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Jamie MacIsaac of Judique is pictured above accepting the Provincial Volunteer Award on behalf of all County volunteers. Premier Stephen McNeil and Sandra MacKenzie (Deputy Minister Nova Scotia Labour and Advanced Education) presented the award. [Photo courtesy of Communications NS]

In this issue: Ancestors Unlimited Salute to our Volunteers Cribbage Winners ...and More

Vol 35, No. 2 May/Jun 2014 The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Page 1 Editor’s Notebook - Inverness County Recreation, Tourism, Culture and Community Development Office

ast year at this time, Spring had already sprung. This year, many of us have wondered if it Lwould ever arrive. However, Spring may now be upon us! Two days ago I heard the peepers for the first time this season and I have seen some hardy gardeners and farmers preparing the land for the upcoming planting season. Surely it won’t be long until windows are thrown wide in houses around the county to welcome the warmer weather and sunshine. An annual rite of Spring in Inverness County took place on April 9th when the Municipal Councillors and staff hosted many of our volunteers at a special awards dinner in Port Hood. Each April we are honoured to thank our volunteers in this way for all that they do to make Marie Aucoin this county such a special place to live. Our volunteers are the “backbone” of our communities; Editor people who give selflessly of their time and labor, expecting nothing in return. Beginning on page 10 of this issue you will read about the volunteers who were nominated by county organizations as their 2014 Volunteer of the Year representatives. In mainstream media news stories we see and hear so much about the nega- tive and, at times, inhumane behaviour of some people, it is heartening to read the biographies of our volunteers. Reading their biographies will restore your faith in the innate goodness of the people who call Inverness County home. Photos of the volunteers who were in attendance at the awards dinner can be found on pages 9, 16, 17 and 24. On the front page of this issue is a photo of Jamie MacIsaac, whose name was drawn from all of the volunteer nomination submissions. He was selected in this manner to accept the award on behalf of all Inverness County volunteers at the Provincial Volunteers Awards ceremony in Halifax. Thank you Jamie. Another rite of Spring in Inverness County is the annual Cribbage Tournament Championship. Held on April 26th at the Firehall in Scotsville, it is one of several annual events that I always look forward to covering. Everybody has such a good time socializing and playing. Congratulations to the 2014 winners in both categories (Winners Division and Runners-Up Division.) Photos appear on page 25 with the names of the winning teams and runners-up teams from each area club. Another enjoyable annual event is also on the horizon: The 2014 Seniors’ Games is scheduled for June 14th. The Games are a great way for those 55+ to spend the day socializing and having fun. See more information on page 6. The students of the Inverness Academy/Education Centre who volunteer to work this event and the adult volun- teers who give their time to it are yet another shining example of the selflessness prevalent in all Inverness County volunteers. We should give thanks for all of our volunteers every single day. Happy Spring everyone! [Anyone interested in volunteering in Inverness County communities should contact their local organizations directly, or, contact the Municipal Recreation/Tourism Department to obtain contact information for the many organizations throughout the county that could use help. Don’t forget, volunteering is also a great way to meet new people and make friends. And, especially for young people, it’s an excellent way to get experience in the job market and helps you stand out from the competition on a resume.]

Table of Contents Editor’s Notebook ...... Page 2 Volunteer Biographies start ...... Page 10 Ancestors Unlimited ...... Page 3 Crib Results ...... Page 25 Heritage Advisory Committee ...... Page 4 Trails News ...... Page 26 Chestico Museum Events ...... Page 5 Art Centre Events ...... Page 27 Nominate a Senior ...... Page 5 CMIC News & Events ...... Page 28 Senior Games Notice ...... Page 6 Strathspey Place Events ...... Page 29 Lady Anglers Wanted ...... Page 7 ECRL Schedule ...... Page 30 Volunteers Awards Info ...... Page 8 Municipal Contact Info ...... Page 31 Volunteer Photos ...... Pages 9, 15, 16 & 24

the next issue of The Participaper is the Summer issue it will be delivered to residents early-July 2014 the deadline date for submissions is May 26

Page 2 The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Ancestors Unlimited Helping to find your Inverness County Roots by Dr Jim St. Clair I. Useful Source of Genealogical and of 1000 acres at Chetican(sic) “according to agree- Historical Data (http://www.novascotia.ca/ ment.” nsarm/virtual/landpapers/grants.asp): 1802 - Three petitioners state they, “lived as tenants Online, through the Nova Scotia Archives site above, to a gentleman at Cape Dore” and ask for land “at one may access Nova Scotia Land Grant Petitions. Brasdore of MawBoo.” John McQuarrie, states that Here one may view early requests for land in Nova he has wife and 6 children and is petitioning for 400 Scotia as a whole or by county. [Note: Counties are not acres; Donald McLean, a wife and children; Dugald listed separately for Cape Breton; instead, the site treats Cape McCormack a wife but no children, requested 200 Breton as a whole.] acres. [Cape Dore is Cape D’Or on mainland beyond Within the petitions, dates are listed and some tell Parrsboro, near Fraserville] us whether approval or denial 1803 - Petitioners request land of the grant request occurred. "The past belongs to everyone: the need to between Matbou(sic) and Mar- Often, the petitions also return home, to recall the view, to refresh a garee that is "uninhabited and included personal information memory, to retrace a heritage, is universal not reserved lands": Angus such as date of immigration, and essential." - David Lowenthal, Historian McIsaac petitioned for 450 acres; place of origin or military Donald McIsaac, 500 acres; Al- experience and the size of the lan McIsaac, 450 acres; Hugh family. [Ed: Indeed, if this information was included McDonald, 250 acres; Donald McDonald, 250 acres; in the petition, it is worth noting that the petitioners Hector McKinnon, 350 acres; Hector and Alexander who volunteered it may have been endeavouring to McLean, 500 acres; Angus Gillies, 250 acres. [this is “put their best foot forward,” hoping to persuade the the land around McIsaac Pond and Inverness town.] authorities to grant them as much land as possible.] 1803 - In his petition, Henry Gilbert stated that he Some early examples of petitions available on the emigrated from Isle of Jersey with a wife and four website follow: children and wishes land on North side of Margaree 1789 - Petitioners wish “to settle with their families next to Joseph Ryan. contiguous to the River Judique, Sydney.” Dated 27 II. For Information about Ancestors June 1789. Names listed on this petition are: Angus who Lived on the Mainland and in McKinnon, John McAskel, Donald McDonald, Hugh Pictou County: McAcharen, John McGinnis, Allan McDonald, The 1827 census of Nova Scotia (which includes Angus Campbell, Robert McEnnis, Allen McKinnon, only parts of eastern Cape Breton) and the 1818 Ranald McDonald, Robert McIntosh, Hugh Gillis, Census of the District of Pictou, both published by Donald McDonald, James McIntire, Rotheric the Public Archives of Nova Scotia [www.novascotia. McDonald, John McClellan, Widow Mcachran, ca/nsarm/virtual/census/1827.asp] is available in Charles McDonald, Angus McDonald, Donald some archives. For instance, in the Pictou Census McGrath, Martin McGilvray. are listed the MacPhies, who emigrated to West Bay, - William Thompson requested 525 acres on 1801 and the Murrays who eventually settled in Richmond southeast side of Northeast side of Margaret or County and in Mabou. Salmon River in Carmarthan County(sic) and also lot 28 Block A or Carmathan Town [now known as III. Available online - Emigrants from Margaree Harbour.] Isle of Skye to Cape Breton: [http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/passen- 1801 - John LeLleuvre(sic) Peter Briard, Joseph Goday(sic), Isaac White, petitioned for a joint lease gerlists/beaton1830.shtml ] Continued page 4...Ancestors The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Page 3 Continued from page 3...Ancestors This passenger list, complete with names of wives IV. NOVA SCOTIA VITAL STATISTICS and children, is addressed to Hon. Charles Grant, http://www.novascotia.ca/nsarm/genealogy.asp M.P., London, England, 15 June 1830: “In obedience Also available online, this is a very useful source of to your instruction of 22 May 1830, enclosed a list many birth, marriage and death records 1865 to 1877 of names of families of settlers from this place to and then again after 1908. For the period 1878 to North America, and having so mercifully interceded 1908, only marriage records are listed. in our favour, we beg your further interference These records are very useful in that they may for a supply of implements of husbandry on provide information about people whose names our arrival at the Cape if such favour can be and dates of marriage cannot be found in extended towards us.” Signed: Alexander other documents. For example, a reader in Beaton Leader and Head of party, Isle of Whycocomagh was searching for the name Skye 5 June 1830. [Ed note: the names of the wife of Hugh MacDonald “Griffin,” the listed therein are of those people such as Blacksmith of Stewartdale. Although his marriage the Beatons, Gillises, Campbells, record was not found in the vital statistics (and thus MacInnises, etc., who settled in Skye Glen; the full name and parentage of his wife was not to MacPhersons and Campbells, etc., who be found in the records) the marriage record of his settled in Margaree; and, MacDonalds daughter, Mary Isabel (to John McQueen) also gives and Campbells and others at Kempt her mother’s name as Margaret McPhail. By playing Road, Richmond County. This document well identi- detective and following clues such as these, the vital fies the kind of planned emigration of many early records may reveal new information not previously settlers – an important insight.] known to the researcher. ∞

Expressions of Interest in Serving - Heritage Steering Committee The Municipality of Inverness County hopes to establish a heritage committee. Ideally, the committee will include representation from all six of the county's districts. While the mandate of the previous heritage committee was limited to buildings, the mandate of this new committee would encompass all local cultural heritage (including heritage properties.) Our cultural heritage resources make our communities unique places to live: the importance of preserving them cannot be understated. In other jurisdictions, promotion of cultural heritage resources have been leveraged for economic development and community building, bringing more tourists to those areas, especially those interested in history and genealogy. Prior to the establishment of the heritage committee, a steering committee will be required to formulate the mandate, vision and by-laws, etc. of the heritage committee. Individuals with an interest in heritage who would like to volunteer to serve on the steering committee are encouraged to contact the municipal offices at 787-3501. 

