The Participaper Vol 35 No 1 - Municipality of the County of Inverness

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The Participaper
An Inverness County Periodical
Recreation Programming
Spring 2014 Schedule
Registration Week is
February 17 - 21
Vol 35, No. 1
The Participaper - Vol 35, No 1
Feb/Mar/Apr 2014
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Editor’s Notebook - Inverness County Recreation, Tourism, Culture
and
Community Development Office
Has winter seemed longer this year? Take heart! By the time you receive this issue it will be less than a
month until Daylight Savings Time (March 10th) with Spring due to officially arrive March 20th. Now, given
that piece of good news, why not make the most of what little remains of the season and register for a course
or workshop: This issue features listings of the many programs on offer around Inverness County. There’s
something for everyone! Remember, selection is not limited by geographic area. If you are willing to travel,
you may register for any course or workshop listed on these pages by registering with the appropriate local
Programmer. If you have questions about a course or workshop, contact the local programmer where it is ofMarie Aucoin fered. On-site registration will be held the week of February 17–21. The deadline for receipt of mail-in
Editor
registration is Friday, February 28th. Programming information begins on page 10 of this issue.
Our Annual Volunteer Awards ceremony will be held April 9. The Volunteer Nomination guidelines and form
are on pages 16 and 17. Please remember that a draw will take place to determine which volunteer will represent all county
volunteers at the Provincial Volunteer Recognition Ceremony (scheduled to be held in Halifax April 7th.) To be eligible for the
draw, the names of nominees must be received at the County offices by February 21. Please don’t miss out on this opportunity
to have your nominee selected - be sure to submit nominations prior to the cut-off date.
The Inverness County Recreation Department is always looking for ways to help our residents be active, especially through
the winter months. The Winter/Spring brochure contains a listing of events and activities that will take place throughout the
County over the next few months. Be sure to check it out and plan to attend some of the events. Take time out to enjoy all that
is on offer around the county while having fun socializing with your friends and neighbours. See pages 24 and 25 for a few ideas
on staying active. Or, check out the Inverness County on the Move... Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/
Inverness-County-On-The-Move/112525882152963 to find more activities.
If you’d like to get out and enjoy the snow but lack the equipment, the Municipal Recreation/Tourism Department rents
Snowshoes, Cross-Country Skis, a Cross Country Ski Track Setter and Nordic Walking Poles to individuals or groups. These items
are all available at very reasonable rates. Be sure to avail yourself of this excellent service.
For those who prefer their fun indoors, many communities have been holding crib tournaments to determine a team to
represent them at the Annual Inverness County Cribbage Championship. The Championship tournament will be held April 26
at the Fire Hall in Scotsville. Also, many of our seniors’ clubs are already preparing for the Senior Games which will be held June
14th. If you wish to attend the Games this year, join your local Seniors’ Club. The clubs accept members from age 55+ and are
filled with people who love to socialize and have fun. The Recreation/Tourism Department has contact information for Inverness
County Seniors’ Clubs plus all of the other organizations in the County. Contact them at (902) 787-2274 or by email at:
information@invernesscounty.ca.
Each year, the Municipality, through the Recreation/Tourism Department, partners with Inverness Communications to
produce Inverness County visitors’ guide, The Sunset Side of Cape Breton. County Festivals and events are highlighted and are
also posted on the county website: http://www.inverness-ns.ca/ at: www.cbisland.com and, at: www.novascotia.com. To have
an event included in our publications, brochures, website or weekly radio spot, non-profit groups are encouraged to contact
Margaret Beaton at margie.beaton@invernesscounty.ca or 787–2274.
Organizers of events should also take advantage of the free promotional opportunities offered by the NS Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage through their website at: www.novascotia.com. This is a free service and an excellent marketing
opportunity. Remember, many people are already checking the site at this time of year to plan their trip. ∞
Table of Contents
Ancestors Unlimited ..................................... Page 3
Assn NS Museums News ................................. Page 7
Inverness County Expo Planned ................. Page 8
Programming Information ........................ Page 9
Program listings ............................................. Page 10
Volunteer Nomination Guidelines .............. Page 16
Volunteer Nomination Guidelines ........... Page 17
Gardening Workshop .................................. Page 17
the next issue of
GED Info ............................................................ Page 23
Inverness County on the Move .................... Page 24
Displacement - A New Play ......................... Page 26
Important! We Require Your Input .... Page 27
TIANS News ............................................. Page 27
CMIC News ................................................. Page 28
ECRL Schedule and Notes ..................... Page 30
Municipal Contact Info ......................... Page 31
The Participaper is the Volunteer Appreciation Issue
Late-April 2014
is March 28, 2014
it will be delivered to residents
the deadline date for submissions
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Ancestors Unlimited
Helping to find your
Inverness County Roots
by Dr Jim St. Clair
I. Useful Source:
1911 censuses - may oftentimes provide a very
Records of St. John’s Congregation, Strathlorne
complete picture of the people living in that large
When Reverend Donald MacDonald arrived as the
geographical area at the time. These records also
ordained Presbyterian Minister in Strathlorne
speak to the extent of the continuous outmigration
(formerly Broad Cove Intervale) he kept church
of young people from the district.
records of more than 200 households with approx For those researching family members who
imately one thousand people as adherents and
seemed to disappear from the area (and for researchmembers of the church.
ers trying to determine the places from which many
In those days - prior to the growth of the mining young people left and where they ultimately settled)
operation in Inverness and the establishment of
Reverend MacDonald’s carefully recorded two
St. Matthew’s Church in the town - all of the
hundred pages are worthwhile perusing.
Presbyterian and other Protestant
For instance, in the listing
families in Broad Cove, Foot Cape,
What record of your life will you leave for the family of Elder, Donald
the Banks, Deepdale, North Lake,
Sandy MacKay, and his wife,
for future generations of your family?
Strathorne, Kenloch, West Lake
Ellen (Matheson) MacKay of
What will the archives of the future
Ainslie, Hays River, North and
Cape Mabou, their six children
reveal to them about life today? How
South Cape Mabou, and parts of
are identified - not only as to
will they access that information?
Mount Young, were participants in
dates of birth (between 1903 and
- Marie Aucoin
St. John’s Presbyterian Church at
1919) - but also to where four of
Strathlorne.
the six settled away from Inver Careful records of births, baptisms, marriages,
ness County. It appears that Alex Dan MacKay (born
deaths and church membership had been maintained. 1903) moved to Watertown, Massachusetts, as did his
However, all of these were lost when the congregabrother, Norman Matheson MacKay (born 1906.)
tion’s manse was destroyed by fire in 1898. Following One brother, Neil Allan MacKay (born 1908) moved
their destruction, Reverend MacDonald, who was bi- to Sudbury, Ontario, and another, Malcolm Dan
lingual in Gaelic and English and much interested in
MacKay resided in Newcastle, New Brunswick. Two
local history, undertook to journey to each household of the remaining siblings, John Duncan (born 1913)
and record as much information about the family
and Annie Margaret appear to have remained in the
members therein as could be obtained. In compiling
area.
his records he noted not only birth, death and mar Or, consider the family of Donald and Rosa Jane
riage dates, but also the places to which other family
(MacLean) MacLean of North Cape Mabou. They,
members had moved in migrating further to other
with five of their children: Allan, Mary Bell, John,
parts of Nova Scotia and North America.
Florence, Neil Gunn MacLean, moved to Portland
Fortunately, his records still survive. These may
(possibly Washington state) in 1901. They returned
be consulted at several locations, including the Nova
home a year later before moving again, in 1902; this
Scotia Highland Village, the Beaton Institute, the
time to British Columbia. If anyone is seaching for
Archives of Maritime Conference of United Church members of this particular family, the Portland cenin Sackville, New Brunswick, and, in several private
sus or the British Columbia census of 1911 may well
collections. However, they are not available on-line
shed some light on them.
nor have they been printed in a convenient format.
[Ed note: Reverend MacDonald’s records need to be
The Reverend MacDonald’s listings - together
copied and organized for researchers in archives and onwith those to be found on the 1891, 1901 and
line. Any volunteers?]
Continued page 4...Ancestors
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Continued from page 3...Ancestors
II. A family with widely extended
connections and a multi-millionaire
on the Family Tree:
A recent communication from a contemporary
descendant of the Keith Family of Inverness County
included a request for the early history of this family.
This is a family that had much sadness as well as
members who came to have great wealth:
Keith-Ness-Boyd Family
Four hundred feet off the Mull River Road, hidden
by brush and small growth hardwood trees, is a well
constructed cellar hole measuring about twenty feet
by twenty feet. Nearby, in a shallow declivity, is a
little spring which flows out from between small
rocks. This spot was the location of the home
of a pioneer family which experienced much
hardship.
John Keith, a native of Scotland who
was born in 1801, settled there when he
came to Cape Breton in 1816. According to the petition for land that he filed in
1819, he had served in the British Navy
for four-and-a-half years and wished to be
granted lot 15 at the South East Branch
of the Mabou River. Previously, Joseph
Basker had lived on that plot of land for
a period of time and had cleared some of it.
However, he had left it for another site.
In his petition, Keith stated that he wished the lot
to be called “Bonhill” (perhaps after the name of his
birthplace in Scotland where there is a town called
Bonhill, located in the county of Dunbartonshire.
Or, there also exists the possibility that he may have
come from the Isle of Butte, Scotland.) His petition
was approved as submitted.
The surveyed road (more a path perhaps) from
Port Hood to Whycocomagh Bay ran along the edge
of the plot that Keith was granted. Past lots 20 and
21, and further along the road towards the top of
Mabou Ridge and in back of the Keith lot, was the
property of Samuel Boyd and and his wife Margaret
(Ness) Boyd who had applied for a grant of those
lands in 1818.
Samuel Boyd had served as a private in the
“Twelfth Royal Regiment from which he was discharged in 1813.” This, according to the 1822 petition of Margaret(Ness) Boyd. At the time of her
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petition, she stated that she was twenty-two years
old and that her husband had died in September of
1821 leaving her with the land and one young child.
She further stated that due to her husband’s illness
she had “accustomed herself to till the ground.” The
land was assigned to her as petitioned.
By 1823, the widow Margaret, with the now
settled John Keith, had married and settled on the
Keith property near the aforementioned small spring.
It was here that they they built their log house with
its fine stone-lined cellar.
In addition to raising her daughter, Margaret
(who had been born in 1817), the Keiths came
to be the parents of at least eight children.
In 1861, when their youngest children
were still in their teens, both John Keith and
Margaret(Ness)(Boyd) Keith died – perhaps of diphtheria. It is possible that at
least one of their children (Annie) also
died at the same time. They were buried in
the Pioneer Cemetery in Southeast Mabou
(Hillsborough) on the Rankinville Road.
While some of the older children had already
left home and were living elsewhere, the younger
ones in their teens tried to continue farming on
the “Bonhill” property but soon they too left the
location. Some said that there was much sadness
in the family and that there may have been some
conflict over the property. Whatever prompted it, the
farm was left behind. And, while two other families
lived on it for short periods of time after their departure, the buildings slowly disappeared.
The known names of the children of the Boyd/
Keith family are as follows (all born at Southeast
Mabou and known as Mull River today):
Margaret Boyd (1817-1912) married Simon Fraser
of Port Hood.
Ann Keith (1823-?)
Sarah Keith (1824-1871) married Mathew Hawley,
son of Mathew Hawley Jr and Margaret Horsford.
Mathew went on to marry Mary Jane Miller, his
second wife, and lived in Brook Village.
James Keith (1826-1872) New South Wales, Australia.
Elizabeth Jane Keith (1829-1911) married Nathaniel Smith of Port Hood Island. She was his second
wife.
Continued page 5... Ancestors
Ancestors Unlimited continued from page 4...
castle on the Isle of Skye, it was once part of a wider
Keith (1832-1897) first married John Buck
area that was known for a time as “New Canada.”
of Port Hastings and then George Baillie.
The springs from the watershed flow either to
George Keith (1842-1922) Country Harbour,
Mabou Harbour or Whycocomagh Bay, depending
Guysborough County. Married Caroline Hudson of
on which side of the hillside (and part of the
Guysborough County.
