Passages August 2008 Issue

Volume 10, Issue 8
Passages
The long and Brier Island News
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August 2008
New trail provides spectacular view of Freeport,
Bay of Fundy
By Andy Moir
The view is absolutely stunning. After a short, if at times
steep, walk, visitors to the new Fundy View trail come to
the first observation deck. There they can get a panoramic
view of the village of Freeport, the Northeast Cove, Dartmouth Point, the Acadian shore, and the Gulf of Maine. If
you’re just a bit winded by the first leg of the journey, there
are park benches to sit on to catch your breath, and savour
the view.
The next section of trail takes you across the top of the
North Mountain, and down to the Bay of Fundy shore. This
section of trail is passable, but we’re still working on it.
In the next month or so, we’ll begin construction of a
second observation deck, which will provide a view that
stretches from Northern Light on Brier Island all the way
up Long Island. On a clear day, you can see the entire
Fundy coastline up to the radar tower near Bear Cove in
Tiverton.
We’re now working on interpretive signage for this trail,
so that local residents and visitors to this area can learn
more about our natural and cultural history.
In the next couple of years, we will be putting energy and
resources into making the Cow Ledge trail more passable.
Inside Passages:
Loyalist Park Opening
Island’s Ferry’s
Sackville, N.B. GOMI Participants
August 2008
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Passages That will allow hikers to go to Beautiful Cove, or around
Fish Point to walk past the ferry slip and down along Water
Street.
Eventually there will be a walking route, with interpretive
signs, that go all around the Cove, and connect with a trail
leading to St. Mary’s Bay.
Many, many hours of volunteer work have gone into creating this trail, and the Loyalist Park at the trail head. It’s
hard to give enough thanks to all of the people who have
come out to help with this community effort. We’ve also
received funding from the Department of Health Promotion, the Municipality of Digby, the Village of Freeport,
and a generous contribution from Aubrey Prime. The Freeport Community Development Association, which owns
the land where the Fundy View trail has been developed,
contributed the land, and money, and is responsible for
ongoing upkeep and insurance.
The trail is insured through the Trails Federation of Nova
Scotia. The trail begins at the Freeport Community
Development property, 243 Highway 217.
So next time someone tells you to take a hike, now you
know where you can go…and enjoy it.
Passages now has high speed internet
service and our new e-mail address is:
[email protected].
Getting the Loyalist Park Ready
for opening day
Olivia Small and Alex Patterson work
hard at the mulching
Linda Elliott, Chris Callaghan and Andy
Moir (on tractor) watch as Alex Patterson
works at planting trees
Enjoy Passages so much. Can’t wait for
it to arrive. Keep up the good work.
Joyce Hersey
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This month’s editor was Letitia Thimot and Letitia
Thimot and Andy Moir will edit next month’s issue.
The deadline for submissions for the September
issue is Noon August 26, 2008.
Andy’s tractor was a big help in
removing large stones etc.
Loyalist Park Opening
Passages August 2008
Brier Island Community BBQ
The annual Brier Island Community BBQ and Potluck
took place this year
on Sunday, June 29th
at the parking lot of
Robicheau’s store.
Thankfully, a drenching
rainfall which began an
hour before the event
stopped and the sky did
not send anymore rain.
Photo by Laura Titus
Volunteers wiped tables
and chairs dry and the
event began. Waste
Check was on site
demonstrating proper
garbage sorting and
the playground was
busy with happy
children. The parking
lot was full of hungry people, many of
Photo by Laura Titus
them locals and also
family, friends or relatives
from away, plus tourists
attended too. Everyone ate
well, the food was fantastic and it was great to see
many people remain after
eating to engage in some
relaxing and socializing.
Loyalist Supper at the church
Dorothy Outhouse receives a gift from Julian
and Jeanette Hankinson of Scotland for her
work on Loyalist Days
Julian Hankinson, Isle of Bute, Scotland is shown telling
stories of his Haines and Hankinson family roots. A book
and CD with information on 21,000 people is now
available to the researchers at Island Archives.
Photo by Laura Titus
FAMILY FUN DAY ON
BRIER ISLAND
The “Summer Fun for Kids” group is holding an afternoon of food, family and fun on Monday, August 11th,
beginning at 12:00 noon in the field at Pond Cove.
Bring your lawn chairs or blanket and a favorite picnic
dish to share. Hot dogs and drinks will be provided.
There will be sack races, wheelbarrow races, limbo,
tug of war, jump rope and hula hoop competitions and
more. Sandcastle contest to follow on the beach with
one grand prize for the best castle / sculpture (bring
your pails and shovels!). The event concludes with a
treasure hunt. Hope to see you there!
Christina Prime and her son Christopher are shown the
new Prime genealogy CD by Dorothy Outhouse.
Christopher later became the “I.T.” person for the
reunion, helping those interested in viewing the many
updates and additions made by Aubrey Prime to the book
“Descendants of Michael Prime” by Wm. H. Lyon.
August 2008
Passages Loyalist Day’s Celebration
Alyssa Teed and Laura Dixon
waiting to cut the ribbon
Shawn Oliver, left and Darryl
Livingston, both of Digby stand guard
at thecommemoration of the Loyalist
Cemetery’s restoration in Centreville
Saturday, July 12th .Volunteers spent
many hours reclaiming the graves
from Mother Nature.
A model of Westport’s Church of
Christ made by Charles MacDormand, was one of the interesting
items on display within the church.
Linda Elliott, right, Freeport Village
Commissioner, hands the scissors to
Dorothy Outhouse to finish cutting the
ribbons on the Warner House sign.
Jim Thurber
Bonny MacLachlan, Freeport, and George
Prime, Ontario study a photo of Barnard
Prime’s home which was built on the North
Wanda Christensen was hostess East Cove shore, behind the house currently
at Caroline Norwood’s “Spouter owned by Bonnie and her brother, Dr. Richard
Inn” on Brier Island when it was MacLachlan. Over 50 people from across
Canada, New York and our islands attended
opened for public viewing
the Prime/Titus gathering Sunday July 13th.
during Loyalist Days.
Passages Frank Shaw’s models of people who
inhabited Brier Island in the 1930s
and 40s were displayed by Eleanor
Bailey during the tour of the Westport
Baptist Church.
Maya Gillis intently concentrates on
her painting technique during Holly
Carr’s art show and workshop during
Friday July 11th’s activities.
August 2008
A model of Joshua Slocum’s Spray, made by Ronald
Gaudet, formerly of Westport, was given to Donald
and Lorna Outhouse for all their assistance with the
2008 Loyalist Days. Donald’s book “A Walking Tour
of Tiverton”, was redone for this event and launched
Saturday, July 12th at the Tiverton Community Hall.
Wanda Christensen, left of podium, was honored with a presentation by
Islands Historical Society at the Friday night supper and Story Night
to say “Thank You” for the 19 complete outfits that she constructed
for Loyalist 225 celebrations. Over 80 people attended the supper and
heard Julian Hankinson give a vibrant talk about his ancestors from
Long Island. Vicky Graham of “Hooking by the Sea” also spoke and
demonstrated her craft of rug hooking.
A crowd of local people braved traffic to attend
the unveiling of the “Spout Point” sign in
Tiverton. Kelly (Titus) Pike takes advantage of the
moment to snap a photo.
August 2008
A sign celebrating”Heroes in Petticoats”,
Catherine Hubbard and Margaret Davis
awaits for its unveiling on the deck opposite
R.E. Robicheau’s store on Brier Island. This
was one of six signs unveiled during the
Loyalist 225 weekend.
Costumed participants from Digby County
are shown at the conclusion of the “Gathering of Loyalist Descendants” held at the
Digby Pines. Over 240 participants took
part in various genealogy and information
sessions as well as enjoying a dinner with
guest speaker, Dr. Terrence Punch.
Holly Carr, artist, shows the children gathered
at the Lent House, how to apply paint to the silk.
The joint effort has been given to the FCDA for
framing and display.
Passages Birds of a Heather
The Long and Brier Island birding column with Heather Prime
Welcome to this month’s column. After the spring birds
came and went on their way, I haven’t seen too much of
a variety at my feeders. It’s always a pleasure to see the
Humming birds though.
The other day the Pileated Woodpecker stuck its’ head out
of its’ hole in the hydro pole up the road from our house.
It’s good to see it’s still there. I have heard it a few times
but hadn’t seen it in awhile. Lately along the way to our
camp, I have been seeing a Partridge and her babies; also a
Woodcock and her young as well. I have been seeing a lot
of Ducks in the Freeport Cove with their baby Ducklings
recently.
There have been a lot of rabbits this year; all sizes. We
have three to five on our front yard all the time. I hope this
isn’t an indication of a lot of coyotes this fall as well. I will
cross my fingers on this one!!
From time to time I like to get some information on different species of popular birds that are in the area. The
common Chickadee is still my favorite bird of all, and is
so tame, that
is always
seems like it
is part of my
front yard. It
is most
always
around
whenever I
fill my feeders and will
certainly let
me know
it’s there by
that familiar call: “Chickadee...dee…dee…dee”. By using
this call, both male and female Chickadees challenge or
scold intruders, and send information about the location
of food and predators to their partners, their offspring, and
members of their flock. Here are some other interesting
facts about this amazing little bird. It can remember where
it hid food for at least 28 days after putting it in its hiding
place, it drops its body temperature at night by 10 to 12°C
below daytime body temperature, to conserve energy, It
depletes much of its energy by feeding nestlings from six
to 14 times an hour, and it has a very established hierarchy,
or “pecking order”. To keep warm the chickadee erects its
soft, thick feathers to trap warm air close to its body. This
serves as good insulation against the cold. In early spring,
the flock begins to break up, with paired birds spending
daylight hours vigorously defending breeding territories
from their former flock mates. During this period birds may
still roost at night with their flock, especially during cold
weather. Once breeding commences, a Chickadee rarely
strays from the three to seven around its nest. Chickadees
establish a dominance hierarchy, or “pecking order,” by
which each bird is known to the other according to rank. A
bird’s rank is set by its degree of aggressiveness. Thus all
the birds in the flock are subordinate to the most aggressive
bird; and the lowest ranking is subordinate to all the others.
The rest are graded in between. Typically males dominate
females, and adults dominate juveniles. The higher ranking
birds enjoy best access to food, the safest spots away from
predators, and not only survive better but also have more
offspring survive. A dominant bird will threaten, chase,
and even fight the subordinate bird, which is always on
the defensive and gives way to it. Dominant birds rarely
need to fight subordinates once the hierarchy is established.
Males and females generally pair according to rank, the
dominant male pairs with the dominant female, and so on.
The Black-capped Chickadee is found throughout Canada,
from the island of Newfoundland to British Columbia
(except for the coastal islands) and extends northwards
into the southern Yukon and Northwest Territories. It lives
in tree-covered areas, including woodlots and orchards.
The chickadee is ordinarily a year round resident, but from
time to time large numbers of birds move long distances,
generally south in the fall, and north in the spring. These
irregular movements, called “irruptions,” involve mostly
young birds less than a year old. Irruptions may occur due
to habitat destruction, or in years when there is a shortage
of food, combined at times with an unusually successful
breeding season. These were just some interesting facts
about this cute little bird I thought you might enjoy reading. Part two in next month’s column.
There is nothing to report in the “What is it” section this
month.
Joe Cormier, one of our paramedics that come to the
Islands, had a Grey Jay land on his finger. That is amazing.
I bet that was a backyard surprise Joe!
My tip for this month: Don’t let your birdseed get wet,
a challenge in our climate! On the Islands we have had
so much fog. It’s better to put out smaller amounts more
frequently than to have a lot of food rot. If the birds have
stopped coming to your feeder, there’s a good chance that
the food has gone bad. Disinfect and clean your feeders regularly (at least every few weeks in damp weather).
Use a weak bleach solution (1/4 cup to two gallons of hot
water), rinse and allow to dry thoroughly before refilling.
Wash your hands after filling or cleaning your feeders.
Rake away the old seed and husks that gather below your
feeders. Be aware of the health of your birds. Some species
are susceptible to illnesses that are easily spread at feeders.
Passages August 2008
If you are finding sick or dead birds at your feeders, stop
feeding for a while (three to four weeks), and clean your
feeders thoroughly.
Email or phone anytime at: [email protected] or phone 902 839-2651. Hi to Gayle in Ontario,
Kenny in Kentucky, my Aunt Freda in Ontario and
Mayumi in Japan.
Take care, enjoy the few sunny days that we have. “Happy
Bird Watching”.
The Newest Residents of Freeport,
Tom, Anne and Cuddles Ogden
Tom and Anne Ogden retired two years ago and bought a
small hobby farm in PEI. Unfortunately, their house burned
in December of ‘07 and they lost everything. Tom took a
temporary job in Toronto until the insurance was settled in
June of this year. They found Peter and Bette’s house, made
a decision and made arrangements to move in.
Tom is originally from Middleton, Nova Scotia and Anne
is from Ottawa. They both worked most of their lives in
Toronto, which is where they met.
Tom and Anne had a ceramic business in PEI and hope to
have their surviving equipment and supplies moved to our
Island soon and start their business here.
We hope you will be happy and successful in Freeport!
Welcome to the three of you!
Need Help With Your Registered Charity
Information Return?
The following report was found in the new website: the
Nova Scotia Volunteer Forum, a source for all charitable
organizations. It is under the heading “Volunteer News”.
A great new online tool for registered charities has been
launched, produced by a collaboration of the Centre for
Voluntary Sector Research, the Canadian Federation of
Voluntary Sector Networks, and the Voluntary Gateway
The Charities File website, launched in December of
2007, is designed to help charitable organizations file
their annual Registered Charity Information Return – the
T3010A – to Revenue Canada. They aim at more accuracy,
and getting the return in on time.
