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VOLUME 30 NUMBER 09 Now ONLINE at www.themastheadnews.ca August 22, 2018 Black Refugee Settlement Becomes Provincial Heritage Site By Keith Ayling A black refugee settlement in by Minister of African Nova province’s shared history. generations to come.” United States to what was then Beechville, located behind the Scotia Aff airs Tony Ince, on behalf It is important that this The site contains the original the British colony of Nova Scotia Ridgeville Middle School and of Communities, Culture and significant place be protected land plots settled by black refugees during the War of 1812. Beechville Estates subdivision, Heritage Minister Leo Glavine. and its stories be shared for who escaped enslavement in the Story con't on page 5 is now offi cially recognized as a Minister Ince said, “We are Nova Scotia Provincial Heritage pleased to recognize the settlement Property. as a Provincial Heritage Property A ceremony was held on August and to acknowledge its ties to our 7th at the historic Beechville Baptist African Nova Scotia community Church to make the announcement and a place that contributes to our

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Minister of African Nova Scotia Aﬀ airs Tony Ince, Ada Thompson (a long-time resident of Beechville), and Timberlea-Prospect MLA, Iain Rankin, with the plaque that will be placed on the new provincial heritage property. TANTALLON Please consider helping a child by making a donation or becoming involved www.canadiantire.ca/jumpstart ‘Like’ us on Facebook Canadian Tire-Tantallon Tourism at Peggy’s Cove Gets a Spaces $2,000,000 Boost By Keith Ayling for Sept! Two million dollars worth of came last month during a special administered by Tourism Nova funding for significant tourism ceremony held at Peggy’s Cove. 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2018 Environmental Stewardship Unicorn’s Pegasus Program Grants Awarded Kicking Off New Season with The Five Bridges Wilderness Seven thousand dollars will Ten thousand dollars is Heritage Trust’s (FBWHT) be used for trail development being given to the Bluff Trail Cosplay Workshop Environmental Stewardship and improvements within the Stewardship Training Program Whether you’re an experienced presentation of an original Grants Program has approved wilderness area from Nine Mile to support the training of new Cosplayer or just getting started, theatrical production. six projects for funding this year River to Goodwood. trail stewards learning about the the Pegasus Program’s Cosplay The instructor for the worth $40,000 in total. Another $7,000 will be used for protection of the ecosystem in Workshop has something for workshop is Elspeth Bullock, a All of the projects have local upgrades and repairs along 3.2 km the popular Bluff Trail Wilderness you. local Cosplayer. impacts to the community in the linking the rail bed in Tantallon to Area. “Cosplay”, a combination of She invites participants St. Margaret’s Bay area. the new parking lot area at the trail And last of all, $2,000 is being the words “costume” and “play”, (both experienced Cosplayers One of the new projects entrance of Ralph Wheadon Trail. given to the Roots and Boots Forest is the practice of dressing up as and those just starting out) to receiving funding is already A third $7,000 will be used School to support the increased a character from a movie book, bring in pieces they are working underway at the end of Joshua to improve public access to the staffing needs of providing a forest comic or videogame. on, or design concepts, or even Slocum Avenue in Lewis Lake. wilderness area with the creation school camp experience to special It often involves creating one’s just an image of a character they It is a key access point for the of the new one- acre parking lot at needs children. own pieces and attending events like. public to enter the Five Bridge the end of Joshua Slocum Avenue “This is the second year of the like Hal-Con Sci-Fi, Fantasy and During the workshop, Lakes Wilderness Area. in Lewis Lake, already underway. grants program,” explains Harry Comic Convention, which is held Elspeth will help everyone The project is creating a new In total, the Safety-Minded ATV Ward, Board Chair, FBWHT, in Halifax every Fall. develop their Cosplays further. designated parking lot area and Association is receiving $21,000 “and we are so pleased to support The Cosplay Workshop will She’ll also talk about her trail improvements to the Lewis for all of this work. these community groups as they take place at the Unicorn Theatre experiences at Hal-Con and Lake Fire Road Trail. Seven thousand dollars is tackle trail and environmental in the Bay Community Centre, answer questions about Cosplay This trail links to the colonial being given to the Nova Scotia improvements and education that 11 Station Road, Head of St. in general. Old St. Margaret’s Bay Road that Salmon Association to support will benefit this area for years to Margaret’s Bay, on Saturday, Participants will be responsible traverses 23 km from Goodwood the expansion of the Fish Friends come. We wish them all the best September 22nd from 12 noon for bringing their own supplies. to Glen Margaret through natural Program, which provides salmon of luck with their projects.” until 3:00 p.m. The cost for the workshop is wilderness sites. eggs and classroom fish tanks The Five Bridges Wildernress It is part of the Fall Workshop $20 ($15 for paid-up Pegasus A second group that is receiving so that more children in St. Heritage Trust received the Series being sponsored by the members). funding is the Safety-Minded ATV Margaret’s Bay Schools can learn $40,000 from the Bay Treasure Pegasus Program. Tor register, or for more Association. about salmon maturation. Chest, of which it is a partner. Pegasus is the Unicorn information, those interested Theatre’s enriched theatre should email unicorn.theatre. program for anyone in Grade [email protected]. 