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WEDNESDAY, November 12, 2014 • Sydney, Nova Scotia A PUBLICATION OF THE Life afterMAKING vision A DIFFERENCE loss Louise Gillis begins third term as president of national organization, represents Canada at international level
BY LAURA JEAN GRANT
COMMUNITY POST SYDNEY — “There is life after vision loss.” Festival of It's a statement that Cape Bre- ton's Louise Gillis not only strong- Sacrifice ly believes, it's something she's demonstrated day in and day out Celebration of Eid includes prayer, for decades. food, good cheer. Originally from Skye Glen, Page 2 Inverness County, Gillis has called Sydney home for the last 40 years. About two years after settling in Sydney, where she was working as a nurse, Gillis' eye troubles first developed. A retinal vein occlusion, and complications from it, resulted in glaucoma and damage to the optic nerve. After laser surgery she was left with limited vision in her left eye, but her right eye was still fine. “And then 18 years ago, it hit in the right eye. I was left with 10 per Operation cent peripheral vision and a para- central scotoma so part of the cen- Lifesaver tral vision was gone, which left me legally blind and that was the end Students learn all about safety of my nursing career,” she said. around the train tracks. “The phrase that I use is, in the blink of an eye my life changed. It Page 4 was difficult to accept the fact that As president of the Canadian Council of the Blind, Louise Gillis is busy throughout the year attending meetings across the I wasn't going to be able to drive country and dealing with council business and responding to emails from her home in Sydney. LAURA JEAN GRANT - COMMUNITY POST and work, and then, after a few months you have to get off the pity board for a number of years and to Ottawa no less than every two cacy, peer support, education and pot and get moving so then I start- worked my way up into the execu- months and sometimes it's every advancing sports and recreation ed looking for ways of funnelling tive position and was on the exec- month; and because of my posi- opportunities for the blind; while my energy. Sitting home watching utive as first and second vice-pres- tion I have to travel to each of the other national organizations like TV was not going to be my life sto- idents and then in 2010, I was different provinces.” the Canadian National Institute ry so I got involved with volunteer elected president for the first Gillis — who has no usable for the Blind is more service- work.” time,” she said. sight in her left eye, and has just based, offering orientation, mobil- Eventually that led her to the Having recently embarked on eight per cent peripheral and part ity and rehabilitation services and Canadian Council of the Blind, a her third term as president, Gillis of her central vision in her right programs. national non-profit organization said it's a busy position with lots of eye — said being on the move and Gillis said ongoing challenges which serves blind and low vision responsibility. It also involves a lot being able to help others going for the council include continually people across the country. She of travel to the head office in through what she has gone raising money and seeking fund- Pool Zone joined the local chapter in 1997 Ottawa and to locations across the through keeps her motivated. ing to do the work they do, raising and worked with others in making country. “I feel that I am helping others awareness and providing educa- Cape Breton Dorados swim team the Nova Scotia division a vibrant “In September I was home only to live a better life,” she said. tional opportunities for its mem- gears up for new season. part of the national council. 14 of the 30 days, I was gone the Gillis said the Canadian Coun- bers. Page 5 “Then, I was on the national rest of the time,” she said. “I travel cil of the Blind is focused on advo- Continued on page 3 …
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IN BRIEF Community photos wanted There are many wonderful events Participants gathered recently taking place every day in our com- to take part in Eid ul Adah, the munities and try as we might we Festival of Sacrifice, at the Cape can’t get to all of them. Breton Muslim Society's commu- But if readers have photos of nity centre in Whitney Pier. SUB- these activities, we’d love to pub- MITTED PHOTO lish them. It could be a fundraiser, elec- tion of a new executive or a parade shot. In fact, it could be just about anything about life in Cape Breton. Just be sure to include all the pertinent information (who is in the photo, what are they doing, name of the event, the date it took place and the location) when you email them to us ([email protected]) or drop them off at our office at 255 George St., Sydney. Photos must be in focus, high resolution (if sent by email) and be sent to us as soon after the event takes place as possible. Non-Muslim welcomed at Eid celebration Bereavement group hosting support meetings Prayer, breakfast, good cheer part of religious holiday GLACE BAY — The Bereaved Fami- lies of Cape Breton hold monthly ast month I had the privilege of not in place. support and share groups around Lattending Eid ul Adah, the Fes- Instead, a traditional Pakistani the Cape Breton Regional Munici- tival of Sacrifice, at the Cape Bre- holiday breakfast of halvah (sweet pality. Everyone is welcome. The ton Muslim Society’s community semolina dish), puri (fried bread), dates are as follows: centre in the Pier. channay (chickpeas) and aloo (cur- • Glace Bay: Fourth Wednesday What we now com- ried potatoes) was of each month at Town House, 150 monly call The Mosque catered by Anila Tan- Commercial St. or The Pier Mosque, is weer, owner of Sami Piz- • New Waterford: Third Wednes- actually more than just a za and Kabab. She also day of each month at St. Leonard's place for people to pray. prepared samosas and Pastoral Centre, 5310 Union High- Khalid Zia, a member dahi (cold lentil appetiz- way, River Ryan. of the society, describes er). • Sydney: Second Tuesday of the centre as “a gathering More than enough each month at the Father John place for people to learn, food remained after the Capstick Centre, 188 George St. pray, eat and play.” It is a breakfast for sharing • North Sydney: First Thursday place where everyone is with others. The Cape Breton Muslim Society Community Centre in Whitney Pier. SUBMITTED PHOTO of each month at the Miners' welcome. Whitney But Eid is about more Memorial Manor, 16 Lorne St. The morning I attend- than prayer, sacrifice and He said, “I have to pray, too.” He Mary’s Polish Church, 21 Wesley For more information, tele- ed Eid, I heard numerous Pier sharing food. also knows the Qur'an by heart. St., Whitney Pier, N.S., B1N 2M5. phone 902-564-6795 or email accents as I listened to Sharon Atha When I asked people Not every Muslim learns the Bundles can be sponsored in [email protected]. people speak. The centre what Eid means to them, Qur'an by heart. However, children memory of loved ones; just include has about 200 members I repeatedly heard, “Hap- start attending Islamic school at a note with the cheque about from Kuwait, Pakistan, Egypt, piness. Celebration.” the centre when they are six years whom to recognize on the plaque. INDEX Nigeria, Sudan, India, Saudi Arabia Celebrations may vary between old. • CGIT 100th anniversary: Call- and Canada. countries, but Eid is always about Should a time ever come again ing all who attended CGIT as a A product of the Cape Breton Post I learned later, in speaking with bringing happiness to the children, when written records are lost or teenager or leader to celebrate 100 Mailing Address Zia, that the centre is not divided about parents enjoying their chil- destroyed, the teachings that all years since its formation. Event to Box 1500, 255 George Street, along Sunni or Shia lines. Everyone dren, about community. It is a time Muslims follow can be recorded take place July 18, 2015 at the Sydney, Nova Scotia B1P 6K6 prays together. And if you want to when women and children dress again through spoken word recol- Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay, from 12- Phone (902) 564-5451 observe prayers on a Friday, you up. It is the one time of year that lections. 