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Although coffee is native to the tropical to breed, including warblers, tanagers, orioles,
forests of Africa, most of the coffee we drink and grosbeaks. Several are endangered, like
comes from Mexico, Central and South Amer- the wood thrush, the Canada warbler and the
ica where it was originally grown
olive-sided flycatcher.
in the shade of the rainforests.
In 2014 Kate Steele of the Nova
Now, however, large companies
Scotia Bird Society made a New
have developed sun-grown vaYear’s resolution “to drink only
rieties that mature faster, but
bird-friendly coffee or the next-best
require huge amounts of water
thing [i.e. organic or shade-grown
and pesticides, precisely because
coffee]. I was successful,” she says,
they have cut down the rain
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forest to make room for coffee
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Backyard composting
Lyndsay Price
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Here in Yarmouth and Digby Counties we
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great way to divert waste. Please note that
most backyard composting systems are not
ideal for meat and bones, oils and fats, and
dairy products, so you will still need your
green cart for those types of food scraps.
There are different styles and methods for
backyard composting, but the general idea
is to put acceptable food scraps in a designated container outside and provide the
proper conditions to allow it to turn into
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and flowerbeds.
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available online. Bins will need to allow for
some air exchange so the microorganisms
can get oxygen to break down the food
waste. Choose a partially shaded spot in
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Spring is on its way
By Veralyn Rogers Bonnar
Winter has been harsh and cruel this year,
but spring is slowly advancing, causing it to
lose its icy grip. In early April, as I sit on the
west veranda of my Gavelton farmhouse, the
sun’s intensity is causing the snow
to slowly disappear, revealing
more patches of green in the
fields nearby.
The northwest wind is
invigorating, the sky a pale
blue. Bird song is everywhere.
The robin population is increasing daily and I am seeing many
new arrivals. The chickadees have
been singing their spring song for
some time now. The soulful notes
of the mourning doves forever re-
mind me of the background sound in the TV
Miniseries,w
At one point in this glorious day I looked
skyward to see two immature bald eagles soaring on the thermals—a symbol of freedom to
me. I couldn’t help but think that the ravages
of this winter must have been hard on them.
The heavy snow cover has been difficult for
birds of prey and animals alike. Even now it
is difficult for spring birds to find food and
nesting material.
In the garden I see the dainty
heads of the snowdrops have pushed
through the snow. Hopefully soon
the weather will warm up, the
tree swallows will arrive to find
plenty of insects, and spring will
carry on as it has for generations before.
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Puzzles and Games
CROS S WORD
Week of
April 26 - May 2, 2015
Puzzle No. 762
Copyright © 2015, Penny Press
ACROSS
1. Stately trees
5. Fence support
9. Vacation spot
12. Revolt
13. Motorcar
14. Coop bird
15. Off at a distance
16. Selected a card
17. Morsel for Dobbin
18. Junior’s father
20. Poker term
22. Fantasy
24. Craving
27. Wrapped up
30. Umpire’s cousin
32. Be competitive
33. Wear away
35. House wing
36. Repeat
performances
38. Manipulate
40. Garden starter
41. Ed Norton’s domain
43. Well-groomed
45. Developed
49. Small carpet
51. Spoils
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53. Food fish
54. Kind of
painting
55. Farm yield
56. Let up
57. Meddle
58. Garment edges
59. Hurried
DOWN
1. Dynasties
2. Not on your
____
3. Wail
4. Long step
5. Father
6. Possessive pronoun
7. Cooked with
vapor
8. Suburb
9. Foot-shaped
device
10. Split ____
soup
11. Picnic insect
19. Command
21. No-win
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25. Jailhouse room
26. Retained
27. Dusks
28. Diamond number
29. Acceptably
31. Less than
34. Rebuild
37. Verse type
39. Lens openings
42. Stinging insects
44. Curved
structure
46. Afternoon TV fare
47. Other than
48. Requirement
49. Broom’s wet
cousin
50. Ventilate
52. Mr. Brokaw
Answer to last week’s puzzle
ARIES
You may hear about a job opening
at work that is much more in line
with your career goals. Some effort
and a little patience are needed to
secure it.
LEO
You’re ready to spoil yourself and do
something to make yourself happy.
You may spend some time in the
stores. You buy lots of things that lift
your spirits.
SAGITTARIUS
Don’t be afraid of change on a pro­
fessional level, as new responsibi­
lities can bring you good future pros­
pects. Time is a scarce commodity
this week.