7 and up who would like to be The Unicorn Theatre thankfully involved in a wide spectrum acknowledges funding received Story con't from page 1 of activities leading up to the from the Bay Treasure Chest. Danielle Wright, a Beechville in Beechville, and bringing them testament to their resilience over resident, said at the ceremony, in to meet with the former Minister generations when faced with many “We are honoured that many from for Communications, Culture and obstacles and social injustice.” our senior generation are here to Heritage a year ago, we were able The Beechville Baptist Church witness their long-time efforts to move along the transfer of this ceremony also saw the opening contributing to this significant land from Crown Land to the of Beechville Days 2018, which Deadline for the September 19th Issue announcement.” department that has the authority ran from August 7th to the 12th and MLA Iain Rankin, who to protect it with heritage status. included such activities as card of The Masthead News represents the area, hosted the “Protecting and preserving games, baseball, a summer scholar church gathering and said, “After these lands is an important step program closing and movies. is September 12th. meeting with a number of groups forward for Beechville, and a PAGE 6 AUGUST 22, 2018 MASTHEAD NEWS Programs for Seniors with Dementia By Keith Ayling FARROW LAW Being Hosted by VON Jacqueline R. Farrow The VON of Greater Halifax a-longs, and games similar to three hour program. Barristers & SolicitorsBarrister & Solicitor hosts a program for seniors with Jeopardy seen on television. She said that other programs dementia on Thursday afternoons Jenny explained this is very through VON include fraud at St. Nicholas Anglican Church in beneficial to seniors facing prevention, fall prevention, getting 5445 St. Margaret’s Bay Rd. Phone: 902-820-3555 Upper Tantallon and the Masthead challenges in the community information on health issues and Upper Tantallon, NS Fax: 902-820-3556 News was invited recently by such as social isolation, loneliness, working with local police services B3Z 2H9 E-mail: [email protected] Connie VanBerkel, VON’s access to transportation, in these areas. Community Support Services housework, lawn care, meal Connie says efforts are ongoing Manager, to attend one of their preparation, personal care and, to expand the program and clients sessions. in many casers, giving their can call the VON’s Seniors The program originally started in caregivers experiencing stress Information Line at 902-454- 2005 in the Superstore community much needed respite support as 5755 or email Jenny at Jenny. Room, with a subsequent move well. [email protected]. to the Sobeys Community Room, She said they are very thankful VON is a not-for-profit and now to St. Nicholas Anglican to BayRides for assistance with organization and relies mainly on Church for the past four years. their transportation needs. community support through fund Jenny Theriault, VON Program Connie says the program raising and donations. Coordinator, led the activities attracts seniors from the Bay area They have many vital programs the Masthead attended, with the and is part of VON’s Adult Day for seniors and others that can be seniors group going through Breakaway Program. found on their website at www. various physical activities, sing- The cost is only $15.00 for each von.ca. The Athenaeum Society Presents: Architecture—Making a Material Difference The Athenaeum Society of Nova our experience of the built short term, disposable materials Scotia will present a talk entitled environment, the impact on the culture which the industry has Architecture—Making a Material natural environment, and our moved towards. Difference—featuring Graham attitudes towards both. The consequences at a glance Edgar, on Sunday, September 16th, “The choice represents material relate to: aesthetics, health, at 2:30 p.m. at the Ocean Swells difference.” attitudes, energy consumption, Community Centre in Northwest Graham’s presentation will start landfill, air and water pollution, Cove (2726 Hwy 329). with a brief overview of what sustainability, and ethics. According to Graham, architects do and then focus on the Graham will suggest that LIVE IN LOVELY “Architecture is ultimately about single issue of materiality. materiality in architecture parallels space enclosed by materials. He will show how architects that in wider society in terms of The prevailing movement in the use various materials, and what consumer behaviour, exacerbated MILL COVE PARK construction industry is towards the consequences are over time. by misleading marketing. On St.Margaret’s Bay synthetic materials, usually fake In general, the notions of solid, He will suggest that the way imitations of other materials. natural, durable, sustainable, and to make a material difference “We, as architects, place long-lasting apply to the better in architecture is to educate FULLY RENOVATED profound value on materials, materials, and some scorn is consumers and convince them to 3 BEDROOM $850 knowing how our choices affect poured on the synthetic, fake, make informed choices. 4 BEDROOM $950 Fred Dolbel Recognized for Park-like Setting Walk to School and Beaches 5 mins to Hubbards 15 mins to Exit 5 and Tantallon Outstanding Volunteer Service “Not all heroes wear capes.” directors and is the go-to person So begins a national press for many of the day-to-day and attributes of the region for [email protected] release from Toronto Dominion operations. both locals and visitors. bank to publicize its annual He is also on the board of In the accompanying Customer Appreciation Day on the Community Enterprise photograph, Fred and his wife, July 26th. Centre, a hub where business Betty, receive a cheque for $5,000 On that date the bank applauds and community interests come from Jeremy Zwicker. customers across the country together, and the Seniors Fred donated the $5,000 to the whose volunteer efforts make Association of St. Margaret’s Bay. Seniors Association. their communities richer, more Additionally, in collaboration Betty is also a very active BTCA inclusive. with the SMB Chamber of volunteer. “It would come as no surprise Commerce, he is directly involved “Fred and Betty’s efforts are Bringing quality Physiotherapy and Health in the upcoming launch of a certainly appreciated by us all at Care treatments to the community for that Fred Dolbel was singled out over 21 years: laser, manual therapy, as a volunteer to be recognized website that will showcase events BTCA,” notes Heather. acupuncture, active exercise and from our community, nor would injury prevention programs. it be a surprise that he was one of only a few identified across the  Physiotherapy  Massage Therapy 902-826-2338 country,” says fellow community  Orthotics 3650 Hammonds Plains Rd. volunteer Heather Cochrane.  Sport Medicine Bracing (Between Sobey’s and Goodlife Fitness) Fred was nominated by branch www.smbphysio.com bank manager Jeremy Zwicker in Offering day & evening Upper Tantallon. appointments Monday to Friday. “I see him everywhere,” says Jeremy. “He supports and works *We direct bill WCB Follow us on claims and most tirelessly for countless non-profits insurance companies. in St. Margaret’s Bay. He’s not advertising what he’s doing; he’s just quietly working away behind the scenes, making our community a better place for everyone.” Deadline for the August 22 Issue Fred has been a key volunteer On the left is Betty Dolbel, Fred himself, and Jeremy Zwicker. with Bay Treasure Chest since its of The Masthead News is August 15th. early days. He serves on the board of MASTHEAD NEWS AUGUST 22, 2018 PAGE 7 It Was A Beautiful Day to Enjoy A Parade! - Photos Below Are From The Hubbards Parade Held Saturday August 11th Photos by: Brenden Gamache.