5 p.m. Fun, skits, snacks, worship, Toll Free 1-800-567-2141 the children can look forward to In contemplating the sharing of keynote speaker and music. Regis- Classified Advertising (902) 563-3865 can. Classified Fax (902) 563-9006 Invited to Eid ul Adah, but with receiving a small gift or money traditions and stories and symbol- tration is $25. To obtain a registra- Classified Email [email protected] no prior experience about how I, a from their parents. ism, it’s pretty easy then to under- tion form, phone Norma Gillis, Display Advertising (902) 563-3869 non-Muslim attending an impor- Hasan, originally from Pakistan, stand Atiyah when he talks about 902-562-0943. Advertising Fax (902) 564-6280 tant religious holiday, would be told me that if her parents were Eid ul Adah and about participat- Ad Email [email protected] received, I found myself warmly here, they would give her a gift. ing in the pilgrimage to Mecca Sharon Atha resides near The Pier. She can be contact- welcomed to observe prayer and to Atiyah remembers Eid ul Adah where he found himself years ago ed at [email protected] with suggestions PUBLISHER enjoy breakfast. I left full of good as being like a mini family-reunion surrounded by people speaking for the column or to submit a heritage recipe. Anita DeLazzer 562-5953 food, good cheer and with a and as a celebration for little chil- many languages he couldn’t [email protected] greater understanding of the sym- dren. He also remembers that understand. CHANNAY bolism behind this three-day Festi- when he was growing up in “It’s unity. It’s sacrifice. It’s MANAGING EDITOR Carl Fleming 563-3840 val of Sacrifice. Kuwait, people didn’t ask each oth- acceptance of everyone else.” Ingredients [email protected] The symbolism originates with er if they were Christian or Muslim: He added that it’s also knowing NEWSROOM 563-3839 the story of Abraham. As told by “people lived together; you shared that “Sometimes you might not 3 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed [email protected] Dr. Abdul Atiyah, a plastic surgeon, the same language, the same aspi- see the wisdom in certain things,” 2 onions, sliced Abraham “was asked to sacrifice rations, the same things.” like why God would ask Abraham 1 tbsp canola oil ADVERTISING his own son and he almost did it After noting that “Abraham is to sacrifice his son, “But, you do 2 cans water Director of Advertising and the angel Gabriel came and the father of the Christians, the your best.” 1 tsp salt Scott MacQuarrie 563-3869 said, ‘You don’t have to sacrifice,’” Jews and the Muslims,” Atiyah For questions or information 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper [email protected] and a ram was sacrificed instead. described the sense of acceptance about the Muslim Community 1/2 tsp garam masala Advertising Reps and community he feels in living Centre, contact Khalid Zia at 902- Blake Canavan 563-3871 In comparison to Abraham, he 1.2 onion, sliced [email protected] says that what “we are asked to here since 1998. 577-0044. 3 fresh tomatoes, diced Kevin Currie 563-3872 sacrifice in our daily life is to do “Cape Bretoners, I think, are Winter hours for Friday prayer 1 tsp cumin seeds [email protected] simple things: live respectfully, love very unique. It’s amazing. You go start at 12:30 p.m. Mickey Fahey 563-3875 your neighbours and your kids, do by the fire station (in Whitney Pier) [email protected] the right thing.” and how many flags are hanging Up and Coming Directions Cindy O’Handley 563-3870 Atiyah also explained that Eid ul there? And we’re all Cape Breton- • Trinity United Church took Recipe submitted by Sadia Ansari. Channay [email protected] Adah occurs during the time of ers. So I think we’re very unique part as planned in the creation of was served during the Eid ul Adah breakfast Angelo Sifnakis 563-3843 Hajj, the annual pilgrimage mil- that way.” United Heritage Church on Sun- Brown 2 onions (sliced) in canola [email protected] lions of Muslims make to Mecca, as When I asked Zia, to tell me day, Oct. 19. The baptismal font oil. Add drained and rinsed chick- David Smith 563-3874 about the Muslim community’s from Trinity is now a permanent peas and 2 cans of water. [email protected] they symbolically follow in the footsteps of Abraham. During the reaction to media reports of fixture at United Heritage Church Add salt, cayenne pepper and CIRCULATION pilgrimage, various sites are visited extremism over the years, he in downtown Sydney. garam masala. Director of Circulation and symbolic actions are per- explained that Islam is the religion • St. Mary’s Polish Church is Bring to a boil, then cover and sim- Helen MacCoy 563-3845 formed in remembrance of Abra- and Muslims are people who fol- continuing to raise money for a mer for 40 minutes or until chick- [email protected] ham’s journey. Near the end of Hajj, low Islam. much needed roof. peas are quite soft and slightly the day of sacrifice is remembered “Islam never supports any vio- In an email referencing the suc- mushy to the touch. BUSINESS MANAGER and celebrated. lence or any illegal activities. Being cess of the silent auction held last When the chickpeas are almost fin- Shaun Robinson 563-3831 Muslims the world over cele- Muslims, we should abide by the month, Tom Urbaniak wrote about ished cooking, use a separate pan srobinson@cbpost brate this Festival of Sacrifice. Tra- rules and regulations of the coun- the great support from local busi- to fry the 1/2 onion (sliced) in ditionally, an animal is sacrificed try where we live.” nesses and volunteers. canola over med to med-high heat. PRESSROOM MANAGER Paul King 563-3837 by those who can afford to do so, Zia, while busy with his profes- “This speaks to why Cape Bre- Cook until onion is opaque. [email protected] with one-third of the meat going to sional and family life, makes him- ton is the best in place in the world Add diced tomatoes and stir a few your family, one-third to your rela- self available to answer questions in which to live,” said Urbaniak. seconds. The Community Post is published by TC Media tives and friends and one-third to about the centre. “There’s so much kindness, gen- Add cumin seeds and stir for about the poor. In some countries, this He said the centre opens daily erosity, mutual aid and goodwill. 30 seconds. Be careful, cumin may be the only time of year the before sunrise for prayer. On Fri- People of all backgrounds and seeds burn easily. Add chickpeas poor see meat. days, it’s always open for the five faiths work together and help each and heat till it comes to a boil, then During the local Eid celebra- times a day that Muslims are other. The parish feels blessed and serve. tion, however, an animal was not required to pray. grateful.” NOTE: When the chickpea dish is sacrificed. According to Dr. Azra Dr. Syed Arsalan Raza, a radiol- To sponsor a bundle of shingles ready to serve, it should still have Hasan, a family physician, condi- ogist and secretary of the Muslim for $25, cheques made out to the liquid like a sauce or gravy. Add tions necessary to allow for an ani- society, volunteers his time to lead parish, with “Roof Fund” written in more water while cooking, if nec- mal to be sacrificed locally were the prayers as often as he can. the memo line, can be sent to St. essary.
