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 2 - #11 - March 16 - March 23 - Florence - Bras d’Or - Pt. Aconi - Sydney Mines - North Sydney Local Band To Perform on CTV Friday Winter Festival Ends With A Bang This is the The CBRM should be final week of complimented for the work the 2012 done on this year’s Winter Fes- CBRM Win- tival Program. ter Festival, It takes a lot of planning, co- with the pro- ordinating and liaison with gram finale community groups to hold a being the successful event such as a CBRM Winter Winter Festival. Well Done!! Festival Clos- ing, being Happy held at the Joan Harris Cruise Pavilion this Sunday, March 18, St. from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Entertain- ment will be by To the Max and Patrick’s This coming week the local band The Pub Boys will be the Look a Likes. Fireworks will Day heading to Halifax to appear on CTV Morning Live and we be set at 9:00 p.m. want to remind you, if you have a chance to tune in and hopefully pass this on to others who may want to catch one WHAT’S INSIDE THIS EDITION of the few Irish Traditional Bands from Cape Breton.Over the past couple of months The Pub Boys have filled venues Around The Town ..... Pg. 2 Paul Power Music ..... Pg. 7 with their great songlist, celtic sets and all round sense of Joy’s Birthday ...... Pg. 3 Soduko Puzzle ...... Pg. 8 fun that they bring to the stage. It’s proven to be a great Musical Fathers ...... Pg. 4 Great Tax Tips ...... Pg. 9 combination. So watch for The Pub Boys... Friday, March 16th between 8:50 and 9:am On CTV Morning Live. The Sears Profile ...... Pg. 5 Easter Color Contest Pg. 10 Pub Boys - Gordie Parsons. Shawn MacLeod, Tom McMullin, St. Paddy’s Events .... Pg. 6 Employee of The Week Pg. 12 Shawn Bigley and Matthew Earnhart.

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Buy a Sleep Set and Grilled Gooey Dog Gone Cheese Pizza or receive a 43” Sandwich SAMSUNG 43” Kitty Cat Pizza Samsung Oodley BAD DOG Noodley TV Pasta PIZZA NORTH SYDNEY MALL KING STREET 794-3567 NORTH SYDNEY 794-4888 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] PAGE 3 Free Family Skate Special Birthday Joy Feast Of St. Joseph She’s not Irish, In Sydney Mines but this coming Mass And Reception Casting Call For Drama TH There will be a Free Family St. Paddy’s Day, MONDAY, MARCH 19 – To Production North Sydney Skate on Friday, March 16th our own little celebrate the Feast of St. Jo- leprechaun seph, the 100th Anniversary Sending out a casting call for from 3 - 4 PM at the Sydney Joy Stubbert Committee of St. Joseph Par- interested 4-H members, lead- Mines and District Community ers, parents or community will be cel- ish, North Sydney invite the Centre. members that would like to be ebrating her Community to Mass at 6:30 Helmets are mandatory for part of a Drama project hosted birthday. p.m. especially other St. Jo- by the North Sydney Exhibition those 12 years of age and She brings joy and smiles seph Parishes and following and local drama instructor younger. every day of the week at the Mass, to a reception in the Customer Centre in Sydney Bhreagh Ross. Items for the Food Bank will Church Basement. be accepted. Mines. SUNDAY, APRIL 15TH – A Please email exhibition man- Wish her a happy birthday This event is sponsored by DESSERT TEA, sponsored ager Maureen Murphy directly this week. This notice has been if you would like to be included the Johnny Miles Festival So- inserted by her friends and by the CWL of St. Joseph in the March 26th casting call ciety through Northside the much younger co-worker. Parish, North Sydney from session at this web address - Lakes Community Health 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. in [email protected] Board Communities in Motion Church Basement. Please promote to your Funding. The admission clubs. If you are not a singer or will be actor, but would still like to help, Big Bras d’Or Monthly Goodwill let Maureen know what you can Sunday Breakfast donation assist with. PauleyWog’s at the door. We hope you’ll continue to Sydney Mines Seniors support our monthly Sunday Siding and And Pensioners News Breakfasts at the Big Bras d’Or Renovations Fire Hall. -By Ann Jobe- The breakfasts will continue If it’s WRONG TUE: LINE DANCING: 7-9 to be held on the last Sunday every Tuesday at the Sydney we specialize in of every month from 9 am to Mines Seniors and Pensioners making it RIGHT! Club - $2.00 Cover Charge. 