Better local roads Aordable, safe and sustainable This year's parade was a huge success *Best Community (Not for Profit): once again!' Through the Years Daycare Honoured to call this community home since 2014 Many community members of all ages Best Youth: Hubbards Sailing Club eagerly lined the sides of the road Saturday Best Overall: Lucky Cab morning, August 11, to await the annual An honourable mention went out to Hubbards Grand Street Parade. Hubbads Beach and Campgrounds. They were not disappointed. A tip of the hat to all those on the SWAG It was one of the largest parades in some team, the Aspotogan Heritage Trust, and time. others who worked on getting the parade Winners of the fl oat competition were organized. as follows: A thank you also to those who participated * Best Commercial: Allan Carver (Mad in the parade--fl oats and spectators. Secret Lab) scotianmaterials.ca YOUR RESOURCE, YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR FUTURE PAGE 8 AUGUST 22, 2018 MASTHEAD NEWS BERNADETTE JORDAN, MP Unbelievable Successes in Life Spur South Shore—St. Margaret’s

Constituency Office Hours : Peter McCreath to Continue His Mon—Fri 8:30am—4:30pm Legacy By Keith Ayling 129 Aberdeen Rd, Suite 106, Bridgewater, NS Long-time Hubbards resident illnesses and surgery that have It offers many fascinating Tel: 902-527-5655 Toll Free: 1-888-816-4446 Peter McCreath has been impacted his hearing and his details of Bangladesh, Uruguay, Email: [email protected] privileged to hold many positions ability to quickly absorb the Zanzibar, the Seychelles, remote in life and continues to pursue a spoken word and its message. parts of South Africa, and the life of hard work, dedication, and He described this condition small towns and villages of Italy. world travelling. in a report called “The Invisible He even had the opportunity to His list of accomplishments Handicap” and explains why he meet Nelson Mandela. is endless including Honorary became partially deaf. The book is full of colourful Consul for Barbados; a naval This, however, has not stopped photographs of these visits, most officer; journalist; political him from being a prolifi c writer, of them taken by Peter. assistant in Ottawa, St. John’s as shown by his current book Peter best describes his travels and Halifax; teacher; professor; “Exquisite Destinations: the and what he has seen as being union oﬃ cial; CBC broadcaster; Adventures of a Maritimer in “phenomenal”. Member of Parliament and Lesser Known Places.” He notes his experiences cabinet minister; regional public It is his eighth publication visiting many wineries around aff airs director for a major bank; and he is currently working the world as well. small business operator in public on the ninth—a 17th and 18th We won’t give away all of the Masthead 1/16 page Space (3.875” [7/8] x 2” or 1 7/8” x 4”) affairs, media and reputation century history of the evolution fascinating details of his book management; chair of a provincial of European colonies in New and spoil the surprises, as there liquor corporation; and has served England and Atlantic Canada. are many. as a member of many public and Other books include school “Exquisite Destinations” can private boards. texts, a history of Nova Scotia, be found at many bookstores in This list goes on—with his trade books on politics, and one the area including Coles, Indigo work taking him all over the world on human rights and culturism. and Chapters. and serving in many countries in “Exquisite Destinations” takes Peter says “It was a lot of fun various other capacities. the reader to dozens of locations doing the book,” and he hopes Thank you to our retailers, who host Peter is also working around that Peter visited over the years- readers will enjoy it as much as treasure chests as a community service. By symptoms of delirium and hearing -places not normally seen by the he did writing it. providing valuable counter space and player impairment, due to some past tourist trade. assistance as needed, they make BTC possible!

World traveller Peter McCreath. Hubbards Heritage Society Back at Work Preparing for Dinner Theatre By Judy Hopkins The Hubbards Heritage Society available so be sure to get them the Hubbards Heritage Facebook Citizen Survey is back at work preparing for early. page or contact Judy Hopkins at the 24th annual Dinner Theatre If you have any stories or 902-857-9039 or Greg Simms at How are we doing? Let us know. to be held at the Shore Club in memorabilia from mail deliveries 902-857-9222. Hubbards on Friday, October 12th. in the past, please contact us at Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The show/supper begins at 7:00 p.m. and the cost is $25.00 per Councillor Matt Whitman person. This year the Dinner Theatre Recovering From Accident will tell the story of the local post HRM Councillor Matt Whitman Matt has a number of broken offi ce in Hubbards. is recovering from an accident bones and is undergoing surgeries “Let Us Play Post Offi ce” will approximately two weeks ago on the road to recovery. be a memorial to Dan Dorey who while riding his motorcycle on the He is at the Queen Elizabeth II sadly passed away this summer. Hammonds Plains Road. Health Sciences Centre, and, in Dan was a mail deliverer for 19 He and a motor vehicle collided spite of the incident, is in good years as well as an inside worker at at the Lucasville Road intersection spirits, accepting best wishes from the post offi ce for 20 years. in Hammonds Plains with Matt many friends and family as noted Many of us remember him well. being sent to hospital with serious on his Facebook page. This year tickets can be injuries. purchased at the post office in Hubbards and at Bells Independent Grocery Store beginning on th Deadline for the September Learn more and complete Tuesday, September 4 . the survey online by Sept. . A person can pay with cash or a 19th Issue of The Masthead Visit halifax.ca/citizensurvey cheque made out to the Hubbards Heritage Society. News is September 12th There are only 160 tickets MASTHEAD NEWS AUGUST 22, 2018 PAGE 9 Eighth Annual Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts Celebrates Another Successful Year It takes a lot of work behind incredible!” the scenes to bring a festival to Artists and visitors alike were life and when the doors opened very pleased. at Shining Waters Marine on July The three-day Studio Tour 4th, the rewards of that hard work featured 60 local artists shone through and continued for showcasing their art and fine the entire 12 days of the 2018 craft to visitors driving from the Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of Aspotogan Peninsula to Prospect the Arts. and everywhere in-between. With the best weather of the Many of the artists and summer on their side, the festival craftspeople are available year- committees, along with hundreds round, so those who missed out can of volunteers and supporters, gave refer to the Studio Tour Guide on visitors from near and far a unique peggyscoveareafestivalofthearts. and memorable experience. com or fi nd one locally. Members and art enthusiasts This year’s Studio Tour draw celebrated the kick-off of the prize winner is Pat Lade of festival at a sold-out opening Seabright, Nova Scotia, who wins reception held at Shining Waters. a $500 gift certifi cate towards the “The room was bursting with purchase of art from any of the stunning creations by member Studio Tour artists. artists in both the silent auction The draw was made at Twelve and double take displays,” said Acre Hill Gallery by the gallery vice-president Joanne Williams. owner, Philip Hodges. “The venue and weather provided “We’re so grateful to all of the a picturesque and enjoyable visitors and volunteers who took Artist Rhonda Barrett enjoys the presence of a child who approached her. The child’s name is unknown. evening for all in attendance.” part in the festival this year and New this year, the Festival helped make it such a success,” Information Centre transformed said President Debbie Smith. the former Unlimited Country “Special thanks to the local building in Upper Tantallon into merchants and restaurants who a beautiful light-filled gallery contributed to the Silent Auction stuff ed with 41 of the Studio Tour Balloon Pop, and to everyone who participants. got the word out about the Festival Visitors were able to pick up events.” Studio Tour guides, see a large Further, “From the planning map of the Studio Tour locations, process to implementation, this and view and/or buy the artwork festival takes a lot of time and displayed there. dedication, said Debbie. “Whether Visitors got to enjoy the Twelve Acre Hill Gallery. Brian Smith stands with a unique style of paddle in the Between July 14th to the 16th a volunteer spent months or a Philip Hodges stands in the background. hundreds of visitors toured the yurt few hours with us, they were an Smith Paddle and Canoe shop. in Peggy’s Cove, displaying over important part of the festival.” 300 works of art and, moreover, Planning for next year’s festival there were 39 artists creating will soon begin again. new works and interacting with Artists and art lovers alike visitors in the Village of Peggy are invited to get involved by Cove this year. becoming members of the PCAFA “There’s nothing like bringing society. together artists and art enthusiasts For information about in one of the most beautiful places the Peggy’s Cove Area in the province,” said Patricia Festival of the Arts, visit Lindley, committee lead. “The peggscoveareafestivalofthearts. calibre of the art was outstanding com. this year, and the vibe was Two artists paint the Peggy’s Cove harbour.

