MacDONALD DENTURE CLINIC 42 Fraser Avenue High Street Sydney Mines G. MacDonald Baddeck PHONE Denturist PHONE 736-2280 295-2516 NORTHSIDE FREE FREE Take Copy One THIS WEEK Online VOLUME 1 - #29 - Dec. 1 - Dec. 8 - Florence - Bras d’Or - Pt. Aconi - Sydney Mines - North Sydney Sydney Mines Santa Claus Parade A Great Success The Sydney Mines Commu- Thanks are also extended to our Special Olympics nity Santa Claus Parade Com- judges for an amazing job as Northside Security mittee would like to well as to our Grand The Northside Women’s thank all of those Marshall and dignitaries Softball League Nothing says Christmas like who participated in who assisted in the the Christmas Daddies Show this year parade. award presentation. Sheldon Nathanson that has raised $27 million dol- The entries were Congratulations to you all!!! lars for the families in the We would be remiss if wonderful and the we did not send out a Maritimes since 1964. day would not have Hundreds of volunteers air special Thank You to been the same with- and produce the shows in three Santa himself for taking out you. provinces and many clubs, time from his busy schedule to organizatons and individuals We would also like to thank join us. proudly support Christmas all of those who donated their The following entries were the Daddies each year. time, resources and made winners of the awards. At the core are the entertain- donations to help make the ers who give so freely of their event possible. We could not Princess Credit Union talent to help others. This is a do it without you and we look Memorial High School Band typical Maritime trait and the forward to working with you entertainers perform each year once again. WHAT’S INSIDE THIS EDITION so that others may enjoy a happy Christmas. This year’s parade was the Around The Town ..... Pg. 2 Christmas Book ...... Pg. 7 The show raised $185,000 first of the season and it was Story Time Readers ... Pg.3 Shortbread Recipe .... Pg. 8 last year in Cape Breton and wonderful to see so many expect to top that with this people come out to watch this Handmade Gifts ...... Pg. 4 Christmas Greetings - Pg. 9 year’s production. Tune in to event. It certainly kicked the Paul Power Music ..... Pg. 5 North Sydney Santa .. Pg. 11 see some great local musical holiday season off with a New Bakery News ..... Pg. 6 Community Profile... Pg. 12 talent. bang.

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PAGE 2 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] Walking Club Meets Jane’s Restaurant The Golden Steppers walk- Weekly Notes AROUND THE TOWN ing Club meets at the North Janes Restaurant in Bras I read some interesting com- Sydney Community Centre ers another reason to shop at d’Or is now taking Christmas ments about the snow clear- the mall with huge parking Monday, Wednesday and Fri- reservations for Monday or ing after the first storm of the days from 9:30 - 10:30. available and no snowbanks to Wednesday evening groups year last week. I’m sure things climb over ... I spent an enjoy- CLANSMAN over 20 and day or night for could have been more efficient able Saturday morning with my small groups. but I think that the job the op- grandaughter watching the MOTEL We are closed from Decem- erators did, considering the Sydney Santa Claus Parade ber 24th until huge amount of snow that fell, and I was impressed. I’d like Book Your January 5th, was commendable.... One to single out the Sheldon Christmas Party reopening thing I’d like to pass along to Nathanson entry which had January 6th merchants and businesses dozens of costumed charac- NOW! at 11 am. in North Sydney, Sydney Mines ters that interacted with the Merry and Sydney, please provide a kids during the parade, very Christmas walkway to your business professional, a very nice com- and a Happy New Year to all through the snowbanks. I had munity minded gesture meant Top of Peppett Street North Sydney SEAVIEW SEAVIEW our customers - Thank You for to enterMOTORS severalMOTORS businessesMOTORS for the children, congratula- 794-7226 your patronage all year long. after our first Winter blast and tions ....Take a look at the story in many occasions I had to about Home For Christmas walk to the end of the inter- on page 6 and see how you can section to get past the snow- send your own Christmas banks. This is not only incon- Greetings to family and friends venient but a safety issue as living away from home during well as you have to walk with this upcoming Christmas Sea- traffic coming behind you. Do son, it’s really easy and it would not give your potental custom- (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)

