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One year later...
Mental
Health
unit still
closed
By Debbi Harvie
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By Heather Brimicombe
[email protected]
A lot can change in a year: A
new prime minister, the refusal of
county-wide amalgamation...
A year ago today, August 3,
the inpatient clinic in the Aberdeen
Hospital closed for what was initially to be a three-month closure.
After a year, it has yet to re-open
and discussions are still ongoing.
“The three south unit that was
at the Aberdeen Hospital remains
in its closure status that it has been
for almost a year now,” said
Samantha Hodder, director of
mental health and addictions for
Colchester,
East
Hants,
Cumberland and Pictou counties.
Hodder shared that detailed data
is kept each day in regards to the
status of mental health in the hospital’s emergency department.
Since the closure, two additional hires of mental health nurses for their crisis response team
have come on board.
Hodder said from August 2015
to June 2016, after taking away
patients that require involuntary
care, which would not have been
able to be handled at the Aberdeen
Hospital, as well as the 44 per cent
of patients who required another
level of care and could not be
admitted to that unit, there would
have been 31 patients using the
unit. Under the new system, she
said 15 of those have gone to
Antigonish or Truro to receive inunit mental health care and the
rest have been redirected to units
across the province.
“We have no final direction or
decision. So we continue to operate under what was previously
the decision, which is it is temporary,” said the Nova Scotia Health
Authority's Dr. Theresa Vienneau.
To absorb the extra patients
from the Aberdeen, the Truro hospital had to increase their beds as
well as staff.
“We are piloting and planning
on implementing a treatment program that will provide an acute or
semi-acute treatment for patients
so... that needs can be met in their
own community,” Vienneau said.
Hodder said there are lots of
factors that will go into the decision on whether to reopen the unit
or not.
“We really can’t give a deadline on when a final decision will
be made because we are still continuing to gather information,”
Hodder said.
Burton Cummings, above, rocked the crowd at the Riverfront
Jubilee Sunday night. Top right: Reeny Smith belts out a tune
and bottom right, Arkells frontman Max Kerman looks for
crowd participation.
(Cameron photos)
Jubilee stands tall
Headliner Burton Cummings wows audience
By Aaron Cameron
[email protected]
The 2016 Riverfront Jubilee
has come and gone but it, and
Sunday night headliner Burton
Cummings, are sure to be something long remembered.
Executive Director Carlton
Munroe said total attendance
and ticket sales were still being
calculated Sunday night, but
one thing was certain: the audience definitely grew as the
weekend went on.
“Absolutely,” Munroe said.
“Saturday was bigger than
Friday night, Sunday was bigger than Saturday. That happens every year, for whatever
reason- whether it's still a work
day Friday... it doesn't seem to
matter who we put on stage
Friday night, Saturday night,
Sunday seems to have a bigger
crowd.”
Munroe said advance sales
were up “seven to 10 percent”
over last year – a trend he's seen
continue since the 2013 Jubilee,
the Sunday night of which completely sold out.
“We're slowly getting people
used to buying in advance,”
Munroe said. “Maybe it was the
Great Big Sea sellout that did
that. But our advance sales have
gotten to the point where they're
higher than the gate sales as a
whole.”
Munroe said there were no
major changes to this year's festival but that the whole process
in general continues to be
refined and the committee
makes efforts to improve things
over the year. He cited this
year's site set up process as an
example of this fine tuning.
“Usually we're right down to
the wire getting things buttoned
down for the site,” Munroe said.
“We've got a wonderful team.”
With the exception of the
Jimmy Swift Band and Matt
Minglewood this year's crop of
artists were all new to the Jubilee
and, while all the acts drew a
crowd, even the opening acts
brought dedicated fans and had
audiences singing along.
But all roads this Jubilee led
to the iconic Guess Who frontman and solo artist Burton
Cummings. As Sunday grew on
so did the crowd and by the
time Cummings took the stage
at around 11:15 both sides of the
crowd had swelled to near
capacity.
Cummings joked that while
he didn't have a new album to
plug he had “plenty of songs
you've heard on the radio” and
backed up that claim with select
Guess Who hits like No Time,
Undun and American Woman,
and solo hits like Break it to
them Gently and Your Back
Yard.
At 68, Cummings' voice was
in full command and he worked
the crowd into a frenzy.
Construction work alongside
the existing rotary continues
in Pictou. S.W Weeks
Construction was awarded
the contract for the work in
the former soccer field
located near the Pictou
Visitor Information Centre.
When completed, a new
roundabout is expected to
improve traffic flow and open
up commercial spaces.
The project is expected to be
finished in the fall.
(Photo by Steve Currie)
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PICTOU – The dire need for
family physicians in Pictou
County is no secret. It has been an
ongoing issue which was compounded in December with the
sudden death of a family physician in the New Glasgow area
who was caring for Pictou West
patients.
“The problem we have is a
shortage of doctors,” explains
Karla MacFarlane, MLA for
Pictou West.
“When a doctor retires or
unfortunately passes away suddenly, the law in Nova Scotia
dictates the doctor must hold
onto the files for six to 10 years
and patients are charged to
retrieve their files so they can
search for a new doctor, which
isn’t an option in Pictou
County.”
MacFarlane has heard from
more than 100 constituents who
have had to pay anywhere from
$87 for a single file to more than
$300 for a family in order to
obtain their medical files.
“People with an ongoing
medical condition need to have
their files because right now they
are being treated and monitored
at the Emergency Room.”
She believes the patient files
should be kept by the Nova Scotia
Health Authority, instead of
being sent to a company in
Ontario for storage, and patients
should not be charged to retrieve
them.
“It’s an unfortunate situation
and I don’t feel the patients
should have to pay...”
On Thursday, the federal and
provincial governments made a
joint announcement regarding the
launch of MyHealthNS, a secure
online tool allowing patients to
receive, view and manage their
personal health information electronically. The aim is to make it
more convenient and in some
cases save them a visit to a clinic to
get information like normal test
results. It will also mean more
appointments available to be
booked for those who need to see
a doctor in person.
The project will cost $13.3 million over three years with the
federal government, through
Canada Health Infoway, investing $10 million and the province
investing $3.3 million.
“(This program) is not coming
to Pictou County until 2017,”
notes MacFarlane. “And not
everyone has access to computers
and the Internet. Shouldn’t we
first make sure people have access
to the Internet before we roll out
an online system?”
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of fancy
RC modelers prepare
for upcoming competition
By Debbi Harvie
[email protected]
PRIESTVILLE – Flying model
airplanes was a way for Ben Lann
to spend time with his father.
He would go to the flying field
at seven years old and watch his
father fly the model plane he had
spent all winter building.
Now, Lann is VP of the
Northumberland RC Modelers
which boasts 15 members, and is
organizing the sixth annual
Northumberland Scale Aerobatic
Challenge.
“The aerobatics challenge will
take place on August 14 and on
August 13 there is a fun fly where
people from all over Atlantic
Canada fly helicopters, airplanes
and quad-copters, also known as
drones.”
The fun fly is free of charge and
begins at 9 a.m. while the competition on Sunday has a participation
fee of $10 and registration begins
at 8:30 a.m. with the competition
starting at 9 a.m. for acrobatic
planes only.
This year, Lann says they are
expecting approximately 15 competitors with many more partici-
pating in the fun fly the day
before.
“We’ve been trying to grow it
every year,” he explains. “The last
two years we have put more of an
effort in making it well known
and getting sponsors on board.”
Classes range from basic and
sportsman to intermediate and
advanced. There’s a level above
that, unlimited, but there’s nobody
in the province flying at that level
right now, he says.
Lann flies his Extreme Flight
Extra 300 in the intermediate class
and is one of three pilots from his
club in that class. His plane has a
92 inch wingspan and a length of
90 inches, powered by a 61cc gas
engine and weighing approximately 20 pounds.
The planes must be 30 per cent
to scale of a real airplane.
The pilots are judged based on
a set routine of manoeuvers by
judges typically in a class above
them and the routines are ones the
actual planes would be able to
perform.
Lann says they are hoping to
run four rounds with two sequences each and there will be awards
to the top three competitors from
Ben Lann gets ready to fly his model airplane in preparation for the upcoming Northumberland
(Harvie photo)
Scale Aerobatic Challenge.
each class.
Some of the manoeuvers
include hammerheads, figure N,
Ptrap, humptybump and rolling
turns for the intermediate class.
“Spectators are always welcome. Last year we had about 50 to
100 spectators come check it out.”
And spectators are welcome to
put their name in a raffle for a
plane, two batteries and a charger.
Lann says lots of different
types of planes will be flying during the fun fly and the competition.
The Northumberland RC
Modelers club was formed in the
late 1970s and Lann’s father got
involved in the late 1980s.
“The flying field was the same
field we use today, but it looked a
lot different back then,” he recalls.
“There were a lot of people
involved in the club when it first
started but it fell off for a while;
we’re starting to see a bit of an
increase again though.”
Lann grew away from the
hobby in his teens but approximately eight years ago, he got
back into it as a way to spend
more time with his father again.
“Dad was always interested in
aviation. He was getting ready to
retire and I wanted to help keep
him occupied. Back then (in the
1980s) he used to make his airplanes by hand with wood. Now
they come almost ready to fly,
you just have to put in the engine
and electronics.”
Now, there are simulators to
practise on as well as trainer airplanes which are made of foam
Mental mind games
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Editor's Note: This article is a
firsthand account of reporter
Heather Brimicombe's personal
experiences with mental health and
the mental health system ...
I
was about 12 or 13 when I
learned what depression
meant. At the time I wasn’t
aware what depression or anxiety were. Low self-esteem and
some bullying as well as some
other factors brought me to wishing that I would disappear. I
remember reading in a book
about a girl with depression and
thinking, ‘yes! That is how I feel,
that’s me.’
For a long time I was scared
to tell people how I felt because I
was still trying to figure it out
myself.
WHEN IT STARTED ...
In high school I took my first
major panic attack. I just
remember everything was a
HEATHER BRIMICOMBE
blur through tears and I was
terrified but didn’t know why.
I couldn’t stop hyperventilating long enough to get out what
I thought was wrong. I never
wanted to do anything like that
again; if felt like my heart was
going to explode and I would
drown in a room full of air.
Cut to the next year and I
am a frosh in university, having fun and learning how to
deal with a heavy workload. I
worried and panicked about
deadlines and getting things
done that year but not a lot out
of the ordinary. I wasn’t always
happy, but I wasn’t as sad as I
had been before.
Second year university was
when my problem came again.
I had a very hard time coping
with myself and things going
on around me. I sank back into
my secluded single dorm and
would force myself to be social
when I could. I developed mild
insomnia for part of the year
and could only sleep a couple
of hours at night, this made
things much harder to deal
with.
Third year pressure mounted as I took a course overload
and had more than it felt like I
could handle. The stress bolstered my feelings of failure
and anxiety and up floated the
depressive attitudes and habits
into my life once again. I had
some very heavy panic attacks
to the point where I couldn’t
move from where I was sitting
or where I had to pack my
things and run out of the library
before the tears came.
REACHING OUT
I knew I needed help.
Nervously approaching the
desk at the university counselling service I thought I was
going to throw up. I booked an
appointment for anxiety. I was
terrified as I attended my first
meeting. Being anxious was
mostly all I had known to this
point. I couldn’t remember
what it was like to not be anxious. My first appointment I
told the therapist what was
wrong and what was happening to me. Every few weeks
after that I would retreat back
to her office to learn breathing
exercises and coping strategies
for school.
FRESH START
Beginning my job was a new
leaf, moving home and beginning again. Although I changed
settings and was closer to my
support system I still struggled
and needed to return to coun-
and various other advancements
in the hobby, making it easier and
cheaper to get involved.
“There are a lot of different
aspects to the hobby now.”
Members also continue to
meet in the winter at the Nova
Scotia Community College gymnasium where they fly smaller
planes every week.
He says anyone can get involved
in the hobby and at any price.
Beginner planes cost about $100.
“It’s all hand-eye co-ordination so if you can play an X-Box,
you can learn to fly a (model)
plane.”
Lann is looking forward to the
competition and hopes that by
next year he can get enough practice in to move up to advanced
level.
selling to learn how to cope
with the effects of depression
and anxiety. Medication helps
me cope with things out of my
control that are side effects of
my illnesses.
For those who may find it
hard to understand what a mental illness can do to someone,
some of the side effects of
depression and anxiety include;
trouble sleeping or sleeping too
much, panic attacks, anxiety
attacks, mood swings, socially it
can make you not participate in
things that are not a big deal to
others. It can make you lose
interest in things you love and it
can make you not want to get
up in the morning. It can drain
the happiness out of your life
when you have no reason to be
unhappy. The last part psychologically can be much harder to
deal with than most might
think.
If you think you don’t know
anyone who suffers from a mental illness, you likely just don’t
know about it. One in five people have been affected by a
mental illness in their life.
I personally have had a few
people either tell me that I was
the happiest or most upbeat
person they knew, or be shocked
if I tell them that I struggle with
MacFarlane says she recently
met with the doctors from the
Pictou Clinic and the Northern
Zone chief of medicine as well
as the recruitment officer who
told her they are still searching
for new doctors.
“We’re down to three doctors now and we’re getting one
more in August but we still
need another doctor in Pictou.”
In the meantime, MacFarlane
is hoping that with the pressure
she and the other MLAs have
put on Health Minister Leo
Glavine, something will be
done.
“I get calls and people stopping by my office every day
telling me they can’t find a doctor and they can’t afford to buy
back their medical records,”
says Pictou Centre MLA Pat
Dunn.
Pictou East MLA Tim
Houston adds, “This unfortunate situation shines a light on
the need to move toward electronic medical records.“
MacFarlane says, "It should
be Mr. Glavine’s department to
store files and pass them on to
the patients.”
She says she has received a
letter saying Glavine is looking
into a review but MacFarlane
says there’s no need to spend
money on a review and with the
new online system, she is waiting to see what Glavine’s
response will be.
“If he says this will fix all of
the problems, it’s not. How will
patients get their files? How will
they get access to doctors? On
top of that, they can’t access the
online service until 2017.”
depression, social anxiety and
panic attacks.
Happy people do not equal a
healthy brain though.
FEAR SURFACES
I became very good at putting on my mask every day and
acting like I wasn't sad or worried all the time. This only furthered the decline of my mental
health because I was afraid to
tell anyone about how I was
feeling for fear of being judged—
something that is quite terrifying for someone with social
anxiety.
TALK ABOUT IT
Talking about mental illness
and seeking help is important.
I hope this can reach out to
those who are unsure or embarrassed or afraid of having a
mental illness, and those who
might not understand what it
means to have one.
To this day, I still seek help
to cope with my problems. I
am fortunate that I am a high
functioning case and am not
completely debilitated by these
illnesses as others are. Some
people may have these things
come and go but there are
many that will live with them
forever.
The Advocate
August 3, 2016
Community
NEWS BRIEFS
Shelley Curtis-Thompson of
the Pictou County Womens
Resource and Sexual Assault
Centre, front, left, shows off
the envelopes full of funding
that was donated to her
organization during the last
100 Women Who Care Pictou
County meeting.
Also pictured are Heidi
Sinclair, right, of the YMCA
Strong Kids Program and Bob
Bennett, back left, of Summer
Street Industries who both
presented at the meeting for
their organizations.
Organizers Crystal Murray,
left, and Karen Baillie, right,
stand next to Bennett.
♦
Meadowville market returns
MEADOWVILLE – Homegrown Vintage Market is being
offered
once
again
in
Meadowville this summer.
The market will open at 9
a.m. and continue until 3 p.m. on
Saturday at the Meadowville
Community Hall at 2019 Black
River Road.
“We have vendors selling
handmade items, plus some selling vintage items as well,” organizer Lori Byrne says.
“We'll have a canteen onsite
as well as a lemonade stand and
other fun activities for the kids.
New this year will be a guest
appearance by Sheree Fitch who
will be coming by to do a reading for us, too, which I'm very
excited about.”
Angela MacDonald from
Angela's Attic will be there doing
demos throughout the day with
her FAT paint line.
A few of our other vendors
are local wool and jewelry artists, Little Acorns, candle maker,
Kelsey Weir of Foxhound
Collection, and Flora's Finds.
