MacDONALD DENTURE CLINIC 42 Fraser Avenue High Street Sydney Mines G. MacDonald Baddeck PHONE Denturist PHONE 736-2280 295-2516 NORTHSIDE FREE FREE Take Copy One THIS WEEK Online VOLUME 1 - #29 - Dec. 1 - Dec. 8 - Florence - Bras d’Or - Pt. Aconi - Sydney Mines - North Sydney Sydney Mines Santa Claus Parade A Great Success The Sydney Mines Commu- Thanks are also extended to our Special Olympics nity Santa Claus Parade Com- judges for an amazing job as Northside Security mittee would like to well as to our Grand The Northside Women’s thank all of those Marshall and dignitaries Softball League Nothing says Christmas like who participated in who assisted in the the Christmas Daddies Show this year parade. award presentation. Sheldon Nathanson that has raised $27 million dol- The entries were Congratulations to you all!!! lars for the families in the We would be remiss if wonderful and the we did not send out a Maritimes since 1964. day would not have Hundreds of volunteers air special Thank You to been the same with- and produce the shows in three Santa himself for taking out you. provinces and many clubs, time from his busy schedule to organizatons and individuals We would also like to thank join us. proudly support Christmas all of those who donated their The following entries were the Daddies each year. time, resources and made winners of the awards. At the core are the entertain- donations to help make the ers who give so freely of their event possible. We could not Princess Credit Union talent to help others. This is a do it without you and we look Memorial High School Band typical Maritime trait and the forward to working with you entertainers perform each year once again. WHAT’S INSIDE THIS EDITION so that others may enjoy a happy Christmas. This year’s parade was the Around The Town ..... Pg. 2 Christmas Book ......... Pg. 7 The show raised $185,000 first of the season and it was Story Time Readers ... Pg.3 Shortbread Recipe .... Pg. 8 last year in Cape Breton and wonderful to see so many expect to top that with this people come out to watch this Handmade Gifts ......... Pg. 4 Christmas Greetings - Pg. 9 year’s production. Tune in to event. It certainly kicked the Paul Power Music ..... Pg. 5 North Sydney Santa .. Pg. 11 see some great local musical holiday season off with a New Bakery News ..... Pg. 6 Community Profile... Pg. 12 talent. bang. 161 Queen Street North Sydney email - [email protected] Phone (902) 794-2992 y PAGE 2 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] Walking Club Meets Jane’s Restaurant The Golden Steppers walk- Weekly Notes AROUND THE TOWN ing Club meets at the North Janes Restaurant in Bras I read some interesting com- Sydney Community Centre ers another reason to shop at d’Or is now taking Christmas ments about the snow clear- the mall with huge parking Monday, Wednesday and Fri- reservations for Monday or ing after the first storm of the days from 9:30 - 10:30. available and no snowbanks to Wednesday evening groups year last week. I’m sure things climb over ... I spent an enjoy- CLANSMAN over 20 and day or night for could have been more efficient able Saturday morning with my small groups. but I think that the job the op- grandaughter watching the MOTEL We are closed from Decem- erators did, considering the Sydney Santa Claus Parade ber 24th until huge amount of snow that fell, and I was impressed. I’d like Book Your January 5th, was commendable.... One to single out the Sheldon Christmas Party reopening thing I’d like to pass along to Nathanson entry which had January 6th merchants and businesses dozens of costumed charac- NOW! at 11 am. in North Sydney, Sydney Mines ters that interacted with the Merry and Sydney, please provide a kids during the parade, very Christmas walkway to your business professional, a very nice com- and a Happy New Year to all through the snowbanks. 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I at- needed funds for medical tended the Sydney Mines Se- coverage, December 3rd, at niors & Pensioners Flea Mar- the Army Navy in Bras d’Or. ket on Sunday and I got to talk The fundraiser is for Kyliee with some of the executive and Pendergast for ongoing I was selling my Christmas medical expenses travelling books. Thanks to Kay and Sydney Mines Seniors & Martin for looking after me on Pensioners Club back and forth to Halifax. Sunday afternoon, stop by this The fundraiser is from 6 coming Sunday from 1:00 to PM-1 am, with lots of local 3:00 and get yourself some real There will be a Flea Market at the Sydney Mines Seniors & musical talent. There will be bargains, I did!! .....I had lunch Pensioners Club, 6 Fraser Ave, from 1-3 pm every Sunday. a 50-50 Draw, and a Silent this week in Robena’s Restau- Tables are 1 for $5.00 or two for $7.00. Cost is only 1 dollar Auction, tickets are $5.00 at rant in north Sydney and I had to get into the sale. Sellers are to be at the Hall by 12 . the door and can also be the vegetable bean soup and a To Rent tables please contact Kay Skinner at 736-0255 purchased by phoning freshly baked roll, it hit the spot There will also be a Canteen open, selling Hot Dogs, 736-2071 or 736-0011. and the restaurant gave great Homefries, Pop etc. service and it’s all decorated for Come out and enjoy the afternoon and maybe pick up a bar- Christmas ... See you at the gain or two in time for Christmas. Santa Parade this weekend. Breakfast STORY TIME READERS WANTED With Christmas Dance SYDNEY MINES LIBRARY Branch 8 Legion Santa There is still room in the Sat- Bras d’Or View Restaurant The Sydney urday Story Time program for & Pizzeria present the 2nd Mines Legion, ages 5 and up at the Sydney Branch 8, will Mines Library. No registration Annual Breakfast With host a Christ- is required for this program. Santa, Tuesday, December mas Dance De- 20 from 10 am till 12 noon. cember 10th. Sizzlin’ Children 10 and under en- The admission is only $3.00 per person and Steele joy a free Pancake Break- dancing is from 9:00-1:00 with Restaurant fast when accompanied by First Choice band providing the an adult. music. Members and Guests. One of the greatest gifts you Full Pizza Menu CHRISTMAS CONCERT - can give to your children is the South Side gift of reading. Cheese & PEP Bouladerie Fire It will help them develop reading and social skills that or Combo - Large Dept. is sponsor- will serve them later in life and $ ing a Christmas 14.00 TAX INCL. with their schoolwork. Variety Concert at Reading opens a while new Large the Fire Hall 7:30 - 9:30 world of adventure and imagi- PIZZA www.blackspoonbistro.com on Sunday, Dec. 4 - $7.00 per nation, and best of all, it’s &Med. ticket. absolutlely free!! Garlic NEW Fingers, MENU EDDIE ORRELL Dipping available MLA - Cape Breton North Sauce after 4 pm [email protected] & 2 LT. Pepsi ... OFFICE HOURS $ 320 Commercial Monday - Friday - 9:00 - 4:00 22.00 Street 194 Commercial St. North Sydney PH: 794-4847 309 Commercial Street NORTH SYDNEY 794-9445 North Sydney, B2A 1B9 Fax: 794-1815 241-3311 241-3300 PAGE 4 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - [email protected] Cape Breton Richmond Handmade Gifts For Christmas Senior To Celebrate Federation of Agriculture Her 100th Birthday Weekly Activities Report In last week’s edition we While speaking with featured a picture of Elizabeth Maureen Murphy, Facilities McMullin who celebrated her Manager, at the Cape Breton 100th birthday.