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Complete our Survey: www.modl.ca/survey PUBLIC MEETING & SURVEY MUNICIPAL POLLING DISTRICT BOUNDARY REVIEW The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is conducting a review of its Municipal Polling District Boundaries. The purpose of this review is to enable Municipal Council to make an application to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (URB) for the approval of the size of Council and accompanying Municipal Polling District Boundaries. A Council Size Survey was recently conducted. Based on the results of the survey Council will be making an application to the URB to reduce the number of Councillors to 10 (plus a Mayor). As a result, the number of Council districts also needs to be reduced to 10 polling districts. Council has drafted their preferred district boundary option and an alternative option for public comment. A public meeting will be held: Date: Monday, November 17, 2014 Time: 7-9 PM Place: Municipal Council Chambers (210 Aberdeen Road, Bridgewater) The purpose of the meeting is to provide background information on the review and offer you the opportunity to ask questions and share your thoughts on the two district boundary options. Changes in district boundaries will take effect with the next Municipal Election in October 2016. SURVEY: An on-line survey is also available for you to provide feedback on the draft boundaries. To complete the survey please visit www.modl.ca/survey. For further information please contact: Jeff Merrill, at 902-541-1340 or e-mail: planning@modl.ca. Darrell Hiltz, Interim CAO Tree Lighting & Open House, December 4. LED Light Exchange, Mini Trees & more! 1-4 p.m., December 7, New Germany Elementary School. Family Christmas Party – 3-5 p.m., December 14, MARC, Dayspring. nity School. Older Adult Fitness (50+) — 10:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays to December 18, Mahone Bay Legion. municipality of queens 902-354-5741 town of mahone bay 902-541-1343 Men’s Drop in Basketball (Ages 18+) — 7:30-9 p.m., Tuesdays to November 25, Bayview Commu- Physical Activity in a Box — Did you know that the Recreation Department has a variety of equipment for loan? GPS system, Nordic walking poles, flag football and Ladder Golf Set. There is a refundable deposit freshmart ® Your Neighbourhood Grocer 4988 Hwy. 10, New Germany 902-644-3272 required upon pick-up, items will be loaned to those 19 years and older. Circus Arts Workshop (Ages 12+) — Saturday, November 22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Trinity Parish Hall, Liverpool. Learn juggling, diablo and balance techniques. Municipality of Chester 902-275-3490 Nova Scotia 211 — Forties Community Centre, November 17. Seniors’ Christmas Party — Chester Legion, December 3. Free Public Skate — December 13, 5-6 p.m., Chester rink. Refreshments. FRESH QUALITY MEATS & PRODUCE Boneless Blade Roast cut from Canada AAA beef 3 $ 99 lb. $8.80 kg Hygrade Smoked Ham 1/2's 600g 399 $ Fresh Pork Side Ribs 2 $ 49 lb. $5.49 kg Apple Valley Apple Pies 10" ea. Carrots or Onions Cortland Apples 2 lb, product of NS 98¢ Lunenburg County LifestyLe Centre 902-530-4100 908g 388 $ ea. BMO Financial GrOup aquatic centre 10 lbs, product of NS 588 $ Prices from Thurs., Nov. 13 - Wed., Nov. 19 Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross — November 7-9. National Lifeguard Course — New Dates! November 21-23 and December 6, 7, 13 ,14. School! No Problem! Come play at the LCLC. There will be swimming, skating, crafts and more! Early Dismissal Days — Dates: November 19, December 3. Come skate from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and take in our Fall Fun Swim 2-4 p.m. Water Valleyball — December 11, 7-8 p.m. Female Only Swim — December 7, 7-8 p.m. Aqua Combo – Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Aqua Core – Mondays, 6-7 p.m.; Wednesdays, November 26, December, 3, 10 & 17, 12:15-1 p.m. Aqua Zumba – Wednesdays, 8-9 p.m. Elderfit – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10-11 a.m. New session starting November 12. Standard First Aid & CPR Recert – Friday, November 21. Standard First Aid & CPR – Friday, November 21 & Saturday, November 22. town of bridgewater 543-2274 First