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Conservation
group acquires
Squid Island
By ROBERT HIRTLE
robert.hirtle@lighthousenow.ca
M@LunenburgNews
The Mahone Islands Conservation Association
(MICA) has made another major island purchase in
Mahone Bay.
“We are very pleased and excited to announce that,
in partnership with the province of Nova Scotia, Squid
Island has been purchased and will now be included in
our collection of islands in Mahone Bay,” the group announced April 2.
The island is about 12 acres and is located off Western
Shore, south of the famous Oak Island. It is essentially
in its natural state, having had a bit of silviculture several years ago, and it has a small beach on the western
side.
It is a popular island for local residents who use it for
recreational purposes.
MICA contributed $180,000 towards the acquisition.
“We had sufficient funds in reserve so [it] did not require a specific fundraising campaign,” the association
said in a release.
“These funds were the result of donations by MICA
members and supporters, the success of our annual gala
dinner and auction and the generosity of the artists and
donors and corporate supporters. We would also like to
gratefully acknowledge the support we received from
Sitka Foundation for this acquisition.”
Squid Island will now be managed jointly by MICA
and the province under a stewardship agreement, as the
other MICA islands are.
Since the association’s beginnings in 2002, it has
raised more than $1.1 million from its generous supporters.
Together with major funding partners, the Municipality of Lunenburg and the province of Nova Scotia, MICA
has established a very significant legacy in Mahone Bay.
Its efforts have brought Andrews Island, Backmans Island, Covey Island, the northern part of Masons Island,
Sacrifice Island, Shag Island, the central part of Masons
Island, and Bella Island back under public ownership.
In addition, MICA manages four islands generously
donated by the Long Island Preservation Society; Long,
Centre, Dry and Snipe islands.
MICA said in an e-mail to its membership that its financial resources are now depleted and “any donations
would be especially welcome at this time so that we will
be better positioned to pursue future acquisition opportunities.”
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A crowd upset with increases in Nova Scotia ferry rates boarded the LaHave ferry April 6 in protest following a
private meeting with Municipal Affairs Minister and Lunenburg West MLA Mark Furey. Travelers on foot can use
the ferry service for free.
Residents stage protest
over ferry rate hike
Minister says new rates will stand
By ROBERT HIRTLE
M@LunenburgNews
About 70 people turned out on April 5 for a protest
ride on the LaHave Ferry to voice their displeasure
over increases in user fees recently instituted by the
provincial government.
Prior to the group taking their trip from one side of
the river and back to the other on the Brady E. Himmelman, representatives of the protesters met with
Municipal Affairs Minister and Lunenburg West MLA
Mark Furey for over an hour to express their feelings over the hike, which saw single-trip fares rise to
GIDDY-UP
Blue Rodeo
concert this
summer
$7 from $5.50 and a 10-trip book of tickets jump from
$13.50 to $35.
A petition had also been circulated to protest the
increase and it had garnered about 150 signatures by
12 noon on April 6.
Anna Bald who helped organize the protest said
Minister Furey shared some of the process behind the
decision to increase the fares “which is something we
think the community has felt has been lacking.
“We’re curious as to how the data was compiled and
why the rates were increased the way they were,” she
said.
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LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Residents ‘furious’ about
increase in LaHave ferry
ticket price
Residents stage protest
over ferry rate hike
from a percentage aspect was one of
the main concerns of the protesters,
“It’s not just our community that is but that was necessitated because the
affected by this, it really is across the government was trying to “catch up and
province, and even the budget is about apply a rate that is reasonable to users
to come out and this issue might be given the cost of the service.
swamped by the increase and changes
“The ferry service in Nova Scotia is
to taxation, changes to user fees. I think subsidized to the tune of $8 million a
it really seems like a disproportionate year and the present financial climate
hike for a rural comof the province forces
munity, and right now
us to put a very analytithe government’s prical lens on the finances
ority is sustainability
and try and find, with
in rural communities,
user fees and other serso it seems a bit ill divice deliveries, a balrected.”
ance of government
Minister Furey said
service with user’s
he had some “great
cost,” he explained.
discussion” with the
Despite the efforts
Mark Furey
group during their
of the protesters and
Minister of Municipal Affairs
meeting and he felt that
Minister Furey’s promthere was good repreise to take their consentation from the comcerns back to caucus,
munity.
it is unlikely the rates
“A lot are obviously passionate about will be re-adjusted downwards.
the ferry and the lifestyle here. That’s
“[When] I spoke with the group this
something that I’m very much aware morning I indicated that the fees went
of,” he said. “I certainly heard their con- into effect on the first of April and that
cerns and am committed to taking those there would be no change to those new
concerns back to the minister [Trans- fees,” he said, adding he has promised
portation and Infrastructure Minister the group he will get back to them “regarding their future participation in
Geoff MacLellan].”
He said the significant rise in fares on-going discussions.”
FERRY from A1
“A lot are obviously passionate about
the ferry and the
lifestyle here.”
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Sentencing postponed to check
on 17-year-old assault file
threats offence so he could get back to
volunteering his musical talents at a
local hospital. “They have been missing
me for a long while … and I want to get
The sentencing of a New Elm man back to them,” he said. “It’s something
was temporarily postponed to give legal they appreciate and I enjoy doing it and
minds time to find out whether or not a I just want to get back to my normal
17-year-old assault file is actually con- life.”
nected to the accused.
The Crown and defence jointly agreed
Counsel will check to see if a 1998 to a recommendation of a conditional
assault pertains to Mervin Donald Mail- discharge with probation. Once terms
man. Judge Paul Scovil is obligated to and conditions are met, the discharge
consider the file as part of Mr. Mail- becomes absolute and he would not have
man’s sentencing on a charge of utter- a criminal record.
ing threats, assuming the assault record
The murkiness surrounding the 1998
is Mr. Mailman’s. But things need to be matter forced the hand of the judge to
cleared up if the assault is not attached set the current sentencing to April 15.
to Mr. Mailman, the judge indicated.
The uttering threats charge stems
Questions about a
from an incident
previous conviction
in July 2014 when a
arose during Bridgewoman contacted powater provincial court
lice after her husband
proceedings on April
threatened to burn
1, when Mr. Mailman
down a New Elm
was asked by Judge
house. Mr. Mailman’s
Mervin Donald Mailman
Scovil whether or
lawyer, Cathy Benton,
Sentencing postponed
not he had anything
said her client’s rehe wanted to say. Mr.
ceiving ongoing counMailman brought up
selling. “The couple
the 1998 file that had
have gotten back tobeen mentioned by the Crown prosecu- gether. They’re going to get counselling
tor, in which a man had been sentenced as well,” Ms Benton told the court, beto probation.
fore alluding to Mr. Mailman’s interest
“I don’t remember that,” Mr. Mail- in returning to singing and playing guiman said. “I was never ever on proba- tar at the hospital. “He understands that
tion.”
he would be prevented from going back
The 52 year old wanted to proceed there if he had this particular matter on
with his sentencing on the uttering his record.”
By KEITH CORCORAN
keith.corcoran@lighthousenow.ca
M@NewsmanKeith
“I was never ever
on probation.”
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Punch card cost goes from $13.50 to $35
“We still have young families and old
folks who are living on reduced incomes
and who want to continue living rurally
when all of the pressure is saying to get
Travellers using the LaHave River out of here. It’s just infuriating,” said
ferry will pay 160 per cent more for a Ms Bald, adding an incremental increase
punch card now that a provincewide ser- would have been better.
vice increase has taken effect.
When people heard rumours of the
As of April 1, the cost of a 10-trip card increase in mid-March, many stocked up
more than doubled, to $35 from $13.50. A on ferry passes, and municipal councillor
single trip is $7 rather than $5.50, and an Donald Zwicker was among them.
annual pass for cable ferries now costs
Councillor Zwicker said small busi$250 instead of $162.
nesses on both sides of the river are
“People are furious. Everybody’s furi- going to suffer, despite recommendations
ous about this,” said LaHave resident outlined in the 2014 Ivany Report, which
Anna Bald. “There’s been no transpar- called for more investment in small busiency in the process. There was no consul- nesses.
tation with the communities.”
“This is rural Nova Scotia. We’re strivMs Bald works at LaHave Bakery and ing to keep ourselves alive, keep our
travels on the Brady E. Himmelman cable
head above water. And here we have the
ferry to Rose Bay three to five times a
provincial government working at crossweek to visit her family. She heard rupurposes to the municipal government,”
mours of the increase a couple of weeks
he said.
ago but she said the
Councillor Zwicker
province hasn’t been
brought his concerns
upfront with resibefore the Municidents.
pality of Lunenburg
“The money is
(MODL) council on
there … how is it
March 24. MODL has
being spent on things
since sent a letter to
like the Bluenose?”
the provincial governshe said. “We’re rement voicing its condirecting funds away
cerns.
from living commu“We understand
nities into museum
that the province has
pieces.”
Anna Bald
got some very seriThe ferry increase
LaHave resident who uses ferry
ous financial issues
is one of 1,400 governto deal with,” said
ment service user fees
Mayor Don Downe.
that were raised this
“These increases
month, an increase
that means $7.7 million more in provin- are fairly significant and they will have
cial coffers. The province said the major- some impact on individuals that use the
ity of the fees would increase by three per ferry on a day-to-day basis.”
Ms Bald was one of about 70 people
cent, but ferry services saw some of the
who participated in a protest on April 6
biggest hikes.
Minister of Transportation and Infra- and over 150 people have signed a petistructure Renewal Geoff MacLellan said tion.
“We do have to come together at mothat in some cases it was a choice between
raising fees or ending ferry runs. He said ments like this where it’s a very unfair
provincial ferry services cost $9.2 million action, and I think that we have to voice
our dissent,” she said.
and bring in only $1 million in fares.
The Tancook Island trip also increased
He added that the low cost of the 10-trip
pass meant that roughly eight of those to $7. A book of 10 tickets now costs $35,
up from $21.75, although annual passes
trips were subsidized.
“It became about a service that’s expen- for all island ferries have stayed the same.
sive to operate,” said Minister MacLellan.
The last LaHave ferry increase, in 2013,
“For the 10-pass, for example, there just raised the cost of a single ride by 25
was really no justification for the cost ver- cents.
sus what the revenue streams would look
like, so we had to close the gap.”
For a full list of service increasMinister MacLellan said that the proves visit: http://www.novascotia.
ince is looking into rolling out a payment
ca/finance/site-finance/media/
plan for those struggling to afford the new
finance/budget2015/2015-2016_
annual rate.
User_Fees_and_Government_
Still, those who use the LaHave ferry
Charges.pdf
say this increase puts an unfair burden
on rural communities.
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together at moments
like this where it’s a
very unfair action and
I think that we have to
voice our dissent.”
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A3
Bridgewater grappling with
tough budget decisions
2015-16 shortfall estimated
at over $1 million
affected the town’s roads.
The second additional project was not
originally included in the five-year capital budget plan, as council did not proBridgewater’s budget will be tough to vide an associated direction when it was
balance.
presented. There was $100,000 set aside
At a March 30 budget discussion, town for Grinder’s Square All-wheels Park in
staff and council members tried to even the draft proposal, after four council
out the operating budget for 2015-16.
members voted in favour of including
The potential shortfall, combined with it. Its planning committee had asked for
additional requests, amounts to approxi- $200,000 from the town in order to secure
mately $1.2 million. To decrease this fig- funding over four years from other poure, staff and council considered cuts to tential partners.
potential capital projects from a prelimi“If you leave it out it’s not going to
nary five-year capital budget and elimi- come back to the table,” said Councillor
nating projects from a list of outstanding Andrew Tanner. “It’s either put it in, or
requests to council.
it’s going to be a dead project.”
“What’s different this year is that defiAs the project was not going to be
cit, that preliminary deficit, is much started this year, Dawn Keizer, the town’s
larger than it has been in the past,” chief financial officer, suggested moving
said Mayor David Walker. “There’s much the amount from the operating budget
more cuts that have to
to a reserve fund, which
be made to get to a balwould then decrease the
anced budget, more than
amount needed for the
perhaps the last number
capital budget.
of years.”
She also suggested
New traffic lights
possible ways of dealat the corner of King
ing with the shortfall.
and Dufferin streets
“There aren’t a lot of opwere supposed to have
tions, and it’s quite a big
monitors and cabinets
number, so it’s probably
replaced, with loops ingoing to be in the exstalled in the asphalt to
penditure area, possibly
detect cars. The project,
with reserve transfers.”
costing $55,000, might
Potential
funding
Mayor David Walker
be eliminated. An ensources that council is
Town of Bridgewater
gineering design of
considering
include
$10,000 to look at reloa 15 per cent increase
cating the stairs at the
in sewer rates, which
fire hall and fencing for
would amount to around
the fire hall and train$110,000 in total, as well
ing facility, worth $20,000, could also be as deferring the principal payments on
put on hold.
capital reserve loans, an amount in the
Information technology projects of area of $293,200.
an estimated $18,000, including network
The town is not permitted to present a
and software upgrades and installing e- budget with a shortfall, and so a proposed
billing for the finance department could budget, which was originally scheduled
also be paused.
to be tabled April 10, will be put on hold
A request for a non-union salary re- until balanced. If these changes are imview worth $30,000 could be put to the plemented, the town would still have to
side, along with additional benches for deal with a $916,000 shortfall.
the Centennial Trail amounting to $8,000.
“The next stage now is to have the
Two additional items could also be departments come in with their departadded.
mental budgets and have a look at what
The draft capital budget contained their budget is, what some of the changes
$200,000 for pavement management, are and what opportunities we might
which includes pothole repairs, as did have to reduce costs there,” said Mayor
Walker. “That process coupled with adthe draft operating budget.
Council asked to increase the amount ditional examination of the capital has
allocated to pavement management to to get us to zero, and it’s not going to be
$500,000 after the rough winter greatly easy.”
By KELSEY POWER
kelsey.power@lighthousenow.ca
M@kelseyLHNow
“That process coupled with additional
examination of the
capital has to get
us to zero, and it’s
not going to be
easy.”
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Woman sentenced
for role in robbery
By KEITH CORCORAN
M@NewsmanKeith
Matters involving three Lunenburg
County individuals who had roles in a
Pictou County robbery a couple of years
ago have ended with the sentencing of
the last person involved.
Rosina Virginia Ernst, 21, of Bridgewater was placed on 12 months of probation
with a number of conditions attached.
She was sentenced in Bridgewater provincial court on March 30 on a charge
of possession of property obtained by
crime.
Ms Ernst was in a vehicle in September
2013 when a woman in New Glasgow was
sprayed with chemical irritant and had
her purse stolen. The purse contained a
smart phone. “Ultimately, Ms Ernst took
possession of the phone and sold it to her
mother for $40,” Crown prosecutor Josh
Bryson told the court.
A pre-sentence report indicated Ms
Ernst has had difficulty with illegal
drugs, the court heard. Mr. Bryson said
he had seen her name appear in text messages as part of other drug investigations
in which the accused had been seeking
hydromorphone. Ms Ernst is now clean,
the court heard.
The other co-accused, Jayden Hugh
Chandler Piercy and Justin Arthur
Piercy, were sentenced months ago.
A published report said Jayden Piercy
received a two-year prison sentence for
the robbery and was handed an additional 60-day term for possession of stolen
property and theft charges.
Justin Piercy was also sentenced to
time in custody for his involvement in
the incident after admitting to possessing
property obtained by crime.
PAULA LEVY PHOTO
WHOLESOME BREAKFAST
The Anglican Church hall in Bridgewater hosted a full house for the annual Porridge for Parkinson’s event, organized by the Kiwanis Club of Bluenose Golden
“K.” Here, club president Betty Dunham serves up steel-cut oat porridge. The
event supports research to find a cure for Parkinson’s disease.
Relay for Life to hold
annual event at
exhibition grounds
Committee originally planned to hold
13th annual event at Kinsmen Field
By EMMA SMITH
M@emmaLHNow
Bridgewater’s 13th annual Relay for
Life has changed locations for its June
event to the Bridgewater exhibition
grounds.
It’s the same venue as last year, although the length of this year’s event
will be different. The Bridgewater relay
committee is one of 13 from across the
province that opted for a shorter relay.
Organizers hope the new six-hour
event will help boost attendance.
“We’re hoping that it’s going to be a
boost for people to think, ‘OK, well if
it’s only six hours then, yeah, sure, we
could do that,’” said Sarah Wentzell,
leadership development chair with the
Bridgewater relay.
The event was originally scheduled
to take place at Kinsmen Field, where
the fundraiser has been held in the
past.
Bridgewater’s Relay for Life will take
place at the exhibition grounds on June
5 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. For more information visit the committee’s Facebook
page: www.facebook.com/BridgewaterRelay.
Clarification
A story in last week’s edition of this
newspaper regarding Bridgewater Interchurch Food Bank co-ordinator Gloria Hubley being recognized as a Paul
Harris Fellow did not identify Karsa
Melnick, who is president of the Rotary
Club of Bridgewater and District. We
apologize for that omission.
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COMMENT
Drug addiction
is not a moral failure
do not mean you have an addiction, but if many
person can become addicted to any kind of
of these are part of the picture you may have a
pill or substance, but opioid dependence, or
problem.
pill addiction, is particularly problematic
On the South Shore, opioid substitution treatment
and is becoming a bigger and bigger issue in our
is co-ordinated through an outreach service
area.
of Annapolis Valley Health (AVH), the opioid
An opioid is a class of drug similar to morphine.
replacement treatment program (ORTP). Clinics run
This includes drugs manufactured by drug
in our area are satellite clinics of this service. Not
companies to be used as medicine. An “opiate” is
everyone with a pill-addiction problem needs to be
only different from an “opioid” in that it comes
given opioid substitution treatment.
only from a natural source like the poppy. The more
The person struggling with addiction must be the
general term “narcotic” refers to any drug that
one to make contact with the ORTP program and to
can impair consciousness. In simpler terms, this is
give the information. It can’t be done on their behalf
anything a person takes that makes them less aware
by a loved one. Initial contact can be made through
of their surroundings.
Addiction and Mental Health Services.
The “prescription” aspect differentiates this type
Unfortunately, entry into this treatment is in
of opioid dependence from heroin addiction. Heroin
is a morphine-like substance derived from the poppy. great demand, and the availability of treatment is
inadequate. There is a lengthy wait list of people
Defining addiction makes the issue even more
needing treatment. People waiting for treatment
complicated. Traditionally, people viewed addiction
are given priority according to a set number of
as a moral failure. A person developed an addiction
factors that indicate the urgency of their need for
because they were “flawed” or because they were in
treatment. For example, a pregnant woman is given
some way “bad.”
priority because there is a danger to her unborn
However, through decades of medical research,
child if treatment is not
we now know that
started.
addiction is a disease,
While waiting to
really no different than
enter opioid substitution
common diseases like
treatment, people are
asthma or diabetes.
able to meet with a
The organ affected by
counsellor to explore
addiction is primarily the
their addiction and its
thinking and awareness
impact on their life. Some
parts of the brain. We
topics for discussion
know that certain parts
include strategies
of the wiring of the brain
Dr. David Martell
for harm reduction,
have to do with being able
On behalf of the South Shore Opioid Committee
crisis management,
to control impulses and
different treatment
seeking rewards. We know
options, managing
a lot of things influence
other addictions and
whether a person develops
mental-health problems and accessing community
addiction, including family history and a person’s
resources. Additionally, people can request an
life experience.
People suffering from addiction often have serious appointment with a medical doctor to assist in
managing their medical needs that may or may not
mood problems or have had traumatic experiences
be related directly to their addiction problem.
when they were younger. Addiction is also a social
A counsellor working with Addiction and Mental
disease, adversely affecting relationships and the
Health Services can assist family members and
wider community when crimes are committed
loved ones to help cope with the emotional journey
in times of desperation. A loss of function is a
of supporting a person with an addiction and to
necessary element if we are to classify an addiction
as a medical problem or disorder. This might include help understand the addiction itself, the way it is
most appropriately treated and how best to support
a loss of physical function, of functioning within a
family unit, of functioning at work or of functioning someone struggling with an addiction. A self-focus
group also meets each Tuesday on the second floor
in society.
of the Dawson Centre in Bridgewater from 7 to 9
There is also some confusion about the
p.m.
terminology surrounding the medical treatment of
Finally, here is some helpful advice for people
pill addiction. What some refer to as “the methadone
dealing with a loved one’s addiction:
program” has been given many other names, such
Be non-judgmental.
as opioid replacement therapy, MMT or opioid
Set healthy boundaries when it comes to safety,
substitution treatment. All of these terms refer to
children, finances, etc.
the same thing.
Encourage your loved one to access services
An opioid agonist is a drug, commonly
through Addiction and Mental Health Services.
methadone or buprenorphine, which takes the place
Recognize that a person with an addiction has to
of the prescription opioid the person is addicted
be ready for change and cannot be forced to change.
to in a very controlled way in an effort to stop the
Don’t base your approach to helping your loved
cycle of drug withdrawal that fuels the addiction.
one on what you see on television – it is not always
Withdrawal is what happens when a drug that your
a healthy approach, and every case is unique and
body has become very used to having is suddenly
complex.
taken away. This is often miserable experience, and
Addiction is a chronic disease, not a social
people with pill addiction will sometimes do almost
problem, and chronic disease at times flares. There
anything to avoid it.
is no cure.
Trying to figure out whether someone has
Consequences of addiction may come despite
developed an addiction is not complicated. A few
your best efforts, and it is not your responsibility to
simple questions can often make it very clear: Have
save someone from their addiction
you been taking this drug longer than you thought
Take care of yourself and your family. There is
you would or taking more than you intended? Are
a reason airlines instruct you to don your oxygen
you afraid to stop? Have you tried to stop and not
mask first if cabin pressure drops. You can’t help
been able? Does finding, taking or recovering from
someone else if you are not in a state to be able to
this drug take up a lot of your time? Have you
help.
not been able to take care of your responsibilities
Dr. David Martell, on behalf of the
because of your use of this drug? Have you stopped
South Shore Opioid Committee
doing things you like to do? Has it put you in
This committee is a group of local professionals
dangerous situations? Has the effect worn off
representing health care, education, community
compared to the effect it used to have? Do you need a
services and law enforcement helping to
higher amount to make it work for you? Do you feel
address the growing issue of opioid dependence
miserable when you suddenly stop or run out?
in our communities.
Keep in mind that some of these things can be a
southshoreopioidcommittee@gmail.com
normal part of taking prescription medicine and
A
“Through decades of medical
research, we now know that
addiction is a disease, really no
different than common diseases
like asthma or diabetes.”
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TO THE EDITOR
Harper uses fearmongering
as election tool
tephen Harper is trying to push through his anti-terrorism bill, Bill C-51, using fearmongering
as an election tool. After all, he’s the good guy,
concerned for his country’s welfare, right? Wrong.
Like any dictator, he’s attempting to relieve us
of some of our rights and freedoms, ostensibly “for
our own protection.” He’s already relieved us of our
position of respect in the world, our seat in the U.N.,
many of our scientific research facilities, decades’
worth of environmental safeguards and our open
democratic process. He’s trying, too, through crippling funding cuts, to relieve us of our public broadcaster, the CBC. This should come as no surprise;
S
Listing or
not listening?
have read and seen the ugly sight of a once naval
ship, now an eyesore to the Town of Bridgewater.
Well, the harbour master knows what is taking
place. The Coast Guard knows what is wrong. What is
happening when it comes to the one who put it there
or the one who owns the pitiful piece of junk?
We Canadians know there are laws when it comes
to certain things. Our men and women who risk their
lives policing our towns and communities have a job
to do, and if it is not done they will know about it. I
have worked in these areas. Down the Lahave River,
the town of Bridgewater has a beautiful park with
a water fountain flowing out of the river in summertime. Then we look across the river to see such a
sight.
Some goverment. To those related to the mess, let’s
not let the old thing get her bottom too suntanned for
much longer. It is spring cleaning. Let’s get the job
done. Right now, let’s have some policing by the ones
who are in charge, the Coast Guard and whomever it
may concern.
ELROY TANNER
Blue Rocks
I
Help those
less fortunate
have been hearing that a lot of people are being
charged for stealing food from grocery stores. It’s
sad to see this, but people with such low incomes
can hardly afford a place to live or to pay their power
bills. They buy clothing at Frenchy’s because they
cannot afford shopping for new clothes in department
stores.
All we have to do is walk down the meat aisle at a
grocery store and check the prices – they’re unreal.
Plus, in every other aisle in these stores, food in
smaller packaging costs more. Maybe there should be
donation shows here in Canada. Instead of adopting
people overseas, they could give donations to help the
homeless as well as those close to the poverty line or
lower. It is no wonder so many people are stressed out
or depressed. If I knew how to do it I would start an
organization that would help Canada’s homeless and
poor people.
WAYNE WHYNACHT
Western Shore
I
dictators always try to stifle freedom of the press.
Stephen Harper says Canada should fear terrorism from within. Yes, there will always be a few misguided individuals seeking to do us harm; but, realistically, our lives are far more in danger from drunk
drivers and faulty electrical wiring.
So, who’s really terrorizing Canada? Stephen
Harper.
Harper thinks he can win an election on a platform of fear. But I’ll cast my vote on a leader who
gives me hope, hope that we can get back the Canada
we had before Harper got his hands on it and mangled it beyond recognition. I admit, I’m not sure who
that’ll be.
If you want to stop terrorism from within, vote in
the next election and stop Harper.
MARNIE TROYER
West Dublin
Nurturing mistrust in
government
s the RCMP stretches out its list of charges
against the former Conservative senator Pamela Wallen, I am reminded of hearing Mr.
Harper’s defence in the House of Commons of her
expenses. He said that he had personally looked them
over and the hundreds of thousands of dollars were
in line with expenses by his members of Parliament.
He later said that she should be dismissed from the
Senate.
Which statement by our prime minister are we to
believe? I find it so stressful that the majority of Canadians wonder about trust in their prime minister.
Incorrect statements like this have been so common
over the past nine years.
I have lived in six provinces and followed the federal political scene for 65 years – since the days of
Louis St. Laurent, affectionately called “uncle Louis”
– and have never witnessed this.
Of course, over the years we have questioned our
leaders, but I have never seen such mistrust in our
government in Ottawa. I believe that over the years
Mr. Harper has nurtured this attitude.
GEORGE LOWE
Bridgewater
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Farm animal
transportation system
needs overhaul
anada’s farm animal transportation system is
woefully in need of an overhaul.
Every year, millions of farm animals are
transported by vehicle to slaughterhouses. Often,
unfit animals that are sick, injured or severely crippled are loaded on trucks going very long distances
without food, water or rest. Many are dead upon
arrival. Once they arrive at the facility, they have to
wait hours or days before slaughter.
There is a shortage of specially trained animal
welfare inspectors, and that puts animal health and
welfare at risk.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency, perhaps,
has too few inspectors at slaughterhouses and checkpoints. Moreover, when a violation happens it is not
stringent enough in handing out penalties.
People have to become aware and phone or write
their MPs to tell them that animal welfare and food
safety are important matters.
EDWARD KERN
Mahone Bay
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Accountability for
road woes
he highways are terrible. There are too many
deep potholes. There are large humps, and if
you hit them travelling at the speed limit they
will hit your car’s underbody. Small pieces of pavement, roughly 1/2 to 1 deep, are great for breaking
the belts in your tires. Another large expense is having an alignment done on your car, only to have it
aligned again a few months down the road.
I was always told gas taxes pay for our roads. So, I
believe gas taxes should be used on our roads instead
of whatever it is our government is using our gas-tax
dollars on. Also, I have heard of people who have had
their plastic bumpers and other body parts on the
front end damaged. I believe if the government does
not want to look after the roads properly it should be
responsible for fixing the front-end damage that occurs on our vehicles.
WAYNE WHYNACHT
Western Shore
T
Federal government
should help
Canadians first
he homeless are going without proper meals
and have no place to stay. Elderly people are
going without needed medications. Our mentally ill and our veterans are going without benefits
they were promised.
Yet our government is donating billions to other
countries and there is excessive immigration when it
should be helping Canadians first. People are living
on way less than the poverty level. Sad, but true.
WAYNE WHYNACHT
Western Shore
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Medicals make up half
of last week’s fire calls
t was another quiet week, with
Always appoint a responsible person
Lunenburg County firefighters anto be in charge. Only adults who are
swering 24 calls for service from Mon- aware of the hazards and essential safety
day, March 30, to Sunday, April 5. Twelve
precautions should handle and discharge
of these calls were medicals.
fireworks. You should carefully read and
On March 30, at 6:12 p.m., Tri District
follow the label directions on fireworks
firefighters responded to a chimney
packaging and always keep a source
fire in Upper Branch. At 7:47 p.m., New
of water, either a water hose or pail of
Ross firefighters responded to a report
water, close by when discharging fireof a mobile home on fire in New Ross. It
works. You should discharge fireworks
turned out to be a chimney fire. At 9:00
well away from combustible materials
p.m., Oakhill firefighters
such as buildings, trees
responded to a roof collapse
and dry grass. Also, keep
in Oakhill. At 11:05 p.m.,
onlookers a safe distance
New Germany firefighters
away. They should be upresponded to a chimney fire
wind from the area where
in Scarsdale.
fireworks are discharged.
On March 31, at 9:40 a.m.,
Light only one firework at
Chester Basin firefighters
a time and only when they
responded to a motor-vehicle
are on the ground. Never
accident in Chester Grant.
try to light a firework in
At 12:39 p.m., Lunenburg
your hand or relight dud
EVAN
firefighters responded to
fireworks. Regarding dud
DAHL
smoke in a building on Lawfireworks, it is best to wait
rence Street in Lunenburg.
Dahl
Dispatch
30 minutes and soak them
On April 1, at 8:40 a.m.,
in a bucket of water. You
LaHave firefighters respondshould dispose of them
ed to a flooded basement in
in
a
metal
container.
Never discharge
LaHave.
fireworks
when
it
is
very
windy. Only do
On April 2, there were only two mediso when wind conditions do not create a
cal-related calls in the county.
safety hazard.
On April 3, at 8:57 a.m., Chester fireSparklers are also fun to use but they
fighters responded to a smoke sighting
should be kept away from children. Sparon Peninsula Road in Chester. Black
klers do burn extremely hot and can igsmoke and flames were reported behind
nite clothing, cause blindness and result
a house. It turned out to be a controlled
in severe burns if you are not careful.
burn. At 8:27 p.m., Lunenburg firefighters responded to an electrical fire on Fox As the sparkler wire remains hot for
some minutes after burnout, it should
Street in Lunenburg.
be immediately soaked in water to avoid
On April 4, there was only one mediany injury. Finally, you should never try
cal-related call in the county.
to make your own fireworks or do any
On April 5, at 9:30 a.m., Mahone Bay
experimentation. Also, be aware that
firefighters responded to a fire alarm
fireworks can backfire and shoot off in
sounding on Cherry Lane in Mahone
the wrong direction.
Bay. That evening, at 7:15 p.m., Tri DisYou may reach Evan Dahl by e-mail
trict and Hebbville firefighters respondat evandahl10@hotmail.com, by phone
ed to a fire alarm sounding in Wileville.
at 902-298-9496 or via the Dahl Dispatch
I am going to touch on some fireworks
safety as part of this week’s column.
Facebook page.
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Bridgewater Lions Club
tries to keep bingo afloat
By EMMA SMITH
M@emmaLHNow
The Bridgewater and Area Lions Club
is trying to revive its weekly bingo games,
which are struggling with low turnout.
“We need to get newer people,” said
king lion Peter Wagner. “Otherwise, we’re
just, I won’t say spinning our wheels, but
we’re not really doing that great.”
The club’s main fundraiser is Thursday night bingo at the Bridgewater curling club, but attendance has been steadily
declining.
With 75 regular players, Mr. Wagner
said the club is now only raising enough
money to cover costs. He blames the decline partly on aging bingo players who
are staying at home.
“People would rather sit home and
watch TV or whatever and play radio
bingo,” said Wagner. “So you can see the
numbers dwindling with those people
who aren’t going to bingo.”
Since 1955, the Bridgewater club has
helped fund sight and diabetes programs,
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as well as provide individuals with eye
glasses, guide dogs, Christmas dinners
and other financial support.
A large portion of the money used to
help people comes from the club’s bingo
nights, although it also holds raffles and
a penny auction.
Mr. Wagner has been king lion since
last year and said the organization has
had to be creative. They sold their old
club house several years ago to free up
more funds and recently scaled back the
bingo prizes from $100 to about $80.
“But if it doesn’t make any money for
the community then we’ll have no choice
but to close it down,” said Mr. Wagner.
He added that Bridgewater and Area
Lions Club is always looking for new
members and is encouraging younger
people to get involved.
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THE COURT REPORT
■ Fined for having cocaine. An Oakhill woman will have
to pay $1,100 in fines after admitting to having one gram of
cocaine. Melanie Dawn Harrington, 41, pleaded guilty to one
count of drug possession during Bridgewater provincial court
proceedings on March 30. Police conducting a checkpoint last
year encountered Ms Harrington in a vehicle that appeared
to hesitate. It stopped, but eventually proceeded to officers,
Crown prosecutor Josh Bryson indicated to the court. “When
it came to the checkpoint police detected an odour of fresh
marijuana emanating from the vehicle,” Mr. Bryson said. Ms
Harrington was read her charter rights and arrested. A search
of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of the single gram of
cocaine.
■ Guilty of assault. Punching a man during an incident
in 2013 earned a Rhodes Corner man a one-year term of probation. Peter Allen Walsh, 45, pleaded guilty March 30 in
Bridgewater provincial court to one count of assault. The
charge stems from a report to police that Mr. Walsh had committed a criminal offence in August 2013. A man was struck
in the face from behind after checking on a female following a
report of an incident between Mr. Walsh and the woman, the
court heard. Another individual stepped in to stop the assault,
Crown attorney Josh Bryson indicated. “This was unprovoked,
your honour. The victim … did nothing to justify any attack,”
Mr. Bryson told the court. Mr. Walsh was sentenced to 12
months of probation with conditions, including to exhibit good
behaviour and complete any counselling as required, such as
anger management counselling. He also has to pay a $300 victim fine surcharge.
■ Fined for breaching court-ordered conditions.
A Bridgewater man has to pay $390 in fines after he admitted to failing to comply with conditions of an undertaking or
recognizance. Stephen Richard Burton, 45, pleaded guilty
to the charge March 31 during Bridgewater provincial court.
