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The S t . Margare t ’s Bay S t e w a r d s h i p A s s o c i a t i o n (SMBSA) is asking Bay residents for help in protecting the unique and beautiful islands of St. Margaret’s Bay.

The association has a program, Eyes on Islands, for which the SMBSA recruits, trains and maintains a network of volunteers to monitor, steward, observe and report on community usage, wildlife and other important information about the Bay’s 29 islands.

Mike Lancaster, SMBSA’s stewardship coordinator, says that while Eyes on Islands maintains a roster of trained and active stewards, the stewardship of St. Margaret’s Bay, including its islands, “is a responsibility—and an opportunity, really—shared by

Public Urged to Help Stewardship Association Protect SMB Islands

all of us.”Consequently, the SMBSA is

encouraging all St. Margaret’s Bay residents to participate in the program.

Lancaster says that traffic around and on St. Margaret’s Bay’s islands is naturally heavier during the summer months and into autumn, “so additional support from the community for stewardship of the area is especially helpful.”

Lancaster adds that everyone can do their part by remembering to take their own garbage with them when leaving a site—and, when feasible, carrying out garbage left behind by previous visitors—keeping dogs on leash, removing their dogs’ and their own excrement where there are no facilities for disposing of waste,

being aware of and following fire restrictions, and leaving trees, plants and wildlife alone,

including not feeding wildlife. “Of course, these regulations

and restrictions are designed to

protect this famously beautiful area we’re lucky enough to call

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Philipp Schmid, recently the leader of Nautel’s Digital Systems team, has been named Chief Technology Offi cer for the Nautel

Philipp Schmid Named Chief Technology Offi cer at Nautel

group of companies.In his new role, Schmid will lead

research teams in the development of new technologies for broadcast, navigation, sonar and high-power radio frequency applications.

Schmid will remain active in selected engineering projects and will also continue his industry role as a passionate voice for the advancement of digital transmission technologies.

Schmid, who has been with Nautel for 14 years, holds a Master’s of Engineering degree and has earned multiple patents.

He was recognized in 2017 by the National Association of

Broadcasters for “best paper” at the Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology Conference.

The award-winning presentation covered research on Single Frequency Networks for HD (Hybrid Digital) Radio ™.

Schmid also played a leading role in research that garnered multiple industry awards for Nautel in digital broadcast technologies over the past 10 years.

Nautel is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of AM and FM radio broadcast transmitters.

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home,” he says.Residents and visitors are also

encouraged to report signs of unusual and interesting plant and wildlife species

Lancaster notes, “It’s great when people take photos and share them with us, not just for aesthetic purposes, but also because it’s useful to track what species are present in the Bay.”

He is also asking sailors, kayakers, and other boaters, as well as hikers and beach and shoreline visitors to watch for signs of illegal tree-cutting, fires, and other damage, and report these to the SMBSA by email at [email protected], by phone at 902-441-7672, or by

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The Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust (FBWHT) recently closed a land purchase deal that assumes protection for 50 acres of undeveloped land in Hubley, near Lake of the Woods subdivision.

The site was sold by a private landowner who wanted it to remain in a natural state for years to come.

The area is forested with

Property Purchase Saves Land from Development

began just this year,” says Harry. “Working together, we can hopefully continue to save these natural spaces in our community for everyone to enjoy.”

The Five Bridges Wilderness Heritage Trust is a volunteer-based, charitable organization dedicated to preserving, protecting and promoting the public use of 8,600 hectares of protected wilderness lands on the Chebucto Peninsula.

More information about the Trust’s activities, joining as a member and supporting with donations can be found at www.fivebridgestrust.ca.

View of the purchased property

Public Urged to Helppublic post or private message on the SMBSA’s Facebook page.

For more information on Eyes

on Island or on becoming a steward contact the SMBSA.

Luke’s Island

sensitive water areas like a cranberry bog and shoreline along Frederick Lake, near the Bluff Trail.

The area is popular with hikers, canoers and nature lovers alike for its pristine lakes and landscapes.

Long-time volunteer, Trust Chair, Harry Ward, led the project and is pleased with the overwhelming support shown for the Trust’s new strategy of acquiring lands for future protection within and around the Five Bridge Lakes Wilderness Area.

“We are so grateful for the support shown for our land acquisit ion strategy, which

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Community Enterprise Centre (CEC) is offering a roster of programs during the fall and winter in cooperation with several Centre partners.

The programs include:* D e s i g n t o S u c C E E D ,

offered through the CEC’s partnership with CEED (the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Development) and Innovacorp, is for those who have an innovative idea that can make a task easier or allow a product to work better or to see if the idea could be commercialized.

* The Pipeline, delivered through St. Mary’s University’s Entrepreneurship Centre, will be offered for the second time at the CEC, for individuals and organizations interested in creating social enterprise; that is, cause-driven businesses to help to resolve community challenges.

* Other programs will include youth enterprise training, offered in partnership with the St. Mary’s University Entrepreneurship Centre, and board development for not-for-profit organizations, offered through the CEC’s partner Third Sector Enhancement Ltd.

Chris Pelham, CEC president, said, “We’re excited about these program initiatives, which have an excellent track record of learning and positive outcomes.”

Pelham also announced a training program for those aged 50 and older, called Above the Median, which will be provided

SMB Community Enterprise Centre Gears Up for Fall-Winter Programs

in partnership with CEED and will give older adults an opportunity to learn how to use their skills and experience to make a difference in their community and to earn income.

“St. Margaret’s Bay will be the pilot site for this program,” said Pelham, “and we’re delighted that CEED is taking an established program, tweaking it, and offering it to a specific population that has a lot to give.

“And, of course, we’re thrilled to be the pilot site for the whole province.”

Pe lham i s a l so ac t ive ly recruiting new members for the Centre.

There are four d i fferent membership levels that offer a variety of office and meeting space options at what Pelham describes as “incredible competitive rates, especially for such first-class business services.”

There are currently 24 members,

which include not-for-profits, development organizations, small businesses and community groups.

“Enterprise is a very accurate part of our Centre’s name,” notes Pelham. “In addition to CEED and SMU’s Entrepreneurship Centre, we have as members CBDC Blue Water, with staffer Jennifer O’Quinn available to meet with prospective clients, and Ulnooweg Development Group, a new member we’re pleased to have recently welcomed.”

Pelham adds that while the list of members continues to grow, there is space for more, and “getting ourselves to capacity increases opportunities for networking, cooperative initiatives and small business growth.”

For more information on dates, times and program costs, or becoming a CEC member, call 902-826-1680, check the website at https://smbcec.org or message the CEC on Facebook.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

On Ju ly 22 nd ove r 200 people from Hubbards and the surrounding area went to an open house at the Shore Club to honor an important community person—Ruth Ann (Sanny) Blakney.

Ruth Ann has made many contributions to the community since she was a young girl.

She was a dancer in her young years and often danced at public events.

She has always been a great supporter of the St. Luke’s Anglican Church and an active member of the ACW (Anglican Church Women).