Aid & CPR Professional Development Day Camp – November 28. No Sometimes, a simple idea can be an extraordinary business. Kitchen Party (Age 55+) — November 26 , 1:30-3 p.m., HB Studios Sports Centre. Musical entertainment by Ron Muise - Country Sounds. Enjoy shuffleboard and floor curling, play cards and board games, bocce, baggo and hillbilly golf or croquet. Christmas on the LaHave — November 29, 5-7:30 p.m., King Street downtown Bridgewater. Parade, 6 p.m., and fireworks, 7:30 p.m. Letters to Santa and Food Bank donations to be picked up along the parade route. Public Skating — Bridgewater Memorial Arena, Sundays, 3:154:45 p.m. Shinny Pond Hockey — Bridgewater Memorial Arena, Saturdays, Parent & Child (Age 10 & under) and Ages 8-11; 2:15-3:15 p.m.; Ages 12-14 and Ages 15-18, 3:15-4:15 p.m. 60+ Recreational Hockey — Every Monday, 1-2:30 p.m., Bridgewater Memorial Arena. OIL TANKS 144000 $ + taxes Installed • Fibreglass singlewall • Removal of old tank, oil line & scrap oil - No Charge • New oil line extra Steel tanks available Installation of wood heating appliances Licensed & Insured Kirk Anthony’s Heating Services 902-527-0685 MASHUP WEEKEND — Emergency level, November 22 or December 2; Standard level, November 22 & 23 or December 2 & 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 902-527-7750 Notice of Meeting Nov 21-23 NSCC campuses in Bridgewater : Yarmouth : Kentville South Shore Exhibition Share an idea for a new business. Build a small team. AnnuAl GenerAl MeetinG Wed., nov. 19, 2014 8pm Bring that idea to life Best Western Plus In just one weekend. Seriously. Cookville Turn ideas in to ACTION. Register now@www.mashuplab.ca LIGHTHOUSE LOG Check out www.southshorenow.ca President and General Manager - Lynn M. Hennigar Sales Manager - Angie Pearson Circulation Manager - Laurenda Reeves Advertising Sales - Steve Tanner Penny McDonald Lunenburg Office Manager - Robert Hirtle Production Manager - Ronald Demone Commercial Sales Printing - Liana Crossland Business Development - Tina Hennigar Southshorenow E-newsletter Sales - Angie Lausanne Everyone is Welcome Storm date: Wed., Nov. 26 353 York Street Bridgewater, N.S. B4V 3K2 (902) 543-2457 Fax (902) 543-2228 Copyright: No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior written consent of the publisher or a licence from The Canadian Copyright Licensing Agency (Access Copyright). For an Access Copyright licence, visit www.accesscopyright.ca or call toll free to 1-800-893-5777. Lunenburg office: (902) 634-8863 Fax (902) 634-3572 Canadian Media Circulation Audit ISSN#1208-6088 www.southshorenow.ca The Lighthouse Log, Thursday, November 13, 2014 New service for print disabilities N Page 3 Mobile Branch Schedule ew Service for Those with Print Disabilities ter in Bridgewater. South Shore Public Libraries is pleased to proAs many as 80 per cent of Canadians will be affected vide a new service to print disabled borrowers beby back pain at some point in their lives. Join Dr. Marilyn ginning in November. The National Network for Equitable Field at the Margaret Hennigar Public Library to learn Library Service (NNELS) provides access through public what you can do to help decrease the risk of developlibraries to a growing collection of downloadable audioing back pain and how to effectively deal with back pain Friday, November 14: books and other accessible formats restricted to people when it does come up. 9:45 - 10:15 Bridgewater - Drumlin Hills with print disabilities. Approximately 10 per cent of CaBetween the Lines Book Club – November 20 12:30 - 2:00 Blandford - Deck Restaurant nadians have a print disability. In Nova Scotia, this transBetween the Lines Book Club meets at the Margaret 2:30 - 3:00 Chester - Shoreham Village lates to over 93,000 people, although less than five per cent Hennigar Public Library on the third Thursday of the 3:10 - 3:50 Chester Grant - Bonny Lea Farm of published material is available in accessible formats. month. The featured book on November 20 is “Three Cups If you or someone you know would like to use these of Tea,” by Greg Mortenson. New members are welcome. Saturday, November 15: audio materials, please contact Outreach Co-ordinator The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. 