Charities in Canada are trusted by the public to conduct
their business responsibly, and part of that is getting this
annual form done. Yet, each year, a number of charities are
either not filing their returns, filing them late, or filing with
incomplete or inaccurate information. This has actually resulted in the de-registration of some charities. This project
will enhance knowledge of those involved, helping to meet
the current requirements for filing and preparing for future
changes in submitting returns.
The tools available on the website, such as fact sheets,
quizzes, learning resources, tips and useful links, are intended to provide additional training and support for board
members, volunteers and others involved in the administration of charities, and to make the information easier and
more accessible.
To learn more information please visit:
http://pancan-cra.voluntarygateway.ca
The address of the Volunteer Forum is:
nsvolunteerforum.ca
Submitted by Carol Welch – Community Links.
Tom, Cuddles and Anne
Westports Of The World A Success
In Newfoundland
By Carol Welch
The little village of Westport, Newfoundland hosted a
wonderful and friendly convention this month. With
fourteen representing our village, and about thirty others
from around the globe, we had a most enjoyable and fun
time. Since we just arrived back, and with this month’s
deadline approching we will promise to write an account
of our festivities for the next edition.
Marion (Welch) Foote has been visiting her old home
village of Westport recently and occupied the home of
Dan and Marlene Norwood for a month. While she was
visiting, a very big surprise awaited her in the form of
a Surprise Birthday Party held at the home of Pat and
Donald Welch. Over birthday cake and ice cream and
land knows what else, there was lots of chit chat! While
she has been visiting, Marion has been learning to play
Skip-Bo at the seniors and also is learning Cribbage at
the home of Eleanor Bailey. (Eleanor says she’ll play
at the seniors when she gets the rudiments of the game
down pat!) Many belated happy returns of the day to
you Marion from the Staff of Passages!
August 2008
Passages Canada Day Celebrated on Brier Island
By Laura Titus
A newly formed volunteer group known as the “Summer Fun for Kids” committee organized a variety of events for
Canada Day in Westport. Using money contributed by members of the group and funds donated by community members,
supplies were purchased for the activities of the day. A parade, open to everyone, began at 11:00 a.m. and made its way
through the village. Participants were all given certificates and the winning entries also received ribbons. There were
pirates, princesses, soldiers, a giant lobster, a junior fire department complete with working hose (as spectators along the
street sides discovered!), a “big hearted” clown, a fantastic pirate ship float, some “spies” from the Church of Christ’s Spy
Camp program, a red maple leaf decorated electric cart, two girls walked with a banner
from Brier Island Whale and Seabird Cruises, a lady in Acadian dress, a junior police
float, a girl in a Haida mask, a little cowgirl on her horse, Westport Fire Department
vehicles and the paramedics in the ambulance...
Photo’s by Laura Titus
Created entirely by the boys, this army float
earned 1st place in the parade. Soldiers riding
inside were Wyatt Stark, Haydan Titus, Frank
Garron and Adrian Small.
Passages August 2008
After the parade a candy scramble was held for the youth, with candy of all kinds appearing to descend from the sky.
Between the candy donated and that purchased by the group, the children all filled their bags with substantial amounts of
sweet treats.
That afternoon a scavenger hunt took place, with teams meeting afterwards at the Church of Christ for Canada Day
cake. Winning teams are shown in the photos.
Candy Scramble!
Team 1 - Becky Moore, Cassidy Frost, Trevor
Moore, Kyle Moore, Katie Moore, Arianna
Collum and Adrian Small
Enjoying cake outside of the church
Bethany Welch, Nick Barnaby, Sean Tudor,
Wyatt Stark, Caitlynn Small and Emily Tudor
Team 2 - Frank Garron, Haydan Titus, Kendra Stanton,
Isabella Titus and Ella Patterson.
The day finished with a fireworks display at the
promenade across from Robicheau’s store. Some fireworks
were donated and most were bought by the committee,
with a generous donation given by Wally and Joyce
De Vries from the money collected at the annual Brier
Island Community BBQ and Potluck.
August 2008
Passages Tiverton Out & About
Lawna Stewart
839-2770
[email protected]
Yes indeed, we’ve had patches of fog this past month, and
it’s been ‘muggy’, making the grass and gardens grow and
people wilt. As I write it is a very warm, sunny, humid day,
feeling much like the Valley air I drove through earlier this
morning, coming back from a family birthday celebration
and pre-nuptial activities in Halifax. But with last winter’s
snow and frigid winds still vivid memories we will not
complain. It was great to be with my kids and grand-kids
at my daughter-in-law Carol’s birthday party but I will
miss the “main event”, the wedding of their father, David,
two days hence. Shucks! And I do so love a good party!!
It’s good seeing so many visitors on the Island, have
noticed lots of bikers, both motor and peddle, and campers.
Hope the folks in the tourist industry here are doing well.
Just a reminder to take in the Firemen’s Breakfast on
August 3rd, enjoy a good breakfast and visit with friends
and visitors.
Those of us who attended the Firemen’s Breakfast in July
were happy to see our former Nurse Practitioner, Kimberley LeMarche, her husband Patrick and their seven year
old daughter Lillian; they were visiting with friends for
a couple of days. Exciting things have happened to the
LeMarches since they settled ‘back home’ in Cape Breton.
Kim has attained her Doctorate (DNP) and is Primary
Health Care Nurse Practitioner at the Coast Guard College
in Sydney, and is also Assistant Professor, Centre for
Nursing and Health Studies, Athabasca University.
Patrick has successfully completed the Paramedic
program, level 3,
And Lily is learning to play the
fiddle! Shown at
breakfast are Pam
Crouse, Kim, Lilly
and Paula Prime.
Good to see Claire
Delaney, MA, has
been able to join
her husband, Tom, at their home on Max’s Point. Claire,
due to medical problems, was unable to come up with Tom
earlier in the summer. Hope it is a good long stay for you
both!
Sympathy is extended to the family of the late Dr Perley
Outhouse, Digby. He was born and grew up in Tiverton,
and for many of us he is part of our earliest childhood
memories of “going to the dentist’, with care carrying on
through to adulthood. Others, like my neighbour Reggie
Outhouse, remember him as ‘almost like a brother’ and as a
golfing partner. He was a well liked and respected man and
we are sorry he is gone.
Recent visitors of Maxine (Guier) Frost were David
Wilson and Hesham Eladawy, good friends of Maxine’s
daughter, Denis Frost, Toronto, ON. Despite hitting a rainy
period they enjoyed the scenic walk to the Balancing Rock
where many photos were taken to show friends back in TO.
Later they invited Maxine to join them for a quiet lunch at
Lavena’s Catch Café where Maxine introduced the guys
to Heather’s peanut butter pie. Needless to say, this was a
huge hit. In fact, Maxine received an email requesting that
one be sent to them by express post ASAP! Bet if they’d
had Heather’s date meringue pie they’d still be here!
Visiting Gail and Alger Sollows for two weeks was Elsie
Shukaliak, Edmonton, AB, Gail’s pen pal since the age of
12. They met 42 years ago when Elsie and her sister visited
Gail and Alger for the first time. Elsie thoroughly enjoyed
her visit with a couple of whale watching cruises, a hike to
the Balancing Rock, trip to Brier Island, and road trips to
Yarmouth, the South Shore and finally a tour of Halifax’s
waterfront before heading to the airport.
Keitha and Gary Outhouse were off on an over-night
camping trip with friends Rita and Richard Zinck, and on
their journey home had an enjoyable bike trip around the
South Shore. Weekend visitors with Keitha and Gary were
their daughter Michele and grandson Dawson Leadbetter
of Lakelands, NS. Dawson beach-combed and spent time
in the pool with his cousin Maeve Dixon while his mother
visited with Mary and Sheldon Dixon.
Scott and Jodi Webster and children Elijah and Gabriel
spent a weekend in Dunromin Camp Ground, Granville
Ferry, NS.
Isaac Cossaboom, Shelburne, NS, spent a few days with
his grandparents Roy and Mary Cossaboom, Central
Grove, NS.
Surprise visitors at the home of Woodrow and Eunice
Outhouse in July were her sister Margaret James, her two
sons Bob and Bill, Bill’s wife and grand daughter Sandy
and Shaniece James, all of Marblehead, MA. It had been
three years since they had seen each other and five years
since Margaret and her family were in Tiverton. Cookouts
were enjoyed by all including the Outhouse children, Susan
and Jim and their families. The only one missing was
Susan and Raymond’s son Chad Titus; Chad has moved to
British Columbia. The family wish him the very best and
send their love.
Speaking of cookouts, how about a nice BBQ’ed halibut
steak? Darrell Newton, Halifax, and his daughter Brenda
Outhouse, East Ferry, had just that when they visited with
Dianne and Laurence Outhouse. I hear it was “some good”!
Guests of Donna and Edwin Ossinger were Donna’s sister
Belva Anoli, Peabody, and her friend Rudy Piantedosi, also
Passages 10 August 2008
of MA. Belva was also able to spend time in her newly
renovated home here and Rudy began the battle of
removing ‘wild buckwheat’! Belva and Rudy enjoyed
whale watching with their cousins Maureen and Butch
Lyonns, Quincy, MA., who were also guests of Donna
and Edwin. While Donna, Maureen and Butch took in
the Cherry Carnival in Bear River, Belva and Rudy took
in the sights and sounds of Halifax. One of the highlights
for Rudy was a fishing trip with Raymond Titus and Tony
Thurber who fish out of Freeport. Rudy’s ‘catch of the day’
was a haddock, so fresh it was almost flipping when it was
added to the evening meal. According to Donna everyone
had lots of fun making many happy memories.
Dianne and Laurence Outhouse, Kasandra van Keith, a
Halifax friend of mine, and I were among the Islanders
who enjoyed a “thank you” supper in Sandy Cove sponsored by the Partnership for Sustainable Development,
Digby Neck & Islands. During Kas’s visit we enjoyed a
tea and tour of the Warner House in Freeport and a great
lunch at Lavena’s Catch with my other guests Lois Oliver,
Jill Hall and Evelyne Huller, all of Toronto. The annual
Gilbert’s Cove community picnic was great fun too, and
we especially enjoyed an afternoon visit with Louise Chisholm, Central Grove.
Visitng with Eva Outhouse are her daughter Rosalind and
Fred Dakin, joined by their son Christian for the memorial
service in Shelburne for Fred’s mother. Fred and Rosalind
took in the Loyalist Descendants’ activities, and Fred has
thoroughly enjoyed many hours of nature photography during their stay here.
Congratulations to Dawn and Fraser Outhouse on the
birth of a granddaughter Paressa Irene, born to Tina and
Afshin Ghaforian, Pickering, ON. Paressa was born on
June 25, weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces. Best wishes to the
family!
Belated happy birthday wishes go out to Sherman Outhouse. Hope you had a happy day!
A belated happy birthday to Larry Elliott who celebrated
his 71st on July 3rd with a round of golf at the Clare Golf
Course, especially gratifying as he’d undergone lung surgery in May and at that time his ability to resume the sport
was uncertain. Home to help celebrate Larry’s special day
were Kathy and Larry’s son Faron and his partner Kate
Cyr, Berwick. In speaking of Larry’s surgery Kathy expressed their gratitude to their neighbour and Larry’s best
‘little friend’ Conner and his Dad, Kelly Pyne, who looked
after the yard and lawn work over a six week period during
Larry’s recovery. The blessing of good neighbours!
Lots of activity at the Super Seniors Club during the
month, beginning with a festive Canada Day celebration on
July 1st where the red and white colours of the flag were
replicated in clothing, table centre pieces, napkins and even
the desserts. Dropping in to say “thank you” to the Club
members was Michelle Ruggles, the first recipient of the
Club’s newly established
bursary. She is shown
here with Club president,
Dianne Outhouse. The
bursary will be awarded
annually to a graduating
student of ICS.
Some of our Club members have been travelling,
take our gal Lillian Elliott
for instance. She had
barely settled down from
her trip to Paris when she
and daughter Alicia were off to St Johns, Newfoundland,
where Lillian had a chance to renew acquaintances with
sister alumna, Kitty Power, who she first met at Mount
Saint Vincent University, Halifax, seventy years ago. It
was a joyous reunion, marred only by a fire in the hotel’s
laundry area causing evacuation of rooms in the middle
of the night. Fortunately the ‘all clear’ was called before
Lillian had to walk down five flights of stairs but not before
she had to hastily abandon her room, her hearing aids and
teeth; and clutching her silver earrings, and clad in her
purple silk pyjamas, she joined many other guests in the
hallway! I have a feeling this experience is material for
another of her “a senior’s life in the fast lane” skits.
Unfortunately, Club member Margery Prime, Central
Grove, sustained injuries from a fall; we are happy to hear
she is “up and around” and we hope coming back to the
Club very soon.
Friends of Gerry Cann
of Annapolis Royal, will
be sorry to hear he was
injured in a fall. Hopefully he’ll be back on his
feet soon.
Another member making the news was Barbara
Greenlaw, Digby, who
was guest of honour at a birthday
party at the Club. Barbara turned
91 and was the recipient of much
love and many good wishes, and
a cake made and presented by
her sister Millie Westcott; sister
Sylvia Cleveland and brother
Jack Pyne were also at the party.
Helping Alberta Outhouse,
Weaver Settlement, formerly
of Tiverton, celebrate her 98th
birthday were her many friends
at a party held at Ruggles
August 2008
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Cottage, Central Grove, hosted by Joan Sabean,
Fredericton. Joan’s son Preston Dutcher and his grand
daughter Joleigh Dutcher, both of Maugerville, NB, were
also present. Alberta is shown admiring her birthday
cake, a gift from her sister Mary Sollows.