For years she was instrumental in the production and success of the church variety shows held at the Shore Club the first week in August.

She both directed them and participated in them as well.

As an active member of the Hubbards Heritage Society, she often participated in the annual dinner theatres.

Rhys Harnish, owner of the Shore Club, and the Hubbards Heritage Society decided to show their appreciation by sponsoring a gathering on the 22nd.

It was a total success.Her family was here from a

number of places across Canada

A “Sanny” Day in Hubbardsand the United States.

Her favourite music group--Fog--offered to provide musical entertainment.

She even got up and did a little dancing!

The Hubbards Heritage Society presented her with a “Perpetual Good Citizen to Hubbards” award.

The ACW gave her a certificate of appreciation for all her work over the years.

Hugh MacKay, the local MLA, presented her with a certificate of appreciation for all her community work as a citizen of Nova Scotia.

Then Rhys gave a brief story of her support for the Terry Fox Day in Septembers past and gave her a special T-shirt—A Terry’s Team Shirt.

He asked the crowd to make donations to the Terry Fox event for September in her name.

Over $2,800 was donated and will be matched down the road.

It was wonderful to see the love and admiration for a community member while she could appreciate it herself and with her family present.

Thanks everyone!

Judy Hopkins, Hubbards

In the photo are Sanny Blakney (front center), Dave Anderson, Mike Purdy, “Jughead” Steve Brown, Eric Marshall and Peter Grant.


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In the July 10th, 2019 issue of The Masthead News, a letter to the editor entitled “Regarding the Micou’s Island Concerns” appeared.

The St . Margaret’s Bay S tewardsh ip Assoc ia t ion (SMBSA) would like to offer the following clarifi cation.

The letter stated that (Micou’s Island) “is now being cared for jointly by the Department of Natural Resources, the St. Margaret’s Bay Stewardship Association, and residents of Croucher’s Point.”

T h o u g h k n o w n a s t h e Department of Natural Resources at the time of purchase, this p r o v i n c i a l , g o v e r n m e n t department is now known as the Department of Lands and

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Forestry (DLF).DLF and the SMBSA have

a Stewardship Agreement to jointly care for Micou’s Island, but the residents of Croucher’s Point are not offi cially involved, nor are the residents of Indian Point.

However, many o f t he residents of both these areas, in addition to others, volunteer their time to help in the SMBSA’s eff orts to steward the island, with around 300 casual volunteers contributing.

More information on the SMBSA’s island stewardship activities can be found in a story elsewhere in this issue.

SMB Stewardship Association

Micou’s Island Stewardship Days are still going on and the dates are:

Sunday, Sept. 15, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.Saturday, Oct. 12, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 16, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 14, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.During the course of the

S tewardsh ip Days the S t . Margaret’s Bay Stewardship

Micou’s Island Stewardship Days Still Going On

Association focuses on tasks like picking up waste from the shoreline and interior, the management of invasive species, and cottage maintenance and upkeep.

“It takes a community to look after this precious island,” says the SMBS A “Come and lend a hand.”

If you wish to attend any of

the stewardship days, contact Mike Lancaster, Stewardship Coordinator, by phone at 902-441-7672 or email [email protected] or go to Facebook.

“We also invite you to join our Facebook group for more updates on this program,” says the association.

The Troop Island Stewardship Program is still going on and the remaining dates for the year are:

Sunday, October 17th from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 2nd, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

“Come lend a hand” on these days, says the Saint Margaret’s

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We “need help to keep this Nova Scotia island gem-healthy and free from garbage and other ecosystem contaminants.”

Troop Island contains an old growth Acadian forest, something that is hard to fi nd these days.

Also on the agenda for each of

the two Stewardship Days are a few other stewardship initiatives that help to reduce visitors’ impact.

“Please get in touch with us if you’d like to become involved or be trained to become a designated Troop Island Steward,” says the SMBSA.

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On July 24th Henry Thorne won $12,200 when his Bay Treasure Chest (BTC) number 19567 was drawn.

“Lived in Timberlea for 43 years and moved 10 years ago,” says Henry, now of Halifax.

“Always love to support our community,” he adds. "We will give some money to our grandchildren and children and use the rest to enjoy retirement.”

“Holy cow! Way to go, guys,” read one of the Facebook posts after seeing the photo of him and his wife, Patsy, with the BTC cheque posted online.

“Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Thorne,” read another. “Enjoy your retirement.”

“Congratulations to the two of you on behalf of the coffee gang at Tim’s,” said another.

The outpouring of support continued.

“Bay Treasure Chest players are good sports,” noted a volunteer. “Although no doubt disappointed when they don’t win, they are nevertheless quick to congratulate the person who did win.”

“Well deserved!” exclaimed Iain Rankin, MLA for Timberlea-Prospect. “Great to see local people winning this.”

Does it matter that Henry now lives in the city?

Apparently not.Once a local always a local.Other recent Bay Treasure

Chest winners include Lorna Riley of Timberlea who won $12,341 on July 17th.

“I felt like crying when I got the news,” she said. “This helps a lot.”

On July 10th Michele Covin of Halifax won $12,327. It was Michele’s daughter Amanda who first became a Bay Treasure Chest player. She registered a number for her mother and got her Gran involved as well.

Amanda says it is a fun thing they do. They get together and mark their stickers, place them on the toonies, and Amanda plays them.

Amanda’s encouragement has paid off for her Mom!

Vern Webber won $12,339 on July 3rd.

Vern, who lives in Mineville, has been a Purolator courier for years all around St. Margaret’s Bay. His regular route now runs through Hammonds Plains, Tantallon and over to Ingramport.

He fills up with gas at Sobeys Express on Hammonds Plains twice a week and plays his toonies there.

As Vern travelled around the Bay each week he kept hearing about how much the BTC does for the community., so he decided to register a number for his sister and himself.

He’s happy to support the community. He’s also happy to win.

Congrats to all winners!

Four Draws, Four Winners in BTC Draw

Lorna Riley receives a cheque from BTC volunteer Harry Ward.

Henry Thorne with his wife, Patsy, and a cheque from BTC.

Shelley Glover of Redmond’s (right) reminded Michele Covin to buy something nice for herself with her win.

Vern Webber (right) with Sobey’s Express staffer Mason Stroud.

This year the Pegasus Program Coordinators have decided to begin the Creation Project writing sessions sooner to allow more time for development and rehearsal of the play.

They’ve scheduled the first b r a in s to rming se s s ion fo r Wednesday, September 4th, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and everyone grade 7 and up is invited to come along to see what it’s all about.

The brainstorming session will allow potential participants to get a sense of what it would be like to collaborate with other young, aspiring writers in the development of the 2019-2020 Creation Project.

The session will focus on narrowing down ideas for a potential production and talking about what everyone would like to see on stage in the spring of 2020.

Part icipants should come prepared to explore genres and even possible characters or settings for the next Pegasus production.