Byrne will be set up with
Farm Fresh Style with items that
include handmade spoon jewelry, signs and other goodies.
Pictou Ambassador
making a name for town
PICTOU – Justin MacCallum
can often be found strolling
through the streets of downtown
Pictou.
His mission? To greet tourists
and entice them to spend some
time in this town.
MacCallum was hired by the
town as the Pictou Student
Ambassador, beginning July 1
and running through August.
“I try to be almost like a town
greeter for tourists,” says the
Dalhousie University student.
“I’m there to be helpful and hand
out maps like a mobile information centre.”
So
far
this
summer,
MacCallum says he has seen
quite a few tourists and was able
to provide assistance on where
to eat, activities to take part in
and sights to see.
“I try to get them to spend
their money here in town,” he
quips.
He says since the ferry service
has run into issues, there have
been fewer tourists in town, but
the ones that are here he finds at
museums mostly.
“I walk around the streets,
but I find I get the most ques-
SUNNY BRAE – The Pictou
County Scouting is holding an
open house and appreciation
day for scouters, family, friends,
volunteers and non-scouters at
Camp Roderick on Saturday.
Camp Roderick is a Scouting/
Cub camp located on the north
shore of Lake MacKinnon, situated on a 2,000-acre game sanctuary. The camp was established
in 1927 and, with using logs cut
on site, horses and a truck wagon,
all the original buildings were
constructed.
The camp has seen many
improvements throughout the
decades, with the present day
camp often regarded as the best
of any district in the Maritimes.
100 women lend helping hand
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The Pictou County chapter of
100 Women Who Care made
some dreams come true last
week.
Now 138 members strong,
they held the last of this year’s
quarterly meetings, giving away
$13,800 to The Pictou County
Women’s Resource and Sexual
Assault Centre.
Shelley Curtis-Thompson,
executive director of the centre,
was thrilled and a bit in shock
when the name of her organization was chosen as the winner.
She said the windfall will go
toward helping facilitate a new
program in local schools.
“The project is a program that
is developed through the
Antigonish Women’s Centre,”
said Curtis-Thompson.
The program involves going
into schools and training student
leaders to mentor and council
This will be an opportunity
for everyone to see all the updates
recently made to the camp, learn
about the scouting program and
spend a day enjoying beautiful
Camp Roderick.
Everyone is welcome to use
the camps and the floating dock
to go swimming, boating and/or
fishing. Just bring your own
gear. A life guard and first aider
will be on duty all day.
Visitors will be treated to a
free barbecue.
Join the fun and plan to
attend. Rain date is Sunday, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m.
For more information contact
Scott Murdoch at (902) 922-2805
or email [email protected].
town’s successful challenge of
proposed rate increases and a
general reduction in water losses through leak monitoring.”
The town managed to complete $825,000 in capital projects, she said. Some of these
projects included the purchase
of the post office building,
upgrades to the civic building
as well as replacing an old sidewalk snow plow and sewer
upgrades.
The town was also able to
reduce its net debt by $200,000
to $1.5 million. Due to the
financial successes, the Town of
Westville increased their
reserves by $683,000 to $1 million.
“With the improved financial position, the town is now
better positioned to have more
flexibility in planning its operations and capital improvements
in the upcoming years,” Rice
said.
younger students about violence
and abuse.
“This will go a long distance
and help us hire a facilitator for
this program,” said CurtisThompson about the funding.
The local school board has
already approached the centre
about being able to run the program in Pictou County schools
and the centre was left to come
up with ways to acquire the
funding needed.
“I was surprised because all
of the organizations that had an
opportunity to present tonight
have a real need in the community,” Curtis-Thompson said
referring to the YMCA Strong
Kids program and Summer
Street Industries.
“Thanks to 100 Women Who
Care, my work today will continue,” she said.
For those interested in joining, the local 100 Women Who
Care group will next meet
October 20.
Pictou Council
approves budget
tions asked at museums or, on
nice days, down at the marina.”
He also tries to make sure he
is out and about when a planned
bus tour arrives.
“The (tourists) I’ve talked to
have found it helpful and thank
me for my services.”
To get in contact with
MacCallum, his office can be
found on the third floor of the
Pictou Town Office building.
“I’m often there if it’s raining
or I am making the weekly newsletter or handouts.”
Wetsville ends year with surplus
WESTVILLE – The town
has released its financial statements for the 2015-2016 financial period which shows the
town has a surplus of $579,228
which ended the year with
$330,000 more of a surplus than
was originally expected in the
budget.
During a recent meeting, the
town's auditor presented the
financial statements with the
help of CAO Kelly Rice, explaining how they had achieved the
surplus.
“General administration
costs were $100,000 below budget and $70,000 below prior
year levels. Public Works costs
for the year were $120,000
below budget and down $6,000
from the prior year,” said Rice.
“In the Water Utility, purchased water costs were $75,000
below budget and $40,000
below the previous year. These
water savings resulted from the
(Brimicombe photo)
JUSTIN MACCALLUM
Scouting Appreciation Day
at Camp Roderick
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By Debbi Harvie
[email protected]
Pictou County Roots Society member Philip MacKenzie, left,
holds a photo of former boxer Babe Mason, while retired judge
and historian Clyde Macdonald holds a copy of his latest book.
Beside them is a photo of a former New Glasgow hotel that is
(Goodwin photo)
pictured on the book’s front cover.
Macdonald launching
12th book Saturday
By Steve Goodwin
[email protected]
NEW GLASGOW – Make it
an even dozen books authored
by retired judge and historian
Clyde Macdonald.
Macdonald plans to introduce
his 12th tome titled More Stories
from Pictou County’s Past on
Aug. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the
New Glasgow Library.
All proceeds from purchased
copies of the book will go to the
Pictou County Roots Society,
which has organized 11 of the
books’ launches.
The plan is to raise $6,000
from the 300 copies of the book
that have been printed and are to
be sold for $20 each.
Photos in the book include
one showing driver John Church
with his six horses and stage
coach at the American House
(Later named Norfolk Hotel) at
the south end of Provost Street in
New Glasgow.
One chapter describes how
New Glasgow had three new
hotels circa 1885.
Athletes are named in several
chapters of the book: Major
League Baseball great Babe Ruth
visiting Pictou County a year
after his retirement in 1936, Babe
Mason boxing for Canada at the
Summer Olympic Games in 1956
and goaltending legend Jacques
Plante in Pictou County in 1962.
There are accounts of the
Halifax explosion in 1917 and
New Glasgow’s response to it,
Serenades in Pictou County (1945
to 1975), the Lulan and its immigrants (1848), the Favourite and
its immigrants (1803), Trudeau
and a night to remember (1972),
Somerville presented to King
George VI (1945) and seven more
stories.
Macdonald praised the Roots
Society’s work in making it possible to reproduce more than 100
photos that adorn various places
in the county.
PICTOU – The town is ending the 2015-2016 year with an
almost $50,000 surplus in the
operating budget.
Last year the surplus was
close to $70,000 but, as Mayor
Joe Hawes notes, the more surplus you have, the more you
are charging people.
At a special council meeting
held Friday afternoon, council
approved the 2016-2017 budget.
The residential tax rate has
increased by $0.01 to $1.64 per
$100 of assessment while the
commercial rate has also
increased by the same amount
to $4.34.
With these rates, homeowners may still see a decrease in
their tax bill. For example, anyone with an assessment under
$60,000 will see a decrease in
their bill while $64,000 is the
break-even point. All other
houses ranging from $78,000 to
$300,000 or more will see a
slight increase amounting to
less than one per cent.
The area rates have also
been set at $169.06 for sewer,
which has decreased from last
year’s rate; $117.52 for capital;
$185.27 for curbside collection;
and 10 and a half cents per $100
of assessment for the hydrant
fee.
The capital charge is a $3
million 15-year loan the town
took out to build the sewer
treatment plant which is now
on the sixth year of repayment.
The total operating budget
for the town is $5.2 million.
“We’ve had a very good
year considering the effects of
the clawbacks from the government. We have a small staff
here, but they work great,” said
Hawes.
The claw backs refer to the
increase in downloading on the
municipalities, with Pictou’s
"We've had a
very good year
considering the
effects of clawbacks from the
government..."
– Mayor Joe Hawes
mandatory costs increasing by
2.4 per cent for things like the
Chignecto-Central Regional
School
Board,
PictouAntigonish Regional Library
and Eastern Mainland Housing
Authority among other expenses amounting to $730,000.
“Given all of that, the burden on the tax payer this year is
not very much.”
Although Hawes notes that
given the letter of intent from
the government, the likelihood
of equalization grants decreasing next year is imminent and
he’s not sure what that will
mean for taxpayers.
Hawes said there has also
been $80,000 put aside in the
capital budget for things like
paving, roof work on the town
office building and software
upgrades.
The town also budgeted a
little more than $25,000 for
grants – which is around two
per cent of the budget – and the
remuneration for councillors
with the mayor, budgeted at
$19,600 for 2017 and the four
councillors at $49,500 which is
on par with last year’s
amounts.
Police protection has been
budgeted at $860,108 and the
fire department and inspection
services $188,179.
Street lighting has decreased
to a budgeted $20,000 from the
actual $49,391 in 2016 because
of the LED lights.
Frank Proudfoot offers for District 3
Local businessman Frank
Proudfoot has announced his
candidacy for a position on New
Glasgow town council, representing Ward 3.
Proudfoot is a lifelong resident of the West Side of New
Glasgow and says he is excited
about the opportunity to represent Ward 3, if elected.
He says his 30-plus years of
business experience and extensive community involvement will
be valuable assets to the management of the town.
Proudfoot plans to begin a
door-to-door campaign immediately to hear the concerns of Ward
3 residents, and to get feedback
on many of his proposals – including a plan to reduce the number
of councillors and establish a twoterm maximum for all elected
officials.
“My mom and dad, Jean and
Jim Proudfoot, through their
words and actions, instilled in me
the belief that a person must be
involved and active in their community – to give back," Proudfoot
said.
"I want to pass on and demonstrate that same responsibility
to my children. I feel that my
experience owning local businesses and my involvement in
great organizations like Kinsmen,
Westside Community Centre,
A.G. Baillie Home and School
and the Cancer Society to name a
few, has given me a good perspective of the needs and wishes
of the residents of New
Glasgow.
"Most of all, if elected, I prom-
Frank Proudfoot with his
wife, Tara and family.
(Submitted photo)
ise a full commitment and a good
work ethic to all Ward 3 residents.”
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Community
The Advocate
August 3, 2016
Outreach program celebrates success
It has been four years for the
Youth Outreach Program
housed at Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Pictou County and
there has been much happening
throughout those years.
The Youth Outreach Program
is a provincial program funded
through
Department
of
Community Services and is
housed at different community
organizations throughout the
province. The program offers
services to at-risk youth ages
16-19 in Pictou, Antigonish and
Guysborough counties. Core
services provided are: one-onone support, crisis management, mentoring, advocating,
connecting to other resources
and programs/workshops.
Deidre
DeBodt,
Youth
Outreach worker, has been offering services since the program
was originally piloted in June
2012. She has worked at developing the program and continues to
serve clients and build partnerships with schools and other
youth-serving organizations.
“Serving such a large geographical area can be a challenge at times but we’ve been
able to make it work over the
past few years," says DeBodt.
"Spending my days in an
office are rare as the outreach
component is such a demand
amongst the youth I work with.
DEIDRE DEBODT, YOUTH OUTREACH WORKER
Many of my clients are living in
rural areas and report not
accessing services as transportation can be such a major barrier. Having me go to them has
enabled them the ability to
receive support.”
She notes, "The amount of
youth accessing the services has
certainly proven that there is a
need."
In the last four years, the
program has been able to serve
more than 150 youth through
one-on-one support and group
programming.
DeBodt says her position is
unique as it provides the flexibility to work with this age
group and demographic by
catering to the specific needs of
the youth in each county.
Whether it be crisis management, job searching, helping
with post-secondary school
applications or delivering programs on life skills and career
development, they have all been
very well received by the youth
and the other community agencies.
"To give an example of some
of the services provided through
the program, we could be working with a client on obtaining
employment by creating a
resume, assisting with job
searching, accessing local career
resource centres, doing practice
work on mock interviews and
transportation to the actual
interview," DeBodt explains.
There has been many highlights from the program in the
past four years.
"More recently, we had eight
clients graduate and move on to
post secondary school, while others had success in obtaining
employment and made connections to their respective communities and supports within them."
DeBodt says, "We look forward to continuing our work
with youth within the three
counties and are excited to see
what the future holds for the
Youth Outreach Program."
Anyone who would like
more information about the
services
can call 902-7526260/331-1831
or
email
[email protected].
Pictou schools
Nancy Dicks throws
undergo review hat in ring for mayor
TRURO – Three schools in
Pictou are facing a review
over the next year.
The governing members of
the
Chignecto-Central
Regional School Board have
accepted a staff recommendation for review for Pictou
Elementary, Dr. Thomas
McCulloch Junior High and
Pictou Academy schools.
Northumberland Regional
High School is also included
in the review process as a
school that could potentially
receive more students.
The board was notified on
June 30 by the Minister of
Education
and
Early
Childhood
Development
Karen Casey that the final
decision regarding the future
of Pictou Elementary School,
currently under a P3 lease
agreement with its private
owner, will need to be communicated to her by April 30,
2017.
“This process really is the
best way to identify options
that exist both for Pictou
Elementary, and the other
schools involved in this
review,” school board member Keith MacKenzie said.
“Ultimately, our goal is to
provide all of our students
with the best educational
opportunities and programs
possible, and assist the province in meeting its contractual
obligations.”
Pictou Elementary School
will be reviewed under the
Provincial School Review
Policy in the context of a
group of schools that includes
Pictou Academy and Dr.
Thomas McCulloch Junior
High,
along
with
Northumberland Regional
High School as a potential
receiving school.
CCRSB’s Long Range
Outlook provided information
that
informed
the
Recommendation for Review. It
can be found at www.ccrsb.ca/
long-range-outlook for those
wanting more information.
The first step in the review
process is to establish a School
Options Committee (SOC). Its
purpose is to support the
school board in conducting
the school review process. At
the end of the process, the
SOC is expected to provide
the school board with its recommendation.
The voting members of the
SOC are made up of School
Advisory Council representatives as well as community or
business representatives.
Non-voting members on
the SOC may include school
board staff and other members (such as municipal planning staff and representatives
from impacted groups), as
determined by the superintendent.
The committee needs to be
established within 30 days of
the governing board’s decision to begin the school
review process.
Members of the community/business representatives
in the catchment area of the
four schools interested in participating on the SOC are
being asked to contact the
Office of the Superintendent
at [email protected],
by fax to 902-897-8989 or by
mail to the Chignecto-Central
Regional School Board, 60
Lorne Street, Truro, Nova
Scotia, B2N 3K3. The application deadline is August 10.
The Long Range Outlook
provides information that
permits school boards or communities the possibility to
identify school space that may
provide a hub school opportunity.
The school board did not
identify any school space that
may provide a hub school
opportunity
within
the
schools being reviewed. No
community groups to date
identified a potential hub
model based on the information.
Any hub proposals related
to the schools under review
would need to be completed
by the end of April.
NEW GLASGOW – Nancy
Dicks, councillor for Ward 3,
has announced her intention to
run for mayor.
"I believe in our town, and
the larger community of Pictou
County. I believe we must focus
on business retention, development and economic growth,"
Dicks said.
"We must do so in a climate
of healthy lifestyles, cultural
diversity and safety. This is my
promise and this is why I am
running for mayor of the Town
of New Glasgow."
Having served on New
Glasgow Town Council for the
past four years, Dicks would
bring experience to the role.
"It has been a tremendous
experience and has provided,
for many occasions, to engage
with New Glasgow citizens of
all ages and backgrounds."
During the past four years
Dicks has been on council she
has served as deputy mayor,
chairperson of the New Glasgow
Regional Police Department
Police Commission, co-chairperson of Communities in Bloom,
as a member of the Riverview
Home Board of Directors, on
Heritage, Recreation and
Planning Advisory committees,
Age Advisory Network and
New
Scotland
Business
Development Inc.
These groups and committees "have given me the background and experience to continue working with our council
for positive results," Dicks
said.
