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A PUBLICATION OF THE
Memories
Childhood fun at
exhibition recalled
Page 2
Heroes
Man devotes countless
hours to Little League
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Bea MacDonald (right), 93, a resident of Maple Hill Manor in New Waterford, watched after throwing a ball during a lawn bowling event as part of the Bowl for Kids
Sake for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Breton in February 2008. Cheering her on were, from left, Ruth MacNeil, activity worker, Tony Nemis, head of maintenance,
Mike MacNeil, resident, Lee Campbell, program director, Dolly Flint, resident (seated), and Carol MacKinnon, personal care worker. Campbell said residents have
always participated in this annual fundraiser. However since it is difficult for some to travel to the bowling lanes in other communities it was decided to support the
event at the manor. SUBMITTED PHOTO
YOUTH
‘It’s worth it’
Big Brothers Big Sisters making impact on people’s lives
Volunteers
Whitney Pier has plenty
of people helping others
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BY NANCY KING
COMMUNITY POST
SYDNEY — When asked what the
one thing is that people should
know about Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Breton, Michael
Duhamel’s answer is simple.
“It’s worth it,” he said.
Duhamel should know, from
both the perspective of a child and
an adult. Beginning at age 11, after
his parents’ divorce, Duhamel got
a Big Brother of his own, as his
mother wanted him to have a positive male role model in his life.
Now, he’s a new member of the
organization’s board.
According to the association’s
website, in May 1978, a group of
four social workers did a study on
voluntary services provided in the
community and researched all
aspects where volunteers might
be used. That group of four
became the core of a 13-member
steering committee for Big Broth-
ers of Cape Breton County. The
organization became a provincial
member of Big Brothers of Canada
later that year. In 1987, it became
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Cape
Breton.
The national organization is
more than 100 years old.
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Going to the fair was a big adventure for a small boy in the 1940s
NORTH SYDNEY — Going to the exhibition was like an annual pilgrimage!
After the long, hot summer, we
were ready for another trek in the
late August heat — all the way out
to the exhibition. You have to
imagine yourself in my time and
my situation.
I was 10 in the mid 1940s, and a
young boy who
was eager to
explore the outside word, outside of ward IV,
as long as I had
some companions along, or
was part of a
“gang.”
We
went
everywhere on
foot as my family didn’t have a
car, and even if
Gordon Sampson we did, it
c o u l d n’ t
replace rambling on our own. We
explored everywhere in ward IV
including the woods which meant
climbing Goat Hill and finding
paths through the dense woods
part of what is now the Northside
Industrial Park. The territory was
covered with thick woods: spruce
and white and red birch were the
dominant trees from Convent
Street out to Marconi Towers and
almost down to Sydney Mines
along with wild pear trees which
we called Indian pears. What a
treat to find them and eat the fruit
which was very plentiful!
North
Sydney
Local farmer Arnie Verschuren of Hilltop Farm, North Sydney, and in back oxen owner Wayne Bell of Rawdon,were some of
the many participants in this year’s Cape Breton County Farmers Exhibition who helped to keep the cattle barn clean.
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So, when the time came to go to
the Cape Breton County Exhibition, we mustered our friends and
planned to leave early in the
morning because we knew it was
“a long trail awinding.” There
would be about 10 of us, and we’d
all take a bottle of water to see us
through. We headed up over the
coal pier trestle, and “out the
tracks” toward the North Sydney
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railway station (now the North
Sydney Food Bank). Often it was
exciting at the station, because
sometimes a load of cattle for
Newfoundland would be corralled
on the north side of the building,
and no one objected to us climbing up high on the wooden rails to
sit like birds and watch the goingson of the cattle.
After we passed Lily Williams’
store, we took the path that wandered past the foundry (Angels
Foundry); there was a calf tied to a
stake in the ground, grazing on the
grass. This was a common sight in
those days, as often people had a
calf or goat which they were raising for food and milk.
Then it was up past a small
bungalow on the corner of what is
now Peppett and High Streets; this
was the last house before the
woods. Now to find a path through
the thicket up to the high fence
that surrounded the exhibition
and the race track (presently
Northside Downs).
And what should we do when
we got there since we had very little money. We found the tall,
weather-beaten fence as we wandered through thick and thin with
branches of trees scraping our
faces until we found a spot where
the ground had been dug out
under the fence for obvious reasons. What do you think we did,
one by one, until we were successfully on the other side, our clothes
dirty and dusty. We wiped down
our clothes slapping our pants,
and each other’s clothes until we
looked slightly respectable.
As we wandered into the mainstream of people, suddenly it all
became exciting. There was the
merry- go-round, then the midway.
The music accompanying the merry-go-round was magical, like the
waltzes my older sisters used to
play on the gramophone, only with
loud, beautiful pipe organ sounds.
Nearby, a big man was swinging
a mallet over his head to come
down on a piece of iron to ring the
bell overhead as people, standing
in a circle around him watched in
awe. Wow! He won a cigar.
I liked the booth where you
could throw the ball at a target
and win a stuffed toy, but not having any money ‘cept a nickel, I just
watched others having fun. We got
a big kick out of it when a big guy
would throw three balls and miss
all three, as we were used to
throwing rocks in ward IV and
usually would hit our targets.
I dreamed of going on the ferris
wheel (which I did a lot of when I
got older, bolder and more lucrative) as I watched the people riding in the chairs high above the
earth, and having so much fun.
Then there was the tilt-a-whirl
which, I thought, took a lot of
courage to ride as the seats swung
around, back and forth,up and
down, and it seemed vicious. I
rode it later in life, but the few
times I did, I never got to like it).
Then there was the low alligator
ride, and others high in the air.
The rides were all so exciting,
and people were having fun and
forgetting their troubles as how
could you think straight when you
were in motion — the motion of
the rides.
But then there were the barns:
this was our domain as we liked
animals so much. We wandered
through the horse barn and saw so
many sights! And there were tags
on the doors of the horses that
were in competition and had won;
I think the tags were red for first,
blue for second and white for
third.
My memory is not sure of that.
But to be able to get so close to the
horses and speak to them or rub
their foreheads was so soothing
and enjoyable. From such experiences, I always dreamed of living
on a farm, but never got to do so.
At that age, I had no idea that living on a farm mean a lot of hard
work for the family, and tireless
devotion to the animals and
machinery.
Then there was the cow barn;
the sights were incredible: big
dairy cows, small calves, some
pigs, some goats and even a very
small horse stabled near there
which intrigued us. I enjoyed
wandering here and wide-eyed, I
took in all the sights. We saw a calf
sucking on its mother’s teat, and
baby pigs asleep.
But, oh, the best barn of all for
me was the one with the fowl: I
just loved to see the Rhode Island
Reds, the White Leghorns and the
Barred Rocks. I guess I found my
own niche there because we had a
chicken coop at home on Purves
Street in the back yard, and as I
got old enough, it became my
chore to take care of the chickens
— the roosters and hens, and I
knew a lot about them. I liked the
small bantam roosters and hens
the best: they have so many
colours!
