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Liberal Member of Parliament, Geoff Regan, held a meeting with the public on January 15th concerning the cancellation of home letter delivery by Canada Post.

“I have heard from seniors, people with disabilities and small business owners in my riding who rely on postal mail to pay their bills or receive cheques,” said Mr. Regan. “This service cut makes it difficult, or even impossible, for them to get their mail regularly.”

Liberal MP, Geoff Regan, holds Meeting with Public on Cancellation of Postal Service

The Halifax West MP says numerous constituents have also complained that new community mailboxes, which are replacing door-to-door delivery, are being installed in unsafe or inaccessible locations.

In response, Mr. Regan gave citizens a chance to put forward their concerns about the transition and to give suggestions about where mailboxes could be located while at the January meeting.

With Mr. Regan was Mike

Keefe, First Vice President of CUPE-Nova Local.

Mr. Regan noted that Bedford and Hammonds Plains were

among the first communities to lose home delivery.

Fairview and Clayton Park are scheduled to move to community

mailboxes this year.Mr. Keefe gave the audience a

presentation on the many problems

Four girls from the Masthead News circulation area will be representing Nova Scotia at the Canada Winter Games in Prince George, B. C., from February 13th to the 20th.

They are Erica McLean,

Four Named to Represent Province in Ringette Winter Games

From L to R in the back are Erica McLean, Brittany Melanson, and Lauren Fowlow. In the front is Emily Burton.

Brittany Melanson, Lauren Fowlow and Emily Burton.

The girls were named to the ringette team at the end of October after a 15-month tryout process.

They are all members of the Halifax St. Margaret’s Ringette

Association where they have all played for many years and developed a love for the ice.

“They are excited and proud to have the opportunity to represent their province at the games,” said spokesperson Darlene Fowlow.

Fifteen-year-old Ali Harmon of Westwood Hills in Upper Tantallon is a proud member of the Alpine Ski Nova Scotia team now in Prince George, B.C., to compete in the 2015 Canada Winter Games.

The announcement was made on January 14th by Alpine Ski Nova Scotia with Ali being part of the 16-member team representing the province.

The athletes are competing in Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super Giant Slalom and Ski Cross from February 14-20 at Purden Ski Village and the Tabor Mountain Ski Resort.

Ali is a member of the Wentworth Ski Racing Club, attends Sir John A. Macdonald High School in grade 10, and started skiing at age seven at the Martock Ski Hill outside of Windsor, Nova Scotia.

Ali told the Masthead News her first ski experience was done with the help of a harness, which

Ali Harmon to Represent Nova Scotia in Canada Winter GamesBy Keith Ayling

quickly escalated from there to downhill racing at the larger Wentworth Ski Hill when she reached her ninth birthday.

She joined the race program and became part of the Wentworth Race Team.

“We go to Wentworth every weekend” in the winter, said Ali, where her parents, Tim and Lisa Harmon, have a ski chalet.

“My real racing--timed races--started when I was 11 in Slalom GS and Ski Cross.”

She started traveling to races around Atlantic Canada and Quebec by the time she reached 12 with the team she describes as “All so good—I love them all!”.

Ali also trains at the gym during the summer months with a good workout plan to help maintain her core strength, including dryland training.

H e r e a r l y y e a r s o f s k i involvement were at Five Bridges Middle School where she was MVP for the ski team.

In order to continue her current racing in the Wentworth team, she must maintain a good average at St. John A. Macdonald.

Her ski idol is Larissa Yurkiw, the Canadian downhill champion.

Family and friends will be watching her compete this week in B.C. and keeping their fingers crossed for some “good runs”.

As a result of participating in the Canadian Winter Games, Ali says, “So many memories come out of this. It’s crazy.”

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For the third time Rebecca has had her hair cut in order for sick kids to have wigs put on their heads who have lost their hair due to medical conditions.

“Rebecca donated her hair when she started school” in grades primary and grade 2, said her mother, Bernadine Corkum,

The 10-year-old girl, who is now in grade 5 and attends the Aspotogan Consolidated Elementary School, donated her hair to Angel Hair for Kids, which is a Canadian organization that provides wigs and hair loss solutions to financially disadvantaged children.

The organization is able to provide the wigs at no cost, using hair generously donated by people such as Rebecca.

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This year the congregation of St. Georges Anglican Church in East river is setting out to prove that you can indeed teach an old dog a new trick.

Or make an old thing new again.

The innovative congregation has introduced a new prayer and praise service on the third Sunday of each month.

The service starts at 9:00 a.m. and features prayer, brief readings, a short reflection, and songs, songs, songs.

Music is provided by the

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The Parish Messy Band. From left to right are Grace Cooke, Barbara Tuck, Donna Druggett, Karan Manuel, and Roy Cooke. Missing are Cecil Pool and Ian Gillis.

Parish “Praise Musicians” or the “Messy Band” as they refer to themselves.

T h e g u i t a r s , s p o o n s , a c c o r d i o n a n d k e y b o a r d provide accompaniment as the congregation sing old favourites like “To God be the Glory” and “Go Tell it on the Mountain”, mixed in with new, contemporary gospel tunes.

“If you are looking for something new and a great way to start off a Sunday morning, this just might be a time you would enjoy,” says Reverend Gordon Druggett, the

Parish Rector.Church Wardens Neil Boutilier

and Shei la Hir t le say the congregation has a great time and enjoys a more casual break from the regular Sunday format.

They invite anyone, regardless of religious denomination or belief, to join them for “this truly enjoyable and relaxing hour of praise and fellowship.”

If you play an instrument, feel free to bring it along and join the band.

Band practice is at 8:30 to 8:45 before the service starts.

LETTER TO THE EDITORDear Editor,

I’m writing in response to another reader’s recent letter about sewer backup coverage.

In my many years as a broker I have dealt with a lot of sewer backup claims that have been paid out, including claims from people on their own private septic systems.

Even private septic systems get overwhelmed and become a cause of water damage to property.

Usually these types of claims are not technically due to a “backup”, but are actually related to foundation drains, fl oor drains or sump pump failures.

They generally occur after

storms and are often covered solely under sewer backup coverage.

I think it is important for your readers to know that home owners without sewer backup coverage are not covered for these claims, which can easily be tens of thousands of dollars for fi nished basements.

Thank you for continuing to be a reliable and trustworthy source of information in our community.

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Construction on the much anticipated OHC (or Our Health Centre) will begin in the spring of 2015, says the OHC Association board.

“This is one of the signifi cant milestones this campaign has been geared towards,” says Don Munroe, OHC Association Chair. “Next to the completion of construction, the grand opening and the fi rst patients being seen, beginning construction is an occasion of real celebrations for OHC supporters, volunteers and donors.

“There is still much work to do and those efforts will continue

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after construction has started. But quite literally the pick and shovel work will begin in the coming months.”

T h e C e n t r e w i l l s e r v e communities along the Route 3 corridor (Hwy 3 or the St. Margaret’s Bay Road), from New Ross in the north to the Tancook Islands in the south, Western Shore in the west and Hubbards in the east.

