Northern Pulp seeks extension Mill wants more time to develop a new wastewater treatment facility By Chris Muise For The Advocate
The clock is ticking for the Boat Harbour wastewater treatment facility in Pictou Landing. The Boat Harbour Act passed in
2015 stipulates that the facility must be closed by the end of January next year. Northern Pulp, however, is seeking an extension. The company, alongside the Paper Excellence Group, held a
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The beginning of the end Pictou Landing First Nation celebrates the one-year countdown to Boat Harbour closure By Heather Brimicombe heatherbrimicombe@pictouadvocate.com
Bailie Francis takes her turn at the microphone explaining why she is excited to see the Boat Harbour treatment facility close. (Brimicombe photo)
Drums, celebration, dancing and tears filled Pictou Landing First Nation on Thursday morning as the community and its supporters celebrated the oneyear mark until the Boat Harbour treatment plant will be closed. Students from the Pictou Landing First Nation Elementary School shared their thoughts about Boat Harbour during the celebration and why they are
excited to have the natural habitat return. Lots of talk about the harbour not smelling anymore and being able to fish, swim and play at the beach there were what most of the children were looking forward to. “We wish we knew a life without Boat Harbour,” said Bailie Francis, 9. “We just don’t want Boat Harbour to pollute our community.” Pictou Landing First Nation Chief Andrea Paul gave an emotionally charged speech about
her community and what it means to everyone to have the deadline for the project be so close to the end. “When they forced the effluent in our waters, that was a colonial act,” said Paul through tears. “Today and every day since then this community has worked so hard to bring (the harbour) back.” She added that when the Boat Harbour treatment facility is shut down, the area will be known as A’se’k again, the tradi-
tional Mi’kmaq name for the waterway. Paul spoke about the tremendous amount of work and love the community put into the celebration to mark the oneyear count down, including a memory wall that lined the back of the gymnasium that showed photos of community members who have died since the treatment facility opened, not because of the facility, but to bring them on the journey of healing with Continued on page 2
Paul talks Boat Harbour, Northern Pulp Timeline: Boat Harbour Treatment Facility By Heather Brimicombe heatherbrimicombe@pictouadvocate.com
Pictou Landing First Nation Chief Andrea Paul was thrilled with the support and crowd during the community’s celebration countdown marking one year until the closure of Boat Harbour. “The feeling of today was definitely one of empowerment,” said Paul. “When we are able to do events like this it is also healing.” Paul spoke afterwards about the memory wall that was on the back wall of the gym where the celebration was held. She said the idea for a memory wall came
from a committee member who wanted to honour and include the members of the community and loved ones who have passed, hoping the day would come for the treatment plant to close. “It was a way for us to bring our loved ones here with us today.” Paul noted that she grew up in a time when all she knew was pollution in Boat Harbour so the loss of the area that she has is different from that of the elders who are still living who once enjoyed the area in its natural state and have lost it. “Hearing their stories is quite painful,” she said. Although it is
difficult for Paul to hear the stories of the elders, the words of the children who spoke during the ceremony about what hopes they have for the future, were powerful. “It really puts a reminder out there that we have to keep going,” said Paul. “They’ve lost it all.” She also had some thoughts to share about the Northern Pulp environmental assessment which was passed on the same date. The company held a press conference in Halifax Thursday morning to announce it was seeking a year extension.
Why Pictou Landing First Nation cannot agree to extend the deadline for closing the Boat Harbour Treatment Facility… • 1966 – Canada, as legal owner of Pictou Landing First Nation’s reserve lands adjacent to Boat Harbour, issues Orderin-Council No. 1996-1669, transfers property rights associated with Boat Harbour to Province of Nova Scotia without proper authorization under Indian Act. Transfer has no legal effect. • 1967 — Province builds pipeline to Boat Harbour from Scott Maritimes new mill and begins “treating” effluent from the mill at Boat Harbour.
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Effluent interferes with PLFN’s Aboriginal and treaty rights. • 1991 — Province acknowledges that it has no right to interfere with waters of Boat Harbour; promises to close Boat Harbour Treatment Facility when agreement with Scott Maritimes ended on December 31, 1995. • 1992 — Province repeats promise to close the Boat Harbour Treatment Facility on December 31, 1995. • 1995 — Province decides to allow Scott Maritimes (then owner of the mill) to operate Boat Harbour Treatment Facility for 10 more years. Gives Scott
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Northern Pulp seeks extension Continued from page 1 Excellence CEO Vice President, Operations East Jean Francois Guillot and Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corporation General Manager Bruce Chapman — detailed the company’s stated efforts since the passing of the Boat Harbour Act, as well as the pitfalls they faced, which they say included unachievable goals and resistance by the fishing community. Also discussed were the scientific merits of the proposed $130-million treatment facility, which would use an Activated Sludge Treatment (AST) system, which mills across Canada use today. Paper Excellence says that with this system, no untreated waste water would leave the Northern Pulp site. The question on reporters’ minds was, of course, ‘how much time are we talking about?’ “What we’re looking at today…we’re talking about a year, in the whereabouts of a year,” says Guillot. Cloutier explained that this year would be to allow for the environmental assessment, construction commissioning, and in general just assuring that they’ve dotted their i’s and crossed their t’s. While Northern Pulp and Paper Excellence seemed confident that the extension would be approved and that they will, as Cloutier said, “be the company that works with Pictou Landing First Nation” and “changes this
Durney Nicholas, of Pictou Landing First Nation, speaks to reporters following the Northern Pulp press conference Thursday in Halifax. (Muise photo) legacy…that we have acquired,” Pictou Landing First Nation member Durney Nicholas has heard it all before. “They lied to us the first day, and probably are still lying,” says Nicholas, who attended the press conference. “They’ve promised a lot of stuff, and none of them, didn’t work.” Cloutier says that Northern Pulp and Paper Excellence are committed to working with Pictou Landing First Nation to find a compromise that works for them as rights-holders, as well as the paper mill’s stakeholders. “We respect everyone’s opinions,” says Cloutier. “I do believe that, with continued and ongoing conversations, we will reach a goal that everyone is
comfortable with.” When asked what Northern Pulp would do if the bid for an extension fails and the January 2020 deadline is maintained, Cloutier said the company would respect the law. “We will not operate illegally,” Cloutier says, while not clarifying for questioning reporters if that would mean the loss of jobs or the closure of the paper mill. “We would not contravene that act if there’s no extension.” Jeff Bishop, executive director of Forest Nova Scotia, says he appreciates that the community has been waiting 50 years for a resolution. “I understand completely where the Pictou Landing First Nation is coming from,” says Bishop. “They have been, over
the years, told different things by different governments and different owners of this mill. So it’s not surprising to hear, when there is a solid date in place with the Boat Harbour Act, that they would like to stick to that.” Even so, Bishop says that the forestry sector of Nova Scotia is deeply interconnected, with saw mills selling excess wood to paper mills, and the 25,00030,000 tree lot owners selling wood to the market to make ends meet. He says that the loss of the Northern Pulp facility over failure to secure an extension would send ripples across the province. “The successful continued operation of Northern Pulp is a large piece… of the economy of this province,” says Bishop. “Not to disregard for a second the impact that that community has felt by the operation of the facility right next door — their literal own back yard — these decisions that are to come in the coming weeks and months impact the entire economy of this province, and well-being of a number of communities. Including theirs.” Whether or not the extension is accepted, Nicholas just wants this whole affair to be over. “Get it done as soon as possible now, I guess,” he says. “It’s taken a long time. I remember when it started, I was only a young fella, myself. Hopefully someday, I see clear water again over there.”
The beginning of the end Continued from page 1 the community and have them be a part of the celebrations. “We would be remiss not to have them here today,” said Paul. “To us, it’s 52 years we’ve carried this.” Paul became quite emotional with happiness during her speech that the day is finally coming for the closure of the facility, and the end of the suffering for her community. “I speak for all of the people … I carry all of the people of my community with me,” she said through tears. “We’re at a point where we’re going to get some closure from this.” Paul stood on stage with her council members, before the crowd who had come to a hush, as she finished her speech with a
rallying cry of sorts to bring hope for the next year. “We’re going to stand there, we’re going to warrior up and we’re going to be celebrating together,” she said crying about the closure date. When the community originally convened in the gymnasium to discuss the proposed agreement to have the treatment facility close in 2020, they ended their community discussion by having everyone hold hands and say a prayer. To end the celebration last week a round dance, with the entirety of the crowd holding hands, made circles inside one another around the gym while everyone danced together listening to the drumming of Smokey Point, the drum group for the ceremony.
Attendees and community members look at the memory wall during the countdown celebration at Pictou Landing First Nation. (Brimicombe photo)
Pictou Landing First Nation students dance during part of the celebration last week. (Brimicombe photo)
Pictou Landing First Nation Chief Andrea Paul tearfully addresses the crowd at the celebration in Pictou Landing last week to mark the one year date until the Boat Harbour treatment facility closes. (Brimicombe photo)
Boat Harbour Treatment Facility timeline Continued from page 1 • 2001 — Kimberly Clark agrees to build a short by-pass pipeline within Boat Harbour by December 31, 2005 so dam at mouth of Boat Harbour can be removed returning Boat Harbour to a natural tidal state and so Boat Harbour can be cleaned by Province. Treatment facility would remain in place at upper reaches of Boat Harbour and effluent piped through by-pass pipeline and discharged at mouth of Boat Harbour until 2030. In exchange, PLFN agrees not to oppose treatment facility operating until December 31, 2030. • 2002 — Without consulting with PLFN, without waiting until the lease had ended and without waiting to make sure the promised by-pass pipeline was built, the Province extends lease for Boat Harbour Treatment Facility to year 2030. Instead of ending on December 31, 2005 lease will now end December 31, 2030. • 2003 — Kimberly Clark/ Province’s engineers “discover” that by-pass pipeline is not feasible due to environmental concerns (eutrophication) from effluent being pushed back into Boat Harbour with the incoming tide. Instead of revoking the lease extension given to Kimberly Clark, which was only to be granted because PLFN agreed not to oppose the treatment facility if Kimberly Clark built the promised bypass pipeline by December 31, 2005, the Province leaves the lease extension in place. • 2005 — Kimberly Clark misses December 31, 2005 deadline to build by-pass pipeline and Kimberly Clark and Province ask PLFN to extend the deadline to build the bypass pipeline to December 31, 2008 to give more time to find another solution. • 2006 — PLFN agrees to extend deadline for building the by-pass pipeline to December 31, 2008. • 2008 — As December 31, 2008 deadline approaches, PLFN asked by Province and Northern Pulp (then the new owner of the mill) to extend the deadline again. PLFN refuses and insists treatment facility be closed. Province agrees in letter of December 4, 2008 to close the treatment facility but says this will take time and offers to compensate PLFN for waiting until new treatment facility closes. Northern Pulp misses December 31, 2008 (second deadline) to complete by-pass pipeline. • 2009 — PLFN repudiates 2001 agreement because Northern Pulp has not built bypass pipeline as promised
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“It didn’t leave a good taste in my mouth,” said Paul upon hearing about the press conference. “I felt it was a little hurtful.” To celebrate the countdown of one year to the closing date of Boat Harbour, a painting of
the harbour was completed and a daily countdown has begun. Paul shared what she was hoping the countdown would do for the community by having it in a visible spot in town. “I hope it empowers them, reminds them every day it’s a day closer to the end.”
