Mulgrave`s future uncertain Guysborough student receives

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Mulgrave’s
future uncertain
By Lois Ann Dort
MULGRAVE – Last week
the provincial government released the latest
Financial Condition Index
for municipalities. The
online report shows
that three municipali-
the town has been working on reviewing their financial position and governance structure. “We
have one major industry
in town that is the basis
of the tax base and that
is an indicator in itself. If
it were to close we’d be
“If we keep going the way we are going
it does not look too promising.”
– Mayor Lorne MacDonald
ties are failing to meet
benchmarks for financial
viability; one of those
municipalities is the
Town of Mulgrave.
This is not news to
the Mayor of Mulgrave
Lorne MacDonald and
HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA: Elaine Crathorne, Eight Island Lake, with her son Wayne, take in an NHL hockey
game between the Boston Bruins and the Edmonton Oilers. This picture was taken well before the game but
by the time it had started the stands of the Rexall Centre in Edmonton were full to overflowing. It was a real
nail biter with Edmonton winning 5-4 in a shoot out. Elaine is a long-time fan of Boston (check out the shirt
and cap) but didn’t care who won as it was such a thrill to see a live NHL game – and such an exciting one
at that. A very special Christmas present from Wayne. Contributed Photo
Promoting Mi’kmaq
culture, fighting poverty
and raising awareness
of issues facing the
transgender community
are some of the ways
Nova Scotia students
are promoting respectful
citizenship.
Students from across
the province will attend a
ceremony at Government
House on National Anti-bullying Day, Wednesday, Feb. 25, to receive
the second Lieutenant
Governor’s Respectful Citizenship Award.
Among the 11 individual
winners is MacKenzie
Cook, a student at Guysborough Academy.
“Young people across
the province are taking
action to address the
difficult issues facing
their schools and communities,” said Lt.-Gov.
J.J. Grant. “It is my great
honour to recognize
these brave and compassionate students
for their outstanding
achievements and to
thank them for inspiring
people of all ages to
work towards a more
inclusive society.”
The award recognizes
students who demonstrate leadership and
commitment to creating
safe and inclusive spaces, where bullying is not
accepted and respectful,
responsible relationships are promoted. Public schools, the Mi’Kmaw
Kina’matnewey Board
and home schooled students registered with the
Department of Education
and Early Childhood
Development or enrolled
in private school could
make nominations.
Recipients were
selected by an advisory
committee of representatives from the Office of
the Lieutenant Governor,
Department of Education
and Early Childhood Development, Nova Scotia
Teachers Union, Nova
Scotia School Board
Association, Nova Scotia
Federation of Home and
School Associations
and La Fédération des
parents acadiens de la
Nouvelle-Écosse.
Continued on page 3
Weather delays
start to projects
in Mulgrave
By Lois Ann Dort
Guysborough student receives
Respectful Citizenship Award
in bad shape. And the
ageing infrastructure...
things like that...it was
no surprise to council,”
said MacDonald.
The town is in talks
MULGRAVE – The
weather this month has
been ferocious and it is
no surprise that winter
conditions have delayed
work on several projects
in the Town of Mulgrave. At Monday night’s
regular council meeting,
councillors heard that
work at both the water
treatment plant and the
wastewater pumping station are behind sched-
ule. Erection of poles
for three-phase power
to the water treatment
plant have been delayed
and equipment has been
waiting for installation at
the pumping station due
to the weather.
In other business,
the waste water operator
has recommended to
council that they amend
the waste water by-law
to ban cleaning chemiContinued on page 3
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Community Calendar
SATURDAY
FEBRUARY 28
••A Ham and Scalloped
Potato Supper will be
held at the Port Bickerton Community Centre
from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Cost is $10 for adults,
$6 for children under
12. All proceeds will go
to the Port Bickerton
Lighthouse Restoration
Fund.
SUNDAY
MARCH 1
••Cribbage Tournament
at the Isaacs Harbour
Fire Hall. Registration
starts at 12:30 p.m.
with play beginning at
1 p.m. Entry fee is $8
per person / $15 per
couple, and includes a
meal (we will be serving
chili and corn chowder
with rolls). Prizes for
first, second, and third
place – as well as best
hand. The tournament
is for players of all
ages and skill levels,
so we hope to see you
all come out and play.
For more information
or to book a spot, call
Mallory Cooke at 902387-2367.
••World Day of Prayer
Ecumenical Service
at St. James Anglican
Church Hall in Halfway
Cove, 7 p.m. Everyone
is welcome.
MONDAY
MARCH 2
••There will be a Meeting
for the Port Bickerton
Women’s Institute, at
the home of Marlene
McInnis, 1 p.m. We are
always looking for new
ideas and interests.
Friends and guests are
welcome.
SUNDAY
MAR. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
••Chase the Ace at the
Guysborough Legion.
Tickets will be sold
from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
($5 for a strip of five
tickets and five chances to be the winner,
plus a chance at the
jackpot). You can also
join in the 45s Card
Plays, 7 p.m., or enjoy
a game of cribbage,
darts, pool or watch TV
programming. Open bar
and canteen services
available.
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 4
••The Country Harbour
Chapter of TOPS (Take
Off Pounds Sensibly)
will be holding an Open
House at the Country
Harbour Community
Center at the Cross
Roads from 6 to 7:30
p.m. This is for men
and women who are
interested in losing
weight and have been
wondering what TOPS
is all about. All are
welcome – hope to see
you there.
SATURDAY
MARCH 7
••Mixed Dart Tournament
at the Country Harbour
Gun Club, 11 a.m.
In memory of Ossie
Meyers. Three players, cash prizes. For
more information, call
Carolyn MacIntosh at
902-328-4142.
SATURDAY
MARCH 14
about this event. All
profits will go towards
maintenance for the
Royal Canadian Legion,
Branch 81, Guysborough, so get your green
on and support a worthy cause. For tickets,
call 902-533-2098 or
902-533-2724.
TUE. and WED.
MARCH 17 and 18
••March Break Movie
Night and Sleepover
at the Isaacs Harbour
Fire Hall. Parents can
register their children
any time after 4 p.m.
The movie will start
at 6 p.m. Children
must be picked up
the next day by 1 p.m.
Food and snacks will
be supplied. Cost is
by donation only. For
more information, call
Mallory Cooke at 902387-2367.
SATURDAY
APRIL 11
••Mixed Dart Tournament
at the Country Harbour
Gun Club, 11 a.m. In
memory of Alex MacLennan. Three players, cash prizes. For
more information, call
Carolyn MacIntosh at
902-328-4142.
SUNDAYS
••Benefit Dance for Tyrus
Wallace at the former
Heatherton School
from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Music by Ty’s family
and friends. Admission
by donation. ID may be
requested. Sponsored
by the Heatherton Development, Culture and
Wellness Association.
SUNDAY
MARCH 15
••Make plans to come
out and enjoy the “In
the Irish Tradition” Concert, featuring several
great local musicians
at Chedabucto Place
Performance Centre.