Heritage Cape Breton Connection Cooperative Limited The Heritage Cape Breton Connection Cooperative Limited invites all members to attend the Annual General Meeting and Spring Members’ Meeting on Friday 9th May 2014 beginning at 10:00 am at the Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre, Whycocomagh. Lunch will be provided at the cost $15.00 per person and we are planning a tour of IronWorks forge (http://firehouseironworks.com/). We also welcome members who are interested in serving on the Board of Directors and on our various committees. Our current committees are: Governance, Education, Website, Communications, Membership, and Nominations. If you have an interest in serving on the Board or on any of our committees, please contact Susan Mallette at [email protected] . Please RSVP by April 28th to Joan MacInnes at 902-295-1843 or email [email protected] . We hope to see many of you there. New members welcome! Heritage Cape Breton Connection strives to help the people of Cape Breton recognize and preserve what they value about their heritage. The Connection’s membership represents a wide variety of interests including: identification and preservation of physical artifacts of historical promotion of genealogy and the writing of family histories significance active preservation of pioneer arts and crafts identification and preservation of the intrinsic culture of the conservation of heritage photographs Island publication of historical materials identification and preservation of heritage buildings and sites

Page 4 The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Chestico Museum Upcoming Events The Chestico Museum will hold a Giant Yard Sale at the Al MacInnis Sports Centre, Port Hood on Saturday, July 12th from 1 pm until 5 pm. If you wish to donate articles, please call Colleen MacLeod, cell: 227-5425 or home: 787- 2251, John Gillies, 787-3441 or the Museum (after June 1st) at 787-2244. There will be some great deals and a lobster meal available at the planned Port Hood Lobster Picnic held at the same location. This summer the Chestico Museum and Historical Hillcrest Hall is pictured when it was the residence of Society plans to sponsor an afternoon Tea Party at the E.O. Leadbetter. [Courtesy of the Chestico Museum] elegant Hillcrest Hall Country Inn in Port Hood. For those fans of the popular British TV series “Downton Abbey”, this will be an opportunity to dress up in your finest, wear your most elegant hat and enjoy a cup of tea. Museum volunteers in period dress (1912 -1920’s) will welcome you to a pleasant afternoon of tea, fancy sandwiches and sweets. A fashion show highlighting the styles of “Downton Abbey” will be held. There will be a special presentation, and, ladies who wear the best hats or costumes will win prizes for their efforts. The “Downton Abbey Tea Party” will held Sunday, July 27, from 2 pm to 4:30 pm. Be sure to mark your calendars and plan to attend both of these events. More information will be avail- able in the July issue of The Participaper.

Remarkable Senior Awards Do you know an outstanding older Nova Scotian? We want to hear from you! The Department of Seniors recognizes outstanding seniors who are making their communities better places through leadership, volunteerism and service work. We are proud to recognize older Nova Scotians for their commitment and dedication to bettering their communities through their generosity or selflessness. Consider nominating an outstanding senior today. The nomination deadline is May 9, 2014. Questions? Please call us toll-free at 1-800-670-0065 or e-mail [email protected] . For more information about the awards or to download the nomination form, visit: http://novascotia.ca/ seniors/Remarkable-Senior-Awards.asp

Guarantees for credit union business loans increased in N.S. Government now providing guarantees up to 90 per cent Over the past 10 years, credit unions have approved loans worth $56 million to about 1,200 small businesses. Nova Scotia's government is increasing the provincial guarantee on loans made through the credit union small business loan guarantee program. The government says it will provide guarantees of up to 90 per cent, up from a previous high of 75 per cent. The province says it will also double the total amount of money available in the program from $25 million to $50 million. Credit unions administer the program and provide loans to small businesses and social enterprises, while the province partners with the Nova Scotia Co-operative Council to provide the guarantee. Over the past 10 years, credit unions have approved loans worth $56 million to about 1,200 small businesses. The government says 95 per cent of the loans have been repaid in full.

The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Page 5 Inverness County Seniors’ Games 2014 to be held June 14th at the Inverness Education Centre/Academy On Saturday, June 14th, Inverness County seniors (55+) are invited to attend the 17th Annual Seniors’ Games which is sponsored each year by the municipality's Department of Recreation/Tourism. This fun event is held at the Inverness Education Centre/Academy, located at 59 Veteran's Memorial Court. Registration will take place 9:00 am to 9:45 am. The $5 registration fee includes a delicious luncheon buffet meal, entertainment and tickets for door prizes (the draws take place in the afternoon during the enter- tainment portion of the event.) All competitive activities and workshops run between 10:00 am and noon. This year’s theme is "Be Active and Healthy Your Way...Every Day!" The event includes a bit of friendly competition; fun workshops; presentations; a little exercise; delicious food; lots of door prizes; entertainment; medals; and, an opportunity to spend time with friends and renew old acquaintances. (It is worth noting that, over the years, many people have made new friends at this event.) This year’s competitive activities include: ∙ Cribbage ∙ Corn Toss ∙ 200’s ∙ Darts ∙ 45’s ∙ Scrabble ∙ Bocce Ball ∙ Washer Toss 1st, 2nd, and 3rd (gold, silver and bronze) place medals are awarded for each competitive activity; clubs are reminded that they are limited to entering a maximum of two teams in each of the competitive events. We encourage clubs to bring and display a poster with recent photos of members celebrating club events and activities that they have participated in throughout the previous year. Sharing photos of events - such as Ceilidhs, dances, parties, card games, bowling, craft nights, fitness classes, club trips, board games nights, etc. - can help all clubs generate new ideas for activities, plus, everyone enjoys seeing them. For those not involved in the competitive events, there will still be lots to see and do throughout the mor- ning: Workshops and displays provide valuable subject material on local services available to Seniors such as Health & Nutrition; Fitness; Gardening; and much more. A delicious buffet lunch will be served at noon and this will be followed by some special musical entertainment. We look forward to seeing you there. [Note: If you are 55+ and not a member of a local seniors’ club but wish to attend as a spectator or participant in this event, please contact your local club prior to May 16th. Or, for more information, please contact the Recreation/Tourism office at (902) 787-3508 or email [email protected] ]

Inverness County Seniors’ Clubs Contact Information: Cheticamp - Le Club des Retraités des Cheticamp NE Margaree - Northeast Margaree Seniors’ Club Hector LeLievre, (902) 224-2970 Joanne Ross, President: (902) 248-2927 East Margaree Port Hawkesbury - Evergreen Club New Horizons East Margaree Seniors’ Club Claire MacEachern, (902) 625-2877 Pauline Berry, (902) 235-2596 SW Margaree - SW Margaree Senior Citizens’ Club Inverness - NaMara Seniors’ Club Mary Stewart, (902) 248-2098 Mona Smith, President: (902) 258-2468 St. Joseph du Moine - Nouveaux Horizons Judique - Kildonan Seniors’ Club Leona Doucet, President: (902) 224-3172 Pauline Campbell: 787-2434 West Bay - Head of the Bay Seniors’ Club Mabou - Mabou Seniors’ Club/Fifty Plus Murray MacPhee, President: (902) 345-2988 Sally Smith, (902) 945-2825 Whycocomagh - Bayville Seniors' Club Middle River - Highland Seniors’ Club Julia MacLean, (902) 756-3255 Lonnie Dowe, President: (902) 295-1114 [Note: Anyone 55+ from Port Hood who wishes to participate in the Seniors’ Games may contact Marjorie MacDonald, (902) 787-2764.]

Page 6 The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Salmon Association Looks to Land Lady Anglers The Margaree Salmon Association is looking to reel in a new crop of flyfishing anglers. The MSA is once more offering an introductory weekend in fly fishing for women only. Go With the FLOW (FLOW-Fishing Ladies Outdoor Weekend) offers instruction for ladies of most skill levels, whether an abso- lute beginner, or of minimal to moderate experience. For the more experienced, there will be instruction in the basics of Spey casting for those who are interested. There will be a casting clinic to open the event, along with an opportunity for the ladies to brush up on, or perhaps learn a few basic knots to attach flies, join pieces of leader material - enough to be self-sufficient on the river. The weekend begins with a meet and greet, providing a chance for the ladies to meet their guides, make fishing plans and sample some famous Margaree hospitality and food. Saturday, a full day of fly fishing, followed by a sit down dinner and mini auction, and, if prior arrange- ments have been made, perhaps more fishing after dinner. Sunday after breakfast, another morning’s fishing, and then back to the Normaway Inn for a farewell BBQ, trading stories, email addresses and contact info with an entirely new group of friends. So, let’s recap: A day and a half of instructed fly fishing, beginning with the basics; good food; good com- pany; time on the Margaree River in magnificent scenery. Does it get much better than this?? If Go With the FLOW seems like something that would be of interest…email the Margaree Salmon Association at [email protected] or call (902) 248-2578 for more information. Cost of the full weekend package is $400pp. For those who wish to look after their own accommodations, it is $275pp. Spaces are limited, so book early. FLOW is scheduled to run July 11-13, 2014. Deadline for registration is May 31st, 2014. Itineraries will be forwarded upon receipt of Registration.