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despite extension. Province does not revoke lease extension. Province appoints negotiator to negotiate terms of continued use of Boat Harbour Treatment Facility while new treatment facility is built. In June 2009, general election PC government defeated and NDP elected. Province discontinues negotiations and decides to “study” the matter. • 2010 — AMEC engineers report on options for effluent treatment. Includes same option identified by Agra Simons in 2000 — AST system on mill site with pipeline discharge point off Lighthouse Beach. Cost of AST treatment facility estimated at $91 million. Province breaks promise to PLFN and decides not to close Boat Harbour Treatment Facility. Instead lends $75 million to Northern Pulp to buy 475,000 acres of forest land for long term benefit of Northern Pulp and then pays another $16.5 million to buy 55,000 acres of the same 455,000 acres from Northern Pulp for a total of $91 million paid to Northern Pulp in the deal (see https:// novascotia.ca/natr/land/ neenah-2010/). • 2011 — ADI engineering, hired by PLFN, reports that adding tertiary (third level) treatment to AST system at mill site was feasible with cleaner water and potential cost savings if shorter pipeline used. • 2014 — Existing effluent pipeline (installed in 1967) finally leaks at Indian Cross Point on lands known to be Mi’kmaq burial grounds. Mill shuts down and PLFN blockades site. In June 2014, Province agrees to negotiate a closure date for Boat Harbour Treatment Facility with PLFN and to fix the closure date in legislation so that it cannot be changed. • 2015 — Boat Harbour Act passes in March 2015. Fixes January 31, 2020 as date for closure of Boat Harbour Treatment Facility. • 2017 — Northern Pulp and Province hire KHI engineers to design new treatment facility — 4 ½ years after Province agrees to close Boat Harbour Treatment Facility and 2 ½ years after Boat Harbour Act becomes law. KHI recommends AST system at mill site — same system Agra Simons identified in 2000 and AMEC in 2010. Province dismisses PLFN suggestion to add tertiary treatment as identified by ADI in 2011. • 2019 — By January 23, 2019 Northern Pulp has not filed an application for environmental approval of new treatment facility. (Prepared by Pictou Landing First Nation)
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From the left: Tim Hortons franchisee Jim Shaw with his brother George Jr., Ron Joyce and George Shaw Sr. who has since passed away. This photo was taken at a convention the Shaws attended in their early days as franchisees. (Submitted photo)
Tim Hortons co-founder Ron Joyce passes away By Jackie Jardine and Raissa Tetanish The Advocate
Pictou County Tim Hortons franchisee Jim Shaw is remembering the company co-founder as a generous man with passion for business and the community. Ron Joyce passed away Jan. 31 at the age of 88. “It was sad to hear of his passing,” said Shaw, who started working in the business part time in 1977 before taking it over from his mother Bev and father George (now deceased) in 1992. “We will miss him. The older franchisees had a personal connection with him, a personal relationship. “He still kept in touch; he didn’t work day to day in the business anymore, but he still kept in touch and he still made appearances.” Joyce was born in Tatamagouche in 1930. He was 34 years old when he invested in the first Tim Hortons donut shop in Hamilton, Ont., before growing the business into one of the most successful food service chains in the world. He co-founded the TDL Group Ltd., which licenses the restaurants around the world, and sold the business to Wendy’s International Inc. in 1996. “When I think of Ron Joyce I think of the two sides of him — the business side and the personal, generosity side. On the business side he was a true Canadian business icon — he built the chain from the ground up. He had incredible drive and was passionate about what he did. He had incredible vision; he knew where he wanted to go with the business. Many people doubted him, but he went with his vision. He just saw an opportunity and followed through with his vision. He understood the potential of that business model and he knew how to be able to make it work,” Shaw said. “Regarding his generosity, he was outwardly intimidating and very demanding, but that’s because he was so passionate. But he had a heart of gold, especially when it came to children. He believed that giving back to the community was part of doing business in the community. At one point he said at an event that I attended: You probably think we’re in the coffee and donut business; we are, but that’s not all we’re about. We’re in the business of community. And if we’re profiting in the community then we need to give back to the community (for example, Timbits hockey program). And that was all Ron.” Joyce founded the Joyce Family Foundation, which focuses on providing access to education for children and youth with financial need, or who are facing barriers to success. “It was incredible the way he put things together,” Shaw said of the Tim Hortons children’s camps. “The camps … that was the epitome of his generosity. He committed to attending banquets and taking kids out on the water and all of that kind of thing. He grew up underprivileged and knew
Residents across the province are calling for a fundamental change in the mental health system with the help of some MLAs and a petition. Locally, Robbie Weatherbee has been fighting for change for a couple of years after losing someone close to her to suicide. “Every time I say it it’s still shocking, I still get emotional,” said Weatherbee about losing her family member. The loss Weatherbee suffered led her to the Facebook group “How Many NSHA IWK,” a group for Nova Scotians who are hoping for a reform of the system and sharing stories about their experiences with it. The name behind the group is how many more in Nova Scotia are going to die by suicide or suffer from the lack of health services they need to heal. Currently, the Facebook group has 1,480 members and is continuously growing. Last March, members of the group where Weatherbee is a moderator launched a petition with a press conference in Government house to let everyone across the province know they are seeking change. The petition is calling for an inquiry into the hiring practices of the senior authorities of the mental health sector of the Nova Scotia Health Association. “We will be asking the legislature to hold the board accountable for the state our system is in,” said Weatherbee. “We don’t think they’re hiring the right people for the jobs because the system is getting worse, not better.” Weatherbee added that the
Robbie Weatherbee shows the petition for which she is helping collect signatures to help create better mental health care in Nova Scotia. (Brimicombe photo) group is hoping people will come out and sign the petition. Although talking about mental health can be great, Weatherbee said they are hoping to make real change in the system and this takes action. To sign the petition people can go to their local MLA offices before Feb. 28, or join the
Facebook group. “Part of the problem is mental health care is not being better funded,” she said. She went on to explain that only 6.3 per cent of the health budget goes toward mental health, meanwhile, 134 people died of suicide in 2017. “I just need people to stop talking about it and do some-
thing,” said Weatherbee. She explained that wait times are a big issue with mental health services. “When people are in a mental health crisis they need help now… it’s like someone having a heart attack, you can’t send them away for four months and tell them to come back.”
Market to Main mediation Ron Joyce what it was like.” Throughout his career, Joyce received numerous accolades, including the Order of Canada, an induction into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame, and the Red Cross Humanitarian of the Year Award. He also received the Gary Wright Humanitarian Award in recognition for his contributions to bettering community life as founder of the Tim Hortons Children’s Foundation, which operates a camp located on the outskirts of Tatamagouche. He opened Fox Harb’r Resort in Wallace in 2000. The Joseph Brant Hospital and its foundation, in Burlington, Ont., issued a statement on Joyce’s passing, extending their condolences to his family and the “many people whose lives were made better by Mr. Joyce’s philanthropic support.” “His generosity has been felt across the country in education, health care, and children’s charities,” the statement reads, adding Joyce’s $7.5 million donation to the hospital’s redevelopment and expansion made an “indelible mark” on the community’s health. “We feel privileged and honoured to have had the opportunity to get to know Mr. Joyce over the last few years and witness first-hand his entrepreneurial and generous spirit,” the statement continued. “We have lost a great Canadian and he will be missed.” A statement from Joyce’s son Steven says: “My father had a big vision and a big heart. Through hard work, determination and drive, he built one of the most successful restaurant chains in Canada. In his journey with Tim Hortons, he travelled all over the country and considered himself Canadian above all else. He never forgot his humble beginnings, with The Joyce Family Foundation donating extensively to support those who are less fortunate, especially children and youth. He lived large and enjoyed the great journey of life.” Shaw noted, “He sure made a difference.”
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It may not have been the circumstances she had hoped for, but New Glasgow Farmers Market Manager Kristi Russell will have a chance to sit down and talk to business owners from downtown New Glasgow. There has been a lot of talk recently about the vote to not allow the Market to Main Street event. The event, that was also held in 2016, features a block of Provost Street shut down to host a big dinner with the table set in the middle of the street. Russell was looking for a 2 p.m. setup time on a Saturday for the dinner that would continue for the rest of the evening with the street being reopened once teardown was complete that evening. “During this time there would have been full foot traffic,” said Russell about the event. She also added that they were planning on renting a space downtown to use as a plating
space for the dinner. Upon proposing the dinner to the town this year, Russell said she had followed the same procedure that she had last time she hosted the event, which acts as a larger fundraiser for the market. Council accepted a motion to defer the decision until they could send out letters, said Russell about what had happened after she pitched the event. A month later, council reconvened and took stock of the 10 responses they received, which included seven opposed to the event and three in favour. New Glasgow Nancy Dicks said that the motion was then made by Coun. Frank Proudfoot to not host the event based on the responses received. It was passed by a vote of 4 to 2. “That wasn’t a procedure they did last time,” said Russell about the letters that were sent out. “The idea to have it downtown is to highlight the urban and rural connection.” Urban and rural rely on each other and cannot operate with-
out each other, said Russell. After the last event hosting 160 people, she added that the Market had garnered national attention from farmers markets across the country contacting her about how she did the event and how they can look into hosting something similar. She also recently had an email from the city of Vancouver wanting to know more about the event and how they can host more events in their downtown that will bring people in to walk around. Although the event cost $10,000, Russell noted the market was able to make $3,000 after expenses. The money raised from that event went to creating a grant program where families are given market money to help make local and healthy food more accessible. The intention of the fundraiser this time was to help the raising of a barn in place of the dome building that currently stands beside the newer market building. “Obviously we’re disappointed; we never intended for
this to happen,” said Russell about the negativity surrounding the event’s denial.She has since put in a formal request for a meeting with downtown business owners to hear their concerns as she had not heard any of the reasons why they were not in favour of it. Dicks confirmed that the town has brought in a facilitator for a meeting between the business owners and Russell. Dicks confirmed that the business owners who wrote in were concerned because any street closure in downtown has a negative effect on the area. In talking to the business on the block that would be shut down to traffic, The Advocate found that many of the business owners were in favour of the event happening. “Were moving on and exploring other options for the event,” said Russell about what will happen to the fundraiser now. “There’s been such controversy over it we wouldn’t want to go down that route.”
Junior Achievers craft pendants By Elizabeth Livingstone For The Advocate
It’s Junior Achievement Month. Pictou County Junior Achievement program is part of a worldwide, non for profit organization. Its primary goals are to promote entrepreneurship, financial literacy and how to run a business, all for the youth in our communities. The program in Pictou County is run by volunteers Shannon MacLean and Willa Kray, both mentors and both with more than three years of promoting Junior Achievement programs. Students from grades 9-12 can join the program at the beginning of their school year. The two explained that students create their own company, they run it, make the product, market and sell it. Each student has a role in the company. Shoppers can find JA products at the local farmers market in downtown New Glasgow, or contact them for
Junior Achievement mentors/volunteers Willa Kray, left, and Shannon MacLean model the necklaces made by the students of the Pictou County Junior Achievement program. (Livingstone photo)
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of the Pictou County program, explains that in the beginning of the program, each student
would bring in prototypes. They then would select the prototype they want to make and then market it. Marble necklaces were the chosen product this year. The production team does everything from cutting the chain to putting on the eyehooks and pendant. MacLean also added they do their own packaging. February is a busy month for members. The provincial “Pitch It Competition,” which can be found on Facebook and Twitter, gives students an opportunity to “pitch” their ideas. On Feb. 11, a door-to-door campaign will run from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Entrepreneurs Night is set for Feb. 12, Junior Achievement’s Birthday Bash is Feb. 18 at the North End Rec Centre from 1 to 4 p.m. Heading towards the end of the month, sales wrap during the week of Feb. 25. For more information on products and community events email mesbellesja@ gmail.com.
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TIR hears options for safer intersection By Steve Goodwin steve@pictouadvocate.com
ABERCROMBIE — Warden Robert Parker says he’s encouraged by the information shared last week regarding the Abercrombie Road-Trenton Connector intersection. More than 70 people attended the meeting at the Abercrombie Fire Hall to hear and exchange ideas about how to improve traffic safety at the intersection. Parker acknowledged more meetings and further information will determine what can be done to improve traffic safety there, but praised the Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR) officials who attended the meeting and shared information on possible options. There has been growing demand to reduce collisions and fatalities at the intersection and ideas shared to accomplish this included replacing the traffic lights
More than 70 people attended an information session regarding the Abercrombie Road-Trenton Connector intersection.
TIR area manager Greg Chisholm, left, converses with Eugene McManus after the meeting on January 29 regarding Abercrombie Road where it intersects the Trenton Connector.
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with a roundabout. Other suggestions included a larger police presence, rumble strips, reduced speed limits even an interchange. Area manager Greg Chisholm was among the TIR officials present. “I was very pleased with the meeting,” Parker said. “Greg
Chisholm did a great job educating people on what’s doable. The question now is where to go from here. It’s incumbent on the people putting pressure on this on a steady basis.” Traffics lights were installed at the intersection in 1991, replacing flashing lights. However,
Chisholm said there are no formal guidelines for switching from traffic lights to a roundabout. Figures presented at the meeting show 4,400 vehicles a day pass through the intersection along Abercrombie Road and 2,600 a day on the connector.
Abercrombie fire fighter Sandy MacPherson joined Parker and the TIR on the panel and noted 58 accidents and five deaths in the last eight years occurred at the intersection. Parker said he appreciated that eight of the 12 members of Pictou County Municipal
Council and Trenton Mayor Shannon MacInnis attended the meeting. “All six local municipalities are affected,” Parker said He said the roundabout option is possible, based on its support by those present and the reception it got from the TIR officials. When work could start on the project remains doubtful until it is incorporated into TIR’s five-year roadwork plan. “I didn’t see TIR ruling that out but they’re not making the decision,” he said. “We need to make sure they work it up to the next level.” New Glasgow fire chief Doug Dort also attended the meeting and endorsed a roundabout, whose estimated cost would be several million dollars. “We have never been to an accident on a rotary (roundabout),” he said. “In my opinion, that’s the only solution.”
County quints remembered By Elizabeth Livingstone For The Advocate
Local family members of the Murray Quintuplets gathered on Saturday for a special ceremony. An historic birth took place in Hillside 139 years ago. At the time, Dr. William Fraser was called to a farmhouse for the delivery of three girls and two boys who were born on February 15, 1880 to Adam and Maria (Rankin) Murray. The quintuplets were: Elizabeth McGregor, three pounds 14 ounces; Margaret McQueen, three pounds six ounces; James Jackson, three pounds; William Fraser, three pounds four ounces; and Jeanette Rankin, two pounds eight ounces. People came from miles around to meet the Murray babies and to welcome them into the community; however, the Murray Quintuplets all passed away within days of their birth. But their memory is celebrated and now recognized as a very
Pictured with the original Murray Quintuplets photo are, from the left, descendants of the Murray Quintuplets Ernest and Anita Murray along with Edna Murray, Ernest’s sister. (Livingstone photo)
important part of Canadian history. The Murray Quintuplets were the first quintuplets born in Canadian history. On Feb. 2, a ceremony was held at the office of the Municipality of Pictou County which saw a plaque unveiled in memory of the Murray Quintuplets. Local family members David
Murray and his father Ernest Murray were thrilled with the recognition that was bestowed on the quintuplets. District 9 Coun. Peter Boyles, who represents Hillside, was recognized for his determination and interest in seeing the dedication through to the unveiling. “Family is very important and we shouldn’t forget them; it
makes me so happy and proud to see this happen,” Ernest said in a soft voice. Showing an original photo of the Murray Quintuplets at birth, Ernest’s wife Anita told a story of how they found the photo. “We went to a yard sale just before French River, at Lloyd and Nancy Forbes. We bought a desk there and later when we took it home, inside the desk was this photo, we knew it was the quints,” said Anita Murray. “A piece of history made it home.” Ernest was humbled by the dedication and felt proud he could be there for such a important part of Canadian, Nova Scotian and Pictou County history. Clyde Macdonald and fellow historian Philip MacKenzie acknowledged the importance of maintaining local and Canadian history. The plaque will hang in the Municipality of Pictou County building.
