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Games, Entertainment And Grand Openings NEW BUSINESS OPENED - SPORTSWEAR & GEAR For those of you who are not in this edition to see the live There’s a new business opened in the Old Library Building sure “where the action is”, then entertainment they are provid- this week’s edition will be a big ing each weekend. on Commercial Street in North Sydney and it is designed to help to you. Read about the two Grand help you with your selection of activity and casual apparel. You may be wondering what Openings (Page 7) for Nora’s See the story on page 2 for complete details of the store, the to do with this wonderful New To You and the Emera hours of operation and how to contact them. weather we’ve been blessed Centre with its list of great with the last few weeks. sport and music events It’s called Escape Outdoors and you no longer have to travel There’s no better time to take scheduled for September. outside Cape Breton to get this line of outdoor sportswear. in some events such as the There’s lots to see and do! Canada 55+ Games which get underway in various Cape Breton communities and ven- City Nails ues starting August 29th. NAIL SERVICES You can check Page 10 to Acrylic Full Set ...... $30.00 get a complete list of venues. Acrylic Fill In ...... $20.00 Take a lunch and get out to see Gel Nail ...... $35.00 the many sports and recre- Shellac Nails ...... $35.00 ational events. Nail Overlay ...... $30.00 French Manicure ..... $17.00 On Page 8 and 9 we have American Manicure.. $17.00 shown you a sampling of one Pedicure ...... $30.00 day of Cape Breton entertain- Manicure ...... $15.00 ment listings and I’m sure you’ll Polish Change ...... $10.00 be amazed at the variety of Nail Repair ...... $5.00 events, concerts and entertain- 272 Commercial Street ment that are available. North Sydney Check the many advertisers PHONE (902) 270-3665 RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE PURVES STREET - NORTH SYDNEY Thursday Night Traditional 2 for 1 Steak or Haddock Dinner Music $18.99 - 5 - 10 pm FRIDAY Night NO COVER DAILY SPECIALS - GIFT CERTIFICATES PAGE 2 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] New Downtown North Sydney Business The Storytellers This week’s story is a tall tale and it comes from “Tall Tales & Udder Lies” from author Glen Gray. This story is, like many Cape Breton yarns, loosely based on real life experiences. This little story tells the tale of “The Blueberry Wars.” I can remember vividly each Summer during the blueberry picking season what we came to refer to as “The Blueberry Wars.” Blueberries were a very popular commodity and the mothers used to make blueberry pie, blueberry cake, blueberry grunt, blueberry jam, blueberry muffins and just about anything else blueberries could be crammed into. The boys would pick blueberries and when we tried to sell them in our neighbourhood, the mothers would argue like they were in a Turkish bazaar and we usually ended up with very little for our pickings. But that was just amateur stuff. The real pros were two rivals who originally came to Cape Breton via Holland. They lived If you venture to downtown North Sydney, stop by where near Dutch Brook and came to town to sell produce all the old library used to be on Commecial Street and you Summer. will find a new business that has opened its doors to The two would come to the neighbourhood and set up a little cater to the active outdoors clientele. It’s called Escape produce wagon and paint a sign with the prices listed. Just like Outdoors and that is exactly what you’ll find inside. clockwork, a rival seller would show up and take one look at the sign prices and paint a lower price on his sign. I spoke with co-owner Paul Finney and he said that there was an unmet need in the outdoor specialty clothing line This would prompt an immediate response and the original seller would then reduce his price. This went on for about a half and associated sports gear and accessories and that was hour and the whole neighbourhood would show up for the the reason for opening the new store. spectacle. Until now, shoppers had to order online or travel to Eventually one of the sellers would leave in disgust and the Halifax to purchase this outdoor line of clothing and sports- winner would sell out his produce at the “sale price.” The