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WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24TH, 2015 Proudly Independent Since 1875 BRIDGEWATER, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA PROGRESS BULLETIN $2.17+HST Publication # 40031078 139th Year • No. 25 Director Paco Arango and LighthouseNOW reporter Emma Smith in between takes on the set of “The Healer.” CHRIS REARDON PHOTO My day as an extra in “The Healer” The feature-length film wrapped up shooting in Lunenburg on June 19 By EMMA SMITH [email protected] M@emmaLHNow “That’s wonderful. You guys are great. Let’s do it one more time.” Director Paco Arango shoots the crowd a wide smile, prepares for the next take, and I’ve lost count of which one we’re on. It’s my first gig as a movie extra and I’m one of about 140 background performers shooting a scene for “The Healer” as it wraps up its final day in Lunenburg. It’s day 12 for the 100-person crew. They took over the town at the beginning of June, running wires across streets and parking trucks outside my apartment. I’ve felt the movie’s presence for weeks, and now I’m in the middle of it. I don’t have much acting experience to draw on. During my last performance, as an angel in a Grade-5 Christmas play, I was scolded by my French teacher, Mrs. Renier, for not speaking loudly enough. “People in the back of the theatre don’t have a hope of hearing you,” she’d say. When I arrive in “extras holding” across the street from Lunenburg’s St. John’s Anglican Church a few minutes before noon on Friday, I’m asked if my parents are with me. “Are you a minor?” says a burly production assistant who’s looking over his list of names. “I’m 26,” I say. The large group that fills the hall is told, “Settle, settle. That means be quiet.” WILKIE WINDING DOWN Legendary collector closing store IN THIS ISSUE Comment........ A4 Lifestyles......... B4 Arts.................. B10 Sports.............. B15 We care about our environment Please recycle this newspaper Business.......... C1 What’s On....... C5 Classifieds....... C10 Religion........... C15 New to There are rules to follow, ways to make sure over 100 people fit seamlessly into the giant machine that is movie making. We’re told not to approach the main actors, unless they approach us. In fact, we should probably avoid looking in their sightline altogether. Later, when I stand in line for the bathroom, Jorge Garcia, whom I know mostly as Hurley from “Lost,” walks up behind me. I feel as if I haven’t prepared at all for this possibility. In extras holding, I wait for someone from the costume department to check out the outfit I stressed over the night before. No black. No stripes. No loud clunky shoes. I get a nod from him but I ask another costumer for a second See EXTRA page A2 CHAMPIONSHIP CHOWDER Signature dish at Mahone Bay restaurant HAWBOLDT RIDING HIGH Winches a cinch for Chester company PAGE B8 PAGE C1 PAGE B1 County COLLISION We’re Hiring! 249 Cornwall Rd., Blockhouse 902-624-0211 (p) 902-624-1142 (f) [email protected] Nitro Fuzer Welding System The world's most advanced & complete plastic welding kit A publication of LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA opinion, just in case. As I stand in the corner of a roomful of extras, a woman with comically large dark-rimmed glasses puts her face up close to the man next to me. “A little anti-shine for you, sir?” she says, already applying a gob of darktan makeup to his forehead. The man, dressed in a light-grey pullover sweater, has the familiar kind of face that seems made for the movies. He says he was in Lunenburg earlier this week when “The Healer” filmed on Montague Street. “I think I made it into the scene,” he says, acting out how he was pushed out of the way by leading actor Oliver JacksonCohen. Why Replace When You Can REPAIR? We Weld Plastic! GO TO OUR WEBSITE, CLICK “CAREERS” TO GET STARTED! It could be YOU... Achieving success together A2 LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA Old Bridge and Highway 332 reopen By MICHAEL LEE [email protected] M@mtaylorlee Two traffic headaches in Lunenburg County are finally over. Repair of a collapsed culvert on Highway 332 is finished, along with repair of the Old Bridge in Bridgewater. The bridge underwent a nearly one-month construction period to replace four one-by-six-metre sections of steel deck grating that had corroded. The bridge was scheduled to open on June 12, but Brian Taylor, spokesman for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR), said once crew members removed the concrete deck underlying the steel deck, they discovered the steel support beams underneath were also corroded. Arrangements were made to get the right materials, which resulted in the delay. Taylor said it would have been much more expensive and time consuming to do it later and remove the concrete deck again. On Friday, Glen Strang of the TIR said crews were putting the final touches on the closed highway and that “It should be ready by dinnertime.” A section of road between Upper LaHave and Riverport was closed on May 12 to replace a wooden culvert, which had undergone exten- sive deterioration, with a concrete culvert. Residents of the area were upset that repairs were not done last year when the same section was paved and most of the wooden culverts were replaced, but Strang said the biggest complaint was the detour that took drivers around the barricade along Grimm Road. “It was a very long detour.” Steel plates were initially placed on top of the collapsed portion of road when the TIR first noticed it back on January 29. Strang had previously said “frost action” may have moved some of the timbers, which would have caused the culvert to collapse. “We were concerned about public safety,” he said. Workers were on site by May 25, and Strang initially said the project would take two to three weeks to finish. However, work was delayed by an additional week due to “severe rain storms.” Strang said they need to “work in the dry” and dams were used to pump water around the site. But because of tidal waters, he said dams were needed on both sides of the road, which made the job even more challenging. More work will be done to finish the guardrail, but the road will remain open. Strang estimates the cost to be around $120,000, but he will have more exact figures once the invoices are in. Off to the Ivy League BHS student accepted into Harvard “That lack of pressure really built up my own self-motivation. … I never had to worry about impressing other people.” Dylan Wile got the call this He said one of the many notable month he’d been waiting years teachers who helped him achieve his for. success was Dale Bruhm, his Grade-7 He was accepted into prestiteacher at New Germany Rural High gious Harvard University. School, who seemed to recognize his A short time later, he repotential. ceived another call notifying “He would never let me have a feelhim he had qualified for a subing of being comfortable. He always stantial financial-aid package, wanted more and more. He’d give me which meant he wouldn’t have rope, and I had to go ahead and climb to worry about how to pay for it. He really started me off on this his expensive education, eijourney.” ther. By Grade 9, after moving to “They try to recognize high Bridgewater, Wile began to realize he standing students and not have may be able to do something special them hindered in the process academically. of attending a prestigious “Before that, if someone would university by their socioecohave said I’d be attending arguably nomic background,” said the the best university in North America Bridgewater High School seand maybe even the world, I’d have nior, speaking of the universilaughed at them.” ty that has produced 47 Nobel During three years of high school, laureates, 32 heads of state and he maintained an average of about 99 STACEY COLWELL PHOTO 48 Pulitzer Prize winners. per cent with a full load of Advanced Dylan Wile is off to Harvard this “However humble your ecoPlacement courses and did so while fall. nomics may be, they try to let playing four sports, being involved you go there, and they have with a number of extracurricular acdefinitely helped me out.” tivities and becoming a student leader. He even Wile accepted the offer as soon as he received that found time to go regularly to the gym and hold a second call. steady part-time job at Cleve’s. “I just sort of crouched down in the doorway to “He has one of the strongest work ethics I’ve ever my room and just sat there flabbergasted. I couldn’t seen, and along with that goes this impeccable organization system he has,” said guidance counsellor believe it had just happened.” Julie Lohnes. He texted his mom, Vicki, right away. “I don’t know that I’ve ever seen that in another “She started crying, and all her coworkers came student — the way he’s able to manage everything – over to hug her.” The 18 year old said the fact his family never put it’s incredible.” He plans eventually to study pathology and, hopepressure on him to do well in school helped him fully, to cure diseases. achieve his own lofty academic goals. “I have no doubt that if that’s what he wants to do, “They never said, ‘You need to play this sport or get these grades.’ They just give me praise when I he’ll do it,” said Ms Lohnes. “He’s pretty amazing, and we’ve known that for have done something well, and if I ever had slip-ups along the way, they were just as proud of me. They a long time. … He’s not only an outstanding student but an outstanding person and leader who will absojust wanted to see me happy,” said Wile. By STACEY COLWELL [email protected] M@ColwellStacey My day as an extra in “The Healer” EXTRA from A1 He tells me background work is a lot of waiting around, but it’s the best job he’s ever had. He once arrived on set of a Second World War documentary prepared to be one of the sailors, but the captain never showed up. Suddenly, he had a speaking role. You have to be prepared for anything. You never know what might happen, he says. I know what he’s talking about the moment I walk on set. The chance of getting my big break — a break I didn’t even know I wanted — suddenly feels like a possibility. People are asked if they have any acting experience, and those who do are placed near the front. Others are chosen to hold a sign during one part of the scene. The chaos on set seems to contain just enough crazy coincidence and magic that finding myself up at the front near Jorge seems not all that ridiculous. Inside St. John’s, the church has been tranformed. There are giant lights on top of pews and dozens of people mill about holding cameras, boom mics and props. Soon the lead actors Oliver JacksonCohen, Camilla Luddington and Jorge Garcia arrive on set. The cameraman harnesses a large camera to his chest, becoming more machine than man. He skims across the floor trailing the actors as they shoot a scene walking to the front of the church. Four grown men tiptoe behind him, craddling chords and computers, like ballerinas performing a routine. My job is to stand and applaud and chuckle and look downcast, and sit and do it all over again. “I want to see more magic in your … eyes,” says first assistant director Jason Shipley. “It’s called acting.” But for most of the day I’m not acting at all. The day is a collection of in-between moments. The director leans on a pew and tells a joke to a man near me. He walks up the aisle with a pack of red play- ing cards in his hands. He pulls quarters from behind kids’ ears. All of this waiting gives me a chance to meet Vicki Mossman-Conrad, who sits beside me in one of the pews in the back. She’s a pro at this and has been on the sets of “Simon Birch,” “Haven” and “The Book of Negroes.” She knows all the tricks too, like when you’re pretending to talk you should mouth the alphabet: “A, B, C, D.” Vicki is from Lunenburg and has seen movies come and go. “There’s a lot of spinoff,” she tells me, and she hopes that continues despite the cuts to the province’s film tax credit. Mostly though, we talk about our families and trace the connections that everyone has in small-town Nova Scotia. There are a few career background performers in the room, but Vicki says many are retired school teachers or former politicians who’ve come just for the fun of it. I meet people who’ve made the trip down from the Valley, Hubbards or Halifax. 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Early on in the day, Vicki leans in and tells me that her husband built the wooden cross above the space where the actors are standing. When the church burnt down in 2001, it crashed to the floor but wasn’t broken. It was just hoisted back up there, where it sits all day, looking down as millions of dollars are spent and ideas become reality. Tomorrow, it will look over something else. Get the full story! Watch for these icons, then go to LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA for the extended content. lighthousenow.ca Photo View more photos on-line lighthousenow.ca Your 2¢ Post your 2 cents and discuss with other readers. lighthousenow.ca VIDEO See it like you were there. OUR ARCHIVES: This newspaper is archived both in hard-copy and electronically and exists as a matter of public record. LIGHTHOUSENOW does not rewrite or “un-publish” previously published news. We have no control over independent search engines. lighthousenow.ca AUDIO Interviews, music & other soundbites. We acknowledge the [financial] support of the Government of Canada. Nous reconnaissons l’appui [financier] du gouvernement du Canada. WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Mayor recovering from Lyme disease Black-legged tick population rising in NS and more carrying bacteria ria called borrelia burgdorferi, which causes Lyme disease. “Within Nova Scotia we are seeing an increased number of Lyme disease Don Downe is normally an energetic cases slowly over time,” said Lynda person. As mayor of the Municipality Earle, medical officer of health for the of Lunenburg, his days are long and South Shore. “A contributing factor full, particularly in could be increased the summer with nuawareness. As peomerous community ple start to know events and charitable the signs and sympfundraisers to attend. toms, they’re seekSo, when getting out ing care and getting of bed started becomdiagnosed.” ing a chore recently, In 2014, the PHAC he knew something launched an action was wrong. plan to increase “It’s kind of scary public awareness, at first, because you research, prevenwonder what’s really MODL mayor Don Downe back at tion and active surgoing on. Obviously, work and on the road to recovery veillance of Lyme I knew I had the tick after being diagnosed with Lyme disease, after Green and the bite, and I Party leader Elizadisease. started to have sympbeth May called for toms that were just a national stategy unfamiliar. I started to think maybe it for better diagnosis and treatment of is Lyme disease,” said Downe, referring the disease. to the tick that burrowed into his navel Last year, South Shore Health 12 days earlier. had 72 cases reported in Queens and Downe said he was at home when he Lunenburg counties, which is actually first told his wife, who’s a nurse, of a down compared to the previous year. bit of pain around his But, Earle said, abdomen. “Since the early “My wife thought 2000s, we have had that I just scratched steadily increasmyself and got a ing numbers over a little infection. So, longer timeframe. I was actually putSo, the trend over ting some antibiotic time is more cases on it. I didn’t think of Lyme disease are it could possibly be being reported to a tick in there. And, public health.” sure enough, it was “However, the getting worse,” said overall risk of conDowne. tracting Lyme disThey removed the ease remains low,” tick and waited until Earle emphasized. Don Downe the following week“We acknowledge MODL Mayor end when a rash in that there is an inthe shape of a bull’screase in risk, but eye appeared. That’s the chances of pickwhen he went to the ing up the disease doctor, who told him are still fairly low. he had a classic, textbook case. You can enjoy nature safely, while man“I have all the symptoms: achy joints, aging your exposure to ticks.” headache and fever and huge fatigue,” Earle recommends dressing for the said Downe, adding, “My doctor pre- ticks, not necessarily the weather. Pack scribed antibiotics, and they think they a long-sleeved shirt, pants and socks caught it in time.” when hiking in deer-populated areas. Research shows that patients treat- Spray clothing and exposed skin with ed with antibiotics within the first six repellent containing DEET or Icaridin. weeks of infection have a good chance Perform tick checks of clothing and of a full recovery. the body after any outdoor activity. And According to the Public Health Agen- remember, ticks can hide in crevices cy of Canada (PHAC), you can avoid in- including under the arms and inside the fection altogether by removing the tick belly button. So, after all signs are clear, within 24 to 36 hours of the bite. hop in the shower for one last check. But that’s not always easy. Unlike For now, dealing with Lyme disease other bug bites, a tick bite can be pain- has become a part of Downe’s everyday less and go undetected. If you find a tick life. He’s back at work, but taking it one attached to your skin, you have been bit- day — sometimes one hour — at a time. ten. You may see a little redness around He’s listening to his body, and when he the area of a bite. Most of the time, the feels he’s losing steam, he goes home bite is harmless. However, some ticks early and gets some rest. carry infections that can be passed on “It’s been a bit of a roller-coaster ride. to people. Some days I think I’m back and everyDisease-carrying ticks in Canada thing is good. Other days I feel like I can have increased tenfold in the past two hardly crawl out of bed.” decades thanks to migratory birds and He continues to take an antibiotic as warming climates making it easy for his symptoms persist and said he hopes them to thrive closer to residential people will start getting serious about areas. Reported cases jumped 146 per checking for ticks. cent between 2009 and 2012. There were “They seem to be so rampant this 144 cases of lyme disease in Canada year. I’ve never seen it this bad. If you in 2009. That number jumped to 682 by know you’ve been bitten, be sensitive to 2013. the fact that it could be more than just Black-legged ticks are becoming a cold coming on. Lyme disease is real, increasingly common in Nova Scotia and ticks do carry it. So, make sure you and more of them are carrying bacte- catch it early.” By JERRI SOUTHCOTT [email protected] M@jerrisouthcott “It’s kind of scary at first, because you wonder what’s really going on. Obviously, I knew I had the tick and the bite, and I started to have symptoms that were just unfamiliar.” ––––––––– A3 DAVE STEPHENS PHOTO FISHERMEN’S FRIEND Trudy Johnson, chair of the Health Services Foundation of the South Shore, stands by a painting by noted Chester artist José Valverde that hangs on the wall of the newly-expanded gymnasium in the Dr. Arthur H. Patterson Centre for Restorative Care at Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital in Lunenburg. The painting and expansion were funded by a donation from the J and W Murphy Foundation. The late Janet Murphy had a stroke five years ago, and during her recovery spent a good deal of time with Valverde, who was also receiving treatment following a stroke. During an address to hospital staff and former patients, Johnson quoted Janet Murphy’s daughter as saying her mother’s only complaint about the facility was the cramped conditions in the gym. It is now two-thirds larger, with state-of-the-art equipment and a view of Lunenburg Harbour. Johnson also noted that for the first time, the foundation has surpassed $1 million in annual donations. Blockhouse medical marijuana patient using cannabis oil to manage neurological disorder By KEITH CORCORAN [email protected] M@NewsmanKeith Medical marijuana patient Patricia McGill of Blockhouse is pleased with her initial experience with cannabis oil to manage a neurological syndrome she’s struggled with since she was injured in a workplace accident over 10 years ago. “To me, it’s a more efficient way to do it than smoking it,” said the 62 year old. She has reflex sympathetic dystrophy, a condition that can cause pain throughout the body. The Supreme Court of Canada handed down a unanimous ruling this month allowing medical marijuana patients to ingest marijuana, not just to smoke it. They’re also permitted to use other marijuana extracts and derivatives. Chris Backer of Maritimers Unite for Medical Marijuana, a non-profit advocacy group, recently helped McGill make a batch of oil that should last a few months. They used the prescribed marijuana McGill receives from a Health Canadaapproved licenced producer. After consuming her first dose of the oil, which was about the size of a grain of rice, on June 14, McGill said she experienced the best night’s sleep she’s had in ages. “It’s early returns, but last night [June 14] was probably the first time in 10 years that I slept for like six, seven hours straight, which in itself is a gift.” Backer believes consuming the oil, instead of smoking medical marijuana, translates to increased benefits. But it takes vast amounts of marijuana to make the oil. “It doesn’t erase pain,” Backer pointed out to LighthouseNOW. “It gives you a chance to heal. It’s a more gentle and reasonable way to heal yourself.” Backer dilutes cannabis oil with coconut oil and consumes it via gelatin capsule to manage his inflammatory bowel disease. He said there are many ways to consume a dose, such as baking it into food. Because of the oil, Backer said, he does not need the prescribed pills he used to take. He helped McGill manufacture the oil three days after the Supreme Court ruling that broadens the “dried-form” definition of medical marijuana. Backer said he planned to help McGill KEITH CORCORAN PHOTO Blockhouse resident Patricia McGill has started using cannabis oil, pictured in the tubes she is holding, to help manage her reflex sympathetic dystrophy. before he knew about the intentions of the country’s highest court. He also was not surprised by the decision, given there has been supporting research. A Canadian Senate committee on illegal drugs in 2002 recommended the legalization of cannabis. “It’s just a plant, and I’m an adult. It’s my right to make my own decision,” Backer said. McGill and Backer said there are sectors of the public and government that misunderstand the health uses of marijuana. “The stigma … is huge,” McGill said. Federal Health minister Rona Ambrose said that she is “outraged” by the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling, saying marijuana has not been subjected to Health Canada-sanctioned clinical trials and safety reviews. Meanwhile, McGill plans to give the marijuana oil, which Backer showed her how to make, a fair trial. So far, she said, it has wasted little time making a difference for her. “My whole body feels better.” A4 LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA Comment From left, HUB co-founders Matt Hall and Tim Merry in their recently-opened new home in Mahone Bay. The NEW LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin was established in November 2014 and now replaces The Lunenburg County Progress Bulletin (2011), Bridgewater Bulletin (est. 1887) and Lunenburg Progress Enterprise (est. 1876) LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin is a locally owned independent newspaper published every Wednesday by LighthouseNOW. Lynn Hennigar President & Publisher [email protected] Laurenda Reeves Circulation & Technology Director [email protected] Tina Hennigar Community Relations Director [email protected] Dave Stephens News Director [email protected] Keith Corcoran Journalist, Assistant News Director [email protected] Emma Smith Journalist [email protected] Gayle Wilson Journalist [email protected] Michael Lee Journalist [email protected] DAVE STEPHENS PHOTO A new definition of entrepreneurship A mid all the doom and gloom about the current and future state of the Nova Scotia economy comes a ray of hope from our own backyard. Last week, the three co-founders and 40 members of the Hub South Shore celebrated the opening of their new “co-working” space in the lower level of the Old Mader’s Wharf building in Mahone Bay. What started as informal discussions four years ago among expat Brits Tim Merry, Matt Hall and Dave Thomson after Sunday night football (soccer, to most of us) and Monday night drinks has resulted in a welcoming workspace for home-based business owners “to connect and become visible,” as Merry puts it. Merry remembers the first time they reached out to gauge interest in shared office space for entrepreneurs. They put up a few posters in Mahone Bay and mentioned it on Facebook, asking, “Do you love working for yourself but don’t want to work in isolation?” Thirty-five people showed up for the first meeting. A similar number came for a second. “It freaked us out so that we almost didn’t do anything,” he recalled. The local chamber of commerce approached them, offering to run with the idea if they didn’t. The notion of someone else doing it was enough to get the three of them to “invest an equal amount, as much as we were willing to lose.” So even though they were busy running their own home-based businesses, they took the first step. The Hub’s first home was a former classroom at the Mahone Bay Centre. Merry said it was a perfect location to start, but with a growing waiting list of new members, they realized they needed larger quarters. Hence the move to Old Mader’s Wharf, the space formerly occupied by the Emporium. Thanks to the design flair of Hailey Thomson, Dave’s wife, there are funky desks and chairs, comfortable couches, a kitchen and several meeting rooms, all of which can be booked by members. The Hub South Shore already has 35 members, from architects, forestry technicians and web designers to hedge fund managers, graphic designers and scientists. Some are there fulltime. Others drop in a couple of days a week, depending on the level of membership they have. “There’s a whole piece of the local economy that we’re peeling back the visibility of,” said Merry. “It’s an enormous piece of the economy, but there’s no infrastructure for it, no economic planning around it. We’re not saying it’s a silver bullet, but it’s a growing piece of the economy, unlike retail and tourism.” Merry said the Hub is helping redefine entrepreneurship. “The classic definition of entrepreneurship in Nova Scotia is the more people you employ, the more successful an entrepreneur you are. You’re measured on how many jobs you create. That’s not how the membership of the Hub works. The majority here are focussed on getting more connected.” Indeed, at least two members have joined forces to create a new company. Others work together on an as-needed basis. “It’s an enormous diversity of skills, so when I’m taking on a job now, I have direct access to a branding expert, I’ve got web developers who’ve designed projects all over the world, project managers. I can offer what an agency can offer, but I’m a one-person shop, because of the relationships I have.” It’s not as if Merry and his partners don’t face challenges. There’s not enough cash flow to hire a full-time manager, so they have to take time from their own businesses to oversee the operation. While the concept isn’t new — there are hubs in cities around the world, though the one in Halifax has closed its doors, at least temporarily — Merry said the success rate in rural communities hasn’t been high, except in Italy, for reasons he’s been unable to investigate. The other challenge is that they don’t fit in any existing economic model. There’s no government funding — all the money comes from the three founders and membership fees. It’s not a not-forprofit, and it’s doubtful it would match the criteria demanded by the banks if they needed additional financial support. He is, however, optimistic about the Hub South Shore, strategically located in the middle of “the golden triangle” of Lunenburg, Bridgewater and Chester. “There’s no doubt that what we’re doing here is having an impact. We know that people are moving here because of the Hub. There’s a member who just joined who moved from Lunenburg to Mahone Bay just so that he could work out of the Hub. People stay because of the relationships, not just the highspeed internet and the kitchen and the cool space that might have attracted them in the first place.” “The biggest outcome is that people are more courageous. They’re more courageous in their businesses, they’re more courageous in their new product launches. For me, there’s something about people’s capacity of audacity that excites me about this.” It’s the kind of courage and audacity that Lunenburg County needs more of. 