The Pegasus Program’s annual

Unicorn Theatre Starting Writing Sessions Sooner This Year for Creation Project Program

Creation Project aims to provide youth in the community with the opportunity to create their own play.

It offers participants the chance to be involved as actors, playwrights, and/or designers in a production entirely of their own making.

The cost to participate, for those who decide to continue as part of the writing group after the brainstorming session, is $25 for non-Pegasus members and free for Pegasus members.

Subsequent writing sessions will be held on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Unicorn Theatre, starting Monday, September 9th and ending Monday, November 4th.

To RSVP for the brainstorming session, or for more information, contact the Pegasus Program’s Coordinators at [email protected].

You must be in grade 7 and up to participate.


What does it take to send 13 Girl Guide Rangers and Pathfinders from the Hammonds Plains and Halifax South area to Thailand and India to feed the elephants and work with children?

Try $77,000 and two years of fund raising by selling Girl Guide cookies, bottle recycling, car washes, face painting, caterings, selling Vesey’s bulbs, helping with breakfast with Santa, a Value Village Fun Drive, and much more.

In addition, each of them had to have $550 of their own money for out of pocket expenses.

The girls, ranging in age from 14 to 18, and their leader, Carrie Hunter, have just returned from their hard-earned adventure, working with rescued elephants while in Thailand and then visiting the Girl Guide World Centre (“Sangram”) in India.

While in India they participated in more service work and cultural

Thirteen Girl Guides Take Memorable Trip to Thailand and India By Keith Ayling

awareness activities.Laura Cuthbertson, one of the

Guides, says, “You don’t realize how fortunate or lucky you are until you go over there and see how other people live. And even though they don’t have very much, they are very grateful for everything they have. This makes me grateful for everything I have.”

The Masthead News sat down with three of the other Guides—Sarah Dunbar, Brook-Lynn Trimmings and Beth Savoie, who added their own comments, such as:

“It’s cool and scary to feed the elephants.”

“The kids we vis i ted in India were really impressed by Canadians.”

“It’s crazy to see the impact of giving a little package of cookies to the kids. To them it’s a big treat.”

And “It was interesting to see older children translating for the

younger children.”The Guides noted the land

for the elephant sanctuary was donated by the local monks who advised any visitors to take care and not deprive the elephants of anything in order to get photos.

On a lighter note it was quite the experience when it came to feeding the elephants.

In order to complete the task, they had to clean up the elephant droppings by hand, take it all to a manure pile, and then spread the manure around trees as a fertilizer.

It was all a real eye opener for the group.

The girls flew out from Montreal on June 27th to Germany, then to Thailand where they stayed for a week, and then on to India for another week.

Their unit leader, Carrie Hunter, said this was her second trip as a result of doing research with animals.

The girls at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport.

The girls standing in front of the world famous Taj Mahal in India. They are Gillian Bonner, Beth Savoie, Laura Cuthbertson, Sam Palmer, Alena Grandy, Grace MacDonald, Brook-Lynn Trimmings, Denise Hirtle, Sarah Dunbar, Jane MacDonald, Grace Stuart, Leah Nichols, Carrie Hunter and Calena Hunter.

An elephant walks with two of the girls, Grace Stuart (in pink) and Grace MacDonald.

Bicycle Nova Scotia has released a new guidebook for people looking to explore Nova Scotia by bicycle.

The book is a result of an increasing need for guidance on where to cycle in the province and is called Where to Cycle in Nova Scotia: A Guidebook for Exploring the Back Roads and Rail Trails of Nova Scotia.

The book includes a large-scale, fold-out provincial map outlining all 106 routes, indexed with easy access to relevant information and stats for each route, including

Bicycle Nova Scotia Releases Guide on Where to Cycle in Nova Scotia

length, estimated ride time, difficulty, elevation change and more.

The book also includes features on Destination Trails, the Cabot Trail, and routes suitable for cycling with kids.

To help keep the book current, and to align with how cyclists use phones and GPS devices, all route information is available electronically through the Bicycle Nova Scotia website for easy downloading to the device of your choice.

The book is available in bookstores and bike shops across the province as well as online.

Check http://bicycle.ns.ca/ for updates and details.

The author is Adam Barnett who has spent many years exploring Nova Scotia, leading him to believe the sweetest spots are located at the end of a dirt road.

He has worked as a cycling guide all over Eastern Canada and dedicates his time to mapping out trails and routes in order to share with others.

The Hubbards Heritage Society is busy planning for its 25th Annual Dinner Theatre to be held at the Shore Club in Hubbards on Friday, October 18th.

This year the theatre is entitled “Drinks Are On Us: For A Price”.

It will tell the story of the Nova Scotia Liquor Store which opened up on August 26th, 1971, in a two-trailer unit on the present day site of Lola’s Landing.

The original manager was Charlie Monk but he was replaced in March of 1972 by David Boutilier, who was the youngest manager of all the stores in Nova Scotia.

Since then David and a number of locals have worked in the store, whether in the trailer or over in the Hubbards Mall location.

A number of these people are

“Drinks are on Us for a Price!”This Year’s Dinner Theatre in Hubbards

still here to tell us interesting stories.

Come to the 25th dinner theatre on October 18th to hear these stories and be entertained with good music as usual.

The cost is $25.00 per person. Tickets will go on sale at Bell’s

Independent Grocery Store and the Hubbards post office beginning on Tuesday, September 3rd.

There are only 160 tickets available so don’t delay.

If you have any old pictures or stories regarding the liquor store, please contact Judy Hopkins at 902-857-9039, Greg Simms at 902-857-9222, or go to the Hubbards Heritage online site.

You could also stop at the office at the Aspotogan Trust site.

“We hope to see you at the dinner,” said Judy.

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The crowd was a bit thinner this year but the competition between the racers just as strong as ever as the World Tuna Flat Races returned to the Hubbard’s Waterfront Park for the 37th edition after taking some time off .

Three categories—Men’s, Women’s and Youth—took part in the event as they rowed their tuna fl at dories from one end of the cove to the other, accompanied by cheers and groans from the parents and friends watching with great enthusiasm.

Some of the racing heats were close, leading up to the final battle, and some not so close. It all depended on the person at the helm and how they steered the dory.

It took a series of heats before the fi nal winners were declared.

In the end, the team from Hammonds Plains took the men’s division, beating out the team

Crowd a Bit Thinner but the Competition was FierceBy Keith Ayling

from Hubbards.Some of the comments heard

were all good-natured, saying that “a team from away took the title.”

The wining team was made up of Matt Koch, Bret Himmelman, Mark Wiseman and Mason Koch.

The women’s division was captured by the Turf town Tornadoes who rowed their hearts out to cross the fi nish line in fi rst place.

The team was made up of Nicole Bolivar, Laura-Lee Benjamin, Tanya Bolivar and Treena Snair.

The Youth team, the most energetic of the teams, went by the appropriate name of Lil Gang and consisted of Ava Millar, Christina McKinnon, Emma Benjamin and Sarah Labor.

All in all it was another great event for Hubbards and area and plans are already in the works for next year.

