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The Fourth Annual Peggy’s Cove Festival of the Arts Society and Studio Tour (PCAFA) was the “most successful year” yet, according to their president, Pat Lindley.

More than 200 people attended the gala, opening reception of the festival at Shining Waters Marine, and many more hundreds joined in at the Paint Peggy’s Cove weekend, the Festival Concert at St. Luke’s United Church, and the Studio Tour.

The Festival Concert was packed with more than double the number in previous years.

A total of $2300 was raised by a silent auction.

And a new project was added to the agenda called Let’s Play Fish that featured 45 adult artists who created more than a dozen painted, felted, hooked, fused glass and collaged fish, as well as sixteen

The Most Successful Year Yet, Says President of Peggy’s Cove Festival of the ArtsBy Keith Ayling

children and youth who also created their own versions.

A combined total of 21 of these fish have been sold to date.

Thirty-four artists participated in the Paint Peggy’s Cove event, witnessed by more than 1,400 visitors who stopped by a specially erected Yurt tent to see the artists’ work.

Sixty paintings were sold for a total of approximately $7,400 “of which 10% will be donated to the Peggy’s Cove Preservation Society,” said Ms. Lindley.

Attendance was considerably higher than last year for the Studio Tour with 62 artists participating in 40 locations.

Attendance was also very high at Paul’s Hall.

All of the events were staged to promote local artists, with revenue from all sales split between the artists and the festival.

Rae Smith from East Chester sits in a great vantage point to paint the Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse.

“The artists work hard to earn” their share, said Ms. Lindley.

Lindley took note of and was very pleased that a number of artists who were not members of the PCAFA also turned out to the Paint Peggy’s Cove and Studio Tour event.

This shows “some momentum is building and we’re very pleased to see them, especially for the Studio Tour,” she said

She also thanked the many sponsors with special mention for Shining Waters Marina, RBC Tantallon, Maritimes and Northeast Pipeline, Nautel, the SMB Chamber of Commerce, National Art, and DeSerres.

Also recognition to the founders of the festival—the HRM, the Nova Scotia Tourism Agency, the St. Margaret’s Bay Regional Tourism Development Association, and the Aspotogan Heritage Trust.

Lawyer John Traves, Director of Legal Services for HRM, came right to the point on July 22nd when he told Regional Council that the Crossroads Concept Plan for Upper Tantallon “will be the law in the community if approved this evening.”

Mr. Traves made the statement during a public hearing. Council approved the plan after listening to only three objections.

The approval culminates five years of work to develop a plan that will retain and enhance the character of a coastal village while allowing for compatible businesses and services.

The concept plan amends the Secondary Municipal Planning Strategy for Districts 1 and 3 (St. Margaret’s Bay) and repeals the existing land use designations applicable to the Tantallon Crossroads area.

The new Tantallon Crossroads Coastal Village designation includes three sub-designations of Village Residential, Village Gateway and Village Centre, all of which are more fully explained on the HRM web site in Development Agreement Case #16424.

Support for the changes at the public hearing stemmed from the

initiative of a community steering committee with representation from the St. Margaret’s Bay Stewardship Association, the St. Margaret’s Bay Chamber of Commerce, and the St . Margaret’s Bay Regional Tourism Development Association.

The three objections came from the consulting firm WSP who represent Canadian Tire and Loblaw’s Atlantic Superstore, and from Vic Hennis of Polaris Marine Services Ltd.

All were concerned about any future developments or sale of their respective properties.

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Three lucky winners are walking around thousands of dollars richer since the last edition of the Masthead News. All three played a toonie in the Bay Treasure Chest draw.

On July 9th Nicole Sullivan, a teller at the Royal Bank in Upper Tantallon, won $4,188.

On July 16th, Laura Merrimen received a cheque for $1,481.

And on July 23rd Burnadette Conrad was presented a cheque for $1,412.

Nicole plays every week at Delish Fine Foods in Upper Tantallon.

She was overjoyed to receive a call on her cell five minutes after her number was drawn.

When asked what she planned to do with the money, she said, “I have three teens…need I say more? One needs braces, one is off to university this fall and a

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second will be going to university in a year’s time, so this money couldn’t have come at a better time.”

Laura also plays the Bay Treasure Chest draw at Delish.

She is a musician and when asked how she would be using her winnings, she said, “Wisely, which includes setting up a home studio so I can pursue my music.”

Burnadette, who lives in Hubley, plays every week at Redmond’s Home Hardware.

When asked how she plans to spend the money, she replied, “I am very excited to win and as a single mother, I will be paying down bills.”

Since it was launched 15 weeks ago on April 16th, the Bay Treasure Chest has paid out a total of $16,894 in prizes to seven members of the community.