moth- wear. The store has been opened about a month now ers all thought they were getting a great bargain. What we did and Paul said that the local shoppers have been respond- not know until they retired was that the two sellers were the ing quite favorably to the selection that he has on hand. Van Deusen brothers and their little bit of theatre was all a stage In the above photo you can see co-owner Paul Finney performance and a great sales technique. restocking the inventory in Escape Outdoors. The store is We eventually found out that at different parts and times in open for your shopping convenience from Tuesday to our town, the brothers would act as “winner” and “loser” and Thursday from 11 AM - 7 PM - Friday and Saturday from would always go home with their carts empty. When interviewed 11 AM until 6 PM. for a local news story, the brothers claimed that it was a great way to put on a little entertainment and make everybody feel In addition to the extensive clothing and sportswear good. inventory, Paul mentioned that beginning in the Fall, there They would say in their stilted English “Iz gud for bizniss.” is a studio connected to the store and there will be Yoga They were excellent produce sellers but also very astute classes and community groups will be able to use the salesmen. studio for their meetings and various outdoor related activities. SCOTT PC SERVICES They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but the LED, LCD and TOUCH SCREEN REPLACEMENTS above photo shows only a small portion of the entire store, We Service Notebooks, Netbooks and so stop by at 299 Commercial Street in North Sydney or Certified Laptops - Toshiba, Lenova, Acer, you can phone them at 241-4453, visit the website Professional www.escapeoutdoors.ca, or check out their Facebook Tech Gateway, HP, Compaq, Samsung, Asus Page. and everything in between Yes, we still service towers Now there is no need to travel away from Cape Breton to purchase your casual lifestyle and sportswear apparel. 100 Fraser Ave., Sydney Mines - (902) 304-1665 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] PAGE 3

All Renovations To Bras d’Or Residential Properties - Contractor - OPEN 6 ROBERT CLARKE YEARS NOV. 24th EFFICIENCY Plus RENOVATIONS OPEN DAILY 736-3311 - Fax: 736-0429 Fully Licensed Windows - Doors - Patio Decks - Roofs - etc. 120 Seat Private Room Available For All Your Renovating Needs Book Your Office Parties Now - Gift Certificates Available Grant Work Welcome PH: (902) 565-8696 - Fax: (902) 736-0429 Sydney Mines Seniors ST. JOACHIM CHURCH Turkey Burger Sale NORTHSIDE SHORTS & Pensioners Club News BOULARDERIE PASTORAL AIRS - Saint Joachim Parish The Sydney Mines Seniors Soutside Boularderie Volunteer - By Ann Jobe - Pastoral Council will host an & Pensioners Club will be host- Fire Dept. Annual Blueberry WEDNESDAY: 45 Card Game evening of entertainment on ing a Turkey Burger Tea, August 26th, 1:00 - 4:00 & Jackpot, Loonie, Mini Pot, Sunday, August 26, 7:00 PM. Sale on September pm - Adults $8.00 - Children and Even Split. Tickets: $10.00. Please contact 27th at the Sydney $4.00. Tickets 736-3519. Mines TIME: 7:30 Anne Ryan, 736-6730. END OF SUMMER PARTY - Seniors & Pension- Broken Dreams, August 31st, SATURDAY: OPEN MIKE A FREE DAILY SODUKO ers Club at 6 Fraser 9:00-1:00, North Sydney TIME: 8-12 PUZZLE available online at Avenue in Sydney Mines. Firemens Hall, Pierce St., North Music by R & B Country www.kleeradio.com It will run from 11 am until 2 Sydney. Tickets $10.00 at door pm and the cost is $8.00. It’s COST: $2.00 Eat In or Take Out. FREE ESTIMATES Members and Guests are Wel- Anyone wishing to purchase come to come out and have a tickets can contact Ann Jobe Wonderful Evening. 736-6411 or Serella Bagnell CANTEEN Available 578-4485 Bed & Breakfast BENEFIT DANCE - Aug. 24, Big Bras d’Or Fire Hall - Break- New &Used Cancer Angels - North Sydney 7 Convent St. - North Sydney fast Brunch on the last Sunday Firemens Hall, Pierce Street. SATURDAY & SUNDAY of every month. 