Bornish Hills they arise.) Although the community
Matilda Keith (1842-?) married Thomas Gannon,
of Dunakym is technically in the Mabou District, the
Halifax.
former residents were mostly connected to WhycoJohn Keith (1842-?) married Isabella MacMillan,
comagh and the MacLean Church in Stewartdale.
and lived in Utah and California.
The name “Dunakym” (which is sometimes
David Keith born 1847 in Southeast Mabou died
spelled “Dunakin”) was firmly established in 1911
a multi-millionaire in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1918.
when the post office of that name was opened at
[Read more about this man on page 6.]
the house of Angus MacQuar There may have been two
rie. (Although this post office
other children of this family who
remained in service until 1965 it
died young and whose names/
was moved at some point to the
birthdates remain unknown to
house of the MacLellans.)
us.
The name of this com While there are descendants
munity identifies the connection
of the Keith and Boyd families
of many of the settlers with the
who live in Inverness County
Isle of Skye (although others
today, most of the progeny of
had come from North Uist and
this family - which had such
one family (the Campbells) came
hard luck in the early years - live
from Lochaber.)
elsewhere. The account of their
The names of the families
history is of interest to us as it
resident in the community from
reveals much about the early
Pictured above is David Keith on horseback
the 1830s to the 1980s were:
settlers of this area and outin an undated photo.
MacKay, MacKinnon, MacLellan,
migration.
MacLeod, Campbell (the pipers),
[Ed note: David Keith was
Ferguson, MacDonald, Judson, MacLean, MacIsaac
known to be generous to prospecting miners from
and MacQuarrie.
Cape Breton who were looking for someone to
Dunakym is noted as the site of an early Gaelic
provide them with the help of a “grub stake.” He
school conducted by Malcolm MacKinnon - “the
also assisted many of his siblings and nephews and
scholar.” The school was located at the crossroads
nieces, some of whom settled in Utah near him. His
where the Dunakym Road meets the Rosedale road.
house in Utah is a fine mansion that is now a centre
As well, Jonathan G. MacKinnon, a distinguished
for artistic and cultural pursuits in Salt Lake City;
pictures of it may be found on-line. For more details Gaelic scholar, author and editor of Mactalla (the
of the life of David Keith, a poor lad from Inverness Gaelic language newspaper of the early 1900s,) was
County who came to be one of the wealthiest people born in the community and lived there for a time
after he retired from a position with the City of
in North America, turn to page 6.]
Sydney. And, on the ancestral property of Jonathan
III. Community History:
G., an area of old-growth forest is protected under
Dunakym, Inverness County, a historical
the Nature Conservancy of Canada and open to the
community.
public.
Recently, a reader wrote to ask about Dunakym,
Although nobody now lives in the community
which is located on the top of the watershed
year-round, several people have cottages and summer
between Whycocomagh and Mabou. Taking its name
homes in Dunakym. As well, many can trace their
from the location of a very ancient fortified hill and
Continued page 6... Ancestors
Isabella
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Continued from page 5... Ancestors
ancestry to immigrant families who settled there.
The Mabou Pioneer Book I contains an account of
the Campbell Family while Mabou Pioneer Book II
has a detailed listing of members of the MacKay,
MacKinnon, MacLellan, MacDonald and Judson
families.
The public school where the young people
attended classes was located near the road between
Dunakym and Glencoe Mills. It was known as the
“Maple Hills School” (quite appropriately named
given the large number of maple trees to be found
at that location.) This particular area is resplendent
in the autumn with an unusually fine blending of the
colours of hardwood and softwood trees and bushes
and views out over the Mabou watershed to the top
of Cape Mabou and to Cape George on the mainland, as well as to the nearer hills of Glencoe Mills.
A. Church’s map of the 1880s, available at several
archives and through the Department of Lands and
Forests in Halifax, show the sites of the farms of the
aforementioned families and the location of the early
roads. 
David Keith (1847 - 1918) [Source: http://www.onlinebiographies.info/ut/keith-d.htm] Few men, if any, have had more to do with the upbuilding of Salt Lake City than David Keith. His successful work
in making of a mere prospect the great mining property known as the Silver King has had so great a bearing, in all
its ramifications, on the material growth of Salt Lake City and Utah, that, if this work were presented in its many
interesting details, it would read like a fanciful dream.
Almost the whole of the tremendous wealth which the Silver King poured into the laps of its owners has been
used by them in making of Salt Lake City "a City Beautiful" in every sense of the term. The Silver King Mine has
done more for Utah than any half dozen other successful properties. The money wrested from the mountains has
been kept at home. And the most public spirited of all those associated in this great property, is the subject of this
sketch.
David Keith is a native of Nova Scotia. He was born at Mabou, Cape Breton Island, May 27, 1847. He had no
advantages in birth, and at a tender age was employed in the Nova Scotia mines. When yet a boy he left home and
went to sea.
Tiring of a seafaring life, he attempted to enter the Federal Army, but his sea captain, who had become attached
to him, disclosed his youth and he missed an opportunity to serve in the war of the Rebellion.
In 1867, after a brief time spent in California, he went to Nevada and was employed for a time as a construction
"boss" in the building of the Southern Pacific near Reno. Later he found employment in the great Comstock mines
and succeeded to positions of trust and responsibility. On the decline of this great mining camp, David Keith went
to Park City, Utah, in 1883, accepted a situation as foreman of Ontario No. 3 and succeeded to the superintendency
of that great property. After several years in the employ of the Ontario he associated with Thomas Kearns, John
Judge and Al Emery, in taking a lease on mining claims, from which enterprise sprang the great Silver King, which
has made fortunes for its promoters and their families and added immensely to the wealth of the State.
David Keith has valuable and numerous investments in Salt Lake and elsewhere. He has been immensely generous in upbuilding the State. He is in the forefront as a philanthropist, and is one of the best liked men in Salt Lake.
He organized the Keith-O'Brien Company and recently disposed of his holdings in that great mercantile house to
David F. Walker, but the original name is not changed.
Mr. Keith was a member of the legislature which adopted the Utah Constitution, but beyond this he has neither
sought nor held political office. He has a family composed of a wife and five children, four daughters and a son, and
occupies one of the most beautiful homes in Salt Lake City.
From: Sketches of the Inter-Mountain States, 1847 - 1909, Utah Idaho Nevada, Published by: The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt
Lake City, Utah 1909.
[Source: http://www.orsonprattbrown.com/CJB/08Cecelia-Cornue/david-keith.html] -
David Keith was married twice. His first wife, Henrietta "Ettie" McLeod was born 30 May 1858 in Canada to
Malcolm McLeod and Annie Simpson. David and Ettie married on December 21, 1874 in Virginia City, Storey,
Nevada. Ettie bore him four children--Charles Forman Keith (1876-1905), Etta Maude Aloysia Keith (1878-1941, m.
David Stevens Eskridge in 1902), Lillian Matilda Keith (1881-1931, m. Albert C. Allen) and Margaret Keith (18841933.)
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Response to a Query - Odo Family
In response to a query that appeared in Vol 34, No 5, Page 11, one of our readers kindly submitted the following recent obituary notice. We have reprinted it here for the benefit of those researching the Odo family
tree. Perhaps it may prove useful information to those readers researching this family tree and encourage our
readers to share other information on this family’s history.
Name: Thomas Wilfred "Duddie" Odo/Dates: Birth date: February 4, 1929 Death date: November 23, 2013
Passed in: New Waterford at the age of 84:
It is with great sadness that the family announce the passing of Duddie Odo on Nov. 23, 2013, at the Glace
Bay Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in Inverness, he was the son of the late John and Tilly (Cormier)
Odo. Duddie was a coal miner having had worked in collieries 18, 16, 12 and Lingan mine and he had a great
love for horses. He is survived by sons, John (Patricia), Dave (Darlene), Bobby, William (Susan) and Tommy
(Shannon); stepchildren, Billy (Winnie), Brian, Jimmy, Ronnie, Karen (Denzel) and Donna; daughters-in-law,
Evelyn and Myrna; 24 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. He was the last surviving member of his
immediate family. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by brothers, Buddy, Vince, Hubert, John Joe,
Willie George, Murdock and Simon and sister, Mary Catherine. He was also predeceased by his first wife,
Theresa (Gillis), sons, Murdock and Wilfred and grandson, John Wilfred Odo, his second wife, Eileen (Cadden), daughter, Theresa in infancy and stepson Joey.
[Source: http://www.capebretongenweb.com/CBIOBITS/CB%20Obits%20Last%20Names%20O.html...
CBP 25/11/2013]  [Contact information for The Participaper Editor is available on page 31 of each issue.]
Association of Nova Scotia Museums (ANSM)
Grants & Awards NS Communities, Culture and Heritage:
The Strategic Development Initiative Community Fund is accepting applications. The initiative encourages "partners-inheritage" to develop projects that build on a community's assets and strengths. Partners could include archives, community
organizations, museums, heritage associations, municipal governments, regional development authorities and not-for-profit
groups that are exploring common heritage objectives. Priority is given to projects that focus on increased self-sufficiency in the
province's growing heritage sector and those involving multiple partners working for the benefit of Nova Scotian heritage.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the program officer Kevin Barrett well in advance of the deadline to discuss submitting an application. Apply by April 15th. For more information http://novascotia.ca/cch/investing/community-funding/sdi/ .
Museums 101 Workshop - Registration Now
Open
Presenter: Karin Kierstead, ANSM Museum Advisor
Location: Port Hastings Museum, Cape Breton
Dates: April 24 & 25, 2014
This workshop is an excellent training opportunity to
introduce new staff, volunteers and board members to the
international standards and practices of museums. Limited to
20 participants, register early!
Registration Information:
ANSM Members: $100.00
Non-Members: $150.00
Registration Deadline: April 4, 2014
See our website for more information and instructions on how
to register: http://ansm.ns.ca/ .
Grant Writing Workshop Series
A three-part series being held on February 20th, March 27th
and April 24th. Each session is 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Over the
course of three sessions, non-profit agencies will increase
understanding on the grant process, develop skills in grant proposal development and learn how to research potential funding
sources. To register, email vmcneil@csc-ns.ca .
New CMA Bursary Program Offers Additional
Financial Support to Museum Professionals
The Canadian Museums Association (CMA) is proud to
announce that it has completely revised the CMA Bursary
Program to make it easier for Canada's museum professionals
to obtain financial assistance for professional development
activities.
The bursary program, made possible thanks to the Department of Canadian Heritage, was entirely updated to better
reflect the growing needs of Canada's museum community,
including students and volunteers. The new bursaries provide
increased bursary grant values towards learning activities such
as short courses, workshops and conferences, and covers costs
related to travel, accommodation, per diems and registration.
Visit their website for further information: http://www.
museums.ca/ .
For more information on the Association of NS Museums
visit their website at: http://ansm.ns.ca/
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We Invite you to Participate in this unique Marketing Opportunity!
INVERNESS COUNTY
EXPO 2014
MAY 10th
11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Halifax Westin Hotel
SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Main Exhibit Room
11:30 am - 4:30 pm
Presentation Room
12:00 noon - 3:00 pm
Meeting and Events Room
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunset Side Pub
For more information on
exhibitor registration,
to register, or, if you
have questions about the event,
visit our website
www.invernesscountyexpo.ca
email us at: sandygroup@
ns.sympatico.ca
or, call toll free:
1 877 726 3947
$495+HST will reserve your
exhibit space at this
very important event.
Contact us soon!
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Ron MacEachen, Coordinator of this Inverness County sponsored Expo,
answers some questions about the planned marketing event:
WHAT is the purpose
of the event?
There can be a strong case made that
Inverness County has some assets that
make it a very unique region in Canada,
indeed in North America. It is important that we showcase these assets whenever and wherever we can. This Expo
is an example of the Municipality of
Inverness County initiating an event
that allows people and organizations
to come together and collectively market and create awareness of what we in
Inverness County have to offer. Halifax
is an obvious market to engage as it is
a mere three hour drive from Inverness
County. We believe that it is to our advantage to put emphasis on this nearby
and lucrative market.