Those of us who took in the 3-day Gathering of the
Loyalist Descendants really appreciated the work done
by the Admiral Digby Museum and Islands’ Historical
Society in organizing and presenting the events. Everything, including the
weather, was first
rate, starting with
the gathering at
the Pines Resort &
Spa in Digby on the
10th, to the closing ‘family gatherings’ on the 13th
on the Islands and
Neck. Shown are
“Robert and Sarah
Outhouse” (Donnie
Outhouse and Bertha
Ruggles) unveiling the story-board at Spout Point here in
the Village. I also learned that “Sarah and Robert” were
special guests at the Tiverton Christian Church service on
Sunday, dressed in their
‘Sunday go to meeting
clothes’.
One of the events during
the Loyalist celebrations was the Tiverton
Baptist Church’s annual
Strawberry Buffet Supper. Here Mary Sollows
shows off the finishing
touch to a bountiful meal.
Delicious!
There’s a nice new craft in the harbour, a cabin cruiser
owned by Stephen Small. I hear Merrill Dixon challenged
Stephen to a 2-boat race beginning ‘up at the head’..didn’t
see the race but heard there were no losers, only that
Merrill came in second. Rumors are that another Dixon
boat will challenge Stephen; good luck everyone!
Sympathy goes out to the family and friends of George
Howard who passed away on July 22 in his 92nd year. He
is survived by daughters Gloria Howard, Carolyn Frost,
Patricia Theriault, son Sammy Howard, and half-sisters
Eunice Outhouse and Margaret James. He will be missed.
Thanks to everyone who collected news for me this
month; I really appreciate the help I got. Let’s do it again
for the September issue. Enjoy the rest of the Summer
and be happy!
Freeport Out & About
With Brenda Teed
[email protected]
Hello everyone from foggy Freeport! Boy, we sure have
had our share of it this year although it did manage to ‘go
off shore’ during our Loyalist Days celebrations.
First I would like to make a correction to my last month’s
column. I mistakenly identified Jeff Britton as Jeff Laugher.
Sorry for the error! Jeff Britton is the son of Susan Britton,
and grandson of Ted and Ann Laugher.
There were lots of people around during the celebrations
this month – some were
known and some were
just here for the reunion
which happened on
Sunday, the 13th. Lots of
Prime/Titus folks traced
their roots way back
during this happening,
and
everyone seemed to
be having a great time
finding their newfound
cousins! The Islands
Historical Society put
on a great supper at the
vestry on the 11th with
a sellout crowd plus!
The children dressed
Tommy McNaughton was our
in the costume of the
young Loyalist boy
Loyalist day were a hit
with everyone as they
helped serve and clean up under the watchful eye of the
ladies. Julian Hankinson, the guest speaker, was very good!
Before he began his speech, the room was full of chatter
and laughter – but when he began to speak, you could hear
a pin drop!
The full
weekend
was quite
well attended and
very informative and
interesting
to all, I am
sure.
Congratulations to
Tracy and
Alyssa Teed, Bertha Ruggles and
Carla
Laura Dixon pose as Loyalists
(Titus)
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Lombard on their recent marriage.
Roger and I have had a two-day visit with our son
Stephen and family in Bridgewater this month. It was
really good to get out of the fog, but again, almost good
to return to it as it was so hot in Bridgewater. I understand
from those I have spoken with that it was hot anywhere
from Sandy Cove up!
Visiting with Eleanor Bailey recently were Norm and
Tanya LeBlanc and sons of Moncton, New Brunswick.
We welcome to the community Sandy Hanson of
Pennsylvania who is having a house built (and helping to
build it) in Oceanview Estates. Sandy plans to spend
summers here at least! We also welcome Tom and Anne
Ogden to the community. The Ogdens’ have purchased the
Peter & Bette Morehouse property on Water Street and
welcome also to Alex Patterson who has purchased the
Mel Tibert home on Water Street. Alex gave us some much
needed help with the planting at the Loyalist Gardens during the later part of June.
Lots of the children have been enjoying Johnson’s
Christian Camp in North Range for the past three weeks.
The children come from near and far, and are sometimes
third generation campers in as much as their grandparents
have also attended the camp in days gone by!
I expect a lot of people have trekked up to the Freeport
Viewing Platform by now and have seen the panorama of
the village. When the second platform is constructed, the
view will be just as spectacular in a different direction.
Jim and Kaye Watt have been visiting at their home on
Lover’s Lane recently.
Visitors at the home of Barbara Perry have been her
daughter Vicki Perry and granddaughter Holly and friend
all of Kincarden, Ontario. Also visiting at the same home
were Barb’s youngest daughter Heather and Mark Leclerc
and children Evan, Sydney and Carissa of Rapides-desJoachims, Quebec.
Kelly Titus-Pike visited with Roger and I over the
Loyalist Days weekend. She was quite excited to attend the
Prime/Titus reunion and met many of her long lost cousins
and relatives that she hasn’t seen in quite sometime.
Bonnie MacLachlan of London, Ontario is visiting at her
summer home here. We always look forward to Bonnie’s
visit and her participation in the events of the community.
Linda Elliott visited with her daughters Beverley Roebuck
and Kim Pitts and families in Dartmouth, N.S. recently.
Mother Gertrude Thurber and sister Mary Titus
accompanied Linda as far as Margaretsville where they
visited with daughter Jane and Jim Stronach and family
and daughter Dawn Thurber for a few days. While there,
daughter Thelsa Halliday of Parker’s Cove spent an afternoon with her mother and sister.
Jonathan Kimblall, grandson of Susan and Don Mullin
spent a few days with his grandparents recently. Jonathan
lives in Fredericton, N.B. While here, he helped us plant
some shrubs at the Loyalist Garden.
Pastor Renee Clark is visiting with her Mother and other
relatives in North Sydney for a few weeks. In her absence,
a sing-song was held at the summer home of Bonnie
McLaughlin one week with about 18 people attending.
Another week Rick Small, originally of Tiverton, and
son of Leonard and Rowena Small, spoke at our Sunday
service.
Visiting during the Loyalist Days were Jim and Glenna
Prime of Kentville and Margaret and Ray Rockwell of
Dartmouth. The two couples stayed at the “Curtis Prime
Estate” as Jim so elegantly put it! Jim and Margaret are the
son and daughter of Curtis and Elsie (Titus) Prime. They
especially enjoyed the Prime/Titus Reunion on Sunday at
the Community Hall.
It was hard to get a chance to eat at the Fireman’s
Breakfast on the 13th! There were so many people there
who just wanted to visit with everyone! It was a great place
to see most of the visitors who used to live here in the area
and were here for the Loyalist celebrations. Kudos’ to the
Fire Department for putting on the breakfast a week earlier
than usual.
Our condolences go out to the family of the late Dr.
Perley Outhouse who passed away on July 14th at his home.
Perley always enjoyed reading Passages until his eyesight
failed him. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Walter and Louise Ryan have taken up residence on
Hillside Drive Apartments in Digby recently.
Don and Katherine Large and family of Charlottetown,
P.E.I. visited with her mother Margaret Stark recently.
Congratulations to Katherine and Markus Feiel, Adian and
Gavin on the birth of a new son and brother! This is also a
new grandson for Louise Chisholm.
Grant MacNeil and family have been visiting at Fundy
View during the month of July.
Visiting with Walter and Diane Crocker have been two of
Diane’s cousins, Linda Pleszken and Joan Rushton of
Hamilton, Ontario. The ladies spent some time at the Oak
Island Inn in Western Shore and enjoyed their trip around
the south shore, went whale watching, and generally
enjoyed being in the fog!!!!
Our sincere condolences go out to the family of the late
George Howard who passed away at the Digby General
Hospital recently.
Barbara Perry, Linda Elliott and yours truly attended one
of the ‘teas’ in Weymouth this month. It happened to be the
Southville Church tea and it was wonderful!
Sandra Kirk and John McMullen have been visiting with
Sandra’s son Junior in Calgary for the past few weeks. I
understand they had a great visit!
August 2008
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Jennifer Frook, daughter of Tom Frook visited with Tom
and Loretta during the last week of June. Jennifer is from
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Also Tom has been in
Saskatoon on business and while he was there Loretta spent
time with her daughter Melissa and Bryan Neil of Lower
Sackville, N.S.
I would like to say hello to a person who is very special
to me – Art Staples, known to me as “Uncle Art” has been
admitted to a nursing home in West Peabody, Mass. just
recently. Art was quite well known in the village not too
many years ago when he would come down from Lynnfield Center to visit with my Mom, Blanche Thurber.
Uncle Art has been getting Passages for a number of years
now. Given all things equal, he will celebrate 100 years in
November!
Shown in the above photo is Sid Hooper, who is a
retired Post Master of Freeport and a former resident
as he celebrates his 90th birthday with daughter
Doreen (Tony) Bower and son Ralph (Albert)
Hooper in Halifax recently.
Spy Camp
Spy Camp karate day
Participants in Necklace crafts
Passages 14 Spy agent
Bubble gum crafts
August 2008
The Hill was Alive with the Sound of Music
By Laura Titus
The Brier Island Lodge was host to violinists Agnes Kwasniewska and Allen Weakland of Manhattan, New York,
during the first
week of July.
Each evening the
two performed in
the dining room,
playing a variety
of pieces, making for a lovely
atmosphere for the
diners. Their CD
“String of Pearl”
was available for
purchase. The duo
had a pleasant
time on the island
and hopefully they
will be returning
Allen and Agnes with their instruments. to the Lodge on
the hill next year.
Lou and Joan Outhouse and Crystal McDormand
buy CDs
(Acton, ON) April 2, 2008 - Lindon Garron, of St.
Andrews, New Brunswick, was elected President of the
Canadian Professional
Golfers’ Association (Canadian PGA)
yesterday at the Association’s Annual
General Meeting in Thornhill, ON.
Garron succeeds Warren
Crosbie, Head Professional at
Bayview Golf and Country Club in
Thornhill, ON.
Linden is the son of the late Belva and Wintford Garron,
formerly of Westport and the brother of Willard
(Dartmouth) and Sonny Garron of Digby, N.S.
To Passages:
As one of the many who attended the Gathering of Loyalist
Descendants events in Digby and Freeport last week-end,
I would like to congratulate the organizers and thank all
those who helped to make the event such a resounding
success.
The day at the Digby Pines provided much information
and insight to any who are interested in genealogy, as well
as a wonderful opportunity for “family members” from
across the continent and beyond to swap information and
get to know one another. Having the various Loyalist era
churches on Digby Neck and the Islands open to visitors
was an eye-opening experience for even those of us who
thought we knew our area’s history. The interactive art
session with internationally known artist and Loyalist
descendant, Holly Carr; the opening of the Loyalist Park
in Freeport; the delicious traditional Loyalist supper and
wonderful story-telling; the dedication of the newly
rediscovered Loyalist cemetery in Centerville, the breakfasts in the firehalls, the church services, the family
gatherings – all contributed to a week-end which deepened
our appreciation of our history and of the values which
sustain and challenge us.
Certainly the principal organizers, Sheryl Stanton of the
Admiral Digby Museum and Dorothy and Roger Outhouse
of the Islands Historical Society, should be commended
for the energy, imagination and commitment with which
they planned the celebrations. The talent and hard work of
Wanda Christensen, who provided many of the
animators with authentic period dress, deserves special
mention. Equally deserving of thanks are all those who
volunteered their time and knowledge to conduct tours,
laboured to
create the park and restore the cemetery, prepared and
served meals, and baked the renowned egg tarts. A largely
unsung hero in this endeavor, by his own request, is a
Loyalist descendant who in discovering his roots has also
made a substantial and lasting contribution to the area
in which his ancestors made a home. Aubrey Prime is a
gentleman of great vision, energy, and generosity and
employed all these attributes in initiating and supporting
the Loyalist commemoration.
In short, it was a week-end to remember. With the sun and
the sea as a backdrop, it was easy to see why all our ancestors, among them the hearty Loyalists, clung to this rugged,
beautiful land and loved it, even as we do today.
Sincerely,
Margaret Rockwell
Thanks! I am especially enjoying the travelogues on
local residents. – Rev. Susan Stiles – Rhode Island
August 2008
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Westport Out & About
Laura Titus 839-2119
[email protected]
Hello readers! It was a busy time in Westport as July
began, with the annual Brier Island Community BBQ and
Potluck
taking
place on
the last
Sunday in
June with
great
attendance
and, thankfully, a last
minute
change for
the better
(and drier)
in the
Little Declan, son of Crystal Moore and
Donnie Saulnier, keeps cool on Canada Day weather!
July 1st brought a day of fun events to celebrate Canada
Day, starting with a parade which featured some creative
entries. First prize went to the Army Float in which Haydan Titus, Frank Garron, Wyatt Stark and Adrian Small
were dressed as soldiers. The pirate ship float made by
Wanda and Johnny Graham and Trevor and Becky Moore
came in second and third place went to the junior police
float created by Ben deVries and his cousins from New
Brunswick.
A candy scramble was held following the parade and later
a scavenger hunt. At the Church of Christ Canada Day
Quilts of all colours and styles, both old and
new, were on display inside the Church of Christ
on Canada Day.
cake was being offered to passersby, while inside was a
lovely quilt display. That evening there were fireworks. It’s
a lot of work to undertake such events, but so worth it in
the end.