Youth Winners—from left to right are Christina McKenna, Ava Millar, Emma Benjamin and Sarah Labor

Lady Winners—from left to right are Tanya Bolivar, Laura Benjamin, Nicole Bolivar and Treena Snair

Men’s Winners—from left to right are Mark Wiseman, Mason Koch, Bret Himmelman and Matt Koch.

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It is with great pride, as MLA for Timberlea-Prospect, to see a provincial project underway that will significantly better our community.

Our government has been able to make key investments in our province that will reshape Nova Scotia for decades to come.

A large part of the investment is in

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roads—the lifeblood of our economy.Upgrades are always taking place, and

one of those major investments that you’ve probably seen this summer is the work being done on the Highway 102/103 interchange.

This junction near the Bayers Lake Business Park is a commuter hub with about 30,000 vehicles a day on Highway 103 and 50,000 on Highway 102.

But at nearly 60 years old, the interchange is antiquated and our government recognized it was time for a much-needed revamp to ensure a more effi cient traffi c fl ow through our communities.

Upgrades will include total replacement of the interchange and realignment of ramps so vehicles can merge onto the highway at quicker, more appropriate speeds, reducing traffi c congestion.

The new interchange is being constructed adjacent to the existing one, eliminating the need for an expensive, temporary structure and cutting down on traffic flow while construction is taking place.

The new interchange is on target to be completed and open to traffi c by this fall.

Because our area is one of the fastest growing in the HRM, the new bridge and

ramp confi gurations have been specially designed to allow for future expansion of Highway 102.

The new interchange for Hwy 102 and 103 being constructed near the Bayers Lake Business Park

Unicorn Theatre will be holding auditions for its new musical “Charlotte’s Web” on September 14th and 15th during the day at the Bay Community Centre, 11 Station Road, Head of St. Margaret’s Bay.

The directors of “Charlotte’s Web” are looking for enthusiastic team players in grades 2 to 12 to be part of this very special musical, which is based on the much-loved book by E. B. White with music and lyrics by ‘Annie” composer Charles Strouse and script by “A Christmas Story” librettist Joseph Robinette.

“Charlotte’s Web” tells the story of how

A u d i t i o n s B e i n g H e l d f o r “Charlotte’s Web” September 14th and 15th

Charlotte, a clever spider, saves Wilbur’s the piglet’s life by weaving interesting words about him into her web and turning him into a celebrity so that Farmer Zuckerman decides that the famous pig, winner of a special blue ribbon at the county fair, won’t ever be sold to be turned into ham and bacon.

The Audition Package, containing information about everything that actors need to prepare for the audition, is posted on the theatre’s website at www.unicorntheare.ca.

All auditions are by appointment, so anyone interested should call the theatre at 902-826-1687 or email [email protected] for an audition time.

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Twenty-five years ago Dr. Andrew Kleinknecht and Dr. Wanda Lee MacPhee took a giant step and opened the St. Margaret’s Bay Chiropractic Centre, first located in the Redmond’s Plaza and then to 5715 St. Margaret’s Bay Road in Head of St . Margaret’s Bay.

To this day, they feel “blessed to be doing it.”

The welcome they received f rom the communi ty was

amazing and now, according to Dr. Andrew, “It’s time to give back and celebrate.”

Giving back to their clients and thousands of others in the community will be the focus of their 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday, September 7 th, commencing at 11:00 a.m. with a BBQ, treats and prizes at the Chiropractic Centre.

What is special about their practice in the Bay?

The Ch i roprac t i c Cen t re has served patients from many generations of one family—in some cases, five generations.

Some of the patients have even gone on to study chiropractic and are now in practice themselves.

It is “wonderful to touch so many lives in a positive way,” says Dr. Andrew.

And, they aren’t done yet!This marks the beginning of the

next 25 years and hopefully they will see their daughter, Claire, come back to join them in practice too.

Both Drs. Andrew and Wanda Lee work to their mission that states, “Our mission is to support healthy living of families in our community by enhancing the natural healing power of the body.”

They offer a variety of health and wellness services and products to provide optimal patient care like state-of-the-art diagnostics with thermography and surface EMG testing, cold laser therapy, selected nutritional supplements, including their custom-created Dr. Wanda’s Wellness brand, custom-fitted orthotics, and footwear.

These doctors offer a full spectrum of chiropractic care for all ages focussed on better nerve and body function which can help in many areas of life and wellness.

The spectrum includes exercise and posture advice as well as

Dr. Andrew and Dr. Wanda Lee standing in front of the St. Margaret’s Bay Chiropractic Centre building.

nutritional support to get people well and help keep them at their best!

Complimentary spinal health care workshops are held twice a month to help educate the community about self-care and registered massage therapy is available six days per week to help support their mission.

The staff at St. Margaret’s Bay Chiropractic are part of their patients’ larger team of doctors and includes Renee Fogarty, Director of Wonderful; Tammy Power, Director of Happy; Carol Perrin, Director of Smiles; and Wendy

MacDougall, Director of Fun.This all adds up to their being

a “Family Focused Chiropractic Clinic”.

It’s going to be a special c e l e b r a t i o n o n S a t u r d a y, September 7th, and the community is invited to share the big “thank you” with open and welcoming arms from all of the staff at the St. Margaret’s Bay Chiropractic Centre.

Of course, if you have any questions, you can always give them a call at 902-826-1088 or check things out at https://stmargaretsbaychiro.com

Congratulations on 25 yearsof Service!

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Two Indian Harbour residents at 8450 Peggy’s Cove Road came up with a novel idea to complement their weekend garage sale by donating all their proceeds to the Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

Barbara Wilkes and Bob Found loaded up their garage with tons of antiques and collectibles gathered over the years and then contacted the Nova Scotia SPCA, who

Indian Harbour Residents Donate All of Their Garage Sale Earnings to SPCABy Keith Ayling

gladly accepted the generous offer and even sent them the SPCA logo to display in the garage.

The Masthead News took time to visit and have a look at the many items up for sale, including old model ships, military items, electronics, styrofoam art, books, and even Christmas lights and cowboy boots.

It was quite the sight with no room left to park their cars.

Everything on sale had a price

tag, with Bob saying prices were negotiable.

Some of the visitors didn’t even ask for their change, opting instead to make a donation to the SPCA.

The two weekends of sales netted a grand total of $1,043 for the SPCA, which includes donations of $123.

The weekends were on July 20th and 27th.

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It was with great sadness today that I encountered two gentlemen who were in the process of removing the portable composting toilet that had been located on the Rails to Trails close to exit 5A.

I learned that the toilet had suffered no end of damage due to vandalism, which included throwing non-compostable items in the toilet, numerous hits from ATVs, and smearing of horse manure all over the walls.

One of the gentlemen stated that he had installed these toilets at many locations within the African continent with no incidents of vandalism, and they were currently being considered as replacements to the pit toilets in government campgrounds.