12 noon. $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children, sponsored WED: 45 Card Game & by the Friends of the Fire Hall. WINDOWS - DOORS Jackpot, Loonie, Mini Pot, and ROOFING - SIDING Even Split. - TIME: 7:30 Southside Boularderie – 45’s THUR: EXERCISE CLASS: card game every Thursday ALL TYPES OF 1 O’Clock All are welcome. evening at the Southside RESIDENTIAL RENOVATIONS $2.00 COVER CHARGE Boularderie Fire Hall. For a SAT: OPEN MIKE:8:00-12:00 Workmen’s FREE Compensation Music by R & B Country ESTIMATE $2.00 Cover Charge Call Pauley Board Members and Guests are Registered welcome to come out and have Liability a Wonderful Evening. Canteen Insured Available. 537-1583 TERRY MacCORMICK’S SEAVIEW MOTORS POTHOLE SPECIAL Wheel Alignments - $49.99 - LIMITED TIME OFFER - PHONENORTHSIDE 794-4947 126 SEAVIEW DRIVE - NORTH SYDNEY PHONE SHORTS794-4947 PAGE 4 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] Musical Fathers Concert In North Sydney Free Income Tax Help Thursday Night Ceilidh If you’re looking for some- the piano and much more!! Provided To Seniors North thing a little different, then this The admission is by Good Volunteers will be at the Sydney - concert might be just the one Will offering at the door. The North Sydney Pensioner’s Rollie’s you should attend. sound will be handled by Rail- Hall in North Sydney on Wharf: In conjunction with the 100th road Recording Productions. March 22 and April 12, from Anniversary of St. Joseph You are cordially invited to Thursday 9:00 - 11:00 am , to assist in Church, Archibald Avenue in come out for an evening of Celtic Ceilidh: preparing Income Tax Re- North Sydney, the Muiscal great entertainment in the com- 411 Purves St.: 902-794- Fathers will perform with spe- munity concert tradition turns. 7774: 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm - cial guests. Call 564-7122 to see if you Thursdays Celtic Ceilidh are eligible or to make an ap- night; 19+ All Ages; FREE The Grudge Match pointment. 9 PITT STREET SYDNEY Your Hometown AdvantageA&K MINES It all takes place on Monday, Hot Cross Buns April 23rd at 7 PM. They’re Back!!!. The $ .50 Featured artists inlcude Fr. Montreal Canadiens and Pkg. of 8 ...... Francis Cameron and Fr. Joe Toronto Maple Leafs are back 2 Gillis on the fiddle and Fr. at the North Sydney Firemens Patrick O’Neill and Fr. Conrad Hall on April 7th. Edwards and Duane Come see the teams in Banana Splits Devereaux on vocals. action on the big screen, the $ .00 The special guests joining kitchen is open and your seat Average Price 3 them for the gala anniversary is waiting. are; Darryl Keigan on guitar Even Split Draws, and for and vocals, Jennifer you Leaf fans, there’s a spe- MacDonald on piano and vo- cial at Wal Mart on crying LaFleur Bologna cals, Anita MacDonald on the towels. We’ll see you there! Pieces $ .99 fiddle and Janet Cameron on 1 Per Pound ...... EDDIE ORRELL MLA - Cape Breton North LARGE PIZZA $ .99 [email protected] Made While You Shop ...... 10 OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday - 9:00 - 4:00 $ .00 PH: 794-4847 309 Commercial Street .... 794-9445 North Sydney, B2A 1B9 APPLE PIES 3 Fax: 794-1815

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Richmond Federation Business Profile - Sears North Sydney Basement to Attic Sale Of Agriculture News Sears in North Sydney have Coloring Contest for the kids in been continuously servicing There will be a Basement The C B R Federation of Agri- surrounding schools to win a the community and surround- to Attic sale Sponsored by the culture wil be sponsoring a Tur- GIANT gift basket. “Active ing communities with top-qual- KOC held Saturday, April key Burger Employee Participation” will be ity brands, gold star customer 28th, 2012. Time for Sellers Lunch on encouraged for community in- service and strategies to match 8:00 am Time for Buyers March 