Winter Carnivals Pyper and Sofi MacDonald delight in the mouthwatering pancakes at the Scotsburn Fire Hall during the annual pancake breakfast which is part of the local Winter Carnival. (Livingstone photo)
Chief Paul ‘strikes’ up role of Bowl chair Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County is getting ready to greet everyone dressed in their PJs with a theme of Pajamas and Pins as they prepare for their 39th annual Bowl for Kids Sake Campaign which features a pajama party. Pictou Landing First Nation Chief Andrea Paul is this year’s honorary chairperson of the campaign. Paul says, “Bowl For Kids Sake is so important because it creates an ability to develop and roll out programs that benefit the community as a whole. When we are able to support our children through mentors, school programs or community led programs everyone wins. I am excited to be a part of Bowl for Kids Sake because I
know that through my part in volunteering, it will have significant positive impacts to the community as a whole.” Bowl For Kids Sake is a major fundraiser held across Canada supporting Big Brother Big Sister agencies. Pledges are collected and individuals, businesses, families and organizations bowl during the campaign. Margie Grant-Walsh, executive director of the local organization says, “We are simply honored to have Chief Paul join us this year to promote our event. She combines her passion for kids and community, is well respected by all and understands that working together can create a stronger community through such essential programs and services.”
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www.pictouadvocate.com WEDNESDAY, February 6 AA’s Pictou Hr. Group meets at 8 p.m. on the Old Pictou Road and at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Westville. ABC’s for Babies meets at the Westville Library 10-10:45 a.m., Stellarton Library 10:45-11:30 a.m. A weekly program for babies newborn-18 months and parents/caregivers. Stories, songs and fun activities. Toddletime runs at the New Glasgow Library, 10:15-11 a.m. A weekly library program for toddlers (18 months-3 years) and parents/ caregiver. For info or to register, contact the library. Preschool Storytime is at the New Glasgow Library 1:30-2:15 p.m., Pictou Library 10:30-11:30 a.m. A weekly library program for children ages 3-5 years. Children must be able to stay without a parent or guardian. Afterschool @Library, Stellarton Library, 3-4 p.m. Snacks, stories, LEGO, songs and games for children in Grade Primary to Grade 3. XBOX Gamers After School, Westville Library, 3-5 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Pictou United Church, 1 p.m. A group of knitters gather in the parlor to share in the creation and blessing of prayer shawls to be offered as a tangible expression of prayerful support to individuals within our community. For info call Ruth at 902-485-5442. Auction 45’s, River John I.O.O.F Hall at 7 p.m. Jam sessions in Durham, 7-9 p.m. Shared lunch. Silver collection. Weekly Music Circle Café Jam, West Branch Hall, 6:30-9:30 p.m.. Admission for players is free, listeners free will, $2.50 suggested. Limited kitchen. Proceeds go to the Community Hall. Shared sweets. Free half day educational presentation on digital accessibility for businesses and organizations (others are welcome as well), Summer Street Industries, 9 a.m.-12p.m. For info see https://www.accesschangeseverything.com/digital-accessibility-disability-presentations-in-novascotia/. Community Café, Westville Library, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Presents “Everybody has a story”. Meet Jan MacKay of Loomcast Audio. She specializes in preserving your personal history for the future. Refreshments will be served. THURSDAY, February 7 AA’s Pictou Hr. Group meets on the Old Pictou Road at 8 p.m. and the HOW Group meets at First Baptist Church, East River Road, New Glasgow at 8 p.m. Al-Anon meets at NSCC, Stellarton, 7-8 p.m. Room C100. ABCs for Babies, Pictou Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Space is limited. Preschool Storytime, Westville Library 1:15-2 p.m., New Glasgow Library 10:15-11 a.m. and Stellarton Library, 1-1:45 p.m. Tween Scene, Westville Library, 3 p.m.Sctivities, stories, friendship, fun and snacks. Cribbage, Pictou Community New Horizon’s 50+ Club, 6:50 p.m. Adm: $5. Karaoke/dance, Royal Canadian Legion, Pictou, 8-11 p.m. Adm: $3. Pictou County Women’s Resource and Sexual Assault Centre is inviting women in Pictou County to drop in to our Centre at 503 South Frederick Street in New Glasgow for coffee and conversation every Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Intermediate/Advanced yoga, JP Gammon Rec. Center, Scotsburn, 12:10-1:10 p.m., $6 drop in class. Instructed by certified yoga instructor Griselda Manning. Family-friendly drop-in sessions, Trenton Library. Drop by the library, play a game, build LEGOs, do puzzles, color and create!
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chet with others. Bring your own yarn, needles, patterns and written instructions will be available. Free Luncheon, First Presbyterian Church Hall, Pictou, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Soup, chili, hot dogs and other hot dishes available. Book Club, River John Library, 6 p.m. Gaelic Friends Discussion Group, Pictou Library, 1-2 p.m. Interested in learning Gaelic? Drop in and meet others that are interested too! Scholarship Info Session, New Glasgow Library, 7-8 p.m. Join Janet from MyCampus GPS to learn more about scholarships. Students in Grades 10-12, and their parents are invited to learn what you need to know about university entrance scholarships and how to apply for them. Valentine Card-making Workshop, Pictou Library, 6:307:30 p.m. Join Sharon Heighton to make some Valentine’s Day cards. Maximum 10 people, must pre-register. FRIDAY, February 8 Hope Group meets at the Sister Catherine Steele Centre, Stellarton, 8 p.m. Auction 45s, Lyon’s Brook Hall, 7 p.m. Adm: $5. Lunch served. Contract Bridge, (fun bridge), 1 p.m., New Horizon’s Club, Pictou. Membership $10. $2 for play. Chase the Ace, Branch 16 Pictou Legion, Tickets sold 7:30-9:30 p.m. Ticket draw at 9:45 p.m. Chase the Ace, Branch 28 Stellarton Legion. Tickets sold 7-10 p.m. Ticket draw 10:30 p.m. sharp. Ticket sales in the lounge.
ERVCDA’s 7th Annual Winter Wobble Snowshoe Walk, First Presbyterian Church, Hopewell, 1 p.m. Weather permitting. Snow shoes will be provided (limited quantities so call ahead). After the walk will be homemade beans and wieners, rolls and hot chocolate. For info and to register call Donna at 759-1734 or email ervcda@live.ca. This is a free event hosted by the East River Valley Community Development Association but donations are gratefully accepted. Maud Lewis Inspired Felt Creations, New Glasgow Library, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Join NSCAD Artist in Residence, Sarah Mosher, to create a Maud Lewis inspired felt picture. This is a drop-in family friendly event. Paint a Mural, like Maud Lewis, Pictou Library, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. This is a drop-in family friendly event. For info, contact the library. Six Mile Brook Hike, 10 a.m. Hike Nova Scotia and the Cape to Cape Committee of the Pictou County Trails Association present a guided hike on the Six Mile Brook Trail in Six Mile Brook. You must pre-register at pat.macdonnell@icloud.com or call 902-331-0012. Bring your own snowshoes. Qualify to win a trail prize. See www.hikenovascotia.ca for details. Valentine’s Tea, St George’s Anglican, 199 Temperance Street, (please use side entrance), Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost: $6. No-Snow Snowman Building, Pictou Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Materials will be provided and different samples of what you can make will be here. Valentine’s Day Bingo, Pictou Library, 3-4 p.m. C
Chase the Ace, Stellar Curling Club & RCAFA Wing 110 hall (Foord St, Stellarton), 6-8 p.m. Ticket drawn at approx. 8:20 p.m.
Valentine’s Coffee Party and Pantry Table, St. Andrew’s Church, New Glasgow, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Admin: $8.
Toddletime, Westville Library 10 a.m., Stellarton Library 10:45-11:30 a.m.
Chocoholics 2019, Pictou United Church Hall, 6-8 p.m. Desserts, silent auction, chocolate fountain, face painting, chocolate making, games (bingo, fish pond, cupcake walk etc.). Admission at the door: $2/person and buy your activity tickets separately or $20 for a family pack.
XBOX Gamers After School, Westville Library, 3-5 p.m. Knitting Circle, River John with the River John Square Knitters, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and Stellarton Library with the Stellar Knitters, 1-2 p.m. Share what you know and learn from others. Karaoke Talent contest, Branch 28 Stellarton Legion. A one-time entrance fee of $10 is due your first night. Sign-up sheet is at the Legion the next two Fridays or you can join in up until the sixth week when 12 finalists are chosen. No new entrants after that point. Two singers advance each week by popular vote. Prize is $ 500. to the winner. Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt, Pictou Library, 10:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Search the library for some hearts. Prizes will be awarded for your participation courtesy of the Adopt-A-Library Literacy program. SATURDAY, February 9 Auction 45s, New Horizons Club, Pictou, 7 p.m. Adm. $5 (includes tickets for 50/50, door prize, pool, mystery.) AA’s Easy Does it Group meets at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Westville at 8 p.m. Auction 45s, Pictou Community New Horizon’s Club, 7 p.m. Cost $5. Meat Darts, Branch 16 Pictou Legion, 1:30 p.m. Hebrew Roots Ministry, 1-4 p.m. Join us every Sabbath (Saturday) for songs, teachings, discussions and worship right here in Northern Nova Scotia. For directions call 902-3964759 or 902-485-5198.
Family Fun Nights, Stellarton Library, 6:30 p.m. Drop in and enjoy with stories, crafts and snacks.
Imagination Saturdays, Westville Library 10 a.m.-3 p.m., River John 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Pictou Library 10 a.m,-4:30 p.m., Stellarton Library 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Drop in and join us for stories, crafts and games. Activities vary every week.
Knifty Knitters Knitting and Crocheting Group, Pictou Library, 3-4:30 p.m. Drop in to knit and cro-
Crafty Saturday, River John Library, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Trenton Library, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, February 10 AA’s Hope Group meets at 12:30 p.m. at the Sister Catherine Steele Centre, Stellarton. There is an information meeting at 2:30 p.m. at the Pictou Detox. The Pictou Hr. Group meets at 8 p.m. on Old Pictou Road and the HOW Group meets at 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church, East River Road, New Glasgow. Meat Roll, Branch 16 Pictou Legion, 2 p.m. Earth ARC located at 644 Heron Rd., Four Mile Brook is open to the public every Sunday 1-3 p.m. The Pictou County Fly Tyers Club, Stellarton Seniors Club at the corner of Acadia Avenue and Park Street (opposite the NSCC), 6:30-9 p.m. Equipment (vices, bobbins, plier etc.) and materials (fur, feathers, threads, etc.) will be provided. All beginner, novice and experienced fly tyers are welcome. Valentine Breakfast/Brunch, Tatamagouche Legion, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Serving ham, bacon, eggs, fruit cup etc. Adult $7, children 12 and under $4. Wheelchair accessible. Takeout available. Basket draw proceeds for 596 Air Cadets. In The Spirit 6, Pictou United Church, 7 p.m. An evening of local entertainment to chase away those winter blues with local talent from the Pictou Town Churches. Tickets: $10, available at the door or from any of the Pictou Town Churches. You can also call 902-485-8081 to reserve your tickets. The Pictou County Ostomy Support Group, Aberdeen Hospital first floor in the boardroom, 2-4 p.m. Connect with other “Ostomates” through discussion and information. Contact Doreen at 902-485-4822.
Silhouette Crafting with Marg, River John Library, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Drop by during CAP hours and learn how to make awesome gift cards, stickers, signs, cut-outs, decorations and more!
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Belly Dancing, Scotsburn Community Center, 7-8 p.m. Learn the Basics and Beyond with Griselda. Call about a free class at 902-485-8287. TUESDAY, February 12 AL-ANON Survival to Recovery Adult Children of Alcoholics meets 7-8 p.m. Pictou AA Building, 21 Atlantic Ave., Pictou. ABCs for Babies, New Glasgow Library, 10:15-11 a.m. LEGO Tuesdays, Westville Library, 4-7:30 p.m. and Stellarton Library, 6:30-7:45 p.m. Drop in and construct a LEGO creation to be displayed at the library. For info contact the library. Toddletime, Pictou Library, 10:3011:30 a.m. A weekly library program for toddlers and parents/caregiver. Gamblers Anonymous, Trinity United Church, New Glasgow, 7:30 p.m. Self Esteem Workshop, Ward 1 Community Centre, New Glasgow, 6-8 p.m. with Katie Williams and Candace Slater. Limited funds available to assist with travel and childcare. For info, contact PCWRSAC at 902-755-4647 or by email to pcwc@womenscentre.ca Lego Builders Club, Museum of Industry, Stellarton, 3-4 p.m. For ages five and older. Drop in to build, invent and create with Lego, including special projects featuring gears, machines and mechanisms. For info call 755-5425 or visit museumofindustry.novascotia.ca. Pictou Walk-n-Roll program every Tuesday, Pictou Legion, 1-2 p.m. For info call the Seniors Clinic at 902-485-2341. The Lourdes classic country music jam, 6:30-9 p.m. Light lunch served along with a 50/50 draw. Adm: $5. No fee for players. For info contact Bernie McCarron at 902928-0426. Drop in Dance Club (find us on Facebook), upstairs at the Westville Legion, 7-9 p.m., $2 donation per person suggested. Learn to dance and practise what you know. Adults of all ages are welcome. Contact Tom (in the evenings) at 902-9252294. Writing Mentoring, New Glasgow Library, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Local author and publisher Jennifer Hatt will be offering writing, editing, and publishing mentoring by appointment only. For info and to register, contact the library. LEGOs nights, River John Library, 6:15 p.m. Drop in and create something with LEGO. Pictou County Roots Society, New Glasgow Library, 7- 8 p.m. All are welcome. Community Quilters, Pictou Library, 2:30-4 p.m. This is an opportunity for anyone interested in learning/doing quilting. Spaces are limited; for info and to register, call the library. LEGOs @ the Library, River John Library, 6-7:45 p.m. Tween Readers Club, Stellarton Library, 3- 4 p.m. A book club for youth in grades 7 and 8. Celebrate Maud Lewis, Pictou Library, 6:30 p.m. Celebrate NS Heritage Day, with a movie screening about the 2019 honoree Maud Lewis. MAUDIE (2016), follows the life of the world-renown Nova Scotian artist.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The Pictou County Military Museum and The Advocate are teaming up to present ‘On Guard for Thee’, a series of profiles of some of the local men and women who have served this country in times of conflict. The project is the brainchild of Vincent Joyce, founder and retired president of the Pictou County Military Museum who, along with current president David Avery, has supplied all of the photos and military records of the individuals who will be featured weekly in The Advocate.
