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(Flowers) Facing Forward, watercolour by Sue Belding
Hubbards res ident , Mat t Morash, is the father of two little girls and a teacher.
“We’re an active family and feel that the streetscape isn’t safe enough for pedestrians and cyclists,” Matt says. “With Covid-19 and physical and mental health in mind, we think it’s important to make our community more cohesive.”
Matt is part of a group of Hubbards residents who have decided there needs to be a safer way to get to and from all the businesses, places and programming the community has to offer.
In just a little bit over 36 hours, a Facebook group, set up on June 27th (Hubbards Area Residents for Safe Sidewalks), has grown to include almost 400 interested people.
The group aims to advocate for the creation of a safe sidewalk along Highway 3 from Shatford Memorial Elementary School to the Independent grocery store.
“There isn’t safe ability for foot traffic from Shatford Memorial to the library, daycare, firehall or
Hubbards Group Wants Safer Sidewalks for Pedestrians and Cyclists By Catherine Clute
sailing club,” says Matt.While he admits the community
is relatively quiet in the winter time, “June to October is booming with activity. It’s clear that there is a big following in the community that supports this idea—business, not-for-profit, and residents.
“Next up we’ll be looking to organize ourselves and garner the support of municipal and provincial governments.”
According to the group, the Federation of Nova scotia Municipalities recently released a report recommending that communities like Hubbards should have the right to re-designate their roads as “main streets”, allowing them to prioritize pedestrian safety.
Local residents, Melanie McIvor, Shaina Falcone, Sarah Hare , Ben David , Tr i s tan Cleveland and Matt have all stepped up to be part of the “Hubbards Streetscape Project” to work on a strategic and specific plan to get things moving.
As a first step, they have laid the groundwork to get two digital
radar speed signs by the Shatford elementary school to make the road safe for all users.
“We’re a bit unique in the municipality in this regard, says Matt. “We’re really hoping that
both Chester Municipality and Halifax are able to collaborate on the idea.”
Volunteer Joan Redmond, who is the monthly joke-teller at the meetings of the Bay Seniors Association, has gone to twice a week on her Facebook page for
Bay Seniors “Funny Lady” Keeps Members’ Spirits up on Facebook
members to enjoy.Since March, Joan has offered
a “Friday Funny” of a cartoon or amusingly captioned photo she finds online or is sent by friends.
As with her meeting jokes, she curates these carefully to appeal to a wide audience.
“I t ’s sometimes a t r icky balance,” says Joan, but she’s always “keeping an eye out for appropriate materials—as long as it’s funny!”
More recently Joan has been convinced to add a weekly “Monday Musings” post.
These are, she says, “just random thoughts” she’s had during the recent three months of isolation.
Despite the likes, comments
and shares her twice-weekly posts earn, Joan says her main goal is to provide a moment of cheer.
“Anything for a giggle in these days,” she says.
Some of Joan’s Monday Musings are as follows:
Does insect repellent encourage hair growth?
I remember trying to grow my hair several years ago and it was so slow and discouraging, I gave up.
Today, I have a huge mop of hair. The only difference is the amount of insect repellent I have been using to avoid being consumed by the black flies.
She also writes, “I do enjoy my walks. I find myself waving to folks as they speed by. No idea who they are because I cannot
Joan Redmond
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The public is invited to the Community Helping Community Art Show on several selected dates from July 10th to the 25th at the Community Enterprise Centre (CEC) in Upper Tantallon.
Works by local artists—members of the Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts (PCAFA)—will be displayed.
Thanks to sales support from Red Wagon Art Studio, visitors to the show may purchase art on the spot or online.
The idea was hatched during an informal Zoom sharing session for Bay community groups hosted by the CEC.
With the pandemic-related cancellation of the PCAFA’s annual July festival, representatives of other groups at the meeting off ered to help the PCAFA put on the
summer art show.Presenting partners are the
PCAFA and the CEC, along with Red Wagon Art Studio.
Supporting partners are the Bay Seniors and the St. Margaret’s Bay Stewardship Association.
Chris Pelham, CEC president, says, “We’re delighted to be partnering with the PCAFA and others on this show. It’s a chance to support our area artists, while giving our community something happy to do.”
In addition to art shown inside the CEC, there will be outdoor demonstrations.
The show will also include videos of artists at work, time lapses of art in progress, and virtual studio tours.
T h e C o m m u n i t y H e l p i n g Community Art Show runs from Friday, July 10 to Monday, July 13, Friday July 17 to Monday July 20
and Friday, July 24 and Saturday July 25 at the CEC at 5229 St. Margaret’s Bay Road.
More details about the show, along with updates, will be posted on https://discoverstmargaretsbay.ca/ and http://redwagonartstudio.com/ and on all the partners’ social media.
Patricia Lindley, a member of the PCAFA board, says, “We’re grateful to the CEC for hosting us, and we’re tremendously grateful to all four of our show partners, for caring about art and artists in the Bay, and helping make this show happen.”
Show partners will also be sharing photographs of the art and details about the art and artists online, which means, says Lindley, “Those who are restricting community contact can still see the show.”
Art can be purchased in person or online.
By Sharon Jessup Joyce
make out who they are.“Perhaps they are just waving for me to
get off the road. Who knows?My walks have been my only way of
seeing humans. A few times, I have passed
Bay Seniors “Funny Lady” folks I know on the other side of the road, and we stop and have a chat across the road as cars interrupt us.
It could be worse.
Story continued from page 1
Fabien Lutz-Barabe’s painting #novascotiastrong, started out in April as a tribute, he says, “to our fallen hero, Constable Heidi Stevenson, but then with the horrible crash of the Cyclone helicopter, it seemed Nova Scotia was at its lowest amid the Covid-19 pandemic.”
Fabien, a Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts Society member, says he felt compelled to express his feelings through the 30 x 40 inch
Local Artist Fabien Lutz-Barabe’ Celebrates Nova Scotia’s Endurance with Painting
painting., the largest he has ever undertaken.
But, he says, “I had no idea how much tragedy would befall Nova Scotia before I even completed it.”
It’s not the fi rst time Lutz Barabe’ has found painting to be therapeutic.
He says it has helped him during personal challenges too.
“I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder six months after undergoing radiation treatment when battling through tongue cancer
surgery in 2016.”Fabian wants #novascotiastrong
to be seen “not as a source of sadness, but as a source of hope and endurance for all Nova Scotians through these diffi cult times.”
The painting, which is not for sale, can be viewed at the Community Enterprise Centre at 5229 St. Margaret’s Bay Road during the Community Helping Community Art Show on selected dates from July 10th to the 25th.
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Some Nova Scotian, senior citizen homes are now allowing outdoor family visiting.
On June 10th Premier Stephen McNeil and Dr. Robert Strang announced the easing of visitor restrictions in long-term care facilities starting June 15th.
Outdoor visits can be arranged provided social distancing and other guidelines are met.
It is the first time since March 15th that some residents have had physical contact with their family and friends.
During the isolation period, residents were reliant on phone and on-line communications, such as Facebook.