I felt outrage toward those i n d i v i d u a l s w h o w o u l d demonstrate such a lack of respect and wilfully damage a state of the art facility placed as a comfort service for trail users.

The section of the Rails to

Trail Toilet Removed from Rails to Trails because of Vandalism

TraIls located between exist 5 and 5A is heavily used and most people respect the rules and regulations governing use.

There are, however, individuals who disrespect the rules.

In the past few days I have witnessed a young rider on a dirt bike driving recklessly.

His dirt bike had no license or any features to identify it.

In the evening I frequently hear noise from ATVs on the trail long after they are allowed.

I do not know if there is any regular ATV or cycle patrol dedicated to the trail, particularly in the summer and after hours. I have never seen any.

I do feel that there is clearly a need for some level of patrol presence to act as a deterrent against acts of vandalism and disobeying rules, so that we can all continue to enjoy our trail in comfort and safety.

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It is no secret that not so long ago, Nova Scotia had the longest wait times for hip and knee replacement surgery of any province.

It is also well documented that Nova Scotia had the highest demand for orthopedic surgeries, such as hip and knee surgery.

Such problems can have a big impact on the lives of Nova Scotians because of pain, having trouble getting around, losing time from work and being kept from activities we enjoy.

All of this was acknowledged w i t h i n o u r h e a l t h c a r e community and a Call for Action was launched, bringing together government, health care providers and our medical research community.

The good news is that we have hit the turning point and things are improving.

In fact, they are improving dramatically.

Government is now providing long term funding commitments to ensure sustainability and job security for orthopedic health care professionals, and there is increased collaboration and communications within the community.

In every budget since coming to office this government has made significant investments into orthopedics, totalling more than $40 million, plus an additional $17.4 million this year.

Hip Hip Hooray!An opinion piece by MLA Hugh MacKay

Orthopedics are now offered in five hospital sites across Nova Scotia, providing flexibility and efficiencies in scheduling hip and knee assessments and surgeries.

Ta r g e t e d r e c r u i t m e n t efforts have added four new orthopedic surgeons, three new anesthesiologists, plus 80 new support positions including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers and others.

The establishment of a single Nova Scotia Health Authority has streamlined collaboration, communications and scheduling efficiencies within the provincial health care community.

Patients are encouraged and instructed on how they can help themselves before, during and after surgery.

Every patient is different and cannot be treated like an averaged statistic.

We are now leading the country in collecting individual patient data.

Pat ients are referred to orthopedic assessment clinics to receive a personalized assessment from a specialized health care team focused on individual patient wellness.

This results are a wellness plan to improve individual care for patients following their surgery, helping them to mobilize quickly for the best possible results.

The stars are aligning for orthopedics in Nova Scotia.

We are trending in a positive direction for reducing wait times, re-admissions, infections and other measurable outcomes.

We are now in the middle of the pack in Canada for orthopedics, but that is still not where we want to be.

We want to be the orthopedic leader in Canada.

As always, I welcome your comments and questions at 902-826-0222 or [email protected].

Many of the users of the St. Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to Trails take it for granted it is always ready for their type of travel and do not realize the work that goes into its maintenance and upkeep.

The trail is maintained by the St. Margaret’s Bay Area Rails to Trails Association and for this year alone the organization has allotted approximately $40,000 for maintenance work and major improvements.

The association is a volunteer o rgan iza t ion , hav ing ju s t completed a surface upgrade from the Bike & Bean in Upper Tantallon to the Northeast River Bridge, raising the surface about

Rails to Trails Association Allots $40,000 for Trail ImprovementsSome Improvement Already Done; Others in the WorksBy Keith Ayling

75mm so that it will be more durable in the spring and late fall.

Rick Muzyk and his crew explained the entrance to the ESSO trail at the Hammonds Plains Road Bridge will be reconstructed to reduce wear and tear caused by ATVs.

New culverts will improve drainage at five driveways crossing the trail.

Cleaning out and/or ditching at six locations will make the trail more durable, as will regrading the trail around the new Ingramport Connector Bridge and the area to Puddle Bridge.

Some of the maintenance funds are also used to clean up and repair damage caused by unauthorized

users of the trails such as dirt bike riders and damage caused by the shenanigans of after-hours users like the vandalism and damage done to the toilet hut at the Ingramport Connector Bridge.

Trail surveys near the Bike & Bean have shown tha t approximately 80,000 visitors, mostly cyclists and walkers, use the trail on an annual basis.

Special trail events include the Ride for Cancer in September, weekly Wednesday prayer walks, and regular use by Tantallon daycares and local schools.

Volunteers are always needed as the work never seems to end. They can contact the association at [email protected]

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Thieves Take Stone Statue and Return it with a Card and Flowers

Thieves snatched a stone lion off a porch in Philadelphia and then returned it with a card of apology and flowers.

The thieves decided to return the statue after police posted a video showing the heist.

“It was a smart move to return it,” the police said.

Thai Rangers Save Six Baby Elephants

Rangers in a conservation area in Thailand saved six baby elephants that became trapped in a deep, mud pit.

No one knows how they got there but the banks were too steep for them to clamber out.

It took the Rangers five hours to free them.

A herd of wild elephants were circling nearby and Rangers felt this was probably the babies’ family.

Scientist Spots Perfectly R e c t a n g u l a r I c e b e r g i n Antarctica

Scientist Jeremy Harbeck spotted a very sharp-angled, table-like iceberg floating among sea ice just off the Larsen C ice shelf of Antarctica.

“I often see icebergs with relatively straight edges, but I’ve not really seen one before with two corners at such right angles like this one,” he said.

Human Interest Stories from Around the World

Why did the Chicken Cross the Road?

No one knows the answer to that one, of course, but a man in Wisconsin, who felt that the speed limit should be lowered from 30 mph to 20 mph on his particular stretch of the road, decided to dress up in a chicken suit to catch motorists’ attention.

One of his chickens was recently injured while crossing the road.

“We’ve got over a dozen kids just from here back and the cars come through at the blind corner here,” he said.

The town didn’t agree with him, however, and stuck to the 30 mph limit.

Students Leave Pineapple in Exhibition and People Mistake it for Art

Original story by Roisin O’Connor, The UK Independent

Students claim they managed to pass off a pineapple they bought for one pound at a supermarket in Scotland as art in an exhibition at their university.

When they returned four days later, they found that someone had put it into its own glass case.

The organizer of the exhibition said that she wasn’t the one who did it because she’s allergic to pineapples.

The university decided to leave it on display just for the sake of humor and good fun.

Extremely Rare Job Opens Up for a Hermit

Orig ina l s t o ry by Rory Mulholland, UK Daily Telegraph

A n e x t r e m e l y r a r e j o b opportunity opened up for a hermit in a stunningly beautiful cloister perched on a cliff in Austria.

But there were some drawbacks.It was an unpaid position, the

applicant had to be prepared to live without electricity or running water or the internet, and had to be ready to cope with the possibility of being shot by a jealous local.

“There is no classic job description for a hermit,” an official said.