For a week in July the Brier Island Lodge was host to
violinists Agnes Kwasniewska and Allen Weakland of
Manhattan, New York. The duo played a variety of songs
and musical styles and CDs were available for purchase. It
made for a very nice evening of relaxing dining (fabulous
bread pudding with rum sauce and what a perfect slice of
lemon meringue pie!)
Some of the island’s residents attended the Westport’s of
the World convention in Westport, Newfoundland. Hopefully that Westport was less foggy than this one has been!
Pat MacConnell was host to lots of family visitors,
including brother Sid Morehouse and wife Terry from
Ontario. Two of the couple’s daughters, along with the
husband and two children of one and the boyfriend of
the other accompanied them. Pat’s son Bernie Moore and
partner Annette of Parker’s Cove and son Albert Moore
and his children Steven, Halle and Isaac of Yarmouth also
visited. Off and on through July Pat’s other grandchildren,
Abby, Casey and Summer of Lawrencetown, spent time at
her house with their Dad, Donnie Moore.
It’s great to see the Moch home occupied again with the
family here on summer vacation.
The Loyalist weekend held in mid July included tours of
historical homes on Brier Island and an open house at the
Westport Baptist Church. A new information sign located
at the
promenade
across
from Robicheau’s
store
was also
unveiled.
This sign
tells of
Loyalist
Christianna
The new sign erected to commemorate
Margaret
Loyalist C. Margaret Davis.
Davis’ trek
on foot from Westport to Halifax, which she undertook to
secure the title to her property and land.
The mysterious lady Victoria, seen a few weeks ago at
Brier Island Lodge during the sheep shearing, was this
time spotted at Seal Cove, where she told stories of the
long ago days of fishing to a number of tourists who were
out at the cove looking at the seals. Victoria, herself a well
known rug hooker, also talked of carding wool and
spinning it on a steel rod. She next appeared in attendance
at the Loyalist supper in Freeport, where she spoke about
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the rug hooking tradition. Victoria always appears in a
lovely dress which was hand made by Wanda Christensen.
Marilyn and Ron Marshall have returned from a few
weeks vacation in Maine and Massachusetts, where they
visited with friends and family.
It was nice to hear that Marjorie Thurber was recently
able to visit her beloved pet goats, which now live in Yarmouth. Howard Graham told me that he and Mary drove
Marjorie down to Yarmouth to see them. It makes me smile
to imagine the happiness at this reunion of, shall we say,
old friends.
Kevin McCormack of Ontario is currently here and
doing more restoration / renovation work at his property,
the “Porter House”.
Joel and Carla Welch and children Makayla and Alyssa,
Moncton, and Andrew and Crystal Welch and daughter
Rebecca and son Joshua, Granville Ferry, enjoyed a couple
of days at the Phil Welch house.
Construction and renovation has been taking place at a
few properties this summer, and all are looking great.
Richard and Debbie Welch and son Graham of Dartmouth
spent time this month at the family’s house in Westport.
The steeple at the Baptist church has finally been repaired
after being struck by lightning and catching on fire over a
year ago. Watching those workers standing in a swaying
basket dangling from a crane I realized it must have taken a
long time to find someone willing to work at such a height.
Brave people!
Congratulations to Tara and Daniel Kenney on the arrival
of their new baby boy, Jackson. Cute big brother Daniel
must be so proud to have a little brother.
A family reunion of the children and family of Pete and
Dolores Welch took place at Casey’s Hill mid month. Good
thing there’s lots of room on the hill with a family that
large! Hope everyone had a fun time.
Spending a week at Jim and Crystal McDormand’s were
their grandchildren Emma and Sam McDormand of Weymouth. Maybe the next time they visit the weather will be a
bit nicer!
Pond Cove beach has been looking great lately, and many
people have been spending time there, whether on a picnic,
relaxing with a good book, playing in the sand or braving
the cold water to swim in the waves.
The Westport Church of Christ enjoyed the company of
Allen Weakland and Agnes Kwasniewska, the violinists
staying at the Lodge, during their service on July 6th. And
of course, the church was filled with the sounds of violin
music, with the pair playing a few numbers for the
congregation.
Carol and Bill Welch were visited by Carol’s brother,
Sid Morehouse, and family while they were here staying
with Pat MacConnell.
Best wishes to Sean Tudor and Mary Ann Amirault and
children as they set off next month for Ontario, where Sean
has been awarded a teaching position in a small community
in that province. Congrats on the new job Sean!
Sympathy is sent to Carolyn Frost and family on the
passing of her father, George Howard.
Clifton and Linda Moore were visited for a few days by
daughter Sarah and her son Aidan of Greenwood.
Congratulations to Floyd Graham on the successful
completion of a four week scaffolding course in the Valley.
Best wishes as you begin your new venture in life.
Congratulations also to Vicki Graham on the one year anniversary of her rug hooking business, “Hooking by the Sea
Retreats”.
Thanks to those who gave me their news. Health and
happiness to all!
Island’s Chronicle
By Derek Thurber
Hello - I would like to take a little twist into my
previous works and add historic info of Freeport, Westport,
and Tiverton from the 1800’s. These are transcribed from
a database of New Brunswick newspapers and are quite
interesting. With the loyalist celebration this reflects the
earliest residents more than the 100 years articles and may
aid in some genealogies. Vital Stats.
Central Grove:
1889: m. Barton, Dec. 26, by Rev. W.J. Blakeny, Charles
W. POWELL, Long Island, Central Grove, N.S. / Ella
SAUNDERSON, Waterford, Digby Neck, N.S.
1890: m. Central Grove, Long Island, N.S., Dec. 22, by
Rev. J.W. Tingley, B.A., George H. DELANEY / Almeda
A. POWELL, both of central grove
1891: m. Central Grove, Long Island, N.S., Jan. 29, by
Rev. J.W. Tingley, Albert GUIER / Ada L. CANN, both of
Central Grove.
d. Central Grove, Long Island, N.S., Jan. 9, John Bernard
THURBER infant s/o Chester THURBER and Fannie
THURBER, age 4 mos.
1892: m. Central Grove, Digby Co., N.S., April 17, by Rev.
E.P. Coldwell, Colman S. POWELL, Central Grove / Mary
WALKER, Tiverton.
Born ‑ Central Grove, N.S., Dec. 25th, wife of Isaac
SHORTLEFF, a son
1893: m. Central Grove, Digby Co., N.S., Dec. 26, by Rev.
E.P. Coldwell, William POWELL / Jessie MOORE, both of
Central Grove.
Born ‑ Central Grove, N.S., Aug. 3rd, wife of Kenneth
TIBERT, a daughter.
1895: Birth ‑ Central Grove, N.S., Oct. 30th, to the wife of
Wm TIBERT, a daughter.
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Central Grove ‑ Mrs. Mary SHORTLIFF counts the years
that she has seen by 85. She is a d/o Samuel THURBER
who used to hail as a sea captain from Freeport.
Freeport:
1885 Birth ‑ Freeport, N.S., 6th inst., wife of Dr. D.N.
MORRISON, a daughter
1891: m. Baptist Church, Freeport, N.S., Nov. 15, by Rev.
E.P. Coldwell, Wellington RING, Freeport / Annie M.
THURBER, same place.
m. At home of the bride, Freeport, N.S., Nov. 15, by Rev.
E.P. Coldwell, Chas. E. SABEAN, Weymouth / Annie M.
BROOKS, Freeport.
d. Freeport, N.S., Jan. 3, Henrietta C. HIGGINS, age
54. The deceased was a member of the Freeport Baptist
church.
d. Freeport, N.S., May 24, Deacon George THURBER, age
77. The deceased experienced a change of heart in his 25th
year, was baptized by Rev. Wellington Jackson and was a
member of the Freeport Baptist church for 52 years and a
deacon 35.
1892: m. Freeport, N.S., April 6, by Rev. E.P. Coldwell,
Wm FINNEGAN, Freeport / Lottie ISRAEL, same place.
1893: d. Freeport, N.S., May 27, Bartholomew R.
HAINES, 87th year. The deceased in his earlier life carried
on a large business at Freeport and was well known as an
enterprising merchant, but retired from business in favor
of his sons some years ago. When yet a young man he was
converted and united with the Freeport church and until a
few weeks of his death was a regular attendant at the house
of God. He leaves a widow, who was his second wife, a
large family of sons and daughters, with many children and
several great‑grandchildren.
(Bartholomew Haines’ home is now owned by Gertrude
Thurber in Freeport. He was the father of the enterprising
Hains Bros.).
m. Freeport, N.S., Dec. 5, by Rev. E.P. Coldwell, Allen
BUCKMAN, Westport / Lizzie ISRAEL, Freeport.
1895: John LEWIS of Freeport is 87 years of age. -Digby,
N.S. ‘Chronicle’ ‑ Freeport ‑ Jeremiah BROOKS, Freeport,
is aged 87 years. In the palmy days of shipbuilding when
Freeport, with other places, sent out new vessels every
year, Mr. Brooks was known as a master hand at his trade
of shipwright.
Tiverton:
1881: m. Tiverton, 1st January, by Elder C. Ford, G.S.
BETHUNE / Miss Sarah A. PYNE, all of Tiverton.
1889: m. Tiverton, Digby, N.S., 25th July., by Hubert A.
DeVoe, Charles W. CARMICHAEL, Good Settlement
(Carleton Co.) / Alby A. McKAY youngest d/o late Isaac
McKAY, Tiverton
1891: m. Tiverton, N.S., Jan. 25, by Rev. J.W. Tingley,
Obediah S. SMITH / Lauretta OUTHOUSE, both of Tiverton.
m. Tiverton, N.S., Dec. 28, by Rev. J.W. Tingley, Arthur W.
OUTHOUSE / C. Stella HAVEY, both of Tiverton.
d. Tiverton, N.S., Jan. 13, of cancer, Mary Ann OUTHOUSE, age 72, for many years a member of the Tiverton
Baptist church.
1892: Digby, N.S., July 19 ‑ A quiet wedding took place at
Tiverton on Saturday eve. last when Byron BLACKFORD
and Cora OUTHOUSE d/o John OUTHOUSE were united
for life by Rev. H.A. DeVeau. Mr. Blackford is a ferryman
at Tiverton.
1893: Born ‑ Tiverton, N.S., May 23rd, wife of Edgar
OUTHOUSE, a daughter
Born ‑ Tiverton, N.S., May 21st, wife of Kendrick OUTHOUSE, a daughter
1895: Digby, N.S. ‘Chronicle’ ‑ Tiverton ‑ Long Island has
three residents of unusual age. John WEAVER is two years
past the nonogenarian mark, having been born in 1803 at
Weymouth, moving to Tiverton in 1878: He is a grandson
of Michael WEAVER, a native of Germany.
(He was residing in the old VanTassel farm house up on the
hill).
Birth ‑ Tiverton, N.S., Nov. 22, to the wife of Simonson
OUTHOUSE, jr., a daughter.
Westport:
1881: m. Westport, N.S., 24th April, by Rev. A.E. Ingram,
C.W. DENTON s/o Deacon G.W. DENTON and Jane
DENTON / Emily L. FROST d/o Capt. W.S. FROST and
Eunice FROST, all of Westport.
1882: m. Westport, Digby Co., N.S., 25th December, by
Rev. A.E. Ingram, Joseph Norman RAWDING, Clementsport, N.S. / Miss Mary N. HICKS, Westport.
On the Lord’s Day, 29th December, the Baptist S.S. presented the bride with a copy of “Baptist History” by Rev.
J.M. Cramp, D.D. with the following inscription “Presented to Mrs. Rawding by the Westport Baptist Sabbath
School in token of their esteem for her as a faithful teacher,
Westport, Oct 29,
1882: m. Westport, N.S., 16th March, by Rev. S. McC.
Black, Edward W. DURKEE eldest s/o J. Freeman DURKEE / Victoria PAYSON eldest d/o Stephen PAYSON, both
of Westport.
m. Westport, N.S., 13th January, by Rev. E.C. Ford, Edwin
P. RUGGLES s/o B.H. RUGGLES, Collector of Customs
/ Ida May HALEY second d/o Capt. G.C. HALEY, both of
Westport.
1885: Birth ‑ Westport, N.S., 31st January, wife of Stewart
HIcks, a daughter
1887: Birth ‑ Westport, N.S., 23rd ult., wife of Colin
THOMSON, a daughter
1888: m. Westport, N.S., 6th January, by Rev. J.H. Saun-
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ders, Lewis F. BARKHOUSE, Upper Falmouth, Hants Co.
/ Jessie M. LENT, Westport
1889: Birth ‑ Westport, N.S., 9th December, wife of Deacon James GOWER, twins, daughters
1890: m. Westport, N.S., 29th December, by Rev. H.E.
Cooke, at residence of bride’s father, Ainsley TITUS /
Martha HAYCOCK second d/o William HAYCOCK, jr.,
all of Westport
1893: Birth ‑ Westport, N.S., April 17th, wife of Evan
FROST, a daughter
2008 Adopt-a-Book campaign
the ‘best-ever’
The final numbers are in and Western Counties Regional
Library’s 2008 Adopt-A-book campaign has been an enormous success.
“This is the best one yet,” says Trudy Amirault, regional
director for the library.
Held every two years, the campaign is the best-ever in
terms of dollar value – $30,220.22 – surpassing the 2000
total of $24,190 and the second best-ever in terms of books
adopted – 1,372. There were 1,536 books adopted in 1998.
That means 1,372 new books on the shelves of the library’s
10 branches giving the public that much more choice and
fresh selection to borrow.
Amirault points to several factors she believes are behind
the successful campaign
“I think there was a renewed enthusiasm,” she explains.