30th. volvement with an increased and beat prices on any brand 10am to 1pm Table Rental You can eat emphasis on understanding from any competitor – plus $5.00 Book early as there are in or take out current Sears customers and save an additional 10% on the limited tables.Phone 736- and the cost is potential customers through price difference. Sears is now 6359 for more information. only $7.00. The members of the community. located on 252 Commercial If you have any items you CBR Federaton building is at Individuals are encouraged to Street in North Sydney and is would like donate please drop the top of Regent Street in join the Sears North Sydney central downtown for customer them off at the church, North Sydney. The proceeds Facebook page (click “like”) convenience. Whether North the downstairs area. will go to the Exhibition Com- where they can chat with the mittee. Sydney is occupied with sum- staff and be kept up-to-date mer festivals or winter/spring with current and future promo- excitement, Sears North tions and events. Finally, go Sydney will always be the cen- visit the staff! Claiming the ter of attraction on the main Gold Star Customer Service street. award 4 years running, the Sears North Sydney has re- Sears North Sydney staff will cently hired Chris McGean as ensure your visit and service the Sales and Marketing Coor- will be a positive experience! Spring arrives officially on A&K dinator. Chris is a graduate of FUN FACT: Did you know you March 21st and it’s known at Mount Allison University and can call your local Sears store the vernal Equinox when there comes from a non-profit back- in North Sydney to place your are equal hours of daylight and LICK-A-CHICK ground with 5 years experience order? (794-3610) Now you darkness. as Festival and Events Coor- know! The Sun crosses the celes- 7 Pieces Chicken, Medium dinator with the Johnny Miles tial equator going northward; it Fries, Medium Gravy, Medium Salad, Festival Society in Sydney JUST DUCKY - ‘What’s in rises exactly due east and sets $ .48 3 Rolls ...... 23 Mines. Chris will bring his the bag?’ asked Paddy exactly due west. 12 Pieces Chicken, Large knowledge of marketing and ‘I’m not going to tell’, replied Fries, Medium Gravy, communications strategies to Murphy CLANSMAN MOTEL Medium Salad, $ .99 ensure community engage- ‘Go on, do.’ pleaded Paddy. 4 Rolls ...... 32 ment and satisfaction is Chicken Wings Nights 18 Pieces Chicken, Large ‘Ah, all right then, it’s ducks.’ reached with Sears North announced Murphy WED. and SAT. Fries, Medium Gravy, Sydney and the members of Medium Salad, $ .99 ‘If I guess how many ducks BEST WINGS ON THE NORTHSIDE 6 Rolls ...... 38 our communities. NEW MENU - Vegan you have in the bag, will you Try Our Delicious Ice Cream The company – owned and give me one of them?’ en- Choices Available, Seniors & operated by Wanda Cakes For All Occasions quired Paddy Children’s Menu MacKenzie - will begin their Located in Bras d’Or On the ‘Look’, said Murphy, ‘If you BREAKFAST DAILY - 7 AM community outreach through Trans Canada Highway Top of Peppett Street North Sydney community oriented promo- guess the correct number, I’ll 2 km from OPEN - 11 AM - 11 PM DAILY tions and events. The first pro- give you both of them.’ 794-7226 NFLD. Ferry PHONE 736-9496 motion executed is an Easter ‘Five!’ shouted Paddy. Mike’s Place - RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Come Join Dance The Night Away with BANDIT The Fun! St. Paddy’s Day Bash with Wayne MacDonald Fri. & Sat. 10 pm Friday is $ WING NIGHT and David Midnight - 2.50 starting at 4 PM, Jiggs Dinner served Shots & Shooters Every Thursday Night Every Friday Night SUNDAY Ian & The Boys KARAOKE with DJ Duke OPEN MIKE with DJ DUKE 1 PITT STREET - SYDNEY MINES - 736-6216 - Check New Kitchen Hours PAGE 6 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] starting at 9:00 - 1:00. The ST. PATRICK’S POT LUCK St. Paddy’s Day Events Guide doors open at 8 PM and pub AND MUSICAL - St. food will be available from 8:00 Patrick’s Pot Luck & Musi- CORNED BEEF & CAB- St. Paddy’s Day Dance - - 10:00 pm. The admission is cal, Saturday, March 17th, The Lunachicks Softball