WHO should register for
this event as an exhibitor?
Any individual or organization with
a product/service that they feel will
motivate people to come and enjoy our
region, conduct or start a business here,
vacation or ultimately move to the area,
should plan to attend. This covers a wide
array of possible exhibitors including:
economic development associations; the
accommodations sector; restaurants; RV
parks; the service sector; real estate companies; golf courses; tourism groups;
recreation groups; cultural groups; arts
and entertainment groups; chambers
of commerce; financial groups; educational institutions and many others. We
also welcome those from other geographic areas who may wish to avail
themselves of this exciting opportunity.
WHAT will happen at the Expo?
There will be a main exhibit room housing 35+ exhibitors - where the
exhibitors can share their stories with
the public. In the adjacent presentation room we plan to have entertaining
and informative presentations by some
celebrities and others, on a variety of
topics including our music, culture and
lifestyle. As there is a growing market
in the meetings, events and corporate
functions space, we plan to target those
individuals with planning responsibility for such events and invite them to
attend a specific presentation in the
meetings and events planning room.
At day’s end, a Ceilidh will be held
in our Sunset Side Pub.
WHEN AND WHERE
will the Expo be held?
The Expo will take place at the Halifax
Westin Hotel on Saturday, May 10th.
Hours of operation overall (including
the Ceilidh, will be 11:00 am - 10:00 pm.
HOW will the Expo be
promoted to attract visitors?
Some of the promotional activities will
include radio ads and on-air promotion
in the Halifax area, print ads, wide use
of social media engagement. We will
also ask our “Inverness County Alumni”
and residents to encourage those
friends and colleagues who have yet to
experience all that Inverness County
has to offer, to come out the Expo and
find out what they have been missing!
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Inverness County Recreation/Tourism Department
Recreation & Continuing Education Courses - Spring 2014
REGISTRATION WEEK: February 17 - 21
The Inverness County Recreation/Tourism Department invites you to get “On the Move” by
participating in healthy lifestyle programs and activities this spring. Check out our schedule which offers
a wide variety of classes and workshops for children, youth, adults and seniors. Whether your interest is
in crafts, sports, health, fitness or music, there is sure to be a class for you.
Registration and Payment of Courses:
The Inverness County Recreation/Tourism Department has implemented a new policy for the
registration process: Since it is difficult for instructors to plan their courses if there are too many late
registrations, a $10 LATE CHARGE will be added for those registering after February 28 (the deadline
date for mail-in registration.) If you would prefer not to pay this late charge, be sure to register before
the deadline date.
You may register at the designated location in your community or mail your fees
Please Note:
and registration information to your local programmer. On-site registration week is
The registration
February 17 - 21; mail-in registration will be accepted until Friday, February 28. All
date for West Bay
is Sunday, March
courses begin the week of March 3, unless otherwise stated. We encourage
2 from 3:00 pm to
early registration, as all courses must meet a minimum enrollment and your
4:30 pm.
registration may determine whether the course will be delivered.
Registration Policy and Course Cancellation:
Course admission is on a first come, first served basis. Although every effort is made to guarantee the
successful delivery of a course, it is sometimes necessary to cancel a course due to low enrollment. In
such cases a full refund will be issued from the Department of Recreation/Tourism. Refunds may also
be issued if the day of the course changes or if there is a medical reason for withdrawal. Please note that
courses taking place in schools will be cancelled on holidays and school cancellation days. For courses in
other facilities, check with the local Programmer.
New Courses:
If you have any ideas or suggestions for other courses you would like to see offered in your community,
give us a call. Also, if you would like to teach a course, please contact your local programmer. General
inquiries may be directed to the Recreation/Tourism Office at 787-3508.
Recreation & Adult Education courses are made available through the cooperation of
the Strait Regional School Board, Department of Education, Adult Education Division
and the Inverness County Recreation/Tourism Department
M ail -I n R egistration F orm
NAME:
ADDRESS:
POSTAL CODE:
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COURSE NAME:
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Inverness County Recreation Courses - Spring 2014
To facilitate ease of use of this programming guide, courses
are listed in the alphabetical order of the communities where
they are offered. Courses are open to everyone, regardless of
geographic location; please register with the local programmer
for the community where the course/workshop is offered.
Note: Michelle Greenwell’s Dance and Tai Chi schedules
are listed in the communities where they are offered. For
further information refer to page 25.
B elle C ôte
and
A rea
REGISTRATION:
Cape Breton Highlands Academy
Cabot Trail, Belle Côte
Tuesday, February 18
Thursday, February 20
7:00 - 8:00 pm
CONTACT:
Julia Tompkins
PO Box 651, Margaree Forks
BOE 1A0
Phone: (902) 224-1744
Classes take place at Cape Breton Highlands
Academy unless otherwise stated.
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Beginner Running Program: For grades 5 and
up. Wednesdays 3 pm, 10 weeks. Instructor Andrew
Clarey. Free.
Basketball: Grades 3 - 6. Saturdays 9 - 10:30 am, 5
Weeks. Instructor Ms. Stacia Evans. Fee:$25.00 .
Preschool Dance: For ages 2 - 4 years. Join us for
some dance and music fun as we explore movement,
dance steps, special themes and the basics of music.
Please wear something easy to move in, and ballet
slippers on the feet or socks. Monday, 1 - 1:45 pm.
Fee: $35 for 6 weeks (April 7, 14, 28, May 5, 12, 26.)
(Class held at the Belle Côte Community Centre.)
HEALTH & FITNESS
Adult Floor Hockey: Fridays, beginning April 11.
7 - 8:30 pm. Fee: $10/10 weeks.
Adult Soccer: Wednesdays, 8 - 9:30 pm.
Fee: $10/10 weeks.
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Canadian Tai Chi Continuing Class:
Tai Chi enthusiasts will enjoy becoming a part of
the Academy and developing expertise with the 108
Moving Meditations of Master Moy Lin Shin. Classes
run continuously throughout the year, Mondays, 10
- 11:30 am. Monthly fees are available. Pre-payment
April to August is $40 for 55 yrs and older, $80 for
under 55 yrs. (Class takes place at Belle Côte
Community Centre.)
Lyrical Jazz for Adults: Join us for an hour
of fun and exercise as we dance our way through
stretching and strengthening warmups, turns, walks,
arm movements and choreography that leave you
humming a tune out the door with a smile of accomplishment on your face. No experience is necessary,
just enthusiasm and cheer. Please wear something
easy to move in and a pair of socks or a light runner
that can be pointed in. Mondays, 9 - 10 am.
Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Fee: $36 for 6 weeks
(April 7, 14, 28, May 5, 12, 26.) (Class takes place at
Belle Côte Community Centre.)
Touch for Health - Practice Session: Touch
for Health Level 2 students will be able to practice
their skills during this one hour session, as they work
through the techniques and balance the muscles
of invited guests. Mondays,11:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Fee: $36 for 6 weeks.
(April 7, 14, 28, May 5, 12, 26). (Class takes place at
Belle Côte Community Centre.)
Yoga: Intro to Yoga II: An 8 week adult program
to explore the practice of yoga. This intro class will
continue from the Introduction to Yoga, still building
progressively from week to week to empower
students to move deeper into the practice in a safe
and consistent way. The emphasis will be on coordinating the breath and movement. You will be offered
modifications or props when necessary to avoid
strain or stress, allowing everyone to experience the
benefits of a yoga practice. This class is for new
learners, continuing learners, those re-starting their
practice after a long break or who wish to refresh/
relearn the fundamental building blocks of yoga
practice.
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Want to try this class but do not have a mat? All
props, including mats, can be provided to all
students. Wednesdays, beginning April 2 at 7:00 pm.
Instructor: Pauline LeLievre. Fee $50.
Multi-Level Yoga: An 8 week adult multi-level
Hatha/Vinyasa Flow Yoga class. This class delivers
fundamental poses that build strength, balance,
flexibility and focus. With a focus on continuous
movement matched with the breath, and sun salutation sequencing this class will provide a whole body
and breath yoga experience. You will be offered
modifications or props when necessary to avoid
strain or stress, allowing everyone to experience the
benefits of a yoga practice. This class is suitable for
students with some previous yoga experience.
All props, including mats, can be provided to all
students. Thursdays, starting April 3, at 7:00 pm
Instructor: Pauline LeLievre. Fee: $50.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Adult Upgrading: If you are 19 yrs or older and
interested in improving your reading, writing and/
or math skills; preparing for the GED; or working
toward your own personal goal, classes are available
to you free of charge at the Cranton Crossroads
Community Centre. Instructor: Shirley Miller. Phone:
248-2960.
C héticamp
REGISTRATION:
École NDA, Chéticamp
Wednesday, February 19
7:00 - 8:00 pm
PROGRAMMER:
Clifford Maillet
PO Box 900
Chéticamp
NS, B0E 1H0
(902) 224-3552 (h)
CHILDREN & YOUTH:
Babysitting Course: This course teaches the skills
and knowledge needed to care for infants, toddlers,
pre-schoolers, and school aged children. Topics
covered include the rights and responsibilities of the
babysitter, first aid, dealing with emergencies, child
care skills and ideas for fun. For children ages 12 and
older. Course will be offered on a Saturday from 9
am – 3:30 pm. Date TBA. Instructor: TBA? Fee: $20
(includes book.)
Defensive Driving Course: This course is for
drivers waiting to opt out of the Graduated
Licensing Program. Date: TBA. Instructor: Earl
Randall. Fee: $90.
Step Dancing: Beginners and advanced. Instructor:
Sylvie Doucet. Fee: $5/class.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Bootcamp: Get in shape! Tone up with the help of
a certified instructor. Tuesday/Thursday, 6 - 8 pm.
Instructor: Celine Poirier. Fee $6/session.
Step Dancing: Beginners and advanced. Instructor:
Sylvie Doucet. Fee: $8/class.
Phys Ed: Co-ed. Non-instructional activity. Monday
& Thursday, 7 - 9 pm. Fee: $2 per night.
Volleyball: Co-ed. Non-instructional. Wednesdays,
7 - 9 pm. Fee: $2/night.
Yoga: This class consists of gentle yoga methods,
relaxation techniques, breathing techniques, imagery
and techniques to help maintain good health. You
will leave the class feeling relaxed and full of energy.
Mondays, Beginners 6:30 - 7:30 pm/Experienced
7:30 - 8:30 pm. Instructor: Carol Le Blanc. 8 weeks.
Fee: $50 or $8/session.
Zumba®: This is an exhilarating, effective, easy-tofollow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitnessworkout that’s moving millions of people toward joy
and health. Wednesdays, 6 - 7 pm and Saturdays 9:30
-10:30 am at Ecole NDA. Instructor: Celine Poirier.
Fee: $8/session.
See Belle Côte listings for information on Michelle
Greenwell’s Dance and Tai Chi classes.
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ADULT PERSONAL INTEREST
Beginner Vocal Coaching: Introduction to the
physiology of vocal chords and how they work;
helping with visualization; introduction to scales and
vocal warm up and distinguishing range.
Instructor: Michele Pothier-Aucoin. Fee:$15/halfhour sessions (Adults or children.)
Oil Painting: Beginners to advanced artists will be
provided with suggestions and feedback in a
relaxing and comfortable atmosphere as they
complete their painting project. Instructor: Gilles
Deveau. 8 weeks. Date & Time: TBA. Fee: $40 +
materials.
G lendale
Registration:
Glendale Parish Hall
Wednesday, February 19th
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Programmer:
Grace MacDonald
4213 Hwy 105, Glendale
RR 1 West Bay Road
NS B0E 3L0
Phone: (902) 625-0298
Note: All classes will take place at St. Mary’s
Parish Hall, Glendale
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Cape Breton Step Dance: (Youth 5 years +)
Saturdays, March 8 - May 10, 2014. (Some dates will
change due to work commitments but a full schedule
will be provided at the beginning of this session.)