We also had pigeons and sparrows enter our yard daily to eat
some of the chicken feed, and
they all seemed to get along quite
well, and I like all of them. So,
when I saw pigeons in cages at the
exhibition with feathers covering
their feet, I was so impressed; they
were so beautiful, not like the
ordinary ones I knew, except for
the one, elusive brown and white
one that would show up in our
yard now and then.
And there were rabbits of all
different kinds, so striking to the
eyes — white, grey, brown and
black; long ears, short ears, hanging ears — wow!
I was getting hungry, and the
little bit of water in my bottle was
warm. I had to make a big decision.
What could I get for 10 cents;
pop was six cents and a hot dog
was 10 cents. What would you do?
Hating to leave the grounds, we
slowly wandered out through the
beautiful, high entrance which
had a white picket fence, a lovely,
high arch and two white towers
with red roof tops. A sign said
Cape Breton County Exhibition,
Welcome, Entrance Fee 25 cents.
We walked onto Regent Street,
and once again found our way
back to ward IV with many memories to sustain us until next year.
Gordon Sampson was a teacher for 38 years,
28 of which were at the Canadian Coast Guard
College. He is the founder of the North Sydney
Historical Society and prime mover of the 1985
Centennial Library project.
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In February 2011, Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer Victor Keizer visited Harbourside Elementary School as part of the organization’s Bowl for Kids Sake campaign sponsored, in part, by the Cape Breton Post.
From left to right, Victor Keizer, students Robbie Chase,Tesslynn MacNeil, Dean Copan and Madison Dairou. SUBMITTED BY VINCENT YOUNG
‘It’s worth...’
FAST FACTS
Cont. from page 1
September is Big Brothers/Big
Sisters Month.
Francine Hall has been executive director for 26 years. She is
the only permanent full-time
staff person, and her job ranges
from fundraising to social work
to administration tasks.
“When I came here, we were
doing a Big Brother program and
had just started a Big Sister program,” she said. “Since then we’ve
grown quite a bit in other programs.”
The most children served by
the Cape Breton chapter in a single year was about 400, but the
number usually ranges from 150200. Parents usually call seeking
to access the program, and there
are also referrals from schools
and the Department of Community Services.
It covers all of Cape Breton
Island.
Adult volunteers apply and go
through a screening process,
which includes a criminal background check. Hall said people
shouldn’t be scared off by the
process, noting it includes measures that are generally accepted
will be carried out by any organization these days.
“Most organizations follow
that same norm now,” she said.
“We were doing police checks
before other people were, and we
have access to the child abuse
registry now, so we use that as
well.”
Big brothers and sisters are
told the activities that they take
part in with the young people
with whom they are matched
should not be costly.
“It should be things that both
will enjoy, of course, but to be
careful of not using a dollar to
buy the friendship, but to earn it.”
Many of the families that
come to the program are lowincome, and it wouldn’t be fair
for parents to feel like they have
to try to compete with a volunteer who is able to afford more,
Hall noted.
Activities can include everything from going for a walk
together to taking in a movie or
playing a game. It serves children
beginning at age six and it can go
to age 16. In cases where a
matched pair wants to continue
the relationship up to age 18,
they are encouraged to do so.
Duhamel was matched with a
Big Brother from his own neighbourhood, and the relationship
continued for about four years.
Benefits to kids of having
a Big Brother, Big Sister:
u 91 per cent feel better about
themselves.
u 65 per cent have improved selfconfidence.
u 67 per cent have a better sense
of right and wrong.
u 76 per cent show improved
school grades.
u 80 per cent have a better school
attendance record.
u 82 per cent develop better relationships with their teacher.
u 90 per cent get along better
with other kids.
“He would take me fishing all
the time, that was a big thing we
did, a lot of outdoor activities, we
would go to the park,” he said.
“Sports, outdoor activities, we
would go to the movies sometimes, things like that, things just
to keep that male role model,
was what my mother was looking for.
“It was a time when I think I
really needed a male influence.
Then, I probably didn’t see what I
see now. Looking back on it,
though, it was a significant
impact to me, someone just to
talk to that was outside of my
parental unit, who was just a
friend.”
They have since fallen out of
contact, as his mother remarried
and his Big Brother moved out of
the neighbourhood and started a
family of his own. It was important to have someone in his life
that had no obligation to be
there for him, but was because
he wanted to be there, Duhamel
said.
Now 35 and with a seven-yearold daughter of his own,
Duhamel said he can’t currently
devote the time to volunteering
as a Big Brother, but it’s something that he sees in his future,
when his daughter is older.
“I want to give back to this
organization, this is a big deal to
me,” he said. “I feel like this
organization did a lot for me,
Francine did a lot for me ... I
know what it did for me, and I’d
like to do that for someone else,
or four or five different kids.”
Hall noted research has
shown that having a mentor can
have a major impact on a young
person, making them more likely
to finish high school and less
likely to use drugs.
“There are lots of positive
effects as a result of having a
Michael Duhamel said he benefited so much from being a little brother as part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Breton program that he now wants to give back, as a member of its board. He recently visited the program’s Victoria Road
office to meet with executive director Francine Hall. CAPE BRETON POST PHOTO
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Breton runs its programs from its Victoria Road office. CAPE BRETON POST
mentor in their life,” Hall said.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Cape Breton raises about 85 per
cent of its budget through
fundraising campaigns, while
the remainder comes from the
Department of Community Services.
Fundraising efforts include
the annual Bowl/Billiards for
Kids’ Sake campaign.
Duhamel is sales manager at
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To volunteer as a Big Brother
or Big Sister involves a one-year
commitment. The organization
has some other programs as well,
including Go Girls/Game On,
which run two-hour weekly sessions over seven weeks involving
Grade six students, dealing with
topics such as self-esteem building and healthy lifestyle choices.
For more information or to
apply to become a part of Big
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Consider becoming a volunteer to help others, yourself
coordinated services to assist the
deaf, hard of hearing, and the late
deafened in gaining full access to
public, private, and community
becoming a volunteer?
What does it mean to volun- services.
Have you considered
teer? For me, volunteervolunteering? The Socieing is to give unselfishly
ty of Deaf and Hard of
of your time, talent, and
Hearing Nova Scotians –
energy to benefit other
Cape Breton is seeking
people in your communivolunteers for positions
ty.
on our board of directors.
People volunteer and
We welcome people with
donate for similar reaexperience in fundraissons: they care, they
ing, accounting, social
make a contribution
media, policy developback to their community,
ment, or who simply
the cause is close to their
believe in making our
heart, or they feel comRosalind Wright island a more inclusive
passion to people in
place to live.
need. Some may see it as
If you have 1.5 hours a
a social responsibility
and a great way to meet new peo- month to attend board meetings in
addition to serving on a board
ple.
The Society of Deaf and Hard of committee, send us your resume.
The society is also in need of a
Hearing Nova Scotians has two
affiliate offices: one in Halifax and volunteer accountant for our
our Sydney office which was estab- board. Special commitment conlished in 1991 to provide services siderations are given for this posiin Cape Breton to meet the needs tion. Our board is comprised of
of the deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf, hard of hearing, late deafthe late deafened with dignity, ened, and hearing members across
integrity, and respect. The society a range of ages to complement the
is a charitable organization man- people we serve.