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I at- needed funds for medical tended the Sydney Mines Se- coverage, December 3rd, at niors & Pensioners Flea Mar- the Army Navy in Bras d’Or. ket on Sunday and I got to talk The fundraiser is for Kyliee with some of the executive and Pendergast for ongoing I was selling my Christmas medical expenses travelling books. Thanks to Kay and Sydney Mines Seniors & Martin for looking after me on Pensioners Club back and forth to Halifax. Sunday afternoon, stop by this The fundraiser is from 6 coming Sunday from 1:00 to PM-1 am, with lots of local 3:00 and get yourself some real There will be a Flea Market at the Sydney Mines Seniors & musical talent. There will be bargains, I did!! .....I had lunch Pensioners Club, 6 Fraser Ave, from 1-3 pm every Sunday. a 50-50 Draw, and a Silent this week in Robena’s Restau- Tables are 1 for $5.00 or two for $7.00. Cost is only 1 dollar Auction, tickets are $5.00 at rant in north Sydney and I had to get into the sale. Sellers are to be at the Hall by 12 . the door and can also be the vegetable bean soup and a To Rent tables please contact Kay Skinner at 736-0255 purchased by phoning freshly baked roll, it hit the spot There will also be a Canteen open, selling Hot Dogs, 736-2071 or 736-0011. and the restaurant gave great Homefries, Pop etc. service and it’s all decorated for Come out and enjoy the afternoon and maybe pick up a bar- Christmas ... See you at the gain or two in time for Christmas. Santa Parade this weekend. Breakfast STORY TIME READERS WANTED With Christmas Dance SYDNEY MINES LIBRARY Branch 8 Legion Santa There is still room in the Sat- Bras d’Or View Restaurant The Sydney urday Story Time program for & Pizzeria present the 2nd Mines Legion, ages 5 and up at the Sydney Branch 8, will Mines Library. No registration Annual Breakfast With host a Christ- is required for this program. Santa, Tuesday, December mas Dance De- 20 from 10 am till 12 noon. cember 10th. Sizzlin’ Children 10 and under en- The admission is only $3.00 per person and Steele joy a free Pancake Break- dancing is from 9:00-1:00 with Restaurant fast when accompanied by First Choice band providing the an adult. music. Members and Guests. One of the greatest gifts you Full Pizza Menu CHRISTMAS CONCERT - can give to your children is the South Side gift of reading. Cheese & PEP Bouladerie Fire It will help them develop reading and social skills that or Combo - Large Dept. is sponsor- will serve them later in life and $ ing a Christmas 14.00 TAX INCL. with their schoolwork. Variety Concert at Reading opens a while new Large the Fire Hall 7:30 - 9:30 world of adventure and imagi- PIZZA www.blackspoonbistro.com on Sunday, Dec. 4 - $7.00 per nation, and best of all, it’s &Med. ticket. absolutlely free!! Garlic NEW Fingers, MENU EDDIE ORRELL Dipping available MLA - Cape Breton North Sauce after 4 pm [email protected] & 2 LT. Pepsi ... OFFICE HOURS $ 320 Commercial Monday - Friday - 9:00 - 4:00 22.00 Street 194 Commercial St. North Sydney PH: 794-4847 309 Commercial Street NORTH SYDNEY 794-9445 North Sydney, B2A 1B9 Fax: 794-1815 241-3311 241-3300 PAGE 4 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] Cape Breton Richmond Handmade Gifts For Christmas Senior To Celebrate Federation of Agriculture Her 100th Birthday Weekly Activities Report In last week’s edition we While speaking with featured a picture of Elizabeth Maureen Murphy, Facilities McMullin who celebrated her Manager, at the Cape Breton 100th birthday. Richmond Federation of Agri- Coming up on December culture on Regent Street in 20th, we have another mile- North Sydney, she mentioned stone birthday with Janet that she attended a recent an- Anderson who will be cel- nual meeting of of the Federa- ebrating her 100th birthday. tion in Ttruro and some inter- It must be the air or some- esting topics and ideas were thing in the tea on the discussed. Northside that makes longev- One of them was that fund- ity possible. ing is being made availablle to Janet was past president of Nova Scotia Schools for the Sydney Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club and served gardens.You can obtain more on many committeess and ex- information by checking online ecutive positions over the - www.gov.ns.ca/agri If you are shopping at the North Sydney Mall, years. There is also a move afoot to stop by this colorful Kiosk for a huge collection of She was also involved with make Farming a career choice quality handmade gifts just in time for Christmas. the Sydney Mines Seniors for young people with a Think Fun Band and she loves to Farm As A Career initiative. You can select from handmade Hats & Mittens - 100% Wool, Ponchos, Infant Sweaters, handmade sing. Just last week when December is always a busy someone went to visit her at month for club activities and jewellery from Ecuador in South America, Rings, the Sydney Mines Manor, she the Federation facilities and