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Rosemary Wilson Distribution Bonnie Reeves Distribution Pat Mossman Distribution Linda Croft Distribution Hubert Fry Delivery Driver LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 A5 WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA to the editor Treat highway sign crews with respect H ave you ever wondered what a sign holder for road construction goes through in the run of a day? Probably not. Some think they are uneducated people who can’t get a “good” job and make smart remarks about them. My friend and I rode our bikes up the LaHave River road last week to see what was going on with the construction, hoping to get an update on when the road would be open. We decided to watch a bit and have a snack. There was a lady working, and she didn’t have to hold a sign, as the road was blocked off, so she came over to have a chitchat with us. After a bit of talk about the construction, I asked if she liked her job. She said yes and that she’s been doing it for 19 years. She told us about the things she likes but then she started to speak about some other experiences. That’s when my jaw dropped. She told us about numerous incidents that demonstrate how sign holders are treated by drivers with road rage. She has witnessed co-workers killed or struck by drivers. She has been spit on and had milk and eggs thrown at her. People have gotten out of their cars and threatened her, and she has been the victim of lots of verbal abuse. She said it’s not uncommon for someone to try to push through. Sometimes drivers will even stop past the stop sign, which can cause a situation. They have that spot marked for a specific reason, but when she asks drivers to back up, some of them become irate. We only talked with her for a short while. I can’t imagine what other stories she would have told us had we stayed longer. I was appalled and shocked. I asked if she ever went to the media. She said she wrote a letter but was scared to submit it in fear of losing her job. I didn’t Bridgewater’s origins T his letter refers to Peter Oickle’s “A Walk Through Our Past” column of June 10 (“What’s in a Name,” B5). I have information in my files on deeds for family and friends who were registered at Bridgewater in October and November 1810. Mr. Oickle might try the registry office in Bridgewater to see when deeds were first registered there. He might be able to get information on when the township of Bridgewater was established. My information shows the name “Bridgewater” existed before the mid-1800s. While I have information that Blandford, where my great-great-great-great grandfather purchased land, was a township prior to 1767, I cannot find any record of Bridgewater. Maybe the registry office might be able to fill this void. ELIZABETH PUBLICOVER Middle Sackville ask more about that, but it certainly makes me wonder why she would feel that way. I had no idea sign holders were treated like this. I have never been in a vehicle with anyone who has treated a sign holder like this and I have never witnessed this type of behaviour from someone in another vehicle. She did mention that some areas of the province are worse than others, but she said that this kind of treatment definitely happens. So the next time you travel a road where there is construction and you have to stop and wait, think about what the sign holder has to go through in order to do their job. Give them a wave and be courteous. Pay respect. If they ask you to move back, know that they aren’t being jerks but are trying to protect everyone and keep things organized. To be honest, they couldn’t pay me enough to do that job and put up with that type of treatment. I have a hell of a lot more respect for sign holders after hearing her story. Kudos to her and all the sign holders out there. I honestly had no idea! TAMMY SLAUENWHITE Rose Bay Any logic to parking meters in Bridgewater? I live here, and it has been years since I parked on King Street to visit a business. King is pretty much a “ghost street,” in my mind at least. Yesterday, I parked on King Street to go to the fabulous new Thai restaurant with my family. After about 30 minutes, I came out and found a parking ticket on my car. I had forgotten to check the meter on my way in while holding my daughter. Why does Bridgewater have parking meters? What is the reasoning behind this? When I pulled up to park at 11:30 in the morning, no one else was parking on the street. If Bridgewater wants to encourage business in its dying downtown area, is this really the proper way to go about it? I found this very annoying. If I were a tourist in our town and received a parking ticket, it would definitely deter me from ever returning. With the town’s suffering budget, we have to pay someone to check meters as well? Really? Maybe the town should look into the logic behind these parking meters. Hopefully, that does not mean a study that costs money. PETER DAUPHINEE Bridgewater Wise words I just wanted to advise how much I enjoy reading the weekly article “Reality Check” by Susanne Beck in the LighthouseNOW LOG. I always get something from every article. There’s common sense advice about living life in a more positive way with an emphasis on coping with difficult situations. They are simply written and often cause one to get a new perspective on better ways to resolve some of life’s challenges with less stress. Check it out! SANDY SMITH Bridgewater Support the LCLC, but not the way it’s run S ome may know that I occasionally write to comment on the unplanned and rapidly escalating deficit at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre (LCLC). Those letters have caused some people to ask me if I am “anti LCLC.” Nothing could be further from the truth. My wife and I have memberships at the LCLC and use the facilities to the greatest extent possible. It is a very good facility. The fact that the LCLC is a good facility does not alter the facts about the size of the deficit or its rapid and unforeseen rise. The deficit we were told would be $380,000 a little over a year ago is now approaching $1 million. What I am very much “anti” is mismanagement and incompetence on the part of our elected and appointed officials. And there appears to be no end in sight. We have had two events held in the arena in a little over a year. Two events in over a year. The ice is out and it is now hibernating, with only the occasional “rink walker” using it. The are no revenue-generating events. If an event is planned, it’s not being advertised. That is an indication management does not have a current plan to generate revenue. How do our elected representatives tolerate this? While nothing is happening to reduce the deficit, Mayor Walker is suggesting that a second rink should be built at the LCLC. We have one underutilized rink at the LCLC, and the mayor thinks we should invest in another. I would like to see our appointed and elected officials manage the LCLC to reduce the deficit. This requires revenue generation. We have now fixed the expenses, and they will only increase. We don’t need another rink until this one is fully utilized. Our politicians will only act if more voters call them. Remember, there will be elections in just over a year. Call your mayor and councillor. I would also recommend to all South Shore residents that they visit the LCLC. This is a great facility. JOHN HARLEY Upper Branch ▲ ▲ AWESOME FOUNDATION SOUTH SHORE WE’RE GIVING AWAY $1,000 TO SPREAD AWESOMENESS! Join Us June 24th at White Point as we start Year Two. A6 LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA Emotional ceremony for Verge House students Five graduate from program for students with disabilities By MICHAEL LEE [email protected] M@mtaylorlee Love, perseverance and inspiration were the themes of last Thursday’s ceremony at the Day’s Inn in Bridgewater to recognize the achievements of five young adults from across Lunenburg and Queens counties. Christopher Heim, Laura Llewellyn, Rebecca Maule, Alex McDonald and Kyle Weare are the latest graduates of the Verge House Transition Program. The program, which began in 1983, helps students with disabilities develop independence and skills so they can find work and become better integrated in their community. In part, this is achieved through work placements, and each student took part in one. Amanda Deagle, a teacher at Verge House, gave the opening remarks and spoke fondly of each of her students, telling stories of personal growth and lasting friendships. “I love my job and I love them,” she said. Before receiving their certificates, each graduate heard of their accomplishments from friends and family in a series of heartfelt stories. A doctor once told Heim’s parents that their son would never walk without help. Yet when Christopher, a Dayspring resident, stood at the front of the stage to receive his certificate, it was clear how much taller he was than the rest. Laura, also from Dayspring, was met by her mother, Crystal Boutillier, who advised her daughter never to lose sight of her dreams and to “never compromise anything to reach them.” Kyle, who lives in Caledonia, heard from his uncle Myles Crouse who grew emotional as he talked passionately about his nephew’s kindness and strong athletic arm. Rebecca’s father, Andrew, spoke of his daughter’s previous struggles and how uncertain the future had seemed. But after seeing his daughter, who is from Liverpool, graduate from Verge House, he said, “I couldn’t be happier.” Many struggled to fight back tears. Kimberley McDonald recounted the remarkable recovery of her son Alex, who lives in New Germany, after he was left in a coma when a fire caused severe brain damage. “There’s been no holding him back since,” she said. Alex was later presented with his own shirt and a position at Home Hardware, the store he had worked at during his work placement. Mayors Don Downe and David Walker, of the Municipality of Lunenburg and the Town of Bridgewater, were present, along with two representatives of the South Shore Regional School Board — board chair Elmer Garber and director of programs and student services Jeff DeWolfe. Guest speaker Claire McNally, who grew up in Bridgewater and graduated from Park View Education Centre, inspired the audience with her own address. “We may have changes in everything in life that we don’t know is coming but we have to face it and adapt.” McNally, who just finished her first year at Mount Allison University, is hemiplegic, as one side of her body is paralyzed. Despite her challenges, McNally went on to become a competitive swimmer and won two bronze medals for Team MICHAEL LEE PHOTO From left, Kyle Weare, Alex McDonald, Rebecca Maule, Laura Llewellyn and Christopher Heim, 2015 graduates of Verge House. Nova Scotia at the Canada Games. She was also the recipient of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award last year and was the subject of a book, “Claire’s Race,” by local author Nancy Richards. She told the graduates to learn from their experiences and to embrace, rather than avoid, life’s challenges. “I believe that change can give us two options. We can shy away from it and fear it and pretend that it hasn’t happened or doesn’t exist … or we can face our change,” said McNally. “This is harder to do, but I know everyone can do it and I know that our graduates today have done it and are still doing it.” The ceremony ended with a goodbye from principal Daphne Egilsson. She said Verge House is a magical place and told the graduates, “I am a better person because I know you.” Job skills program participants ready to re-enter workforce By KEITH CORCORAN [email protected] M@NewsmanKeith A graduating class of individuals seasoned with life experience has completed 10 weeks of job-skills training geared toward getting them back in the workforce. The 11 students, mostly women, dealt with a variety of topics over the course of their studies, including subjects such as occupational health and safety, food handling and computer literacy. “We covered pretty well everything on resumé writing, cover letters, hidden job market, how to conduct interviews,” noted Robert Racine of the Acadia Entrepreneurship Centre, the non-profit organization that led the “Putting Experience to Work” program. “We probably covered, I would say anywhere between 30 to 35 topics.” The government-funded program helps unemployed workers over the age of 55 reintegrate into the labour force. Maxine Knox of Rhodes Corner appreciated getting schooled on all the topics. Knox, who at 67 was the oldest of her classmates, retired from office administration work about three years ago but missed the daily grind. She learned about the program through another career service organization and hopes to get back into office work. “Some people want to be retired, and they enjoy it, but I enjoy work,” Knox told LighthouseNOW. “Work was my life.” Geoff Lawlor of Lunenburg valued learning new skills and reinforcing old ones, which the 63 year old hopes will propel him into the fields of property or project management. Classmates offered advice to one another during the program, using their wealth of previous experiences. Lawlor’s advice suggested participants exercise thinking beverage, events, banquets and meetings. She told Lighthousefrom a different or new NOW that before the perspective. “We sort event she had already of fed off each other talked to one “promand supported each ising” individual who other,” added Knox. could join the ranks. Prospective emAttendees also reployers were on hand ceived an overview Thursday, June 18, durof a provincial goving a social wrap-up Maxine Knox ernment program event in Bridgewater. Program graduate that offers financial Joanne Cooper, incentives to employgeneral manager of a ers who have a labour Cookville hotel, was need and hire Nova looking for a plethora of staffers who could help with food and Scotians requiring work experience. “Some people want to be retired, and they enjoy it, but I enjoy work.” ––––––––– TOWN OF LUNENBURG The Town of Lunenburg extends best wishes to Raymond Francis on the occasion of his retirement following thirty six years of dedicated service with the Town’s Electric Utility. Mr. Francis will continue to serves his community in a part-time capacity as the Town’s Chief Electrical Inspector. For more information and electrical inspection appointments, please contact the Electric Utility at 902 634-8311. KEITH CORCORAN PHOTO Maxine Knox and Geoff Lawlor were among a graduating class that completed the 10-week “Putting Experience to Work” program designed to help unemployed older individuals reintegrate into the workforce. www.lighthousenow.ca Ernst gets a refit Long-serving Tancook Island ferry will spend the summer in dry dock to fix problems that hobbled it last summer By JONATHAN WADDELL [email protected] M@LHNOWnews The William G. Ernst is getting a makeover costing $535,950, and it will likely return to service in September. The repairs, it is hoped, will allow the Tancook islands ferry to once again carry 95 passengers. Work on the provincially owned and operated vessel began last month at the government wharf in Chester, but the boat will be headed into dry dock in Meteghan River shortly, where the bulk of the work will be conducted by A.F. Theriault and Son. “People are going to see not a different ship, but, how can I say it, an updated version of what it should be,” said John Majchrowicz, manager of marine services for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal. The tender, which is available publicly on-line, lists everything from overhauling the starboard engine and replacing both propellers to renovating the bathrooms and painting the entire vessel. A new bulkhead will also be installed in the passenger cabin, which is a requirement Transport Canada has insisted on in order for the Ernst to be able to carry 95 passengers again. Federal regulations have prevented the vessel from taking on its full capacity since last year, which has meant that some people had to be left at wharves in Chester or on the islands because there was not enough room. “I want to get up to my 95 passengers again,” said Majchrowicz. Another aspect of the tender is the testing of the hull. “We’ll do an ultrasonic survey of the whole hull of the ship,” said Majchrowicz. Majchrowicz wants to know the hull’s “diminution,” or reduction of its thickness. Over time, he explained, a hull’s thickness can be lost to corrosion. If portions of the hull are too thin, Majchrowicz says, they will be cut out and replaced. In the Ernst’s place, the Scotian has been making runs to the islands and back. For the most part, it has been praised by island residents as better than the other options that have been tried. The Scotian, which is a car ferry, now has a coach bus lashed to the deck to act as a cabin for passengers. “Comfortable” is the word many chose to describe the bus. Some island residents wonder whether it will be as comfortable in the heat of summer or the cold weather of the fall, as the bus’s air-conditioning and heating systems are not functioning. “[The bus] is much more comfortable than what we ever had on the Scotian,” said Fran Levy, a resident of Big Tancook Island, recalling a time when the Scotian was the replacement ferry and a school bus was used to house passengers. Carol Green, a Little Tancook Island resident, noted the Scotian is slower than the Ernst, which has caused some delays in the schedule. The bigger problem has been the lack of space on the Scotian to take vehicles to the island. Given the placement of the bus and a boom truck with a crane, there is no room on the deck for vehicles. But residents do prefer the Scotian to the small whale-watching vessel that was used to replace the Ernst when it underwent repairs last fall. LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 A7 Lunenburg’s waste-water plant poses safety concerns, not just stink By EMMA SMITH [email protected] M@emmaLHNow Lunenburg’s waste-water treatment plant isn’t just stinky; it could be unsafe. That’s according to a report that cited temporarily high levels of hydrogen sulphide and carbon monoxide in one area of the plant. Lunenburg town council held a special meeting on June 16 and agreed to spend up to $10,000 to test air quality and identify possible solutions. “There have been concerns expressed by some of the [plant] operators with respect to their gas detectors going off,” said town engineer Marc Belliveau, EMMA SMITH PHOTO who drafted the report. “The Air-quality concerns are centred on the process room of the Lunenburg waste-water treatadditional odours in the pro- ment plant during the morning hours when staff first arrive. cess room seem to be related to the rotary press.” To combat this, operators would cost roughly $700,000. have been opening doors and turning on ventilation systems, If council approved the design proposal, Belliveau said, he but Belliveau said the extent of the problem is still unknown. could issue a purchase order and design of the project could The engineering firm CBCL Ltd. has been tasked with complet- get under way. ing an urgent air-quality assessment that’s expected to come But despite Belliveau’s recommendation and Bailey’s conback to council in the next few weeks. cern, most councillors weren’t on board. “I’m surprised that we haven’t had people walk off the “I’m not sure we even need the whole thing. There’s a lot of job down there just because of safety concerns,” said deputy ifs still in this,” said councillor John McGee. mayor Danny Croft. Councillor Peter Zwicker said residents have the right to Mayor Rachel Bailey said the safety of staff and the public complain about the smell, which is worse in the hot summer is council’s number-one concern, but she added that the “qual- months. But, he added, “if we spend $700,000 on a problem ity of life” issue should be addressed too. that’s not remedied, it’s going to give them a greater right to “It stinks. I don’t know if you guys are living in the same complain.” community, but I smell it and I smell it a lot,” said Bailey, who “Unless we’re given a guarantee that this going to be 100 per added that this has been a “perennial problem” that existed cent effective, I guess I’m not supportive of it.” long before she took over as mayor. 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TOWN OF LUNENBURG UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS NORWEGIAN KING’S GUARD JUNE 30, 2015 10:00 AM – NOON On Tuesday, June 30, the Norwegian King’s Guard, a world renowned precision band and drill squad consisting of 140 young soldiers, who will be performing at the Nova Scotia International Tattoo, will pay a visit to Lunenburg to renew the close bonds between Lunenburg and Norway which were forged during World War II. The Guard will arrive at approximately 10:00 am and hold a brief ceremony at the Norwegian monument on the grounds of ABCO. From there, the Guard will march through Town to the cenotaphs on Cumberland Street where they will honour our veterans and bring greetings to citizens of Lunenburg. This will be followed by a drill demonstration and stand up music performance on the Fisheries Museum parking lot. The general public is invited to come to the waterfront to watch this incredible display of precision marching and music. Estimated time of the performance is 11:00 am. In the event of inclement weather, the performance will be held in the Lunenburg Arena. CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS JULY 1, 2015 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Residents and visitors are invited to join in Canada Day celebrations in Lunenburg at the 250th Anniversary Park behind the Fire Hall on Medway Street. Entertainment will be provided by Mid Life Crisis, there will be face painting for the children, town councillors will BBQ and serve complimentary hot dogs, juice and watermelon. The Lunenburg Swimming pool is offering a free public swim 2:30-4:30 pm. In the event of inclement weather, the festivities will be held at the Lunenburg Community Centre. GERMAN BAND CONCERT MONDAY, JULY 6 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM The general public is invited to attend this year’s German Band concert on the common in front of St. John’s Anglican Church in Lunenburg. This year, the band, which is performing at the Nova Scotia International Tattoo, is the Herresmusikkorps – Ulm. This one hour concert is free of charge so bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy this wonderful music. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held inside the church. A8 LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 www.lighthousenow.ca Hall debates future, searches for its owner By EVAN BOWER [email protected] M@evanbower DAVE STEPHENS PHOTO From left, Elke Love and Kat Wright in the Read and Share Corner in the Vogler’s Cove Community Hall. Sharing the love of reading Community has place to borrow books By DAVE STEPHENS [email protected] M@DaveStephensNS The bookmobile doesn’t come to Voglers Cove anymore. The village — half an hour south of Bridgewater if you take Highway 103, 10 minutes longer than that if you take the scenic route along the coast — doesn’t have a church, school or corner store either, so there’s little chance there’d be a formal library. However, a small but dedicated group of volunteers has made sure that people of all ages who call Voglers Cove and area home have a place to borrow books. The Read and Share Corner has been open for a couple of years now in the Voglers Cove Community Hall. There are about 1,000 books — all of them donated, except for one reference book — for people to borrow. Hours are somewhat limited; it’s open every Monday morning during coffee hour, and whenever the hall is open for other functions, which are far from rare. There’s Monday night cribbage, regular teas, dinners and meetings, and special author events organized by the Read and Share committee, including one tonight (Wednesday, June 24) at 7 p.m. with Cape Breton author and humourist Frank MacDonald. The authors don’t get paid to come, but they do sell copies of their books. The last reading in May attracted people from as far away as Chester. But the core function of the corner is to give the people who live in the 250 households in Voglers Cove and the surrounding communities a chance to come and find something interesting to read. “A lot of the people who come and borrow books here would probably be totally intimidated to go to the [Margaret Hennigar Library at the] LCLC,” said Elke Love, one of the founders of the program. “It’s a different lifestyle here. They’ve not been used to reading books, and they may not take the newspaper. Here, they’re seeing the books on the shelves and they’re curious.” Love added that it’s not much of a stretch for seniors in the area to come to the hall to borrow books. “This was their schoolhouse.” But the small but vital population of children also makes good use of Don’t settle for inferior solutions! the reading corner. According to Kat Wright, another of the founders, the first program was a story hour for preschoolers. A retired teacher read to a group of local kids, of which there were four or five core members. “The kids didn’t know each other,” recalled Wright. “They’re all from this community, but they didn’t play with each other and didn’t [yet] go to school together. They became the best of friends. We had tears one day because one of them was missing! They’ve all graduated from the preschool program now and hang out with each other all the time.” Story hour has been since been put on hold, as there aren’t enough preschoolers in the area at the moment to replace that first group. But some slightly older children have been integral to the reading corner’s success. “Two little girls who live on my street got very excited about the library,” said Wright. “They collected books, theirs and their friends’, and they piled them in a wheelbarrow and brought them to my house. And they’re on the shelf now.” Another 10-year-old boy donated a whole shelf of books from his own bookcase. The four bookcases in the reading corner — three with books for adults, the other for kids — are nearly full, but with a limited budget and even less space in the busy hall, any expansion of the collection will mean books will be rotated. For Wright, it’s important to keep the Paving, hall,Driveway which was renovated and expanded within the past decade, as well-used Resurfacing & Repair as possible. “Without the hall and the fire Asphalt department,Sealing there’d be nothing [in Voglers Cove.] The volunteer committee operRubberized Crackthat Repair ates the program understands the value of a dollar. A $2,200 start-up grant from the Lunenburg County United Way in 2013 still hasn’t been entirely spent. Nobody gets paid; the volunteers donate supplies to label the books and goodies for coffee hour, as well as their time. “That’s the way communities work,” said Love. “If you’re going to put something in, you’re going to get something out.” The community hall in Waterloo, a village about a half-hour’s drive southwest of Bridgewater, has been a place for schooling, celebration and worship that local families have used for generations. But an aging population and the struggle to get youth in the area invested has put the future of the hall in question. The Waterloo Community Hall Society met with about two dozen residents last week to decide if the hall should be kept open or closed. The problem is, they need to find out who owns it first. “We’ve come across issues, and we’ve really got to know what we’re doing here,” said society president Patty Daniels. “Who owns this hall? We may have a problem there.” Herbert Wile won the hall at an auction for $105 in 1963. The building had been a school for Waterloo students, but it was up for grabs after they were sent to newly constructed schools outside the area. In the deed, Wile entrusted the building to the Waterloo Women’s Institute and the Waterloo Community Hall Society. But in more recent paperwork, only the Women’s Institute is listed. This means the ownership of the hall is currently split between a deceased man and a defunct society. “I have no recollection whatsoever of any conversations with my parents, who have lived here their entire lives, of anything happening where the hall was shifted to the Women’s Institute,” said Daniels. “It may have happened at a meeting very much like this, but I have no recollection of that happening.” This puts the community in a bind. Closing the hall could forfeit the property to the estate of Herbert Wile, removing the community’s claim to the building and the opportunity to use it in the future. Worse than that, both closing it and keeping it open come with financial hurdles it can’t clear. The society owes $425 to the Registry of Joint Stock Companies. Paying this will return it to “good standing,” recognition that it is an official society. Good standing is required before a transfer of ownership can be made, and grants to be applied for to make the costs that come with keeping or closing the hall feasible. It also needs a lawyer to investigate who owns the hall. “The irony is, we may very well have to keep the hall open to fundraise to pay our legal bills to get through this process, whichever way we decide to go,” said Daniels. Many in attendance questioned whether the hall is worth saving, with dwindling interest from the community. “If they’re so interested in the hall, why aren’t they here tonight to see what’s going on?” asked Tom Crouse. The hall has survived because of volunteers donating their time. But those they used to count on are aging and can’t put in the hours they used to. Youth in the community often leave Waterloo for activities, so they haven’t gained that level of attachment. And regulations like food-handling certification make it difficult for volunteers to put on the kind of luncheons that used to keep the hall active. Volunteers will have to invest even more time earning the certification necessary to make food for hall events. “Basically, the problem for any community is an older population, younger generation being too busy, and all the rules and regulations that stop people from actually doing what we’ve been doing for years,” said Ardyth Veinot, the society’s treasurer. Almost everyone in attendance at the meeting had a personal story to share about their family’s history in thehall. The past generation of Waterloo went to school in the building and grew up to renovate it into the hall that’s used today. Many current residents feel a responsibility to pass it on as well. “The decision that us older people make will not only reflect on us when we’re gone, it’s going to reflect on our children,” said Veinot. “Do we want the hall to be there for the next generation? Some of you who are making decisions won’t be here in 10 years’ time. I may not be here in 10 years’ time. I’m hoping these guys and their families will be.” Others pointed out that emotions don’t change what is financially possible. “This place has sentimental value for me too. I went to school here as a child,” said Doug Wile. “I had my mother and father’s house that was sentimental to me too, but I had to tear it down because it was beyond repair.” The society passed a motion “for the executive to look into who actually owns the hall, and also look into the food rules.” They’ll vote on the future of the hall after they get that information. “We have a direction, but we’ve got a lot of unanswered questions,” said Daniels. 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HYUNDAI_HSE_15_9305.indd 1 2015-06-18 11:06 AM A10 LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 www.lighthousenow.ca More midwives Four years after report, little has been done to expand service on South Shore “I think a lot of times Alex Dumaresq and Kate McKenna women get told what the right thing to do is, inmoved to their Cornwall farm last year. stead of feeling like they EMMA SMITH PHOTOs Kate McKenna has just one piece of are allowed to make a advice for soon-to-be moms mulling over choice,” said McKenna, midwifery. seated in the corner of a “I joke that you should call as soon big red couch with twoas conception is over, because they only month-old Milo asleep in have two midwives,” said the young mom her arms. from Cornwall. “They have more demand “Being a new parent is very frightening, and than they can supply.” McKenna says she’s one of the lucky to have someone that ones. She’s part of a small cohort of you trust, that you’re Nova Scotia women who have the option comfortable with, takes to choose a midwife simply because of a whole element of fear out of it.” where they live. That’s one of the reaThe South Shore is one of just three districts in the province, along with Hali- sons why new mom Amy fax and Antigonish, that have a midwife- Patterson chose a midry program. But even here, the wait list wife when she gave birth can be long and the program continues at home to her daughter to turn more people away than it accepts. Georgia in April. Patterson knew very The two full-time midwives are on call little about midwifery 24-7 and now attend about six births a month. There are nine midwives working before she moved to across the province with a recommenda- Bridgewater from the tion to increase the number of funded Annapolis Valley last year. With no registered positions to 20 by 2017. Expansion was just one of the recom- midwives working in the mendations outlined in the 2011 “Mid- Valley, Patterson said wifery in Nova Scotia” report that called there’s still a lot of misfor the province to strengthen its fledg- information out there. She had a friend ask credit. ling midwifery program or watch it col“I think, actually, we have seen quite lapse. Four years later, strides have been her if she’d need to deliver her baby in made, including the creation of a mid- a special cabin in the woods run by mid- a bit of change but not due to the [2011 wives. midwifery] report, but simply due to our wifery specialist position, but midwives “And I’m like, ‘What?’” said Patterson, own team relationships work that we in this part of the province say more laughing. “I’m like, ‘No, you can deliver have done here in the district,” she said. needs to be done. at the hospital or at home.’ … I couldn’t In an e-mail, a representative of the McKenna had her son Frankie, who’s believe that, and that was somebody in Department of Health and Wellness said now three and a half, in the Halifax hosNova Scotia. This isn’t someone who’s steps have been taken to address recompital when its midwifery program was from a province who’s far from getting mendations within the report but that suspended. She saw 10 different doctors midwife care.” future changes to the program will now in nine months. Now that Patterson has had access to a For her, it was an empowering experi- midwife, she said that even if she moves, rest with the newly formed Nova Scotia ence to build a relationship with one mid- she knows the kinds of decisions she has Health Authority (NSHA). Tricia Cochrane with NSHA said in wife during her pregnancy for her second the power to make. an email that, “Over time, we will be son, Milo. “I think the biggest benefit to having completing planning with our providers a midwife is just knowing what choices and partners that will lead to the creation you do have, because I feel like those are of new provincial approaches to how the same choices that you would have if we deliver the full range of services we a physician cared for me … but it’s about provide. We would expect midwifery to be making the decisions for myself,” she considered as part of this work.” said. In the meantime, the province said it’s Maren Dietze was one of the first regprovided funding for two additional fullistered midwives in Nova Scotia. In 2009, time midwives at the IWK and funding she helped set up South Shore Commufor a second attendant program for home nity Midwives, which is based out of births. Lunenburg’s Fishermen’s Memorial HosThe South Shore and Halifax are the pital. Since then, she’s been advocating only two places in the province where for more education around midwifery. midwives are registered to provide home A large chunk of Dietze’s time is spent visiting women across Lunenburg and births. The standard across Canada is to Queens counties. Access to care is espe- have two midwives at each birth. A second attendant program is in the cially important for families living in the process of being rolled out on the South rural corners of the region, she said. “In this area we have some women who Shore. It will train nurse practitioners really have problems with transporta- to act in a midwife’s place, giving both tion, so sometimes we get referrals for Dietze and the other midwife, Rae-Ann that from family doctors. We then can as- Haley, time to attend more births. Donna Snyder, health services managsure that a woman gets complete prenatal care by providing those prenatal visits er with the Nova Scotia Health Authority, in her home,” said Dietze, adding that said the South Shore midwifery program Amy Patterson, with daughter Georgia, women have also moved to the area so has proven to be a success. It’s tailored was happy to learn the midwifery profor people in rural areas and it can cost that they can access the service. gram had room in April. Since the creation of the 2009 Mid- less than physician-led maternal care, but wifery Act, Dietze Snyder said she isn’t sure the province is has seen a lot of taking note. “I think that there’s definitely an opchange, but she MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT portunity there, so whether or not they’ll doesn’t give the OF LUNENBURG province all of the take it, I don’t know,” she said. “I think By EMMA SMITH [email protected] M@emmaLHNow PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE Public Meeting Notice – Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 7:00 pm Please be advised that a meeting of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg’s Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) is scheduled for Thursday June 25, 2015, commencing at 7:00p.m in the Municipal Council Chambers, 210 Aberdeen Road, Bridgewater. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the following matters: 1) Development Agreement Application, Blockhouse Plan Area: #936 Highway 325, Cilantro: change of use to Commercial Warehousing & Retail 2) Telecommunications Tower policy in the Municipality; 3) Any Other Planning Matters. All Planning Advisory Committee meetings are open to the public and the public are encouraged to attend. For further information, please contact Jeff Merrill, Director of Planning & Development Services at 902-541-1340. Maren Dietze is a registered midwife in the UK and Nova Scotia and is past president of the Association of Nova Scotia Midwives. there’s a lot of politics involved with it. If you could remove the politics then maybe it would look differently.” By the time Milo was just an hour old, 12 people were in McKenna’s Cornwall farmhouse and she was eating her mom’s homemade lasagna. “I was wearing my own clothes. I was in a bed with my own sheets, everything was soft, the lights were like the level that I wanted them at,” she said. McKenna knows that a home birth isn’t for everyone but she’s adamant that everyone should have the choice. It’s a choice that she says helped her feel less anxiety this time around. McKenna suffered from postpartum depression after having her first son, and it was something she was nervous would happen again. “I definitely know that having that continuity of care is a factor in feeling much more healthy, mentally and physically, after this baby,” said McKenna. “So that’s a huge, huge gift to me and to parents who get that kind of care.” As a youth worker who deals with teen moms, McKenna says midwifery provides a level of care that uniquely benefits teen moms, vulnerable women living in poverty or those who are new to the country. But with so few midwives in Nova Scotia and little knowledge of the service, McKenna worries that those who need it the most aren’t getting it. “I sometimes feel guilty that I took a spot,” she said. WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 A11 A new normal Bridgewater mother opens up about her son’s struggle with mental health She knew Ben needed to be looked at by the mental-health unit, and she pushed for it. “They were quite resistant but did When Stephanie Martin heard her son eventually send someone who spent, I’d say he had no reason to live, that he didn’t say, a half hour to 45 minutes with Ben want to be a part of his family, she knew alone and then with us to ask him what there was much more going on than she was going on.” previously thought. But it wasn’t enough. Ben was sent “It’s a tough thing to hear, especially home, and all Martin had was a few notes from a child who hadn’t really had a his- on anxiety. tory of that up until that point.” Her son’s condition remained a mysMartin, who lives in Bridgewater, made tery and the same question ran through the news a couple of weeks ago after she Martin’s mind: What do we do? revealed that her son Only after the psywas turned away from chiatrist from SSMH the IWK Health Centre intervened, two weeks in Halifax last summer later, did the IWK finalafter suffering from a ly agree to admit Ben. series of physical- and He spent two weeks mental-health issues. under the care of nursBen, a spirited kid es and doctors, amid the who likes guitar, skateconstant commotion of boarding and cereal, is the mental-health unit. 13 years old. For a long “The unit can be time it was suspected he quite chaotic, and espeStephanie Martin had autism, but he only cially, I was told, durMother received an official diing the month of August agnosis within the last they were pretty much couple of months. full,” said Martin. She decided to speak The constant influx out after a similar story broke of a of nurses made Ben feel lost and con14-year-old girl suffering from mental- fused. He didn’t know who to reach out health issues being picked up by Halifax to. “The psychiatrist he didn’t see that police after also being denied care by the often and the psychologist it took about IWK. a week and a half before she was there to Although Ben has a history of ADHD, be assessed.” it was only in May of last year that his But the presence of other kids helped mother noticed him struggling in school. somewhat. “I think [he] started not to feel They approached South Shore Mental alone in having issues, and that was big. Health (SSMH), and Ben was assigned a To be able to see other kids that have been psychologist and psychiatrist. “They did there are functioning okay and are dealfeel absolutely that he had autism,” but ing with things and have a diagnosis too.” getting a proper diagnosis would prove to Nearly two months after Ben was rebe a lengthy process. leased, Martin received a survey asking After a while, Ben stopped eating or about their experience. Thinking it was sleeping. A slim kid to begin with, he lost rather simplistic, she filled it out but sent 13 pounds in the span of a few weeks and a letter along with it. dropped to only 90 pounds. “I will say they are amazing people He complained of headaches, stomach- and do want to help,” she said about the aches, numbness in his arms and hands, nurses and staff, “but I think there is and feeling itchy. “It was all over the a lack of education because there is so place,” said Stephanie. much they’re dealing with,” particularly Suddenly, Ben became depressed. He with autism. tried talking with a mental-health hotIt’s still a misunderstood condition, line, but as much as they tried, the people Martin said, and the way it’s stereotyped on the other end couldn’t fix what swiftly is not reflective of reality. morphed into a crisis. “Most of them don’t look like anything The best she could do was reassure is wrong if you spend 10, 15 minutes with him, to tell him life was worth living and them. You’d have to spend a day, an afterto know his family wants him. noon. You’d have to see them potentially “And then it just fell apart completely.” in crisis to see exactly what it looks like.” Exhausted and with no conceivable exAutism is a spectrum disorder with planation, Martin and her husband Chris a wide range of symptoms. People with reached out. autism generally like routine and familEarly on a Monday morning, they iarity, making unfamiliar people or situadrove from their home in Bridgewater to tions discomforting. the city. In her letter, she suggested the hosDoctors at the IWK told Martin her son pital use white boards with the names obviously looked as if he wasn’t eating and shifts of each nurse to reduce any but they didn’t see anything bigger to anxieties. And just last week, Martin got a call justify him staying longer. 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With a much clearer idea of what Ben’s autism looks like, Martin now knows what tools she can use. Today, through a joint effort between his school and SSMH, Ben sees a learning disabilities expert, a member of Autism Nova Scotia, a home-support worker, a psychologist, a psychiatrist and two resource specialists through his school. Ben’s older brother Spencer also receives help for his Asperger’s while a home-support worker guides their younger brother Jack, who has not been diagnosed with any illness, through the stress of a changing family dynamic. Meanwhile, Martin is in constant communication with Ben’s support team and even gets calls from his school asking how he’s doing. She is grateful for that interest.. “So it’s great that the community can make a community for our family and especially Ben to keep him on track the best way we know how.” She said Ben hopes to one day move beyond the autism label. “Nobody wants extra stuff,” she said, “especially 13 year olds.” The learning is constant, but it helps. Like Ben, Martin must also come to grips with what has happened. Although every day is different, knowing what she’s dealing with makes things easier. “You wonder what you did, what happened, that kind of thing. Education helps to realize there is absolutely nothing that we know of that can change it. It’s who they are, but it takes a little bit of time to figure that all out, and you accept your kids for who they are but accept yourself that that’s what your new normal is.” O’REGAN’S SOUTH SHORE welcomes MARK FEVENS O’Regan’s Subaru is proud to welcome Mark Fevens to its sales team. 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Parkade removal slated for this fall By STACEY COLWELL [email protected] M@ColwellStacey Revitalization of Bridgewater’s downtown is expected to begin in earnest this year with the removal of the south parkade on King Street. “It’s a really exciting project,” said municipal planner Jamy-Ellen Klenavic in a recent interview. “Probably in early fall that will get going.” The ultimate goal of the multi-year plan, which includes replacing the parkade with a public green space dubbed Old Bridge Landing, is to make the area a destination for people. “We’re really trying to spark private investment in the downtown,” said Klenavic. “That’s what Old Bridge Landing is expected to be — something to really draw people into the downtown — and then, once they’re there, they can shop and spend more time on the street. We’ll make it a more friendly and welcoming place and, hopefully, following that will be increased commercial activity.” Demolition of the parkade is expected to take up to two months. “However, it is a priority and will be built into the tendering contract that the street is to stay open so customers can still have access to those businesses,” said Klenavic. Also this year, the town plans to address parking issues created in part by the removal of the parkade. This includes the parking lot behind town hall being resurfaced and reconfigured, with additional spots added on King Street. In addition, negotiations are under way with private property owners to add other parking spaces nearby. Redevelopment of King Street itself is scheduled to begin next spring. “There’s underground work being done to improve sewer and water infrastructure, then repaving the road, improving active transportation infrastructure and traffic measures,” said Klenavic. As well, sidewalks will be improved, benches added and other measures taken to make the streetscape more welcoming. The redevelopment also includes the Old Bridge Landing green space, and that is expected to be complete by the fall of 2016. Meanwhile, an advisory committee is working on longer-term plans for the wider downtown area, although nothing formal has been decided yet. “Probably the next part is we’ll see redeveloping another part of King Street north of the Old Bridge,” said Klenavic. “But there are also opportunities for projects on the LaHave Street side of the river as well.” The total cost for Phase 1 is estimated to be $5.2 million. The town has budgeted for 50 per cent of the approximately $370,000 price tag for 2015. “We are expecting announcements for the other funding applications that we’ve made soon,” said Klenavic. To view a conceptual video of the plans for the area, check on-line at http:// bit.ly/1H3iYhs. 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The latest debacle with the Cormorant has caused public discontent and a call to have the vessels removed. Municipality of Lunenburg (MODL) councillor Martin Bell brought forward a request at last week’s committee-ofthe-whole meeting that the municipality start discussing options with the Town of Bridgewater to see the “ongoing saga” of the boats resolved once and for all. He said he didn’t want MODL to be seen as coming in from outside and telling the Town of Bridgewater what to do, though. “Rather than jump off the wharf completely, I would like MODL to contact the Town of Bridgewater first and say we would like to see some sort of resolution and to see if they would have the appetite to seek a solution.” Bell commended Bridgewater for the success it’s had with its waterfront developments. “Shipyards Landing has become a focal point,” he said, adding that the Bridgewater marine terminal could be a “destination” in itself, drawing people to the county. Bell complained that the derelict ships put people off and pose an environmental risk to the river. He singled out the condition of the Cormorant specifically. “What an insult to the men and women who sailed on that Canadian navy vessel,” Bell declared. “For all intents and purposes, this is a junkyard.” His fellow councillors agreed. “A junkyard which is oozing out we don’t know what into the river,” echoed Donald Zwicker. Carolyn Bolivar-Getson said everything the Town of Bridgewater has done with the Shipyards Landing development has been lost and the municipality has been “scarred” because of the the image of the derelict ships. Deputy Mayor Lee Nauss asked why the area couldn’t be declared an unsightly premise by the municipality and the issue pushed through the courts. Questions arose as to who owned and is responsible for the wharf, with some councillors understanding it was owned by a not-for-profit group and others saying it was a private entity. Mayor Don Downe touched upon the federal government’s involvement. MODL’s legal counsel, J.C. Reddy, interjected and said, “We have answers for some and perhaps most of these questions.” However, he advised questions of this nature would be better discussed in-camera. He added that the Town of Bridgewater has not resolved the issue so far “because it is complex, and there are some jurisdictional issues.” In the end, Mayor Downe agreed to meet with Bridgewater mayor David Walker to get discussions under way and later to report back to council. The wharf where the boats are moored is owned by Port of Bridgewater Inc., a private company headed by Rick Welsford. The Port of Bridgewater’s solicitor, Jay Straith, told LighthouseNOW he is “getting the formal arrest warrant” for the Cormorant ready to be filed. The Vancouver-based solicitor said he is also looking into a registration number with the International Maritime Organization — IMO 6516881 — which may or may not be valid, or possibly was transferred. At one time, it was believed Neil Hjelle of Texas was the legal owner of the vessel. However, his ownership came into question when it appeared the vessel was not registered under his name. “I think it is an old number from before,” Straith said in an e-mail. ” Nothing shows up on the Houston registry, but we really want to make sure it has not been registered at some other U.S. registry. Can you see the headline, ‘SEALs Land in Bridgewater to Rescue U.S. Ship’?” After that, the Port of Bridgewater intends to file an application with the federal court for an order for sale of the ship “as is, where is,” added Straith. “So we can at least try to get it out of there before fall.” Keith Laidlaw, senior response officer for the Canadian Coast Guard, was one of the officials in charge of the salvage of the Cormorant. He told LighthouseNOW last week that the vessel has been restored to even keel with “less pollutants on it now.” More than 11,000 litres of oil and fluids were pumped from the ship in the salvage operation. “We’re just in the cost-recovery process now,” said Laidlaw. Sign Up For Our Daily Updates Already a member? Visit LIGHTHOUSENOW.ca and log in. Click on your email address in the righthand corner check this box �Email Daily Newsletter and update account! n PROGRESS BULLETIN & LOG shining a light on the progress of our south shore WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 A13 Province focuses on 71-km section of Highway 103 as part of road toll/twinning study By KEITH CORCORAN [email protected] M@NewsmanKeith The province is looking for bids to study the potential of road tolls to pay for twinning of 100-series highways. A 71-kilometre strip of Highway 103 between Upper Tantallon and Cookville is one of eight sections the study focused on, the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal said in a statement released Friday, June 19, the same day the province released a request for proposals (RFP). The province previously identified tolling as a potential way to help pay for divided highways after the results of safety studies were released in April. “Most of the sections of highway included in the scope of this engagement have been extensively reviewed in the past as candidates for twinning, upgrading or new construction as a result of increases in traffic volumes since these existing two- lane highways were scope. It’s essentially eight studies in one,” Transportaconstructed over 30 to 40 years ago,” reads the RFP. tion Minister Geoff MacLellan said in a statement. The “Recent operational and safety reviews on Highways province said the information will be presented during 103 and 104 suggest that existing public consultations. travel lanes need to be upgraded MacLellan said the governon these highways but ultimately ment will not put tolls in place twinning, upgrading or new conunless the citizens say they struction would provide a safer want them. solution based on the traffic “If it’s decided tolls will not flow. The 100‐series highways are go ahead, the information from the main links for communities the study will still be very valuGeoff MacLellan and commerce in the province able to government for longNova Scotia Transportation Minister of Nova Scotia and all of these term highway planning,” Mahighways provide an important cLellan said. network contributing to the economic viability of the province.” The study, which comes with an estimated cost of $1.5 million, will be finished by April 2016. “This is a unique study both in its size and “This is a unique study both in its size and scope. It’s essentially eight studies in one.” ––––––––– Crossfire Productions …your events specialist Motor-vehicle accidents keep firefighters busy I AUDIO & LIGHTING EQUIPMENT SALES & RENTALS WEDDINGS • CONFERENCES • BANQUETS SPECIAL EVENTS • DJ SERVICES • LIVE SOUND • AND MORE Cindy Cross Town of Bridgewater; 22p5.25; 97al; Black; 112339 For information & consultations 902.677.2273 w w w. c r o s s f i r e m u s i c p r o d u c t i o n s . c a and flames. Periodically remove grease t was a steady week, with Lunenburg buildup in catch trays to prevent it from County firefighters answering 32 igniting. It is also wise to keep a garden calls for service from Monday, June hose nearby, connected and ready for 15, to Sunday, June 21. Seventeen of use in case of a fire. these calls were medicals. In CANADA DAY WAST E COL LECTION During picnics or camping trips, On June 16, at 12:45 p.m., Western avoid building campfires. If you do Shore firefighters responded to a twoWaste will not be collected on Wednesday, July 1 in the build one, make sure you keep it small vehicle accident in Martins Point. Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, the Town of and that you douse it with water to There was a fluid leak reported. Bridgewater and the Town of Mahone Bay. put it out completely. Never leave the At 5:30 p.m., Dayspring firefighters camping area without putting out the responded to a car that hit a power pole Evan Waste will be collected on Saturday, July 4 instead. campfire. Remember, you should always in Dayspring. Oakhill and Bridgewater Dahl check with the Department of Natural firefighters were also dispatched to asPlease ensure waste is curbside by 7:00 am in the Municipality Resources first to see if you are allowed sist. Dahl Dispatch and 8:00 am in the Towns to ensure collection. to burn. 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They were later cancelled as it $0 Deductible on Windshield repairs PROPOSED TOWN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT was a false alarm. OF BRIDGEWATER Lifetime warranty on windshield installation and repairs On June 19, at 1:13 p.m., Chester firePUBLIC HEARING 547 King Street, Bridgewater We now sell & install Truck Caps & Tonneau Covers fighters responded to a fire alarm soundPROPOSED DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Bridgewater Town Council is considering entering into a ing in East Chester. It was a false alarm. 547 King Street, Bridgewater Development Agreement with Thai’d and True Company On June 20, at 2:12 a.m., Blandford Limited, which is will operate the Lanna Kitchen atAgreement with firefighters responded to a single-vehicle Bridgewater Town Council considering entering into Thai a Development Town of Bridgewater; 22p5.25; 70.999al; Black; 112338 accident in Northwest Cove. Smoke was 547 King Street in Bridgewater, to permit the useThai of aKitchen at 547 Thai’d and True Company Limited, which will operate the Lanna reported to be coming from the vehicle. King Street in Bridgewater, to permit the use of a Beverage Room and Lounge. Beverage Room and Lounge. At 8:41 a.m., Hemford firefighters responded to a car that hit a pole in Colpton. That afternoon, at 2:25 p.m., LunenPUBLIC HEARING burg firefighters responded to a fire PROPOSED MPS/LUB AMENDMENTS alarm sounding on Bluenose Drive in Residential Conversions Lunenburg. It was a false alarm. On June 21, at 9:16 p.m., Chester fireBridgewater Town Council is considering text fighters responded to a two-vehicle acciamendments to the Town's Municipal Planning Strategy dent on Regent Street in Chester. (MPS) and Land Use By-law (LUB) to permit landowners At 9:30 p.m., Bridgewater firefightto convert existing structures that were built before 1975 ers responded to a transformer fire in to a maximum of two dwelling units per property in the Bridgewater. With barbeque season under way, here Comprehensive Residential (R3) Zone. are some safety tips associated with barDr. Jan Sundin, applicant and landowner of 312 LaHave becuing. All barbecue grills must be used Street, has applied for the above text amendment to outdoors only. Using grills indoors or in permit the conversion of an existing accessory structure enclosed spaces is not only a fire hazard to a residential dwelling unit. but also exposes occupants to toxic gases and potential asphyxiation. You should A Public Hearing will be held by Council at 6:00PM A Public Hearing will be held by Council at 6:00PM always position the grill well away from A Public on Hearing will beJuly held13, by 2015, CouncilinatBridgewater 6:00PM on Monday, on Monday, July 13, 2015, in Bridgewater Council Monday, Council July 13, 2015, in combustible objects. Buildings, fences, Bridgewater Council Chambers at which time oral and written presentations on this Chambers at which time oral and written presentations Chambers at which time oral and written presentations deck railings and landscaping can easily Development Agreement will be considered. on these proposed amendments will be considered. on this Development Agreement will be considered. and quickly ignite. You should also get your grill cleaned and serviced reguCopies of the proposed relevant planning documents are available at Copies of the proposed amendments and relevant Copies of theAgreement proposedand Agreement and relevant the Bridgewater Planning Department located at 60 Pleasant St., office hours 8:30AM larly. Be sure to check all propane tanks planning documents are available at the Bridgewater 4:30PM orplanning documents are available at the Bridgewater by contacting the Acting Director of Planning, Nick Brown, at 541.4369 email: and lines for leaks and damage. It is Planning Department located at 60 Pleasant St., office Planning Department located at 60 Pleasant St., office [email protected]. important that you never leave a lit grill hours 8:30AM 4:30PM or by contacting the Acting hours 8:30AM - 4:30PM or by contacting the Acting unattended. Always use long-handled Director of Planning, Nick Brown, at 541.4369 email: Director of Planning, Nick Brown, at 541.4369 email: grilling utensils and heat-resistant oven [email protected]. [email protected]. mitts to avoid exposure burns from heat “We Come To You” A14 LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER Community Events If you are a non-profit community group within the Municipality of the District of Chester and would like your event listed FREE-of-charge on this page, submit a brief description of the event in writing to the Municipality of the District of Chester Recreation & Parks Department by any of the following methods: fax 902-275-3630; mail PO Box 582, Chester, NS B0J 1J0; or email [email protected]. Deadline is 12 noon on the second last Tuesday of each month. For more information call the Recreation Office at 902-275-3490. Chester Farmers’ & Artisan Market open every Friday till October 9 at the Chester Visitor Information Centre, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm rain or shine. Support your local vendors. Hubbards Farmers’ Market open every Saturday till October 31. Hubbards Barn & Community Park, #57 Hwy 3 Hubbards, from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. Highlights are Story Time and Yoga at the Market. More info visit www.hubbardsbarn.org or like us on Facebook. New Ross Country Market open every Saturday till October 10 at the Lion’s Park across from New Ross School, 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 Breakfast at the Chester Legion, 7:30 to 10:30 am. Eggs, French toast, hash browns, beans, bacon, sausage, toast, tea/coffee and juice. Canada Day Celebrations at the Western Shore Legion, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Fun Walk/Run register by 9:00 am & Walk/Run begins 9:30 am sharp. Free balloon to walk/run participants. Garden Party Wheels – wheels of chance including: Children’s Toy Wheel, Scallop Wheel, Grocery Wheel, Variety Wheel and a Fish Pond. Time: beginning after the walk until sellout. Dollar Auction with All New Items (10:00 am to 2:00 pm and draws begin 2:00 pm). Free Hot Dogs for walk/run participants, Kool-Aid, and cake at 10:00 am. 19th Annual Chicken BBQ , Western Shore & Area Improvement Assoc. Hall (6485 Hwy 3) 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. ½ BBQ Chicken, choice of baked potato, potato salad or garden salad, roll, beverage and choice of dessert. $12 per person. 37 years of GREAT FAMILY DINING FAMILY SPECIAL 16” round pizza (4) toppings 12” garlic pieces & cheese 4 cans pop or (1) 2L pop $31.99 CALL FOR DAILY SPECIALS! Like us on Facebook 222 Ce 2 Locations er hest C , t e e ntral Str 777634-3554 902-275-r3 s.ca g 902 d 80 Montague St., Lunenbu bigre www. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1 TO SATURDAY, JULY 4 Chester Drama Society in cooperation with Chester Playhouse presents “Death the Musical: Karaoke at the Afterlife Bar and Grill” at the Chester Playhouse. Wed., July 1 to Sat., July 4 (8:00 pm, matinee July 4 at 2:00 pm). Pay-whatyou-can Preview Monday, June 29 at 8:00 pm. More info call 275-3933. FRIDAY, JULY 3 South Shore Seniors Club monthly Card Game at the Western Shore Fire Hall. Doors open 6:30 pm. Games start 7:30 pm. Cost $3 per person. Prizes and light refreshments. All welcome. For more info call Carolyn 275-3677. SATURDAY, JULY 4 Hubbards Barn Food Truck Rally at Hubbards Barn & Community Park, #57 Hwy 3 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. The first food truck rally on the South Shore. As part of our 20th anniversary events for Hubbards Farmers’ Market and annual fundraiser for the Hubbards Barn Association, we have partnered with the NS Food Truck Association to bring the food truck craze to us. Suggested donation of $2 at entry, all monies raised go to the Hubbards Barn Association. For more info go to www.hubbardsbarn.org. SUNDAY, JULY 5 Crib Tournament at the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross. Doors open 12:00 noon. Registration 12:30 pm. Play 1:00 pm. Cost $20 per team. Canteen available. For more info call 689-2147. MONDAY, JULY 6 & TUESDAY, JULY 7 The Chester Art Centre presents Susan Paterson leading a class in Still Life Painting in Watercolor. She can show you how to make the most of composition, lighting, depth, texture and focus of attention. For more info call the Centre at 275-5789 or visit: www.chesterartcentre.ca TUESDAYS, JULY 7 TO AUGUST 25 Picnic (& dancing) in the Park - bring a picnic and dancing shoes. Live music 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Lordly Park, Chester every Tuesday from July 7 to August 25. Here is the schedule: July 7: A ndy and Ariana - sponsored by Fo’c’sle Village Pub July 14: J oAnn Wells & friends – sponsored by Chester Building Supplies July 21: F OG (Four Old Guys) – sponsored by Mecklenburgh Inn, Dolly Hancock July 28: K evin & Gypsy Minstrels – sponsored by GN Thermoforming Equipment August 4: Amanda Riley – sponsored by Chez Glass Lass, Light My Fire, Luna Spa August 11: K lunkers - sponsored by Eric Harding of Tradewinds Realty August 18: J amie Junger & friends – sponsored by B.W. Armstrong Insurance August 25: P arsons Brothers – sponsored by Wells, Lamey, Mailman & Bryson LIVE WELL WITH PHARMASAVE Check out our Great Selection of clothing and sandals Great Prices This week only 20% off Summer Clothing, hats and Sandals! Chester Pharmasave • 275-3518 | McDougall’s Pharmasave • 275-5681 Hubbards Pharmasave • 857-1743 Meals for Musicians generously provided by the Stretch Diner. Free admission...Donations for the band gratefully accepted...if it’s raining Tuesday, then we dance on Wednesday, if it’s raining Wednesday, we dance on Thursday! Check www.chester.ca for Event Cancellation. Presented by: Chester Municipal Recreation & Parks, Chester Municipal Heritage Society and Community Volunteers. Follow us on Facebook for info & updates - Picnic in the Park Chester. WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 & THURSDAY, JULY 9 The Chester Art Centre presents singer and songwriter Jamie Junger with his Song Writing & Rhythm workshop. Get your tunes out of your head, into your notebook and with any kind of luck, maybe record a demo as well. More info call the Centre at 275-5789 or visit: www. chesterartcentre.ca SATURDAY, JULY 11 Breakfast at the Chester Legion from 7:30 to 10:30 am. Enjoy eggs (any way you like them), French toast, hash browns, beans, bacon, sausage, toast, tea/coffee and juice. Chester Municipal Heritage Society Auction & Flea Market at the Chester Train Station, 20 Smith Road. Flea Market 9:00 am and Auction at 9:30 am. For more info/donations, contact 275-3826. (Rain date July 12 at 1:00 pm). Mackerel Snappers Picnic at Graves Island Provincial Park. Raindate: Sunday, July 12. SUNDAY, JULY 12 Family Fun Fair on the grounds of Chester Captain’s House, 2:00 to 6:00 pm. There will be a BBQ, magician, puppet, bounce around, show, photo booth, a collaborative art project, and various outdoor games. For more info call 275-3933. Supper at the Forties Community Centre, 1787 Forties Road, New Ross. Chicken, baked beans, salads, a variety of strawberry desserts and tea/ coffee. Doors open 4:00 pm. Serving 4:30 pm. Adults $12, Children $6 and under 5 years are $3. For info call 689-2612 or 689-2000. Dixieland Band playing at the Chester Bandstand starting 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome. Dress for the weather and bring a lawn chair or blanket. Info call Payson Rowell at 857-3943. MONDAY, JULY 13 Blood Donor Clinic, Chester Legion, 1:00 to 3:00 pm and again from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. For more info call 