Two board committees consist
dated to develop and manage
all is coming and many people
will be looking for fall/winter
F
activities so why not consider
Starting
Hear
Margaret MacLean, chair of the board of directors of Society of Deaf and Hard of
Hearing Nova Scotians, was at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital recently, promoting the society and collecting donations. SUBMITTED PHOTO
selling tickets and by hosting our
own annual movie night and silent
auction in partnership with the
Cape Breton University’s Art
Gallery.
Volunteer board members can
make my job a whole lot easier and
are the foundation for any organization. So to our current and past
board members, thank you for the
part you have played in advancing
the society. If you are someone
who believes in the goals and
objectives of the society and has
the time, energy, and commitment
to promote or develop the programs and services for deaf and
hard of hearing persons in Cape
Breton, then we need you. The
society values as little or as much
time you can give.
Send your resume to SDHHNS,
762 Victoria Road, Sydney, NS B1N
1J6 or phone 902-564-0003 v/vp; 1888-770-8555; or 1-902-564-0486
tty for more information. Clare and
I look forward to hearing from you.
Rosalind Wright is the regional manager of the Society
of fundraising, and program and
policy. Other ad hoc committees
can arise from time to time to
address certain short term items
such as bylaws. The society wel-
comes fundraising ideas from all of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians, which is
members. We have been successbased in Sydney. Her contact information is:
ful in participating with Depart- 762 Victoria Road, Sydney, NS B1N 1J6, 902-564-0003
ment of Recreation Nova Scotia’s
v / vp or 902-564-0486 tty or 1-888-770-8555 NS
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Community Heroes
Dave Martin dedicated Little League volunteer
BY LAURA JEAN GRANT
COMMUNITY POST
SYDNEY MINES — Volunteers have been the
backbone of the Sydney Mines and District Little League for decades and Dave
Martin is one of their most dedicated.
The 76-year-old Sydney Mines resident
has been volunteering for 30-plus years
but like so many people who give of their
time, he deflects credit to his fellow volunteers and the ones who came before him.
“The people on the executive are good
people and here a long time too. They just
keep coming back, like myself. We love to
be with kids, show them how to play ball,
and have a ball doing it,” he said. “Without
volunteers this league would not go.
We've got a good executive and 90 per
cent of them in there don't even have kids
(in the league).”
Originally from Glace Bay, Martin has
resided in Sydney Mines for 50 years and
first got involved in local baseball circles
as a player. And when his daughter
expressed an interest in the sport, he
began volunteering. He's been involved
ever since.
“I enjoy working with the kids. I have a
ball with the kids. I've coached a lot of kids
and won a lot of championships with
them,” he said.
Martin said he and other volunteers
with the organization find it rewarding to
see the young ball players grow as athletes
and people.
“We enjoy the kids, we enjoy coaching,
we enjoy seeing them progressing
through the years,” he said. “You see these
kids go on to play in senior leagues, and
they play in college leagues and you say
'gee whiz now I coached them kids.' It
makes you feel good.”
Martin said he's also proud to be part
of what he described as one of the best
baseball facilities on the island.
Over the years, he has coached, served
as president of the executive, done field
maintenance, sold tickets, and did a multitude of other tasks that needed to be
done.
“When you're a volunteer you have to
do everything,” he said. “There's a lot of
work to volunteering and not many people will come and do it.”
Martin estimated there's 20-25 active
VELO CAPE BRETON
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BY SHELLEY PORTER
SPECIAL TO THE COMMUNITY POST
Dave Martin is a dedicated volunteer when it
comes to Sydney Mines and District Little
League. CAPE BRETON POST
BIOGRAPHY
NAME:Dave Martin
AGE: 76
HOMETOWN: Glace Bay
RESIDES: Sydney Mines
OCCUPATION: Retired
VOLUNTEER WORK: Best known for helping with the Sydney Mines and District
Little League.
volunteers with the Sydney Mines and
District Little League, which has approximately 130 young players from t-ball to
midget.
In his more than 30 years with the
organization, Martin said he's seen several generations of ball players go through
the system and he's still enjoying the time
he spends at the field.
“I'm here three, four days a week, sometimes you're here six days a week. It takes
a lot of your life in the summer, but when
you enjoy doing something, you don't
mind being here,” he said. “And the kids
are good. Over the years, I've met a lot of
good kids that come in here to play ball.”
[email protected]
Community Heroes is a feature that celebrates people who help
make Cape Breton Island a better place to live. If you know someone (a coach, girl guide leader, food bank volunteer, etc.) who
gives back to the community and deserves to be recognized,
please contact the Cape Breton Post newsroom
at [email protected] or 902-563-3839.
The 52 Week Bike Challenge is a year-long
event where participants commit to cycling
at least 30 continuous minutes outdoors
once per week for every week of the year.
There is no set distance or location, just
the time spent outside on your bicycle. This
year, a new challenge was created for those
not quite ready to take on winter cycling: the
SummerFit Challenge. In this challenge, participants commit to cycling for at least one
hour twice per week. The season is shorter,
but rides are longer and more frequent than
in the “B52.” Attendance is on the honour
system, and no records are kept except for
by participants, if they wish.
At the end of the challenge, Velo Cape
Breton presents each participant with a certificate. The finishers get the satisfaction of
having completed a year-long challenge (or
half-year, for the SummerFit group) and all
the health benefits that go with it.
You don’t have to be a member of Velo
Cape Breton to participate, and you don’t
have to be in Cape Breton. We have had participants from Kentville, Ottawa, and smalltown Kentucky. You don’t have to be an avid
cyclist either, as the age and ability levels
have a wide range, from seasoned cycling
commuters to newcomers to bicycle riding.
Occasionally an email is sent to the list of
challengers, and ask how they are doing and
what they’ve been up to. The responses are
always wonderful, as participants relate
their favourite rides, latest accomplishments, and tales of cycling vacations. The
challengers are as diverse a group as can be
on two wheels and we are always welcoming
more. Come join us: it will be a challenge.
Each month since May, the Cycling
Ambassadors have held a 30 k ride in either
in North Sydney, Sydney, or Glace Bay. The
purpose of these rides is to raise public
awareness of cycling and Velo CB club activities. Plus it’s just fun to get together with
the gang and share a story or two while riding along through the streets of each town or
rural area.
The interesting thing about these rides is
that they have been both very interesting
scenically and educationally.
Recently we rode the streets of Glace Bay
with ambassadors Stan and Charlene, and I
Ambassadors like Stan and Charlene enjoy reaching
out to their communities and showing fellow riders
the sites. SUBMITTED PHOTO
have to say that it was one of the most enjoyable riding experiences I’ve had all summer
long. The pace was relaxed and both Stan
and Charlene were a wealth of good
humoured information as we rode though
this colliery and that colliery (the proper
numbers now escape me). At one point we
found ourselves taking in the view from the
Marconi National Historic site.