The press release went on to thank all the supporters and donors who believe in the project and to all of the volunteers who continue to dedicate time and energy to making the center a reality.

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Mr. Keefe offered some suggestions on how home delivery can be saved. One such suggestion involved setting up full service, Canada Postal banks.

According to a study released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA), the traditional fi nancial banking sector is not meeting the needs of all Canadians.

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“There are many Canadians in large regions of the country not served by banking institutions and an estimated 3% to 15% of Canadians do not have a bank account,” says the CCPA.

“Canada Post has the largest network of retail outlets already in place across Canada,” said researcher John Anderson. “Offering postal fi nancial services would allow the millions of Canadians without local bank branches, or easy access to banking, the access they need.”

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The postal banks have shown themselves capable of generating the additional income needed to preserve the traditional postal system.

This would mean that, if Canada Post were to adopt a postal banking system, enough revenue could be generated to maintain home letter delivery.

Pos t a l bank ing sys t ems have been successful in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Switzerland and New Zealand.

Anyone who is 50 and over is welcome to join the St. Margaret’s 50 Plus Club, says a press release.

“We have a total of 16 members, and any person over 50 can come to the club meetings,” says the announcement. “For a fee of $5.00” you can join and have fun with the rest of the members.”

The club meets on Wednesday afternoons at l:00 p.m. at the Masonic Hall , Head of St. Margaret’s Bay, from the first Wednesday in September to the last Wednesday in May.

On the first Wednesday of each month the members hold a meeting to make plans and

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activities for the month.“All members have a chance for

input as to what they would like to do,” says the release.

“Mainly our members like to play cards, for which we have money prizes and every so often we play bingo.”

The members bring in prizes, groceries and dry goods and, from time to time, go out to a restaurant at no cost to the members.

“When we have our closing for the summer, we make reservations at the Shore Club in Hubbards,” the club says.

Now and again the group acquires a lottery license number and sells tickets for a fund raiser.

The fi rst prize for the ticket that was drawn on December 10th of last year was for $150 worth of gas, won by Noreen Boutilier of Glen Haven.

The second prize was for $100 worth of lobster, won by Angie Kennedy of Yarmouth.

And the third prize was for $50 worth of groceries, won by Ted Dixon of Westwood Hills.

Over $1,200 was raised by the club.

“We would like to thank our members for selling the tickets and all those who bought tickets,” the release said.

The St. Margaret’s 50 Plus Club was organized on March 8, 1999.

The Municipal i ty of the District of Chester has done some renovations to their website to improve access by the public to municipal information and to make comments, says a recent news release.

The service-based menu and simple layout delivers a one-click experience that makes information readily available according to topics of interest.

“General fl ow between pages is substantially improved,” says the release.

A feature new to the website allows immediate, online access to the Municipality’s central fi ling repository for documents such as agendas, minutes, by-laws and policies, among others.

As soon as a document is fi led in the system, it is available to users.

The Municipality is aiming for greater transparency and has made these changes with the public in mind.

“Although Council and staff think in terms of departments, most of the general public does not,” says Warden Allen Webber. “The public shouldn’t have to guess which department delivers which service. It’s our responsibility to make access as easy as possible.”

A few additional highlights in the improved system include metrics for wind tower production,

Chester Municipality Revamps Website to Make Information More Easily Available to Public

development permits, and PRO Kids applications.

“Metrics” are monthly or annual statistics that can identify trends and success as well as where improvement is needed.

Users have the option to sign up for several email alerts, such as storm cancellation notices, Plan Review updates, and meeting notifi cations.

The “Information Hub” provides frequently updated stories, social media feeds, and access to meetings and event calendars.

The Municipality is open to suggest ions for fur ther improvement and invites the public to visit www.chester.ca and contact them using the online form, email, or any of the conventional methods.

The Anglican Parish of French Village is inviting everyone to join them on Saturday mornings during Lent on February 21st and from the 7th to the 28th of March inclusive at 9:30 a.m. in St. Margaret’s Church Hall, Tantallon.

Reverend Brieanna Andrews will lead a Lenten Study based on Hilary Brand’s book, “Finding A Voice”, and the Oscar winning movie, “The King’s Speech”.

It is recommended that you view the movie prior to the study.

Don’t miss this lively and thought-provoking discussion

Anglican Parish of French Village Invites Everyone to Lenten Study Group

“as we make our journey through Lent,” says a news release.

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There will be a small fee to cover the cost of study materials.

Using the movie, “The King’s Speech”, as a starting point, the course explores the ways in which fear holds us back and examines how we, like Bertie (King George VI), can face and overcome our fears and begin to fi nd our authentic voice.

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St. Nicholas Anglican Church is taking the chill off winter during the Lenten season.

Beginning February 19th and continuing every Thursday during Lent, there will be a take out dinner of either haddock chowder or an alternate choice, which will change weekly, plus a freshly baked tea biscuit and scrumptious dessert.

St. Nicholas’ haddock chowder is always a big hit, however, if you are feeling in the mood for something different.

They also offer a family-friendly alternative, such as shepard’s pie, spaghetti, a hearty beef soup or a chicken casserole.

Desserts are always home-baked and will vary with each meal, but you can look forward to some gingerbread, lemon blueberry cake, brownies or apple cake.

St. Nicholas started offering takeout meals over 10 years ago as a way to provide family-friendly, nutritious and reasonably-priced meals for busy people in their community.

“It’s one evening or lunch when people don’t have to rush home to prepare a meal,” says Barb Barringger, one of the main organizers of the group.

Proceeds from the meals go to support parish activities as well as other charitable organizations.

“We have a lot of fun working together to provide this ministry for our parish and

St. Nicholas Anglican Church Taking the Chill Off Winter During Lent

beyond,” says Barb.You can pick up your freshly made

meal at 29 Westwood Boulevard anytime between 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. customers are welcome to eat-in.

The cost is $10.00 for adults or a half portion for children for $5.00.

To place your advance order, a message can be left at the church, 902-826-1156 or through the St. Nicholas website, http://stnicholasanglican.ca.

The order form for meals will be available on the website for two weeks prior to each meal.

St. Nicholas is also ramping up to provide a meal of a different variety.

Come to Uncle Phils’ Diner for a three-course chicken dinner and St. Nicholas’ fi nest dinner theatre production yet.

With fun 50’s themed music and décor, “we’ll be kicking up our bobby socks to give you a fun-fi lled and charged evening of entertainment,” says a release.

Mark May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at 6:00 p.m. on your calendar as a night out!

Tickets are $25.00 and are available in advance through the St. Nicholas website http://stnicholasanglican.ca or through the box offi ce by leaving a message at 902-826-1156.

Goodness gracious, great balls of fi re! This is not an evening to be missed!

A grade 12 student who lives on Peggy’s Cove Road, Tantallon, has won a $500 scholarship from the RBC Royal Bank.

Conor Hubley par t ic ipated in a Canada-wide challenge to write an essay on how Black Canadians have helped to defi ne Canada’s diverse heritage and identity.

The winning submissions were chosen from a record number of entries by a panel of esteemed community leaders, including Judge Corrine Sparks of Halifax and human rights activist, Ralph Thomas, of Saint John.