Showtime is 3 p.m.
and the Legion will be
featuring a full spare
rib dinner to follow at
5 p.m. (eat in or take
out). Costs are as
follows: full meal and
concert special: $18
/ concert only: $10 /
meal only: $12. There
will only be 50 meals
available and tickets
must be purchased in
advance from a Legion
member. Any remaining
seats for the concert
will be available at the
door, Spread the word
– let your friends know
••Hot Breakfast, served
the last Sunday of every month at the Auld’s
Cove Fire Hall from 8
a.m. till noon. Cost is
$7 for adults, $3.50 for
children under 12.
••Services for Canso
Christian Centre, 11
a.m.
••Services for Canso
United Baptist Church,
11 a.m.
••Services for St. James
the Martyr Church in
Halfway Cove, 11 a.m.
••Baptist Worship Schedule: New Harbour, 11
a.m.; Seal Harbour,
the first and third
Sunday of the month,
2:30 p.m.; Goldboro,
the second and fourth
Sunday of the month,
2:30 p.m.
••The Guysborough
Baptist Church will be
closed for Morning Worship Services during
the winter (Sunday,
December 21, 2014
until Sunday, March
29, 2015). Worship
Services will resume on
Sunday, April 5, 2015,
Easter Sunday, 11 a.m.
See you in the spring.
••Dog Social from 1 to
3 p.m. We will meet at
the Guysborough ball
field and go for a walk
along the shore road.
••JAM Club – Jesus And
Me, our charge’s Sunday School program for
children and all ages,
2 p.m. every second
Sunday at Kirk Memorial United Church in
Glenelg. This year’s
theme: Bible Boot
Camp! St. Mary’s Pastoral Charge, the United
Church of Canada. For
more information, call
902-833-2920.
••Cribbage (October
5, 2014 to June 28,
2015) at the Mulgrave
Royal Canadian Legion
Branch 37, 2 p.m. For
more information on
our prizes, bonus pot,
toonie jars and Chase
the Queen – visit us
on Facebook at www.
facebook.com/MulgraveLegion or on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/MulgraveLegion.
••Bingo at Maple Hall in
Heatherton, 2:30 p.m.
••Services for the Abundant Life Centre, 3 p.m.
at the Wesley United
Church in Guysborough.
••Services for All Saints
Anglican Church, 4 p.m.
••Cribbage, 7:30 p.m. at
the Goshen Community
Centre. Bring a partner
and join us for a few
games. First, second
and third prizes will be
awarded and tickets
will be sold on a 50/50
draw (three tickets for
$2). Entry fee is $5
per person. Proceeds
are for the community
centre.
••Services for Holy
Trinity Anglican Church
in Country Harbour
Mines are: the first,
third and fifth Sundays
of the month, 7 p.m.;
the second and fourth
Sundays, 11 a.m.
information call Tom at
902-654-2211.
••Chase the Ace at the
Whitehead Community
Centre from 7 to 8 p.m.
••League Darts at the
Whitehead Community
Centre, 7:30 p.m.
••Auction 45s Card Plays
at the Country Harbour
Community Centre,
8 p.m. Prizes and a
50/50 draw to be won.
Hope to see you there.
••Card Plays at the Country Harbour Gun Club,
8 p.m.
TUESDAYS
••Auction 45s Card Plays
at the Melrose Seniors’
Club, 1:30 p.m. Prizes
and a 50/50 draw.
Sponsored by the Melrose Seniors’ Club.
••TOPS weight control
programs weekly
meeting, 5:45 p.m at
the St. Francis Harbour
Hall. New members are
welcome. Registration
is $32. For more information, call Beverly at
902-533-3026.
••ECYA’s Chase the Ace
fundraiser takes place
at AJ’s Pub (237 Main
Street, Canso) from
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are five for $5.
Call Marie at 902-3662559 or email ecya@
ns.sympatico.ca for
more information.
••45s Card Plays every
at the Port Felix Parish
Hall, 7:30 p.m. Prizes,
50/50 draw and a
building jackpot.
••Ecum Secum Fire Department Card Parties
at the fire hall, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAYS
••Healthy Moms /
Healthy Babies Drop-In
at the Kids First Centre
in Antigonish from 9:30
to 11:30 a.m.
••Parent / Tot Drop-ins at
the Guysborough Kids
First Centre, Mulgrave
Youth Centre and
St. Mary’s Education
Centre / Academy from
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.,
and at the Canso Lions
Hall from 10 to 11:30
a.m.
••Game and Social Day
at the Goshen Community Centre, 1 p.m.
••Alzheimer Café is held
the first Wednesday of
every month, 5:30 p.m.
at The People’s Place
in the Antigonish Library. The Café offers a
comfortable setting for
those living with Alzheimer’s disease and / or
other dementia – and
all those interested in
socializing and learning
more about dementia.
Evenings often include
entertainment and education, as well as food
and beverages.
••45s Card Plays at the
Mulgrave Royal Canadian Legion, 7:30 p.m.
For information on our
prizes, bonus pot, cookie jars, etc. – visit us
on Facebook at www.
Facebook.com/MulgraveLegion or Twitter
at www.Twitter.com/
MulgraveLegion.
••45s Card Plays at the
Hazel Hill Fire Hall,
7:30 p.m. Good prizes.
Entry fee is $5 per
person.
••Card Games every
week, 7:30 p.m. at the
Charlos Cove Parish
Hall.
••Bingo at the Sherbrooke Lions Club,
7:45 p.m.
THURSDAYS
••Creative Chaos – Art
in the Afternoon from
2 to 4 p.m. at Bethany
Center in Antigonish.
Pre-registration is
required. Presented by
Teri Brean-Arsenault.
For further information or to register,
email bethanycenter@
themarthas.com or call
902-863-4726.
••Services for the Church
of the Good Shepherd
in Tor Bay, 7 p.m.
MONDAYS
••Sheet Harbour Crib
Card Parties at the
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 58, 7:30
p.m. Entry fee is $6
per person. For more
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Weather delays
projects in Mulgrave
From page 1
cals, like floor strippers,
from the sewer system.
Council is investigating
the recommendation.
MacDonald said they
need more information
before they amend the
by-law.
Council also decided
to amend their water
hook-up/disconnect
policy. “If people vacate
their property and don’t
shut their water off then
we have to go shut their
water off due to a break
in the line in that area;
they’ll be charged for the
cost of the Public Works
having to go up and shut
the water off,” said MacDonald.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 • Guysborough Journal • Page 3
Future uncertain
From page 1
with the Department of
Municipal Affairs and is
in the process of arranging meetings for public
consultations where they
would lay out the long
range forecast for the
town. “If we keep going
the way we are going it
does not look too promising.”
The options, said
MacDonald, are joining
the county, maintaining
status quo or pursuing
shared services. “We
don’t know what it is
going to look like. It is
up to the people to say
what they want...I think
the big thing people will
be asking is what the
tax rate will be and what
services we will have.”
MacDonald said they
would consult with the
Municipality of the District of Guysborough and
citizens from the former
Town of Canso which
amalgamated with the
MODG in 2013.