Most of us know this is the site from
which the first transatlantic radio message
was sent west to east by Guglielmo Marconi
in 1902. Across from where we stood was a
good view of the rugged coastline, the harbour, and the township of Glace Bay. In the
distance was Flint Island as we gazed out
toward the ocean and Port Morien. Later in
the day as we headed toward Sand Lake, we
would pass by the original homestead of the
Marconi family.
Aside from riding individually in their
own communities, each monthly ride that
the ambassadors have taken over the summer has served to promote the enjoyments
offered by bicycle. Most of all, these rides
have been fun. A very positive message
indeed. Thank you Stan and Charlene for a
wonderful ride.
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Visiting the sites in your own community
History is just around the corner when you live in Louisbourg
LOUISBOURG — Since next year is
the 270th anniversary of the first
siege of Louisbourg, I thought it
was about time I got up to the park
(Fortress of Louisbourg) as we call
it, to see the monument, erected in
1895 to commemorate the
First Siege of
Louisbourg, by
the New England Militia, in
1745.
The American Colonial
War Society
donated and
erected
the
monument in
memory of the
Clyde
war and to
Dollimount
those
who
gave the ultimate sacrifice. The war was “The
War of Austrian Succession” in
Europe, but called “King Georges
War” in the British Colonies.
The New Englanders became
concerned once the French Forces
at Louisbourg, in 1744, attacked
the New England garrison, on
Grassy Island, in Canso and
burned the outpost to the ground.
They were taken to Louisbourg
and given the freedom to move
around the fortress, before being
returned to Boston. This gave
them time to gather intelligence
on all aspects of the fortress; both
its strengths and weaknesses;
which they would eventually use
against them. The fear of attacks,
to and from the Grand Banks to
fish, which supplied their livelihood, was also put into jeopardy.
After much deliberation in
1745, the colonists decided they
would make a surprise attack on
Louisbourg. According to the publication, “A journal of the siege of
Louisbourg
Louisbourg and Cape Breton in
1745" by Capt. James Gibbon,
4,000 men were raised from the
colonies, while a company of 300
were supplied by Capt. Gibbon.
William Pepperell was appointed
to be the Commander-in-Chief of
the forces. All in all with 90 ships,
they were ready to began.
In March of 1745, they set sail
for Louisbourg. Due to extensive
ice and fog, they had to land in
Canso to await the clearing of the
ice. While there, they became aided unexpectedly by Commodore
Warren, Commander of the
British Troops at the West Indies,
who, in his man-of-war, had also
ported in Canso to avoid the ice.
There was much cheer and greater
feeling of confidence when he
decided to proceed to Louisbourg
with them.
On April 29, the ice had broken
up and they set out for Louisbourg. On Tuesday April 30, 1745,
the battle for Louisbourg began.
On June 28, 1745, 60 days later, the
French surrendered. It was not a
battle fought without a great deal
of sacrifice on both sides. The
details of the battle can be found
elsewhere, as space does not permit me to elaborate more. Gibbons' journal however, traces the
day to day events, for any who
wish to delve deeper. Cape Breton,
at this point, was again back
under the rule of the British
Crown of King George II.
Jumping back to the monument, I finally got around to seeing
it for the first time (I’ve never been
around the Cabot Trail either).
The monument is on a peninsular
extension, approximately 600
metres (1/3 of a mile) east of the
main fortress complex, called
Rochefort Point, just north of
Church Cove. It is beautifully posi-
The Louisbourg Monument is on a peninsular extension, approximately 600
metres east of the main fortress complex, called Rochefort Point, just north of
Church Cove. SUBMITTED PHOTO
tioned with a 360-degree
panoramic view, which encompasses the Atlantic Ocean, the
lighthouse, the harbour and modern Louisbourg, along with the
fortress.
where. Although I’m sure that the
greatest of care was prepared for
and given, in its removal, yet some
how the monument got damaged,
and today, it is only about half the
original height.
This would
account for its slightly pudgy look.
Mind you, it is still aesthetically
pleasant to look at and appreciate.
“The polished Lily Lake, New
Brunswick, granite shaft, of the
Tuscan order, is of a lighter colour
then the perfectly balanced ball,
sitting on the capital, in highly polished New Brunswick dark red
granite. Its rustic colour tones
from a distance, give the impression of a canon ball and stands as
a typical symbol of war. The die on
the bottom is inscribed on four
sides.” (Taken from a description
by the committee on the monument in Louisbourg 1895.) Its
original height was about 32 to 34
feet.
The monument wasn’t without
its detractors. Several French language newspapers and the United
Empire Loyalists voiced complaint. Senator Pascal Poirier, an
Acadian senator from New
Brunswick, even went so far as to
take it to Parliament. He eventually relented and became a staunch
supporter of the reconstruction of
the fortress, after visiting the site.
While there for only for a few
minutes, I noticed about 14 people
had walked the 600 metres, to see
and appreciate the memorial. I
suppose it goes to show that it’s
not always true that out of sight is
out of mind.
The monument was originally Clyde Dollimount was brought up in Louisboug and
sited where the present day
returned 10 years ago to retire to the old family
chateau is situated. So for recon- house. He was a teacher for a number of years and
struction of the fortress to begin, worked as a freelance photographer. He is a member
in the early 60s, the monument of the Royal Canadian Legion and a substitute organwould have to be moved elseist at the parish church.
Fundraiser to help VON,
getting children to read
Lots to do as autumn draws near
entitled “Babies & Books.”
The goal here is to provide
an early introduction to stories, the library itself and in
turn an appreciation of reading within the family. Preregistration is required for
this fantastic event and can
be done by calling the library
at 562-3161. Space is limited
so it would be best to register soon and don’t forget the
library is closed on both
Sundays and Mondays.
Local independent music
festival Gobblefest is celebrating its 20th anniversary
this October on (as always)
Thanksgiving
weekend.
Expect a full weekend of
music at both local clubs
and all-ages friendly venues
with a few surprises to ring
in the big 20-year mark. This
much-loved festival has
hosted a countless number
of up-and-coming artists
from the Maritimes and
beyond over the years
including the likes of Buck
65, Slowcoaster, Rockets
Red Glare, Sunfish, Elevator,
I Was A Spy, Burdocks and
many, many more. Submissions for showcasing are
now open until September 5
and you can apply by email
t
o
[email protected]
for consideration. Festival
organizers ask that you
include contact information, dates preferred, name
of artist and an online link
to an artist profile that features a sample of your
music. The festival runs
from October 10 to 12 and
promises to be an exciting
weekend of live music from
a variety of backgrounds.
Dale Fahey is the music director at Caper
Radio, promotes local music events and has
hosted a radio show at CKDU in Halifax
where he also managed a record label. He
lives in Sydney and his column will appear
every second week in the Community Post.
‘Home
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Hosted by acclaimed singer-songwriter Kim Dunn
(a former Rita MacNeil band member).