Communicat ions & Market ing Specialist at the Northwood Manor/Shoreham Village facility, Chester, Murray Stenton, said that they created a Facebook campaign called “Hi Northwood”.
He said “We posted a message to Facebook asking people to make a video
Long-term Care Facilities now Allowing Outdoor Family VisitsBy Dale Kaizer
message to send to the residents.“We asked them to sing a song, tell a joke,
introduce their pet, or just say hello. We also offered the opportunity for residents to make video calls to their family and friends.”
Shoreham Volunteer Co-ordinator Vickie Rodenizer, commended local sewing groups for making masks for the Shoreham residents during their isolation.
Now that restrictions have lifted somewhat, many of the Shoreham residents are basking in the outdoors.
Many are enjoying the new wheelchair access road built in celebration of the Church Memorial Park’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
The road allows for amble social distancing while connecting Shoreham with the park and its beautiful, new, public gardens.
Shoreham resident, Terry Gates, says, “It connects us to a lot of different places. It’s a great job. We really like it.”
Terry Gates enjoying a ride on the wheelchair accessible road built in celebration of the Church Memorial Park’s 50th anniversary. Church Memorial Park is located in Chester.
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In-person services are now available to residents in the Municipality of Chester as Phase 2 of the Municipality of Chester (MOC) reopening plan begins.
The Main Office at 151 King Street in Chester has opened its doors for tax payments with
In-Person Services Now Available at Municipal Offices in Chester
limited hours—9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
All other services offered by finance staff are by appointment only.
Please call 902-275-3554 for more information or to make an appointment.
Residents whose income is directly affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for low-interest f inancing on proper ty tax payments as well as an extension on the payment deadline.
Interest will also be withheld for affected property owners until August 31st.
Appointments can be scheduled for services offered by the Infrastructure and Operations Department, such as sewer connection applications and pick up of mini-bins for organic collection. Call 902-275-1312 for an appointment.
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Customers will be served one at a time at front counters equipped with plexiglass shields, and sanitization measures will follow each transaction.
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Tax payments in the form of a cheque as well as permit applications are also accepted in one of two available drop boxes located at the Chester offices.
Staff are always available via telephone and email during regular hours.
The final phase of reopening will happen when Public Health measures preventing normal operations are lifted.
Residents are encouraged to check www.chester.ca and MOC’s social media accounts frequently for updates or call the main office at 902-275-3554.
The Kaizer Meadow Landfill has already resumed regular hours and has reopened its Household Hazardous Waste site and Public Drop-off.
As reported in the last issue of the Masthead News, the Bay Treasure Chest now has an online 50/50 draw, offering players a chance to win a cash prize and, at the same time, provide funds for the programs and projects offered by the Bay Treasure Chester Partners.
Since the new program began, customers have been asking questions.
Here are a few of them.
Questions and Answers Concerning the New 50/50 Bay Treasure Chest Draw
Question: Can I use my Bay Treasure Chest Number(s) for life in the new online 50/50?
Answer: No. They are separate lotteries. Hang on to your registered number(s) for reference to use when the weekly Toonie Draws resume. For the Monthly Online 50/50, you purchase one-time-use tickets. These are printed out; the draw is made from the printed tickets.
Question: As well as a credit card, can I use a debit card to play?
Answer: You can use only a Visa credit card to play. Mastercard debit cards and regular debit cards will not work.
Question: What happens if I don’t get my tickets to print out?
Answer: Check your spam or junk folders. Otherwise drop us a note. There’s usually a quick fix.
Question: We split our time between the United Kingdom and St. Margaret’s Bay, where we normally spend about five months of the year. When in Nova Scotia,
we take part in the weekly BTC draw as we like to support the local community. Can we take part in the online monthly draw?
Answer: You are able to purchase the tickets online if you have a Nova Scotia address that matches exactly with a Nova Scotia address on the credit card that you are using to pay for the tickets.
Question: Is there a target date for the resumption of the chests in the various retailers?
Answer: Not yet. Volunteers are working behind the scenes to streamline the toonie counting process.
Note: When purchasing a BTC 50/50 ticket online, make sure the address in the ticket purchase form matches your credit card mailing address exactly.
For more information about the new BTC Online 50/50 go to btcmonthly.ca or baytreasurechest.ca
Many of the museums across the province may be opening in July under new rules and social distancing guidelines, but the Hooked Rug Museum of North America in Queensland will not be one of them.
The Museum has cancelled all of their planned workshops and hook-ins for the 2020 season.
The decision was reached at the Museum’s annual general meeting held on June 15th.
“it is disapointing,” said Suzanne Conrod, board chairperson, “but we have to protect our visitors and volunteers.
“The events normally held, such as hook-ins and workshops, have always been very sociable, encouraging people to mingle and connect,” she says. “And, as
Hooked Rug Museum Activities Cancelled for the SeasonBy Catherine Clute
a small volunteer run, non-profit organization, the cost of installing all the necessary elements, such as increased staffing and plexiglass screens, is prohibitive.
With the borders still closed as of mid-July, many of the planned tour groups from elsewhere in Canada and the Unite States have cancelled their bookings.
Museum volunteers are using this down time to work on several projects, cataloguing a recent, very large donation of archival material, and creating new products.
According to Suzanne, there will be surprises in store when the museum is able to open.
“We hope to be back in 2021,” says Suzanne.
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On March 16th, in response to the Covid-19 crisis, BayRides made the decision to reduce its service to essential trips to the grocery store or the pharmacy for a small number of long-time clients.
Consequently, for almost three months BayRides has only had one driver on the road and only one passenger at a time.
As of June 8th, two more drivers were back behind the wheel, transporting clients who rely on BayRides to get to and from work.
“Hopefully, all six drivers will be able to return before the end of
BayRides Gradually Making Its Way Out of Covid-19Fares to Increase Slightly in October
the summer,” writes Patty King, Executive Director.
Although the number of trips is increasing each week, the service has changed because of the necessary measures that have been put in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Whenever possible, there will only be one passenger per vehicle.
Passengers must wear a mask, use hand sanitizer before getting in the vehicle and when exiting, and maintain as much distance as possible from the driver.
BayRides has purchased single-
use, non-medical masks as well as washable masks made by local suppliers, Lynn Lucy and Sylvia Gallant, for clients who do not have a mask.
Over the years, the growth in demand for BayRides’ service has been immense.
Until the Covid-19 slowdown, up to 1,000 people a month were using its services.
To meet the demands of this growth and to ensure financial stability, BayRides has made the necessary decision to implement a small increase in the fares in
October.“The Board of Directors explored
all other avenues of funding before adopting the new fare structure,” says Patty. “The demands for service and the circumstances of our times have made the increase necessary in order to preserve the
continued financial viability of BayRides.”
BayRides is a not-for-profit, charitable organization.
To book a ride, call 902-820-6600. For more information on the Covid-19 protocols, visit www.bayrides.ca.
A few days after Terri Boutilier won $22,800 in Bay Treasure Chest’s first Monthly Online 50/50 on June 26th, she says it’s still sinking in.
“I wouldn’t say I’m unlucky, but this is over the top—the biggest win I’ve ever had.”