But the parish priest said that the “person should be at peace with himself.”

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is September 4th.

Construction and installations will begin as early as September on seven tower sites for a wireless broad-band internet project spanning the Municipality of Chester, Municipality of Lunenburg and the Region of Queens.

When completed, the internet service provider, TNC Wireless Ltd., will offer high-speed, wireless internet packages to 3,782 eligible households.

The main network site will be erected in the Chester Basin area.

More is in the works.For more information, contact

Jonathan Meakin, Strategic Initiatives Coordinator at [email protected] or 902-275-4122.

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COMMUNITY EVENTSWed., Aug. 7, Brunch at the Chester Basin legion, featuring “You Ought to be in Pictures”. Starts at 9:30 a.m. Costs $7.00. Trevor & Darlene Awalt will share with us all about their photography magic and perhaps have some music too. Speaker: “Self Portrait”. Come and hear Anne Veenhuis as she shares with us “Which Road are You Traveling?” For reservations and/or cancellations and compl imenta ry nurse ry, call Donna 902-275-5887. Sponsored by Chester Area C. W. C. affiliated with RSVP Ministries.

Sat., Aug. 10, Giant Book Sale at St. Peter’s, 10030 Peggy’s Cove Road, in Hacketts Cove from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Over 9,000 books for every age and taste, none over $2.00. Come and browse and enjoy a free coffee. Continuing every Saturday until November.

Sat., Aug. 10, GOBBLE, GOBBLE. The Hubbards Area Lions Club, 21 Lions Club Road, Fox Point, is having a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, tea/coffee and dessert from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Enjoy the 50/50 and bar available.

Sat., Aug. 10, 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, tea/coffee and juice.

Sat. Aug. 10, Paint Off, Tea & Auction at Lordly Park in Chester from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. Paint Off 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. and Tea & Auction 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy sandwiches, desserts and tea. Admission fee $10.00. Come and watch Wesley Lowe, Beverly Hubley, Gary Selig and Jayne Campbell paint. This unique fundraising event brings local artists together in a friendly exhibition of talents as they paint off against one another. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an exciting community event while mingling with the artists. Their works will then be auctioned off at the Lordly Tea right after the event. A new painting of Chester will be on display. Proceeds going to the artists and the Chester Heritage Society.

Sun. , Aug. 11 , Ches te r Bandstand Summer Concert presents “Tuesday Night Band” starting 7:00 p.m. Children are welcome to dance on the grass. Adults may want to bring a lawn chair. Concerts may be moved or cancelled in heavy rain at the discretion of the performer(s). For more information, please contact Sue LeBlanc at 902-299-0139.

Mon., Aug. 12 to Fri., Aug. 16, Summer Kid’s Camp, Timberlea Baptist Church, 31 Greenwood Ave., 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Join us for a week of games, crafts, stories, music and, of course, fun! Program is open for grades primary to six as of September 2019. The program is free! For more information or to register visit https://timberleabaptistchurch.squarespace .com/ybs or contract [email protected]

Wed., Aug. 14 to Sat., Aug. 17, Chester Playhouse Summer Theatre School presents “The Adventures of Pinocchio”. Music & lyrics by Neil Bartram. Book by Brian Hill. For more info/tickets, call 902-275-3933 or visit chesterplayhouse.ca

Wed., Aug. 14 to Sat., Aug. 17, The Music Committee of Chester United Baptist Church will be holding an INDOOR YARD SALE, in the Church Hall at 84 King Street, Chester., from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day. The proceeds are to pay off the remaining debt on the new church piano.

Fri., Aug. 16, Outdoor Summer movie “Jurassic Park” will be playing at the amphitheatre at the Hubbards Waterfront Park, 20 Yacht Club Road, Hubbards, starting 8:30 a.m. Raindate: Friday, Aug. 23rd. For details and updates follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @HubbardsMovies.

Fri., Aug. 16, Karaoke at the Chester Legion starting 9:00 p.m. for members and guests 19 years and older. For more info call the Legion 902-275-3315.

Sat., Aug. 17 to Sun. Aug. 25, Ocean Swells annual week-long community Art and Craft Show, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Ocean Swells Community Centre, 2726 Hwy 329, Northwest Cove. Refreshments. All welcome.

Sun. , Aug. 18 , Ches ter Bandstand Summer Concert presents “Chester Brass Band” starting 7:00 p.m. Children are welcome to dance on the grass. Adults may want to bring a lawn chair. Concerts may be moved or cancelled in heavy rain at the discretion of the performer(s). For more information, contact Sue LeBlanc at 902-299-0139.

Sun. , Aug. 25 , Ches ter Bandstand Summer concert p resen t s “Clas Lar s son Quartet” starting 7:00 p.m. Children are welcome to dance on the grass. Adults may want to bring a lawn chair. Concerts may be moved or cancelled in heavy rain at the discretion of the performer(s). For more information, please contact Sue Leblanc at 902-299-0139.

Fri . , Aug. 30 , Outdoor Summer Movie “Spider Man: Into the Spider-Verse” will be playing at the amphitheatre in the Hubbards Community Waterfront Park (20 Yacht Club road, Hubbards), starting 8:00 p.m. Raindate: Friday, September 6th. For details & updates follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @HubbardsMovies.

Sat., Sept. 7, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Estabrooks Community Hall is hosting its 3rd annual FREE family corn boil with bouncy castle, face painting, snow cones, and, of course, corn while supplies last. Come join the fun and meet the volunteers that keep your community hall operating for our community.

Sat., Sept. 7, Firefighters’ Breakfast at the Chester Basin Volunteer Fire Department, 5430 Hwy 3, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Breakfast includes your choice of bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, baked beans, toast, juice, tea/coffee. Adults $7.00, Children 5 to 12 $4.00 and under 5 FREE. Take out available.

Sun., Sept. 8, Country Music Show, 1:00 p.m., Chester Legion. Proceeds for the Terry Fox Foundation. Featuring The Crosslands, Coastline, Connie Munroe, Agnus Clinton & Kentucky Blue.

Tues., Sept. 10, The Bay Grandmothe r s we lcome anyone who has ever had a Grandmother to join them at St. Lukes United Church in Tantallon, across from the Bike and Bean. We will meet from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. when we will be “Looking Backwards to Move Forward”, a celebration of our past achievements and a plunge into our future efforts to assist Grandmothers in sub-Saharan Africa who are raising their AIDS-orphaned Grandchildren.

Sat., Sept. 14, 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, tea/coffee and juice.

Sat., Sept. 14, 2nd Annual Community Fun day in Chester Basin at the Aenon Baptist Church from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. RAIN or SHINE. Family fun zone and games with a free BBQ. From 3:00 to 5:00 pm. at the Chester Basin Legion there is country and bluegrass music with fun games for the kids. From 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. there is a pig roast supper with all the fixin’s for $10.00 at the Chester Basin Legion. From 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. there is musical entertainment, wrapped up with fireworks over the Basin at 9:00 p.m. (be there for 8:45 p.m.) Come and join us for the day or any portion of the day!