Team BAGE SUPPER - If you’re $10.00 and it’s for 19 years of 6:30 - midnight, $1.00, Big looking for a good Corned Beef is hosting a St. Paddy’s Day age and over. Dance to be held at Rollies Bras d’Or Fire Hall. Bring & Cabbage Supper, stop in at food, maybe an instrument Jane’s Restaurant in Bras d’Or Wharf on Purves Steet in North North Sydney Library - and wear green! on St. Patrick’s Day for the tra- Sydney. There will be a St. Patricks Day Party for the children from ditional treat that will tickle your It will be held March 17th St. Paddy’s Tea - Sydney 2:00-3:30 on Saturday, March taste buds. from 10:00-2:00 and there will Mines Seniors and Pensioners 17th. Come and enjoy the fun! be a prize for the Best Dressed Club will be hosting a St. George’s River - St. and Door Prizes. $5.00, 19 KLEE RADIO will feature a Patricks Day Tea at the Hall at Patrick’s Day Open Mic Ceilidh years of age and over. special Cape Breton Kitchen 6 Fraser Ave., Sydney Mines. from 2 - 6:30 pm, at the Ceilidh from 8 PM until mid- George’s River Fire Hall on Blue Mist - Prizes awarded, It’s open to all Seniors and night on St. Paddy’s Day. Lots Sat. Mar 17th, donations at the giveaways, Music by LIT UP. Pensioners, 2:00-4:00 PM, of classic Cape Breotn and door. Special guest “Chrissy Bring a friend and celebrate St. Saturday the 17th of March, celtic artists and fiddle music. Crowley” ECMA nominee! Paddy’s Day in style into the Free of Charge. A lunch Stop by via the internet at URL There is a limited number of wee hours of the morning. served, music provided by www.kleeradio.com R & B Country . fish cakes and beans being Mike’s Place - St. Paddy’s served for $10..tickets can be Day Bash with Wayne BOISDALE ST. PADDY’S DAY THAT IRISH WIT - ‘I had an purchased at Haggett’s Dairy, MacDonald and David, starting CEILIDH - Starting at 9 PM at accident opening a can of in George’s River. at 4 PM, Jiggs Dinner served, the Boisdale Fire Hall, Kyle, alphabet spaghetti this morn- Baddeck Legion Dinner - come on down for some green Stewart, Ryan and Boyd from beverages. the Barra MacNeils will be en- ing,’ said Murphy. On St. Patrick’s Day (Saturday tertaining on Saturday March ‘Were you injured?’ inquired March 17) the Legion will host VON Cape Breton Metro - 17th. It’s for 19 years of age a traditional boiled dinner, St. Paddy’s Day Bash featur- Seamus. and over and guaranteed to be served from 7 to 9. Then, there ing Cyril MacPhee and Rob ‘No, but it could have spelled a great St. Paddy’s Day Ceilidh. will be a dance with music by MacLean to be held at the John disaster,’ concluded Murphy Larry MacAskill and Tracy J. Nugent Firemens Hall on Cavanaugh from 9 to 1. Elliot Street in Sydney Mines Tickets for just the dinner are CAR RENTAL $10. Tickets for just the dance Pearl MacKeigan - agency operator are $5. Get tickets to both for Les Day tel. 902-794-3798 just $13. Tickets are available INSURANCE AGENCY LTD. SNOW TIRE at the Legion. Drop in or call to fax 902-794-4947 HOME - AUTO EQUIPPED reserve them at 295-2080. cell 902-574-5957 COMMERCIAL - TRAVEL VEHICLES (Dance tickets available at the MOBILE HOME - MARINE door, but dinner tickets must be FISHING VESSELS [email protected] reserved ahead of time.) MOTORCYCLE - FARM Details at Facebook.com/ 71 MAIN ST. - Bras d’Or 126 SEAVIEW DRIVE - NORTH SYDNEY, NS, B2A 3N3 Baddeck.Legion. Members and guests. IDs on request. 736-9261 Bianchini’s Pizza North Sydney Fire Hall Large Combo or THURS - WINGS & THINGS - OPEN MIKE C. & P. 12” PIZZA Garlic Fingers and with Ernie Wells & Friends 1 Litre Pop HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 4:00 - 6:00 - ONLY - KITCHEN OPEN 5:00 - 10:00 $ .50 TAX 25 INCL. MARCH 18th - SUNDAY AFTERNOON DANCE 330 Commercial St. $3.00 COVER “1ST CHOICE” 2:00 - 6:00 pm “1ST CHOICE” NORTH SYDNEY Members Spin The Prize Wheel and Win KITCHEN & Guests a Cash Prize - Jackpot Building OPEN 5 PM PIERCE ST., NORTH SYDNEY - 794-7072 794-3191 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] PAGE 7 Branch 008 Drummond United Church Legion Roast Beef Supper Held by Paul Power The Annual Roast Beef band is spot-on perfect in Activities Supper