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Life after… FAST FACTS Canadian Council of the Blind Continued from page 1 u Founded in 1944 by blind war veterans “There is help out there and there is life and schools of the blind. after vision loss,” she said. u The national office is located in Ottawa Advocating for changes and improve- and there are more than 65 chapters across ments to the quality of life for people cop- Canada, including two in Sydney. ing with vision loss is also a big part of the u The council is the largest membership- council’s role. based organization for the blind in Canada. “Accessibility is the biggest thing,” she u The council offers programs to assist said. those with vision loss, creates awareness of Among the biggest areas of concern are vision issues to the public and government the need for improved street crossings, and undertakes proactive programs such as sidewalks, access to buildings, websites for mobile eye health and training for employ- people with vision loss and ensuring that a ment. range of library services are available. u The council is a member of the World “These types of accessibility issues that Blind Union, an internationally recognized we’re talking about don’t only help me as a organization, representing the 285 million person with vision loss, it also helps a par- blind and partially sighted persons in 190 ent who is taking a child across the street member countries. or an older person trying to get across in a u For more information about the council walker,” noted Gillis. go online to www.ccbnational.net. Gillis said transportation options for blind and vision impaired people is also an Wells, second/sweeper Michelle Bartram, ongoing battle, particularly in rural areas second/sweeper Terry Lynn MacDonald, and smaller urban areas. mate Christina Lew and Gillis as skip — In addition to heading the executive of was formed and have been together for the the Canadian Council of the Blind, Gillis last eight years. Together they’ve enjoyed sits on a number of other advocacy and plenty of success including medalling at national organizations, including a con- provincial and national 55+ Games against sumer access group, a committee branch fully sighted teams and a bronze medal at of the Canadian Medical Association, the the AMI Canadian Vision Impaired Curling The Canadian Council for the Blind Sydney vision impaired curling team includes, from left, front, Marine Atlantic accessibility advisory com- Championship. Louise Gillis, Joyce Wells and Christine Lewis; second row, Terry Lynn MacDonald, coach/guide Linda mittee and the World Blind Union. In fact, the Sydney team is planning to Leforte and Michelle Bartram; back, coach John Marusiak. SUBMITTED PHOTO “I’m one of the four delegates from attend the national championships again Canada at the World Blind Union and we’re this February in Ottawa. To assist in the interested in getting in touch with us to she can be reached by phone at 902-304- part of North American/Caribbean region,” cost of making the trip, they’re hosting a become more active, we’re always open 1276. she said. “We’re working to improve vision funspiel on Nov. 29 at the Sydney Curling for new members — for curling or just care conditions, whatever they may be, Club. The entry fee is $100 per team, there general membership,” she said, noting [email protected] around the world.” will be a silent auction, and all money When asked about the biggest advances raised will go to help the team make the RIGHT: The Nova Scotia she’s seen since becoming involved with trip to Ottawa. delegation at the the council, Gillis said having Lucentis “We’re all looking forward to it,” she Canadian Council of treatment for various eye conditions fund- said. “We’re already registered.” the Blind’s national ed and made available in Nova Scotia was a Gillis noted they’re coached by John convention in Ottawa major achievement, as are improvements Marusiak and guide/coach Linda Leforte, earlier this fall includ- to accessibility being made across Canda. and the Sydney Curling Club has been a ed, from left, front, “Many communities across the country big support for the team. Christine Lewis, the are really coming on board in (addressing) The Sydney Curling chapter is one of national board member some of the issues we have and are working two Canadian Council of the Blind chap- for Nova Scotia, Louise to do the best they can, as their funding can ters in Sydney. It meets every Thursday at 9 Gillis, council president, afford, so every little bit helps,” she said. a.m. at the Sydney Curling Club on George Pauline Chubb, guide; On the sports and recreation side of Street for a meeting and to practice. They back, Raymond Young, things, Gillis knows first-hand the impact also curl against sighted curlers on Monday chair of the council’s being active can have on the quality of life nights, as well as in most spiels at the club. Sydney chapter, and for people who are blind or coping with The other chapter is the Sydney Chapter Michelle Bartrum, chair various levels of vision loss. which meets once a month, usually the of the council’s Sydney She pushed to have curling for the vision first Wednesday of the month, at the Ashby Curling Club chapter. impaired established in Sydney and a legion branch 138. SUBMITTED PHOTO vision impaired team of five — lead Joyce “Anybody who is in the area, who is
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Students at Breton Education Debbie Young, administrative Centre in New Waterford recently assistant with Sydney Coal Rail- took part in Operation Lifesaver, way and chairperson of Nova a national safety awareness cam- Scotia Operation Lifesaver, said paign which focuses on saving every few years a realistic sce- lives by educating Canadians nario is played out in New Water- about the hazards surrounding ford with the help of BEC stu- rail property and trains. dents to remind the students of The goal of the campaign is to the dangers of being on the train prevent collisions between trains tracks. and motor vehicles and to pre- The trains transport coal from vent trespassing incidents that Sydney harbour to the Nova Sco- lead to serious injury or death. tia Power plant in Lingan.