The future looks bright for
New Glasgow, Dicks said.
"There are many great things
happening in our community
and many possibilities for the
years ahead. It is clear that what
we do today paves the way for
our future. Seizing opportunities and addressing challenges
is key to our town’s success.
"Listening to citizens, supporting and appreciating one
another, and creating a clear
vision that moves us in a positive direction are all necessary
for the sustainability and
growth of our community."
Dicks believes her career as
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an educator has connected her
to her community in very
meaningful ways.
"My passion to contribute –
alongside the many citizens
who bring so much of themselves to this place – grew from
these connections," she said.
Her community service in
Pictou County with Roots for
Youth, Central Highlands
Association of the Disabled
(CHAD) and VON boards of
directors, as co-chair of the 2015
55+ Seniors Games and her
involvement with many other
organizations, "demonstrate my
ability to work collaboratively
on very successful initiatives for
Pictou County," she said.
In making her announcement the candidate said, "It is
from this background, with
these experiences and qualifications, and with this desire to
make a difference, that I put
forward my candidacy for
Mayor of the Town of New
Glasgow.
"I have a desire to serve my
community; connecting with
residents, supporting and
engaging our citizens, and
effective communication and
co-operation are my goals.
"I look forward to a positive
and enthusiastic campaign about
ideas and the future of New
Glasgow. I am eager to connect
with residents, and to deliver a
bright future for New Glasgow."
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Artist presents county
in pictures, take two
By Aaron Cameron
[email protected]
Local artist, graphic designer
and noted historian John Ashton
unveiled a new series of his
Pictou County inspired tradigital
art works last weekend at the
New Glasgow Farmers Market.
This year's series has six
entries and Ashton said he opted
to focus more on the western
side of the county this time
around.
“I tried to capture down
towards West Pictou more,”
Ashton said,
“like Caribou
Beach. The Confederation, the
Town of Westville, Glasgow
Square, the Hector.”
Ashton said when it comes to
locations to feature in his works,
he's spoiled for choice but tackling an image like the Hector
meant toeing a hard line in terms
of accuracy – historical or otherwise.
“What I tried to capture was
her coming through the water in
1773,” Ashton said of his Hector
piece. “She was driven back by
three weeks because of a storm
off Newfoundland. So what I
tried to capture was her coming
through the storm into the calmer waters of Pictou.”
Ashton's works are a vibrant,
colourful mish-mash of Art Deco
meets pop art with a modern
spin – a style he refers to as “tradigital” art.
“It's a combination of traditional drawing, sketching,”
Ashton said, “and then you scan
the image into a computer and
build the image on the computer.
Your mouse is your brush.”
He describes his work as
“good therapy.”
“If I didn't keep up with technology,” Ashton said, “you'd
might as well fade away. I'm not
going to fade away. I'm here for
the long haul.”
Ashton said, as they did back
in the jazz age when Art Deco
came to rise, he's attempting to
create a sense of place with his
pieces and also help sell Pictou
County as a place to visit.
“Back in the 20s, 30s and 40s,
before television, they tried to
enhance a place by posters. So
what I tried to do was capture a
vintage theme,” Ashton said.
“In a small way it's trying to
promote Pictou County as a destination spot. This isn't generated
by any government, this is the
private sector stepping up.”
Ashton said he asks his clients when they take ownership
of a piece to talk about and be
proud of Pictou County. He also
likes to keep tabs on where his
pieces end up. Saturday's sale
saw at least one piece head for
Vancouver and two towards
Upper Canada. Last year's series
of nine saw Ashton's works go to
Florida, Texas and California,
Scotland, Germany and Japan –
which as far away places go is
among the farthest away as far
can be.
Ashton said that many of the
buyers are ex-pats or folks with
Pictou County roots and connections.
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Artist John Ashton with his most recent collection of Pictou
County inspired "tradigital" artworks.
(Cameron photo)
O’Neill looking forward
to connecting local trails
By Steve Goodwin
[email protected]
PICTOU – This is an exciting time for trail building,
Sally O’Neill says.
O’Neill is co-ordinator for
Active Pictou County, whose
work includes fostering the
construction and maintenance
of the local trail network with
the help of volunteers.
Pictou County’s trail system recently received new
funding and a new name
when the Trans-Canada Trail
Foundation announced a
$400,000 gift from the Sobey
Foundation to finish connecting sections of what is now
being called the Great Trail in
Pictou County. The project is
designed to bring Nova
Scotia closer to completing its
portion of the Trans-Canada
Trail within a year.
“We’re excited about connecting the trails for 2017,”
O’Neill says. “We’re incredibly grateful to the Sobeys
family and their support for
community projects that
make our county great and to
the Trans-Canada Trail
Foundation.”
The TCT Foundation will
distribute the funds as the different projects are ready to
begin. Some projects are ready
now, such as the section from
the Pictou County Wellness
Centre to the Pioneer Coal
Track and sections of the Old
Guysborough Railway leading
out from New Glasgow.
Community groups, such
as the Pictou County SnoRiders, will receive the funds
and do the work, although
O’Neill says the groups must
match the funds they receive.
Water courses are part of
the trail network, she noted.
One example is funds for
staging areas for hikers to
canoe or kayak between
Pictou Harbour and Pictou
Landing Harbour.
“Most trails are built by
volunteers, so we owe a great
deal of gratitude when we are
on the trails,” O’Neill says.
“It’s fun. It’s active. It will
benefit the county for years
to come.”
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The Advocate
August 3, 2016
Members of pulp mill group
feel they’ve hit dead end
By Debbi Harvie
[email protected]
PICTOU – Members of the
Clean Up the Pictou County Pulp
Mill Facebook group feel they
have hit a dead end when it
comes to having Northern Pulp
cleaned up.
Dave Gunning says, “We’ve
exhausted most of our options at
this point. The government has
stopped doing anything. They
respond to our letters but there’s
no substance...”
But that’s not going to stop the
group.
Gunning sent an email and a
photo to Minister of Environment
Margaret Miller in June and
received a response approximately a week ago.
“The letter has misleading
information. They tell me
Northern Pulp is monitored on a
regular basis,” notes Gunning.
“When I called the contact person, Paul Keats, regional director
for Nova Scotia Environment, he
said they receive reports from
Northern Pulp and have engineers review the information they
receive...”
The letter stated, “Nova Scotia
Environment (NSE) staff monitor
production rates at the mill and
air monitoring results on a regular basis. Production at the mill
was normal on June 24, 2016 and
there were no reported upsets. In
addition, there were no particulate exceedances measured at the
ambient air monitoring stations
in Pictou County. In regards to
these air monitoring stations ...
the number and locations of monitoring stations are appropriate.”
Kathy Cloutier, director of
corporate communications with
Northern Pulp states, “The effluent is sampled daily and tested
for suspended solids, COD and
pH.
Biochemical Oxygen
Demand (BOD) is performed
three times per week. Toxicity
testing is performed weekly and
monthly as per federal regulations. There is no question that
the precipitator is working properly and all stack tests conducted
since its commissioning one year
ago reflect this. The precipitator
continues to outperform all expectations with single digit particulate levels emitting consistently
throughout its full year of operation, something all of us at
Northern Pulp are very proud of
as it is a significant improvement
in the company’s environmental
footprint.”
From Gunning’s point of view,
there should be more monitoring
stations.
“They said the day the picture
was taken they reviewed the air
monitoring station in Pictou and
there were no issues, but if air
quality is bad in Durham, there’s
no sensor there.”
It’s the particulate or dust
escaping from the stacks that
Gunning is concerned about.
“That’s what was supposed to
be eliminated by the installation
of the precipitator, but it wasn’t.”
A press release from Northern
Pulp states the $35 million recovery boiler electrostatic precipitator shows it continues to outperform expectations.
“This is a full year of the precipitator operating with outstanding single digit results,” states
General
Manager
Bruce
Chapman. “All five tests since
last summer have come in at 4
mg/Rm3 or lower.” The mill’s
industrial approval allows for a
limit of 77 mg/Rm3.
“That the power boiler particulate numbers continue to fluctuate in and around the limit is disappointing. We knew there
would be a learning curve as
changes around air flow and ash
removal are implemented,”
Chapman explains.
Gunning feels that many in
the group have been worn down
by the ‘fight’.
“That’s probably what the
government wants and what the
mill wants, for people to tire and
stop complaining. There’s this
general sort of feeling that things
are better than they were, which
is true, but it’s still not good.”
Gunning feels Northern Pulp
is basically monitoring itself.
"I asked about the environmental engineer who was working in Granton and apparently
she has been transferred, so who
is reviewing the reports?... who at
the office locally is even qualified
to review these reports?”
Gunning says his goal is not to
have the mill closed.
“I’m lobbying for a safe place
for families to live. We’ve met
with the mill on several occasions and every time rumours
start circulating that we want
the mill to close. There are people on the Facebook group who
want that, but the comments on
the Facebook group don’t
always share the feelings of the
group itself and what we are
trying to do. We just want the
mill to comply to the same standards every other mill in the
country does, but they are not
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even close and they know
that...”
His issue also lies in the fact
that it was legally required for
Northern Pulp to set up a liaison committee, however, no one
knows who is on it, so the committee can’t be reached to discuss concerns.
Cloutier notes there is a committee that meets no less than
twice a year, with the most
recent meeting in June.
Gunning says, “We don’t
really know what the next step
is for us. For the government
and the mill, it’s to build a treatment centre to replace Boat
Harbour, but there is no information on that yet.”
Cloutier explains, “Plans
regarding a replacement effluent treatment centre are in preliminary stages. It is anticipated
that the new facility will be
located on Northern Pulp’s
property, however a design has
yet to be established.”
Gunning says at this point,
he and the Clean Up the Pictou
County Pulp Mill group are
relying on the owners of Paper
Excellence, Asia Paper, to do the
right thing.
“The owners (of Asia Paper)
are in Indonesia... the local management cares and are doing the
best they can, but at the end of the
day, how much do the owners of
the mill care about our fishing
industry, our health and sustainable forestry? If they really cared
they would have installed 24-seven real-time monitoring for emissions levels on both boilers and
they would have made the necessary upgrades to reduce their
water consumption.”
Sweeney, Putnam
headlining week of
Summer Sounds
Mike Simmons shares a view of the framed Minister of Veterans
Affairs Commendation he received recently.
(Goodwin photo)
Simmons overjoyed
with commendation
By Steve Goodwin
[email protected]
PICTOU – Mike Simmons
says he’s honoured to have
received a certificate of appreciation for his work with veterans.
Simmons received the
Minister of Veterans Affairs
Commendation from Veterans
Affairs Minister Kent Hehr during a ceremony last week in
Halifax. Hehr is also associate
Minister of National Defence.
“It’s quite an honour,” said
Simmons, who was one of six
Nova Scotians who were presented with the commendation.
“It’s a humbling experience
because it’s your comrades who
(decide).”
Simmons said he was glad
to meet Hehr.
“The minister is a fine gentleman, very personable,” he
said. “I really liked him.”
Simmons said Marc St.
Hilaire put in his name for consideration.
“I didn’t know anything
about it until DVA phoned,” he
said.
Simmons’ citation describes
him as a veteran of the Canadian
Armed Forces with more than
28 years of service.
He became involved with
Branch 16 of the Royal Canadian
Legion in Pictou and became
the branch’s chaplain.
“It’s based on things you do
for veterans over the years, not
chaplaincy, but volunteer work
with veterans,” he said.
Simmons has officiated at
many veterans’ funerals and
has
spoken
at
many
Remembrance Day, Battle of
the Atlantic and Battle of Britain
commemorative ceremonies
and services over the years.
Simmons’ citation notes that
his work “has become essential” within the Northumberland
Veterans’ Unit in Pictou.
He is the unit’s chaplain and
he provides visitation, conducts
worship services and “provides
invaluable end-of-life spiritual
and practical support for veterans and their families.”
Simmons is also considered
a strong advocate for veterans
living in the unit, as well as
those living in the wider community, to ensure they receive
high-quality and safe care.
Simmons has chaired the
Sutherland-Harris Memorial
Hospital Foundation committee, has been treasurer of the
Northumberland
Veterans
Association’s veterans comfort
fund and has been a member of
the Aberdeen Hospital emergency Department Planning
Committee.
He is a member of the
Admiral
Murray
Royal
Canadian Naval Association as
well as an honorary member of
the
Overseas
Veterans
Association.
PICTOU—The Festival of
Summer Sounds series at the
deCoste Centre in Pictou
opens the
month of
August by
welcoming
t
h
e
Summer
S o u n d s
alumni to
the stage on
Tuesday,
Wednesday
and Thursday,
beginning
at 7:30 p.m. each day.
The shows will be presented in true ceilidh style
with singers, dancers, fiddlers and more.
The musical host for the
week is Celtic performer
Jimmy Sweeney. He was one
of the founding members of
the well-known Irish folk
group Barley Bree with whom
he travelled extensively all
over the USA and Canada for
almost 20 years.
Sweeney's repertoire is
vast and is comprised primarily of the ballads, old and
new, of his native land. He
also incorporates the songs of
Celtic nations and the wonderful ballads of Eastern
Canada.
He will be joined for the
three shows by fiddler Alycia
Putnam. Her music is exciting
and fun. Putnam has been
performing around Maritimes
for the past 12 years and has
been making music for over
15. Her band consists of herself on the fiddle and stepdancing, her dad Robert on
guitar, and her mom Kelly
on electric
bagpipes.
Also taking part in
the ceilidhs
will be Brian
England, a
Nova Scotia
singer songwriter. One
of the first
things
to notice about
England’s music is his voice.
He’s a guy who loves to sing
and it’s evident in his smooth,
vocal performance.
Highland dancers will also
perform each night and prior
to each ceilidh there will be a
free pipe band concert outside
on the deCoste deck.
Tickets are on sale at the
box office and will be available at the door. Call 902-4858848 for additional information.
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women who have served this country in times of
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Joyce, founder and president of the Pictou County
Military Museum, who has generously supplied
all of the photos and military records
of the individuals who will be featured weekly
in The Advocate.
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for purchase as a fundraiser for
The Pictou County Military Museum. Discs
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Opinion
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August 3, 2016
Weekend events
fuel economy
L
ocal restaurants and vendors alike must have been
revelling in the number of people
who were enjoying all that Pictou
County had to offer this weekend with two major events that
were taking place here.
Streets overflowed in New
Glasgow from Friday evening
through to Sunday night with
people of all ages enjoying topnotch musical entertainment.
The New Glasgow Riverfront
Jubilee lineup continues to offer
stellar musical guests each and
every year with a draw for varying age groups. Some of these
entertainers would never venture this far on the East Coast if
not for the Riverfront Jubilee.
The Jubilee committee works
hard to offer local residents and
beyond a sometimes once-in-alifetime opportunity to see their
favourite band(s) or individual(s)
perform.
Lineups at the gate snaked
all the way up to George Street
at times with Sunday night’s
Burton Cummings concert and
crowds continued to grow from
Friday through Sunday.
Thousands
of
people
enjoyed this festival on the
weekend – locals and visitors
alike – which resulted in an
astronomical impact on our
small community.
Local accommodation spots
were full, the restaurants were
full and parking was at a premium so it’s not difficult to see
that this festival, along with the
many others in the county, is a
crucial part of the summer economy.
The smaller venues like the
Acro Lounge’s Late Night Stage,
The Commune’s Song Writer’s
Cafe and the Blues in the Park,
Youth Stage and Children’s
Jubilee present lesser-known,
more local artists and gives them
a platform to share their talent
to large crowds – most of which
is also free to attend. It is also an
opportunity to get children
involved in and loving music
from a very young age.
So the Jubilee's impact is not
only financial, but cultural and
educational, even.
And the Jubilee was not the
only big draw to the community
this past weekend.
A first-ever event for Pictou,
Chokes by the Ocean also drew
hundreds of people into Pictou’s
downtown core on Saturday to
enjoy jiu jitsu bouts of all ages
followed by a submission-only
series with some the best international jiu jitsu competitors.
This event saw families come
from as far away as Ontario and
into the United States to compete. It not only provided free
outdoor entertainment on
Saturday for pedestrians, but
also had a financial impact with
the hotels/motels and other
accommodation spots and the
food purchases that most definitely came along with it – a
much-needed boost with the
Northumberland Ferries issues
that have plagued the area this
summer.