Bracelets, Necklaces, Ear Rings. sang two songs. Hall are avilable for many com- Open In front of DOLLARAMA Best Wishes for a Happy munity events with lots of Birthday come from her many parking on site. Until December 24th friends at the Sydney Mines Dry storage is also available Makes Great Christmas Gifts Senior & Pensioners Club. for storing your autos. We’ll keep you informed of If you’re looking for copy of This Just In On The Santa News Wire the date and time of the cel- the “With These Hands” cook- According to the Alaska De- mer each year, male reindeer ebration for Janet. book, there are only about a partment of Fish and Game, drop their antlers at the begin- BRADMAN dozen copies left, so hurry while both male and female re- ning of winter, usually in late while they last!! indeer grow antlers in the sum- November to mid-December. SALES Female reindeer retain their 1217 Halfway Rd., antlers till after they give birth Sydney Mines RALPH IVEY’S in the Spring. Therefore, ac- 736-1359 Auto Repair Ltd. and Muffler Man cording to EVERY historical rendition depicting Santa’s re- SEAMLESS GUTTERS Bring your vehicle in for Cold Weather Servicing indeer, EVERY single one of Aluminum Windows & Doors them, from Rudolph to Blitzen, Sash & Screen Repair IF WE CAN’T DO IT had to be a girl. We should have known... 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Both songs are 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mens darts. Looking for new moderately up-tempo and very Music by: Solid Gold DJ Let me start off by saying this- players, stop by for some fun enjoyable. Looking at a few Tickets: $25 per couple (19 if you’re a Blue Rodeo fan you’ll and socializing. more tracks, “Time is Right” is years and over) like this CD; more on why later. Cuff the Duke a fun, rousing NEW YEARS DANCE - North Phone: 577-7454 or 736-9402 (Wayne Petti, sing-along num- Sydney Firemens Limited number of tickets Dale Murray, ber; “So Many available Club, Pierce St., Paul Lowman Times Before” is North Sydney, on and Corey delicate and al- December 31st BENEFIT DANCE - A Benefit Wood) are an most fragile and from 9:00 - 2:00. Music Dance for Martha Genter will Ontario band “Brightest Part by Rob Barrie - 10:00 - 2:00. be held at Branch that have been of the Sun” is Firehounds DJ from 9 -10 be- 8 Legion in Sydney together for haunting and tween the sets. Mines on Satur- about 10 years, slightly sorrow- KIDS FOR day, December 17 with a few minor ful. “Bound to Your Own Vices” may clock in LUNCH PRO- from 9:00- 1:00. changes in the line up over that GRAM - Ev- period. at 8 minutes in duration but Tickets are just $5.00 and mu- time flies by as the song elicits ery Friday at It’s sometimes hard to be ex- sic is by DJ. There will be Door a foot-stomping response, with act when describing a band’s the North prizes and a Silent Auction. a number of tempo changes, music, in Cuff the Duke’s case Sydney Fire Tickets can be purchased at starting off as a folk song and terms such as “indie rock”, Hall on Pierce Street from then turning into a Neil Young- the Legion, or Strand Bowling “folk” and “traditional country” 11;30-2:00. Fries, Poutine, Centre. For further information like rocker. To me this is the have been used, but the best best song on the disc. The CD Pizza Fingers, Chicken phone 544-0337. Fingers. description comes to mind from closes off with “Letting Go”; this just listening to the music. one definitely sounds like a This is the band’s fifth full- Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young length album and they were song. It’s retro folk and very featured on a CBC Radio 2 cool. special in April of this year as This album is the first in a they performed with Jim Cuddy two-part collection, and lead (Blue Rodeo), who also pro- singer Wayne Petti said that duced this album. The first these albums deal with losing single released was “Count on someone, and the changes YEAR END CLEARANCE Me” and as you hear the song that result. He also said that you can easily imagine Jim or this album reflects the low point We’d Rather Sell It Than Count It! even Greg Keelor doing this and the next album will reflect PHONE (902) 736-2302 song, but Cuff the Duke still the high point. If the so-called manage to keep their original low point sounds this good, the stamp on the number. 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Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Dissolve the baking soda in the water. Combine the oats, flour and brown sugar. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the baking soda mixture and form dough into a ball. Either roll dough out to 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters or press dough into the bottom of one 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.