Enjoy a memorable afternoon as Kim shares songs and
stories from his days on the road with Rita, performing both
songs of Rita and his own material in the intimate setting of
the Tea Room dining room. Includes a Cape Breton seafood
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Town
face here but would like to
mention a nightly session
that takes place from 7:30 to
9:30 p.m. in Baddeck at St.
Michael’s Parish Hall on
Main St. The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidhs have been
running steadily throughout the months of July and
August with the final
evening set for this Friday.
These last few nights for the
summer will feature the talents of Jennifer Bowman,
Kimberly Fraser, Melody
and Derrick Cameron and
Donna Marie DeWolfe.
Don’t fret though, regular
nights of Cape Breton fiddle
music, song and dance will
resume at the hall on September 6.
It’s never too early to get
youngsters on the reading
train and the staff of
McConnell Library in Sydney would agree. They are
hosting a program on Tuesday, September 2 at 9 a.m.
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SYDNEY — I recently caught wind of
an interesting fundraiser being
presented by Cape Breton Metro
VON on September 20 at the soccer field at Sydney’s new and beautiful
Open
Hearth Park.
The event is
listed as a “fun
walk, run and
roll” and along
with the activities
will
include prizes,
a barbecue,
games for the
kids and plenty more. Cape
Breton Metro
Dale Fahey
VON is a nonprofit group
designed to
encourage people to remain active
and independent within their own
homes. This is a great opportunity to get out, see some folks, enjoy
the barbecue and get some exercise and support the organizations different ongoing services
such as meals, healthy living seniors programs, foot care and much
more. Both individual and team
entries are welcome and early registration will take place on September 18 at the VON office on
380 Kings Road between 6 and 8
p.m. You can call the office for registration forms at 564-6479 or
email
[email protected]
should you prefer the online route
for information. Event day registration begins at 9 a.m. and the fun
starts from there.
There’s a musical treat in store
tonight, Wednesday, August 27, at
the Fox Den bar in Sydney. East
Coast Music Award nominated
group The Relatives will be hosting Aboriginal Rock Night so come
on out and enjoy some great local
music. The group is comprised of
Tom Johnson (drums), Stan Johnson (keyboards), Rob Stevens
(bass), Tom Sylliboy (guitar), Darren Stevens and Derek Johnson
(vocals). Cover charge is $10 at the
door and the show runs from 9
p.m. until midnight.
Nearly anyone from Cape Breton will tell you that there is
always a ceilidh, square dance or
Celtic music session happening or
ready to happen at the drop of a
bow. They couldn’t be more correct. I am only scratching the sur-
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Kenny Poirrier and Lee Stewart are just two of the hard-working volunteers who are always helping
others in Whitney Pier. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Volunteering a priority
for Pier residents
‘Anytime we can help out, we will’
MISSING BIKER
A motorcyclist reported her travelling companion missing along the Cabot Trail, but
the man was later located alive and well in New Brunswick.
MI’KMAW GAMES
The six-day 2014 Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Summer Games kicked off with colourful
opening ceremonies in the host community of Potlotek.
WHITNEY PIER — Volunteering and a sense of
community seem to go hand-in-hand in
The Pier.
After my first column in the Community
Post appeared, I met or
heard about many people who not only believe
strongly in giving back
to the community, but
who make it a priority in
their lives. Singer-songwriter Lee Stewart is
one such person. Guitarists Kenny Poirrier
and Doug Taylor are two
more. All three men are
lifelong residents of The
Pier.
Lee volunteered his
Sharon Atha
musical talents as a solo
musician for years
before teaming up eight years ago with Kenny Poirrier, a rock and roll musician, to
form the band The Roadies. Doug joined
the band in the last year. The Roadies regularly perform at seniors’ homes as well as
charity and community events. For the last
five years, they played at the Kidney Foundation’s annual picnic.
Yes, they do paid gigs too, but if you ask
any one of them why they volunteer so
much, their answers are all very similar.
Kenny, a 911 dispatcher, says, “I think it’s
very important to support The Wish Foundation and Kidney Foundation . . . and people in seniors’ homes. Anytime we can help
out, we will.”
Lee, who drives a HandiTrans bus, talks
about the gratification and adds, “I know
I’m giving back to those who matter.” Doug,
a transit operator, talks about performing
for seniors: “You can’t put a price on that the smiles, and the happiness you feel.”
The Roadies draw from about 300 hit
songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Lee says,
“We’re one of the only bands that are kicking at old tunes.” Think Johnny Horton, Bob
Dylan, The Band, The Beatles, and Joni
Mitchell for starters. Their sets also include
some new country and Lee’s original songs.
A self-taught musician, Lee’s smooth
melodious voice and moving lyrics in his
original folk songs will remain with you
long after the singing ends. Listen to
“Streets of my Home Town,” a melancholic
melody about Whitney Pier, or “Eastern
Man,” a song that will resonate with anyone
who has had to leave the island in search of
work and “dreams of chasing the sea breeze
once more,” and you’ll see what I mean.
Lee recently wrote a new song and is
looking for pictures of people who worked
Whitney
Pier
at the steel plant for the slideshow he’s
preparing to accompany the song. Pictures
can be emailed to him at [email protected].
Lee’s original music can be found at
www.reverbnation.com and on YouTube.
The Roadies, who will be performing at the
legion in Iona in September, can be found
on Facebook.
Another dedicated volunteer is Stephen
MacLennan, the service officer for The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 128. In January
2014, he replaced longtime service office
Frank Martinello and is available to help
veterans as well as veterans’ widows and
widows from Whitney Pier, South Bar, and
part of New Victoria.
A 24-year military veteran and a member
of the legion for two years, Steve primarily
helps veterans to complete and file Veterans Affairs forms. He says, “I stay in contact
with Joe MacNeil, the only Veterans Affair
agent in the CBRM.”
Although Steve works full time, he
makes himself available by phone and in
person. People needing help can leave a
confidential voice mail for him anytime at
539-1152, knowing that only he has access
to the messages. He checks his voice mail
daily. For members unable to travel, he can
arrange home and hospital visits.
In emergencies situations, you can call
the legion at 539-4112 and ask for “the service officer’s phone number,” so Steve can
return the call ASAP.
Steve says, “you don’t have to be a member of the legion to ask the service officer
about services for your family member" or
friend.
He’s received calls from family
members in the USA and across Canada.
If you have questions about what kinds
of services might be available to you or your
family member, Steve is available to answer
them.
The Whitney Pier Seniors’ and Pensioners’ Club
people need not find themselves alone or
with nothing to do during our cold long
winters. From September to June, you can
enjoy socializing, mixed darts, bingo, and
45s card games at The Whitney Pier Seniors’ and Pensioners’ Club.
Located at 50 Breton St, right behind the
Victoria Rd. Tim Horton’s, the club is accessible by bus. Anyone over 55 years old or in
receipt of a pension is welcome to become a
member for $10/year.
After the summer break, the club
reopens its door on September 18 with it
first monthly meeting, followed by lunch
and a bingo game.
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Community Calendar
Community Calendar is a public
service listing of community events
sponsored by non-profit groups. To
ensure publication, submit notices
at least two weeks prior to the event.