The charge stems from an incident in November 2013 when
Mr. Burton was arrested as part of a police investigation, the
court heard.“Mr. Burton was uncooperative throughout and,
upon being placed in handcuffs, began causing a disturbance
by cursing at officers and calling them names as well as hitting his head off the wall,” Crown attorney Sarah Hebb said.
Mr. Burton was bound at the time by court-ordered conditions
to keep the peace. Lunenburg lawyer David Hirtle represented
Mr. Burton in court.
■ Probation for shoplifting. Taking items from a Bridgewater grocery store has resulted in a local woman being sentenced to a year of probation. Kaila Christine Clements, 28,
must remain away from the Atlantic Superstore and complete
any counselling as required, such as obtaining help for mental
health and substance abuse issues, as part of her sentence
on a single count of theft. Ms Clements had taken items from
the supermarket in September 2014 without paying for them,
Bridgewater provincial court heard on April 2. Police located
two boxes of five-hour energy drink in the white car that Ms
Clements was in, Crown attorney Craig Harding indicated.
■ Breached undertaking. A Bridgewater teen will spend
the next 12 months on probation for breaching court-ordered
conditions. Julie Ann Morgan Conrad, 18, was sentenced
during Bridgewater provincial court on April 2 on two counts
of failing to comply with the conditions of an undertaking.
The matter related to an incident in December 2014 in which
police were sent to a domestic situation at a Maitland residence, the court heard. Ms Conrad opened the door to officers
and then went back into the home. Law enforcement, unsure if
she needed medical attention and concerned for her well-being,
entered and found Ms Conrad to have facial bruising. Authorities also discovered a male inside the home. Both he and Ms
Conrad had been consuming alcohol, the court was told. Ms
Conrad was on conditions at the time to remain away from
the male and abstain from alcohol. Conditions attached to the
probation sentence handed down April 2 by Judge Paul Scovil
include stipulations to keep the peace and complete counselling as directed including obtaining assistance for substance
abuse, mental health matters and anger management. She also
must stay away from alcohol and the named male. Ms Conrad
apologized to the court, saying she is trying to get her life back
together.
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Bridgewater pair face drug charges
after traffic stop
A pair of Bridgewater residents are facing drug
charges after an April 1 traffic stop.
Matthew Kevin Glavine, 29, and Isabelle MacDonald, 21, are charged with possessing cocaine for
the purpose of trafficking.
Authorities seized a “small amount” of cocaine,
Gold River pair
sentenced for drug possession
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residence, and he indicated that some plants may
not have been viable at the time of the search, as
some plants were 30 to 35 centimetres in height.
He said part of the factual matrix underlying the
matter was that there was concern expressed by his
clients at the time about forthcoming legislation
and the prospect of having to purchase medicinal
marijuana at the cost of about $10 a gram.
Judge Jim Burrill sentenced Mr. Hatt to $1,300
in fines and granted Ms Duffney a conditional discharge and six months of probation. She also has to
pay a $100 victim fine surcharge.
Both sentences were joint recommendations put
forward to the judge by Crown and defence lawyers.
A Gold River pair were sentenced
last month for having more marijuana plants
than their medical authorization allowed.
Natasha Ann Duffney, 38, and Leroy James Hatt,
44, pleaded guilty to single counts of drug possession during Bridgewater provincial court proceedings on March 25.
A property search of an outbuilding conducted
by authorities in January 2014 yielded 93 cannabis
marijuana plants, which was 29 more than the
number they were permitted to have. “Mr. Hatt has
an authorization to produce 25 cannabis marijuana
plants,” federal Crown attorney Josh
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STUDENTS HELP SHAID
Grade-4 students at Centre scolaire de la Rive-Sud held a bake sale at a recent basketball tournament, raising $750 in aid of SHAID Tree Animal Shelter. Other donations brought the total to $1,000, which they presented to volunteers at the facility on April 4. Pictured from left with Jack the cat are Chloe Kowalski, SHAID
Volunteer Alexis Mossman, bake sale organizer Jane Jacobs, Lily Wile, Sofia Oickle and Leslie Simmie.
Student wins national essay contest
Julia LeBlanc earns $10,000 scholarship
By KELSEY POWER
M@kelseyLHNow
Welcome to Now
Although Julia LeBlanc is still in Grade 11, a postsecondary opportunity has opened up for her. The
17-year-old Centre scolaire de la Rive-Sud student
has won a $10,000 scholarship to Université SainteAnne.
Julia won a national essay competition put on by
French for the Future, a national not-for-profit organization promoting the study of the French language
in Canada by high school students. Although she’s
thankful for the scholarship and excited about winning, Julia is uncertain as to whether the amount
will dictate her future. “I don’t know. I’m still not
one hundred per cent sure what I’d like to do, but it’s
something to keep in mind when deciding.”
Those who have French as their first language and
those studying it were both able to enter the contest.
Julia has attended French school since Primary and
so was entered in the mother-tongue category; her
experience there was the subject of her paper, entitled in English “Minority, but not minimal.”
The theme of the contest was based on a quote
from Michaëlle Jean, former Governor General of
Canada: “Sports, culture, and arts are necessities
that bring together communities and give youth
a way to express themselves.” The essayists were
asked whether they agreed or disagreed with this
statement and asked to explain why.
“We really don’t have a French community here
but through the school and our community centre
I’ve seen a French community start to grow,” said
Julia, who answered the question in the affirmative.
“We started from zero, we need to build up from
there, so you can really see the community is growing. More people are coming to the school now. We
have more programs, more sports, more choices.”
Her literary French teacher, Alex Godbold, introduced the contest to his class at the last minute
when he received an e-mail from Canadian Parents
for French saying the deadline had been extended.
He offered the essay contest to the class as an option
instead of another assignment.
“I was, of course, thinking of the high cost of tuition, and we have such great students at the school
that are for the most part university bound, so I
saw it as an opportunity in that respect,” said Mr.
Godbold, of the fact that the contest issued $215,000
in scholarships to eight Canadian post-secondary
institutions, adding the subject was suitable, “we’re
a small French school trying to build a french community on the South Shore.”
Julia’s mother, Meredith LeBlanc, says this growing community is something she’s noticed as well,
even from the outskirts as an English parent.
“Everything that she’s achieved she’s done on her
own, because I haven’t been able to really help her
much with her homework,” said Ms LeBlanc.
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Julia LeBlanc, a Centre Scolaire de la Rive-Sud
student, is pictured in her school, where she spent
some time writing the essay that won her a $10,000
scholarship to Université Sainte-Anne.
At the moment, Julia’s considering a career in
music or education. She plays the piano and the
clarinet in her school’s band. She’s also the student
council’s treasurer and keeps active in Girl Guides
and teaching swimming lessons at the Lunenburg
County Lifestyle Centre.
“I told her to make her decision based on what
program she wants to study,” said Ms LeBlanc. “I’m
hoping there might be other scholarship opportunities that come along when she’s in Grade 12 too, so
that there isn’t pressure from this one to make a
decision that way.”
According to her teacher, this shouldn’t be a
problem. “She’s fantastic, she’s very dedicated, she’s
a hard worker, she’s an analytical thinker, and you
know she really understands the different challenges
that French minorities face throughout Canada,”
said Mr. Godbold.
Julia is thankful for her French heritage, regardless of whether or not she’ll pursue her post-secondary studies in French. “It’s not something that
everybody can do, so I guess it makes me unique in a
way, and it just gives you more options because I can
choose to go to a French university or an English
university, and then when travelling you have that
extra way to connect with people too.”
A reason to ‘Belize’
Academy teacher heading to Central America
By ROBERT HIRTLE
M@LunenburgNews
Andrew Himmelman is going south, but not in the
wintertime, as most of us would, and not even on a
vacation.
The affable physical education teacher at Bluenose Academy is heading to the Central American
country of Belize this summer to spend a couple of
weeks teaching local students.
“It’s through St. F.X. [St. Fancis Xavier University], and it’s actually one of my master’s courses.
I could swap out a traditional course and use this
course as a service learning opportunity that would
also count,” Mr. Himmelman explained, adding that
he is working towards a master’s degree in physical
education, curriculum and instruction.
“We will be leaving July 19 and returning August
3. We’re kind of like running summer programs to
educate them on some health and physical education
curriculum,” he said.
The experience should prove to be an interesting
one for the long-time teacher, who taught at Lunenburg High School for several years before moving to
Bluenose Academy when it opened in 2012.
“I’ve never been to Belize before. I’ve been south
to Jamaica once, but that was in a resort, and this
is
definitely
not going to
be the resort
lifestyle,” he
lauged. “We’re
going to be in
Maya Centre
staying at a
Andrew Himmelman
place
called
Teacher
Tutzil Nah Cottages.”
He said 11
other St. F.X.
students will be joining him on the trek, including
others in the master’s program and some in the
human kinetics program.
According to the official Belize website, the country, which was once known as British Honduras,
is the only English-speaking country in Central
America, although Spanish-speaking Latinos and
Mestizos now comprise 53 per cent of the population.
“I’m nervous but
excited at the
experience.”
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The climate is described as subtropical, with average humidity running at 83 per cent and maximum
average temperatures in July and August hitting 31
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LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, April 8, 2015
LaHave LITES enters its third year
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LaHave LITES (Learning Independence
Through Everyday Skills) is anticipating growth
and increased community interaction as the
pre-vocational program enters its third successful year. Over the past two years, the program
has grown from its infancy to become one of
the few pre-vocational programs of its kind in
Nova Scotia.
The program, which is located at LaHave
Manor in Dayspring, is unique in its inclusion
of participants with a diverse age range and
with varying cognitive and physical skills. A
total of 39 full-time and part-time participants
from LaHave Manor and the surrounding area
take part in the program. The LITES program
focuses on hands-on activities that enable all
participants to take part. These activities include a Christmas tag production program,
K-cup recycling, a community-based shredding
operation and a LITES bites treat cart, which
services the clients who live in the manor. Plans
are now underway to begin a laundry service
that will cater to local businesses. LITES is
unique in its integration of manor clients and
community participants in the same program
and the rotating schedule that allows all participants to take part in all aspects of the activities
provided.
The Christmas tag production program uses
old Christmas cards that have the images cut
out of them. These images are pasted onto a
coloured backing, and a ribbon is put through a
hole that has been punched in the tag. Because
of the range of the abilities of the LITES participants, all of the tasks have been broken down to
the simplest steps so that everyone has a chance
to have a meaningful contribution to the project.
The tags are sold in bags of 12 in the community
and at booths in the town of Bridgewater.
In an attempt to increase environmental
awareness, LITES has implemented a K-cup recycling program. The K-cups are brought to the
program by manor employees and families of
participants. As part of the workshop program,
participants open the cups and separate the coffee from the non-organic materials. The coffee
is sent to the compost bin, and the remainder
is put into the black-bag garbage, since it is not
yet recyclable. In an attempt to allow all participants a chance to contribute to the recycling
program, the different aspects of the process are
individualized. This way, everyone gets a chance
to have the hands-on experience.
Another aspect of the LITES workshops is
the shredding program. Contracts have been
established with local businesses that allow the
LITES participants to shred confidential materials. The items to be shredded are picked up by
participants and taken to the workshop, where
they are processed. The shredding facility has
several shredders of different sizes that can
accommodate any of the LITES participants,
depending on their abilities. Often, participants
of varying abilities are paired in order to enable everyone to have a chance to take part in
the activity.
Tuesday and Thursday afternoons are when
the LITES bites treat cart is taken through
LaHave Manor. The cart, which is stocked by
the LITES program, includes items such as
chips, cheezies, puddings and chocolate bars.
The varying consistencies make it possible for
all of the manor clients to take a treat when the
cart comes around. Several LITES participants
accompany a staff member as the cart is taken
through the different units.
Working with the treats cart enables the participants to work on skills such as positive social interaction, customer service and product
identification.
In order to keep families of participants and
others who are interested informed, the LITES
program has started a Facebook group. Members of the group can be notified of upcoming
holidays, snow days and events. Pictures of the
activities that take place in the sessions are
posted daily to keep members up to date with
what participants are engaged in.
While entering its third year, the LITES program is looking forward to more community
involvement and interaction. It is also anticipating the broadening of its participant base in
order to offer the program to as many individuals as possible.
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Industrial Park a ways down the road for MODC, study finds
Feasibility study recommends several concepts
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Plenty needs to be done to encourage economic development
in the Municipality of Chester before building an industrial
park, according to the consultant who helped prepare the feasibility study requested by the municipality.
John Jozsa told the municipality’s Committee of the Whole at
its April 2, meeting that the “Chester Business Park Feasibility
Study” identified a number of considerations and actions that
the MODC would want to work on if it proceeds with building
an industrial park or not.
“The park is a big question, but it’s just … if you don’t do it,
you still have got five years of work here,” Mr. Jozsa told the
committee at the conclusion of the presentation.
His statement, reflecting the advice he offered in his presentation and based on the 96-page study, was prompted by Warden
Allen Webber acknowledging that no decision to proceed or not
to proceed with a park would be made at that meeting, despite
the committee entering an in camera session at that point to
discuss specific sites identified in the feasibility study process.
He did recognize, however, the need for other actions.
“This whole study has been useful about how to move
forward, whether it’s six
months, a year, or who
knows, tomorrow whether we decide yea or nay to
an industrial park, there
are still actions related
to economic development
which we’ll have to take
steps to implement,” said
Warden Webber.
Mr. Jozsa, a Halifaxbased economist by training who specializes in
economic development
planning among other
disciplines, undertook the
report and prepared the
study in cooperation with
CBCL Limited, a consulting engineering firm.
Mr. Jozsa is an excitable presenter who speaks
fast and with force. He is
obviously enthusiastic
Allen Webber
about economic developMunicipality of Chester Warden
ment concepts and issues
and gains an audience’s
attention with his antics,
humor, metaphors and
analogies.
His advice may be seen by some and described as counter-intuitive, perhaps even controversial. But he is ultimately upfront
and honest; there is little doubt he told the committee exactly
what he thinks.
Among some of the advice Mr. Josza offered was the necessity of the municipality becoming more urban. He argued that
urbanization is a global, let alone a national phenomenon,
though Nova Scotia is lagging behind all other provinces. The
municipality needs a core, which the presentation suggested
would be the village of Chester. By urban, ultimately, what is
meant and what is needed are more amenities, said Mr. Jozsa
“It has to develop a range of amenities. In a community
of 10,000 you expect it, okay, you expect certain things and if
they’re not there, you’re immediately ‘What? It’s 10,000 people,”
he told the committee.
Mr. Jozsa also advised the necessity of contemplating two
industrial sites: a light industrial site along Route 3 proximal to
“This whole study
has been useful about
how to move forward,
whether it’s six months,
a year, or who knows,
tomorrow whether
we decide yea or nay
to an industrial park,
there are still actions
related to economic
development which
we’ll have to take steps
to implement.”
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tainty before arriving at an answer.
Little was said of sites during the public portion
of the meeting. Mary Bishop, Senior Project Manager with CBCL Limited, did say that areas with good
access to highway 103, perhaps close to the on and off
ramps, make sense. Also she spoke of the challenges
of having a non-serviced site in a world in which
more businesses are looking for serviced areas.
“Locations around the exits at highway 103, are,
generally, the most suitable and the most desirable,”
said Ms. Bishop, a more reserved and demurred
presenter.
She went on to say: “One of the things you have to
keep in mind are the limitations around servicing.
Because certainly industrial parks are more successful if they’re supplied at the outset with water and
sewer servicing.”
In summation, Ms. Bishop suggested to the committee that what the municipality might wish to
do is read the report and stew on its findings and
recommendations for a while before charging forth
to a decision.
What Mr. Jozsa expressed in an interview after his
presentation was that industrial parks in general,
and in the Municipality of Chester case specifically,
are never a case of if you build it they will come.
the village of Chester for more retail oriented business and thereby increase amenities, and a heavy
industrial site, for larger businesses that could be at
the Kaizer Meadow site.
Mr. Jozsa suggested that if an industrial park is
built that other municipal units should be sought as
partners, with an aim of limiting competition.
“Find two municipal units to share a park with,
not to spread the cost, but just to reduce the competition. The last thing you need is three nine-hectare
parks within 25 kilometers of each other. Then
you’re just beggaring your neighbour,” said Mr.
Jozsa.
Also, Mr. Jozsa said that marketing the area, a
future industrial site and Kaizer Meadow in general,
requires the usual production of marketing material and attending various conferences, but it also
demands networking on a personal level, getting to
know people on a first name basis to “sell” the area.
To accomplish any new developments, the municipality has to relinquish unhelpful control and
define areas of development that give businesses “by
right” certainty, meaning that if a business wants to
move into an industrial area it is understood upfront
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Siren parade
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adds new tanker to its fleet
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M@LunenburgCoLife
In a ceremonious welcome on March 28, the Western Shore
fire department drove the newest member of its fleet from
Lantz Truck Body in Port Williams to its new home at the
department.
The retiring truck led the parade with sirens blaring
from Chester to Martins Point and was joined by trucks
from neighbouring departments in Chester, Chester Basin
and Martins River. The final truck in the parade was the
brand-new 2014 Spartan tanker driven by honorary fire chief
Lawrence Sawlor, a 40-year veteran of fire services, which
included 18 years as the department’s chief.
Following the parade, the department’s chaplin, Rev. Peter
Rafuse, blessed the truck and firefighters. Then an open
house was held to welcome the community to view the addition to its fire fleet.
Fire chief Scott Rafuse said the truck was designed specifically for the department. It carries 1,000 gallons of water and
has additional safety features for transporting firefighters to
emergency scenes.
“It’s our first-out attack truck,” said Mr. Rafuse in an interview, noting the chassis is equipped with airbags all the
way around.
Mr. Rafuse said funds from the department’s well-supported annual garden party and fun days have been earmarked to
pay for the $500,000 truck for several years.
“We started fundraising for this one in the last three
years,” said Mr. Rafuse.
The bright and shiny red truck replaces a old 3,500-gallon water tanker. The department is waiting for additional
equipment to arrive, but Mr. Rafuse said the new truck will
be ready to respond to all fire calls in the community shortly.
The department covers Martins Point to Beechhill.
“This truck fits the community very well,” said Mr. Rafuse.
The department has six trucks in its firefighting fleet:
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The newest member of the Western Shore fire department’s
firefighting fleet arrived in a ceremonious parade on March
28. Honorary fire chief Lawrence Sawlor drove the truck
home.
The Municipality of Lunenburg (MODL) says a
section of Church Lake’s shoreline that was set aside
as public space more than a decade ago will be developed by the end of the summer or early fall.
Construction on the 2.24 acres, which will include
a boat launch and a floating dock, will begin in June,
weather permitting, said director of recreation services Trudy Payne.
The land near Newburne Road was intended for
“public open space” when the municipality bought it
in 1999. More than 15 years later, council has agreed
EMMA SMITH PHOTO
on what to do with it, and on February 10, it approved MODL bought these 2.24 acres on the shores of a
a concept plan.
snowy Church Lake 16 years ago through the sub
Phase one includes the construction of a boat division by-law.
launch, a wall that discourages vehicles from backing into the lake, a floating dock and a small parking said he’s seen the community change.
area.
“[Back] then, anybody could go anywhere, and no“It would be more than just going and putting body ever questioned it. If they saw you going down
your canoe, kayak in. It would be a place that people to the lake with a canoe on your back, nobody hardly
could go and birdwatch or just look at the stars,” said even noticed it,” he said.
Ms Payne, who added that there will be wheelchair
He’s happy to see change finally coming.
accessible areas.
“We want access to these lakes. That’s what we
For those who’ve been calling for more public ac- want,” said Mr. Veinotte, who sits on the Church
cess to the municipality’s waterways, this is a win.
Lake community committee. “And we want the mu“It’s happening for real now, because I’ve been
nicipality to get off its rear end and do something
through previous councillors … and nothing happened until 2013. Now it feels like a reality,” said because they’ve got the money to do it and they’ve
got the property to do it.”
long-time resident Lennis CorSince Councillor Terry
kum, who’s been involved with
Dorey was elected in 2012, he’s
public-access issues for well
been asking for the same thing.
over three decades.
With an election year in 2016
But others, like Peter Dunn,
and the possibilty that he won’t
who lives across the road from
Church Lake, are worried about
be re-elected, he’s worried that
how the municipality will conif the issue isn’t addressed now
trol more traffic on the small,
it may never be.
shallow lake.
“The work that has been
Mr. Dunn has lived near the
done so far and the progress
lake since the 1980s and canoes
that has been made so far, could
Lennis Corkum
on it often with his young chilvery easily drop by the wayResident
who
has
fought
for
public
access
to
dren. He said he’s already had
side,” said Councillor Dorey,
Church
Lake
close calls with motorboats, a
who represents District 6. “I
problem that will increase with
see the distinct possibility of
more boat traffic.
all the work that’s been done
“Once you have public access,
that means you could have 1,000 people in boats on being forgotten about.”
But he added that a recent meeting with Mayor
that lake,” he said. “It was a peaceful lake, and it’s
Don Downe left him feeling encouraged about MODL
not going to be no more. It won’t be the same.”
Ms Payne said MODL’s plans encourage small meeting its summer deadline for the project.
The municipality, for its part, maintains its comboats, and that “it’s really not meant for your big
40-foot boats.”
mitment to developing more public access, point“Now have we set the exact size? No, we haven’t, ing to Indian Falls, Lake Mush-a-Mush and Sawpit
but that’s how we’ve defined it at this point is canoes, Wharf as examples.
kayaks and small fishing boats,” she said.
MODL’s open space strategic plan, which was first
Over 100 people, including Mr. Dunn, attended drafted in 2002, has gone through three incarnations.
an August 2013 meeting to voice their opinions on The 2013 version outlines 21 open-space priorities.
Church Lake, and others sent e-mails. Although it’s
Ms Payne, who has spent several months working
been two years since the public had input, Ms Payne
with the community committee and an engineer on
said, “council felt fairly comfortable making the mothis project, said concrete designs are in the works.
tion to look at developing that 2.24 acres.”
She said a wetland delineation and topographical
This small parcel of land will be the first musurvey
have been completed, but a formal budget
nicipally developed public access to a lake in that
area. And proponents of open space hope it means won’t be known until this year’s capital budget goes
the much-debated Sherbrooke Lake issue can be before council.
A rough estimate, however, of $15,000 for the
resolved as well.
Warren Veinotte has lived about three kilometres Church Lake development was laid out in the open
down the road from Church Lake all of his life and space strategic plan in 2013.
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A14
Lawmakers told not to subject home care
to competitive bidding
Public meeting held in Bridgewater
Nova Scotia Citizens’ Health Care
Network researcher and co-ordinator
James Hutt.
support are women. Figures provided by
the province say 12,000 Nova Scotians
receive home-care services daily. The government expects the demand to rise, and
Participants of a recent meeting in it cites an increase in the number of
Bridgewater plan to flood lawmakers home-care clients in the last fiscal year.
with e-mails, telephone calls and other
Local labour leader and home-support
correspondence in an attempt to raise the worker Lisa Mason questioned what a
profile of home care and prevent the ser- move to privatization would mean for the
vice from being subject to a competitive quality of care and standards for clients.
bidding process.
For workers, there are questions concernThe March 30 public meeting and ing wages and job security, among other
panel discussion at the Days Inn attracted issues. “We already know that when Onabout 100 people, many of whom had a tario and Alberta moved to opening up
connection to the home-support services their not-for-profit home-care agencies to
field. Those in attendance are worried competitive bidders it was disastrous.”
about what a tendered home-care system
Retired public health nurse Mary
would mean in Nova Scotia.
Wright, one of the panelists, called for
The
province
anfederal leadership,
nounced in December
suggesting home
that it hired a consultant
care should have
to make recommendanational standards
tions about the tendering
and be on Ottawa’s
of home-care services.
health policy agenThe government wants
da. She said voters
advice concerning the
should
consider
acquisition of competithis when casting a
tive bids for nearly $200
ballot in this year’s
million worth of homefederal election. “I
care services such as perthink the onus is on
sonal and respite care,
all of us to make
meal preparation and
sure we vote a govMary Wright
light housekeeping. The
ernment in that will
Meeting panelist
Department of Health
promise solid, preand Wellness and the
dictable funding to
consultant would develop
the health-care sysrequests for proposals
tem and integrate
if government chose to
home care into the
move ahead with the concept.
existing medicare system,” she said durMarianne Welsh, a home-support co- ing the meeting.
ordinator with the Canadian Union of
South Shore-St. Margarets Liberal canPublic Employees (CUPE), indicated dur- didate Bernadette Jordan and NDP nomiing the Bridgewater meeting that main- nee Alex Godbold were in attendance and,
taining and improving the existing ser- when asked, spoke during the session.
vice is what lawmakers should be focused
Mr. Godbold said health care is a cruon. “The notion that this is easy work cial part of the social infrastructure that
and can therefore be easily replaced by needs rebuilding in Canada. Ms Jordan
untrained individuals, that’s just not the felt home support should be part of the
case,” she told attendees, urging advo- Canada Health Act, while also mentioncates to work the phones and bring con- ing that Ottawa’s health funding transcerns to their respective elected officials. fers need to be based on need.
“That’s the strongest method by which
Nova Scotia Citizens’ Health Care Netyou can send a message.”
work researcher and co-ordinator James
The Bridgewater session was the first Hutt delved into numbers concerning the
of seven meetings planned by the Nova topic but suggested that if the province
Scotia Citizens’ Health Care Network. sides with tendering then home-care cliLunenburg’s Second Story Women’s Cen- ents stand to lose the experienced people
tre, a charity that provides services and who routinely enter their homes to preeducation for women, and the non-profit pare meals, perform other services and
citizen advocacy group the Council of generally socialize with them.
Canadians – South Shore chapter were
A local day of action in support of
co-organizers of the local event. Many of home-support services is planned for May
those who make a living providing home 6.
By KEITH CORCORAN
M@NewsmanKeith
“I think the onus is on
all of us to make sure
we vote a government
in that will … integrate
home care into the
existing medicare
system.”
Home-support
worker and labour
leader Lisa Mason.
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Low income property owners get helping hand
MODL increases property tax rebates
By PAULA LEVY
M@LunenburgCoLife
The Municipality of Lunenburg is giving low-income
earners a better property tax break.
At a council meeting on March 24, a new low-income
property tax exemption policy was approved. Under the
new policy, the maximum allowable exemption has been
increased to $400 from $150. It also allows for a sliding
income bracket to give the greatest amount of financial
assistance to those with the least amount of income.
“There are people in our community that are living
on very, very low amounts of income,” said Mayor Don
Downe, noting that the majority of council felt that
those with the biggest need weren’t getting sufficient
help under the former policy, which was last updated
in 2009.
“These are probably the most vulnerable parts of our
society and probably in the poorest situations. … There
are other social programs out there by the province, but
it was felt that this particular one would be beneficial
to those individuals within our community and that
we are reaching out to help those that are probably the
most vulnerable right now.”
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The $400 rebate will be
for those with an income of
Mayor Don Downe
Municipality of Lunenburg
less than $9,999. Those who make $10,000 to $14,999 will
receive a $300 rebate. An income of $15,000 to $19,999
will earn a $200 rebate. And those with a $20,000 to
$24,999 income will receive $100.
The new policy will be in place in time for the coming
budget year. In 2014, the current policy cost $20,727. The
new program is expected to cost $57,256 a year.
“There are other social programs
out there by the province but it was
felt that this particular one would be
beneficial to those individuals within
our community and that we are
reaching out to help those that are
probably the most vulnerable
right now.”
Mayor Don Downe
Municipality of Lunenburg
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Mutual-aid agreement renewed in Chester
Fire department resources, personnel can move throughout municipality
By JONATHAN WADDELL
M@LHNOWnews
An agreement to share resources among
the seven fire departments in the Municipality of Chester (MODC) has been renewed.
The MODC council passed a motion at its
March 26 meeting recognizing the municipal
mutual aid emergency service agreement,
signed by the six fire commissions in the
municipality and the Village of Chester. The
motion also enabled Allen Webber to sign the
agreement as warden and Tammy Wilson to
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QUILTING PARTY
Parkdale-Maplewood Museum members Wendy Looke, left, and Merna Cox hand quilt on an
“Eagle in Flight’ quilt in Scarsdale during a recent quilting party, which was followed by a
pot-luck lunch and the monthly meeting of the museum society.
sign as chief administrative officer.
While the fire commissions and
the Village of Chester are the “authorities having jurisdiction,” the
MODC will take over records management, as per the agreement.
“The commissions have signed it.
They are the authorities having jurisdiction over it, but I am requesting that council at least acknowledge
that [the agreement] has been signed
and that we can take over the records
management part of that,” fire services co-ordinator Bruce Blackwood
told council.
The agreement codifies the movement of resources, trucks and personnel among departments and
across jurisdictional borders when
the resources of one department are
fully committed and more personnel
and trucks are needed.
Mr. Blackwood explained that the
agreement is necessary for insurance purposes. Fire Underwriters
Survey (FUS) provides data, underwriting, risk management and legal
and regulatory services to insurers
and municipalities in relation to fire
protection. One of the requirements
of the FUS is superior tanker shuttle
aservice accreditation.
The accreditation is awarded, Mr.
Blackwood said, if tankers are able
to supply water continuously to a
fire scene at a pumping rate similar
to that of a central system providing
water through hydrants.
The agreement came into effect
on January 1, 2015, and will be reassessed every four years. The previous
agreement was negotiated in 2007, although similar agreements date back
to 1998.
Mr. Blackwood informed council
that an effort was ongoing to come up
with agreements for the movement of
resources beyond municipal borders.
Although trucks and firefighters have
left the MODC to assist with fires outside of the municipality, there are no
formal agreements in place for the
movement of fire department assets
and personnel among Lunenburg,
Bridgewater, Mahone Bay, the Municipality of Lunenburg, the Halifax
Regional Municipality or the Annapolis Valley.
One point of contention appears
to be whether the chiefs of the seven
fire departments should have signed
the document as well. The previous
agreement included the signatures
not only of representatives of the
commissions but also of the chiefs.
Floyd Shatford, councillor for District 2, said the explanation he received was that the commissions have
jurisdiction and therefore the chiefs’
signatures would be redundant.
Excluding the fire chiefs, however,
prompted a passionate interjection
by Tina Connors, councillor for District 6, who argued that those responsible for actually fighting fires
would be worthy signatories to the
agreement.
She wanted to be reassured that
the fire chiefs were aware that they
were no longer signatories. Bruce
Blackwood responded by saying that
making them aware was a matter for
the fire commissions.
Warden Allen Webber, councillor
for District 4, responded, “I can only
tell you that the fire chief in Chester
Basin is well aware of it … and I’m
not telling you he’s happy about it.”
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Home is where
I lay my head
Organization helps
vulnerable youth after
youth shelter closure
Story and photos by EMMA SMITH
I
M@emmaLHNow
t’s one of the few warm days in early March.
The sun spills through a big window and onto
a wooden table, illuminating the contents of a
dozen scattered bottles of shiny nail polish.
Celia Billings is one of four young women
seated around the crowded table, next to staff from
Bridgewater’s Freeman House. Everyone shows off their
multi-coloured fingernails.
Ms Billings is back in a building that was once Bridgewater’s only youth shelter, and where she lived for a year
when she was 18.
“It’s just changed completely,” said the 21 year old.
“The fact that there was a hidden staircase in the
building, that just blew my mind. Like, you think you
know a place.”
When Empire House closed last June, many worried
that the area’s vulnerable youth would have no place to
turn. But the organization that’s taken over the house
maintains that while this new preventative approach to
youth homelessness can’t provide permanent shelter, it
can be a place that feels like home.
Last July, renovations began on the 141-year-old building, turning the shelter for six into a community hub
that’s connected with over 50 youth since November.
The original floors have been uncovered and many of
the walls torn down in an attempt to make a “place that’s
not so institutionalized looking or structured looking,”
said youth and family support worker Lenny Bowles.
Freeman House Community Hub Access Site, which
is run by Family Service of Western Nova Scotia, still
receives $250,000 annually from the provincial government.
Only now, it offers youth outreach programs and acts
as a drop-in centre for people of any age. It also connects
youths and their families with a network of community
supports.
Executive director Art Fisher says this approach
makes sense, both economically and socially.
“I think what’s sad is if [a shelter] is all there is. …
Or that people think that’s enough,” he said. “It’s not
enough and it’s not the only answer.”
Still, for Ms Billings, who lived at Empire House beginning in 2012, finding out that it would no longer exist
was shocking.
“When we heard it was closing, it was just crazy. At
first, I thought it was a joke. Like, I just heard it and I
was like, ‘Yeah, right,’” she said.
It was at Empire House that Ms Billings learned to
cook corn chowder and chicken fried rice. She had her
own room, and aside from the long waits for the bathroom and the strict rules, she learned a lot there.
Ms Billings was born and raised in Bridgewater, but
when she was 17 her mom kicked her out of the house
for skipping school one too many times.
“Both of us agree that even if I don’t have a place
to stay, I shouldn’t stay there, and they don’t want me
to stay there because it just would not work,” she said,
adding that she still keeps in touch with her family and
visits them on occassion.
The first night Ms Billings was kicked out, she had no
