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Volume 11 Issue 12
Antigonish & Guysborough Edition
September 17th - September 23rd 2015
Windfall Fine Art & Handcraft Market
Submitted Article
Windfall Fine Art and Handcraft Market is back,
Sept 26th and 27th
Eighty-five artists and craftspeople will converge on
Antigonish Saturday, September 26th and Sunday
September 27th, for the 2nd annual Windfall Fine
Art and Handcraft Market. Windfall will take place
at the Keating Millennium Center on STFX campus
and runs Saturday from 10 to 6 and Sunday from
11 to 5pm.
Lindsay MacKenzie, show
organizer, says
vendors will be
coming from
all across Eastern Canada to
display
and
sell
their
wares. “Many
of the best
artists
and
c r a f t sp e op l e
from Quebec
to Newfoundland will be in
Antigonish for
this one-of-akind
event,”
MacKenzie
said. “After a
very successful
inaugural year
in 2014, the
response from
exhibitors for
the
2015
eve nt
wa s
overwhelming. The show has grown, and we're very
happy to welcome 36 new vendors this year, 85 in
total. We want Windfall to continue to be an annual event and as such it will just continue to get
bigger and better. These are artisans who exhibit
at major arts and craft shows in the Maritimes,
Quebec and Ontario and we are so fortunate to
have them here in Antigonish for the weekend”.
MacKenzie, who is a dichroic glass artist herself,
has spent the past two years recruiting exhibitors
for the show. “When I decided to put the show
together two years ago I knew the only way to bring
this caliber of craftsperson to Antigonish was to go
out and actively recruit and provide a classy venue
for exhibitors and shoppers alike. The show will be
held at the Keating Millennium Centre and each
booth will have eight foot draping and will be fully
carpeted. Each booth will be its own 'boutique'
feel, which makes it a unique shopping experience
for people attending the show,” MacKenzie stated.
MacKenzie says the caliber of work will be amazing
and although many exhibitors will be traveling a
long distance to attend the show it will also be the
venue for noted local craftspeople. This is a juried
show so each application was screened carefully to
make sure the wares are handcrafted. The show
will feature many types of crafts and will include
artwork, fabrics, silversmiths, candles, personal
products, clothing, country crafts, home décor, toys,
gourmet food
products,
glass, jewelry,
woodwork,
garden décor,
pottery,
and
Christmas
c r a f t .
“Although the
show
takes
place at the
end of September it is a great
opportunity for
people to get a
head start on
their Christmas
shopping and
to
purchase
some
truly
unique handcrafted, madein-Canada
gifts,” MacKenzie reiterated.
Some notables
attending the
show will be
….. "Andsly Jewelry Creations" from Antigonish,
"Sophiori" from St-Gabriel-de-Rimouski, Quebec,
"Susan Lee Studios" from St. John's Nfld, "Char's
Country Dips and Seasonings" from Timberlea NS,
"Laughing Pear Soap Co." from Lower Sackville NS,
"Naturally Inspired Art" from Glennfinnan PEI,
"Baden Creek Pottery" from Wassis NB, "Ironworks
Distillery Inc. from Lunenburg NS, and "Sonya's
Seafood Creations" from Antigonish, just to name a
few of the 85 amazing vendors who will be in attendance.
The show charity is the St. Martha's Regional Hospital Auxiliary. Vendors have donated merchandise
and the Auxiliary will have a large raffle table where
shoppers can purchase tickets on their favorite
handcrafts which will be drawn for at the end of the
show.
YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE
Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18)
Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22)
You're restless and you'll be active, needing stimulus and also
a variety of different characters to keep you interested. You'll
be bored, with routine so you will seek out new experiences .
Don't let negative thinking get you down -- criticism for its own
sake is a waste of time. Lack of confidence can slow you down,
so believe in yourself even when others don't.
Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)
Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)
You might be more distressed than usual over disharmony in
relationships, and you are inclined to avoid serious discussions
or real disagreements with others.
Today's beginnings may mature into tomorrow's turmoils, so
don't jump into something you're not sure of. Let the waters
settle until tomorrow, then decide on it.
Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19)
Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22)
Positive elements this week are the little things in life, so
invest in the small for the long haul and you'll be sure of a
return. Look to get dividends, not a big turnover, and you'll be
right in the flow as they grow.
Be careful you don't cut off your nose to spite your face with a
business or financial opportunity. A discussion with a professional is short and concise and will leave you with hope.
Taurus (Apr 20-May 20)
Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21)
Quickly passing notoriety may come your way, an unexpected word lets you know they're watching you, and
not always when you're expecting it.