10:00 - 12:00 Caledonia - Opposite Caledonia Christina Pottie at 902-543-2548 or cpottie@southshorepubCreating Computer Games – November 21, 3:30 Pharmasave liclibraries.ca. p.m. 1:00 - 1:30 Waterloo - Community Hall 3D Modelling & Design Workshop – November 15, Enjoy after school fun at the Margaret Hennigar Pub10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. lic Library with MaKey MaKey and Scratch. When your Tuesday, November 18: If you’ve heard about 3D printers, and would like to school week is done, join us to play with technology. 11:00 - 1:00 New Ross - Ross Farm Museum learn more about the possibilities they present, this is Learn about coding and creating circuits, and create your 3:00 - 6:00 New Germany - New Germany the course is for you. Guest own video game. The four week session, for Freshmart instructor Forbes Buck will kids nine to 12 years, begins on November 21. Wednesday, November 19: offer a six-week introductory Space is limited, so please call 902-543-9222 to course in 3D printing at the reserve your spot. 1:00 - 4:30 Chester - Chester Legion Margaret Hennigar Public Teen Book Club – November 21 5:30 - 7:00 Chester - Corner of Highway 3 and Library. Each session covers a different topic, including If you can’t wait to discover the next hot new book Valley Road introduction to 3D printing, the basics of 3D software and everyone will be talking about, join the Teen Book Club 7:15 - 8:30 Chester Basin - Chester Basin Legion printers, understanding the opportunities and limitations at the Lunenburg library. Upcoming titles include “Black Thursday, November 20: 3D software presents, exploration of different types of 3D Hole Sun” by David MacInnis, “Unwind” by Neil Shuster10:30 - 7:00 Mahone Bay - Three Churches Parking printers, the materials they use and their applications for man and “Fangirl” by Rainbow Rowell. Hosted by author Lot use and a chance to share what you are working on and Jo Treggiara, the Teen Book Club is the place to be for Closed 12:30 - 1:00 and 4:30 - 5:30 see what others in the course have created. The course cool conversation, and cookies. To register, call 902-634begins November 15 and finishes January 17, with no 8008, or email Jo at http://www.jotreggiari.com. The next classes on December 27 and January 3. Space is limited. meeting takes place on Friday, November 21. ! Please register at 902-543-9222. Ages 13 to 17 are welcome. Book Club starts at Firefighters of Lunenburg County: The Greatest 4 p.m. Volunteer Success Story – November 18 Details on South Shore Public Libraries No matter the time of day or night, Lunenburg County programs, branches and hours are available Offer valid until November 20 volunteer firefighters are ready to jump into action to on the libraries’ website at http://www.southTwo Locations Serving Excluding Food & Chocolate help. Often facing dangerous and unpredictable situashorepubliclibraries.ca. South Shore Public the South Shore Lunenburg & Bridgewater locations tions, the men and women of the fire service bravely put Libraries. Read. Discover. Learn. Share. Lunenburg their lives on the line to serve the mem3 King St., Lunenburg bers of their community. Frank Fawson, 902.634.8686 chair of the steering committee that Bridgewater Pine Grove Centre, Unit 3, created the book, will join us at the Mar#305 (Exit 12) Hwy. 10, Cookville garet Hennigar Public Library on ThursValid in-store only. Cannot be combined with 902.530.3774 any other offers. Not applicable to items currently day, November 18 at 7 p.m., to discuss MLA, Lunenburg on sale or gourmet food products. www.cilantrocooks.com “Firefighters of Lunenburg County: The Greatest Volunteer Success Story,” the PO Box 136 book that celebrates the men and women 125A Cornwall Rd. who keep us safe. Blockhouse, NS B0J 1E0 The story of how this book came to be (at Exit 11 in new visitor at is as interesting as the book itself. Come information centre) to this presentation and learn how the 902-531-3095 community came together to create this lunenburgmla@eastlink.ca record of our local heritage. Indie Film Screening – Rough Aunties – November 19 SSPL, in partnership with GG Geddes, international indie film programmer, Hebb’s Cross, Hwy. 103 presents a domestic