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(902) 794-2607 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - SYDNEY MINES - 736-3206 HAPPY HOUR - 8:00 -11:00 BINGO starts again Sept. KARAOKE 8:00 - 2:00 AM 4th - Bigger KIDS DANCE AUGUST 31ST Games & Hall Rental Available - 736-3206 Prizes PAGE 4 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] NORTHSIDE SHORTS 32nd MARATHON By Paul Power OF HOPE RUN HAPPY BELATED BIRTH- SAGA - “20/ it also refers the eye surgery DAY to Krista Fortune, we IN NORTH SYDNEY 20” (Eagle Rock) - If you Jim Gilmour had recently, giv- had to look up the phrase ing him….you guessed it. I hope you had a great day! - Mark this one on your cal- “Canadian Progressive must admit that the album Sarah and Byran. endars, Sunday, September Rock” somewhere, an accu- starts off a bit dodgy with the BEST WISHES & GOOD 16th at the Northern Yacht rate definition would list 2 song “Six Feet Under”, be- Club on Seaview Drive. cause it sounds like another LUCK to our friend Emily bands as examples, Rush The Registration will take and Saga. Originally formed Canadian band-The Box, but Musgrave in Halifax with back in Ontario in 1977, Saga re- within 30 seconds the Saga to school - from all your friends place beginning at 9:00 AM. leased 2 albums in the late we’ve come to love is wel- at the Chill Zone. 5 and 10 KM Run, walk, 70’s before they hit their big comed back like an old friend, FOND FAREWELL to ur friend Bike. break in 1980 with the re- with that signature grandiose For more info, contact Kay sound. At times throughout Rhonda who worked at the lease of the “Silent Knight” al- - 794-3772. bum. For the next this album I North Sydney heritage Mu- 5 years the band think you’ll seum. Good Luck with your produced some of hear some studies. FREE ONLINE COPY the most innova- similarities to tive, refreshing Styx and Yes GOOD BYE also to Griffyn Of This Week’s and intelligent as well. Chezenko who worked at the rock music on the The Saga Visitor Information Centre on Northside This Week radio; songs such ‘musical Archibald’s Wharf. Best www.kleeradio.com as “Wind Him Up”, cookie-cutter’ Wishes, see you next year. “What Do I Know”, was used to “Don’t Be Late”, make “Any- Phone: www.valuecheckflooring.ca “The Flyer” and where You “Only Time Will Tell” high- Wanna Go”, “Ellery”, “One Of (902) 539-3537 lighted a band that was on These Days” and “Show And fire, due in no small part to Tell”, but that’s not necessar- the amazing vocal skills of ily a bad thing. These songs Fax: Michael Sadler, the keyboard are all good tracks. (902) 539-7422 and vocal wizardry of Jim If I had to pick out the best LIMITED Gilmour and the fret work of Ian and Jim Crichton. Must tracks on this CD, I’d choose 1290 KINGS ROAD - UNIT 25 - SYDNEY, NS, B1S 1E2 not forget the drumming con- the following; “Spin It Again” tribution of original member is definitely the heaviest song Steve Negus either. Together here and most like Saga’s they delivered music that back catalogue of great EDDIE ORRELL was innovative, clever and songs. “Till The Well Runs MLA - Cape Breton North stylish. The band never re- Dry” bubbles under a bit be- [email protected] ally had a huge following in fore boiling over to a full on the United States, but they rocker, but the ballad “Lost OFFICE HOURS were, and still are, very popu- For Words” takes the cake as Monday - Friday - 9:00 - 4:00 lar in Europe and of course the best track on the album, have a dedicated fan base PH: 794-4847 here in Canada. thanks again to Michael 309 Commercial Street Sadler’s smooth vocal deliv- 794-9445 There were some changes in Fax: 794-1815 North Sydney, B2A 1B9 the band’s line up over the ery. last two decades; most no- I give Saga a lot of credit for tably the departure of drum- not just hanging in there for North Sydney Fire Hall mer Steve Negus, with Brian so long, but for still being rel- Doerner (ex of Helix) filling evant and for putting out al- THURS - WINGS & THINGS - KARAOKE his spot, and Michael Sadler bum after album of great left in 2007 for family rea- music. Some of their Cana- and Dance with Pepper & Pearl sons, only to return in 2011. dian peers who started out in the 1980’s have seen better It’s been 5 years and 1 album Members HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 4:00 - 6:00 since then, so it’s great to days, and released albums & Guests KITCHEN OPEN THURSDAYS 5:00 - 10:00 hear that Michael’s pipes are that were just terrible. This CD will keep the faithful back for this album. NO MORE SUNDAY DANCES The CD’s name is a clever happy and may just grab the ears of some new fans as two-play on words; it is the PIERCE ST., NORTH SYDNEY - 794-7072 band’s twentieth album and well. PIERCE ST., NORTH SYDNEY - 794-7072 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] PAGE 5 Old Cape Breton & Nova Scotia Photographs SYDNEY MINES LEGION SYDNEY MINES I stumbled across this website while I was searching for some- JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE LIBRARY NEWS thing else. 