Conor’s essay was entitled, “Canada’s Silent Heroes”.

Conor’s mother, Vicki Hubley, says that he will be using the money to pay for tuition at King’s College in Halifax.

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Liam Ferguson of Upper Tantallon brought home four gold medals, two silver medals, one bronze medal, and the high points medal for boys in the 11 to 12 age group among swimmers at the East Coast Provincials February 6 – 8.

This achievement qualified Liam to represent the Halifax Trojans swim team in Newfoundland this March for the East Coast championship.

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While winter isn’t ready to loosen its grip on us quite yet, there’s a dedicated group preparing a fun SUMMER FESTIVAL!

Imagine that it is July and that the Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts—celebrating year FIVE—is in full swing!

Save the dates July 9th to 19th and, if you have company coming this summer, plan to have your visitors here to enjoy art, music, performance and more.

Exci t ing things wil l be happening in several communities in the Prospect and St. Margaret’s Bay areas.

The opening night on July 9th will feature art, music and food at Shining Waters for a great price, so get your ticket early!

Paint Peggy’s Cove and Beyond has expanded this year and will feature painters outdoors in two coastal communities—the Peggy’s Cove area and the Hubbards area.

This delightful family event

Five Years of Celebrating Art Coming up in Area Festivalis a “don’t miss” opportunity to observe artists at work ‘en plein air’ and discuss the artistic process.

The Yurt at Peggy’s Cove, where you can view and buy art, has become an icon for this event.

Have you missed this in the past?

Come out this year between July 10th and 13th and soak up this creative and colourful “extra long weekend”.

Festival organizers are excited about something completely NEW this year—an Arts Fair.

The central location of St. Luke’s United Church in Upper Tantallon will see three days and evenings of exhibits and sales by artists and artisans, workshops, demonstrations and performances by youths and adults.

There will be dance, and music, and our beloved Unicorn Theatre (celebrating its 20th year) will provide children’s theatre.

Bring your families to take in

the Arts Fair on July 14, 15, and 16th.

The popular Studio Tour has been extended for 2015 and includes July 17th through 19th.

Over 60 local studios, galleries and well-located group shows will showcase the work of our member artists and artisans.

Whether you are shopping or just visiting, you will be welcome to stop by any location for a viewing and to have a conversation with an artist!

Watch for the new Studio Tour Guide coming this spring.

T h e P C A FA S o c i e t y i s welcoming new and returning members.

Check for details at www.peggyscoveareafestivalofthearts.com and click on “Get Involved”.

A m e m b e r s h i p d r i v e i s underway, so watch for posters throughout the community.

You may also call Mary Lynne MacKay at 902-877-3110 or write [email protected]

This year the Hubbards and Area (HABA) Board of Directors have decided to hold a “Kiss Me! I’m Irish!” dinner, dance and auction as their main fundraiser for 2015.

The fun event takes place on Saturday, March 7th, at the Hubbards Area Lion’s Club.

“We are soliciting items for our silent auction table and ask for your support in this effort with the donation of an item or a service,” the board says.

“All donations are publicly ment ioned throughout the

evening and in subsequent media acknowledgements. All proceeds go to community projects and marketing initiatives to promote the businesses that operate in our community.”

If you would like to donate to the auction, you can drop off your item(s) at Scotiabank in Hubbards, the Aspotogan Heritage Trust building, or by calling Esme at 902-858-2134 to arrange for pick-up.

Include your business card and the value of your contribution.

“Please join us for a fun-fi lled night of an Irish-inspired dinner, a silent auction and a night of dancing to the energetic sounds of Paul Lucas and Hog the Covers,” says the board.

Ron McIsaac will be working his magic in the kitchen and there are lots of prizes to be won, especially for those who are “Irish” at heart.

Tickets are $25.00 each and available at Lola’s Landing, the Aspotogan Heritage Trust building and Scotiabank in Hubbards.

Reserved tables are available for groups of eight or more.

To reserve a table, call Lori at 902-857-1133.

The Athenaeum Society, which is well known for its varied program of presentations, will post a notice of postponement or cancellation on its website in the future by 9:00 a.m. on the day of the presentation.

Information will also be sent

Athenaeum Society Adds New Feature to Website

directly to its members by email.If a postponement is made, the

new date will be posted.If you are in doubt due to the

vagaries of winter weather in Nova Scotia, please check before leaving home.

Go to www.athenaeumns.org

Five boys deeply involved in Taekwondo received certifi cates of achievement after approximately three hours of intensive testing recently.

All fi ve were tested in methods of kicking, punching, forms, full contact sparring, self-defense, and board breaking.

The boys have been training for four to fi ve years at Wagner’s Taekwondo on Lucasville Road in Hammonds Plains.

One boy, Alex MacPherson, has been training since the age of fi ve and, after 10 years of year-round training, achieved his 3rd degree Black Belt.

He is also the youngest student in the history of Wagner’s Taekwondo to reach this level.

The scores which the boys made during their testing will be sent to the World Taekwondo Federation in Korea for

Five Boys Receive Certifi cates of Training in Taekwondo

registration with that organization.

Alex McPherson, who is the youngest person to ever get his 3rd Degree Black Belt at Wagner’s Taekwondo, stands with Master Joe Wagner (7th degree Black Belt).

All fi ve boys in the photo received certifi cates of achievement in three hours of intensive testing. From left to right are Alex McPherson, Aidan Cole, Nathan Chao, Matthieu de la Cheevotiere, and Chanidu Gamage. With them (on the left) is Master Joe Wagner and (to the right) Master Damien Steiger.


Terry Williams of Haliburton Hills is a car buff--an old plastic model car kit buff with a few full size antique cars thrown in for good measure.

Terry has a workshop and garage full of completed model kits, a wall of unfi nished kits, and is looking for more to keep him busy in his retirement years.

More particularly he is looking for un-built kits, old builds, or unfi nished and incomplete ones.

He has suggested 1/24 and 1/25 scale AMT, Revell, Johan, Monogram, and many more style kits.

He has been building these kits since the early 1960s, having purchased many at hardware stores, Simpsons, Sears, and Lil’s Hobby Lobby, as well as learning how to do it from many tutorials on-line.

He estimates that between 85 and 100 un-built kits line the walls of his workshop and he has built 300 to 400 over the years.

Terry says fi nding people that have un-built kits is a challenge, although attending fl ea markets and estate sales helps.

Some of the Halifax hobby shops that have them include Maritime Hobby and Nautilus Hobby.

He adds that there are still manufacturers of hobby kits that produce after-market items.

Terry doesn’t limit his talents to the model cars and kits, having restored a full-size, 1968 MGB, a 1970 MGB GT, and a 1963 Austin

Haliburton Car Buff Revels in Model Kits and Full-Size Antique Cars By Keith Ayling

A60 Cambridge Countryman station wagon.

Working on the full-size cars, says Terry, “is just a hobby and took

me about a year to complete.”Terry can be contacted at

902-826-2883 and via email at [email protected]

Terry stands between two of his restored cars with models on the front-end of one.