Once July 1 hits, on almost
every weekend there is an event
that appeals to people inside
and outside of our county borders, making us a summer
hotspot for visitors and natives
alike.
Here’s hoping the summer
of 2017 will bring as much success and great weather to the
festivals that make us what we
are.
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Jackie Jardine
902-759-0307
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REPORTER
Steve Goodwin
(902) 301-0724
[email protected]
FLASHBACK
♦
AT THE SHIPYARDS
This Rollie Sherwood photo shows Edith
Christie, left, of Pictou Landing working at the
Pictou Shipyard during the war years. Trained
to be a certified welder, she also worked at
cutting steel plates for the ships. She travelled
across the harbour on the Ashagola and
walked across the frozen harbour in the winter.
At night, it was sometimes treacherous
walking alone with open water nearby.
Sometimes, it was difficult to find a place to
get off the ice onto the shore.
(Photo submitted by David Christie)
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
◆
Ticks are everywhere
To the Editor:
The fine weather is finally
here and people and their pets
are outdoors more. I have contacted several veterinary clinics
to find that they are seeing animals almost daily with ticks.
There has not been a week this
past year that someone has not
contacted me looking for information or who has been bitten. I
have been in contact with three
apiarist (apis: Latin, bee) beekeepers who have had tick bites
and one that has Lyme and the
other two are sending the tick for
testing.
I have also had contact with
someone who planted trees one
summer while in university and
has Lyme disease. Someone who
was bitten in their backyard contacted me. The ticks are spreading in the province and can be
found almost everywhere, they
are not just in areas deemed
endemic. Deer are the tick ‘taxis’
and the birds can drop them; in
the environment, these ticks are
referred to as ‘adventitious'.
Lyme is an occupational
health and safety (OHS) risk.
Many occupations may be at risk
including forestry, farming, veterinarians, construction, landscaping, ground keepers, park or
wildlife management and anyone who either works outside or
has contact with animals that
may carry the ticks (including
domestic animals like dogs, cats,
goats, cows, horses, etc.)
Similarly, any person who
spends a lot time outdoors (hiking, camping, birding, golfing,
hunting, fishing, gardening, etc.)
– especially in grassy or wooded
areas – may also be at risk.
It is important to know how
to protect yourself, your family
and pets as best you can. When
out and about be aware of the
environment you are going,
proper dress for the activity, use
repellents and have a tick removal device and container to save
tick, inspect your clothing and
body when returning home.
It is recommended to use an
insect repellent. According to
Thomas Mather, a public health
entomologist at the University of
Rhode Island, evidence suggests
the common bug spray chemical N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide
(DEET), is not useful against
ticks. According to Mather, it’s
not toxic to the ticks; they still
can scurry across a DEETtreated surface and get to places
where the DEET is not, such as a
warm human leg. Another recommended repellent is Icaridin
(also known as Picaridin).
Picaridin is made to resemble
the compound piperine, which
occurs naturally in black pepper
plants and interferes with their
receptors, thus repelling ticks.
There are natural tick repellents
such as vinegar and some essential oils, rose geranium, yarrow,
lavender, eucalyptus and others. Conny Cameron, herbalist
at the New Glasgow Farmers
Market has an excellent tick
repellent. It is important to
remember that nothing is 100
per cent and to use all precautionary measures.
Place your clothing in a hot
drier for about 15 minutes and a
shower is recommended to help
Ferry disruption impacting businesses
To the Editor:
Tourism plays a large part to
the overall economic wellbeing
of Pictou County. We are fortunate to have a direct gateway to
our province via the ferry service in Caribou. This gateway
has allowed our local businesses to entice travelers to stop
and stay a while on the North
Shore. Even those tourists who
REPORTER
Debbi Harvie
(902) 301-5997
[email protected]
have plans to travel to other
places, such as Cape Breton, are
lured to local eateries, gas stations, and museums.
When the gateway to our
province is not operating at full
capacity, we see the negative
impact to businesses immediately. The MV Holiday Island is in
dry dock in Quebec, therefore,
the ferry service is operating on a
REPORTER
Heather Brimicombe
902-301-1653
reduced schedule. Many tourists
choose to travel the Confederation
Bridge as opposed to waiting
long hours at the ferry terminal.
When we close doors and make
it difficult for tourists to get here,
it is reasonable to expect that less
tourists will visit. There is no
opportunity to grab those valuable tourist dollars as they travel
on to other parts of our province,
bypassing the North Shore all
together.
It is imperative that the federal government recognize the
negative impact that this issue is
having on local businesses. The
government must immediately
implement a short term solution
so that local businesses can capitalize on what remains of the
tourism season before it is too
late.
Karla MacFarlane
MLA Pictou West
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remove any missed unattached
ticks. It is important to also check
your pets.
There is no safe attachment
time although the health care
system will say 24-48 hours is
needed to transfer the bacteria.
There are too many variables
and some have contracted Lyme
after only a short time/few
hours. It is important not to twist
or squeeze the tick as that can
inject bacteria into the bite site. If
you have contact with fluids
from a ruptured tick you can
also become infected especially if
you have broken skin ie cuts and
scratches.
If the tick is removed from a
person it can be sent for testing
and with the pending postal
lockout they could be sent by
bus. It is important to include
your contact information when
sending a tick to be sure to get
the test results.
http://www.mta.ca/Community/
Research_and_creative/Tick_and_
Lyme_disease_research/Tick_testing/Tick_testing/
Being aware is a good first
step to avoid a problem.
Education is KEY!
Brenda Sterling-Goodwin
New Glasgow
Silvia Schaaf
902-301-2554
Blake Ross
902-759-5054
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Other options exist
for tolled highways
To the Editor:
Toll highways are just another tax on people, and we already
pay for highways.
The residents of Nova Scotia
deserve to have good highways,
highways that are publicly
owned and operated.
At the end of the day, this
isn’t a question of road safety,
it’s a question on accountability
for tax dollars and getting the
best value for those dollars.
Government can borrow money
to build infrastructure. We built
this country by doing just that,
we built the railway, the TransCanada highway and other public infrastructure.
No matter the process used to
complete the job at hand, whether a highway or a hospital, the
taxpayers pay the bill. The question is, do we need toll highways
and/or the privatization of our
roads or other infrastructure?
The answer is no.
The evidence on the privatization of a highway close to us is
a good example where taxpayers
ended up paying far more than
the actual cost. In September
2014, a report about the private
toll road at the Cobequid Pass
was prepared for the Premier’s
Office by Peter Vaughan, Deputy
Minister of Health and Wellness.
That report told us that the private company provided only $66
million for the Cobequid Pass, a
P3 (Public Private Partnership)
project, while we have paid more
than $300 million in tolls.
The Liberals built 39 private
schools which cost us the taxpayers in NS almost a billion (dollars). Now we need to decide if
we must buy them back from
the private corporation. We
have already paid almost a billion dollars for the 39 schools,
and we own nothing today. In
fact, will have to buy them back
from the private corporation or
build more schools if we don’t
repurchase them. It just doesn’t
make sense. We actually will
pay for those schools twice.
It’s all about choice and
Nova Scotia needs to make
those choices. The Government
is using sound bites to make it
look like we can’t afford to
build infrastructure unless it’s
private and that is wrong. The
province can borrow money
more cheaply, build the highways and pay them off over
time. We will pay anyway, so
why pay twice? Why line the
pockets of corporations with
our money and not own the
road?
Where is the study on this?
Is it feasible? Will it be transparent? How much will be hidden? Who is accountable? And
the big question is; who exactly
holds the most risk? Financial
accountability must be independently reviewed before
committing more public dollars
to privatization plans.
Joan Wark
Secretary-Editor
NS Federation of Labour
Community
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HOMETOWN HEROES
Russell blends career with time home
Editor's note: This is the
next article in a monthly feature titled Hometown Heroes.
On the first Wednesday of each
month, we will highlight the
achievements of someone who
has Pictou County roots.
Suggestions for future
columns may be directed to
Jackie Jardine, editor, by email
at [email protected],
or by phone, 902-485-8014.
By Steve Goodwin
[email protected]
PICTOU – It may be an
understatement
to
say
Hayley Russell is able to
have her cake and eat it, too.
Russell has been home
this summer, basking in the
celebration
of
Pictou
Academy’s bicentennial and
delighting in the time she’s
had to spend with family
and friends.
Those ties have helped
her become a champion of
human energy and prove
how physical wellness can
drive mental wellness.
“I was glad to be involved
and part of the Pictou
Academy celebrations,” she
said. “Going to a small school
where teachers invested in
your education helped me to
be really involved in a variety of activities.”
Russell is embarking on a
new career as a professor of
health and exercise at
Gustavus Adolphus College
in St. Peter, Minn. She will
return on August 11 to
resume her work.
“It’s a smaller school, and
I really love Minnesota,” she
said.
Russell was born in Pictou
and graduated from Pictou
Academy in 2003.
She graduated from St.
Francis Xavier University in
Antigonish with a degree in
human kinetics in 2007,
earned a masters degree in
kinesiology in 2010 and
earned a doctorate specializing in exercise psychology in
2014 from the University of
Minnesota.
She was a professor for
two years at Penn State
University and seized the
opportunity to return to
Minnesota. She said Gustavus
Adolphus reminds her of the
size of school St. FX is.
Russell played soccer and
basketball at school when
she was growing up and
achieved a perspective of
sports that steered her
toward the bio-mechanics,
psychology and sociology
associated with sports and
physical activity.
“I thought I wanted to be
a physiotherapist, then I
thought I’d like to pursue
academia and I just kept
going,” she said.
Russell tries to get home
every summer. It’s an opportunity for her to spend time
on Pictou Island with her
Hayley Russell stands with her beloved Pictou Academy, her
alma mater, in the background during the PA 200 celebrations.
(Goodwin photo)
family and this summer she
also spent time fishing lobster.
“I’ve had the full Nova
Scotia experience,” she said.
“It’s a treat to be with friends
and family and to be on the
ocean.
"I’m really lucky that my
job affords me the opportunity to come home for long
periods in the summer.”
Thank-You!
The recent Pictou Academy 200 Anniversary succeeded beyond our wildest hopes. We were delighted
to see so many friends and classmates come back to Pictou and share some great times again.
Many, many people and organizations made this happen. We’d like to thank them all here…
THANK-YOU: To our municipal leaders and supporters at the Town of Pictou, on Chignecto Central
School Board and to the members of the Pictou Academy Educational Foundation.
THANK-YOU: To our fabulous, supportive community groups — First Presbyterian Church,
Heatherbells Pipes and Drums, Hector Heritage Quay, McCulloch Heritage Centre, New Horizons,
Northumberland Fisheries Museum, Pictou Elementary School, Pictou Fire Department, Pictou
Lobster Carnival, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Stella Maris Parish.
THANK-YOU: To Dave Pos, all of the talented singers, musicians, entertainers and performers and the
staff of the deCoste Centre who presented a truly special evening and reminded us of the joy of being
in Pictou. To Tim MacDonald and the talented Golf crew. To Vern Shea and the extraordinary Parade
Float! To our Class Contacts who reached out to old friends and classmates, brought them home and
organized parties and reunions.
THANK-YOU: To the businesses and businesspeople in Pictou that care so much about events like this.
Advocate Printing and Publishing, The Pictou Advocate, Atlantic Fabrics, Big 8 Beverages, Grohmann
Knives, Investors Group, Lucas Technology, The News, NSLC Management and Staff, Peller Estate
Wines, Peter Fraser, Proudfoots Home Hardware, Shiretown Discount Emporium, Sobeys Pictou.
THANK-YOU: To our volunteers who worked so hard to make sure all of the events were awesome.
THANK-YOU: Especially to the staff and students of Pictou Academy for 200 years of Academic
Excellence and truly making this a Summer to Remember!
JUBILEE FUN
Top photo: Bubbles were
everywhere at the Children's
Jubilee this weekend at
Carmichael Park. The Jugglin
Bubblers performed as did by
singer Shelly Bean and the
Duckety Muds.
Bottom photo: Saint
Augustine performed during
the youth stage Sunday
afternoon of the Jubilee.
Have a great summer!
On behalf of the PA 200 Society
(Cameron photos)
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From the left, top: The Glorious Sons; The Motorleague; Jessie Brown band; The Glorious Sons.
Bottom: The Glorious Sons, The Motorleague; Matt Minglewood; Jessie Brown.
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August 3, 2016
Pictou County
SPORTS
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CLAN CROSS FIT
New path toward fitness
I
By Steve Goodwin
t would have been a surprise if Clint Dickson hadn't
had athletic genes from
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NEW GLASGOW – Clan
Cross Fit has become a new club
with an interesting concept of
personal fitness.
Jason MacInnis and Ashley
Greening introduce the regimen
of weights, jumps, rowing and
other exercise in late May and
now boast about 20 members at
a given time at their facility they
opened in late May on the second floor of the former YMCA
building in New Glasgow.
“It’s friendly competition
with others,” said MacInnis during a session from 6 to 7 a.m. last
Friday. “This is a benchmark
workout, with timing and specific weights. We’ll have a clock
running for our exercises. It’s not
just competition. It’s a new measure of ourselves. It’s great fun.
It’s challenging. It’s more than
getting strong. It’s getting more
fit and more agile. The first time
I tried it I was hooked.”
Travis Gunn, who has enjoyed
Cross Fit exercises elsewhere in
Nova Scotia, showed up Friday
to help MacInnis and Ryan Leil
through their workout and
offered tips on improving their
technique, especially the proper
grips and lifting of weights.
“He’s an excellent coach,”
MacInnis said. "He’s been at this
for awhile.”
Jason MacInnis lifts 135 pounds from a squat at the Clan Cross Fit facility.
Gunn was introduced to
Cross Fit by a friend in Truro
three years ago. With no club
nearby, Gunn began training at a
club in Dartmouth, where he
commutes to work from his
home in Scotsburn.
Now he’s glad Clan Cross Fit
is operating.
“It’s great for the county,” he
said. “I was hoping someone
would open it up and I’m glad
Jason did. Cross Fit is the fastest
growing sport in the U.S.”
Gunn said more people trying Cross Fit will determine the
club’s success.
“You measure their progress
if they keep coming back and
enjoy it” he said. “They’re discovering movement they’ve
never had – better co-ordination,
(Goodwin photo)
movement, endurance. It’s good
to come out at 6 a.m.”
MacInnis said he hopes
more people join the club and
become acquainted with what
Cross Fit offers.
“It will help them live better, more healthy lives,” he
said. “It’s a great fitness regime
so we hope more people come
out and try it.”
While the main pay-per-view event kicked off later, Chokes by the Ocean provided a solid day's worth of rough and tumble entertainment on Saturday when two fighting mats were on the deck of the deCoste Centre, while a third was on the front lawn of
the theatre with jiu jitsu action taking place often on all three mats at once. Left photo shows a competitor pinning his opponent.
Right photo shows two combatants grappling for an advantage. The matches drew a sizeable crowd and organizers stated before(Cameron photos)
hand that 250-300 competitors would take part throughout the course of the day.
JR. A HOCKEY
Crushers release 2016-17 ticket prices
Ticket pricing for the Pictou
County Weeks Crushers’ 201617 season have been released
for their home games in the
Maritime Hockey League.
The Crushers are defending league champions after
capturing the league title last
spring.
“There is no change to our
season ticket prices this year
and it offers the best value to
our Crushers fans,” Weeks
Hockey Organization president Wade Sullivan says.
Dickson followed dad,
brother into sports
Single game ticket prices
include adults $12, students
(age 13 and up) $10, seniors
(age 65 and up) $10, children
(age 8-12) $5 and children (age
7 and under) free.
Season Ticket Prices for 25
Regular Season Games include
adults $219, students (age 13
and up) $179, seniors (65 and
up) $179 and children (age
8-12) $90.
Early bird prices end on
Friday and include adults
$199, students (age 13 and up)
and seniors (65 and up) $159
and children (age 8-12) $70.
Sullivan can be contacted
at 902-396-6585 about any
questions regarding ticket
prices.
Contact Lori-Anna at 902928-2073 to purchase tickets.
The Crushers will open
their regular-season schedule
with two home games on Sept.