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formerly Mike’s Place Come Join Pit Stop Pub & Grill - The Fun! Every Dance The Night Away Fri. & Sat. 10 pm Thursday Night Midnight - $2.50 KARAOKE with with Shots & Shooters DJ Duke LIT UP Every Friday Night SUNDAY Ian & The Boys OPEN MIKE with DJ DUKE 1 PITT STREET - SYDNEY MINES - 736-6216 - Check New Kitchen Hours PAGE 6 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] Legions Help Build Seniors Gazebo NORTHSIDE SHORTS For years the outdoor gardens have been enjoyed by the resi- dents and their families of Harbourview Hospital. Now thanks North Sydney to the generosity of the Royal Canadian Legion- Nunavut Com- Library Notes mand and Ashby Branch 138, the residents can enjoy the gar- dens in the shade during those hot summer days in the new A Reminder that the Summer Gazebo constructed by Corey Marsh and Corey Boudreau. Reading Booklets have to be The Northside/Harbourview Hospital Foundation is very grate- passed in now. The program ful to the always generous legions for supporting our veterans ran successfully this past Summer. We’d like to take this oppor- at Harbourview Hospital. The Veteran’s Gazebo will become a tunity to wish Joy and Ken component in the annual Lights for Health Ceremony. We want to wish Joe Stubbert a very special Happy Twonsend, the Summer intern Anniversary, 16 wonderful at the North Sydney Library all years. Joy works at the CBRM the best with his studies. Thank Customer Centre in Sydney you Joe for all the information Mines and Ken works at his and updates all Summer long. automotive business in Sydney We’ll see you again next year. Mines. All The Best from your September 15th is the Clos- friends, co-workers and the ing Party for the Summer Northside This Week staff as Reading Program so make well. note of it on your calendar. Michael Mombourquette is the featured entertainer at the Be sure to get your tickets early Sydney Mines Fire Hall this for the Cape Breton Scream- Thursday. Come on out for an ing Eagles vs the Halifax evening of great food and Mooseheads at the Emera music. Centre, September 7th. This should be a great game with Sydney Mines Pictured l-r Elizabeth Simpson-Service Officer, John the rivalry between these two Mertens-Veteran, Leah Snow-Recreation, Clifford teams. Library Notes MacIntyre-Zone 1 Commander CB Nova Scotia Command, NORTHSIDE DOWNS - now Kathy Jessome-RN Senior’s Day Program, Rochelle REMINDER - This is the Final Hatcher-Executive Director Northside Hospital Foundation. OPEN for live racing. Plan to be there for RACE DAY - SATUR- Deadline to have all your Sum- DAYS 1:30 PM. mer Reading Booklets in to the GLOBAL WARMING EXPLAINED Library no later than August 25th. make sure you make the BIRTHDAY deadline for this Program. PARADE There will be a Health & HAPPY BIRTHDAY is ex- Wellness Expo sponsored by tended to Brian Bobbett, Presi- the Northside Guest Home at dent, Branch 008 Legion in the North Sydney Firemens Sydney Mines. All the Best Hall on Pierce Street on Sep- Brian from the stafff and com- tember 19th at 6 PM. Inter- rades at the Branch as well as ested individuals are invited to from Northside This Week. attend this Expo. Millions of Penguins are peeing on the snow... no wonder the Ice is melting! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Nicole For those fans of the Fraser celebrating on August TEMPTED Band, they are 26th. With Love from your playing this coming Saturday Mom. night at the Blue Mist Lounge in Bras d’Or. Be sure to take in this great night of music and HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Peter food. MacInnis, one of my old fish- ing buddies at the Wharf in HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Todd Sydney. Hope your day is a Fraser, All The Best Good good one!! Buddy - from “Da Byes”. NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] PAGE 7 Emera Centre Celebrates Its Grand Opening Can You Guess NORTHSIDE SHORTS Great Lineup Of Events & Music Scheduled This Phrase??