Visitors also got to see displays in the festival's Information Centre in Upper Tantallon.

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

The board of directors would like to offer sincere thanks to these wonderful sponsors and supporters and to the dedicated volunteers who work with us every day.

Another painter paints a diﬀ erent scene at Peggy’s Cove.

Have you seen the On Line directory attached St. Margaret’s Bay Regional Tourism Development Association to our Web page? Aspotogan Heritage Trust TD Canada Trust Bay Treasure Chest Just go to Councillor Matt Whitman Sobeys Tantallon Culligan Water DeSerres www.themastheadnews.ca and click directory. If your business peggyscoveareafestivalofthearts.com isn't there, send us the info to [email protected] and Get Listed. PAGE 10 AUGUST 22, 2018 MASTHEAD NEWS Malcolm Smith of Seabright Receives French Legion of Honour Mid-Season Medal Ninety-seven-year old Malcolm the Falaise Gap. the freezing cold and wet mud to Check-up Time! Smith of Seabright received the He then went on to Belgium and help liberate Holland. French Legion of Honour medal ended the last winter of the war in for his service during World War II. The French Legion of Honour Keep your mooring safe with a simple is the highest national order of mooring inspection by our quali ed sta. France. It illustrates the profound Spring Mooring Mtce: gratitude that France has for the We’ll replace corroded hardware and Canadian Military and is awarded inspect Buoy and Lead Lines for wear or to individuals for their personal fraying. We’ll clean your mooring of accumulated growth and provide a involvement in the liberation of detailed list of any issues. France during the Second World War. Float and Ramp Replacement: Malcom was in the 5th Anti We’ll identify and repair any issues with the Flotation, Decking, th Framing, and Ramp/Wharf connection points before installation. Tank, 4 Armoured Division of the Canadian army. Now’s the time to get those much needed repairs done He was a driver and drove to your wharf as well as oat and ramp upgrades. everything from motorcyles, cars, Call us today... jeeps and eventually tanks. Wharf & Decking Construction • Floating Docks He took part in the D-Day Mooring Placement & Inspections • Diving Services invasion, although he didn’t land Custom Rope Splicing • Marine Emergency Service on the beach until a few days after BOOK Wharf & Float Repair Service • Float Storage NOW! the invasion started, because his ship was so far back across the You won’t be adri with... channel. Until that time he had never seen so many ships in one place and says if you’d had a long plank, MASTHEAD NEWS you could have walkedAUGUST across 22, 2018 the PAGE 17 Contact: Marc Marriott 902-877-3147 or Steven Marriott 902-412-7307 English Channel. Website: www.goodmooring.ca Email: [email protected] After landing in France, he Malcolm with his French Legion of Honour medal. fought his way through Caen and Deadline for the September 19th Issue of The Masthead News is Through the Years Daycare Hosting September 12th Fifth Annual Fundraiser Through the Years will be a number of local musicians, hosting its fi fth annual fundraiser, starting at 7:00 p.m.” PLAYDATE, on Saturday, Tickets are $15 in advance per September 15th, at the Hubbards person, $20 at the door. WE’RE HAIR Barn in Hubbards. There is a capacity so tickets This night is designed as an are limited. You need to purchase adult function to bring together early! daycare families, staff and the While the adults are dancing and ready to serve you! community to enjoy live music, the night away, “We are pleased dancing, a BBQ, cash bar, auctions to be hosting another famous and more. Through the Years sleepover for “We are thrilled that The the kiddies,” says Carol. Greenwich Connection will be “Our sleepovers are always a CHAIN LAKE DRIVE returning again this year to keep big hit, with limited capacity, so us dancing all night long,” said again, reserve your spot early.” Canadiana spokesperson Carol Coolen, Minimum donation of $25 per CANADIANA RESTAURANT executive assistant. child is required. WE’RE HAIR For more info call 902-857- “To warm us up for the ST. MARGARET’S BAY ROAD/HIGHWAY # 3 Connection, we will showcase 1777. LAKELANDS BLVD 5110 ST. MARGARET’S BAY ROAD 103 CHAIN LAKE DRIVE Near Lawtons Drugs and Canadianand Tire ready 826-7041 to serveNear Canadiana you! Restaurant 876-0655 Sea Cadets Hosting Community Fun Day September 8th The St. Margaret’s Bay Sea and drinks. $ $ Cadets and the St. Margaret’s Bay “Our cadets will have displays ADULT HAIRCUT KID’S HAIRCUTCHAIN LAKE DRIVE Branch, Navy League of Canada, showcasing the diff erent training REGULAR $14.99 - SAVE $2 WITH THIS COUPON 2 OFF REGULAR $10.99 - SAVE $2 WITH THIS COUPON 2 OFF and activities they do throughout are hosting a Community Fun Day Offer expires Feb. 29, 2012. Not valid with other offers. Offer expires Feb. 29, 2012.Canadiana Not valid with other offers. on Saturday, September 8th, at the the year, such as marksmanship,