8 when they host the Amherst
Ramblers and on Sept. 15
when they host the South
Shore Lumberjacks.
They will be on the road
for games in New Brunswick
on Sept. 16 against the
Woodstock Slammers and on
Sept. 17 when they visit the St.
Stephen Aces.
The Crushers' staff includes
head coach and assistant general manager Doug Doull,
assistant coach and assistant
general
manager
Chad
McDavid, assistant coach
James Cooley and strength
and conditioning coach Kyle
MacLennan.
birth.
His dad, Foster Dickson, was
considered one of Pictou County's
finest hockey players and one of
its superior coaches. His older
brother, Wayne Dickson, was a
multi-sport star in high school and
university.
So it was to be expected that
Clint would follow in their footsteps.
Years ago, before I began writing for The Advocate, I had a
wonderful afternoon with Clint
and Wayne, as well as their sister
Kim. We talked at length about
their father, about the highlights of
his storybook career, and then
Wayne and Clint chatted about
their own years in sports.
I enjoyed hearing their stories.
When I think of it now, I find it
hard to believe Wayne and Clint
have both passed away, Wayne in
2012, Clint just recently.
They were good guys.
I knew Wayne best because he
was just one year behind me at
New Glasgow High School. So
when I was writing high school
sports for the Evening News, he
was one of the better players on
the rugby and hockey teams and a
major star on the track. He later
took those talents to Acadia
University, where for four years
he was on the varsity track team.
Clint, six years younger, was a
standout with a very fine high
school hockey team, a club that
reached the Nova Scotia
Headmasters A championship
game three years in a row, becoming provincial champs in the third
and final attempt.
He starred at every level as
he advanced up the minor
hockey ladder
In bantam, his Maritime Steel
club reached the provincial
finals. In midget, he and his New
Glasgow Seven-Ups defeated
Sydney for the Nova Scotia
crown, then knocked off
Fredericton to gain the Maritime
prize. In juvenile, he was also a
dominant player when the New
Glasgow team won the Nova
Scotia and Maritime titles.
I saw quite a number of Clint's
games through the early 1960s
because, at the time, I was following two of his teammates, Hal
Dobson and Freddie Malcolm,
who I later signed to Toronto
Maple Leafs tryout forms. Clint,
no question, was right up there in
the talent department, alongside
Hal and Freddie.
Clint, who was watched by
several NHL scouts, including
myself, became the property of the
Detroit Red Wings. At the Detroit
training camp, he worked mainly
on a line with a guy named Paul
Henderson. From there, he went
on to play junior hockey with the
Ingersoll Marlands in Ontario and,
after coming back to the county,
he became heavily involved in the
forestry industry.
Oh yes, there's one other matter I should mention. He married a
first cousin of mine, Charlotte
Townsend, in the same year that
Jane and I got married.
One of the things I recall about
Clint was the fact he didn't really
like to accept accolades for what
he achieved, or talk about the
things he did well. He much preferred to give the credit to his
teammates, to his coaches. Well,
he was a much better athlete,
much better contributor, than he
tried to convince us.
On the occasion when I talked
with him, Wayne and Kim, he
credited his dad, as well as coach
and athletic director John (Brother)
MacDonald, for passing on a solid
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work ethic that proved to be his
biggest asset.
“They were the ones who made
it possible. Without them, I
wouldn't have achieved what I
did. They gave me the help and
the advice that allowed me to
enjoy the sport as much as I did.”
Clint was really just being
modest.
There were quite a number of
fine players on his teams – I think
of Dobson, Malcolm, Richie
MacPherson, Lawson Breen,
Jimmy Irvine and Kevin Murphy
– but he didn't have to take a back
seat to any of them. He always
held his own on the ice.
While our thoughts right now
are with Clint's family, I can't help
but look back, once more, at
Foster's outstanding years in the
game.
I watched him coach local
senior teams in the post-war
era, when I was just becoming
familiar with hockey and its
stars. When the New Glasgow
Bombers won the Nova Scotia
and Maritime senior championships in 1944-45, the senior
Dickson was the man at the
helm. It was my first experience
seeing a hockey team win a title
and it left me impressed.
Foster's playing career gave
him some fascinating experiences
– and that must have influenced
Wayne and Clint as they started
off on their athletic endeavours.
For instance, he spent time across
the ocean and, while performing
for a team in the English Ice
Hockey League, he once played in
front of King George and Queen
Elizabeth. Another time, in a game
in Berlin, he played in front of
Adolf Hitler.
Closer to home, one of his
favourite feats was playing for a
New Glasgow club that became
known as the Six Survivors when
injuries and illness reduced the
roster to just six players. He and
his five teammates – Bruce Cox,
Syd Malcolm, Bill Forbes, Don
MacDougall and goalie Jimmy
MacLean – almost upset the powerful Halifax Wolverines in the
provincial finals.
There was a good-but-sad story
in Foster's life. It happened in 1980
when he was announced as an
inductee into the Nova Scotia
Sport Hall of Fame. But only days
before the induction ceremony, he
passed away at the age of 70. What
a shame he wasn't there to experience the occasion.
Fifteen years later, following
the establishment of Pictou
County's own hall of fame,
Foster was inducted posthumously. It was a memorable
day for the Dicksons. Kim
accepted her dad's award and
Clint was inducted as a member of that 1962-63 high school
championship club.
Yes, I'm convinced Foster
Dickson passed on his genes to
Wayne and Clint.
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August 3, 2016
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More than 40 in Run by the Sea CORNER
ROAD RACING
RIVER JOHN – It was a
sweltering day for more than
40 people who took part in the
2016 Run by the Sea last
Thursday during the annual
River John Festival Days.
Some people ran and others walked the five-kilometres
and 10-K distances offered on
the course across the river
from the main village.
"There were a lot of kids and
a lot of seniors this year," said
Joan MacKeigan, who recorded
each one as they finished.
Race director Mike Topley
said he was also pleased with
the turnout. He organizes the
race in front of his home on
River Road.
Nicholas Flinn finished
first in 22 minutes, 49.51 seconds and was among many
people spending part of their
summers in the area.
Lynn MacLeod of River
John was first local finisher in
the 5-K.
Gail Toner-Sarty was second in 22.49, Steve Sarty was
third in 24:46 and John Flinn
was fourth in 26:42.
Visitors from as far away
as England were among the 42
people who participated. That
is up from 35 last year.
Many of the people who
took part and organized the
event are from elsewhere but
spend their summers in the
area.
The course used is a loop
along side roads inland from
the River Road to minimize
contact with motor vehicles.
When did you begin
coaching?
“I’ve been coaching soccer
for six years.”
Where were you born?
“I was born in Lebanon.”
What do you like about
coaching?
“Soccer’s a fun game,
learning techniques, playing
in fresh air, playing outdoors,
working your cardio. It keeps
you in shape.”
When did you first become
involved in sports?
“I started competitive
sports when I was 14 or 15,
playing soccer.”
What is your coaching
philosophy?
“Soccer is a team game. I
like to see kids playing as a
team.”
FRED HADDAD
Top photo: young runners
bolt ahead of the pack to
start the 2016 Run by the Sea
road race last Thursday in
conjunction with the River
John Festival Days. Bottom
photo: Lynn MacLeod of River
John was the top local finisher. There were 42 runners and
walkers entered in this year's
race compared to 35 last year.
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Palmer, Taylor form potent tandem
By Steve Goodwin
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STELLARTON – Two local
female softball players who
have played together most of
their lives are taking their talents with a Softball Nova
Scotia provincial team to the
Softball Canada Under-21
championship this week in
Summerside, P.E.I.
Pitcher Kelyn Palmer from
MacLellan’s Brook and catcher
Hilary Taylor from New
Glasgow are on one of the two
split squads taking part in the
tournament that starts today
and ends on Sunday.
“It’s pretty great,” Taylor
said. “I’ve been playing with
Kelyn (for eight years) so it’s a
great experience. I’m very excited and nervous, but I hope I
make the team for 2017.”
Softball Nova Scotia is using
the tournament to help select
the province’s female team
that will compete in the 2017
Canada Summer Games in
Winnipeg.
Pitcher Kelyn Palmer, left, and catcher Hilary Taylor form a valuable battery for their provincial girls U-21 team. (Goodwin photo)
A third Pictou County resident, Courtney Smith, is on the
other split squad.
Palmer and Taylor completed
their last practiced with their
team on Sunday in North River.
Blenkhorn widens
lead with third
circuit victory
OYSTER BED BRIDGE,
P.E.I. – Dylan Blenkhorn of
Truro has extended his point
lead on the Parts for Trucks
Pro Stock Tour with his third
feature win of the season.
Blenkhorn won on Saturday
night at Oyster Bed Speedway
by winning the Lucas Oil 100.
He took the lead from polesitter Dylan Gosbee of
Cornwall, P.E.I. on the 23rd
lap and held it to the end of
the eighth round of the 201617 series.
Cole Butcher of Porter’s
Lake,
N.S.
challenged
Blenkhorn over the last half of
the race but wound up second.
Dylan Gosbee completed
the podium in third place with
Cassius Clark of Farmington,
Me. and Shawn Turple of
Enfield, N.S. rounding out the
top five. Fourteen of the 20
starters finished the race.
Butcher won the feature on
July 24 at Petty International
Raceway, while Clark was
second. Just seven of the 23
starters completed all 150
laps.
Blenkhorn has amassed
1,592 points in the drivers’
series,while Clark remains
second with 1,566 points while
driving a machine owned by
Rollie MacDonald of Pictou.
The series will resume on
Aug. 13 at Scotia Speedworld
for the Atlantic CAT 250. Some
of Canada’s best stock car
drivers will be striving for
victory and their piece of the
$60,000 posted purse.
The third visit to Riverside
International Speedway in
James River will be on Sept.
10.
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BASEBALL
Albion, Royals meet
for twinbill Sunday
STELLARTON – The Pictou
County Albion and Pictou
County Royals are scheduled
to meet for two games on
Sunday at the Albion Athletic
Field
in
Nova
Scotia
Intermediate Baseball League
action.
The first game will start at
1:30 p.m., while the second
game is scheduled for 3 p.m.
The Royals were scheduled
to
host
the
Hantsport
Shamrocks last Saturday but
they were postponed.
The results leave the Albions
and Royals tied for fourth
place in the eight-team league
standings with 34 points each,
although the Albions have
played four fewer games.
The Albions have a 9-7
record and the Royals are
7-13.
Craig Cameron of the Royals
has the league-leading batting
average of .526 in 12 games.
Cameron has two home runs
“It’s hard to get them in one
place,” Palmer said. “With the
two teams, they’re still trying to
decide through the national tournament and make another cut
(later) in August for the Canada
Games team.”
Palmer explained how she
tried out for the team last summer. She said she’s glad Taylor
has been her catcher on the team.
She’s been playing ball for 14
years, Taylor for eight years.
Palmer will turn 19 in November,
while Taylor will be 19 in
September.
“It’s good to be playing with
Hilary,” Palmer said.
Palmer uses four pitches – a
curve, change-up, drop and rise
– and feels she likes the curve
best. She said she’s glad to have
been playing softball through
her youth.
“Getting to meet new people,
playing against strong players
and the experience of it is what I
enjoy,” she said.
“We’re so familiar with each
other,” Taylor said. “She’s a very
strong pitcher. She throws all her
pitches very well. I’m pretty confident in her.”
AUTO RACING
and eight runs batted in.
Dennis Delorey is in fifth
place batting .417 and Matt
Noiles is sixth and batting
.415.
Among starting pitchers,
Colby Russell is 3-3, while Wes
Mosher is 3-2, Corey Baird is
2-2 and Cody Heighton has
won his only start.
Josh Fushtey is 3-1 for the
Royals and is their leading
hitter with a .333 batting average.
The following weekend
will be a busy one for the
Albions. They are scheduled
to host the first-place Noel
Road Blue Jays for two games
at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Aug.
13 and are slated to host the
third-place Windsor Knights
for two games on Aug. 14.
The Royals will be in
Hantsport for two games on
Aug.14.
The regular season is slated
to end on Aug. 21.
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strategy for reaching all your life goals including –
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HIGHLAND DANCING
Ells, Salter, Murray earn honours
at Tartans Festival, U.S. events
Michelle Works, centre, was presented with the Paul MacDonald Memorial Triathlete Award for
2016 at the conclusion of the annual Pictou County Triathlon. Works accepted the award from
MacDonald's sister Janet Purdy, left, and Chris DeYoung. The award has been given out for the
past 11 years in honour of MacDonald, who was a tremendous athlete, but competed more for
fun, friendship and fitness and the recipient is chosen who captures that spirit.
(Submitted photo)
Glen MacGregor from the
Board of Directors of the
MacGregor Kinsmen AAA
Midget Baseball Team presents the winner of a fundraising draw, Ian Fraser from
Sherbrooke, with a cheque
for $1,500 and four dugout
level seats for the baseball
game with the Cleveland
Indians and Toronto Blue Jays
that was played on Canada
Day at Roger Centre in
Toronto.
(Submitted photo)
NEW GLASGOW – There
were 130 dancers competing,
with some from as far away as
Scotland and Switzerland, during the Festival of the Tartans
Highland Dance competition
that took place on July 16 in
New Glasgow. It proved to be a
successful day for local dancers.
RESULTS
Beginner 8 - Sarah MacKay:
Sword 5th; Abigail White: Fling 4th,
Sword 1st, Sean Truibhas 3rd, Lilt 3rd.
Beginner 9 & Over - Lauren
Hiltz: Fling 4th, Sword 3rd, Sean Truibhas
1st, Lilt 2nd; Olivia Wilson: Fling 3rd,
Sword 1st, Sean Truibhas 3rd, Lilt 3rd.
Novice 7 & 8 - Penelope Wilson:
Fling 5th, Sword 5th, Sean Truibhas 6th,
Flora 5th.
Novice 9 & 10 - Alyssa Ells: Fling
1st, Sword 1st, Sean Truibhas 2nd, Flora
1st, High Aggregrate trophy winner;
Cassie Moser: Fling 4th, Sword 5th,
Sean Truibhas 3rd.
Novice 11 & Over - Charlotte
Adams: Fling 3rd, Sword 4th, Sean
Truibhas 4th, Flora 3rd.
Premier 10 & Under - Katey
Aucoin: Jig 6th; Amelia Parker: Fling 6th,
Earl 5th, Blue Bonnets 3rd, Jig 3rd.
Premier 11 & 12 - Sidney Baillie:
Lilt 6th, Earl 4th, Blue Bonnets 5th, Jig
4th; Rachel Rowan: Lilt 4th, Earl 3rd,
Blue Bonnets 4th, Jig 6th.
Premier 13 & 14 - Alaina Bryce:
Lilt 4th, Earl 4th, Blue Bonnets 4th, Jig
4th; Ainslie Salter: Lilt 1st, Earl 2nd, Blue
Bonnets 3rd, Jig 1st, High Aggregate
trophy winner.
Premier 15 & Over - Emma
Hines: Lilt 2nd, Earl 2nd, Blue Bonnets
2nd, Jig 1st.
On July 17, Annika Murray
competed in The Grand (United
States Open) Championship in
Grand Rapids, Michigan. Judges
were from Scotland, British
Columbia, Quebec and Ontario.
Her results in the Premier 10
and Under-12 category are:
Fling 4th, Sean Truibhas 4th, 5th
runner up.
BASEBALL
Midget teams
schedule games
STELLARTON – Local
midget baseball teams have
Bluenose League games coming on the Baseball Nova Scotia
schedule.
The MacGregor Midgets
from Pictou County are slated
to play the Dartmouth Sox at
noon and the Yarmouth
Gateways at 2:30 p.m. in
Dartmouth in two AAA Midget
games.
The MacGregors will host
the Truro Bearcats for two
games on Aug 20 at 4 and 6:30
p.m. at the Albions Athletic
Field and visit the Cape Breton
Cubs on Aug. 21. They are 2-10
in 12 games this season.
The Pictou County Albions
are 5-6 and in fifth place in the
Midget AA Division and are
scheduled to play their last
four regular-season games at
home.
The Albions will host the
Hammonds Plains A’s at noon
and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday and
the Dartmouth Arrows on
Aug. 14 at the Albion Athletic
Field.