TAURUS
There are lots of negotiations going
on around you, and you dominate
the proceedings despite yourself.
You cause a sensation and are even
congratulated after a brilliant exploit.
VIRGO
There’s quite a bit of action over
the next few days and you stand
out for your skills and perseverance.
You make some changes to your
surroundings.
CAPRICORN
You’re inspired to go on a trip or
have some sort of adventure that
re­quires a lot of preparation. A train­
ing course makes you see your
future in a different light.
GEMINI
You spend part of the week at home
because your family needs you.
Perhaps you’ll also need to get ready
for a move or for the sale and pur­
chase of a property.
LIBRA
You may feel quite a bit of accumu­
lated fatigue. A sleepless night this
week slows down some projects.
New eating habits would do you
some good.
AQUARIUS
You’re particularly sensitive and so it
would be good to spend some qua­lity
time with friends and family in or­der
to soothe tensions. You’re going to be
entrusted with a few secrets.
CANCER
You have lots to say this week. You
don’t talk for the sake of talking, but
your comments have quite an im­pact
in the long term and they’ll even go
around the world via the Web.
SCORPIO
Short reckonings make long friends.
Avoid exchanging money with friends
at the moment. You overcome your
shyness by speaking in front of a
crowd.
PISCES
You give your full attention to your
loved one. You have to make a few
adjustments in your relationship. Lots
of problems can be settled by doing
some interesting activities together.
Sudoku
PUZZLE NO. 498
how to play:
Fill in the grid so that every
row, every column and every
3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once.
Each 3 x 3 box is outlined
with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to
get you started. Remember:
you must not repeat the
numbers 1 through 9 in the
same line, column or 3 x
3 box.
Answer to last week’s puzzle
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Five tips for attracting butterflies to your garden
Butterflies add color, movement and whimsy to any landscape and are therefore welcome
guests in most gardens. In the Midwest, some
of the more common va­rieties include monarchs, swallowtails, spring azures and fritillaries. Learn how to attract — and keep close —
these winged beauties by following these smart
tips.
1. Don’t forget the caterpillars. Main­tain a
out
steady population of butterflies through­
the summer and fall by ensuring that their offspring has enough to eat. Milk­weed is the mo­
narch caterpillar’s snack of choice, while black
swallowtail larvae love to feast on herbs such as
parsley and fennel.
2. Keep your garden insecticide-free. To
avoid killing the insects that you are trying to
attract, use gentler alternatives to insecticides
to keep nuisances at bay. Ladybugs are a great
choice, as they are harmless to plants but get
rid of aphids.
3. Favor bright colors. Butterflies are es­
pecially attracted to yellow, pink and orange
flowers, so plan your color scheme accordingly.
Flowers with short, tubular heads or flattened
heads are your best bet.
4. Plant native perennials. Zinnias produce sweet nectar that butterflies love,
all summer long; they are also native
to the Midwest. Purple cornflo­wers are another
good choice, and they keep blooming well into
the fall.
5. Set up some drinking and resting
spaces. Use flat rocks to give your butterflies a spot to spread their wings and take
in some sun. You could also place a shallow water dish with a layer of sand at the
bottom so your new guests can quench their
thirst.
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Check out your local library
Western Counties Regional Library Book List
This list comprises some of our newer, cozy mysteries. The book list provides readers
with names of books and other material recommended by the staff of Western Counties
Regional Library. All recommendations by the staff are posted at www.westerncounties.ca
under Recommended Reading with links to our catalogue.
At the Drop of a Hat
by Jenn McKinlay
Cousins Scarlett Parker and Vivian Tremont’s fashionable London hat shop, Mim’s
Whims, is visited by a new customer
bearing an old hat box. Ariana Jackson
is getting married and wants to restore
her mother’s bridal hat and veil for the
occasion. The elegant item was made by
Scarlett and Vivian’s grandmother over 30 years ago, so
Viv is delighted to take the job. When Scarlett goes to Ariana’s
office to consult about the restoration cost, she finds her outside, standing over her boss’s dead body. Though Ariana claims
to know nothing about his demise, the investigation unveils a
motive for murder. Now, with the bride-to-be in custody and
the wedding on hold, Scarlett and Viv must find the real killer
before Ariana’s future is boxed up for good.