While the win is surreal, the Boutilier’s Point resident still has some ideas how and where to spend the winning amount.
“We might treat ourselves…to a new fridge. It will be a huge help
Terri Boutilier Wins first Monthly Online 50/50
towards finishing our basement. “And we might get away for a few days with the kids (seven-year-old twins, a boy and girl)—probably PEI.”
Maybe even share a bit with the family, she adds.
“I’ve been playing the toonie draw for a couple of years and now that it’s on hold I’m playing the online 50/50…I love to see that money goes back into the community.”
Terri Boutilier
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Dear Editor,
I don’t use the Rails to Trails—haven’t in years. I do, however, cross it at random locations in my car and on my motorcycle—Bayer’s Lake, Bay Road in Timberlea, Tantallon, etc.
Lately I’ve noticed some bicyclists in full dress, with protective gear, crossing the main roads without stopping at the posted stop signs, and darting out into traffic.
The most recent was a gentleman on a bicycle in front of Greenwood Heights.
Dressed in green, he came out of the trail, crossed the main road without stopping at the posted sign, almost ran into me on my motorcycle, quickly avoided me, and almost ran into a car coming the other direction.
I hollered at him that he ran a stop sign and he just looked at me like he owned the road.
Another instance was at Bayer’s Lake last week.
The Halifax Regional Police
Cyclists Must Obey Traffic Rules Like Anyone Else
were sitting on the edge of the trail, watching two or three going through the posted signs.
I’m not sure if they were doing paperwork or not but they were facing Rails to Trails and had to have seen people crossing there.
I’ve also talked to multiple folks who have had issues in that spot with bicyclists not stopping.
There is going to be an accident there.
How is it that so many (not all) can speed on the trail, run stop signs, and have no rules to follow just because they are on two wheels--no plates, no insurance, no rules, no responsibility.
Seems so wrong.I’m not blaming all the
bicycling community, but the ones that don’t think the laws apply to them.
Please put plates on bicycles!
Dwaine BoutilierLakeside
The winners of the 5th Annual Best of Chester Municipality Business Awards were revealed recently by the Municipality of Chester (MOC).
This recognition program showcases some of the finest local businesses in the area with winners and runners up in 23 categories.
A to t a l o f 909 e l ig ib l e submissions were received with 11,621 votes cast.
Tops in each category will be promoted in advertising and presented with certificates.
Best Artisanal Retailer: The Village Emporium runner up--Chez Glass Lass)
Best Building Services: Chester Electrical, Plumbing and Heating (runner up--Toadz Odd Jobs)
Best Building Supply Store: Chester Building Supplies (runner up--New Ross Home Hardware)
Best Community Space: L o r d l y P a r k , B l a n d f o r d Community Centre, and Forest Heights Community School
Best Farm/Forestry Business: Ross Farm Museum (runner up--Integrity’s Haven Equine Rescue Centre
Winners of the 5th Annual Best of Chester Municipality Business Awards
B e s t G a r d e n S e r v i c e s : Oceanview Home and Garden (runner up--Downey’s Pitcher Plant Nursery)
Best Gas Station: The Gold Nugget AFN (runner up-- Chester Basin Petro-Canada)
Best Grocery/Convenience Store: Spidles’ Your Independent Grocer (runner up--Foodland Chester)
Best Health/Beauty Services: Valerie’s Hair Studio (runner up--Between Friends Hair Studio)
Best Spa/Fitness Facility: Luna Salon Spa & Boutique (runner up: Nilu Gym)
Best Health care Provider: Chester Family Dental (runner up--Massage Haven)
Best Manufacturing Business: South Shore Metalworks (runner up: Hawboldt Industries
B e s t M a r i n e S e r v i c e s Business: South Shore Marine (runner up--Gold River Marina)
Best Mechanic/Auto Shop: Jeff’s Old Volks Home (runner up--Chester Service Centre Ltd.)
Best Non-Profit Group: Integrity’s Haven Equine Rescue Centre (runner up--Lighthouse Food Bank)
Best Pet Services: Your Friend
& Mine Pet Supplies (runner up: Oceanmark K9 Resort)
Best Restaurant: Fo’c’sle Tavern (runner up: Gold Bean Café)
Best Specialist Retailer: Julien’s Bakery (runner up: Kiwi Café)
Best Place to Stay: Oak Island Resort & Conference Centre (runner up: Mecklenburgh Inn)
Best Professional Services: Scotiabank Chester (runner up--New Ross Credit Union)
Best Realtor: Tradewinds Realty (runner up--Peter Reeves, RE/MAX South Shore Realty)
Best Vendor at a Farmer’s Market: Julien’s Bakery (runner up--Higbee’s Berry Farm & Nursery)
Small business constitutes 99% of business in MOC and sets a standard of excellence in customer service, product and service quality, and reliability.
“Our business community has had a tough year so far, to say the least,” says Allen Webber, Warden for MOC. “We want to support and recognize them as much as we can.”
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The congregation of the William Black Memorial United Church usually observes the anniversary of the church’s founding in 1823 by William Black, a traveling Methodist evangelist, during the last Sunday in June, and this year was no exception.
But on June 28th, instead of having a worship service with communion in the sanctuary, followed by a potluck or barbecue in the church hall and grounds, this year’s observation required ingenuity and technology, along with faith.
The William Black congregation has relied on technology during the pandemic to hold services, using the Zoom video platform.
This has not been all bad, says the Reverend Doctor Wayne Smith, since “online worship allows people to invite their pets to join them, wear absolutely whatever they want, and refill their coffee cups during worship.”
In fact, he jokes, “I can almost tell whose finger is hovering over the mute button during my sermon.”
But Dr. Smith acknowledges that technology doesn’t allow those who are not online to participate.
So, when gathering restrictions were loosened last month, Dr. Smith and the congregation planned to have those members attend in person in the church
Church Relies on Technology to Observe 199th Anniversary of Founding
hall, using appropriate physical distancing, while members able to join from home by Zoom would do so.
Dr. Smith went to the church the week before, where two tech-savvy members of the congregation pre-recorded him conducting a shortened version of the traditional liturgy of communion.
Hymns for the service were pre-recorded elsewhere by the church’s music director, Tara Sullivan.
Those elements were uploaded into the Zoom “worship from home” gathering.
During the June 28th service, Dr. Smith fed the live portions alone from his church office, while a small number of worshippers saw, on a larger screen in the church hall, exactly what the worshippers from home were seeing.
“This seemed fair,” he says, “as those at home were being invited to participate in the same way” as those in the hall.
Dr. Smith says, “The current need for social distancing is obviously upsetting for members and supporters of all faiths, and we look forward to seeing each other when we can, but I believe this can remind us of what a spiritual communion of the faithful can mean.
"It reminds us that we can turn any space into a 'sanctuary'."
The William Black Church
By Sharon Jessup Joyce
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Attention Unicorn Theatre fans!The wait is over and Unicorn
is back with a lively summer program of workshops covering many diff erent aspects of theatre, dreamed up by the theatre’s wonderful camp staff .