The Albions split two games
on Sunday in Windsor against
the Knights. They opened with
an 11-8 triumph before the
Knights edged them 4-3 in the
second game.
The New Glasgow Kinsmen
will host the Halifax Mets on
Aug. 14 at 1 and 3:30 p.m. at the
Kinsmen Field in Bantam AAA
action. They are sixth with a
4-11 mark among seven teams.
The 6-7 Stellarton Padres
will host Truro for two games
at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on
Aug. 14 at the A.N. Sample
Field.
The Padres split two games
with the East Hants Nationals
last Sunday, losing 7-5 before
winning 14-9.
CAPSULE COMMENTS
with David Rowan
The rate of growth in the number of people over 65
is increasing. Today, worldwide, about 8.5% (617 million) people are in this age group. By the year, 2050,
nearly 17 per cent (1.6 billion) people will be over 65.
The problems arise from the fact that those living longer are not necessarily living healthier. So the cost
pressures on our health system will increase in the
future.
New Canadian guidelines on hypertension were released this year. The
new guidelines included increased potassium intake through diet (fresh fruits,
vegetables and legumes). In patients over 50 , with a systolic (upper number)
blood pressure of over 130 should get the blood pressure down to 120. Blood
pressures taken by an automated method is preferred to one done by the doctor
or nurse. Have you checked your blood pressure lately?
There are now three states in the United States where women and adolescents can obtain birth control at their local pharmacy without a prescription.
California joined Oregon and Washington state in this endeavour. This was
applauded by many who feel this is a step forward for women’s health.
Opponents say it will increase sexual activity among a vulnerable age group.
So far, this idea has not taken hold in Canada.
Use of tobacco among teens has remained stable for the past five years.
However the use of e-cigarettes is increasing in the age group.
Still smoking? Talk to our pharmacists for ideas on how to quit.
FULMORE’S
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Saturday 9 am - 5 pm; Sunday 12 - 5 pm
Front Street, Pictou
902-485-1600
TO REACH THE ADVOCATE:
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Gardening Challenges
with Farmer Bob
Last week, I discussed the importance of protecting bees and
creating more environments that are supportive of our key pollinators. Another very beneficial and much more attractive pollinator
is the butterfly. They are not the crucial link that bees are but they
do considerable work and are also one of the showiest of the insect
family. Many of us remember our school days and learning of how a
mundane caterpillar transforms into a beautiful and graceful butterfly
through a process called metamorphosis (great for a spelling bee if
you’ll pardon the pun).
Until next
The story of the most well known butterfly, the Monarch,
hasweek,
been aired on TV and written about much in the last few years since
their overwintering forest was located, I believe up in the mountains
in a Central American country. It’s one thing for a strong winged
goose to head south for winter but to picture a fluttering butterfly
drifting on the winds that far, is truly a wonder of nature. They say
the key plant for survival of the Monarch butterfly is Milkweed (Asclepias incarnate). There is also another perennial called Asclepias
tuberosa (common name, Butterfly weed) with very showy deep orange blossoms.
If you want to attract more butterflies to your gardens, try planting two particular annuals that butterflies just can’t resist, Pentas and
Lantana. As a bonus, both plants are also very showy and come in a
variety of colours.
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Top photo: Ainslie Salter received the Premier 13-14 high aggregate trophy. Bottom left: Alyssa Ells earned the novice 9 and 10
high aggregate. Bottom right: Annika Murray competed at the
(Submitted photos)
U.S. Open.
Local, Fresh & Flourishing
Now that we are a year round Market with more space
and consistent hours all year round, we have been working
hard to make the Market a place where you can not only
shop for your groceries and gifts, but also enjoy a selection
of unique prepared foods. The Market is about community
and gathering and sharing. So in that spirit, we expanded
our hours until 1 pm to give you more time to do just that.
We’d love for you to come out for breakfast, do some shopping, have a snack or two, grab a coffee, then shop some
more and visit with friends and neighbours and maybe
meet up with them to have a bit of lunch. We have a number of vendors that offer prepared foods and baked goods,
so there is something that is sure to hit the spot.
Big Cove Foods not only sells spices, sauces, mixes and
condiments, but they also prepare a unique selection of hot
foods to serve at the Market every week. Then you can pick
up the spices they used to take home and create your own
masterpiece!
This season we welcomed two new vendors that specialize in Indian cuisine. Shree Curry Place specializes in
vegetarian Indian dishes while the Spicy Kitchen features
non-vegetarian options from Southern India.
Many of you are familiar with Jiggy who is in the dome
kitchen for the summer months. She is serving a breakfast
sandwich she dubs the “Jiggy Muffin” as well as her granola
bars and coffee, she also features another hot item on Saturdays as well.
This year we also welcomed Will into the Market Kitchen.
Big Willie’s Brunch, offers a full menu of both breakfast and
lunch items using products from fellow vendors as well.
And if you’re not up to a full meal or if you are gluten
free, there are options for you too! MeMaw’s offers, biscuits
and fudge, West Side Bistro has prepared meat pies, tarts
and other baked goods, so if you don’t want to cook and you
want something to take home, be sure to see them! Mister
Products has fresh, European style breads and baked goods
and amazing condiments too! Merigomish Market Garden has granola, sea salts, cinnamon buns and fresh baked
breads. Knotty Acres has their Knotty Buns, a sticky buns
with a twist and fudge brownies. Laura Elizabeth’s Gluten
Free, has a wide variety of gluten free goods including a variety of sweets, breads and buns. On occasion you will find
Cupcakes by Lisa, Country Bakers, Janice with Cupcakes
and Other Sweet treats and so much more!
Since last week, we sold out of tickets for the From Market to Main Street event on August 27th, but keep any eye
out for our next unique fundraiser, our Market “Roktoberfest”, Oktoberfest, Market style. More details to come shortly, so keep an eye on our Facebook page so you don’t miss it!
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River John Festival Days
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River John Festival Days
Festival offers chance
to discover RJ’s history
By Steve Goodwin
[email protected]
RIVER JOHN – History
came alive in a special way last
Friday during the sharing of
heritage in conjunction with
River John Festival Days.
Four presenters took part in
the presentation hosted by the
River John and Area Historical
Society at the nearby St. George’s
Presbyterian Church.
The presentations acted as a
fundraiser for the museum, said
Beulah Wright, who welcomes
visitors most days at the museum. It’s the third summer
Wright has volunteered her time
there.
“We had it last year,” Wright
said. “It was our first year for it
and it was very successful.”
Richie Gammon talked about
the stagecoach that once travelled through River John
between Truro and Pictou.
Irene Stone shared insights
into the Temperance Movement
that was once prominent in the
community.
Diane Shink shared her
knowledge of the history of
local quilting.
Mary-Beth Sutherland shared
what she had uncovered about
the formation of the Second
Construction
Engineers
Battalion.
Sutherland said it was interesting to find the information on
the battalion. Her grandfather,
Col. Dan Sutherland, led the
battalion when it was formed.
The battalion’s 100th anniversary was celebrated in early July
in Pictou.
“When I was rooting through
boxes I discovered the majority
of the items,” she said. “Over
100 years, things get divided.”
It was also a chance for those
who attended to appreciate the
artifacts the society displays at
its museum in the former
Church of Christ building.
Destination Eastern and
Northumberland
Shores
(DEANS) has a visitor information centre during the tourist
season in the building’s front
hall. Wright and DEANS summer employee Madison Cormier
cover for each other.
The Church of Christ dates
from 1815 when James Murray
started the congregation in River
John, while the building where
the museum is located dates
from 1851.
“It was never a very large
congregation,” Wright said.
The building’s deed was
signed over to the society several decades ago.
Other displays at the museum include photos of the
MacLennan Shipyard, vintage
carpet cleaners and other
domestic machines and trophies
from the former River John
Consolidated School.
Wright’s keen devotion to
genealogy has resulted in a huge
database of names she has compiled on forebears who lived in
the area.
Beulah Wright stands in front of a display of photos and historical accounts of Second Construction Engineers Battalion in
the former church that houses the River John and Area Historical
Society.
(Goodwin photo)
Photos by: Steve Goodwin
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Chase the Ace - Friday 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Meat Roll - Sunday 2 - 4 p.m.
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Lot Holders will be held
Thursday, August 4
at 7 p.m. in the
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All lot holders are
urged to attend.
In Memoriam
CLARK
In loving memory of my
husband Alvin, who passed
away August 15, 2015.
It only takes a little space
to write how much we miss
you, but it will take the rest
of our lives to forget the day
we lost you.
Gone are the days we used
to share, but in our hearts
you are always there.
The gates of memories will
never close, we miss you
more than anyone knows.
With tender love and deep
regrets, we who love you,
will never forget.
Love always, wife Shirley,
family Sandy, Ann,
Randy, Shelley and Sim,
eight grandchildren and
18 great-grandchildren.
In Memoriam
Fleury
In loving memory of our mother,
Emma Fleury who passed away
August 7, 2008.
In our hearts your memory lingers,
Sweetly tender, fond and true.
There is not a day, dear mother,
We don’t think of you.
Love always,
your boys and families.
902-485-6173 or 902-928-8478
(Also, pickers wanted) U-pick also available.
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GARAGE SALE
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Saturday, August 6
8 am - 1pm
Tools and miscellaneous
FOR RENT
Two bedroom pre-fab house,
111 Chestnut Street, Pictou. Efficient,
very nice. $575/month, plus heat and
lights (electric). Available September 1.
Reference and damage deposit required.
Call 902-485-1861 after 5 p.m.
FOR RENT
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furnished apartment. Washer,
dryer and parking. $550/mth.
Heat included.
Call 902-921-0468
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One bedroom apartment,
close to downtown Pictou.
Air conditioning, fridge/stove.
$500/month plus utilities
Call 902-485-8707
or 902-485-8539
Thank You
ALL BUTTONED UP
There was fun to be had for crafty children in Stellarton on Saturday afternoon. This summer,
the Stellarton Library has been inviting children in to try their tiny hands at various building
exercises including circuit making, robotic Lego building, Minecraft and button making.
Saturday's button making session brought out around eight kids and proved to be one of the
more popular events. Above, Dillon Ross, 2, and Claire Ross, 4, of Pleasant Valley come to
(Cameron photo)
grips with a button press.
The family of Charlotte MacDoanld would like to express
our sincere thank you to everyone. Dr. Straub, Dr. Sharbaaf,
Dr. Cole, Dr. Mcfarlane, Dr. Strum and all of the great nurses whom helped with her care thank you from the bottom
of our hearts.
Thank you to all whom visited, sent flowers and cards along
with helping us all in our time of need. Thanks to all the
pallbears and all whom have read at the service as well.
Thank you to Glenn of Mclaren Funeral Home for all your
assistance and guidance. Thank you to Father Peter MacDonald for the wonderful service also.
Sincerely,
The Family of Charlotte MacDonald
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Private and commercial vendors welcome. Vendors may leave goods on site.
ALL TABLES $12
For info and booking: (902) 695-5631
Commercial-residential venture
proposed for North Foord Street
STELLARTON – There is a
need for the commercial project being proposed for North
Foord Street, Paul Quinn of
PQ Properties Ltd. says.
Quinn’s application for a
development
agreement
received first reading for its
proposal to construct a 40x200
building with 10 one-bedroom
residential units over five commercial sites along 148-156
North Foord Street at town
council’s July meeting. The
application will receive second
reading at council’s next scheduled meeting on Aug. 22.
Quinn says he is searching
for businesses established outside the area to locate in Pictou
County. He says he took “over
a year” to plan and complete
the application.
“We need to bring new
businesses into town,” he says.
“I just think we need some-
thing different.”
Quinn has been busy building several projects around the
county.
He’s completing a second
phase in the form of a 32-unit
seniors complex on Westville
Road.
He says he’s also interested
in acquiring properties beside
the one where his building on
North Foord Street would be
located.
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Members of Sunrise Trail 4-H
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Starting at 5 a.m. on July 25,
the members strived towards
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on the Lion's Club verandah.
They had many parent/leader
volunteers to help with the cooking.
The club was very grateful as
they worked hard and did a fantastic job. Eventually, running
out of materials, the club stopped
serving the very satisfied customers around 10:30 a.m.
With a grand total of 217 adult
and 38 children meals sold, it
was a huge success in fundraising for the club.
Although the morning was
busy, the afternoon was going to
be busier, as the breakfast was a
way to kick off the club's
Achievement Day.
The day started smoothly
with livestock showmanship and
non-livestock projects.
Rabbits, chickens, sheep and
many more animals were shown
during the hot afternoon.
Everyone did amazing on each
of their projects and they are
ready to move on to the PictouNorth Colchester Exhibition.
After completing showmanship, drinks and hotdogs were
served for a tasty late lunch.
Now, of course, there has to
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finished eating, they slowly transitioned into getting ready for
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Rhonda MacLean, Abby
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4-Her proudly as everyone did
well.
After the presentations, Bonnie
Allan and The Sunrise Trail 4-H
club had a special gift for a very
special person. Emma Dwyer has
graduated this year and has aged
out the 4-H limit. To keep The
Sunrise Trail 4-H Club forever
with her, the club got a special
knife engraved for her. Emma
will always be the awesome cake
decorating junior leader and one
outstanding person at everything
she does to the 4-H club.
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From the left are: Danny Wood, sovereign grand master; Bill MacDonald, grand treasurer; Jim
Lefrense, deputy grand master; Allan Hayman, grand master; Jim Wilson, grand warden; Irwin
Patterson, grand conductor and Norman Jones, grand marshal.
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Istallation of officers
held at joint Odd Fellows
and Rebekahs meeting
Some local members of the
Independent Order of Odd
Fellows (I.O.O.F.) met July 7-9
at the Best Western Glengarry
for the 158th Session of Atlantic
Jurisdiction of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.)
and the 113 Session of Rebekah
Assembly of the Atlantic
Provinces.
Odd Fellow sessions were
presided over by Grand Master
Brother Allan Hayman and
Sister Wendy Richards, president of the Rebekah Assembly.
Special guests were Sovereign
Grand Master Danny Wood of
Texas and Kathy Shary of
Michigan, president of the
International Association of
Rebekah Assemblies.
The memorial service to
honour 20 departed brothers
and 69 sisters was conducted
by Grand Chaplin Brother
Jacob Leegwater assisted by
Rebekah Chaplin Sister Irene
Ingraham.
During a brief joint meeting, Michael Archibald, administrator of the Maritime Odd
Fellows Home in Pictou, gave
an overview of the operation
of the home noting there was a
total of 44 residents who
receive some of the best care in
the Atlantic Provinces.
The next day, a joint installation of officers was held. For
the Rebekah Assembly: Sister
Julia Cox, president; Sister
Hazel More, vice president;
Sister Ellen Hunt, warden;
Sister Patricia Murchy, secretary and Sister Hazel Jones,
treasurer. For the Odd Fellows
Relax and keep cool
with help from the library!
As the temperature rises,
sometimes people want to retreat
to the shade by getting comfortable in their hammock with a
good book, or even staying cool
in the basement with a stack of
DVDs to watch. Whatever you do
to relax and stay cool as the temperature rises, check in with your
local library first to see how we
can help!
New DVDs we will be adding
to our collection include some
popular television series perfect
for binge watching. Soon you will
be able to borrow Season 5 of the
HBO series Game of Thrones
(based on the books written by
George R.R. Martin).
Another series available to
borrow will be the first season of
Better Call Saul, the prequel to the
Breaking Bad series. The show
follows the trials and tribulations
of criminal lawyer Jimmy McGill
in the time leading up to establishing his strip-mall law office in
Albuquerque, New Mexico under
his new alias of Saul Goodman.
For a fun family movie night,
Zootopia will soon be available
to borrow from the library. In
this animation, a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie
bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to
uncover a conspiracy. When
Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer
Goodwin) becomes the first rabbit to join the police force, she
quickly learns how tough it is to
enforce the law. Determined to
prove herself, Judy jumps at the
opportunity to solve a mysterious case. Unfortunately, that
means working with Nick Wilde
(voiced by Jason Bateman), a wily
fox who makes her job even
harder. If you listen closely, you’ll
even hear the voice of CBC chief
correspondent, anchor and host
Peter Mansbridge who plays the
role of news anchor ‘Peter
Moosebridge’ in the movie!