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Bantam event strikes chord Hosting a large community event requires planning and many willing hands to make light work. Hosting a sports event is no exception. Twelve Bantam AA and eight Bantam A minor hockey teams converged on the Pictou County Wellness Centre last weekend for the 35th annual Pictou County Bantam Memorial hockey tournament. There is a spirit of connection and a human connection between the first tournament and this one. Some things have changed. The first tournament was played in tribute to three players and the mother of one of them who died in a motor vehicle crash in 1984 involving the Pictou County Bantam A hockey team at the time. The Bantam A team became a Bantam AAA team and is now a Major Bantam team that no longer plays in the tournament. The Bantam AA Division was added in 2011, while the Bantam A Division was added and the Major Bantam Division was dropped for the 2016 tournament. But to see what transpired last weekend is to know the appeal of the event has been sustained. Several reasons for this come to mind. The hosted Bantam AA and Bantam A Crushers were considered competitive teams before last weekend and acquitted themselves well. The respective coaching staffs and players have reason to feel good about the teams’ prospects as playoff time approaches. Coaches recounted how the players
took this tournament seriously and wanted to do their best. The volunteer base for the host organizing was wide and deep. It’s what one associates with preparation and attention to detail. Through all this, it’s the visitors who have the last word on what kind of experience they had. The consensus is that the teams from around Nova Scotia and as far away as northwestern New Brunswick will think well of their time here. The bonds between the first Bantam A team and the current Bantam AA team are noteworthy. Mike Lochead and Larry Turnbull played on the Bantam A team and have sons on the Bantam AA team that Mike coaches. Former Bantam A player Frank MacFarlane shared moving remarks in the welcome contained in the tournament program. Communities can empathize with this part of Pictou County’s history, none moreso these days than those associated with the Humboldt Broncos in Saskatchewan. The few times hockey teams don’t get home safely gives one pause and to be thankful for the many times they do. Milestones raise the public’s consciousness regarding events like this tournament, and 35 years is more significant than it may seem. The 40th edition of the tournament will come soon enough and it will have all the feeling, energy and resourcefulness of all the previous ones, including this one.
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1950s hockeY TeAM Volunteer Henry Snow coached this 1950s hockey team. From the left, front row are: Brian Cameron, Jack Martin, John Morris, Calvin MacIsaac, David Nichol, and Leslie Weeks. Rear row: Henry Snow, Kevin O’Brien, George Cyr, and Jerry Cyr. Missing: Tom Heighton. (Submitted by the Pictou Historical Photograph Society. Go to www.pictouphotos.ca Nova Story to see hundreds more and check their popular Facebook page.)
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Honorable Premier McNeil: I understand the argument you make to an extent in your recent letter in response to the MLAs of Pictou County; their letter was somewhat political, but you have simply pointed out specifically the major problem the people against the pipe going to the Strait have been saying all along when you comment in the third paragraph referencing PLFN and Boat Harbour: ‘Such a facility would never be accepted today.’ This is in fact, a major understatement. A mill of this type, due to the known harm from its air and water emissions, would never be built in any proximity to an urban area today, period. And quite simply, I blame the owners of the mill for the current situation. I actually commend you for the courage and determination to stand up for what’s right and sticking to the legislated closure as implemented by your government in the Boat Harbour Act. For the mill
to even promote a continuance of this level of environmental racism by asking for an extension is an insult to Pictou Landing First Nations, and First Nations Peoples in general. You mention that Northern Pulp has had five years, but I believe they have had a lot longer. They should have realized when they purchased the mill that they would have to stop the flow to Boat Harbour as it was going to be stopped years earlier on a number of occasions. For the executives at the mill to be crying for an extension is absurd and another example of their incompetence. They repeatedly have said ‘no pipe=no mill’ and go as far to elaborate with an economic feasibility study stating that the current product is by far the most profitable. No wonder! It’s the most environmentally damaging. The emissions from this mill are the absolute worst in the country. This new suggestion for ‘treated’ effluent to be discharged into
the heart of the largest fishing port in northern Nova Scotia and the gateway into Nova Scotia from PEI, a tourist hub, bird sanctuary and the very heart of our lobster and herring bottom in the Northumberland Strait, is a prime example of how incompetent the mill’s executives are. They want the residents and fishermen to absorb this, take all the risk, etc. There are literally dozens of studies written by hundreds of scientists stating even with today’s standards for mill’s effluent, the receiving waters are negatively affected. Provincial/federal assessment, regardless, this current plan is outrageous and would be a disgrace for our province. Caribou Harbour would be the next Boat Harbour; the mill’s receiving water study is sub-standard and completely inaccurate. With almost 20 per cent of Canadian senators, thousands of concerned citizens and a working group of 3,000 fisher-
men, including the government of P.E.I,, all calling for a Federal Environmental Assessment, I would believe you when you say you care about the environment and the people of Pictou County, if you put the assessment to the federal government. Instead of jeopardizing our fishery with this preposterous new treatment facility and pipe to the Strait, use our tax dollars to convert the mill to one using a mechanical process and hydrogen peroxide as the bleaching agent, providing the ability of a closed loop system, less profits, but less environmental harm. Not just eliminating the need for an effluent discharge, but less air emissions as well. Instead of sending the bulk of the profits overseas in the form of bulk pulp via the Port of Halifax, manufacture the products right here in Pictou County, the area that’s absorbing the pollution. John Collins Loch Broom
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Northern Pulp, forestry Plan B and last chances To the Editor: Much has recently been written and published about all in the title above, however not all was factual. Some writers have clearly not been keeping up to date or have intentionally chosen to ignore information. One writer calls many of us “professional protesters” going on to say we are “well funded”. Sadly, none of us are funded and many have worked in forestry and plant biology. We protest and suggest solutions because we care about the future of forestry and we care about Pictou County residents that suffer from the pulp mill air pollution that results in illness for too many over too many years. Some improvement to air quality has been installed on only one smoke stack at the mill for which government funding was provided. Meanwhile, the rest of the stacks are emitting many harmful chemicals. Public records are available to anyone interested. Most details are written in Joan Baxter’s book, The Mill. Some write that the government’s deadline set five years ago for cleaning up the mill and its effluent is “unreasonable.” Northern Pulp has known for years before the broken pipe that necessary changes to processes within the mill must be made to reduce air and water emissions and reduce water useage yet, as I write, no plan to do so has been submitted for review by Environment Nova Scotia and by Fisheries and Oceans of both levels of elected government. The Province gave Northern Pulp over $6 million toward making such a plan. Sure looks like bad faith on the part of the mill and looks like they had no intention of meeting or even getting ahead of the January 31 deadline for submission of a plan. It has been written that “none of the critics have actually presented any kind of solution.” Again, wrong, as over a year ago it was submitted that an in the mill rebuilding was necessary so as to reuse much of the water that is contaminated by mill process. The Mill said it couldn’t be done yet other pulp mills in Canada and around the world have done just that — years ago. Paper Excellence are the owners of two such mills in Prince Albert, Sask. When the chemical load in the effluent is greatly reduced the still contaminated water can be mostly cleaned on site as is done at other mills. We have written that trying to burn wet chips and bark is highly inefficient resulting in a huge increase of particulate matter spewing out the two
smoke stacks. This knowledge has been known for many years. The solution is to build a cover over the stacks of bark and chips to keep out rain and snow melt and to allow air flow drying of green wood and bark. Moisture content must be below 20 per cent. Sending out tons of fine wood dust in the effulent into the outer part of Caribou Harbour is not allowable. Imagine a stream of sawdust being dumped every day in the same place. After a year there is a big pile; after several years the channel is plugged. The nearby bottom area is smothered killing all marine life that fisher folk rely on to harvest yearly. There’s no making a case for this. Besides the fact that DFO rules don’t allow such a practice. And for good reason. Plan B for forestry: Some have accused we that have long urged for change in forestry as being against forestry and land owners of such. They couldn’t be more wrong. To be clear: We are against clear cutting most forest lots. We are against spraying the herbacide Glyphosate (Vision) to kill leaf trees, especially sugar maples. We are against cutting trees to be chipped and exported, especially those that are saw logs and stud wood. We are against cutting whole trees for biomass and being burned in hugely inefficient furnaces to make electric power for export to Newfoundland or anywhere else. We want to see tree replanting of various Acadian forest types but we do not. All we see are lands that are so rutted by machines that nothing but weeds can grow. We have urged government to install biomass furnaces in highway and school bus garages instead of buying foreign oil for heating. The Miller Lake highway buildings could benefit from a Co-Gen plant that makes electricity and heating. Most other government buildings could also be equipped with a biomass plant like the one at the Bible Hill Campus of Dalhousie University. The federal government could also switch many buildings as well. This would use most of the true wood waste from thinning and sawmills. NSP pays to have pole lines cleared yet leaves the bigger wood laying on the ground to rot over the years? Space does not allow me to write more, but rest assured there is a Plan B that is sustainable. Don Wilson Brule Point Sustainable Forest Products and Services
Plenty of birds now flocking to feeder To the Editor: About four times the birds I normally get in the winter have been coming to my bird feeder. This is probably due to the fact that many people stopped feeding birds when there was a trichomonosis alert earlier in 2018. People were asked not to feed birds. It is now OK to feed birds. This article was copied from The Nova Scotia Bird Society web site: nsbirdsociety.ca Is it OK to Feed the Birds? (Trichomonosis Update — October 8, 2018) Many are wondering if it is safe to start feeding birds. I expect many have already started and you should be OK to do that now. Please continue to watch for sickness and keep your feeding areas
To the Editor: Today is World Cancer Day and we at the Canadian Cancer Society want to thank our donors and supporters for all they’ve done and will do to help us achieve our vision of a world where no Canadian fears cancer. With nearly one in two Canadians expected to receive a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime, most people have been, or will be, affected by cancer in some way. Perhaps you know someone who is living with the disease, or maybe you’ve made a
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donation to support cancer research. You could be caring for a loved one with cancer, or perhaps you’ve received a diagnosis yourself. At the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS), we know that while cancer changes people, it doesn’t have to define them. We believe that life is bigger than cancer. As the only national charity that supports Canadians with all cancers in communities across the country — no other organization enables and empowers
think about how cancer has touched your life, we invite you to continue to make a difference for yourself and your fellow Canadians by visiting cancer.ca for more information or to make a donation. As always, you can call CCS at 1-888-939-3333 or visit cancer. ca if you need support or information. Jane Parsons Regional Executive Director, Atlantic Canadian Cancer Society
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Financial health – or rather, the lack of it – can be a romance killer. Financial issues are among the biggest reasons why couples split up.* In fact, it’s been estimated that money problems are the prime cause of 90% of divorces**. So, if you’re entering a relationship, already in one, or newly married, how do you talk about what could be the biggest elephant in your emotional room: your personal finances as they are now and as you want them to be through your life together? The experts tell us that communication, building trust, and honesty are vital keys to healthy relationships***. And that’s why talking about money is sexy – because it’s a very good way to be open and honest with your partner while taking necessary positive steps for building your relationship and a solid financial future together. Here are some tips for successfully integrating your financial lives fairly and in ways that match your shared lifestyle. • Never keep big or small financial secrets! Each of you should disclose assets, financial commitments (such as loans) and credit history. Full disclosure is a must because if you’re considering sharing a credit card or applying for a loan together, your partner’s bad credit history could lead to some unpleasant surprises. • Recognize your differences.You may be a saver; your partner may be a spender – create a financial framework and budget that suits both of you. • Decide if it’s best to maintain separate bank accounts, credit cards and investments or to merge some or all of these financial items to eliminate duplication and enhance financial benefits. (For example, by pooling your investments you may enjoy a more robust portfolio.) Make your decisions with a clear understanding of tax and legal implications.
