 902 794-7117 North Sydney NS B2A 1B7 1415 Trunk 105 T.C.H Bras d’Or, Nova Scotia, B1Y 2N5 OPEN WEDNESDAY SPECIAL Wednesday to Beef or Chicken Pie Sunday 9:00 am 1/2 Dozen white pan to 5:00 pm rolls, small gravy and CLOSED ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY a litre f Pepsi 11 $ .95 PLUS TAX 544-1144 wife Lena also picked out some of Tom’s best original songs to be included here, songs done with a back-up band; “My Stompin’ Grounds” is an absolute Canadian classic that really is Tom’s story….and ours as well. The name drops of the provinces in the lyrics help to make this song a patriotic masterpiece in Canadian music history. Of course, the famous ‘foot-on-the-plywood stomp’ just adds that extra special touch. Patriotism also rings true in the well-known C . A . N . A . D . A . ” . By the way, one of Tom’s “stompin’ boards” was auctioned off for charity in 2011-fetching $15,000.00 making it what it reported to be the most valuable piece of plywood on the planet! Tom’s great finger-picking is highlighted on “Darktown Strutter’s Ball” and the instrumental “Turkey In The Straw”, and “Ode For The Road” is another one of Tom’s musical travelogues-pure Canadiana. Stompin’ Tom Connors was fiercely patriotic and never wanted to be a part of the Canadian music establishment, even boycotting the Juno Awards over their practice of nominating Canadian artists even though they lived and conducted their business side of things south of the border, and he even returned 6 of his Juno Awards in protest. He also formed his own record label, Boot Records, for Canadian artist releases, which included Rita MacNeil. The nation lost a true Canadian icon when Stompin’ Tom passed away in March of last year; this album is a great start to remembering him and honouring him. DON RAY HOME CENTRE Complete Line of Home Renovation Supplies GARAGE PACKAGES TOO!! 1100 MAIN STREET SYDNEY MINE MINES 736-9722