At the Library
HOLLY MACLEAN
is community outreach
assistant for Pictou County
DESIGN COMES ALIVE
WITH 3D PRINTERS
Whether it is by printing replicas of ships, or even printing
artificial appendages, 3D printers
can do some amazing things.
While there are a variety of
models available, ranging in size
and functions, thanks to the Nova
Scotia Community Access
Program (C@P) libraries are able
to share some introductory models with our users as they travel to
different libraries this summer!
At the New Glasgow Library
on Thursday, Aug. 4, from 2 to 3
p.m., Rachel will lead a session on
how to use the 3D printer! For
more information, or to make an
appointment to use the 3D printer, call 902-752-8233.
On Thursday, Aug. 11, from 3
to 5 p.m., Kirstianna will be
showing people how to use the
3D printer at the River John
Library. The next day, 1-4 p.m.,
she will be at the Pictou Library
doing demonstrations of how the
3D printer works. She will also be
helping kids create their own buttons with a button maker, donated by the Adopt-a-Library literacy program. Print some fun stuff,
and design your own button to
pin to your favourite jacket or
book bag – all are welcome!
Check us out:
(I.O.O.F.) installed were:
Brother Jim LeFrense, grand
master; Brother Jim Wilson,
deputy grand master; Brother
David Cholmondely, grand
warden; Brother Howard
Archibald, treasurer and
Brother Walwin Blackmore on
his second year of the two-year
term.
There were representatives
from 15 Odd Fellow lodges
and 29 Rebekah lodges. At the
installations, President Julia
Cox and Grand Master Jim
LeFrense presented their
respective programs for the
coming year. LeFrense’s project is to provide new windows
for a lodge hall in Holguin,
Cuba.
Submitted by Jacob Leegwater,
River John
Classifieds
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Community
The Advocate
August 3, 2016
Blues fans got a "full dose" of
what the doctor was prescribing
Sunday afternoon. Blues in the
Park, presented by the Pictou
County Blues Society and in conjunction with the Riverfront
Jubilee, was held in Carmichael
Park. The afternoon of blues featured local group Full Dose and
the piano and sax stylings of Bill
Stevenson and Chris Mitchell.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
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WEDNESDAY, August 3
AA’s Pictou Hr. Group meets at 8 p.m.
on the Old Pictou Road and at 8 p.m.
at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church,
Westville.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) runs
9:30-10:30 a.m. at the River John
Library and 1:30-2:15 p.m., New
Glasgow Library.
(Cameron photos)
ABC’s for Babies (newborn-18
months) is 10-11 a.m., Westville
Library and 10:45-11:30 a.m.,
Stellarton Library.
ToddleTime (18 months-3 years) rums
10:15-11 a.m., New Glasgow Library.
Gamers Afterschool @ Library
(drop-in), 3-5 p.m., Westville Library.
Afterschool @ Library (ages 5-9), 3-4
p.m., Stellarton Library.
Club Francais meets 12-1 p.m.,
Stellarton Library. For more info contact the co-ordinator Cynthia Gallager
at 902-754-2682 or [email protected].
While the three nights and 12 bands and artists at the Riverfront
Jubilee kept the adults entertained, the children had a Jubilee
all to their own Saturday in Carmichael Park. The Jugglin
(Cameron photo)
Bubblers performed some gypsy style dance.
The Jubilee Youth Stage was set up in Carmichael Park on the
weekend. It was emceed by Carleigh Halliday and featured
music from her band Saint Augustine, which also features locals
(Cameron photo)
Cassie Mann and Deanna Mann.
RIVER JOHN NEWS
By Anne Patriquin
River John correspondent
Well, River John Festival
Days is done for another year.
What a great week it was!
I hope everyone enjoyed it
and saw faces and met people
STREAM summer reading program
for school-age children, 10:30 a.m.,
Pictou Library. Registration required.
LEGOs at the Pictou Library, 1-4 p.m.,
for children of all ages.
New service! Play Packs. Now available, play packs are kits with books
and play equipment available to borrow with your free library card from the
Pictou Antigonish Regional Library. To
learn more contact your local library.
One-on-one training sessions runs
9-10 a.m. and 1-5 p.m. Call or drop in
to book the time. These sessions are
free and participants can get help with
anything from a computer to a tablet
or smartphone.
OBITUARIES
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ALEXANDER, Bona “Bonnie”
Ruth
(nee Spicer) – New
Glasgow, passed away on July
25, 2016. Bonnie is survived by
her loving husband of 61 years,
Harold Alexander; children, Larry
(Bettie Spence), Carla, Colleen
(Andrew Sorensen), Troy (Nadine),
and Stephen (Darlene); grandchildren, Rebecca (Dee) Bowman,
Robert and Vanessa O'Connor,
and Shane, Amy, Gavin, Ryan,
and Kylee Alexander; greatgrandchildren, Kelsey and Laura
Bowman. She was predeceased
by her daughters, Christa and
Cheryl, Cheryl's husband Bill
O'Connor and daughter Beverly,
daughter-in-law Marilyn Alexander,
and
brother-in-law
David
McCollum. Bonnie was the
daughter and first born child of
the late Vanwart and Marian
Spicer of Apple River, Nova Scotia.
She is missed and lovingly remembered by her siblings, Gwen (Bill)
Hopper, Joyce McCollum, Leland
(Nancy) Spicer, Anne (Harold)
Hatfield, Hartney (Carolyn) Spicer
and Lynn (Stuart) Dowe and their
families. Bonnie was a devoted
wife, sister, mother, grandmother
and great-grandmother who created a beautiful, nurturing home
life for her family. Her beloved
grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life.
Her creativity found expression in
handmade afghans, quilts, paintings and her garden on the farm
that she, Harold and their children restored in rural Pictou
County. Bonnie began working
early in life at the post office in
Apple River before moving to
Moncton to work with the T.
Eaton Co. where she made many
life-long friendships. Her warm,
welcoming manner and artistic
abilities benefitted several other
companies including Highland
Gifts and the Claymore Motel in
Antigonish,
and
Dobson
Stationers in Stellarton where she
did beautiful window displays. A
private family committal service
will be held at Glen Bard
Cemetery,
James
River,
Antigonish County at a later date.
Donations may be made to the
Pictou County Food Bank.
CAMPBELL, Lloyd William –
77, passed away on July 27,
2016 at home in Bridgeville. Born
November 11, 1938, Lloyd was
the son of the late Norman and
Connie (McCaul) Campbell. Lloyd
is survived by his loving wife Marie
(Melanson) of 53 years; daughter
Sherri (Roy) Thompson; son Greg
(Margie); grandchildren Evan
(Justina), Kirsten, Dustin, Kyle,
Courtney (Dell), Jake and sister
Evie Fraser (Doug Allen); brotherin-law Erv (Susan) Palmer; brother-in-law, Terry (Helen) Melanson
and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and sister Agnes Palmer.
Lloyd lived his whole life in the
East River Valley. He ran his own
trucking and backhoe business
for many years and was always
quick to tell a story or joke. Funeral
service was held at the Springville
Presbyterian Church on July 31,
2016. Donations in his memory
may be made to the SPCA or a
charity of your choice.
LIVINGSTONE, Patricia Mary
“Pat” – 75 of Brother Street, New
Glasgow, passed away July 26,
2016 in the Aberdeen Hospital,
New Glasgow surrounded by her
family. Born in Halifax she was a
daughter of the late Ruby Mae
Hearn. Pat was a resident of New
Glasgow and Telford most of her
Need computer help? NSC@P interns
return to the Trenton Library this summer on Wednesdays.
The Pictou Library C@P Site will have
an intern on hand on Wednesdays
and Fridays to assist or to give free
one-on-one training. The library also
has five C@P computers available for
public use and two express computers available. Drop in to book time.
Legion every Friday night starting at 6:30 p.m. and running to
8:30 p.m. with the lucky ticket
to be drawn at around 9 o'clock
to see if they will win the jackpot.
If you have any news you
would like to share, either
phone me at 902-351-2898 or
e-mail the information to ann.
[email protected].
Have a great week everyone
and stay safe!
they have not seen in a while.
Hats off to the committee on
a job well done. It takes a lot of
hard work to make this week
happen.
I do not have a lot of news
this week for you other than a
reminder about Chase The Ace
which is at the River John
Meat darts, Royal Canadian Legion
Pictou, 7 p.m. All welcome.
life and worked at Valley View Villa
as a NA from where she retired.
She loved to play Bingo and
watch her children and grandchildren’s activities. Pat is survived by
her children: John (Donna)
Livingstone, Sutherland’s River;
Lynn (Avik) Livingstone, New
Glasgow; Beth Livingstone, New
Glasgow; Neil (Sarah) Livingstone,
Telford; Vida (Tracy) Hastings,
New Glasgow; Patty (Perry)
Morris, New Glasgow; several
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-granddaughter
and several nieces and nephews;
sister Mary Louise Richards, New
Glasgow; brothers Tom Hearn,
New Glasgow, Joe (Mary)
Fitzpatrick, Country Harbour. She
was predeceased by her husband
Lewis “Buster” Livingstone, son
Lewis, daughter Teresa, son Joey,
step-father Joe Fitzpatrick and
brother Harvey Fitzpatrick. Funeral
was held July 28 in the H.W.
Angus Funeral Home, New
Glasgow. Burial in the Telford
Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian
Diabetes Association.
SUTHERLAND, Donald “Hon’
Leon – 69, New Glasgow, formerly of Rossfield and Springville,
passed away peacefully on July
21, 2016 at home surrounded by
his loving family. Born in New
Glasgow, he was a son of the late
Smith Irving and Mary Christena
(MacLeod) Sutherland. He worked
at the Lismore Fish Plant, was a
welder at the former Hawker
Siddeley, Trenton, and was a ‘jack
of all trades’. Donald is survived
by his loving wife, Florence
(MacLeod); daughters, Julie
(Howard) Naugle, Antigonish;
Wanda Sutherland, New Glasgow;
son, Brian, Stellarton; grandchil-
dren, Brandon, Tyler, Alana,
Kasim, Skye, Katie and Eric.
Special family friends, Christopher
Cameron and George and Dolly
Rockey. He is also survived by his
siblings, Reeta Sweeney, Enfield;
Leon, Rossfield; and Billy,
Broadway. Besides his parents,
he was predeceased by his brother-in-law Reg Sweeney and favorite aunt Nelly Greene. Funeral
was held July 31 in the chapel of
P. & K. MacDonald Funeral Home,
New Glasgow. Interment in
Kenzieville Cemetery. Donations in
Donald’s memory may be made
to his family.
WALTERS,
Ann
Doreen
(MacEwan) – 87, passed away
peacefully July 21, 2016, with her
daughter and son by her side in
Pickering, Ont. Born in New
Glasgow, to Jessie and Tom
MacEwan, she always called
Pictou County her home.
Whenever family or work brought
her to Ontario or Quebec, she
was truly "away". Wherever she
would call home, she would find
other displaced maritimers to
share her life and the wonder of
Nova Scotia. Both her daughter
and son grew up with the same
wonder. Her many friends and
family will miss the joy she brought
them throughout her life. Ann is
survived by her two children,
JoAnn Howard, Kevin Walters and
her
daughter-in-law,
Linda
Burnside. She was preceded in
death by her husband Carroll
Walters, partner Ben Oxenham
and her brother Russell MacEwan.
Her family invites you to come
share stories, photos, and love at
a memorial celebration of her life
on September 18, at Summer
Street Hall, 72 Park Street, New
Glasgow, at 2 p.m.
The monthly meeting of the Pictou
County La Leche League group will be
held at 6:30 p.m. at the Kids First
Family Resource Centre in downtown
New Glasgow. Contact Sue Arsenault:
902-485-2530; Shannon MacDonald:
902-272-2010; Lindsay Corbin: 902759-2634.
Family Summer Storytime (drop-in),
10:45-11:30 a.m., Stellarton Library.
Arts & Crafts (drop-in), 2-3 p.m.,
Trenton Library. All are welcome to
drop by and join us.
Art Attack (pre-registration required),
2:30-3:30 p.m., Westville Library.
Music Circle Jam 7-10 p.m. at the
West Branch Community Hall.
Admission for players is free, listeners
are asked to contribute $2.50. Light
refreshments for your pleasure.
THURSDAY, August 4
AA’s Pictou Hr. Group meets at 8 p.m.
on the Old Pictou Road and at 8:30
p.m. the HOW Group meets on East
River Road in New Glasgow.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5 years),
10:15-11 a.m., New Glasgow Library;
1-2 p.m. at the Stellarton Library and
1:15-2:15 p.m., Westville Library.
Knitting and Crocheting Group
(drop-in), 3- 4:30 p.m., Pictou Library.
Bring your own yarn and needles, patterns and written instructions will be
available. For info contact the library.
ToddleTime (18 months-3 years), 6:15
– 7:15 p.m., Stellarton Library.
Puppetry Club meets 3-4:30 p.m.,
Westville Library.
Tween Scene is 3-4:30 p.m., Westville
Library. Tweens, ages 8-14, are invited
to hang out and create together!
Karaoke, Royal Canadian Legion
Pictou, 8 p.m. Admission $3.
ABC’s for Babies, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,
Pictou Library.
Summer family storytime, New
Glasgow Library, 10:15-11 a.m.
Pop-up Drop-in Thursdays, 12-8 p.m.,
Stellarton Library.
Getting started with the 3D printer!
(drop in), all ages, 2-3 p.m., New
Glasgow Library.
The annual meeting of the Durham
Cemetery lotholders will be held at
7 p.m. in the Durham Church Hall. All
lotholders are urged to attend.
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STRAWBERRY TEA
The Annual Rose Fraser Strawberry Tea held recently at the
Durham Community Hall proved to be quite the hit. The makeshift tearoom had room for 50 guests and was at capacity
within 15 minutes of their two-hour sale. A lineup of about 10
or so additional people were left to wait while others opted to
pick up a takeout order. Proceeds from the sale will go towards
(Cameron photo)
regular upkeep of the hall.
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Chase the Ace, Royal Canadian
Legion Pictou, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Entertainment, draw at 9:45 p.m.
Women on Wheels (WoW)!, 10:3011:30 a.m., Pictou Library. Join in for
fun, fitness and friendship. Preregistration required by contacting the
Pictou Recreation & Parks at (902)
485-4372.
return to the Stellarton Library on
Fridays and Saturdays.
LEGOs at the Pictou Library, 1-4 p.m.
Knitting for kids ages 8+, Stellarton
Library, 2-3 p.m.
Preschool summer reading program,
10:30 a.m., Pictou Library.
Vacation Bible School, St. David’s
Presbyterian Church, Aug. 1-5.
SATURDAY, August 6
Auction 45s, 7 p.m., New Horizons
Club, Pictou. Adm. $5 (includes tickets for 50/50, door prize, pool and
mystery.)
Tatamagouche Legion #64 and North
Shore Rec. Centre presents, The
Queen of Hearts, a new twist to
“Chase the Ace”, 2-4 p.m. Be there at
4:15 p.m. to win. Everyone welcome.
AA’s Easy Does it Group meets at 8
p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian
Church, Westville.
Old-time dance at the Toney River
Community Hall, 8 p.m. Admission
$8. Music by Raymond, Marlene,
Lynn. Proceeds to the hall.
Seniors Relay sale, 474 Scotsburn
Rd, West Branch, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. New
items weekly.
Saturday Morning Puppetry Club,
10:30-11:30 a.m., Pictou Library.
Crafty Saturday (drop-in), 11 a.m. -3
p.m., Trenton Library.
LEGOs at the Pictou Library, 1-4 p.m.,
for children of all ages.
Imagination Saturday, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.,
Stellarton Library; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.,
River John Library, Westville Library
and 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Trenton Library.
LEGO WeDo Robotics! (ages 8+, preregistration required), 1-2 p.m.,
Stellarton Library . Play with LEGO the
next generation by combining LEGO
with robotics. Pre-registration is
required.
Book launch with author Clyde
MacDonald (drop in, books available
for purchase), 2- 4 p.m., New Glasgow
Library. Join the local author, history
enthusiast and retired judge as he
hosts a book launch for his new book,
"More Stories from Pictou County's
Past," with proceeds from book sales
going to the Pictou County Roots
Society.