Beginners: 9:30 - 10:15 am;
Beginner/Intermediate: 10:20
- 11:20 am; Advanced: 11:25 am 12:25 pm. Fees: $35.00 per dancer
+ $7.00 per additional sibling.
(Note: A youth ceilidh will be held
on May 11th from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at
St. Mary's Parish Hall.)
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Cardio Kickboxing: One hour class. (Low impact and work at your own pace - you choose the
intensity!) Learn kickboxing skills choreographed to
energizing music. Using no equipment, this kickboxing workout incorporates a number of upper body
punches and lower body kicks in addition to blocks
and foot work. Studies show that a 45 - 60 minute
kickboxing class can burn off 600 - 800 calories! In
addition to the weight loss, you build lean muscle,
which raises your metabolism burning calories at
rest and toning the whole body. The kicking exercise
concentrates on thighs, hips and buttocks unlike
any other workout. Instructor: Jason Doiron. Fee:
$35.00/six weeks. First class will be Thursday, March
20th at 7:00 p.m. (A minimum of 5 participants are
required for this class to proceed.)
I nverness
REGISTRATION:
Inverness Academy
6:30 - 7:30 pm
PROGRAMMER:
Anna Lee MacEachern
PO Box 546, Inverness
NS, BOE 1NO
Phone: (902) 258-2089
For more on Michelle Greenwell’s dance classes see page 25.
CHILDREN & YOUTH:
Tae Kwon Do: Ages 7 and up. A fun and challenging class where you will increase your strength,
fitness and flexibility levels while receiving a great
workout! Program is suitable for all fitness levels. Beginner class and Belted classes. 8 weeks. Tuesdays, 7 8 pm. Begins Tuesday, February 18 - Registration will
take place before class. Instructor: Neil MacQuarrie:
Fee: $40/8 weeks.
Tae Kwon Do: Ages 5 and 6. A fun Beginner class.
8 weeks. Day: TBA. 2:45 - 3:30 pm. Begins Thursday,
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February 20 - Registration will take place before class.
Instructor: Neil MacQuarrie. Fee: $30/8 weeks.
Volleyball: Grades 3 - 6. Day & Time: TBA.
Instructors: Norma MacKinnon & Cindy Watson.
No fee.
HEALTH & FITNESS
Adult Badminton: Non-instructional co-ed adult
program. 10 weeks. Mondays, 7:30 - 9 pm.
Organizer: Paula Doucet. Fee: $10.
Aerobics/Turbo Kick: 8 week sessions. First
Session started January 27th. Keeping fit involves
burning calories and building muscle. This class
offers both of these, with a 25 - 30 minute aerobic
session followed by 25 minutes of toning. Mondays/
Thursdays 7- 8 pm. Instructor: Vikki MacEachern.
Fee: $30 - one night/wk or $40 - two nights/wk
(Next session will begin April 7th.)
Basketball: Recreational basketball for girls grade 7
- 12. Time/Day: TBA. Facilitators: Mary Beth Walker
& Lesley Blackwood. No Fee.
Basketball: Co-ed adult non-instructional basketball. Thursdays, 7:30 - 9 pm. Organizers: Jamie White
& Phil Blackwood. No fee, but you must register
with organizers before class begins.
Tai Chi for Health: For beginning students in
Tai Chi who want to learn about building strength,
flexibility and healthy habits. Posture, foot care, leg
strength, breathing, and simple exercises will be
included. As well, an introduction to the Tai Chi
moving meditation. Alternatives for sitting exercises
will be provided for those with less mobility. 8 weeks.
Friday Afternoons 12:15 - 1:45 pm at the Inverary
Manor Music Hall. Instructor: Michelle Greenwell.
Fee: $48/8 wks. (March 28, April 4, 10, 24, May 2, 9,
16, 23.)
Tai Chi Chuan: All ages. 10 weeks. Improve your
balance and coordination by practicing a slow
moving Chinese exercise – a Cheng Man Ching style
shortened Tai Chi form. Mondays and Thursdays
from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Instructor: Paul Pilon.
Fee: $40. Starts March 24th.
Walking Indoors: Stay dry and warm while walking at Inverness Education Centre/Academy. Hall
walking is available Monday through Friday, 3 - 6 pm.
No fee but advance registration is necessary. Bring
indoor walking shoes. No fee.
Yoga: Improve strength, flexibility and well-being
with yoga. Beginners welcome. 8 weeks. Thursdays,
4:30 - 6 pm. Instructor: Anne Lévesque. Fee: $40.
Please bring a mat to class. Starting March 27th.
Zumba® Fitness: Come out and beat the winter
blahs with this fun and effective dance fitness class!
Zumba® burns calories, promotes weight loss and
increases energy and well being. Join the 14 million
people worldwide who are enjoying this workout. 8
weeks. Begins Wednesday, February 19th from 7 8 pm. Registration will begin 30 minutes before first
class. Instructor: Jane Gesner. Fee: $40/8 wks.
Grow Your Own Healthy Food: Grow nutritious
fruits, herbs and vegetables to support your healthy
lifestyle! This course/workshop is designed for
beginners and seasoned growers alike. Learn the
science behind growing healthy food and how to
plan for a small to medium harvest to supplement
your family’s food requirements. Topics include planning and designing a multi-season raised bed or patio
planter system; building healthy soil and growing for
nutritional value; propagation and pruning (demonstration on local fruit trees); and, troubleshooting
for weather and pests. 1 pm – 5 pm, March 1 at St
Joseph’s Renewal Centre, Mabou. Facilitator: Don
Nicholson, Plant Science Specialist/Educator.
Fee: $50 per person (this includes course, handouts,
and nutritional break.) [Don Nicholson, PSS, has
over 30 years of experience as a producer and horticultural consultant; he is best known as the owner/
operator of Brookside Gardens in Baddeck Valley
and as a regular columnist on CBC Radio’s Information Morning. During this workshop, Don will share his
knowledge and provide all of the details necessary to
begin your own healthy growing systems to allow you
to get a head start on the growing season.]
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Painting in Acrylics & Oils: Explore the basics
of acrylic and oil painting in this easy going class and
discover your inner artist. Beginner and intermediate
students welcome. 10 weeks. Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9 pm.
Instructor: Terry MacDonald. Fee: $20.
CONTINUING EDUCATION:
Adult Upgrading: If you are 19 yrs or older and
interested in improving your reading, writing and/
or math skills; preparing for the GED, or working
towards your own personal goal, classes are available
to you free of charge. Time and days: TBA.
J udique
REGISTRATION:
Judique Community Centre
5:30 - 7:30 pm
PROGRAMMER:
Mala Webb
905 River Denys Rd
Judique, NS
BOE 1PO
Phone: 623-2534
Email: nirmalawebb@hotmail.com
All Classes take place at the Judique Community
Centre.
health & fitness:
Tai Chi: CTCA - For students and seniors.
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Instructor: Michelle
Greenwell. Fee: Adults $20 per month. 55 yrs and
older, $10 per month.
Lyrical Jazz
for Adults of all Ages and Abilities:
Join us for 90 minutes of fun, exercise and learning
as we dance our way through stretching and strengthening warm ups, turns, walks, arm movements and
choreography that leave you humming a tune out the
door with a smile of accomplishment on your
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face. No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm and
cheer. You will learn how to pamper your feet and
use special techniques on the foot to improve flexibility and spinal alignment in the body. Specific
exercises will coordinate dyslexic tendencies and
bring about a greater ease for movement. New movement patterns will open up greater possibilities for
health, relaxation and energy. Stress release techniques will also support relieving tension in the body
that is supporting injury in other areas of your life as
well as sleep challenges. All of the techniques learned
will be easy to add into your present health building
lifestyle and habits. Please wear something easy to
move in, and a pair of socks or a light runner that
can be pointed inward. 4 weeks. Fridays, 7:00 pm –
8:30 pm. Instructor: Michelle Greenwell.
Fee: $40 for 4 weeks (April 11, 25, May 2, 9)
Pre-registration is required.
Zumba® and Pilates:
The Dance & Tone Workout! Come out and
beat the winter blahs with this fitness class! We will
begin with a one-hour Zumba® class, this exhilarating dance fitness workout is fun, effective and
promotes weight loss. We will follow with a one-hour
Pilates class, this is a popular exercise program aimed
at increasing core strength, improving posture and
streamlining the body. 4/two-hour Saturday sessions.
Dates: March 1, 8, 15 & 22; 10 am - noon.
Instructor: Jane Gesner. Fee: $40.
Pre-registration is required [Note: a minimum of 12
participants is required for this class to go ahead.]
WORKSHOPS: -
Help! My Computer Wants to Know:
A Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) and
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), specializing
in Desktop Infrastructure, Server Infrastructure and
PC Safety, Archie’s one-day workshop will help you
explore what else there is to do after you have read
your Facebook page. Explanations of basic issues
such as what a search engine is; the various search
engines and examples of their use and how to use
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them more effectively; what a website and domain
are, among other internet basics, such as downloads
and basic internet security
– both personally and for
the computer are among
the many things you will
learn. Saturday, April 12th,
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Instructor: Archie Stewart.
Fee: $15.00/participant.
Pre-registration is required.
Please bring your questions with you on registration
day. This way, the program can be tailored to the
needs of participants. [Note: A minimum of 15 participants is required for this workshop to proceed.]
Taste of the Tropics: Oh Baby, it’s cold outside…
Time to dream of vacationing in the tropics! Come
join me for a couple of hours of tropical food - it’s
the next best thing to being there. Not sure what’s on
the menu as yet, but you can be sure, it will involve
spices, exotic ingredients, and a few familiars with
a new twist. Wednesday, March 19, 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Mala Sharma-Webb. Fee: $25.00/participant. Pre-registration is required. [Note: A minimum
of 8 participants is required for this workshop to
proceed.]
What Your Pharmacist Can Do For You!:
From helping you complete your PharmaCare Forms
to prescribing medication, answering your questions
about your medication to helping you find the right
medication - Pharmacist, Michael Hatt from the
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy can do it all. Bring your
PharmaCare Forms and your questions, Wednesday,
March 05, 7:00 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. Instructor: Michael
Hatt. Fee: $5/person. Instructor: Archie Stewart.
Fee: $15.00/participant. Pre-registration is required.
[Note: A minimum of 10 participants is required for
this workshop to proceed.]
M abou
REGISTRATION:
Dalbrae Academy
6:30 - 7:30 pm
PROGRAMMER:
Eddie MacNeil
RR 1 Port Hood
B0E 2W0
PHONE: (902) 945-2493
HEALTH & FITNESS
Tai Chi CTCA: (Canadian Tai Chi Academy
Continuing Class) Thursdays, 7 – 8:30 pm. Classes
are held at the St. Joseph’s Renewal Centre. Fee:
Adults $20 per month/Students and Seniors (55 plus)
$10 per month.
Zumba® Fitness: Come out and beat the winter
blahs with this fun and effective dance fitness class!
Zumba® burns calories, promotes weight loss and
increases energy and well being. Join the 14 million
people worldwide who are enjoying this workout.
Begins Tuesday, February 18th, from 7 - 8 pm.
Registration will be held 30 minutes before first class.
Instructor: Jane Gesner. Fee: $40/per 8 wks.
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Canadian Tire Jumpstart Funding Program
Canadian Tire believes that all kids should have the chance to run, play, and grow. That’s why they created
Canadian Tire JumpStart, a community-based charitable program for families, that helps kids in need
participate in organized sports and recreational activities such as hockey, ice-skating, soccer, baseball, and
much more. If you can’t afford to enrol your child in one of the many recreation and sport programs in
Inverness County, because it’s hard to make ends meet, we can help. Contact the Inverness County
Recreation/Tourism Department Program for an application form for the JumpStart program, or call (902)
787-3508/3507 for more information.
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2014 NOMINATION GUIDELINES FOR VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
Each year, communities across Canada celebrate National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week 2014
takes place from April 6 to April 13. The primary purpose of this specially designated week is to thank and
honour people who donate their time to help others by supporting the causes in which they believe. Volunteer Week also serves to reinforce the human values that volunteering represents and increase awareness
of the vital importance of volunteerism to our communities. In honour of volunteers in Inverness County,
Municipal Council will host its annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, April 9, 2014.