1-888-236-6283. MONDAY, JULY 13 TO FRIDAY, JULY 17 Vacation Bible School at Aenon Baptist Church in Chester Basin from 9:00 to 11:30 am daily. Theme “Home town Nazareth” where Jesus was a Kid. To register your young person or for more info, contact the Church at 275-3024. The Chester Art Centre presents the first of our hugely popular Kids’ Art Camps, this one led by the incredibly imaginative Heather Wilkinson. If Fishes Were Wishes is the morning class for 4-6 year olds, and Sea Dreams will activate the imaginations of 7-10 year olds in the afternoons. More info call the Centre at 275-5789 or visit: www.chesterartcentre.ca. FRIDAY, JULY 17 South Shore Seniors Club monthly meeting at the Western Shore Fire Hall starting 7:30 pm. New members welcome. SATURDAY, JULY 18 Little Red School Day at the Canaan & District Hall Association from 11:00 am to dusk. Chinese Auction 11:00 am to 6:00 pm, Giant Flea Market 11:00 am till dusk, Live Entertainment 2:00 pm, Cold Plate Supper 3:30 to 6:00 pm. Adults $10, Children 5-12 yrs $5 and under 5 years are free. There will also be burgers, fries, bake table, color wheel, canteen, 50/50 and raffle draws. Come have some fun. Rain or shine. SUNDAY, JULY 19 Opening of “Underneath it All” at the Lordly House Museum, 133 Central Street. Guest Speaker 2:30 pm at St. Stephen’s Parish Centre, 54 Regent St. Guided Tour and exhibit to follow at Lordly House with refreshments. Everyone welcome. The Chester Brass Band will play at the Chester Bandstand starting 7:00 pm. Dress for the weather and bring a lawn chair or blanket. More info call Payson Rowell at 857-3943. MONDAYS, JULY 20 & 27 The Chester Art Centre presents Anthony Hughes teaching the Fundamentals of Digital Photography. Learn how to use your digital camera, improve your photography skills and learn about the elements and principles of design. Through hands-on demonstrations you will discover how to get the most from your digital camera. For more info call the Centre at 2755789 or visit: www.chesterartcentre.ca THURSDAY, JULY 23 & FRIDAY, JULY 24 The Chester Art Centre presents William Rogers, SPWC TWSA SCA, for an intensive two-day Chester Watercolour Workshop. Bill was a big hit with students last year. He’ll bring out your best work, be it plein air or in-studio. He deliberately keeps his demos short to maximize the time he spends with his students. And his work is amazing. For more info call the Centre at 275-5789 or visit: www.chesterartcentre.ca. TUESDAY, JULY 28 & WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 The Chester Art Centre presents Heather Sayeau will lead a two-day workshop called Painting from Life. Heather will help you with your brushwork, editing, staining and using large brushes. She’ll also guide you through examples from art history – Fauvism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism – and current practices by contemporary artists. For more info call the Centre at 275-5789 or visit: www.chesterartcentre.ca PICNIC in the PARK Live music from 6 to 8 pm Lordly Park, 109 Central St., Chester Every Tuesday, from July 7 to August 25 Teddy Bears Picnic Scooter Challenge Lordly Park, Chester Chester SK8 Park Saturday, July 18 Wednesday, July 22 11:00am to 2:00pm Warm up & registration at 11:00am Rain Date: Sunday, July 19 Competition starts at 1:00pm $2 per child Ages 6-18. FREE. Prizes. For more information call 275-3490, or email [email protected] WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 A15 Bridgewater man fails breathalyser after operating ATV on town street By KEITH CORCORAN [email protected] M@NewsmanKeith A local man failed the breathalyser after he drove his all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on a Bridgewater street in a rush to meet his granddaughter at a bus stop. The incident involving Harold Angus Wile, 65, happened in February when Bridgewater’s municipal police noticed an ATV operated by a male driver in a parking lot. The vehicle disappeared when the officer turned around, the court heard, but the police were able to follow its tracks. The ATV eventually appeared in a parking lot next to where the officer was located on King Street. “The driver jumped off and began to run,” provincial Crown attorney Lloyd Authorities seek extradition of New Jersey resident to answer to sex charges By KEITH CORCORAN [email protected] M@NewsmanKeith The provincial Crown wants an American man to return to Nova Scotia to answer to sex charges. Brian Fogelson, 61, faces three offences, including indecent assault and gross indecency, which are alleged to have occurred in Lunenburg County in the mid1970’s. Crown prosecutor Lloyd Tancock recently told Judge Daniel MacRury in Bridgewater provincial court that extradition is being sought as Fogelson has not been in Canada for a couple of years. Fogelson’s residence is listed to be in the state of New Jersey. “It’s our belief that Mr. Fogelson became aware of the investigation once his co-accused was arrested, investigated and charged in the Annapolis Valley. Since that happened he has not returned,” Tancock told the court. “He was in the practice of coming to Canada at least twice a year to visit this other individual and to be at a cottage he owns in Kings County.” The federal Canada Border Services Agency confirmed with the provincial Crown that Fogelson has not crossed the border since 2013. “And because of all these events it’s expected he will not do so voluntarily,” Tancock said. MacRury authorized a warrant for Fogelson’s arrest based on the Crown’s assertion that the accused was avoiding being served court documents. West LaHave man fined for producing, possessing marijuana By KEITH CORCORAN [email protected] M@NewsmanKeith A West LaHave man will have to pay more than $2,000 in fines and serve a year and a half of probation after admitting to marijuana possession and production charges. Sean Hugh Wilson, 40, pleaded guilty June 10 in Bridgewater provincial court to a pair of Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges and a single Criminal Code count of unsafe storage of firearms. He has one year to pay the fine. Terms of his probation include provisions that he obey the law and complete substance abuse counselling should he be ordered to do so by a probation officer. Charges against a co-accused, Chantelle Denise Wilson, 31, were dropped. The offences date back to February when a specialized integrated police unit, with help from other authorities, searched a West LaHave home. In a statement to police, Sean Wilson said the marijuana was his and he grew it on the property, federal Crown attorney Derek Schnare explained to the court. Authorities found 12.5 pounds of marijuana, most of it in bud form. “The 12.5 pounds of marijuana was located in smaller bags throughout the residence, virtually in every room in various quantities,” Schnare said. Items seized by police included smartphones, digital scales, grinders and 47 rounds of .22-calibre ammunition. Law enforcement also took custody of five rifles that were not secured, provincial Crown prosecutor Lloyd Tancock said. “There was a gun safe in the home; however, rather than rifles, it was filled with marijuana.” The accused’s lawyer, Franceen Romney, said in reference to the firearms, that pictures that police captured of the home clearly indicated that Mr. Wilson was a hunter. “I just wanted to point this out so there would be no obvious conclusion drawn in relation to the presence of the marijuana and the firearms.” Romney said her client operates an excavation business and has a wife and 11-year-old child. He is dealing with a degenerative disc disease and back pain and is working to get a medical certificate to lawfully possess marijuana for pain management, the court heard. Wilson has also independently sought counselling, Romney indicated. Her client told her he is finished with seeing the inside of a courtroom. He apologized to the court after Judge Daniel MacRury asked if he had anything to say. “Mr. Wilson is very remorseful,” Romney said, “as he said to me today, ‘You’ll never see me back in here again.’” MacRury said he hopes Sean is true to his word “that this is last that we see you.” Sean is banned from having firearms for 10 years, and items seized by authorites were ordered forfeited to the Crown. DRIVING HIGHER STANDARDS $10 Off Exterior Package includes wash, chamois, wax, int. vacuum & wipe, glass cleaned, tires dressed We clean an y make or model vehicle and have a variety of detailing packages. Additional ch arges for pet hair rem oval - per hour Tancock said, noting the officer yelled at the man to stop. “At that point [the officer] realized he was running to a school bus,” Tancock said. “Turns out he was going to get his granddaughter.” Police, while talking to Wile about his driving an ATV on a town street, detected an odour of alcohol on his breath. Wile registered breathalyser readings of 110 and 100 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. The legal limit is 80. Wile’s lawyer, Mark Taylor, said his client was supposed to meet the granddaughter and lost track of time and used a four-wheeler to get to the bus stop. “He Driver guilty of failing breathalyser The 30 year old from East Port Medway pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit. In September 2014, NichMoments before a ols was the driver of a judge decided his fate vehicle that crashed off on an impaired drivingHighway 331 in the Perelated charge, a Queens tite Riviere area in an atCounty man turned tempt to avoid striking a around to face a teen who James Richard Nichols deer, the court heard. The had just been sentenced wreck injured a passenon a drug charge in the same courtroom and gave ger in the vehicle. the boy some advice. One of the police of“Learn from my mistake,” James Rich- ficers to arrive on the scene detected a ard Nichols said Wednesday, June 3 in smell of alcohol on the driver’s breath. Bridgewater provincial court. “Definitely After failing a roadside screening test, don’t drink and drive.” Nichols registered two breathalyser readNichols’ guidance came after Judge ings of 180 milligrams of alcohol in 100 Paul Scovil asked him if he had anything millilitres of blood. The legal limit is 80. to say in relation to a charge of failing the Scovil sentenced Nichols to a one-year breathalyser. “Actually, I want to tell him something,” Nichols responded, motion- Canada-wide driving ban and ordered him ing to the youth seated near the back of to pay $1,950 in fines. Scovil characterized Nichols’ comments before the sentencing the courtroom. Nichols also publicly apologized to his as “ heartfelt” and “sincere.” Nichols was family. “I embarrassed them,” he said. given one year to pay the fine. 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A16 LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 www.lighthousenow.ca Safe and sober grad party Park View grads plan a memorable ‘Safe Grad’ in Dartmouth [email protected] M@jerrisouthcott By JERRI SOUTHCOTT Hailey Nauss and the ‘Safe Grad’ committee have been fundraising for an alcohol/drug free overnight party at the Dartmouth Sportsplex Friday night after the graduation ceremony. Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription The Park View Safe Grad committee is putting the final touches on an overnight drug and alcohol-free graduation party it hopes will be an unforgettable night for the class of 2015. “We started working on it in September. We try our best to make sure that it’s a good time and that we bring a lot of things to keep everyone entertained,” said Hailey Nauss, a Safe Grad committee member at Park View Education Centre. The evening is designed to give students a safe, sober alternative to traditional after-graduation parties. Starting early in the year helps keep the enthusiasm building throughout the year and allows time to recruit as many volunteers as possible. When they buy their ticket, students sign a contract stating they will be drug and alcohol-free and agree to stay in the building during the all-night lock-in party. Immediately following the graduation ceremony, buses will pick up the graduates and take them to dinner at Boston Pizza in Dartmouth. Then, it’s off to the Dartmouth Sportsplex. “The whole Sportsplex is ours for the night. We have free use of the pool, the rec rooms with ping pong tables and all that kind of stuff. We’re also bringing fun board games. We collected everyone’s baby pictures and have put together a slide show and we’ll also be making some prize draws,” said Nauss. All-night graduation parties have come to represent a rite of passage for many celebratory graduates and often include underage drinking, drugs, unsafe sex and other high-risk behaviours. Unfortunately, in some cases they’ve resulted in the worst possible outcome, the death of a teen. “It’s kind of sad to celebrate your graduation night and one of your friends is killed,” said Nauss. “It’s important that we have a safe environment that’s controlled for all the graduates to get together and have their graduation party, rather than doing it themselves. I’m not saying that they would do drugs and alcohol, but it does happen. And it just ensures that everybody’s safe.” So was it a tough sell for the committee to get students to buy into the safe, sober grad party? “Not at all,” said Nauss. “We’re all in this together, going to Dartmouth, spending the night eating and playing games. And then we all get up and come back to the school for a big breakfast put on by the teachers. It may be the last chance to see some of our friends as we all go our separate ways.” Are you relying on the wrong thing to ensure your company’s growth? Remember, advertising doesn’t cost, it pays! 353 York Street, Bridgewater 902-543-2457 Community Focus SECTION B LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA PROGRESS BULLETIN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 2015 Ian Wilkie bringing his wonderful world home Story and photos by EVAN BOWER [email protected] M@evanbower Ian Wilkie is moving his collection home one trunk-load at a time I an Wilkie started off collecting words. Scanning his radio dial to catch a song as it played on each station, he would piece together lyrics in his notebook, picking out a few new words each time he heard it. His dad even built him a radio antenna so he could pick up the American stations and hear a new song three or four times in an hour. Children at school would ask him if he heard a new song, and he would say, “Yeah, do you want the words?” Wilkie’s collection later expanded from words to just about everything else. Coins, comic books, records, action figures, hockey cards, tobacco tins, silverware. All populate the terrain of Wilkie’s Wonderful World, his ongoing project of 32 years that he’s cleverly disguised as a hobby shop. “I didn’t have a master plan. The opportunity was there, and I bought it and built it,” said Wilkie. “And like everything else I start, it becomes a monster.” His first store opened in 1983, when he took over the lease of a bookstore on Robie Street in Halifax. He sold coins in addition to books as a safety measure, knowing he could sell some from his own collection if times were tough. Since then, seven other buildings across the Maritimes have contained Wilkie’s world, including ones in Bridgewater and Lunenburg. His original coin collection remains intact. These days, his collection is divided between his last remaining store on the Northwest Road in Lunenburg and his home in Middle LaHave. The house originally belonged to his grandfather, and Ian was born in what is now his comic room. As an only child, Wilkie was envious of children with siblings. They could be around other people all day without overstaying their welcome. Owning a store gave him an excuse to visit with people all day. It drew people with similar interests to him. I was one of those people, drawn in as a child over a decade ago. “From the time that I was probably seven years old, going to visit grandmother was always a treat,” said Wilkie. “We’d go up the back stairs, and she would show me all the stuff that was going to be mine someday.” “She had it all there. She was a pack rat I suppose, although that’s not a very nice name for a woman. She just had beautiful stuff. The furniture in the house, old pump organs, pianos.” His grandmother passed away in 1967, shortly after Wilkie had returned from a three-week vacation in Newfoundland. His boss wouldn’t allow extra time off to go to the funeral, and his grandmother’s house, along with all of her belongings, was sold before he could get there. “I guess what you see around here is my reaction to losing all that stuff. I surrounded myself with my own stuff,” said Wilkie. “I don’t think I really did it on purpose. But you open a store, you buy collections and somebody comes in with something and you go, ‘Oh, that’s like something grandmother had.’ And even though it didn’t fit in with the store, you’d buy it and put it in a box and start to recreate what you had lost, subconsciously.” Growing up in Lunenburg, I would often visit Wilkie’s old Lincoln Street store. Through huge storefront windows, I could gaze upon everyone that I, in middle school, understood to be a hero: Batman, Super Mario and, puzzlingly, Scottie Pippen. Students who worked there would offer hockey cards to neighbourhood kids to go pick up their pizza. With friends I would walk around the empty town during snowstorms, sliding down the street from the Lunenburg Academy on our backs. We’d sneak in the old laundromat to dry our shoes. Only loud cable-television broadcasts at night provided a reminder that there were other people out there. Going into Wilkie’s the next day was like stepping through a portal to another world. Listening to Wilkie now, it’s jarring to hear that the stories of his childhood are rooted in the same places as mine. Being the only adult I knew who wore Star Wars t-shirts, he always felt like a visitor. A merchant here to share his goods before returning to the land inside the TV. Instead, he’s taking his things back to Middle LaHave. At the age of 76, he says he came to the decision after finding it difficult to keep regular store hours in an area that wasn’t receiving much traffic. Exactly when he’ll be out of the store is still in question. “My wife says the end of June, and I’ve agreed, but in the past three days I’ve been thinking maybe the end of July,” said Wilkie. “It’s hard to walk away from the baby you created. I need more time to take it away slowly.” He plans to warehouse all of his things in his house and surrounding buildings, and to start selling on-line or to visiting customers by appointment. People can still visit Wilkie’s world if they’re willing to make the drive. It’s a continuation of the process that brought him down to his one current store. Continued on next page “It’s going back to my roots. That’s where I started collecting, in the house. I believe you’re kind of programmed to end up where you end up.” Ian Wilkie, Store Owner ––––––––– B2 LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA Bikes for kids keeps children pedalling Over 200 bicycles in the community thanks to United Way program By KEITH CORCORAN [email protected] M@NewsmanKeith For nearly two weeks, Kalob DesChamp had one four-letter word on his mind — “bike.” It would be an understatement to say the 11-year-old Bridgewater boy was ex- cited about getting acquainted with his new two-wheeled, pedal-driven method of transportation. “Really, really, really, really, really awesome,” he said when asked what was going through his mind as he edged closer to taking possession of a bicycle to call his own. “I’m going to ride it every day. I’m KEITH CORCORAN PHOTO Madison DesChamp gets ready to try out a new bike. going to ride it to school, home and all that.” Eight-year-old Madison DesChamp, Kalob’s younger sister, offered that she was also “very excited” about her new bike, which she also planned to journey on religiously. More than 60 kids, including Kalob and Madison, were matched with bicycles this month, as Lunenburg County’s United Way capped another season of its bikes for kids program. “This is our third year,” said Michael Graves, the co-ordinator of the local United Way. “We’ve put just over 200 bikes in the community, and I’m proud to say that it’s another project done by United Way that has zero cost to the community. It also provides a huge value to the community, at least we think.” Led by the local charity, unwanted or unused bicycles are collected in the fall and stored over the winter. Bike aficionados add tweaks and upgrades, whether it be adjusting the seats and handlebars, pumping the tires or a more complicated repair. Al Heubach, who operates a bicycle business in Garden Lots, is among those lending a hand to the United Way’s program. He said bikes for kids keeps the two-wheelers spinning for an extra season or two when they could, in other circumstances, be discarded. “Excuse the pun, but we’re recycling them,” Heubach quipped. Family resource centre partners and municipal Positive Recreation Opportunities for Kids (PRO Kids) organizations are among the groups tapped during the spring to identify families who may not have the financial wherewithal to purchase a bike or bikes for their children. Some donated helmets are also made available. Families can choose bicycles via website images before picking them up in June. KEITH CORCORAN PHOTO Shane Eno, left, watches Kalob DesChamp get on his new bicycle. “Every kid should have a bike, have an opportunity to learn how to ride a bike,” said Janice Rand of the Municipality of Lunenburg recreation department, which administers a PRO Kids program. “PRO Kids is about helping families in need to gain the benefits being active in recreation,” Rand said. Graves suggested bikes for kids offers aid on many levels. “You want to get kids out there cycling and you want people helping people in the community, and I think that’s what this program does.” Ian Wilkie bringing his wonderful world home Continued from previous page “I got tired of having 35 employees and the responsibility of income-tax returns and audits. Downsizing was basically downsizing responsibility, the hard part,” said Wilkie. “Putting something in your hand, taking your money and making you smile, that’s not work — that’s fun.” Though he’ll be closing the doors of his final store, he says this isn’t the end of an era. “It’s going back to my roots. That’s where I started collecting, in the house,” said Wilkie. “I believe you’re kind of programmed to end up where you end up.” He said his current store has really been a sorting room that people occasionally come and shop in. Moving his collection home is a way to keep doing what he loves, rediscovering old things, without worrying about retirement. “Retire means to keep doing what you’re doing in a different way,” said Wilkie. “It doesn’t mean sitting home and saying, ‘Oh God, I’m tired of that TV. I’m lonely. I miss people.’ That’s not retired; that’s nuts.” His search for new things isn’t over. Of the hundreds of thousands of comic books, records and movies that line his walls, his favourite item still isn’t in his possession. “My most favourite thing I don’t have yet,” said Wilkie. “The thing that’s gonna be my number-one favourite, I don’t even know I want it. It’s going to walk in the door.” I had always wondered how the name “Wilkie’s Wonderful World” came to him. Before I left, I asked him. “Isn’t this wonderful? Isn’t this fun?” He asked, looking around at his things. “I don’t know how to call it anything else.” For a video excerpt of this interview, please go to: http://bit.ly/1HXklgv Foundation to Roof & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN Skilled Finish Carpenters & Experienced Painters Peter Baker 902-640-8868 [email protected] EVAN BOWER PHOTO Wilkie says his coin collection naturally led to an interest in silverware Renovations Additions Decks Outbuildings Michael Mandale 902.529.0610 [email protected] Nitro Fuzer Welding System County We Weld Plastic! 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I’ve always been a water person, someone who spent a lot of time in the water swimming, life When Dr. Ian Culbert completed his guarding, kayaking, that sort of stuff. doctor of chiropractic education in To- Being close to the water is appealing to ronto in 2002, he could have moved any- us.” where in Canada to practice. He chose Culbert and his wife live in Bridgewasmall-town Nova Scotia because of the ter with their three children, who were quality of life here. all born here. “So we have three true Dr. Marilyn Field worked as a chiro- Maritimers. My wife and I are still CFAs practor in Halifax for a couple of years [Come From Aways].” after graduating. But she too was drawn The kids are active in sports, and he to a smaller community to put down appreciates the fact they can walk roots. and ride their bikes to and from The connection — aside from school and swimming practices, the obvious one that they practice something they couldn’t do if the by together at the Associate Chirofamily lived in the country or in practic Centre in Bridgewater an urban area. When they need — is that they both grew up in a lift, “I love the fact that if you small towns. have to be at the arena at 3:15, you can Culbert hails from New Hamburg, On- leave at 3:10 and you’re there!” tario, a town that was smaller when he He said he was amused by all the comwas growing up than Bridgewater is now. plaints he heard about traffic in BridgeHe and his wife considered moving to water during the recent shutdown of the Alberta and to the Barrie-Orillia area, Old Bridge. about two hours north of Toronto. But “I lived in Toronto at Eglinton and the they selected Bridgewater instead. DVP [Don Valley Parkway]. I had to take “What I like is the small-town atmo- 15 or 20 minutes just to get onto the DVP sphere, ease of getting around, no traffic on that ramp. And here we are complainlike Toronto and a cheaper cost of living, ing about a bridge being out so it took ten for the most part. Cheaper real estate for extra minutes to get across town. That sure, and of course the friendly Mari- was everyday life in Toronto!” times attitude.” “When I first moved here, one of my From a professional standpoint, he colleagues had a cottage on Blysteiner knew that Nova Scotia was underserved Lake,” he continued. “It was 12 minutes by chiropractors, so it made sense for him to go from her home to her cottage. In to buy a practice in Bridgewater. Ontario, I had friends who had a cottage Field grew up in Brookside, outside on Lake Nipissing. Five and a half hours Halifax. “I say Hatchet Lake,” she added, to get there, and that’s if there was no “because more people know where that traffic. … That’s what I mean by quality is.” She and her fiancé live in Chester, of life.” “a good middle ground for us,” because Field says she has no second thoughts he still works in Halifax. She came to about the personal move to Chester and Bridgewater because of the demand for the professional relocation to Bridgewachiropractic services. ter. It means neither she nor her fiancé “As Ian said, Nova Scotia was under- have a long commute. served in terms of chiropractors when Culbert says he not only has no regrets he moved here. Now, everywhere in the about the move from Ontario, but also province outside of Halifax is under- can’t understand why more health professerved. There’s still a lot of room for sionals don’t do the same thing. chiropractors, a lot of room for making “I moved here because I wanted to. I people aware that they don’t have to live wasn’t forced to. You see physicians come with back pain.” and go and come and go. You can practice She acknowledged that some people in the morning and go surfing in the afmay think they need to go to Halifax to ternoon. It’s always a puzzle to me as to get chiropractic treatment, but that can why this is such a hard catchment area almost be counterproductive. for professionals.” “If you had to go into the city for chiHe is somewhat more hopeful about ropractic, then you know you’re hurting the future. He said the LCLC has helped your back driving there and driving back. make the area more appealing to young It’s nice that we’re here locally and we families like his, as have a number of can help a lot of people around here.” new stores and the movie theatre, which Field says she and her fiancé enjoy a wasn’t here when he arrived. beautiful view of the ocean from the end “The more things they add, the more I of the road they live on. want to stay here.” By DAVE STEPHENS [email protected] M@DaveStephensNS COME CHOICE STACEY COLWELL PHOTO ON THE PITCH Elias MacPhee, left, and Sam Bonney played for HB Studios teams during South Shore District Soccer Association under 10 boys’ soccer action on June 10 in Hebbville. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 Things By EMMA SMITH [email protected] M@emmaLHNow Cindy Higbee says there’s something magical about her family’s property outside of New Ross, something that helps the thousands of berry bushes grow. Ten things you didn’t know about ... “strawberry lady” Cindy Higbee, owner of Higbee’s Berry Farm. 1. Has a pit bull named Louie that the family adopted as a four-week-old pup. He was left at a gas station where her son worked. 2. Was born in Montreal and moved to Nova Scotia in 1996. It was a hard transition at first, as was evident in her hefty phone bills that looked more like mortgage payments. 3. Once a week, goes to bingo and usually cleans up. 4. Will watch just about any love story but her favourite is Titanic. 5. Can make a pretty delicious blueberry wine that she gives to her friends and family as gifts. 6. Along with hand-planting thousands of blueberry and strawberry bushes, Cindy individually clones old plants to make new ones, the kind of tedious task she says she got used to while working in the credit card department at a bank. 7. Is the main caregiver for her sick mom and her husband’s aunt, who both live with the family. 8. Has never ever missed a weekend at the market. 