and international KARAOKE EVERY film series for all to enjoy. November 30 On Thursday, November 19, the feaTHURSDAY NIGHT (12 to 5pm) tured film is Rough Aunties. The film with Rixx Karaoke December 4 - 22 highlights the fearless, feisty and reso(12 to 5pm) lute “Rough Aunties” — a remarkable 8 pm to 12 am Saturday’s & Sunday’s group of women unwavering in their (10am to 5pm) Cash prize of $750 this week! stand to protect and care for the abused, Pine | Fir | Spruce neglected and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa. The film, in Zulu and English, has been screened at numerous film festivals and won several awards, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14 including Grand Jury recipient at Sundance Film Festival 2009. Screenings are presented free of • BAND: The Weekenders charge on the 3rd 7 to 11 pm Wednesday of the month. Showtime • DJ Insight is 7 p.m. 11 pm to 2 am Foot-care Specialist Call or email Lunch ‘n’ Learn Wellness basic, advanced and diabetic foot-care to book yours. Wednesday: Back management, nails cut & filed, ingrown Pain Prevennails, corn & callus removal. Get SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15 tion 101 with Dr. $ at-home service 40 any Christmas Marilyn Field – $ November 19 30 regular office appointment Party of • DJ Insight Margaret HenniDVA/Blue Cross approved 15 people 9 pm to 2 am gar Public Library is pleased to host 899 Hwy.12 Chester Basin • 902.275.5781 or more! lunch ‘n’ learn wellness WednesWe can provide days, a series of private functions health talks by SUNDAY TO in our dining room. people from our THURSDAY community, who each have a special HUNTERSTON FARM interest in health Tractor Parts and Repair care. On WednesAll Makes and Models day, November 19, John Hunter Cherry Hill, Nova Scotia r sto we’ll feature pre777 King Street, Bridgewater tor nfa 902-935-3533 rac senter Dr. Marilyn rm@ t e Restorations also available g a gmai 902-543-8070 vint Field, a chiropracl.com oldiron tor at Associate email: kingscornerbar@outlook.com Chiropractic Cen- 10% OFF Storewide Suzanne Lohnes-Croft ! THIS WEEK Christmas Trees Book Your 902.521.6666 Christmas Party Now! Angela Bond, LPN 10% OFF te hun s.c om FREE POOL Page 4 The Lighthouse Log, Thursday, November 13, 2014 I www.southshorenow.ca How 16 months changed our world recall being on the verge of entering my teen years, and in the process of discovering serious rock ’n’ roll music. In previous years, I had been wetting my musical palate on light pop jingles, in some cases what could even be called bubble gum, and even my mom and dad’s ’50s and ’60s records. These were all great songs, and many of the tunes I was listening to at the time still stand up today. That said, my ears were about to be opened to something I hadn’t been exposed to before. I’ll preface this by saying that it was a little later, in my mid-teens, that I would go back and educate myself on bands such as Led Zepplin, The Who, early Stones and Beatles, The Doors, The Guess Who and others that I was not mature enough to appreciate when these groups were in their prime. However, the 14-month period from August, 1976, to October, 1977, would change Tanner's my life, and the world, forever. In August of 1976, Boston’s self-titled debut album had been released and the landscape of rock music appeared to be making a tectonic shift. Tunes such as “More Than a Feeling,” “Peace Of Mind,” ‘Rock & Roll Band,” “Long Time” and “Smokin’” are all classic rock radio mainstays. As much as this album had a serious impact on my life, and on the landscape of popular music, it was only the beginning of the 14-month period that would change music forever, with the release of four more of the greatest compilations of all time. Little did I know at the time that a period like this might never come again. I assumed the great rock music that was being produced at a ridiculous pace would continue to be unveiled at an incredible rate. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. As I mentioned, the period began with Boston’s self-titled debut. My life, and likely the lives of many others, were changed forever on December 8, 1976, when The Eagles released their fifth album, and their first without founding member Bernie Leadon, since the band was completing a change of direction which had begun with their third album, “On The Border,” back in 1974. Their 1976 release, “Hotel California,” is my personal favourite album ever, and to many, one of the greatest albums ever recorded. The Tunes compilation completed The Eagles transition from a pop-country, or southern California, sound to one of the time’s greatest progressive rock bands. “Hotel California” produced hits that music lovers still enjoy cranking up today, including the title track, “Life In The Fast Lane,” “New Kid In Town” and more. As the public was cutting its teeth on “Hotel Califor- Steve tanner Main Street nia,” two months after that release, another megahit album would have a major impact on the music world. Fleetwood Mac would unleash “Rumours” on the world in February, 1977. Producing instant classic hits “Go Your Own Way,” “Dreams,” “Don’t Stop” and “You Make Loving Fun,” the “Rumours” album sold over 45 million copies and spent 31 weeks at the top of Billboard’s top 200 album chart. Then, on October 21, 1977, came the release of something not seen before, or at least not since The Who’s “Tommy” rock opera. I’m talking about Meatloaf ’s “Bat Out Of Hell,” the unbelievable collaboration between Meatloaf, Jim Steinman and producer Todd Rundgren. “Bat Out Of Hell” sold over 43 million copies and produced the mega-hits “Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad” and “Paradise By The Dashboard Light.” One week later, the world was rocked by Queen’s, “News Of The World.” The flamboyant English rockers said two things that spoke more true than any statements at the time with “We Will Rock You” and “We Are The Champions.” “News Of The World” was a ground-breaking album and stands up today as one of the greatest classic rock albums of all time. I think it’s easy to see how this 14-month period may have had a great influence on the formative years of a 13-year-olds’ world, and help mould one’s views on music, and what kind of standard to hold future music to. I’m willing to bet my world wasn’t the only one changed by music during that same incredible period. 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De Ag Be Ba Di Li Lo Zo As Ta W Se He Ba Ga Ex Ro Ki La Di Su Of Ba M En www.southshorenow.ca The Lighthouse Log, Thursday, November 13, 2014 Page 5 Reality Check: Boundaries and disputes B oundaries can create cause for dispute. Sometimes, however, setting a boundary can be an effective way to diffuse a dispute. Emma has endured criticism from her mother all her life. In her youthful rush to get married and away from the stream of disapproval, Emma made an unfortunate choice of husband. Emma’s mom missed no opportunity to point out that mistake, and the criticism continued even after Emma divorced. For the most part, Emma accepts her mom’s critical behaviour as “just the way it is.” Emma chooses not to argue or defend herself because she knows that would not help their relationship. Her mother’s behaviour is as it’s always been, and since Emma wants peace in the family, she chooses acceptance. Through the years, Emma has grown more confident. She has remarried and is creating a good, satisfying life together with John and her stepchildren. Emma’s new life has not stopped the sniping from her mom. If anything, that’s now enhanced. Where once mom’s criticism used to be directed only toward Emma, it’s now extended to include John. Despite the fact that John is a fine, hardworking, loving man, EmReality Check ma’s mom still manages to find fault. Although Emma wants to maintain a relationship with her mother, it’s becoming more difficult. When Emma does a reality check, she’s observed that after a visit with mom, she has much less patience with John, responds to small disputes with frustration, and snaps at any tiny difficulty. Emma is “not herself,” or at least, not the “herself ” that she wants to be. That reality check is a form of self-evaluation. Emma looked at what she’s been doing and evaluated how it’s been working. Clearly, the visits are not working well. The next and more difficult question for Emma is, “What will I do about it?” One quick and easy answer is, “Don’t visit mom.” However, removing herself