THE SHORELINE JOURNAL - MARCH, 2020 - PAGE 11 Congratulations Karlee Burgess Continued from page 1 presentations. Zacharias’ Altona (Man.) Curl- ior and Allstar third at the 2020 In those roles, she has been ing Club rink (comprising Canadian Juniors. asked to share some of her third Karlee Burgess, second Canadian women’s teams, knowledge and what she has Emily Zacharias, lead/vice-skip meanwhile, have claimed gold accomplished throughout her Lauren Lenentine, alternate 13 times (Scotland is next best curling years to get to an elite Rachel Erickson and coach with nine), along with nine sil- level as a junior, to younger Sheldon Zacharias) defeating ver and eight bronze since the curling teams. South Korea’s Min-Ji Kim 7-5 World Junior Women’s Cham- Canada’s 2020 Junior Gold in the championship final to pionship made its debut in medal team is the Mackenzie claim the women’s title. 1988. As an accomplished athlete Karlee has become a leader in her hometown community of Brookfield. She is a role model for younger curlers and ath- letes. She has been popular speaker and role model for several provincial organiza- tions including, but not limited to: Doctors Nova Scotia Fun Run, Brookfield Curling Club Canada’s Junior Female Curling Team of Mackenzie Zacharias’ Altona (Man.) Curling Club rink Closing Banquet, Nova Scotia (comprising third Karlee Burgess (second from left), second Emily Zacharias, and alternate Rachel Sport Hall of Fame (mentor Erickson are shown holding the trophy. They defeated South Korea’s Min-Ji Kim 7-5 in the program) – several day camp championship final to claim the women’s title. (Craig Burgess Photo) WELCOMES YOUR STORY CONTRIBUTIONS Canada’s Junior Curling Team is pictured with the pop-up display in Krasnoyarsk, Russia prior to winning the world title by defeating South Korea, 7-5. (Craig Burgess Photo) Road Weight Restrictions – March 2 Spring weight restrictions Restrictions for Cape Bre- ria counties will start a week on all provincial roads will ton Regional Municipality and later at 12:01 a.m., Monday, begin on March 2, starting at Antigonish, Guysborough, In- March 9. 12:01 a.m. Restrictions begin verness, Richmond and Victo- The department will con- at that time for Halifax Re- tinue to monitor road and gional Municipality and the weather conditions to deter- following counties, Annapolis, mine when it is safe to remove Colchester, Cumberland, the restrictions. For inquiries Digby, Hants, Kings, Lunen- on road weight restrictions, % burg, Pictou, Queens, Shel- contact the Operations Con- 20 burne and Yarmouth. tact Centre at 1-844-696-7737. OFF Poetry & Blueberry Festivals Input Needed By Ruthie Patriquin Maybe your group wants to make a giant wild The 2020 Oxford Poetry Festival (April blueberry pie (and sell it by the slice). That 25/26) is offering something for everyone, even would grab attention and has been successful in those who aren’t quite sure they enjoy poetry. other places! What about yard sales, community For example, you’ll get a taste of local history picnics, wild blueberry pancake breakfasts, along with a delicious meal if you take in the luncheons or suppers? The possibilities are end- HATCH YOUR Breakfast event the morning of April 25. That af- less. It’s time to put on your thinking caps so ternoon you can listen to a little or a lot of po- you’ll have plans in place in time to get optimum etry by dropping in to one or more of the promotion for your event. The Regional Festival SAVINGS participating businesses during the free Down organization requires the Town to submit a list Town Poetry event. Saturday ends with a Coffee of community-sponsored, wild blueberry- House featuring several folk music entertainers themed events in June for the regional advertis- and delicious treats. ing they assist with. Want to chat about your Efficient The Poetry Café caps off the 2-day event on ideas? Call the Town’s Community Economic Sunday. This year a unique door prize will be of- Development Officer (902 447-2250) (Email: rpa- Heating Systems! fered. The week leading up to the Festival will [email protected]). again feature children’s poetry – keep your ears To keep up on what’s happening in Oxford, and eyes open for more details or follow the Ox- be sure to check out the printed monthly Com- ford Poetry At Large FaceBook page. munity Calendar. If you don’t received one in the Bakers, crafters, businesses, community mail, drop into the Town Hall for a copy or check CALL TODAY groups, and other Oxford & area residents are it out at the Oxford Library. It is also on the Town 902.895.4429 encouraged to start planning to participate in website under the menu item, “Calendars” where wilsonsheating.ca Oxford’s Wild Blueberry Harvest Festival, August you will also find Community Events calendars 16-22. “It takes a community to raise a Wild Blue- showing events in current and upcoming berry Harvest Festival”. Some things to think months. about: Tourists want to buy homemade wild Ruthie Patriquin is Community Economic Develop- blueberry items like pies, Oxley (giant blue- ment Officer, Town of Oxford, 902 447-2250, Email: Book your quote by April 30, 2020, for installation by June 30, 2020. berry) stuffies and other blueberry treats and [email protected] *Save 20% off select heating equipment. Some conditions apply. crafts. How could you or your group respond?.