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 7 - Cape Breton Screaming Eagles vs Halifax Mooseheads 7:00 p.m. Tickets on sale now at the Cen- 3.14836 tres box office $10 cash only.

Rotary Club Kids Breakfast grade six children on the Northside receive an invitation on the first day of school Pie Apple - ANSWER Evening entertainment: Ernie Wells & Pub Night 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. with Cory and Andrew 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. in the North Bangor Shopping Trip Sydney Credit Union Community Room at the Centre. Seats Still Available SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH - Community Day 10:00a.m. There are still some – 5:00 p.m. Nora’s New To You will hold Free Skating: 10:00-11:00 a.m. Parent & Tot, 11:15-12:15 p.m. their Grand Opening on spaces Family Skate, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Adult Skate, 3:15-4:15 p.m. Fam- August 25th. Be sure to be left for ily Skate there for some great bar- the Bus Demonstrations by facility users in Zumba and Highland Dance gains and a barbecue. Shop- Live music in the lobby with Ernie Wells 1:00-4:00 p.m. ping Trip to Bangor, Maine Outdoor Children’s Activities 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. (free) Klutzy the Try the Tasty on October 4th, 5th and clown, slush, hot dogs, games, bouncy tents etc Chicken fea- 6th, returning on October tured this OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING FESTIVITIES - 1:30-3:00 p.m. 7th. week at The Ribbon cutting and unveiling the donor wall If you are interested, Fin & Feather GALA DINNER AND DANCE: 7:00 p.m. Four-course Dinner Restaurant in contact Wendy at 736- with Guest Speaker Annette Verschuren, dance 9:00 p.m. – Bras d’Or. 3206 to reserve your spot. 1:00 a.m. Andrew Doyle Band with Ian Aker Tickets $50.00 per person with a chance to win a trip for two anywhere WestJet flies. RED TAG SALE Any questions can be directed to our Facebook page: Emera Centre Northside or by calling the front office between 9:00a.m.- 5:00 p.m. at 794-3839. THE 17 cubic foot GE Fridge Blue Mist $ DINING ROOM & LOUNGE only ...... 469 BRAS D’OR CORNER - 736-2801 SATURDAY Seally Posturpedic Pro 10:00-2:00 am $ Music By Back - Queen Size ..... 799 TEMPTED NORTH SYDNEY MALL TRY THE STEAK SPECIAL ON FRIDAY 794-3567 Wayne & Sons Now Offering 1179 Main Street - Sydney Mines Master Technicians On Site - We Service What We Sell Tune Up and Repairs on ALL Models of Lawn & Garden Equipment POOLS NOW ON SALE - Book Now And Save Pickup & Delivery Full Line of Pool Chemicals On Sale PH: 544-0023 PAGE 8 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] AIDS WALK FOR LIFE SEPT. 22 The Sydney AIDS Walk For Life will take place Saturday, Sept.22, 2012 at the Wentworth Park Bandshell in Sydney. Registration begins at 10:00 am. Food & entertainment to follow For more information on how to enter a team, volunteer or donate call 567-1766 or visit: http://www.aidswalkforlife.ca/Sydney.htm All funds raised will go towards the AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton and Helping to prevent the spread of AIDS on the island and those living with HIV. TOP TEN WORST COMPUTER PASSWORDS During a recent password then it is suggested that you break in by hackers, it showed change them imnmediately. ANTIQUE TRUCK - Bob MacDonald from MacDonald’s how easy some passwords In addition, don’t use your Backhoe & Trucking is shown shining his 1941 K-5 are to break. pet’s name, your birthday or International Dump Truck. From that break came this street address as these are list of the top 10 worst pass- some of the first password Cape Breton Entertainment Events Guide words to have as a computer