idea where she was going to go.
“I mean, I had to work something out, and Empire
House was full, so I was like, ‘OK this is getting scary.’
And I didn’t know what to do,” recalled Ms Billings, who
turned to the now-defunct Inn from the Cold.
Since then, she’s always managed to find a place to
stay, either on a friend’s couch or with extended family.
And while she says the new vision for Freeman House is
a good alternative, she worries about youth who might
find themselves where she was at 17.
“It’s difficult. Very difficult,” she said. “I try to organize everything and say, ‘This is how things are going to
Lenny Bowles, left, Donette Getson and Art Fisher run the newly named Freeman House, which now operates out
of the old youth shelter building in Bridgewater.
Celia Billings left her mom’s house when she was 17 and
has since stayed with friends, extended family and at
Empire House before it closed down.
happen,’ but it just never works out that way.”
For now, Ms Billings lives with a family that has
opened its large yellow house on Pleasant Street to those
who need a place to live.
Some people stay for a couple days, others for a couple
months. Laura Uhlman, who’s behind the idea, says
people pay rent if they can afford it, but those who can’t,
don’t.
Ms Billings pays to stay in a bedroom in the attic,
where she has a window with a view of the river and
where she can watch people walking below.
With no permanent shelters in Bridgewater, except
for a transition house for women and children, these
makeshift spaces are trying to deal with the amorphous
issue of homelessness in a small town.
Rural homelessness is less visible than its urban
counterpart, but Ms Uhlman, who’s spent decades opening her home up to strangers, says it still exists.
“There obviously is a need. People have said to me, ‘I
don’t think there’s homeless [people] in Bridgewater and
I would sarcastically say, ‘Well that’s because they’re living at my house,’” she said.
Ms Uhlman worked for many years with the emergency shelter program Inn from the Cold, and said when
Empire House closed down she had young people coming
to her.
“I was flabbergasted,” she said. “I see the people, you
know. We see the impact. The people coming to us, and
it’s like, I don’t get it at all.”
Dalhousie professor Jeff Karabanow recently coauthored a report on rural youth homelessness in Nova
Scotia. He says it’s an issue that’s under-explored, partly
because people still don’t really know what it means.
“We need a broader conception of what homelessness
is,” said Mr. Karabanow, who teaches in the department
of social work. “Folks who are couch-surfing or folks
who are staying with extended family or moving from
one family to another.”
Youth struggling with homelessness in rural areas
feel a great sense of fragility, he added.
“Not knowing where you’re going to stay tomorrow
means you have to start to strategize on survival. Meaning, are you going to seek out somewhere else? Are you
going to divulge your experiences to somebody new?”
With few services in rural parts of the province, Mr.
Karabanow says more youth are gravitating towards
Halifax, where there are more formal structures set up.
But Donette Getson, who joined Freeman House last
fall, says the youth she’s talked to don’t want to leave
their rural communities.
She says part of the organization’s mission is to keep
kids connected with their family structures and prevent
them from becoming homeless in the first place.
She admits that it’s an idea that many haven’t warmed
to yet.
“I think it’s scary for people to have change in the
community. It was scary when Empire House opened,”
said Ms Getson. “People were talking about it, [saying],
‘Oh great, we’re going to have a shelter here.’”
She said of the dozens of youth they’ve helped in
some way or another since November, none have come to
them looking for shelter. And if they do, Ms Getson says
they’ll work with them on a case-by-case basis.
“This is a new model,” she said. “We’re going to support youth and we’re going to support individuals, so
that maybe we won’t need shelters and then they can
join the community and live in the community and be
stronger, healthier, independent adults.”
In 2002, Mr. Fisher was on the committee that picked
Empire House, built in 1874, for the government purchase. The two-story house had been owned by a local
family for over a century.
“This one felt like home,” he said as he showed me
each room of the house and explained what the organization plans to do.
By stripping the house down to its original form, and
by having a more open-door policy, Mr. Fisher and his
team are trying to create a space that feels like a home.
For Ms Billings, Empire House was home for a time,
but it’s a concept she’s constantly recreating every time
she finds herself someplace new.
“Home is where I lay my head, I guess,” she said.
“Crawling under all the blankets and just lying there,
that’s the best part of home.”
She’s planning on moving to Halifax this summer,
and in the meantime, she’s working on getting her high
school diploma and figuring out what she wants to do
with her life.
What she knows for sure is that someday she’ll live in
a small two-room cabin in the woods. The details of that
have been well thought out, the floor plan of the house
meticulously drawn.
It will be near a pond or a lake, nestled in the woods
with a small room upstairs lined with books. It will be
peaceful, a place to fish and read and relax.
“Just out of the way,” she said. “No people.”
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Guides help create confident young women
Proud traditions focus on girls
Guiding Promise
I promise to do my best,
To be true to myself, my
beliefs and Canada
I will take action for a better
world
And respect the Guiding Law.
By PAULA LEVY
M@LunenburgCoLife
Girl Guides has been
a part of Mikayla Halliday’s life for as long
leadership skills by
as she can remember.
taking the lead in
She was a shy four year
activities, learning
old when her parents
to organize events
dropped her off at the
and teaching each
Girl Guide cabin on
other new skills. The
Dominion Street in
program deals with
Bridgewater for the
cyber safety, antifirst time.
bullying, self-esteem,
Ms Halliday said
health and fitness
her parents thought it
and environmental
would be good for her
sustainability. Their
to socialize with her
service projects can
peers.
include tree planting
“When I was young,
and volunteering at
I was always with my
local food banks.
parents or grandparThe Pathfinder
ents,” said Ms Halliprogram allows girls
day. “My mom used to
aged 12 to 14 to bebe in Girl Guides and
come active in the
thought it would be
causes they believe
good for me to be with
in. Girls start to
other girls my age.”
develop their indeGuide leader Angie
pendence while also
Gaudet remembered
learning the value
meeting the quiet little
of teamwork. They
girl from East Clifford.
have the chance to
“She was a very shy
PAULA LEVY PHOTO
organize their own
little Spark,” said Ms
Former guider and now Guide leader, Angie Gaudet, left, recites the Guiding Law with her troop at the Bridgewater Girl
events and outings
Gaudet, smiling.
and are encouraged
Ms
Halliday
is Guide cabin. Ms Gaudet has known Mikayla Halliday, right, since she was a five-year-old Spark.
to explore new interamong countless girls
from Lunenburg County who have made Guides a part would be good for me because I was really shy too,” said ests in areas such as photography, web design, fashion,
of their lives from Sparks to Rangers. In Bridgewater, Ms Gaudet. “I loved it right from the start. It was such an interior design, engineering, community safety and
Girl Guides first began in 1935. According to Guides All inclusive environment. In school, you had little cliques technology.
Rangers is about leadership and community involveGuides published in 1977, Dr. W.N. Rafuse, A.C. Barnaby and little groups, but when you got to Girl Guides everyment. It allows the teens aged 15 to 17 to create their own
and W.T. Ritcey, who were fathers of guiders of the time, body was treated equal.”
purchased land on Dominion Street and
Ms Gaudet has been a guide now for most of her life. Guiding experience. The girls explore career options
had the building built for $1,500.
After leaving the Ranger program as a and learn skills such as budgeting and event planning.
our
By 1968, the old cabin had fallen into
young woman, she became a guide leader. Rangers are also involved in leadership opportunities
disrepair. Guiders started working on a
She said the experiences she has had as a such as global development projects, eco-awareness
is our
replacement cabin. That cabin opened in
guide, and now as a leader, will be with her initiatives and teaching skills to younger girls as junior
leaders.
1973 and remains part of area’s Guiding
for a lifetime.
Finishing Guides means achieving the Canada Cord.
movement.
Ms Halliday agreed.
The organization started in 1909 in Eng“I did a whole bunch of things that I probably The award is about interacting with the community and
land. By 1910, the Guiding movement had reached Can- wouldn’t have done if it weren’t for Girl Guides, places other guides while learning a variety of skills. Earnada. In 1912, there were units in every province and the I’ve seen that I didn’t know existed,” said Ms Halliday, ing the Canada Cord now also means receiving a high
Canadian Girl Guides Association was formed. In the noting that Girl Guides has opened to her eyes to all school credit. If guiders continue and achieve a Chief
last 100 years, seven million girls and women in Canada of the great places and services that are available in Commissioner’s Award, they can earn a second high
have been involved in Guiding. Although their activities Lunenburg County. “I liked that I got to go out and do school credit.
Ms Halliday already has the bronze and silver Chief
have been altered to reflect the changing times, Guiding activities.” Ms Halliday said Girl Guides taught her how
Commissioner’s Award and is now working on the gold.
continues to prepare its girls to meet life’s challenges.
to broaden her horizons and search for opportunities.
Ms Gaudet said being there for the girls through the
According to the South Shore district commissioner,
Each level of Guides has a specific age-appropriate
Linda Oickle, 141 girls and 41 leaders in Lunenburg program. In Sparks, girls aged five to six, are encouraged Guide program keeps her involved.
“A lot of these girls I’ve had since they were Sparks,”
County continue to be a part of the worldwide Guiding to try a bit of everything and begin discovering their
said Ms Gaudet, who provides guidance and support to
tradition. In addition to the Bridgewater group, there individual skills, talents and interests.
are Guide troops in Blockhouse, Lunenburg and Fox
Brownies is about encouraging girls aged seven to help these young girls find their way in life.
That help hasn’t gone unnoticed by Ms Halliday. With
Point.
eight to develop their own identity and positive relaMs Gaudet was seven years old when she first joined tionships with others. The program covers safety and the help of guides and leaders like Ms Gaudet, she has
Guides.
healthy choices, science and technology, the arts and transformed from a shy little girl to a confident young
women who will be ready soon to take her first steps into
“My mother just put me in it. There were girls in the eco-awareness and camping.
neighbourhood that were joining, and she thought it
Guides help girls aged nine to 11 strengthen their adulthood.
COMMUNITY
BUSINESS
One family’s contribution to the war
J
serving aboard the motor tanker Hamlet
ohn William Egner served in the
Great War with the 85th Battalion.
under the Norwegian merchant navy.
His brother, Frederick Albert, enThe crew of the Hamlet consisted of Norlisted in the Royal Flying Corps and lost
wegian, British, American and Swedish
his life in early 1918. Shortly after returncrewman for a complement of 36 souls.
ing home from the Great War, John W.
Frederick was listed as an able seaman,
developed tuberculosis and was confined
one of two Canadians, the other being
to the Nova Scotia Sanatorium in KentAllan J. Collier.
ville. It was there that he died in 1928. His
The Hamlet was sailing the North Atwidowed wife then set about raising two
lantic routes over very dangerous seas.
Peter C.
young children on her own – Frederick
U-boats plied the Atlantic searching for
Alexander and Majorie Frances.
vessels bound for or returning to North
OiCkle
With the outbreak of World War II,
The Hamlet’s log shows the
A walk through our past America.
many local men and women enlisted in
large number of ports she visited from
the Canadian forces. In 1940, Frederick
the U.S. to Canada, to England and beAlexander chose to enlist in the Norweyond. On May 26, 1942, the Hamlet left
gian merchant navy. There are no records
Beaumont, Texas, heading for the UK
indicating why he chose this enlistment. In 1942, he was via Key West and Halifax with a cargo of 8,927 tons of
crude oil. The ship preferred to transport dirty oil, as
crude was called, as the wear on the ship was lessened
with this cargo.
While still in the Gulf of Mexico, at 4:10 a.m. on the
morning of May 27, 1942, she was struck with her first
torpedo from the German U-boat U-753 with Alfred
Manhardt von Mannstein at the helm. After assessing
the damage on board the Hamlet, it was decided to try a
run for the coast. The captain was unable to send a message, as the radio mast had been damaged.
At 4:40 a.m., a second torpedo hit, and it was apparent that the ship was in danger of sinking. The crew
abandoned ship in four lifeboats and watched as a third
torpedo hit at 4:55 a.m. They waited for a time to ensure
all crew had left the ship and then started for the coast.
FAMILY’S continued on page B3
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Pastel or neon?
One family’s contribution to the war
FAMILY’S continued from page B2
The last view the crew had of the ship
was when she was barely visible in the
water. Later that morning, at about 9:30
a.m., the crew of the Hamlet, in their
lifeboats, was taken in tow by local fishing boats. They later arrived at Morgan
City, Louisiana.
Frederick returned to Bridgewater,
and it would seem that he saw no further action during the war. During the
next few years, as his father had, Frederick contracted TB. He died at home,
in Bridgewater, on November 19, 1946.
His stone carries the inscription, “Deep
in my heart a memory is kept of one I
loved and will never forget.”
His sister Marjorie graduated from
Bridgewater High School and Bridgewater Commercial School and was
employed as a stenographer at the International Paint Co. in Halifax . Marjorie
married naval lieutenant David Hunter.
In early May 1945, she went west to be
with her husband, who for some time
had been a patient at a naval hospital
in Halifax and was now a patient at the
Central Alberta Hospital in Calgary.
About a week before her death, she
took ill while visiting his parents in
Calgary, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Hunter,
and she was removed to the Central
Alberta Hospital, where she died of tuberculosis. Her stone carries the inscription, “Marjorie Frances Hunter, wife
of David Hunter, died 8 July 1945, 22nd
year.”
With the death of her husband, son
and daughter, Mrs. Egner was the sole
surviving member of this family. With
their deaths, her connections to this family ceased, except in her memory. Mrs.
Egner lived for many years and is buried
next to her husband and her children. It
was a tragic end to a family of our town
and county that played such pivotal roles
in the events of the early 1900s.
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By PAULA LEVY
M@LunenburgCoLife
The “Bridgewater
Bulldogs”
are named
after Dennis
Woodworth’s love
for the bulldog
breed. He once
had three bulldogs
at the same time.
Although all have
since died, he will
be getting a new
bulldog puppy in
November.
Ten things you didn’t know about ...
Dennis Woodworth, Bulldogs baseball coach
1. Was born in Sandy Point, Shelburne County and moved to
Bridgewater with his parents in 1971.
2. Considers himself an emotional person. The movie “The
Bridges of Madison County” moved him to tears.
3. His wife Glenda is his best friend.
4. Was bitten four times by his bulldog Dozer, once in the
neck. Although Dozer died last year at 11 years old, he
still misses him.
5. Loves bulldogs. At one time, he had three bulldogs.
Although he hasn’t had a pet since Dozer died, his wife
has collected a group of stray cats. The family will be
adding another bulldog to the brood in November.
6. Has an unnatural fear of sharks. Even though he often
travels to Cuba, he rarely goes in the ocean. When he
does, he’s always on the lookout for a shark. He says the
fear comes from watching the movie “Jaws” at seven
years-old.
7. His favourite singer is Lionel Richie and he can sing
“Penny Lover” anytime, anywhere.
8. The first car he drove was a 1977 Dodge Charger. The
capable speed of the vehicle got him into a bit of trouble.
9. Likes to read motivational books. “What makes you tick?”
was a gift from his mother, but he also enjoys books
written by Tony Robbins and Les Brown.
10. Started playing baseball when he was nine years old and
started coaching when he was 17 years old. He said all
of his life’s worries and cares disappear the moment he
steps on the baseball field.
W
orking in a developing coun- remove the whole damaged eye, and I
try such as Samoa definitely have no doubt he felt a lot better after
puts life into perspective.
that.
Life is pretty pleasant in Canada,
Another time, we were doing a run
but it really is like living in a pastelof house calls when a local asked us
coloured world – generally problems
to look at a dog “with a cut lip” on our
are minor, and, with the exception of
way home. It was getting a bit late.
some very harsh winters, things tend
It was a Friday afternoon, and I was
to be quite pleasant, civilized and comeager to get home to start the weekend.
fortable most of the time. Samoa is like No matter. I was sure it would be a
a neon-rainbow land in comparison,
quick visit, just a course of antibiotboth in the literal and figurative sense.
ics, perhaps. It wouldn’t take too long.
Think bright green lush foliage; cyan
The dog had a cut lip, all right: it had
blue sky and ocean; colourful local
a sharp-edged machete wound that exfabrics; hot, steamy humidity; heavy
tended through the upper lip, through
downpours; and bright sunlight that
the dog’s upper jaw and through the
has you squinting through sunglasses.
entirety of the dog’s nose, leaving a
The same can be said of my work as a
huge flap of face dangling around its
veterinarian in Samoa. Nothing was
mouth. I had hardly enough equipever in moderation, which made things ment or medication to suture it, but I
quite challenging but also
attempted to do so, though
more interesting.
I’m not sure how well the
Take a sick puppy exdog fared.
amination, for example.
Probably one of my
Here in Canada I might
most deliciously disgustsee the odd puppy with a
ing yet satisfying cases
slighty dull haircoat that
was a dog who came in
isn’t thriving as well as
for “a lump on its chin.”
its littermates. We might
When the dog arrived, I
treat it for worms or
was greeted by a friendly
external parasites, and
but very sad-looking large
AMY
usually it will pick up
brown dog with a huge,
SPARKS
and improve. In Samoa, a
hard watermelon-sized
sick puppy consultation
swelling extending under
Animal Tales
might involve a bag-ofits muzzle, down past its
bones puppy with a huge
chin and onto its chest.
distended abdomen full of worms and
I gave the dog a quick sedative and
skin that is literally crawling with
clipped and cleaned the lump. The
fleas with a handful of ticks and lice
owner, my vet nurse and several other
thrown in for good measure. Provided
onlookers stood by. “Stand back!” I
the pup is not too far gone, however,
yelled, and plunged a scalpel into the
some cheap and easy treatment with a
swelling. A fountain of yellow pus jetdeworming tablet or some donated flea
ted past my left ear and onto the grass.
treatment will transform that puppy
The crowd scattered. The flow of pus
within a few weeks into a fat and rolyjust kept coming, and not long after
poly picture of health. South Shore
the vet nurse was holding her nose
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as the foul stink reached our nostrils.
year, and I can safely say that it would
After several minutes, the swelling was
have saved the lives of quite a few pupdeflated. After the wound was flushed
pies.
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When in Samoa, I had to consciously was ready to home, where he felt a lot
remind myself not to make assumpbetter after even just a day.
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I do miss some of the unexpectedly
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he had a segment of a large stick pierc- number of very colourful bodily fluids!
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Amy Sparks is a veterinarian at
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‘A Poetic Feast’
coming to library
Reserve your place at South Shore
Public Libraries’ (SSPL) celebration of
National Poetry Month as the Margaret
Hennigar Public Library hosts “A Poetic Feast” on Saturday, April 18.
The event, funded in part by the
League of Canadian Poets and the BMO
Bridgewater branch, will begin with
the editing café on Saturday at 10:30
a.m. Local and area poets can pre-book
a café appointment for a half-hour, oneon-one critique of up to five poems by
four experienced poets.
“The poets we chose for this event all
have experience in writing and teaching and have one or more published
collections to their credit,” said South
Shore Public Libraries CEO and chief
librarian Troy Myers. “The editing café
offers a tremendous opportunity for
local poets to have their work reviewed
by a gifted, established poet.”
The participating poets are Alice
Burdick of Mahone Bay, author of four
poetry collections, the latest of which
is “Holler”; El Jones, poet laureate of
Halifax and a spoken-word poet whose
debut collection “Live from the Afrikan
Resistance” appeared in 2014; Carole
Langille of Black Point, author of three
poetry collections and former writerin-residence for South Shore Public Li-
braries, whose book of linked stories
will be published by Gaspereau Press
this fall; and Alison Smith of New Germany, whose work has been included in
several anthologies and who has published three poetry collections, the most
recent of which is “Fishwork, Dear.”
In the afternoon, everyone is welcome to a poetry potluck where the
established poets will be joined by four
emerging poets for a reading at the
Margaret Hennigar Public Library beginning at 2 p.m.
An additional project will see library
users invited to participate in the development of a group poem. One of
the poets will write an opening line
that celebrates the League of Canadian
Poets’ 2015 theme “Food and Poetry.”
This group poem will be on display at
the Margaret Hennigar Public Library
the week before “A Poetic Feast,” and library patrons can contribute their line
or lines. At the end of poetry month,
library staff will put the poem together,
post it on the SSPL website and send it
to local farmers’ markets.
To book an appointment for a poetry
critique at the editing café, contact the
Margaret Hennigar Public Library at
902-543-9222.
People and their pets
By Paula Levy
M@LunenburgCoLife
Tracy Vandermolen of Chester Grant enjoys the companionship of her dog Simba
and two Guinea pigs, Lilly, left, and Pepper. Lilly and Pepper, who are twin sisters,
come and go from their cage when they want to play with Simba or seek affection.
Pet owner: Tracy Vandermolen of Chester Grant
Pet: Simba, 11 years, Cocker Spaniel
His story: Simba has been a companion animal to Ms Vandermolen since he was a
puppy and she was still in high school. His name comes from the Simba character
in the Lion King. Ms Vandermolen said when he was a puppy, he yawned and it
sounded like a roar. She said Simba is sweet and is pretty much up for anything,
even winter camping. When he’s not enjoying the outdoor life in Chester Grant,
he’s in Halifax working as a therapy dog with Ms Vandermolen’s sister.
Pet: Lilly, 18 months, Abyssinian Guinea pig
Her story: This little creature came from a rescue organization. Ms Vandermolen
said the multi-coloured Guinea pig has the sweetest personality and is extremely
docile and social. Lilly shows her affection by purring when she is handled or
petted.
Pet: Pepper, 18 months, Abyssinian Guinea pig
Her story: This is Lilly’s twin sister but they are complete opposites. Pepper is
feisty and enjoys playing chase. Although she is less trusting of humans, she loves
the company of Simba and she can often be seen lounging in Simba’s bed.
Laurie Lacey’s book
‘Mi’kmaq Medicines:
Remedies and
Recollections’ was
re-released in 2012.
EMMA SMITH PHOTO
Laurie Lacey’s medicine walk
Author, naturalist, painter has spent
four decades teaching others
By EMMA SMITH
M@emmaLHNo
Laurie Lacey is outside sipping a cup
of milky coffee when I pull up to his
Hebbs Cross home on the last day of
March.
He welcomes me inside and offers me
a cup of tea. We sit at his kitchen table,
surrounded by green leafy plants and
wallpaper that’s dotted with overflowing
baskets of flowers.
Mr. Lacey, a naturalist, author and
painter, has spent the last 40 years studying Nova Scotia’s medicinal plants and
trees. He’s compiled the knowledge in
several books on Mi’kmaq medicine, two
of which were recently reissued with updated prefaces.
Over the decades, he’s spent countless
hours in the woods with his 1969 edition
of “The Flora of Nova Scotia” or talking
with Mi’kmaq elders who’ve shared their
family remedies with him.
And now, at 66 years old, Mr. Lacey continues to hold medicine walks on his 30acre property and speak at local events.
“It’s a path, I think,” he said. “It’s like
I don’t have any choice … and I have
taken time off, but it always comes back
around.”
Scenes from Mr. Lacey’s childhood in
the woods near Hebbville could have been
taken from the pages of a Mark Twain
novel — in fact, his favourite books were
“The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” and
“Huckleberry Finn.”
A swamp down the road from his family’s farm was the perfect play spot. He
and his best friend Charlie used to lay
alder branches across the swamp and
dare one another to walk across.
“Whether we were a quarter of the
way or half way, the alder — you know
how springy they are — they’d come out
from under our shoes, and we’d land in
the mud. My god, I must have driven [my
mother] crazy,” Mr. Lacey recalled.
When he was six years old, Mr. Lacey
remembers his dad brought home a bundle of goldthread, a clover-like plant, that
he dried and sent to an herb company in
Montreal. Goldthread grows near mossy
areas and from the outside looks like any
other leafy plant.
“But you dig it up and the rhizomes are
yellow, like gold. It’s the only plant — you
can’t mistake it — in the province that’s
yellow,” said Mr. Lacey. “I used to be so
fascinated.”
He has a long list of favourite plants,
including blueberries, balsam fir and
goldthread. He’s always got a stash of
Labrador tea nearby and knows how to
turn almost anything into a salve or an
ointment.
This time of year, Mr. Lacey will often
strap on his snowshoes and hike out to a
balsam fir with a spoonful of honey. He’ll
tap a bud on the tree and let the sap ooze
out onto his spoon.
The sticky sap coats a sore throat, said
Mr. Lacey, adding that barks and saps are
the best winter remedies.
“People think that nature is like almost totally dormant in the winter, but
it’s not. There’s a lot going on with the
plants and trees,” he said.
Not all of the remedies he writes or
teaches about are backed up with scientific research, but Mr. Lacey said that’s
not really the point.
“There are so many connections between the plants and the people, and it
doesn’t really matter if some people will
say, ‘Has this been analyzed by Western
medicine?’” said Mr. Lacey. “It’s culturally valid, and whether science says it is
is irrelevant.”
His books, the first of which was written in the 1970s as an honours thesis, are
just as much love letters to those he’s met
as a catalogue of plants.
They’re full of stories. Stories about
the time he watched intently as a Mi’kmaq
woman wove a basket or memories of
spending time in Eskasoni with poet Rita
Joe and her family.
People seem to open up to him, something he credits to asking a lot of questions when he was young.
“I was pretty naive at the time. Maybe
they saw how naive I was,” he said, laughing.
It was after Mr. Lacey had written his
first book on Mi’kmaq medicine that he
learned of his own aboriginal ancestry.
His great-grandmother was a Mi’kmaq
woman from Elmwood.
In 2011, he helped set up a herbal medicine garden with the Acadia First Nation
near Liverpool.
Mr. Lacey still lives in the small redtrimmed house he grew up in. There’s a
studio on the property where he paints
every so often and where he once, for five
years, lived with and cared for an injured
crow.
He continues to speak at local libraries
and museums, but more and more he’s
doing his own research and taking time
to walk in the woods by himself.
These days, with winter still clinging
on, Mr. Lacey will skate on the lake near
his house or just sit on the shore.
He’ll set up a little fire and bring a pot
of balsam fir tea to a boil.
“When you have a little fire going and
you’re making your tea and drinking it
there, it’s almost like you’re part of it,”
he said. “You realize how much you’re a
part of nature.”
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Don’t let your genealogy files
be taken hostage
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a document. Access was denied. I tried
omputer viruses are our nemesis. In the first attack on my
another file, only to receive the same
system, in 1999, I lost everything. message. I looked into my folders and
The computer was new, with few perfound four unrecognizable files in each
sonal files, so it wasn’t a tragic loss. The one. All files started with the same text:
biggest headache was taking the system HELP_DECRYPT.
to a shop to have the hard drive deleted
A quick internet search confirmed
and the software reinstall.
my fears; I had a virus, and not just any
Since then, I’ve stood as the frontvirus. This virus encrypted every text
line defence against many atand image file, making it
tempts to infect my system.
impossible for me to acThe famous worm that shut
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down our server did not get
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ly. Every e-mail is scrutiransom. If this fee wasn’t
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the internet. I assumed
my system were minor inthe virus commands were
conveniences. Not everyone
coming through my conDiane
Lynn
has escaped these viruses
nection and to prevent
TiberT
with as little damage. But
further damage I had to
knowledge is power, and evRoots to the Past sever it. I went to another
eryone who is aware of these
system and checked my
sorts of infections can take
external hard drive. The
immediate action to reduce
panic I felt subsided. My documents
the damage.
were safe.
So when my files were taken hostage
Back at the other computer, I checked
at the click of a false update, it came as
to
see
how many HELP_DECRYPT files
a complete surprise.
there
were.
There were more than 3,000.
I had been updating my mother’s side
My
tech
guy
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I continued on without touching the
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date” again.
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appeared again. The red flag went up
research would be tragic.
in my head, and I immediately updated
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and went to bed.
In the morning, I attempted to open
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Signs of spring
T
American robins were seen gathering on
o start off, I feel badly for all of
a freshly deposited manure pile in Oakhthe birds that will be coming back
ill looking for food. Large numbers were
through during migration.
reported to have been about the area on
A lot of them will have a very hard
March 28.
time surviving, especially those who are
Jennifer James of Lower Rose Bay
insect eaters. A lot of our resident birds
sent a great photo of a barred owl overalso will still have a struggle ahead of
looking her feeders. Ms James also had
them, such as the owls. I recently had a
a fox sparrow at her feeders around the
report of a northern saw-whet owl that
same time, a newly arrived migrant. Eric
had been seen in a Bridgewater backMills, who lives nearby, also reported one
yard, but died shortly after. Many owls
of these birds. Fox sparrows were also
turned in to rehabilitation centres were
seen at a number of other lotoo far gone and did not
cations across the province.
make it. On the bright side,
Mr. Mills also sighted two
I had a dark-eyed junco in
large V’s of Canada geese
Bridgewater that was trilling
flying southwest to northon territory for two consecueast.
tive days. On that day I also
Other sightings of mihad a group of 20 blackgrants coming back were
capped chickadees, which I
an eastern phoebe seen by
believe were migrants.
Dorothy Cameron in her
After the last big storm,
front yard along Popes Road
I was out shovelling like
at Woods Harbour. Johnny
everyone else. It was hot
James
Nickerson of Cape Sable Isand sunny in LaHave, and
Hirtle
land had a male rose-breasta little too warm for my liked grosbeak at his feeder on
ing, but at the time I was
Bird Notes
March 29 and a great blue
thinking that I did not want
heron was seen flying into
to move another shovel full
Yarmouth Harbour by John
of the stuff, and then, as if
Kearney.
to brighten up my day, two white-winged
Other reports of note were a king
crossbills showed up. They would have
eider in Tiverton on the Petit Passage as
been migrants as none were in the area
reported by Jake Walker and Rick Whituntil then. Also, to make my job more
man. They also had a house finch near a
pleasurable, I listened to six male blackwharf in Digby. A pine warbler has been
capped chickadees calling to try and win
coming to the feeder of Leonard Digout
out as the stakeholder of the territory. I
in Cape Breton for two weeks. Anne
mentioned in a previous column that the
Doull of Halifax reported six cedar waxmale who has the loudest “Fee-Bee” call
wings, which were there on March 24 and
wins the territory.
25. Ms. Doull also has both a male and
Ron Wilson of Somerset recently
female red-bellied woodpecker still tendheard a great horned owl hooting up a
ing, which have been present since last
storm. He could hear two of these owls
fall. The fieldfare, at the time of writing,
calling back and forth. This species
was still at Apple River, on day 62 since it
should be sitting on nests by now. Comarrived.
mon ravens should also be sitting on
I had to cancel my Blanche/Bacarro
nests or will be very soon. Kevin Lantz
Nova Scotia Bird Society field trip due
spotted one of these birds in Front Cento the weather on the weekend of March
tre gathering mouthfuls of shredded
28-29. I’ve rescheduled this trip to April
inner bark from a dead Aspen tree with
11, with a storm date of April 12. If you
which to line a nest.
would like to attend this field trip, please
A man in Chester reported an American woodcock in his driveway. Across the contact me so that I can let you know if
province, some photos were taken of this there are any changes and I can also provide you with more details of the meetspecies and other reports are starting to
ing time and place.
drift in for these migrants. They mostly
You may reach me at jrhbirder@hotfeed on worms and other insects; so, this
mail.com or phone (902) 693-2174.
bird will have a hard time. At least 25
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By ROBERT HIRTLE
M@LunenburgNews
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One of Canada’s best-known musical
groups is coming to Liverpool this summer.
An evening with legendary Canadian
rockers Blue Rodeo will take place July 10
at Queens Place Emera Centre beginning
at 9:00 p.m.
“We are excited that Blue Rodeo will
be performing at Queens Place Emera
Centre and hope to see fans from across
the province enjoying the music that
has made them international recording
stars,” said Christopher Clarke, mayor
of the Region of Queens Municipality.
“Queens Place Emera Centre has been
described as one of the best entertainment venues outside Metro, and we look
forward to having Blue Rodeo appear on
our stage.”
Blue Rodeo’s list of hits over the decades is long and includes such songs as
“Try,” “Lost Together,” “Rose Coloured
Glasses,” and “Til I am Myself Again.”
The July 10 concert is the band’s only
Nova Scotia stop on its Atlantic Canadian
swing.
“We always love coming to Nova Scotia. Lots of friends and wonderful musical audiences,” said Jim Cuddy, Blue Rodeo’s lead vocalist. “This will be our first
time in Liverpool, and we are excited to
come and play. And hopefully the snow
will be gone by then.”
Blue Rodeo has been one of Canada’s
most successful bands and is known for
creating one of the most unique and influencial sounds in Canadian music.
Their first live gig was 30 years ago,
and 13 studio albums later this iconic group led by original members Mr.
Cuddy, Greg Keelor and Bazil Donovan
has sold more than 4 million records.
Blue Rodeo has won 11 Juno Awards
– five of which were for Best Band - and
have been inducted into the Canadian
Music Hall of Fame.
The group boasts a star on Canada’s
Walk of Fame, and Mr. Cuddy and Mr.
Keelor have received the Order of Canada. In May 2014, the band accepted a
Governor General’s Performing Arts
Award for lifetime artistic achievement,
Canada’s highest honour in the performing arts.
“Blue Rodeo music has been the
soundtrack to many Canadians’ lives
over the years,” said Steve Burns, general manager of Queens Place Emera
Centre. “Having them take centre stage at
Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool
will be a dream come true for many fans
around the province.”
For more information, call 902-3544422.
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Arts & EntErtAinmEnt
Blue Rodeo coming to Liverpool
Iconic Canadian
rock band Blue
Rodeo will perform
at Queens Place
Emera Centre July
10.
DUSTIN RABIN PHOTO
B8
Agatha Christie comes
to Lunenburg
COMEDY
SHOW
Acadian singersongwriter Roland
Gauvin recently
presented his
comedy show
“Roland &
Monsieur Crapaud,”
for young children
at the Rive-Sud
Community Centre.
South Shore Players present ‘The Mousetrap’
By ROBERT HIRTLE
M@LunenburgNews
LAMP to present Schubert work
An extraordinary group of musicians will perform one of composer
Franz Schubert’s best-known works as
part of the Lunenburg Academy of
Music Performance’s (LAMP) spring
2015 Masters Series. The April 12 event
will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the historic
Lunenburg Academy.
The performance will feature pianist-in-residence Walter Delahunt, Joel
Quarrington of Toronto, violinist Julian Azkoul and cellist Jonathan Bloxham from the United Kingdom, as well
as LAMP’s artistic director Burt Wathen on viola.
The ensemble will perform Schubert’s
Piano Quintet in A Major, D. 667. It’s
known as the Trout Quintet because the
fourth movement is a set of variations
on Schubert’s earlier work Die Forelle,
which is German for The Trout.
The group will also perform
Beethoven’s Trio Op.1 No.2 in G major
and Giya Kancheli’s Piano Quartet in
L’istesso Tempo. The piano quartet is a
piece Mr. Wathen has loved ever since
he performed it during its Italian premiere.
“It’s an extraordinarily powerful
piece…both painfully beautiful and violently disturbing,” says Mr. Wathen.
“It’s very tough on musicians [who are]
physically and emotionally exhausted
after each performance…and it requires much from the listener.”
Mr. Wathen says it was the openness
and appreciation shown by LAMP audiences during the school’s inaugural
2014 season that inspired him to program the quartet this spring. He also
knew he had the talented musicians to
perform it.
LAMP will host its next presentation
on April 15 when Mr. Quarrington hosts
A Little Light Music, the free public series where visiting artists discuss their
work interspersed with performance.
That program begins at 7 p.m. at the
Academy.
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Nothing is better than a murder mystery ending with a twist, and no one
wrote them better than Agatha Christie.
That’s why you won’t want to miss
the South Shore Players stage production of Ms Christie’s classic “The Mousetrap,” which opens at the Pearl Theatre in
Lunenburg April 24.
“It’s the old red-herring stuff and whodunit. Agatha Christie is sort of the master of misleading people,” laughed director Jon Allen.
“I love mysteries. I watch mysteries