The power of volunteers Labour and Advanced Education ∙13.3 million Canadians contribute 2.1 billion * Community Sector Council hours, the equivalent of 1.1 million full-time jobs. Non-profit and voluntary organizations are joining forces to better ∙47% of Canadians volunteer.* ∙ meet the needs of people and communities across Nova Scotia. Volunteers typically contribute 156 hours per “The people who work in non-profits give so much to our com- year.* munities,” said Marilyn More, Minister of Labour and Advanced ∙Young Canadians, aged 15-24, volunteer more Education. “This workforce is 24,000 strong and is an important than any other age group at a rate of 58 per cent contributor to the province’s economy. versus the overall rate of 47 per cent.* “I’ve met with staff from various non-profits and they told me that, ∙Canadian volunteers are more goal-oriented, like other sectors, they are facing challenges with recruitment, training and retention.” autonomous, tech-savvy and mobile.** ∙ The province is investing $450,000 towards a new Commun- Volunteering changes throughout the lifecycle, ity Sector Council to help build stronger non-profit organizations. along with evolving priorities, circumstances and The sector council will bring non-profits together to learn from interests** ∙ each other and share human resource and financial expertise, Volunteers are looking for volunteer tasks that training practices, and research. involve something different from their work life** “The positive impacts of the Community Sector Council will be ∙Most volunteers are looking for short-term volun- far-reaching,” said Arlene MacDonald, chair of the Community teer opportunities** Sector Council. “The province’s support will help non-profit and ∙Volunteering is personal and stems from individ- voluntary organizations address staffing and training needs, as ual preferences and motivations** well as help them grow and prosper in our province.” “Non-profit organizations are an important part of our Workforce ∙More new Canadians are seeking volunteer op- Strategy and jobsHere plan. We want to help ensure that they portunities** ∙ have the resources and training needed to continue their great Many organizations do not have the capacity to work,” said Ms. More. ** involve groups Non-profit organizations provide a wide range of services to Nova *Canada Survey on Giving, Volunteering and Scotians, from child care to career counselling, to co-ordinating Participating, 2010) sports teams, running shelters for the homeless, to managing **Bridging the Gap museums. - See more at: http://volunteer.ca/content/fast- For more information on the Community Sector Council, visit facts#sthash.0MtnzHjb.dpuf www.gov.ns.ca/lae/volunteerism/ . The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Page 7 We Salute and Thank Our Year 2014 Inverness County Volunteers by Marie Aucoin osted by the Municipality of Inverness County, the 29th Annual Volunteer Awards dinner was held on Wednesday, April 9. As county volunteers and their guests were greeted by Councillors and municipal staff, St Peter’s Parish Hall in Port Hood looked very much like Spring; the hall had been beautifully decorated Hfor the event by the ladies of the CWL under the able direction of Jeanette MacNeil. In his opening remarks, Warden Duart MacAulay warmly welcomed the volunteers, thanking them for their dedication and service to their communities before introducing Councillors and staff. He then intro- duced Jamie MacIsaac, the county’s Volunteer of the Year who had travelled to Halifax to attend this year’s provincial ceremony. As is the custom, Jamie’s name had been drawn from all of the county volunteer nominations. Jamie is a volunteer firefighter in the community of Judique. On behalf of the Councillors and Staff of the Municipality, Donna MacDonald, Director of Re- creation and Tourism for the Municipality, thanked all of the volunteers for their selfless contribution to their communities saying, “Twenty-nine “Volunteering is the Pictured above is one of several lovely vignettes the talented ladies years ago this month, ultimate exercise in of St Peter’s Parish CWL had made to decorate the hall. the Municipality began democracy. You vote in elections every four hosting our volunteer years, but when you recognition ceremony. They had chosen to do this in order to honour the hard volunteer, you vote work and dedicated service volunteers provide to make our communities in Inver- every day on the kind of ness County a special place to live and work.” She went on to say that all of our community you want to - Anonymous volunteers should be very proud of themselves because their contributions are live in.” making an immeasurable difference in the county. This year, Donna had accompanied Jamie MacIsaac and his wife, Louise, to Halifax to attend the provincial award cere- mony. She said that, as she sat there, she was moved as the 71 volunteers in attend- ance received their awards. The custom there (as it is here) is to read the volunteer nominations as the volunteer receives Pictured above is (l-r): Warden Duart MacAulay, Councillor Gloria Leblanc, Councillor Jim his/her award. Mustard, Councillor Alfred Poirier, Councillor Betty-Anne MacQuarrie, Councillor Dwayne MacDonald and Donna MacDonald, Municipal Director of Tourism and Recreation. Continued on page 22... Volunteers

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Roger Aucoin Judith Austin Florence Beaton Cheticamp Whycocomagh Judique

Melanie Beaton Clarence Cameron David Cameron Brook Village Port Hood Mabou

Wilson Cameron Robert Clark Jr. Harold Edwards Creignish Margaree Forks Orangedale The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Page 9 We Salute Our Year 2014 Inverness County Volunteers

Roger Aucoin Florence Beaton ful outcome and building a re- Cheticamp Judique newed sense of community spirit Le Club des Retraités de Cheti- The Judique Kildonan Seniors’ in the process. camp is pleased to nominate Club is thrilled to nominate Her continued work as sec- Roger Aucoin as their Volunteer Florence Beaton as their Volun- retary with Mabou Development of the Year. teer of the Year. keeps the Board on target and As a board member, Roger Florence joined the Seniors’ focused on future community doesn’t shy away from his Club three years ago and pres- improvement projects. Her efforts duties. Dedicated to selling tickets ently serves as our Secretary. An are invaluable and truly appreci- at dances, he also serves as chair- enthusiastic and energetic member ated. Congratulations Melanie. man of the quilt campaign ticket she can always be counted on to Clarence Cameron sales. He is a devoted fund raiser help out in any situation such as Port Hood at all the events at the Centre weekly card plays and dinners and The Port Hood Volunteer Fire Acadien. luncheons after funerals. Department is happy to nominate Roger has served as secre- The members of the Judique Clarence Cameron as their Volun- tary of the bowling league and Kildonan Seniors’ Club consider teer of the Year. chairman of the Veterans’ Poppy themselves fortunate to have When Clarence first joined Campaign. Florence as one of their members the Fire Department he never A very special thank you goes and want to thank her for all her dreamed he would still be a mem- out to Roger for his contribu- volunteerism. Congratulations. ber fifty-three years later. tions to Le Club Des Retraités de Melanie Beaton He performs his firefighting Cheticamp from his community. Brook Village duties in an efficient and sympa- Congratulations. The Board of Directors of the thetic manner; regardless of how Judith Austin Mabou and District Commun- frustrating or unnerving a situa- Whycocomagh ity Development Association is tion may be, Clarence is able to The Royal Canadian Legion Branch delighted to nominate Melanie cope with the high levels of stress 123 is happy to nominate Comrade Beaton as their Volunteer of the some of these situations entail. Judith Austin as their Volunteer of Year. Around the firehouse he is the Year. The basis for this nomination known for keeping the equipment Judy presently serves as our is Melanie’s outstanding volunteer and trucks in clean condition. Treasurer (which is no easy task in efforts with the Development As- He is also a regular helper at the this day and age for ‘not-for-profit’ sociation as the board’s secretary weekly card games (and has been organizations.) We are very grateful and, more specifically, as chair of known to play a hand or two.) He to her for looking after the income our community playground sub- attends the Department’s meetings and expenses of our Legion in a committee. and performs traffic control duties highly professional manner. In the past year Melanie has in any emergency or non-emer- A leader in 4H, Sparks, Brown- almost single-handedly spear- gency community event. ies, Girl Guides and Pathfinders, headed the fundraising, coordina- The Port Hood Volunteer Fire Judy is also a member of Eastern tion and construction of the new Department is very fortunate to Star, The Women’s Institute of playground located at the Mabou have such a dedicated member on NS, Stewart United Church and a arena: Although many volunteers board and we wish to thank him former President of the Royal Can- contributed to the new play- for all that he does. Congratula- adian Legion Auxiliary. ground, it was Melanie’s spirit and tions Clarence. We congratulate Judy on receiv- drive that brought all of those ing this honour. forces together to a very success- Continued on page 11...Volunteers

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Continued from page 10...Volunteers The Inverness County Trails Robert Clark Jr. David Cameron Federation would like to thank Margaree Forks Mabou Wilson for his volunteerism. The Inverness Search and Rescue Melanie Beaton wishes to nomin- Congratulations Wilson. are delighted to nominate Robert ate David Cameron as her Volun- Cathy Campbell Clark Jr. as their Volunteer of the teer of the Year. David has been a Mabou Year. valued and trusted member of the The Mabou Gaelic and Historical As a member of the organ- Mabou and District Community Society is very pleased to nom- ization for seven years, Robert Development Association Board inate Cathy Campbell as their has been involved in searches, for fifteen years. Volunteer of the Year. Cathy has fundraising and getting certified Having lent his expertise and diligently served the Society and in the necessary search and rescue service to many projects within An Drochaid Museum by always courses. He is an inspirational per- the community, David deserves being there to contribute to the son to young and old alike, always special mention for the creation society’s events and by introducing encouraging others to volunteer as and overseeing of the Inverness new members. much as possible. South Anglers’ Association. In her quiet way she has served He has helped organize the David also volunteers as treas- as a super-efficient secretary for yearly fishing derby, worked at urer for the Cape Breton West many terms. Her continuous sup- bingos and barbeques and, of Hockey Association and is assist- port and her constant presence course, sold tickets for our fund- ant coach for the Dalbrae Boys contribute immensely to the sta- raising activities. Division ‘B’ Hockey and trainer bility and success of the Society. The Inverness Search and Res- for the Bantam AA’s. Congratulations Cathy on a job cue would like to thank Robert Jr. Many thanks is extended to well done. for his dedication and many hours David for his contributions to the of volunteer work. Congratula- Eric Chiasson community of Mabou. Congratu- tions Robert. Cheticamp lations David. Harold Edwards & The Cheticamp Parish is very Hector MacNeil Wilson Cameron happy to nominate Eric Chiasson Orangedale Creignish as their Volunteer of the Year. The Smith Community Centre he Inverness County Trails Eric is very devoted to his T and the Orangedale Improvement Federation is pleased to nominate Church and serves on the church Association are delighted to nom- Wilson Cameron as their volun- and congress committees. For the inate Harold Edwards and Hector teer of the year. past four years he has taken on MacNeil as their volunteers of the Wilson has served as an out- the role of Grand Knight with year. In the summer of 2012 the standing volunteer on the trails the Knights of Columbus #3850 Smith Community Centre required since its inception and doesn’t and presently serves as District a facelift: the Centre needed to be shy away from any task at hand. Deputy for Inverness North. He painted, new windows had to be He volunteers his time at trail has been eucharist minister and installed, and the outside shingles maintenance and the operation of alter server through the years and stained. Harold announced he was machinery such as the tractor and faithfully participated each year in a painter and Hector was quick backhoe. In addition, he somehow the concert for cancer. to join him. Before the paint was finds time to accomplish many The Cheticamp Parish feels able to set in the cans, Harold administrative responsibilities as fortunate to have Eric among and Hector were on the job. They well, lending a helping hand to ad- them and we thank him for his went about their business while jacent trail associations whenever volunteerism. Congratulations he sees the need. Eric. Continued on page 12...Volunteers