Amirault believes the expanded Adopt-A-Book April
Fool’s Trivia challenge was instrumental in the success of
the campaign. It helped bring in over $2,200, bolstered by
a $500 donation from TD Bank and symbolic of the greater
corporate involvement in the challenge. Other organizations including financial institutions, municipal governments, drug stores, chartered accountants and sponsors
battled it out while supporting the cause.
She says the library’s financial difficulties in the past
year may have helped boost support for the library.
“Perhaps it was because of our funding difficulties last
year,” she says. “People realized how important it was to
support their library.”
Corporate backing was also a big factor, led by CJLS’s
sponsorship that provided public service announcements,
weekly updates and live onsite broadcasts promoting the
campaign. CJLS came on board for the initial campaign in
1996 and has been there ever since. The region’s media as
a whole, especially the regional newspapers of Transcontinental Media, was extremely supportive in keeping the
campaign in the public eye, Amirault adds.
Support came from all areas of the Digby, Shelburne and
Yarmouth – corporations, community organizations and
individuals.
From the initial big boost of the Trivia Challenge on
April 1 to an individual donation of over $450 from Carl
Hudd in Barrington in the final week, the support for the
library was overwhelming.
This year’s campaign was a different animal with businesses like Boston Pizza taking on a big role in helping the
library promote the program, holding a library celebrity
night and being big supporters, adopting more than $285
worth of new books. There were evenings of entertainment where musicians and storytellers performed, auctions,
raffles, and yard and plant sales in support of the library.
The Friends of the Library groups were massive supporters donating thousands of dollars to the campaign.
“The Friends groups were really, really strong,” says
Amirault.
Many other companies and groups came through to
make it work. But the goals would not have been exceeded
if not for the individuals.
“There were weeks when we had some big donations,
but then the overall weekly total was even higher than
expected,” says Ian White, public relations manager and
fundraiser for the regional library; “We would have a $28
adoption here and a $68 donation there and then $100 and
‘boom’ the goals were exceeded.”
The library staff worked very hard across the 10 branches and headquarters. A perfect example of this is in Digby
where the staff organized and ran a silent auction that
brought in $805, adopting 30 books. The staff in Digby
also had great support from local artists who donated the
auction items. In Pubnico the staff had a gift basket draw
for Father’s Day bringing in close to $300. Veronica Hubbard
from Headquarters staff coordinated the staff gift basket draw
that helped bring in hundreds of dollars.
“It was an incredible campaign made possible by the giving
nature of our communities,” concludes White. “Best of all, the
new books are gifts to anyone using the library, and anyone can
use the library.”
August 2008
Congratulations Brock!
Brock Thimot graduated
from Dalhousie University
with a Bachelor of Science,
majoring in Biology. He was
placed on the Faculty of
Science “Dean’s List“
2007/08 academic year.
We are very proud of you
and your accomplishments,
Love and Best wishes
Mom, Harold, Dad, Linda,
Mike, Jessica and Jennifer
Passages 19
The 10th Annual Freeport Days Schedule
(Come Join the Fun)
Friday August 15th
10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
“Open House” at the
Warner House.
A unique house with lots
of History.
Tours given by Costumed
Interpreters
7 p.m. Prize Bingo
Jackpot: Patio
Lounge Swing
9:30 p.m.
Fire Works
9 p.m. until 12 a.m.
Country Music with
“Easy II” at the
Royal Canadian Legion
in Freeport
Taylor Express
The Band is known for being able to
mix it up music tailored to your liking.
Country (old and new), Bluegrass,
country gospel and traditional N.S.
Weather Permitting
Over Cove Rd.
Rain Dates Aug. 16th, 17th.
Saturday August 16th
11 a.m. BBQ
12 Noon
Lobster Chowder
12:30 p.m.
12 Noon until 1:30 p.m.
2 p.m.
Rhythm in Bones and the Acadian Clickers
Kaela Cote-Stemmer
mann
Irish Step Dancing
(River dancing) Freeport Community Hall
Digby Area Recreation
Commission will conduct
children’s games and
activities in the
Multi-purpose Court
Grand Street Parade
3 p.m.
Taylor Express in the Community Hall
4 p.m.
Alfred Bright
He plays seven instruments and has played
22 concerts with Alan
Jackson and Vince Gill
5 p.m.
Pig Roast at the Fire Hall
Taylor Express
Brenda, Reg & Nancy
Guest artists on the fiddle, Amy Melanson
Sunday August 17th
7:45 a.m. until 10 a.m.
Firemen’s Breakfast
1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Loyalist Afternoon Tea by
Costumed Interpreters at
the Warner House
2 p.m. until 4 p.m.
Nova Scotia Artist
Cam Albright Art Show at the Lent House
He would like to see all his school friends and relations
7 p.m.
Church Service
Angela Outhouse
“Gospel Quartet”
Jennifer Gomes
“Heavenly Harmony”
Thereislots to do for everyone at this year’s Freeport Days
Festivities!
If you would like to be a volunteer for any of these days
or would like more information please contact Dianne
Young at 839-2196.
The Deadline for submitting floats for Freeport Days
Parade is August 12th, 2008.
Passages 20 August 2008
Kaela Cote-Stemmermann is 12 years
old. She has been
dancing since she
was five years old.
She will be Irish
Step Dancing and
River Dancing soft
shoe and hard shoe.
Kaela is from Bolton
Massachusetts,U.S.A.
Lordy, Lordy
Look whose 40!
Happy Belated Birthday
July 25th
Love ya!
Carrie,Tyler, Kiaunie,
and Shaelyn
Islands’ Ferries
The evolution of our ferries over
the past 30 years
MISSING!!!
My large red tent, queen size air bed, blue
camping chair and led lantern were stolen
from pond cove, Brier Island on or about
July 21st. These items were fairly new and
together worth approx. $300.00. It is very
disheartening that a person cannot enjoy
quality time with friends and family amongst
the nature of the island without the worry that
their belongings may be stolen. If anyone
knows anything about the whereabouts of my
camping gear please do the right thing and
make it known.
Reward… a clear conscience!
Signed, Laura Titus, Westport, Brier Island
August 1st, 2008 this
little girl will be 43!.
So if you see her at the
Scotiabank or dressed
in leather on the back
of hubby’s bike, be sure
to wish her a Happy
Birthday!.
Gotcha!, Sis
August 2008
Passages 21
Sorry to have to give up on our sings
We started our sings at the camp on July 12, 1992. We
Reta and Raymond’s camp
usually started in July and had them every two weeks until
sometime in October. We’ve done this every year now for
16 years. In that time we’ve had over one hundred and
sixty sings with an average of 25-30 each night. Hundreds
have attended over the years.
We usually started our sings by Bertha Ruggles playing
people’s favorite hymns then we’d have lunch and talk for
a half an hour then we’d sing old songs with Jean Haines
playing or Bonnie Machachlan when she was home. We
ended our sings with two songs – Let There Be Peace on
Earth and Thank You Lord on This Day For Our Many
Good Blessings, where we would stand, join hands or arms
before departing for home until two weeks later. There
were usually hugs, kisses and sometimes tears. For all
those who attended and contributed to these times, we say
Thanks for the Memories.
In 1994 we decided we would have a Christmas sing, so
on
December
4th,
(Monday
evening)
on a
beautiful
moonlight
night we
had our
first
Christmas sing at the camp
Christmas
sing with
49 people present. We exchanged gifts, had a beautiful
lunch and even had Santa and his reindeer sleigh and all
and we’ve had one on the 1st Monday evening in December ever since. Last year (2007) we had it at our house.
We have enjoyed having these sings so much especially
because of all the good friends we have made, not only
with our Island friends, but also with strangers from all
over the world. We are sorry to say due to old age and
health problems we have to give it all up. We wish someone else would continue with this as we could socialize
and keep in contact with all our dear friends who seem like
family to us now.
Special
thanks go
to Bertha
Ruggles
who so
faithfully
played the
hymns for
us each
night and
to Jean
Haines
who
played for the old songs and to Bonnie Machachlan who
played when she was home in the summer and was really
the one who got us started. We have had solos, duets, trios,
quartettes etc. Thanks to all who contributed to all of this.
Special thanks to Norma Elliott who helped me each night
with the lunch and looking after the Christmas gifts at
Christmastime.
Thanks to all for just coming and making our sings a success. We miss a lot of our dear friends who were regulars
but have passed on and to some who used to come but can’t
now because of age or distance.
Until we see you all again, may God Bless as we say
goodbye to our little house in the woods that’s given us so
many wonderful memories.
Special thanks to Bonnie and Anne for letting us have a
sing at their house on Sunday evening (July 20th). We had a
great sing and get together with 17 present.
Sincerely,
Raymond and Reta Thurber
Harvest House
Youth Ministries
August 10 & 11
in Westport
August 12, 13 & 14
in Freeport and Tiverton
A variety of events each day.
Watch for posters for times
and more details!!
Everyone of any age is
welcome!!
Passages 22 August 2008
Islands Health Centre Passages
Daniel Kenney has a new baby brother!
Jackson Leroy was born
July 6th, 2008 at 3:05p.
m. Weighing 6lbs, 15oz.
and 20” long. His proud
parents, Tara and Daniel
Kenney of Westport are
thrilled to have another
baby boy to love. Jackson
is lucky to have wonderful
Grandparents to love him
as well. Danny and Kathy
Chute of Young’s Cove and
Danny and Theresa Kenney of Westport.
Congratulations Tim!
Timothy Ruggles graduated with honours from
I.C.S. on June 26/08.
Tim has received an
Acadia scholarship valued
at $14,000 for his first year
majoring in Computer
Science. He also received
The Governor General’s
Academic medal as well as
Democracy 250 Bursary,
Ernest and Zilla Thurber
Award, Outstanding
Scholar and Senior High
Math Award. Special
thanks to I.C.S. Principal-Scott Webster,
Guidance Councillor-Warren Grant, and Secretary-Mary Cossaboom for all their help with Tim’s
university preparations.
We are so incredibly proud of you, Tim!
Love Mom, Dad, and big brother, Ben (Ruggles)
Bottle Drive for Sinvula
Saturday, Aug. 23 beginning at 9:30.
Please leave refundables at the end
of your driveway. If you prefer that
we come to your door, just call 839-2996
and ask for Helen.
Thank you for helping change the
life of a child, his family and his
community!
South West Health is pleased to welcome a new nurse
practitioner who will start doing some shifts this month on
a casual basis at the clinic on some Fridays. Her name is
Debbee Misner and she has worked in the past setting up
the clinic and community paramedicine program for the
paramedics working on the island so she is familiar with
the EHS paramedic staff and the clinic itself. Debbee has
completed her Nurse Practitioner training and we are hoping that a warm welcome will entice Debbee to work on
a more permanent basis on the islands. Dara Lee MacDonald will continue working Monday to Thursday at the
Islands Health Clinic with her administration day remaining on Fridays working out of Digby until a fulltime recruit
is found.
Please note that the clinic staff will be taking vacation
from August 2nd until August 11th returning to work on
August 12th. EHS paramedics will perform lab services
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. as usual during this
time but the secretary and NP will be unavailable so please
seek service with your family doctor, at Digby ER or Annapolis Community Health Centre as necessary or call 911
if it is an emergency.
South West Health continues in its efforts to recruit a
Nurse Practitioner (NP) for the Islands Health Centre on a
fulltime permanent basis. Remember to spread the word to
friends or relatives who may be out of province but possibly interested in returning to the Islands area.
Again we remind patients to discuss only one major
problem (your most pressing urgent/critical health issue)
per appointment. Patients continue having lists of four
and five health issues and the appointments are becoming
increasingly long making it difficult to see as many patients as possible and delaying other patients appointments.
If you have additional problems to discuss, please book
additional appointments as the number of health issues
discussed will be limited by necessity in future. Of course,
anything urgent or critical would be dealt with immediately. As always if the NP encourages patients to call 911
or be seen in Digby ER or Annapolis Community Health
Centre due to the seriousness and complex nature of the
health illness, please access care as advised.
As always, thanks for your patience!
Respectfully submitted,
Dara Lee MacDonald RN BScN MHS NP
Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner
Islands Health Centre
Enjoy Passages so much. Can’t wait for it to arrive.
Keep up the good work.
Joyce Hersey
August 2008
Passages 23
Great Things Happening!
By Roger Outhouse for the Bay of Fundy
Discovery Centre Association
By now many people are becoming aware of the Loyalist 225 Park opening and that the trail immediately behind
Abra Crocker, Anne Yelle, Terese Crocker, and Helen
Ivens get the soil ready while Alex Patterson and
landscape technician Adrian de Montfort carry the
new plants to their future sites in the Loyalist Park.
There were 20 volunteer helpers throughout the day!
it (although still a work in progress) is open to the public.
It was May 27th when the Gulf of Maine Youth Teams
planted the first vegetation, a Japanese silk tree, as a commemoration of their conference on the Islands. They all
then walked back to the Fundy shore via the newly blazed
trail that our youth and community volunteers had been
working on. The closing ceremonies on the shore with
the Fundy and Northern Point as the backdrop are likely
memories they will carry for years to come.
Back to the present. The Park and trail have come a long
way in those brief six weeks and will continue to change
even more as additions are put in place and final touches
made. It is a truly “greater community” effort as contributors have come from far and wide and this is only a sign of
what is to come. Working cooperatively with other groups
and community minded people is the best and only way to
give back to the communities. It has been a tried and true
method utilized by our ancestors who developed the area.
This needs to once again become our cornerstone for life
on the Neck and Islands.