Model cars that Terry is working on.

Rows and rows of model car kits lined up against Terry’s garage wall.

Bradley Shaw from Hubley, Nova Scotia, now has a special addition to his hockey resume’ after being selected to be a member of the Nova Scotia Canada Winter Games hockey team leaving on February 21st for the games in Prince George, B. C.

Bradley is a grade 10 student at Sir John A. Macdonald High School and plays Major Midget hockey with the Halifax MacDonald’s team.

Bradley says that he started skating when he was only two or three years old and was into competitive hockey by the time he was fi ve.

He played TASA minor hockey and then in Bantam hockey with the Bubba Rays Gulls.

Prior to the Canada Games selection,

Bradley Shaw Selected to Play on Provincial Hockey Team at Winter Games By Keith Ayling

he attended a 5-day trial program last summer at St. FX University, as well as several competitive games around Atlantic Canada and other events put on by Hockey Nova Scotia.

Twenty players were eventually selected to play for the Canada Games team.

Bradley leaves with a treasure trove of hockey gear in his luggage, including a Canada Games jacket, T-shirts, a tracksuit, backpack, gloves, helmet and even a toque.

He says he is “very excited” and looking forward to everything and hopes “to move on to the next level.”

We’re advised that another local player, Kirklin Allen of Stillwater Lake, is also on the Nova Scotia team.

Bradley Shaw

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Bring your own toonies when you play! The retailers where you play would love to make change for you, however the high volume of toonies being played

each week is leaving our retailers short of change and puts a strain on their business. Instead:

• Buy a roll of toonies from your Bank to keep you going for a while• Start a toonie jar at home or in your car• Try to save toonies throughout the week when you are making purchases• ..... or in a pinch raid your children’s piggy bank (SSSHHH, don’t tell them!)

The proposed Ingramport forestry clear-cutting is getting closer to reality following a meeting on February 11th with officials of the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources. S t . M a rg a r e t ’s B a y a r e a representatives said the Minister had not yet decided on the three

By Keith Aylingclear cuts at Ingramport south of Hwy 103, but that at this point he was inclined to let it go forward.

MLA Denise Peterson-Rafuse said the Minister “plans to make his decision in the next week or two.”

She added, “A discussion took place about the St. Margaret’s Bay

Stewardship Association’s concerns about the negative environmental impact of the clear cutting so close to St. Margaret’s Bay communities.

“ T h e M i n i s t e r s a i d t h e environmental impact information he has shows it to be minimal and within DNR criteria.”

The Masthead News earlier made an inquiry as to whether or not Nova Scotia has a silviculture program in place whereby forest harvesters must replant a tree for every one they cut down.

Media Relations did not respond to the inquiry at this writing.

However, an earlier inquiry was made by Peterson-Rafuse with a response being received from Jon Porter from DNR.

Mr. Porter said that under section

9 of the Forests Act, the forest management techniques to be used on Crown Lands and to be recommended for use on privately owned land shall be designed to facilitate suitable, natural regeneration wherever practical, as well as to ensure that planting is undertaken where sites are not expected to regenerate adequately on their own.

He did not go on to state the Ingramport harvesting would require re-planting.

However, Peterson-Rafuse said that DNR Associate Deputy Minister, Eddy Allan, stated that “Since there would be clear cutting done for the connector road, the trees in the surrounding areas would eventually be blown down anyway

because of the lack of protection from the trees cut for the connector road. This area regenerates naturally and quickly.”

Opposition to the clear cutting continues with the St. Margaret’s Bay group and Helga Guderley asking concerned individuals to renew their input “and do everything in your power to expand our circle of those who want to save the Ingram!”

T h o s e w h o a t t e n d e d t h e February 11th meeting were Bay representatives Geoff Leboutillier, Cathy Crouse and Helga Guderley, as well as the Nova Scotia Minister of Natural Resources, Zach Churchill., MLA Denise Peterson-Rafuse, and Associate Deputy Minister for DNR, Eddy Allan.

Tantallon Pharmasave is now open to serve you ! We are currently working hard on getting our new location ready next to the Irving station

We hope to open in June 2015 with a wide variety of new and exciting merchandise. For those of you that have visited our locations in Hubbards, Chester and Chester Basin you are aware of the diverse, exciting product mix we carry!

Giftware, linens, cosmetics, food, kitchen wares and toys! You never know what awaits you at our Pharmasave locations!

We also plan to have a full service Home Health Care Department to

provide you with everything you need to keep you comfortable and independent at home- including bracing, mobility aids, bathroom safety, lift chairs and compression stockings.

We will have a medical clinic in our building housing up to six family practice physicians.

We have many of the same friendly, familiar faces and a few new ones that will provide the same friendly service Pharmasave is known for.

Watch for our new modern dispensary with increased patient privacy , 3 private consult/clinic rooms and a focus on

one-on-one consultations including medication reviews, travel consultations, minor ailment prescribing, hormone consultations and immunizations .

We will offer a wide variety of clinics and have foot care services available.

Come visit us now in our current temporary location at 5181 Saint Margaret’s Bay Road- we are starting to add to the product mix and lower prices- tell us about what you would like to see!

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of the South Shore are selling tickets on a beautiful 12 x 16 painting of Blue Rocks by Kathy Prime.

Tickets are available at Chester Building Supplies in Chester and by calling 902-543-4435 or 902-354-5517.

You can also email chantelle.barnaby@

Big Brothers Big Sisters Selling Tickets on Beautiful Painting

The painting that someone can win: Blue Rocks by Kathy Prime.

bigbrothersbigsisters.caTickets are $2.00 each or $5.00 for

three. The draw takes place on April 23rd.You can also help the organization to

sell their tickets Give them a call or email them.

As you may know, the past year has been a very difficult one for those providing service for the Hubbards and Area Food Bank.

And, of course, our clients have struggled even more.

To you we apologize!The situation became so dire

as to cause the thought of closing down the service (the Food Bank had lost a major sponsor and, therefore, financing—Editor’s Note).

Before this could happen, we needed to talk to the community, and we did.

The result was a wonderful outpouring of help. You decided that you would make the difference by providing food and funds.

And you certainly did.You lifted a dreadful sadness

and frustration that was weighing on the service people here at the Food Bank.

Thank you, thank you, to

Thank You From Robert Conrad and the Hubbards and Area Food Bank

the people of St. Luke’s and Reverend Laurie who were so immediate in their response, and our independent grocery, where our drop box filled so many times so quickly.

For the stability required by the communities we serve, the long-range plan must involve the Shatford Memorial Trust.

We have recently received a funding donation from the Trust, which stands beside your giving, and ensures that we may serve well.

Also, we have been granted funding from the Aspotogan Heritage Trust to enable the increase of our frozen food capacity.

These are wonderful days of experiencing community at its best.

Thank you so much from the Hubbards and Area Food Bank.

Robert Conrad


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Timberlea’s grey-bearded biker, Gary Jones, made up his mind to retrace his bicycle tire tracks across Canada at a Tim Horton’s drive-thru a few months after he underwent surgery for a second bout of cancer in 2013.