Sat., Sept. 24, 3rd Annual End of Summer Fundraiser Beer Garden with Live Music by “Usual Suspects” at the Chester Curling Rink from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. for everyone 19 years and older. Bracelets $15.00 advance and $20 at the door. Limited number TO BE SOLD. In support of Jamal (Jimmy) Assaff, Joanne Foley and Sandy Morash. There will be a 50/50 draw in support of “Chester Castaways Junior C Hockey Team in memory of Sterling Collicutt. Free Coors Gift for the first 100 people through the door. For tickets call Tommy 902-275-7522, Christine 902-275-7458, Jackie 902-980-1103, and Lisa 902-275-8966.

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is September 4th.

The produce is coming out of the gardens and small business enterprises are selling their wares at farmers’ markets to summer-loving buyers until sometime in late September and October.

To know where to go, here is the following:

Chester Farmers’ & Artisans Market—Open every Friday at the Old Railway Station, 20 Smith Road, Chester till October 4th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., rain or shine.

There you will find local, fresh produce, meat and fish, artisan baking, tasty meals, flowers and plants, handmade crafts, jewelry and treats, either for you or your dog. For more information, go to www.chesterfarmersmarket.wordpress.com

H u b b a r d s F a r m e r s ’ Market—Open Every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Hubbards Barn & Community

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Park, 57 Hwy 3, Hubbards. Join them every Saturday from now till October 26th. Great local music and fantastic local vendors. Go to www.hubbardsbarn.org for more information.

New Ross Country Market—open every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the New Ross Community Fairgrounds, 5024 Hwy 12, New Ross, until October 12th.

Fresh fruit and vegetables, home-baked goodies, spices, pickles, kimchi, sauerkraut, wine jelly, jams, jellies, crafts, coffee and tea.

New vendors are there along with live entertainment and more!!! Anyone interested in becoming a permanent or occasional vendor can contact George at 902-681-3171 or Ruth at 902-689-2147.

A community booth is available to non-profit groups at NO

CHARGE. For more info and booking, contact George at 902-681-3171.

Rural Roots Market is open Every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the entrance of the Ross Farm Museum until September 29th.

Fresh produce from local farms, cured meats and cheeses, fresh baked bread, locally produced crafts, live entertainment, weekly how-to demonstrations, and picnic tables with games are available. You can also order a Ploughman’s Lunch. For more info visit ruralroosmarket.ca

Tantallon Village Farmers Market—Open every Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. until October 8th. Over 30 participating food and artisan vendors. Located at the corner of St. Margaret’s Bay Road and Peggy’s Cove Road in Upper Tantallopn

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Dear Friends and Hubbards Community,

Thank you so much for the lovely Nova Scotian hospitality, care and concern for our dear Ruth Ann (Sanny). She so enjoyed every moment of the wonderful celebration at the Shore Club in her honor. The outpouring of love was so evident and appreciated by our entire family. The heart of this community is so clearly reflected in the many expressions of care that have brightened our time together and our hearts overflow with gratitude. There are no words adequate.

The Blakney Family


is September 4th.

For those of you in Chester who didn’t get to book-a-bed this year in the community gardens but love gardening and are mobile-challenged, there is still hope for next year.

According to an article that appeared in the July/August edition of Municipal Insight, you can have you name put on a list.

Mobile Challenged Gardeners Can Get on List for Next Year

Four new raised garden beds were constructed earlier in the year for “those with mobility challenges” so that they could have “an opportunity to enjoy the benefits of gardening.”

The raised beds accommodate wheelchairs and walkers and are high enough to either sit beside or

access more easily.Called the Porch Produce

Program, containers of pre-planted veggies are given to those selected to receive them.

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Two more dates are set up for a volunteer work day and training session to become a designated Bluff Trail Steward.

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9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.This is a chance to work with

the Bluff Trail Stewardship Program and with the Woodens River Watershed Environmental Organ iza t i on and the S t . Margaret’s Bay Stewardship Association.

The program seeks to ensure the careful and responsible management o f the Bluff Wilderness Hiking Trail and the surrounding wilderness area.

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There have been a few odd sightings in the Bay lately.

Have you seen a few kayakers paddling by and then taking took a second glance to see something swimming alongside them?

It’s not a seal, and you’re not seeing things, these are swimmers training for a really BIG swim in the weeks to come.

Three local women are taking on GIVETOUVE’s big swim in support of Brigadoon Village later this month, and will swim and kayak across the Northumberland Strait, spanning the gap between New Brunswick and PEI.

Swimmer and St. Margaret’s Bay resident and business owner, Monica Miller, along with her support kayaker, Heather Lane (Smith), who grew up in St. Margaret’s Bay, will brave the Strait with 45 other swimmers and their kayakers on Sunday, August 18th.

“For the last few years one of my clients has been a support kayaker for the BIG SWIM and every year she’d tell me more about it and I’d become more and more intrigued,” said Monica.

“I had already been doing some endurance events that didn’t involve swimming, so the thought of a swimming endurance event, while extremely scary (since I was unable to swim the front crawl at the time) was also a new challenge for me psychologically and physically.”

When registration opened in February, Monica was stuck in bed with a cold, but knew if she was going to do it, now was the time to commit.

Wi th a maximum of 50 swimmers, spots sell out within 48 hours.

“Even though I had been terrified of swimming in deep water for as long as I could recall, not able to swim the front crawl, and an irrational fear of sharks and things under me in the water that I can’t see, I started immediately strategizing how I was going to get the job done,” she says. “I knew then that I was going to sign up.”

A client of Monica’s happened to be another local resident, Erin Gray, who will be a support kayaker for the fifth time for the Big Swim this year.

“When I first kayaked for the Big Swim four years ago, I never saw myself doing it again, just because it wasn’t something I thought I would ever do,” said Erin.

“But I keep coming back for the incredible event and for the great friendships and camaraderie. It’s pretty darn cool to say you’ve kayaked from New Brunswick to PEI!”

This year, though, the event is a bit more amplified for Erin as she is now an employee of Brigadoon Village.

“I have known about Brigadoon since before it even existed,” she said. “I had the privilege of calling the founder, Dave McKeage, a friend, and heard about his vision many years ago.

“So when the opportunity came up to join the organization, it was a very proud moment for me.

Local Women Taking on the Northumberland Strait in Big Swim

"Of course my first question was, “I can still paddle in the Big Swim, right?”

“I love that we get to do this as a charity event and raise funds for Brigadoon Village,” said Monica. “Even more so now after going there and seeing the amazing facility and hearing about the positive impact Brigadoon has on its campers.”

Brigadoon Village is a non-profit, recreational facility on Aylesford Lake in the Annapolis Valley.

Wi th i t ’s par tners , they deliver transformation camp programming to Atlantic Canadian children, youth and families living with a health condition or other life challenges.

“The most important thing we try to explain is that Brigadoon is not just a summer camp,” said Erin. “Brigadoon is truly a transformative experience.