on TV, I read mystery books and I was in
‘The Mousetrap’ when Chester’s community theatre put it on in the late 90s and I
played the part of Major Metcalfe. Until I
read the script, I had no idea what it was
about, although I lived in London in the
60s, and it was in its 15th year when I was
there.”
Indeed, ‘The Mousetrap’ originally
opened in London’s West End in 1952 and
has played there continuously ever since,
making it the longest-running play in the
history of modern theatre.
“I thought it would be great to do a mystery. We never really did a mystery since,
I guess, ‘The Deadly Game,’ and that was
back in 1995,” Mr. Allen explained, adding
that the small eight-person cast also made
it appealing to present.
“It’s great to get everybody working
together,” he said. “And we’ve got quite a
few newcomers to the cast.”
Two of those cast members, Colleen
Hagen and Teresa Patterson, are originally from the Annapolis Valley and were
involved with Centre Stage Theatre.
“Kim Carlow-Berkeley, who was in
‘The Mousetrap’ with me in Chester, is
coming back this time as Mollie, and we
also have Stuart Martin, who was the
cowardly lion in ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ as
Major Metcalfe,” Mr. Allen said.
David R. Young, who played the part of
Christopher Wren for Winds of Change in
his younger days, will this time portray
Mr. Paravicini, while Willie Wells, who
usually is found taking care of lighting,
will return to the stage for the first time
in a decade to play the part of Giles.
New Germany native Dion McKay will
tackle the role of Sgt. Trotter.
“And we’re lucky to have a student by
the name of Alex Abriel to play the part
of Christopher Wren, the young neurotic,” he said.
Debbie Webber, another newcomer to
the area, is in charge of costumes with
help from Johanna Patrick and Georgina
Patrick while, John Letson is looking
after the set, ably assisted by Sherman
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Veteran thespian Jon Allen will direct the
South Shore Players’ production of “The
Mousetrap”.
What: The Mousetrap
When: April 24 to 26, May 1 to 3
Where: Pearl Theatre
Lake and Russ Proctor.
“The set is almost a reconstruction of
the set used in 1952 in the London production, with some modifications,” Mr. Allen
explained. “It’s probably one of the most
expensive sets we’ve ever built. It’s massive, but it’s just the one set, and you don’t
have to change anything. It’s perfect.”
Helen Steenburgh, who has previous
theatre experience in Ontario, serves as
assistant director and stage manager,
while John Berkeley fills the role of assistant stage manager.
The technical director is local jack of
all trades David Friendly. Steve Drennan
is on lighting, and Sam Maskell is looking
after the sound.
Katie McNeil is doing makeup and Ron
and Grace Swan are in charge of publicity.
“So you can see we have quite a mixture of talents there,” Mr. Allen said. “All
in all, it’s a good team. Everybody is very
positive. I think it’s going to be a really
great production, and if you know who
did it, don’t tell anybody.”
‘The Mousetrap’ will be presented at
the Pearl Theatre from April 24 to 26
and May 1 to 3 with Friday and Saturday
shows at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees
at 2 p.m.
Marquee
An Evening of Art,
Food and Wine
Local artist Lynn Misner and photographer Stephen Ernst will join their
collective talents with the folks at Rime
Restaurant for “An Evening of Art, Food
and Wine” to be held at the restaurant on
May 3 from 5 to 9 p.m.
On display will be some of the artistic works created by Ms Misner which
feature an array of bold painted sunsets,
skyscapes and landscapes as well as a
collection of Mr. Ernst’s stark black and
white photographs.
Rime will be offering an evolving array
of hors d’eouvres throughout the evening
as well as wines, cocktails, craft beer and
spirits.
For more information call 902-640-3363
or 902-640-3112.
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Jam bread
ERIN
COSTELO TO
PERFORM
I
The Lunenburg Folk
Harbour Society
will present popular
singer-songwriter Erin
Costelo at Boscawen
Inn, Lunenburg, April
11 at 7:30 p.m. For
more information visit
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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Rug hooking artists
of the year announced
The Hooked Rug Museum of North
America in Hubbards has announced
the winners of this year’s Rug Hooking
Artist of the Year awards.
This year’s winners are Diane Ayles
as Canadian rug hooking artist of the
year and Chizuko Hayami as international rug hooking artist of the year.
This is the third year the awards will
be presented. Representative samples
of the artists’ work will be displayed
as a special featured exhibit at the museum for the 2015 season.
The winners are chosen based on
their contribution to the advancement
of the contemporary art of rug hooking and its gradual transformation
over three centuries of development
in North America, said board chair Suzanne Conrod.
“This assessment of rug hooking, in
comparison to an early stage of hooking, offers an opportunity to learn more
about the amazing talents that exist in
the art,” she explained.
Ms Ayles, a professional artist from
Muskoka, Ontario, is a member of the
Huntsville Art Society, Muskoka Arts
and Crafts and the Ontario Hooking
Craft Guild.
Many of her pieces have received international recognition and have been
featured in publications such as A Needle Pulling Thread, Fiber Art Now and
Celebration of Hand Hooked Rugs.
Her palette consists of hand-dyed
fibres that enhance the surface of linen,
and her art is a snapshot of the beauty
served by nature. She was inspired to
take up rug hooking after receiving a
gift of a hand-hooked wall hanging from
her mother-in-law. With an inherent
base in art, Ms Ayles has been enchant-
ed by the complexity and potential of
hooking and its place as a fine art.
Ms Hayami was born in Tokyo and
lived in Westchester, New York, during
the early 1990s, where she learned to
hook rugs from the late Dorothy Lotto.
She is a McGown-certified teacher
and a member of the National Guild of
Pearl K. McGown Hookrafters and the
Rug Hooking Guild of Nova Scotia.
Ms Hayami started teaching rug
hooking in 1994 in Tokyo, where she
currently lives. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibits in that city
since 1998 as well as in Kobe, Japan. The
list of awards she has won is extensive,
starting with the McGown National Exhibit Award in 2008. More recently, she
received an honourable mention for her
rug “Masterful Morris” in 2013. This is
the first year the hooked rug museum is
honouring an artist from Japan.
“We are delighted to be featuring the
work of such talented artists again this
year. Thanks to both artists for their
generosity in sharing their art with us
for the 2015 summer season,” Ms Conrod said.
The Hooked Rug Museum of North
America is operated by a non-profit society dedicated to the preservation and
celebration of the art and traditions of
hooked rugs. The 2015 season has a full
schedule that includes a special exhibit
from New Brunswick, a Nova Scotia
exhibit entitled “Art Hits the Wall,” a
Maud Lewis exhibit, a workshop by
Doug Rankin of Highland Heart Hookery, regularly scheduled “hook-ins,” a
proddy flower workshop by teacher Leanne Sitler of the United States and
weekly fibre gatherings.
Directions
’m always on the lookout for a new
Heat milk in a large saucepan over
potluck recipe, so I was delighted
medium heat until it steams, but do not
to discover a version of this easy
let it boil. Remove from heat and let it
and versatile dish. Jam bread takes the
cool to warm. Add yeast and
cake – literally. Try this
white sugar to warm milk
jammy bread as a healthier
and allow to proof (sit until
alternative to cake or as a
bubbles form on surface,
brunch treat.
about five minutes).
You can make this with
Whisk salt and flour
pretty much any kind of
together in a mixing bowl
fruit, and you can use fresh
and set aside. Grease a large
fruit or fruit that has been
bowl and set aside as well.
frozen and thawed. Do not
Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla
bake from frozen, however.
extract and melted butter to
Essentially, you’re making
ElisabEth
yeast mixture and whisk to
the jam on the bottom of
combine. Add flour mixture
the pan at the same time
bailEy
and knead by hand or in a
that the bread is baking on
Betty's Bite
mixer, adding more flour if
the top. It’s great with raspnecessary, until dough forms
berries or blueberries, but
a smooth ball.
feel free to try apple, peach,
Transfer dough to prepared greased
pineapple or even banana!
bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow
Jammy Bread
to rise until doubled, about an hour.
Before getting started, note that this
Meanwhile, lightly butter a pie pan,
recipe relies on “jam sugar,” a pre-made
small casserole dish or up to a dozen
blend of sugar and pectin that you can
individual ramekins. Combine fruit and
find in the baking section of your grojam sugar in a mixing bowl and transfer
cery store.
to prepared dishes.
Ingredients
Turn risen dough out onto a clean,
1 cup milk
lightly floured counter. Punch down and
1 1/2 tsps yeast
separate dough into two dozen equal
2 tbps white sugar
pieces and distribute them evenly across
1/4 tsp salt
the top of the jam mixture. Cover with
2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
a clean dishcloth and allow to rise for 20
1 egg
minutes.
1 egg yolk, separated
Place rack in bottom third of oven
1 tsp vanilla extract
and preheat to 350° F.
1/4 cup melted butter
Bake until bread is browned and jam
4 cups fresh fruit, chopped into biteis bubbling, about 30 minutes. Allow to
sized pieces
cool to lukewarm before eating, as jam
2 cups jam sugar
layer will be much hotter than the bread.
PAULA LEVY PHOTO
FOLK FIESTA
The Folk Harbour Society welcomed The Modern Grass at a Folk Fiesta held on March
28 at the Mahone Bay Centre.
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Former pro ball player introduces program to kids
Will Njoku now a
motivational speaker
By KELSEY POWER
M@kelseyLHNow
Set your feet. Aim high. Follow
through. Every day.
This is the SAFE action program,
developed by former professional basketball player, 1994 NBA draftee and almost Olympian Will Njoku. The current
motivational speaker inspired Chester
Area Middle School (CAMS) students on
March 26.
Emily Payne, a 14-year-old Grade-8 student at CAMS, learned “to aim high and
just always know that you can do it and
nothing is ever impossible.” She wants to
become a better all-around athlete and to
continue to improve by setting goals for
herself every year.
“The SAFE action plan is what it’s all
about. It’s the action plan I used to get
myself where I am today. It’s the action
plan I used to get myself through my dark
days even though I didn’t know I was having them officially,” said Mr. Njoku, who
came up with this basketball analogy as a
way of explaining how to live a successful life.
Mr. Njoku was diagnosed with depression at the age of 29, when he was leading
what many would consider a successful
life. After psychotherapy he realized he
had felt this way and dealt with anxiety
since he was six years old. He moved from
Ghana to Canada at the age of four and
aside from adjusting to a new culture, he
faced a lot of adversity growing up along
with challenges such as chronic illness
in his siblings, strict parenting and the
death of family members while he was
still a young man.
He currently carries this message
of action as part of his motivational
speaking
company
WILL2WIN. “I want
my message to create
some momentum to
create a SAFE action
plan so others take action,” he said, asking
kids to ask themselves
four questions whenever they make a decision: Who are you
willing to be? Where
are you willing to go?
What are you willing
to accept? and What
are you willing to do
today?
Mr. Njoku has been
delivering this program for 15 years. “I
was actually teaching kids basketball,
and the philosophies
I used in teaching
KELSEY POWER PHOTO
kids basketball were A small group of students stayed behind to ask Mr. Njoku how to show them some of his tricks as well as
impressed on the challenge him to a pickup basketball game.
parents, and in that
group was a teacher
school audience, his program is designed bad talk to someone about it,” said James
who asked me to come to the school and for everyone.
Marchand, a 13-year-old Grade-7 student
talk to her kids,” he said. The rest is his“It was fun to watch because he’s re- who planned on using the SAFE program
tory and he’s continued to travel and tell ally funny, and it just kind of taught you when he studied for his taekwondo test
people not to judge one another, to have to aim for your goals and never give up, the following weekend. “There’s a school
discipline, to become organized, to devel- which is pretty awesome,” said Emily, counsellor they can talk to about that
op a positive perspective, to have an open who agreed there were probably students kind of stuff.”
mind, to practice and to follow through suffering from mental-health and selfMore than anything, Mr. Njoku’s prowith their actions after understanding all esteem issues in her school. “Probably gram is about an individual’s approach to
the details involved.
because they’re scared to talk about it life, having the ability to tune in to posiMr. Njoku only added the mental-well- and think people might make fun of them tive energy and establish a good mindset
ness component to his presentation in the for it, or they don’t really feel confident upon waking up in the morning.
past two years after encouragement. “I in themselves.” She thought making it a
“I think the idea that the kids have
was only giving half of my story, and my subject students were more aware of in control of their destiny or their future if
presentation is a plea for the kids who are the school would be a good start to help they ask themselves what they’re willing
possibly feeling this way to go seek help.” those individuals. “I think you should to do about it, that message, is imporAlthough he was talking to a middle keep your head up and if you’re feeling tant,” said Mr. Njoku.
FUNDS FOR
FOOTBALL
The South Shore
Seahawks minor
football club held a
dinner and auction
at Osprey Ridge
on March 28. The
event raised money
to help offset team
costs. Here, Gary
Linthorne holds
Walter Payton
memorabilia during the live auction
portion emceed
by coach Deryck
Bolivar.
SKILLS CAMP
Landon Silver takes part in a recent Hockey Canada skills development
camp at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre.
PAULA LEVY PHOTO
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sports
Taking a bite out
of provincials
Ice Sharks earn gold, two
silver at Day of Champions
By PATRICK HIRTLE
M@LHNOWnews
The South Shore Ice Sharks hockey program feasted
on the opposition in provincial play last weekend, capturing one gold medal and taking silver in two other
programs.
The Atom-A Ice Sharks were the lone group to finish
atop the podium, claiming gold after an exciting 3-2 win
over Pictou County as part of Hockey Nova Scotia’s annual day of champions.
The Peewee-A team had to settle for silver after coming up just short in an equally exciting 3-2 game against
the Northside Vikings.
And, wrapping up a wildly successful inaugural
campaign, the Peewee-A girls Ice Sharks fell 3-0 to Cape
Breton West in their title game, securing silver after an
outstanding year.
South Shore Minor Hockey Association president
Mike Conklin said that he’s extremely satisfied with
what each arm of the Ice Sharks program was able to accomplish this year and that everyone from the introductory program on up through the ranks should be proud.
Devan Naugler, executive vice-president the South
Shore association, agreed that it’s been a banner year,
to say the least.
“Our atom, peewee and bantam divisions of SSMHA
all experienced success during the 2014-15 season,” he
Pictured from middle left are Nate Inness, Dylan Rafuse, Ryan Hopkins, Mitchell MacIntosh, Sam Tanner, Dylan Uhlman, Ryan Jensen, Matt Hill, Matthew Chapman, Kyle Hopkins, Brennan Coleman, Colby Feener, Cohen Westlake and
Nathan Lambourne. On the ice are Nathan Culbert, Cole Hayes. The coaches are Jeff Lambourne, Wayne Jensen,
Jonathan Uhlman and Barry Coleman.
said.
“We are extremely proud as an association to have so
many of our teams representing our region on such a
high level of competition and success, on and off the ice.
[It] shows that hockey is alive and well while continuing
to grow in our South Shore region,” he added.
For the Atom-A team, the gold-medal finish was the
culmination of an effort that saw the team post a 27-19-1
regular-season record, which included a plus-69 goal dif-
ferential.
The Atom-A Ice Sharks celebrated by capturing the
Western Nova Minor Hockey League (WNMHL) title following a rally to secure a 6-5 victory over Yarmouth on
March 29.
The Ice Sharks Peewee-B team took its own WNMHL
title thanks to a dramatic overtime win against Western
Valley on March 29.
Hoop dreams come to life
South Shore Surf mini teams
take provincial titles
By PATRICK HIRTLE
M@LHNOWnews
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER
The third annual Burg Classic hockey tournament, a fundraiser for those in need in
the community, was recently held over three days in Lunenburg. The brainchild of
Jayme Niford, the event has raised approximately $43,000 over its three-year history, this year grew to involve 14 teams in both the recreational and competitive
divisions. Members of the organizing committee are, from left, Dennis Chapman,
Jayme Niford, Lisa Tanner and Chad Parks.
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Bowling
Lunenburg Bowling Alley League
Men’s League, March 16:
H.S., Scott Doucette, 156. H.T.,
Sandy Banks, 361. T.H., Charles
Drag, 1,656.
Ladies’ League, March 3: H.S.,
Kim Veinotte, 118. H.T., Kim Veinotte, 337.
300’s; Val Feener, 314; Heather Lantz, 327.
Early Birds, March 25: H.S., Kim
Vienotte, 130. H.T., Kim Veinotte. H. no mark,
Lil, 91.
Canexel, February 25: M.S., Jody Lantz,
144. M.T., Jody Lantz, 364. L.S., Stacy Wessel,
142. L.S., Val Feener, 342.
Money League, March 12: M.S., Alf
Aulenback, 126. M.T., Bernie Conrad, 354.
L.S., Courtney Tremere, 133. L.T., Courtney
Tremere, 371.
Lucky Strikes, February 27: L.S.,
Amanda Smith, 120. L.T., Amanda Smith, 327.
M.S., Scott Doucette, 139. M.T., Scott Doucette,
370. T.T., Blue Jays, 1,555.
Mickey Mouse, March 22: L.S., Janet
Kaulback, 111. L.T., Kim Veinotte, 319. M.S.,
Corey Carver, 139. M.T., Corey Carver, 367.
AYB stats: March 14: Peewee: G.S.,
Summer Hoskins, 61. G.H., Summer Hoskins,
168. Bantam: G.S., Renee Doucette, 98. G.T.,
Alicia Jackson, 264. B.S., Logan Hoskins,
93. B.T., Nathan Allen, 252. Junior: G.S.,
Carrie Wellman, 122. G.T., Carrie Wellman,
331. B.S., Logan Ring, 108. B.T., Logan Ring,
281. Senior: G.S., Makayla Smith, 92. G.T.,
Makayla Smith, 260. B.S., Mackenzie Dares,
110. B.T., Mackenzie Dates, 287.
Lutheran Church Bowling League
March 31: Team Standings: The
Untouchables, 1,147; Wally’s Gang, 1,113; The
Unpredictables, 1,101; Weebles, 1,039.
L.S., Rose Cook, 108 L.T., Rose Cook, 288.
M.S., Brian Conrad, 111. M.T., Arthur Veinot,
308. L.S., no mark, Margie Roy, 88. M.S., no
mark, Le Roy Hearn, 78.
In every measurable way, it was a
very successful first season for the South
Shore Surf basketball program, one that
was capped off with a pair of provincial
titles last weekend.
The mini boys and mini girls, both
under-12 teams, each claimed a championship at events hosted by Park View and
Kennetcook, respectively.
Nicole Laffin and Blair Lipsett coached
the girls’ squad, which went undefeated
and won the championship final against
Amherst by five points.
Ms Laffin said that her players showed
the desire to win and the consistency to
make it a reality.
“All members of the team played with
heart and determination, giving their all
both offensively and defensively in each
of the five games,” she said.
On the boys’ side, here in Bridgewater,
coaches Eric Dolliver, Tyler Colwell and
Chad Frittenburg urged their squad to
battle back after they losing the first
game of the tournament by one point.
The Surf boys rallied to win their
remaining games, including the championship final against Pictou by a score
of 61-31, despite that fact that Pictou had
beaten the Surf by 10 points three weeks
earlier at the Bedford Classic.
Mr. Frittenburg said that the season
started slowly for the new program, with
both girls’ and boys’ teams struggling to
find their way.
“Early on, progress was slow and both
groups attended some difficult tournaments where neither group performed
very well. The girls went 0-3 in a tournament before Christmas, and the boys
went 1-3 at the Bedford Classic in early
March,” he said.
The focus on proper skill development
and maximized practice times remained
the top priority for Mr. Dolliver, athlete
and coaching development director.
And that focus paid off, Mr. Frittenburg said, as each group headed into
provincials with a couple of key exhibition wins.
“We are extremely proud of the efforts and dedication of both groups and
would like to extend a big thank-you to
the families who helped us all along the
way, whether it was playing a little defence during practices, driving to games
or helping out at provincials,” Mr. Frittenburg said.
The South Shore Surf spring programs
will kick off shortly. For more information, visit http://www.southshoreminorbasketball.weebly.com.
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LGBTQ support group established at Freeman House
Transgender guidelines released by Department of Education
By KELSEY POWER
M@kelseyLHNow
When people aren’t given spaces to
feel safe in, sometimes they don’t express
themselves fully, grow and transition into
who they are or feel comfortable with
their self-identity.
“It means a lot to be around other people like you,” said Alex Cadillac, a local 19
year old. “It can save lives.”
Cadillac and Donette Getson, youth
outreach worker with Freeman House in
Bridgewater, are trying to provide a supportive space at the facility for the purpose of providing lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgendered and queer (LGBTQ) youth,
and eventually adults, both in and out of
school with somewhere to turn and to
open up to talk.
“We went to a meeting when Laing
House came,” said Ms Getson, who explained this organization works through
peer support for youth with mentalhealth issues. “There was a youth that
from recreation to mental health to physical health or education are missing or
certainly could be improved upon. That
was one of the things I brought up in the
meeting,” said Cadillac, who had wanted
to create the space for a while but didn’t
have a place or the connections to do so
before meeting Ms Getson. “Not only was
there a lot of holes for mental health, but
one of the biggest resources missing not
only for youth but also for adults was
LGBTQ resources and education and support networks.”
Ms Getson and Cadillac decided to
start their own peer-support group, and
other community partners joined in. Representatives of the Sexual Health Centre,
the Second Story Women’s Centre and
Public Health all attend Monday meetings at 4 p.m. currently offered for those
ages 16 to 20.
“We certainly want people to be able to
see each other because that’s definitely
something you’re missing out here. If
you don’t know somebody personally you
was there who was transgendering, and
she mentioned that there’s no support
once she leaves school. … There’s the
gay-straight alliances … or the rainbow
projects within the high school, but there
wasn’t anything when she left.”
Cadillac was that youth. “I’m what’s
called nonbinary transgender so instead
of going from female to male, or male to
female my gender identity is a little more
complicated then that,” said Cadillac. “I
identify as agender, which mean’s genderless basically, which means I don’t feel
any concept of masculinity or femininity
or a combination of anything like that
so I strive to be gender neutral.” Cadillac prefers the names Alex or Neo and
personally uses the pronouns “nem,”for
them “ne” for he and “ner,” for her. Born
in British Columbia and designated a
female at birth, Cadillac lived in Vancouver, Victoria and Calgary before moving
to Lunenburg County after turning 10.
“Being in a small town has shown me
that there’s a lot of areas that resources
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Alex Cadillac appears at Freeman House
where the LGBTQ peer support groups
will take place.
sometimes feel like you’re existing in this
void of strangeness,” said Cadillac. “A
very important part of this is that we’re
bringing people together in a calm place
where they can see each other and know
you’re not alone.”
In order to fully engage the public in
their project, they also decided to reach
out to their target audience.
“We thought the high schools are the
best place to start because when they
leave school they don’t have anywhere
to sort of connect with, is what we were
hearing,” said Ms Getson, who has since
contacted the South Shore Regional
School Board (SSRSB) to have story- and
experience-based assemblies at the New
Germany, Forest Heights, Park View and
Bridgewater high schools to announce
the supportive space. “Because the transgender guidelines have recently come
out, it all just kind of fell into place.”
“Guidelines for Supporting Transgender and Gender-nonforming Students”
was released by the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood
Development in December 2014. The
document was created in response to an
amendment in December 2012 to the Nova
Scotia Human Rights Act to incorporate
the protection of transgender people
from discrimination. These guidelines
are intended to help school board superintendants, administrators and schools
create a safer culture for transgender and
gender-nonconforming students.
The guidelines explain terminology
for sexual identity, ways of providing support and how to properly use a student’s
preferred name or names and pronouns
such as “they,” “ze or zhe” or “hir.” It also
gives best practices in a variety of other
areas from maintaining records consistent with legal practices and ensuring
that dress codes support students’ full expression to minimizing gender-segregated activities and maintaining safe classes
and spaces, including washrooms.
Lamar Eason, co-ordinator of race relations, cross-cultural understanding and
human rights for the SSRSB, applied for
a grant of a little under $4,000 earlier this
year to help implement these guidelines
in South Shore schools. He’s been doing
professional development, primarily with
high schools, by attending meetings to
familiarize staff with what the guidelines
say and how to properly deal with possible situations.
He’s also offering a safe space for staff.
“Statistically speaking, if you have students that are coming out as gay, lesbian
and transgender, statistically there have
to be staff that are in the same boat,” said
Mr. Eason, “It makes sense to be offering
them a safe space as well.”
Mr. Eason is also hoping to implement
a self-identification push for all areas of
diversity in schools for students and staff
this May.
“They get people to talk,” said Ms
Getson of the guidelines. “It creates a
conversation, and if we don’t talk about
it nobody talks about it. It just continues
to be hidden.”
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business
Historical home heating company hot on customer service
Bailly’s Fuels has been servicing customers since 1923
our business.”
Ms Bailly is the greatgranddaughter of
the
blacksmith Edwin Bailly,
In an industry dominated by major who established the comregional, national and international cor- pany in 1923. She runs the
porations, Bailly’s Fuels Ltd. prides itself business from its headon being the local go-to delivery and ser- quarters on historic Pelvice company.
ham Street alongside her
Over the 92 years it’s been in business, father, Graham Bailly. Now
the Lunenburg-based company has gone president of the company,
from a supplier of coal, wood, “Flour” Mr. Bailly took over the
and fertilizer to a full-service home heat- business from his own faing and marine diesel provider.
ther, Arthur, after learning
The company caters to mostly Lunen- operations from the ground
burg, Riverport, Mahone Bay, Martins up by making deliveries for
River and Chester and has had many the company, as his father
of the same customers for decades. As and grandfather did.
the broader market increasingly looks to
One of Lunenburg’s
other options for home heating, such as founding families, the Bailheat pumps, Bailly’s is determined to pro- lys were originally school
vide the best customer service possible to teachers and music masthose who are sticking with oil.
ters. As Lunenburg grew
Any expansion, according to Anne and the economy flourBailly, general manager, will be in ser- ished alongside the burvice, complementing the installation, geoning sailing industry,
maintenance and service work they do blacksmith shops were inon furnaces, hot water heaters and oil creasingly in demand and
burners. It will also work to educate the became a vital part of the
market on the gains in efficiency that town. Edwin Bailly opened
oil systems have been making alongside a blacksmith shop on MonKingsley Collins is a burner technician with Bailly’s Fuels.
developments in other home-heating sys- tague Street in the late
tems. However, the priority will always be 1880s. He later established
in customer service, said Ms Bailly.
E. Bailly & Son on Pelham Street with loaded 200 to 300 tons of coal delivered
“We are smaller than the average his son Elvin, and they built a sawmill to via ship and rail. It also sold grass seed,
major oil company out there, and when cater to the demand for 12-to-16-inch hard- fertilizer and animal feed. In time, the
demand for coal began to subside, and
you call you speak with myself or Kim wood pieces for the stoves of the day.
Bailly’s met the demand for
in the office. That is our main strength.
In the late 1940s, coal was the
marine diesel fuel. It was the
We know all our customers and have a fuel of choice, and
official supplier to the Bounrelationship with them. That is the key to the company unty when she was launched in
1957, and it went on to fuel
a number of notable ships
over the years, as well as the
scallop draggers. By the end
of the 1950s, Elvin Bailly’s
son Arthur recognized the growing trend toward heating oil and
began offering British American
oil.
Initially, it was the larger consumers, such as schools, that were
switching over. However, the residential market eventually jumped
on board as well.
In time, oil replaced coal entirely, and British American has long
since been bought out by a chain
of companies. Changes at Bailly’s
family-run business continued as
well. Some have been technologybased. For instance, the paperwork
once done by the company’s delivery people by hand at every stop
along their routes is now processed
and printed via computer.
In keeping with its commitment to customer service, Bailly’s
branched out, offering a full range
Anne Bailly, left, is general manager of Bailly’s Fuels, and Kim Hanlon is the office manager.
of home-heating services, includ-
By GAYLE WILSON
M@LHNOWnews
RURAL
ROBERT HIRTLE PHOTOs
ing furnace and hot-water heater installation, repairs and cleaning.
Bailly’s currently employs two people
in the office, including Ms Bailly, along
with three technicians and two delivery
drivers.
The bottom line in every case is being
there for the customer. This hands-on,
personal approach is especially important when conditions were as challenging
for everyone as they were this winter, Ms
Bailly said.
It was all hands on deck, she said,
praising her team for going above and beyond the call of duty amid very difficult
weather and ground conditions to make
sure the customers’ needs were met.
“To me, that’s part of our success.
We’re all very hard working, we all get
along and everybody really does care for
our customers.”
It would seem this historic company
offering old-fashioned personal service is
hitting the mark with at least some of its
customers. When LighthouseNOW spoke
with Ms Bailly last week, a customer had
just brought in a tray of cookies by way
of thanks.
Even though the season for home fuel
delivery is winding down, according to
Ms Bailly there’s still plenty of work to
be done. The general manager noted that
spring is a good time to be thinking of
furnace and boiler service and maintenance or upgrades with installations.
“Especially after the winter we’ve
had,” she said.
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Youth the Future
Young people with employment barriers matched with potential employers
By ROBERT HIRTLE
M@LunenburgNews
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Co-ordinator Ashlee Selig-Stewart, left, and facilitator Jennifer Park will be in charge
of the Youth the Future program, which will be starting up shortly in Bridgewater.
A new program is coming to Bridgewater that is designed to match youth
who have a disability or face barriers to
employment with prospective employers.
Co-ordinator Ashlee Selig-Stewart said
the Youth the Future (YTF) project is a 21week program composed of five weeks of
classroom training followed by a 16-week
job placement with an employer that best
represents the student’s career interests
and goals.
“It’s a program run through the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and
Work,” Ms Selig-Stewart explained. “We
have a list of different disabilities. It
can be hearing impaired, vision, mentalhealth issues, cognitive issues, learning
disabilities. It’s a pretty wide spectrum.”
Classroom training consists of workshops that cover such topics as life skills,
time management, cover letters, resumé
building, communications skills, community connections, networking, marketing
and job searching.
Applicants must be between the ages
of 15 and 30, not be attending school
and not have a pending employment insurance claim or reachback. They must
MUNICIPALITY OF
THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER
also have a social insurance number, be
permitted to work in Canada and have a
basic level of reading and writing skills.
Ms Selig-Stewart said she is currently
recruiting employers to participate in the
program by providing job placements for
those involved.
The job shadowing placement agreement requires an employer to provide a
minimum of 25 hours of work a week to
an employee.
Those hours will be reimbursed at a
rate of $10.40 per hour during the job
placement. More hours can be offered by
the employer; however, they will not be
reimbursed.
The program will be offerred through
the YMCA Youth Drop-in Centre, 416 King
Street in Bridgewater, and some funding
is available for transportation assistance.
“When it comes to disabilities at their
job placement, if they need a chair or
whatever to accommodate them with
their disability, we help them with that,
as well,” Ms Selig-Stewart explained.
The program is funded through the
government of Canada’s skills link fund.
For more information, contact Ms
Selig-Stewart at 902-448-0213 or astewart@
ccrw.org.
Liz Powers, left,
and Pam Paton
entertain patrons
at the Hubbards
Farmers’ Market on
December 13.
REQUEST FOR STANDING OFFERS (RSO):
HEAVY EQUIPMENT SERVICES – SEWER REPAIRS
HEAVY EQUIPMENT SERVICES – TRAIL REPAIRS
HEAVY EQUIPMENT SERVICES – MUNICIPAL
PROPETY REPAIRS
The Municipality of the District of Chester is seeking Requests for
Standing Offers for the following three projects:
T-2015-004 – RSO – Heavy Equipment Services
– Sewer Repairs
The Municipality of the District of Chester is seeking submissions
Request for Standing Offers (RSO) to retain one (1) Heavy
Equipment Contractor (Proponent) for a five (5) year period
to support of the Municipality of the District of Chester’s
(Municipality) ongoing wastewater operational (i.e. Sewer Repairs)
requirements. The services to be provided are generally described
in the RSO specifications document with the specific scope of
services to be provided on a “project to project” basis based on this
RSO.
T-2015-005 – RSO – Heavy Equipment Services
– Trail Repairs
Equipment Contractor (Proponent) for a one (1) year period
(Municipality) ongoing Rails to Trails operational (i.e. Trail
Repairs and Upgrades) requirements. The services to be provided
are generally described in this RSO with the specific scope of
services to be provided on a “project to project” basis based on this
RSO.
T-2015-006 - RSO – Heavy Equipment Services
– Municipal Property Repairs
Equipment Contractor (Proponent) for a one (1) year period
(Municipality) ongoing Municipal Property operational (i.e.
Property Repairs) requirements. The services to be provided are
generally described in this RSO with the specific scope of services
to be provided on a “project to project” basis based on this RSO.
Documents will be issued electronically in PDF format from
the Municipality of the District of Chester by contacting the
undersigned.
Sealed submissions must be received by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May
1, 2015 clearly marked as noted above.
The Municipality reserves the right to reject any and all
submissions, not necessarily accept the lowest submission, and the
right to accept any submission which it may consider to be in the
best interest of the Municipality. The Municipality also reserves
the right to waive the formality, informality, or technicality in any
submission.
Please contact either of the undersigned for the Specifications
Document:
Pamela Myra, Municipal Clerk – pmyra@chester.ca
or
Cindy Hannaford, Executive Secretary – channaford@chester.ca
Municipality of the District of Chester
151 King Street
PO Box 369, Chester NS B0J 1J0
Tel 902-275-3554
Fax 902-275-4771
FILE PHOTO
Hubbards Farmers’ Market turns 20
“It was exciting to start the market in 1996. The
dream was to establish the market at the old fish
plant on Hubbards Cove and be the first market accessible by boat,” Ms Cahill recalled. “We began in
The Hubbards Farmers’ Market has reached a the empty lot next to the Trellis Café and then moved
significant milestone.
to Bishop’s Park with more vendors and tents.”
The Saturday market, which has become a weekAfter one year at the old fish plant, the organizers
end tradition for people living in the area of the vil- decided to take up an offer from the Aspotogan Herilage, turns 20 this year.
tage Trust to rent the Barn.
“It is amazing to look back and see how our
“We’ve been [there] since 2000 now, with countless
farmers’ market has grown and succeeded over the hours of work by dedicated, talented volunteers and
years,” said manager Ashley Marlin. “We are ex- generous grants from many organizations transtremely excited to be celebrating 20 years with our forming the feed bins, dirt floors and property into
community.”
what the farmers’ market and barn are today,” Ms
The brainchild of a trio of passionate gardeners – Cahill says. “It’s wonderful to see so many great
Linda Cahill, Gillian Maycock and Deborah Fleming vendors surrounded by people who are enjoying of– the market first opened in 1996.
ferings of food and art in a place that had become a
It started with a perennial plant exchange at the favourite Saturday-morning meeting place. My hope
Shatford Memorial Library as a fundraiser and is that people will join the Hubbards Barn Assoinformation exchange and later opened in early Au- ciation and take part in the continued growth of our
gust with five vendors next to the Trellis Café.
farmers’ market as well as the barn and community
park.”
The market has grown to include over
40 local vendors, including some of the
VILLAGE OF CHESTER
originals, who offer a variety of fresh seasonal produce, grass-fed meats, fair-trade
COMMISSION
organic coffee, flowers, plants, wine,
cheese, prepared foods, jams and more.
The election for Commissioners of the Village of Chester will
Local musicians are featured each
be held on May 6, 2015. There are two vacancies to be filled.
market day and community groups are
Please refer to our Election By Law found on our website.
welcome to use the free community space.
www.villageofchester.org
The market will open for the season
in May from 9 a.m. to noon and will run
Important dates:
throughout the summer and early fall
April 22, 2015 Nomination Day (Submission deadline 5:00pm)
until October 31.
May 2, 2015 Advance Polling Day (11:00am-7:00pm)
“Some of the events that we have
May 6, 2015 Election Day (9:00am-7:00pm)
planned for our 20th anniversary include
Elections will take place at the office for the VOC Commission
a birthday cake celebration in June and
at 27 Pleasant St., Chester.
hosting the first food truck rally on the
Any questions should be directed to:
South Shore on July 4, after our market,”
Iris Tolliver (Clerk Treasurer)
Ms Marlin said.
More information on those events will
902-275-4482 iris@villageofchester.org
be available later in the year.
By ROBERT HIRTLE
M@LunenburgNews
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  
  