“I drove up to pay for my coffee and the person at the window said it was paid for. Somebody paid it forward.

So I thought, ‘I have all this energy and time, it’s time (for me) to pay it forward.’

“I feel compelled to cross Canada again to promote cancer awareness and prevention.”

Gary’s 7,681 kilometre west to east journey at the age of 65 in 2010 raised more than $33,000 for thyroid cancer research and awareness.

That journey was inspired by his surgery and recovery from thyroid cancer.

It prompted an outpouring of support everywhere his two wheels carried his smiling face to spread his life-affirming message about coping with cancer and seeking out new ways to combat the disease.

In the spring of 2013, Gary

At Age 70, Gary Jones Wheels His Bike Across Canada for Cancer Research By Kevin Cox

was again diagnosed with cancer. This time it was prostate cancer and he underwent surgery for the removal of part of his bladder and his prostate.

Gary thought he’d be back on the road in a few weeks after the operation but complications laid him up for several months.

“I wasn’t discouraged before or after that operation,” he reflected. “I was thinking about another trip when I was diagnosed and I’d have done it by now. The cancer just slowed me down.”

Now at age 70, it’s hammer down.

Gary plans to put his back wheel in the Atlantic Ocean at mile zero of the Trans-Canada Highway on June 11th and start the trek for the west coast.

“This trip is about sevens. I’m 70 years old, want to raise $70,900 by biking 7,681 kilometres, and 70% attitude for recovery.”

“I’ll be giving presentations (along the way) in hospitals to people who are cancer survivors or who have lost loved ones to cancer,” he said. “It’s important that after we have an ailment that we maintain our quality of life and

that we exercise and eat a proper diet. Our mental approach is just as important as the physical.

“I t ’s about a t t i tude,” he continued. “We need to be able to laugh, have a sense of humour. We heal more quickly if we do.”

There will be no shortage of exercise for Gary on the trip.

He’s a familiar sight on the Bay Road, wheeling many miles around Timberlea and working out to prepare for the journey.

He said he’s been biking, running and swimming and skating all his life.

“Now I’m here at age 70 with the same quality of life I had at 40,” he said.

He has already received pledges of financial support from many individuals and companies, including his employer, Russel Metals.

All funds raised from Gary’s initiative support thyroid cancer research at the QEII Health Sciences Centre and Prostate Cancer Canada Awareness.

Last t ime several United “Church of Canada congregations

provided Gary with meals, shelter and fellowship as he wheeled his way through their communities and into their hearts with his homespun spirituality and deep Christian faith that God is guiding his journey.

He’s hoping for the same material and spiritual support on this trip as he urges people to learn more about cancer and ways of preventing and dealing with it.

“Prevent ion is a l l about awareness and knowledge,” he said.

That’s a message that should ring home in Nova Scotia, which has the highest cancer rate in the country.

Cancer in women is 15% above the national average and for men it is 25% higher.

Prostate cancer affects 720 Nova Scotian men a year.

Those are grim statistics but Gary would rather focus on the joy and love he’s experienced as he prepares for his second trip.

He let his grey beard and hair grow as part of a fund-raising scheme and found himself in

demand as a community Santa Claus over the Christmas season.

In seven appearances he raised $425 to help kick-start the campaign.

The beard and hair will be shorn on Saturday, February 21, at a breakfast at Trinity United Church on Trinity Way in Timberlea from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

At the event, several members of the YMCA will hold a silent auction with proceeds going to help fund the thyroid and prostate cancer awareness campaigns.

While the website is still a work in progress, those who wish to support Gary can check out his blog at garybiking.bogspot.ca or email him at [email protected].

Donations can be made to Gary Biking, Cancer Research, through any branch of the Bank of Nova Scotia.

Gary can’t wait to get on the road to spread his gospel of A’s.

“It’s all about Attention, Attitude, Awareness and Amen,” he explained. “The last word is the best book ever.”

The Chester Playhouse has “a wonderful season of events planned” for the public this spring and is working hard on the planning of its youth theatre programs.

The After School act ing program will again partner with two local schools to present the productions.

Grades P to 2 from CDES will meet from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays for practice.

Grades 6 to 8 from CAMS will meet from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Grades 3 to 5 from CDES will meet from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on Thursdays.

T h e P l a y h o u s e c a n

Chester Playhouse Lines Up “Wonderful Season” for Youth and the Public

accommodate up to 20 students in each program.

“If necessary we will add a Monday slot to ensure that every child has the opportunity to perform,” said a spokesperson.

The cost for the 15-week program is $100 per student.

Students will perform at the Playhouse on June 9, 10, and 11 at 7:00 p.m.

All of the information that a person needs and a registration form can be found on the Chester Playhouse website under the youth page.

Go to www.chesterplayhouse.ca

Due to the popularity of the

youth drama shows, the Playhouse is looking for a volunteer to attend once a week and act as a program assistant to the Director, Cynthia Myers.

No theatrical experience is necessary, just the willingness to be awed and inspired by the children.

C o n t a c t C y n t h i a a t [email protected] if you are interested.

For those who plan to attend the Summer Theatre School, the dates for this year are July 17th and August 15th.

Let your parents know NOW so that they can plan your summer holidays.

Gary Jones Gary Jones as Santa


CLASSIFIED ADVERTISINGAdult Education

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Animal/Art Lovers

Do you love art, animals, and the environment? The Finer Diner at 9976 Peggy’s Cove Rd. in Hacketts Cove invites you to come and see the art exhbition Animal Paintings by Sarah Irwin. Show runs until March 1st. All are welcome.

Child Care

Giant Steps Children’s Centre has limited Toddler and Preschool Space for 2015. You have heard about us so come and see for yourself! Licensed Care in a home-like environment. Qualified, caring, Early Childhood Educators, We have a large outdoor playground, music and dance programs. Call today for a tour and more information. 902-826-3040.

Cleaning and Organizing

SEAFOAM CLEANING--Weekly, biweekly, one timers. Insured and bonded. Wife and Husband team. Book your in-home consultation. [email protected], 902-430-2361 Michele O’Neill

Clutterbug Cleaning--Sign up for weekly cleaning and save! Book 2 hours and your 3rd hour is HALF PRICE. Floors and bathroom cleaning in most average sized homes from $59.99 plus tax. Insured, bonded, professional and friendly staff. Proud to be serving our community for 10 years! Let us help to create a clean & healthy home for you and your family! Now offering Homestaging & Redesign. Introducing our own natural cleaning products! Earth Wise Natural Cleaning Products by Clutterbug! Visit our website & Facebook page to order. https://www.facebook.com/earthwisenaturalproducts, Celeste Levy, www.clutterbugcleaning.com., 902-240-0047.

Employment

Personal Care Assistant/Home Support Worker for local Senior’s Residence. CCA or demonstrated work experience required as well as strong time and household management skills. Position will appeal to a kind, well organized person with mature judgment and an outgoing personality. Shift work required. Please contact 902-225-5535 or submit resume to [email protected]

For Rent, to Rent or Lease,

Woodhaven Seniors Apartments has a one bedroom apartment for rent in Prospect Bay. Available October 1st, heat, hot water, basic cable included. Subsidy available for those who qualify. Call 902-223-4979.