“For many campers, it’s the first time they’ve ever met another child with the same illness and challenges.

“That alone makes a huge impact, not to mention being in an environment that is safe for them with medical staff onsite, catering to their requirements, not having to worry about treatments and meds and doctors and scars, and where fun is a priority.”

Brigadoon Village has been in operation since 2011 and welcomed 38 campers its first year.

In 2019, eight years later, Brigadoon will have over 800 kids attending camp in 14 different programs.

It costs $1,300 to send a child to camp for a week at Brigadoon and because the organization will never turn away a child for financial reasons, that means extra fundraising is needed.

Big Swim swimmers are required to raise $1,500 prior to the event in order to participate, though Monica has well-surpassed this goal. The opportunity to send even more kids to camp is still open.

“The event has already raised over $100,000 but our goal is $150,000,” says Monica. “We could really use some extra support, and donations from our own community would mean so much to us.”

To support Monica, Heather, Erin and all the Big Swim team, please visit www.givetolive.ca/bigswim, select "sponsor a swimmer", and enter Monica Miller.

You’re encouraged to leave a message of support!

Brigadoon Village has the motto: Giving extraordinary kids a chance to be ordinary.

The Big Swim almost works in reverse—you have a bunch of ordinary people doing something really extraordinary to help Brigadoon.

“A lot of those kids likely will never have the chance to swim the Strait due to their own health issues, but I can for them,” said Monica.

“Their challenges are far greater than anything I’m challenged by.”

Canada Post has released a new set of stamps that should bring out the bear in anyone.

The stamps are photos of the polar bear, the grizzly, the American black bear and the Kermode bear.

The arresting images, which show the minute details of each bear’s face, were shot by renowned wildlife photographers Michelle Valberg and Robert Postma.

Iconic symbols of our wild places, bears are formidable and intelligent predators.

Their raw power and immense s ize fos te r bo th fea r and fascination.

U n f o r t u n a t e l y , s o m e populations are threatened by habit loss and human activity—making conservation efforts critical to their survival.

The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada has assessed polar bears and western populations of the grizzly bear as being of special concern.

Polar bears are affected significantly by the loss of sea ice due to climate change, while grizzlies are dwindling in number due to human encroachment.

The grizzly bear gets its name from the lighter tips that often

Eye-Catching Native Bears Released as Stamps by Canada Post

appear on its guard hairs, which gives it a grizzled appearance.

The polar bear is, on average, the largest bear species in the world and actually has black skin.

Named after its most common colour, the American black bear is

the most widely distributed bear species in North America.

Found in coastal regions of British Columbia, the Kermode bear is a population of black bears capable of producing rare, white-coloured offspring.


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We already knew that St. Margaret’s Bay Rails to Trails was a multi-use trail as proven by joggers, bicyclists, walkers, horses, ATVs, strollers and wheelchairs.

And back in early July users may have seen trucks and tractors on a part of the trail.

T h e S t . M a rg a r e t ’s Bay Area Rails to Trails Association (lSMBARTA) w a s o r c h e s t r a t i n g t ra i l maintenance and improvements at the time.

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Hundreds Attend This Year’s Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts Zoe Knight Wins $500 Gift CertificateHats Off to Debbie Smith for this story

When the doors opened at Shining Waters Marine on July 4th the rewards of months of hard work shone through and continued for the entire 13 days of the 2019 Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts.

With the best weather of the summer on their side, the festival committees, along with hundreds of volunteers and supporters, gave visitors from near and far a unique and memorable experience.

Members and art enthusiasts celebrated the kick-off of the Festival at a sold-out Opening Reception held at Shining Waters.

“The room was bursting with stunning creations by member artists presenting both the Mini-Masterpieces and Pieces of Eight displays,” said Vice-president Joanne Williams.

“The venue and weather provided a picturesque and enjoyable evening for all in attendance.”

Beginning July 5th, the Studio Tour featured 65 local artists showcasing their art and fine craft to visitors driving from the Aspotogan Peninsula to Prospect,

and everywhere in-between.In just three days, $27,500

worth of art was sold, 100% of which went to local artists.

Many of the ar t i s t s and craftspeople are available year-round, so those who missed out can refer to the Studio Tour Guide on peggyscoveareafestivalof thearts.com or find one locally to plan a future visit.

This year’s Studio Tour Draw prize winner was Zoe Knight of Dartmouth, who won a $500 gift certificate towards the purchase of art from any of the Studio Tour artists.

Between July 13th and the 16th hundreds of visitors toured the yurt in Peggy’s Cove, displaying over 300 works of art.

Over 40 local and international artists created new works and interacted with visitors in the village of Peggy’s Cove.

“There’s nothing like bringing together artists and art enthusiasts in one of the most beautiful places in the province,” said Patricia Lindley, committee lead.

“The calibre of the art was outstanding this year and the vibe

was incredible!”Artists and visitors alike were

very pleased.“We’re so grateful to all of the

visitors and volunteers who took part in the festival this year and helped make it such a success,” said President Debbie Smith. “The events just seem to get better and better each year.”

Furthermore, “From the planning process to implementation, this festival takes a lot of time and dedication. Whether a volunteer spent months or a few hours with us, they were an important part of the festival.”

Planning for next year’s festival will soon begin.

The year 2020 will be the 10th anniversary of the festival, with some exciting special events anticipated.

Artists and art lovers alike are invited to get involved by becoming members of the PCAFA Society.

For information about the Peggy’s Cove Area Festival o f t h e A r t s , v i s i t w w w.peggyscoveareafestivalofthearts.com.

Artist Sarah Irwin stands with two unidentified boys

A display of quilted items made by the Bay Quilters for the Studio Tour. They were displayed in the St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Hackett’s Cove.

Works in Paul’s Hall (a part of the studio tour) made by Gretchen Amirault, Diana Conrad, Elise Doane, Mary Doane, Joanne Logan and Wendy Madore. All of the women belong to the Crossroad Artists club.

Artist Mary Lynne MacKay and a volunteer carry on a discussion. Mary was participating in Paint Peggy’s Cove.

Are you looking for something to do on a midsummer night?

The St. Luke’s Community Players (SLCP) invite you to join them for an evening of fun and fellowship as they perform the songs that they love to sing.

“The idea came to me when I saw the players continually staying after rehearsals singing songs that they love from various musicals,” said SLCP Director Elaine Forhan.

“So I suggested they put on a show and perform the songs of their choice. The response from the group was overwhelming.”

The condition is that they prepare all the numbers on their own and provide all the necessary

A Midsummer Night’s Variety Show at St. Luke’s

music tracks and props, Elaine continued.

“Just bring it and sing it,” she said. “I know there are people that stay close to home during the summer months and may be looking for something to do on a Saturday night.”

She said that “This will be a great, casual, evening out and you won’t have to leave our community.”

The show will take place at St. Luke’s United Church in Upper Tantallon on Saturday, August 10th, starting at 7:00 p.m.

Admission is by donation at the door and light refreshments will be served.

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