9. Her favourite place is on the hill at her farm under the trees, where there’s just enough shade and just enough wind to keep you cool on a hot summer day. 10. Says she was “born to be a seller.” At 14 years old she got her first job, selling 5,000 T-shirts at a Montreal flea market. She was paid $500. Dr. Marilyn Field and Dr. Ian Culbert at their Bridgewater chiropractic clinic. DAVE STEPHENS PHOTO www.lighthousenow.ca LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 B5 lifestyles The mood changes in town — part two Last week, Peter Oickle began the story were outnumbered. The settlers were of unrest in the town of Lunenburg in also well armed, as they had control of 1753-54, sparked by a mysterious letter re- the militia’s arms. Two of the settlers ceived by John Petrequin suggesting the were injured by musket fire. British government would not provide Colonel Sutherland dispatched Lieuearly settlers with all it had promised. tenant Adams to Halifax. Sutherland he settlers believed they had reacontinued negotiations in an attempt son to mistrust the government to bring calm and order. But another officials. While in Halifax, during trigger set the townsfolk off. Sutherland their extended stay, they questioned had sent an order to mount guns on the the provisions they had been promised storehouse. He heard reports of forces prior to setting sail for the new world. opposed to the settlement being present They suspected that the quantity of in the surrounding woods. The action of building supplies and other necessities placing the guns displeased the settlers, for settling the land were undersupas they felt it was directed at them. plied. Mistrust had also grown after Sutherland agreed to hear Petredealings with several officials, includquin’s story in front of the mob, an ing Otia Little. Rumours of official action that seemed to calm them. They inquiries about their treatment at the made no further demands on him. Petrehands of the government would natuquin related his story in front of others rally fuel their resentment and anger. and they were satisfied As the rumours of the that Sutherland had now letter circulated in Deheard the story of the cember 1753, Petrequin letter. changed his story again. Sutherland’s reinHis original story was that forcements arrived a sailor read him a letter from Halifax under from his cousin, a letter Lieutenant-Colonel Robwith three official-looking ert Monckton. A furseals. Then the story was ther investigation was that school master Bailly launched, and Petrequin was asked to write a restated he had never had Peter C. sponse for him, and that the letter. He now said became Zouberbuhler havOiCkle the letter had been read ing the letter, which was to him by John William A walk through our past destroyed by his wife. But Hoffman. He said that the focus of the mob was Hoffman had urged him on the contents of the letto spread word of the ter. letter. Hoffman, who had formerly been Sutherland received word that a serthe justice of the peace in Halifax, had geant of the night militia was going been stripped of his duties and replaced about the town urging others to assemble under arms. The mob believed by Zouberbuhler. When Monckton’s forces arrived in that the letter was in the possession of Zouberbuhler, and Sutherland took him Lunenburg, some of the ringleaders into protective custody. Petrequin stuck wanted to offer resistance. This would to his story that Zouberbuhler had the have meant that the militia would have been up against British regulars. In letter. The mob was now threatening any- the community, cooler heads prevailed, one who would not rally in support of and resistance was forgotten. The blockthe insurgents. Delegations were pre- house was turned over to Monckton. senting themselves before Sutherland The settlers did keep the firearms they making various demands, which he re- had taken from the blockhouse, and this fused. Colonel Sutherland probably re- still presented a difficult situation for gretted the favorable message about the the officials. Monckton began his investigation. townspeople he had sent to Halifax a few Again, Petrequin repeated his earlier weeks earlier. Zouberbuhler vowed that he had story implicating the unknown sailor never seen the letter or heard of it until and Zouberbuhler. Monckton informed these events unfolded. But the towns- Colonel Charles Lawrence, the goverpeople refused to believe him. They even nor, that it would be difficult to get to threatened to seize Sutherland and were the bottom of the disturbance withrefusing to submit to any government. out disarming the settlers. The settlers Colonel Sutherland eventually agreed were disarmed peacefully, and the investo convey a delegation to Halifax and tigation proceeded. Next week: part three — the conkeep Zouberbuhler in Lunenburg until the matter was resolved. This decision clusion — including charges of high treason, a guilty verdict, a fine and two seemed to settle the mob for a while. A mob of about 150 armed settlers years in prison Peter C. Oickle is chair of the Bridgeapproached the lower blockhouse with the intent to take command. As they water Heritage Advisory Committee and advanced, they were advised to disperse. of the Bridgewater Museum CommisThey refused, and shots were fired from sion, and he also sits on the Heritage both sides. The regulars, who also in- Trust of Nova Scotia board. You may cluded some of the original settlers, contact him at [email protected]. T Sand blasting! We do County COLLISION 249 Cornwall Rd. Blockhouse 624-0211 / 624-1142 (fax) [email protected] (email) STACEY COLWELL PHOTO UP IN THE AIR Melanie Colwell and her son, Luke, prepare to fly a kite at Osprey Ridge Golf Club as part of a recent PRO Kids fundraising event. Get ready for fresh corn season I In the meantime, combine onion, butt’ll be a few weeks yet until we see Nova Scotia corn in our farmers’ ter and salt in a sauté pan and sauté on markets and farm markets, but fresh medium low, stirring occasionally, until corn on the cob from warmer climes is onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Add peppopping up in the grocery stores. It’s pers and corn and continue to saute anhigh time to break out your favourite other 10 minutes. Add vegetable mixture corn recipes and practice them so you’ll to cooked rice. Add yogurt and pepper be ready for the fresh-picked corn of and warm over low heat for two to three summer minutes. Serve immediately. Garnish with fineCorny Lunch Salad ly chopped cilantro or parsley if desired. This is a favourite lunch on a warm day. Sonoran Street Corn Ingredients When I was young, I lived in Chicago 4 pieces of back bacon or for a few years. Despite its thin ham, chopped northern location, Chicago 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen has a greater number of 1 tbsp minced chives people born in Sonora, 2 cups baby mixed greens Mexico, than any other 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil city outside of Mexico. 1 tbsp lime juice This fancy version of corn 1-2 dashes Tabasco on the cob was one of my favourite treats on the way Directions home. Now that I make it Fry back bacon or ham myself, I find it’s a good over medium heat in a sauté recipe for using tougher or ElisabEth pan for two to three minolder corn. You can steam, utes. Turn heat to low, add bailEy boil or even grill your cobs corn and sauté, stirring, for Betty's Bite for additional flavour. five minutes. Remove from heat and toss with chives Ingredients and mixed greens. 5 ears corn on the cob, In a separate bowl, whisk olive oil, cooked lime juice and Tabasco together. Drizzle 2 tbsps mayonnaise over salad, toss and serve immediately. 3 tbsps sour cream 1 pinch garlic powder Creamy Vegetable Rice Soup 1 tbsp lime juice Ingredients 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese 1 cup dry white rice 1 tsp smoked paprika (or chili powder if 3 cups chicken broth you want heat) 1 onion 1 tbsp butter Directions 1 tsp salt Insert holders or a wooden skewer 1 red bell pepper into each corn cob. Set aside. Combine 1 green bell pepper Romano and paprika or chili powder in 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen a small bowl and stir with a fork until 2/3 cup plain yogurt evenly distributed. Pepper to taste Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic powder and lime juice in a mixing Directions bowl and whisk together. 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I appreciate constructo share, teach and learn. There’s not a tive criticism but I balk at mean bone in their bodies, someone who calls him or and everyone radiates enherself an expert telling me couraging energy — for the I don’t know what I’m doing most part. because I made a typo, misAlthough some have understood a piece of inforturned genealogy into big mation or did things my way business, it is still a hobby instead of using the method for the majority of people set in stone. who do it. That doesn’t beMost of my experiences, little the activity in any way as I’ve said, have been exor decrease its significance. positive, and advice In fact, I think that increasDiane Lynn tremely given with good intentions es its value. TiberT is always appreciated. Still, As a hobby, it’s meant to be entertaining, interesting, Roots to the Past a part of me knows the elite are out there, rudely correctchallenging and relaxing. ing novice genealogists and The added bonus is the flexing their expertise to people we meet while enmake others feel inadequate. joying our favourite pastimes. We make Amy Johnson Crow recently posted wonderful new friends and we share our “Genealogy and Elitism: It Isn’t What ideas, joys and frustrations. You Say, It’s How You Say It” to her blog There is, however, a small — very (http://www.amyjohnsoncrow.com). small — sector of people in every hobby Crow writes, “Elite isn’t a person. It’s who attempt to set themselves above an attitude. It’s a perception.” She adds, the rest. They sometimes enforce rules “The problem is when we allow our passtrictly in a manner that discourages sion for doing genealogy correctly to others, both those new to the hobby overshadow our passion for doing geneand those who have been enjoying it for alogy.” years. Her post describes the elite genealoIn genealogy, these individuals are gists she’s encountered. The visitors’ referred to as “genealogy elites” or “gecomments to the post add perspective to nealogy police.” the problem. It seems many genealogists When I was a newbie to the hobby, I have been put off by the authoritative atwas a loner. I didn’t know anyone who titude of others. did genealogy, so I had free rein to make If you are on the receiving end of mistakes and learn from them without criticism for your genealogy research, being lectured. Of course, this was long before the internet and the traps one can please don’t give up. Gravitate towards positive individuals. If you are on the easily fall into by being put on display giving end of advice, think about how for the world to see. you give it and don’t be too quick to I’ve been a victim, however, of harsh judge. criticism as a member of several genealDiane Lynn McGyver Tibert, author ogy mailing lists. They might better be of Fowl Summer Nights, is a freelance described as personal attacks, because writer based in Central Nova Scotia. Visit they not only berated me for the content her Roots to the Past blog (https://rootstoof my post but also questioned my abilthepast.wordpress.com) to learn more ity to do anything right. I’ve witnessed about her genealogy writing. others suffer similar attacks for no rea- Drop in for coffee on us to learn about our programs and services, and meet our staff and faculty. Free to everyone! 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The blackburnian warbler is 4 1/4 inches long with a wingspread of 7 1/2 to 8 1/2 inches. The male in breeding plumage has black-and-white Blackburnian warbler underparts and brilliant orange about the head wood pewee, some red-eyed vireos and and on the throat and upper breast. The a common yellowthroat. She also heard back is black with white streaks, and the wings are black with white patches. a barred owl and an American woodcock. She also let me know that she has The sides are streaked with black, the belly is buff white and the legs and feet both the tan-striped and white-striped versions of the white-throated sparrow are black. The female is duller with in goodly numbers. The eastern wood white wing bars instead of patches. pewee is another species that does not This warbler stays mostly in the appear to be around in the treetops during the sumnumbers that it should be. mer, in both coniferous I’ve heard and seen very few and deciduous forests, so far in my travels around or in mixed forests with Lunenburg County. large spruces, firs, hemlocks or pines. The blackBirds appear to still be burnian warbler eats on the move. Eric and Anne beetles, small caterpilMills found two newly arlars, ants, crane flies and rived eastern kingbirds on other insects. They will Brier Island. They also loalso eat berries. cated a broad-winged hawk. The best bird that I A small group of blue jays James saw within Kejimkujik showed up at Northern Hirtle National Park was a TenPoint and moved southward nessee warbler. This is Bird Notes towards Westport, which often a hard-to-find spemeans that they are newly cies. Another species that arrived birds. During the I don’t get to see very first week of June, blue often is the black-throated blue warbler, jays were seen on the move also in New but I did see or hear eight in the park. I had not seen a least flycatcher this year Brunswick by David Christie. Hans Toom encountered 10 turkey in the usual spots they inhabit, but vultures, with one over Shubenacadie, within the park I had 15. Steven Hiltz three over Truro and six over West Adreported sighting two common nightvocate. A white-winged dove was a rare hawks at Back Centre. This species is arrival on Cape Sable Island and was now on the threatened species list, so found by Johnney Nickerson. Another it was good to hear of his sighting. A number of these birds were also report- wonderful rarity was a northern wheatear located by Avery Nagy-MacArthur. ed to me from a lady in Milton. You may reach me by phone at 902Mandy Eisenhauer of Rhodes Corner had evening grosbeaks, an eastern 693-2174 or [email protected]. 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Here in Nova Scotia, the cream-based version, chock full of seafood and accompanied by hearty vegetables such as potatoes, reigns supreme. Kedy’s signature soup is a little different. “A lot of restaurants have seafood chowder with scallops and shrimp, but we don’t need that. Our haddock chowder is so good, all we need to keep them coming back is fresh, local haddock,” said Dale Enman, manager of the restaurant. In fact, if you go in looking for a seafood chowder, she is so sure you’ll love their award-winning haddock version, she’ll give it to you for free if you’re not completely satisfied. She’s never been asked to do so. “There are some people who are disappointed at first because they’re looking for a seafood chowder. I assure them every time they won’t miss the seafood. And they don’t. They order it, they love it and they keep coming back for it,” said Enman. A well-established restaurant in Mahone Bay, Kedy’s has been around since 1980. The consistency of the 35-year-old recipes, said Enman, is what sets the restaurant apart. “It’s made exactly the same every single time. It doesn’t matter who makes it in the kitchen, you’re guaranteed if you have it once and you come back two years from now, you’ll have the same chowder.” Recently named Trip Advisor’s winner of the 2015 certificate of excellence, Kedy’s consistently receives 4.5- and fivestar ratings. Many of the reviewers rave about the food. One couple, who travelled to the Maritimes last summer, had this to say about Kedy’s famous soup: “We loved the haddock chowder especially and would signature DISH The LighthouseNOW Tastemaker Keep up with the South Shore's Restaurant Scene Weekly in the Progress Bulletin Kedys haddock chowder keeps customers coming back LOVE the recipe! It was so thick and erenced in writing back in 1732, when flavourful we wanted to order more and a journalist recalled dining on a “fine chowdered cod,” and more.” chowder has become Well, they won’t be synonymous with duplicating that chowMaritime cultural herder at home anytime itage and cuisine. soon. Like someone “People tour around guarding an old famin the summer, going ily recipe, Enman will to different restauonly share so much rants that claim to about what goes into have a good chowder. the special chowder. It is very important “It’s not your typito have a chowder on cal, throw soup into a your menu being in pot and it comes out the Maritimes and in a beautiful haddock Dale Enman Nova Scotia.” chowder. There are Manager, Kedy’s Inlet restaurant definitely different And now, for Kedy’s, steps to it. You’re cookthe haddock chowder ing some onions first. has become more than Then, you’re adding a just a signature; it’s a dish of something else that you put to- destination dish for both travellers and gether. And then potatoes, haddock, car- locals. rots and celery. It’s just made a little dif“Yeah, if we didn’t have the haddock ferently than putting everything in a pot. chowder, we really wouldn’t bother openBut I don’t want to give away any secrets, ing the doors, because that’s what people because you know …” come for. It really is our number-one A storied dish, chowder was first ref- seller.” “If we didn’t have the haddock chowder, we really wouldn’t bother opening the doors, because that’s what people come for. 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However, she maintains the outlook is sunny on the gardening front nonetheless. By GAYLE WILSON [email protected] M@LHNOWnews The renowned Canadian author Margaret Atwood once noted: “In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” As the last of a late spring retreats, at least one gardening expert, Joan Watts of Village Nursery in Pleasantville, agrees. Gardeners now should be dividing up their perennials that have flowered and replanting them, said Joan Watts, Watts, who Village Nursery is in charge on dividing perennials of shrubs, trees and pot perennials at the eightgreenhouse nursery. “Some people like to wait until fall, but I think now is the better time,” she told LighthouseNOW. The gardener explained that as soon as a perennial is moved its mechanism for regrowth kicks in. If this happens late in the season, frost can kill any new growth. 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The school intends to use Lunenburg as its campus, offering 10 courses through July and August that highlight the cultural heritage the town has to offer. “We want to use all parts of the town for various things,” said Doug Bamford, the school’s volunteer programs director. “It’s where our hearts are.” Joan Bruneau’s course kicks off the summer on July 6 and will look into ceramic shapes and surfaces inspired by Lunenburg. From August 17 to 21, Bamford will be teaching a course on ceramic tile making, one of his favourite art forms. “Ceramic tiles have a long history with architecture, which is another passion of mine, and beyond simply being decorative throughout history, they’ve also been a way to sort of visually organize space,” said Bamford. The course will give students an opportunity to make a set of tiles inspired by “the Lunenburg experience.” They’ll be encouraged to incorporate visual motifs they see around the town into their work. “There are so many beautiful pattern and ornamentation devices used in the architecture in Lunenburg,” said Bamford. “The gingerbread on the houses, the patterning in the glass of some of the windows. We want to pull themes from the town.” Bamford has been involved with the school since the beginning. His other work as NSCAD University’s senior ceramics technician led to a discussion with Senator Wilfred Moore about extending the school’s presence in Lunenburg into the summer. “It just seemed that NSCAD has been too busy to initiate a new project in the last several years,” said Bamford. “So Wilfred and I met over this idea, and finally, two years ago, just said ‘Why don’t we do it on our own, see what happens?’” Continued on next page Don’t be too alarmed if you notice a chorus of villagers and crazed clowns entering your neighbourhood. It’s probably just “Pagliacci,” the latest production of the Maritime Concert Opera. Set in mid-19th century Calabria, the opera takes the audience on a journey of contradictions. Clowns cry, lovers fight and reality keeps creeping into fiction. “It’s in what we call the verismo style. It’s an opera that deals with real people’s real emotions, as opposed to gods or goddesses, kings or queens,” said Nina Scott-Stoddart, the company’s founder and artistic director. It is the 19th production of the Maritime Concert Opera, an experiment Scott-Stoddart started in 2003 to see if opera could work on the South Shore. EVAN BOWER PHOTO “Everything we do is based in our community. That’s our big push,” said Scott-Stoddart. “That’s Soloist Andrew Tees rehearses his role as Tonio, the how we keep an art form that isn’t incredibly famil- fool iar to people relevant.” time was a breath of fresh air for Scott-Stoddart. It While they hire professional singers for the prinwas a break from urban markets, where she found cipal roles, productions feature a chorus of unaupeople often just went to the opera to be seen. ditioned opera fans from the community. It gets “Here people go to the opera because they really people involved in a world that is often considered like it, because they’re really curious or they already inaccessible. know they like opera, or they know someone in the Many chorus members, like Jan Neal, have been cast,” said Scott-Stoddart. “I find that honesty of involved since the very beginning. their appreciation is absolutely compelling to me as “I live in Lunenburg, I’m retired and I love to a performer.” sing,” said Neal. “I like anything to do with lanShe describes “Pagliacci” as an “intense, minguage, and music is another language.” iature grand opera.” It runs about an hour and 20 The music in “Pagliacci” is beautiful but very minutes and will feature an assortment of Italian demanding. Members of the chorus say it is the opera numbers at the beginning to get the audience toughest opera they’ve done yet. But that doesn’t warmed up. make them nervous about And though the sharing the stage with proopera is performed fessionals. entirely in Italian, an“It’s a great treasure to glophones don’t need hear these wonderful soloto worry about the lanists, and it’s very intimiguage barrier. English dating,” said Neal. “But subtitles are projected when you have a very good so the audience can foldirector, as we have here, it low along. doesn’t seem to bother us.” “When people come Originally based in out and see it, we do Toronto, Scott-Stoddart projected English subtimoved to Lunenburg in Nina Scott-Stoddart tles so people know ex2002 after years of travelMaritime Concert Opera actly what’s going on,” ling back and forth. After said Scott-Stoddart. getting to know the area, “When people come out she saw an opportunity to and experience opera bring her craft here. She this way, they usually find it just as exciting and just had to find out if there was an audience for it. compelling as any other kind of music.” “My experience with opera was as part of a very “Pagliacci” will be performed at the Lunenburg urban environment. But what I’ve found is that the Central United Church on Saturday, June 27, at 7:30 audiences that come out and hear us sing here are p.m. Tickets are available at the door and cost $25 the most exciting, the most connected,” said Scottfor adults, $15 for students and $10 for children 16 Stoddart. and under. Seeing some people experience opera for the first “Here people go to the opera because they really like it, because they’re really curious, or they already know they like opera, or they know someone in the cast.” ––––––––– T H E P U B Old Mader’s Wharf, MahOne Bay • 902-624-6378 Pagliacci by Ruggiero Leoncavallo Saturday June 27, 7:30 pm Central United Church, Lunenburg Tickets: $25 $10 16 and under - at the door only Shop on the Corner, Lunenburg; Kinburn Pharmasave, Mahone Bay; Strings’n’Things, Bridgewater or call 902-634-4280 to reserve. Information 9 0 2 . 6 3 4.4 2 8 0 www.maritimeconcertopera .com • • www.themugandanchorpubltd.com Saturday, June 27 The 8 - 11 pm CALL TO ARTISTS Paint Sea on Site • July 18 & 19 Calling for artists to paint in our 15th Annual Paint Sea on Site Fundraiser Come celebrate Canada Day All painting and drawing must be done on site. Proceeds from the sale will be split 50/50 between the artist and the Lunenburg Art Gallery. Registration is $25 which includes: • Morning coffee and muffins • FREE T-shirt • Two lunches • Mix n’ Mingle Reception Sat. evening FundraiSer Registration Form and further details available on our website: Shawn hebb Trio No Cover Charge July 1 6 pm - 10:30 pm live local MuSic All proceeds to Mahone Islands $20.00 per ticket Conservation assoCiation www.lunenburgartgallery.com Or phone: 902-640-4044 For enrollment in Children’s Art Event please contact Susan Beavan 902-766-0126 or the Gallery 902-640-4044 WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Lunenburg art school to start summer courses Continued from previous page Bamford had always been a frequent visitor to Lunenburg, but after spending more time here in 2012 working on a greenhouse project, he found it harder to leave. “That’s when I thought, ‘Why am I not here all the time?’” said Bamford. “So I bought a house and moved to Lunenburg three years ago.” He’s confident that students who come to town to attend the school will feel the same way. They’ve established a residency program, similar to NSCAD’s residency in the old fire hall on Duke Street, as an opportunity for artists to work for a year in an affordable space. Andrew Maize is nearing the end of his year at the school as part of the school’s first group of residents. An artist from Ontario and a NSCAD graduate, he came to Lunenburg as a NSCAD resident before moving into the School of the Arts. “What a great opportunity to graduate and then be able to have affordable living and studio space to keep on making work. I’ve been an artist in residence here since July, and it’s coming to an end next week,” said Maize. “I need to find another studio, but I’m sticking around.” Bamford hopes examples like Maize’s are just the beginning of what the school can do to give back to the town. “This whole adventure is about promoting Lunenburg, and possibly even becoming an augmentation to the various things that Lunenburg offers,” said Bamford. “But also in some small way [it’s about operating] as an economic engine as well. So when students come from all corners of the globe eventually, they’ll be staying in the bed and breakfasts, eating in the cafés and buying art in the galleries.” B11 Marquee New exhibition at Lunenburg Art Gallery A joint exhibition of oil paintings will be on display from June 30 to July 26. An opening reception for “Dwellings” by Mary Garoutte and “My Nova Scotia Home” by Michael Hayes will take place at 5 p.m. on June 30. Refreshments will be served. The gallery is located at 79 Pelham Street in Lunenburg. In addition, the 14th annual “Paint Sea on Site” fundraiser will take place at the gallery on July 18 and 19. Incorrect dates were published in last week’s paper. n Pub Night with Chris Norman Chris Norman and friends from the Boxwood Festival will entertain at “Pub Night” at Cecilia’s Retreat near Mahone Bay on Friday, June 26 at 6 p.m. The evening will feature plenty of good musci, food and socializing, with Chris making the pizza that will be served. Reserve a ticket ($35) by emailing barbara.butler@ ns.sympatico.ca. Gallery opens in East Chester The Blue Shutters Art Gallery and Antiques shop will celebrate its grand opening on Tuesday, June 30 from 12 to 7 p.m. The gallery will feature works from local artists including Ester Dueck, Dolly Hancock, Pat Christiansen, Simon Copas, Diane Roberson, Gwen Dueck and Maria Kuttner. Blue Shutters is located at 3167 Highway 3 in East Chester. n Cancer fundraiser in Blandford The Have a Laugh Players will present “Bless Me, Father” on Saturday, June 27 at the Blandford Community Centre. The evening will also include an auction, live musical entertainment and dessert at intermission of the play. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door, which opens at 6 p.m. Proceeds will go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training. Liverpool’s Privateer Days ~ June 26 to June 28 Privateers were privately owned ships that were authorized by a government to raid ships from other countries — a form of legalized piracy on the high seas. The men who served aboard these ships were also referred to as “privateers.” After the American Revolution, American privateer ships ranged up and down Nova Scotia’s South Shore, ambushing merchant shipments, disrupting commerce, and occasionally stealing ships right out of Liverpool’s wharves. Desperate to defend their homes, their families, and their livelihoods, many leading citizens of the Town of Liverpool petitioned the British government for the right to retaliate against these ocean raiders. In 1777, these citizens were granted authorization to launch privateer ships of their own. Liverpool quickly emerged as one of British North America’s leading privateer ports, eventually deploying more privateer vessels than even the much larger city of Halifax. Ships like the Lucy, the Rover, and the Liverpool Packet gained international renown for their workmanship and speed, and the prowess of their crews inspired respect and fear. Although privateers no longer roam the seas, and the day of the great sailing ships has passed, Liverpool’s significance in maritime history lives on in the town’s nickname to this day: PORT OF THE PRIVATEERS. The annual Privateer Days summer festival is a proud celebration of Liverpool’s colourful privateer heritage. ‘Come one, come all’ from June 21st to 27th as we help Queens County celebrate the opening of the newly renovated Old Town Hall on Main St. Don’t miss a great line-up featuring such diverse and entertaining events and acts as: The Winds of Change 40th Musical Review, The Mersey Band, Ukulele Sing-a-Long, Authors of Queens County, Paranormal Evening, Guy Doucette Puppetry, and Tim MacDonald’s Historic Queens County Photo Exhibit. MUSIQUE ROYALE 30th Anniversary Summer Season Opening Concert 27th There will also be Musical Entertainment, Historic Encampment, Artisan/Vendors/Farmers Market, Beer Tent, Food Court, Daily Breakfasts, Wagon Tours, Dory Rides, Grand Street Parade, Woodsman Challenge, Canoe Races, Chainsaw Carving Demo, NSLC’s Cabbioke, Rum Run, Lions Train, Paranormal Evening, Teen Tent, Log Rolling Display, Kiss My Privateer AXE Throw , Interactive Graveyard Tour, Art in the Park, Face Painting, Youth Ball Hockey Tournament, Show & Shine Car Show, Fireworks & much more. There is usually ample free parking along the waterfront for most festival events. If you are attending the parade, you may either park at the waterfront and walk north, or park at either of the two supermarkets nearby and walk south. For events that take place at Fort Point Lighthouse Park, your best bet is to park along Main Street and walk to the park, as the very few parking spaces in the park itself are filled quickly. ANNUAL N O VA Kiss My Privateer Axe ‘Toss a Toonie’ in the Treasure Chest at the Info Booth and you’ll be entered in the draw for a chance to throw an axe and hit a bullseye. We are drawing 5 lucky names on Sunday, June 28 at 2:15 pm in the Big Tent. Must be present to win. These lucky 5 will win one chance to throw the axe. The Bullseye winner will get to choose between two different prizes worth $20,000 each! Then be sure and join Global News Anchor Paul Brothers for the “Kiss My Privateer Axe” big event at 6 pm at the Lumberjack Camp to cheer the lucky contestants on. Music Schedule Friday, June 26th 12:30pm....Saltwater Cowboys 1:30pm......Amy Grant 2:30pm......Clas Larsson Quartett 3:30pm......Dave Burbine 4:30pm......Catahula Brown 5:30pm......The Mersey Swing Band 6:30pm......Natalie Lynn 7:30pm......Air Traffic Control 8:30pm......This Ship 9:30pm......Andrew Hunter & the Gatherers 10:30pm....The Fourth Well 11:30pm....Roxie and the Underground Soul Sound Saturday, June 27th 12:30pm....The Lewinskies 1:30pm......Top Notch 2:30pm......Rim Shot 3:30pm......No Borders 4:30pm......Kalin © 5:30pm......Witchita 6:30pm......The Pins 7:30pm......Blue Star 8:30pm......The Fabulous Hats 9:30pm......Kevin Davison 10:30pm....Wayne Sponagle 11:30pm....Asia Nu Grove Sunday, June 28th 12:30pm....Gospel featuring Healing Waters 1:30pm......Low Key 2:30pm......Multi Cultural 5:30pm......The Mersey Band 6:30pm......Johnny Lake 7:30pm......Ryan Cook 8:30pm......Dave Dobson & Philip Harding $10 admission at 7:30pm. FREE all day Sunday. Tent closes at 2am on Friday & Saturday and 10pm on Sunday. Learn more at: www.regionofqueens.com and for a full schedule of events, including locations and times, visit www.privateerdays.ca SCOTIA FOLK ART FESTIVAL Enjoy Privateer Days Tim Blackmore, harpsichord & recorder; Michel Cardin, theorbo Sunday, July 12 3:00 pm St. Barnabas Church, Blue Rocks Tickets: $20 available at Shop on the Corner in Lunenburg, at 902-634-9994 and at the door. Special admission for students: $10 at the door. www.musiqueroyale.com “Larry the Lobsterman” Photo: Brooks of Canada La Tour Baroque Duo Wood Carving by Joanne & Larry Fancy Sunday, August 2, 2015, 12 noon to 4 pm L U N E N B U R G WA R M E M O R I A L A R E N A OVER FIFTY PARTICIPATING FOLK ARTISTS 1,500 ARTWORKS FOR SALE, AUCTION * MUSIC * DOOR PRIZES A GREAT COUNTRY ATMOSPHERE! 2016 NS FAF will be on July 31st. www.nsfolkartfestival.com STERLING BELLIVEAU Shelburne Office: 170 Water St., Shelburne B0T 1W0 phone: 902-265-3010 fax: 902-265-3015 Liverpool Office: 74 Water St., Liverpool B0T 1K0 phone: 902-356-3073 fax: 902-356-2164 B12 LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 www.lighthousenow.ca Shelter part of on-line resource helping women seek safety from abuse History according to things Historical author Joan Dawson and her latest book. Dawson has written five books reflecting aspects of Nova Scotia’s history. She told LighthouseNOW that for this undertaking she was inspired by Neil MacGreggor, director of the British Museum in London, England. MacGreggor is the author of A History of the World in 100 Objects. The objects for his book, “of course were all taken from his own museum,” she said, adding, “I began to think of all the museums that there are in Nova Scotia and that it would be interesting and fun to find things that are in our own museums.” For the latest information, visit us at chevrolet.ca, drop by your local Chevrolet Dealer or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE. s Applies to oldest 15% of dealer inventory as of June 2, 2015. Valid to retail customers in Canada from June 5, 2015 to June 27, 2015 on cash purchases of select vehicles from dealer inventory. * Not compatible with special lease and finance rates. Credit is tax exclusive and is calculated on vehicle MSRP, excluding any dealer-installed options. 