If there is someone in your organization or community that you wish to see recognized for his/her contribution, simply follow the nomination guidelines and forward a short write-up (100-150 words) on or before
March 10, 2014. Note that nominations that are received by February 21, 2014 will be placed in a draw for
one volunteer to be chosen to represent Inverness County at the Provincial Volunteer Recognition Ceremony
in Halifax on Monday, April 7.
Nominations for Specialty Awards can be made by anyone and
“We make a living by what we get.
sent directly to Recreation Nova Scotia. Specialty award categories
We make a life by what we give.”
are: Model Volunteer Community Award; Youth Volunteer of the
- Winston Churchill
Year; Corporate and Small Business Volunteer Award; and, Volunteer Family Award. Nomination forms are available through Recreation Nova Scotia’s website at www.recreationns.ca or by contacting the Inverness County Recreation/Tourism
Department at (902) 787-2274.
Guidelines
1. Any organization or individual may nominate one (1) volunteer.
2. Choose a nominee who has not been recognized by the Municipality through this program OR
who has not been recognized in the past five (5) years (2009 – 2013). If you are unsure if someone
has been recognized, please give us a call at (902) 787-2274.
3. The volunteer must reside or perform volunteer work within the Municipality of Inverness County.
4. Nominations must be accompanied by a clearly written or typed description (100-150 words) of the
nominee’s present and past volunteer activities. If you are nominating a volunteer who was also recognized
prior to 2009, please highlight the individual’s most recent contributions. Please keep personal information,
such as number of children, grandchildren, etc. to a minimum, and focus more on the nominee’s present and
past volunteer involvement.
5. Individual photos of each volunteer in attendance at the Award Ceremony will be taken prior to the start
of the dinner and award ceremony. In planning arrival times, please allow sufficient time for the photo to be
taken.
6. All volunteer biographies and photos will be featured in the May/June 2014 issue of The Participaper.
7. Deadline to receive all nominations is March 10, 2014. Any nominations received after that date will be
placed on a list for recognition in 2015.
8. Nominations received on or before February 21, 2014 will be placed in a draw and one person will be
chosen to represent Inverness County at the Provincial Recognition Ceremony in Halifax on Monday, April 7.
9. An invitation to the Municipal Ceremony will be mailed to the volunteer in March. The nominating organization will also receive an invitation for one of its members to accompany the volunteer. That invitation may
be turned over to the volunteer’s family member, friend etc., (if the nominating group so desires.)
The 40th Annual Provincial Volunteer Awards Ceremony and Luncheon will be held Monday, April 7th at the Westin
Hotel, Halifax. The Ceremony takes place from 11:30 am to 3:30 p.m. Approximately 70 volunteer representative
awards will be presented along with five specialty awards in honor of the tremendous contributions volunteers make
to their communities and to the province.
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VOLUNTEER NOMINATION FORM 2014
Volunteer’s Name:
Mailing Address:
Email:
Phone # (H)
Phone # (W)
Name of Organization or Individual making this Nomination:
Contact Person:
Mailing Address:
Email:
Phone # (H)
Phone # (W)
Please complete this form and forward with the volunteer’s write-up to:
Margaret Beaton, Inverness County Recreation/Tourism Department
PO Box 179, 375 Main Street, Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0
Get a Head Start on the Growing Season
with this Workshop Planned for March 1
Grow Your Own Healthy Food: Grow nutritious fruits, herbs and
vegetables to support your healthy lifestyle! This course/workshop is
designed for beginners and seasoned growers alike. Learn the science
behind growing healthy food and how to plan for a small to medium
harvest to supplement your family’s food requirements. Topics include
planning and designing a multi-season raised bed or patio planter system; building healthy soil and growing for nutritional value; propagation
and pruning (this will be demonstrated on local fruit trees); and, troubleshooting for weather and pests.
This course/workshop is scheduled to take place from 1 pm to
5 pm, March 1 at St Joseph’s Renewal Centre, Mabou.
Facilitator: Don Nicholson, Plant Science Specialist/Educator.
Fee: $50 per person (this includes course, handouts, and nutritional
break.) Register in Port Hood, with Anna Lee MacEachern at the Recreation/Tourism office, or in Inverness
February 18/19 (see page 12 for details.) Call Anna Lee at (902) 787-3508 for more information if required.
[Don Nicholson, PSS, has over 30 years of experience as a producer and horticultural consultant; he is best
known as the owner/operator of Brookside Gardens in Baddeck Valley and as a regular columnist on CBC Radio’s
Information Morning. During the workshop, Don will share his knowledge and provide all of the details necessary to
begin your own healthy growing systems.]
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Grow Your Own Healthy Food: Grow nutritious
fruits, herbs and vegetables to support your healthy
lifestyle! This course/workshop is designed for
beginners and seasoned growers alike. Learn the
science behind growing healthy food and how to
plan for a small to medium harvest to supplement
your family’s food requirements. Topics include planning and designing a multi-season raised bed or patio
planter system; building healthy soil and growing for
nutritional value; propagation and pruning (demonstration on local fruit trees); and, troubleshooting
for weather and pests. 1 pm – 5 pm, March 1 at St
Joseph’s Renewal Centre, Mabou. Facilitator: Don
Nicholson, Plant Science Specialist/Educator.
Fee: $50 per person (this includes course, handouts,
and nutritional break.) [Don Nicholson, PSS, has
over 30 years of exper-ience as a producer and horticultural consultant; he is best known as the owner/
operator of Brookside Gardens in Baddeck Valley
and as a regular columnist on CBC Radio’s Information Morning. During this workshop, Don will share his
knowledge and provide all of the details necessary to
begin your own healthy growing systems to allow you
to get a head start on the growing season.]
P ort H ood
REGISTRATION:
Bayview Education Centre
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
OR
Municipal Recreation Department
375 Main Street, Port Hood
February 24 - 28
8:30 am – 4 pm
PROGRAMMER:
Margie Beaton
184 Little Mabou Road
Port Hood, NS
BOE 2WO
Phone: (902) 787-2845
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CHILDREN & YOUTH
Skipping Workshop: Learn how to skip or simply
add new tricks to a fun activity. This workshop will
offer an opportunity to learn the simpler tricks like
cross-overs to the more difficult like double-unders
and double-dutch. This is not only a great opportunity to have fun, but also to stay active. Boys and
girls welcome, Grades primary – grade 5. February
24 - 28, 2:45 pm – 4 pm. Instructor: Joanna Clark.
Fee: $25.
FITNESS, HEALTH & Sport
Walking Indoors: Stay warm and dry while you
improve your fitness level, health and well being.
Get motivated with a friend while walking indoors
through corridors and up and down stairs. All ages
welcome. Monday to Friday 4 - 7 pm. No fee but
advance registration is required. Bring indoor walking
shoes.
Adult Fitness (Male/Female 50+): Chair
exercises for adults. Safely increase your cardio, bone
mass, muscle mass and overall health. Classes consist
of warm-up, cardio, strengthen/stretch and cool
down exercises using your own body weight and
stretch bands. This 8 week class will be held at the
Seniors Complex Community Room. Starts, March
3rd. Mondays/Wednesdays 10:45 – 11:30 am. The
first 8 week session is FREE! (You must register
if you wish to participate). Instructor: Vaclav Vasil,
Certified Fitness Instructor.)
Lyrical Jazz for Teens and Adults: Join us for
an hour of fun and exercise as we dance our way
through stretching and strengthening warmups,
turns, walks, arm movements and choreography that
leave you humming a tune out the door with a smile
of accomplishment on your face. No experience is
necessary, just enthusiasm and cheer. Please wear
something easy to move in, and a light runner that
can be pointed inward. Wednesdays, 6:45 - 7:45 pm.
Fee: $48 for 8 weeks. (April 9, 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14,
21, 28.)
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PERSONAL INTEREST
Grow Your Own Healthy Food: Grow nutritious fruits, herbs and vegetables to support your
healthy lifestyle! This course/workshop is designed
for beginners and seasoned growers alike. Facilitator
Don Nicholson, PSS, has over 30 years experience
as a producer and horticultural consultant and is best
known as the owner/operator of Brookside Gardens
in Baddeck Valley and as a regular columnist on CBC
Radio’s Information Morning. Don will share his
knowledge provide all the details necessary to begin
your own healthy growing systems this winter. See
page 19 or check the Inverness or Mabou listings for
complete details.
Call the Municipal
Recreation/Tourism
office at: (902) 7873508 for more details,
OR visit: http://www.
sportnovascotia.ca/
kidsport
KidSportJ is a national children's charitable
program that helps kids in need overcome the
barriers preventing or limiting their participation
in organized sport. KidSportJ Nova Scotia
provides funding of up to $300/per year/per child
for sport registration and/or equipment.
Application deadlines are the 1st of every 2
months. The next deadline is March 1.
Future deadlines: January 1, May 1, July 1,
September 1, and November 1.
Check the Oran and/or the Reporter for
any updates or changes to courses
listed in this publication.
S cotsville S chool
of
C rafts
REGISTRATION:
Scotsville School of Crafts
3:00 - 4:00 PM
7:00 - 8:00 pm
PROGRAMMER:
Verna MacMillan
3054 Route 395, East Lake Ainslie
RR 1 Whycocomagh, NS
BOE 3MO
Phone: (902) 258-2278
E-mail: vernamacm@gmail.com
All courses and workshops take place at the
Scotsville School of Crafts, 2234 StrathlorneScotsville Road (except where otherwise
indicated.)
For more information on the Lake Ainslie Weavers,
visit their website: www.lakeainslieweaversguild.org/
HEALTH & FITNESS
Aero-Tone: Low impact Aerobics and Full Body
Toning at Lake Ainslie Fire Hall, resistance bands will
be incorporated. All ages, men and women welcome.
8 weeks. Wednesdays & Fridays, 9 - 10:30 am, at Lake
Ainslie Fire Hall. Ongoing program fall through
spring; contact instructor for schedule & information. Instructor: Maggie Herbert, 258-3320. Fee:
$20/per 8 classes plus materials. Dates are subject to
change. (Please note our snow policy: when schools
are closed, so are we. In addition, this is a scent free
class. Several people in this class are highly sensitive
and this can become more pronounced when they
are exercising and can lead to asthma attacks. Therefore, we ask you not to use perfume or even highly
scented toiletries before class. When one gets warm
and/or sweats, scents become much more powerful.
Thank you for your consideration.)
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Tuesdays:
 Euchre: Everyone welcome! 7:00 pm. Organizer:
Verna MacMillan. No fee.
 Weaving Class for Beginners: 6 weeks, starting
February 25. This is intended for new weavers or
people interested in refreshing their skills. Participants will be shown how to prepare a warp, dress a
loom, read and understand a weaving draft as well as
weave a sampler and project of choice.
6:30 - 9:00 pm. Instructor: Eileen MacNeil. Fee is
$45.00 plus materials.
Wednesdays:
 Internet & Email for Beginners: 4 weeks,
starting March 5. Learn the basics, hints for browsing, how to find what you want, get your own email
address, sending and receiving email, downloading,
copying or printing information from the net,
question and answer, and more. 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Instructor: Peggy Gillis. Fee $15.00 .
 Tile Rummy: (Rummikub and Rummy-O)
2:00 pm. A fun game, easy to learn (ages 8 to adult),
no fee, everyone welcome! Organizer: Darlene
Fraser.
 Watercolour Painting: Create
and Critique. 8 weeks, beginning
June 4, 2014. Come out and spend
relaxing summer morning art sessions with Elaine. Paint, connect
with other art lovers, share ideas,
experiment with techniques and art
styles. Come be inspired, express
yourself and have fun! 10 am - 12:00
noon. Instructor: Elaine Panuska.
Fee: $25.00 (or $5.00 per session.)
Thursdays:
 Scrabble: Everyone welcome! 7:00 pm.
Organizer: Verna MacMillan. No fee.
Saturdays:
 Intermediate Weaving Classes: 6 weeks. This
class will be structured for participants with basic
weaving skills. The topics for this class will be
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exploring Summer and Winter and Shadow Weave.