You may find yourself being drawn into the unpleasant task of
resolving a family crisis. Parents can be quite demanding of
your time and attention during this trend.
Gemini (May 21-Jun 20)
Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21)
You will find yourself better able to take charge of your daily
routine and let it energize you rather than drag you down. Put
aside time-wasting diversions and go with what -- and who -really make you feel alive and glowing.
There's a clear objective in your mind to make you work more
energetically, pushing you forward with your own professional
goals and enlisting others' support for your projects by acting
as a leader, which is key right now.
Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19)
You have to be willing to take a risk even though there is the
unerring law of Karma which says that for every action there is
an equal and opposite reaction.
You have a low tolerance for boredom and following rules
today and you make some creative changes and discoveries,
experiment with new possibilities, or invent a new way of doing
things. Take advantage of any unusual offers or opportunities.
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Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
The Antigonish Lions Club moto is
“We serve because we care” and
for over fifty years they have been
doing just that. Antigonish Lions
Club has been working to
strengthen our community
through projects such as: Blood
Donor Clinics, St James United
Church
Noon
Lunche o n ,
Child
I
d
P r o gram,
Highl a n d
Crest
Bingo,
S
t
Ma rtha’s
Hospit a l
Foundation,
Mayf e s t
Radiothon,
R . K
MacDonald Nursing Home Bingo,
Air Cadets, Walk for Guide Dogs,
and the Pancake and Sausage
Breakfast.
With fall upon us the popular
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
will be starting up again September 27th, 2015 and will run the
last Sunday of each month. The
breakfast is run solely by volun-
Submitted Article
teers and each month the money
generated goes back into the
community. The proceeds from
the September 27th breakfast
will go to a family moving to Antigonish from Syria. The pancake
breakfast has helped numerous
families within Antigonish with
Club with the pancake breakfast
contributing to its success. The
volunteer efforts of the Cadets
have been a key reason the
breakfast can successfully accommodate the crowds of 200
plus at these breakfasts.
If you are interested
in
helping
or
getting
involved please
contact King
Lion
Robert
Russell
by
phone at 902863-5263.
things such as purchasing a
wheel chair to helping families
with travel costs with a sick child.
Since all activities organized by
the Antigonish Lions Club are run
by volunteers they are always
looking for new members. For a
number of years The Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron 875
Antigonish Lion have helped the
Members of
the Lions Club
include: Club
President
is
King
Lion
Robert
Russell, Club First
Vice President
Lion
Robert
Cochrane,,
Club Second
Vice President
Lion Paul A
Tomlik, Club Secretary Lion David
Stroud, Club Treasurer Lion Jim
MacDonald, Club Membership
Chairperson Lion Harlan MacLeod, Club Director Lion Wayne
Austen, Club Director Lion Jean
Marie Cameron, Club Director
Lion Earl Einarson, and Club Director Lion Bernie Joseph
MacEachern.
Favourite Food: Stew
Favourite Television Show: Mad Men
Favourtie Movie: Grease
Favourite Fall Activity: Spending time outside
Favourite Song: Biscuits by Kacey Musgraves
Pet Peeve: When people don’t take care of their teeth
Three words to describe you: fun, nice, caring
Random Fact: I love snow
Heather Stewart
Heather is from Antigonish, NS. Heather currently resides
in Brierly Brook with her husband, Dale and their two
daughters, Ava (9 years old), Carly (5 years old) and their
pet dog, Rory. Heather has been a Dental Hygienist for 10
years with Champoux & Silver Dental. Dale and Heather
own Redline Sport and Cycle, located 3998 Old South River
Road, Antigonish.
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Across
1. Fort Worth's neighbor, informally
5. Healthy
9. Lassoed
14. End in ____ (finish evenly)
15. Aoki of golf
16. English test component
17. East Africa capital
19. First mayor of N.Y.C., 178489
20. Green Day's "Hitchin' ___"
21. Heep of fiction
23. Lamb's kin
25. More inclined
30. 2009 Steel novel
33. Hydroelectric project
35. Olden days
36. "The Rehearsal" painter
37. War god on Olympus
39. Emulated Harpo
42. French silk
43. Pianist Chick with 14 Grammys
45. Spanish pronoun
47. Last (abbr.)
48. Royal elf portrayer
52. Algonquian Indian
53. Upper class (abbr.)
54. Kinda kin
57. Not as many
61. Nod's verbal equivalent
65. Wyatt Earp's town
67. Poppycock
68. Put ____ in the water
69. Bean from which sauce is
made
70. Winning, so far
71. Fail to win
72. NFL placekicker Jason
Down
1. Tuscaloosa university, familiarly
2. "Use ___ lose it"
3. 1958 Chevalier film
4. Make numb
5. PlayStation alternative
6. Part of "My home is your home,"
in
Madrid
7. Lion portrayer
8. "Little Women" woman
9. Pippi Longstocking, for one
10. Home of the Woody Hayes
Athletic
Ctr.