The online report
is available at http://
novascotia.ca/dma/
finance/indicator/fci.asp?yer=2014&muns=39.
Government will introduce legislation to
determine health-care representation
Arbitrator James Dorsey
has failed to make a
decision about union
representation in the
acute-care system.
A report released on
Feb. 20, has determined
union representation
for only one of the four
bargaining units.
As a result, Health
and Wellness Minister
Leo Glavine will introduce new legislation
that will determine
which union will represent each of the three
remaining bargaining
units support, clerical
and nursing. All four existing health-care unions
will be preserved in this
legislation.
“For too long, labour
relations has been a
barrier to the changes
we need in our healthcare system. And too
often, protracted and
difficult labour negotiations have resulted in
cancelled surgeries, disrupted health care and
longer waits for Nova
Scotians,” said Glavine.
“Mr. Dorsey was
given a clear mandate:
to create a labour landscape that would allow
the changes Nova Scotians know are needed.
He has failed to fulfill
his mandate.”
Dorsey’s report determined the Nova Scotia
Government and General
Employees’ Union would
represent the health-
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care bargaining unit. He
did not determine representation for support,
nursing or clerical.
Dorsey’s Jan. 19
report determined that
there would be four
bargaining units: health
care, support, clerical
and nursing. That will
reduce the number of
bargaining units from
50, and ensure there
are four bargaining processes.
Glavine said the
legislation will have no
impact on the new provincial health authority’s
start date of April 1.
Dorsey’s full report
is available at http://
novascotia.ca/dhw/PeopleCentredHealthCare/.
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Congratulations!
Congratulations to Eugene O’Leary of Whitehead, President of Guysborough
County Inshore Fishermen’s Association, on being inducted into the Atlantic
Canada Marine Hall of Fame on February 6, 2015 in Yarmouth, NS.
The Navigator Magazine presents this Atlantic-wide award, and Eugene is the first
recipient to be selected in Eastern Nova Scotia.
His efforts and industry titles (listed below) are only part of the reason why
Eugene was selected. All of his efforts are volunteer and a testimony to his
commitment to our fishing industry and communities in Guysborough County.
Thank you Eugene and congratulations!
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Vice Chair:
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Member:
Panel that supported to Doelle-Lahey report on Aquaculture
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Member:
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Editorial
Leadership may
decide vote
As we move toward a federal election scheduled
for October, it is very interesting to see the issues
that pop up from time to time and how they affect
the popularity of the various political parties. But
regardless of when the election will be held, it is
clear that questions about each leader and party
will be determining factors.
For Stephen Harper and his Conservative government, the biggest question is one that he can’t
do much about: is it time for change? Governments that have been around for almost a decade,
as the Conservatives will be by the time of the
next election, always face the question of change.
Eventually all governments get to the point in their
lifespan where voters begin to decide that change
is needed. Harper is facing that now.
According to the polls, the Tories are in a tough
spot east of Ontario except for the Quebec City
area and specific parts of Atlantic Canada, such as
Central Nova and the Saint John River Valley. The
Tories under Harper have always been a hard sell
in our region, dating back to his very first election
victory in 2006. So we should not be surprised that
the Tories feel the “change factor” more acutely
here than in other parts of Canada.
For Justin Trudeau, he and the Liberals are in
very good shape in Montreal, other parts of Quebec
and Atlantic Canada. They are also very competitive
in Ontario and parts of British Columbia.
Trudeau’s big issue will be the “risk factor”. As
in, is a vote for Trudeau too risky given his inexperience, especially at a time of great economic and
security concerns both at home and internationally? Until Trudeau can provide evidence that the answer should be no, it will remain an open question
as to whether he can win in a campaign where his
two opponents are miles ahead in terms of experience and ability to handle the cut and thrust of
heated political battles.
This brings us to Thomas Mulcair and the NDP.
In normal times, we would expect the opposition to
a government so long in power would drift to one
political party. Over the past year or so it seemed
that party would be the Liberals, and quite frankly it
may yet be. However as of late we may be seeing a
bit of a rebound for the NDP.
With their opposition to the new anti-terror act,
the NDP seem to feel much more confident about
their place on the political landscape. Whether that
gets them many more votes or even allows them
to fend off the Liberals for the progressive vote is
as of yet unknown. They clearly were uncomfortable trying to appear ready to govern while at the
same time losing some of the progressive vote to
the Trudeau Liberals. It appears that the NDP have
decided that Trudeau may have enough dents in his
armour that they will ultimately win the progressive
vote. Which by the way will be good news for the
Tories.
In the end, the election may hinge less on the
important issues like the economy and security in
favour of leadership. And it appears at this point at
least, that each leader has some more work to do.
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Letters
Stop racking up provincial debt
To the Editor,
Nova Scotia has $5.6
billion in “assets” (mainly
schools, hospitals and
other buildings) and $15
billion worth of debt.
Think about that. The
mortgage on the house
is almost three times its
value.
That’s too much debt.
Our government has
been spending beyond
their means on the dayto-day costs of running
government. It’s called
“operating deficit spending.”
It’s like taking out a
loan to buy groceries. The
problem is that now the
groceries are gone, they
can’t be sold to recover
costs and still haven’t
been paid for.
Governments – and all
parties have had a hand
in it - have racked up over
$9 billion in accumulated
operating deficits!
While the Liberals like
to use that as an excuse
for continuing the trend,
it has to stop.
Sadly, there is no sign
of it slowing down. Last
year, Premier McNeil
saddled Nova Scotians
with another $300 million
operating deficit. He talks
about tough decisions,
but his only clear statement so far is that he
must keep taxes high so
he can keep spending.
There is no acceptable
reason as to why governments keep running up
debt.
We haven’t seen any
tough talk about balancing the budget. All we
have seen is high debt
and higher taxes that are
stifling job creation from
this government.
Join me in sending a
message to the Liberals:
stop gouging our children
and balance the budget
now.
Tim Houston,
MLA for Pictou East
New drug education curriculum
resources introduced for
junior high schools
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Junior high school students now have access
to new drug and alcohol
prevention curriculum
resources.
The departments
of Education and Early
Childhood Development
and Health and Wellness introduced seven
lesson plans for Grades
7 to 9 on Feb. 19, to
get students talking
about the pressures and
influences that may lead
to using substances like
alcohol, cannabis and
prescription drugs.
“We can take these
lessons and create
spaces for meaningful
conversations with our
students about the conditions around their lives
and the pressures they
face,” said Dan O’Leary,
a teacher and guidance
counsellor at A.J. Smeltzer Junior High School in
Sackville. “I’ve experienced these lessons in
the classroom and I’ve
seen youth speaking up
and talking about their
lives in ways I’ve never
seen before.”
The lesson plans are
available as part of the
current health education
curriculum. Teachers,
mental health clinicians,
guidance counsellors
and school board administrators from across the
province were invited to
participate in training
sessions to help them
implement the lesson
plans. So far, more than
300 teachers and counsellors have attended
sessions. The province
will provide ongoing
support and coaching,
as needed.