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Continued from page 11...Volunteers Mary Fleck building and equipment are in passing the long days of summer Margaree Forks good order. It is her job to make They gave so generously of The SW Margaree Senior Citizens sure that any problems with the their time, the Smith Commun- are delighted to nominate Mary building and its contents are ity Centre and the Orangedale Fleck as their Volunteer of the promptly rectified. She also takes Improvement Association wish to Year. care of the Center’s finances and acknowledge their kindness. We Mary has been a member of banking, runs the bingos, works in thank Harold and Hector on a job the SW Margaree Senior Citizens the bar at functions and organ- well done! Congratulations on this for many years. She served as izes workers for various dinners, award. secretary for fifteen of those years concerts, pubs and weddings. before becoming President of Anita is a hands-on person and Janice Ferguson the Inverness Council of Senior can often be found working with Inverness Citizens. caterers in the kitchen and prepar- The Inverness Historical Society is She has volunteered many ing and washing dishes. Whatever happy to nominate Janice Fergus- hours working with other mem- needs to be done, Anita is always, on as their Volunteer of the Year. bers to obtain a grant to erect a there “stepping up to the plate.” For the past four years Janice new building for the Club. She Anita is an exceptional volun- has served as secretary for the also succeeded in having gener- teer and the Board of Directors Society. As a very active commun- ators and elevators installed in the of the Judique Community Center ity volunteer she is often seen at senior’s apartments. with to thank her for her out- community events with her cam- Mary has served four years standing contribution. We con- era in hand, recording the daily as President of the NS Senior gratulate her on this well deserved history of the community. Citizens and spent seven years as award and recognition. Janice was the official pho- Vice-President of the National tographer of the Inverness 100th Federation of Seniors. During George Goodall anniversary. Her many photos and those years she remained very Port Hood scrapbooks contain a record of active with the SW Margaree The Chestico Museum and the history of many generations Senior Citizens and they wish to Historical Society is delighted to of the community, as well as social thank her for commitment. nominate George Goodall as their genres and celebrations. She also Mary, we congratulate you on Volunteer of the Year. records the activities of the Angus receiving this well deserved award. George is an energetic board L. MacDonald Branch 132 Legion. member of the Chestico Museum. The Inverness Historical Anita Gillis He kindly assisted in building Society feels fortunate to have Judique the Chestico Days float for the Janice as a member. We would like The Board of Directors for the Museum as well as the 4H County to thank her for her volunteerism Judique Community Center takes float. Being a man of many tal- and congratulate her on receiving great pleasure in nominating Anita ents, George is always ready and this well deserved award. Gillis as their Volunteer of the willing to help friends and neigh- Year. bours wherever he sees a need. George is also a member of We thank ALL Anita is the Chair of the Board Inverness County of Directors, a position she has the Board of Directors of the volunteers for their held for over six years. As Chair, Port Hood Co-op and a valuable dedication and her duties are endless: she calls volunteer in the community of hard work. and chairs all meetings, supervises Port Hood. the custodian and sees that the Continued on page 13...Volunteers

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Continued from page 12...Volunteers Church Board of Stewards and Chester has exemplified the The Chestico Museum and volunteers hours with the 4H personal and unselfish attributes Historical Society wish to thank sewing group. She willingly assists of volunteers and the Cheticamp George for all his Volunteerism. with fund raising suppers and her Kinsmen Club wish to thank him. Congratulations. church and school. We congratulate Chester on this The Wilson United Church well deserved award. Michael Hatt Women want to thank Mary for Beverly Leonard Melville her friendship and dedication to West Bay The Port Hawkesbury Cinema is her community. Congratulations. elated to nominate Michael Hatt The West Bay Pastoral Charge as their Volunteer of the Year. Chester Lelievre is pleased to nominate Beverly Michael is a true community Cheticamp Leonard as their Volunteer of the leader. As co-chair with the Port The Cheticamp Kinsmen Club Year. Hawkesbury Cinema Advisory is proud to nominate Chester Beverly has been a faithful Committee, Michael has been a LeLievre as their Volunteer of the and dedicated member of the driving force in the development Year. Charge for many years where she and success of the Cinema. Chester is totally devoted to has taken on many responsibilities He is a training officer with the our community, where he has during her tenure. She pres- Port Hastings Fire Department devoted much of his free time to ently serves as secretary of the and a member of the Personal volunteering in the majority of West Bay Church as an elder and Disaster Assistance Team. He also organizations over the past forty trustee. She is also a member of volunteers for the Canadian Red years. the Ministry and Personnel Com- Cross, the Port Hawkesbury Com- He has been president of mittee as well as the Nominating munity Park and is a board mem- the Kinsmen Club and presently Committee and is a loyal partici- ber of the Strait Area Chamber of serves as treasurer. An avid sup- pant when it comes to fundraising. Commerce. porter of the Cheticamp Legion, The West Bay Pastoral Charge The Port Hawkesbury Cinema he has participated on the execu- is very grateful for all that Beverly would like to thank Michael for all tive committee and also volunteers does and we wish to thank her for his volunteerism. We congratulate as a bingo caller for both the her generosity. Congratulations. him on this well deserved award Kinsmen TV bingo and the Cheti- Continued on page 14...Volunteers and recognition. camp Legion bingo. Chester was instrumental in Mary Ingraham The 2014 Heartland Tour getting the Cheticamp Legion re- Margaree Centre Cape Breton, July 9th! opened after it was forced to close The Wilson United Church Mark your calendars and join this Women wish to nominate their due to a lack of resources. He is fun event: The Cape Breton Heart- church organist, Mary Ingraham, also chair of the North Inverness land Tour Bike Ride is taking place as their Volunteer of the Year. Recreation Centre Association Wednesday, July 9. The Heartland Tour is a public awareness cam- For the past twenty years, Board. Chester also often persuades paign that uses the bicycle as a Mary has been a faithful organist vehicle to educate and draw atten- other individuals to join the many in her Church. Wednesday even- tion to a topic that is of vital import- ings you will find her practicing volunteer organizations in our ance - the unnecessary burden with the Church’s choir for wed- community. It is clearly evident and growth of cardiac and general health risk factors in Nova Scotians dings, funerals and other special to all who know him that Chester is a key member of Cheticamp’s of all ages. For more information or services. to register visit http://heartland- volunteer community. Mary serves on the Wilson tour.ca.

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Continued from page 13...Volunteers Ellen MacEachen as well as grants for graduating Bevan Lock Inverness students. Judy is a regular at the West Bay The Stella Maris Pastoral Coun- Creignish bingos selling tickets to The West Bay Community Centre cil would like to nominate Ellen raise funds to be able to do extra nominates Bevan Lock as their MacEachen as their Volunteer of good deeds in her parish and Volunteer of the Year. the Year. community. Bevan is a committed volun- Ellen has been, and continues The Stella Maris Parish Ladies teer in the community of West to be, a very active member of Auxiliary is grateful to Judy for her Bay. He generously spent many the Stella Maris Pastoral Council, contributions to her community days working on the basement where she presently serves as a and her church. Congratulations. project which the community of lector as well as Eucharistic Min- Courtney MacEachern West Bay truly appreciates. The ister. She volunteers at the parish Port Hastings West Bay community Centre, and office and is a key member of the The Mothers Against Drunk the entire community of West Bay, Christmas cheer committee. She Driving (MADD) Inverness South is very proud to recognize Bevan also helps out at the annual parish are proud to nominate Courtney as their volunteer of the year. dinner and bazaar. Wherever there MacEachern as their Volunteer of Congratulations. is a need in the parish commun- the Year. ity, Ellen can always be counted As a member of the Board Jerry MacDonald on to “step up” to help out in any of Directors, Courtney takes the Margaree Centre capacity. mission statement of Mothers The North East Margaree Senior The Stella Maris Pastoral Citizens and Pensioners Club is Against Drunk Driving “...to stop Council wishes to thank her for drunk driving, support the victims happy to nominate Jerry MacDon- her volunteerism. Congratulations. ald as their Volunteer of the Year. of this violent crime and prevent For the past four years Jerry Judy MacEachen underage drinking...” very serious- has helped at the blood pressure Long Point ly. She can be found every movie and foot clinics. Over the years, The Stella Maris Parish Ladies weekend, managing volunteers Jerry has collected for the Red Auxiliary is delighted to nominate and hosting hundreds of patrons Cross and the Nova Scotia Cancer Judy MacEachen as their Volun- at the Port Hawkesbury Cinema Society. Any benefit collection teer of the Year. She is extremely dedicated in his community, Jerry was the Judy is a very active volunteer to the cause of MADD and has person you could count on to get in the Stella Maris Parish and the been known to change her work the job done. As a volunteer fire community of Creignish. She is a schedule to ensure that she can fighter, he was an avid fund raiser. dedicated, hard working lady who volunteer at our movie fundraising Jerry is also a dynamic member of gives very generously of her time events. Courtney also volunteers his Baptist Church. and energy. many hours with the RCMP- Jerry, the North East Margaree For the past twenty-seven SEARC Youth Council. Senior Citizens and Pensioners years, Judy has been volunteering The Mothers Against Drunk Club wish to thank you for all that with the local Youth Group and Driving (MADD) Inverness South you do and we congratulate you goes above and beyond to raise wish to thank Courtney for all on this well deserved award. funds for items for the church she does; her important volunteer efforts mean a great deal to our organization. Congratulations on We thank ALL of our Inverness County receiving this well deserved award. volunteers for their dedication and hard work. Continued on page 15...Volunteers