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Advantage of Farmers’ After all, the Timberlea resident Perhaps coincidentally, “In French we have a saying took home $31,398 on August Holson’s wife was in the bank about sleeping on something and 8th with her Bay Treasure Chest depositing money at the time. making a decision tomorrow, says Markets The Masthead News area every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. number of 18913. She looked out and wondered the French immersion teacher. is becoming more and more to 12:00 noon until October 6th. Maybe luck runs in her family? why he was dancing around the “That’s what I’m going to do.” blessed with farmers’ markets. You will find it at the New “Thirty or 35 years ago my car. This summer there are at least Ross Community Fairgrounds, mother won $1,000 in a lottery— five different ones that you can 5024 Hwy 12, New Ross. that was probably the equivalent shop and enjoy. Fresh fruit and vegetables, to what I won today,” she says. One is the Chester Farmers’ & home baked goods, spices, ciders, “This was in the day of the lay- Artisan’s Market at the Chester pickles, Kimchi, sauerkraut, away,” she continued. “She put a Train Station, 20 Smith Road, wine jelly, jams, jellies, crafts, partial payment down to get a fur from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. cheese, coffee and tea will be coat, a dishwasher, and a car. No (rain or shine) every Friday until found there. doubt she went into debt to pay October 5th. In addition there is live off the remainder. I’m going to Vendors have a variety of local entertainment. try not to do that!” farm products and craft, selling For more information call Still, she said her car needs such items as fish, meat, breads, George at 902-681-3171 or Ruth some work. She and her husband veggies, baked goods, jewelry, at 902-689-2147. bought a cabin in the woods last soaps, folk art, flowers, sweet Also in New Ross is the Rural year and they plan on using some treats, hot food and more. Roots Market, which is open of the money to spruce it up. You can also visit them at every Sunday at the entrance of Otherwise, she says, “We’re just www.chesterfarmersmarket. the Ross Farm Museum from average citizens. We’ll pay some wordpress.com/ or like them on 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. until bills, maybe go on a nice trip—this Face book: Chester Farmers’ & September 30th. and that.” Artisan Market. Here you will find local, She added, “I’ve been watching Another is the Hubbards farm fresh produce, coffee and where the money goes in the Farmers’ Market, which is open even new treasures and trusted community,” saying that in one every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to goodies. instance she made a donation 12:00 noon at the Hubbards Barn For more information of goods to the Animal Rescue & Community Park, 57 Hwy 3, call 902-599-1207 or visit Coalitions Nova Scotia Hubbards until October 27th. ruralrootsmarket.ca organization, one of BTC’s Winner Susan Waye with BTC director Ruth Ann Moger This market takes place within And last but not least, as they weekly honorarium groups a converted barn and also just say, the Tantallon Village Market whereby a non-profit is given a outside, where you will find is open every Tuesday from 2:00 $500 honorarium in exchange for crafts, food, coffee, meats, to 6:00 p.m. at the Crossroads in providing four volunteers to help breads, and veggies of all kinds. Upper Tantallon (beside Hwy 3 count toonies on a Wednesday. You will even find a man who or St. Margaret’s Bay Road) until “This is not just about what you specializes in sharpening knives October 16th. can win,” Susan says. and is ready for your business. Over 30 different food and When Holson Etienne of Hubley A playground has been set up artisan vendors are ready to serve got a phone message from BTC for the kids and trails to walk you the best of local vegetables, director Harry Ward on August and enjoy. meats, fruit, prepared foods and 15th, he was sure Harry had the Live music is often supplied. crafts. wrong number. A third farmers’ market is They even have a food truck Just to be really sure, Holson found in New Ross and is open rally on Father’s Day. called him back to tell him so. “Harry asked me if I played Bay Treasure Chest and I said yes. Then he asked me what my number was and I told him. Holson Etienne gets a cheque from BTC’s Harry Ward Another Medal for Ryan Yang of Beechville After a full year of working Examinations Coordinator of hard, Ryan Yang from Beechville Local Centre Examinations in has once again become this Music, the medals are awarded to year’s medal winner for Grade 9 students who obtain a minimum Piano in the province. mark of 85%, and who receive He was invited to perform at the highest provincial mark for the Celebration of Talent Concert each instrument in each of the at Brunton Auditorium, Marjorie musical grades of one through Young Bell Conservatory of 10. Music, Mount Alison University Ryan sincerely thanked his on June 16th piano teacher, Barb Myers of This is Ryan’s eighth time Hubley, for her energetic and receiving such an honor (he encouraging teaching style and skipped grade 7 and moved to the extra time she has spent to grade 8 two years ago). polish his piano skills. According to Peggy Craig,

Have you seen the On Line directory attached to our Web page? Just go to www.themastheadnews.ca and click directory. Ryan with his piano teacher, Barb Myers. If your business isn't there. send us the info at [email protected] and Get Listed. PAGE 12 AUGUST 22, 2018 MASTHEAD NEWS COMMUNITY EVENTS