Bachelor cottage in Timberlea, bus stop at door, appliances included, $550.00 plus utilities, 902-876-2055.

Fo r r en t /G len Haven , 3bdm apt...$775.00 plus utilities. No Pets. Call Lynn 823-2831

Available March 1--Large, bright 1 b/rm apt. in Glen Haven. Includes fridge, stove, digital cable & wifi. Heat, h/w & electricity is extra. For any inquiries or to arrange a viewing, call 902-823-2165.

Home Rentals--10 years experience specializing in Weekly oceanfront vacation rentals. Long term rentals. HomeWatchers, call 902-826-1430.

For Sale

Lake land for sale, Fox Point, Hubbards. Assessable road. Please call 902-858-2204.

.Furniture

Get the look you want for your furniture business, RV or boat. We have new lines of quality fabrics, all at prices below retail. With 35 years experience we can help with your upholsery needs. ARMSTRONG HOUSE Upholstery, 857-9600, or [email protected]

Handcraft Workshop

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Home Décor

Paulette’s Home Decor--Trust Your Windows To Us... We’ll Dress Them Beautifully!!Quality custom drapery, shutters, Hunter Douglas blinds, bedding and more.Thousands of fabric samples to choose from. in the latest styles and colours. With over 20 year’s experience, we bring the showroom to you and do it all including consultations, check measures, supply and installation. Our one stop shopping makes your job easier! Book your appointment today, you will be thrilled with the results. Call 902-225- 8207 or email me, [email protected]

Home Renovations, Repairs, Painting, Construction, Etc.

Avon Dorey Painting, interior/exterior, 857-9169.

Thank you for your ongoing, community support! AB Septic Tank Pumping. Call Art, 902-4 5 6 - 5 0 11 o r 9 0 2 - 8 5 7 - 3 1 9 8 .

Seamless Eavestroughing--Quality system; hidden hangers; 50 colours, aluminum and copper. More than 25 years experience. Free estimates. Call Eric Messom, 902-228-2988, 902-456-4900.

Custom carpentry and renovations: drywal l , doors , cas ing, t r im, baseboards, crown mouldings, c u s t o m w e t b a r s , f i r e p l a c e mantels, built-in entertainment and storage units. Contact Mike, 902-826-9775 or 902-476-8831

Weathering the Storm--Painting R e p a i r s , S h a w n R e d m o n d , President. Call 902-476-5385 FREE ESTIMATES

Music Lessons

Accordion, Fiddle, Bodhran, Guitar, Mandolin & Piano Accompaniment (Chording) Lessons...Learn to read music or play by ear. FREE on-line support. Timberlea, 902-404-8288, www.satbruce.com

Tailoring

Experienced and Professional. Alterations to suits, prom and bridal gowns and much more, 902-275-7784, www.roxannestailoring.ca

Thank You

We would like to thank our dear family, friends and neighbours who celebrated our 50th anniversary with us on Nov. 15th. Thanks to all for the gifts, cards and well wishes. Also thanks to the caterers, Dawn & Lynn, for a great job! It was an afternoon of memories we will cherish for the rest of our lives.Love in friendshipDon and Marg SullivanEditor’s note: The Masthead News apologizes for the lateness of this thank you. It was sent to us in November.

Thank You

The family of the late Avon Boutilier wish to thank relatives, friends and customers for the tremendous tribute paid to him by attending his Funeral Mass on Janaury 3rd. It showed us how well respected he was by his community and made us so proud to have been part of his life. Thanks also to Father Craig and Eric and musician Peter Grant for such a meaningful service and to the social committee for hosting a wonderful reception.Sandra, Kirk, Gill, Grace, Jenna, Trevor, Amy, Rob and Patty

Thank You

The family of the late Susan White wishes to thank all who attended her service, the flowers, cards, donations; and many thanks to St. Lukes Church and Reverend Laurie Omstead. Also thanks go to Carol and Donnie Webb for the music, and the ACW for the lovely lunch. The last five years of Susan’s life were the happiest we’ve ever seen her, and the people of Hubbards are to be thanked for that. Unbeknownst to all, she was a secret inspiration in her quest to help the church; she must have derived such satisfaction from her success! Many thanks.sister Cherry(Bill) and brother Bob(Liz).

Birth Announcement

Diane & Barry Whiting wish to announce the birth of their grandson, Jack, born to Sandra and Stephen Thibeault on December 22, 2014.

Wanted!

I’m looking for old plastic model cars and kits. Particularly unbuilt kits. Interested in old builds, unfinished, incomplete..1/24 & 1/25 scale AMT, Revell, Johan, Monogram, etc. cars. Check your closets and attics! Terry, 902-826-2883, [email protected]

For Rent, to Rent or Lease,

The year 2014 was a busy one for the elected officials representing many of our Masthead News readers.

Last month we featured MLA’s Ben Jessome and Iain Rankin and HRM Councillor Matt Whitman.

This time around we hear from NDP MLA Denise Peterson-Rafuse and HRM Councillor Reg Rankin.

NDP MLA Denise Peterson-Rafuse

Here is what Denise has to say about her activities last year.

“As the MLA, it is my job to bring constituency issues to the attention of the government and, when possible, provide solutions,” she said.

“If you have any questions, always feel free to contact my office at 902-279-3378.”

Many of the issues in 2014 are on-going into 2015, she says.

Examples are road repair, paving and maintenance, promoting rural transportation needs through the Chester to Chebucto Transportation Committee; connecting communities online as a representative on CCNET; working with the Tancook Islands ferry system, and wharf repair/sustainability.

The Oak Island private members bill is included in that list, which requires an archaeologist to be on site to protect heritage items during treasure hunting.

And there is also the fight for the rights of health care workers.

“In 2013 I had the pleasure to work with community members and interest groups in collaboration with the NDP government to “Buy Back Mersey”, Denise says.

“In 2014 and at the present, I am again working with the community but unfortunately this time it is now to convince the Liberal government to continue the collaborated process in allocating our public lands.”

The government released their tax review report in 2014, she says.

“ I f t h e y i m p l e m e n t t h e recommendations this year, we will face increased taxes, fewer services and higher cost of living for students,

families and seniors.“It is important that constituents

are aware and understand how these recommendations will impact their lives.”

HRM Councillor Reg Rankin, District 12

(covering Timberlea, Beechville and Clayton Park West)

“The year 2014 was a rather busy one in District 12,” says Reg.

A n u m b e r o f d e s i g n a n d construction projects were completed throughout the area, including street recapitalization on Eisener Street and a new sidewalk on St. Margaret’s Bay Road from Sleepy Hollow to Brentwood Avenue.

To meet the needs of the BLT Community, Halifax Water completed the project to transmit municipal wastewater from the Lakeside Pumping Facility to the Halifax Wastewater Treatment Facility.

As part of the Urban Forest Master Plan, trees were planted along the St. Margaret’s Bay Road from the Lakeside Industrial Park to Nicholson Drive.