“I am pleased that
we are able to provide
enhanced resources that
will help our students
with drug and alcohol
prevention and ensure
they are provided with
the right information to
help them make positive
life choices,” said Health
and Wellness Minister
Leo Glavine. “Prescription drug misuse can
devastate families and
it’s an issue I have
dedicated myself to for a
number of years.
“Bringing real-world
curriculum to junior high
school students to open
a dialogue with them is
something advocates
from Get Prescription
Drugs Off the Street
have fought for, and
something I am very
proud of.”
The lessons are:
•• Super Powers (Grade
7)
•• Super Powers Part 2
(Grade 7)
•• My Back and My
Brain (Grade 8)
PO Box 210
Guysborough, NS
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015 • Guysborough Journal • Page 5
Murphy’s Law
By Helen Murphy
The
Yes, it’s been a long,
cold winter. And it’s not
over yet. But I can see
spring in the distance.
A speck on the horizon.
Or maybe that’s just a
smudge on my glasses...
At any rate, the calendar says it’s coming and
I want to get ready.
I have dutifully put on
a few layers of insulation over the winter, as
is common practice.
Perhaps it’s a mammalian thing and I’m just
following my natural instincts. Or maybe it was
the cheese casseroles.
Either way, I don’t think
all that insulation will be
needed when the warmer
weather arrives, so I’ve
decided to take action.
I know, I’ve been
down this road before.
Diets don’t work. And
I’ve twice failed at
Weight Watchers (a program I actually believe is
quite good and works).
It’s not them, it’s me.
So this time there
will be no D-word. I’m
not dieting. I am merely
realigning for a week.
Seven short days.
It’s a realignment
because I’m trying to
be drastic in changing
my eating habits and attitude about healthy eating. The realignment is a
transition phase, which
I’m hoping will give me a
better starting point and
late-winter realignment
new outlook in adopting
healthy eating and exercise habits. Sustainable
kinds of habits.
Pixabay Image
The realignment
program I chose does
indeed use that dreaded
D-word, but I think it’s
Central Nova Report
University research funding
By Peter MacKay
The Federal Government
continues to make record
investments in our post
secondary institutions.
Our Conservative
Government recently
committed an additional
$9 million per year to the
Research Support Fund
for a total of $342 million
in 2014-15. Since 2006,
Government support for
the costs of managing
research has increased
by more than 25 percent.
The federal Research
Support Fund helps
post-secondary institutions with overhead or
other additional costs
that fall outside of direct
investments in research.
These can include
administrative support,
training costs for workplace health and safety,
and maintenance of
libraries and laboratories.
Assisting universities
and colleges with these
costs is vital to ensuring
important projects have
the resources necessary
to succeed, and allows
these institutions to focus on what they do best
– world class research.
Through this fund,
seven Nova Scotia
universities will receive
more than $11 million to
support the world-class
research that pushes the
boundaries of knowledge
and creates jobs and
growth, this includes support for St. Francis Xavier
University right here in
Central Nova.
This year’s recipients
include:
•• Acadia University:
$658,465
•• Cape Breton University: $216,547
•• Dalhousie University:
$7,898,250
•• Mount Saint Vincent
University: $450,067
•• NSCAD University:
$111,321
•• Saint Mary’s University: $1,205,909
•• St. Francis Xavier University: $783,589
Our support for St.
Francis Xavier University –
and all other Nova Scotia
post-secondary institutions for that matter – extends far beyond research
grants, however. In recent
years our Government
has contributed more
than $11 million to the
construction of a state-ofthe-art Schwartz School
of Business; $1 million
for a new surface for the
sports field; and nearly
$13 million for various
programs and initiatives
run by the Coady International Institute.
We recognize that
our province’s worldclass post-secondary
all in how you use it.
My friends shake their
heads at me (and I don’t
blame them), for choos-
institutions drive our
economy, make us more
competitive, and provide
our residents with crucial
job skills. Thanks to our
Government’s record
investments, including
the Research Support
Fund, our universities are
able to produce some of
the most successful and
respected research in the
country. It is this research
that creates new knowledge, new understanding
and new opportunities
right here in Nova Scotia.
Our Government will
continue to make the
targeted investments
necessary to create jobs,
grow our economy, and
improve the lives of Nova
Scotia families.
ing the infamous soup
diet for my seven-day realignment. As in cabbage
soup.
My hope is that
after a week I’ll have a
better attitude around
weight management, in
a sustainable fashion.
Years ago I read the
popular “French women
don’t get fat,” which also
promotes this idea of
realignment to get back
on track. The author also
adopted a similar soup
routine for a short time
to start losing and reset
her eating habits, a leek
soup.
I figure it can’t hurt.
It’s only seven days. And
today is day three.
Daughter Liz thought I
was joking when I shared
the seven-day plan with
her on the weekend.
“So you have this
cabbage soup to eat all
week, and each day has
one other type of food
you can eat,” I explained
over nachos. “The first
day is soup and fruits -but no bananas. The sec-
@_Murphys_Law
ond is soup and veggies.
On the third you combine
that first two days.”
Then I got to the really exciting part: “On the
fourth day, it’s all bananas, all the time!”
She thought I was
joking. I wasn’t.
Being now on day
three, it’s the thought of
bananas and skim milk
for breakfast, lunch and
dinner that keeps me
going. I love bananas.
Do I think that eating
bananas all day (along
with my cabbage soup of
course) is a good diet?
Of course not. Do I think
it will work? No. But hey,
it’s part of the plan and
it’s yummy, so I’m in.
Apparently the bananas thing is to get us to
stop craving sweets. It
could have the opposite
effect. I associate bananas with banana and
chocolate chip muffins,
banana splits, banana
loaf....
See? I’m already offtrack.
We get to add a some
chicken, brown rice and
unsweetened fruit juices
in the final days.
My hope is that after
this ridiculous week,
I’ll have a new appreciation for the kinds of
balanced, healthy meals
and snacks we should always be planning. I hope
to look forward to an
apple with almond butter,
to yogurt with berries,
to the occasional oatmeal-raisin cookie.
And, if my late-winter
realignment doesn’t
work, I’ll start planning
my spring tune-up.
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Nominations sought to honour outstanding Nova Scotians
The province is asking
people to nominate, or
re-nominate, candidates
for Nova Scotia’s highest
honour.
The deadline for Order
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Members are invested
for making significant
and lasting contributions
to their community.
“Honours are a tangible way to recognize
those who strive for
excellence, who strengthen the foundations of
our communities and
who ultimately make
our province a better
place for everyone,” said
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to nominate individuals
who inspire us to reach
greater heights, for this
prestigious honour.”
Since it was created
in 2001, 77 recipients
have been invested into
the Order, including five
last year.
“The Order of Nova
Scotia recognizes those
whose hard work, talent
and creativity so enrich our province,” said
Premier Stephen McNeil.
“It is a symbol of respect
and gratitude from their
fellow Nova Scotians
and a recognition of their
dedication and achievement.”