Murder at the Book Group
by Maggie King
Hazel Rose never dreamed that the
murder mystery book group she and
her friend Carlene started would stage
a real murder. Nevertheless, the normally composed Carlene is unusually
angry and rattled one night during a
book group discussion and dies after
drinking cyanide-spiked tea. Despite
a suicide note, Hazel is skeptical; Carlene never seemed suicidal – she was busy making plans for her
future.
Arsenic and Old Books
by Miranda James
In Athena, Mississippi, librarian Charlie
Harris returned to his hometown to immerse himself in books, but taking the
plunge into a recent acquisition will have
him in over his head. Lucinda Beckwith
Long, the mayor of Athena, has donated
a set of Civil War-era diaries to the archives of
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Athena College. The books were recently discovered among
the personal effects of an ancestor of Mrs. Long’s husband. The
diaries are desired by a rival of the Longs and an ambitious college professor. The diaries seem worth killing for, and one thing
is certain: Charlie will need to be careful, because the more he
reads, the closer he could be coming to his final chapter.
Kill ’Em with Cayenne
by Gail Oust
Spices are flying off the shelves of Spice
It Up! and Piper Prescott couldn’t be
happier. It’s that time of year again –
time for the annual Brandywine Creek
Barbecue Festival. Many of Brandywine Creek’s citizens plan to participate
in the weeklong festivities and are busily concocting savory rubs and sassy
sauces. Among the locals vying for
the grand prize are Becca Dapkins and
Maybelle Humphries. The women have
been archenemies ever since Buzz Oliver dumped Maybelle after a 13-year courtship and started seeing Becca. When Becca’s
body is found near one of the festival booths, bludgeoned by
a brisket, Maybelle becomes one of Chief Wyatt McBride’s top
suspects. Determined to help clear her friend’s name, Piper begins her own investigation, much to McBride’s consternation.
Groomed for Murder
by Annie Knox
Izzy McHale wants her new Trendy Tails Pet Boutique in Merryville, Minnesota, to be the height of canine couture and feline
fashions. But in a week of wedding bells, someone is about to
hold their peace, forever. Love is in the
air, and Izzy is hard at work coordinating two special weddings at Trendy Tails.
First, Izzy’s friend and mentor, Ingrid,
will be tying the knot with her old flame.
And a week later, Izzy will host “pupptials” for two lovable dogs. But even
with the hullabaloo, the Trendy Tails
crew is intrigued by Daniel, an enigmatic
writer boarding above the shop who’s caught the attention of
Izzy’s zany aunt Dolly, who gossips like most people breathe.
Unfortunately, it’s Daniel who stops breathing when he drops
dead at the altar on Ingrid’s wedding day.
Death is like a Box of Chocolates
by Kathy Aarons
Whether it’s to satisfy a craving for
chocolate or pick up the hottest new
bestseller, the locals in charming West
Riverdale, Maryland, are heading to
Chocolates and Chapters, where everything sold is to die for. Best friends
Michelle Serrano and Erica Russell are
celebrating the sweet rewards of their
combined bookstore and chocolate
shop by hosting the Great Fudge Cookoff during the town’s Memorial Day weekend Arts Festival. But
success turns bittersweet when Main Street’s portrait photographer is found dead in their store, poisoned by Michelle’s signature truffles. Recipes are included.
Mid Week Break
Learn about the historic, colonial city of Cuenca,
Ecuador, and what it has to offer with Joanne Head
and Kevin Walker from
12 to 1 pm on Wednesday,
April 29. The couple spent
two weeks exploring this
South American city.
It is recommended that
people bring their lunch.
Coffee and tea will be available. The Izaak Walton
Killam Memorial Library
is located at 405 Main St.
in Yarmouth.
[email protected]
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Yarmouth
Housework Workout
Having a hard time finding the time to fit in
a workout because you have so much housework? Surprisingly housework and yard work
can be a good workout and burn as many as
400 calories each week – which may translate
to a weight loss of 6 lbs a year.
For reference: an average 150 lb person,
burns about 1 calorie per minute while sitting
and watching TV or 30 calories per 30 minutes.
If that same person scrubs the bathtub and
bathroom floor, you could burn up to whopping 300 calories in 30 minutes.
Washing windows – may burn approximately 160 calories in 30 minutes.
Evening dusting can burn 50 calories.
If you add a few lunges or squats to your
housework workout, you can burn even more
calories and tone and strengthen your legs and
core muscles.
While vacuuming or mopping the floor
you can burn 120 calories in 30 minutes, but
try adding a lunge forward with each forward
movement and you can boost that calories
burn.