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• Decide who will manage day-to-day finances – paying the bills and so on – and who will manage your overall financial affairs. If one or both of you brought personal assets into the relationship – a car or home, for example – should you keep them or sell them? • Have a frank discussion about how you are going to achieve
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when they are then the government becomes a dictatorship and oppression of the people begins to expand. We allow these small infractions and before long the government will introduce thinking tax and fart tax and any bloody tax to get more money from us and to subjugate us even more. What is to be done regarding this conflict — I am still awaiting feedback from my MP, Justice Minister and Opposition …. yet again they go silent when it suits. Note: there are other provinces where this is not illegal, so here we go again NOT being a single cohesive country. Mark Shepherd Pictou
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To: the Editor: I have just been fined (and can continue to be fined every time they see my vehicle ) for having a front tint on my car windows, yet I find out that there are a hell of a lot of “Government vehicles” in our province that have an even darker tint on their windows. I thought that the government had to abide by their own laws, but apparently not. In truth they have to, but a blind eye is taken to these institutions while ordinary citizens are fined for the same thing. If it is acceptable for the goose then it should be acceptable for the gander. Laws cannot be interpreted differently for the government;
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clean. In the past, we have had instances of trichomonosis during October so it is still possible you could see a bird with the illness until temperatures more frequently go below 0 C and when the parasite finally gives up. 2018 was a year of many fewer cases than 2017 and we expect we may see some years much worse than others in the future. What will be important in years to come is for people like us to communicate what we are seeing and share this information with the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative. Thank you to everyone who took steps to mitigate this sickness. Lynn Plexman Pictou
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your financial goals such as buying a home or starting a family.Talk about your finances and financial goals regularly. • A marriage contract or prenuptial agreement isn’t the most romantic notion. But they’re especially important if you want to exclude certain assets from an equalization of family property upon relationship breakdown, like a business or family cottage, or to protect assets for children from a prior relationship. Don’t wait for irreconcilable differences to arise before speaking with a family lawyer.
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• Plan to save on taxes. Although couples must file separate individual tax returns, there are many tax-planning strategies that can reduce your total tax bill now and in the future. Take advantage of all your deductions and income-splitting opportunities including, where appropriate, pension incomesplitting and/or spousal Registered Retirement Savings Plans (spousal RRSPs), both of which can deliver tax savings. • Arrange life, disability and other insurance coverage to ensure each of you is protected if one partner becomes disabled or dies. Yes, talking about money is sexy and necessary for the good health of your relationship and financial future together.Your professional advisor can help you build the right financial plan for your shared future.
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* http://www.huffingtonpost.com/yourtango/10-most-common-reasonspeople-divorce_b_8086312.html; http://www.couplescounselingchicago. net/reasons-for-divorce-top-10-reasons-marriages-end/ ** https://www.thebalance.com/couples-and-money-1289269 *** American Psychological Association -- http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/ healthy-relationships.aspx; https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/ compassion-matters/201506/5-ways-build-trust-and-honesty-in-yourrelationship This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.
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Museum hosting Vanguard exhibit
Our History is Your History February is a month of many special occasions, celebrations and commemorations. It is African Heritage Month, and a time to reflect, honour and celebrate our diverse cultural roots. The 2019 provincial theme is “Our History is Your History,” and recognizes the unique story of African Nova Scotians and how this story is interwoven throughout the At the Library past, present and future of all trecia schell Nova Scotians. This year’s is a community services theme reminds us that when librarian and branch manager we all acknowledge and at the Stellarton and understand the truths of our River John public libraries shared history through awareness, cooperation, dialogue and learning, we will be able to bring about positive his name, tells the tale of a litchanges in Nova Scotia. tle boy’s wish to change his The theme also aligns with ‘all too common’ name. When the United Nations’ his Aunt Gail from Trinidad International Decade for tells him a story about a largPeople of African Descent, er-than-life character called with the goal to strengthen Tiger, Christopher decides to global cooperation in support change his name to Tiger. But of people of African descent then, he finds a better name… as they strive for full inclusion Journey to Justice, the main in all aspects of society. The feature film, pays tribute to a beginning of African Heritage group of Canadians who took Month is traced back to 1926. racism to court. They are Harvard-educated black his- Canada’s unsung heroes in torian Carter G. Woodson the fight for black rights. founded Negro History Week Focusing on the 1930s to the to recognize the achievements 1950s, this film documents the made by African Americans. struggle of six people who Woodson purposefully chose refused to accept inequality. February because of the birth- Viola Desmond insisted on days of Frederick Douglas keeping her seat at the and Abraham Lincoln who Roseland movie theatre in were both key figures in the New Glasgow in 1946 rather emancipation of enslaved than moving to a section norBlacks. In 1976, Negro History mally reserved for the town’s Week was expanded to Black black population. Fred History Month before being Christie was denied service at celebrated in Canada in early a Montreal tavern because of 1950. To learn more about his skin colour and took his African Heritage Month in case to the Supreme Court in Nova Scotia, please visit 1936. Hugh Burnette and https://ansa.novascotia.ca/ Bromley Armstrong presafrican-heritage-month . sured the Ontario governSome special program- ment to enact fair accommoming coming up at the library dation practices in the 1940’s. to celebrate AHM 2019, Donald Willard Moore dediinclude African storytelling, cated his life to reforming dance and drumming work- Canada’s biased immigration shops with the Maritime policy. Stanley G. Grizzle, Centre for African Dance on president of the Toronto March 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car New Glasgow Library, and Porters, worked to ensure fair 1:30 p.m. at the Westville employment practices for his Library. predominantly Black union The NFB Film Club at the members. These brave pioRiver John Library will be neers helped secure justice for showing, “Black Soul”, all Canadians. Their stories “Christopher Changes his deserve to be told. Name” and “Journey to For more information on Justice” on Feb. 28, starting at upcoming library programs, 6:15 p.m. Black Soul is an special events and services, exhilarating immersion into please drop by your local the heart of black culture via a library branch, follow us on whirlwind voyage through Twitter, find us on Facebook, the defining moments of black or visit us online at www.parl. history. Christopher changes ns.ca.
Lorrain’s Inn This classic vernacular Scottish stone building was built by John Lorrain in 1820 to serve as an inn and tavern. Lorrain was a local stone mason who purchased the land from John Marshall for 50 pounds, and the subsequent building served as a central meeting place for men of the early 1800s. At this time, there were no public courts or meeting halls in the newly established Town of Pictou, so much of the legal business was carried on in the tavern – including public trials, and client meetings. It housed the Mason Hall and the St. Andrew’s Society, which met here regularly. It was also the venue for the annual St. Andrew’s Day celebrations. It was said that Mr. Carroll, who owned a livery business nearby, would arrive at dawn after the celebration and quietly cart the celebrants to their respective homes. For the last number of years, the Church Street stone building has been a privately owned home.
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STELLARTON — It is a busy time of year for the Museum of Industry. The museum is hosting the Vanguard display featuring 150 years of remarkable Nova Scotians through February and will celebrate Heritage Day on Feb. 18 by honouring famed Nova Scotian artist Maud Lewis. Dr. Carrie Best is among 32 Nova Scotians from the past 150 featured in the Vanguard display. It is designed to pay tribute to Nova Scotians whose lives “exemplify innovation and change and champion diversity.” The exhibit references a competition the Nova Scotia Museum conducted to coincide with Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017 and determined which notable Nova Scotians should be showcased in a special exhibit. An advisory committee, representing Nova Scotia’s diverse communities, chose one individual from each decade and another two people who were posted for an online vote. Two people representing each of the 16 decades since 1860 were selected from the 45 people considered. “It’s a way for us to celebrate
Debra McNabb stands beside a back-lit display featuring Dr. Carrie Best that is part of the Vanguard exhibit honouring 150 years of remarkable Nova Scotians. (Goodwin photo) Heritage Day and Maud Lewis Day,” museum curator Debra McNabb said. She also noted that the exhibit coincides with African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia. Maud Lewis was born on March 7, 1903. She lived in poverty with her husband in small
Heritage Day at the MOI offers free admission from 9 a.m. to 5 pm. Kids can grab some brushes and make some art from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with guest artist Luke Naylor, who will guide them through painting a picture inspired by Maud Lewis.
Mullinger taking laughs to Glasgow Square stage By Sarah Butland
well as a donair he has heard so much about. Studying for his Canadian James Mullinger immediate- citizenship, this comedian ly asked to return to Glasgow strives to be recognized as a Square after his well-received New Brunswicker instead of show last year and he will do so that guy from England. Meeting on Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. a lot of the Maritime community The second stop on his for material for his magazine, “Almost Canadian Tour,” Maritime Edit, Mullinger is a Mullinger is not only a comedi- true ambassador of Saint John an but also a father, editor, cover and the Maritimes as a whole. Seeing Mullinger on model in England and inspirastage it may be easier to tion for the full length movie The Comedian’s Guide to see that he was not an Survival. athletic child than it is to Moving to Saint understand he was not very sociable or academic John, N.B., from in his school years. With Berkshire, England to provide his chilenergy to spare, and dren, River and a positive mindset that helps ensure Hunter, a better life, Mullinger is proving he arrives to every that it is the people who make a s h o w life enjoydespite the able, and weather, he hilarious. James Mullinger states proudBeing (Photo by Sean McGrath) ly: “If sometold New thing doesn’t Brunswick does not like comedy, exist and you want it to, create he has proven otherwise by sell- it.” ing out shows, the biggest of Since moving to Eastern which was for 5,000 spectators in Canada, ‘create’ is what he has Harbour Station and throughout done. Most prominent of all, the Maritimes. With a resume as Mullinger has created a buzz of long as he is tall, his primary positivity within everyone he goal now is to sustain what he is meets. In the CBC special City doing by providing for his fami- on Fire, viewers hear Nikki Payne say, “You have ignited an ly by making people laugh. Over the last 15 years, excitement in me I haven’t had Mullinger has visited New in years.” To purchase tickets for his Glasgow several times yet has not yet enjoyed our famous Almost Canadian Tour stop in pizza. His mission this week is New Glasgow contact the box to taste Pictou County pizza as office. For The Advocate
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Artists welcomed Sarah Mosher stands with a wool weaving loom and holds a shuttle which is used to pull the wool through the loom to create intricate designs. She is the 2019 NSCAD Artist in Residence in New Glasgow. (Livingstone photo)
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with Dave Fulmore One of the most common symptoms that cancer patients experience is fatigue. About 90% of patients feel it adversely affects their quality of life. It can affect your state of mind, your nutrition and the energy to “get up and go.” Paradoxically, one of the ways to reduce fatigue is to exercise. Start with 30 minutes per day of gentle walking and move up from there.
Aging often produces small freckle-like marks on the skin people call liver spots. Actually, they have nothing to do with the liver but are caused by long exposure to the sun to which the skin reacts by producing more melanin to protect the skin. Sometimes the melanin clumps together to form spots. You see them often on the hands and arms. These spots are generally harmless but if you are concerned, have your doctor check them out. The kidney is an amazing organ. It weighs a bit more than lOOg (about 1/4 lb) and is about the size of computer mouse. lt contains about a million nephrons, tiny filtering units that filter 72 litres of blood every hour removing waste products which are eliminated through the urine. Look after your kidneys. Don’t smoke, drink limited alcohol, drink adequate water and eat a healthy diet.
We want your nominations for our “unsung heroes” a person you know who has given of their time, talents and dedication for the Town of Pictou Volunteer of the Year. Deadline for submissions is Monday, February 13, 2019. Nomination forms can be downloaded from our website at www.townofpictou.ca or picked up at the Town Office, 40 Water St. (nominations must be a Town of Pictou resident) For further info contact the Town Office at
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YOUR HOROSCOPE ARIES Change is on the horizon, but you don’t yet know where you fit into the equation, Aries. Enjoy the unexpected and don’t worry so much about the future. TAURUS Taurus, though you may think you can only choose one direction in life, you really can reverse course and go in another direction if you so desire. GEMINI Gemini, normally you are conservative and weigh things carefully, However, this week your other side takes over and you are apt to be a little more spontaneous.
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CANCER Cancer, there is only so much time to learn something new at work and you may be worried a bit. Someone will talk you through, and you’ll find your way. LEO Leo, if life seems a little more hectic these days, you may be taking on too many responsibilities. Lighten the load and focus on what matters most. VIRGO It can be challenging to wrap your head around certain goals, Virgo. However, you will manage to pick and choose those tasks that are most important and get things done. LIBRA Libra, you may be compelled to be introspective this week. Use this time to reflect and explore all the reasons why you typically enjoy being an extrovert. SCORPIO If there is something on your mind, Scorpio, now is not the time to share it with everyone. Let this settle for a bit, then choose the right time to share your discovery. SAGITTARIUS People around you who are irritable might try to pull you into their situations, Sagittarius. Resist the urge to become influenced by their bad moods and perceptions. CAPRICORN Capricorn, a little extra concentration will have you flying through your to-do list in no time. Devote the time now and enjoy the reward and time off later. AQUARIUS Aquarius, it is never too late to get some exercise, even if you think that a dedicated workout regimen can’t fit in your schedule. Try socializing while working out. PISCES This could be a week passion comes to the forefront, Pisces. If you keep your options open, you may be surprised at what comes your way.