Past recipient Walter
Borden of New Glasgow
was invested in 2014.
He is an acclaimed poet,
playwright, actor, community leader and social
activist.
“The most profound
validation of the good
that one strives to do
in one’s lifetime comes
from those among whom
he or she was born, and
who were instrumental in the preliminary
shaping of the adult they
became,” said Borden.
“Such a validation is
manifested through
the presentation of the
Order of Nova Scotia to a
recipient a symbolic arm
around the shoulder and
a grateful thank you for a
job well done.
“Making this once-ina-lifetime experience a
most beautiful memory
begins with someone
taking the time to nominate an individual who
you believe should be
accorded this singular
honour.”
Nomination forms are
available at Access Nova
Scotia centres, Province
House, offices of members of the legislative
assembly, Nova Scotia
members of Parliament
and the Senate, and
municipal offices.
People re-nominating,
can submit a photocopy
of the previous nomina-
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Mike Shea (centre), Plant Manager of Martin Marietta Materials, presents
Elaine MacMaster, Facility Manager of Guysborough Memorial Hospital, and
Eldon Halloran, Corporate fundraising Team member, a cheque for $25,000
as a donation towards the redevelopment of Guysborough Memorial Hospital.
Donna MacDonald Photo
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015 • Guysborough Journal • Page 7
Your IT Guy
by Guy McDowell
Plan a safe road trip online
“How can a computer
make driving safer for
me?” That’s probably not
a question you’ve ever
asked, but the answer
is an important one.
Especially given the way
winter has been going.
The answer is that you
can use your computer to
check the roads and plan
your trip accordingly, while
still in the warmth of your
home.
The best website for
what’s happening on the
roads is the Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal’s website, located
at 511.gov.ns.ca. Just
type that in the location
bar of your web browser
and you’ll get a goldmine
of information.
Let’s look at the road
conditions map (see
image “HIGHWAY CONDITIONS”) ... the symbols
are easy to see and
understand:
•• A no entry symbol
means the road is
closed
•• A pylon means construction
•• Yellow roads are partially snow covered
•• White roads are completely snow covered
•• Black roads are bare,
but they could be wet
or dry
You can use the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons
in the top-left corner to
zoom in and out and see
specific roads. Clicking on
the arrows in the top-left
HIGHWAY CONDITIONS: An interactive map is viewable online at http://511.gov.ns.ca/en/map.html.
Province of Nova Scotia Image
corner will move the map
around so you can focus
on the area you need. You
can do the same thing
by holding your left-click
button down and dragging
the map with your mouse.
Near the top-right
corner, you’ll see a box
called Overlays. Checking
off any of those boxes
puts additional information on the map. The
Cameras one is really
useful. Once you click
on that, you’ll see all the
traffic cameras. Clicking
on any of the cameras
brings up a recent picture
of that spot on the road.
Now you’ll know exactly
what the roads are like
(see image “TRAFFIC
CAMERA”).
There’s only one in
Guysborough Country and
it’s at Cochrane Hill. The
picture shows the date
and time that the last
picture was taken. If you
TRAFFIC CAMERA: Cochrane Hill, Guysborough
County, viewable online at http://511.gov.ns.ca/
en/map.html. Province of Nova Scotia Image
click on the blue title at
the top of the picture, you
can get very specific details, like the wind speed
and direction, temperature, and humidity.
Armed with this information, you can make
wise traveling decisions
and change your route if
needed. Using this tool
before you head out will
make for better, and safer, traveling for everyone.
Got a computer ques-
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guymcdowell.com and it
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Community News
Goshen / Country
Harbour and Area
by Dorothy Ostewig
Valentine’s Day was a
bright spot in an icy February. Congratulations to
those who celebrated an
anniversary on that day.
With all the freezing
rain it is great that the
first power outage of the
season just occurred and
did not last too long. We
appreciate the guys who
work hard to ensure that
our lights keep shining.
Goshen Gospel
Church had a Valentine
Social on the evening of
the 14th. Some folks first
enjoyed the supper at the
Country Harbour Community Centre before joining
the others to view a film
and indulge in some luscious desserts.
Church services in the
area were cancelled the
last two weeks. Goshen
Charlo’s Cove
and Area
by Russell Richard
Sympathy to the family
of the late Calvin Baker:
to his children John (Val),
Marie, Martha (Fred), Theresa (Darien), Margaret
(Johnnie), Joan, Dorothy
(Darren), Virginia (Jerome), Anthony (Melissa),
Douglas (Beverly) and
Helen; to his brothers
Gordon (June), Stanley
(Joan), William (Carol)
and sister-in-law Violet
and to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; our thoughts
and prayers are with you.
Sympathy to the family
of the late Leonard Dobson: to his mother Agatha, to his wife Norma,
to his son Roy (Joanne),
to his daughters Sharon
(Bruce), Mary (Colin), Betty (Erin) to his brothers,
Harry, Arnold and Charlie,
to his sisters Glenda,
Sadie and Lorraine; our
thoughts and prayers are
with you.
Visiting with Edith
Cashin were Susan and
Art Mason.
Get-well wishes to
Peter Avery who is home
recovering from surgery.
Congratulations to
Lorne Webber on his
retirement from delivering the Chronicle Herald
for 39 years, at times
to irate customers who
didn’t receive the paper
when they thought they
should have, due to bad
weather; however the
paper was delivered when
many people wouldn’t go
on the roads. Lorne, you
have done a good job for
39 years. Happy belated
83rd birthday wishes,
Lorne.
Best wishes to Donald
Cashin, our new paper
delivery man. He has al-
Gospel did have a service
this past Sunday, in the
evening instead of the
morning, but very few
attended because of the
icy driveways. But all can
be cheered by the news
that Spring is less than a
month away. (At least by
the calendar.)
Barbie MacKeen was
very happy to have son
Mattew back from the
West – although only for
a short time. And Jim
and Dorothy Ostewig are
anxiously awaiting the
arrival of their daughter
Nita who is flying in from
ready proved his dedication by walking to several
homes to deliver papers
when there was too much
ice to get through with
his car.
Visiting Russell Richard on Saturday were his
two brothers Kevin and
Sherman.
Dave Mosach has
returned to Ontario after
spending two months in
the Cove.
Happy Birthday to
John Bagnall, who celebrated his 80th birthday
this week.
Charlos Cove has had
a bad month for bingos
and darts; we have had
ice all the month of February and had to cancel
our bingos and darts.
Everyone is starting to
froth at the mouth from
being stuck in the house
every weekend. Hopefully
next Sunday we will have
some good weather.
Next news will be on
March 8; till then, be
well. Please call with any
news.
50 Golden Years!
Sarah and Eldon Halloran
(Since Feb. 27, 1965)
God blessed you together with these 50 years,
Memories of love full of laughter and tears.
May your blessing be bountiful and friendships grow,
You are loved by so many, much more than you know!
Tennessee on the 24th.