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Continued from page 14...Volunteers serves tea and lunch at the sum- call to volunteer at various fund- mer Ceilidhs at the Father John raisers for the Judique Recreation Kennena MacFadyen Angus Rankin Cultural Centre. Association, the Judique Com- Whycocomagh She attends fundraising meetings munity Centre, the Judique Trails The St. Andrew’s Ladies Aid is and volunteers at the outdoor Association and St. Andrew’s Par- pleased to nominate Kennena concert in July. She helps with the ish. MacFadyen as their Volunteer of spring clean-ups at the Cultural Jamie is certainly a community the Year. Centre and oversees the meal role model and the Judique Volun- Kennena has been a member preparation for the talent at our teer Fire Department would like of the Ladies Aid for many years annual Celtic Colours concert. to thank him for his loyalty. We serving as President and Secretary, The members of the Glendale would also like to thank Jamie for thus proving she has excellent Area Community Cooperative graciously accepting to represent leadership skills. She is a mem- wish to acknowledge her sincere Inverness County at the recent ber of the St. Andrew’s Church dedication to Glendale. Congratu- Provincial Volunteer Ceremony in choir and last year was elected as lations Mabel. Halifax. Congratulations. a member of the Session of the Church. Jamie MacIsaac Derek MacKinnon Since retiring Kennena has Judique East Lake Ainslie been a faithful volunteer at The Judique Volunteer Fire The Lake Ainslie Volunteer Fire L’Arche Cape Breton and is always Department is proud to nominate Department is pleased to nomin- willing to help other community Jamie MacIsaac as their Volunteer ate Derek MacKinnon as their organizations. of the Year. Volunteer of the Year. St. Andrew’s Church and the Jamie has been a member of Derek joined the Fire Depart- Whycocomagh area are fortun- the Fire Department for thirty- ment in 2012. In a very short ate that Kennena and people like two years, providing fire and time, he has become an active, her are willing to put the time and rescue service in his com- engaged and reliable member, effort into volunteer work. This is munity. He has shown taking on the executive position a well deserved honour and the St. courage and dedication as Department Secretary. Derek Andrew’s Ladies Aid congratulates by serving a three year is a diligent firefighter who is you Kennena. term as Fire Chief and willing to learn all he can presently as Deputy regarding firefighting Mabel MacGillivray Chief. He has served services. He attends fire West Bay Road for ten years as a level calls, meetings, training The Glendale Area Community 1 paramedic with the sessions and fundraises Cooperative are delighted to nom- Judique Ambulance on a regular basis. Like all inate Mabel MacGillivray as their Service and a term as firefighters, Derek offers a vital Volunteer of the Year Award. Captain. He is a compassionate service to his Department and the Mabel is a dedicated, depend- member of the Department who community of Lake Ainslie. Any able and trustworthy member is dedicated to training sessions organization would be proud to of the Glendale Community and fund raising events. He is have a volunteer as aggressively Cooperative. She is one of the ori- committed to responding to calls involved as Derek has been with ginal founding members and has day or night, rain or snow, under the Lake Ainslie volunteer Fire spent countless hours volunteer- potentially stressful and emotional Department. We congratulate him ing since its incorporation in 1997. circumstances on receiving this award. For many years she has served as Jamie is well known in his secretary and she organizes and community as being the one to Continued on page 18...Volunteers

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Janice Ferguson Mary Fleck Anita Gillis Inverness Margaree Forks Judique

George Goodall Mary Ingraham Beverley Leonard Port Hood Margaree Centre West Bay

Bevan Lock Ellen MacEachen Judy MacEachen West Bay Inverness Long Point Page 16 The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 We Salute Our Year 2014 Inverness County Volunteers

Courtney MacEachern Kennena MacFadyen Mabel MacGillivray Port Hastings Whycocomagh West Bay Road

Jamie MacIsaac Catherine MacLean Gussie MacLellan Judique Port Hastings Inverness

Theresa MacLellan Genevieve MacMillan Allister Matheson Port Hood Inverness Blues Mills

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Continued from page 15...Volunteers only visits KOC members but It is special people like her that Catherine MacLean many others in the community. make our communities thrive. Port Hastings He is always ready to help and to Genevieve MacMillan The members of the St. David’s send out condolences to members Inverness United Church Women are very of the KOC who have lost a loved The Namara Club are very proud pleased to nominate Catherine one. to nominate Genevieve MacMillan MacLean as their Volunteer of the Gussie continues to work hard as their Volunteer of the Year. Year. for the betterment of his com- Since joining the Namara one Catherine is a very active munity through generosity of year ago, Genevieve took on the member of St. David’s Church heart and a dynamic spirit that responsibility of secretary of the U.C.W. and serves as treasurer. remains remarkably young. Gussie Club. She is always busy driv- She sits on several committees is also a strong promoter of Scot- ing seniors to their meetings and and boards and is a member of tish culture and continues to show appointments. She helps out with Session. There is no job too big or and lend his expertise in the art of the card games and can always be too small for Catherine. Whether step-dancing. counted on to bring something it is buying groceries for special The Knights of Columbus sweet for lunch. events, cooking, packing boxes Council #2298 are very thankful She is a regular visitor at the or painting kitchen cupboards, for all your volunteerism Gus- Inverary Manor while helping Catherine is on board. Fundrais- sie and we congratulate you on the residents play bingo. The ing events go much smoother with receiving this award. Namara Club is very fortunate her involvement, practical ideas Theresa MacLellan to have Genevieve on board. We and willingness to tackle any job. Port Hood congratulate her on receiving this The members of St. David’s The Port Hood Volunteer Fire award. U.C.W. appreciates her good cheer Department Ladies Auxiliary and laughter which lifts their spir- are proud to nominate Theresa Allister Matheson its. Congratulations Catherine on MacLellan as their Volunteer of Blues Mills receiving this well deserved award. the Year. The Blues Mills Volunteer Fire Theresa brings a ray of sun- Department is pleased to nom- Gussie MacLellan shine with her as she spends many inate Allister Matheson as their Inverness hours volunteering at fundraising Volunteer of the Year. The knights of Columbus Council events for the Fire Department Allister has been a member of (KOC) #2298 is pleased to nom- Ladies Auxiliary. Her enthusiasm the Fire Department since its de- inate Gussie MacLellan as their and willingness to help out at din- velopment in 1986, serving as the Volunteer of the Year. ners, flea markets and craft fairs first fire chief. He is an all around Gussie joined the Council makes a tiring job that much more handy man, putting his mechanical on April 1, 1972 and today is the bearable for many. and carpentry skills to work at Grand Knight. He chairs all meet- Theresa is a member of St. jobs big or small in the Depart- ings and keeps the Knights active Peter’s CWL as well as a great sup- ment. His great sense of humor is in the community by supporting porter of children’s hockey. appreciated by all of the Depart- various community events at In- Congratulations go out to ment members. verary Manor, Inverness Hospital, Theresa for her kindness and Allister shares many stories Stella Maris Parish and in the town generous giving of her time to the with his fellow members and is of Inverness. Port Hood Volunteer Fire Depart- gifted at putting a smile on their Gussie is very conscious of ment Ladies Auxiliary and to the faces. helping those who are sick; he not community of Port Hood. Continued on page 19...Volunteers

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Continued from page 18...Volunteers Rev. Chris Matheson skills have kept the Glencoe Sta- The Blues Mills Volunteer Fire Whycocomagh tion Hall humming along. What Department appreciates all that The AOTS (As One That Serves) would our hunters’ breakfasts be Allister does in the Fire Depart- Men’s Club is happy to nominate without Lisa’s smiling face and all ment. We congratulate him on Reverend Chris Matheson as their the endless hours of preparation receiving this well deserved award. Volunteer of the Year. work done by her? Lisa’s creative Rev. Chris is a newcomer to ideas and can do attitude have Arnold Matheson Inverness County. He is presently been invaluable to the Centre. Whycocomagh serving a part-time ministry in the The members of the Glencoe The Sircom Lodge #66 A.F. & Whycocomagh-East Lake Ainslie Station Hall would like to thank A.M. is pleased to nominate Pastoral Charge. her. We congratulate you Lisa on Arnold Matheson as their Volun- At the AOTS Men’s Club receiving this well deserved award. teer of the Year. regular meeting, after joining the Brother Arnold has been a group, Rev. Chris installed the new Jenna Pierce member of Sircom Lodge for officers for 2014. He is more than Pleasant Hill forty-nine years serving as Master willing to volunteer in their church The Port Hawkesbury RCMP is in 1973. Along with holding most and community outreach. very happy to nominate Jenna lodge offices, Brother Arnold is The AOTS Men’s Club appre- Pierce as their Volunteer of the currently serving as chaplain as ciates Rev. Chris for all his volun- Year. well as serving on many lodge teerism. We congratulate him on Serving as co-chair for the committees. He is always willing receiving this award. RCMP-SAERC Youth Council for to do what he can for the better- the past two years, Jenna has led ment of the lodge and its mem- Lisa Organ the team in cyber safety and anti- bers. Glencoe Station bullying education. Arnold is also kept busy as a The Glencoe Station Recreation She has given freely of her member of St. Andrew’s Presby- Center is delighted to nominate time with MADD Inverness South terian Church, Causeway Shrine Lisa Organ as their Volunteer of and has been a directing force Club and the Whycocomagh the Year. in the development of the Port Volunteer Fire Department. The For the past three years Lisa Hawkesbury Cinema. officers and members of Sircom has served as president of the Jenna is also a great leader Lodge # 66 congratulate and Glencoe Station Recreation Asso- and volunteer within her school, thank Arnold for his volunteer ciation. During this time, her posi- volunteering with Canada Day contributions to the Lodge and tive energy, contagious enthusiasm celebrations, SAERC’s Share and and her impressive organizational the Whycocomagh community. Continued on page 20...Volunteers