Limit announcements to 24 words
or less. Telephone 563-3838; fax
562-7077 or email your event to
[email protected].
Pensioners Club 45s card game in
the hall.
Five generations
NORTH SYDNEY
4 p.m.-12 a.m., Pub night at the
North Sydney Firefighters Club,
Pierce Street. Live entertainment,
kitchen open. No admission.
7 p.m., Bible study with Pastor Ron
Coole at Harvest House, Commercial Street. For more information call
562-0700.
7:30 p.m., Cribbage game, Armstrong Memorial Branch No. 19,
Royal Canadian Legion.
7:30-10 p.m., Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Cape Breton, the Ceildh Golden K
and the North Sydney Firefighters
Club hosting chase the ace at the
North Sydney Firefighters Club,
Pierce Street.
AUGUST 27-29
CBU Commuter volleyball camp for
girls entering Grades 7 to 12. For
more information, call 563-1143 or
563-1279, or email
[email protected].
AUGUST 27
POINT EDWARD
1:30 p.m. There will be a Tarabish
game held at the Point Edward
Community Hall. Everyone welcome!
SYDNEY MINES
SYDNEY
VON Cape Breton Metro offers a
foot care program located at 380
Kings Rd. For more information or
to book an appointment phone the
VON office at 564-6479.
9-10 a.m., Seniors swimming at
Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone
the Kiwanis Pool for more information.
10 a.m., Walk Aerobics at Salvation
Army Sydney Community Church,
55 Inglis St. For more information,
contact Dena at 562-1717.
6-8:30 p.m., Sydney Sea Cadets are
accepting new members between
the ages of 12-18 at Victoria Park
Armouries.
7 p.m., Everyone is welcome to join
in meditation with the Sydney
Shambhala Group, 440 George St.,
downstairs. For information Catherine at 577-9645;
[email protected]. 7 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Breton Bridge Club, Old Radar Base.
Everyone welcome.
7:30 p.m., C.B. Central adult badminton club welcomes new members from 14-years old and older to
play at Etoile de l'Acadie gym, Inglis
Street.
8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke Jackpot,
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 12
(in the lounge). Reg & Ruth
Magliaro. Members and guests.
Five generations recently came together for this photo and include from left to right: Mrs. Mary Earle, 92, Glace Bay;
Linda Earle Mugford, 65, Glace Bay; Gina Mugford Lynk, 44, Port Caledonia; Jacqueline Renee Lynk, 27, London, Ont.
and daughter Zoey Lynk Kyte, 4, London, Ont. SUBMITTED PHOTO
hall.
Gallery presents The Joy of Art by
New Waterford artist Karl Marsh
during regular business hours.
2:30 p.m., Crib card game at Army,
Navy and Air Force Unit 217, corner
of Smith and Wilson streets. All
money returned in prizes.
8 p.m., Row street club will be hosting cleaning supply darts.
BIG BRAS D’OR
10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., The Old School
House Rug Hookers meet at the Big
Bras d’Or fire hall, 1390 Old Route 5.
Call Diane 674-2172 or Marilyn 6742119.
FLORENCE
PORT MORIEN
6:30-9 p.m., 1917 Vimy Ridge Royal
Canadian Army Cadets meet at Florence Elementary. All youth
between the ages 12-18 are welcome to attend.
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Veterans’ Memorial
computer site is open.
AUGUST 28
POINT EDWARD
FRAMBOISE
1:30 p.m., Tarabish, Pt. Edward
Community Hall.
7 p.m., 45s card game, Framboise
Community Hall.
SYDNEY MINES
GRAND MIRA
7:30 p.m., 45s card game, Sydney
Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club.
Lunch served. Jackpot.
7:30 p.m., Tarabish at St. Margaret
Community Hall.
SYDNEY
WAGMATCOOK
9-10 a.m. Seniors swimming at
Kiwanis Pool, Prince Street. Phone
the Kiwanis Pool for more information.
10-11:30 a.m., Breastfeeding information with other breastfeeding
mothers, Family Place Resource
Centre, 714 Alexandra St. Dads, support persons and babies welcome.
No registration.
12 p.m., Centre for Cape Breton
Studies presents the Culture Circle
workshop in the Rotary Performance Music Room, Great Hall, CBU.
1:30 p.m., Tarabish - force the dealer,
Steelworkers and Sydney Pensioners’ Club, 30 Inglis St. Everyone wel-
5-6 p.m., Wagmatcook Native Walkers Program at the Wagmatcook
Culture & Heritage Centre. No
charge.
WHITNEY PIER
GLACE BAY
9-11 a.m., Children 0-6 years and
their parents/caregivers at the Whitney Pier Youth Club, 11 West St.
2 p.m., Seniors exercise class, chair
and standing at Whitney Pier Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. All seniors
welcome.
9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m., The
clothing depot at Town House, 115
Commercial St., is open. Information, 849-2449.
1-4 p.m., Glace Bay Art Group at the
Glace Bay fire hall. New members
welcome.
BOISDALE
NEW WATERFORD
8 p.m., 45s card game, Boisdale fire
Volunteering
Cont. from page 8
On Monday nights music-minded
members get together to play or
learn to play guitar.
Ray Antle, president of the
club, speaks with enthusiasm
while describing the club as “a lot
of fun.” After travelling the world
with his work, Antle returned in
2002 to live in The Pier, not far
from where he was born.
Although he didn’t know many
members when he joined, he
admits the club now provides a
sense of community and says, “I’d
be lost without it,”
come.
6 p.m., Sydney Harbour Dragon
Boat Club meets at Harbourview
Drive, Sydney River East of the Keltic
Drive Bridge The club will supply
equipment and training. Everyone
welcome. Call 902-217-3334 or 902322-2566.
6:15-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Air
Cadets 29 Sydney Kiwanis Squadron
will meet at Sydney Academy, use
the Townsend Street entrance.
7:30 p.m., 45s card game at Mira
Road fire hall. Jackpot on 10 numbers.
7:30 p.m., Tarabish at Steelworkers
and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30
Inglis St.
8 p.m., (CD) Thursday Night
Women’s Group, Everywoman's
Centre, 21 Trinity Ave.
7 p.m., Steel Centre Toastmasters
meet at Atlantic SuperStore Community Room, Kings Road.
New Waterford Credit Union Art
In addition to member activities, every other month the club
hosts The Cape Breton Seniors’
Council which consists of 16 different seniors clubs.
Issues
important to seniors are discussed. Past topics have included
transit, snow shoveling, and grass
mowing. Past guest speakers
have discussed security for seniors and palliative care.
If you’re interested in exercising, chair and standing exercises
led by a certified exercise instructor are offered twice a week to
members and nonmembers.
If you like to sing, you can join
the Vonnie MacEachern Senior
Singers who meet at the club once
a week to practice songs they will
be performing for people living in
seniors’
and
veterans’
homes. Check
the Community
Calendar for
dates and contact people.
For information
about
membership
contact
Ray
Antle at 5398807.