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GAYLE WILSON PHOTO By KEITH CORCORAN 20 GET [email protected] M@NewsmanKeit % $ 10,518 OF MSRP IN CASH CREDITS = IN CASH CREDITS * * ON SILVERADO CREW CAB LTZ Z71 ON SELECT 2015 MODELS IN STOCK THE LONGEST s LIMITED TIME: JUNE 5 TH - JUNE 27 TH ON LIMITED INVENTORY 2015 SONIC Eg: 2015 TRAX $3,899 CREDITS IN CASH ON SONIC LT 5 DOOR $19,494 MSRP 2015 CRUZE 20 * GET Eg: % $5,242 CREDITS IN CASH * ON TRAX LT AWD $26,210 MSRP 2015 EQUINOX OF MSRP IN CASH CREDITS* $4,298 CREDITS IN CASH Eg: * ON CRUZE LT AIR & AUTO $21,490 MSRP 2015 MALIBU Eg: $6,374 CREDITS IN CASH * ON EQUINOX LT AWD $31,870 MSRP 2015 IMPALA ON SELECT MODELS IN STOCK THE LONGEST s $5,721 CREDITS IN CASH $6,971 CREDITS IN CASH Eg: Eg: * * ON MALIBU LT + PCN $28,605 MSRP 2015 SILVERADO CREW CAB ON IMPALA 2LT + PCP $34,855 MSRP A new on-line resource that quickly identifies the geographic locations of women’s shelters should help women find safety from abuse says the executive director of a shelter in the LunenburgQueens region. Sheltersafe.ca is a one-stop connection that shows users a map and links to telephone numbers and websites. The portal does not divulge the exact location of shelters. Katherine McCarron of Harbour House, an emergency shelter that also provides counselling and other outreach assistance, said those who do not know where to go are more likely to look something up on a mobile device than to flip through a phone book. “You may not know the name of your local shelter,” McCarron said. “If you need to get out, if you know you’re in trouble, if you’re looking for ‘Where can I go?’ you’re more likely to go to your phone or internet to find the information you want.” The website is product of the Canadian Network of Women’s Shelters and Transition Houses, a charitable organization that includes more than 350 member shelters. Website statistics are expected to gauge the response to sheltersafe.ca. McCarron figured anyone in need of help would “most likely” call rather than send an on-line message. Established in 1987, Harbour House is a 15-bed shelter serving women and their dependent children who have left situations of intimate partner violence. “We’re more than a house,” McCarron pointed out. “You don’t have to be resident in the house to access services. We have support groups. We have outreach. You can meet with our outreach counsellor one-on-one anywhere.” Harbour House also has a team that goes to two schools each semester to talk to students about issues concerning healthy relationships, bullying and other subjects. “Connecting to community is important,” McCarron said. More information about Harbour House and the South Shore Transition House Association, the charity that oversees the shelter, can be found at http:// www.harbour-house.ca. “You don’t have to be resident in the house to access services.” Katherine McCarron Harbour House executive director Eg: ––––––––– $10,518 CREDITS IN CASH * ON SILVERADO CREW CAB LTZ Z71 $52,590 MSRP atlanticchevrolet.ca Save up to $750 on an eligible new Chevrolet vehicle! n n WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 B13 CRANIAL CRUNCHES Crossword puzzle by Walter Feener ACROSS 1. Apple seeds 5. Obscene material 9. Machine components 13. Kind of code 14.Trainees 16. S-shaped moulding 17. Small lump on the hand 18. Bay window 19. Earring part 20.Filth 22.Joy 24.Time between bedtime and waking 26.Zero 27.Ace ___ (Canadian Thoroughbred Champion racehorse) 30. Cod kin 34. Word of regret 35. Tackle box item 36. Whistle sound 38. Yellowish-brown colour 39. Black eyes 42. Level of quality 43.Therefore 45. Brings to a conclusion 46. “Rolling in the Deep” singer 48. Phone playback 50.End of a work week, for many 51. Was inactive 52. Outside the city 54. German pastry 58.It was the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii 62. Opera solo 63. Inflatable boats 65. Clay pigeon hurler 66. Stadium sound 67. Top part of a tower 68. Corn servings 69. One way to stand by 70. Blacken on the grill 71. Feint on the ice DOWN 1. Handles roughly 2. Neighbour of Turkey 3. Neighbour of Ecuador 4. Extremely evil 5. Butt of jokes 6. Gift from the Magi 7. Swiss canton 8. Drove a nail at an angle 9.One who shares the flying but is not in command 10. Intensely interested 11. Become entangled 12. Paving block 15. Gracefully thin 21. Golf course 23. Pot cover 25. ___ Bay, Ontario 27.Counterpart 28. Clock buzzer 29. Vary between 31. Greek god of war 32. Got through the hard times 33. Australian animal 35. Fish resembling cod 1 2 3 4 5 13 14 17 18 20 6 28 9 22 25 29 30 39 43 44 48 11 32 33 12 23 26 31 36 40 41 45 46 49 37 42 47 50 51 55 10 16 35 38 52 56 57 62 63 66 67 69 8 19 21 34 54 7 15 24 27 37. Three-spotted card 40.They are handy on chilly days 41.Singer McLachlan from Nova Scotia 44. Urn for bones 47. Like some pupils 49. Down in the dumps 50.Longest river in British Columbia 53.Going beyond what is ordinary 54. Calcutta attire 55. Walked heavily 56. Unit of money of Oman 57. Folds over onto itself 59. Dies ___ 60. Police informer 61.Recess at the eastern end of a church 64. “For shame!” 53 58 64 59 60 61 65 68 70 71 Look for my first book of crosswords, O Canada Crosswords #11, available in bookstores now! Follow me on Twitter @WalterDFeener All answers found in the Classified section of this issue. B14 LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA COLOR ME! CRANIAL CRUNCHES All answers found in the Classified section of this issue. www.lighthousenow.ca LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 This week in B15 SportS COME WALK IN COMFORT NOW TAKING SUMMER & FALL BOOKINGS 2 y$ Onl BIRTHDAY PARTIES & MEETINGS 543 Glen Allan Dr., Bridgewater Please call 902-543-5348 ’Jacks wheel and deal at the draft Ten players picked, six added via trade “We had him ranked much higher, somewhere in the top five or six players in the draft.” Next, the team selected 6'2" Newbridge The South Shore Lumberjacks may Academy defenceman Connor MacLeod. need to wear name tags to recognize each “He’s not going to wow you with his other at this summer’s training camp. points,” said Muise. “But he’s a steady, After adding 20-year-old former Halisteady defenceman who has a big body fax Moosehead Liam Alcalde, along with and moves the puck well. He makes calcuYarmouth Mariners defenceman Gareth lated and very quick decisions.” Nicholson and forward Cray Roberge earIn Round 4, the ’Jacks added another lier this off-season, the club chose 10 playblue-liner: 6'1" Isaac McGraw from Saint ers in the June 13 draft and announced John. trades for six more. In an interview following the draft, Two of the team’s three fifth-round general manager Brad Muise said the picks were Quebec League players result is a solid team from top to bottom. who are expected to play in the Quebec “We’ve got proven, established playLeague this season: Jesse Sutton with ers that have produced not only in major the Remparts and Matt Satoris with the midget but in junior. We have a lot of Olympiques. The other fifth-rounder was balance, some scoring punch and a lot of Lyndon Thorne, who averaged nearly a grit. We got a lot bigger, the D is very good point per game in Newfoundland major and I like our goaltending too. I think we midget last season. have a good, balanced and deep lineup.” DIEPPE COMMANDOS PHOTO Muise said the sixth-round selection One of the deals announced on June 13 The South Shore Lumberjacks recently acquired Lunenburg defenceman Alex Mann to of 5'9" forward Max French from Newwas the addition of Lunenburg defence- complete a trade from last season that sent captain Brennan Bailey and leading scorer foundland may have been the team’s best man Alex Mann to complete a trade from Ryan Groom to Dieppe. value pick. last season that sent captain Brennan “We didn’t expect him to be there then. Bailey and leading scorer Ryan Groom man to the Valley for Jesse Hamer, who has three years That was a real steal, I think.” to Dieppe. of eligibility remaining and has been a top scorer at Muise expects Mann to play in all situations. The general manager said French is a lightning-fast “He can log 25 or 30 minutes a game, easily,” said the every level he’s played. skater with incredible vision and creativity. “He’s offensively gifted, and it’s a lot of fun to watch general manager. “He does some magic things with the puck.” “He’s probably the [most] calm, poised defenceman him, especially when he’s skating up the wing,” said Forward Morgan Lunn was drafted from the South and decision-maker that I’ve seen for his age. He also Muise. Shore Mustangs, and Muise called him the “heart and In addition, Chris Goreham and Mitch Baker were soul” of that team. brings a lot of leadership. … I’ve watched this young man play for a long time, and he’s going to be a great col- dealt to Yarmouth for forwards Alex Rawding and Bran“He kills penalties and plays on the power play, is the don Syms. lege player once he’s done junior.” first on the forecheck and first to finish hits, and is defiMuise described Rawding as a power winger who will In a separate deal, the team traded two 2015 picks nitely the first coming to backcheck.” and two more in 2016 to the County Aces for Damon kill penalties and be an effective checker and said the He also came into his own offensively during the play6'5" Syms has point-per-game ability. MacDonald. Meanwhile, in the draft, the club’s first two picks offs, scoring 12 points in 11 games. “He’s a sniper with a pro-level shot and is a big, big The ’Jacks other draft selections included another kid,” said Muise, adding he expects at least 25 goals out came in Round 2, beginning with Logan O’Neil, a Cantwo-way forward, Daniel Reid of Sydney River, and ada Games forward who led the Tradesmen in scoring of the 6'1" forward. power forward Randon MacKinnon from Inverness. “He’s very strong and a great skater. … Everyone as a rookie. Chester forward Isaac Bridge and Lunenburg defence“At [Pick] 14, we were extremely pleased he was still knows he has next-level ability.” The ’Jacks also traded Jacob McNutt and Brett Tid- there,” said the general manager. man Walter Flower were the team’s territorial picks. By STACEY COLWELL [email protected] M@ColwellStacey Chester teen trains with national youth sailing group By STACEY COLWELL [email protected] M@ColwellStacey Antonia Lewin-LaFrance isn’t someone who rests on her laurels. “These past few months, spare time has kind of been a foreign concept,” said the 17-year-old Chester sailor, who was Sail Canada’s 2014 female youth athlete of the year and won last season’s national radial class championship. Since then, she’s been named Sail Nova Scotia’s 2015 female individual athlete of the year and was invited to join the national youth sailing group. “I think it is a huge, huge privilege to train with the national sailing team,” said Lewin-LaFrance. “They are a very intelligent group of athletes, and I admire their lifestyles so much. This winter, I spent a lot of time down in Florida training with them and [national coach] Chris Cook, and I can easily say that it was one of the best winters I have ever had. I take this privilege very seriously.” On a typical training day this spring, she’d often be up by 6 a.m. for a cardio workout, to eat a healthy breakfast and to get to school by nine. “On a crazy day, I’ll go for a sailing session in between class times. After school, I’ll hit the gym again with my team and do a strength workout.” After that, she has a cool-down run, does homework, has a shower and is asleep by 10 p.m. She’s also normally on the water five days a week, with some of those sessions on the weekend. The plan is for all that hard work to pay off during a 10-day stretch in early August, beginning with the Canadian youth championships, followed directly by the open youth world championships. “It’s going to be really crazy, and the experience is totally going to be worth it. It’s just going to be very interesting in terms of learning about my competition and powering through the whole thing.” Although Lewin-LaFrance hopes to eventually make the national team, she’s trying not to put too much competitive pressure on herself. “I’m along for the experience, to meet amazing people and to overall have the best time ever.” Originally from Montreal, she grew up in Chester and now splits her time between there and Halifax, where she attends Citadel High School and races out of the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron. “Chester on the weekends is so beautiful and I love it. As the summer approaches, we’re slowly moving back to the country, which is nice.” Seventeen-year-old Antonia Lewin-LaFrance began sailing lessons at the Chester Yacht Club at age 8. B16 LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 www.lighthousenow.ca Happy kayakers Pleasant Paddling took part in Lunenburg’s 262nd birthday by offering free kayaking down in Blue Rocks. MICHAEL LEE creating a forum for public debate. With a few keystrokes you can sample thousands of opinions, afloat in a sea of information. But as the volume increases, the accuracy and reliability of professional journalism is essential. Gathering and sorting the facts, weighing and interpreting events, and following the story from beginning to end is more important than ever. WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday,June 24, 2015 C1 business Hawboldt Industries winching Chester onto the engineering map Company awarded two multi-million-dollar deals in the past two years By GAYLE WILSON [email protected] M@LHNOWnews Renowned as a summer vacation spot for wealthy Americans and for the yearly flotilla of expensive yachts that are drawn to its picturesque harbour, Chester tends to be associated with luxurious oceanfront properties and the tourism industry. Operating in a 40,000-square-foot complex just outside of town on Highway 14, Hawboldt Industries is also putting Chester on the international map for the marine engineering industry. Last week, Cape Sharp Tidal announced it was awarding Hawboldt a $4.7-million contract to build three large heavy-lifting winches as part of an OpenHydro barge that will deploy and retrieve tidal turbines in the Bay of Fundy. Cape Sharp Tidal is a partnership between OpenHydro, which is owned by the French company DCNS, and Nova Scotia’s Emera Inc. The goal of the project is to test and deploy turbines in the Bay of Fundy this year. From there, the project will move in phases, with the ultimate goal of developing up to 300 megawatts of clean, renewable energy for more than 75,000 customers. The plan is to then leverage that experience to create a tidal energy industry. While the Chester company is pleased to have been chosen for the Cape Sharp Tidal contract, that deal would appear to be a drop in the ocean compared to the contract it secured last year with Vancouver’s Seaspan, which was awarded an $8-billion contract with the federal government to build Canadian Coast Guard and offshore fisheries and scientific research vessels. Hawboldt will be providing winches, handling systems and launch-and-recovery systems. In an interview with LighthouseNOW, RURAL John Huxtable, Hawboldt’s general manager, and Paul Phillips, the company’s general sales manager, were reluctant to put a value on the Vancouver deal. “More than the Cape Sharp one, [contract]” Phillips said coyly, explaining Hawboldt didn’t want to give anything away to its competitors. Meanwhile, Hawboldt also has customers in China, South Korea, Brazil and the U.S. It provides launch-and-recovery systems and winches able to handle cabling of anywhere from five to 15 kilometres. “In most people’s books, that’s a lot of cable,” Huxtable said proudly. It’s not always been smooth sailing, but the company has come a long way since Forman Hawboldt launched the venture in 1906, selling gasoline engines to the marine market. Huxtable describes Hawboldt’s founder as “a mechanic, tinkerer and entrepreneur — definitely an entrepreneur.” Although the company has had different owners and occasional turbulence, its website keeps any reference to history succinct. “Hawboldt Industries was founded in 1906 to support the Atlantic fishery with new power equipment during the time when ships were converting from sails to engines,” the site reveals. “While the company has maintained its roots in the fishing industry, we have developed into a world-class manufacturer and exporter of engineered marine equipment for specialized line-handling and lifting applications.” Huxtable adds that the company progressed to provide bronze propellers and equipment to help with the winding and pulling of nets for the fishing industry. When the fishing industry collapsed, Hawboldt was forced to find alternative product lines, he said. It went through various owners, including Fred Porter, who helped turn Hawboldt into an exporter of equipment for ocean research vessels. It wasn’t always full steam ahead, though. In 1989, it was in receivership, but the company recovered after local investors bought it. “It survived over the years because the company has always been innovating and changing,” explained Huxtable. Hawboldt was on an even keel in 1999, Paul Phillips, left, Hawboldt’s general sales manager, and John Huxtable, general manager, alongside a winch for a launch-and-recovery system unit heading to Vancouver. when the company moved from the village of Chester to the new plant on Highway 14. By 2005, it had attracted the attention of the Timberland Group of Companies. Based in Woodstock, Ontario, Timberland provides engineering services to a worldwide customer base in the construction, marine, mining, electric power and oil and gas sectors. Timberland bought Hawboldt, and the Chester company hasn’t looked back since. Both Phillips and Huxtable are emphatic about the benefits of the Timberland connection. To Phillips, the Timberland deal gave Hawboldt “a lot of financial stability as well as pooling of resources and expertise.” Huxtable adds, “They brought a lot of expertise on how to run the business successfully.” Since the takeover in 2005, the company has increased its number of employees by about one-third, to the 56 it has now, and is in a position to compete for contracts such as the Cape Sharp Tidal project. “The truth of the matter is, if it wasn’t for them we wouldn’t have been able to bid on it,” Huxtable told LighthouseNOW. “Because of the size of the winches, we don’t have the capability or the facility to build them. They’re too big,” he explained. “Timberland has a much larger facility, larger cranes. They’re set up to do it.” Each of the two turbines that will be deployed and retrieved are 10 metres in diameter and weigh 50 to 60 tonnes, according to Huxtable. Hawboldt’s cranes are rated at 10 tonnes. Meanwhile, Hawboldt’s engineering team helped put the winch system plan together and will work with barge engineers and technicians in making sure the design implementations are in keeping with their own plans. “We had to do a lot of work to get the contract,” explained Phillips. “It’s sort of what we do all the time. All the contracts are of a similar vein.” “We help people get things in and out of the water safely, and that’s really what our whole business is about,” said Phillips. “Whatever they need, we work to design equipment to make that happen — safely, quickly and easily.” Hawboldt’s team includes sales staff, engineers, welders, machinists and assemblers. In April, Hawboldt took on a Chinese national living in Nova Scotia, Jackie Guo, as export business development manager to expand business with the market in China. According to Phillips, Asian contracts have been making up about 30 per cent of the company’s sales for the past three or four years, although he stresses the company is interested in expanding its exports worldwide. The company also recently hired a new welder and machinist and is redeploying staff to add another half-shift to operations to meet the demands of the increasing business. Phillips says the company is always open to hiring the right type of person but is conscious that growth in employment numbers should be sustainable over the peaks and troughs of normal business cycles. Both Huxtable and Phillips concede they have been challenged to find qualified engineering staff locally and that most of the engineering team are from Halifax. However, Phillips describes Hawboldt’s engineering team as “a young, dynamic group” really pushing innovative designs. “It’s an exciting place to be right now and a great place to work,” said Phillips. THINK BUSINESS…….. THINK South Shore Opportunities cbdc @ssocbdc C2 LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 www.lighthousenow.ca business Keeping it local Visitor centre to sell homegrown products this summer chutney, maple syrup and their award winning juice, will all be sold there. They are made from the haskap berry, a honeysuckle native to Asia and About 10,000 tourists stop at the Visisimilar to a blueberry. Liam Taylor, tor Information Centre (VIC) in Blockcommercial director for LaHave Natuhouse every summer, looking for fun ral Farms, said having their products on things to do in Lunenburg County. While display will bring a unique factor to the the centre offers a number of enticing information centre. vacation ideas, soon those visitors be “I think the VIC is an important point inspired by something more. of reference for any tourist coming to For the first time in three years, the Nova Scotia,” he said. VIC will be the venue for local artists With thousands of people expected to and producers to display their art, potvisit this summer, Denise Penney, mantery, photography and food. ager of the VIC, said she loves seeing The initiative is a joint venture of creative people showcase their talent. “I the Municipality of Lunenburg (MODL) like to see the stuff that people create.” and the Town of Bridgewater and will One of those people is Kas Stone, a feature products made in those two muphotographic artist from Dublin Shore nicipalities.. who will have 12 pieces on display. She Dave Waters, MODL’s economic desaid some of her more traditional phovelopment officer, said he has upwards tos will be showcased, featuring local of 25 vendors involved and that number scenes from the South Shore. “In genis “growing every day,” with some intereral, it’s what people are looking for,” est from elsewhere. she said of visitors to the area. A release put out by MODL said VIC Instead of doing what most tourists staff can now, in addition to directing MICHAEL LEE PHOTO can already do, Stone said her work people to shops and places all across the Denise Penney, manager of the Visitor Information Centre (VIC), gives a preview of what moves “beyond a snapshot” by using region, “help visitors choose a locallycan be found this summer at the VIC, including haskap jam and maple syrup. different lights and seasons to create made product to take with them.” images others wouldn’t have seen themWaters said this effort highlight and “At the end of the day, we’re trying to find a permaselves. promote business in Lunenburg County nent use for that space,” he said. When asked about showing her art at the VIC, she and draw more people to the VIC. Many local producers were asked if they would be in- said, “It’s a good opportunity for local artists to get their The space being used was the former office for Destination Southwest Nova, a regional tourism association, terested in selling their products at the centre, including work out there.” The information centre can be found at exit 11 just off and will house local vendors for a three-month trial LaHave Natural Farms. period. Their Haskapa products, which include jam, relish, Highway 103. By MICHAEL LEE [email protected] M@mtaylorlee TURBINES TURNING Over 1,000 people got a close-up look at 34 wind turbines at South Canoe Wind Farm’s grand opening on June 21. After a five-anda-half month delay, the completed project will provide power for roughly 32,000 homes, making it the largest wind farm in the province. The turbines have a 20-year lifespan and produce 102 megawatts of electricty. EMMA SMITH PHOTO The customer is always right If customers feel they are valued by the customer service they receive and they see that employees are happy Although the weather has been reworking in that environment, then new luctant to admit it, summer is here. employees will be attracted to your For many of our local businesses, that company because of the culture that means a time of year when contact exists. with customers increases exponentially. If your company gives excellent Gone are the stormy, quiet days of wincustomer service, your salespeople will ter. have an advantage over your competiOne thing we need to keep in mind tors, resulting in higher sales for you. while we are increasingly busy is that When customers feel valued by the the customer is always right. Here is a service they receive, they will not take list of reasons why: their business outside of the county, Good customer service which benefits our local will lead to new business. economy and the NOW People like to go to a busiLunenburg County ininess where there is a reputiatives. tation of good customer Customer loyalty to service. your business due to Customers choose good customer service is to walk into your busia barrier to your compeness and can just as eastition being successful. ily choose to walk out or Now that we know NSCC LUNENBURG never return again. Customers are your free CAMPUS BUSINESS why it is important, what does good cusword-of-mouth advertising. FACULTY tomer service look like? People’s experiences, posiIt's Your Business Good customer service tive and negative, are reis when a business is ported instantly on social fair, friendly and undermedia sites such as Facestanding. Do you have a book or Twitter. For some winning telephone style? reason, negative reviews travel much Do you deliver more than you promise? more quickly than positive ones. Do you meet your commitments? Do Many of your local competitors do you go the extra mile? Do you make eye provide excellent service, and, as a recontact? Do you give information that sult, their customers have significant truly informs? Do you put yourself in trust and confidence in the service and your customers’ shoes? Do you try your products offered. You are under presbest to help a customer before passing sure to measure up. them along to the next person? If you When your customers receive excan answer yes to these questions, then cellent service, they have fewer comchances are you are providing good cusplaints. When the staff interact with tomer service. customers who are happy, then the staff A beautiful Lunenburg County sumwill be happier as well, which benefits mer awaits. Take advantage of the inthe business as a whole. crease in customer traffic by providing If your customers receive excellent the best customer service you can. customer service, they will return to Kristine Malvar-Oickle teaches orgayour business and you do not have to nizational behaviour, business ethics, focus your efforts on trying to attract human resources management and customers who have left. It is much mathematics in the school of business at easier to keep current customers than it is to attract new ones. NSCC – Lunenburg Campus. BY KRISTINE MALVAR-OICKLE [email protected] WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 C3 business Trudeau was the “big gun” for the BACC’s bottom line Events revenue up but more work needed to attract members, says Chamber president PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNTANTS By GAYLE WILSON UPHOLSTERY [email protected] M@LHNOWnews Members of the Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) who attended last week’s annual general meeting didn’t get to hear the scheduled keynot speaker, but they were served up some good financial news. Michael Levy, vice-president of asset and property management for the Quebec-based Zenda Group and property manager of the Bridgewater Mall and Eastside Plaza, was to have spoken at the breakfast meeting held at the Best Western Plus Hotel and Convention Centre on June 17. However, he advised the chamber the evening before that he wouldn’t be able to make it due to a family issue. Nonetheless, the county’s largest chamber of commerce had reason to celebrate. In addressing the accounts with the members, the chamber’s treasurer, Barry Smith, noted the bottom line improved by more than 450 per cent from where it stood at May 31, 2014, to the end of May 31, 2015, with net income increasing from from $2,084 to $9,462. “The big gun was in events revenue,” Smith explained to the members. Income from events jumped from $9,994 to $14,235. “One word: Trudeau,” the treasurer explained. Last August, the BACC hosted a breakfast conference at the Best Western during which Justin Trudeau agreed to speak as part of his tour of Eastern Canada. The room was filled to its capacity of 270 people, some of whom parked their vehicles on the grass and others at businesses farther down the highway because the parking lot was packed. However, revenue from membership fees was down, dropping from $16,455 to $15,957. The BACC’s president, Sam Bates, gave full marks to the organization for being a “very active chamber” that arranges a number of popular events. He also commended the chamber for its impact on the community through its social contributions in working with organizations such as food banks and schools. However, he said there’s room for im- Bridgewater Office Refinishing Upholstery Repairs Carved Signs Chester Office PO Box 29, 11 Dominion Street Bridgewater, NS B4V 2W6 Office #10, 4171 Hwy. 3 RR 2, Chester, NS B0J 1J0 902.543.4278 P•R•O•F•E•S•S•I•O•N•A•L Furniture Restoration 902.273.3080 [email protected] 902-634-9546 68 Herman’s Island Rd. www.acgca.ca www.lunenburgchiselworks.com BUILDING TRADES Meisner & Zwicker GAYLE WILSON PHOTO Sam Bates, owner of Sam’s No Frills grocery store, addresses the Bridgewater Chamber of Commerce as its president at the group’s annual meeting last week. Construction Ltd. 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A giant sink hole begins to envelop Los Angeles and one geologist must save everyone. (14+) 10:00 (SPACE) “Dinoshark” (SciFi,2010) Eric Balfour, Iva Hasperger. A prehistoric shark, released from glacial ice, attacks a small town. 1:00 (VIS) “Amazing Grace” (Drama,2007) Ioan Gruffudd, Romola Garai. An anti-slavery activist meets a woman while on a health vacation. (PG) Thursday 06/25 Evening 7:45 (TOON) “Happy Feet Two” (Family,2011) Elijah Wood, Robin Williams. Everyone must band together when the penguin nation finds its future in jeopardy. (PG) 9:00 (CH) “Double Jeopardy” (Suspense,1999) Tommy Lee Jones, Ashley Judd. After serving time for her husband’s murder, a woman tries to prove he’s still alive. (WTN) “Flirting With Forty” (Comedy/ Drama,2008) Heather Locklear, Robert Buckley. A divorced mother of two has a wild fling with her surfing instructor when on vacation. (SHOW) “Toxic Skies” (Thriller,2008) Anne Heche, James Tupper. A doctor must find a cure for mysterious disease spreading at an alarming pace. (14+) 9:10 (FAM) “Teen Beach Movie” (Family,2013) Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell. Brady and McKenzie try to return to present day; their lives may be changed forever. (PG) 10:00 (VIS) “McCloud: Shivaree on Delancy Street” (Suspense,1974) Dennis Weaver, Teri Garr. A tailor wins big on the numbers, but gets nothing but trouble when trying to collect. (PG) Friday 06/26 Evening 9:00 (SHOW) “Fire Quake” (Action,2014) Nigel Barber, Zoë Barker. The introduction of a new energy source goes awry when it starts destroying planet earth. (FAM) “Teen Beach Movie 2” (Family,2015) Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell. Brady and Mack must devise a plan to get their friends back into the movie world. (PG) 10:00 (TOON) “The Punisher” (Action,2004) Thomas Jane, John Travolta. A special agent becomes a vigilante after a ruthless assassin murders his family. (18+) (WTN) “The Proposal” (Comedy,2009) Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds. A pushy woman forces her MONDAY EVENING 6:30 7:00 7:30 LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 assistant to marry her in order to avoid deportation to Canada. (14+) (LIFE) “Spider-Man 2” (Action,2004) Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst. Peter Parker struggles to balance his personal life and his superhero responsibilities. (14+) (APTN) “From Above” (Drama,2013) Danny Glover, Graham Greene. A man recalls the struggles to defy social conventions as he sits by his love’s death bed. 11:00 (CMT) “Georgia Rule” (Comedy,2007) Felicity Huffman, Jane Fonda. A family reunites when a teen is sent to live with her grandmother for the summer. (SHOW) “Terminator Salvation” (Action,2009) Christian Bale, Sam Worthington. A group of survivors tries to stop machines from eradicating all of humanity. (14+) (OWN) “Coach Carter” (Drama,2005) Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Ri’chard. A basketball coach prevents his team from playing until they improve their grades. (14+) 11:10 (FAM) “Avalon High” (Children,2010) Brittany Robertson, Molly C. Quinn. A girl is transferred to a new school and discovers her school is a modern day Camelot. (G) 12:30 (WTN) “The Proposal” (Comedy,2009) Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds. A pushy woman forces her assistant to marry her in order to avoid deportation to Canada. (14+) 1:00 (TOON) “The Punisher” (Action,2004) Thomas Jane, John Travolta. A special agent becomes a vigilante after a ruthless assassin murders his family. (18+) 1:30 (SHOW) “Terminator 2: Judgement Day” (SciFi, 1991) Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton. A machine is sent back in time to protect a boy who will be the saviour of the world. Saturday 06/27 Evening 4:30 (CH) “Life With Father” (Comedy/Drama,1947) William Powell, Irene Dunne. A story about growing up in New York with a loving but eccentric father and his wife. (G) (WTN) “Twilight” (Drama, 2008) Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson. A teenager yearning for belonging unexpectedly falls in love with a vampire. (SHOW) “Terminator Salvation” (Action,2009) Christian Bale, Sam Worthington. A group of survivors tries to stop machines from eradicating all of humanity. (14+) 4:40 (SPACE) “Atlantic Rim” (Action,2013) A.I. robots are used to defend the country against giant monsters. (14+) 5:00 (TBS) “Lemony Snicket’s a Series of Unfortunate Events” (Adventure,2004) Jim Carrey, Liam Aiken. 