Francis MacDonald, an engineer with Sydney Coal Railway, looks out the train window after blocking Eighth Street in New Waterford. SHARON MONTGOMERY-DUPE - COMMUNITY POST
RIGHT: Members of the New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department arrive at the mock accident scene and begin assisting EHS paramedics. Officials with Sydney Coal Railway said the same day Operation Lifesaver took place, stu- Grade 12 BEC students Miranda Gillis (left) and Morgan Donahue, play the driver dents were spotted walk- and a passenger in a vehicle which hits a train. ing on the train tracks in SHARON MONTGOMERY-DUPE - COMMUNITY POST New Waterford including one wearing headphones. SHARON MONTGOMERY-DUPE - COMMUNITY POST
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BELOW: Looking under the train, stu- dents from BEC can be seen waiting for the mock train accident to begin. When everything was ready to unfold, the train was moved like a curtain with the accident scene in place and emergency Members of the New Waterford Volunteer Fire Department remove the injured response officials ready for action. driver from a vehicle. SHARON MONTGOMERY-DUPE - COMMUNITY POST SHARON MONTGOMERY-DUPE - COMMUNITY POST STONE’S
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I’d cut my sprocket son says the weather and the time teeth on those roads and had long change have played havoc with ago learned to be alert, to be bold her rides: Dorados hit the water about taking the lane when I It is pretty much dark at 5 p.m. needed to and to always yield to This makes cycling a little more combine harvesters. difficult at this time of year. ith the fall colours disap- cardiovascular development. dos have officially started their One morning as I cruised into Although I have ridden at night, I Wpearing quickly we start to The Dorados learn the four competition season. The first the Wolfville town limits I was prefer to ride in light conditions. think about colder days and the basic strokes for competitions meet of the year, Tri-County passed by a K-car, that boxy model But if I am out at night, I will be lit frozen water that comes with it. within the province. The junior Annual Meet, was a friendly fun put out by Chrysler in the 1980s. up as if it were Christmas. That Many of us on swimmers in the Nova Tech cate- event in Port Hawksbury on Oct. Suddenly, that same car made a should bring a confirming nod Cape Breton gory travel to pools in Port 19. right turn directly into my path. I from those who know me. Island fanta- Hawksbury, New Glasgow, On Sunday, Nov. 2, the Dora- pulled on the brake levers, slowing I recently attended a first aid size about Antigonish and Truro. The older, dos hosted the Nova Tech No. 1 considerably, but it was too late to course as a requirement for my warm sun and more experienced swimmers Meet. A large number of swim- stop. I made an ungraceful slump workplace. At the end of the day, beaches. But travel to the Halifax Regional mers participated, many were onto the trunk of the car and my as I travelled on Kings Road, I for members Municipality and the Annapolis first-time competitors. It was a bicycle and I slowly slid down to came across a cyclist heading of the Cape Valley. great kickoff to the season. the ground. toward Sydney River. Breton Dora- The strokes and length of race The Dorados have a variety of The car never faltered in its The traffic was heavy. I don’t dos swim vary according to the abilities of days and practice times that can course. I got up and stared after work in Sydney, so the notion of team they the individual swimmer. In the accommodate any busy sched- the retreating vehicle, in a bit of traffic jams in Sydney was foreign experience fall, as swimmers are learning ule and many meets are held shock after the collision. I could to me. Bumper to bumper. Yet he the warm and Pool Zone and becoming more comfortable during the year to give it a try. see that the driver had a puff of stood out. He had on a bright yel- wet all winter Stacy Clark with their basic stroke tech- The Dorados will hold a four- blue hair, but noted nothing else low reflective vest and his pan- long. nique, the competitions are week trial event, Nov. 17-Dec. 17, about the car or the occupant. niers also had reflective spots on The team, short and focus on freestyle and with practice times Mondays My bicycle now had a broken the rear of his bags. Red rear which swims backstroke. But as the children and Wednesdays at 5 p.m. For brake lever and the impact had lights were attached to his pan- at the Kiwanis pool, has been progress into the more difficult information contact capebreton- knocked the entire brake assembly niers and a white front light active in the community for strokes, the events change as [email protected]. Check us out off the handlebars. A passerby added to his handlebars. This more than 30 years and has well. on our Facebook page for updat- stopped to ask if I was OK and I made him very visible to me a long history of teaching When the winter turns to ed practice times and we’ll see was happy to answer in the affir- amidst the hub bub. As a result, and training competitive swim- spring, breaststroke and butter- you at the pool. mative. cars moved into the outside lane mers. fly emerge. During those long This type of collision is a clas- to pass him. He was steady in his Swimming is a healthy, life- winter months, they grow from Stacy Clark is the coach of sic between motorist and cyclist path and in claiming his spot on long sport that allows people to that simple freestyle into a dif- the Cape Breton Dorados swim team. and often the results are much the road with a sense of confi- move at their own rate. Swim ferent powerful more serious. I was able to brush dence, just as he should be. team specifically helps children butterfly Make every moment count. off the incident and continue (on We encourage a cycling culture develop strength, flexibility and stroke. It is dif- foot, pushing my wounded bike), here and we also encourage safety. cardiovascular fitness in a fun ficult, no doubt but what if either of us had sus- If you are out at night, light it up environment. The buoyant about it. But tained more serious damage? and be reflective. Follow the rules forces of the water have no this winter What does a cyclist need to know of the road and be predictable. stressful effects on the joints or metamorpho- to be prepared for this worst pos- limbs. The natural density of the sis creates an sible case scenario? One of our UP AND COMING water provides plenty of resist- entirely new Make a tribute members has some experience in • Women on Wheels bike work- ance to build muscle strength, kid. gift to the IWK. this scenario and offers the fol- shop. Two sessions will be held core and body control, but the The Cape lowing advice: Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Mira Road consistent movement provides Breton Dora- iwkfoundation.org/tribute 1. When there is any altercation fire hall, from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and between a vehicle and a cyclist, from 1-5 p.m. however minimal, make sure to Participants are asked to bring East Side Orthopaedics LET US TAKE YOUR obtain the driver's name, address, their bike and they will learn how Your Orthotic & Brace Centre - Est. 1997 insurance information and vehicle to properly clean it, lube it, check GARBAGE OUT! particulars. Damage to the bike it over and make basic adjust- and injuries to the cyclist may not ments and repairs. 