Watching the youth of these areas work side by side on
parks, trails, beach sweeps, cleanups, to make good happen has given encouragement to the membership of our
Association and it is something that all of us can be proud
of. During the past year the Tri-Counties District School
Board, local businesses, community volunteers, and Islands
Consolidated staff, administration, and students worked
well together to allow our Islands / Digby Neck Team to
host the Brier Island GOMI Conference and then send
some of our youth and leaders to the full week GOMI
Workshop at Mount Allison University in Sackville, N.B.
As an educator for 31 years I must say that my observations of all the teams participating is that we are indeed
equipping our youth to lead the way to a better environmental future for the Gulf of Maine. The understanding
gleaned from cutting edge scientists who are making a difference coupled with mentoring by those who care deeply
for our planet are indeed a winning combination. Look to
hear a lot more from our Team as the year progresses!
The Bay of Fundy Discovery Centre Association is very
pleased to have played a significant role in facilitating the
above projects and we look forward to supporting such efforts in the coming months. One major project will involve
the Effects of Global Climate Change on Northeast Cove.
This is something we all need to be concerned about as it
will affect not only the Fundy but the entire world.
On a final note, our Association has been recently consulting with the Digby Area Tourism Association and
their efforts to design and make interpretive panels for
the Balancing Rock in Tiverton and other communities.
These bold new panels are bilingual and will display the
new branding of “Coastlines and Cultures”. Some of these
should be appearing soon.
Elliot Clan Picnic & Auction
Photo: Lawna Stewart
The Tiverton Community Hall was the site of the annual
picnic and auction held by the Elliot Clan Society, Nova
Scotia Chapter. The pot luck picnic was attended by 32
members of the Elliot and Elliott ‘family’, coming from the
greater Halifax-Dartmouth area, the Valley and Island communities. Shown (L-R) Kaye Watt, Vice President, Nancy
Buckman, Past President, Barry Buckman, Secretary,
George Elliot, Treasurer and Murray Elliott, President.
Passages 24 August 2008
The Provincial Budget: Not Tiring Reading,
Just Frightening!
By Don Mullin
Thanks to Junior Theriault for providing last month’s
Passages readers with a breakdown of the 2008 provincial
budget. I know that this is not the most interesting topic for
many readers but it is very important in understanding the
government’s priorities and the implications for citizens.
As a result, it deserves serious examination now and prior
to a possible election this year.
I did some analysis of the budget and the results, frankly,
are frightening. Do you realize that, of 38 departments/
agencies/commissions and boards/activities and administration, 32 are receiving less funding this year? Usually
I would applaud the government for spending less. However, I find the size and nature of the cuts disturbing. In
some cases, the reductions are quite substantial and, in a
few cases, staggering. Some of the big “losers”, in order
of magnitude of budget cut are: Environment, Fisheries &
Aquaculture, and Capital Purchases Requirements that will
all get 20% or more fewer dollars (Economic Development
at 19% less just failed to make this list). I thought the Environment was one of the Premier’s priorities; or was that
“election speak”? And, considering the state of our fishery,
what does the cut to Fisheries & Aquaculture tell us about
coastal communities in terms of the Conservative’s priorities? Haven’t they figured out that fishermen count? Won’t
it be more difficult to create job opportunities when you’re
cutting Economic Development’s budget by almost 20%?
Even harder hit are Health Promotion and the Department
of Seniors that will both get a reduction of 40% or more
funding! Wasn’t the intent of Health Promotion to reduce
health care costs by focusing on wellness, accident prevention and so forth? Has it been so successful that health care
costs are down and health promotion can be scaled back?
You know the answer to that one! (I guess Health Promotion will not be spending its full amount after it recovers
the ATV costs from its recent fiasco!). And what about
funding costs for seniors? Are there a lot fewer seniors?
Have the costs somehow been reduced by 40% or more?
Could we learn how, I wonder.
The Justice department and Service NS & Municipal
Relations are getting cut even more with this year’s budget
being half or less of last year’s. Crime must be down a lot
and municipalities must be better off than I realized. The
biggest financial disaster hits Emergency Management’s
budget which is down a whopping 75%. I guess the politicians are not allowing any emergencies to happen this year
or response plans have been perfected – that’s good news!
There are several possible explanations for these widespread cuts in funding of government programs and activi-
ties. Perhaps the previous budget (2007) was highly inflated and the money was not required (reflecting government
thinking that it makes them look good when they announce
a surplus at year’s end because they asked for more than
needed?) or perhaps the government has found ways of
working more efficiently so that costs are cut with no loss
of programs or services (I didn’t say all explanation are
equally credible).
A more frightening (and, to me, more likely) explanation
is that citizens of this province will experience a dramatic
reduction in many programs and services this year or the
province will run up a large budget deficit. On the bright
side, only fishermen and their families, seniors, those
seeking work, those caring about the environment, and
those living unhealthy life styles, in poorer and less than
crime-free municipalities are likely to feel the pinch from
this budget! Unless there’s a disaster –besides the budget, I
mean!
P.S. The Tourism, Culture & Heritage budget was only
reduced by about 7.5 million (13%) reflecting, I guess, the
recent banner tourism years and the relatively unimportant role this industry plays in our economy (TIC – that’s
tongue-in-cheek, people)
P.P. S. I should have mentioned that one of the few (and by
far the largest) budget increases this year is a 49 plus million dollar increase in debt servicing. Gee, it’s great that we
are spending our money wisely!
August 2008
MARRIAGE ANNOUNCEMENT
Eldred James Guier son of Orland and Iva Guier
and April Louise McCullough daughter of Guy
McCullough and Beverley Lewis and stepfather
Jack Lewis. Eldred and April will be united in
marriage on August 16, 2008.
Love and best wishes to you both.
Passages 25
The Gulf of Maine Youth Conference
Sackville New Brunswick
By June Swift
The Gulf of Maine Institute (GOMI’s) mission is to
touch, move and inspire young people, in partnership with
adults, to lead in stewardship of the Gulf of Maine and
its watershed. Every year a youth conference is held in a
different area around the Gulf of Maine Watershed. The
conference showcases the Gulf of Maine watershed, environmental science, civic engagement, community engagement, and stewardship practices.
As our Nova Scotia teams rolled out of Digby on a yellow
school bus headed for Sackville New Brunswick you could
have heard a pin drop. Anxious and nervous at the same
time mixed with feelings of excitement many of the teams
had new
participants.
Although
some teams
had a few
veterans
on board,
they did a
great job
answering
the many
Sackville, New Brunswick GOMI participants
excited
questions
from first time participants.
We made the trip in good time stopping only once in
Truro for a burger and to stretch our legs. At 2:30 in the
afternoon we landed at Mount Allison University. The
bus driver commented that our group was the best he had
driven away and thanked us for being so quiet. As we got
our luggage off the bus Nancy McKinnon met the teams
to greet and show us where to register. Stumbling into the
area to register and wake up new faces started to appear
with a mixture of old and dear friends. Nancy McKinnon
and Sue Bowes leaders of the Sackville New Brunswick
team put in a great amount of work organizing this conference to give participants a taste of life in Sackville New
Brunswick. Team members from the Sackville team; Julie,
Jami,
Justin and Brandon did a
fabulous job hosting this
event.
As our teams got settled
into our rooms, we got a
chance to roam around
the Mount Allison
University and the dining Our team with a GOMI frame
for the mini conference
hall. After supper we
opened up with teams from: Newburyport Mass., Sackville
New Brunswick, Barrington, Yarmouth, Bear River, and
Islands/ Digby Neck team. John Terry, master of ceremonies welcomed everyone and went over the schedule for
the following week. We played team building games to get
to know each other better and then it was off to bed to get
ready for a full day.
The next day as we gathered on a bus we were entertained
by our knowledgeable guide Colin with artifacts and many
old maps while he related the history of the dykes, what
they were used for and how farmers use their land today.
Sue Bowes talked about working with the farmers and
trying to introduce them in an old but new technology for
reserving water for their livestock while keeping the cattle
from contaminating the streams. By using a windmill to
provide enough energy to pump the water into holding
areas farmers do not have to haul water anymore for their
livestock and it was a big turn around for water conservation.
As we rolled into Fort Beauséjour, our tour guides met us
at the bus and his name was Serge. Serge was so animated
and entertaining as he told about the history of the fort and
life within it (especially about the horse they called, “Gus”
which was used as a torture device for unruly soldiers.)
After our tour with Serge we went into the museum and
looked at artifacts and movies about the fort. As we piled
back onto the bus we were once again entertained by our
knowledgeable guide.
Next we visited and ate our lunch at Cape Jourmain
Nature Centre. This is a museum right before you go
across the bridge to PEI. It has a look off tower where you
can have a magnificent view of the confederation bridge
to your left and then to your right a beautiful view of the
beach and flowers. As we poured inside and checked out
all the exhibits Abby tried out the bicycle that was hooked
up to a light bulb. By creating enough energy pedaling the
bike she managed to light the light bulb for a moment or
two. The interactive displays on birds were spectacular and
I just loved the shorebird exhibit that was hanging in mid
air showing off the intricate flight patterns of shorebirds
in flight. As we made our way out of the nature centre we
enjoyed an ice cream before venturing back on the bus.
Back at the University that evening we presented our
community based projects to the rest of the conference
members. An important part of the GOMI experience is
producing and presenting your home site project. This
teaches the participants how to organize, plan and execute
their community based projects each year at our conferences. We also have theme teams where participants are split
into groups learning about a specific topic for the rest of the
week. The theme topics this year were: Climate Change,
The Human and Natural History of the Tantramar Marshes,
Passages 26 August 2008
Sharing your story (photographic journalism), Waterfowl
of New Brunswick- the connection between ducks and
wetlands, and Mapping/ GPS Geocaching Adventure.
At the end of the
week the groups
presented their
project to a panel
comprised of representatives from the
government, school
Theme team in wadders
system, community
leaders, and other organizations (such as Ducks Unlimited).
The delivery of the presentation improved as the students
creativity shined. Skits, displays, paintings, artifacts, and
slideshows told the stories to the paneled judges. All of our
theme teams did a fantastic job!
Education is another key factor about GOMI. This year
leaders held a teacher’s training initiative in partnership
with Tufts University to develop a curriculum based on the
GOMI way of learning and experiencing our natural world.
It also shows how the program impacts students as youth
stewards. They
will develop a
training model
which can be replicated by other
institutions. This
year the teachers were a mix of
new and experiCruiser identifies duck
enced teachers,
some who are pre-service teachers and still in graduate
school.
The GOMI way is to include as many people and cultures
as we can and learn from them. It just happened that a
Japanese group of girls and a boys group from Saudi Arabia were staying for four months at the university to learn
English. We invited the groups to our talent show and they
seemed delighted to be asked. What great talent! After the
talent show the GOMI group was invited to take part in a
soccer match the next day against the talented Saudi boys
group. Thankfully they split their group up to make it a fair
challenge.
With July 1st and 4th landing in the same week while at the
conference we decided to celebrate the two together. Julie
from the New Brunswick team decorated a big cake with
the Canada flag on one side and the United States flag on
the other. We decided to have a trivia game Canada against
the U.S.A. Canada was asked questions about the United
States and the United States was asked about Canada. Team
Canada won by a slim margin. Everyone did a great job.
After the trivia game festivities a dance was planned for
participants to join in.
Socially the participants interact with many new and
different people they wouldn’t normally have a chance to
meet. Personally I have seen many changes happen (from
the shy and withdrawn to the extroverts) coming together
to experience long lasting friendships. To the many friends
created to the new future friends we will meet, the GOMI
way creates long and lasting relationships connected by the
Gulf of Maine.
For more information about the Gulf of Maine Institute
(GOMI) or to obtain a GOMI currents newsletter go to:
www.gulfofmaineinstitute.org
News From The Church On The Hill
By Carol Welch
Although some of the regular activities have ceased for
the summer, many others have taken their place, and of
course the regular services on Sunday continue as usual at
the Baptist Church on the hill.
After a prolonged wait and complications, the lightening damage to the steeple has finally been repaired, and it
is good to see the spire reaching up in pristine condition
again. This happened just in time for our “Steeple Chase”
open house in connection with Loyalist Days.
Aside from the beauty and historical connections of the
building itself, there was a display of some of the features
which can be found on the website of “Historic Places” on
both the national and provincial websites. The Joshua Slocum family pew, a certificate from a century ago for WMS,
photos, and other items added to the physical picture, but
the importance of this heritage building is in its spiritual
support in the community.
The church, (not the building), is looking to celebrate its
200th anniversary in the coming year, and plans are already
underway for its observance.
Though Sunday School has discontinued for the summer,
the Kids’ Club has taken place in the Vestry each Sunday at
11 a.m., organized by Pat Welch. If there is sufficient help
and interest this will continue.
Steve Guier, well-known former resident of Westport,
was the guest speaker while Rev. Ingersoll was on vacation. He spoke on the importance of unity and good will
throughout the church membership in order to be able to
serve God as we should.
Vacation Bible School, another summer special, started
on Monday, July 28, with the help of two special students
as teachers.
Watch for announcements of other activities to take
place over the rest of the summer. Come and pay us a visit,
and join in the fellowship.
August 2008
Passages 27
THE BREASTWORK
By Ben Robicheau ~ [email protected]
Every time I visit Westport I think of it the way it used to
be before the Groundhog Day storm forever rearranged the
waterfront. One of the major changes resulting from that
event was the loss of nearly the entire old wooden breastwork. Running pretty well the whole length of the village,
it gave a solid and unified look to the community. Varying
from a couple of feet in height in some places to close to
ten feet or so in others, it was constructed of a crib-work
of big square timbers, presenting a solid face to the sometimes-violent sea. I always felt protected by the breastwork;
it was a sort of barricade to the elements, a defence against
the eroding force of the ocean. I remember walking along
the waterfront during big storms or hurricanes and seeing
waves shooting straight up into the air after crashing into
the immovable breastwork wall.