3 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 wealthy, recently orphaned children are taken in by their conniving, greedy uncle. 6:30 (SPACE) “Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome” (Sci-Fi,2013) Luke Pasqualino, Ben Cotton. Chronicles the early career of William Adama during the first Cylon War. 7:00 (WTN) “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” (Drama,2009) Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner. When Edward leaves town, Bella turns to Jacob for comfort but soon learns he has a secret. (14+) 8:00 (TOON) “Journey to the Center of the Earth” (Adventure,2008) Brendan Fraser, Josh Hucherson. A geologist discovers a map to the center of the earth amongst his brother’s possessions. (14+) (SHOW) “End of the World” (Sci-Fi,2013) Caroline Cave, Simon Chin. The fate of the world depends on sci-fi video obsessed video store clerks. (14+) 9:00 (CH) “Blue Crush” (Adventure, 2002) Kate Bosworth, Matthew Davis. A surfer girl falls for a football player while preparing for an important competition. (14+) 10:00 (CBC) “Moving Day” (Comedy/Drama,2012) Gabriel Hogan, Bill Carr. Men working for a moving company learn they must move forward in life to save their jobs. (14+) (HIST) “Wrath of the Titans” (Action,2011) Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson. When the ancient Titans are unleashed, Perseus braves the underworld to stop them. (TOON) “The Sitter” (Comedy,2011) Jonah Hill, Ari Graynor. After being suspended from college, a student reluctantly agrees to watch his neighbours. (18+) (WTN) “Dear John” (Drama,2010) Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried. While on leave, a soldier returns home where he falls in love with a student. (14+) (BRAVO) “Star Spangled Banners” (Drama,2013) Christian Campbell, Brooke White. Desiree is reunited with the band she once headlined with her brothers by her mother. (PG) (SHOW) “The Hangover” (Comedy,2009) Ed Helms, Bradley Cooper. After a wild night in Las Vegas, three men retrace their steps to locate a missing groom. (LIFE) “Magic Mike” (Drama,2012) Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey. A male dancer teaches his apprentice how to make money at the strip club. (14+) (TBS) “EuroTrip”(Comedy, 2004) Scott Mechlowicz, Jessica Boehrs. A teenager travels to Germany with his friends in order to meet his gorgeous online tutor. (18+) (SPACE) “Airplane vs. Volcano” (Action,2014) Dean Cain, Robin Givens. A commercial airliner is trapped inside a ring of erupting volcanoes. (14+) (STAR) “Grown Up Movie 10:00 10:30 JUNE 29 11:00 11:30 +++ Star” (Drama,2010) Shawn Doyle, Tatiana Maslany. A 13-year-old girl is determined to grow up fast after her mother runs away. (APTN) “Charlie Zone” (Drama,2011) Glen Gould, Amanda Crew. A disgraced boxer is hired to take a runaway from a crack house and return her to family. 11:00 (FAM) “Read it and Weep” (Comedy,2006) Kay Panabaker, Marquise Brown. A girl accidentally turns her personal journal in as her homework assignment. (G) 12:00 (BRAVO) “Love’s Kitchen” (Comedy/Drama,2011) John Atterbury, Pamela Binns. A widowed restaurateur is encouraged to turn a country pub into a gourmet restaurant. (14+) (SHOW) “The Hangover Part II” (Comedy,2011) Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis. Two years after the Las Vegas bachelor party, the guys head to Thailand for Stu’s wedding. (18+) (SPACE) “Asteroid vs. Earth” (Sci-Fi,2014) Tia Carrere, Jason Brooks. Earth’s greatest minds come together when the planet is threatened by a meteor shower. (14+) 12:05 (ATV) “Bon Cop Bad Cop” (Comedy,2006) Colm Feore, Patrick Huard. Two cops from different provincial police forces are thrown together on a murder case. 12:30 (WTN) “Dear John” (Drama,2010) Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried. While on leave, a soldier returns home where he falls in love with a student. (14+) (LIFE) “Magic Mike” (Drama,2012) Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey. A male dancer teaches his apprentice how to make money at the strip club. (14+) 1:00 (TOON) “The Sitter” (Comedy,2011) Jonah Hill, Ari Graynor. After being suspended from college, a student reluctantly agrees to watch his neighbours. (18+) (COM) “Two Weeks Notice” (Comedy,2002) Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant. A tycoon and a lawyer can’t get along, until they find they can’t live without each other. (14+) (STAR) “Grown Up Movie Star” (Drama,2010) Shawn Doyle, Tatiana Maslany. A 13-year-old girl is determined to grow up fast after her mother runs away. Sunday 06/28 Evening 5:00 (CBC) “Cats and Dogs” (Comedy,2001) Voices of Jeff Goldblum, Elizabeth Perkins. A cat bent on world domination escalates the ongoing war between felines and canines. (PG) (WTN) “What Lies Beneath” (Thriller,2000) Michelle Pfeiffer, Harrison Ford. While home alone, the wife of a professor is haunted by her husband’s dead lover. (14+) TUESDAY EVENING 6:30 7:00 7:30 (BRAVO) “Jack Taylor: The Magdalen Martyrs” (Crime Story,2011) Nathan Reynolds, Ger Carey. Jack Taylor is hired by the daughter of a former inmate to find the identity of a nun. 5:30 (TBS) “Red Eye” (Thriller, 2005) Rachel McAdams, Cillian Murphy. A charming man connected to an assassination plot holds a woman hostage on a plane. 6:00 (SPACE) “Airplane vs. Volcano” (Action,2014) Dean Cain, Robin Givens. A commercial airliner is trapped inside a ring of erupting volcanoes. (14+) 7:00 (CMT) “My Best Friend’s Wedding” (Comedy,1997) Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney. A woman tries to break up her best friend’s wedding so she can marry him herself. (14+) 9:00 (ASN) “Bridal Wave” (Romance,2015) Arielle Kebbel, Andrew W. Walker. A bride-to-be is planning her wedding with well off doctor but meets a charming local. (CH) “The Bourne Identity” (Action,2002) Matt Damon, Franka Potente. An amnesiac tries to piece together his mysterious past while eluding unknown assassins. (14+) (LIFE) “The Vow” (Drama, 2012) Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum. After a car accident, a woman wakes up with severe memory loss. 10:00 (WTN) “Martha Marcy May Marlene” (Drama,2011) Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson. A woman attempts to rejoin her family again after running away from an abusive cult. (14+) (BRAVO) “The Big Wed ding” (Comedy,2013) Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton. A long-divorced couple pretend to be married for their son’s wedding. (TBS) “The International” (Thriller,2009) Clive Owen, Naomi Watts. An Interpol agent and a district attorney uncover corruption within the world’s top banks. (18+) 11:00 (TOON) “Shallow Hal” (Comedy,2001) Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black. A shallow man falls for an obese woman when he is hypnotized to see only inner beauty. (PG) 11:30 (CBC) “The Baby Formula” (Comedy,2009) Megan Fahlenblock. Two women who are desperate to have their own child take a chance on experimental science. 12:00 (BRAVO) “The Beaver” (Drama,2011) Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster. A troubled executive uses a beaver hand puppet to deal with the people in his life. (14+) (SPACE) “Repo Men” (Sci Fi,2010) Jude Law, Forest Whitaker. In a future where artificial organs can be bought on credit, they can also be repossessed. (18+) 12:30 (WTN) “Martha Marcy May Marlene” (Drama,2011) Elizabeth Olsen, Sarah Paulson. A woman attempts to rejoin her family again after running away from an abusive cult. (14+) 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 C7 1:00 (LIFE) “Die Another Day” (Action,2002) Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry. James Bond must uncover the connection between a terrorist and a deceitful diamond broker. (14+) (COM) “City Slickers” (Comedy,1991) Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern. Three middle-aged friends sign up for a two-week cattle drive in the western wilderness. 1:30 (TOON) “Shallow Hal” (Comedy,2001) Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black. A shallow man falls for an obese woman when he is hypnotized to see only inner beauty. (PG) Monday 06/29 Evening 8:30 (FAM) “Den Brother” (Family,2010) Hutch Dano, G. Hannelius. A teenage hockey player is forced to lead his little sister’s Girl Guide group. (G) 9:00 (SHOW) “Anatomy of Deception” (Thriller,2014) Natasha Henstridge, Lochlyn Munro. A district attorney is stalked by a man who wants to prevent her from becoming mayor. (14+) 10:00 (CH) “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” (Action,2005) Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer. When a small-time thief poses as an actor, he gets caught up in a murder mystery. (18+) 1:00 (VIS) “The Pathfinder” (Drama,1995) Graham Greene, Kevin Dillon. A mid-18th century British scout travels the North American frontier. (PG) Tuesday 06/30 Evening 8:30 (FAM) “Cow Belles” (Family,2006) Amanda Michalka, Alyson Michalka. Two teens put aside their pampered lives to save a business and their father’s reputation. (G) 9:00 (CH) “Lady in the Water” (Fantasy,2006) Paul Giamatti, Bryce Dallas Howard. A man discovers a lady in the pool of his building who happens to be from Blue World. (14+) (SHOW) “Stonehenge Apocalypse” (Sci-Fi,2010) Misha Collins, Torri Higginson. The fate of the world is threatened when an ancient machine is found under Stonehenge. (14+) 10:00 (STAR) “Servitude” (Comedy,2011) Joe Dinicol, John Bregar. Waiters at a restaurant plan revenge when they discover they’re going to lose their jobs. (VIS) “The Pathfinder” (Drama,1995) Graham Greene, Kevin Dillon. A mid-18th century British scout travels the North American frontier. (PG) 1:00 (VIS) “A Price Above Rubies” (Drama,1998) Renée Zellweger, Christopher Eccleston. A member of a closed Hasidic community constantly breaks religious rules. (18+) 10:00 10:30 JUNE 30 11:00 11:30 +++ ++ ++ C8 LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 www.lighthousenow.ca Health authority gets top marks Local chair pleased with progress to community well-being community wellness grants every year, with money from the Department of Health and Wellness, to projects addressing one of the five priorities in the board’s health plan. Last year, the board allocated $36,500 worth of grant money to 25 projects. The New Ross Community Food Project and Petite Riviere Elementary School were two recipients. The former aims to address issues of food security and sustainability through collaborating with local stores and farmers, while the latter received funding for yoga mats, Taekwondo lessons and an all-girls support group. Debbie Reeves, outgoing treasurer of the board, said since the grant program was established in 2002, slightly more than 200 organizations across the county have received over $300,000 in funding. “Schools aren’t able to provide the physical activity that they once did, and health departments had to pick it up,” said Reeves. She added the money they’ve been able to provide has allowed schools to implement programs like the ones at Petite Riviere. “There’s our future,” By MICHAEL LEE [email protected] M@mtaylorlee South Shore Health (SSH) has done an excellent job implementing recommendations to improve the health of people in Lunenburg County, according to Martina Groeger, chair of the Lunenburg County Community Health Board (LCCHB). At its annual general meeting last Tuesday, the LCCHB reported on progress being made by SSH in addressing recommendations contained in the board’s community health plan for 2013-18. In collaboration with the Queens County Community Health Board, 41 recommendations were made in five priority areas including physical health and well-being; healthy eating and food security; addictions; mental health and well-being; and healthy child, youth and MICHAEL LEE PHOTO family development. From left, David Patrick, Lisa Pomfrey-Talbot, Debbie Reeves, Shirley Dagley, Patricia Culbert, “The document will continue to serve us as a guideline in our ef- Martina Groeger, Helen Annable, Stacey Godsoe and Jim Wolstenholme of the Lunenburg County forts to improve health for the resi- Community Health Board. dents of Lunenburg County facing challenges like high rates of chron14 reporting year. With the recent consolidation of nine ic disease and obesity, low rates of physical activity, district health authorities into one, the LCCHB will now she said. poor eating habits, low income, aging population, lack of Groeger said it was exciting to realize how many great mobility [and] shortage of family doctors,” said Groeger. give its assessments to the Nova Scotia Health Authority. The board was pleased with certain provincial efforts, ideas and how much engagement can be found in the In particular, the board looked for greater collaboration among community agencies and the Department of including the ban on flavoured tobacco and menthol community to improve health. The board will be saying goodbye to three board memHealth and Wellness, and Department of Education, in cigarettes in the province, which made Nova Scotia the first jurisdiction in the world to enact such measures. bers including Tina Hennigar, board member for three tackling these issues. Groeger said these efforts will help steer young people years and community relations director at LighthouseDavid Patrick, an LCCHB board member, drafted the NOW; Shirley Dagley, board member for six and a half response to the health authority. He said the need for away from smoking by making it less attractive. The board was also pleased with increased physical years; and Debbie Reeves, board member for 12 years and greater collaboration has been brought up consistently activity resources, promotion of breast feeding and ac- the longest serving LCCHB member. and he is pleased to see it finally being implemented. The LCCHB is currently looking for replacements for Every year, the board receives updates from the health cess to mental-health services. authority. The latest report came from SSH for the 2013To advance its recommendations, the LCCHB awards the three. jon us fo… D A A D N AY A C O N THE LAHAVE S D AY J U LY 1 , 2 015 E N D E W 50 A GOLDEN celebration ...OUR FLAG TURNS BRIDGEWATER call 902. 543. 2274 or for all event details go to: canadadayonthelahave.com KIDS ZONE 12am-6pm LIVE MUSIC 11am-10:15pm Witchitaw FIREWORKS 10:15pm WWW.LIGHTHOUSENOW.CA LighthouseNOW Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 C9 Happy Canada Day! LUNENBURG PETITE RIVIERE 12pm – 6pm C anada Day Celebrations at Petite Riviere Fire Hall Duck race, children and adult activities, food and entertainment. Community fireworks near MacLeods Canteen in Green Bay. For information call 688-2117 Fireworks at dusk 11am – 1pm R esidents and visitors are invited to join in the celebrations at the 250th Anniversary Park behind the Fire Hall on Medway Street. Entertainment will be provided by Mid Life Crisis, face painting for the children, town councillors will BBQ and serve complimentary hot dogs, juice and watermelon. In the event of inclement weather, the festivities will be held at the Lunenburg Community Centre. BRIDGEWATER Street Fair & Extras! 7am – 11amLegion Breakfest – 24 Church Street Royal Canadian Legion Branch 24 8:45am – 12pmSouth Shore Kids Triathlon – Outdoor Pool 9am – 1pm10th Annual Ball Hockey Tourney (Age 7-12) Bridgewater Memorial Arena 9am – 3pmAll Day 3 on 3 basketball Bridgewater High School 10am – 4pm Flea Market 10am – 2pm Farmers Market 12pm – 5pm Car Show in Mall Parking Lot 12:30pm – 2pmTim Hortons FREE swim – Outdoor Pool 1pm – 7pm Sports & Actvity Demonstrations 1:30pm – 6pm10th Annual Ball Hockey Tourney (Age 13+) Bridgwater Memorial Arena 3pm – 7pmBounce Kingdom’s Bounce Arounds 7pm – 11pmThe LAST EVER "Bounce Roadshow" featuring "DJ Mutt" All Day Food Vendors All Day Street Vendors NEW GERMANY Live Entertainment (King Court) 11:15am – 12pm Hank Middleton 12pm – 12:30pm Opening Ceremonies 12:45pm – 1:45pmCollage 2:00pm – 3:00pm Bucket List 3:15pm – 4:15pm John Barr & Art Cole 4:30pm – 5:15pm Dairy Farm Kids 5:30pm – 6:30pm Midlife Crisis 6:45pm – 7:45pm Dockyard Boxer 8:00pm – 10:00pmWitchitaw 2pm – 10pm C elebrate Canada Day at the New Ross Legion. There will be live music, BBQ, children’s games and fireworks to end the day at 10pm! NEW ROSS MAHONE BAY 6pm – 10:30pm C ANADA DAY MICA CONCERT at the Mug and Anchor Pub. Live Music Featured: Celtic, 80s, 90s, covers and much more! Tickets only at the Bar: $20. Proceeds will be donated to the Mahone Islands Conservation Association! Kids Zone 12pm – 6pm All Events Petting Zoo, Children's Play area, Games of Chance, Face Painting, Bridgewater Police Car demonstration, Lions Club Train Rides, Magician, Fire Breather 12pm – 3pm Disovery Center doing "Slimy Science" Relay Races 1pm Watermelon Eating 2pm 3 Legged Race 3pm Wheel Barrow 4pm Water Balloon Toss 5pm Sack Race * Pre-register by calling 902-543-2274 (Done in age groups) 7 am – 10am Canada Day Breakfast at St. John’s Anglican Church Hall 9:30 am Children’s Parade.Prizes for all entries. 1pm Canada Day Ox Pull at the rear of the Legion Grounds. 2pm Annual Street Parade leaves New Germany Elementary School and proceeds through the village. 4pm Bean, Ham and Salad Supper at the RC Legion Hall 4pm Garden Party following the parade, train rides, bounce around and other concession stands offering curly fries, pizza, donuts, ice cream, cotton candy, glow products and other sought after items @ New Germany Legion Grounds. 5pm Opening Ceremonies with Canada Day birthday cake followed by an evening of live musical entertainment 7pm Presentation of prizes to parade finalists. 10:30 pm Display of Fireworks provided by the Canada Day Committee. RIVERPORT 11:00am 1:30pm 9:30pm Fish Fry Street Parade Awesome Fireworks !!! Suzanne Lohnes-Croft Hon. Mark Furey MLA, Lunenburg West Fireworks!!! 10:15pm * Old Bridge closes after 6pm to set up fireworks MLA, Lunenburg Happy Canada Day 125 A Cornwall Road Blockhouse NS, B0J 1EO Suzanne Lohnes-Croft Suzanne Lohnes-Croft MLA, Lunenburg tel: MLA, 531-3095 fax: 531-3094 Lunenburg [email protected] 125 A125 Cornwall Road A Cornwall Road Blockhouse NS, B0J Blockhouse NS, 1EO B0J 1EO tel: 531-3095 fax: 531-3094 tel: 531-3095 fax: 531-3094 [email protected] [email protected] MUSIQUE ROYALE OPEN 7AM - 9PM MON. - SAT. Happy Canada Day! Our 30th Anniversary Season begins on July 12, 3:00 pm at St. Barnabas Church, Blue Rocks with La Tour Baroque Duo Summer Steal of a Deal! 1 month unlimited $ 40 + tax OR new this summer: 1 week unlimited $ 17 + tax JULY & AUGUST HOURS Sunday & Monday Closed Tues. 9am-6pm; Wed. & Thurs. 9am-8pm Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. 9am-5pm Sunny Oasis Tanning & Hair Studio 455 King St., Bridgewater 902-543-1064 Free parking off Dufferin Street CANADA DAY www.bridgewatermall.ca CM Enjoy Canada Day Celebrations with Family & Friends Denise Peterson-Rafuse MLA, Chester - St. Margaret’s Have a Safe & Happy 543-7121 Visit our website: EASTSIDE PLAZAwww.gowshomehardware.ns.ca 3794 Highway 3, Unit 4, Chester Canada DayVisit our website: www.gowshomehardware.ns.ca 543-7121 543-7121 Visit our website: www.gowshomehardware.ns.ca BRIDGWATER Complete Insurance Coverage www.musiqueroyale.com y p p a H Pleasantville • Bridgewater 543-5800 902-543-7121 Visit our website www.gowshomehardware.com BUCK’S Gerald KEDDY Your Member of Parliament for South Shore – St. Margaret’s Happy Canada Day! We’ve Got Your Lumber North Street, Bridgewater 543-2445 1-800-313-2445 Fax 543-2284 e-mail: [email protected] Nova Scotia B0J 1J0 902-279-3378 1-877-740-3378 [email protected] Please celebrate responsibly. BRIDGEWATER PHARMSAVE Bridgewater Plaza 902.543.3148 www.bptd.ca 129 Aberdeen Road, Suite 106 201 Bridgewater, NS B4V 2S7 1-888-816-4446 www.geraldkeddymp.ca C10 LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 www.lighthousenow.ca ph: 902.543.2457 902.634.8863 • 902.275.5143 fax: 902.543.2228 Classifieds toll free: 888.543.2457 email: [email protected] EvEnts • Jobs • For salE/rEnt • nEtwork & MorE! MEETINGS CHURCH COMMUNITY VARIETY SHOWS BREAKFASTS Lunenburg County Home Support ServiCeS SoCiety’S Traditional (sung) Evensong Service St. Mary’s Anglican Crousetown 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Refreshments following service. Fundraiser Dessert Theatre, Saturday, June 27, 6 p.m. Blandford Community Centre, with Have A Laugh Players presenting “Bless Me, Father.” Chinese Auction and live musical entertainment. Tickets $15 Dave Burbine Concert, June 28, 1:30 p.m. Italy Cross, Middlewood and District fire hall. Admission $6. Breakfast at Royal Canadian Legion #23, Lunenburg, June 27, 7:30-11:30 a.m. Adults $8; ages 5-12, $4. Takeout available for pick-up $8.50. 902-634-4215 AnnuAl GenerAl MeetinG will be held on Monday, June 19, 2015 at 4:30 pm 197 Dufferin St., Suite 304, bridgewater, nS Annual Meeting of the West Northfield Community Centre, June 25, 7:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. German-Canadian Cultural Association Kaffeeklatsch, Saturday, June 27, 2:30 p.m., Lane’s Privateer Inn, Liverpool, 27 Bristol Ave. If you drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours! Call AA 1-888-853-7222, (902)530-0001 COMMUNITY Canada Day Celebrations at Petite Riviere Fire Hall, beginning at noon. Food, music, activities for children, silent auction and free cake. Duck race starting at approximately 3 p.m. Fireworks near MacLeod’s Canteen at Green Bay. Dart Tournament will be held at the Riverport Community Centre, Friday, June 26. To register call 902-766-4277 or 902-766-4687. Proceeds to help a local family. Lunenburg Art Gallery Oil Paintings Exhibit. Opening Reception for “DWELLINGS,” Mary Garoutte and “MY NOVA SCOTIA HOME,” Michael Hayes, Tuesday, June 30, 5 p.m. SUPPERS Pasta Supper. Friday, June 26, 4- 6:30 p.m., Wesley United Church, 22 Drew’s Hill Road, Petite Riviere. Adults $10, children under 10 years $5, under 5 years no charge. Building fundraiser Monday, June 29 at 8:00 pm JULY 3, 4 & 5 CANSO, NS 45 ARTISTS 100+ SHOWS 6 STAGES 4 DAYS CAMPING STILL AVAILABLE! RITA COOLIDGE LIVINGSTON TAYLOR ALAN DOYLE Not a camper? Come for a day trip! AND MANY MORE! JOIN US IN CAN-SO AS WE RISE AGAIN! AGM Sunday June 28, 2015 3:00 PM 35 Falkland St Lunenburg Foundry former garage building. TENDERS OUR HEALTH CENTRE 50/50 Lottery Blockhouse & District Fire Department Tender - Fire Station Special draw June 29th $1000 minimum prize STANFEST.COM q 1-888-554-7826 Hebbville village Commission Annual General Meeting Hebbville Fire Hall Breakfast/ Brunch on Sunday, June 28 from 9:00- 1:00 p.m., Mahone Bay Legion. Adults $8.00, children $4.00, ages 5 and under free. NOTICES TEAS SUPPERS BREAKFASTS Strawberry Social, Wednesday, July 8, 11 -1 p.m., Riverport Community Center. Sandwiches, sweets, strawberry desserts, beverages. Bowls of fresh strawberries and cream. Bake table. Adults $9. Sponsored by St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. June 24, Wednesday, Cold Plate Supper, Italy Cross, Middlewood and District fire hall, 4-6 p.m. Take-outs available, pick up only. Adults $10; children (5-12) $5. Proceeds for ladies auxiliary. July 4, Saturday, Breakfast, Italy Cross, Middlewood and District fire hall, 7- 11 a.m. Adults $8; children (512) $3.50. Proceeds for fire department. OX/HORSE PULL Horse and Ox Pull, July 11, Conquerall Mills community hall, weighin 9-11:30 a.m. Pull starts 12:30 p.m. Random prize draws for teamsters. Variety supper starting at 4:30 p.m. Bring your own chair. The 95 Annual Meeting of the Riverport Electric Light Commission will be held at Riverport Fire Hall in Riverport on Monday, June 29 at 7pm th All rate payers are entitled to attend and vote. By order of: J. Johnston - Chair S. Drake - Clerk Treasurer Cornwall & District Fire Department Annual Chicken BBQ. 3:30 p.m. ‘til it’s gone, Saturday, June 27. Rain or shine. 2588 Cornwall Road, Middle Cornwall Strawberry Supper, Hebb’s Cross Fire Department, June 27, 4 6:30 p.m. Baked beans, ham, scalloped potato, potato salad, tea, coffee, juice. Strawberry shortcake for dessert or fresh strawberries. Adults $10, children 12 -5 $5, under 5 free. Strawberry Supper; Conquerall Bank fire hall. June 28, 4-6 p.m. $9 adults, $4 children, under 5 free. Variety Supper at our horse and ox pull, Conquerall Mills community hall, July 11, 4:30 p.m. Adults $9; children 5-12 $4; under 5 free. BREAKFASTS Big Breakfast hosted by St. Norbert’s, Saturday, July 4th. This month’s charity Special Olympics. Watch for ad next week. Newfie Breakfast, Saturday, June 27, 7:3010:30, Chester Basin Legion. Menu selections and take-out available. Saturday, June 27, United Communities Fire Dept. Breakfast, Cherry Hill firehall, 8 -11 a.m. Adults $8, 5 -12 $4, under 5 free. BINGOS Mahone Bay Fire Department CANADA DAY BINGO Starting 2 pm Doors Open 11:30 Treat bags, stand up bingo, pick a friend and Door Prizes 184 Kinburn St. Local food banks need your support! The Blockhouse & District Fire Department requests tenders for a new Fire Station. Tender packages are available by contacting Committee Chair, Shawn MacDonald at 902-527-8266 or [email protected]. Sealed tenders, clearly marked “New Fire Station” attention Shawn MacDonald Will be received no later than July 25th, 2015 at 5:00pm BDFD reserves the right to reject any or all tenders. The lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. Tenders will not be accepted by fax or email, but must be hand delivered. MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF LUNENBURG REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned up to 2:00 p.m., local time, July 17, 2015 for the following: #2015-01-400 Investment Growth and Attraction Strategy Proposals will be publicly opened in the council chambers at 210 Aberdeen Rd., Bridgewater, N.S. at 2:00 p.m., local time on the closing date. All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the proposal name and number. Specifications and/or particulars may be obtained from the undersigned. The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, not necessarily accept the lowest proposal, or to accept any proposal which it may consider to be in its best interest. The Municipality also reserves the right to waive formality, informality or technicality in any proposal. V.E. Oakley, CPPB Purchasing Coordinator Municipality of the District of Lunenburg 210 Aberdeen Rd. Bridgewater, N.S. B4V 4G8 Tel: (902) 541-1324 MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF LUNENBURG TENDER Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned up to 2:00 p.m., local time, July 6, 2015 for the following: # 2015-05-002 Church Lake Parking Lot * A MANDATORY pre-tender meeting will be held at the parking lot site located across from civic address 324, on the Newburne Road, Newburne on June 24, 2015 at 1 p.m. local time * Tenders will be publicly opened in the council chambers at 210 Aberdeen Rd., Bridgewater, N.S. at 2 p.m., local time on the closing date. All tenders must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender name and number. Specifications and/or particulars may be obtained from the undersigned. The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg reserves the right to reject any or all tenders, not necessarily accept the lowest tender, or to accept any tender which it may consider to be in its best interest. The Municipality also reserves the right to waive formality, informality or technicality in any tender. V.E. Oakley, CPPB Purchasing Coordinator Municipality of the District of Lunenburg 210 Aberdeen Road Bridgewater N.S. B4V 4G8 Tel: (902) 541-1324 www.lighthousenow.ca LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 APTS. LAND FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FOR SALE FIREWOOD PETS/SUPPLIES Bridgewater. One bedroom apartment includes appliances, hot and cold water, parking. Clean, well-maintained security building. $465 monthly (no pets, non smokers). 902-543-3568, 902-5431025 Wooded lot, secluded 81/2 acres, 1 miles wooded private road access, near Lunenburg. 902-644-2792, 902-5273418 4 electric motors; tailgate sander; 10 interesting ancient rocks, others for walkways, etc. 902644-2792, 902-527-3418 DSL or Cable high-speed internet service, add Digital home phone service $14.95/mth includes all features and free long distance service. No credit or deposits. yourcitywide.com 1-800-600-5667 SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. Hardwood firewood. Cut, split and delivered. Call 902-685-3272 or 902523-4461 Complaints of animal mistreatment should be reported to SPCA at 1888-703-7722. For any other concerns regarding animals call 766-4787. Dufferin Street, Bridgewater, 2 bedroom first floor apartment $570 monthly plus utilities. No pets. Call 543-6262 For rent: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apt. Heat, hot and cold water, fridge, stove, coin laundry, parking, security building. Clean, well maintained building. No pets, security deposit required. 5271843. Mahone Bay- Two bedroom apartment, security building. Heat and hot water included, fridge, stove, coin laundry, close to amenities. References required. $690 monthly. No dogs. 902-857-3320 Newly renovated one bedroom loft-style apartment, centrally located, Bridgewater. Quiet building. $650/ month, plus utilities. No pets. Available immediately. For more information call 902-521-6980 One and two bedroom apartments available August 1st. 72 Pleasant Street. Fridge, range, heat, hot water and coin laundry included. Wood floors. New building. 902-830-1737 Two bedroom basement apartment, own entrance. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer supplied. Available now. 902-5435707. 1- 2 bedroom apartments in Bridgewater, centrally located with balconies. Available immediately. Rent includes fridge, stove and parking. Rent incentives. 902-543-6088. HOMES/RENT 4 bedroom Lunenburg home for rent from August 1, $1500 per month. 902-529-2431 COMMERCIAL Bridgewater. 599 King St., King’s Court. 900 sq. ft., second floor retail or office space, $695 plus utilities. Also 1,300 sq. ft. space, $895 plus utilities. 902-527-1539 Double stainless steel sink, dressers, bedroom sets, air conditioner, love chair, MDF/ wood moulding, steel door. 627-1986 Garden doors for sale, inswing, windows, bottom half open. Best offer. 902-529-2259 LUNENBURG OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE 1 room office with own entrance on Lincoln Street All utilities included Available immediately Rent/lease to be negotiated For inquiries, please email [email protected] WANTED to RENT Two bedroom apartment or house, Bridgewater area. Must allow dog. 902-521-0760 BUSINESS Good quality reasonable priced lawn tractors and gas push mowers. 902634-3738 MEC child carrier backpack, used very little, $100. 902-530-2481 IKEA pine dining table with leaf, two drawers, $200; 10” Delta construction saw, $35; 10” Delta compound miter saw, $200. Call evenings 902-688-1971 Lift chair, large, heat & massage, by Pride, $500; Airgo Rollator, XWide, easy fold, $200. 902275-1398 MEC child carrier backpack, barely used, $200 new, sell for $100. 