Speaking of the Ostewigs, if you happened
to see a guy climbing in
their garage window it
was not a robber but rather a kind neighbour who
had gone in to free their
big door that was iced in
(again!) Now their car sits
in the driveway.
William and Rickey
Grover arrived home from
a great trip to Vancouver
for a visit with their son
Robert and his partner
Gary. They had a great
time and did lots of
sightseeing with most of
the days warm and sunny
and also the flowers were
blooming. They went
to Vancouver Island to
visit Dorothy Grover, in
a nursing home there,
whom they had not seen
for ten years, and they
were so pleased that
she knew them. They
had a wonderful visit! On
January 31 they went to
Yellowknife to visit their
daughter Donna and her
family - Mike, Michael
and Ria. This meant they
went from plus 12 to
minus 30 to 40 with the
wind chill minus 50 but of
course they still enjoyed
themselves. Michael
read to William and they
watched animal shows
together, and Ria joined
them too. On Saturday
night they had a surprise
70th birthday party for
William and an eighth for
Michael, as they share
birthdays on March 19.
Donna and the family
cannot not be home in
Goshen for William’s 70th
birthday, hence the early
party. Rickey summed up
the whole trip by saying,
“A great time was had
by all, at both places; so
good see everyone!”
A special Valentine
Dinner was put on at the
Country Harbour Community Centre on the 14th.
There was quite an array
of food – roast beef with
all the accompaniments
as well as soup, salad
and dessert.
The monthly Country
Breakfast was held at
the Gun Club. An added
attraction was Darlene
Feltmate’s table of beautiful jewelry.
Following the breakfast the yearly dart
tournament was held
in memory of Karlese
Hendsbee and a good
crowd gathered for the
event.
Congratulations to
Pauline and Hudson
MacLeod on their 40 year
anniversary.
Samantha Dort, along
with her son Dawson,
was in Halifax to celebrate her grandson’s
birthday. Tyler, who turned
two, is the son of Travis
and Nicole. Congratulations to all!
Spencer Barron and
his hockey team had a
trip to Quebec to take
part in a tournament.
They were delayed getting
back because of the
weather but no doubt
were well taken care of.
This column is ending
with a word of caution to
all computer users. The
“Microsoft” scam is on
the go again so beware
that you aren’t taken in
by someone telling you
that your computer needs
help which they will give.
If you go along with them
it will cost you big money
for “repairs”.
Thank You
The Family of the late Verna Rhynold would like
to extend their sincere thanks to the Staff of
Eastern Memorial Hospital and to the Doctors for
their special care that was given to Verna while in
the hospital. Also, thanks to the QE2 in Halifax.
Thanks to Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home,
Father Dan MacDonald for the lovely service,
Eldon and Beattie for such a great job, Ashley
for doing a great job on the readings, and to
Lawrence for being the Alter Server. Thanks also
for those who took up the Offertory Gifts and to
the Urn Bearer. Thanks to everyone who brought
food to our homes and to the Funeral Home.
Thanks to those who sent cards, donations, and a
special thank you to all who came from near and
far to attend the funeral home and church service.
Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated.
Sons Jodie, Jerome and Shane
and sisters Genesta, Diana and Marg
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015 • Guysborough Journal • Page 9
Health Bite!
by Emily Harnish, P.Dt
Eat well to stay well
Coughing, sneezing,
wheezing, runny nose,
sore throat, and the never ending desire to stay
in bed. Winter is cold
and flu season. When
you’re sick, the last thing
you want to do is eat or
drink. Nausea, irritated
throat, headache, can
all make consumption
of anything seem like a
daunting task. But when
you are sick it is all that
much more important to
make sure you are eating
well and staying hydrated. Good nutrition is the
first step to shortening
the duration of your
illness and getting better
faster. Your immune
system is your body’s defense against colds and
flus. A healthy balanced
diet and adequate hydration can aid in faster
recovery, but also help
ward off colds and flus in
the first place.
Steps that you can
From
the
take to stay healthy:
1. Eat a well balanced
diet, including a
variety of foods from
each of the four food
groups, according to
Canada’s Food Guide.
2. Be active. Physical
activity can help keep
your immune system
strong and healthy.
3. Get enough sleep.
Adequate sleep can
help your body repair
and strengthen your
immune system. It
can also give you extra energy which can
help improve cold and
flu symptoms.
4. Reduce stress. Stress
can weaken your immune system, leaving
you more vulnerable
to cold or flu.
5. Wash your hands! The
number one way to
prevent the spread of
germs and reduce the
likelihood of catching
an illness is to wash
your hands, and keep
your hands away from
your eyes, nose and
mouth while in public.
6. Nutrients like vitamin
C, Zinc, and probiotics may reduce
symptoms, reduce the
duration of your illness, and reduce the
frequency of illness.
•• Vitamin C can be
found in sweet
peppers, strawberries, kiwi, oranges
and broccoli. You
need about 200
mg per day to help
fight colds. You
can also take a
vitamin C supplement if you do not
eat foods containing vitamin C.
•• Zinc can be found
in oysters, fish,
seafood, beef,
pumpkin seeds
and baked beans.
Ask your doctor
before taking a
zinc supplement or
any zinc containing
cold medication.
•• Probiotics are good
bacteria, found in
yogurts with added
Cruiser
:Guysborough County
Guysborough County District RCMP responded to
17 calls for service from
Feb. 16-22, 2015. RCMP
conducted 7 checkpoints
during this period of time.
These checkpoints were
conducted to support
police efforts to improve
road safety in Guysborough County.
Note: Due to the sensitive nature of calls concerning sexual assault,
children’s welfare and
mental health, issues of
this nature will not be
published.
••
••
Calls for Service:
••
•• On Feb 16, 2015 at
0840 hrs, Police were
dispatched to a complaint of a breach in
the Canso area. Still
under investigation.
•• On Feb 16, 2015 at
1659 hrs, Police were
dispatched to a 911
misdial call in the
Whitehead area. No
emergency; warning
given.
•• On Feb 17, 2015 at
1026 hrs, Police were
dispatched to a complaint of theft in the
West Liscomb area.
Police investigation
revealed matter was
civil in nature.
•• On Feb 17, 2015 at
1159 hrs, Police were
dispatched to a single
••
••
••
vehicle collision,
involving a plow in
the Larry’s River area.
No injuries. Roads
slippery in area. Still
under investigation.
On Feb 17,2015 at
1207 hrs, Police were
dispatched to a 911
misdial call in the
Canso area. Police
attended, no emergency; warning given.
On Feb 17, 2015 at
1322 hrs, Police issued a highway traffic
ticket to a a driver of a
vehicle in the Boylston
area for using a hand
held cellular device.
On Feb 18, 2015
at 1418 hrs, Police
were contacted and
requested to assist
in serving a court
document on a person
in the Ecum Secum
area.
On Feb 18, 2015 at
1754 hrs, Police came
upon a single vehicle
collision in the Dorts
Cove area. No injuries;
vehicle towed.
On Feb 19, 2015 at
1247 hrs, Police were
dispatched to a fraud
complaint in the Steep
Creek area involving
work to be done on a
building. Police investigated, deemed the
matter civil. No further
action required.