For a small child, the breastwork could be a little bit
scary, it looked like a long way to the beach when you
peered over the edge, there was always the possibility of
falling off it, and it was usually too high and too difficult to
climb up and down. The timbers were stepped back slightly
as they were stacked on top of each other, so every eight
inches or so there was a little ledge to give you a bit of a
toe-hold. As soon as we were able to master scaling the
wall, going over the breastwork became second nature and
we were always going up and down to the beach. In those
days before garbage collection and before we all became
more environmentally conscious, “throw it off the breastwork” was a commonly heard phrase, so for us kids, the
beach was a wealth of interesting cast-offs. Some kids had
a habit of going about their daily travels using the beach
instead of the road, just in case something good had been
thrown away that day.
Now that I think about it, the breastwork back then more
or less took the place of a Jungle Gym today. You could
walk along it, like on a balance beam, climb up and down
it, and jump off it if it wasn’t too high; onto the beach
if the tide was down or into the water if the tide was up.
My sisters used to play house on the beach, setting the
table on top of the breastwork with shells and tin cans and
decorating the “walls” with beach glass and pretty rocks.
The wooden timbers also provided hours of entertainment
for older kids who chiselled their initials into them. And I
know of at least one teen-ager who carved an anchor into
the top of the wall, then built a fire on the beach, melted
some scrap lead, and used the breastwork to mould little
lead anchors. The breastwork had other attractions too. It
conveniently blocked the view of anyone on the road side
of it, so you could sit on the beach right in front of your
own house and nobody could see what you were doing.
And when it went under a building, it provided an even
more secure hiding place, I remember finding a pack of
cigarettes and a book of matches hidden on a beam under
a wharf one day, obviously, and someone had been doing
some secret smoking hidden behind the breastwork.
The breastwork was more or less level with the road and,
as I have mentioned in previous stories, this sometimes was
a problem, what with cars, trucks and sleds occasionally
ending up on the wrong side of it. It also could be an obstacle for anyone trying to get off the beach. There were a
few places where there was no breastwork so people could
haul up their boats or pull something down onto the beach.
Just about every wharf had a ramp beside it, going from
the beach to the top of the breastwork, so a punt could be
hauled up to safety in case of bad weather.
The breastwork wasn’t an obstacle only for people. We
had a pet seagull at one time, named Charles De Gull.
Since he was raised by humans, he didn’t know how to
fly and he was afraid of water! My sister Virginia taught
him to fly by coasting him off a small hill in our front yard
and to swim by floating him out in the water on a board
and then yanking it out from under him. After he realised
he liked the water he would walk down to the breastwork,
jump off and glide to the beach. After his swim he would
walk back up the beach to the breastwork and yell until
someone came and lifted him up. Eventually he figured out
that he could fly up as well as down!
One of the things I always enjoyed was the times when
we got extra high tides. The water would be nearly level
with the road and you could walk along on the breastwork,
the ocean only inches away on one side and the road on the
other, the breastwork dividing the two, a clear line separating the land from the sea. The breastwork was fun in
other ways too, I remember one time when we nearly gave
Madeline Lent a heart attack! Ed Pugh had been cutting
the long grass along the side of the road and all this cut
grass had been gathered up and dumped in one spot over
the breastwork. Roger Denton and I had been jumping off
into this pile when we noticed Madeline coming up the
road. We knew that she couldn’t see the hay pile from the
road, so when she got close we stood on the breastwork,
pretended to lose our balance, screamed and fell over. She
came rushing over to the breastwork only to see us lying
on a pile of hay a couple of feet below. We thought it was
hilarious at the time!
I believe that there are still a few remnants of the old
breastwork left, I don’t know if they are being maintained
or just replaced with rock as they deteriorate. And I realise
that at the time, dumping rock was a fast and efficient way
to protect the road and shoreline from the ravages of the
storm, but it sure doesn’t have the look or the history of the
old breastwork.
Passages 28 August 2008
A Special Time, A Special Place
A birthday celebration was held for Vivian Cossaboom of
Tiverton on July 3rd; the meal was held at Lavena’s Catch
Café in Freeport.
Family members
present were
Darrell and Eileen
Wagner, Riverdale, Myrtle
Finigan and
Althea Saunders,
both from Digby,
Lois Sparkes,
Liverpool, Judy
Graham, Bridgewater, Kathy
and Kaillie Best,
Vivian Cossaboom at Reta and
Truro, Chad
Raymond’s Cottage
Schrader, BridgePhoto by Kathy Best
water, and Rita
and Raymond Thurber, Freeport. Following a wonderful
meal the family went on to Reta and Raymond’s cottage
in Central Grove for a final and emotional get-together as,
due to health reasons, Raymond can no longer look after
the cottage,. The cottage has been a special gathering
place for so many people, for many years. The sentiment
of these people can be summed up by Vivian when she
says, “Thanks Reta and Raymond for the love and hospitality you extended to us over the years, and farewell little
cabin in the woods”.
Pete & Delores Welch and their children gathered together
July 5th & 6th at Pte’s camp on Casey’s Hill for a family
reunion. The weather
was beautiful, the food
was terrific, the chitter-chatter & laughter
was very loud, everyone had a wonderful
time.The families who
were able to attend
were: Ellen Welch,
sons Matthew, Joey and
her grandchildren Hillary, Libby & Bethany. Sis and Dale
Elliott, with daughter Stefanie & Matthew with their boys
Dawson & Riley. Kelly
and Tom Albright with
their daughter Tamara
& Noah. Kathy Welch
& Doug Laugher, son
Nicholas. Tabatha Welch
& daughter Miranda.
Deniece & Steve Teed
with their daughter
Sasha. Corey Welch,
daughter Emma. Maybe next year all family members will
be there! We decided to have another Reunion next year
the first weekend in July. We also welcomed a number of
friends who dropped by the Camp to visit.
Royal Canadian Legion
Br. # 92 News
Aug. 16 Welch Family Reunion
Lest we forget
Freeport Days Dance
Bar open until one a.m.
Summer Hours
Wed. to Sat. 2 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Sun.
1 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Bar hours will be discussed at September’s
General Meeting and revised accordingly for
fall and winter months.
August 2008
O.S. Clayton Crocker
Royal Canadian Navy
1939-1945
Served on ships during The Battle of the
Atlantic and Convoy Escort Duty from
Halifax N.S. to United Kingdom
Passages 29
Morse -Outhouse
Engagement
John and Deanna Morse of Aylesford are pleased to
announce the engagement and
forth­coming marriage of their daughter, Tanya Morse
to Philip Outhouse, son of James and Patricia Outhouse of Westport. The wedding will take place at
Westport Church of Christ,
Westport, Brier Island, on August 23, 2008.
CARDS OF THANKS
I wish to thank Doris and Chris for being with me during
my surgery and driving me home. A special thank you to
Doris for her care after returning home. To Wanda for her
help, also her good cooking. Johnny and Trevor for getting me from point A to point B, it wasn’t easy. Becky,
Katie and Kyle for their visits and to Jonathan for his help.
I want to thank the Paramedics for their daily visits, both
churches, Lou and Joan, Gen and Dave, Alva, Iris, Beth,
George and Squid, Crystal and Jim for being there for me.
Your visits made my day. Norma for the lovely roses, the
Frost kids for the lovely plant and everyone who sent cards,
visited, and brought goodies. God Bless.
Maureen Swift.
I would like to say ‘Thank You’ to Pastor Renee
for being with my family when I had surgery at the
Valley Regional Hospital. Also to Pastor Lou for
his visit. Thank you to my family for being with us.
For the many prayers, phone calls, and visits after
I came home; to everyone that brought food in as
well. Your thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated.
Thanks to Dr. Heisler, Dr. Buckler, nurses and the
staff on the surgical floor for their wonderful care.
Thank You – Ivan Moore.
IN MEMORIAM
GUIER
In Loving Memory Of Lloyd Who Left Us Suddenly
July 20,2007
I know if you could have spoken just before you died
these are the words you would have replied.
I have loved you all to the very last
Weep not for me but courage take
Love each other for my sake
To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die
Lovingly Remembered and Sadly Missed.
Muriel
In Memory of Boyd Outhouse
April 4, 1925-Aug 7, 2001
His weary hours and days of pain
His troubled nights are past
In our aching hearts we know
He has found sweet rest at last Our hearts were almost broken
He fought so hard to stay
But when we saw him sleeping
So peacefully free from pain
We could not wish him back
To suffer that again
Miss you every day Dad.
Barb and Murray GUIER: In loving memory of Roy Guier who passed
away June 24th 2002.
With tender heart we think of you
Each and every day
No one knows how much we miss you
Since you went away.
Many tears have come and gone,
And many days have passed
Although it seems like yesterday
Since we seen you last.
If only we could hug you
Simply one more time
Or just to see your face
Would suit us all just fine
The many things you taught us
Honor and the like
We will cherish everyday
Until you’re in our sight.
Sadly missed, always loved and remembered by wife Betty,
daughter Karen, sons Steven, Kevin and Perry.
Passages 30 August 2008
IN MEMORIUM
GUIER: In loving memory of our precious Dad
and friend, Lloyd Guier, whom God called ‘home’ on
July 20, 2007 where he is finally at peace and resting
in the arms of Jesus. When we lose someone we love it seems that time
stands still
A longing for one more day....one more word....one
more smile....one more hug
We may not understand why you left this earth Dad
Or why you left before we were ready to say goodbye
But little by little, we begin to remember not just that
you died
But that you lived and your life gave us memories too
beautiful to forget
We will see you someday Dad in a heavenly place
where there is no parting
A place where there are no words that mean ‘goodbye’
Sadly missed and forever loved, ‘your girls’, Maxine,
Brenda and Julia “Deep in our hearts your memory is kept, to love , to
cherish, to never forget.”
“Remembering our Grampy’s smiles and laughter,
he was the best”
Please God, put Your arms around our Grampy,
And give him special care.
Make up for all the hard times
And all that was unfair.
Find the softest pillow
To rest his head upon
Put a kiss upon his cheek
And tell him who it’s from.
You will be forever in our hearts Grampy, we miss
you so much!
Loving you, Denise, Janelle, Christopher, Daniel
and Caitlyn
STEVEN BRUCE GUIER (Bruce)
January 12 1978 - August 2 2004
In loving memory of our son Steven Bruce Guier who left
us August 11 2004 to be with the lord.
No words can ever say how
much we miss you son,
more and more each day.
No more memories for us to
share,
But yesterdays memories will
always be so dear.
Lord you have a young man in
heaven,
so precious and so rare.
That young manis our son,
the best beyond compare.
Call his name out softly lord and when he looks your way,
Tell that we love him and miss him more and more each day.
Sadly missed,
Mom, Dad, sister Annette and family
OUTHOUSE: In loving memory of Murray (Barney)
Outhouse who passed away July 29, 2006.
Your cheerful smile, your heart of gold,
No finer man in the world could hold
Never selfish, always kind
These are the memories you left behind
Remembering you is easy,
we do it everyday
It was the heartache of losing you
that will never go away.
Loved and sadly missed by wife Norma, children
Valerie, Gordon, Vincent and Leslie.
August 2008
GUIER: In memory of my uncle Lloyd who passed
away on my birthday one year ago July 20th, 2007
Three little words “Forget me Not”
Don’t seem much but mean a lot
Just a memory fond and true
To show dear Uncle I think of you.
Lovingly remembered by niece Karen
Passages 31
CARDS OF THANKS
Jordan Calder who graduated from Horton High and
will be attending Acadia University in the fall. Son of
Chris and Shonda Calder, grandson of Doris Calder and
Maureen Swift. Jordan wishes to thank everyone for
their help.
A special thank you to Nannie Doris, Aunt Wanda,
Aunt Alva, Aunt Helena, Karla and Clydie for the
lovely cards and gifts.
Love you all, Jordan
OBITUARIES
OUTHOUSE, Dr. Perley Clinton, DDS OUTHOUSE, Dr.
Perley Clinton, DDS 87, Lighthouse Road, Digby, passed
away July 14, 2008, at home. Born in Springfield, Mass.,
he was a son of the late James Burwell and Della (Wyman)
Outhouse. He graduated from Dalhousie School of Dentistry in 1942 and then served as a dentist in the Canadian
Army for five years. After serving in the Canadian Army,
he opened his practice in Digby and retired in 1978. He
was a member of Digby Pines Golf Club. He enjoyed sport
fishing as well as curling and playing bridge. Surviving are
his wife, Helena Blanche (Small) Outhouse; daughter, Johanna Nickerson, Digby; son, James L. Outhouse, Digby;
grandchildren, Lonny, Cheryl, Nicole, and Scott. He was
predeceased by son, Gregory C.; granddaughter, Lana
Outhouse; brother, Delbert, and sister, Hazel. No service or
visitation by request. Donations in memory can be made to
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or to a charity of your
choice. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Jayne’s Funeral
Home, 7 Birch St., Digby. Family and friends are invited to
sign the guest book at: www.MeM.com NICKERSON, Helen Mae - Halifax, formerly of
Yarmouth, passed away on July 12, 2008, in the Halifax
Infirmary, QEII. Born in Central Grove, Digby Co., she
was a daughter of the late William and Annie (POWELL)
DELANEY. Surviving are husband, Foreman, Halifax;
nephew, Donald WELCH (Pat), Westport; nieces,
Barbara (Dave) SURETTE, Yarmouth, and Dorothy
(Robert) LOWE, Enfield. She was predeceased by
sisters, Mary and Pauline. Remains are resting in
Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Yarmouth. There will be no
visitation by request. Funeral service was held in St.