11. Ad Council TV spot, for short
12. Ending for Euclid or Ecuador
13. Color changer
18. Loser to Truman
22. It began as Southwestern Bell
Corp.
24. Land given to Esau
26. Vous ____
27. Stuff oneself
28. AOL letter
29. Calibrate anew
30. Gangster's code of silence
31. "Entourage" character
32. Gulf of Aden country
33. Capital of Bangladesh, old style
34. Noisy
38. Slowly permeate
40. Laptop key
41. Morse code signals
44. Red
46. Lowly laborers
49. 20th century assassin (inits.)
50. From the heart?
51. Dangerous fly
55. Canine in Oz
56. "Famous" cookie maker
58. Blanket material
59. New Age vocalist
60. Printer's purchase
61. Ms. Hagen
62. Princely abbr.
63. Go quickly
64. "Pull ___ chair!"
66. Type of buzzer?
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Sudoku
Fill in each square so the numbers one through nine appear only once in each row, column and
three by three box. Solution at bottom of this page. No cheating!
Cryptogram
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cryptogram with a trial and error process, guessing the letters that have been replaced. One final rule - a
letter can never be substituted with itself.
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new.
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— William M. Thackeray
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Shannon Studio Presents Jenn Grant
Jenn Grant is currently on tour
around the world, performing
songs from her 2015 two time
Juno Nominated album, Compostela. ‘Compostela’ translates to
“Field of Stars” Or ‘Star Field’ –
which comes from the legend that
the dust of the pilgrims who walk
the El Camino, make up the stars
that form the Milky Way. There is
an element of space on this new
album. Teetering on psychedelic
folk and into a balladry of melodic
storytelling, you are welcomed into
the heart’s cave. Where a subtle
yet pulsing groove alongside moments of Spanish inspired guitar
reflect an important journey, which
began in 2012 in Barcelona.
There’s a band of stars
on Compostela, including Sarah
Harmer, Buck 65, Ron Sexmsith,
Rose Cousins, Don Kerr, Kim Harris, Stewart Legere, Doug Paisley,
Justin Rutledge, Rachel Sermanni
and Grant’s producer for her 2009
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release Echoes, Jonathan Goldsmith. For the first time ever,
Grant’s brother Daniel Grant, a
Toronto based cinematographer
performs with her, accompanying
her velvety voice on songs like
“Spanish Moon” on the charango.
For Compostela, Grant worked
alongside her husband and producer, Daniel Ledwell. Ledwell is
quickly becoming known for his
unique sense of production. In the
studio they built close to their
home last summer, among the
hemlock trees and overlooking
Martin Lake, he has helped to
transform Grant’s folk, indie rock
and alternative pop ballads into
lush and adventurous offerings. In
this creative and explorative environment, she can expand her
many sounds and flavors with
grace. Having now made three
albums together, Ledwell’s production has become a special
piece of this couple’s music mak-
ing puzzle, for a fast growing cult
following of Grant fans.
On this album, flutes, harps, violins, congas, wurlitzer, piano and
lap steel enhance the depth and
subtleties of her effortless singing.
There is a warmth reminiscent to
tape, found in the intricate layers
of instrumentation that help to
carry this new collection of songs
right from the edges of the earth
to the field of stars from which
they came.
Tickets for the show are available
at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, online at www.phcivic.com, or
by phone at 902-625-2591. Presented by the Port Hawkesbury
Civic Centre, 1015 The Hawk, The
Reporter and Maritime Inns.
For further information please
contact
Paula
Davis
@[email protected] or 902-6257891
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Prepare Your Home For The Fall
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Just For Kids!
Word Search - Can you find the words?
Autumn
ACORN
APPLE
BIRD MIGRATION
BLOWING LEAVES
BLUSTERY DAY
CANNING
CHESTNUTS
CHILLY
COLD
CROPS
EQUINOX
FALL
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FEAST
FROST
HALLOWEEN
HARVEST
HAYSTACK
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LONGER NIGHTS
NOVEMBER
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PUMPKIN
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Park Bench Players
Article written by Marie Hanifen
For some people in Antigonish, the
local park benches can be a place
to gather and socialize. Sometimes, they are a place to sit and
watch the world pass by. And for
the last few years, a park bench
has been the foundation that has
helped a group of performers tackle the stigma of mental illness.