 
    
    
  
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 
   
 
     
 
  
    

 


      
  
    

 ++     
  



    
 
 
 
        
   
 
 
+++     





   
     
  
       
 
  
       

 
   

    
 
   
 
 
 
   
   
   ++        
    
    
  


    

         

  

       

      
    
 
 
    
   
     
  
  
    

  
 

 
  
 

   
                
       
 
  
 
 
      



     
 
 
       


  
  
 
       
       
    
  
         


  
              
  

  





   








 
  
 
          
        
         
      
      
 
          
    
    
        

 
 

  
 
   
 
  

    

     
    
  

    
WEEKDAY DAYTIME
7:30
8:00
8:30
   
   

 



































9:30
   
 
  
   
  
    
   
   
 
  
   

 




  
    

  
   
  



      
 
 
        
 
   
 
 +++      
    
                      
 

      
   
   

    
 
 

       
 
   
   
 
   
    
    
  
 

    
          





     

 
      
    
 
 
 
   
     
  
  
    

  
 
 
 
  
   
  
    
  
  
  
 
       
  
  
  
 
      

    
     
 
 
  
      


  
  
       
        
    
  
        

   
  

            
  

  





   

  


    
  
 
 
   
        
    
  
  

      
  
      
    
 
  
    
  
  

  
 
      
  
  
   ++      
    
  

 

THURSDAY EVENING
6:30
7:00
7:30



































9:00


   
    
 
  
    
 
 
    
  
   
  
  
     


 
 

 



   
 
  
   
 
 
 

 
    
   
 
 
     
    
 



   
   

 

   
   
       
  
    
 




9:00
9:30
  
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
Noon
12:30

        
  
  
 
   
       
         


         
  
  
 
 
  
  
  
 
         

         
 
 
       
 
 
 
 
  

  

 
  
 
  
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   
   
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     
  
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   
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    
    
  
 

          

   

   
  
      
   
    
  
++      
   
     
  
  
    

   
 
  
       
 
    
           
 
  

 
       
  


 
      

++       
     
 +   
      
 

  
    
++     
      
    
  
           
    
  
  
         
    
  

  





   





   
    

+++    
        
     
  
  
       
 
  
     
    
    
         
 


  
 
 
   
  

    
      
    
   
      
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
 
   
 
 
 
   


  
  
      
   
  
       


 
 
   
   
 

      

 
 
  
 
   
 

 
  

  
  
  
  
      




   




 

    
 

  
    
    
 
  

      


 



 





 
 





   
        
 

 





 



 
 

  

       
  
    
    
 



   
      
  

  



  
  

4:00
4:30
  
 
 


   
 
   


 
 
 


APRIL 8 TO APRIL 14
5:00
5:30
6:00
 
    
   


 
 
     



  
 



 
 

 

   






   
 
 
  



 

 

 

  

 


 
 
 
 








   
 

     




    






 


    

 




 

  
 
  

 
     


  
 
   
    

  


 


  
  
 
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LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 SATURDAY DAYTIME
7:30
8:00
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
Noon
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
APRIL 11
5:30
6:00
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
Noon
12:30
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
APRIL 12
5:30
6:00
10:00
10:30
APRIL 12
11:00 11:30
        
       
    
   



































 
       
    
        
 
     
      
      
     

  
 
 
 


   
     



             




  
 

   
 


   
 



 
     ++      
 
 
 
  
 
      
     
     
  
    
     
     
      
    
 
 
 










             
                  
+++      
+++         
    
  
 
  
  
   
 


     
    
  

 
 
 
 
       

   




     
  
 
 
 
 
 













 ++++       
+++      
  


  
  
     
        
  

  


           
             

                
   
  



 
       
      ++          
     
    
   
  
  

   
   
       


 
        
      
   
    
     
    
+++     
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








            
    
    
  





    
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         
 
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  

 
   
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 
 
++        
++     

    
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         ++     
+++     
++    
  
       
       
      
     
  
 
      
          
 
  
     
   
 
    

        
  
       

 
  
  
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    
   



 
++         
+++        
 


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



    


      
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 

   
   

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           
   
 
         
   

     
   
              
      

   
 
 
 
  
        
    
 
             
 
 
 
 
 




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      
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    +++        
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      
  
      
    
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       
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          
    
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     
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      
    
       
  
 
   
  
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     
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     
           
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 
 
 
      +++       +++         
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       
     
          
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       
 
 
            
     

 

   
      

       
    
        +++       
++        
  
   
  
  
   
  
  

  
             
        
   
      
  

++      
+++       
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                                 
  
     
 
    
  
   
 

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  
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   
 
    
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   
+++       
 

+++     
   

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     


+++        
+++     
  
       


           


   
   
  
          
       
++       
  
  


        
  
        
 
  
  
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  
  
+++      
++         
++   

  
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



  


      
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        
        
           
 
   

   
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

            
   
 
 
   
            
 
   
              
  
  
  

   
 
 
  
      
          
        
    
            
   



 
        
 
            ++       

 

  

  
  
    

 
   
    
SATURDAY EVENING
6:30
7:00
7:30
     
     
    
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
8:00
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00
10:30
APRIL 11
11:00 11:30
  

  
   
   
    
 
  
  
   
   
        
  
   

  
  
  

   
    
         

      
          
  

   
   
             
  

 


      
 

 
 
  
  
   
       +++       

 
   
  
 
    
   

  
   

      
   
     
 ++      
   +++      
  
          
     
    

   
     

   
    
      
               
 
          
 
 
                   
++       
++     
++   

      
     +++     
  
 
     
  
  
   
  
  
 
 

    
    
      


 
      ++     









 
 
     +++    
 
  
    
 
    
              
 
     
    
    
   
           
 
           ++      
     
  ++       


   
 
 

SUNDAY EVENING
6:30
7:00
7:30






































   
8:00
8:30
9:00
9:30

  
 
  
   
 
 
   
  

 
   
  ++     
  
  
  
 
  
    
     

    
   
  
  

      
  
 
        
   
   
  
   
 
 
 
   
        

  

       




   
 
 
 
  
  
  
   
         
 
    
 
++       

    
   
 
  

++       
      


 
    

++  
   
    
  
     
  
   
  
  
  
    
 
 
  
 

   
       +++     
                    
 
                 
        
           

       
 
 







  

     
 
 
     
  
     
 
       

    

  
    


    

++     

  
  

  

           


     

    
   
   
   
   
    
    
 

           
 

          
 
 

           
 
     

      
 
www.lighthousenow.ca MOVIES
Wednesday 04/08
Evening
9:00 (SHOW) “Goodnight for
Justice: Queen of Hearts”
(Western,2013) Luke Perry,
Ricky Schroder. John
Goodnight rescues a beautiful
woman when her stagecoach
is under attack. (G)
10:00 (APTN) “A Mighty Heart”
(Drama,2007) Angelina Jolie,
Dan Futterman. A woman
spearheads a search for her
husband, journalist Danny
Pearl. (14+)
2:00 (APTN) “A Mighty Heart”
(Drama,2007) Angelina Jolie,
Dan Futterman. A woman
spearheads a search for her
husband, journalist Danny
Pearl. (14+)
Thursday 04/09
Evening
9:00 (ASN) “Austin Powers in
Goldmember” (Comedy,
2002) Mike Myers, Beyoncé
Knowles. Dr. Evil and
Goldmember plot to take
over the world by kidnapping
Austin Powers’ father. (14+)
(CH) “The Producers”
(Musical,2005) Nathan Lane,
Matthew Broderick. A hasbeen Broadway producer
and a scheming accountant
attempt to make a horrible
play. (14+)
(SHOW) “Midnight Stallion”
(Action,2013) Chelah
Horsdal, Matt Mazur. A
family adopts a wild horse
and enters him in race in an
attempt to save their farm.
10:00 (SPACE) “Space Milkshake”
(Comedy,2012) Billy Boyd,
Kristin Kreuk. A bottom of the
barrel Space Waste Technician
finds himself playing the role
of the hero. (PG)
(APTN) “Every Emotion
Costs” (Drama,2011)
Nathaniel Arcand, Tantoo
Cardinal. Two sisters return
to the reservation to face the
community and the ceremony
of death. (PG)
(VIS) “McCloud: Barefoot
Stewardess Caper” (Action,
1972) Dennis Weaver. Flight
attendants, doubling as cat
burglars, lead McCloud on a
chase through Europe. (PG)
2:00 (APTN) “Every Emotion
Costs” (Drama,2011)
Nathaniel Arcand, Tantoo
Cardinal. Two sisters return
to the reservation to face the
community and the ceremony
of death. (PG)
Friday 04/10
Evening
7:00 (SHOW) “Destination:
Infestation” (Action,2007)
Antonio Sabato Jr., Jessalyn
Gilsig. Poisonous ants infest a
planeload of tourist returning
from a Caribbean vacation.
9:00 (FOX) “Date Night”
(Comedy,2010) Tina Fey,
Steve Carell. A married
couple’s dinner date turns into
a dangerous case of mistaken
MONDAY EVENING
6:30
7:00
7:30
    