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BANTAM MEMORIAL HOCKEY
Crushers reach semifinals, get set for N.S. playoff run By Steve Goodwin steve@pictouadvocate.com
The host Pictou County Bantam AA and Bantam A Crushers have met their test at the 35th Pictou County Bantam Memorial Hockey Tournament. Now they can return their attention to achieving success on the road toward the provincial championship. Both teams advanced to the semifinal games on Sunday before being eliminated. The New Brunswick North West Pionniers edged the Bantam AA Crushers 3-2 in their semifinal match on Sunday and went on to win their division with a 5-3 victory over the N.B. East Scorpions. Division all-star forward Lane Lochead and Kirk Turnbull scored for the Crushers, who trailed 2-0 after the first period and 3-1 entering the third period. “We had a slow start and hit our stride in the second and third period, but we just came up short,” Crushers’ head coach Mike Lochead said. “The guys showed we have as good a chance as anybody to win the provincial championship in their category.” Besides Lane Lochead, Logan Crosby was named an all-star forward, and Brent Chapmen was named an all-star on defence. The Halifax Hawks won the Bantam A Division by defeating the Bantam Crushers 1-0 in their semifinal match and posting a 3-2 victory in double overtime over the Dartmouth Whalers. “We did very well,” Crushers’ head coach Victor Melanson said. “We made a statement this weekend. If we play like this going forward, our chances of winning the provincial championships are very good.” The Bantam AA Crushers went undefeated and entered their cross-over playoffs with third seed based on percentage of goals scored versus goals against. Crosby and Corey MacGillivray scored twice each as the Crushers downed Cape Breton West 6-2 on Friday in their opener. Lochead and Chapman also scored. The Crushers took a 3-2 lead into the third period and outshot their opponents 21-12. Lochead triggered five goals,
From left: Bantam Crushers all-star forward Dawson MacKay and Bantam AA all-star forwards Lane Lochead and Logan Crosby and defenceman Brent Chapman. (Goodwin photo) while Crosby added three goals and two assists as the Crushers levelled Northside 13-1 on Saturday. Jaden Duplessis and Cale Archibald added two goals each, Eastyn Cameron also scored. The Crushers led 3-0 after one period and 9-1 through two periods. They outshot Northside 56-10. Crosby and Duplessis scored twice each and Cameron also scored in the Crushers’ 5-2 victory over Dieppe, N.B. later on Saturday. The Crushers had a 37-12 edge in shots. The Bantam A Crushers reached their cross-over game on goal differential on Saturday as Cameron Munroe’s second and third goals of the game in the third period gave the Crushers a 6-2 victory over the Riverview Blues. The Crushers needed to win the game by three goals to advance. Dawson MacKay added two goals, while Colbey Nichols also scored for the Crushers, who outshot Riverview 50-23. The Bantam A Crushers opened on Friday with a 4-3 loss against the Strait-Richmond Pirates. Late goals by MacKay and Blake MacLennan made it close, while Munroe got the earlier goal for the Crushers, who outshot the Pirates 33-14. MacKay scored twice as the Crushers rebounded later on Friday by defeating the Bedford
From left: Bantam AA Crushers head coach Mike Lochead presents an I.C.E. award to Brent Chapman. (Goodwin photo)
Cameron Munroe, right, controls the puck for the Bantam A Crushers against Riverview. Munroe’s three goals paced the Crushers’ 6-2 win that clinched their berth in the division semifinals. (Goodwin photo) Blues 4-1. Munroe and Ty Briand got the other goals for the Crushers who outshot Bedford 37-14. MacKay was named an allstar forward for the Bantam A Crushers. Among major awards, Crosby earned the award in memory of John Allan MacDonald as leading Bantam AA scorer, while Chapman received the I.C.E. award presented to a Pictou County Bantam AA player “who best exemplifies intensity, contribution and effort throughout the tournament.”
Goalie Chloe Stroud received the Bantam A Crushers’ I.C.E. award. Shannon Smith, who chaired the tournament organizing committee, expressed appreciation for the support the event received from volunteers and the business community. “I hope we have honoured the tradition of our Bantam Memorial tournament and that it continues to live on in remembrance of John Allan, Donald, Shawn and Lee Marie and all the original Scotsburn Bantam A players.”
From left: Bantam A Crushers head coach Victor Melanson presents an I.C.E. award to Chloe Stroud. (Goodwin photo)
Just don’t let the hall close More than seven years ago — in the November 30, 2011 edition of The Advocate — I wrote a column suggesting the Pictou County Sports Heritage Hall of Fame would be a perfect fit within the new Wellness Centre, allowing more people, Pictonians and visitors alike, to see what a rich athletic history the county has. Unlike many of my weekly columns, I didn’t get a single comment from anyone. No phone calls. No emails. No snail mail. No Facebook messages. I wondered why. One thousand, eight hundred and eighty-four days later — in my January 25, 2017 column — I revisited the subject, calling the modern centre “the ideal place” for the hall, rather than on East River Road where the doors are locked much of the time, where proper parking is almost non-existent. Again, no comments. Not a single word from local politicians. Not a whisper from inductees, their families or sports fans in general. Just total silence. I wondered if anybody cared. I still shake my head. Doesn’t anyone in the county give a damn about the museum-like facility that was developed a quarter of a century ago by a group of very dedicated sportsloving Pictonians? Will those efforts in the early 1990s be totally forgotten and tossed out while we still have plastic bags? Will the impressive number of artifacts return to boxes out of sight? Will concerns about the hall’s future be ignored? I have in my possession a copy of a photograph of 14 people — all of whom loved sports dearly and were willing to give of their time to make a local hall of fame possible. It’s a photo of the first board of directors in 1993. I’m sure most Pictonians know most — if not all — of them. Familiar names, indeed: Sparky Paris, Bobby Beaton, Donaldo Fox, Billy Dee, Dorthea Ryan, John (Brother) MacDonald, Ralph Cameron, Dave Melanson, Hughie Murray, Jim Sears, Lawrence LeBlanc, Clary Semple, Ernie Jordan and Bill Purvis. Three others were absent that day: Kenny Langille, Babs MacNeil and Sandy Cyr. Right now, I’m not preaching the Wellness Centre idea fell on deaf ears. That can certainly wait. I’m much more concerned after reading Steve Goodwin’s report in last week’s Advocate that it has become necessary for political leaders to meet with hall curator Barry Trenholm to discuss the hall’s “long-term viability.” I hadn’t seen any storm clouds on the horizon. I hadn’t heard any forecasts that the hall is in this kind of situation. Even if it’s only a whisper, it concerns me. Actually, it scares me. Since those 17 people — and others behind the scenes — began putting together a hall of fame proposal that would make Pictou County people proud, the local facility has grown in leaps and bounds. Sure, I know about the facility’s crowded quarters and limited access on East River Road. The hall has grown spectacularly, primarily because of two men in particular who have given so much to it — the late Billy Dee in the early years, Trenholm since Billy’s death. Without those two former
Hugh's Highland View HUGH TOWNSEND A New Glasgow native and Nova Scotia sports journalist for more than 60 years. ght1967@gmail.com Trenton municipal politicians, I often wonder if this grand idea would have succeeded. Do people in New Glasgow, Trenton, Stellarton, Westville, Pictou and the municipality not care what could occur if potential volunteers stay home, sitting on their hands? Though I lived only my first 30 years in Pictou County, my heart has never truly left there during my now eight decades. I’ve never stopped being proud of where I grew up, where I began my career. From afar, I’ve watched many of my favourite places in the county disappear. I hated to see my old high school close. I hated to see my elementary schools shut their doors. In the sports community, I hated to see John Brother MacDonald Stadium put on a waiting list for the wrecker, and I hate realizing that Stellarton Memorial Rink faces the same sad fate. I hate the fact Heather Lanes no longer exists on New Glasgow’s west side. I hate so many places downtown are but a memory. I hoped I’d never see the day when anyone would even hint at the possibility the hall of fame would be just another fatality. Pictonians should be proud the hall was established by those dedicated people. It’s a wonderful facility. Anybody would be impressed to see the amount of memorabilia that has been collected, the number of athletes, teams and builders who have been inducted. My opinion that the hall would be better off in the Wellness Centre was formed after watching the Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame bounce from location to location while few people cared. When it relocated into Scotiabank Centre, attendance skyrocketed because people visit before attending events next door. There is, as Trenholm says, one disturbing thing about the Pictou County hall — the lack of volunteers. Nobody can expect Barry to continue on, almost single-handedly, trying to be there hour after hour, day after day. The man deserves help. So much has been done, so much has been accomplished in making the hall a reality. Don’t lose it all by making wrong decisions now. Volunteers must be found, as Trenholm outlined to the mayors and warden. When I think of the number of people in the county who benefited from sports participation through their lives, and the hundreds of men and women who have been deservingly honoured by the hall, it makes me wonder why volunteers are so scarce. I still believe there is merit in the idea of relocating the hall to the Wellness Centre. Like the situation in Halifax, put the facility in the best location and the people will come. For now, though, the advice of this old writer – to the politicians and all Pictonians — is simple: Don’t let the hall close. It would be regretted for a long, long time.
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Crushers win two of three The Pictou County Weeks Crushers continue to reel in the Truro Bearcats in the MHL. The Crushers will host the Campbellton Tigers at 7 p.m. Thursday and the St. Stephen Aces at 7:30 p.m. on Friday in their next league games at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. The Crushers moved to within six points of the third-place Bearcats in the South Division after winning two of three games last week. The Summerside Western Capitals, third-ranked in the Canadian Junior Hockey League, whipped the Crushers 7-3 last Wednesday in a re-scheduled game. Barrett Dachyshyn, Sam Meisenheimer and Kevin Mason scored for the Crushers, who trailed 3-1 after the first period and 6-2 after the second period. Evan MacLennan’s three goals led the Crushers’ 7-5 homeice victory over the visiting Grand Falls Rapids on Thursday. Andrew Burden, Jaden Mason, Kevin Mason and Chase Ellis scored in the Crushers’ 4-0 win over the host Valley Wildcats on Saturday. Matthew Normore recorded his league-leading sixth shutout.
Lead Mike Pidgeon, left, and second Rob McNeill sweep a stone for the Pictou team skipped by Glen Joudrie during the 2019 Nova Scotia-Nunavut Command curling championship at the New Caledonian Curling Club. (Goodwin photo)
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River Hebert team garners N.S. Legion championship skip Glen Joudrie, mate Danny White, second Rob McNeill and lead Mike Pidgeon was the last of the four Pictou County teams to contest the championship. Pictou was also represented by the team of skip Cliff Taylor, mate Mike Murdoch, second Larry Sutherland and lead Ken Pettipas and earned the consolation award. “We had four rinks from the county, the ice was excellent and the curling was great,” Taylor said. Scott MacLean skipped the team from Stellarton, while Mike Deagle skipped Westville’s representative.
What do you like about coaching? “I like giving the kids opportunities they never heard of before and the reaction they have once they see it being done.”
Two teams from Bridgewater and one each from Tatamagouche and Truro completed the draw. The teams were feted with a dinner and banquet on Saturday at Branch 16. INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE Five games last Wednesday resulted in Century Forest Consultants defeating Lyons Brook Piping and Welding 10-0, while Toney River defeated Country Gals 7-1, Big B Carpentry went down to Scotsburn Hair Gallery 13-5, Last But Not Least defeated Mac, Mac and Mac 10-5 and C.F. Construction defeated Wolseley Express 9-2.
When did you begin coaching? “I started coaching last year in high school and with Pictou County Athletics in javelin and weight events.”
What is your coaching philosophy? “My philosophy is to get everyone to reach their full potential.”
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The Pictou County Wear Well Bombers will host the Valley Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and the St. Margaret’s Bay Gulls at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday in their next Nova Scotia Major Bantam Hockey League games. Lucas Canning collected four goals and four assists and Kiefer Avery scored twice as the Bombers moved into fifth place by pounding the South Shore Lumberjacks 10-3 last Sunday. Blaise MacDonald, Adam Farrell, Ben Wallace and Cameron MacKinnon also scored for the Bombers, who moved within one point of the fourthplace Lumberjacks.
Where were you born? “I was born in New Glasgow and grew up in Pictou.” When did you first become involved in sports? “I was five years old when I started playing hockey. I also played soccer and softball and did track and field.”
PICTOU — The New Caledonian Curling Club and Branch 16 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Pictou are already looking forward to hosting the 2020 Nova Scotia-Nunavut Command curling championship. The club’s offer to host next year was accepted with hopes that the draw will feature more than the 10 teams that contested the championship last weekend. The River Hebert A team defeated the River Hebert B team in the championship game on Sunday afternoon that ended the event. The Pictou team featuring
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Bantam AA Selects keep rolling; Atom AA, A teams staying busy PICTOU — The FundyHighland Bantam AA Selects’ record now stands at 18 wins, three losses and one tie after weekend action in the Nova Scotia Bantam AA Female Hockey League. Gabby Arsenault posted the shutout and was supported by goals from Olivia Fitt, Julia MacDonald and Ava Gennoe as the Selects defeated the Valley Wild 3-0 on Saturday. Assists were provided Josie Dunn, Jaylen Langille, Bree MacPherson, Ellie Clarke and Sarah Fraser. Maddie Beson scored on an assist from Fitt as the Selects and Metro West Force White battled to a 1-1 draw on Sunday. Metro West Force White lead the Selects by one point in the standings and have two games remaining and the Selects one. The Selects won two of three games the previous weekend. They swept a pair of games
Weeks host Mustangs The Pictou County Weeks Major Midgets will end their regular season by hosting the South Shore Mustangs in Nova Scotia Major Midget Hockey League action. The game will start at noon on Sunday. Pictou County will host the Halifax McDonalds at 8 p.m. on Saturday after road games today in Truro against Steel Subaru Major Midgets and Thursday in Port Hood against the Cape Breton West Islanders. Pictou County is in eighth place in the standings but trail the Cape Breton Tradesmen by two points and the Mustangs by one point.
from Quad County Islanders 4-1 and 4-0. Clarke, Kenzie Greencorn, Langille and Megan Smith scored in the first game. Dunn added a pair of assists and Arsenault picked up the win in goal. Langille scored twice in the second game. Erin MacNeil and Fitt added singles. Smith recorded three assists. Greencorn and Willa Evans added one apiece. Arsenault posted the shutout. Fitt scored in the Selects’ 3-1 loss to Metro West Force White. ATOM AA The Fundy-Highland Subway Selects Atom AA team registered three points from three weekend games. Rogan Vint scored, assisted by Sophie Hatchard and Ryley Woolley, in a 1-1 tie on Saturday in Dartmouth against the Metro West Force Blue. Chloe Ferguson, assisted by Mollie Cleary, and Sophie
Hatchard, assisted by Lexi MacIntyre., scored in a loss to Metro West Force White on Sunday in the first of two games at the Hector Arena in Pictou. Hatchard scored both goals in the Selects’ 2-1 victory later on Sunday. Kenli Ross was in nets for all three games. ATOM A The Subway Selects Atom A team defeated host Strait Richmond 3-1 and 2-1. Bailee Kontuk, Kaylee Hollis and Molly Marchand scored to secure the first win. Kontuk and Sophie Otter scored in the second game. Chelsea Boyle scored both goals in a 2-2 tie with StraitRichmond in Pictou.