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The Chester Playhouse is bringing a film to movie lovers that has won three awards at the Atlantic Film Festival and which was deemed as the Best Canadian Feature Film at the Vancouver International Film Festival.

“Blackbird” will be shown on August 10th at 8:00 p.m.

Written and directed by Chester-ite Jason Buxton, the film is about a troubled teen, Sean Randall, who is falsely accused of planning a Columbine shooting scenario.

It all begins when an unlikely bond forms between Sean (Connor Jessup) and a preppy teenage girl named Deanna Roy (Alexia Fast).

Deanna’s boyfriend is deeply threatened by Sean and Deanna’s friendship, resulting in a violent confrontation.

Seeking to protect himself, Sean issues a death threat online—and is swiftly arrested.

The film also won the Michael

Weir Award for Outstanding Atlantic Screenplay and the 2013 Claude Jutra Award for the best Canadian film by a first-time film director.

Tickets are $12.00 for adults and $18.00 for youth.

To purchase tickets or for more information, contact the Chester Playhouse online at www.chesterplayhouse.ca or by calling 902-275-3933 or toll free at 1-800-363-7529.

Three Lucky Winners Thousands of Dollars Richer

Harry Cook, Bay Treasure Chest Coordinator, presents a cheque for $4,188 to the winner of the 13th week’s draw, Nicole Sullivan.

Burnadette Conrad receives a cheque for $1,412 from Bay Treasure Chest volunteer and Draw Shift Supervisor, Fred Dolbeil.

Norman Picton, a Bay Treasure Chest volunteer and committee member, presents a cheque for $1,481 to Laura Merrimen.

Residents along the Hammonds Plains Road and area turned out for a public information meeting at the Hammonds Plains Fire Hall on July 16th to show their support of a proposed drive-through restaurant and a multi-tenant commercial building on land adjacent to the Hammonds Plains Service Centre near the intersection of Glen Arbour Way.

The meeting is a result of an application by R. E. Jones Investments Limited on behalf of Hartland Developments Limited and Hammonds Plains Service Centre to rezone 2074, 2090 and 2092 Hammonds Plains Road from I-1 (Mixed Industrial), P-2 (Community Facility) and MU-1 (Mixed Use 1) to C-4 (Highway Commercial) to accommodate the proposed buildings.

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Investments Limited gave a power point presentation outlining a preliminary look at a 50’s style diner tentatively to be called Vernon’s Thunderbird Diner at 2090 Hammonds Plains Road.

The presentation included site plans, water and septic layouts and a traffic study on the road.

The proposed diner would be 2,500 square feet in size with close to 80 spaces available for parking.

He noted the site fronts on a wooded area at the rear of the land in question with a small brook running through it. This will not be disturbed.

HRM Planner Erin MacIntyre, explained that the meeting was the first step among several that will have to take place before the

The proposed Vernon’s Thunderbird Diner for Hammonds Plains Road.

project gets underway, who hosted the public information meeting.

The process includes a review of the proposal by various levels of HRM staff, the provincial environment department, approval of the zoning changes, a public hearing and final approval by North West Community Council.

The proposed multi-tenant commercial building is a future project and about five years away.

Ms. MacIntyre also noted the proposed zoning changes will bring the lands under one zoning umbrella whereas it comes under three zones at present.

The Hammonds Plains Service Centre will remain in its present location and will not be affected by the new buildings.

The Hooked Rug Museum of North America is hosting a Hook-In on August 23rd from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The cost is $20, which includes coffee, tea, muffins, buffet lunches (with gluten-free choices) and yummy desserts.

Pre-register at www.hookedrugmuseumnovascotia.org or by calling 902-858-3060.

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“We are pleased to have Lucy Richard, creator of the Wooly Mason Jar dye system, coming to give us a demonstrtion of her unique dyeing method,” says a spokesperson.

Lucy’s web site is www.thewoolymasonjar.com

The museum’s location is at 9849 St. Margaret’s Bay Road, Queensland.

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Grace Kinley of Lunenburg may be reluctant to share her age, but she is not shy about her passion for golf.

For the past 48 years the women of the South Shore golf clubs in Chester, Lunenburg, Liverpool and Bridgewater have been gathering in a friendly tournament for women only in Chester, thanks to a vision Mrs. Kinley had.

“I always enjoyed going,” she

says. “Golf is a great way to get women outdoors.”

According to Mrs. Kinley, the tournament has grown from its beginnings.

“Years ago we were a group of women who put it together, and it just evolved,” said the mother of four, grandmother of nine, and soon to be a great-grandmother.

“It is really a competition for yourself,” she says, pointing out

The participants at the Grace Kinley Golf Tournament in Chester on July 22nd. Grace Kinley, after whom the tournament is named, is seated in the middle of the group.

that the main purpose of this year’s tournament was for women to make connections with each other.