Participants will learn a lot and they will also have fun!
Unicorn Comes Back with a Lively Summer Program of Theatre Workshops
There are 17 diff erent workshops on off er during the months of July and August.
If there is signifi cant interest in a specifi c workshop or workshops, it may be possible to off er those more than once.
The workshops are available for participants going into grades 2 to
7 with some exceptions.Some of the workshops, such
as “Once More with Feeling”, “Singing for the Stage” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat”, cover acting, singing and dance skills, while others (“Not in Kansas Anymore…” and “Managing the Stage”) will appeal to those whose interest lies in working behind the scenes.
Participants may like to explore costume or puppetry or simply enjoy playing favourite theatre games.
With 17 workshops to choose from, everyone should be able to fi nd something of interest.
While putting together the program, the members of the camp staff felt strongly that they wanted to do something special for all those young people who had been enthusiastic attendees at Unicorn camps for many years, and who were now going into grade 7 and into what would have been their last year of Unicorn’s Summer
Drama Camps.For all those young people,
members of the camp staff have created a special workshop where ex-campers in their fi nal year can enjoy all their favourite camp activities “One Last Time”.
There will also be two workshops off ering training for volunteering at the Summer Drama Camps, one for first-timers and another for those with some experience, who might be considering applying for camp staff one day.
Running for two hours at the Bay Community Centre, each workshop will be able to accommodate a maximum of eight participants and two leaders.
All Covid-19 regulations will be strictly observed and parents will be required to sign a waiver before their children can participate in the workshops.
The fee for each workshop is $15, payable by e-transfer.
Each participant may sign up for only two workshops to allow
as many people as possible to be involved.
The Summer Program will start up on July 20th with registration beginning at 9:00 a.m. on July 10th.
All information about the workshops is avai lable on the theatre’s website www.unicorntheatre.ca, along with a registration form.
To register, parents need to email the registration form to the Summer Program Coordinator.
Please note that registrations received before 9:00 a.m. on July 10th will not be accepted.
Anyone with questions or concerns may call the theate at 902-826-1687.
The members of the camp staff are excited about the workshops.
“The Unicorn camp spirit is still alive,” says Summer Program Coordinator Maia McCann, “and we can’t wait to welcome the kids back to the theatre to pass on some knowledge---as safely as possible.”
The staff at the Tantallon Public Library did a little walk by retirement party at the overpass at exit 5A on the St. Margaret’s Bay Rails to Trails on June l5th for co-worker Heather Pelton.
Staff at Tantallon Public Library Throw Surprise Retirement Party on Rails to Trails
Heather holding her Happy Retirement Poster that she was given. Leslie Higgins is in the background, who conspired with Vicki Smith to get Heather to go for a walk (photo by Catherine Higginson)
Heather retired after almost 20 years working at both the Tantallon and Hubbards branches.
Heather and her friend, Leslie, walk the trail almost everyday, so staff organized a surprise party on
the trail.“Heather is famous for pulling
tricks on staff , especially on April Fools Day, so it was nice to pull off this surprise for her,” says Vicki Smith.
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There is a rare and special thing called serendipity.
That’s when good things happen by accident—like finding something you weren’t looking for.
I had recently asked the Halifax City Library to do an obituary search for me.
This is a free service that they offer ([email protected]). I was looking for information about my great grandmother, Isabella (Umlah) Mahar, who died on Monday, June 10, 1895.
She had taken the horse and carriage out to visit her mother, Eleanor Umlah.
Shortly after, she delivered a basket of eggs to the Seabright Hotel.
But she never made it home. Her horse upended the carriage and she was thrown to the ground. She died instantly.
The library couldn’t find an obituary, but they did find a rather detailed newspaper article written the following day in The Halifax Evening Mail.
A WOMAN KILLEDMrs. William Mahar Thrown
From a Waggon Near French Vi l lage—She Dies A lmos t Immediately After the Accident.
A man called at Hubley, Teas & Co’s, this morning and handed the following note to Reginald Mahar, the firm’s store keeper:
Your mother was instantly killed last evening by being thrown from a waggon. You had better start for home at once. Michael Mahar.
The summons coming with such suddenness, and containing such terrible news, was a great shock to the young man.
I Found What I Wasn’t Looking ForBy Cynthia A. Henry
He immediately procured a conveyance and started for his home.
The woman who was killed was Mrs. William Mahar, aged about 55 years, wife of William Mahar, of Glen Margaret. She was on a visit at the time to her mother.
The accident happened near the Baptist parsonage at French Village.
The horse shied at an object on the road, and threw Mrs. Mahar out. The lady struck her head on a stone, fracturing her skull. She died almost immediately.
It is understood that the woman’s son was driving when the accident occurred.
Another version reads as follows:
A MAIL reporter talked to a man from French Village today. He said Mrs. Mahar was returning from a visit to her mother’s house at the time of the accident.
The team was on a by-road at the time, a short distance from the main road. The road was an exceedingly rough one. It was full of stones and small boulders.
The deceased was in the waggon alone. A daughter and niece had left the waggon, to get in again when the team reached the main road.
The horse bolted and ran away, throwing Mrs. Mahar out. She struck on a boulder head first.
T h e d a u g h t e r w e n t f o r assistance. Neighbors who responded picked the woman up and carried her to the nearest house.
From the nature of the injuries death must have been almost instantaneous.
There was a large hole in her skull and the unfortunate woman’s neck was broken.
I was floored. Beyond the horror of this
tragedy came something else I never knew—that a son and daughter was with her on that day.
Isabella had four daughters. Could it have been her youngest, Frances, my grandmother, who, at age 10, ran to the neighbours for help?
And which of her four sons was driving? It may very well have been Charlie.
In 1895, at the age of 23, he operated the stagecoach, transporting mail and passengers between the train station at the Head of St. Margaret’s Bay and the communities along the bay to Glen Margaret.
The Seabr ight Hotel off Anthony Lane was a frequent stopping place.
So what did I find that I wasn’t looking for?
Shortly after my mother, Frances, died in 2001, I was heading into Halifax when I noticed a wonderful bureau standing on the lawn in front of Francis Boutilier’s place.
He was the man who sold odds and ends just near the Tantallon Ballfield Road.
I stopped in to take a look and decided to buy the Art Deco piece, and then struck up a great conversation with Mr. Boutilier.
He knew my mother and offered me his condolences on her recent passing.
“She was Charlie Mahar’s
niece, wasn’t she?” He asked.When I said yes, he told me he
had something interesting to show me out back.
Imagine my surprise when he pointed to a weathered piece of history tucked way in the back of his barn full of antiques.
“This is Charlie Mahar’s old wagon seat which I picked up years ago,” he said. “Would you like to have it?”
I have treasured that seat for all these years and I have always wanted to paint something special on it.
But today my random discovery carries far more significance, for it’s not just Charlie’s wagon seat, but quite possibly, Isabella’s winged chariot.
That, my friend, is serendipity.
Charlie Mahar’s old wagon seat.
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Yo u n e v e r k n o w w h e n something is going to be for the last time—or so it seems.