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Regardless, it is the membership and will be used mandatory to report any accident to help plan the 2015 rides season. where a vehicle causes injury to a person and certainly it is better for Velo Cape Breton is the island-wide voice of cyclists, subsequent medical issues and working for better cycling on Cape Breton Island. insurance reimbursement to have We have made significant progress since our forma- it professionally documented at tion in 2004. For more information telephone, 902- the time. 562-8137 or [email protected]. Try it Wear it
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received so many emails about Imy column on rock bands of the 1960s, I have to do another. I had a great conver- sation with John Boutilier from North Sydney who started the Rockin’ Rebels, then the Black Kats and the Rockin’ Saints. I’m Just Ed Ivany, drummer with Sayin’ All Fired Up includes brothers Kyle MacDonald, Colin MacDonald and Keith MacDonald. SUBMITTED PHOTO Burger and the David Muise Bitts, told me there is a web- ON STAGE site, check it out at burgerandthebits.freeserv- er.com. Melinda Abbass often Band name: All Fired Up — Kyle 25, older brother Colin is 27. John Allan Cameron during Syd- MacDonald brothers feel they appeared on the same bill as the MacDonald (violin), Colin Mac- Specialty: Gaelic traditional ney Action Week. are ready to share their music. Bitts. Sadly, she passed away a few Donald (piano), Keith MacDon- music and performance arts Comment: Footage of All weeks ago. ald (pipes). (Gaelic song, dance). Fired Up's performance at this ON STAGE appears in the Community Post Colin Waye filled in the blanks Hometown: The MacDonald Musical genre: Cape Breton, year's Celtic Colours will be and is brought to you by the on the Chevells. In addition to brothers were raised on Foot Scottish, Gaelic available soon. After years of Cape Breton Post and the Cape Breton Blaine Hemphill there was Sonny Cape Road, just south of the Musical influences: Many individual development, the Music Industry Cooperative. Chevari on lead, Ross Barrett on community of Inverness. Kyle individual masters of Cape Bre- bass and Billy Claire on drums. and Keith currently live in Hali- ton Gaelic performance arts He also reminded me that Ron fax and Colin lives in central along with several Cape Breton MacEachern played keyboard Inverness. based bands. with the Darnells. Age: Twins Kyle and Keith are Career Highlight: Opening for At least once a year someone would stage a “Battle of the Bands.” If you are ever in the courthouse drop down to the basement and visit the coffee shop operated by Brian Mercer. Brian played drums with the Teen s 02/4%#4 Beats, winner of the '65-66 battle. He is a wealth of knowledge on local rock bands and he even has some pictures on display. s -!).4!). A Sydney band, The Morti- cians, had among its members a young Jimmie Flynn who even then showed promise as a come- RUST PROOFING s 3!6% dian. I recall they travelled to their gigs in an old hearse and often wore swallow-tail tuxedo coats. Jinx O’Neil, of Universal (ERES 7HAT 7E $O Power fame, played bass. During the summer, especially on a long weekend, we would hitchhike to Ingonish where The Escorts from Antigonish played two dances, one on Saturday night and a second which, because of the prevailing reli- gious thinking, began at midnight Sunday. Len MacDonald and his broth- ers played a mean version of the Lovin’ Spoonful’s, “Summer in the City” that was so popular they played it in every set. When the dance was over, around 2 a.m.,we staggered back to the camp- ground where we slept at least 10 to a tent. The 1970s saw the creation of Sam Moon - Matt Minglewood and the Universal Power which brought together some of the best rock musicians in the area. The band toured for several NOW IS THE BEST SEASON years before Moon and Mingle- wood went their separate ways. Other members included Jinx O’Neil, Joey Bennett, Tony Quinn TO APPLY KROWN and two guys known as Rufus Drake and Diago Gunn. Unlike the conventional methods of rust proofing which tend to work as coatings, a KROWN treatment Live bands began to wane as recorded music became a cheap- actually displaces moisture and creeps into the inner metal folds of the vehicle - the areas where the er option. 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IN BRIEF Regional library to hold used book sale SYDNEY — The Cape Breton Regional Library will be holding a used book sale from Thursday, Nov. 20 at 5 p.m. to Saturday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. at the BUSINESS McConnell Library. The sale will run Winter Hours during regular library hours. This is a fundraiser for the library and all proceeds from the book sale The MacDonald Auto Group - will be used to support the pro- grams and services of the Cape Bre- MacDonald Nissan EXTRA ton Regional Library. The Friends of the McConnell Breton Toyota Library pre-sale will be held on Nov. MacDonald Kia 20 from 2-3:30 p.m. This pre-sale is open to members of the Friends of MacDonald Ford McConnell Library only. Membership for the Friends group is available at Scotia Chrysler the library. Used Car City Want more For information on the sale, ask library staff or phone, 902-562-3161 Causeway KIA or 902-562-3279. have now begun their business WINTERIZE winter hours. your Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm coverage? SPORTS GORD’S CENTRE Saturdays 9am - 1pm 902-539-4673 6790050 6799724 Then check out Friday’s edition of the Cape Breton Post when we introduce our Bring your pet new BUSINESS EXTRA section. shopping with you! BUSINESS EXTRA will feature stories on local businesses and entrepreneurs, information from organizations who are devoted to helping Cape Bretoners succeed in the workplace, high-profi le columnists and much more.