Scotians test Miners twice TRENTON — The Pictou County Scotians will resume their new era in the Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League by visiting the Jr. Miners of Cape Breton on Saturday in Membertou and hosting the Miners on Sunday at 6 p.m. in Trenton. The Scotians split their first two games last weekend with the team under Greg Burrows’ leadership and Mike Stewart as their head coach. Burrows, who owns Subway restaurants in Pictou County, expressed a desire to take over the Nova Scotia Junior Hockey League team’s operations and named Stewart the Scotians’ head coach as of last Wednesday. Cory McCrudden scored three goals, Caelan Blaikie
added a pair and Robert Murrows added a goal and three assists as the Scotians defeated the Eskasoni Eagles 9-4 on Saturday in Trenton. Lucas Rushton, Campbell Burrows and Gillis Cox also scored for the Scotians, who led 3-0 after the first period and 6-0 in the second before the Eagles scored their first goal. The host Antigonish Bulldogs took a 2-0 lead and outshot the Scotians 17-6 in the first period en route to their 7-5 victory over the Scotians on Sunday. Jacob Pentz and McCrudden tied the game for the Scotians, but the Bulldogs took a 3-2 lead in the second period and outscored the Scotians 4-2 in the third period. Blaikie got the Scotians’ other goal.
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Jim MacCuish, left, presents the John Allan MacDonald Memorial trophy to leading Bantam AA scorer Logan Crosby of the Pictou County Crushers. (Goodwin photo)
Dominic Deschenes, left, of the N.B. Northwest Pionniers accepts the Bantam AA most valuable player award from Memorial tournament chairperson Shannon Smith. (Goodwin photo)
Peter Wilson of the Dartmouth Whalers, left, accepts the John Allan MacDonald Memorial trophy as Bantam A top scorer from Jim MacCuish. (Goodwin photo)
Gavin Clarke of the Halifax Hawks, left, accepts the most valuable Bantam A player trophy from tournament chairman Shannon Smith.
From left: Zachary Daigle of the N.B. East Scorpions accepts the McKay Memorial award as top Bantam AA defenceman from Francis McKay and Jensen McKay. (Goodwin photo)
From left: Ty Dickson of the N.B. Northwest Pionniers accepts the Donald Gladwin Memorial trophy awarded to the top Bantam AA goalie from Betty and John Gladwin.
From left: Josh Martin of the Halifax Hawks accepts the McKay Memorial trophy as top Bantam A defenceman from Francis McKay and Jensen McKay. (Goodwin photo)
Louis Poulain, centre, of the Halifax Hawks accepts the Donald Gladwin Memorial trophy as top Bantam A goalie from Betty Gladwin, left, and John Gladwin. (Goodwin photo)
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One of the two host Pictou teams took consolation honours on Sunday at the Nova ScotiaNunivut Command Royal Canadian Legion curling championship at the New Caledonian Curling Club. From left: skip Cliff Taylor, mate Mike Murdoch, second Larry Sutherland and lead Ken Pettipas. (Goodwin photo)
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ABERCROMBIE — Members of the Pictou County Bantam AA and Bantam A Crushers were given a unique opportunity recently to hear from an NHL player scout. Vancouver Canucks scout Paul Gallagher shared his thoughts about scouting and what to look for in terms of talent and personal qualities during a dinner last Thursday at Pictou County Pizza. The gathering coincided with the 35th annual Pictou County Bantam Memorial hockey tournament that took place from Friday through Sunday at the Pictou County Wellness Centre. Gallagher is in his 15th year coaching and his second with the Canucks. He scouted for the St. Louis Blues for three years and for the Florida Panthers for 10 years. He discussed the aspects of offensive and defensive hockey and character scouts look for when assessing players and the special skill set required of goalies. “I have a lot of respect for the goaltenders,” he said. He outlined the timelines for players with the potential of being drafted to position those prospects to coincide with the draft timelines and advised players to work hard to achieve their goals. “Effort is the sole performance you can control,” he said. Gallagher also said a player’s
Paul Gallagher left, stands with Bantam AA Crushers’ Jared Langille during a dinner and talk last Thursday at Pictou County Pizza. (Goodwin photo) character can be demonstrated outside the realm of hockey and sports in general. “Do you help someone across the street?” he said. “I don’t just go to hockey games.” Gallagher shared his experiences in assessing talent for NHL teams and had high praise for Canucks star rookie Elias Pettersson.
“This kid is unbelievable,” he said. He recalled how in 2009 he got the Panthers to draft a Russian defenceman named Dmitri Kulikov, who now plays for the Winnipeg Jets. ‘We were drafting 14th (in the first round),” he said. “I said ‘We’ve got to draft this kid.’”
MUNICIPALITY OF THE COUNTY OF PICTOU CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS The Municipality of the County of Pictou currently has vacancies for the following volunteer positions: Planning Advisory Committee (1 position) 2 year term, expiring November, 2021 The Committee is responsible to advise Municipal Council respecting the preparation or amendment of planning documents and planning matters generally. Police Advisory Board (1 position) 2 year term, expiring November, 2021 The Board is responsible to provide advice to Municipal Council in relation to the enforcement of law, the maintenance of law and order and the prevention of crime in the Municipality. The Board does not have jurisdiction relating to complaints, discipline, personnel conduct or the internal management of the RCMP. Successful applicants will be required to undergo appropriate security clearances. Residents of the Municipality interested in serving in this volunteer capacity should submit a letter of application to the Municipality no later than 12:00 Noon on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Letters can be mailed to PO Box 910, Pictou, NS, B0K 1H0, dropped off at 46 Municipal Drive, Pictou, or e-mailed to carolyn.macintosh@munpict.ca To be considered eligible for consideration, applicants must be a resident of the Municipality and must have lived in the Municipality for a minimum of six (6) months. Applications should include a brief biography which details any previous or related experience and skills that would be an asset to this position and must supply 3 professional and/or volunteer related references.
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Pictou Winter Carnival scheduled for Feb. 7-10 Four days of winter fun and frolic are in store for the 2019 Pictou Winter Carnival this week. Events are scheduled from Thursday through Sunday around town, starting with Thursday’s events that include a fishcake and bean supper arranged for takeout, delivery or group orders, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kent Corbett at 902-7598077 or Nadine LeBlanc at 902-485-1839 can be contacted for orders. Two events are planned for Friday evening. They include a glow skate from 7 to 9 p.m. at the outdoor rink on Front Street and an open swim with float toys and games
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FEBRUARY 7–10, 2019 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7th Fishcake and Bean Supper with Biscuit & Dessert Northumberland Fisheries Museum – 11:00-12:30 pm Take Out or Delivery on Group Orders Only; $10 per person Call Kent at 902-759-8077 or Nadine at 902-485-1839 for orders
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that include tube water polo at the Fisheries Training Pool from 7:30 to 9 p.m. A long list of events will fill Saturday. The Pictou and Area Lions Club will host a pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. at New Horizons, while “Toonie Swim” goes from noon to 1 p.m. at the pool. The Pictou Library is hosting three events in the afternoon: a no-snow snowman building time, a Valentine scavenger hunt all day and family Valentine bingo at 3 p.m. Pictou United Church is hosting Chocoholic 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. that also includes games, a
silent auction and decadent desserts. A winter carnival dance will start at 9 p.m. at Fat Tony’s. The Great Kilted Skate is among Sunday’s events and will go from 11 a.m. to noon at Hector Arena. In the Spirit will take place starting at 7 p.m. at Pictou United Church and will feature talent from the town’s churches. Two other highlights include a colouring contest whose pages can be picked up at the library, town office, pool or online to be dropped off on Friday and a snow sculpture challenge behind the deCoste Performing Arts Centre on Sunday.
Glow Skate on the Outdoor Rink At CN Station, Front Street – 7:00-9:00 pm Music, marshmallow roast, hot drinks and glow sticks provided.
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Open Swim – 7:30-9:00 pm Fisheries Training Pool; sponsored by Peter Fraser, Viewpoint Water Games & Float toys, inner tube water polo game and treats
Chocoholics 2019 – Everything Chocolate Event – 6-8 pm Pictou United Church – An event for all ages Fun & Games ~ Silent Auction Decadent Desserts ~ Chocolate Fountain Tickets at the door; ALL AGES ~ TOO MUCH FUN Winter Carnival Dance A fundraiser for Pictou Lobster Carnival At Fat Tony’s – 9:00 pm, music by THE RABBIT TOWN BLUES BAND Admission – $5, includes ballot draws
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9th Pancake & Sausage Breakfast – 7:30-11:00 am Hosted by Pictou and Area Lions Club Adults – $7; Children Under 12 – $5; New Horizons Seniors Club
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Toonie Swim – 12:00-1:00 pm Pictou Fisheries Training Pool At the Pictou Library – Winter Carnival Fun Family “No-Snow” Snowman Building Time at 10:30 am, material provided Valentine Scavenger Hunt All Day, PRIZES courtesy of Adopt a Library Literacy Program Family Valentine Bingo – 3:00 pm, PRIZES! At McCulloch Heritage and Genealogy Centre – 1-3 pm Coasting Party, Sleigh Rides (FREE) – 1:30-3:30 pm Learn to snowshoe – 1:30-2:30 pm, snow shoes provided Enjoy a hot chocolate and hot dog while enjoying outdoor winter fun Colour spray bottles and snow fort building blocks will be supplied for snow sculptures. Colouring contest indoors.
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SUTHERLAND, David R. - Sundridge. SUTHERLAND, David Roderick -79, of Sundridge, passed away January 26, 2019 surrounded by family in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Surviving are his wife, Diane (Campbell); daughter, Dawn Sutherland; and son, David (Linda) Sutherland. He was predeceased by a son, Elmer “Willie” Sutherland. Cremation has taken place; there will be no visitation or service at this time. Interment will be at a later date. Special thanks to Margaret Murray, Linda Shaw, and Faith Heighton for all their support. www.mclarenfuneral.ca Valerie McKenna - It’s with great sadness, to announce the passing of our mother, suddenly early on Jan. 20, 2019. Born on June 2, 1936 in London, England. She loved art, writing and gardening from an early age, and would later receive a scholarship to a London art school, but would give this up to immigrate to Canada, with her parents and sisters in 1952, with no regrets. They would settle in Vancouver, B.C. where she would later marry in 1959, have five children and live in British Colombia, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. In 1994 after living on Gabriola Island B.C. for 24 years, where she raised her children, she would move back to Nova Scotia with her daughter Sharon and settle in Pictou. She would go from being an artist with a brush to an artist with flowers, becoming a talented self-taught landscaper and shared this knowledge with others. She loved working at West River Nursery and Pictou Lodge. She was also hopelessly addicted to Genealogy. The hunt of finding her own ancestors and the ancestry of others was a true passion right to the end. She had unconditional love for her children and many pets. She always encouraged us to follow our dreams, passions and to use our gifts that were given to us. It would be her strength of character, patience, English sense of humour with a ready smile, that would help her climb the many mountains in her lifetime. She was a true survivor, at least to the last mountain where she got to fly. She is survived by her children Sharon McKenna, Pictou; Melodye (Richard) Earl, Raymond, Alberta; Celia Pink, Pitt Meadows B.C.; Heather Hagen, Terrace, B.C.; son, James (Dyenna), Sechett, B.C.; 13 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren; her sisters Celia (Ian) Corral, Surrey B.C.; Diane Jensen, Peterborough, Ont. and her beloved cat, Farley Meowit. Predeceased by her parents Thomas and Margaret (Frauchiger) Blackman; older sister Jacqueline who died in infancy. The service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints at 384 Abercrombie Rd., New Glasgow on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 3 p.m.
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www.pictouadvocate.com Trinity United Church — New Glasgow Members of the congregation were welcomed by Ron McNutt. The Christ candle was lit by Bianca Sangster. Rev. Donna Tourneur invited the sharing of “Love Stories” by members of the congregation. Scripture from 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 was read by Dawn Brown and Luke 4:21-30 was read by Tourneur. Karen Crowley, director of music accompanied, the music
team of Jane Jones, Lori Miller, Holly Lynn Hagerman and Eoin Dewar who chose for the special music, Standing in the Light of Love. The reflection, What Love Looks Like, focused on the action of love, what it means for couples, communities of faith and how that can have a ripple effect into the whole community. Tourneur said Paul’s familiar words about love being patient
only for the people of Israel. Miracles had been done in other places with a high Gentile population so they were enraged when Jesus did not do even more in His home town. So angry were they that they attempted to kill Him. He passed through the crowd and got away but we are not told how this was possible. Jesus came to the Jewish people and crowds followed him at first but then led by their leaders and teachers, turned away. They were angry, believing the message was for them alone. They got it wrong but were unable to stop His ministry.