Ruth Christian of the Chester Golf Club agrees.

“The concept is to encourage camaraderie,” she says.

This year’s tournament had 81 participants and Grace Kinley was on hand to welcome them at the end of their 18 rounds.

The Chester Oldies Hockey Group held their fourth annual golf tournament on July 14th with another great turnout.

During the post game festivities, a cheque for $620, raised by the

Shown are Ted Stevens, Steve Gilbert and Peter Bergen, winners of the closest to the hole and putting contests. Missing are Rhys Harnish and Ed Holt.

annual hockey pool, was presented to P. R. O. Kids representative Cosette Howlett.

A further $120 raised from the putting contest was donated to the Special Olympic Golf

Program that is run at the Chest Golf Club.

A special thank you went out to the Chester Golf Club for their assistance in helping to make the day a success.

Something unique is coming to St. Margaret’s Bay and its environs August 16th.

It’s called contra dance, an energy-fi lled, social style of folk dancing done to foot-stomping East Coast tunes.

And it’s easy to learn.“I believe that” contra dance

“is based on old English folk dancing,” says Maria Lynden. “The word “contra” comes from the French “contre”.

Lynn explained that the people form lines in couples, opposite of each other. A caller explains the formation of a particular dance and guides the dancers step by step by calling out what to do. The people are all dancing together.

You do not need to bring a partner.

“The music is like East Coast music, Irish and folkish-sounding,” Lynn says. “I understand it originated in France.”

Contra dance is for all ages and is “an excellent family outing,” says Lynn.

The Tantallon Contra Dance, as it is being called, is scheduled for the Shambhala Centre at 13495 Peggy’s Cove Road, Upper Tantallon, on Saturday, August 16th, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., but there is a community pot luck from 5:45 to 7:00 p.m.

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It was a great day at the old fashioned Summer Fayre June 21st at the St. James’ Church on Boutiliers Point in the Bay.

“It was well attended because of the Masthead publicity,” says Donna Mattholie. “There were lots of folk from our community in attendance—all ages from 3 days old to 95—so there was really something for everyone.”

The pony rides were a big draw, she said, “and there may be many requests for Santa to bring a pony for Christmas!”

“The children were in awe and literally looked up to Ben Stone, our man on stilts,” she added (see

Kids Stand in Awe of Stilt Man at Summer Fayre

photo).Reverend Brieanna was a good

sport and, armed with her shield, took refuge in the trees from the barrage of water balloons in the “Soak the Vicar” event.

Families were also treated to live music, homemade treats from the pantry table, a book and CD stall, and a barbeque.

Donna, on behalf of the Parish of French Village, thanked everyone for coming out and gave special mention to Ben Stone, Hannah Grace Stone, Cavacchi Meats, Chuckie Manuel and the Group, Michael Smith, Johnny on the Spot, and Breighmara Stables.

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A little guy looks up to a very tall man, Ben Stone.

Enjoying the ponyride

The S t . Margare t ’s Bay Community Transportat ion Society has received $25,000 under the Nova Scotia Transit Research Incentive Program for the pre-pilot phase of door-to-door bus service in the Bay area.

The funding announcement was made by Municipal Affairs Minis ter Mark Furey who explained the program supports initiatives that “will generate new or improved public transit services in rural and underserved urban areas of the province.”

This phase involves the hiring of a Manager/Dispatcher, drivers, and developing a service delivery policy.

The St. Margaret’s Bay coverage area for the service would be driven by demand, but is planned to include Queensland Beach east to Timberlea, and from West

$25,000 Given to Transportation Society for Pre-pilot Phase of Door-to-Door Bus ServiceBy Keith Ayling

Dover north toward Hammonds Plains.

The transportation service will make efforts to coordinate with other services operating in and around the area, including Metro Transit and Chester Wheels.

A scheduled or door-to-door service functions similar to a taxi service—passengers call in to a dispatcher to request a pick-up time, location, and desired destination.

To maximize this option’s efficient and financial feasibility, the service usually operates during certain times of the day.

Typically, a central dispatcher will coordinate several passenger requests together.

This service does not have service levels targeting specific rider groups.

However, giving a dispatcher

prior notice provides an opportunity to coordinate shopping and errand trips and medical trips, whereby riders going to see a doctor could be dropped off, while other rides could go shopping.

Society President Rod Shaw says, “We’re delighted to receive this (funding) and have i t earmarked already.”

He says the Society will now look at recruiting drivers and a subsequent application to assist in the purchase of a vehicle, which could cost at least $90,000.

Their fund raising efforts are continuing and they are looking forward to further community support.

More information on the St. Margaret’s Bay Community Transportation Society and updates can be found at http://www.bayrides.ca

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The Cove Garden in Chester, at the head of the back harbor, is a quiet space with trees, fl owering bushes and a path that serves as a short cut for many.