   

  
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




identity. (14+)
Fi,2010) Ed Quinn, William
B. Davis. A giant subterranean
creature surfaces and begins
to wreak havoc on the planet.
(FAM) “The Water Horse:
Legend of the Deep”
(Adventure,2007) Alex Etel,
Emily Watson. A boy finds a
mysterious egg that hatches
a sea creature of Scottish
legend. (PG)
10:00 (TOON) “Thor: Tales of
Asgard” (Animated,2011)
Voices of Matthew Wolf,
Rick Gomez. A young Thor
embarks on a quest to recover
a legendary sword and prove
his manhood.
(WTN) “The Sweetest Thing”
(Comedy,2002) Cameron
Diaz, Christina Applegate. A
single woman and her friends
set out on a road trip to find a
man she met at a club. (14+)
(LIFE) “The Campaign”
(Comedy,2012) Will Ferrell,
Zach Galifianakis. A hapless
local tourism director runs for
congress against a disgraced
incumbent. (18+)
(SPACE) “Immortals”
(Action,2011) Henry Cavill,
Mickey Rourke. A mortal,
chosen by Zeus, is sent to stop
King Hyperion’s quest to find
a weapon. (18+)
(APTN) “Yellow Rock”
(Western,2011) Michael
Biehn, James Russo. Men
ride into the town of Yellow
Rock on a search and rescue
mission for a family member.
11:00 (CMT) “The Big Bounce”
(Comedy,2004) Owen Wilson,
Morgan Freeman. A smalltime crook falls for a devious
woman and gets involved in a
get-rich-quick scheme. (14+)
(OWN) “How Stella Got Her
Groove Back” (Drama,1998)
Angela Bassett, Taye Diggs. A
successful stockbroker begins
a love affair with a younger
man while on vacation. (14+)
(FAM) “Gotta Kick It Up!”
(Drama,2002) Susan Egan,
Camille Guaty. A dot.com
executive-turned-dance
teacher motivates a handful of
Latina schoolgirls. (G)
12:00 (WTN) “The Sweetest Thing”
(Comedy,2002) Cameron
Diaz, Christina Applegate. A
single woman and her friends
set out on a road trip to find a
man she met at a club. (14+)
1:00 (TOON) “Thor: Tales of
Asgard” (Animated,2011)
Voices of Matthew Wolf,
Rick Gomez. A young Thor
embarks on a quest to recover
a legendary sword and prove
his manhood.
2:00 (CMT) “The Big Bounce”
(Comedy,2004) Owen Wilson,
Morgan Freeman. A smalltime crook falls for a devious
woman and gets involved in a
get-rich-quick scheme. (14+)
(LIFE) “The Campaign”
(Comedy,2012) Will Ferrell,
Zach Galifianakis. A hapless
local tourism director runs for
congress against a disgraced
incumbent. (18+)
(SPACE) “Immortals”
a weapon. (18+)
(APTN) “Yellow Rock”
8:00
(Western,2011) Michael
Biehn, James Russo. Men
ride into the town of Yellow
Rock on a search and rescue
mission for a family member.
(SHOW) “Behemoth” (Sci-
8:30
9:00
9:30
Saturday 04/11
Evening
4:30 (CH) “Cyrano de Bergerac”
(Drama,1950) José Ferrer,
Mala Powers. A French poet
fights injustice and helps his
friend win the woman that he
himself loves. (14+)
5:00 (WTN) “There’s Something
About Mary” (Comedy,1998)
Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz. A
sleazy private detective falls
for the woman his client hired
him to locate. (14+)
(BRAVO) “Up in the Air”
(Romance,2009) George
Clooney, Vera Farmiga. A
businessman takes a new
employee across the country
to show her the life he loves.
(LIFE) “Along Came Polly”
(Comedy,2004) Ben Stiller,
Jennifer Aniston. A repressed
man re-evaluates his ways
while romancing a freespirited woman. (PG)
6:00 (GOLF) “Seven Days in
Utopia” (Drama,2011) Robert
Bear, Lucas Black. A young
golfer meets an eccentric
rancher in Utopia who teaches
him about life and love. (G)
6:30 (SHOW) “The Dilemma”
(Comedy/Drama,2010) Vince
Vaugn, Kevin James. After
seeing a friend’s wife with
another man, Ronny debates if
he should tell his friend. (14+)
7:30 (WTN) “The 40-Year-Old
Virgin” (Comedy,2005) Steve
Carell, Catherine Keener.
Buddies make it their mission
to help their 40-year-old
friend lose his virginity. (18+)
7:45 (SPACE) “Immortals”
a weapon. (18+)
8:00 (TOON) “Scooby-Doo!
Adventures: The Mystery
Map!” (Children,2013) Fred
and Daphne compete on a
game show that has been
cursed by a vengeful phantom.
9:00 (SHOW) “Grown Ups”
(Comedy,2010) Adam Sandler,
Kevin James. Five good
friends and former teammates
reunite after their basketball
coach passes away. (PG)
10:00 (HIST) “The Da Vinci Code”
(Drama,2006) Tom Hanks,
Audrey Tautou. A symbologist
follows clues at a murder
scene in a race to decode an
ancient secret. (14+)
(TOON) “The Ring Two”
(Horror,2005) Naomi Watts,
Simon Baker. Rachel digs into
the past of Samara, a ghost
who is trying to take over her
son’s body. (18+)
(WTN) “To Be Announced”
(BRAVO) “Along Came a
Nanny” (Mystery,2014)
Michael Boddington, Leah
Cairns. A detective goes
undercover as a nanny in order
to solve the neighbourhood’s
robberies. (G)
(LIFE) “Trouble With the
Curve” (Drama,2012) Clint
Eastwood, Amy Adams. An
aging baseball scout takes his
10:00
10:30
APRIL 13
11:00 11:30
  
  

   



   
 
 
  
   

 


     
    

      
  



        
   
 
        
     
  

       
           
 
 
 
     
  
       
  




   

 
    
  
   
   
   
    
++      
    
    
  
  

     
  
     

  

     

 
    
    
 
  
    
   
     
  
  
    

   
    
          
 
 
         
      
       
      
   
 
      


 
     
 
 
 
    



   

  
  
       
    
  
         
   
  
  
             
  

  





   

  


 
  
 
  

  
        
          
  
           
 
  
    
  

 
  
     
  

  
 
       
 

   

++++      
    
  

  
  
daughter out with him on his
last scout. (14+)
(TBS) “The Switch”
(Comedy/Drama,2010)
Jason Bateman. After being
artificially inseminated, a
woman learns that her friend
switched the samples. (14+)
(STAR) “I Me Wed”
(Romance,2007) Erica
Durance, Meaghan Rath. A
successful woman grows tired
of being pressured to marry
and decides to marry herself.
(PG)
(APTN) “The Core” (SciFi,2003) Hilary Swank, Aaron
Eckhart. Scientists must travel
to the Earth’s core in order to
save the planet. (14+)
11:00 (SHOW) “The Dilemma”
(Comedy/Drama,2010) Vince
Vaugn, Kevin James. After
seeing a friend’s wife with
another man, Ronny debates if
he should tell his friend. (14+)
(FAM) “Johnny Kapahala:
Back on Board”
(Comedy,2007) Brandon
Baker, Robyn Lively. To catch
a few waves and to attend
his grandfather’s wedding,
Johnny goes to Hawaii. (G)
11:30 (SPACE) “Blade II” (Action,
2002) Wesley Snipes, Kris
Kristofferson. A vampirehuman hybrid struggles to
save the human race from
those bent on destroying it.
12:00 (BRAVO) “Up in the Air”
12:05 (ATV) “50/ 50” (Comedy/
Drama,2011) Joseph GordonLevitt, Seth Rogen. A 27-yearold comes to terms with his
life after being diagnosed with
spinal cancer. (18+)
12:30 (LIFE) “Trouble With the
last scout. (14+)
1:00 (TOON) “The Ring Two”
(Horror,2005) Naomi Watts,
Simon Baker. Rachel digs into
the past of Samara, a ghost
who is trying to take over her
son’s body. (18+)
(COM) “There’s Something
About Mary” (Comedy,1998)
Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz. A
sleazy private detective falls
for the woman his client hired
him to locate. (14+)
(STAR) “I Me Wed” (Romance, 2007) Erica Durance,
Meaghan Rath. A successful
woman grows tired of being
pressured to marry and
decides to marry herself. (PG)
1:30 (SHOW) “I Now Pronounce
You Chuck and Larry”
Kevin James. Two straight
men enter a same-sex union in
order to resolve an insurance
issue. (14+)
Sunday 04/12
Evening
4:00 (CH) “At War With the
Army” (Comedy,1950) Dean
Martin, Jerry Lewis. Two
recruits get mixed up in all
kinds of wild situations at
their Army base. (G)
(SPACE) “Miami Magma”
TUESDAY EVENING
6:30
7:00
7:30
  
   
  



































(Action,2011) Rachel Hunter,
Melissa Ordway. An illegal
oil drilling operation threatens
to set of an eruption beneath
Miami. (14+)
4:30 (BRAVO) “Up in the Air”
(18+)
(LIFE) “Trouble With the
last scout. (14+)
5:00 (CBC) “Peter Pan”
(Fantasy,2003) Jason Isaacs,
Olivia Williams. Children
follow Peter Pan on an
adventure that includes a
battle with Captain Hook.
(PG)
(SHOW) “Men in Black 3”
(Action,2012) Will Smith,
Tommy Lee Jones. Agent J
travels back in time to save
Agent K from an assassination
attempt. (14+)
5:30 (WTN) “To Be Announced”
(TBS) “Red Eye”
(Thriller,2005) Rachel
McAdams, Cillian Murphy. A
charming man connected to
an assassination plot holds a
woman hostage on a plane.
6:00 (SPACE) “Storm War” (SciFi,2011) Stacey Keach, Jason
London. Two brothers must
stop their father’s domination
over the world’s weather.
7:00 (SHOW) “A Dark Truth”
(Thriller,2012) Andy Garcia,
Kim Coates. A former
CIA agent is used as a
whistleblower to expose the
cover-up of a massacre. (14+)
8:00 (CBC) “Happy Gilmore”
Christopher McDonald.
A would-be hockey player
brings his slap shot and
unsportsmanlike attitude to
golf. (14+)
9:00 (CH) “The Kingdom”
(Action,2007) Jamie Foxx,
Chris Cooper. A team of FBI
agents struggle to investigate
a terrorist attack in Saudi
Arabia. (18+)
10:00 (WTN) “Extremely Loud
and Incredibly Close”
(Adventure,2011) Thomas
Horn, Tom Hanks. A nineyear-old inventor searches for
the lock that matches a key his
father left behind. (PG)
(BRAVO) “Side Effects”
(Drama,2013) Rooney Mara,
Channing Tatum. A woman’s
life begins to crumble
after she is prescribed an
experimental antidepressant.
(TBS) “The International”
(Thriller,2009) Clive Owen,
Naomi Watts. An Interpol
agent and a district attorney
uncover corruption within the
world’s top banks. (18+)
11:00 (TOON) “Speed” (Action,
1994) Keanu Reeves, Sandra
Bullock. An officer must save
the trapped passengers when a
mastermind plants a bomb on
a city bus. (18+)
12:00 (SPACE) “Mama” (Horror,
2013) Jessica Chastain,
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. A man
must raise his young nieces
after they were abandoned in
the forest for five years. (14+)
12:10 (BRAVO) “Match Point”
8:00
8:30
9:00
9:30
C5
(Romance,2005) Scarlett
Johansson, Jonathan Rhys
Meyers. While dating his
friend’s sister, a former tennis
pro falls for the friend’s
fiancée. (PG)
1:00 (WTN) “She’s Out of My
League” (Comedy,2010)
Alice Eve, Jay Baruchel. An
average guy meets the perfect
girl, but his lack of esteem
hurts their relationship. (18+)
(COM) “Clue” (Mystery,1985)
Tim Curry, Colleen Camp.
Six people attend a murderous
dinner party in a Victorian
mansion. (PG)
1:30 (TOON) “Speed”
(Action,1994) Keanu
Reeves, Sandra Bullock.
An officer must save the
trapped passengers when a
mastermind plants a bomb on
a city bus. (18+)
Monday 04/13
Evening
9:00 (SHOW) “Stonehenge
Apocalypse” (Sci-Fi,2010)
Misha Collins, Torri
Higginson. The fate of the
world is threatened when
an ancient machine is found
under Stonehenge. (14+)
10:00 (CH) “Analyze This”
(Comedy,1999) Robert De
Niro, Billy Crystal. A powerful
gangster uses a psychiatrist to
help him overcome his anxiety
attacks. (14+)
(APTN) “Ce qu’il faut pour
vivre” (Drama,2006) Natar
Ungalaaq, Eveline Gélinas.
Un père inuit atteint de
tuberculose doit quitter sa
famille pour être soigné au
Québec. (G)
1:00 (VIS) “Varian’s War”
(War,2000) William Hurt,
Howard Ryshpan. Varian
Fry rescues more than 2,000
artists from the Nazis during
the Second World War. (PG)
2:00 (APTN) “Ce qu’il faut pour
vivre” (Drama,2006) Natar
Ungalaaq, Eveline Gélinas.
Un père inuit atteint de
tuberculose doit quitter sa
famille pour être soigné au
Québec. (G)
Tuesday 01/14
Evening
9:00 (SHOW) “The Ties That
Bind” (Drama,2006) Dean
Aylesworth, Nicole De Boer.
A beautiful and dangerous
seductress threatens a young,
married couple’s relationship.
10:00 (CH) “Scoop” (Comedy,2006)
Scarlett Johannson, Hugh
Jackman. A journalism student
investigates a nobleman’s
involvement in a series of
murders. (PG)
(BRAVO) “Tom Dick and
Harriet” (Comedy,2012)
Steven Weber, Andrew
Francis. A middle-aged
creative director hires a young
con artist to be his stand-in at
work. (PG)
2:00 (BRAVO) “Tom Dick and
Harriet” (Comedy,2012)
Steven Weber, Andrew
Francis. A middle-aged
creative director hires a young
con artist to be his stand-in at
work. (PG)
10:00
10:30
APRIL 14
11:00 11:30
   

  
   
   
 
  
   
           
   

 


  
    
    

  
      



     
  

 
        
 
   











    
             
    
         



   

     
 
     
        
   
    
++    
    
    
  
 

    
   
     

  

     

 
     
    
 
  
  
   
     
  
  
    

 
  
  
 
    
         
        
  
     
       
      
  
 
      

 
  
     
 
 
 
++        

           
 
      
    
 
 
             
  
  
  
          
  

  





   

  

  

  
 

 
  
        
         

             
  
       
  
     
 
       
 
  

    
 
  
  


  

   
    
  