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Cape Breton Community Calendar and Brookland streets. Non-smok- is a public service listing of commu- ing building. nity events sponsored by non-profit 1:30 p.m. Darts for seniors, Steel- groups. To ensure adequate Moose crossing workers and Sydney Pensioners advance publication, submit Club, 30 Inglis St. Members only. notices at least two weeks prior to 6-8:30 p.m., Sydney Sea Cadets the event. Limit announcements to accepting new members, ages 12- 24 words or less. Telephone 902- 18, Victoria Park Armouries. 563-3838; fax 902-562-7077 or 6:30-9 p.m., 693 Sydney Rotary Air email your event to Cadet Squadron is recruiting [email protected]. youths, male and female, ages 12- 18, Sydney Academy basement UPCOMING entrance, Terrace Street. 7 p.m., Modern square dancing for November 14 fun and exercise, St. Alban’s Hall. 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Takeout ham and Free instruction for beginners. For salad supper with pie, St. Paul’s information, 902-562-3704. Presbyterian Church, Brookside 7 p.m., Meditation with the Sydney Street, Glace Bay. Eat-in or takeout Shambhala Group, 440 George St., 4-6 p.m. By ticket only. For tickets downstairs. For information Cather- phone, 902-842-0150 or 902-849- ine, 902-577-9645; cather- 1597. Also a sale of homemade [email protected]. fridge pickles. The moose in the Cape Breton Highlands like to follow the rules of the road as can be seen here on the Cabot Trail on 7 p.m., Duplicate bridge, Cape Bre- 4-7 p.m., Mira Seniors’ and Pension- Oct. 30. This moose was caught on camera as he crossed the road at a designated moose crossing. SUBMITTED BY KIRSTEN ton Bridge Club, Old Radar Base. ers’ Centre hosts market with bake HORWATH 7-8 p.m., MS Society of Canada sale and many vendors. Free admis- confidential information and sup- sion. Society of Canada confidential port teleconferences. Call 1-800- 8 p.m., Winter dance, Steelworkers information and support teleconfer- 268-7582 for more information. and Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Mission accomplished ences. Call 1-800-268-7582 for more 7:30 p.m., C.B. Central Adult Bad- Inglis St. Lunch served. Music by In information. minton Club welcomes new mem- the Mood. bers, ages 14 years and older, NOVEMBER 12 Cusack Elementary School, 500 November 14-16 Birchill Dr. 5-8 p.m., Friday, 11th annual Holi- ARICHAT 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Karaoke jackpot, day Treasures craft show, Horizon 8 p.m., KOC Council 4607 card Royal Canadian Legion branch 12 Achievement Centre, 780 Upper game. Rising jackpot and cookie jar. (in the lounge). Reg & Ruth Prince St., Sydney. Homemade Magliaro. Members and guests. wears by local C.B. crafters and DUTCH BROOK 8 p.m., Women’s Gamblers Anony- artists. Wheelchair accessible, door 7:30 p.m., Cape Breton Wildlife mous meeting, St. Theresa’s Church, prizes and canteen services. Home- Association will meet, Brookshaven Ashby, rear basement entrance. made lasagna, soups, sandwiches, Hall. New members welcome. Information, 902-565-9810. tea biscuits, cinnamon rolls and 8 p.m., (CD) AA How Group meet- tea/coffee. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; EAST BAY ing, 3 Kateri St., Membertou. Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 10:30-11:30 a.m., Move it or Lose it 8 p.m., Al-Anon, Spanish River Sen- exercise, East Bay fire hall. Instructor iors Club, 1840 Kings Rd., Sydney November 15 Voni King. Phone, 902-544-0289 or River. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fall fair and tea, 902-828-2497. 8 p.m., (CS) AA Sydney Central United Protestant Church hall, 1524 Group meeting, Friendship Hall, Kings Rd., Sydney River. Home ESKASONI 135 Charlotte St. cooking, crafts, candles, rock kits, 8:30 p.m., (OS) AA Praying Hands cleaning products and more. Door Group meeting, Gabriel Centre. WHITNEY PIER prizes. 9-11 a.m., Children 0-6 years and 1-3 p.m., Christmas turkey salad tea NORTHSIDE EAST BAY their parents/caregivers, Whitney and sale, St. Columba Church hall, 7-8 p.m., Zumba class, Northside Pier Youth Club, 11 West St. Marion Bridge. Turkey salad, cran- East Bay fire hall. For information, 1:30 p.m., Seniors exercise class, berry and rolls, lemon dessert, tea Donna, 902-217-3220. chair and standing, Whitney Pier and coffee, craft and bake tables. Seniors Club, 50 Breton St. Eat-in or takeout available. PETIT DE GRAT 3-6 p.m., Fishcake and bean supper, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Pre-school story- DOMINION Boisdale fire hall. Ryan Devoe of Sydney Mines, who dipped the tires of his bike in waters off time, Petit de Grat Library. 1-2:30 p.m., Clothing depot, St. Vin- 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Benefit dance for Indian Beach in North Sydney on Aug. 20, arrived in Vancouver on his intend- 6:30-8 p.m., Petit de Grat Library cent de Paul, Kings Road. No Anne and Leo Ryan, Southside ed date of Oct. 20 after 62 days on the road and roughly 6,600 km. He was hosts Stress Busters Series. Spon- charge. Boularderie fire hall. Music by DJ met by his mother, father and cousin who surprised him on English Bay sored by Family Place Resource Arno Roston. Donations at the Beach. Proceeds from his trek went to WaterCan, a Canadian member of Wat- Centre. Facilitated by Joanne Con- GLACE BAY door. Call Linda, 902-736-9880 or erAid, a global organization focused on improving people’s access to safe nors. 9:30-11 a.m. and 1:30-3 p.m., The Dolores, 902-736-8924 to reserve a water, improved hygiene and sanitation in developing countries. clothing depot at Town House, 115 ticket (limited space). 