This year the Chester Garden Club, in a 75th celebration of both the club and the garden, decided to undertake a major renovation of the park.

Additional beds, loaded with flowering annuals that were donated, were installed, paths were widened, and a plaque was put up.

The plaque itself had been languishing for 19 years in a garage, although it had been originally destined for the park.

Additional features, including a ship’s steering column looking out to sea, were added.

On July 3rd, the Club welcomed members and guests to the rededication of the park.

Many family members of former Club President Ruth Chandler were on hand for the unveiling of the plaque, identifying a crab tree planted in her memory many years earlier.

Re-Vamping the Cove Garden in Chester By Catherine Clute

“Ruth had a huge passion for this area,” said son John Chandler.

Noting that the garden was one of the fi rst projects undertaken by

Gary Zwicker, the Chester Town Crier, demonstrates some of the features of an old steering column from the Canadian Coast Guard ship, Tracy, the latest addition to the Cove Garden.

the Club and was created from a dump, Brad Armstrong said, “Thank you to the Garden Club for sticking with it for 75 years.”

Eleven year old Harley Clark of Glen Margaret, who is about to enter grade six at East St. Margaret’s Elementary School, has worked hard over the past year to grow long hair and donate it to the Canadian Cancer Society for use in making wigs and hairpieces for people undergoing cancer treatments.

His determination to grow long hair and have it cut off became a double feature when he decided to raise money for the Neurofi bromatosis Society of Nova Scotia (NFSNS).

It all came together on July 21st when Harley “took it all off” with the assistance of Valerie Levy at her hair salon in Hackett’s Cove.

It only took a few minutes. Harley’s long hair was cut into

foot long locks and readied for the Cancer Society.

During the cutting, Ms. Emily McDonah, the daughter of recently passed artist Andrea Redmond,who was featured in an earlier edition of the Masthead News, told Harley that $350 had been donated to date to the NFSNS with more to come.

Harley then opened an envelope fi lled with money that he had raised in the amount of $225.85 and gave it to the neurofi bromatosis society.

Harley received donations from his schoolmates, people at the St. Margaret’s Centre, and elsewhere, as a result of posters distributed throughout the area.

Eleven Year Old Grows Hair for Cancer, Raises Money for Neurofi bromatosis SocietyBy Keith Ayling

Harley has a Facebook site set up for people wanting to learn more or to make a donation.

Go to www.facebook.com/groups/NFSNS or email at [email protected]

What’s left of Harley after his hair-raising moment in the barber’s chair. Emily McDonah stands beside him.


It never hurts to plan early for one of the biggest summer events in the greater St. Margaret’s Bay area held each year in August at the Crossroads Plaza in Upper Tantallon.

Plans are being put in place now for the annual St. Margaret’s Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Street Party.

The Saunders Brothers Show has been hired, fireworks scheduled, food vendors getting prepared, and, of course, all things fun for the children with bouncy castles, popcorn, face painting and, perhaps, even a clown or two.

It is truly a family affair, set to get underway on Saturday, August 16th, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

The annual street party is the St. Margaret’s Bay Chamber of Commerce’s way of thanking the community for supporting local businesses.

“Our businesses here in the Bay appreciate the support of the community and the street party is our way of giving back,” says Chamber President Denis Dineen.

Here They Come—Two Big Summer Events in the Bay!!By Keith Ayling

“By shopping local, you are putting your money to work in your community and making it a more vibrant place to live.”

The rain date for the Street Party will be Saturday, August 23rd.

Another Bay Chamber event is also underway throughout the area called “The Bay Stampede”, running throughout the months of July and August.

Shoppers visiting any of the member stores displaying the Bay Stampede poster can pick up stamps to enter and win a $1,000 cash prize.

The summer long event is just another way to support local business and get a prize back in return.

Twenty-nine stores and services are participating this year.

Summer around the Bay is always a great time and made even better with the annual Summer Street Party and the added bonus this year of the Bay Stampede, both sponsored by the St. Margaret’s Bay Chamber of Commerce.


There were a few oars going overboard, some broken oar locks, and one tuna flat boat deciding to come to a sudden stop after getting tied up in a boat mooring, but it all added up to an exciting Saturday for the annual World Tuna Flat Races staged at the Hubbards Community Waterfront Park recently.

It culminated with a down to the wire finish in the Ladies’ category with Da Babes talking first place honours.

Twenty teams were entered in the races this year including a new youth division.

The racers had to navigate a course against some gusty winds, a large contingent of moored boats surrounding the course, and a few paddle boarders scurrying to get out of the way.

The Tuna Flat boats are not the easiest to steer and, with some rowers being out of sync with their rowing partner, they were not always heading in a straight line.