While dusting, stand on your toes or try
standing on one leg for several seconds to work
core and balancing muscles.
Climbing stairs
with a laundry
basket or cleaning
tools, can burn as
many as 180 calories – try taking the
stairs 2 at a time
for an extra calorie
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legs and butt at the
same time.
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11:15 am QiGong (gentle stretching with many health benefits)
12:05 pm 20 minute workout (abs/core/yoga)
Tuesdays
West Pubnico Fire Hall
10:15 am QiGong
11:00 am Chair Stretching
Thursdays
Wedgeport Fire Hall
1:30 pm Dusty Sneakers
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3:35 pm Yoga
4:00 pm Boot Camp/athletic training
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ONGOING EVENTS
Seafest Association
The next meeting of the Seafest Association will be
Monday, April 27 at 6 pm at Rodd’s Grand Hotel.
The Seafest Street Parade will be on the Agenda.
For information please contact Don at 902-7427321 or Martha at 902-742-7650.
Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
Yarmouth Superstore will hold a Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange on Saturday, April 25 from 11:00 am-noon
in the Yarmouth Superstore Community Room.
Bring a puzzle, exchange a puzzle.
Penny Sale
A Penny Sale will be held at the Twin Village Social
Club in Amirault’s Hill on Sunday, April 26 from
2-4 pm. Doors open at 1 pm. Door prizes. The proceeds from the sale are for Holy Family Church.
Benefit
A benefit for Carl Surette who recently underwent
open heart surgery will be held April 25 at the Lions Club Hall on Parade Street in Yarmouth starting at 4 pm. Musical entertainment from 7-10 pm
features Coastline Boys, Blacklight and Hourglass.
For information contact: 749-1281, 649-2042 or
742-3368.
Children’s Wish Foundation Purses for Wishes
The second annual “Purses for Wishes” fundraiser
will take place on May 2 at 2 pm at the Comfort
Inn, Yarmouth. We are now collecting gently used
purses and scarves. These can be dropped off at 369
Pleasant St. and after April 1, at the Comfort Inn.
This event was a huge success last year and lots of
fun was had by all that attended. We are hoping to
see lots of familiar faces as well as new ones this
year. It is time for new spring purses and scarves
so drop off your old ones and come out to replace
them, and help grant a wish while having a unique
experience. For more info call 902-742-2126.
Current & Upcoming Events:
Cribbage
Meat cribbage nights at Club Lestantue in Pinkney’s
Point are held Wednesdays at 7 p.m. The cost is $8
and includes a loonie jar and one meat package.
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Yarmouth / Shelburne / Digby
Shelburne
Exercise Program
Vancouver Place Seniors Residence offers a free
chair exercise program Wednesday mornings.
Three openings are available. RSVP only: 902-7406424 or 902-742-6060.
Heart & Stroke Support
A heart and stroke support group meets the third
Thursday of each month, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., at the
Yarmouth hospital. It’s an informal free opportunity
for sharing, learning and friendship. For further information call 902-742-3542, extension 1592.
Juniper House Donations
Juniper House accepts donations of clothing and
household items. For information call 902-742-8689.
La Leche League
La Leche League meetings for those interested in
breastfeeding are held the last Tuesday of every
month. For information call 902-742-3393 or email
[email protected].
Legion Branch 61 Events
Bingo every Sunday, doors open at 3 p.m. Darts every Monday night, starting at 7 p.m. Saturday night
dances, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., members and guests
welcome.
Live & Learn
Education class for people living with the effects
of stroke, heart attack, angina and those at risk for
heart disease and stroke is offered on the fourth
Monday of each month, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at the
Yarmouth Regional Hospital. It’s an informal free
chance to learn more about cardiovascular disease.
To register call 902-742-3542, extension 1460.
Memorial Club
People dropping off bottles at the EnviroDepot
Bottle Exchange can support the Memorial Club by
asking to have the money for the bottles put into an
account that was started for the club.
Overeaters Anonymous
Is food running your life? Consider Overeaters
Anonymous. Meetings are Mondays from 7 to 8
p.m. at Beacon Church in Yarmouth. For information call 902-749-5244 or 902-742-3725.
Patchwork Pals
Patchwork Pals, a non-profit quilting group, meets
Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. at Club Acadien, Ste-Annedu-Ruisseau. Anyone interested in learning about quilting or wanting a social afternoon is welcome to join the
group. For information call 902-648-2368.