When the St. Barnabas Spring Fling was held on March 14th, I sat down with a few other people at our eight-foot table and had lunch.
We did not know it might be the last time for a long time.
The State of Emergency that we are all aware of came the following Monday.
Recreation clubs closed, events were canceled, and community buildings went into lock down.
The new norm of staying home sunk in. But it did not take Blandford long to adapt.
We were particular to obey the rules the Premier and the Good Doctor set down for us.
The rules still allowed people to help each other and allowed us to be community.
News as to who was open, who delivered and where to find whatever was needed, was passed on.
Every Sunday the bells of the
Blandford in a Pandemic: A Community’s ResponseBy Claudia Zinck
Parish of Blandford rang out in the community churches.
Jan Stiletto rang the bell at St. Cuthbert in North West Cove.
Malcolm Boutilier rang the bell in All Saints Church in Bayswater.
Claudia Zinck (yours truly) rang the bell at St. Barnabas in Blandford.
Every week since services were stopped, and every week until they resume, the bell team will continue to call the community to worship--worship being an individual act as each person sees fit.
Young people painted rocks and put them in neighbour’s gardens to brighten their day.
Many a strong man (or boasting teenager) opened bottles for those with weak wrists.
Bott les were put out on doorsteps and a knock on the door told them they were open.
Even 97-year-old “Aunt” Betty (Zinck) took it upon herself to call folks to make sure they were alright.
The recycling programs were
at a stand still but Loraine Willis took the time to leave her bottle caps on a deck. Finding a bag of her fudge tucked away with the bottlecaps was precious.
The Deck Convenience store and Café’ turned into a takeout restaurant. Mail still needed to be picked up there. Much needed milk and other food items were available for the locals.
During Earth Week, the Parish of Blandford gave away 67 planting kits to the community. They were put out by a mailbox and disappeared in short order.
A picture of the children planting circled the community Facebook pages.
Amanda Gates sent a recent photo of their seeds being transplanted to a bigger pot at Paityn and Camron Gates house
Bouquets of flowers turned up on seniors’ doorsteps when their children could not come out for Mother’s Day.
Baking treats gave a pleasant highlight to many a day.
I think the best story down our way was Jaxen’s 13th birthday.
It is hard for kids to understand why they cannot have parties or go to town for recreational events like movie theatres.
In s t ead , mom Chr i s t i ne MacDonald and dad, Keith Matheson, used social media to tell people Jaxen would be at the foot of his driveway on May 14th at 6:00 p.m.
Christine reported about 20 cars came by with birthday cards or a present or just to sing Happy Birthday to this happy new
teenager.Twenty cars on a work night to
celebrate a boy’s birthday sort of shows that even a pandemic cannot stop a community celebration.
Restrictions are slowly lifting. Bicycles, more than any year before, are traveling the roads.
Staying six feet apart, people are visiting.
We were lucky not to lose anyone here. Or was it luck? Was it listening to the rules and helping our neighbours?
Whichever it was, thanks be.
Amelia Woodward is shown planting. This young gardener has attempted many varieties of plants (photo courtesy of Jennifer Woodward).
Jaxen Matheson holding his birthday sign on May 14th as over 20 cars passed by in a parade to honour his 13th birthday.
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There is no limit on the number of times members can use the boats in the season that runs until October 1, and they can always have four reservations booked in advance by using a simple phone app.
As soon as one reservation is used, they can book another.
Plus, they can call the dock anytime and, if there is a boat available, it is theirs to use.
Members have fl exibility with how they schedule their half-day reservations—spread them out or cluster them in a block.
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Freedom Boat Club off ers three levels of nautical training, starting with Basic Boat Operation and local area orientation before members use the boats.
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Local members, Rob Vatcher and Michel Lechman, say it makes for special boating.
Rob says, “I have been a lifelong, recreational sailor who, two years ago, had to give it up due to an injury.
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Liam Manderville on the Shining Waters Marine dock.
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Recently I walked into the Atlantic Superstore’s property by the entrance at the traffic lights on St. Margaret’s Bay Road and used the left-hand lane against the traffi c.
I glanced over the vehicle barrier at the “creek” and was shocked , then horrifi ed, to see the whole of the bank down to the creek thick with garbage, the majority plastic, and that mainly of the Superstore’s grocery bags.
This area spread as far as the right turn into the actual car parking area.
It looked to me as if the area had never been cleared since the opening of the store—and, yes, there was a small elections sign lying there too.
Coming back from the store,
Shocked to see Garbage in Creek Close to Superstore
I looked at the other side of the creek where it goes under the entrance road and there was some garbage there too.
I presume that this creek joins the one running behind the Canadian Tire complex, which eventually enters the sea close to School Road on Peggy’s Cove Road.
Think of the pollution being carried down and no one is aware of it.
Eileen WilliamsStillwater Lake
Editor’s Note: Eileen says that she was hoping to trigger some kind of action from good Samaritans and get the creek cleaned up.
Micou’s Island is one of the gems of St. Margaret’s Bay.
With 2020 being projected to have a record number of Micou’s Island visits in the Bay, there is growing concern over the cumulative impacts on the island and its surrounding community.
One of the accelerating issues in recent years is parking.
Last month a record was set with 107 cars and 297 visitors counted in a single day.
This has led to cars parking illegally and unsafely on both sides of the road, on either of the blind corners, and blocking the roadway and driveways, creating multiple safety conditions.
The problem of unsafe parking near Micou’s Island would be solved if all visitors parked legally, safely and with respect for the surrounding community. Unfortunately, not only is this not happening, the situation appears to be worsening.
Parking near Micou’s Island a Serious Safety Issue
Though decisions about placing road signs close to Micou’s Island go beyond the jurisdiction of the SMBSA, we have advocated for change for several years.
A s t h e r e h a s b e e n n o community-driven resolution to date, the SMBSA has increased its eff orts to address the issue and will be working with the Department of Lands and Forestry and Transportation and infrastructure Renewal, and other government partners to work on solutions.
SMBSA is grateful to the many community members who work to safeguard Micou’s Island, and we look forward to continuing to work with them, and with government, the fi re department and police, to protect this beautiful place.
Nick Horne, Board ChairS t . M a r g a r e t ’ s B a y
Stewardship Association
For several years I have worked alongside other community members fi ghting for and against proposed projects in St. Margaret’s Bay.
Some projects fi t, some did not, and some needed tweaking.
One common thread is seeing frustrated citizens trying to be heard.
Everyone has the right to be heard, but we need change to make it happen.
Public consultation should be an open exchange between a p roponen t ( a company, organization or individual making a proposal), interested citizens and government staff .
Too often, it is structured as presentations by proponents and interest groups, without open discussion.
Citizens must be able to hear each other’s views on proposals during public consultations.
A room fi lled with quiet chat and posters does little to educate about how the rest of the community feels.
We learn a lot from each other’s opinions. But we need to educate ourselves as citizens to be eff ective participants.
The four keys to doing this are to understand the process, work with government staff , know our facts, and fi nd allies.