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Continued from page 19...Volunteers For the past two years Bill has would like to thank Sedley for all Care, Niki King Memorial Fund- been an invaluable help in provid- that he does. Congratulations. raiser and Teens Against Drunk ing music each week at the Mar- Driving. ket. He provides his own portable Catherine Samson The Port Hawkesbury RCMP sound system for the musicians, West Bay Road are very proud of Jenna and we helps to set up and take down The West Bay Road Fire Depart- thank her for all her volunteerism. equipment and fills in as needed ment Ladies Auxiliary is proud to Congratulations on receiving this on guitar and voice. nominate Catherine Samson as award. Bill’s contribution has been their Volunteer of the Year. critical to the success of the music Catherine has been a steadfast Catherine Pond at the Market and his services are supporter of the Ladies Auxiliary Port Hood greatly appreciated. for countless years. When it comes The St. Peter’s Parish Catholic As the Mabou Farmers Market to baking for a particular function, Women’s League is delighted to continues into another year, Bill Catherine can always be counted nominate Caddy Pond as their intends to take on the task of on to provide more than enough. Volunteer of the Year. scheduling the musicians as well as Since Catherine never looks As a member for almost forty continuing to be in charge of the for recognition when helping out, years, Caddy has always shared sound system. the West Bay Road Fire Depart- her time and talents whenever The Mabou Farmers Market ment Ladies Auxiliary is happy to she is called upon. She has taken wishes to thank Bill for his volun- thank her for all her help and we on the huge task of coordinator teerism and congratulate him on congratulate her on this nomina- of receptions following funerals. receiving this award. tion. With her pleasant and cheerful manner she makes numerous calls Sedley Rafuse Ronald Smith for food and helpers. She is a hard West Bay West Bay Road worker and always completes her The West Bay United Church is The West Bay Road Fire Depart- duties with a smile. happy to nominate Sedley Rafuse ment is honored to nominate Caddy is also a member of as their Volunteer of the Year. Ronald Smith as their Volunteer the CWL auction committee. She Sedley volunteers his time tak- of the Year. spends countless hours canvassing ing care of the United church as In Ronald’s six years of service for donations resulting in tremen- well as the cemetery and commun- with the Fire Department, he has dous support from the commun- ity hall. As an elder in his church, shown a commitment and loyalty ity. Caddy’s strong organizational Sedley is always busy with its to his community as a dedicated skills, dedication and competence repairs and the maintenance. fire fighter. Ronald has worked are a enormous asset to the CWL. When there are any church as Lieutenant of Hose Hood and We thank you Caddy for all activities taking place, Sedley helps Ladder Company as well as serv- that you do for your community out to make sure that everything ing on many committees. He is and congratulate you on receiving runs smoothly. As groundskeeper the type of person to volunteer this award. his duty is to make sure the behind the scenes and not look lawns are mowed and the snow for any praise. If you need him Bill Quimby is removed, which he does with for anything pertaining to the Fire Mabou a smile. He is always available to Department and his community, he Mabou Farmers Market is T help out the seniors in his com- all you have to do is call and he very pleased to nominate Bill munity when there is a need. will be there. Quimby as their Volunteer of the The West Bay United Church Year. Continued on page 21...Volunteers

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Continued from page 20...Volunteers Justin Usher Patricia is currently acting chair of Ronald has taken his respon- River Denys the Port Hood Façade Commit- sibilities in the Fire Department The Valley Mills Volunteer Fire tee. She has volunteered her time very seriously and has proven Department is thrilled to nomin- to work on the Annual Port Hood time and time again that he has ate Justin Usher as their Volunteer Lobster Picnic, and has spent the traits necessary to be a superb of the Year. countless hours planning, organiz- volunteer. His enthusiasm and Justin joined the Fire Depart- ing and decorating for the “Christ- dedication have made him a tre- ment at a very young age. He mas by the Sea” House Tours. mendous asset to the Fire Depart- worked his way up from Lieuten- Patricia is also a member of St. ment and to the community of ant of Tools and Turnout Gear to Peter’s Parish C.W.L. and is a valu- West Bay. Lieutenant of Vehicles and then to able fund raiser for various sports We at the West Bay Road Deputy Chief. For the past eight teams. She is always willing to lend Fire Department would like to years he has held the position of a helping hand and always does so congratulate you Ronald. We Fire Chief while simultaneously with a smile. congratulate you on receiving this fulfilling the positions of treasurer The Port Hood and Area award. and secretary. Development is honoured to have During his time as Chief, her represent their organization. Andrew Tubman Justin has recruited new members, Congratulations Orangedale spearheaded renovations in the Lynn Zimmerman The Whycocomagh Volunteer dance hall and introduced new West Bay Fire Department is very proud protocols and checklists. He is The North Mountain Cultural and to nominate Andrew Tubman as also an active member of the Fire Recreation Association is pleased their Volunteer of the year. Deparment’s Auxiliary where he to nominate Lynn Zimmerman as Andrew joined the fire depart- has served as secretary for one their Volunteer of the Year. ment in 2010 and has since proven year. Whether the project is serving his dedication to his department. There isn’t much that Justin the public at a supper, cleaning the He is presently the Captain of hasn’t done in the Valley Mills hall, painting, planting rosebushes the Hose, Salvage and Constables Volunteer Fire Department! A or helping at the children’s games Company and is a member of huge thank you is extended to him on the beach, Lynn is always one the Board of Directors of the for his volunteerism. Congratula- of the first on hand to get the job Whycocomagh Volunteer Fire tions Justin on receiving this well done. Department. Andrew is a loyal deserved award. She has served as both chair- member of the Critical Incident person and secretary of the Stress committee which provides Patricia vanZutphen Garden Club, secretary to the debriefings to provincial fire -de Port Hood Activities Committee, and, most partment members after they have The Port Hood and Area De- recently, stepped in as secretary responded to a traumatic or very velopment is pleased to nomin- for the Association when volun- stressful event. ate Patricia vanZutphen as their teers for the position were scarce. It is evident to the Whycoco- Volunteer of the Year. Lynn has proven herself as a magh Volunteer Fire Department Patricia has been a valued valuable and dependable member that Andrew is a true example of member of Port Hood Develop- of the community. The North a faithful member of the depart- ment since joining in 1997. During Mountain Cultural and Recrea- ment as well as an eager volunteer her time as a member, she has tion Association thank her and we in his community. Thank you served in a variety of capacities - congratulate her on receiving this Andrew and congratulations. as a director, vice chair and chair. award. 

The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Page 21 Continued from page 8...Volunteers She said that, “Hearing about the things that volunteers in our province are doing was a humbling experience for me. It was also a proud moment to see our own repre- sentative, Jamie MacIsaac, take to the stage to receive the award on behalf of our own volunteers. And, here again tonight, I am humbled by the selfless dedication of our volunteers upon hearing of the contributions that they are making to their communities. Their innate goodness in giving so much of themselves for others

and the betterment of their communities is both heartwarming and astonishing. It has been said that, ‘if all volunteers went on strike, society would grind to a halt’ - I sincerely believe this to be true, especially here in Inverness County. This area was built on volunteerism, volunteer- ing is an essential component to life here as our communities depend upon the efforts of our hard working volunteers.” In summing up, Donna told the volun- teers that the dinner and awards ceremony was but a small token of appreciation for all of the volunteer hours that those gathered had dedicated to their organizations, communities and Inverness County. Councillor Jim Mustard rose to give thanks, before a delicious, tasty meal was served by the hardworking ladies of the parish CWL. Following the dinner, each volunteer was called forward to receive their award certificate. As they accepted the award a summary of each individual’s volunteer work was read aloud. Listening to these, I was reminded of Donna MacDonald’s earlier com- ments; it was heartwarming to hear what our volunteers so willingly contribute towards the well being of the residents of our communities. We thank all of the organizations and in- dividuals who took time to submit nominations to the county offices this year. In doing so, they allow us to honour our volunteers in this way. If you meet a volunteer, please take time to thank them for all that they do.  Pictured on this page are some of the volunteers and their guests during the awards night dinner.

We thank ALL Inverness County volunteers for their dedication and hard work.

Page 22 The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Mabou Farmers Market News by Ann Sherrington Wasn't it a long winter?! After all that snow and cold, it's a treat to look forward to summer and the farmers market season. The market offers vine-ripened tomatoes; freshly picked lettuce; eggs from chickens that get to scratch outside; home baking; Nova Scotia wines, and, crafts whose creators can show you how they put their product together. Hurrah for Summertime in Cape Breton! Our Market season begins Sunday, June 1 at the Mabou Arena. In preparation for the season, our vendors began early by ordering seeds in the depths of January while Cape Breton's horizontal snows were blowing past our windows. By late March the seeds had been delivered and little seedpots began to crowd windowsills and bureau tops on the south side of houses. Onions, greens, tomatoes - all take weeks to get to transplanting size, the lead time in March and April is crucial! At Wild Roots Farm in Centreville, little seedlings are poking up under grow lights and, now that the snow has subsided, fruit trees can be pruned. Thom Oommen and Jane Gesner look forward to peas, spinach, and salad greens to take to the market in June. Over at North Wind Farm in Nevada Valley, Michelle Smith settles new lambs in a crate next to the wood stove in cold weather. Her onions and salad greens are sprouting, and the hens have begun laying more eggs. With a cold frame erected over, even rhubarb can be coaxed to come up earlier. “This time of year is when we translate ideas into reality,” says Blue Marsh Farm’s Barbara Fitzpatrick. “Now is the time I turn the herbs grown and gathered last summer into salves, balms, and liniments. Or steep garlic, basil, or lavender in a crock pot at low heat for days, slowing extracting the herbs’ medicinal properties into the oil; or infuse rosemary or thyme in vinegar for a taste of summer. At this time of year, my kitchen looks like a chemistry lab!” And the irrepressible Mary Rose MacIsaac, in St Ninians, Port Hood, is checking over her jams, jellies and chutneys for 2014. “I can’t wait for the market to begin,” she says. “Seeing fresh faces is always a pleasure, and I know my regular customers will be glad to see me, too.” Out at Mabou Harbour, Ann Schroeder has spent the winter dyeing scarves, experimenting with new colours and designs in her painted fabrics; she plans to include a new style this year - a cotton jersey infinity scarf. In Glencoe, Sandra McGuire of Full Circle Farm has been knitting socks and planning her new garden. She’ll continue selling the soaps, body sprays, and inhalers in her aromatherapy line, and plans to add fresh produce to her market offerings this year. Clarence MacKinnon has been busy in his workshop in Upper Hillsdale, Judique. He has been working on this year’s hardwood benches. “The cold has held us back some, keeping the wood from drying properly. The moisture level has to be just right to prevent cracks in the finished bench,” he says. “But, with warmer weather, we’ll be able to work faster.” Needless to say we are all looking forward to another busy season at the market. Now in its eighth year, the market began in 2007 with nine vendors clustered under colourful umbrellas at the bridge, on Route 19. The next summer, twelve vendors moved inside to the Mabou Arena, out of the sometimes stiff winds and un- expected showers we experienced at the waterfront. And, last year, we hosted some thirty-six vendors per market (with an average of 600 customers per week) during our June through October season. Each week at the Mabou Farmers’ Market, live musicians provide music during the market. We emphasize fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, and potting plants; free range eggs, and naturally raised beef, pork and chicken. You’ll find lots of home baking, from sweets through whole grain and European breads; oils, vinegars, jams, jellies, syrups and wine. Fresh oysters are standard at the market; and, this year, we’re hoping to offer lobster as well. We also have a good many craftspeople at the market offering original jewelry; hand knit items; wooden benches, wooden cutting boards and spoons; natural lotions, balms and liniments; greeting cards; and even “fairy furniture.” Come and see us in June! The Mabou Farmers Market, is held every Sunday, June through mid-October, 11 am to 2 pm, at the Mabou Arena. Join us for lunch! Check us out at www.maboufarmersmarket.ca, or visit us on Facebook. 