attempts hackers will make. For those of you who like to be active and travel a little around security code. Use a combination of letters, the Island, then you may want to take in some entertainment Heading the Top 10 list was numbers and keyboard sym- events especially for the weekend. Following is a list of Events “123456” followed by, pass- bols to protect your vauable for just Friday, August 24th. word, ninja, abc123, 12345678 information on your computer. The listngs are courtesy of Mike Little at www.cbchoices.com and 123456789 followed by BRADMAN sunshine, princess and qwerty. and you should consult this valuable website anytime you feel SALES the need to see what’s happening in other parts of the Island. If you have any of these 1217 Halfway Rd., www.cbchoices.com passwords as your security, Sydney Mines

EVENTS - FRIDAY, AUGUST 25TH For the very best in 736-1359 BADDECK - Inverary Inn - MacAulay Conference Centre: 368 Cape Breton Music, Shore Rd.: 902-295-3500, 1-800-565-5660: - Gillian Head SEAMLESS GUTTERS Celtic Music and Aluminum Windows & Doors St. Michael’s Hall: The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 902-295- Fiddle Music, tune 2794: 7:30pm to 9:30pm, @ $10; youth @ $5; tots FREE. Sash & Screen Repair into K-LEE RADIO 7:30pm - Helen MacDonald, Susan MacLean, Scott MacKenzie FREE ESTIMATES on the internet - 24 CHRISTMAS ISLAND - Fire Hall: 2012 Aug 20th to Aug 25th-- Quality Guaranteed #22nd Annual "Féis an Eilein”: 8539 Grand Narrows Highway # Hours A Day Over 40 Years 223: 902-622-2627: www.kleeradio.com EXPERIENCE 10 am to 4 pm - Gaelic Language Classes @ $25 per day Se- niors and Students $10. Lunch is included with Angus MacLeod, & Margie Beaton Winnie’s 6 pm to 7:30 pm - Fiddle Workshop @ $6 with Anita MacDonald. 7 pm to 8:30 pm - Square Dancing Workshop @ $6 with Anne Wagon Louise Campbell OPEN DAILY 11:30 - 8:30 pm 9 pm to 1am - Family Square Dance @ $10. [Ages 15 and Located At Arm Of Gold Campground under free] with Mike Hall, Kyle Gillis, Dawn MacDonald-Gillis. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Homemade Crinkle Cut Fries, CHÉTICAMP - All Aboard Restaurant: 14925 Cabot Trail: 902- Burgers, Fish & Chips and more! 224-2288: Winnie’s Wagon was named after Winnie Cantwell, a 6pm to 9pm - free fiddle music with Donna Marie DeWolfe great aunt who was born and raised on the property Doryman's Tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 902-224-9909: upon which the wagon and campground are located. 8 pm to 11 pm - Cyril MacPhee She was well known for her fabulous food and cooking DOMINION - Sandbar Lounge: 17 Mitchell Ave.: 902-849-1925: skills. The wagon continues with Winnie’s tradition of 6 pm to 10 pm - Pub Boys great food, fresh cut fries and luscious old fashion burgers. (ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] PAGE 9 Royal Canadian Legion North Sydney - Rollie’s Wharf: Cape Breton Entertainment Events Guide Thursday Celtic Ceilidh: 411 Branch 83 - Florence ESKASONI - Noel R. Denny Memorial PowWow Grounds: 902- Purves St.: 902-794-7774: 8:00 379-2269: - Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Summer Games http:// POOL pm to 9:00 pm - Thursdays Celtic Ceilidh night; 19+ All Ages; FREE www.nssummergames.com/; with 21 sporting events , daily TOURNAMENT cultural workshops, demonstrations, live entertainment - includ- Every Wednesday Night ing a Mi’kmaw Showcase, a firework display, nightly concerts, special guest speakers and much more. [Dianne MacPhee, EDDIE COFFEY BAND Executive Director [email protected] , 902-371- st 7910]. SEPTEMBER 21 EVERY GLENVILLE - Glenora Inn & Distillery: Route # 19 Ceilidh Trail: BINGO THURSDAY 902-258-2662, 1-800-839-0491: Daily free Ceilidh's in the 