902530-2481 Quality firewood, delivered; lots, deeded access to Sherbrooke Lake. G. Falkenham and Sons Ltd. Phone/fax 902-644-2792 STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20X28, 30X40, 40X62,45X90,50X120, 60X150,80X100 sell for balance owed! Call 1800-457-2206 h t t p : / / w w w . crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDINGS... “OUR BIG 35TH ANNIVERSARY SALE!” 20X20 $4500.25X24 $5198. 30X30 $7449. 32X36 $8427. 40X46 $12140 One end Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 http://www.pioneersteel.ca ANTIQUES Rhodenizer Antique Auctions Buying Antiques & Collectibles, one item or complete estate contents or will sell your items on commission. Judy Rhodenizer 902-543-5194 WANTED Wanted: Used lawn tractors, running or not; also Craftsman 38” and 48” mower decks. 634-3738. $$$ MAKE FAST CASH Start Your Own Business Driveway Sealing Systems, Lawn Aerating Units, Possible Payback in 2 Weeks! Part-Time/Full-Time. Quote Ontario Newspapers. CALL Today Toll-Free 1-800-4650024, www. protectasphalt.com. Professional Dog Grooming by Shirley Place. 902-624-8718 FLEA MARKETS CARS Flea Market and BBQ, every Saturday, 9-2, at Naugler’s DenMart 2234 Highway 10, West Northfield. For tables call 902-530-2004 1991 Ford 1 ton, 6 cylinder, standard, electric over hydraulic hoist, 5 speed, $3,500; 2004 Kia 5 speed, very good condition, $2,500. 902-6249102 Giant Flea Market, Michelin Social Club, Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m.- noon. Tables $5. Admission $1. Book now at 902-543-5018. By: South Shore Wildlife Association. June 27, 2 p.m., rain or shine. Flea Market and Bake Sale, Cornwall & District Fire Dept. YARD SALES Bake Sale/Yard Sale and Silent Auction, June 27, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Danesville United Church Garage/ Yard Sale, multiple families. 399 Lower Branch Road, 2 kms from Bridgewater. June 27 and 28. Rain or shine. $5 bag Sunday after 11 a.m. July 1, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., 60 Pinehurst Ave, Bridgewater (some fancy dressers) Rain date, July 3. Yard Sale, 151 Green Street, Lunenburg, June 27, 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. Rain date: Sunday, June 28. GREAT CANADIAN DOLLAR STORE franchise opportunities. With stores from coast to coast, we’ve been “Working Together for Success”® since 1993. Call us today 506-8494123; www.dollarstores. com. Hip or Knee Replacement? Problems Walking or Getting Dressed? The Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Yearly Tax Credit $20,000 Lump Sum Refund. Must have household taxable income! For Assistance: 1-844-453-5372 Well seasoned hardwood and softwood. Cut, split and delivered. 902-6852562 BOATS 1987 Bayliner 2550 Ciera Sunbridge, overall length 28’, powered by a 7.4 MPI Mercury with closed cooling system and Bravo 2 drive. Comes with electronics and many new up grades. 902-488-4080. MOVING CANE’S MOVING. Professional, reliable and very careful residential and office moving service. Local and long distance. 902-521-8596 Stubbs Moving. Local and long distance. Ontario, Alberta, BC, return, insured, great rates. 902-521-2693 1-866-447-5116 Two bedroom small house, East Chester. 902-275-3443 ® Japanese Koi fish for your aquarium or land pond, various sizes and colours, $3 - $10. 902624-9102 Offer Expires July 31, 2015 WANTED FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1.866.960.0045 www. dollars4guns.com. HOMES/SALE New two bedroom cottage under construction, 2 acre lot, Sherbooke Lake access. 902-6442792 or 902-527-3418 Three bedroom house, 3 acre lot, large deck, walkout basement, Church Lake access. 902644-2792, 902-5273418. Paying highest prices for gold and silver coins, paper money, stamps, pocket watches, war medals, scrap gold and silver. 902-275-7785 LAND FOR SALE Will pay cash for old Winchesters and old ammo. Also other assorted rifles, old traps and bear traps. Wade, 902-543-9992 50 acres, borders on two paved highways. 25 acres field, remainder wooded. Phone/fax 902644-2792 or 902-5273418. Would you sell your sportscard, comic, toy, postcard collection for up to $50,000? If so, phone 902-543-1050 Two lots for sale or lease for private use with access to Sherbooke Lake. 902-644-2792 or 902-527-3418. Guaranteed $ Classifieds We will run your 15-word private party classified and GUARANTEE it until it sells!** Lifetime Roofing Systems 46 * tax incl. Economy Appliance Repair & Services We repair in your home ALL MAJOR BRANDS! WASHERS • DRYERS FRIDGES • FREEZERS RANGES • DISHWASHERS 902-527-2024 13879 Dayspring Hwy. #3 “We Appreciate Your Business” Available for JUNK REMOVAL, brush/ tree limb disposal, light moving, deliveries, etc. Chainsaw work. 902543-6648 SIDING PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION & RENOVATIONS LOWEST PRICES FREE ESTIMATES Over 23 Years Quality Experience Lifetime Warranty on Windows & Doors BLAIR LYONS Cell 523-2276 644-3142 Carpenter, 35+ years experience. Renovations, additions, decks, hardwood/ laminate floors, new windows, doors. Free estimates. Call Gary Mossman, 902-298-9046 Authorized Servicer PROMPT…COURTEOUS PROFESSIONAL 902 298 1122 HAL JOHNSON GENERAL CONTRACTING 30+ years experience Yard Sale, Saturday, June 27, 8 a.m - 12 noon, 40 Hopson, Street Lunenburg. Beagle puppies for sale. 902-523-1696 services SEMCHUK’S APPLIANCE REPAIR Yard Sale, June 27, at house 359 and 785, Feltzen South, 9-1 p.m. PETS/SUPPLIES C11 WE DO IT ALL TRAINING M E D I C A L TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1.800.466.1535 w w w. c a n s c r i b e. c o m . [email protected]. Residential, Commercial, Repairs, Renovations & New Home Construction. Fully licened & insured. Free estimate. Ph.: 902-543-1815 Cell: 902-521-3046 Home Maintenance: Carpentry, laminate and hardwood flooring, painting, minor electrical/ plumbing repairs. 902-521-0649, 902-2752291. [email protected] Financial Service Representative - Iqaluit, Nunavut First Nations Bank of Canada is a federally chartered bank servicing Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal customers throughout Canada. We are focused on delivering superior customer service and offering a full range of personal and business banking products. First Nations Bank has a strong history of growth and profitability with a clear strategy of expansion in the Canadian marketplace and provides ongoing career opportunities for our employees. The Challenge: Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will contribute to the achievement of business objectives and volume growth through developing strong customer relationships. You are accountable for understanding the needs of the customer and providing the right banking solutions including mortgages, personal loans, credit counseling, basic investment products and promoting the sale of all banking products and services. You will provide strong support to the Branch Manager in supervising the day to day operations. Qualifications: Sales and results focused, working knowledge of structuring personal loans and mortgage deals, supervisory experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, professional and efficient, team spirited. Compensation: First Nations Bank of Canada offers an attractive comprehensive compensation and benefits package inclusive of a northern allowance. Relocation and housing assistance will be provided to the successful applicant. Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] or by visiting our website at: www.fnbc.ca shining a light on the progress of our south shore CALL TODAY! 902-543-2457 or email: [email protected] *Some restrictions apply. Not all classifieds are applicable to this rate. Only private party word/line ads apply to this rate. **Maximum 52 issues each of the Progress Bulletin and the Log. LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 services employment Deck it Construction. For a free quote call 902521-4071 or email: deck [email protected] Derrik’s Handyman Services. Odd jobs, minor repairs, junk removal. Phone 902-530-2713. KERBA Yard Works. Lawn mowing, lawn aeration, junk removal, pressure washing and odd jobs. 902-530-5092 Mark Wade’s Backhoe and Excavating Services. 521-1989 Midtown Construction. Roofing, renovations, etc. Carson Robar 902-2983178. Free estimates. [email protected] Rafuse’s Roofing. Reasonable prices. Phone Paul Rafuse. 902530-2361, 902-529-0920 TOWN OF LUNENBURG EmpLOymENT OppORTUNiTy mUNicipaL pLaNNiNG/dEvELOpmENT maNaGER: The Town of Lunenburg is seeking a qualified municipal Planning/ Development Manager. This is a full-time opportunity to provide community planning services to the Town of Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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New addition to the business a rubber track excavator for small groundwork jobs. 902543-0056, 902-521-0564 Coleman’s autohaus licensed auto technician Space available at Cookvilla seniors’ home. Respite care also. Reasonable rates. Call Carol 902-543-0308, 902-298-2365 Coleman’s Autohaus has an immediate requirement for a Licensed Auto Technician. The candidate for this position must possess the following: • Have excellent diagnostic skills and pride in workmanship. • Desire to work in a Service Department where teamwork and customer satisfaction are #1. • Be well organized; possess a good work ethic and a positive attitude. • Be hard working, self-motivated and have excellent time management skills. • Have a valid NS drivers’ license and be able to provide an acceptable drivers abstract. • Have a valid Motor Vehicle Inspection License. CLEANING Looking to clean in Bridgewater and surrounding areas. Spring Cleaning. Houses, apartments and offices. Would love to work with seniors, cooking, cleaning, etc. Lots of experience. Reasonable rates. 902685-2236, 902-521-0442 Need brochures? Call Liana or Ronnie today for a free quote! 902-543-2457 LighthouseNow Please forward your resume, in confidence, detailing your qualifications to: Adam Keddy [email protected] small ads BIG deals in the classifieds • in the classifieds painting M.C. Brush Interior & Exterior Painting Minor Carpentry Repairs Specializing in Drywall, Taping & Repairs MIKE CREASER home 902-543-7974 Discover a better place to grow your career: a place that’s caring, engaging and rewarding. Danny Carey’s Insurance agency, an exclusive agent of The Co-operators, a leading Canadian-owned insurance and financial services company, is hiring. the opportunity You will work directly with clients to review their insurance, manage their existing policies, and suggest new products to provide the best coverage for thier needs. We provide full benefits, ongoing training, personal coaching and an income that matches your success. If you are intersted in a career with an exclusive agent of The Co- operators, send your résumé to [email protected] VEY’S C AUTO PARTS DISMANTLER AUTO RECYCLERS LTD. Inside shop We are seeking the right individual to join our team in Blandford. Duties: Inspect & remove parts from vehicles as instructed Keep work area clean and safe Complete necessary paperwork Skills/ Experience: Automotive dismantling experience essential Strong time management Self motivation Ability to work well in a team environment Must have own tools and transport Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday 8am-5pm Pay and Benefits: Pay will be based on experience Health benefits package available Please submit cover letter and resume to: [email protected] EMPLOYMENT C Assorted sizes of ends of newsprint rolls available for 75¢ per pound. Great for packing! Great for kids' crafts! First come, first served! cell 902-527-4544 543-2457 VEY’S AUTO RECYCLERS LTD. Auto Parts Counter Sales Associate We are currently seeking the right individual to join our sales team in Blandford. Skills/Experience: Computer literate Knowledge of auto parts Excellent communication skills Strong attention to detail Previous customer experience essential Inventory management considered an asset Possess time management skills Ability to organize and manage several priorities at one time Ability to work well in a team environment Own transport necessary Hours: Full-time, Mon. – Fri., 8-5pm Pay and Benefits: Salary plus commission. Health benefits available. Please submit cover letter and resume to: [email protected] Superintendent to maintain a 24-unit apartment building in central Bridgewater. Duties light cleaning, general maintenance and good people skills. Free rent. Apply to 37 MacNeil Drive, Bridgewater B4V 3N4 More than just a newspaper! Quality printing at great prices! 543-2457 shining a light on the progress of our south shore Career OppOrtunities BMI Ltd. is recruiting multiple full-time positions: ELDERLY CARE Will look after elderly in their home, Queens County. Will do appointments, meals, etc. 902677-2693 a better EMPLOYMENT opportunity awaits a better opportunity awaits www.lighthousenow.ca 1. Electricians – Journeypersons and Apprentices 2. High Pressure and Structural Welders – Journeypersons and Apprentices 3. Building Maintenance – Facilities maintenance skill set 4. Fork Truck Operators 5. Metal Fabricators As part of the BMI team, you have the opportunity to grow your skills and be challenged in your role! APPLY: Email: [email protected] Website: www.bmiltd.ca Fax: 902.543.0083 In Person: 2232 Highway 325, Bridgewater, NS B4V 2W9 CASUAL OFFICE CLERK The Town of Mahone Bay is in immediate need of an Office Clerk on a casual basis. Duties include: customer service; processing payments; posting accounts payable invoices; updating spreadsheets; and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: – Experience in providing friendly and professional customer service – Experience in handling cash and point of sale transactions – Excellent Computer Skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook – Superior organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities – Willingness and ability to learn new tasks – Exceptional attention to detail and a positive attitude – Some accounting experience would be an asset – Experience in a municipal office would be an asset – Knowledge of Procom would be an asset but not necessary – Must be available on short notice Please forward your resume and cover letter to: James A. Wentzell, CAO 493 Main Street PO Box 530, Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0 [email protected] 902-624-8069 (fax) When news happens on the South Shore, our hits go way up! lighthousenow.ca C12 www.lighthousenow.ca LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 special occasions Eikle - Woodworth On May 16, 2015, Chelcy Darleen Woodworth and Randy Justin Eikle were wed on Heber Hill, followed by a reception at the bride’s parents house. Big thanks goes out to the brides parents, Dwight and Darleen Woodworth for the perfect locations and extra work put into the wedding, as well as family, friends, the wedding party and all who were involved with making the day so special for the bride and groom. special occasions THANKS MEMORIAMS DEATHS I would like to extend a sincere thank-you to my family and friends for making my 100th birthday Open House a day to treasure forever. Special thanks to Rev. Neil McEwen, and church family of Westside United Church for all the support and the use of the hall. To Vonie Meisner and Faye Frank for taking charge of the kitchen on that day for us. To each and everyone who generously prepared food. To Renee Nauss for the excellent job creating all the flowers used to decorate for the occasion. I will always have the beautiful handmade corsage to cherish forever. I was blessed with so many beautiful bouquets of flowers and gifts. Each and every card will be a wonderful reminder of that special day. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, to every single person who celebrated with myself and my family on June 13, 2015. Elva Powers. BUSH: In loving memory of dear husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, Roy, who passed away June 29, 2008. We little knew that morning God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you You did not go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories Your love is still our guide, And although we cannot see you You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again. Lovingly remembered by wife, Marie; sons, Donald, Milton, and Sharri; daughter, Donna and Rick, and families. Deborah Anne Joudrey - 61, New Germany, died May 27, 2015, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Funeral arrangements under the direction of R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Thomas Brian Percy 76, Petite Riviere, died June 12, 2015, in South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Funeral arrangements under the direction of R.A. Corkum Funeral Home, Wileville. Maureen Elizabeth Risser - 56, Wentzell Lake, died June 12, 2015, at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Sweeny’s Funeral Home, New Germany. Opal Cecilia Bush - 99, Lunenburg, died June 16, 2015, at Halifax Infirmary, Halifax. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Lloyd Ellis Lohnes - 92, Voglers Cove, died June 16, 2015, at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Mansfield Bernard Selig - 72, Voglers Cove, died June 16, 2015, at South Shore Regional Hospital, Bridgewater. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. We wish to express our sincere thanks to all who helped and supported us during Alton’s illness and passing. We are grateful for the many memorial donations, cards, visits and food. Debbie, Brittany, Janet, George, David, Wayne and families. GRADUATIONS Edgar and Gloria Silver 65th Wedding Anniversary On June 28, 2015, Edgar and Gloria (Garber) Silver of Bridgewater, NS, will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. Congratulations, love and best wishes from your four children, Darlene (Andy), Verlene (Wally), David, Vance and families. On July 6, 1935, a beautiful baby girl was born. Arlean Mae (Meisner) Corkum was born to Aubrey and Queenie Meisner. Please join her son Terrance, grandchildren Daphne, Devin and Tasha and great-grandchildren, Elizabeth and Ephrum, as they honour her with an open house in celebration of her 80th birthday. The open house will take place at the Pleasantville and District Fire Hall from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday July 4, 2015. Jullien Michelle Flynn graduated from McGill University on June 2, 2015, with first class honours in Biology and a cumulative GPA of 3.99/4.00. She received the Fantham Memorial prize in Biology and was in the top 10 per cent of the Faculty of Science. During her four years at McGill Jullien ran on the McGill Varsity Cross-Country track team. She received the MVP for cross-country running and was Quebec female athlete of the year. Jullien is the daughter of Laura Lynn and the late Paul Flynn of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and the granddaughter of Robert and Elizabeth Frank of Mason’s Beach, NS. THANKS The family of the late Gertrude Dauphinee would like to thank all those who sent cards, phone calls, memorial donations, on-line condolences, food donations. Thank you to all the pallbearers, organist Claire Archibald, Milton Dorey who sang a solo “Mansion Over the Hilltop,” accompanied by Joe Carver, and to Rev. Ian Wissler and Mahone Funeral Home. Stuart, Gloria, Doreen, Brenda and families. ZWICKER, Herman Harry. In loving memory of my Dad who passed away June 19, 1994. This month comes with deepest regret It brings back a day we cannot forget, In our hearts you will always stay Loved and remembered. Daughter, Wendy. 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They were married by the Groom’s father on June 26, 1965, in St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Merigomish, NS. family album Jullien Michelle Flynn In loving memory ... My wife for all those times you stood by me For all the truth that you made me see For all the children and joy you brought to our life For every dream you made come true We’ll be forever thankful because of you. Mom, you’re the one who saw us through it all You’re the one who held us up and never let us fall, You are our strength when we are weak You are our voice when we can’t speak You are our eyes when we can’t see, You lift us up when we can’t reach You give us faith and make us believe We are everything because of your love. Nanny, you give us wings and help us fly You touch our hands and we can touch the sky We are grateful for each day you gave us We are blessed because we were loved by you A light in the dark shining your love into our life Our world is a better place because of you. Love, Bill, Barb, John, Kevin and Families. C13 I D A Y I N A T R A P R E E A R S S E A R D E K E C14 LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 www.lighthousenow.ca obituaries obituaries Memorial Service A memorial service for the late Jean I. “Tommy” Frellick (Thompson), Bridgewater, will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Mahone Funeral Home, 32 Parish Street, Mahone Bay. Reception to follow. Family flowers only by request. A private interment service for family only will follow at Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Memorial Services DeHeuvel, Fred, July 13, 1930 - October 3, 2013 DeHeuvel Helen Mae, March 22, 1930 - January 15, 2015 A graveside service to celebrate the life of Fred DeHeuvel and wife Helen Mae DeHeuvel (formerly of 11 Winter Street, Bridgewater) will be held June 27, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. at Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. Interment will also take place after the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice. To leave a message of condolence, please e-mail [email protected]. Shannon Scott Beck Shannon Scott Beck passed away in Ontario as the result of a highway accident on June 6, 2015. Shannon was born July 8, 1970, in Bridgewater. He is survived by his father, Roger Beck, Lapland; mother, Leola Stevens (Warren), Bridgewater; daughter, Becky Black; brothers, Lindy (Phyllis), Pentz; Todd, Ontario; Kelly (Jodi), Ontario; sister, Tina (Eugene), Fancy Lake, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation has taken place. Memorial service was held June 13, 2015, in Brighton Kingdom Hall in Ontario. A service for the family will be held at a later date in Bridgewater. Thanks to everyone for the phone calls, visits, cards and flowers. Raymond William Toomey “Because I could not stop for Death - He kindley stopped for me...” On Saturday, June 20, Ray Toomey (85) took his last breath surrounded by family and the caring staff of the SSRH. Born in Kentville on November 25, 1929, Ray graduated from KCA and went on to play hockey and graduate from St. F.X. in 1952. His 1950-51 team was inducted in their Sports Hall of Fame last year. He worked in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland for 15 years but found his true calling when he returned to school at Acadia in 1967 to pursue his eduction degree. Ray went on to teach in Bridgewater (where he raised his family) for 15 years before heading up the Adult Education Program at the SSRSB for the next 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Lucine; son, John (daughter-in-law Rebecca, grandson Nolan); son, Mark (daughter-in-law Donna, grandson Nash); and daughter, Janet (son-in-law Kenn, grandson Jackson and granddaughter MacKennzie). It is difficult to sum up a person’s life in a few sentences so let’s fall back to Ray’s own philosophy. “100 years from now it will not matter where you lived, what kind of car you drove or how much money you had in the bank, but the world may be a better place because you made a positive difference in someone else’s life.” This is the principle he tried to live by every day. Ray donated his body to the Dalhousie School of Medicine so that his final act would be teaching. A celebration of his life will be held at some point in the future. No donations necessary. Find someone you love and give them a hug. Have a nice day. Thanks to everyone who entered and submitted photos for our Ugly Grill contest. 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EDITING: All ads are subject to the approval of LIGHTHOUSENOW, which reserves the right to edit, reject or properly classify any ad. www.lighthousenow.ca LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 C15 Blandford’s past revealed Historical society unveils two new outdoor panels By MICHAEL LEE [email protected] M@mtaylorlee MICHAEL LEE PHOTO Maureen Zinck (left) and Kathryn Gamache, executive director of the Aspotogan heritage trust, unveil one of Blandford’s new historical panels which gives a brief history of Publicover House, one of the oldest homes in town. The Blandford and Area Historical Society has unveiled two interpretive panels — one noting the importance of fishing to the town, the other paying tribute to one of the oldest homes in Blandford. The fishing industry has endured in the area since the early 1800s, while Publicover House was constructed in the 1820s. D’Arcy Enright, a member of the society, said it was satisfying to finally see a finished product. “You wouldn’t believe how much work that was,” he said to those in attendance on June 17. Residents of Blandford helped by donating photos to the historical society, some of which dated as far back as the early 1900s. Chester councillor Andre Veinotte said the panels were an “easy sell” to the municipality and described the project as an opportunity to invest in the district. Twenty people came to watch the unveiling, including Maureen Zinck, who first proposed the idea two years ago. “They finished it. I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “I’m 80 years old, and it is a huge pleasure.” The historical society spent two years raising the $10,000 needed to construct the panels, with contributions from the Chester council, the Aspotogan Heritage Trust, the St. Margaret’s Bay Regional Tourism Development Association and Zinck. The panels can be found just off Highway 329 in Blandford. RELIGION DIRECTORY Services for June 28, 2015 ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH LUNENBURG HERITAGE, FAITH, VISION SINCE 1753 Sunday, June 28: 5th Pentecost Holy Eucharist 8:30 am Holy Eucharist 10:30 am Fellowship time on the Church Parade following the 10:30 am service Holy Eucharist every Wednesday at 10:00 am Archdeacon Michael H. Mitchell, Parish Office 634-4994 / www.stjohnslunenburg.org St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church 25 Phoenix Street, Bridgewater, 543-4106 [email protected] SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2015 PENTECOST 5 8:45 a.m. Celebration & Praise Service (Grad Recognition Service) 11:00 a.m. Worship (Communion) 3:00 p.m. Communion Service @ Drumlin Hills Wednesday, June 24 1:00 pm Adult Choir “May the Peace of Christ Jesus be with you today and always” 2:00 pm Earthquakers 5:30 pm Community Café is being held at the St. Paul’s Youth Room Pastor Paul Jensen – Organist: David G. Zwicker EMMANUEL PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE Hirtle Rd., Middlewood Pastor: Rev. Fred Carr 902-354-4828 2:30 p.m. Worship CALVARY TEMPLE (P.A.O.C.) 510 Main St., Mahone Bay 902-624-8253 Sunday, June 28, 2015 11:00 a.m. Pastor Bill Wozney 7:00 p.m. Hymn Sing Wednesday 7:00 p.m. prayer and bible study practical living from James ALL WELCOME! Anglican Parish of Bridgewater & The Conqueralls Sunday, June 28, 2015 The Fifth Sunday after Pentecost 8 am – Holy Eucharist (BCP) 10 am – Holy Eucharist (BAS) Parish Office: 902.543.3440 | email: [email protected] Facebook: Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Bridgewater, NS ANGLICAN PARISHES OF PETITE RIVIERE & NEW DUBLIN E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (902) 634-8589 www.prnd.ca SUNDAY, JUNE 88 Fourth Sunday After Trinity – Rev. Oliver Osmond 9:00 a.m. St. Alban’s, Vogler’s Cove 11:00 a.m. St. Peter’s, West LaHave Holy Communion Holy Communion Choral Evensong - Rev. Olicer Osmond and Singing Group, Refreshments to follow 5:00 p.m. St. Mary’s, Crousetown Evensong Bridgewater United Church 87 Hillcrest Street, Bridgewater, 543-4833 www.bridgewaterunited.ca [email protected] SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2015 5th AFTER PENTECOST 9:30 am Choir 11:00 am Worship and Sunday School Movie *During the months of July and August, our Worship services will begin at 9:30 am. Minister: Rev. David E. Campbell Organist and Choir Director: Wendy Fraser Church Office open weekday mornings, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Pastor Rick Pryce Corner of Cornwallis and Fox Street, Lunenburg SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2015 11:00 am Morning Service WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ~ WE WELCOME YOU ~ All services according to the Book of Common Prayer "O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness" Canada’s Oldest Lutheran Congregation Celebrating 241 Years! Central United Church St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 136 Cumberland St., Lunenburg Old Town Lunenburg Team Ministry with Reverend Grace Caines-Corkum The Rev. Dr. Laurence Mawhinney and Marion Mawhinney 10:30 a.m. Service Sunday School during service Combined Summer Worship with Central United Church Everyone Welcome Sunday Morning Service at 10:30 a.m. 634-4035 “A worshiping, loving & welcoming community, joyfully sharing God’s gifts” St. John'S EvangElical luthEran church Pastor Adam Snook 89 Edgewater Street, Mahone Bay 624-9660 www.stjohnsmahonebay.ca Celebrating 150 years ~ 1864 - 2014 Worship Services - Sundays 11 a.m. Bible Study - Tuesday 3 pm (Sept. to June) Choir Practice - Thursday 6:30 pm (Sept. to June) David Findlay - Organist and Choir Director SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 2015 Summer Visitors are welcome. Mahone Bay United Baptist Church 56 Maple St. (near Mahone Bay Centre) 902-624-9124 [email protected] Pastor Rev. Sherrolyn Riley. M.Ed., M.Div. 902-469-4086 Organist & Choir Director Margaret Hutchinson Summer Supply Murleta Williams Morning Service - 11:00 am Every Sunday Communion - 11:00 am First Sunday of the month Birthday Brunch - 2nd last Sunday of each month Bible Study - 1:30 pm Wednesdays Coffee House - 7:00 pm Last Friday of every month ALL ARE WELCOME - from near or far! C16 LighthouseNow Progress Bulletin, Wednesday, June 24, 2015 www.lighthousenow.ca Park View Education Centre announced as new SchoolsPlus site By EMMA SMITH [email protected] M@emmaLHNow A provincial support program for families and students is expanding to four new “hub” schools, including Bridgewater’s Park View Education Centre. Premier Stephen McNeil and Education Minister Karen Casey announced on June 18 that SchoolsPlus will now operate in every county in the province and provide services to 182 schools. It’s part of the government’s “commitment to ensure that every school in the province becomes part of a feeder into a hub site,” said Minister Karen Casey in an interview on Friday. After school and during the summer, SchoolsPlus allows families to access different government departments, including services for mental health, mentoring, social work and justice. “We are trying to bring the services to the community,” said Casey. “It’s a non-threatening environment. I mean, school is the focal point of communities, and so parents are comfortable coming into the schools.” The program at Park View will serve three feeder schools: Petite Riviere Elementary School, Pentz Elementary School and Newcombville Elementary School. But two of those, Petite and Pentz, face uncertain futures after being slated for closure in 2013. Despite two requests by the South Shore Regional School Board for a replacement school, the provincial government has yet to agree. Casey says it’s about providing services to a whole community, not just a particular school. “Regardless of what schools children attend or what schools families attend, they need to have access to those services,” she said. “So putting money into a SchoolsPlus site has nothing to do with whether a school is going to be closed or remain open. It has all do to with providing the services for the families who live in those communties.” Casey added that it’s up to the school board to decide if it wants to submit another request for a new school this year. “We certainly will review every request that comes and review it seriously,” she said. Schools in Cape Breton, Halifax and Eastern Passage were also announced as new hub sites. Each costs $125,000 to set up, and the Department of Education has allocated an additional $500,000 to hire mental-health professionals. Casey said SchoolsPlus will be up and running at Park View Education Centre by September. 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