The Park Bench Players is a local
community project that uses theatre to provide education about
mental health while also reducing
stigma and offering hope. The
group is made up of health professionals, volunteers, and individuals
living with chronic and persistent
mental illness.
According to the projects executive
producer, Verna MacDonald, the
Park Bench Players has its’ roots
in a 2011 collaboration between
mental health and public health
services of the former Guysborough Antigonish Strait Health
Authority (GASHA). A proposal was
put forth at the time seeking funding for a theatre project to educate
others on what it's like to live with
mental illness. Unfortunately funding was never granted, but the
team was inspired to create the
project on a volunteer basis.
script that would reflect the realities of life with mental illness. As a
result, a 3-act play called, ‘With a
Little Help From My Friends’ was
created. The action of the play
revolves around a park bench
where the various characters meet
and reveal the challenges of mental illness in both humorous and
touching ways.
"Each cast member can attest to
their experiences of social isolation, lack of opportunities, job loss,
low self-esteem, discrimination
and generally feeling outcast in
their home communities, for no
fault of their own," says MacDonald. "The honesty of their first voice
narratives has resonated deeply,
informing, educating and as a
consequence, moving audiences
to think and act differently in their
views about mental illness,"
The group’s first show was performed in front of an audience of
family and friends. They received
several standing ovations.
To date the Park Bench Players
has performed across Nova Scotia
and in Vancouver, BC. They have
performed in front of approximately 10 000 people and have picked
up many awards along the way,
including recognition from the
Mental Health Foundation of Nova
Scotia and the Canadian Mental
Health Association.
The original cast consisted of six
members, all of whom remain in
the cast today. They are Patrick
Chisholm, Louise Hall, Mike Martell, Fran Nunn, Catherine Tetu
and Stacey Septon.
The benefits these performances
provide may be obvious, but they
Retired English and drama teach- have also been measured.
er, Jim Mulcahy, used input from Surveys given to both cast and
the cast members to create a audience members shows such
Marie Hanifen
positive results as improved selfesteem, feelings of safety in the
community, and a feeling of belonging. Audience members report
a better understanding of mental
illness and increased empathy for
those who suffer from it.
"Through the Park Bench Players
project, we have witnessed what’s
possible when we focus on the
strengths of a marginalized population rather than their vulnerabilities," says MacDonald. "The outstanding outcomes say it all."
To learn more about the Park
Bench Players, visit parkbenchplayers.com.
This article is part of a series
showcasing the organizations,
groups, and individuals striving to
make our region a better place. If
you would like to suggest an article
for this series, please email Marie
at [email protected].
Front row (l to r): Verna MacDonald, Stacey Septon, Fran Nunn dressed as 'Fabulous Fran', Health Minister Leo
Glavine, Catherine Tetu, Louise Hall and Jim Mulcahy; Back row ( l to r): Maria van Vonderen, Mike Martell, Margaret Boudreau and Patrick Chisholm.
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Asking Price: $270,000
Contact Frank MacDonald @ 872-0976
Location: 6 Viewville Street, Antigonish
Property Type: Detached House
Property Use: Residential
Age:20 years old (circa 1995)
Exterior: Brick, Vinyl
Beds: 6
Space: 2,600 sq. ft. (242 m2)
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Events
6th Annual Shake, Rattle & Roll for St. Martha’s Motorcycle Rally
Saturday, September 19th – Registration from 8:30am – 9:45pm
Antigonish Market Square parking lot (Mall)
Registration is done on a pledge basis with a $20 minimum pledge
Tour around the Cape starts 10am
BBQ to follow back at Antigonish Market Square
For more information please visit smrhfoundation.com or call 902-863-1131
Heatherton Pub Night
Heatherton Community Center
Saturday, September 19th from 9:30pm - 1:00am
Tyrus Wallace & Glen Gotell
$10 per person
Government IDs will be requested
MODG Colour Run/Walk
Guysborough Waterfront
Sunday, September 20th @ 10am
The purpose of this event is to bring people together for two reasons; to be active and to have fun
while doing it! Participants will have the option of running or walking either 2km or 5km. All proceeds go to Terry Fox Foundation.
For more information please contact Municipality of the District of Guysborough at 902-533-3705
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Business Focus: Antigonish Massage Therapy
Article written by Jessica Smith, Antigonish Massage Therapy
The Highland Heart is delighted to bring you a look at an interesting or unique business located in Antigonish
or Guysborough counties. Not only is it important to support the area economy by shopping local, it is also
very practical with so many wonderful shops and services available. Business Focus is provided at no cost to
participating businesses by The Highland Heart Weekly as our contribution to the local community.