The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Page 23 We Salute Our Year 2014 Inverness County Volunteers

Jenna Pierce Catherine Pond Bill Quimby Pleasant Hill Port Hood Mabou

Sedley Rafuse Catherine Samson Justin Usher West Bay West Bay Road River Denys

Patricia vanZutphen Lynn Zimmerman Port Hood West Bay Page 24 The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Inverness County Cribbage Championship Tournament Results

Winners’ Division Teams Creignish - Frank MacInnis/Rannie MacLellan Port Hood - Finlay Beaton/Michael MacDonald Judique - Danny Gillis/Kelly MacDonald Lake Ainslie - Peggy MacDougall/Ryan MacDonald Mabou - Leona MacInnis/Carol Gillis Skye Glen - Florence Spears/Malcolm MacLean Margaree - Sheila Fortune/Mose Fortune Waycobah - Andrew Joe Michael/Phyllis Prosper Glendale - Angus MacDonald/Francis MacDonald Port Hastings - Mary AnnFox/Isabel MacIver Inverness - Arnold Timmons/Jim Gillis NE Margaree - Ann LeBlanc/Simon LeBlanc Margaret Beaton, Inverness County staff, presented the Winners Division Champions with their trophies. Pictured above, left to right are: Frank MacInnis, Margaret Beaton and Rannie MacLellan. Runners-Up Division Teams Waycobah - Phillip Prosper/John Prosper Mabou - Eddie MacNeil/Anne Cormier Port Hood - Sandy MacKinnon/Jackie Campbell Creignish - Marie MacDonald/Janita McIver Skye Glen - Catherine Gillis/Gloria MacFadgen Glendale - John and Lydia MacDonald Margaree - Bill Cameron/Lucy Romard Inverness - Helen Deagle/Lauchie MacDonnell Port Hastings - Jackie Fox/Jane MacKinnon Lake Ainslie - Betty MacKinnon/Alexander Fraser Anna Lee MacEachern, Inverness County staff, presented the Judique - Cyril MacDonald/Donald MacMillan Runners-Up Division Champions with their trophies. Pictured NE Margaree - Jessie & Robert Tompkins above, left to right are: John Prosper and Phillip Prosper.

10 Week Stop Smoking Program Offered in Inverness County A program designed to help people who are thinking of or trying to quit using tobacco. The program provides current information about nicotine addiction and incorporates education, quitting tools and support to help people on their journey to a smoke free life. Nicotine Replacement Therapy (Patches, Gum and Lozenges) or Pharmacotherapy (non-nicotine prescription medication) will be offered free of charge to those who take part in the weekly group sessions. Come and learn more at this free one night information session. For more information contact: Colette Sampson MacLean, Nicotine Community Outreach Date: Friday May 09/14 Worker, Addiction Services, 708 Reeves Street, Unit 4 Location: Judique Community Centre Port Hawkesbury. Tel # (902) 625-8819 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Page 25 The Celtic Shore Coastal Trail Inverness County’s TransCanada Trail Discover Inverness County by bicycle, foot, horse, ski, atv, or snowmobile! This is the "Celtic Side" of the Trans-Canada Trail. The 92km Celtic Shores Coastal Trail stretches all the way from Port Hastings to Inverness. Along the trail one can explore some of the best of Canada’s seacoast: journey this trail where awe-inspir- ing natural beauty is matched by the vibrant Celtic culture of our region. Along the way you'll find active fish- ing harbours and warm-water beaches in Port Hood, West Mabou and Inverness; the Gut of Canso Museum in Port Hastings; the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in Judique; the Chestico Museum in Port Hood; the Miner's Museum in Inverness; the Glenora Distillery between Mabou and Inverness; the Cabot Links Golf Course, in Inver- ness; the not-to-be-missed Red Shoe Pub in Mabou plus many other attractions such as gift shops, art and artisans galleries and studios and performing arts venues. All of this is complemented by a host of excellent accom- modations options; restaurants; shopping; and some of the best live Celtic music around. Plan your visit, from a multi-day cycling or trekking itinerary, or a short 1-2 hour introductory visit. However, be warned - once here, you'll want to spend weeks here, not just days! Smitten is a word often used by visitors who describe how they have been captivated by Inverness County. The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail website (http://www.celticshores.ca/) can help you plan your visit to both Celtic Shores Coastal Trail and the dozens of other great trail experiences in Inverness County! The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail is comprised of five linked community trails. The major access points for these trails are listed below. We hope to see you here soon! The first kiosk is located just to the left of the Canso Causeway as you enter Cape Breton Island. 92 kms – Port Hastings to InvernessCeltic Shores 79 (426x640). CB Island TCT Trailhead Pavilion & Kiosk @ Canso Canal. 0623718 E 5056156 N — 0617365 E Trail Heads & Information Kiosks: Port Hood Station Trailhead Kiosk/Access/ 1) The Ceilidh Coastal Trail Section Parking 22kms – Canso Canal to Chisholm’s Brook, 0614653 E 5090709 N –0619675 E 5097712 N Long Point 4) The Mabou Rivers Trail Section Troy Station Trailhead Kiosk/Access/Parking 19 .6 kms – Zutphen Farm SW Mabou River to 0621276 E 5060816 N — 0617365 E 5074458 N Blackstone 2) The Judique Flyer Trail Section West Mabou Trailhead Kiosk/Access/Parking 19 kms Chisholm’s Brook to Little Judique Harbour 0619675 E 5097712 N —0630129 E 5110225 N Michaels Landing Trailhead Kiosk/Access/Parking 5) The Inverness Shean Trail Section 0617546 E 5083790 N — 0614653 E 5090709 N 16 kms – Blackstone to Inverness 3) The Chestico Trail Section Miners Museum Trailhead Kiosk/Access/Parking 17 kms – Little Judique Harbour to Zutphen Farm 0630129 E 5110225 N — 0630278 E 5121121 N SW Mabou River [Trail photos this page, courtesy of Neil Gascoyne.]

Page 26 The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Inverness County Centre for the Arts Exhibitions: Other Art Events: May 17 - June 6 July 17 – August 14 Show Off Students/Similar Yet Different – Art: because you can...With Virginia McCoy Thursday Inverness County students/Cuban students evenings 6 - 9 pm for 5 weeks My Nova Scotia – Jude Caborn Art workshops for curious beginning and hands-on June 13 - July 6 practice. Studying media, methods and tools, Under 30 – Young Cape Breton Artists (repeat workshop members are asked to bring their sketch diaries.) July 11 – August 3 Hands Dancing – Annual Members’ Exhibit July 25th Art Auction Fundraiser August 8 – August 31 Drawings and Paintings: Artwork by Barry Fraser Music Events: September 5 – September 27 Starting May 18th “Chi Mi Bhuam”- I Can See Far Off Yonder Every Second Sunday Afternoon Jam Sessions - Anna Syperek 2 pm – 4 pm Mixed Pallet - Lisa Harrison Admission: $5 October 3 – October 24 Starting June 11th Across the Surface – Open Mic Night – Every second Wednesday PLANS – Professional Living Artists of Nova Scotia: Starts at 8 pm Tom Forestall Gord Macdonald Admission: $5 Paul Hannon Shelley Mitchel June 4 until August 27 Ed Huner Susan Patterson Joy Laking Steven Rhude The West Side Performing Arts Cooperative is Please check our website (www.invernessarts.com) for partnering with the Inverness County Centre for the updates on our events listings and other information about Arts to produce Play It Again Sam, our version of a the Inverness County Centre for the Arts. nightclub, old-time cabaret-style setting, with a cash bar and music to take you back to the most romantic era in history. Every other Wednesday starts at 8 pm. Admission: $8.