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Harvest House - North Sydney Gifts such as; a bottle of wine, lottery tickets, Tim’s coffee card, travel pillow, Harvest House, located on Commercial Street in blanket, collage frame, liquor filled North Sydney has been very active serving those in chocolates, calendar, chocolates, station- the surrounding communities. ary, slippers, sweatshirt, ornament, decora- This non-profit organization has been opened on the tion, christmas shaped baking pan with cake mix and frost- Northside for over 10 years and during that time has ing, pretty jar with M & M’s, towels, oven mitts and wooden been a vital service to the area. spoon, perfume, gift certificate, DVD, CD, disposable As a non-profit organization Harvest House relies on camera, cash tied up like butterflies, frames, gas card, snow brush, travelor mug, special coffee, photo album, fundraisers and donations from the public as they are blanket, towels, kitchen towels, placemat, cookies, cake, self – sufficient. Recently volunteers from the organi- car cleaning supplies, nice handcream, phone card, glade zation held a fundraiser which also served as an edu- candle set, scented candles, tablecloth, book, joke book, cational awareness program. This event brought to stationery, bubble bath, cleaning supplies, fun gadgets, light the issue of homelessness and poverty in our own easy button, fudge, homemade bread, homemade treats, local area. These volunteers lived out of a cardboard wine glasses, donated goods in their name, cd cases, box for 54 hours at the Mayflower Mall in Sydney with flashlight for keychain, address book, journal, desk items, donations being accepted. They raised a total of makeup brushes, memo board for frig, cookie supplies, $920.00 which was divided between their facility and brownies in a jar, ice scraper, gloves, scarve, cookbook. the one located in Glace Bay. Funds will assist with the cost of heating in both locations. Shear Madness Recently the organization has also placed a flyer in H A I R D E S I G N S the Cape Breton Post requesting assistance with the HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE cost of their Christmas Dinner which will be held on December 25th at 4 PM at Harvest House. They ex- Come Check pect to serve at least 40 people during this holiday 1 FRASER AVENUE - SYDNEY MINES Us Out! season. COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL WALK IN SERVICE Harvest House operates Monday through Friday from GENERAL CONTRACTING Tues. & Wed. 9 - 5 Backhoe, Excavator, Loader Thurs. 9 - 7 - Fri. 9-5 - Sat. 9 - 4 9 AM – 2:30 PM and individuals may call 794-7011 for Truck Rentals, Septic further information. A telephone number is provided Systems, Sewer & Water, Gift Certificates Available for after house emergencies after this time. Sand & Gravel, Snow T-Zone Vibration Available Removal, Road Building, Each day, Monday through Friday lunch is served Demolitions 363 Main St. and individuals are welcome daily to drop in for a warm Florence 736-7777 PHONE 736-8908 drink of coffee and a chat. Future plans include the hope of being able to pro- North Sydney Fire Hall vide shelter for up to tell males in the future. THURS - WINGS & THINGS - KARAOKE Along with monetary donations the organization also and DANCE with Pepper & Pearl accepts donations such as food, clothing, household HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 4:00 - 6:00 items, etc. They are also always looking for volun- Dance - DEC. 4th - Killin’ Time teers so if you have time to give or like to cook please 8:00 - 12:00 - $3.00 Cover Charge contact them, they would love to hear from you. NEW YEARS TICKETS ON SALE As a thank you to the community Harvest House will Rob Barrie & the BUZZ with DJ music between Sets be providing free hot chocolate to all children during KITCHEN OPEN 5:00 - 11:00 the Parade of Lights in North Sydney on Saturday, Accepting applications for Volunteer Firefighter December 3rd beginning at 6 PM. Members must be 19 years - pick up application at the KITCHEN & Guests North Sydney Fire Station OPEN 5 PM A sincere thank you to those at Harvest House for all PIERCE ST., NORTH SYDNEY - 794-7072 of your hard work and dedication.!!