Sat., Aug. 25, Newfie September 7 & 8, Prospect Sat., Sept. 15, 2nd Annual Tues., Sept. 18, The St. Hubbards Farmers’ Breakfast at the Chester Village Ghost Walk, 3 Cove End of Summer Fundraiser Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to Market Basin Legion, 25 Hwy Road, Prospect Village Beer Garden with live Trails Association is hosting 12 (Exit 9 off Hwy 103) (corner of Prospect Bay music by Short notice with a “Grand Re-Opening” of Open Every Saturday from from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Road and Cove Road). Hear special guests Rampage the resurfaced trail. We’re 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Enjoy homemade beans, stories of hauntings, history, (Mike, Abdella & Mike) at proud of our trail with the at the Hubbards Barn & fishcakes, from scratch horror and humour as you the Chester Curling Club enhanced signage and the Community Park, 57 Hwy pancakes, scrambled eggs, walk along under evening from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. new connector to the Jerry 3, Hubbards, until October hash browns, fried ham or skies on a comfortable for everyone 19 years and Lawrence Provincial Park. 27. Great local music and bologna, toast or homemade walking route to various older. In support of Elena You’ll also get a first look fantastic local vendors. biscuit, juice, tea and coffee. locations where things took DeMont as well as a bursary at our new and improved www.hubbardsbarn.org Cost $8.00. Take-out place. Dress warmly. Bring to Forest Heights. Bracelets website. Refreshments will available. a flashlight. 7:00 to 9:00 $15 in advance or $20 at the be served. Come celebrate p.m., weather permitting. door. There will be a limited from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Meet Auction every Monday Sun., Aug. 26, Chester Rain date September 14th number of bracelets sold. at the new Trail parking lot at the East Chester Bandstand Summer and 15th . Tickets are $10.00 For more info call Tommy off Sonny’s Road and in the Recreation Hall starting Concert presents “The For more information, go to Graves, 902-275-7522 or SMB Community Enterprise at 1:00 p.m. Anyone who Gypsy Minstrels 60’s & prospectplayers@hotmail. Christine at 902-275-7458 Centre. enjoys the game is invited 70’s” starting 7:00 p.m. com or prospectplayers. or Jackie 902-980-1103 or to come and play . Prizes Children are welcome to weebly.com. Lisa 902-275-8966. Sept. 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30, are given out each week as dance on the grass. Adults Dinner Theatre returns well as an opportunity to may want to bring a lawn Sat., Sept. 8, Breakfast at Sat., Sept. 15, Anglican to St. Luke’s. St. Luke’s participate in a 50/50 draw. chair. Concerts may be the Chester Legion from Parish of French Village’s Community Players will moved or cancelled in heavy 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy Annual Roast Beef Supper be bringing the musical rain at the discretion of the eggs any way you like them, at the Seabright Legion production “Phantom of Bingo performer(s). For more French toast, hash browns, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. the Country Opera” to their every Tuesday at the Chester information, please contact beans, bacon, sausage, toast, Adults $16, Children $8, Lower Hall stage as their fall Legion starting 7:00 p.m. Sue LeBlanc 902-299-0139. tea/coffee and juice. under 5 FREE. Enjoy Hot dinner theatre. Directed by All welcome. For more info Roast Beef and Gravy with Elaine Forhan with musical call the Legion at 902-275- Fri., Aug.31, Outdoor Sun., Sept. 9, 1:00 p.m., Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, accompaniment by Edith 3315. Summer Movie “Moana” Country Music Show, Peas, Turnip and a Roll, and Steffens, this comical spoof will be playing at the Chester Legion, featuring finish off with Homemade takes us from the Italian 45’s Card Game Hubbards Community Southwind, Coastline, Lucas Blueberry Dessert! Take- Opera at LaScala to the every Thursday at the Waterfront starting 8:00 Whitehead, Agnes Clinton outs available. To order stage and backstage of the District #1 Community p.m. Rain date: Friday, & Wilfred White & friends. tickets call Daisy at 902- Nashville Opera House and Centre, Blandford, in the September 7th. Proceeds for the Terry Fox 826-2882; Donna at 902- is sure to entertain and Multi-Purpose room starting Foundation. 821-2032; Mary 902-826- amuse. Jean O’Handley will 7:30 p.m. Anyone who Sat., Sept. 1, Firefighters’ 2847 or Margaret at 902- once again be providing a enjoys the game is invited Breakfast at the Chester Basin Sunday, Sept. 9, Support 826-2497. delicious, full course meal to come and play. Prizes Volunteer Fire Department the St. Margaret’s Bay to complete the evening. are given out each week as (5430 Hwy 3) from 7:30 Stewardship Association and Sun., Sept. 16, Crib Cost is $30 per person. well as an opportunity to to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast become a member! Join us tournament at the Chester Reservations are available participate in a 50/50 draw. includes your choice of on Micou’s Island from 3:00 Legion starting 1:00 p.m. now for performances on bacon, sausage, scrambled to 5:00 p.m. for a fun-filled the above dates. Call 902- eggs, baked beans, toast, day for the whole family. Sun., Sept. 16, Terry Fox 222-6440 or by emailing Crafters Wanted juice, tea/coffee. Adults Acoustic music, scavenger Run at the Chester Legion [email protected] for the Hubbards Area Lions $7.00, children 5 to 12 $4.00 hunt, flora and fauna tour, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. For Club’s 7th Annual Christmas and under 5 FREE. Take-out campfire with hot dogs and more info call 1-888-836- NOTICES Craft Show, November 4th, available. Serving breakfast marshmallows, creative 9786. 2018, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 on the 1st Saturday of every station for the young artists, Chester Farmers’ Market p.m. Tables $20 each or 2 month except January since and more! Space is limited. Sun., Sept. 16, The for $30. To book a table call 1985. Book your membership and Athenaeum Society Chester Farmers’ & Artisan Shirley @ 902-718-7591. reserve your spot for our first of Nova Scotia presents Market is open Every Friday Mon, Sept. 3, Blood Donor annual membership event “Architecture—Making a at the Chester Train Station, Clinic at the Chester Legion on Micou’s Island. It is a Material Difference” with 20 Smith Road, from 9:00 Chester United Baptist from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. For beautiful place. Email us at Graham Edgar (see story a.m. to 1:00 p.m. rain or is having Wednesday more info call 1-888-236- [email protected] elsewhere in the Masthead). shine until October 5. We night services with all 6283. The time is 2:30 p.m. at the have a variety of local contemporary music. We Sat., Sept. 15, “Hog The Ocean Swells Community farm vendors and artisan have a short message and Covers” will be playing at Centre, Northwest Cove, vendors selling fresh fish, maybe some testimonies. the Chester Legion starting 2726 Hwy 329. All welcome. meat, breads, veggies, baked A lot of enjoyment had by 9:00 p.m. For more info call goods, jewelry, soaps, folk everyone. Starts at 6:30 902-275-3315. art, flowers, sweet treats, p.m. and runs to 7:30 p.m. hot food and more. www. every Wednesday night for chesterfarmersmarket. the summer. wordpress.com Have you seen the On Line directory attached to our Web page? Just go to www.themastheadnews.ca and click directory. Deadline for the September If your business isn't there, send us the info to 19th Issue [email protected] of The Masthead News and Get Listed. is September 12th. MASTHEAD NEWS AUGUST 22, 2018 PAGE 13 The Antique Cars Came Rolling In By Keith Ayling Close to 130 antique car lovers Many enthusiasts kept coming and their families descended on up to see Vernon and saying, the 13th Annual Kynock’s Antique “Remember me? It’s been a few Car Show in Hammonds Plains on years since I last came to the Sunday, August 20th, to display show.” their vehicles and catch up on Vernon had no difficulty with memories from many old friends this, calling them right away by who, in some cases, they hadn’t their first name. seen in years. They came from Sydney, Digby, It was a bit of nostalgia for Centreville, Truro and many many, coming from all over Nova points in-between. Scotia in their polished cars, The show each year helps to trucks and specialty wagons to raise funds for the SPCA with witness the cherished works of art a modest $20 entrance fee. of the days gone by. Participants could also purchase Car Show host, Vernon Kynock, two $10 gift certificates for dinner said “There are a lot of different at the nearby Vernon’s Diner. cars this year and a lot I hadn’t seen Car show sponsors were before,” as he toured the show in Kynocks’ Resources, NAPA, OK a golf cart while stopping to chat Tire, and Fairley and Stevens with many of the participants. Ford.