On Feb 20, 2015 at
••
••
••
••
••
••
1332 hrs, Police were
contacted to serve
a court document
on a person in the
Sherbrooke area. Still
under investigation.
On Feb 20, 2015 at
1402 hrs, Police were
dispatched to a 911
misdial in the Sand
Point area. Police attended, no emergency.
Warning given.
On Feb 20, 2015 at
1531 hrs, Police were
dispatched to a break
and enter into a vacant residence in the
Guysborough area. No
witness, no suspects.
Unsolved.
On Feb 20, 2015 at
1622 hrs, Police were
dispatched to a 911
misdial in the Whitehead area. Warning
given.
On Feb 21, 2015
at 1920 hrs, Police
were dispatched to a
complaint of an ATV
driving on the roadway
in the Little Dover
area. Police attended, unable to identify
driver. Unsolved.
On Feb 22, 2015 at
0606 hrs, Police in
the Sherbrooke area
were dispatched to an
alarm at Saint Mary’s
Academy. Police attended; solved.
On Feb 22, 2015 at
0945 hrs, Police in
the Sherbrooke area
were dispatched to an
alarm at Saint Mary’s
Academy. Police
attended, no signs of
forced entry. Solved.
probiotic supplements. They can
help keep your
immune system
healthy.
Always talk to your
health care professional
before taking any medications, supplements, or
if you have any adverse
affects.
It is important to stay
hydrated when you are
experiencing a cold or
flu. Water, fruit juices,
and no salt added vegetable juices can help, as
well as soups and stews.
Soups can be a great
way to replenish lost
fluids and stay healthy
while getting nutrition
too. Try this great butternut squash soup recipe,
and stay well!
Roasted butternut
squash soup:
•• 1 medium sized
butternut squash, cut
into 1 inch cubes
•• 1 large sweet potato,
peeled and cut into
cubes
•• 1 medium sized
onion, cut in half and
quartered.
•• 2 cloves garlic,
peeled, left whole
•• 1 tsp dried rosemary
•• 1 tsp pepper
•• 2 tbsp extra virgin
olive oil
Place all ingredients
on a greased baking tray
and roast in a 350F oven
for 40 minutes, until all
vegetables are soft and
tender.
Let cool for 10
minutes, and place in a
blender or food processor. Important: make
sure that there is a hole
in the lid for steam to
escape. A sealed lid can
explode or burn you.
Once all ingredients
are pureed until smooth,
transfer to a large pot
and add 3-4 cups of
no salt added chicken
broth, starting with three
cups and adding more
to desired thinness or
thickness. Heat through
until warm. Serve with
a dollop of fat free sour
cream or greek yogurt,
one tsp of chopped
chives and a sprinkle of
nutmeg.
Emily Harnish is a Registered Dietitian living in
Guysborough, NS. She is
Consulting Dietitian with
Dietitians on the Go!, and
is licensed with the Nova
Scotia Dietetic association. She completed her
BSc degree in Human
Nutrition at St. Francis
Xavier University.
Government seeking feedback
from Nova Scotians
Government is seeking
feedback from Nova
Scotians on a draft report
that summarizes what it
heard during Electricity
System Review public
consultations in the fall.
“We want to make
sure we’ve accurately
heard what Nova Scotians have to say about
our electricity future,”
said Michel Samson,
acting Energy Minister.
“We’re encouraging everyone to provide further
input.”
The Energy Department will use the feedback in a final report,
which will be tabled
in the legislature this
spring.
More than 1,300 Nova
Scotians participated in
the Electricity System Review, the first of its kind
in a decade, through telephone surveys, face-toface meetings, webcasts
and written submissions.
As part of the review,
experts, members of the
public and interested
groups considered emerging technologies, and
trends in market supply
and demand, and system
governance and structure. Key findings indicate
Nova Scotians want:
•• long-term rate stabilization and predictable
electricity rates
•• more accountability
and transparency
in setting electricity
rates
•• a focus on the environment and support
for renewable energy
resources, if it doesn’t
significantly impact
electricity rates
People can comment
on the report before
March 18 by visiting
www.novascotia.ca/
electricityfuture, emailing
electricityreview@novascotia.ca or writing to the
department.
An English copy of
the report and a French
executive summary are
available online.
Government will use
the information to introduce an electricity plan in
the fall.
New drug education curriculum
From page 4
•• Drug Land (Grade 9)
•• Angels and Demons
(Grade 9)
•• Getting from Here to
There (Grade 9)
•• Super Powers (Grade
9)
This resource for the
Healthy Living curriculum
is the first of its kind
in Canada. It has been
tested with youth in the
province, is voluntary
and will help teachers
meet mandatory learning outcomes for health
education.
Feedback on student
engagement and response to the lessons
from classrooms around
the province has been
positive.
The lesson plans can
be accessed at novascotia.ca/education .
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Obituaries
DOBSON, Leonard
Thomas (82) passed
away peacefully in the
Melville Lodge Long Term
Care Centre, Halifax, on
Tuesday, February 17,
2015, after a long battle
with Parkinson’s disease.
Born in Half Island Cove,
Guysborough County, he
was the oldest son of
Agatha (O’Leary) and the
late Roy Dobson. He was
an employee of MT&T
for more than 30 years,
retiring to Fox Island,
Guysborough County,
and spending another
30 years in the house he
built and frequently renovated. In addition to his
mother, he is survived
by his wife of 59 years,
Norma (Swaine); son,
Roy (Joanne), Saskatoon; daughters, Sharon
(Bruce) Farrell, Truro;
Mary (Colin) MacDonald,
Collingwood, Ontario;
Betty, Halifax; Erin,
Dartmouth; five grandchildren, Michael, Robin,
Lenore, Zachary and Delanie; three great-grandchildren, Havena, Leonard and Joshua; three
brothers, Harry, Arnold
and Charlie; and three
sisters, Glenda, Sadie
and Lorraine, as well as
many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased
by his adopted son Jim,
and by his sister Joan
(in infancy). A memorial
service will be held in the
spring, with private family
burial in Bayview Cemetery, Half Island Cove. No
flowers, by request. Donations may be made to
the Parkinson’s Society
of Canada, 4211 Yonge
Street, Suite 316, Toronto, ON M2P 2A9 (www.
parkinson.ca). Funeral
direction under the care
of Dennis Haverstock
Funeral Home, Canso.
Online condolences may
be made at www.haverstocks.com.
DORT, Jessie Leona (81)
of Porter St., Trenton,
passed away Thursday,
February 19, 2015 in the
Aberdeen Hospital. Born
in Guysborough County,
she was a daughter of
the late Roland and Bessie (Ryter) George. She
worked in the fish plant
in Canso and later at
McRae’s Restaurant. She
loved music, doing puzzles and fishing with her
son. She was a devoted
and loving mother and
is survived by her son
Kenny O’Connor, Truro.