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using the bus and to
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9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m., The
clothing depot at Town House, 115
Commercial St., is open. Information, 849-2449.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Indoor yard sale
every week during the summer at
Town House, 150 Commercial St.,
Glace Bay. No admission.
10 a.m. -5 p.m., Glace Bay Heritage
Museum (in the Old Town Hall) the
museum, gift shop and second
hand bookstore will be open. Information, 842-5345.
7-9 p.m., Dementia/Alzheimers
caregiver support group meet at
Seaview Manor, 275 South St. Learn,
exchange information and receive
encouragement.
8 p.m., Island Martial Arts Centre in
the lower level of the People's Mall
is offering a women's only tae kwon
do program. Build muscle, lose
weight and empower yourself.
8 p.m., 45s at Seniors and Pensioners Hall. Free tea/coffee. No smoking. Cash jackpot. All welcome.
8 p.m. Row Street Club will be hosting loonie bullseye darts.
MAIN-A-DIEU
10-11 a.m. Tai Chi, Main-a-Dieu
Coastal Discovery Centre.
BRAS D’OR
1:30 p.m., Northside bridge club, St.
Joseph’s Hall, Villa Drive.
7:30 p.m., Bras d’Or Seniors and
being a supporter of an improved public transit
service. She thinks keeping the rail service in Cape
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see Saturday's Cape Breton Post
or go to www.cbpost.com.
Breton is a good idea too. She has lived in the
Whitney Pier area since 2004.
Two Rivers Wildlife Park
Marion Bridge, Exit 7 off Hwy 125, Cape Breton, NS
Featuring: John Campbelljohn, Rachel Davis, Dwayne Cote,
Crowdis Bridge, Robert Bouchard, Darren McMullen, Jason
MacDonald, Kimberley Fraser, Buddy MacDonald, Roger
Stone, Norma MacDonald, Wills Addiction, The Goin’s On,
Keith Mullins, Buffy MacNeil &Larry Boutilier, Catahoula
Brown, Donna Marie DeWolfe, Anita MacDonald, Adam Young
Performances start at 6:00 pm on Friday, August 29 and
1:00 pm on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31
Fee for Festival is General Park Admission
• On site camping
• Wifi available
• Picnic Areas &
Children’s Playground
SPONSORS
Registration Dates:
Friday, Sept 5th - 3:30pm-8pm
Saturday, Sept 6th - 11am-5pm
BOULARDERIE
7:30 p.m., 45s card game at Southside Boularderie fire hall. Lunch
served.
DOMINION
9:30 a.m., Dominion Booters will
meet at Marcia Fiolek Park for walk
about. Everyone welcome.
• Canteen service available
• Swimming in the Mira River
• Walking trails
• U - Fish • Wagon rides
To book campsite and for more information please call us 727-2483
Cape Breton School of the Arts
DANCE SCHOOL
BIG BRAS D'OR
7-8 p.m., Line dancing drop-in
classes by donation at the Big Bras
d'Or fire hall. 8-9 p.m. for intermediates. Ages 12 and up. Wear leathersoled shoes or cowboy boots.
Everyone welcome.
6:30 p.m., Sydney Mines walking
group the Walkie-Talkies will gather
at the Martha Hollett Library. All
ages welcome.
7-10 p.m., Pub night with live entertainment at the Sydney Mines Firemens Club. Kitchen is open from 59 p.m. No admission.
Dance Classes in:
Tap, Jazz, Ballet,
Hip Hop, Lyrical
& Musical Theatre
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Marcus Garvey
Days celebrated
Marcus Garvey Days took place
earlier this month with several
events taking place at the Universal Negro Improvement
Association Museum in Glace
Bay. Garvey established the
UNIA in 1914 and the organization at one time was in more
than 40 countries around the
world.
Children were invited to the Universal
Negro Improvement Association Museum in Glace Bay recently to make some
African crafts as part of Marcus Garvey
Days. CAPE BRETON POST
Mise’l Isador shows off his handiwork during a craft session at
Universal Negro Improvement Association Hall in Glace Bay as
part of Marcus Garvey Days. CAPE BRETON POST
This painting graces the wall of the Universal Negro Improvement Association
hall in Glace Bay honouring established the man who established the UNIA in
1914 and promoted improved education and self-reliance. He established 1,100
branches of the UNIA in over 40 countries, including three halls in Cape Breton,
and he visited the Glace Bay UNIA in 1928. CAPE BRETON POST
Haley Lawrence made eight bracelets during an African craft
session at Universal Negro Improvement Association hall in
Glace Bay as part of Marcus Garvey Days.
CAPE BRETON POST
Jackson Fitzgerald puts the finishing touches on the
bracelets that he made at Universal Negro Improvement
Association hall in Glace Bay as part of Marcus Garvey
Days. CAPE BRETON POST
This photo of Marcus Garvey can be found on one of the walls of the Universal
Negro Improvement Association hall in Glace Bay. CAPE BRETON POST
This painting is among the artwork on display at the Universal Negro Improvement Association Hall in Glace Bay.
RIGHT: Volunteer Jennifer Lynk helps one of the boys who took part in a craft session at Universal Negro Improvement Association hall in Glace Bay as part of Marcus Garvey Days. CAPE BRETON POST
Acoustic Roots Festival featuring several genres of music
Some of Canada’s best and busiest performers making appearances
MARION BRIDGE — The hills will literally be alive with music at the
end of this month.
The second annual Acoustic
Roots Festival takes place Aug. 2931 at Two Rivers Wildlife Park. The
park, located near Marion Bridge,
will once again serve as the backdrop for the multi-genre festival
featuring folk, country, Celtic,
bluegrass and blues artists.
The festival lineup this year features some of Atlantic Canada’s
best and busiest entertainers,
including John Campbelljohn,
Rachel Davis, Dwayne Cote,
Robert Bouchard, Crowdis Bridge,
Darren McMullen, Jason MacDon-
ald, Kimberley Fraser, Buddy MacDonald, Roger Stone, Norma MacDonald, Will’s Addiction, The
Goin’s On, Keith Mullins, Buffy
MacNeil and Larry Boutilier, Catahoula Brown, Donna Marie
DeWolfe, Anita MacDonald and
Adam Young.
Two Rivers Wildlife Park’s 500-
acre site offers a variety of activities and services for festival-goers,
including onsite camping, walking
trails, fish ponds, wagon rides,
petting zoo, canteen and WiFi.
Coinciding with the festival weekend, the park will also be hosting
the Ole County Fair and Horse
Show.
Performances begin at 6 p.m.
on Aug. 29 and at 1 p.m. on Aug. 30
and 31.
For additional information on
the second annual Acoustic Roots
Festival, visit www.acousticrootsfestival.com.