Despite Broken Locks and Oars Going Overboard, Winners Overcome All at Tuna Flat Races By Keith Ayling

However, teamwork prevailed after four hours of competition, with The Husky Squad taking the men’s title and Sail Don’t Fail the youth division.

Prizes were also awarded to the best-dressed team and that dubious award went to The Cove Men, bringing back memories of the Fred Flintstone TV series.

The activities of the day ended with the opening of the new amphitheatre on Fish Point Hill directly behind the waterfront park.

Singer Cindy Fahie opened the first open air concert for a large number of residents seated in the shade on the three-tiered hillside overlooking the stage with the Hubbards harbour and marina as a backdrop.

The amphitheatre can be booked for events, as noted in the last edition of the Masthead News, by emailing [email protected]

Families enjoy the first open air concert at the new amphitheatre

The Da Babes won the women’s final. Pictured from L to R are Janet Irwin, Gail Dominey, Joanne MacDonald, and Sarah Martin.

Reminding us of the Fred Flintstone days, Joanne Flemming (left), Karen Flemming, Brenda Penny and Joan Whidden pose for the camera as the best-dressed team. They called themselves the Cave Men.

The Youth Final Team made up of Mateo Rodriguez (left), Will Ross, Jack Grover, Jack Flemming

The Men’s Final Team made up of Jagger Harnish (left), Luke Verge, Jerry Harnish, and Stone Harnish


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Under clear, blue skies it was all systems go for Hubbards area resident, Jennifer Raven, to take a dive on July 12th—a skydive for the charity she founded—the Mommy Fund.

A single mother of three,

Diving for the Mommy Fund

Jennifer founded the charity to help mothers experiencing financial need during breast cancer treatment and recovery.

“There are few resources available for younger women with children fighting this disease,” says Jennifer, “and the Mommy Fund is the only province-wide organization of its kind.”

Jennifer said that “a cancer diagnosis is always overwhelming” and “for younger women with children, it can also be financially devastating.”

Almos t two yea r s a f t e r completing treatment for stage three breast cancer, she and Sarah

Gray, a breast cancer survivor and single mother of two, shared their gratitude for being able to skydive for a cause.

After the July 12th dive, Sarah said, “Having gone through cancer and all the effects and changes it has had on me mentally, physically, and emotionally, it has made me want to experience life to the fullest.”

Jumping from the plane made her feel she could do anything.

Special thanks went out from Jennifer and Sarah to the Atlantic School of Skydiving and to everyone else “who pledged their support.”

Sarah and Jennifer

A pre-Canada Day barbecue in the Sobey’s shopping mall raised $1,226 for the St. Margaret’s Bay Food Bank. In the photo are (left to right) Kathy Boutilier, Gwen Christie, Chelsea Cook, Peter Lund, and Marilyn and Gary Meade. Molly, the dog, decided to “Cool it, man. I’m staying in the shade.”

FOR THE GARDENERBlight Hits the AreaBy Ron Driskill

For the first time ever, blight has hit my garden after 25 years of growing vegetables here in Hubbards.

What’s being affected are my potatoes and tomatoes.

The disease started about two weeks after the last tropical storm went through in which (at least in this area) there was no rain but lots of wind.

The disease is so bad that I am having to pull up my tomatoes and potatoes and discard them in large garbage bags to try and prevent further spread.

There are two species of fungi involved and both are spread throughout the world.

The first fungus, called Alternaria solani, or early blight, usually starts on the lower leaves and moves upwards over time.

Brown or black lesions will appear on the leaves, surrounded by a yellow halo.

Quite often this disease can be mild and gardeners can still get a crop of tomatoes at season’s end.

The other fungus, called late blight or Phytophthora infestans, is devastating.

One evening everything looks fine and the next day you see that leaves are turning black and crinkling up. Black or brown lesions may appear on the stems.

This particular fungus will wipe out your potatoes and tomatoes.

In my case, I was lucky enough to have a crop of small potatoes already forming under my plants, even during flowering, before I pulled them up, and they were big enough to save in my

refrigerator.But if you leave the potatoes

(tubers) in the ground, the disease can enter and rot them.

Unfortunately, early blight and late blight, despite their names, can occur at the same time.

New strains are also cropping up because of interbreeding through the two fungi and simply because of naturally occurring mutations.

There is now a strain that, as a result of a cross combination of genes between Phytophthora and Alternaria, attacks both potatoes and tomatoes at the same time, whereas before, in years past, one strain would attack only tomatoes and one strain only potatoes.

I figure that I got the strain that attacks both potatoes and tomatoes, since it hit both crops at the same time.

The tropical s torm that rampaged up the east coast of the United States is probably the source of the disease this year.

If you get blight—are have bl ight—on your pota toes and tomatoes, according to the literature that I have been reading, you can count on spores staying in your soil for at least two years.