Antigonish Massage Therapy was
established in 2010 by Registered Massage Therapist, Jessica
Smith. Having graduated from
Kine-Concept Massage Therapy in
New Brunswick in 2002 and practicing the trade across Canada
and over sees she
decided it was time
for a change. As a
massage therapist
to keep your credentials you must
enroll in continuing
education.
The
courses that appealed to her were
all aspects of another
discipline,
Osteopathy. Jessica is currently in
her fourth year of
study with a focus
on cranial-sacral,
fascial work and
joint mobilizations
and many other
modalities.
The
course is designed
on part time basis
with the purpose of
integrating the new
methods and techniques into the
daily clinical practice while still functioning within
the scope of Massage therapy. Located at 219 Main Street
Suite 304, she and her colleagues, Dr. Barrett D.C.
,Chiropractor, and Jenny Coolen,
R.M.T. , make a variety of complementary health services available
to patients in one office. In a number of cases, all three treat the
same patient for faster recovery
time using whatever treatment is
best for the patient.
Many people wonder how the
osteopathic approach is different
for other things they have tried.
This approach treats the body as
a whole; seeking to identify areas
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mally then easing these restrictions so that normal function
can resume. It is often the case
that people experience pain in an
area which is too mobile while the
neighboring area isn't doing it's
job forcing the mobile unit to
move more. Like two people in a
row boat, the person in the front
is rowing tirelessly while the guy
in the back is enjoying the view
and being no help at all. Who will
be in more pain at the end of the
rowing trip?
During an initial visit an Osteopath, or in Jessica's case a 4th
year student, will ask in depth
questions dating as far back as
your birth experience and childhood. They need to see the whole
picture, how has the body come
to be this way especially in cases
of chronic pain. Many people
come in complaining of lower
back pain, neck pain and headaches but that's the end of the
story. Perhaps it was a skiing
accident, car accident, fall from
the monkey bars, or in the case of
a child, a traumatic birth. Like in
the example of the rower, the
practitioner seek out the area that
needs motion restored. The body
is an amazing
being, constantly
able to adapt
using
different
muscles
a nd
ways of movement to accomplish
what
it
needs to until it is
no longer able to
compensate. For
most of us this
happens
when
we are in our mid
20's to 30's . The
body has had
enough
bumps
and jostles and
isn't
bouncing
back like it used
to. Jessica will
use a variety of
hands-on therapies to identify
any stress or
restriction within
the body, including postural and
joints restrictions to the circulation of fluids.
Initial treatments with Jessica are
60 minutes and generally 60
minutes thereafter with some
exceptions
based
on
her discretion. She prefers to
treat people 1 time per week for 4
-6 weeks depending upon the
problem, severity and how long it
has persisted. Currently all new
clients must me looking for an
osteopathic Approach to see Jessica. All new massage clients can
see the talented Jenny Coolen
R.M.T. who has been the most
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Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Submitted Article
Let’s talk about ovaries
Ovarian cancer claims the lives of five Canadian women every day. All women
are at risk and symptoms of the disease can easily be confused with that of
other conditions. This being the case, ovarian cancer is often overlooked and
underdiagnosed. Because it is usually found in its late stages, more than half
of women who are diagnosed are not expected to live past five years.
Nonetheless, Canadians don’t know much about this most fatal of all women’s
cancers. In a recent survey, nearly half of respondents incorrectly believed
that PAP smears check for ovarian cancer. One third erroneously thought there
was a detection test. But the opposite is true. In fact, there is no reliable
screening for this disease.
“When it comes to ovarian cancer, knowledge is power,” says Elisabeth Baugh,
CEO of Ovarian Cancer Canada. “Listen to your body and trust that you know it
best. If you notice symptoms that are new and persistent, or if you have risk
factors for ovarian cancer, talk to your doctor.”
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Join the movement to change
the conversation about this disease. You can start by learning more and advocating for your health – and that of the women in your life.
Know the facts
All women are at risk for ovarian cancer. However, a woman is at a higher risk
if:
She is over 50 years of age
Her family has a history of ovarian, breast, endometrial or colorectal cancer
She is of Ashkenazi Jewish descent
She has a genetic mutation associated with ovarian cancer
The most common symptoms are:
Bloating
Difficulty eating
Abdominal discomfort
Change in urinary habits
Catching these symptoms does not necessarily lead to early detection. However, if you notice new symptoms that persist for three weeks or longer, you
should see your doctor.
Learn more at ovariancanada.org.
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