Minecraft (ages 6+, pre-register), 2-3
p.m., New Glasgow Library.
Northumberland Quilt Guild’s 22nd
annual show and sale, Saturday and
Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., deCoste
Centre, Pictou. Admission $5, children under 12, no charge.
Refreshments included.
SUNDAY, August 7
AA’s Hope Group meets at 12:30 p.m.
at the Sister Catherine Steele Centre,
Lourdes. There is an information meeting at 2:30 p.m. at the Pictou Detox.
The Pictou Hr. Group meets at 8 p.m.
on Old Pictou Road and the HOW
Group meets at 8:30 p.m. at First
Baptist Church, East River Road, New
Glasgow.
Meat roll, Royal Canadian Legion
Pictou, 2 p.m. Members and guests.
MONDAY, August 8
AA’s Trenton 24 Group meets at
8 p.m. on Pleasant Street; the Hope
Group meets at 8 p.m. at the Sister
Catherine Steel Centre, Lourdes.
Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion Pictou.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
will be at the River John Library on
Mondays, Tuesday and Thursday.
TUESDAY, August 9
ALANON Adult Children of Alcoholics
meets 7-8 p.m. downstairs at The
Detox Center, 199 Elliott Street, Pictou.
For info contact Brenda 485-8653.
AA meets at 8 p.m. at the Sister
Catherine Steel Centre, Lourdes and
at 8 p.m. at the Lismore Community
Centre, Big Book Study.
Knitting for Children (for ages 5+), preregistration is required, 3-4:30 p.m.,
Pictou Library.
ABC’s for Babies is 10:15-11 a.m.,
New Glasgow Library.
AA’s Trenton 24-Hr. Group meets
8 p.m. on Pleasant Street, Trenton
and at 8 p.m. Hope Group meets at
the Sister Catherine Steel Centre,
Lourdes.
Play with LEGOs, 6-7 p.m., Pictou
Library, 6-7 p.m. River John Library;
6:30-7:30 p.m., Stellarton Library;
6-7:30 p.m., Westville Library and 1-4
p.m. Pictou Library.
Friday Night Social, Tatamagouche
Legion; cold plate, ham, dessert and
refreshments, 5-7 p.m. or untill sold
out. Everyone welcome.
Toddle Time is 10:30-11:30 a.m.,
Pictou Library.
Knitting circle, 10-11 a.m. with the RJ
Square Knitters, River John Library
and 1-2 p.m. in the Stellarton Library
with the Stellar Knitters.
THE HIGHLAND
THE
HIGHLAND
SQUARE
MALL
SQUARE
MALL
Foord Street, Stellarton, 6-8 p.m. with
ticket draw at 8:15 p.m.
Toddletime runs 10-11 a.m. at the
Westville Library and 10:45-11:45 at
the Stellarton Library.
Gamers Afterschool @ Library
(drop-in), 3-5 p.m., Westville Library.
Chase the Ace, River John Legion.
Tickets on sale 6:30-8:30 p.m. with
draw at 9 p.m.
Chase the Ace, Stellar Curling Club,
return to the Westville Library this
summer on Tuesdays, Wednesdays
and Thursdays.
SCIENCE! with Cristal and Debbie
(ages 8+, registration required), 2- 3
p.m., New Glasgow Library.
Pictou County Roots Society meeting
and seminar, 7-8:30 p.m., New
Glasgow Library. Call 752-9543.
Community Events listings
are available free of charge for
non-profits. Deadline for
submissions is 12 noon on
Fridays. Email submissions to
[email protected]
The Advocate
August 3, 2016
Religion
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PICTOU UNITED CHURCH
David and Angie Burrell
greeted at the door. Margaret
Anne Dodson was steward and
Alison Arsenault served as
ambassador.
Worship Committee members Diane Vaughan, Carolyn
Moore and Donna Weaver conducted the service.
Paula
Millman served as pianist.
Dodson shared the Mission
Moment highlighting the ministry of Rev. John Thompson of
Oxford House, Cree First Nations
in northern Manitoba. The lighting of the Christ candle was followed by the gathering rituals.
Hebrew scripture was Hosea
11: 1 to 11 which speaks of God’s
abiding love for Israel. Also read
were Psalm 107 and Luke 12:13
to 21, the parable of the foolish
rich man who stored up all his
wealth and was unwilling to
share.
The reflection by Diane
Vaughan was titled: Today, A
Good Day and encouraged the
congregation to be grateful for
our everyday blessings: today is
a gift of 1,000 blessings, a sunrise, a blue sky, a smile, small
triumphs and pure enjoyment.
Hold up your gratitude to God,
she suggested.
Ministry of Music was offered
by Karen and John Lauden with
How Great Thou Art and I’ll Fly
Away. Other hymns sung were
This Is the Day, All Things Bright
and Beautiful, and God Who
Gives to Life Its Goodness.
The
congregation
was
reminded donations to the Food
Bank are needed.
Submitted by Bonny McTague
FIRST UNITED BAPTIST – NEW GLASGOW
Pastor Gordon Sutherland’s
last sermon as interim minister
was entitled Stand Firm, based
upon 11 Thessalonians 2:13-17.
Sutherland reminded the
church family that just as God
led His people during the days
of Abraham, Moses and the
early disciples, He has been
leading them through their various transitions. God has provided the leaders, the resources
and the spirit to assist the
church family fulfil its ministry
to the community.
Verse
five
from
Thessalonians tells God’s people to “stand firm,” to hold fast
to the truths revealed by the
Bible, to stand firm in the
knowledge that God is always
with us. Sutherland said it
does not mean to stand still, to
be complacent. His last message was summarized with:
“Let your faith be bigger than
your fears!”
Caleb Archibald (with Jason,
Jennifer and Rebekah Archibald)
provided music leadership for
songs of praise that reflected
the sermon’s message of a faith
grounded in Jesus Christ:
“Christ alone; cornerstone,
Weak made strong; in the
Saviour's love. Through the
storm, He is Lord, Lord of all.”
Communion was celebrated;
a pot luck lunch was enjoyed in
the church hall. First Baptist
historian and poet laureate
Barbara Margeson read a tribute she had written reflecting
upon Sutherland’s inspiring
ministry at First Baptist.
Hannah Warren was commissioned as she leaves for an
inner city mission trip to
Toronto next week.
Submitted by George Henaut
Pastor Gordon Sutherland completed his interim ministry at
First Baptist Church, New Glasgow on Sunday. The church family celebrated with thanksgiving, his ministry among them.
Pictured are Pastor Gordon and his wife, Pastor Sandy
Sutherland, of First Baptist Church, Moncton.
(Submitted photo)
Top photo: Participants in the Sharon St. John Vacation Bible
school in Stellarton dance along and sing to an interactive
video last week at the cBhurch. Above photo: Emily Kearley and
T-anna Agar have some fun tossing a ball aro last week at the
church in Stellarton.
(Brimicombe photos)
The children of Hopewell First
Presbyterian Church capped
off a week of Bible School
recently. The school had nearly 40 students, which was up
from last year. Students were
three to 12 years old and
some of the older children
took on a teaching role.
Friday night's wrap up featured approximately 30 of
the students and their songs
and performances, as well as
their attire, all fitting under
the theme of Joseph's
Journey to Egypt.
(Cameron photo)
ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN – NEW GLASGOW
Worshippers were greeted
by Arnold Chisholm and Alan
MacIntosh.
Pat MacKay read the scriptures.
Guest soloist Nicole Ross
sang Be Thou My Vision and
The Lord Bless You and Keep
You.
Rev. Dr. Joon Ki Kim’s sermon was a reflection on the
Gospel reading Luke 12: 13-21.
He said Jesus warned his listeners, “Take care! Be on your
guard against all kinds of
greed; for one’s life does not
consist in the abundance of
possessions.”
Kim said in the parable of
the rich man, whose internal
dialogue was solely about himself, his riches and how to preserve them, God said to him,
“You fool!” Kim contrasted the
rich fool’s view of life with the
sentiments of the 17th century
English poet John Donne, who
wrote “No man is an island,
entire of itself … any man's
death diminishes me, because I
am involved in mankind.”
Everyone is an important part
of everyone else in the community of humanity. The brokenness and hurts in our lives
can be mended and trans-
formed; God’s love is always
bountiful for all, and our sins
are forgiven.
Following the service,
Shirley Haggart and Laurene
MacDonald were the hosts for
refreshments in the Fellowship
Hall.
In August, services will not
be held at St. Andrew’s.
Members of the congregation
are welcome to worship at
First Presbyterian Church,
New Glasgow; the service is
at 10 a.m. Services at the Kirk
will resume on September
4th.
Submitted by Shirley Haggart
TRINITY UNITED – NEW GLASGOW
Greeting at the door was
Vernon Hirtle.
Rev. Donna Tourneur spoke of
collecting and about a time she
collected sand dollars on the shore
asking, what is their worth.
Collecting sand dollars and saving
them can be priceless, she said
Scripture was read from
Colossians 3:1-11 and Luke 12:1321. The special music was provided by Lori Miller, Charlie
Tourneur and Karen Crowley,
director of music.
In her sermon titled Storage
Wars, Tourneur spoke of the
reality TV show Storage Wars
and how it is based on greed with
people storing things. There have
been attics, basements and barns
where things that are treasured
by the owners have been stored
in the past. She said we have a
lifetime of accumulating and then
things are left at the end of life.
There are some who never collect
and want more. The world seems
to be defined by what we have,
what is wealth? For many wealth
means no financial constraints,
wealth and power are connected.
The minister said we wonder if
this is the same wealth in family
dynamics and inheritance and
the idea of being cheated of a fair
share.
Tourneur said the question is,
what does it mean to be rich
toward God and how does this
happen? This is a very individual
question that is often asked at end
of life of what is at the heart of
your relationship with life. The
most generous are often those
with little to share. Richness that
is part of relationships is a way of
sharing the richness in relationship with God.
After the service on the side
lawn, refreshments were provided by members of the Financial
Management Committee.
Submitted by Brenda Sterling
Goodwin
MacAdam celebrates cemetery mass
THORBURN – St. Ann's
annual cemetery mass was held
July 24 with former pastor, Father
Bernie MacAdam, speaking on
the beauty of the cemetery.
The Pictou County Filipino
Choir sang.
Elaine Sponagle and John
Gillis did the readings.
Intentions were by John Perry.
Taking up the offering were
members of the Knights of
Columbus Council 1667, Grand
Knight John Gillis and members
John Falcitelli and Boyer Gagnon.
Eucharistic minister was Mrs.
Stanley Campbell.
Thanks were expressed to all
participants, musicians, those
who provided lunch and others.
People attending the mass
came from Toronto, Cape Breton,
Pictou County and beyond.
Submitted by Bill Dewtie
Religion page deadline is noon on Mondays
Call for Interest
Community/Business Representatives
to Serve on School Options Committee
for Review of Schools in Northwestern
Pictou County
The Chignecto-Central Regional School Board has begun a School
Review Process involving the following schools in Northwestern Pictou
County: Pictou Elementary, Pictou Academy and Dr. Thomas McCulloch
Junior High. Northumberland Regional High School is also included in this
review as a school that could potentially receive additional students. The
schools are being reviewed, as a group, in accordance with the Provincial
School Review Policy (https://www.ednet.ns.ca).
As a part of this School Review Process, CCRSB is inviting two
community/business representatives from the catchment area for
the four schools to serve on the School Options Committee (SOC).
Community/business representatives wishing to serve on the SOC
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schools, or employees of the Chignecto-Central Regional School Board.
Individuals interested in serving on the School Options
Committee may apply, in writing, to the
Superintendent of Schools
Chignecto-Central Regional School Board, by mail at
60 Lorne Street, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 3K3
by email to [email protected]
or by fax to 902-897-8989.
Deadline for submissions of
interest:
Wednesday, August 10, 2016.
Bringing life to learning.
ccrsb.ca
The Advocate
August 3, 2016
Northumberland Quilt Guild
holding 22nd quilt show
PICTOU – Northumberland
Quilt Guild Show and Sale is
coming up this weekend.
The event will be held at the
deCoste Centre on Saturday,
Aug. 6 and Sunday, Aug. 7, both
days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is $5 which includes
refreshments. Sit with your
treats and drink in front of a
picture window and watch the
activity on the waterfront.
Raffle quilt tickets will be
available – make sure a contact
phone number is visible as winners are not required to be present at the time of the draw; the
lucky winner will be announced
on August 7 at 5 p.m.
The members are in the last
stages of finalizing their quilts
to be displayed or sold at the
show. Each year, members contribute small items to Tiny
Treasures which are sold at the
show. Local people and visitors
seek placemats, tea cozies,
potholders, pincushions, quilting magazines and more to
keep for themselves or as early
Christmas gifts or other special
occasions.
The Northumberland Quilt
Guild show will have two special areas: Fall depicting
Halloween; and Winter depicting Christmas. Items may be on
display or for sale. Members
will be available to answer
questions
concerning the
show.
Visitors are asked to participate by voting for their favourite challenge project. This year,
the theme for the challenge is
“Your Front Door.” Visitors are
also encouraged to vote for
their choice for the Best Display
Quilt, but be warned: It is a
daunting task because there are
many that deserve a first prize
ribbon.
There will also be a demonstration of hand quilting as
members will be working on
the 2017 Raffle Quilt.
If you are a sewer or quilter,
you might want to venture on
Community 18
Joanne Swanson, a member
of the Northumberland Quilt
Guild and the chairperson of
the 2016 Raffle Quilt, is putting on the final touch – the
label – on the group's 2016
raffle quilt, The Celtic Knot
quilt. This quilt has been
appliqued and hand quilted
by guild members.
(Submitted photo)
AUGUST 13, 2016
CARIBOU FIRE HALL
512 Three Brooks Road
18/plate • 4 - 7 p.m.
$
(or until sold out)
Lobster, potato salad, pasta salad,
roll, dessert and beverage.
Eat-in or Take-out
DOORS OPEN AT 4 PM
stage to the guild's various quilt
stores just to see the latest in
fabrics or the latest notion crafters must have, or other items for
purchase.
There are 95 members in the
guild and each year new items
are in the show. Members usually meet each Tuesday for
what they call “Social Tuesday”
from September to June for
some serious traditional sewing with a mix of fabric art; or a
given workshop on the latest
quilting pattern, quilting techniques for beginners and the
mature quilter alike.
Members share current projects they have been working on
during the week or month or
year. The second Tuesday of
the month from 7 to 9 p.m. is
the general meeting dates and
times to which visitors are welcome.
Submitted by Cecile Vigneault
Join us at our Fireside Bar for
great live entertainment every
Thursday night!
JOFE MacDOUGALL
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
NEXT WEEK: JASON BRUSHETT
STARTING AT 8PM • NO COVER
172 LODGE ROAD, PICTOU NS
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desirable consumers you can hope to reach. They’re highly educated, tend
to be influential opinion leaders in their community, have higher household
incomes and spend more time reading.
They also tend to hold on to their magazines longer, as evidenced by the
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Because they’re spending more time with each issue, they’re really focused
on not just the content, but the advertising as well. It informs and spurs their
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Why do they spend so long with each issue of At Home? They tell us it’s
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pictoulodge.com
A SPECIAL NIGHT
In support of
Susan Tilsley-Manley
Friday, August 5th
at the Acro Lounge and Eatery
DOORS OPEN at 9:00 p.m.
SILENT AUCTION and DOOR PRIZES
All Are Welcome!
Susan is a gifted artist who has opened
her heart and shared her talents for many
years in our community.
In February Susan, her family and friends
were devastated with the news that she
had been diagnosed with terminal brain
cancer. The fundraising event will help
support the interruption in the family
income as they face this battle together.
Some of the items up for silent auction bid include:
• Pictou Lodge: 1 night and breakfast for two
• Uncle Leo’s growler set
• A candlelight dinner at Piper’s Landing
• Gift certificates for Sobeys, Hebel’s, Cineplex,
West River Greenhouses, Nature’s Nook & Kranny and more
• Fernweh clothing
• Golf clothes and green fees for Eagle’s Chance
• Art from Ruben Irons, Raina MacDonald, Pysanky by So Jeo
• Lori Byrne Home Design consult
And much more ...

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