When I fought against the asphalt plant, I quickly learned
How to Make Your Voice CountAn Opinion Piece by Nick Horne
I had to play the game by the proponent’s and government’s rules, or my words would not be heard.
It may be a fl awed process, but it’s the one we currently have.
We n e e d t o r e c o g n i z e government staff are there to help.
During my active involvement in opposing the asphalt plant proposal, HRM senior planning staff allowed our Westwood Hills Residents Association to have a table to distribute fact sheets during public consultations, allowing us to share the information the proponent would not.
HRM staff also pushed back when the proponent tried to have us removed.
Government helped us to be heard.
It’s not enough to have an opinion. Government consultation functions well when citizens show up fully engaged and informed, presenting facts, not emotions.
As a member of the HRM North West Planning and Advisory Committee, I have helped push for sidewalks, accessibility,
and maintaining St. Margaret’s Bay’s village atmosphere, by making sure we have facts that support safety and quality of life arguments.
Individual citizens and small public interest groups can make a diff erence.
For example, the St. Margaret’s Bay Stewardship Association nego t i a t ed a b iod ive r s i t y assessment and temporary moratorium on clear-cutting in the proposed Ingram River Wilderness Area.
T h e s u p p o r t o f o t h e r organizations and concerned c i t izens was impor tant in achieving this.
Be engaged, Keep fighting the good fight, and believe in protecting what matters to you.
Nick Horne is a business owner who lives in the Bay with his family. He is a member of HRM’s North West Planning and Advisory Committee, the Saint Margaret’s Bay Seniors Association board, and Westwood Hills Residents’ Association.
The board of the Athenaeum Society says that it is determined to keep the society alive and will be ready for resumption when the time comes.
As a result, they are monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and are working towards a swift return should there be a signifi cant breakthrough with a vaccine or relaxation in social distancing and
Board of the Athenaeum Society Monitoring COVID-19 Situation CloselyWorking on a speaker’s program for 2021
group gathering size.The board is also working on
a speaker’s program for 2021 and will advise members of their progress from time to time.
“With everyone’s support, Athenaeum will return,” they said.
Further information can be found at the society’s website at www.athenaeumns.org as the situation evolves.
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Back in January the Parish of Blandford was getting ready for Earth Day 2020.
Seed packets were printed, cut out and glued together. Lorraine Willis printed names on all 360 packets.
Plastic plant markers were cut out of margarine lids and about 180 had been labeled by mid-March.
The kit tags were printed, cut out and strings attached.
Egg cartons were cut in half and two small bags of potting soil were set aside to put into the egg cartons to grow transplants in.
Seeds were just starting to be purchased.
And then the pandemic hit!
By the second week of April, Grandma (yours t ru ly—Claudia Zinck) decided to make up 30 kits and put them out at the end of her driveway on Earth Day,
And then it happened!By Claudia Zinck
April 22nd, thinking maybe a few would be picked up.
Signs were made and a notice was put on the Blandford Facebook page.
Then Grandma went to work her shift.
The kits disappeared.Facebook was fi lled with
requests for more.That Saturday another 40
kits were prepared and all but three made it to someone’s home.
A total of 67 planting kits were distributed in the middle of Covid-19.
In the world of uncertainty that we are facing, gardening is becoming active again.
Maybe it was an activity one af ternoon for the children, but many families tell me they have started gardens.
Fresh air and exercise in our own yards. What better way to keep healthy?!
Editor’s Note: The following is a wonderful story of a local woman who did a marathon fundraiser for the St. Margaret’s Bay Foodbank. It is written as an open letter to Dani Kerr, with all the details included. Here is the way it reads:
Dear Dani,
You made our day!I remember the day you called
the St. Margaret’s Bay Food Bank and told me you’d like to do a marathon fundraiser for your local food bank.
You said that you had been t ra in ing for the Bluenose Marathon, but it got cancelled due to Covid-19, and that you still wanted to run and do something special for your community.
I felt happy and so grateful for our families that need our support each month.
During our talks and e-mails, I realized how personal this run was for you.
So, on May 30th you ran (and ran and ran) 26.2 miles to raise money and food donations for our humble, but mighty, local food bank, with your family and friends supporting and encouraging you all the way.
You had a few obstacles thrown at you along the course of training for this day, but you powered on!! I think we agreed on the word “stubborn”.
It was an honor to be part of the welcoming team of family and friends during the last leg of your marathon.
The loud cheering, ringing of
Marathon Runner Brings the House Down
bells and tears of happiness on faces was something I will never forget as long as I live.
As you made your way up the driveway to the food bank and the fi nish line (just over 5 hours later), two young children were holding up a paper ribbon for you to run through.
T h i s m e a n t t h a t Y O U COMPLETED YOUR FIRST MARATHON!
Family, friends, and some of your students celebrated in your victory with sings of encouragement and praise.
Flowers were handed to you, my words of thanks, and then the crowd broke out in song—Happy Birthday To You.
Indeed, it was your birthday.The picture shown with this
article is the one taken at the food bank of you and your lovely family.
Can you see ALL the food that was donated--222 bags you and your supporters collected that day with three vehicles. Not to mention $10,257 (yes, this is correct) that was raised during your marathon journey!
AMAZING!!I knew we lived in a giving
community, but this brought the house down.
What a day it was, With laughter, feelings of admiration and tears of joy to name a few.
Such an amazing day.THANK YOU, DANI. YOU
DID IT! Kathleen Jennings
Dani Kerr in the middle with Nicole MacKenzie to the left, daughter Liv Tompkins on the right, and her son Jack Tompkins In the front.
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When will the toonie draw resume?
As many in our communities will know, the Bay Treasure Chest suspended its weekly t o o n i e d r a w s i n M a r c h . “The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting public safety measures evolved so rapidly in March that we were unable to complete the March 18th count and draw on that date,” says Rick Muzyk, Bay Treasure Chest Association Director. “The chests were removed from the retailers and the contents placed in secure storage.”
Since then a group of volunteers developed a protocol to complete the suspended March count.
On June 3rd David Holden from Beechville won $38,838 with his number 20913.
“This has been a very difficult year for our family, so getting the news that I had won was fantastic,” says David, adding that he had been laid off after 20 years working as a flight dispatcher for an airline.
Meanwhile , some of the windfall went towards house renovations—things that had been on a list such as a new roof and front door.
That draw notwithstanding, the Bay Treasure Chest Weekly 50/50 toonie draws are still temporarily suspended.
“This new protocol is to time consuming to be used on a regular basis,” says Rick.
“But with the continued easing of physical distancing guidelines, we are developing a plan to restart our toonie draw going forward.
“The goal of this plan is to minimize the health risk to our
When will the Toonie Draw Resume?dedicated volunteers who help us every week at the count.
“We greatly appreciate how many volunteers have stepped up in the past few years.”
Given it’s not advisable to have 50 to 60 people in a room, counting toonies, he adds, we need to rethink and streamline the process.
As well, notes Rick, the retailers who host the BTC chests are an important part of the 50/50 lottery, and businesses generally have had a difficult time of late.
“We need to know that our
retailers are keen and comfortable to have the chests back in place—it’s one more consideration for them, bearing in mind they host the chests as a community service.