This means that any tomatoes and potatoes you plant can fall pray, once again, to blight (but they might anyway, because spores are carried on the wind).

However, there are apparently blight-resistant tomatoes and potatoes on the market.

Go to your internet and type in blight-resistant tomatoes or blight-resistant potatoes to get more information.

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AMOS PEWTER, PEGGY’S COVE, is offering an exciting opportunity to individuals with enthusiasm for sale in our location in Peggy’s Cove. Joining a team that delivers exceptional customer service, you would enjoy working seasonal, flexible hours including some weekends. Please e-mail or mail your resume and cover letter to our Mahone Bay location at [email protected] or 589 Main Street, Mahone Bay, NS B0J 2E0 by Wednesday, July 9th.

For Rent, to Rent or Lease,

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Home Rentals

10 years experience specializing in Weekly oceanfront vacation rentals. Long term rentals. HomeWatchers, call 826-1430.

For SaleLake land for sale, Fox Point, Hubbards. Assessable road. Please call 858-2204.

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Home Renovations, Repairs, Painting, Construction, Etc.

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August 16th is getting close and so is our annual Street Party. Plans are coming together nicely but we do need volunteers to handle some of the operation including parking, staffing the Bay Chamber booth and garbage collection among other things.

Street Party Volunteers Needed

If you can help during the evening event ( 6 pm to 9 pm) it would be greatly appreciated. Contact Ellen Helmke at Otis and Clementine ([email protected]) or Denis Dineen at Delish ([email protected])


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Adults

Library EventsJuly 30, 2014 - August 12, 2014

J.D. Shatford Public Library

Mom, Baby & Tot Drop-in/ Meet other parents for coffee, tea, and conversation while your baby, tot, or preschooler plays. Get help from Jo Beckett, doula and CAPPA-trained lactation educator with any breastfeeding questions or latch concerns/ Tuesday, August 12, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. No program August 5.

Movie Time/ Philomena/ Thursday, August 7, 8:30 p.m.

Scrabble/ Join us for a fun afternoon around a scrabble board and try a game of Quiddler/ Wednesdays, July 30 and August 6, 2 p.m.

Adults

Eureka! TD Summer Reading Club

Family Game Night/ Wednesday, July 30, 6:30 p.m.

Family Movie Night/ Kung Fu Panda/ Wednesday, August 6, 6:30 p.m.

On the Go With Mo/ Ages 3+/ Friday, August 1, 11-12 p.m.

Tantallon Public LibraryAdults con’t

Children

Tantallon Public Library

Library’s Art Displays: Wendy Pritchard Madore Acrylics/ Halifax Public Libraries is proud to build familiarity with the works of local artists in a variety of media/ August, open hours

Needle Niche/ Meet in the lounge and share your passion or develop a new hobby/ Thursdays, July 31 and August 7, 7 p.m.

ChildrenEureka! TD Summer Reading ClubYoga for Kids/ Ages 5+/ Tuesday, August 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Egg Drop/ Ages 8+/ Wednesday, August 6, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sharks/ Ages 5+/ Thursday, August 7, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

LEGO® at the Library/ All ages/ Saturday, August 9, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

LEGO® at the Library/ All ages/ Tuesday, August 12, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Squishy Circuits/ Ages 8+/ Wednesday, August 13, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Bridge/ Meet and play mixed “kitchen” style. Some experience is necessary/ Fridays, August 1 and 8, 1-4 p.m.

Games at the Library/ Join us for an afternoon of Scrabble, Crib, or 45’s with old friends and new/ Fridays, August 1 and 8, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

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COMMUNITY EVENTSWed., July 30, Lightfoot Tower Garden Party—Come celebrate the completed restoration of the Lightfoot Tower in the gardens of the Zoe Valle’ Library, 63 Regent St., Chester, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Hosted by The Chester Trust. There will be refreshments, a silent auction and the official sealing of the Lightfoot Tower Time Capsule. Some time capsules are still available for purchase ($50 for 6” x 4” cylinder or $100 for $12” x 4” cylinder). Contact Dolly Hancock at 275-4991 or [email protected] if you’d like one.

Sat., Aug. 2, Country breakfast at the Chester Basin Fire Hall from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy bacon, sausage, baked beans, scrambled eggs, toast, juice, tea/coffee. Take-out available.

Sat., Aug. 2, Book Fair, 9:00 a.m. til noon at St. Peter’s, Hackett’s Cove. Over 8,000 books plus games, puzzles, DVDs, talking books, etc., for all ages and tastes, at bargain prices. Open every Saturday until the fall.