Ambrose Cathedral on Thursday, July 17, at 2 p.m.,
with Father John MacPherson officiating. Interment will
follow in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Heart
and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia or to a charity of
choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: sweenysfh
@eastlink.ca or you may sign the guest book at:
www.sweenysfuneralhome.net
OBITUARIES
HOWARD, George - 91, Freeport, Digby Co., passed
away July 22, 2008, in Digby
General Hospital. Born in
Tiverton he was a son of the
late George Theriault and Alice
Rogers. George enjoyed
spending his time tinkering
with cars, boating, baseball,
walking on the beach, but
most of all being grampie and
playing with his grandchildren
(those funny faces he would
make will be missed). He is
survived by daughters, Carolyn
(Gary) Frost, Westport; Gloria
Howard, Freeport; Patricia (Edward) Theriault, Kentville;
son, Samuel (Sherry) Howard, Bear River; grandchildren,
Troy, Kevin, Darren, Trevor, Tracy, Tena, Bruce, Lavena,
Christopher, Samantha, Evan, Kristen, Dustin; great-grandchildren, Brittany, Shannon, Felicia, Brandon, Cassidy,
Gracie, Zackery, Kiara, Sky, Grayson, Alyssa, Jenna,
Nicolas, and Nathan (due any day); great great-grandchildren, Andrew, Brody; stepsisters, Eunice (Woodrow)
Outhouse, Margaret (Frank) James; several nieces and
nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Rose
Sullivan; second wife, Hattie Smith, and long-time companion, Burla Sollows; brothers, Charlie, Eugene, Willis,
Clarence, Vincent, Leonard; sisters, Charlotte, Reta.
Visitation was 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday in Jayne’s Funeral
Home, 7 Birch St., Digby, where the funeral service took
place at 2 p.m., Saturday, Rev. David Ingersol officiating.
Interment in Brookside Cemetery, Freeport. Family and
friends are invited to sign the guest book on-line at:
www.MeM.com
IN MEMORIUM
GUIER: In loving memory of my nephew Steven
Bruce Guier who left this world for a better place
August 11th, 2004.
God gave me a wonderful nephew
His memory will never grow old.
He fashioned his smile out of sunshine
And molded his heart of pure gold
He needed a new star in heaven,
A beautiful light to shine
So out of this world of sorrow
He chose that wonderful nephew of mine.
Lovingly remembered, never forgotten always loved,
Aunt Karen
Passages 32 August 2008
You Traded In Your Cowboy Hat For A Grad Cap.
Congratulations, T-Bird!
Gotcha! Love Mom
Congratulations Keith on the completion of a Masters
degree in Occupational Therapy at Dalhousie University. Best wishes in your position with the Canadian Back
Institute and new home in St. Thomas.
Love, Dad, Mom and Norma
Thank you to the sponsors of Passages
Sheila Deveau Realtor
Pirate’s Cove Whale Cruises
Petite Lobster Fisheries Ltd.
Cell: 902-740-3051
Fax: 902-645-2604
[email protected]
www.SeaNovScotia.com
John D. Lilly, D.D.
Digby
Denture Clinic
21 Warwick Street
245-2587
Most Dental
Plans Accepted
Complete Denture
Service Directly
To The Public
•Complete and Partial
•Upper & Lower Dentures
•Same Day Relines & Repairs
Mon. - Thurs: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fri: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Guitars - Mandolins - Banjos
Amps - Strings - Effects
Special prices for Islanders
Grant MacNeill
1 - 416 - 423-2132
www.12fret.com
[email protected]
Tiverton
Proud to sponsor Passages
839 2065 or 839-2685
Digby and Area Early
Intervention Program
Provides various services and
supports to children with, or at
risk of developmental delays
from birth to school entry in
the Digby County area. Free of
charge and service is provided in
your home. If you have concerns
about how your child is developing, please call (902) 837-7315
ANNAPOLIS BASIN CONFERENCE
CENTRE
Tel: (902) 638-8602, ext 228
E-Mail: [email protected]
For your next meeting, conference,
seminar or retreat consider the Annapolis Basin Conference Centre.
August 2008
Established 1990
839-2242
Toll Free: 1-888-480-0004
Tiverton
ACCOUNTING &
TAX SERVICES
Jeremy Sanford,
CA, CFP
Corporate &
Personal
Tax & Accounting
Services
902-526-0482
[email protected]
Four books of nostalgia, humour,
local history, and personal
experiences: FERRY TALES
($15); FOGBURN ($15); FACT
AND FANCY ($15); and TATTLE
TALES ($20), plus postage and
packaging. Contact the author: Blair
MacNeill, RR#2, Guelph, Ontario.
N1H 6H8.
Email: [email protected]
Passages 33
Thank you to the sponsors of Passages
Brier Island Whale
Wilson’s Home Hardware
Clare Dodge Chrysler Ltd.
and Seabird Cruises
103 Warwick Street, Digby
St. Bernard, Hwy 1
Whale
Watching since 1984
Tel: 245-4731 Fax: 245-2203
Digby Co, NS
Westport 839-2995
Delivery to the Islands
837-5171
www.brierislandwhalewatch.com
Digby Physiotherapy
“Guiding you To Better Health”
Tony Roach
BScPT, B.KIN, MCPA
Tel/Fax: 245-6873
Atlantic Electronics Ltd.
10 Prince William Street, Digby
Tel: 245-5500 Fax: 245-5073
Weymouth Trading Post and Flowershop
Quality Giftware, home decor and more
“the ‘ole Campbell’s store”
4613 Main Street, Weymouth
(902) 837-5150
PIER II REALTY LTD.
Marshalls Gifts and Souvenirs
Ram Computer Systems
62 Water Street, Digby
245-4606
MV Georgie Porgie
“Proud to sponsor Passages”
The Fieramosca Family
Pleased to sponsor Passages
Herman and Constance
Muenzer
Pleased to sponsor Passages
Freeport Lodge #65 AF/AM
121 - 1st Avenue
Digby
(902) 245-4711 (Bus) 245-4712 (Fax) Meets 3rd Thursday of every month.
[email protected]
Contact John Small
The Tomko Family
Proud to sponsor Passages
Darrell’s Coin Machines
Portable Saw Mill Ltd.
“Ready to Saw”
Digby, NS 245-4824
www.championsawmill.com
Virginia Crocker and Family
Are proud to sponsor Passages
Jim and Kaye Watt
Pleased to be sponsors of Passages
Pool Tables
Juke Boxes
Pin Ball Machines Video Games
Darrell Newton
Halifax
499-5012
Eugene Finigan
is a proud sponsor
of Passages
Passages 34 Alvah Titus
Pleased to be a sponsor of Passages
Dock & Doze Motel
Brier Island, Nova Scotia
Proprietor: Pete Titus
(902) 839-2601
[email protected]
The Municipality of the District
of Digby
Proud to sponsor Passages
245-4777
Providing support and
employment counselling
for persons with
disabilities/barriers to
employment 1 Birch Street, Digby. Phone
245-1830
Digby Eyecare Center
245-1010
Dr. Yves Levesque
Dr. Sara Wilkinson
www.eyecarecenter.ca
August 2008
Thank you to the sponsors of Passages
Gates Power Equipment Ltd.
Sales and Service:
Cub Caded Stihl Kawasaki
Hyosung Motorcycles
Monitor Heating Products
245-5422 Mon-Sat 8-5
J.L. Brooke Fisheries
A proud sponsor of Passages
Myron Garron
Pleased to sponsor Passages
James L. Outhouse, QC
Lawyer and Notary Public
Tel: 245-2551 Fax: 245-6622
Digby
Annapolis Digby Economic
Development Agency
Mike Gushue
Managing Director
[email protected]
638-3490
Aubrey Prime of Winnipeg
is proud to be a sponsor of
Passages
JAYNE’S Funeral Home
7 Birch Street
Digby
245-2525
John MacKay
Funeral Director
Member of
Sissiboo Veterinary Services Ltd.
Siegmar Doelle, D.V.M.
“House calls to the Islands”
(902) 837-1009
5 French Road, Plympton
Ziplock Fisheries Limited
“Proud to sponsor Passages”
Freeport
839-2876
Cassa Business Equipment
Complete Office Systems
Dayton Mall, Yarmouth
742-7566
Jim Thurber
Municipal Councilor
839-2643
Small Ideas Crafts and Gifts
Mon-Sat 10:00-6:00
Evening and Sundays by Chance
Freeport 839-2539
Y2K Fisheries Ltd.
Proud to sponsor Passages
839-2065 Tiverton
Rainbow Lodge I.O.O.F.
meets 1st and 3rd Wed. 8 pm
Sunrise Rebekah Lodge
meets 1st and 3rd Fridays 8 pm
1-888-245-4741
TIVERTON SUPER SENIORS
Tue (1-4) Thurs (10:30-4) Sat (1-4)
Don’t stay home alone-COME!
New Members 55 years and
Better - Welcome 839-2866
Lavena’s Catch Café
Recommended in
“Where to Eat in Canada”
“Good Coffee, Company & Conversation”
Freeport 839-2517
O.M. Andrews Wholesale
& Discount Dist. Ltd.
RR#4, Digby Co., N.S.
WAYNE ANDREWS
245-2767
Res. 245-2612
Darren McWhinne
Quality Certified Specialist
13 years of Service
Belliveau Motors Ltd
PO Box 190
Bus.902-245-6565
Church Point, NS
Toll-free 1-877-601-6565
B0W 1M0
Straight from the Hearth
Mon-Fri: 8 am - 7 pm
Sat: 9 am - 8 pm
Sun: Noon to 4 pm
839-2053 Freeport
Harold (Jr) Theriault
MLA
Tel: 245-2991
Fax: 245-6853
[email protected]
August 2008
http://www.annapolis.nscc.ca
Proud to be a sponsor of Passages
Westport Baptist Church
Rev. David Ingersoll 839-2258
Freeport United Baptist Church
Tiverton United Baptist Church
Rev. Renée Clark 839-2038
The Outhouse Family
Willard and Cynthia
Christa Erika Nathan
Julie and Myles
“Are Proud to Sponsor Passages”
Passages 35
High speed internet available
throughout the Islands
By Andy Moir
Kevin Leeman didn’t plan to set up a high speed internet
system.
“It all started back in 2000, when we were all playing
computer games. I set up a little wired network in my
own house with four
computers”
Kevin and a couple
of buddies started
messing around with
different ways to
link their computers
together and it wasn’t
long before he had
a wireless network
running at his home.
As Kevin got more
into the technology
that made it possible
Kevin holds the small receiver that
to play games over a
is attached to your house to send
wireless network with
and receive the high speed internet
his friends and his
signal.
kids, the germ of an
idea for a high speed wireless internet took seed.
Now, after countless hours of research on networks, tons
of help from friends, family members and about $155,000
later, he’s got Coastal Wireless Services up and operating.
You’ve probably seen his towers: One in Tiverton, another
near Lindsey and Heather Prime’s, and one on Lee
Melanson’s property. From those towers he’s able to reach
every household on the Islands, and in East Ferry.
It’s a wireless system, which means, simply, you don’t
have a wire running from a telephone pole into your house.
Instead, you have a little white box attached to the side of
your house, which is aimed at one of Kevin’s towers.
And the service is fast. About 20 to 25 times faster than
dial up.
No more excruciatingly long waits for a photo to download, or a webpage to come up on the screen.
And of course you can be on the internet without tying up
your phone line
So far, just over 40 people on the Islands and East Ferry
have signed up for Kevin’s service. He hopes to see a lot
more, to help pay the bills.
“It’s picked up a lot better than it had been. It seems
that there’s a lot more interest now that people realize that
we’re for real.
“As of July Coastal Wireless Services is doing enough
business to pay all its current bills. This was our first month of
actually having enough clients that we can pay our bills.”
But even though he’s able to pay the bills, he’s disappointed with the number of people who have signed up for
the service on the Islands.
“We need customers. I had a hundred and some people’s
signatures when we put our
survey in the stores, and less
than half have actually took
our service, I was hoping for
a better turn out. “I know it’s
been hard in this area with the
price of living rising. I know
some people around here this
winter had it hard in the lobster industry. But when we get
our other server online we’ll
be coming out with different
internet packages with
This is one of three towers Kevin has erected to carry his
high speed internet service. Note that it has its own wind
generator to power the system.“At two of our sites we’ve
powered them ourselves”, Kevin says.“The biggest reason,
in the long run, we figured it would be cheaper. No power
bills. Cost a lot to get it geared up, but in five years we’ll
be ahead of the game. I’m kind of a green person, I’m
kind of a naturalist. So whenever we can generate our own
power, I figured it’d be good.”
different bandwidths limits to help those that can’t afford
our main internet package.
More customers mean better service for everyone, Kevin
says.
“Our next bandwidth increase is to five Megs and should
come into effect early this fall at our current rate of growth. More clients will only mean faster service and we will give
our clients the fastest service we can afford. This area is
one of the first areas in rural Nova Scotia to have wireless
high speed internet, and it’s great.”
And Kevin plans to expand. He’s ordered equipment to
put up a tower to service Little River, and hopes to get into
Sandy Cove.
He’s also eyeing areas on the mainland, in behind
Highway 1, where only dial up connections are available.
So what will it cost you to get high speed? There’s an
installation fee of $150. That includes attaching a small
antenna to your house, and getting your computer set up to
receive the high speed signal. After that, there’s a monthly
fee of $47.95 plus taxes.
Well worth it, to get rid of the aggravation of dealing with
dial up. Give Kevin a call at 839-2936, or email him at
[email protected] for more information.
Passages 36 August 2008