will be held on Sat- VAN HALEN their delivery of these songs urday, March 25th from 4:00 – “The Very live. NOTE - In last week’s column Best Of-Live” (Fontana advised that the Corned Beef – 6:00 pm. Tickets are just Cuts from the “OU812” al- North) Dinner would be held on St. $11.00, eat in or take. bum featured here are an Paddy’s Day when in fact it will I was really happy to see this awesome version of “When be held on March 15th. Upcoming Shows At The new release come out for 2 It’s Love”, “AFU”, “Black and Tickets are on sale for the Membertou Trade Centre reasons: 1- it more than Blue” and “Mine All Mine” Easter Dance which is sched- I just wanted you to keep you makes up for the which is followed uled for April 7th. A Supper will up to date with shows that are less than spec- by a great drum be held from 7:30-8:30 and the coming to the Membertou tacular album the solo from Alex dance will follow from 9:00- Trade & Convention Centre in band released last Van Halen (and 1:00. The music will be sup- Sydney. month (after 4 what concert plied by First Choice. March 17th The Privateers weeks on the would be com- Good Friday Fish Supper will and Colin Grant Band will be Nielsen plete without one- be held from 3:00 - 6:00 pm hosting a St. Paddy’s Day SoundScan album right?). and the cost is just $9.00. It’s Ceilidh and the Nitty Gritty Dirt charts, it’s at #25 Eat In or Take Out. Band performs there May 24th and has been drop- Sammy Hagar There will be Kids Dances at 8 PM. ping fast), and 2- has been rocking held on March 23rd and march being that it’s a for over 45 years Have A Happy and between his 30th concert featuring St. Patrick’s Day Sammy Hagar it begs for the solo albums, and those with following question to be Montrose and Chickenfoot, North Sydney Northside This Week asked, “David Lee who?”. he has released 21 albums, Library Notes is published every Just as there are those who plus the 3 with Van Halen, so Friday for the liked Black Sabbath with it makes sense to draw on There will be a St. Patrick’s residents of the Ronnie James Dio more than all that material and include Day Party from 2:00-2:30 on Northside by Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne, a few of his songs in this con- Satuturdy, March 17th. Minstrel Publications there are those who like “Van cert; “Eagles Fly”, “There’s The Pain Management The editor is Glen Gray Hagar” more than Van Halen; Only One Way to Rock”, and Group meets on Mach 22nd at and he may be reached I am one of them. When the classic “I Can’t Drive 55" 6:00 PM. at Cell - 304-4345 or at Sammy Hagar joined the fill out the bill. I would ven- The North Sydney Writers home 564-9022 or band, they had their first ac- ture to say that this is one of Group meets March 28th from by email - tual number one album Sammy’s best live perfor- 7:00 - 9:00. Stop by. [email protected] (“5150”) and went on to record mances with Van Halen. It’s some of the best songs of also nice to get a chance to YOUR WEEKLY PENCIL PUZZLE their career, garnering critical re-appreciate just what All these scrambled words are related to dogs. Fill in the acclaim and more commer- Michael Anthony brought to letters and then assemble the numbered letters to form a cial success, in the process the band as a bass player new word. attracting a whole new audi- and vocalist. The only Roth- ence to the band, as well as era Van Halen song in the keeping many of the old fans collection is “Panama”, and happy. Sammy totally nails it (again- This DVD is of an older con- David Lee who?). cert in Japan and the majority There’s no doubt that Van of the songs on the disc come Halen will be very success- from 2 of the best albums ful on their current tour, with Sammy Hagar did with Van David Lee Roth back on vo- Halen; “5150” and “OU812”. cals and Wolfgang Van The “5150” album cuts are Halen on bass (Eddie’s son) “Best of Both Worlds”, “Sum- but I would rather see the mer Nights”, the huge hit band with Sammy and “Why Can’t This Be Love” Michael on-stage. This DVD (which is performed to perfec- gave me that chance, and it tion here) and “5150”. The rocks! PAGE 8 