Beginning March 1, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon.
Instructor: Eileen MacNeil. Fee: $45 plus materials.
ONE DAY WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS
Saturday, March 1
Grow your own Healthy Food: 1 - 5 pm.
Grow nutritious fruits, herbs and vegetables to support your healthy lifestyle! This course/workshop is
designed for beginners and seasoned growers alike.
Facilitator Don Nicholson, PSS. Don has over 30
years of experience as a producer and horticultural
consultant and is best known as the owner/operator
of Brookside Gardens in Baddeck Valley, and as a
regular columnist on CBC Radio’s Information
Morning, Don shares his knowledge, and provides all
the details necessary to begin your own healthy growing systems this winter. See page 8 or check Inverness or Mabou listings for complete details.
Beaded Lithuanian Wrist Warmers: 12 noon –
4:00 pm. Part of the Lithuanian national dress. In old
times, both men and women wore them year-round.
In recent years they became very popular again in
everyday use due to their functionality as well as their
beauty. These small accessories made of wool warm
your blood as it flows close to the skin at your wrist
and warm your entire body. For winter
wear, they add and extra bit of warmth
both indoors and outdoors in those
times when you don’t need the extra
protection of gloves or mittens, and in
the summer they are perfect to protect
you from the chill on windy and rainy
days. Skill level: you need to know just
how to knit and to purl. If you haven’t
knit on very fine needles – 1.25mm
– it will be a new experience for you!
Instructor: Laura G. Fee is $20 + $15 for materials
(fine yarn, fine needles, glass beads).
Wednesday, March 5
Stich & Flip Quilting: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Learn
a quilting technique that allows you to use up scraps
of fabric and make a crazy quilt. Bring a sewing
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machine, scissors and all necessary sewing supplies
plus a bag of scrap fabrics (include velvets, satins and
lace if you have them.) Instructor: Mary MacPhee.
Fee is 20.
Saturday, March 8: 12 noon - 3:00 pm
Locker Hooking: Locker Hooking is a simple craft
that creates durable attractive items from mats and
rugs to wall hangings. The two essentials are a locker
hook and rug hooking canvas. The other items can
vary. A locker hooking tool had a crochet hook on
one end and a large needle eye on the other. The
crochet end is used to pull loops of material through
the holes in the canvas mesh. After a few loops have
been pulled onto the hook, the needle eye, threaded
with yarn or cord is pulled through these loops
locking them in place. In previous workshops, the
Australian locker hooking techniques using carded
wool was used. In this workshop, we will be using
scrap material to recycle into a small mat. The hook
and mesh will be supplied. I will bring some material
but I will encourage you to bring some fabric, old
bed sheets, cotton skirts, something easy to tear into
strips. This workshop should leave you with enough
ideas for other projects. Instructor: Cate LakeThompson. Fee: $20 +(hook and mesh $15.)
Saturday, March 15: 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm
No Knead Artisan Bread: Have you ever been
intimidated by bread making or just never had the
time? This is the technique for you. In this workshop
you will see how simple it is to make a variety of
breads. Bring a bowl if you would like a batch to take
home and finish. Instructor: Cate Lake-Thompson.
Workshop fee $5.00. Bread will also be for sale @
$5.00 a loaf.
Saturday, March 22: 1 - 4:00 pm
Fly-Tying: This is basic Fly-tying for beginners.
Tiers of all experience levels are welcome. Instructor:
John Hart. Fee $25 includes all materials. (This
workshop requires a minimum of 5 participants and
registration is limited to a maximum of 10, be sure to
register early.)
Check the Oran and/or the Reporter for any updates
or changes to courses listed in this publication.
W est B ay
REGISTRATION:
West Bay Community Hall
Sunday, March 2
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
PROGRAMMER:
Annamarie Talbot
92 Cameron Road
West Bay, NS B0E 3K0
Phone: (902) 345-2357
CHILDREN & YOUTH
County Line 4-H Club: Meets the 1st Sunday of
every month. Contact: Adrienne Smith @ 345-2247.
FITNESS, HEALTH AND SPORT
Biggest Loser: A program designed to target your
whole body, improve your coordination and tone
up with the use of free weights, for an excellent
full body workout. All fitness levels and abilities are
welcome. Participants will be weighed and measured
at the beginning and end to track improvements.
Instructor: Hughina MacDougall. Sundays, March 2 April 6. Time: 4:30 - 5:15 pm. Fee: $36 for six weeks.
Yoga: Yoga is a form of exercise that uses slow
movements and stretching. It is good for increasing
flexibility and balance. It is also good for relieving
stress and increasing your ability to relax. Instructor:
Marion Sauer. Tuesdays, March 4 - April 8, 5:30 6:30 p.m. Fee: $36 for six weeks.
West Bay Boot Camp: Be inspired not intimidated.
This is a 45 minute circuit class for all fitness levels,
designed to work your entire body in a fun and motivating atmosphere while working at your own level.
The six week programs are aimed at improving your
cardio, strength, flexibility, and balance. We use small
equipment not limited to free-weight, stability balls,
bands and traditional calisthenics. All equipment
is provided with a smile - enthusiasm is all that is
required. Instructor: Hughina MacDougall. Wednesdays, March 5 - April 9, 7:00- 7:45 pm. Fee: $36 for
six weeks.
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Zumba®: Zumba®'s choreography incorporates
hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo and
martial arts. Squats and lunges are also included. It is
a fun, upbeat class filled with laughter. Come out and
have a ball dancing. Instructor: Hughina MacDougall.
Thursdays, March 5 - April 9, 7:00 - 7:45 pm Fee: $36
for six weeks. [Note: If you sign up for two or more
of Hughina’s classes you’ll receive a discount.]
Personal Interest
Mixed Darts: Started in October on Tuesdays at
7:00 pm. If interested in sparing or joining next fall,
contact Calder MacInnis @ (902) 345-2753 or
Murray MacPhie @ (902) 345-2988 for more
information.
45’s Card Play: Join us for 45’s card play every
Wednesday at 7:30 pm and on the last Saturday of
each month at 7:30 pm., sponsored by the Head of
the Bay Seniors Club. Contact: Murray MacPhie @
(902) 345-2988.
W hycocomagh
REGISTRATION:
Whycocomagh Education Centre
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
PROGRAMMER:
Darlene Ellis
6758 Highway 105
RR#1 River Denys
NS B0E 2Y0
Phone: 227-0016
darlene_ellis59@hotmail.com
For more on Michelle Greenwell’s dance classes see page 25.
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Pre-School Dance: For ages 2 - 4 years old. Join us
for some dance and music fun as we explore movement, dance steps, special themes and the basics of
music. Please wear something easy to move in, and
ballet slippers on the feet or socks. Thursdays, (April
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3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22) 12 - 12:45 pm.
Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Fee: $45/8 weeks,
plus $10 hall rental fee. (Class will be held at the Skye
Glen Hall.)
HEALTH AND FITNESS
Adult Co-Ed Badminton: Non-instructional
badminton, Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Starts March
6th. Fee: $5 per person. For more information please
contact Eldon MacLeod (902) 756-2624.
Boot Camp: A high intensity workout for the whole
body. Instructor: Iris MacDonald. Starts Tuesday,
March 4 @ 6 pm. 6 weeks. Fee $25 per person.
Superhero Boot Camp: (Suitable for males and
females of all fitness levels, go at your own pace.)
This is a one hour fitness class that includes strength
training (dumbbells), high intensity interval training
(for all levels), cardio, and core strengthening exercises used by superheroes. The class will be on Monday
and Wednesdays from 6 pm -7 pm for 6 week
sessions. Registration is $50.00 per 2 nights/wk OR
$30 for one night/wk. Instructor: Leah Doiron,
Certified Can-Fit Pro. Participants must bring their
own dumbbells. A minimum of 6 registered
participants is required for these classes to go ahead.
Classes start March 3 & 5.
Tai Chi for Health: For beginning students in
Tai Chi who want to learn about building strength,
flexibility and healthy habits. Posture, foot care, leg
strength, breathing, and simple exercises will be included. As well, an introduction to the Tai Chi moving meditation. Alternatives for sitting exercises will
be provided for those with less mobility. Thursdays,
(April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22) 12:45 - 2:15
pm. Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Cost: $48 for 8
weeks, plus $10 hall rental fee. (Class will be held at
the Skye Glen Hall.)
Zumba®: Improve your fitness levels with 60
minutes of fun Latin Dance inspired fitness moves.
Mondays, 7:30pm. Classes start March 3rd.
Instructor: Leah Doiron. Fee: $30 for 6 weeks. (Note:
A minimum registration of 6 people is required for
this class to go ahead.)

Free Instruction
Adult Upgrading Classes
• Improve your math, reading and writing skills
• Prepare to write the GED® exam
• Classes are offered 2 nights a week and are free
• Skills to help you enter the workplace, i.e. interview skills
Also get connected by taking part in FREE
basic Computer Skills instruction offered in your community.
Learning is a life long journey
Start today!
For more information on these programs call:
Toll-free: 1-877-258-5550
or: Inverness County Literacy Office (902) 258-3110
The Department of Recreation and Tourism (902) 787-3508
Sponsored by:
The Inverness County Department of Recreation and Tourism
and the NS Department of Labour & Advanced Education
Tai Chi – The Canadian Tai Chi Academy (CTCA) Classes- Tai Chi exercise is a natural rejuvenation of
the body, stretching and relaxing the muscles and tendons and opening the joints. As a health system it has
been used for centuries to Recover, Improve and Maintain Health while freeing the body from pain, lightening
movement, building and providing more energy, opening the breathing passages, calming the body for sleep
and improving circulation.
The Tai Chi Sitting Form is a way for participants who have health challenges or physical challenges to
enjoy the incredible benefits of Tai Chi. Learning about how to
The ongoing CTCA Tai Chi classes
move the body to open up the energy and stimulate the muscles
are sponsored by the
for action is the primary focus of the exercises in the Sitting
Inverness County Recreation Department
Form. We isolate foot and leg exercises, arm and shoulder exerand further supported by
cises, as well as lengthening exercises for the back and spine.
the Canadian Tai Chi Academy.
Instructors volunteer their time
For those individuals with balance issues, the Sitting Form can
for these classes.
help with the Standing Form to bring awareness into the feet
The monies raised support the CTCA
and how the body moves as a whole package. If you need to
and its programs across the country and
get moving, think about trying a Tai Chi class. There are many
sponsor a National Level Workshop.
choices offered in the Spring Programming schedule for
Inverness County.
Michelle Greenwell is a movement specialist who works with clients across the country in one-to-one or group
situations.
With an extensive background in dance: tap, jazz, highland, stepdance, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre,
preschool through to grandparenthood, she uses dance to heal the body and introduces the values of each dance
discipline.
Her training in Touch for Health, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Masgatova Method, Circuits Alive Muscle Tuning and many
other healing modalities allows her to pull the skills necessary to meet the needs of each client.
Michelle teaches dance programs to all ages up and down Route 19 from Port Hawkesbury to Cheticamp. She
also volunteers her time with the Canadian Tai Chi Academy to support the Cape Breton branch for Tai Chi. The
branch offers classes year-round. Her class schedules are available in this issue listed under the pertinent community program listings.
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Becoming an Outdoors-Woman® (BOW)
Although the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman® program is primarily aimed at women
it offers opportunities to anyone 18 years or older to learn outdoor skills - skills usually
associated with hunting and fishing and others useful for many outdoor pursuits. The
program originally began in the United States in 1991 and Nova Scotia started offering
the program to women in 1997. Its primary focus is to assist people in overcoming barriers to learning outdoor skills. If you are a novice or have no experience in fishing, hunting or other outdoor sports, but want to learn, then this program is for you. Visit their website
at: http://novascotia.ca/natr/outdoor/ to learn more about this organization or check out their upcoming
workshops. The 2014 Winter Becoming an Outdoors-Woman® Workshop scheduled to be held at the Gaelic
College February 21 – 23 is full, however, they will accept registrations for the wait list.