She is also survived by
sisters: Tillie Ouellette,
Hillside; Mary (Glen)
Landry, Trenton; Elsie
David, Guysborough Co.;
brothers: Freddy, Greens
Point; Coleman, Canso.
She was predeceased by
brothers, Gilbert, Clarence and Lorne; sisters,
Emma and Rose. There
will be no visitation or
funeral service at the
request of the deceased.
A graveside service will
take place in the Hillside
Cemetery at a later date.
Arrangements are under
the direction of the R.H.
Porter Funeral Home,
Trenton.
GRADY, Wayne Mackay
(59) of Port Shoreham,
passed away peacefully
on February 10, 2015, in
VG Site QEII, Halifax. He
was the son of the late
Jennie (MacKay) Grady
and Oscar Grady. Wayne
joined the Canadian Forces in 1974 and served
with the Military Police in
Halifax, Ontario, and Germany. Wayne had a great
sense of humour and
always had a smile on
his face. His friends and
family always enjoyed his
musical talents. He is
survived by his sons, Terence Daniel (Erica) and
Richard Joseph (Ashley);
brother, David (Nancy);
sisters, Edith (Ed), Patti,
and several nieces and
nephews. Special thanks
to Wayne’s good friend
Vivian Bonomo, whose
friendship and support
meant the world to him
and to his family. Cremation has taken place.
Service to follow at a lat-
er date. In lieu of flowers,
donations can be made
to the Canadian Cancer
Society.
JOHNSTONE, Lewis
Arthur (86) of New
Glasgow, formerly of
Sunnybrae, passed away
on Feb. 17, 2015. Born
in Cross Roads Country
Harbour, he was a son of
the late Alexander and
Thirza Mae (Smith) Johnstone. Lewis moved to
Sunnybrae in 1942 and
worked at D.M. MacDonald Handle Factory for
52 years. He is survived
by his wife of 59 years,
the former Vera Imlay,
daughter Thirza Reid
(Max), New Glasgow; two
sons Alexander (Karen),
Greenwood and Glenn
(Myrna), New Glasgow;
five grandchildren and
one great-grandchild; sister Elsie Fanning, Valley
View Villa; brother James
(Bessie), New Glasgow;
sisters in-law Jacquelyn
Johnstone, Lyons Brook
and Mae Johnstone, New
Glasgow; several nieces
and nephews. He was
predeceased by brothers
Albert, George, Chalmers,
brother-in-law Ford Fanning, sister-in-law Kathleen Johnstone. A private
family graveside service
will be held in the Sunnybrae Cemetery. Donations in his memory may
be made to Sunnybrae
Cemetery. Arrangements
under the direction of
the H.W. Angus Funeral
Home, New Glasgow.
Online condolences may
be made at www.angusfuneralhomes.com.
RIDEOUT, Janet Marie
(49), Canso. With deep
sorrow we announce the
passing of our daughter,
sister, mother, wife and
friend on Monday, February 16, 2015 in Eastern Memorial Hospital,
Canso. Although Janet
was a long-time resident
of English Harbour East,
NL she was born and
lovingly raised in Canso,
NS, where she developed
long-lasting friendships
and gained the respect
and adoration of all who
knew her. She had a
kind, gentle and forgiving
nature that she inherited from her father. She
would give anyone the
shirt off her back and
would never turn anyone
down. Janet had a beautiful, infectious smile that
was so warm and comforting you couldn’t help
but notice her as soon
as she entered a room,
with a boisterous voice
to match. She was such
a strong and positive influence to all of us. Janet
had such a love for animals, especially horses,
since early childhood and
had created a makeshift
vet clinic in her backyard
as a child. She will be
greatly missed by her
furry friends Diesel and
Shady. In her early years
Janet was a legal secretary by trade, having
graduated with honours from Miss Murphy
Business School in the
80s. In 1994 she moved
her new little family to
English Harbour where
she made her mark and
impacted the community
immensely. Janet volunteered her services
as a bookkeeper for
the Harbour Authority,
volunteered her time as
a firefighter and was resident of the Recreation
committee. However her
biggest accomplishment
for the town was becoming mayor of English Harbour of which she was
very proud. Janet was
responsible for so many
positive changes in the
community, including the
rebuilding of the bridge.
Janet was last employed
with Fewer’s Ambulance
Services, Clarenville,
NL as an EMR. Her
exceptional compassion
and dedication to her
job showed immensely
through her interaction
with her patients and her
EMR partner, Valerie. Janet is survived by her husband and soul mate Glen
Simpson. Together for 25
years, they became an
extension of each other.
Her greatest accomplishment in life was her two
children, Scott and Lacey,
stepdaughter, Christie
and grandson, Baron all
of whom she adored.
Janet is also survived
by her parents, Captain
Joseph and Stella (Bond)
Rideout, Canso; sisters,
Rita (Kenny) and Lori-Anne (Kevin); extended
sisters and brothers,
Angela (Youri), Debbie,
Eric (Melissa). There was
always a special place
in her heart for Walter
and Alice Simpson. Janet
leaves behind several
nieces and nephews;
Max, Matthew, and Faith,
as well as, Faith, Kyle,
Keegan, Tony, Allison,
John and Robyn. Janet
had a large extended
family that she loved very
much: several aunts and
uncles as well as cousins Wendy, Juanita, Susie, Dean, Derrick, Diana,
Kenny, Chad, Vicky, Lloyd,
Rodney, Odessa, and Ralphie. On behalf of Janet’s
family we would like
to thank the following:
The staff at the Eastern
Memorial Hospital, G.B.
Cross Memorial Hospital,
Clarenville, NL; staff and
all associated personnel, family and friends
for the love and support
and everyone involved
in the fundraising event.
A special thank you to
Wendy for representing
and assisting family,
from all night bedside
vigils to handling the final
details. In lieu of flowers
a trust fund is currently
being set up for Janet’s
13-year-old daughter to
aid in future educational
endeavours. Information
can be obtained through
immediate family. A celebration of life was held at
the Canso United Baptist
Church at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 21, with
Rev. David Wheeler officiating. Funeral arrangements under the care
of Dennis Haverstock
Funeral Home, Canso.
Words of comfort may be
forwarded to the family at
www.haverstocks.com.
In Loving Memory
Henry Tibbo
Who passed away February 27, 2014
In loving memory of Mamps.
We love and miss you every day!
Love always,
Junior, Wade, Evan, Emma, Carly and Ian
xoxoxo
Thank You
We the family of the late Thomas Arthur
MacIntosh would like to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to all those who offered
their support and kindness during our father’s
recent passing.
Special thanks to family and friends who travelled
to be with us, visits, delivered food to our homes
and the reception, phone calls, email messages,
sympathy cards, memorial donations, flowers,
shared memories, hugs and prayers, all were
comforting and deeply appreciated.
Finally, our heartfelt thanks and gratitude to
the caring staff at St. Martha’s Hospital for the
kindness and care they provided to our father
during his stay in the Veteran’s Unit. You will
be forever in our hearts and your kindness will
always be remembered.
Linda, Wayne, Gerald, Ken and families
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