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This is open to one and and shop at the Fiber Art Market. say the organizers. years experience. Free estimates. Call parking. Reasonable rent. Does not all that know Glenda and would like to Tickets are available at the For more information Eric Messom, 902-228-2988, 902-456- include heat-electricity. 902-826-2955. drop by and see her. museum. call the museum at 902-858- 4900. Thursday museum hours are 3060 or visit them at www. Computer Programming 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. hookedrugmuseumnovascotia.org Weathering the Storm--Painting Give yourself a big edge! Repairs, Shawn Redmond, President. Learn computer programming Call 902-476-5385 FREE ESTIMATES at a pocket-friendly price from a Calling All Musicians, Singers, certified professional. Classes are Highland Custom Carpentry--Custom tailored to your schedule. Contact carpentry, interior/exterior, decks, Dancers, Solo or Group me: [email protected] stairs, windows and doors. Trim, The Hooked Rug Museum of evening concerts. mouldings, casing, crown & baseboard. North America, in collaboration Allmusic will be holding Employment Bookcases, mantles, custom projects. with Allmusic-Lessons and auditions by appointment only. References with quotes. Call Mike, Entertainment, is offering young If you would like to audition P/T Bartender 902-476-8831. GLENDA J. (OXNER) REDDEN people under the age of 19, the or need more information, St. Margaret Sailing Club Services opportunity to perform in front of please email Earl McAlister, Please call Sue 902-483-0728 In Loving Memory the public by joining experienced Executive Director, Allmusic at Email Resume to clubmanager@ “Family-run business offering lawn musicians at their Thursday [email protected] Dauphinee smsc.ca care, gardening, landscaping/excavaton and painting. Serving Hubbards, Cheser In loving memory of our loving and Mahone Bay. Call/text 902-553- family; Jack, dad, September 12/2010 St. Luke’s United Church, Upper 0666, www.greenteam-ns.ca son, John, dad, September 10/2005, Tantallon, is seeking a part-time Music daughter/sister, Carolyn, June 9/1962, Director (8 hours a week) effective Tailoring son-in-law Mike Dares, May 17/2009. What late September.The full job description Experienced and Professional. A beautiful memory, dearer than do you is available online at the St. Luke’s Alterations to suits, prom and bridal gold mean you website: http://www.stlukesunited. gowns and much more, 902-275-7784, Of a family whose worth can never don’t advertise in be told ca. Interested parties should email a www.roxannestailoring.ca The Masthead News? resume and letter of interest to apply@ There is a place in our hearts, no one can fill stlukesunited.ca by September 8th. WANTED We miss you daily, and always will. I thought everybody did! Wanted to rent or buy--a used, seaworthy, Firewood for Sale Lovingly remembered daily. single touring sea kayak with rudder or Firewood, cut, split and delivered, 902- skeg and/or a paddle board. Please Daisy, mom, Marilyn, Bev., Karen, 857-9941. contact [email protected] Tina, John, Jeff and families. PAGE 14 AUGUST 22, 2018 MASTHEAD NEWS BayRides and Chester Community Wheels Receive Fresh Funding By Keith Ayling BayRides and Chester Program and $70,711 through service for the current year. Ready to use, combinations of pure, therapeutic, Essential Oils. For use in everyday life for a wide range of emotional, physical and spiritual wellness Community Wheels were both the Accessible Transportation Leslie Taylor, Board Chair of recipients of new funding Assistance program will be made Chester Community Wheels, 5288 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Upper Tantallon, N.S. on August 3rd at a special to BayRides. said the organization was very 902-980-0499 announcement made at the St. Chester Community Wheels thankful for the increase in [email protected] Margaret’s Bay Community received $61,396 through the funding. Enterprise Centre. Community Transportation She said they serve a very rural The ceremony was hosted by Assistance Program and $7,376 area with funding from donations Ben Jessome, MLA for Hammonds through the Nova Scotia Transit and assistance from the Aspotogan Plains-Lucasville, with the good Research Incentive Program. Heritage Trust. CORRECTION news coming from Chester-St. In accepting the funding, Peter Mr. MacKay said the province Last month we had a which she graduated. Once Margaret’s MLA Hugh MacKay. Delefes, President of BayRides, of Nova Scotia is proud to partner correction that was supposed to again it was wrong. Daphna is Mr. MacKay, on behalf of said the funding will allow them with community organizations have cleared up the professional a Registered Holistic Nutritionist Municipal Affairs Minister Chuck to replace their older bus and to help make transit services title of Daphna Dunkelman, and graduated from the Canadian Porter, said a contribution of also help to increase the ridership accessible and to meet the needs owner of the “For the Love School of Natural Nutrition. We $57,065 through the Community with a projected 50% increase in of citizens. of Daisy Holistic Pet Foods apologize for any harm previous Transportation Assistance and Accessories” in Upper information may have caused. Tantallon, and the school from Thank you. Honorarium Group for June 25th—St. Margaret’s Bay Lions Club The St. Margaret’s Bay Lions A. High School graduates in June, Club was the honorarium group of namely: Connor Joel Blaikie, the Bay Treasure Chest July 25th. Dominic Allen Dorey, Daniel Honorarium groups provide Jacob Long and Christopher The Bay Treasure Chest (BTC) Milburn. with volunteers to help at the The Beechville-Lakeside- count each week. Timberlea Junior and Senior The St. Margaret’s Bay Lions Elementary School Breakfast provided four volunteers who Club, helping to provide healthy counted a total of 9,880 toonies. breakfasts to elementary students In return, they received $500. from Primary to Grade 5 every “In truth, the SMB Lions have Tuesday and Thursday during the helped a few times throughout school year. the years,” said The Bay Treasure Approximately 200-250 Chest. students regularly attend the From left to right are MLA Ben Jessome; Patty King, Executive Director of Bayrides; Peter Delefes, Where do the BTC funds go? breakfasts. President of BayRides; Leslie Taylor, Board Chair, Chester Community Wheels; and MLA Hugh Here are some highlights: “The St. Margaret’s Bay Lions MacKay. Food vouchers for families in Club has provided young and old need, as well as eye exams and alike financial assistance with glasses, free medical equipment proceeds received from the BTC Youth to Perform Musical Talents at the such as walkers, crutches, hospital Honorarium Program,” says Lion beds and wheechairs on loan. Peter Lund. Hooked Rug Museum of North America Four $500 bursaries to Sir John August 30th Sarah Covey and Teigan Labor and Entertainment. Ticket information can be will be performing at the Hooked Sarah hails from Tantallon and obtained by calling 902-858-3060 BUSINESS OWNERS!!!! Rug Museum of North America in Teigan lives in Hubbards. or by calling Suzanne Conrod at Queensland on Thursday, August Both girls are students at Sir 902-275-5222. 