     
C6
CRANIAL CRUNCHES
Crossword puzzle
ACROSS
1. Time before
5. Type of chowder
9. Vehicle pushed by hand
13. Highest point
14. One on horseback
16. Fit of shivering
17. Do a laundry chore
18. Being without anyone else
19. Baseball stat.
20. Boat races
22. Vertical
24. Tree with grey bark
26. Keyboard key
27. Vendor
30. Short witty poem
34. Extraterrestrial being
35. Pellets of ice
36. Abba of Israel
38. Yang’s counterpart
39. Red colour lighter than
crimson
42. Had a bite
43. Begin to walk
45. Poker stake
46. Right-hand page
48. Add to
50. Make nauseous
51. Section of a circle
52. Pertaining to a person’s
birth
54. Eye parts
58. Try to get
62. Death notice, for short
63. Luxury fabric
65. Persian fairy
66. ___ Scotia
67. Trombone part
68. Smaller in width than height
69. Crystal ball gazer
70. Some pipe joints
71. Otherwise
DOWN
1. Two of a kind
2. Measure of land
3. Air pollution
4. That can be defended
5. Meteoroid’s creation
All answers found in the Classified section of this issue.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
15.
21.
23.
25.
27.
28.
29.
31.
32.
33.
35.
by Walter Feener
37.
40.
41.
44.
Spring flower
Upheaval
List of options
Bullet size
Intensely interested
Do too quickly
Try out
Cold-blooded vertebrate
Many new drivers
Dusting cloth
Encourage
Simon ___
Select few
Fabric made from flax
Mound of things
Taken ___
Not glossy
Display a painting
1
2
3
4
5
13
14
17
18
20
47.
49.
50.
53.
54.
55.
56.
57.
59.
60.
61.
64.
6
22
25
29
30
34
39
43
44
48
32
33
12
26
31
36
41
45
46
49
37
42
47
50
52
56
57
62
63
66
67
69
11
23
40
51
55
10
16
35
38
54
9
19
21
28
8
15
24
27
7
Advertising sign gas
The bones of a cooked bird
Court case
Having to do with the sole of
the foot
Solar or lunar event
Exist
Some are precious
Out of the way
Shady deals
Woodwind instrument
Tear apart
Experienced sailor
Prisoner’s room
Eye part
Prison term
Suit accessory
53
58
64
59
65
68
70
71
60
61
C7
CRANIAL CRUNCHES
COLOR ME!
All answers found in the Classified section
of this issue.
C8
Family struggles to cope with daughter’s rare disorder
Incontintentia pigmenti only impacts about 800 worldwide
By EMMA SMITH
M@emmaLHNow
When Katie Frittenburg isn’t next to
her five-year-old daughter Lily, her cellphone doesn’t leave her hands.
Seated in her mom’s kitchen in Bridgewater, her eyes glance down at her phone
often, and when the land line rings she
lets out a nervous sigh.
“Ah, I just hope it is nothing,” she said.
This is part of everyday life for the
mother of three. Her youngest, Lily, suffers from a rare genetic disorder called
incontinentia pigmenti, which, among
other things, results in severe and unpredictable seizures.
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Just the other day, Ms Frittenburg was
driving down the highway when Lily
started having a seizure in the back seat.
She pulled over, called an ambulance and,
“spent the whole day in the IWK with
her.”
This happens at least once a week, but
Ms Frittenburg never knows when the seizures will strike or just how bad they’ll be.
“It’s a worry,” she said. “Our main
worry yesterday was to get that driveway plowed because of the fact that we
thought she was going to have a seizure.
It’s hard.”
When Lily was born, the doctors told
the family that she was healthy, so they
took her home.
But she wasn’t eating and was sleepCONTRIBUTED PHOTO
ing too much. Four days later, when they 5-year-old Lily Frittenburg always has a
brought her back to the hospital, “they smile, says her family.
said, ‘This child is dying,’” recalled Lily’s
grandmother Glynis West.
Ms Frittenburg and her husband Andy
Since then, the Frittenburg family has both work fulltime, although Ms Frittenbecome intimately familiar with Bridge- burg works at home to be near Lily. They
water’s emergency responders. They’ve say it will cost $80,000 to just barely make
made frequent trips to the IWK and have their whole house wheelchair accessible.
installed a baby video monitor in Lily’s
Money is tight, and they’ve got a long
bedroom so that they can be by her side list of things that need to be done, but the
in an instant.
family tackles a little bit at a time.
“We fly into that room like you wouldn’t
“We’re doing stuff ourselves,” said Ms
believe. Any noise that child makes and West. “I mean, we put a ramp up. We’re
we’re gone in that room,” said Ms Frit- trying to do it, but there’s so much to do
tenburg.
it’s, like, overwhelming.”
The diagnosis of incontinentia pigThe ramp they installed in August
menti, which only has 800 known cases gives Lily more freedom to move, but she
worldwide, affects Lily’s skin, eyes and still has trouble getting in and out of the
teeth. She also has associated cerebral house because the door is too narrow and
palsy, epilepsy and dehas a ledge.
velopmental delays.
Now, the family is
“She goes to the eye
trying to raise about
doctor, she goes to the
$3,000 to replace their
skin doctor, she goes
front door entirely.
to the brain doctor, she
Family friend and
goes to the bone doclocal musician Melintor,” said Ms West. “So
da Naugler is organizshe has a lot of probing a benefit concert
lems.”
for Lily at the end of
The rarity of the
April.
Glynis
West
disorder also means
“It just feels like
Lily’s
grandmother
that doctors somethe right thing to do.
times don’t know what
It’s a great feeling to
to do.
know that you can
“What they know is
help someone,” said
what they’ve seen in their textbooks,”
Ms Naugler.
said Ms Frittenburg. “They may have
It’s the perfect event for the little girl
seen one [case] in the past 20 years. So
who loves music and has her own tiny
they don’t know anything about what
pink guitar that she’s very protective of.
she’s got, so new things creep up.”
Despite what she’s been through, Lily
Lily can’t walk or talk but is getting
is a five-year-old girl who isn’t easily dispretty good at manoeuvring her manucouraged. She’s quick to smile and loves
al wheelchair around the house and at
to swim and dance and eat potato chips.
school.
Her brothers Brendan and Owen look
out for her and are getting used to jumping into action when they see something’s
What: Benefit Variety Show for
wrong.
Lily Frittenburg
The boys’ school pictures hang on their
When: April 26 from 1:30 - 4:30
grandmother’s kitchen wall, bordering
p.m.
a smiling photo of their little sister Lily.
Where: Hebbs Cross firehall
“She’s always happy, no matter the misContact: For more information
ery that she’s in,” said Ms West. “She’s
call Melinda Naugler at (902)
always smiling, and that’s a gift. She has
298-0933
a gift.”
“She’s always happy,
no matter the misery
that she’s in. She’s
always smiling, and
that’s a gift.”
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Community garden gearing up
for coming season
New gardeners will be accepted on a firstcome, first-served basis, beginning April 15
at 10 a.m.
This year, several gardening workshops
will be hosted by the steering committee, the
first being a beginner’s workshop on April
26 at 2 p.m.
By ROBERT HIRTLE
Heather Vellend will lead that event,
which will include discussion involving the
M@LunenburgNews
basics of garden planning and techniques
to help you get the most out of your small
Although there’s still plenty of snow on
garden space.
the ground, the committee that manages
You will also learn about season length
Lunenburg’s Community Garden is already and planting dates, reading seed packets,
making plans for its second season of grow- space requirements for your favourite crops
ing.
and planning your plot for the summer.
Garden spokesperson Andrew Maize said
All materials will be provided, and the loreturning gardeners from last year will have
cation will be announced
the first opportunity to
at a later date.
sign up for 2015 and must
For more information
do so by April 13.
e-mail
garden.lunen“We really want to
burg@gmail.com, call
kind of build on that
902-298-2796 or contact
community and allow
Alicia Steeves at Luvly
people to get invested for
in Lunenburg.
a second year,” Mr. Maize
“We’re getting excited,
said. “Last year, we had
even
though it doesn’t reAndrew Maize
all 20 beds filled, so we
ally feel like the snow is
Committee spokesperson
going to melt,” Mr. Maize
probably had about 30 or
laughed.
40 people involved.”
What: Gardening workshop
When: April 26 at 2 p.m.
Where: To be announced
Info: 902-298-2796
“We’re getting excited,
even though it doesn’t
really feel like the snow
is going to melt.”
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‘I Count’ campaign
launches for Sexual Assault
Awareness Month
Sexual Assault Services Lunenburg Queens (SASLQ) is launching a
campaign to give a voice to survivors
of assault as part of Sexual Assault
Awareness Month.
From April 16 to 18 the ‘I Count’
campaign is encouraging people to
leave anonymous comments on the
blog www.ICount2015.com or with
the toll-free number 1-888-434-2330.
“Because most cases of sexual assault are never reported, numbers
of assaults are challenging to count.
The one thing we know for sure is
that the actual numbers are high,”
read a statement by SASLQ.
The ‘I Count’ campaign is for people who have suffered sexual assault,
which is “any type of sexual activity
that you do not agree to, including
any unwanted kissing, touching or
fondling.”
SASLQ is a joint project of the
Second Story Women’s Centre in
Lunenburg and Bridgewater’s Harbour House.
A dance is being held at the Lunenburg fire hall on April 18 from 8 p.m.
to 12 a.m. Organizers are asking for
$10 at the door but say it’s free for
those who can’t afford it.
For more information contact:
Dianne Crowell, saslq@
harbour-house.ca
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MEETINGS
COMMUNITY
DANCES
TEAS
BREAKFASTS
APTS.
APTS.
HOMES/RENT
Lunenburg
County Wild Life
Association
Spring Brunch and Sale,
Saturday, April 11, 11
a.m.- 2 p.m. Wesley
United Church Hall,
Petite Riviere. $9. Menu:
Quiche, salad and desserts. Bake table, crafts
and
silent
auction.
Sponsored
by
St.
Andrew’s United Church,
Crousetown.
One bedroom groundlevel apartment for rent,
two
kms
from
Bridgewater. Heat extra
$475 monthly. Available
May 1st. 902-530-5578
Mother’s Day Shopping
Fair, Sunday, April 15, 103, Michelin Social Club.
Free admission.
Breakfast, Saturday, April
11, 7 - 11 a.m., St.
Martin’s
Anglican
Church hall, Martin’s
River. Scrambled eggs,
hash browns, baked
beans, pancakes, bacon,
sausage, toasted English
muffins, toast, tea, coffee, juice. Take-outs
available. Adults $8, children 5- 12 $4, under 5
free.
Proceeds
St.
Martin’s Church.
Bridgewater, 153 North
Street. Two bedroom on
ground floor. lncludes
heat, hot water, fridge,
stove, parking and coinoperated laundry. $750.
Completely renovated.
No pets. Available now.
902-527-1539
Discussion on
Sucker Lake
property
& fishing
April
11,
Saturday.
Dance.
Italy
Cross,
Middlewood & District
fire hall, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.
Music by DJ Rob Ramey.
Tickets $8/ person, 19
years and over. Proceeds
for fire department. 5439806,
543-2729.
If
inclement weather, call
543-2853 for cancellations
One and two bedroom
small houses, East
Chester. 902-275-3443
Public Meeting,
Blockhouse,
Fire Hall
April 17 - 7 pm
Maritime
Horse
Protection Annual Dinner
and
Wine
Tasting,
Saturday April 25 at
Oakhill Fire Hall. Doors
open 6:30 for dinner at
7:30. Advance tickets
only until April 18.
Please contact Annie
902-543-3783 or Jackie
902-685-2104
If you drink, that’s your
business. If you want to
stop, that’s ours! Call AA
1-888-853-7222,
(902)530-0001
Penny Auction, Oakhill
Fire Hall, Saturday, April
11, 8:30- 1:30. Draws
start 1:30. Canteen available. Early bird tickets
Friday, April 10, 6:308:30 p.m.
AGM
Mersey Forum presents
Renewable Energy, April
14, 7 p.m. Best Western
Liverpool. All welcome.
Free. 902-354-5742
CHURCH
Afternoon of Music featuring Men’s Choir from
Emmanuel
Baptist
Church at Pleasantville
Baptist Church, April 12
at 3:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY
April 18, Saturday. Italy
Cross, Middlewood &
District Fire Department
Bottle Drive. All refundable bottles, cans, juice
cartons, car batteries and
copper. Pick-up time
starting 9 a.m. Raindate
April 19
DANCES
April
11,
Dance,
Blandford
Community
Centre. Band: Usual
Suspects, 9:30 p.m. 1:30
a.m.
Tickets:
Advance $10, door $15.
Tickets will be available,
The Deck, Fred 902-2282606, Between Friends,
Chester.
Card Party, Pleasantville
11, 7:30 p.m. Lunch
provided.
Everyone
welcome.
Bridgewater
Legion
Dance, April 11 at 9 pm.
Featuring Restless Wind.
Tickets $8.00 or $10.00
at the door. 19 and older
Petite Riviere Fire Dept.
Dance, April 11, 9 - 1,
admission $15/ person.
Garrett Mason. Tickets,
Cobbler Corner 902-5433199, Petite Corner Store
902-693-2124.
TEAS
Coffee Party, Trinity
United,
Rose
Bay,
Wednesday, April 15 (11
a.m.- 1 p.m.), $8. Takeouts
delivered
to
Riverport and Lunenburg
businesses, call 902-7664752.
Spring Luncheon, West
Side United Church,
Pentz, 11:30 a.m.- 1
p.m., April 9. Adults $9,
children $3. Takeout
order 688-1340, 6882631
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VARIETY SHOWS
Gospel
Concert,
Newcombville fire hall.
for April 11 has been
cancelled due to parking.
It will be rescheduled for
a later date.
Sunday, April 12, Country
and Western Variety
Show, Petite Riviere fire
hall, 1:30 p.m. Sponsored
by UCW Wesley United
Church.
Performers:
Riverside Ramblers, The
Bachman’s, Chris and
Jean Burgess, Dale and
Suzanne Verge. Adults
$6; children $3. Pie and
cake auction. Canteen
services available.
Variety Concert, Sunday,
April
12,
Anglican
Church
hall,
New
Germany, 1:30 p.m.
Bernie Sharpe, Gary
Merry, Just Old Local
Folks, Kitchen Country.
Admission $5. Canteen.
Variety Show. Hebbville
25, 7 p.m. Featuring:
Michelle Colp & Low Key,
The Silvertones (Melinda
Naugler, Vina & Gerald
Moses), June & Fulton
Bayer, Dale Verge, Blain
Henshaw. Admission $6.
Sound
by
Gerald
Seamone
Variety Show. Sunday,
April
12,
Forties
Community Centre, 1787
Forties Road, New Ross,
1:304:30
p.m.
Admission $5.00. Tammy
Adams, David Doyle,
Bruce Dewar & Friends,
Jim & Judy Manuel &,
Wendy & The Boys.
Sound
by
Winston
Shatford. Canteen available.
SUPPERS
CANCELLED.
Turkey
Supper. Saturday, April
11, 4:30- 6:30 p.m.,
Barss Corner Community
Hall. Adults $12, 6- 12
years $5, 5 and under
free. Proceeds for the
Baptist Picnic Grounds.
Sauerkraut Supper by St.
Andrew’s Presbyterian at
United Church Hall
Lincoln
Street,
Lunenburg, April 18
(4:30- 6:30 p.m.) Adults
$10, Children (6-12) $5
and under 6 free. Menu:
Sauerkraut,
Pork,
Mashed
Potatoes,
Mustard Pickles, Dinner
Rolls, Juice, tea, coffee
and Dessert. Take-outs
available.
BREAKFASTS
Breakfast, Hebbs Cross
Fire Department, April
11,
711
a.m.
Homemade baked beans,
eggs, hash browns,
bacon, sausage, toast,
tea, coffee, juice.
Saturday,
April
11,
Dayspring and District
Firemen’s
Breakfast,
7:30- 11 a.m. Adults $8,
children 12-6 $3, under 5
free.
BINGOS
Mahone Bay
Fire Department
BINGO
Every
Thursday &
Sunday –
7:10 pm
Doors Open
5:30 pm
184 Kinburn St.
NOTICES
Jesus rose the first day of
the week, therefore we
may rest the first day of
the week. The Canadian
Lord’s Day Association.
www.clda.ca
Did- You Know:
300,000 people in NS
rent In buildings that allow
smoking? No technology can
remove the health risks from
second-hand smoke.
Check
smokefreehousingns.ca
APTS.
2 Bedroom $830- $935.
Secure, senior living (55+)
newer
building,
Bridgewater.
Drumlin
Hills 902-530-3901.
4870
New
Ross,
Highway 12. Modified
commercial space to
temporary
residential
use. Full kitchen, utilities
included and some furniture. Good for dual
occupancy.
$700
monthly. 275-7861 email
browncontractinginc@gmail.com
Bridgewater. Luxurious, 2
bedroom apartment, in
LaHave View Estates at
74 Aberdeen Road. Rent
from $1095 month
includes heat, hot and
cold water, 5 appliances,
balcony,
underground
parking and storage.
Available now. 902-5271539.
Bridgewater, 68 Elm
Street. Two bedroom
with balcony completely
renovated,
$750.
Includes heat, hot and
cold water, parking, coin
laundry.
No
pets.
Available now. 902-5271539
Beautiful bachelor apartment, located on lake, 4
km from Bridgewater.
Fully furnished. Includes
heat, lights and parking.
$775. 902-543-4703
Dufferin
Street,
Bridgewater, 2 bedroom first floor apartment $570 monthly
plus utilities. No pets.
Call 543-6262
For rent: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apt. Heat, hot and
cold water, fridge, stove,
coin laundry, parking,
security building. Clean,
well maintained building. No pets, security
deposit required. 5271843.
LaHave. Two bedroom
apartment, 5 appliances,
island in kitchen, oceanview, clean, quiet living.
$600/ month. 902-5291117
Maple
Street,
Bridgewater,
bachelor
apartment for rent at
$390 monthly, plus utilities. No pets. Call 902543-6262.
Two bedroom for rent.
Quiet building, good for
seniors. Includes fridge,
stove, washer, dryer,
water and heat. $795.
One month free rent,
conditions apply. Must
have references. 902830-9703 leave message.
Newly renovated one
bedroom loft-style apartment, centrally located,
Bridgewater. Quiet building. $650/ month, plus
utilities.
No
pets.
Available immediately.
For more information call
902-529-0990
HOMES/RENT
2 bedroom house, close
to
three
beaches.
References required. No
pets. 902-688-2662 evenings
May 1. Two bedroom Aframe in West Northfield/Wentzell Lake area, $700
monthly plus utilities.
Damage deposit, no
smoking and small pets
considered. Fridge, stove
included. West Northfield
Elementary School and
New Germany Junior/Senior School district.
Snowplowing
also
included, yard maintenance not provided but
required. Electric heat.
902-624-0326 or 902527-7928.
May 1. Two bedroom
duplex
in
West
Northfield/Wentzell Lake
area, $700 monthly plus
utilities. Damage deposit,
no smoking and small
pets considered. Fridge,
stove, dishwasher, air
conditioner, microwave,
washer
and
dryer
included. Freshly painted
with some curtains.
Dining and living room.
West
Northfield
Elementary School and
New Germany Junior/Senior School district.
Snowplowing
also
included, yard maintenance not provided but
required. Oil heat. 902624-0326 or 902-5277928.
business
A must be seen.
Bridgewater. Four bedroom, 2 bath house,
newly renovated. Close
to all amenities, school,
pet friendly, $1175 plus
utilities. Available immediately. Could be used as
home based business or
in-law suite. 902-2122771.
HOMES/SALE
4 bedroom house, 2 acre
lot, access to Sherbrooke
Lake. Phone/fax 902644-2792 or 902-5273418.
For sale: Two bedroom
house on 1-1/2 acre
land, 96 Starr Street.
902-543-3073
LaHave Heights, 58x14, 2
bedroom mini home, 4
appliances,
many
upgrades, no carpet,
$57,900. 902-530-5821
Maplewood
School
House, new basement,
1/2 acre land, free access
to Sherbrooke Lake.
Phone/fax 902-644-2792
LAND FOR SALE
50 acres, borders on two
paved highways. 25
acres field, remainder
wooded. Phone/fax 902644-2792 or 902-5273418.
Wooded lot, secluded 81/2 acres, 1 miles
wooded private road
access, near Lunenburg.
902-644-2792, 902-5273418
COMMERCIAL
Bridgewater. 599 King
St., King’s Court. 900 sq.
ft., second floor retail or
office space, $695 plus
utilities. Also 1,300 sq. ft.
space, $895 plus utilities.
902-527-1539
FOR SALE
WANTED
Restaurant space located
on river in downtown
Bridgewater.
Includes
large deck and beautiful
views. $750 per month.
902-543-4703
King 10” 3 hp 220V
cabinet tablesaw on
portable
base
with
extensions; $1,000 or
best offer. Call James
624-9165 after 6 p.m.
Paying highest prices for
gold and silver coins,
paper money, stamps,
pocket watches, war
medals, scrap gold and
silver. 275-7785
WANTED to RENT
Organic and non-organic
Nova Scotia apple juice
for sale. 5 and 10 litre
boxes. $11- $23. Small
quantity of Spice apple
juice available, West
LaHave Juice Yard, 2142
Highway 331. 902-6932102
FIREWOOD
Looking for a two bedroom apartment or
house in Bridgewater.
Must be dog friendly.
902-521-0760
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ANTIQUES
Rhodenizer
Antique Auctions
Buying Antiques &
Collectibles, one item
or complete estate
contents or will sell your
items on commission.
Judy Rhodenizer
902-543-5194
Furniture, music items,
kids stuff, electronics,
exercise machines, and
artist T-shirts, knickknacks. 543-1791
Quality firewood, delivered and building lots
near lakes. G. Falkenham
and Sons Ltd. Phone/fax
902-644-2792
Chick Days!
Now taking
Chick orders for
Spring Delivery!
*Turkeys, Layers,
Meat Birds
NOW IN STOCK:
Garden Seeds & Supplies
Soils, Manures & Limestone
Top quality firewood,
cut, split and delivered.
100%
hardwood.
Phone Vicki 543-6150.
Well seasoned hardwood
and softwood. Cut, split
and delivered. 902-6852562
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Ph: 902-742-9100
Toll Free: 1-844-492-9875
Debbie Comeau
Automobile Insurance Specialist
Education
services
Midtown Construction.
Roofing, renovations, etc.
Carson Robar 902-2983178. Free estimates.
midtownconstruction@live.com”
Rafuse’s
Roofing.
Reasonable
prices.
Phone Paul Rafuse. 902530-2361, 902-529-0920
Japanese Koi fish for
your aquarium or land
pond, various sizes and
colours, $3 - $10. 902624-9102
Residential tree cutting
& trimming. Professional
job at reasonable price.
Call Quinn Mansfield
543-3639
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Saturday, April 18, Flea
Market, 10 a.m. 2 p.m.,
Mahone Bay Legion.
Tables $10. Call 6249982
services
services
Available for JUNK
REMOVAL, brush/ tree
limb disposal, light moving,
deliveries,
etc.
Chainsaw work. 902543-6648
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INSTALLATION
& RENOVATIONS
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SUNDAY – Start 9:00 am
Tables $6.00 each
For information call 541-1141
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services
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MOVING.
Professional, reliable and
very careful residential
and office moving service. Local and long distance. 902-521-8596
Stubbs Moving. Local
and
long
distance.
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return, insured, great
rates. 902-521-2693
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Additions, decks, hardwood/ laminate floors,
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Carpentry, laminate and
hardwood
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We are looking for someone to care for and have
fun with our 9 year old
son in Pleasantville this
summer. Daytime hours
Mon-Fri with the exception of a few weeks mid
summer while he’s at
camp. 902-521-2627
CLEANING
Looking to clean in
Bridgewater and surrounding areas. Spring
Cleaning. Houses, apartments and offices. Would
love to work with seniors, cooking, cleaning,
etc. Lots of experience.
Reasonable rates. 902685-2236, 902-521-0442
Experienced,
mature,
reliable, honest, selfmotivated care-worker
and homemaker lady
seeking work with elderly in their home with
care and respect making
life in general more easier for you. References,
police check and valid
drivers license. For more
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902-543-5018
Part time employment required by local
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nights, weekends and holidays as per required.
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Candidate must be able to multi-task, have
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Grieg Seafood BC Ltd., a dynamic and growing company in the aquaculture industry
with the head-office located in Campbell River, BC, Canada is seeking a full-time Farm
Manager to join our team.
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The Farm Manager will demonstrate high-performing technical and leadership skills
with their staff. They are responsible for all farm operations including growth performance of the stocks, feeding and animal husbandry, inventory purchases, maintaining
contractor relationships and management and security of stock. Other responsibilities
include organizing and coordinating work crews, assessing staffing needs, training and
orientation of new staff members and other human resources activities.
The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or Degree in Aquaculture, Aquatic Resources or Fisheries Resources Management and minimum three years’ recent hands-on
Aquaculture experience. They will also be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite particularly
Excel with strong report-writing skills. They will have well-developed communication
and interpersonal skills, problem solving skills and the ability to work independently.
Shifts will be 8-days-on and 6-days-off, but might change in the future and you should
be willing to work occasional overtime shifts.
As part of our commitment to employment excellence, Grieg Seafood offers a highly competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package.
Deadline to reply Noon April 17th, 2015:
Email your resume to: hr@griegseafood.com or Fax 250-286-1883
Attn: Tim Lelliott in the subject line.
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An open house will be
held at his home on
April 11, from
1 to 10 p.m.
Best wishes only
THANKS
THANKS
Our sincerest thank-you
to all who supported us
with so many, and various acts of kindness and
caring, following the
sudden loss of our
daughter,
Krisanne
Louise. We so appreciated your visits, flowers, food, memorials,
phone calls, cards and
expressions of love and
caring at this most sad
and difficult time. A special thank-you to Rev.
Paul Jensen, Rev. Willis
Ott and Adam Tibert of
Sweeny’s Funeral Home,
for their guidance and
compassion throughout
the days following our
loss. We will always
remember, and be thankful, for our family and
friends who remain caringly beside us. Sincerely,
Lloyd and Melba Ernst.
We wish to thank all our
family and friends for the
cards of condolences,
memorial donations, emails and phone calls
during the loss of
Elizabeth. A special
thank-you to Pastor
Adam Snook for his support to the family and to
the staff of Harbour View
Haven for their special
attention to Elizabeth.
Paul and Jean Ernst.
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David and Colleen Richardson of Chester would like to announce the engagement of their daughter, Ashley Dawn to Garren Roy, son of Robert and Debbie
Surette of Tusket. Wedding to be held July 4, 2015, in Chester, NS.
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MEMORIAL SERVICES
Despite the icy conditions I would like to thank all the outdoor enthusiasts who
supported us in our Fish and Chip Rally that was held on January 24, 2015. We
registered 863 machines plus some extra hands with an estimated amount of
1200- people in attendance coming province wide from Yarmouth through to
Cape Breton. We also had travellers from PEI and New Brunswick this year. I
would like to add a Special Thanks to the RCMP whom assisted us throughout the
rally, especially with the little setback at the beginning (ice area) and assisting us
to keep the rally moving. I would like to express our appreciation to the
Landowners for letting us use the routes to put this rally event on, without them
it would not be possible to hold this community event. To the community of
Chester Basin – thanks for your hospitality with parking availability – I know it
must have been inconvenient for you but it was truly appreciated, I have received
emails of how generous the homeowners were at letting people park in their
driveways. Special thanks to our Rally Chairman, Terry Bruhm, for the leadership
he provided for the rally. I know there was months of preparation and just as
much trail maintenance for this spring. To all the workers and supporters of the
rally - special thanks to our club members that dedicated many, many hours preparing the trails, signage, set up areas, and also the cleanup, from start to finish.
We are a small club compared to many but we have a lot of members and friends
that help us in the rally. Thanks to the ATVAN member clubs whom also supported our rally. Thanks to the Chester Basin Legion for the extras they supported
with room availability, parking, coffee, etc. We enjoyed the hot breakfast. Thanks
to Freedom Cycle for the hot coffee and doughnuts which disappeared quite
quickly. Thanks to the Walden Fire Department for the Wonderful Fish and Chips,
Hot dogs, Hamburgers, etc. And we are glad for your fund-raising success at this
rally. You really show great talent for supplying this meal in the middle of the
woods and the winter. Hats off to your team! Special thanks to the prize givers
that so generously donated to the club – so many to mention but the top prizes
from the Poker Hand was First Prize, Shore Cycle $500, Shore Cycle Bucks and a
Yamaha Snowsuit, won by Rob MacKenzie, Darthmouth; Second Prize, Honda
Powerhouse, Helmet and 3500 lb Wench, won by James Bodge, Yarmouth; Third
Prize, Bridgewater Honda Powerhouse, 2500 lb Wench, won by Shane Deon,
Pubnico; Fourth Prize, Atlantica Hotel in Western Shore, $150 Gift certificate plus
AA Monuro, $250 Cash, Won by Alan Wile, Wileville; Fifth Prize; Oakhill
Commercial and Recreation, Stilh Power Saw Won by Corey Fleet, Bayport Sixth
Barbara Elizabeth
Mosher
Prize, Honda Powerhouse, Helmet and John Deer $75, Gift Certificate Won by
John Additional door prize sponsers were Bridgewater Honda Powerhouse;
Oakhill Sports and Recreation, Shore Cycle, Comfort Inn, Bridgewater. The
excited 50-50 winner of $1540 went to Marty Kitching congratulations!
Thanks to the Atlantica Hotel, that gave a discounted Rally Special Rate. I
know I truly enjoyed the entertainment and meal after a full long day. Also to
Comfort Inn in Bridgewater for their Rally Rate. Once again, A SPECIAL
THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN OUR RALLY AND SUPPORTED OUR
CLUB, THE LEGION, THE LOCAL BUSINESSES Nancy Wentzell, President, Shore
Riders ATV Club.
OBITUARIES
Jean Elizabeth Uhlman
UHLMAN, Jean Elizabeth - Age 91,
Chelsea, Lunenburg County, passed
away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, in
the South Shore Regional Hospital,
Bridgewater. Born in Bangs Falls,
Queens Co., she was a daughter of
the late Roger and Hazel (Laybolt)
Boland.
Jean was a homemaker and mother
for a lifetime. She worked in retail
before becoming a telephone operator at the local Chelsea phone office.
She then started working at Michelin
Tire, Bridgewater, retiring after 15
years. She was a member of the
Chelsea Baptist Church, the Chelsea Women’s Institute, and Chelsea Fire
Department Ladies Auxiliary. She loved knitting, reading and bowling.
Surviving are her daughters, Madeline (Mervin) Henley, Chelsea; Linda Uhlman,
Bangs Falls; Brenda (Randall) Knox, Baker Settlement; Valerie (Graham) Meisner,
Baker Settlement; Kerry (James) Whynot, Buckfield; son, Brian (Paulette) Uhlman,
Chelsea; brother, Linkard (Betty) Boland, Mersey Point; sister-in-law, Ruth
Uhlman, Chelsea; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, one great-greatgrandson; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband,
Clyde Freeman Uhlman in 1996; sisters, Ruth (Freeman) Walsh, Belva Brown;
brothers, Grover Boland and Harley Boland; a grandson in infancy.
Visitation was held at Sweeny’s Funeral Home on Friday evening, March 6.
Funeral service was held on Saturday, March 7, in the Chelsea Baptist Church,
with Pastor Angela Stewart officiating. Participating in the service were granddaughters, Kim Kennedy, who did a reading, and Karen Knox, who gave the
eulogy. Pallbearers were nephews, Robert Boland, Nelson Boland, Matthew
Brown, Roy Uhlman, Robert Uhlman and grandson-in-law, Rudy Hebrang. Private
family interment followed at the Maple Grove Cemetery, Chelsea.
CARD OF THANKS
The family of the late Jean E. Uhlman express their thanks and appreciation to
Dr. Heather Robertson for all her care, kindness and support during our mother’s
illness. Also, a big thanks to the nursing staff of the 3rd and 4th floor medical
units at the South Shore Regional Hospital. A sincere thanks to Pastor Angela
Stewart for her kind words at the service. Thanks to everyone for their cards,
calls, visits and acts of kindness and the memorial donations to various charities.
Madeline, Linda, Brenda, Brian, Valerie, Kerry and families.
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A service to Celebrate the Life of Barbara Elizabeth
Mosher of Herman’s Island, will held Thursday, April
9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Central United Church,
Lunenburg. Reception to follow at the Boscawen
Inn, Lunenburg.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made
to Capt. Douglas and Barbara Mosher Endowment
Fund at the Health Services Foundation of the South
Shore or to a charity of your choice.
www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca
MEMORIAMS
MEMORIAMS
ERNST: In loving memory
of my father and grandfather, Kenneth C. Ernst,
who passed away April
5, 1977.
A giving man to all he
knew
We miss him dearly
through and through,
Every day he is on our
minds
The pain never eased
with the passing of time.
Forever loved and
missed by daughter
Jennie, and grandson
Lorraine.
JOUDREY: In loving
memory of Calvin, who
passed away April 6,
2002.
Deep in our hearts
Your memory is kept,
We think of you and
speak of you still
You have not been forgotten and you never
will.
Sadly missed by brother
Linden and family.
SLAUENWHITE: In loving
memory of our dear
mother, Geraldine A.
Slauenwhite, who left us
April 5, 2011.
As time goes by without
you
And days turn into years,
They hold so many
memories
And a million silent
tears.
To us you were so special
What more is there to
say,
Except to wish with all
our hearts
That you were here
today.
Always loved and sadly
missed
by
Arlene
(Wilfred),
Carolyn
(Lawrence),
Lloyd
(Darlene), Keith (Loretta).
DEATHS
Wildon Earl Bowers 75, Newcombville, died
March 29, 2015, in South
Shore Regional Hospital,
Bridgewater.
Funeral
arrangements under the
direction of R.A. Corkum
Funeral Home, Wileville.
Sylvia Hope Wambach
- 87, LaHave, died March
30, 2015, in Debert
Court, Debert. Funeral
arrangements under the
direction of R.A. Corkum
Funeral Home, Wileville.
Donald Percy Naugler 84, Middlewood, died
March 30, 2015, in Ryan
Hall,
Bridgewater.
Funeral
arrangements
under the direction of
R.A. Corkum Funeral
Home, Wileville.
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One wall is painted entirely
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British sci-fi show “Doctor
Who.”
The green screen and props
were part of Bridgewater Elementary’s short video “Doctor How,” which was entered
in the Discovery Centre’s 16th
annual science film competition.
On March 26, the students
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place with Dartmouth’s Maritime Varsity Academy. This is
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fantasy. I’m also kind of a big
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This is the 10th year Mr.
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have tied for first place.
“You get the science in a
fun and interesting way. Sometimes this stuff can be a little
dry, but if they do it this way it
makes it more exciting,” said
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He added that the project
took several months and incorporated many provincial
learning outcomes in one fun
activity.
“It’s cross-curricular because you can get the science
outcomes and, at the same
time, you get the IT outcomes.
They have a blast doing it.
They really enjoy,” he said.
Over 50 students from
grades 5 and 6 started working on the project in October
of last year. The entire video
was filmed inside their classroom with the help of a green
screen and animation.
Students spent time after
school and during lunches
building props, running lines
and editing. They also got help
from students at the Nova Scotia Community College, who
built the TARDIS.
Cameraman Chris Laybolt said he got valuable experience working behind the
scenes.
“I really want to work with
[cameras] a lot more,” said
Chris. “But I don’t like being
on camera.”
Nathan Culbert, the film’s
director, hopes the video is
entertaining and educational.
“I hope [viewers] learn a lot
from the science video, the science stuff,” he said. “And then
they get a laugh out of it too
with all of the humour that we
had in it.”
The Discover Centre’s Reel
Science Competition challenges students in grades 4 to 6
from across the province to
create a science video based
on something they’ve studied
in class.
Last year, Bridgewater Elementary took home first place
for its video “Coldfinger,” a
James Bond spoof about the
physical properties of water.
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By KELSEY POWER
M@kelseyLHNow
Sandy Mair-Dodman, the former programming co-ordinator for the parks, recreation and culture department of the Town
of Bridgewater will be permanently taking
over Carol Pickings-Anthony’s position as
director.
Ms Mair-Dodman has filled her former
boss’s shoes since she left on a sick leave
in August, but she will now be able to
drop the “acting” portion of her title. She
was approached by Ken Smith, the CAO of
the town, when Ms Pickings-Anthony announced her retirement.
Ms Mair-Dodman has worked with the
town for over 25 years. She’ll now play a
greater role in shaping the future of the department by being more involved with its financial end through creating its operational
and financial budgets and working with the
town’s council and various committees.
“I didn’t think the opportunity would
arise, because our past director had been
here for 30 years and I was happy in the position I’ve been in, but I really do appreciate
the opportunity now to try something new
and to fill this role,” said Ms Mair-Dodman.
Lunenburg development
co-ordinator re-signed
By ROBERT HIRTLE
“I always felt that I could do it and now I
have this opportunity, and I guess I have
the opportunity to have my own stamp on
the department that I wouldn’t have had as
a program co-ordinator.”
Ms Mair-Dodman hopes to focus on
Bridgewater’s active transportation and
connectivity plan by maintaining and promoting the parks, green spaces and trails
in the area. It is her personal priority to
encourage healthy, active lifestyles in the
community. She wants to develop a vision
and a strategic plan for the department.
“I just really appreciate the town having faith in me because I have been in that
middle management role, and I appreciate
them giving me the opportunity to take a
stronger role in the department,” said Ms
Mair-Dodman.
Her former position will be filled by
Heather Hanlon, who has been hired as
the new program co-ordinator and will
start April 1. Ms Hanlon has a bachelor of
recreation and leisure studies from Brock
University and a masters of science and
eco-tourism from Edinburgh Napier University. She has worked with the Sackville
Heights Community Centre and Treetop
Trekking in Ontario.
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The Town of Lunenburg has extended the contract of consultant
Scott Burke to serve as the Lunenburg
Academy development co-ordinator
until the end of March 2016.
Mr. Burke will be paid $3,000 per
month over the course of the agreement, subject to him developing and
agreeing to a new scope of work,
which includes a requirement that
“all time be spent on working onsite at the Lunenburg Academy or
other town facility, Lunenburg Academy renovation project management,
implementation of the final business
plan, and other new scope-of-work
items.”
Mr. Burke was originally engaged
by the town to serve as development
co-ordinator for the 120-year-old National Historic Site last August 1.
He is an experienced culture sector
leader best known for his engagements at Eastern Front Theatre, Theatre New Brunswick and Ship’s Company Theatre in Parrsboro, where he
played a leading role in the conceptualization, design and development and
capital funding campaign for the new
facility opened in 2004.
Early last year, Mr. Burke launched
Scott Burke Consulting in order to
consolidate his ongoing projects in
the sector, which include being program manager for artsVest Nova Scotia, providing event management support for the Atlantic Film Festival,
and being a producer for Blue Munday
Productions.
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“It’s everything that has
to do with active living and
getting people active in their
community,” Tracy VanderThe
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of molen, MODL’s active living
Lunenburg (MODL) officially coordinator told a group of
launched the new, one-stop people attending the mornspot for information about ac- ing launch at the Lunenburg
tive living on the South Shore. County Lifestyle Centre on
Southshoreconnect.ca is March 24.
a website and database that
She noted the site’s active
serves Lunenburg, Queens, living guide has over 2,000 enShelburne and Yarmouth tries.
counties. Two years in the
“It’s the first time we’ve
making, it’s designed by a brought together all this inforcommittee of local recreation mation, and we’re still builddepartments from Hubbards ing it,” said Ms Vandermolen.
to Yarmouth and the South
The active living coordinaShore Active Communities tor said it will take continual
partnership.
input from the community
The site catalogues commu- to help keep it current with
nity groups
newly posted
and
faciliinformation.
ties, events,
“It
will
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work if we
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Tracy Vandermolen
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whether the
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programs
database
and a specwould make
trum of orgait easy for
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information
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including coaching certifica- place so as not to schedule
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location, activity, age group
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and organization.
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If someone can’t find what night. Is there one way to help
they’re looking for, he or she organizers see what’s going on