Construction of the Lacewood Transit Terminal began in 2014 with its completion anticipated in August 2015.

The Otter Lake Waste Processing & Disposal Facility was a hot topic at Regional Council over the past year.

“I am pleased that my Council colleagues agreed that HRM would include the Community Monitoring Committee before any changes are made to the facility,” said Reg.

“I am also satisfied that the Front End Processer and the Waste Stabilization Facility will continue to operate and that this issue will not be coming back to Council until 2019.”

Councillor Rankin can be contacted at [email protected]

The Masthead News will continue to keep our readers up-to-date on a regular basis by attending the appropriate Community Council Meetings and public hearings as they are scheduled.

The Chester Basin Legion is hosting a home-based business fair on March 21st. Home-based businesses should make contact as soon as possible for details and/or to book space if interested.

Some restrictions will apply and all spaces will be on a first come, first served basis.

No business will be duplicated, says a news release.

Tables are $10 apiece or $15 with power.

Each booth must have something

Home-based Business Fair Being set up at Chester Basin Legion

for sale and/or a free draw at their table.

Spaces are limited and are ready for filling up.

For those who want a table, go to [email protected] to sign up.

The public is invited to come and see what home-based businesses are all about and what is available in the area.

For more information you can email the above address or call the Legion at 275-4767.

The Hubbards Writers Society is seeking your “Roast/Toast” contributions for a written and artisitic tribute to local celebrity Budge Wilson.

All of the contributions will be published and presented to Budge on the eve of her 88th birthday in the first weekend of May at the Hubbards Writers Festival on May 1st , 2nd , and 3rd.

After production costs, any proceeds from this publication will be divided equally between the Writers Federation of Nova Scotia (in Budge’s name) and the Hubbards Writers Society to put toward future festivals and literary events in the Hubbards community.

Contributors will receive a copy of the print or electronic version when it is completed.

Electronic stories, with the email heading of Budge, can be sent to [email protected].

Handwritten and typed accounts are also welcome, along with sketches, photos or artwork.

Originals of all visuals will be returned to contributors or given to Budge as contributors direct.

Originals can be mailed to Pat Thomas, 372 Highway 3, R. R. #1, Hubbards, N. S. B0J 1T0.

Budge turns 88 on May 2nd and she will be honoured on Friday evening at a lobster supper at the Shore Club.


COMMUNITY EVENTSThurs, Feb. 19, Benefit Hockey Game in support of Municipality of Chester PRO Kids at the Chester Rink from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. Storm date: Thurs., Feb. 26. Come watch and be entertained while the TASA Bantam Female AA Hockey Team challenges the Walking and Wounded Old-timers from Chester. Who will prevail? Lots of fun to be hand by all and great prizes to be won!

Sat., Feb. 21, Pancake Breakfast at District #1 Community Centre, Blandford, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Enjoy pancakes, syrup, butter, sausage, bacon, baked beans, juice and tea/coffee. Adults $7.00, children ages 5 – 12 $3.50 and under 5 FREE. Snowdate: Feb. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 21, Country Jamboree at the Little Red School, Canaan, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. 50/50 raffle. Donation jar at the door. Lunch provided.

Sat., Feb. 21, Join us at Trinity United Church for Trucker’s Breakfast and a Silent Auction from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Adults $8.00, children $4.00 and under age 5 free. Trinity United Church, 67 Trinity Way (across from Tim Hortons), Timberlea. For more information call 902-876-1933.

Sat., Feb. 21, Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Michelle Brown at the Chester Legion from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy pancakes, sausages, hash browns, juice, tea/coffee. Cost $8.00. Bake table. Donations for bake table, contact Sylvia 902-275-4471. Tickets at the door for 20 lbs. of lobster, $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.

Sun., Feb. 22, The Athenaeum Society of Nova Scotia presents “Forbidden Fruit: Apples and the Family Farm”, 2:30 p.m., at the Ocean Swells Community Centre, Northwest Cove. All welcome.

Sun., Feb. 22, Fish fry at the Hubbards Area Lions Club, 21 Lions Club Road, Fox Point, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a filet of haddock, mashed potatoes, dessert, tea/coffee. Cost $12.00 per person. For more info call Shirley at 902-857-9501 or email [email protected]

Sun., Feb. 22, Annual Country Music Show, St Margaret’s Masonic Hall, 6384 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Head of St. Margaret’s Bay. Featuring the Appaloosa Band with Paul and Brenda Boutilier, Bliane Henshaw, Kitchen Country - Buddy and Sonney Boutilier with Wilfred White - Country Harmony. Canteen and 50/50 draw. Doors open 12:30 p.m., Showtime 1:30 p.m. Admission $7.00 at the door.

Wed., Feb. 25, The Hammonds Plains Area Garden Club is hosting a presentation on proven backyard composting strategies and lessons learned. We expect lots of great discussion and information shared among our members. Join us at 8:00 p.m. at the Hammonds Plains First United Baptist Church, 1839 Hammonds Plains Road, in the upstairs hall. New members are very welcome! http://www.hpagc.ca

Thurs., Feb. 26, Annual General Meeting, Hammonds Plains Fire Hall & Community Center Association, 7:30 p.m. You are invited to attend the AGM to learn about your community-owned and volunteer-managed Community Center. Annual Report. Election of Directors. Volunteers needed!

Sat., Feb. 28, Newfie Breakfast Buffet Style at the Chester Basin Legion from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cost $7.00.

Sat., Feb. 28, Crib Tournament at the Little Red School, Canaan, starting 11:00 a.m. Cost $20.00 per team. Cash prizes.

Tues., Mar. 3, Wed., Mar 4, & Thurs., Mar 5, The Chester Playhouse After School Acting Program will again partner with the two local schools to present our youth productions starting Tuesdays at the Chester District Elementary School, grades P-2, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.; Weds. At Chester Area Middle School, grade 6-8, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.; and Thurs. at Chester District Elementary School, grade 3-5, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For more info call the Playhouse 275-3933 or visit the website: www.chesterplayhouse.ca

Sat., Mar. 7, Kiss Me! I’m Irish! Takes place at the Hubbards Area Lions Club. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., dinner at 7:00 p.m. Silent auction, Irish dinner, dance with Hog the Covers, cash bar, 50/50, free Irish cocktail, prizes and more! $25 for tickets, available at Scotiabank Hubbards, the Aspotogan Heritage Trust, and Lola’s Landing. Tables for 8 or more can be reserved by calling Lori at 902-857-1133. Presented by the Hubbards & Area Business Association

Fri, Mar. 13, The Hooked Rug Museum of North America will be holding its Annual General Meeting at 10:00 a.m. at the Aspotogan Heritage Trust building, 10 Pte. Richard Green Lane, Hubbards. For more information contact 902-275-5222.

Thurs., Mar. 19, The council of Community Organizations will meet at 7:00 p.m. at the Lakeside Community Centre, 1492 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Lakeside. Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Rails to Trails will be the host group. For notes about discussions at the January COCO meeting, go to www.fivebridgestrust.ca.COCO meetings are open to members of any community group or interested persons in the Hwy 103, 333 loop. For further information, contact Peter Lund at [email protected] or John Cascadden, [email protected]. All welcome!