50/50 draw, SUBMITTED PHOTO PORT HAWKESBURY Commercial St., is open. Informa- spot dances, draws on two Christ- 7-9 p.m., The Dementia/Alzheimer tion, 902-849-2449. mas wreaths and chocolate basket. 6702. caregiver support group will meet, 1-4 p.m., Glace Bay Art Group, Glace November 21 boardroom of Strait Richmond Hos- Bay fire hall. New members wel- November 16 7 p.m., St. John the Baptist hosts its November 25 pital, Evanston. come. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 17th annual Christ- second live auction, parish hall, 28 1-7 p.m., Flu clinic, Steelworkers and 8 p.m., (CD) AA Glace Bay Alano mas craft fair, Bayview Education King St., North Sydney. Sydney Pensioners Club, 30 Inglis St. SYDNEY Group meeting, Rear 10 McKeen St. Centre, Port Hood. To book tables, November 22 No charge. • VON Cape Breton Metro offers a 902-787-3060 or 902-787-2327. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Indoor yard sale, foot care program, 380 Kings Rd. To view more community calendar items Sponsored by the ladies auxiliary, Florence fire hall. Table rentals November 29 For information or to book an see the daily Cape Breton Post or go to Port Hood Fire Department. available, call Marie, 902-544-0123. 12 p.m., CCB Visual Impaired Curling appointment phone, 902-564-6479. www.cbpost. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Services cel- 2-4 p.m., Christmas tea and sale, St. funspiel. No experience necessary. 9-10 a.m., Sen- ebrating the 165th anniversary, George’s Hall, Nepean Street, Syd- For information, Sydney Curling iors swimming, Bethel Presbyterian Church, corner ney. Sponsored by Church of Christ Club, 902-539-4102 or Louise, 902- Kiwanis Pool, of Brookland and George streets, the King. Tickets available from 302-1276. Prince Street. Sydney. Guest speaker, Rev. Peter Rebecca, 902-562-8225 or Jean, 9-11 a.m, Line MacDonald. 902-567-2079. November 30 dancing, Steel- 12-2 p.m., Hearty soup luncheon, 2-4 p.m., Christmas tea, dessert 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Breakfast brunch, Big workers and Boularderie Elementary School and sale, Bethel CE Centre, Hillside Bras d’Or fire hall. Sponsored by Sydney Pension- (exit 13). Choice of five soups and Road, Marion Bridge. Sponsored by Friends of the Big Bras d’Or Fire Hall. ers Club, 30 roll, cakes, vegetarian and gluten- the UCW. Eat-in or takeout. Inglis St. free available. Cooked and served 1-3 p.m., Christmas turkey salad tea 10 a.m., Walk by Boularderie MammoWarriors to November 23 and sale, St. Columba Church Hall, aerobics, Salva- benefit Cape Breton Cancer Patient 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Annual Christmas Marion Bridge. Turkey salad, cran- tion Army Syd- Care Fund. Market, hosted by the Port berry and rolls, lemon dessert, tea ney Community 2 p.m., Tea and sale with fish Hawkesbury Highland Dancers, and coffee, craft and bake tables. Church, 55 Inglis chowder and gingerbread, Immac- Port Hawkesbury Fire Department. Eat-in or takeout available. St. For more 6778371 ulate Church basement. Sponsored Variety of vendors, including bak- information, by the CWL. ing, clothing, crafts, jewelry, gour- December 6 contact Dena, 2 p.m., Join Cape Breton Island met foods, cosmetics and new to 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Paws to Read 902-562-1717. Hoppers walking club for a 5-km you items. A limited number of program, McConnell Library, Syd- 12 p.m., Sydney to 10-km guided walk at The Lakes tables for rental remain. Phone, ney, with therapy dogs. No charge. Noon Al-Anon, Baked Fresh for You! Golf Course & Ben Eoin Ski Resort. 902-631-0959. Register by calling, 902-562-3161. Bethel Hall, cor- Participants to meet in the parking 2-4 p.m., Christmas tea and sale, ner of George lot. Registration, 1:30 p.m. New Royal Canadian Legion, Port January 14 This Weeks Specials members welcome. For more Morien. Sponsored by St. Mary’s/St. 7-8 p.m., MS Wed-Sat Only information call Cal, 902-567-6702. Gregory’s parishes. Society of Cana- 10:30 a.m., Music and coffee for St. 2 p.m. Christmas merchandise bin- da confidential Mary’s Anglican Church 113th go, Johnstown Parish Hall. Lots of information and Dinner anniversary. Service starts at 11 prizes and door prizes. Sponsored support telecon- Body Shop Estimator Rolls $ 50 a.m. by Sacred Heart Ladies Group. ferences. Call 1- Do you enjoy working with people? 2 p.m., Cape Breton Island Hoppers 800-268-7582 Passionate about vehicles? This could (Dozen) November 19 walking club hosting a 5-km to10- for more infor- be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! We are seeking a full time, 1 1:30-3:30 p.m., Living with Cancer km guided walk, 380 Esplanade at mation. permanent Body Shop Estimator for our support group will meet, Royal the Cambridge Suites parking lot, busy Carstar Collision Center in Sydney, Spicy Canadian Legion branch 128. Sydney. 