Recreation Nova Scotia’s Winter Walk Day 2014
Winter is as good a time as any to walk. We invite schools, youth group organizations, work places, other groups, families or groups of friends to walk to school
or work, or have an intentional walk, or go for a hike at school or work on Winter Walk Day. Don’t let cold,
wind, snow or rain keep you from heading out for a walk. If dressed properly and practicing winter safety,
you’re ready to go! Hold your Winter Walk Day on any day in February. Simply register your School, youth
group organization, workplace, other group, family or groups of friends at: http://saferoutesns.ca/programs/winter-walk-day.
Schools and youth groups will receive black and white photocopy masters of the following: 8.5 x 11 inch
flyer; template to use for announcements, in the school newsletter, etc.; and, Winter Walk Day teachers/
activity guide (with elementary curriculum links.)
When you register and receive your free Kit, you commit to doing these five steps :
Choose a day in February as Winter Walk Day (fill this in on your posters and other promotional materials);
give away the Take the Roof Off Winter toques to participants (that will be provided with the kits); promote
the event to participants using the promotional materials provided; educate participants on winter walking
safety; tell us how your event went: how many participated and what made your event special or unique.
If you are a workplace and wish to register for Winter Walk Day send an email to:
walkabout@heartandstroke.ns.ca . Include your contact information and which day you will doing the walk.
All other groups should send an email to walkabout@heartandstroke.ns.ca and include contact information and which day in February the walk will be done.
Walking can be fun when walking together. Walking is good for our bodies. And, it’s good for the Earth,
if you walk as transportation because it cuts down on the number of polluting cars on our streets.
[Take advantage of the Kids Zone section of our website to encourage children and youth to enter the
Creative Expressions contest or use the Kids Activity sheets that you’ll find there. Winter Walk Day is a partnership of Active & Safe Routes to School, Heart & Stroke Walkabout and Take the Roof Off Winter.]
Winter Guided Snowshoe Hike February 23
Hike Nova Scotia and 11 host organizations across the province have partnered up to offer the 2014 Winter
Guided Snowshoe Hike series through January, February and March. There are 35 hikes led by local folks and
participants qualify to win “trail prizes.” In partnership with the Hike the Highlands Festival Society (www.
hikethehighlands.com one of these is scheduled to take place at Black Brook in the National Park. The Eagles
Nest Snowshoe Hike, will commence at 10:00 am, February 23. Meet in Black Brook and bring your own
snowshoes (look for the Hike the Highlands sign.) Visit http://www.hikenovascotia.ca/ for more information. [Hike Nova Scotia thanks their partners for organizing the hikes on the ground and Take the Roof Off Winter,
Backroad Mapbooks and Take It Outside for their donations.]
Snowshoes are available for rent from the Inverness County Recreation/Tourism Department. Recreation Department. We
have 50 pairs available to rent for just $1/day (note there is a $25 damage deposit.) Child & adult sizes available. Email:
information@invernesscounty.ca Call: 902-787-2274 or visit us at 375 Main St., Port Hood.
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Don’t Hibernate, Celebrate—Bring Back Winter Play!
by Katherine Janson, ParticipACTION
Though many cringe at the thought of dark days and slushy commutes, sometimes
all it takes is some ice skates or a snowball fight to remind you of the wonder of
winter. “Bundle up the family and rather than endure winter, try to embrace it,” suggests Kelly Murumets, president and CEO of ParticipACTION, the national voice
of physical activity and sport participation in Canada.
As long as your kids are dressed for it, parks, playgrounds and yards are full of fun adventures, even when
the temperature dips. Children need to play outside every day, even during winter. “Kids just think of it as
having fun, but active play offers physical health, cognitive, emotional and social development benefits. It
improves motor function, creativity, decision-making, and problem-solving skills,” says Murumets.
Parents might think they are doing their children a favour by letting them hole up at home in the chilly
months, but fresh air and activity are good for the mind, body,
spirit and immune system. And children enjoy the opportunity to build, explore, create and let loose with their friends. In
fact, 92% of Canadian kids said they would choose playing
with friends over watching TV.
It might be tempting to skip the outdoor play in winter
months to cocoon indoors on the couch, but Canadian kids
are already spending over 37 hours a week in front of TV,
computer and video game screens—more than some of their
parents spend at work.
Winter is the perfect time of year to try tobogganing, skating, building forts or playing freeze tag or snow soccer. Families can also collect icicles, go for a neighbourhood walk turning it into a contest by playing “I Spy” or some
other game along the way. If you have a neighbour or friend who finds it difficult to get out in the wintertime
and has a pet, why not do a good deed while getting the family some exercise and bring the pet along.
Evenings are already growing lighter week-to-week and Daylight Savings Time begins March 9th. This
means that the after-school period allows for longer and brighter opportunities for children to get outdoors
and play. “Lace up the boots, pull on the mittens, slide down the snowbanks on the way home or head to the
local trail and take a winter hike followed by some hot chocolate,” says Murumets.
According to the 2012 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card, only 38% of parents said they “often”
play active games with their children. Yet, many adults will agree that building snowmen, learning to ski or
skate and toboggan for the first time are what they remember most fondly about winter as a child. Playing
outside in the winter is one of the hallmarks of being Canadian. And embracing outdoor, active play in every
season is essential to a healthy, happy childhood.
“This year, ParticipACTION wants all of Canada to help Bring Back Winter Play. Let’s take advantage of
all that winter has to offer and turn our parks, playgrounds and backyards into command central for winter
fun,” says Murumets. ■
[As of January 20th, ParticipACTION is providing a planned
month’s worth of winter play ideas, a downloadable winter
play certificate to reward kids for playing outside, plus lots of
inspiration to bundle up and get moving. A free Winter Play
Calendar may also be downloaded at their website. For more
information on how to join ParticipACTION and Bring Back
Winter Play, please visit www.participACTION.com. More
information may be found at: http://www.recreationns.ns.ca/
winter-walk-day/ ]
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Displacement
A New Cape Breton Musical by Brenda MacLennan-Dunphy
It is decision time in Big Brook. The Best Wall gypsum mine is coming,
and it will displace the entire community. Malcolm MacLeod, the only
man left in a household that consists of his War Bride wife, three sisters,
two nieces and contrary old grandmother Maude, believes that they
should go up the line; head out on the next passing train out of Cape
Breton.
It’s early May, 1950, five years after the war. Malcolm, who was
injured on Juno Beach, is still struggling with the loss of his good friend
and brother-in-law, Shamus who died there.
When the neighbours, including Harry, a former Home Child; the
local historian, John Joe; and the Dutchman, Johann, drop in to say
their goodbyes, they reflect on the past and worry about the future.
When Malcolm invites a traveler in for tea, unexpected hidden emotions
emerge.
The kitchen is crowded as the visitors come in but Maude is comfortable in her rocking chair close to the stove. It also gets lively, as folks share their talents with stories and
songs, including some well-loved songs such as “Peggy Gordon,” “Sound the Pibroch,” “And the Band
Played Waltzing Matilda,” and some newer ones, such as Company Road’s “Carry On,” Lisa Cameron’s,
“Harder to Win,” Bruce Guthro’s, “Love Lives On,” and Jimmy Rankin’s “Movin’ On.” There’s romance, sibling rivalry, and some good Gaelic common sense. Blood runs hot in the kitchen, but everyone enjoys a good
cup of tea and leaves with a smile.
Displacement is Brenda MacLennan-Dunphy’s third production at Strathspey Place, following up last
year’s production of The Weddin’ Dance and John Archie and Nellie in 2012, which were well supported by
the community. She is putting together another talented crew to piece this story together; a story that is derived from the shadows of many people’s lives in Cape Breton. As such, Brenda hopes that the play will help
the audience remember many friends, relatives, and neighbours and bring a bit of history to life.
Brenda says, “Folks have been very supportive of my work in the past, which has been wonderful. They
seem to thoroughly enjoy remembering
Saturday April 19 – 2:00 PM / Sunday April 20 – 7:30 PM
bits and pieces of their lives and their parTickets: $20 / $25 day of show. Reserved seating.
Tickets are now on sale!
ents’ lives through the productions. It has
Musical Direction- Lisa Cameron
also been nice to see teenagers to ninetyCast:
year-olds heading to the theatre together.
Malcolm:
Barry Fougere
Although this production is a bit heavier
Harry:
TBA
Katie:
Lisa Cameron
historically, I think it will allow people to
John Joe:
Dougal MacNeil
think about stories that are often overMaude:
Joyce MacDonald
looked; stories such as those of the Home
Johann:
Rory MacEachern
Children, War Brides, and Immigrants who
Loretta:
Adele LeBlanc
settled here.”
Pieter:
TBA
Box Office Hours:
Libby:
Jenny Cluett
Lisa Cameron is takes the lead on Musical
Monday: 1 pm – 5 pm
Margaret:
Tracey MacDonnell
Direction and will lend her wonderful
Tuesday: 1 pm – 5 pm
talents--both in song and acting--on stage,
Wednesday: 1 pm – 6 pm
Musicians:
Thursday 1 pm – 6 pm
as Malcolm’s widowed sister, Katie. Barry
Keyboards:
TBA
Friday: 1 pm – 4 pm
Fiddle:
Margie Beaton
Fougere plays Malcolm, a stressed man
Or order your tickets by
Bass Guitar:
Elizabeth Matheson
phone: (902) 945-5300
dealing with a houseful of women.
Acoustic Guitar: TBA
Plan to attend this sure to be entertaining
Mandolin:
Malcolm Matheson
made in Cape Breton musical.
■
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Change the Conversation: February 17, 18 & 26 - (Various Locations)
ne of the biggest challenges facing the tourism industry is the lack of recognition by policy makers over
the value and importance of tourism to the provincial economy. Over the past year, TIANS has been
working to develop a new communication strategy to help us increase the dialogue around tourism in the
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Join Leo Artalejo from NATIONAL Atlantic for this workshop focused on how to tell a new story about
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other business owners in your community, government, media, customers, or your neighbours. In partnership
with Destination Cape Breton, Destination Eastern and Northumberland Shores and the Central Nova
Tourist Association we are pleased to announce the following workshops:
►Monday, February 17th - Days Inn Sydney, Cape Breton - 10:00am-12:00pm
►Tuesday, February 18th - Claymore Inn, Antigonish - 3:30pm-5:30pm
►Wednesday, February 26th - TBA, Truro - 1:00pm-3:00pm
To register please contact Tiffany Morash at tiffany@tourism.ca or call: 902.423.4480 ■
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Celtic Music Interpretive Centre News & Events
Congratulations to Buddy MacMaster who will receive a Lifetime
Achievement Award from the Folk Alliance International at their annual
conference. Buddy will be honoured at the awards show scheduled for
February 19 at the Westin Crown Center Hotel in Kansas City.
The list of previous recipients of this award is a veritable who’s-who
of the folk music world, a list that includes Bob Dylan, Harry Belafonte,
and Joan Baez. The first recipient in 1995 was Pete Seeger followed by Woody Guthrie’s induction in 1996.
The Folk Alliance International press release stated, “Buddy MacMaster will be formally recognized by
Folk Alliance International with a Lifetime Achievement Award at their annual conference to be held in Kansas City. This is a huge recognition of his talent and recognition of the influence he has on the international
stage. He is considered one of the best and has been a huge influence on the Cape Breton fiddle scene for
decades. We congratulate Buddy on receiving this well deserved accolade.” For more information see the Folk
Alliance website at: http://www.folkalliance.org/
[Ed note: We wish to add our our own congratulations to this accolade and have no doubt that all Cape Bretoners are proud of
Buddy and wish him the best.]
Piano Workshop with Troy MacGillivray scheduled for Saturday, March 29th 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Troy will be teaching piano accompaniment for the Cape Breton Style of fiddling for intermediate/advanced
players who wish to further their skills. Previous piano workshops were very well attended so register early!
Advance registration is required. Register Online or by phone at
787-2708.$40+tax. There are 4 keyboards available for use (+$10.
Option available when registering). Others are advised to bring
a keyboard/stand/seat. For further information contact: allan@
Year-round Sunday Ceilidhs
3:00 - 6:00 pm
celticmusiccentre.com .