1 FRASER AVENUE - SYDNEY MINES 8:00 pm - CASH PRIZES Glenora Pub; 2011 May 13 to Oct. 31 SATURDAY NIGHT KITCHEN COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL PARTY with Greg & Raymond GENERAL CONTRACTING 1 pm to 3 pm - Daily Ceilidh's in the Glenora Pub with Pius & Friends - 6:00 - 9:00 Backhoe, Excavator, Loader MacIsaac, Stewart Cameron, -Free Truck Rentals, Septic 8 pm to 10 pm - Daily Ceilidh's in the Glenora Pub with Kevin BREAKFAST Systems, Sewer & Water, Levesconte & Stewart Cameron -Free Every Sunday From 9:30 - 12:30 Sand & Gravel, Snow Removal, Road Building, Adults $6.00 - Kids $4.00 Demolitions INDIAN BROOK - The St. Ann's Bay United Church: Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs: 902-929-2999: Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs -Inti- PH: 736-6313 PHONE 736-8908 mate, acoustic concerts. Seating is limited. Tuesday & Friday Evenings 7:30pm-Celtic Tea Room Ceilidhs -July & August 2012 Feel Better @ $10, (children under 12 - $3) - Ryan & Boyd MacNeil (of the Barra MacNeils) E Play Harder INGONISH - Glenghorm Beach Resort-Thirsty Hiker Pub: 36743 Cabot Trail: 902-285-2049, 1-800-565-5660: Entertainment nightly at 9 pm Monday to Saturday & 8pm on Sunday Chiropractic - Tracy Cavanaugh & Larry MacAskill Massage Keltic Lodge: Summer Concert Series in Ceilidh Hall: 383 Keltic Therapy Strong’s Chiropractic New Hours & Physiotherapist Laser Strong Chiropractic is excited to welcome the newest mem- ber of our Health Care Team, Physiotherapist Matthew Gillis. Therapy Our Office Hours will be changing August 27th to accommo- date the addition of Physiotherapy to our list of services. Orthotics Dr. Darren Strong, Chiropractor - Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 PM. Commercial Street Matthew Gillis, Physiotherapist - Tuesday and Thursday - North Sydney 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Erin Zonneveld - Massage Therapy - Monday and Wednes- 241-9444 day - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Northside AUTO SALVAGE Ltd. WE ACCEPT ALL METAL GOODS - CELL PHONE # - 565-5230 Licensed Mechanic On Duty - Autobody/Collision Work - Auto Recycling 84 Tobin Road - North Sydney 24 Hour Towing and Mon. - Fri. - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 794-3170 Lock Out Service SAT - 9:00 am - 1 pm 794-7224 PAGE 10 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] Celtic Concert At Galeic Society NORTHSIDE SHORTS The Cape Breton Gaelic Society will be holding a Celtic Vari- + CANADIAN ety concert at historic St. George’s Church 119 Charlotte Street. HOT ROAST BEEF SUPPER on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are avail- RED CROSS able at the door. POINT ACONI - SEPT. 9 The performers include fiddlers Dawn and Margie Beaton 2010 If you love home cooked Do you have an event going East Coast Music Award Winners, Shawn MacDonald, a long Roast Beef then mark this on this summer near or time violinist with the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra who has date on your calendar. performed at the G7 summit in Halifax, the Cape Breton Sum- around the water? Would The Point Aconi Commu- mertime Revue, and like the Beaton sisters, the Celtic Colours you like to have one of our International Festival. nity Development Associa- Red Cross Representatives Other performers include Fiddler Mike Barron will be back tion in Mill Creek is sponsor- do a presentation on water from Scotland to join us again in 2012 . Piper Courtney ing a Roast Beef Supper, safety at your event this MacPherson will open the concert and our MC will be Gaelic dessert and tea or coffee for summer 2012? singer Morag Burke. just $12.00. 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