Digby
UPCOMing events
ONgoing events
VON Tri County will be offering a four-week series on loss and grief. Each session will have a facilitated discussion to share educations and offer
support during this difficult time, no matter how
recent or old the loss. Contact Derrick Babin or
Marilyn D’Entremont at 902-742-4512.
VON Tri County will be offering a four-week series on loss and grief. Each session will have a facilitated discussion to share educations and offer
support during this difficult time, no matter how
recent or old the loss. Contact Derrick Babin or
Marilyn D’Entremont at 902-742-4512.
Ongoing Events:
Shelburne County ATV & Wilderness Trails
Assoc. Meeting
Every first Thursday at Centreville Fire Hall at
7 p.m.; Odd months at Shelburne Fire Hall.
Shelburne Karate Club
Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
for children and beginners; 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
for adults; 8:30 to 9 p.m. for advanced. Location: Hillcrest Gym.
Shelburne Rug Hookers
Each Tuesday upstairs at the Shelburne Yacht
Club from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Calling all hookers — beginners and experts! New members
welcome. Bring your lunch along.
The Friendly Stitchers
First Thursday of each month at 6 Beech Street
in Lockeport from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sew, knit,
crochet, quilt, etc. All crafters welcome. Phone
902-656-2688 for information.
The Great Roof Rescue
St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Weymouth
Falls has ‘got’ to have a new roof! The historic
church that is steeped in African-Canadian history has been closed for a year because of roof
problems. A fundraising event that includes a
potluck lunch and a concert will be held Saturday, April 25 at the Weymouth Legion from noon
until 2 pm. The event features the Victory Singers, a silent auction and bake table and a free will
offering.
Spring Tea
The first Annual “Spring Tea” fundraiser will take
place on Saturday, May 2 from 2-4 at the Salmon
River Fire Hall, 4821 Hwy 1. The Tea is hosted by
the Ladies Auxilary and all proceeds are for the
volunteer Salmon River Fire Department.
Digby Area Tourism Association AGM
The Digby Area Tourism Association’s (DATA)
annual general meeting will be held Wednesday,
May 6 at the Digby Fire Hall from 2-4 pm. RSVP
to 902-245-2932 or email: [email protected]
UPcoming Events:
T.O.P.S. #BC4665, Baccaro
Monday mornings at 2294 Port LaTour Road.
Weigh-in at 9:45 a.m. Call 902-768-2515.
‘Walk slim’ exercises
Weekly at Hill Grove Baptist Church Hall on
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
T.O.P.S. 4217 Shag Harbour
Mondays at Shag Harbour Community Hall.
Weigh-in at 6 p.m. Meeting to follow.
Breakfast
Breakfast will be served the last Saturday of every
month from 7:30 to 9:00 am at the Masonic Hall
on the corner of King and Mount Streets in Digby. Freewill offering. The lodge gives two $500
bursaries to two Digby High School graduates
and it contributes to local groups and charities.
These breakfasts help fund these activities.
T.O.P.S. 4294 Shelburne
Mondays at Shelburne Lions Hall. Weigh-in from
5 to 6:30 p.m. Meeting follows at 6:30 p.m.
T.O.P.S. 4265
Mondays at the Seventh Day Adventist Church
from 6 to 8 p.m.
Weekly Toddle n Tumble
For babies, toddlers, preschoolers and parents
in Shelburne, Lockeport and Barrington. Call
902-875-3256.
Women’s Fitness
Fridays at Sable River Hall, 9 a.m. A stretch,
tone and groan program for mature women.
Call 902-874-2116.
Drop-in art group
Mondays at Oakdene Centre at 7 p.m. Bring your
own supplies.
Impact Youth Group
Mondays at Smith’s Cove Community Centre
from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Non-denominational group
open to people 11 to 18 years of age. Call Mark at
902-467-4114.
Low Impact Aerobics Class
Sundays at Forester’s Hall in Clementsvale from
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per night.
[email protected]
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Stories and
photos wanted
Are you a part of a club or organization
that needs to spread the word about its
activities? Do you have a special interest
that you think could make a good
newspaper column? Maybe you like to
take lots of photos you want to share with
friends and neighbours?
The wide-reaching weekly publication,
The Trading Post, is expanding and we
are looking for stories, columns and
photos to run in its pages. If you are a
member of a club or group and want to
spread the word about your organization’s
activities, or if you have an interest in
photography or would like to try your
hand at writing a column, contact Tina
Comeau in Yarmouth, by phone at 902742-7111 or email: [email protected]
or Greg Bennett in Shelburne at 902-8753244 (email: [email protected]) or
John DeMings in Digby at 902-245-4715
(email; [email protected].)