Admission: $8
Fully licensed bar
Homemade soup & snacks available
February 23
Rachel Davis
March 02
Wendy MacIsaac
March 09
Donna Marie DeWolfe
March 16
Rodney MacDonald
March 23
Shelly Campbell
March 30
Troy MacGillivray & Allan Dewar
April 06
Donna Marie DeWolfe
April 13
Colin Grant
April 20
Rodney MacDonald
April 27
Ian MacDougall
May 04
Glenn Graham
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Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddling
We are busy working on programming for this year's Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddling, which is scheduled to take place October 13 - 17 at the Centre during the Celtic Colours International
Festival.
The school offers 10 different instructors over five days, each
instructor having their own unique style of Cape Breton fiddle
playing. Registration is now open online or by phone.
The school kicks off on Thursday, October 9 with the Masters
Concert featuring all of the instructors and musical guests. This
is a fantastic concert that always has great energy! Tickets for the
concert are available online, in person or by phone.
Instructors/Performers will be announced by June 2014.
For more information on the school and/or concert, contact our
Music Director, Allan Dewar at: allan@celticmusiccentre.com,
by phone 902-787-2708 or visit the school page on our website:
http://www.celticmusiccentre.com/
About the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
We are a not-for-profit society whose purpose is to promote Cape
Breton traditional music and culture worldwide. Our mission statement is to collect, preserve and promote the traditional Celtic music
of Cape Breton Island through Education, Research and PerformContinues on page 29...Celtic
Continued from page 28...Celtic
ance. We offer year-round Ceilidhs, educational classes, workshops and special events in fiddle, piano, dance
and Gaelic language; a collection of archival materials, an interactive exhibit room built to showcase and educate, a gift shop promoting locally made products and a full service restaurant. We cater to youth, seniors and
everyone in between with programs to suit all age groups and contribute to building a vibrant local community and economy.
As a not-for-profit we welcome donations which help us to continue and create programs which are vital
to the preservation, promotion and education of Cape Breton traditional music and culture. Future projects
may be facilitated through the generosity of donors and ensure that Cape Breton’s culture is preserved in its
most traditional form, through presentations of live performance and projects that reflect Gaelic language,
music and dance. Donations may be made anonymously, in memoriam or directed to a specific area or project. Every gift made in this way is important to us and goes a long way towards ensuring the continuation of
the top-quality programs we offer locals and visitors. We are a Canadian registered charity. A tax receipt will
be issued for all donations.
Contact Information: Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, 5471 Highway 19, P.O. Box 157, Judique, Inverness Co., N.S., B0E 1P0. Telephone: 902-787-2708. Email info@celticmusiccentre.com . Hours of Operation: January 1 - June 15: Sundays: 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm (For our Sunday Ceilidhs) Also check our Events page
on the website for events that may fall on other days. [Note: The Centre is available for rental for private
events. Please contact us at: info@celticmusiccentre.com]
Towards a Career in Digital Media: High School Teacher’s Guide
A guide has been created to assist high school teachers in introducing students to a career in Digital Media (DM.)
A successful career in Digital Media inevitably means being part of a creative team. Towards a Career in Digital Media
prepares students for that reality. This 12-lesson mini-course, intended to be integrated into existing curriculum, is
for grade 12 students in visual arts, language arts and computer science who are contemplating a career in the Digital
Media industry. Through the specific learning objectives of each lesson, students will come together as a simulated
Digital Media (DM) team: they gain understanding of their vital individual roles in creating a DM product, and are
exposed to the full range of skills required by the other players on the team.
This unique high school resource was prepared in collaboration with educators and industry professionals. It will
respond to the desires of many students wishing to break into the DM industry. It will also respond to the needs of
employers who are looking for their talent and passion, tempered with skills and a realistic understanding of the DM
environment they will work in. The Guide is one of a suite of products to help the DM industry, including a competency chart and profile for an Interactive DM Team mentioned above, a resource for "Starting a DM Business", and
the recently revised Interactive Zone for students seeking careers in the DM industry.
Check out these and other valuable resources for the cultural community at the CHRC website at: http://www.
culturalhrc.ca/ ■ [The mandate of the Cultural Human Resources Council is to strengthen the Canadian cultural
workforce by providing
leadership and innovaArt Classes
tive solutions to human
resource issues and to
Art classes (drawing, painting or both) with
better the HR environinstructor, Mandy Creed, will take place on
ment within the culTuesdays 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 10 week
tural sector. For further
classes started November 19th. The studio
information contact:
is located above the Dog Eared Gallery. $12
Susan Annis, Executive
per session. For more information call: (902)
Director, Cultural Hu258-5691
or
mcreedmobile@gmail.com.
man Resources Council
[Please note: This class does not fall under the auspices of the Recreation/
by email at: sannis@
Tourism Department’s Spring Programming classes. Therefore, individuals must
culturalhrc.ca or telecontact Mandy personally to pre-register for the class or for more information.]
phone: 613-562-1535,
ext. 22.]
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Bibliothéque Régionale
Eastern Counties
Regional Library
"Our mission is to stimulate a love of reading and a life-long interest in learning.
To encourage self-reliance and the use of new technologies. To provide an upto-date, forward-looking network of accessible and inviting facilities, information
services and outreach programs. To be responsive to community needs and to
contribute to the economic and social well-being of our communities."
Branches: February 1 to April 30
Margaree Forks
Mulgrave
Tel/Fax: 248-2821
Monday:
1:30 - 4:30 & 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friday:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tel: 747-2588
Fax:747-2500
Monday to Thursday:
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Friday:
10:00 am - 1 pm
Saturday:
CLOSED
Hours: Libr@ry Links: February 1 to April 30
Chéticamp, École nda
(every 2 weeks) Wednesdays
3:00 pm - 6:30 pm
February12 & 26 March 19
April 2, 16 & 30
Inverness Academy
Mabou, Dalbrae Academy
(weekly) Tuesdays
3:30 pm - 8:00 pm
February 4, 11, 18 & 25
March 4, 18 & 25
April 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
(every 2 weeks) Thursdays
1:30 pm - 7:00 pm
February 13 & 27 March 20
April 3 & 17
Port Hood
Resource Centre Branck
Open every Wednesday
Judique Community Centre
St. Joseph Du Moine Centre
(every 2 weeks) Thursdays
1:30 - 6:30 pm
February 6 & 20 March 6 & 27
April 10 & 24
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
February 5 March 5
April 9
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Pt Hawkesbury
Tel/Fax: 625-2729
Monday /Tuesday/Thursday/Friday:
10:00 - 11:30 am & 12:00 - 6:00 pm
Wednesday:
10:00 am - 11:30 am & 12:00 - 3:30 pm
Saturday:
11 am - 2 pm
Whycocomagh Ed Centre
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
February19 March 26
April 23
An up-to-date schedule of Branch
hours or the Libr@ry Links
schedule can be obtained on the
library website:
http://ecrl.library.ns.ca/
Check us out on Facebook!
For further information or to confirm
schedules call ECRL Headquarters at
1-855-787-READ/1-855-787-READ
(1-855-787-7323) or visit our
website: www.ecrl.library.ns.ca
E-mail: info@nsme.library.ns.ca
The Library now offers 3D printing services. Printing costs $1 per hour of printing time. Color choices vary. Visit either
the Port Hawkesbury or Petit de Grat Libraries to arrange printing your design. Or email your design to: 3dprint@nsme.
library.ns.ca . We will ship 3D projects to any ECRL location for pick-up.
Kids, Homework Help is available through the ECRL Facebook page! To use Homework Help, send a Friend Request
to Eastern Counties Regional Library at http://ecrl.library.ns.ca/kids . Once the Library accepts your request you will have
access to our “chat” function. Or: like our page at https://www.facebook.com/EasternCountiesRegionalLibrary and send us a
message with your question. Remember - the Library can help kids do better at school! Or, visit us our website to access
Homework Help.
Homework Help is for children and teens who need help with their projects. From science fair to heritage fair the
Library has books, magazines and online encyclopedias that can help kids succeed at school. If you have questions about
why the sky is blue, or how cows make milk, or ancient Egypt or anything else, then the Library can help!
We thank our readers and sponsors for donating $8,365 to Share a Book. This helps us continue sharing the joys of
reading! [This year's sponsors were: 101.5 The Hawk, Galloping Cows Fine Foods, Mulgrave Machine Works, NuStar
Energy Ltd., Port Hawkesbury Paper and Remax (Park Place).]
Make a suggestion for a book that others might enjoy by posting to our ECRL Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/EasternCountiesRegionalLibrary . Or, suggest a book the Library should buy by using our ILL (Interlibrary
Loan) Request Form. These are available from your local branch or on our website http://ecrl.library.ns.ca/ .
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MUNICIPALITY of the COUNTY of INVERNESS
Directory
Main Switchboard ........................................................ 787-2274
Fax - All Departments ............................................ 787-3110
EXECUTIVE OFFICES:
Warden ............................................................. 787-3514
Chief Administrative Clerk ....................................... 787-3500
CAO Secretary .................................................. 787-3501
FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
Director ............................................................. 787-3511
Tax Collector ........................................................... 787-3510
Accounting ............................................................. 787-3505
Data Processing ........................................................ 787-3505
BUILDING AND FIRE INSPECTORS:
Port Hawkesbury .................................................. 625-5362
Port Hood ............................................................. 787-2900
ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT:
Administration ................................................... 787-3502
....................................................................... 787-3503
Water Utilities ................................................... 787-3503
Emergency Sewer &
Water Maintenance 24 Hrs ............................... 258-3335
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISIONS:
General Inquiries ............................................... 625-5361
Toll Free .................................................. 1-888-625-5361
E-911 Civic Addressing ...................................... 625-5366
RECREATION AND TOURISM:
Director Recreation & Tourism ...... .................... 787-3506
Physical Activity Coordinator ........................... 787-3507
Adult Education & School Programs
Coordinator .................................................. 787-3508
Tourism Toll-Free ..................................... 1-800-567-2400
Community Services ...................................... 787-4000
Toll-Free .............................................. 1-800-252-2275
Inverness County Home Care ........................ 787-3449
Municipal Homes:
Foyer Père Fiset ..................................... 224-2087
Inverary Manor .......................................... 258-2842
Rural Cape Breton District Planning Commission:
Main Office ................................................. 625-5361
Building Inspector:
Port Hawkesbury ......................................... 625-5361
Building Inspector:
Port Hood .................................................. 787-2900
Strait Highlands Regional Development Agency
(SH-RDA)
Port Hawkesbury ........................................ 625-3929
County Websites & Email Address:
http://www.inverness-ns.ca/
email: information@invernesscounty.ca
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Programmers
Belle Côte:
Cheticamp:
Inverness:
Anna Lee MacEachern
PO Box 546
Inverness
BOE 1NO
Phone: (902) 258-2089
Judique:
Mala Webb
905 River Denys Rd
Judique, NS
BOE 1PO
Phone:(902) 623 2534
Port Hood:
Margie Beaton
184 Little Mabou Rd.
Port Hood
BOE 2WO
Phone: (902) 787-2845
Scotsville
Verna MacMillan
3054 Route 395
East Lake Ainslie
RR 1
Whycocomagh
BOE 3MO
Phone: (902) 258-2278
Julia Tompkins
PO Box 651
Margaree Forks
BOE 1A0
Phone: (902) 224-1744
Whycocomagh:
Darlene Ellis
RR#1 River Denys
B0E 2Y0
Phone: (902) 227-0016
Clifford Maillet
PO Box 900
Chéticamp
B0E 1H0
(902) 224-3552
Glendale:
Grace MacDonald
4213 Hwy 105
RR 1 West Bay Road
Glendale
B0E 3L0
Phone: (902) 625-0298
Mabou:
Eddie MacNeil
PO Box 68, RR1
Port Hood
B0E 1X0
Phone: (902) 945-2493
West Bay:
Annamarie Talbot
92 Cameron Road
West Bay, NS B0E 3K0
Phone: (902) 345-2357
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