Thurs., Mar. 19, At 2:00 p.m. at Shining Waters Marine a representative from ElderDog Canada will tell people how that non-profit organization can help seniors and their dogs. This will be followed by the annual general meeting. Location: 148 Nautical Way, Tantallon.

Sat., Mar. 21, Breakfast at the District #1 Community Centre, Blandford, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Enjoy scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage, baked beans, toast, juice, and tea/coffee. Adults $7.00, children ages 5 – 12 $3.50 and under 5 FREE. Snowdate: Sunday, March 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Sat., Mar. 21, Home-Based Business Fair at the Chester Basin Legion from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tables are $10.00 each or $15.00 with power. Only one booth per business. We will not duplicate a business. All booths will be one of a kind. Book now as space is limited. Businesses must have something for sale and/or have a free draw at the booth. If you have any questions, contact Jayne at [email protected] or at 9092-275-8391.

St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish will hold soup luncheons on Wednesdays throughout Lent, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., in the Parish Centre, 54 Regent St., Chester. Cost of lunch is $10. Each luncheon will feature an informational speaker on a topic of interest. A schedule of date and topic is listed below:

Feb. 25, Alzheimers and the Brain Bank by Barbara MulrooneyMarch 4, Primates World Relief & Development by Allie ColpMarch 11, Senior’s Help Line-211 by Allison CurrieMarch 18, Our Health Centre, Update by Gretchen McCurdyMarch 25, New Ross Interpretative Centre by Lisa Wolfe

St. Nicholas Anglican Church, Upper Tantallon, 29 Westwood Blvd, Upper Tantallon (Across from the Rink)

Lenten Take-out Meals: Feb. 19 and 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19 and 26

Menu: Fish Chowder, and Alternate Meal, Home-Made Biscuit, and Dessert.

$10 and $5.00 for children’s portions

Pick up from noon till 6:00 p.m. (To order call 902-826-1156 or go to stnicholasanglican.ca).

Eat in from Noon till 2:00 p.m.

Each Thursday during Lent we will provide our special chowder (no shellfish) and a different, alternate meal such as Beef Barley Soup with the Biscuit and a different dessert each week such as Lemon Blueberry Cake.

Hubley Community Centre

Every Friday night in February is Washer Toss Night from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Register at 6:30. Cost is $5.00. Bar will be open.

Sat., Feb. 28, Auction/kitchen party, a fundraiser for Jamie Robinson and Kenny Fralick, $10.00 per person, 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Mar. 1, from 1:00 to 4:00, Family Move Day Fundraiser for the Centre (fun for all ages jus like the movies), call 405-6511 for prices and more info or go to www.hubleycommunitycenter.ca

Mar. 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., celebrate St. Patty’s with HCC and The Saunders Brothers. Tickets on sale now @HCC, $10 advance, $12 at the door. Drop by our office M-Thu form 6-8 p.m.

Mar. 15, Annual General Meeting, 1:00 p.m.

New phone number to book your special events is 902-405-6511.

Maureen Cyr has been persistent in playing her toonie ever since the Bay Treasure Chest began, having played it 35 times in the past 42 weeks.

Her persistence paid off when she played at Hubley Pizza and won $13,730—the biggest jackpot yet—in the January 28th draw.

When asked what she was planning to do with the money, she replied, “This is such a blessing for us as my husband, Ken, and I have just been through a rough few months that has put a strain on our finances. It could not have happened at a better time. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

She also wanted to give the community a message.

“Keep supporting the Bay Treasure Chest. You could be next! And it looks like an extra large pizza will be in order for us tonight!”

Two other winners in the past few weeks has been Lily Mahar,

Maureen Cyr from Hubley Wins Big!

who won $3,382 on February 4th.This was only her third try.She will be using the money to

repair “quite a bit of water damage” during a recent rainstorm.

The third winner was Lorraine Heffler, who is a “double first” in that she is the first winner from Black Point and the first to play her toonie and win at the Bike & Bean.

Lorraine is a faithful player, having played 38 weeks without missing a week.

Her consistency paid off when her number was drawn on February 11th for $3,426.

She says she is amazed at the amount of money the Chest has raised for the community and how it has caught on.

She commended the group who initiated this fund raiser and the volunteers and feels that is extremely well-organized and well-thought out.

Maureen Cyr receives her cheque for $13,730 from Bay Treasure Chest’s Harry Ward.

Lily Mahar receives her cheque for $3382 from Ruth Ann Moger (left).

Lorraine Heffler receives her $3,426 from Norm Picton, Bay Treasure Chest volunteer.


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Saturday March 7th, 2015

at the Hubbards Area Lions Club Doors open at 6 pm - Dinner at 7 pm

Silent Auction, Irish Dinner, Dance with Hog the Covers Cash Bar, 50/50, Free Irish Cocktail, Prizes & More!

Tickets are $25 and are available at Aspotogan Heritage Trust, Scotiabank Hubbards

& Lola’s Landing Tables for 8 or more can be reserved by calling Lori at 902-857-1133

Presented by the Hubbards & Area Business Association

At this time of year, many people head south for a vacation, taking a break from the snow, sleet and ice of the winter.

Chuck and Bev Bennett have headed south, but they won’t quite be relaxing on a beach, or playing rounds of golf.

The couple from the NorthWest Cove area are spending the first two weeks of February helping a non-profit organization build

As Others Head South for the Warmth, the Bennetts Head South to Build Stoves By Catherine Clute

cooking stoves in rural Guatemala in Central America.

During a trip to the Honduras, another Cent ra l Amer ican country, they met a woman who had just returned from building masonry stoves in neighbouring Guatemala.

They were intrigued by the idea, and when they got home, they looked for more details.

Soon they were in touch with

an Ontario-based group called the “Guatemala Stove Project”.

The Bennetts learned that since 1999 the organization has installed 65,000 stoves throughout the country using both local masons and volunteers.

“Right now many homes have open fires for cooking,” says Bev. “The new stoves use less fuel, are more efficient and much healthier for the whole family.”

According to the organization’s website, the stoves are “made of cement blocks on the outside and fire-bricks inside, filled with sand and pumice for insulation and held

together by mortar.”The Bennetts are joining a group

of about 25 other Canadians, mostly from the Ottawa area.

Each volunteer raises funds, through family and friends, with 93% of the money going towards the construction of the stove.

They also will be taking pictures of existing stoves built through the program to document the program’s results.

The Bennetts have a good idea of what to expect, having spent time in South and Central America after retiring from paid work three years ago.

Chuck says, “It is nice to do something when we are away.”

Bev Agrees, “We are travelers, not tourists,” she says.

When they return, the Bennetts are planning to share what they have learned by giving presentations to schools or other organizations about their trip.

“Most people don’t know how poor people are in Guatemala,” says Bev.

Chuck says, “We can make a difference. This project helps. It picks families that have a real need, and we can help them.”

Chuck and Bev Bennett

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