Sun., Aug. 3, Bonny Lea Farm’s Annual Lobster Supper form 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Take-out service from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Enjoy a one and a quarter pound hard shell lobster, salads, dessert, and beverage for $30.00. Steak alternative available for $30. Opportunity to purchase tickets to win a trip for two anywhere Porter Airlines flies in the U. S. and Canada. Draw date is to be announced. For more info call 275-5622.

Sun., Aug. 3, The Halifax-based 20 member “Tuesday Night Show Band” will be playing at the Chester Bandstand starting 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Dress for the weather and bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more info call Evelyn Ernst at 634-4435.

Sat., Aug. 9, Musique Royal performance in celebration of St. George’s Anglican Church (their 125th anniversary), East River. Performance is at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $20. Limited seating. Tickets can be purchased at the Chester Church parish office, 275-3804, at the hair salon at #6 Pig Loop Road, Chester (275-5966), Neil at 275-5065, or at church on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Come and enjoy James Buckland’s classical guitar and Karen Buckland at the piano.

Sat., Aug. 9, Breakfast at the Chester Legion from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy eggs, any way you like them, French toast, hash browns, beans, bacon, sausage, toast, coffee/tea and juice.

Monday, Aug. 11 to Fri., Aug. 15, Vacation Bible School at Aenon Baptist Church in Chester Basin from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. daily. Theme, “Power Lab: Discovering Jesus’ Miraculous Power”. To register your young person or for more info, contact the church at 275-3024.

Wed., Aug. 13, St. Luke’s (10 Shore Club Road, Hubbards) Concert Series Presents Erin Costelo, singer/songwriter, music, producer and education. Open 7:00 for 7:30 p.m. Admission: Adults $20 (children 12 and under) $10 at the door. Canteen at intermission. For advance tickets, phone Catherine at 857-1034. For more info visit www.twocoves.ca.

Thurs., Aug. 14, 7th Annual Sunset Cruise in support of the St. Margaret’s Bay Stewardship Association. Boat leaves Shining Waters Marina at 6:00 p.m. There will be refreshments and a 50/50 draw. Tickets are $50 per person. For more information and tickets go to [email protected] or call 826-2837.

Sun., Aug. 17, St. Luke’s Annual Pulled Pork Lunch at Bishop’s Park, Shore Club Road, Hubbards from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Rain location across the street at St. Luke’s Parish Hall. Pulled pork lunch $8.00 (includes coleslaw, drink, cookies). All beef hot dog $3.00 (kid’s hot dog lunch includes free drink and cookie). Served by the Men of St. Luke’s Parish.

Sun., Aug. 17, The Chester Brass Band will be playing at the Chester Bandstand starting 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Dress for the weather and bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more info call Evelyn Ernst at 634-4435.

Sat., Aug. 23, Newfie Breakfast at the Chester Basin Legion from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Sat., Aug. 23, St. Anthony’s Annual Roast Beef Dinner at St. Anthony’s Church Hall in Hubbards, 10235 St. Margaret’s Bay Road (Hwy #3) at 6:00 p.m. (one sitting only). $20 for a fabulous dinner consisting of juice, rolls, salad, coleslaw, pickles, roast beef with all the trimmings, peach upside down cake, tea and coffee. All tickets in advance at 857-1000 or 275-5463.

Wed., Aug. 27, St. Luke’s (10 Shore Club Road, Hubbards) Concert Series Presents Amanda Riley, “the little girl with the big voice”. Open 7:00 for 7:30 p.m. Admission: Adults $20 (children 12 and under $10) at the door. Canteen at intermission. For advance tickets phone Catherine at 857-1034. For more info visit www.twocoves.ca

Sun., Aug. 31, Morgan Davis will be playing at the Chester Bandstand starting 7:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Dress for the weather and bring a lawn chair or blanket. For more info call Evelyn Ernst at 634-4435.

NoticeAlzheimer’s &

Dementia in St. Margaret’s Bay

The St . Margaret ’s Bay Casregivers Support Group will be meeting the second Wednesday of each month. Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Place: Sobey’s Community Room, 3650 Hammonds Plains Raod, Upper Tantallon, NS. Questions? Call Cathy U r b o n a s , 8 2 3 - 1 8 1 4 , o r [email protected]

Timberlea Titans Minor Football Fall Registration

Registration for the Fall Tackle Program remains open. Registration Fee: $300.00 – Atom, Peewee & Bantam; $175.00 – Mite

(both fees includes $25.00 Field Improvement Fee) Please refer to our website for the refund policy.