To book a campsite at the park,
call 1-902-727-2483.
www.cbpost.com
240 Kings Rd, Sydney
$475,000
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710 Shore Rd, Sydney Mines
$419,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 3
MLS ®: 15169642
MLS ®: 15072069
664 Castle Bay Rd, Castle Bay
$299,900 Beds: 3 Baths: 2(+1)
MLS ®: 15614977
4589 Grand Mira North* Rd
Marion Bridge $289,900
Beds: 3 Baths: 3(+2)
85 Sangaree Rd
Albert Bridge $359,000
Beds: 3 Baths: 1(+2)
6118 East Bay Hway
Ben Eoin $329,900
Beds: 3 Baths: 2
MLS ®: 15699002
MLS ®: 15826142
20 Macdonald Cres
Sydney Mines $274,900
Beds: 3 Baths: 2(+1)
9 Clarke Ave, Coxheath
$269,900 Beds: 4 Baths: 1(+1)
56-58 Emery St
Reserve Mines $329,000
48-50 Emery St
Reserve Mines $329,000
MLS ®: 15861180
MLS ®: 15861198
15 Elizabeth, Sydney River
$269,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 1(+1)
25 Lanceleve Cres
Albert Bridge $256,900
Beds: 3 Baths: 2
MLS ®: 15525314
MLS ®: 15503915
MLS ®: 15556954
MLS ®: 15696305
4 Boutilier Rd
Hillside Boularderie
$254,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 2
26 Ankerville St, Sydney
$249,900 Beds: 3 Baths: 1(+1)
MLS ®: 15084429
MLS ®: 15604291
21 Patnic Ave, Sydney
$249,000 Beds: 5 Baths: 1(+1)
MLS ®: 15792229
452 Seaview Dr
Upper North Sydney
$239,900 Beds: 4 Baths: 2(+1)
MLS ®: 15790975
MLS ®: 15220700
MLS ®: 15090616
82 Deerfield Dr, Coxheath
$189,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 1(+1)
1 University Ave, Sydney
$185,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 1(+1)
MLS ®: 15634124
MLS ®: 15227531
253 Park St, Sydney $179,900
Beds: 4 Baths: 1
3663 Eskasoni Rd
North Side East Bay
$175,000 Beds: 2 Baths: 0(+1)
MLS ®: 15088727
189 Royal Ave, Sydney
$199,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 1(+1)
MLS ®: 15315575
MLS ®: 15068083
1145 Main A Dieu, Bateston
$235,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2
MLS ®: 15514003
MLS ®: 15218993
18 Sunset Dr, Glace Bay
$199,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 2
536 Charlotte St, Sydney
$169,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 2
MLS ®: 15841703
79 Mckinley Dr, Coxheath
$189,900 Beds: 3 Baths: 1(+1)
70 Moffatt Ave, Sydney Mines
$199,900 Beds: 3 Baths: 2
MLS ®: 15054992
60 Parkwood, Sydney River
$239,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 1(+1)
MLS ®: 15196546
MLS ®: 15304579
19 Charlotte St, Sydney
$220,000
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7334 East Bay Hway
Big Pond $165,000
Beds: 3 Baths: 1(+1)
94 Kimberly Dr, Sydney River
$159,900 Beds: 3 Baths: 1
91 Park St, Sydney $149,900
Beds: 8 Baths: 5
MLS ®: 2014300407
MLS ®: 15105943
253 Brookside St, Glace Bay
$129,900 Beds: 3 Baths: 2
588 Park St, New Waterford
$129,900
MLS ®: 15412489
MLS ®: 15566391
4291 Highway 28
New Waterford $129,700
Beds: 3 Baths: 1(+1)
19 Poland St, Reserve Mines
$195,900 Beds: 4 Baths: 2
MLS ®: 15567803
1987 Eskasoni Rd
Northside East Bay $170,000
Beds: 3 Baths: 1
30 High St, North Sydney
$169,900 Beds: 3 Baths: 1(+1)
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37 Dolbin St, Sydney $139,900
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161 Cottage St, Pictou
$139,900 Beds: 3 Baths: 1(+1)
MLS ®: 00983593
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3361 Pellatt Ave
New Waterford $134,900
Beds: 3 Baths: 2
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706 Main St, Sydney Mines
$124,900 Beds: 2 Baths: 0(+2)
MLS ®: 15176571
16 Macissac St, Scotchtown
$129,500 Beds: 2 Baths: 1(+1)
MLS ®: 15273790
215 Vulcan Ave, Sydney
$127,500 Beds: 3 Baths: 2
MLS ®: 15124605
MLS ®: 15265879
59 Catherine St, Glace Bay
$122,999 Beds: 4 Baths: 3
17 Gallivan Dr, South Bar
$122,500 Beds: 2 Baths: 1
25 Macguire Dr, Sydney
$121,000 Beds: 3 Baths: 2
MLS ®: 15408263
MLS ®: 15259419
MLS ®: 15225006
17 George St, Glace Bay
$119,900 Beds: 6 Baths: 1(+3)
MLS ®: 15622475
2973 Port Morien Hway
Port Morien $119,500
Beds: 4 Baths: 2
MLS ®: 15369580
20 Levattes Ln, Louisbourg
$119,500 Beds: 3 Baths: 1(+1)
MLS ®: 15461312
228 St James Rd
Hillside Boularderie
$114,900 Beds: 3 Baths: 1
27 Clyde Ave Ave
Sydney Mines $113,900
Beds: 3 Baths: 1
MLS ®: 15039175
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619 Coxheath Rd, Coxheath
$106,900 Beds: 3 Baths: 1(+1)
MLS ®: 15216385
33 Bay St, Glace Bay $104,900
Beds: 4 Baths: 1
100 High St, Sydney $96,000
Beds: 3 Baths: 1
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141 Second St, Howie Centre
$74,900 Beds: 3 Baths: 2
5 Brittanic, Louisbourg
$47,500 Beds: 2 Baths: 1
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41 Peppett St, North Sydney
$78,750
2216 Hwy 28, South Bar
$95,000 Beds: 4 Baths: 1(+1)
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1035 Northside
Loch Lomond Rd
Loch Lomond $89,900
Beds: 3 Baths: 1
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35 Maxi, Glace Bay $79,900
Beds: 3 Baths: 1(+1)
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Reclining
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Matching Chair 1149
Lover seat $64995
$
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Maddock
Power Reclining
Blended Leather
119995
$
Maddox
Rocker Recliner
49995
$
Attica
360 degree
Swivel Chair
All Leather
Sofa
1499
$
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Matching Chair $129995
499
$
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Carlyle
Reclining chair
499
$
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$
119995
$
Leather
Reclining chair
Vail
Leather
Reclining chair
$
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$
$
Harbor Town
Rocker Recliner
499
95
$
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Knox
Glider Rocker
42995
34995
$
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Osmond
Leather
Chair
Osmond
Leather Sofa
119995
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Rowan
Rocker Recliner
549
$
95
$
Sylvia
Wing Back
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95
499
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46995
34995
349
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Esther
Wing Back
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Anderson
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Pinnacle
Reclining
Sofa
$
Doris
Wing Back
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799
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34995
$
reclining chair
Crandell
Reclining chair
999
$
44995
Charlotte
Ferguson
Wing back reclining chair
Joplin
Swivel Rocker
84995
$
Bodie
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Leather chair
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79995
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Justine
Wing Back
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James
Rocker Recliner
499
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999
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