Other Events: Saturday June 14 October 17th Community Yard Sale Fundraising Dinner October 11th Fundraising Luncheon

We are located at: 16080 Highway 19, Inverness, Nova Scotia Contact Us General Information and Questions/Exhibit Re- quests/Rentals: [email protected] Gallery gift store information: [email protected] Phone 902 258 2533

The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Page 27 Celtic Music Interpretive Centre re-launches 'Cape Breton Live'! Online streaming of Cape Breton traditional Celtic music The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre is pleased to announce the re-launch of the popular online show, 'Cape Breton Live'! Featuring live-to-tape broad- casts of musical events recorded at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre as well as other popular music venues around Nova Scotia - from dance halls, to pubs, to house parties, the shows capture the sights and sounds of the traditional Cape Breton “Ceilidh” (pronounced kay-lee this word is Gaelic for gathering.) Cape Breton Live showcases artists, both up-and-coming and established, and exposes the traditional music of Cape Breton to audiences around the world via the internet. There are currently 50 online shows available for listening, featuring a variety of musicians, such as Natalie MacMaster, Buddy MacMaster, Jerry Holland, Kinnon Beaton, Chrissy Crowley, Rachel Davis, Wendy MacIsaac, Howie MacDonald, Gaelic singers and many many more! Long one of Canada’s national treasures, Cape Breton Island is known for both its natural beauty and unique culture. The Island is home to a distinctive musical legacy derived from the Scottish and Irish immigrants who brought their music to the island where it evolved naturally. “We are aware of the strong attraction that Cape Breton music and culture has with people from around the globe, as we are constantly being told by the fans who frequent our shows,” says Natalie MacMaster. “It excites people and stays with them long after they leave. So, if you can’t get here in person, join us on the web!” The surge of interest from around the world for the music of Cape Breton was the catalyst for the creation of the original Cape Breton Live Radio back in 2005. However, it was too expensive to maintain as a free service, thus the difficult decision was taken to end the show in 2008. We are re-introducing the service as a subscription model to cover the cost of the recordings, hosting and bandwidth to ensure its continued availability. In this way, we will be able to offer all of the older shows that were previously broadcast, plus, new live material. Two levels of subscription are available to access the live shows. Visit www.celticmusiccentre.com/streaming.htm for more information, including a complete list of available online shows (new shows added at least once per month.) Subscribe securely online for instant access or give us a call at 1-902-787-2708 to subscribe by phone. Cape Breton Live is an effort to share the music and culture of Cape Breton Island. Our hope is that the beauty that lives here will be felt through these live online shows and promote the musicians and venues that keep this unique cultural music alive. If you enjoy the music and energy felt through these shows, we urge you to plan a visit to Cape Breton and experience our live traditional music in person! Visit www.celticmusiccentre.com/stream- ing.htm The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, is a not-for-profit society and a one-of-a-kind facility located in the tiny village of Judique, Cape Breton Island. Our mandate is to collect, preserve and promote the traditional Celtic music of Cape Breton Island through Education, Research and Performance. We offer an in-depth look into the history, culture and music of Cape Breton Island and are proud to have been designated the “Official Celtic Music Centre of Nova Scotia” by the Nova Scotia Legislature in December 2013. We offer year-round Ceilidhs; educational workshops in fiddle, piano and dance; Gaelic language immersion classes; a growing collection of For more information, contact: archival materials and resource library; a recording studio; an interactive The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre exhibit room; one-on-one demonstrations with our in-house musicians; 5471 Highway 19, Judique, NS B0E a gift shop promoting locally made products and recordings; a full 1P0 service restaurant and bar; and more. Cheryl Smith, Executive Director Drop in for lunch and live music, a Ceilidh or Pub night, a one-on- or Allan Dewar, Music Director one demonstration with our in-house musician, take part in one of our Phone: 1-902-787-2708 workshops or take a tour through our Interactive Exhibit room. The Email: [email protected] CMIC is a lively place with a great atmosphere. Come visit and stay Website: www.celticmusiccentre.com awhile. We look forward to seeing you at the CMIC! 

Page 28 The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Upcoming CMIC Events May Sunday May 04 - Ceilidh Glenn Graham & friends 3:00 - 6:00 pm Admission: $8 Wednesday May 07 - Dalbrae Academy Presents: Gàidhlig aig Baile/Gaelic Immersion Class Wizard of Oz With instructor: Carmen MacArthur Wednesday, May 21 & 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm Thursday, May 22 Sunday May 11 - Sunday Ceilidh Kinnon & Betty Beaton 7:30 PM 3:00 - 6:00 pm Admission: $8 $10/$5 for children 12 & under. Reserved seating Sunday May 18 - Sunday Ceilidh Howie MacDonald & Hilda Chiasson Strathspey Place Presents: 3:00 - 6:00 pm Admission: $8 Under the Big Top: Sunday May 25 - Sunday Ceilidh Circus Fun with Dance Debut Chrissy Crowley & Allan Dewar Sunday May 25 – 1:00 PM 3:00 - 6:00 pm Admission: $8 Sunday May 25 – 4:00 PM June $6 for one show/$8 for both shows/children 2 Sunday Jun 01 - Sunday Ceilidh and under free /Reserved seating Kenneth MacKenzie & friends Please note: Although free, children 2 and under require 3:00 - 6:00 pm Admission: $8 Sunday June 08 - Sunday Ceilidh a ticket so please let us know when ordering Brian MacDonald & friends River Hill Players Present: Sinners! 3:00 - 6:00 pm Admission: $8 Friday June 6 – 7:30 PM Sunday Jun 15 - Sunday Ceilidh Coig CD Release Saturday June 7 – 7:30 PM Featuring: Colin Grant, Rachel Davis, Chrissy Crowley, Jason $20/$25 day of show/Reserved seating Roach, Darren McMullen Maritime Marionettes Present: 3:00 - 6:00 pm Admission: $8 Sunday June 22 - Sunday Ceilidh Rumpelstiltskin Dawn & Margie Beaton Saturday June 14 – 2:00 PM 3:00 - 6:00 pm Admission: $8 $10/Children: $5/children 2 and under free/ Sunday Jun 29 - KitchenFest! Sunday Ceilidh General Admission seating Troy MacGillivray (fiddle), Allan Dewar (piano), Please note: Although free, children 2 and under require Brent Chaisson (guitar), John Chiasson (bass), Cheryl Smith (percussion) a ticket so please let us know when ordering 3:00 - 6:00 pm Admission: $10 Rawlins Cross Monday Jun 30 - KitchenFest! Pub Night Monday June 30 – 7:30 PM Evans & Doherty 9:00 pm - 12:00 am Admission: $10 $30/$35 day of show/ Reserved seating Ole Opry with Lynn Chisholm Get fit for Spring with this fun and effective dance- Sunday July 13 – 7:00 PM fitness class! Zumba® is calorie-burning, promotes $25/$30 day of show/Reserved seating weight loss and increases energy and wellbeing. Join the 14 million people worldwide who are enjoying this workout. Regular Box Office Hours: Mabou Classes: Monday 1 pm – 5 pm Thursday 1 pm – 6 pm Start Tuesday, May 6th. Tuesday 1 pm – 5 pm Friday 1 pm – 4 pm 7:30-8:30 pm in the Dalbrae gym. 6-week session is $30. Wednesday 1 pm – 6 pm Inverness Classes: Ordering by Phone: Start Wednesday, May 14th Order your tickets by calling us at 902-945-5300. 7 - 8 pm at the Inverness school. We will return your phone call to complete the order. 6-week session is $30. Reserved Seating may be requested when available. Registration will be held 30 minutes before each first class. Instructor: Jane Gesner (facebook.com/zumbacapebreton) http://www.strathspeyplace.com https://www.facebook.com/strathspey.place

The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Page 29 Bibliothéque Régionale "Our mission is to stimulate a love of reading and a life-long interest in learning. To encourage self-reliance and the use of new technologies. To provide an up- Eastern Counties to-date, forward-looking network of accessible and inviting facilities, information Regional Library services and outreach programs. To be responsive to community needs and to contribute to the economic and social well-being of our communities." Branches: May 1 - June 30 Margaree Forks t awkesbury Mulgrave Tel: 747-2588 P H Tel/Fax: 625-2729 Tel/Fax: 248-2821 Fax:747-2500 Monday: 1:30 - 4:30 & 5:00 - 7:00 pm Tuesday & Wednesday: Closed Monday /Tuesday/Thursday/Friday: Monday to Thursday: Thursday: 10:00 am - 12:00 noon 10:00 - 11:30 am & 12:00 - 6:00 pm 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Wednesday: Friday: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 10:00 am - 11:30 am & 12:00 - 3:30 pm Saturday: CLOSED Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Saturday: 11 am - 2 pm Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Inverness Academy Port Hood An up-to-date schedule of Branch (every 2 weeks) Thursdays hours or the Libr@ry Links Resource Centre Branch 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm schedule is available on the library Open every Wednesday May 1, 15 & 29 website: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm http://www.ecrl.library.ns.ca/ June 12 & 26 Check us out on Facebook! udique ommunity entre St. Joseph Du Moine Centre J C C For further information or to confirm (every 2 weeks) Thursdays (every 4 weeks) Wednesdays schedules call ECRL Headquarters 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm 1:30 - 6:30 pm at 1-855-787-READ/1-855-787- May 7 May 8 & 22 READ (1-855-787-7323) or June 4 June 5 & 19 E-mail: [email protected] The Library now offers 3D printing services. Printing costs $1 per hour of printing time. Color choices vary. Visit either the Port Hawkesbury or Petit de Grat Libraries to arrange printing your design. Or email your design to: [email protected] . We will ship 3D projects to any ECRL location for pick-up. ids, Homework Help is available through the ECRL Facebook page! To use Homework Help, send a Friend K Request to Eastern Counties Regional Library at http://ecrl.library.ns.ca/kids . Once the Library accepts your request you will have access to our “chat” function. Or: like our page at https://www.facebook.com/Eastern- CountiesRegionalLibrary and send us a message with your question. Remember - the Library can help kids do better at school! Or, visit us our website to access Homework Help. Homework Help is for children and teens who need help with their projects. From science fair to heritage fair the Library has books, magazines and online encyclopedias that can help kids succeed at school. If you have questions about why the sky is blue, or how cows make milk, or ancient Egypt or anything else, then the Library can help! ake a suggestion for a book that others might enjoy by posting to our ECRL Facebook page https://www. M facebook.com/EasternCountiesRegionalLibrary . Or, suggest a book the Library should buy by using our ILL (Interlibrary Loan) Request Form. These are available from your local branch or on our website http://ecrl. library.ns.ca/ .

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The Participaper - Vol 35, No 2 Page 31 Pictured above are the ladies of St Peter’s CWL, Port Hood, who either cooked and served the meal and/or helped with the decorations for the annual Inverness County Volunteer Awards banquet. [See page 8 for more on Volunteers’ Awards.]

Municipal Councillors and staff wish to thank all Inverness County volunteers for their selfless dedication to their communities and their fellow citizens

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