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] Yoga Classes Held YOUR WEEKLY EASY SODUKO PUZZLE Free Fracting DVD Video Yoga classes are held each Apparently the readers had an easy time figuring out last Available At N. S. Museum week at the Cape Breton Rich- weeks Soduko Puzzle so they asked me to increase the An informative DVD re- mond Federation of difficulty to “Medium” now that they know how to work it. garding the fracting process Agirculture build- of oil exploration is available ing, 105 Regent Street in North free of charge at North Sydney, every Sydney’s Museum on Com- Tuesday & Thurs- mercial Street. day. Classes Bring a DVD with you and start at 5 PM and the staff will copy the Josh there is a $5.00 fee for instruc- Fox documentary explain- tor and hall rental. ing the process and its Come join us for a relaxing resulting environmental day of yoga. impact. Merchandise Bingo Boularderie School will be hosting a Merchandise Bingo on Sunday, March For the latest and most 25th. comprehensive list of lo- Admission is $5.00 for cal events, logon to - adults, $3 for elementary www.cbchoices.com. children which includes two Mike Little compiles the cards for each game. complete listing of events Extra cards $2.00 per set. that he gathers from all Bingo Dabbers $1.50 each, the Cape Breton re- canteen services available. Script Frenzy in Reserve Mines sources. You can check information, visit the website the listing on the KLEE Tickets for special Prize During the month of April, the Reserve Library will be partici- www.scriptfrenzy.org (adults) RADIO website to see draws available. what’s going on in your pating in Script Frenzy, a and ywp.scriptfrenzy.org (for kids). month-long international online BRADMAN Velo Cape Breton event in which writers (new and Opening Banquet experienced) challenge them- SALES selves to write a whole play, 1217 Halfway Rd., Sydney Mines If there’s a social activity no movie, TV episode, or graphic one wants to miss, this is the novel in 30 days. Children aged SHEET METAL FABRICATION one. Meet cycling friends, 736-1359 8 and up and adults are wel- Burner Service and Annual Cleaning new and returning members. come. Check out the programs HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) SEAMLESS GUTTERS Aluminum Windows & Doors Enjoy good food and local tal- insert for in-formation on Script OIL TANK INSTALLATION ents during the entertainment Frenzy preparation events and FURNACE INSTALLATION Sash & Screen Repair period. workshops during March. OPEN FREE ESTIMATES The event takes place this Through the month of April, Quality Guaranteed partici-pants can drop into the Mon. - Fri. year in the lobby of the Sa- 8 am - 4:30 pm Reserve branch and work on Over 40 Years voy Theatre in Glace Bay on 415 Villa Drive, Little Bras d’Or 736-1777 EXPERIENCE April 14, two week earlier this their Script Frenzy pro-jects, keep track of their progress on year. the branch’s chart, and receive RALPH IVEY’S Get your ticket(s) early as help if they get stuck. For more the number of seats is lim- Auto Repair Ltd. and Muffler Man ited. Members of the VCB Executive have tickets for Happy Bring your vehicle in for Cold Weather Servicing sale, Colette Smith in Glace Bay has several. St. IF WE CAN’T DO IT You can purchase yours at Patrick’s ITCAN’T BE DONE! ACAP Cape Breton or online 93 KING STREET paying with your credit card. Day BY THE TRACKS 794-7500

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Dance March 31st - KILLIN’ TIME Archibald Avenue - North Sydney 1100 MAIN STREET 794-4816 - 794-7482 - Members & Guests SYDNEY MINES 736-9722 PAGE 12 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] COMMUNITY PROFILE EMPLOYEE OF THE WEEK This non-profit organization North Sydney Knights also has many other areas We head to Bras d’Or for this restaurant. of Columbus 5109 where they offer their support week’s “Employee of The She was quick to let me know by assisting with the Arthritis Week” from Bras d’Or View that even though it was she - By Kim Rideout - Society, the Combined Christ- Restaurant. who was being nominated, she mas Cheer Dinner Fund, help- Wanda Dicks has worked for gives credit to