1. Are you celebrating 30th. John A Macdonald High School Tickets can also be picked up The youth are being celebrated and have been playing traditional at the museum at 9849 Hwy 3 in an anniversary this year? as the museum’s featured artists fiddle together for two years. Queensland. and also that of Allmusic-Lessons Music begins at 7:30 p.m. 2. Have a special product or service you want to make Is your business listed in the known? Masthead News On-line Directory? 3. Just starting up and We’re growing! More visitors are using the directory to find what want to get the word out? business services are in our area! The directory has been a huge success, thanks to all the businesses that are involved so far. Consider an advertorial in The Masthead News. This directory is businesses. Advertising only businesses in your area affordable to advertise your in your local directory can save creates more of an impact This is an ad that reads like a story. business, especially small you money. Supporting small on your marketing plan. Discounts & Deals available. ContactContact RonRon orDriskill Heather at 902-857-9099 at 857-9099 Contact us by phone 902-456-4177 or e-mail:email [email protected] [email protected] or by Email [email protected] MASTHEAD NEWS AUGUST 22, 2018 PAGE 15 RBC Scholarship Given to Aspiring A STRONG VOICE FOR Registered Nurse—Haley Little Hugh MacKay - MLA initiative celebrating high school During graduation earlier this for this RBC Award. Chester - St.Margaret’s year Haley Little was recognized She is a shining example of students in their graduating with an RBC Award to help her someone who will achieve their year across Atlantic Canada, pursue her dream of becoming a “someday” dream of attending Manitoba, Saskatchewan and (902) 826-0222 [email protected] Registered Nurse. university despite some difficulties Northern Ontario, who are deeply hughmackay.ca @HughMacKayMLA She received the award because stacked against her.” committed to their community and of her dedication to community, Lia contacted Haley after she excel academically. @HughMacKayCSM fellow students and to academics. received the news that she was Students are selected through “While reviewing nominations, selected as a 2018 award recipient a nomination process involving I came across Haley’s record and to ask her what receiving the school administrators. thought it was a great example bursary means to her and she Haley will receive a $1,000 Youngsters Two and of volunteerism and leadership shared the following: bursary to help offset the costs at such a young age,” said “Receiving an RBC Award associated with her post-secondary Three Years Old Meet correspondent Lia McKay. scholarship not only allows me to education. Here is what Lia read: “Haley pursue my educational aspirations, As part of the program, students Horses Face to Face Little is not only an outstanding but lessens the financial burden are invited to participate in skill- Six kids, ages two and three, got the children,” Ally said. “They, academic student, but also an avid associated with chasing your building workshops and to apply the thrill of their young lives by the horses, are very intuitive volunteer within our school and dreams. for an RBC internship between coming face to face with some of to human worries, especially community," states her guidance “I am forever thankful for this her first and second years of post- the largest animals they have ever two-year olds, and were very counsellor. amazing opportunity.” secondary education. experienced—horses. calm throughout our entire visit. “She is a dedicated leader, The RBC Award is a scholarship “The horses were amazing and What a great day and a fantastic who has a warm and welcoming the children loved the experience experience for the kids.” disposition. of being able to touch the horses,” Rachel runs a youth program “Haley is a kind and said Ally Rankin, who runs a small called Equine Assisted Learning, compassionate young person dayhome in Stillwater Lake. centered around an educational who has an admirable goal of Ally had taken the kids to experience with horses. becoming a Registered Nurse. FLAR Equine in Hubley, where “More specifically, it is an “She has accepted a seat at the owner, Rachel Dent-Flynn, effective approach to human Dalhousie University for their allowed them to walk through the development that encourages BSc-Nursing program in the fall, barn and meet her horses. individual and learning growth,” and has held COOP placements “The horses were amazing with said Ally. in the nursing field, which have solidified her passion to help others. “Haley has been volunteering since a young age with several community agencies, as well as within the school, for activities such as the 2017 SJA Vimy Trip and the 2018 Prom Committee. “Haley is a wonderful young person who I highly recommend Haley Little

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Declan MacPhee feeding Sadie PAGE 16 AUGUST 22, 2018 MASTHEAD NEWS Lucky #20 Wins the Through the Years Duck Race This year saw the greatest fundraiser to support the Centre. number of ducks racing down This year’s lucky winner was to the ocean’s edge at Mill Cove duck #20, assigned to Christine Beach on August 11th to be the first Harnish of Hubbards, netting her to cross the finish line and win the half the take at $1,847.50 big prize. Shatford says, “We were thrilled Mary Ellen Shatford, Director to see it go to a former ‘Through at Through the Years day Care the Years family’ and it was also & Community Centre, told us Christine’s birthday, so that made 884 rubber ducks were sold by her day when she got the call families and staff in this annual from me.” The lucky # 20.

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