Columns and articles should be no more
than 300 words and include the name and
contact information of the writer. Photos
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To Give Away: A healthy male neutered adult
cat, 9 yrs old, double paws on front legs, indoor/
outdoor cat. 902-881-2116
For Sale: 7 wooden baskets - made by local
Native or other craftsman in N.S. Priced to sell.
902-742-9790.
1, 2, 3-bedroom apartments. Heated/ unheated.
Clean. Well maintained. Various locations. 902742-8965
For Sale: Coffee maker (12 cups), $12; set of
three plant pots, new, $15; mason jars, $6; wok,
$6. 902-663-2362 and leave message.
For Sale: Globalstar GIK-1700 satellite phone
and kit, never used, valued at $1000 asking
$700. Call 902-762-3066.
Marine Engineering Officers required for various
civilian positions with the Department of National
Defence in Victoria and Nanoose Bay, BC. Online
applications only through the Public Service
Commission of Canada website, Reference#
DND14J-008698-000051, Selection Process#
14-DND-EA-ESQ-386803, Canadian Forces
Auxiliary Fleet. Applicants must meet all
essential qualifications listed and complete the
application. ***http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/indexeng.htm
Le ministère de la Défense nationale recherche
des agents de la mécanique navale pour
combler divers postes civils à Victoria et
Nanoose Bay en ColombieBritannique. Nous
acceptons uniquement les candidatures posées
en ligne au site Internet de la Commission de
la fonction publique du Canada, numéro de
référence DND14J-008698-000051, numéro
du processus de sélection 14-DND-EAESQ-386803, Flotte auxiliaire des forces armées
canadiennes. Les postulants doivent remplir le
formulaire de demande et posséder toutes les
qualifications essentielles énumérées. ***http://
jobs-emplois.gc.ca/index-fra.htm
For Sale: Round wooden table with two leaf,
$75. 902-648-2149.
For Sale: 6 yr.old Kenmore side by side fridge,
asking $50, great for camp. 902-649-2500
FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates,
collections, single items, military. We handle
all paperwork and transportation. Licensed
Dealer.1.866.960.0045 www.dollars4guns.com
For Sale: Briggs and Stratton dealer collection
model trucks, 4 semis, 24” long, 1 pickup sound
machine, one 90th anniversary collection. All
models in original boxes, like new, $20 - $50.
902-742-9790.
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
For Sale: Baby quilts, $80. 902-663-2280 or
902-742-0052.
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 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
Wanted: Jewellery for the September 2015
Hospital Hullabaloo. Can be dropped off at the
Yarmouth Hospital Gift Shop.
For Sale: Kwai double keyboard organ with foot
pedals, sound system, tape recorder and roll
down top with bench seat, paid $1900 asking
$600 obo, 902-742-7767 or 902-740-0063.
For Sale: 60 aged items of brass or silver plate,
in good condition, prices $5 to $60. 1-902-7429790.
For Sale: Assorted stripe bass and trout fishing
rods, creels and other gear, 2 Penn Reels as
well, $2 to $50. 902-742-9790.
For Sale: Porto siding bender, excellent condition,
$1600. 902-742-7767 or 902-749-8595.
For Sale: 4 year old Action Truck Cap, custom
gray paint, to fit long wheel base Toyota Tundra,
$600 obo. 902-649-2500.
LAND FOR SALE - Yarmouth 5 acre lots
$12,500 ea. cleared, with ocean view 978621-5798
STEEL BUILDINGS...”SPRING SALES WITH HOT
SAVINGS!” All Steel building models and sizes
are now on sale. Get your building deal while
it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.
pioneersteel.ca
CANADA BENEFIT GROUP- Do you or someone
you know suffer from a disability? Get up to
$40,000 from the Canadian Government. Tollfree 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.
ca/free-assessment.
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge
demand! Train with the leading Medical
Transcription school. Learn from home and work
from home. Call today. 1.800.466.1535 www.
canscribe.com. [email protected].
1, 2, 3-bedroom apartments. Heated/ unheated.
Clean. Well maintained. Various locations. 902742-8965
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For Sale: Ornamental leather saddle from Cuba
in good condition, $30; 7 Blue Mountain pottery
items in good condition, $30 for the lot; olden
Singer sewing machine, early electric Model 9913
-made in 1915, usable, $25. 902-742-9790
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