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Comfy lap quilts help those spending time Nobody covers local news like the in the chemo unit Cape Breton Post and www.cbpost.com. ow was your week besides complain- took about two hours to get the chemo Hing about the weather ... mine was meds and they didn’t sting going in; after Your daily newspaper and 24/7 website features a wide range filled with anticipation. about an hour I had dizziness of stories, photos and videos depicting the people and issues of It’s that week — the one I’ve and a headache but that didn’t been getting ready for. Am I last too long. Cape Breton. ready? If I want more time on When you go to the chemo this planet, I have to try every- unit it’s a big room with a lot of Best of all, the Cape Breton Post and the Community Post have thing I can and if it means going big recliner chairs and each completely separate content so readers will be even better to war with this disease then chair has a handmade lap quilt. informed. I’m sure going to give it my best It is so nice that they are there shot. to keep us warm. I’m always Some of our stories and photos you may have missed recently in I had my blood work done, by cold getting my chemo and I like the Cape Breton Post include: mistake I looked at the needle. I the ones with the flannel backs. could feel myself getting hot all They are even more special over and I was scared to death. Kathy’s knowing they were handmade We had to wait a few minutes with love. for the hot flash, or whatever Diary Thank you to all the people my body was doing, to pass Kathy Golemiac that made these. They are great. before I could get it done. I usually read and sleep the I also had my consultation two hours or more that I’m about the new medicine, Perjeta, and my there. Today with the anticipation of get- nurse made sure I understood everything ting a new drug, I couldn’t do either. I had to do and everything the meds may My friends Wayne and Mary usually do to me. This is scary stuff. go to the hospital and sit with me the I am the first person in the province to whole time I’m there. This time it’s get this new medicine after the trial test- three days in a row for a couple of hours ing was completed. It was approved by each day. Next month it will only be the government a while ago and the cost one day but it will be five hours of IV is astronomical but you can say I’m an meds. ongoing study. If you are there at lunch they order I was part of a study 10 years ago with you a food tray and the volunteers will its sister drug Herceptin. I did great with come around and help with anything you that — well I’m still here to try this one need. There are also single rooms where and I just know it will be great. people can receive their chemo. I’m sure that drug saved my life then On a funny note, I was talking to my and I know this combination is going to youngest daughter Kerry the other day do it again. If it doesn’t at least you can and told her I had bought a one-cup cof- say she gave it a try. Along with Perjeta I fee maker but all I had was instant coffee will also be getting Herceptin and the so I put it in the filter and brewed that. I chemo drug Docetaxel. Docetaxel is the think it clogged the coffee maker and it nasty one. took forever to brew the coffee. PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS Let me tell you a little about the new She said, “Mom it’s instant coffee you drug. just add hot water in the cup.” I didn’t Perjeta is a type of medicine called want to sound not too bright so I said, “I Debbie MacRury, wearing a blue moustache for the Movember campaign, was one monoclonal antibody and it attaches just wanted to see if it would change the of many attending a prostate cancer awareness breakfast at Centre 200 in Sydney. itself to specific targets in your body. It is taste of the coffee.” Ha! used to treat people with breast cancer Her hesitation on the other end of the that has spread (which is called metasta- phone made me think she really didn’t sized). There are a large number of believe me. I’ll blame it on chemo brain, HER2-positive cancer cells involved. not just plain old not thinking. HER2 is found in large amounts on the Well it’s evening and everything is OK. surface of some cancer cells where it The heavy chemo drugs are two days stimulates their growth. When Perjeta away. That’s the one I’m worried about, attaches to the HER2 cancer cells it may so keep your fingers and toes crossed slow or stop the cancer cells from grow- that everything goes well and I will fill ing or it may kill them. you in next week. Treatment with Perjeta may affect the Weight wise … the pants buttoned. heart so I will have to have my heart Have a great week folks. monitored every couple of months. I did well on Herceptin and it had the same Kathy Golemiec is a native of Glace Bay who now lives in Pic- warning. So Perjeta here I come. tou County and will be outlining her journey with cancer each The treatment wasn’t too bad, it only week through this column. IN BRIEF WETLANDS ARE DISAPPEARING Protect them. Become a member today. Community columnists www.ducks.ca wanted 1-866-384-DUCK for weekly Are you pas- sionate about what is going on in your SYDNEY CO-OP CLOSING community? If OFFICIAL so, the Com- munity Post It was announced last week that Sydney’s Co-op Food Market in Ashby will close for wants to talk to good on Nov. 21, throwing 34 people out of work. BOOK LAUNCH you. We are look- ing for colum- nists from the different cor- ners of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality who can offer monthly com- munity updates. Every- thing from fundraisers to sidewalk issues to milestones to history les- sons and a whole lot more. 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