can suggest a new listing via at a specific date so there are
the website, which will then no duplicating events?” asked
be vetted by the developers.
the mayor. He said this is espe-
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cially important when planning
fundraising functions.
Ms Vandermolen noted that
LighthouseNOW lists events, and
the purpose of the website is to
minimize duplication of informa-
tion. Nonetheless, she went into
the database and showed the gathering that this type of information could be accessed via southshoreconnect.ca
While Ms Vandermolen said
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list if they’re promoting public
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Spring Home Improvement, Wednesday, April 8, 2015
A time of rebirth –
and spring cleaning
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pring is finally here.
The days are getting longer,
and people will be throwing open
their windows to enjoy the fresh air
and hanging out laundry to dry in
the sunshine. Speaking of washing,
the arrival of spring also means it’s
time to clean house. It’s time to sort,
dust, sweep, air out, wash and scrub
the house from top to bottom. Are you
ready?
The list may seem daunting, but
just take it one at a time: light fixtures
and ceiling fans; screens and windows;
drapes and blinds; cabinets and closets;
appliances and upholstered furniture;
carpets and floors; shed and barbecue;
pool and garden.
However, if it really does seem like
too much, you can call in the pros for
some of the chores. It may be best
to leave the carpets and rugs to the
experts to ensure they’re thoroughly
cleaned and dried. Similarly, some upholstery and curtain fabrics require
dry cleaning. In other words, don’t
hesitate to have your drapes, duvets or
upholstered furniture cleaned professionally.
You can also ask your family for
help. If your kids aren’t big enough to
clean windows or the medicine cabinet, they could still sort and tidy their
drawers and closets. Think of all those
clothes and toys they’ve outgrown and
that other children can make use of.
Do you hate anything to do with
washing and cleaning? Or perhaps you
just don’t have the time to do everything yourself ? You could always entrust your spring cleaning, in whole
or in part, to a housecleaning service.
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of how much the home and property is
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Home appraisals compare your home
to neighbouring properties to determine
your home’s current market value. Homeowners can facilitate the process by having certain information readily available
for the appraiser. When preparing for
appraisers, homeowners should consider
and collect the following information:
• If your home was built on the largest
lot in the community.
• If you have made significant upgrades since it was last appraised, such
as installing a new roof or siding. Don’t
overlook smaller renovations, like extra
insulation added or sealing drafty windows, which can increase a home’s value.
• Proof that you have used sustainable
resources or if you participated in any
energy-savings programs.
Naturally, any expansion projects,
such as adding another bedroom or extending the footprint of the home, should
be mentioned.
A real estate appraiser is a certified,
licensed professional who will do his or
her best to determine the value of your
home. The appraisal provides banks with
information that can tell loan officers if
the house is worth the loan amount. Expect to pay a fee for the appraisal, which
is generally included in your closing
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The appraiser gathers information for
the appraisal report from a number of
sources, but the process often begins
with a physical inspection of the property, both inside and out. He or she also will
compare your home against a few others
in the neighborhood, which are known as
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be based on recent prices of comparable
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Removing clutter and cleaning up the
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By GAYLE WILSON
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eat pump technology is rapidly
becoming the home-heating method of choice for consumers, and
as a bonus it’s able to cool homes in the
summer.
In a recent public engagement meeting in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia Power’s Mark Sidebottom, vice-president of
power generation and delivery, reported
that approximately 20,000 homes across
the province have installed heat pumps.
Paul Langille, president of Bridgewater’s Langille’s Plumbing and Heating
Ltd., confirms that there has been a dramatic switch from other heat sources
such as oil, wood and electric.
“Eighty per cent of our business 15
years ago was wood and oil applications,
and the other 20 per cent would have been
electric. In the last three to four years,
that has totally changed,” Mr. Langille
told LighthouseNOW.
“Oil is now about five or 10 per cent of
the business for new homes. Eighty per
cent is heat pump applications, and 10
per cent is electric and electric boilers or
furnaces.”
Mr. Langille explained that while heat
pumps have been around for decades,
when the price of fuel and electricity were relatively low, consumers were
happy to install and pay for fuel-based or
electric heating systems. However, when
the tides turned and fuel and electricity
prices started rising, consumers began
aggressively seeking alternatives.
A heat pump works by using a refrigerant to transfer heat energy between
the indoors and outdoors. On cold days,
a home is warmed with the heat energy
from outside. Even in the cold Canadian
climate there is still some amount of
heat present. On warm days, the reverse
occurs, with heat extracted from indoors
to outdoors.
Nova Scotia Power is all for home owners turning to heat pumps.
“They’re very efficient and work all
winter, down to as low as minus 30, when
your alternate heat source takes over.
There’s more than enough warmth in the
air on a typical Nova Scotia winter day
for a heat pump to heat the average home.
Air at minus 18 degrees still contains
about 85 per cent of the heat energy it
contains at plus 21 degrees,” the power
H
Paul Langille of Langille’s Plumbing and Heating.
company notes on its website.
In the summer, the pumps move heat
and humidity outdoors, and by allowing
homeowners to shut out the elements,
their homes can remain allergen and
insect free.
Referring to a “heat pump revolution,”
Nova Scotia Power emphasizes the pumps
deliver steady, even, clean heat all winter,
and comfortable coolness all summer,
for about one-third the energy of other
systems.
The power company’s website is full
of supporting figures, noting homeowners can save up to 60 per cent on their
home heating bills over oil applications.
It claims heat pump applications are up
to 300 per cent more efficient at home
heating and twice as efficient at cooling
as standard air-conditioning units.
Nova Scotia Power is so supportive of
the technology that it offers financing to
homeowners for the purchase and installation of a heat pump system, and its
website lists approved contractors who
can help homeowners install the systems.
Langille’s Plumbing is one of these vetted contractors.
Mr. Langille maintains it’s in Nova
Scotia Power’s interest to facilitate the
expansion of alternate technologies within the market. He noted that it offers
the power company a less expensive and
more efficient means of providing energy
to its customers than the expensive grid
expansions that would otherwise be needed to cope with rising energy demands.
Moreover, he said there’s no denying
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the benefits to the consumer. He gives
the example of one of his clients who
received financing for a mini-split unit
through Nova Scotia Power.
With the new system, the client is
using 30 to 40 per cent less energy, he said.
“This is offsetting the payments they
have to make to pay for the unit. And
they’ll still have money in their pocket
after the unit is paid off.”
However, as Mr. Langille concedes, at
approximately $3,000 to $5,000 to install a
single ductless or mini-split heat pump,
and about $14,000 to $16,000 for an air-toair ducted system, the technology does require an investment on the homeowner’s
part.
The homeowner’s energy costs do drop
with the system, he confirmed.
“But it’s costing more to get to that
level of savings.”
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Since there are a number of heat pump
manufacturers, Mr. Langille says his
company is committed to outlining the
options to its customers. However, at the
end of the day, it’s often a case of getting
what you pay for, he said.
“It sounds cliché, but to a point it is.”
Not all perform to the same capacity,
he notes.
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The heating technician maintains that,
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Langille’s is the agent for Mitsubishi
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Responsible landscaping
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Maintaining an appropriate grass height can lead to a healthier lawn.
aintaining a lush lawn is a
healthy and rewarding hobby
that affords homeowners to
spend some time outdoors in nature.
Lawn enthusiasts can make their hobby
even healthier by adopting several ecofriendly lawn care strategies that not
only make for a healthier lawn, but a
healthier planet as well.
Responsible landscaping has grown
increasingly popular in recent years, as
more and more homeowners are adopting eco-friendly lawn care practices in
the same way they have embraced environmentally conscious behaviors in
other areas of their lives. The following
are a handful of ways lawn care enthusiasts can incorporate eco-friendly practices into their landscaping routines.
• Maintain an appropriate grass
height. When temperatures start to peak
in summer, homeowners may be tempted
to cut their grass as close as possible so
they can reduce the number of afternoons they spend riding or pushing a
mower in the hot sun. But cutting too
low makes the grass increasingly susceptible to infestations and disease, and
such problems may need to be remedied
with potentially harmful pesticides if
no other approach proves effective. Even
if it means an extra afternoon or two
mowing under the hot sun, maintaining
an appropriate grass height can lead to a
healthier lawn, as longer grass soaks up
more sunlight, allowing it to grow a deep
root system that will help a lawn survive
drought and other potential problems.
• Harvest rainwater. Lawns need water,
especially when temperatures rise in the
summer. But watering lawns can have
an adverse effect on your community’s
water supply, draining that supply and
hurting the community in the long run.
Homeowners who can harvest rainwater
can drastically reduce their impact on
their community water supply, thereby
helping the planet and their community,
especially if they reside in locales where
water resources are traditionally scarce.
When rainwater is harvested, it is collected from downspouts before it washes
into nearby sewage systems. Many lawn
and garden retailers sell rainwater harvesting systems, which homeowners can
install themselves or pay a landscaping
professional to install for them.
• Lay mulch down around trees, shrubs
and flower beds. Trees, shrubs and flower
beds need water, especially in the summer when rising temperatures pose a
threat to plants. Homeowners can cut
back on the water they use to protect
those plants by laying organic mulch
in the spring. Organic mulch conserves
moisture in soil, promoting stronger
roots in plants and helping homeowners
cut back on the amount of watering they
need to maintain a garden that’s both
healthy and pleasing to the eye. Organic
mulch, which might be made of bark, is
also heavy, making it hard for ugly weeds
that rob plants of water to thrive.
Pampering your yard
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Don’t panic. The first thing to
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the ground is still soaking wet. The time
to get out the leaf rake and pick up all the
debris is when you can walk on the grass
without sinking in.
Make the most of a beautiful day to
remove any protective covering from
your trees and shrubs. Cut back dead
and damaged branches, being careful not
to damage the buds. Remove annuals,
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architectural features of the room. Be
sure to know where your existing electrical outlets or behind-the-ceiling wiring is located.
You can play with a combination of
light sources by choosing from among
ceiling fixtures, pendant lamps, wall
sconces, chandeliers, floor lamps, direc
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There are also many different types
of light bulbs available on the market.
candescent bulbs are still used, alIn
though in the not-too-distant future they
may be harder to get, as they use a lot of
energy. Halogen bulbs are preferred for
their intensity, while compact fluorescent lamps are energy-efficient and light
homes more economically.
Lamps with light-emitting diodes
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efficient, long-lasting, and often feature
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The lighting you choose can be ideal
for relaxing or lend itself to working.
Indirect lighting is an excellent choice
for creating a laid-back atmosphere in
the living room. Floor lamps are great
for reading, and ad
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are helpful in the bathroom.
In the kitchen, the worktops should
be well lit, and you can enhance your
mealtimes with a dimmer-adapted ceiling light that’s placed over the dining
table.
In bedrooms, use indirect lighting or
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H
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Although many improvements
are made to increase functionality and
comfort of a home, several others are
seen as worthwhile investments. These
investments can add up to a higher resale value when the time comes to sell
a home.
Certain projects have a history of providing a greater return on homeowners’
investments than others. The following
renovation tips can add beauty to your
home and generate great returns when
you put the home up for sale:
• Invest in your kitchen. Kitchen remodels are a safe bet when it comes to
putting money into improving a home.
Residents tend to spend a great deal of
time in the kitchen, but a dated, poorly
functioning kitchen can detract from the
value of a home, even if the rest of the
home is in good shape. It’s possible to recoup between 60 and 120 percent of your
kitchen remodel investment, especially
if the kitchen matches up well with the
rest of your home. Homeowners should
know that a deluxe renovation may not
be necessary, as relatively moderate improvements can create a whole new look
for a kitchen.
• Look to paint. One of the least expensive improvement materials, but one
that has a significant impact, is paint.
Neutral, modern colours can easily liven
up any space. If you paint with low-VOC
paint, you also can advertise an ecofriendly home, which is very desirable
these days.
• Put in another bathroom. Multiple bathrooms are an attractive selling
point, particularly in older homes that
may not have been equipped with more
than one bathroom. Finding extra space
for a bathroom can be tricky, but consider closets, areas under stairs or even
taking some space away from another
room. Popular home-improvement television channel HGTV advises that halfbathrooms require at least 18 square
feet of space, while full baths need 30 to
35 square feet for a stand-up shower or
bathtub.
• Renovate the HVAC system. Aesthetic improvements aren’t the only ones
that add value to a home. Many home
buyers are eager to purchase a home that
has a new heating and cooling system,
as buyers understand that furnaces and
air conditioning units are substantial investments that can last for years. Other
improvements, such as adding attic insulation or replacing older windows and
doors with more energy efficient options
also are smart bets.
• Add illumination to rooms. A dark
home is a dreary home. Adding light
can mean including more overhead and
accent lighting. Under-cabinet task lighting is a nice touch. Inclusion of skylights and sun tubes can bring natural
light into rooms that may not have southor west-facing windows.
• Put a deck addition outdoors. Outdoor living spaces have become more
desirable, especially as the “staycation”
has grown in popularity. Decks and patios can make backyards more appealing.
The scope of your investment will depend on the size of the deck and design.
Doing the work yourself can cut the cost
of decks in half, but only if you have
the specific tools or experience to tackle
such a project.
• Improve curb appeal. Adding attractive landscaping and freshening up the
entryway to a home can add considerable value to your home, as buyers judge
homes by their exteriors. Completely
renovated interiors may never be seen
if buyers pass up your home because of
a less attractive exterior. Classy, subtle
changes, like well-placed shrubbery and
a green lawn, can work wonders. An
Multiple bathrooms are an attractive selling point.
inviting front door and well-lit entryway
also add curb appeal to a home.
Before making improvements, home-
owners should determine if a given project will provide a solid return on their
investment.
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Before starting drainage repair work it’s important to determine the cause of the
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huge problems down the road. Damage
caused by water can be expensive to repair, so it’s worth spending a few dollars
now to make sure everything is in order.
Symptoms of drainage system problems might look like sweating around
cracks in the concrete foundation slab, a
constantly high level of humidity in the
basement, the presence of water around
the base of the foundations, white powdery residue at the base of the concrete
walls, water infiltrations during spring
thaw, a sump pit that overflows as soon
as it rains, or a sump pump that operates
virtually non-stop.
Before starting any type of repair
work it is important to determine the
cause of the problem. The first thing to
check is if your land slopes towards the
house or towards your property lines.
Then ensure that the gutters are not
connected directly to the drains, which
may not be able to cope with excessive
amounts of water in some circumstances.
If you still have not found the root
cause of the problem, it is recommended
that you carry out further verifications
with the help of a contractor. An expert can help you avoid the unnecessary
replacement of a drainage system by
inspecting underground pipes with cameras, for example. That kind of technology can lead to a quick diagnosis of any
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Follow these steps to ensure the process goes smoothly
A
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a home much more enjoyable.
Many homeowners devote considerable time to their lawns and gardens,
and that devotion can pay both instant
and long-term dividends. A well-groomed
landscape can make it more enjoyable to
relax in the yard, and such a property
will be more attractive to prospective
buyers when homeowners want to sell
their homes.
But even the most well-designed landscapes sometimes need rearranging, and
those changes may involve transplanting
trees. Homeowners may transplant trees
for various reasons. Some homeowners
might be moving to a new home and
want to take a favorite tree along with
them, while some trees simply outgrow
their existing space and need to be moved
elsewhere on the property. Regardless of
why trees need to be transplanted, homeowners can take several steps to ensure
the process goes as smoothly as possible:
• Determine why the tree needs to be
moved. Some trees that are not thriving
in their existing location may not benefit
from a transplant. For example, a tree
with a pest infestation might need to be
replaced rather than transplanted. Determining the reason behind a transplant
can save you the trouble of transplanting
that won’t benefit from the move. If a
tree is not getting adequate sunlight in
its present location, then transplanting
it to a different location on your property
with more exposure to sunlight might
reinvigorate the tree. If soil is the problem, than transplanting the tree might
prove ineffective unless you also test the
soil where you plan to move the tree and
adjust it so the tree can thrive.
• Prune the tree roots. Tiny roots that
extend beyond the tree absorb water
and nutrients, and such roots need to
be pruned before transplanting a tree.
Landscaping professionals note that root
pruning stimulates the growth of new
small roots nearer to the tree’s trunk,
and these newer roots will be dug up
when the time comes to transplant the
tree. Root pruning must be done well in
advance of transplanting the tree. For
example, if you hope to transplant the
tree in the fall, then do your root pruning
in the spring before new buds appear on
the tree. Speak with your landscaper or
a nearby garden center to determine the
best way to prune your tree’s roots.
• Time your transplant correctly. Avoid
transplanting trees when temperatures
are colder and the ground is frozen.
Transplanting before or after a thaw
allows the transplanted roots time to develop. In addition, transplanting the day
after you have watered the soil around
the tree reduces the stress on the tree’s
roots, making it easier to keep the root
ball intact.
• Protect the root ball. When transplanting a tree, make sure the root ball
does not dry out. If it does, the tree
likely won’t thrive in its new location
and all your hard work will have been for
naught. Cover the root ball with damp
burlap or canvas so it can retain more of
the moisture it will need to adapt to its
new location.
• Plant the tree sooner rather than
later. While you can store a transplanted
It’s bug season
Spring marks the arrival of insects
H
omeowners know that the arrival
of spring also marks the re-emergence of insects. While not every
insect is harmful, if an infestation grows
considerably or if insects begin to move
from the outdoors into a home, it may be
time for homeowners to call in a professional.
The Entomological Society of America points out that homeowners cannot
count on bitterly cold winters to help
control the numbers of insects in their
yards. Insect ecology is affected by various factors and is not solely dependent
on temperature. Furthermore, what occurred one year certainly may not be
repeated the next, as homeowners who
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their yards can attest. One year a yard
may be overcome with ants, while the
next year it may suffer through an earwig infestation.
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curtail insects in their yards can take
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are genuine threats to their lawns. Some
bugs emerge and swarm early in the
season, but then gradually disappear as
spring turns into summer. Other insects
may come out of hiding if a homeowner
is doing a lot of yard work or construction around a house. Practice a waitand-see approach to determine if you really have an insect problem or just have
stirred up activity.
Homeowners also must decide if it
is bearable living with the insects. If
insects are not doing any damage or if
they can be controlled relatively easily,
then you might be able to avoid calling in
the professionals. However, if pests such
as termites and certain species of woodeating insects are invasive and damaging
your yard, you may need to take action.
Anyone concerned with the side effects of pesticides and insecticides can
first try to remedy the problem naturally.
Sometimes, it’s just a matter of making a yard less hospitable to insects.
Remove leaves and clean up debris close
to the house, as these can both encourage infestations. Piles of rotting wood or
leftover firewood can be a food or shelter
source for a number of insects. Inspect
water spigots for leaks and improve suspect drainage on your property, as these
things can be welcoming to bugs that like
moist surroundings. Remove standing
water whenever possible to eliminate
spots for mosquitoes to incubate larvae.
Natural remedies also may do the
trick. Mint, bay leaves, catnip, and garlic
can repel insects like roaches and ants.
Citrus can be a natural flea deterrent.
Some homeowners have had success
planting marigolds around their yards to
serve as a natural bug repellent because
the flowers produce a scent that many
When transplanting trees take the proper steps to ensure the process goes smoothly.
tree before you plant it elsewhere on
your property, storing it for a long period
of time increases the chances that the
transplant will be unsuccessful. Ideally,
you want to plant the tree in its new location as soon as possible. If you must store
it, make sure you don’t suffocate the root
ball, as roots must be kept damp or they
will die and potentially cost you the tree.
Transplanting a tree can add appeal
to a property and help reinvigorate an
unhealthy tree.
insects find repulsive. Thai lemon grass
plants also can be used to keep mosquitoes at bay.
Remember, natural predators, such as
birds, bats, spiders, and larger insects,
feed on nuisance bugs. Keeping these
helpful predators around may be an effective and natural way for homeowners to
control annoying pests.
If an insect problem seems out of control or if you need a professional opinion
about the damage being done to your
home or landscape, consult with an exterminator. Licensed exterminators have
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that will minimize the risk to inhabitants
of your home and nearby wildlife. An
exterminator will know what it takes to
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Warm weather is synonymous with
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our patio and yard sparkle in the summer sun, but what
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for the enjoyment and appreciation of any outdoor space.
For safety
Outdoor lighting is still important, even after everyone has
gone to bed. One of the best ways to protect your property
against intruders is to have a clear view of your yard at all
times. A motion-detector spotlight is a great option and only
uses electricity when required. That way, you can sleep with
peace of mind without wasting energy.
For practicality
When it comes time to plan the lighting for outdoor areas,
think about how you use these places once the sun goes down.
This will enable you to choose the best location for the one or
two main lights that will illuminate your evening activities. The
key is to ensure good visibility for your activities without spoiling the magic of the evening with too much bright light.
For the look
Adding extra lights can bring new life to your outdoor decor.
Be creative: garlands of lanterns add sparkle to deck railings,
and a bundle of little Christmas-type lights in an empty Mason
jar or wine bottle create a striking table centerpiece. It’s easy to
create a magical atmosphere for your evenings under the stars
with a little imagination and some objects you already have on
hand.
One last tip: Make sure you always buy lighting products
specifically designed for outdoor use in order to avoid damage
or electrocution.
With well-placed lighting you can enjoy your deck as much at night as during the day.
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• Use your paint stir stick to scrape off
your roller for easier cleaning and less
waste.
• Peel tape off before paint dries to
ensure a sharp edge.
• Choose your inspiration. Pick one
feature in your room as a starting point,
then set the stage with complimentary
hues to create a colourful, coordinated
palette.
• Clean your surface before sanding so
you don’t embed dirt. Remember to clean
after sanding as well.
• Need to know if an existing coat of
paint is oil or latex? Use acetone on a
cotton swab. If the paint comes off, you
have latex. If the paint buffs and shines,
it’s oil.
• Work from top down. Splatter and
drips from painting your ceiling may end
up on your walls and trim. Paint ceiling,
walls and then trim.
• Choose timeless colours in subtle
hues for an inviting space that is easily
paired and beautifully layered.
• Always sand pre-primed doors for
better adhesion. Manufacturers bake on
the primer leaving a hard film, making it
more difficult for paint to adhere.
• When using water-based paints, use
a synthetic brush to ensure a streak-free
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Property
Recovery
What you can do after a tough winter
By PAMELA BALTZER
W
e’re all agreed, this has been a terrible, and
trying, winter. However, there is the promise
that spring is coming, so we’re going to focus
on being ready for that glorious time.
The sheer volume of snow, ice and wind — and plowing, scraping and salting — means that our properties
have probably taken a bit of a beating, but we cannot
know the full extent until the snow melts. What follows
are a few things property owners can do before the snow
disappears, and a few more for once it is gone.
An easy way to start is to visually inspect the trees on
your property, paying particular attention to any near
your house or other structures and those near power
lines. Are any of the limbs cracked, torn or broken from
ice storms and high winds? Even evergreens could have
been damaged with this winter’s ice loads, so be sure
to have a glance at them. If you are able, snap a few
pictures before the trees leaf out, since pictures aid tree
specialists and Nova Scotia Power when decisions are
made about what to cut and where.
Meanwhile, are there any limbs growing into lines
that power crews should know about? Helping our power
crews protect lines goes a long way, winter after winter.
Under no circumstances should homeowners try to cut
or trim limbs near power lines.
Another thing to do is make sure melt water and
rainwater can easily escape your property to ditches and
culverts. Break down those snowbanks a little at a time
on warm days or cut channels to the roadside drains, because with the ground frozen the water has no where to
go if it is trapped, and standing water can do significant
damage to your lawns and gardens.
This is a problem in Lunenburg County for two main
reasons: extremely wet weather for the last 18 months
and high clay content in our soil. When clay freezes, it
does so in sheets. With the non-stop rain of last fall, the
water never
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areas warm a little faster
and a little deeper, and will help coax water to flow away. to protect your garden is fighting with your moral urge
to feed hungry animals, buy old apples and carrots from
Water will always take the path of least resistance.
Regarding driveways and walkways, cast your eyes local farms or bird seed from feed suppliers. We recently
down: How’s your driveway doing after being hit with put out a feeder for little birds and seed on railings for
plows and shovels? Is there debris that should be cleared larger birds. The next morning the railing seeds were all
away? Loose pieces of asphalt or cement that may be gone and there were deer tracks where they had stood
tripping hazards? Cracked pavers that should be re- on their back feet and licked the seed from the railings.
Finally, there are the gardens. Check all of your
placed?
shrubs
and prune out anything that is broken or damWhen the snow is gone, your property may look rather tired, so let’s undertake a low cost rejuvenation pro- aged. Clear your gardens of debris, but if you have
cess starting with lawns. If there is gravel and other left tender plants covered make sure we are past the worst
over winter debris, broken tree limbs for example, start of the weather before exposing your plants. Leave tree
by clearing these away. Leaving debris on lawns causes stakes in until June when the ground firms up. We have
dead spots when the grass starts growing and gravel is some pretty awesome winds in May and it would be unvery hard on lawn mowers. Raking gravel off the lawn is fortunate to see your tree toppled.
Winter burn and winter kill are also need to be adabout as much fun as shovelling snow, but it will make
dressed.
We had a really cold winter last year and a lot
a big difference to the health of the lawn and the overall
of gardeners and growers lost established plants or saw
look of your property.
When the weather warms up sufficiently, give your crowns die in plants such as ornamental grasses. Many,
lawns a liberal application of pelletized lime and the however, reacted too quickly and ripped plants out when
recommended dose of slow-release spring fertilizer they didn’t respond immediately. Plants, and especially
(application rates are listed on the bag). Do not over established plants, are remarkably hardy. My Butterfly
fertilize your lawn — it stresses the lawn and the excess Bush burned to the ground and looked entirely dead but
seeps into the groundwater rather than getting used by had bloomed so magnificently the summer prior that I
the plant, literally sending your money down the drain. refused to accept it was gone. Finally, in mid-June I saw
Excess fertilizer is also bad for waterways and ground- the first bump of green bulging from its base. There was
enough vigour in the roots that it re-grew.
water.
While this winter wasn’t quite as cold as the previous,
If you have deer fencing around your gardens or
shrubs, leave it up longer than normal. This winter has the snow and ice have given us a different set of chalbeen punishing for the deer — I’ve seen evidence of lenges. Like the plants waiting to shed the snow, do not
them eating spruce and bark, both of which are foods give up hope of warmer, brighter days. Take your time
of last resort. If the deer fencing comes down early, deer and enjoy the small things while you’re working away at
will satiate their hunger in your garden. If your desire your property recovery. It’s almost behind us, I promise.
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Think
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pink
ink? Yes, this colour is hot in 2015. It
hasn’t been on the home decor charts for
quite a while, but now we’re all catching
up. Are you daring enough to try it?
The idea is to use it to add pep, femininity
and even a touch of daring to your home. Why
not add a pink pillow to your white sofa or put
a fuchsia bench in your kitchen? You could
also hang pink patterned wallpaper in your
front hall or your bathroom.
You want a warm and modern decor? Choose
a mix of pale pink, white and copper, and Bob’s
your uncle. You’d rather have a glamorous and
sophisticated look? Combine pink with black.
You’d like an elegant touch? Add some grey.
The trend is towards warm and glamorous
pinks that are great for any room as long as you
use it with moderation. Be daring and try different shades. Go back to your childhood with candy
pink; use su
gared almond pink to create a cozy
room that cries out “TLC.” Awaken your taste buds
with pink sorbet, or add a touch of character to your
home with fuchsia.
If you’re looking for a colour that brings optimism, peace and the joy of living into your home,
then look no further: pink is perfect.
Treasure hunting
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flea market-style
ou don’t have to be an antique specialist to be able to spot those gorgeous gems that will add a touch
of beauty and warmth to your décor. Nor
do you have to spend a fortune on rare
and exotic furniture. That’s because flea
markets are taking off and you just never
know what treasures you’ll find when
you go to one.
If you’re lucky enough to come across
an attractive piece of wood
furniture, you might only
need to spend a few
extra bucks on
paint stripper and
varnish. Invest a
few hours of elbow
grease and you could
enjoy a gorgeous conversation piece for
years. If you strip the
wood only to find that
it is in poor condition, a fresh coat of
paint can be just as effective. In fact, there
are many restoration
products
available
This guy had his paving done
years ago, and it still looks great.
today that can turn a piece of junk into a
gleaming gem. Faux finishes are particularly popular right now. They can breathe
new life into flea market finds, plus they
are inexpensive and easy to reproduce.
In addition to furniture, you will find
a wealth of decorative items at every
flea market. All it takes is a sharp eye to
distinguish the junk from the jewels. A
table lamp, a tea set, a watering can —
you’d be surprised at what you
can find at a flea
market. An antique sewing machine can be used
as a charming computer desk and an
old porcelain kettle
can become an eyecatching flowerpot.
So the next time you
go to a flea market,
bring your patience
with you and be on
the lookout for treasures.
This guy wished he'd taken
his neighbour's advice.
When used judiciously, weathered barn boards give character and warmth to a
room.
Barn wood ~
add character to your home
B
arn wood is all the rage at the moment. That’s right, we’re talking
about all those old boards holding up sagging, abandon
ed barns and
sheds along country roads. Neglected for
years on end, barn boards have a unique
weathered look that is perfect for the
“shabby chic” and “rough-luxe” trends.
Whether used as wall covering,
beams, floors, or ceilings, or even to
create ta
bles, bookshelves, or kitchen
islands, these greying wood planks give
instant character and warmth to a room.
For a contemporary look, blend rustic
and modern by adding touches of barn
wood to accessories in stainless steel,
glass, and stone.
You can create your own barn board
look on regular wood by following these
few steps:
• Sand the chosen surface and apply a
coat of primer
• Paint a base coat of grey
• Trace horizontal lines in order to
imitate the wood’s grain and lay masking tape over these lines
• Combine a container of grey paint
with a bit of glaze and repeat the operation with some brown paint
• Use a paint brush with stiff bristles
to paint each “plank” with both colours
• Leave the paint to dry and then remove the masking tape
• Spread a mix of off-white glaze on
one plank at a time and then slide a
small tool, called a wood graining rocker, to reproduce the grainy look of the
wood
• To tone down the effect, dab with
an overgrainer brush and finish with a
good coat of varnish
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A perfect room
for your baby
A
re you ready to create a beautiful room
to welcome your little
bundle of joy?
Here are a few tips for making your baby’s room a tranquil haven.
• Location. Ideally, your
baby’s room should be close
to your bedroom so you can
respond quickly if he or she
wakes up during the night. If
possible, choose a room that’s
suffused with natural light
during the day so your baby
can soak up some vitamin D.
• The bed. Place the bed
facing the door so your baby
can see who’s coming into
the room. To ensure daytime
and nighttime comfort, avoid
placing the bed directly beside
a baseboard heater or ot
her
heat source.
• Lighting. Maximize na
tural light and use soft lighting to avoid dazz
ling your
baby. Choose yellow light
bulbs rather than white bulbs.
You can also install a dimmer
to control light intensity.
• Decorating. To promote
better sleep, choose soft tones
for the walls. If you like a
bright colour, introduce small
touches of it with a few accessories.
• Safety. Avoid carpeting,
which can encou
rage dust
mites. Opt for flooring that’s
easy to wash, and use a washable, non-toxic paint on the
walls. Choose furniture with
rounded corners and ensure
nothing will tip over when
your little one turns into a
toddler. Put electric outlet covers on all unused electrical
sockets and never leave electric cords lying around.
One last tip: if you want
your baby to sleep, don’t fill
the crib with lots of toys. All
it takes is a cozy blanket to
prepare baby for dreamland.
From the lighting to the accessories, your baby’s room should be a peaceful place.
Smart ideas for a
child’s bedroom
J
ust because your child’s room is small, it doesn’t mean
that it can’t be attractive and functional too. You just
have to make the right decorating choices to maximize
the space. Here are some tips to show you the way.
The right decor
Choose light colours, as they tend to make a room look
bigger. And don’t skimp on lighting. However, make sure
that the lighting is soft so that it won’t reflect off the walls.
Choose a window dressing that lets in plenty of natural light
during the day.
The right furniture
There are some very clever pieces of furniture for small
rooms; you could install a Murphy bed or a retractable desk,
for example. Corner furniture — such as a desk or shelving
unit — also saves space. You could also look for two-in-one
furniture, such as a dresser of drawers that converts into
a desk. A loft bed is a great idea, as other furniture can be
placed underneath it. If you have a flexible budget, custombuilt furniture could be the solution for your child’s small
bedroom.
An organized room
Custom-built furniture could be the solution for your child’s small bedroom.
The best way to have enough space is to keep the room
tidy, but that requires having adequate storage space. Opt for
floor-to-ceiling shelving units, high dressers, stackable storage boxes, and a bed and desk that have built-in drawers; and
don’t forget a toy box. Make sure your child can reach the
storage furniture if you want him or her to put things away
properly, and store rarely used objects on higher shelves.
So, what will your child’s little corner of paradise look
like?
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