the entire team In 1972 members from North ing out at the Annual Show and the past four years in the Bras who work long and hard pre- Sydney began their own Coun- Shine as well as with the An- d’Or Restaurant preparing de- paring the delicious meals at cil to form the North Sydney nual Sports Day for Special licious pizzas (the best on the the Bras d’Or View Restaurant. Knights of Columbus and Olympics. Northside) for her many appre- She also mentioned how Council 5109 was chartered. Council 5109 also hold an ciative customers. accommodating the manage- This non-profit organization is annual dinner for the widows ment of the restaurant are to still very much a part of our of deceased members which the workers needs. community with 160 members. is a very special time that al- Wanda is getting ready for The members meet on the lows them to recognize those the Spring Fling which is a big second Wednesday of each who have contributed so much project all staff work on to raise month at 7 PM. With the sale to the community. of the former hall, meeting now funds for the local food bank. Education is also very impor- take place in the basement of That project is slated for May tant to the Charter and they St. Joseph Parish in North 5th this year. offer scholarships to depen- Sydney. Restaurant owner Melanie dents of their members each Carey praised Wanda for the The focus of this organization year. is community and they take that time she gives freely and also As with any non-profit orga- very seriously and become in- Wanda is married to William mentioned her stong work ethic nizations Council 5109 partici- volved in many activities. and she has a daughter and reliabilty. pates in fundraising activities Theresa. Say Hello to Wanda the next One of the major projects of each year and at the present Wanda’s hobbies inlcude ice time you’re enjoying a delicious the organization is to provide time are very busy with their skating and oil painting when meal at the Bras d’Or View the Cape Breton Post to pallia- Cash Bonanza Provincial she’s not hard at work in the Restaurant. tive care patients from Monday Lottery. to Saturday of each week at the Free Throw Contest which is The top prizes for this lottery For the Best St. Paddy’s Northside General Hospital. open to junior high students. is twenty five thousand dollars Day Irish Music - tune in They also sponsor a Christ- This is a yearly event with the and tickets are available from mas party each year for the winners having the opportunity www.kleeradio.com members of the Council or at Haley Street Adult Service to travel to the United States. various locations in North Centre. Sydney where they will be sell- This is shaping up to be a Another Annual event that is ing them very soon. These lo- very busy time for the Council looked forward to each year is cations include Sobeys on as they are preparing for their Oil Changes the Annual Pancake Breakfast March 24th, Scotia Bank on 50th Anniversary while at the on Canada Day which this year March 27th and the Credit same time will be participating Alignments will take place at the North Union on March 28th. in the 100th Anniversary of St. Shocks - Struts Sydney Civic Centre. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 Joseph Parish in North Sydney. Full Line of Tires The Council also supports for $5.00 and will be drawn on This very dedicated group of All Types of Auto Repair th many organizations in the com- May 5 during the Annual Con- individuals is always looking for Across f rom North Sydney Mall munity such as the North vention. members and anyone inter- 794-1199 or 794-8200 Sydney Food Bank along with ested may contact Joe Tobin at Another activity that the AEROPLAN - “Honestly Driven” Northside Minor Baseball. Council takes part in is the 736-3796. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - SYDNEY MINES - 736-3206 Tuesdays - BINGO - 6x $50.00 - 6x $100.00 Corn Beef Starts 8 PM - Fish Supper Friday, March 23, 4 - 6 pm Dinner HAPPY HOUR - 8:00 -11:00 - KARAOKE 8:00 - 2:00 AM March 15th WED - 8 - 11 - Open Mike with Bobby, Timmy & Pam Kids Dance Hall Rental Available - 736-3206 Mar. 23, 30