“Until there is a vaccine for COVID-19, we will be vulnerable to outbreaks. We want to do our upmost to keep our community safe.
“We would like to thank folks who continue to support our efforts to make this community a great place to live, raise a family and retire, by participating in our monthly online lottery.”
David Holden with The Bear at D & Jo’s Country Farm Market in Timberlea where he played his winning toonie (no bear hugs were permitted).
With the reopening of the Community Enterprise Centre (CEC) on June 22nd, the Bay Seniors Information Centre is again available for in-person support, offering summer hours of 10:00 a.m. to noon on Tuesday and Thursday.
The Information Centre also remains available by email and telephone, as it has through the pandemic.
Go to [email protected]
Bay Seniors Information Centre Once Again Providing In-Person Support
or call 902-820-3334 and leave a message.
For in-person visits, Covid-19 precautions include a maximum of 10 people in the CEC, maintaining a six foot or two metre distance when possible, and washing and sanitizing hands on arrival and departure.
All volunteers and visitors are strongly encouraged to wear masks.
Over the years many people within the Masthead News circulation area have donated medical equipment to the St. Margaret’s Bay Lions Club, and “we can in turn loan the equipment out to folks who can use them,” a spokesman said.
“Our stock in storage includes walkers, canes, crutches, scooters,
St. Margaret’s Bay Lions Club Offering Equipment to Seniors and Other Folks
A scooter donated to the St. Margaret’s Bay Lions Club in June 2020
wheel chairs, lift chairs, medical/orthopedic walking boots , bathroom handle grips and hospital beds.”
If anyone needs equipment, contact Lion Leonard Bugbee at 902-823-3000, Lion Blaine MacDonald at 902-876-8521 or Lion Brecken Hills at 902-826-2546.
Last fal l the Lions Club constructed a picnic shelter along the St. Margaret’s Trail along the eastern perimeter of Jerry Lawrence Park in Lewis Lake, so trail users can have a comfortable resting spot.
In early June of this year,
Memorial Name Plates Placed on Picnic Shelter at Lewis Lake
memorial name plates were placed at the shelter in recognition of devoted club members who have passed away.
Stay tuned for a dedication celebration at the shelter after the COVID-19 crisis is over, say the Lions.
The St. Margaret’s Bay Lions donated $2,000 to Sir John A Macdonald High School once again, for more than 15 years
Four Students Receive Bursaries
King Lion Leonard Bugbee hand bursary cheque to Angela White at Sir John A.Macdonald High School.
running, towards the school's bursary program.
Four students are receiving $500 each.
Remember when people could gather in groups without social distancing?
That was back in the days when graduates who received the Bay Treasure Chest’s Anne Martell Memorial Scholarship could walk across the stage.
Collin Comeau was the first to do so back in 2016.
Collin went on to study industrial and marine diesel repair at Nova Scotia Community College in Bridgewater.
“Students don’t know ahead of time they are getting a scholarship from BTC,” says Collin, “so it’s a surprise. I was blown away at the time. I had been trying to secure a loan to pay for school. The scholarship made a huge difference.”
S i n c e t h e n C o l l i n h a s
Remembering Collin Comeau and the Days Before Social Distancing
volunteered at the toonie counts and, most recently, has joined the BTC’s Scholarship Committee.
Of course, the pandemic has changed many plans and traditions this year, not least of all for the graduates themselves, but also
Collin Comeau
including Collin or any other BTC volunteers being present to hand out awards.
But the Bay Treasure Chest still wants to say, “Good for you, Collin, and a big congrats to all of the 2020 grads.”
During this time of COVID-19, the St. Margaret’s Bay Lions will not be holding their annual summer barbeque fundraiser for the St. Margaret’s Bay Food Bank.
The club has been assisting the food bank every year since it was established in 1993.
However, the Lions Club has stepped up its financial assistance to the food bank this spring, thanks to having funds set aside from being the newest partner in the Bay Treasure Chest Association.
No Summer Barbecue Fundraiser This summer for Food Bank, However….
In addition to providing $3,000 directly to the food bank, the Lions contributed to Danielle Kerr’s Saint Margaret’s Bay Bank Marathon she held on May 30th.
The Hubbards Lions have been collecting food, toiletries and used clothing for delivery to their local food bank, in addition to continuing to prepare snacks and meals for students every Friday, which were delivered directly to their homes after schools closed due to COVID-19.
How have you and/or your f ami ly been cop ing wi th COVID-19 at this point?
We would like to hear from you.
Just write to [email protected] and tell us your story.
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The dream of building a new Beechville Lakeside Timberlea Recreation facility recently moved a little bit closer to reality recently.
HRM Council unanimously passed a mot ion to apply for provincial and federal infrastructure funding that would cover 80% of the shared project cost.
The HRM portion of the cost was confirmed at $3,000,000 or 20% as part of the submission.
“So now, it’s just wait and see,” says Ken Donnelly, co-chair of the BLT Community Consultation Committee, the volunteer group working closely with HRM Recreation to bring the facility dream to reality.
“Let’s hope we get good news soon and we can move to the planning and building stages,” adds Ken. “If things run smoothly, we could see a brand-new facility opening in 2023.”
The project would replace the aged Lakeside Community Centre on St. Margaret’s Bay Road and would be in keeping with the new Prospect Road Community Centre HRM built a few years ago.
Dream of Building a New Rec Centre in Beechville Timberlea Lakeside Moves a Little Bit CloserBy Joanne Ellis
I f fund ing i s approved , community consultation will continue to collect ideas from residents about what the new centre should include and what services it should offer.
Ideas supplied so far include meeting spaces, a gymnasium, outdoor playground upgrades, and a splash pad.
A shout of thanks to the 14 volunteer members of the BLT Community Consultation Committee and the many BLT residents who’ve brought the project along and provided input so far.
Stay tuned for funding news.You can follow the group on
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Earlier this year, grade 10 Options and Opportunit ies students at Sir John A. Macdonald built a planter box in order to plant tulip bulbs.
The bulbs were a gift from the Dutch government to recognize the sacrifice of the Canadian soldiers who liberated Holland from German occupation 75 years ago.
On November 10th, 2019, a
Dutch Government Sends Tulip Bulbs in Memory of Canadian SoldiersThanks to John Turnbull for this story
small ceremony was held to inaugurate the planter.
A s y o u c a n s e e i n t h e accompanying photo, the bulbs bloomed beautifully!
The students and staff said they would like to recognize the generous donations of lumber from Rona Tantallon and garden soil from Kynock’s.
“Your contribution is greatly appreciated,” they said.
Soft-Serve Dad (submitted by Melan Sapp)
It was one of those insufferably hot, muggy days in Ottawa, and I was messing around in my workshop in the basement.
Our son Anthony, who was 5 at the time, came in with three of the neighborhood kids to play.
They didn’t know I could hear them plotting.
Ryan suggested they go to the Dairy Queen. Krista, the little girl next door, said her mom couldn’t take them because dad had the car.
Anthony piped up and said, “No problem, I’ll ask my dad to take us. He’s a soft touch.”