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First Presbyterian Church — New Glasgow and kind, look very different when you put them into the context of a community rather than a couple anticipating a loving marriage or a family celebrating the life of one they loved. Holly Lynn, soloist sang Hear my Cry, O God. Gifts for the Pictou County food bank were given as a new month has begun. Submitted by Brenda Sterling Goodwin
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church — Pictou Sean Heighton greeted worshippers to the service conducted by Rev. Shelly Chandler in the church hall. A time of fellowship hosted by Sally Adams and Janice Porter was held before the service. Scriptures from Psalm 71:1-6 and Luke 4:21-30 were read by Heather Brown. The sermon, Message for All, continued the story from last Sunday where Jesus went to His home synagogue and read from the scrolls. The people believed that when the Messiah came, a time of peace and prosperity under their own rule would happen, but
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So it is today. Chandler said Christ’s message is one of inclusion. It is not just for people similar to ourselves. Christ’s message of love means to love all, those who are different refugees, divorced, sick, poor etc. The sacrament of holy communion was celebrated. Next Sunday, St. Andrew’s will hold its annual meeting after the service. Also, the Pictou Town Churches concert, In The Spirit, will be held at Pictou United at 7 p.m. Tickets are available from Janice Porter. Submitted by Betty Ann Battist
Worship service was conducted by Rev. Morley Shaw. Elder John Zinck carried the Bible into the sanctuary. Ushers at the doors were Mark and Jennifer Thibeau, Gary and Jackie Ross and Scott Grant. Phoebe Fraser read scripture from Jeremiah 1:4-10, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 and Luke 4:21-30. The choir, led by organist Lloyd MacLean, sang the anthem Lead Me, Guide Me, featuring soloist Berma Marshall. Lynne Anne MacLellan told the children the story of when Jesus was away from home teaching and performing miracles. When He returned home, the townspeople were excitedly talking about him; however, when Jesus went to the synagogue to preach, the crowd did not like what Jesus said and chased Him away. She told the children that we need to make our hearts Jesus’ home and make Him welcome,
not chase him away. Shaw’s sermon was entitled Fake News and Fake in the Pews. It was based on the gospel reading from Luke 4: 21-30. He stated that “fake news” is published information that is designed to mislead. Some people call things “fake news” when they don’t like what they are reading or hearing. Shaw said this is what was going on in the synagogue when Jesus read to the congregation from Isaiah 61. Initially the congregation was happy with what they were hearing; Jesus was the promised Messiah. They were proud that Jesus was from their town and felt that God would consider them His special people. However, Jesus told them that there was to be no favoritism to Israel. They chased Him out of the temple and tried to throw Him off a cliff. Through scripture, Jesus showed the congregation that they did not have an exclusive relationship with
God. They did not like hearing this and perhaps thought it was “fake news”. He said we, as well, sometimes want the Bible to say what we believe rather than believe what the Bible says. We need to approach our scriptures with faith and intelligence and remember that Jesus is the Prince of Peace. Jesus’ love is kind and patient and we need to be kind and patient as well. After church, refreshments were provided by Marilyn Johnstone and Phoebe Fraser. On Feb. 16, an AMS Fellowship Lunch will be held at noon at First Presbyterian Church. In case of stormy weather, a cancellation notice will be broadcast on the radio and a message will be put on the church voice mail as early in the morning as possible. Worship services will be held in the Upper Hall until March 31. Submitted by Sara Fullerton
First Presbyterian Church — Pictou Laura and Rachel Rowan greeted the congregation for service on the fourth Sunday of Epiphany, led by Rev. Shelly Chandler. The Senior Choir, accompanied by guest organist, Joy Shaw, sang Oh Love that Will not Let me Go. The Youth Choir, led by Klorissa Farnsworth on her guitar sang, Build Your Kingdom Here. Chandler reflected on homesickness… a bout she recently has experienced. This led to thoughts of what “home” can mean and she said it is many things to many people. For Christians, home is where we
can experience God, and if we find Him in our hearts and minds, then He is never far away. Readings were: Psalm 71:1-6; Luke 4:14-30. Continuing last week’s story of Jesus’ return to His hometown of Nazareth, the congregation was told He was wildly welcomed — at first. When folks realized He was not going to bring vengeance upon other people, ex. Gentiles, that, in fact, He was bringing His message “for all families of the earth,” they wanted to kill him. The Israelites misunderstood Jesus’ teaching and healing purposes for humankind.
Chandler said even today, we still do not “get it”! Christ came for all peoples, race, economic situations: His table is for all to partake: He is the Host. He is a welcoming, open, loving, and inclusive God. Our “neighbour” is people living worldwide, allencompassing across borders, nations, races. He has commanded us to love our neighbour, Can we finally hear and embrace this message? Offering was gathered by Luke MacDonald and Gerry Davidson. The AGM of the congregation was held following lunch by the Women’s Club. Submitted by Carol MacKay
First United Baptist Church — New Glasgow The service opened with the singing of King of Heaven and Shout to the Lord, followed by prayer and announcements. Everyone enjoyed a video presentation by Rose Rudolph explaining about her favourite song as she sang Away in a Manger, the heart of The Christian faith that God loved us so much he sent His Son to die on the cross to give us eternal life. Children went down to junior church. Communion was celebrated as Sarah MacDonald offered the prayer for the bread and Rose Rudolph the Prayer for the Wine.
Rev. John Dunnett has been doing a series of messages from the book of Matthew on Hope. This Sunday’s message was called Three Acts of Righteousness from Matthew 6:1-18. Dunnett gave the congregation time to read to themselves the passage of scripture. The three acts of righteousness were: 1) When you give to those in need, do it quietly. God calls us to bless others. 2) When you pray, do not do it to be seen by others, do it privately. Prayers done this way are earnestly speaking to God himself. There are times we pray with small
groups and when we say the Lord’s Prayer. 3) When you fast, setting aside food to be able to focus on our spiritual needs with God, quietly before God. These are times when God works in our lives, and needs to be actively engaged in our faith. The service closed with a hymn. Youth Trail Blazers, grades 7-12, meet on Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m. Junior Trail Blazers, grades 3-6, meet on Wednesday 6:307:30 p.m. Church service is Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Submitted by Muriel Palmer
River John News Hello everyone, I hope you all got through the cold spell last week. Sorry, it’s been a while since I wrote anything but now I am up and running again. I hope spring is around the corner. I have been told that there will be a Winter Carnival in River John and that they are in the process of fine tuning it so I will have more details as I receive the information. I do know for sure that the River John & District Lions Club
will be hosting the photo contest again this year so get your cameras out. The pictures this year will be of animals and fish. I am waiting for more details on this contest and I will let you know when and where. Well that’s all I have for now. If you have anything you would like to share either phone me at 902-351-2898 or e-mail me anne.p@xplornet.com with the information. Have a great week and stay safe.
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Spotlight on white canes By Heather Brimicombe heatherbrimicombe@pictouadvocate.com
As the old saying goes, it’s not polite to stare. The group Visually Impaired Pictou County and member Julie Martin is hoping to bring some awareness of those who use canes because of low or total vision loss. The group meets in the New Glasgow Library on the last Friday of every month upstairs, which is accessible by elevator. It is also a support group for friends and family of those who have low vision or vision loss. “We talk about different things,” said Martin. “Things that help us around the house.” She referred to a few items that have helped her become independent with low vision, like no-cut gloves for cooking that you cannot cut through with a knife, and tricks like putting food colouring in her eggs so she can see if shells get stuck in food. • The white cane was created in 1921 when an artist became blind after an accident and painted his cane white to make himself more visible to motorists. It became a tool and more widely known after the wars when many wounded veterans began to use the cane to help them navigate. • The swinging motion used by many cane users is called the Hoover method after a soldier rehabilitation doctor came up with the method to help veterans who were using canes to get around and be more independent.
The group also plays card Martin has two apps games like Skip-bo and on her phone that she crib, for which they have uses daily and attrilarge print cards, and butes to making a big even a large crib board. difference in her life. Martin is thrilled with Seeing AI is an app she the local libraries and all will often use to read the help they have for the things for her. All she vision impaired. An avid has to do is hold her reader, Martin is always phone camera up to searching for audio what she is trying to books. However, regular read and it will read it audio books can pose out to her. The other challenges for the visualapp is one Martin ly impaired and equipencourages others to ment like a Victor Reader, sign up for, whether as a which Martin calls a person with low vision Daisy reader, after the file or someone with great type, can be quite expenvision. Be My Eyes is an sive as Nova Scotia is one app that lets those with of the only provinces that vision loss of any stage does not subsidize equipto simply call for help ment like this for the using their smartphone. visually impaired. It identifies those in the Pictou-Antigonish same time zone and lanRegional Library, howevguage as them and coner, loans her a Daisy readnects them so the sighter at no cost which allows ed person can help a her to access a world of Julie Martin shows off her white cane that she low vision person by books. uses to help navigate as well as a funny shirt seeing what they see “I don’t know what she had made about her cane. (Brimicombe photo) through the camera on I’d do without the local their phone. library,” she said. cane, others sometimes look difAs a grandmother, This week, Martin is celebrat- ferently at them or if they see she added that she uses this app ing White Cane Week (Feb. 2-9) someone with a cane and a for things like if she dropped a as dedicated by the Canadian smartphone they think they pill or something else the AI Council of the Blind. She said might be faking it or not actually reader cannot do, but to her, most people do not realize that need the cane, when they may most importantly she uses it to 90 per cent of Canadian National actually have low vision. read books to her grandkids — Institute for the Blind(CNIB) cli“It’s a lot of ignorance,” said as someone sighted answers the ents do have some vision. While Martin clarifying that many peo- call she puts her headphones in currently there are 5,500 people ple are just not educated about and repeats to her grandkids registered as low or no vision in white canes or people with low what the person on the other end Nova Scotia, that number is like- vision. She has even had looks or of the call reads to her. ly actually somewhere in excess comments about her using her Martin said it is getting the of 25,000 if you count those not phone while having her cane, courage to take the first steps for registered; the number in Pictou although her phone helps her someone with low vision that is County is 1,250 to 1,500. with everything from keeping in important, whether it be by leavMartin spoke about the touch to reading price tags when ing their house or using a cane. importance of letting others with she is shopping. One way she “It takes courage to start a white cane feel confident as noted the public can help those using that cane,” she said. “The many can get embarrassed by with low vision is properly using cane is there to help me because taking theirs out in public. She the in door to go in and the out if I don’t use one I have to look said when many people use a door to go out. down.”
From the left: Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs Tony Ince, Crystal States, Warden Robert Parker and Mayor Nancy Dicks reveal the 2019 African Heritage Month Poster on Monday morning. (Brimicombe photo)
New Glasgow celebrates African History month There was a full house at Glasgow Square on Monday for African Heritage month opening celebrations. The celebration also included the unveiling of the 2019 African Heritage month poster as well as proclamation signing by members of local government and Minister of African Nova Scotian Affairs Tony Ince. This year’s poster featured a quilt with 12 squares on it depicting pivotal times and places for the African Canadian community of Nova Scotia. The quilt on the poster also signifies an art form that many African Canadian women have taken up and use as a skill to pass on their story and talents to other generations. Ince, who was one of the
guest speakers during the celebration, shared his sentiments about African History Month and what he hopes for the future as well. “The young people have to experience and be a part of the conversation,” he said “Let’s move forward for the next generations, in collaboration.” Pat Dunn, Tim Houston, Robert Parker, Nancy Dicks and Crystal States also spoke and a letter from MP Sean Fraser was read in his absence. African drumming was also a part of the ceremony along with a musical selection from Angela Cromwell. Local entrepreneur Cedric Smiley sold T-shirts that included the new $10 bill featuring Viola Desmond.
NSCC flies Pan-African flag By Heather Brimicombe heatherbrimicombe@pictouadvocate.com
African History Month kicked off with what may become a new tradition at the Pictou Campus of the Nova Scotia Community College last week. For the first time ever, the school held a flag raising for the Pan-African flag to celebrate African History Month. With a theme province-wide of “Our History is Your History,” the school began celebrations with a kick-off ceremony and will also host a number of events over the month including film screenings, a hair workshop, guest speakers and more. “Our journey has not been easy. Change is here and at the
NSCC campus today the PanAfrican flag will be raised,” said Henderson Paris, guest speaker. Paris also spoke about the history of African History Month and the impact and purpose the month-long celebration of culture holds. The Black National Anthem was also sung. Student Services advisor Deanna Mohamed shared the significance of the flag. The red stripe symbolizes the bloodshed of the African people, the black stripe represents the people of the continent and the green stripe signifies the abundant natural wealth of the African continent. The raising of this flag is something that has been talked about for a number of years. The idea was brought up at the Diversity
From left, Nova Scotia Community College Pictou Campus Principal Dave Freckelton, chair of the diversity and inclusion committee John Atwater, Crystal States and Deanna Mohamed of NSCC student services stand with the Pan-African flag before becoming the first NSCC campus to fly it. (Brimicombe photo) Committee meeting and it was decided to raisethe flag there for the first time.
“We like to see it as a visual representation,” said Mohamed.
W.I. MONTH From the left: Lynn MacLean, Betty Ann Battist, Eleanor Lilley, Warden of the Municipality of Pictou County Robert Parker, Ruth MacKay, Sheila Reynolds and Betty Doucet pose Monday evening before council began to commemorate the proclamation read that evening for February as Women’s Institute month. (Brimicombe photo)
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