Online registration: www.timberleatitans.ca Registration is open to boys and girls ages 7 – 14. Divisions & age groups for the 2014 season are as follows:

Mite – 7 - 8 years old on Dec 31st in 2014

Atom - 9 - 10 years old on Dec 31st in 2014

Peewee - 11 or 12 years old on Sept 30th in 2014

Bantam - 13 or 14 years old on Sept 30th in 2014 For additional registration information, please contact Amanda MacLeod, Registrar at [email protected] or visit our website: www.timberleatitans.ca

SIR JOHN A MACDONALD HIGH FOOTBALL

Registration Date & Time: Friday, August 15, 2013, 4:00pm – 4:30pm Following registration, registered players will have on-field training 4:30pm – 7:00pm Training/Practice: Monday – Friday, 4:30pm – 7:00pm Location: Sir John A Macdonald High School Field Registration Forms (2 forms – Player Information and Player Information re payment) and Code of Conduct will be sent via email to returning players and Titans Bantams entering Grade 10. If you do not receive the above mentioned forms, please contact Kathy at [email protected]. New players are welcome. If you are a registered student at Sir John A. Macdonald High and want to play football, please come out on August 15.


30th Annual

Hubbards Grand Street Parade Saturday August 9

Main Street, Hubbards

11:30am To register a float, contact

the S.W.A.G. (Students With A Goal) Team:

Phone: (902) 857-3049 Email: [email protected] Or drop by the AHT Office

(10 Pte. Richard Green Lane, Hubbards) (10 Pte. Richard Green Lane, Hubbards)

Hubbards Grand

BAY TREASURE CHEST

WHO ARE YOU? If you have any of these numbers:

598 1248 1732

2529 3221 3224

3856

please contact the Bay Treasure Chest ASAP at 499-2614 or [email protected]

We need your contact information!

BAY TREASURE CHEST WHO ARE YOU?

If you have any of these numbers: 598 1248 1732 25293221 3224 3856

Please contact the Bay Treasure Chest ASAP at 499-2614 or [email protected]

We need your contact information!

Everyone agrees that the grand opening of the Granite Cove Drive Park in Five Island Lake Estates in Hubley on May 24th is the culmination of fi ve years of community effort.

This beautiful lakeside park provides all residents something to enjoy.

A fl oating dock provides easy access to the water and a skating platform for the winter if the ice gets thick enough.

Benches and picnic tables give people a spot to sit and relax and enjoy the amazing view.

A play s t ructure for the children is the latest addition to the park, which has become a central meeting place for the community and the location for many community events.

A boardwalk through the park wetlands offers a stroll through nature and a chance to learn about the importance of wetlands and the lake.

“Thanks to a grant from TD Friends of the Environment, we were able to incorporate interpretative signage into our park,” says spokesperson Patty King.

Costs to develop the park were shared between the community, the province and the HRM.

Chris MacDonald, president of the Five Island Lake Estates

Grand Opening of Granite Cove Drive Park a Celebration of Community InvolvementBy Patty King

Home Owners Association, took the opportunity to thank the many contributors.

B e s i d e s t h o s e a l r e a d y mentioned, contibutors included Chris Marchand at Ramar and the numerous contractors that helped build the park, Councillor Reg Rankin for his fi nancial support, retired MLA Bill Estabrooks, and currently elected offi cials Matt Whitman and Iain Rankin.

Others who were thanked included Patsy MacDonald, park planner at the HRM, for helping the team to navigate through the processes to make the vision a reality, Tim Hortons, Sobeys, Robin Donuts, the Dollar Store, Walmart, McDonalds, Costco

and the Tantallon Superstore for helping to sponsor community events.

Chris MacDonald expressed a “huge thank you” to the past and current board members of the Five Island Lake Estates Home Owners Association for their hard work and dedication.

“You have not only helped create this park but you have helped build a real sense of community for everyone,” he said.

He also thanked the people in the Five Island Lake Estates communi ty “who jo in our association and attend our events. Without your support and input we would not be able to do any of this.”

A beautiful view of the Granite Cove Drive Park in Five Island Lake Estates in Hubley (courtesy of Malini and Chris MacDonald)

In the photo, helping to cut the ribbon to offi cially open the park, are (from L to R) Five Island Lake Estates Home Owner president Christine Bowerman (boy’s name not known), Jason McVicar, and current president Chris MacDonald (cutting the ribbon). Bill Estabrooks stands to the right of Chris. Matt Whitman is between the boy and Christine in the background (courtesy of Malini and Chris MacDonald)

If you’ve ever thought that there seemed to be enough space for a building in the Sobeys Parking Lot, between the Tantallon Library and the Wilson’s Gas Bar, you were right.

Somebody else thinks so too.Crombie REIT has submitted an application for

a new building in that spot.City planners tell the Masthead News the building

will be approximately 5500 square feet in size and could be built for multi-tenancy or for a single user.

The Development Agreement, case #19384, will have to go through the process of a public information meeting, a Community Council meeting, and a possible public hearing before receiving approval or rejection.

The Masthead News will follow this process and keep our readers advised as it progresses.

Application Submitted for New Building between Tantallon Library and Wilson’s Gas Bar

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