Rare Breed (submitted by Debbie Stevenson) Our big, extended family was
Funny Stories from around the BayThanks to the Bay Seniors Newsletter
at my grandparents’ house for a celebration.
Wanting to get the kids out from underfoot for awhile, our parents asked the older cousins to take the younger ones to see One Hundred and One Dalmatians, which had just been re-released in the theatres for a limited run.
As we were excitedly getting ready to leave, our grandfather came to the door to give us money for snacks.
Over a loud chorus of thanks from nearly a dozen kids, our hard-of-hearing grandfather asked my oldest cousin what movie we were seeing.
At her answer, his face fell into a scowl.
“What?” he roared. “One Hundred and One Damnations! What kind of a movie is that for kids?”
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There are many proper ways to dispose of your old and used products in Nova Scotia, but only if you follow the rules.
Giffin’s Enviro Depot in Ingramport and the donation boxes in various locations at our grocery store parking lots are all there to help.
Giffin’s can accept, among other items, refundable beverage containers (excluding milk containers), household used paint, electronics, cell phones and some metals.
They do not accept propane tanks, pesticide containers, gasoline/fuel oil, motor oil and aerosol cans.
These items are continually showing up at Giffin’s, even though signs are posted not to leave them.
The people leaving their waste don’t realize they are being watched on security cameras.
Greg Giffin says he is installing more security cameras as a preventive measure to slow the garbage dumping down.
He tells the Masthead News that his annual cost to dispose of this material is just over $10,000, as it must be taken to the dump or a firm specializing in disposing of
Waste Being Improperly Disposed of at Enviro-Depots and Parking LotsBy Keith Ayling
hazardous waste.The situation isn’t much better
at the donation boxes with most of them clearly marked, saying they are for used clothing and shoes.
Bags of garbage, broken light fixtures, and broken toys do not fit in this category in any circumstance, and yet they continue to pile up (see photo).
Fortunately, some of the boxes are emptied every day but the disposal of the unwanted waste is a cost not wanting to be borne by anyone, particularly a charitable organization.
Another situation all too common is the illegal dumping of unwanted and, in most cases, hazardous waste in our fields and forests.
These items are damaging the environment and costing municipalities many thousands of
dollars to remove.Some of the rubbish piles go
unnoticed for years and lead to pollution of streams, marshes and pristine woodlands.
How does one properly dispose of their old and used products? Information is readily available at www.divertns.ca.
The site provides complete details on what goes where, finding the nearest depot, and specific sorting guides.
There is a network of 78 enviro-depot locations that collect refundable beverage containers, leftover paint, and a variety of other materials.
For years the municipal and enviro-depot recycling networks have worked hard to divert tens of thousands of tonnes of materials from landfills with the help of recycling Nova Scotians.
An example if illegal and/or wastes being placed in front of donation boxes that are meant for shoes and clothing.
The Aspotogan Arts and Crafts Group has put together an online exhibit of artwork by 19 local artists for the public to enjoy.
“Like most organizations, we have been challenged to remain connected with our community
Aspotogan Art and Crafts Group Putting on Virtual Exhibit
of supporters and fellow artists during this time of restrictions associated with the pandemic,” says Maria Kuttner, president of the Aspotogan Arts and Crafts group.
The online presentation is called “COVID and Me” and can be viewed on their webpage at http://www.aaandc.org.
Follow the instructions when you reach the site.
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With more places open and more people out, keeping each other safe is more important than ever. Respecting the rules will keep us moving forward.
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COUNCILLOR MATT WHITMANDISTRICT 13Hammonds Plains - St. Margarets
Phone: 902.240.3330 [email protected]
halifax.ca 311
As it does each summer, the St. Margaret’s Bay Stewardship A s s o c i a t i o n ( S M B S A ) i s reminding area residents of the valuable role they can play in helping the association preserve the Bay’s 29 beautiful islands.
“Sometimes that help is simply treating the island gently when we visit,” says Mike Lancaster, the SMBSA’s stewardship coordinator “by keeping our dogs leashed where required, carrying out our own garbage, human and dog waste, respecting fi re restrictions and leaving wildlife, plants and trees alone.”
Lancaster says increased traffi c on the islands during the summer means the association appreciates extra help this time of year.
Stewardship Association Asks Residents for Help Protecting Bay Islands By Sharon Jessup Joyce
“Through our Eyes on Islands program, we maintain a roster of training and active stewards, but we’re always in need of more community members joining our eff orts,” says Lancaster.
“And even though we can probably expect less diverse tourist traffic this year, we are already seeing that Nova Scotians are eager to get outside and explore after months of staying home.
“And with St. Margaret’s Bay being such a popular travel destination, the Atlantic travel bubble will increase the number of visitors.”
Bay residents can help reduce the impact of increased visitor t raff ic , says Lancaster, by removing garbage left behind by
others, and alerting the association to signs of illegal fi res or tree-cutting, alive or dead, and “by taking photographs of interesting and unusual plant and wildlife species, which helps us track which species are present in the Bay as well as their population trends.”
Lancaster says the association had a “very good response” to a story about the Eyes on Island program in the August 2019 issue of the Masthead, “bringing out new volunteers and also reminding residents with the story and photos, of how remarkably fortunate we are to call this place home.”
To learn more about becoming
an Eyes on Islands steward, or to relay signs of illegal burning or cutting or other issues of concern on Bay Islands, contact the SMBSA
by email at [email protected] , by phone at 902-441-7672 or by private message on the SMBSA’s Facebook page.
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Senior citizens eligible for the Old Age Security (OAS) pension and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) will receive their special one-time, tax-free payment during the week of July 6th, which should be the week you receive the Masthead News.
Seniors eligible for the OAS pension will receive a payment
To help maintain your fi tness during the suspension of Bay Seniors fi tness programs, Rowena Morrison, Bay Seniors fitness coordinator, is recommending a simple online Community Links video developed by physiotherapists for seniors.
The video includes eight
Gentle Kitchen Workout for Seniors
exercises that are easy to do in the kitchen, with only a countertop, a wall and a straight chair as tools.
T h e v i d e o i n c l u d e s a n upbeat, light jazz type of music background for inspiration.
Go to nscommunitylinks.ca/fi tness-in-the-kitchen/
The St. Margaret’s Bay Lions Club and Mason’s Auto Pro 4th Annual Show & Shine is coming up on Sunday, July 19th (July 26th if it rains on the 19th).
The location is at the Metro Transit Park & Ride, Exit 5/Hwy 103/Hammonds Plains Road.
The cost is $10 to register your car as a display item in the show. It can be antique, custom, exotic or a muscle vehicle.
The entrance fee for the public is $2.00 per person with children under 12 free.
A people’s choice awards will be given for the top 3 vehicles liked the most.
A 50/50 draw will be held and approximately $1,500 in prizes will be awarded.
The setup time for display vehicles is from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and the show will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This is a fundraising event for
4th Annual Show & Shine Coming Up July 19t
the St. Margaret’s Bay Lions Club.If you have questions or require
additional information, contact Gary Meade at 902-826-2567.
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