from her mom’s life will not meet Emma’s needs. Emma wants to protect her relationship with her husband, but she also wants to maintain a need-satisfying relationship with her mom. Is there a way to have both? Here’s where setting boundaries could be helpful. Rather than attempting to ignore her mom’s criticism of John, Emma has chosen to act more honestly by setting a boundary — she will tell mom that she will not tolerate criticism of John. If mom criticizes John, Emma will leave. She will not express anger, argue, or defend, she will simply leave. That’s the boundary. Emma’s mom may attempt to cross the boundary. For example, she may try accusations: “He’s making you do this,” or “He’s trying to drive us apart.” She may also try guilt: “I was just trying to help,” or “I don’t know if my health can stand this,” and so on. How might Emma respond? “Mom, I love you and I want to visit with you, but I’m not prepared to listen to your criticism of John, so if you don’t change the subject, I will leave now.” What do you think of that response? Do you see it as cold and unfeeling? Or do you see it as being protective of both relationships? Let me know at choices@focusonclarity.com or by mail c/o Lighthouse Log. To your choices! Susanne Beck, RTC is Reality Therapy Certified by the William Glasser Institute SuSanne Beck 2015 Civ ic † This holiday season getting the new Honda you want at a lower payment than you think is more than a wishful thought. 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Option to purchase at lease end for $6,773, plus taxes. ¥: Maximum value of Holiday Bonus offer is $500 including taxes, OAC. Offer only available on all new in-stock 2015 and 2014 Civic models purchased/ leased between November 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014, OAC. †:Best selling car based on annual sales by category in Canada as reported by AIAMC, January 2014. Special offers and conditions for a limited time only and subject to change without notice. Errors and omissions excepted. See your Honda dealer for full details. . To Book Your Appointment call: 902-543-2131 Don’t let pain hold you back! Page 6 The Lighthouse Log, Thursday, November 13, 2014 www.southshorenow.ca KITCHEN PARTY Marie Lohnes, Rose Weaver, and Charlotte Dewling follow a dance instructor’s moves from their chairs during a recent kitchen party event at the HB Studios Sports Centre in Bridgewater. CHRISS HERMAN PHOTO Appendicitis: It strikes both kings and mortals T ago it would have been a different story. oday, surgery for appendicitis takes a back seat We’ve come a long way since Claudius Amyand reto bypass surgery, knee and hip replacement. However, every day in North America, at least moved the first appendix at St George’s hospital in London, England, in 1736. For the next 150 years, confusion one person dies due to an attack of appendicitis. This reigned over how best to treat this disease. week, I’ll discuss an unusual case of appendicitis and The great French surgeon, Dupuytren, how England nearly lost a King. ridiculed the suggestion that the appendix A report in the Canadian Medical Associacould be the cause of infection. Later, Henry tion Journal tells the story of a 15 year old Sands, a New York surgeon, simply stitched Philippine boy who immigrated to Canada up the hole in one appendix. It’s hard to beat age 11. For four months he suffered every lieve, but another surgeon simply straightweek from abdominal pain. Eventually, due ened out the kinks. If these patients surto increased discomfort, he was seen in an vived it was the Almighty who saved them. emergency department. Physical examinaHowever, consider the plight of doctors tion and blood studies were suggestive of in 1902. They were treating Prince Edward, acute appendicitis, and ultrasound revealed who was to be crowned King of England in the organ was swollen. two days’ time. He had developed abdominal Laparoscopic surgery was performed, the pain and his elderly court physicians had ruptured appendix removed and the abscess diagnosed inflammation of the bowels. In drained. The boy was placed on antibiotics spite of their traditional treatment, their and had an uneventful recovery. But doctors The Doctor Game famous patient was getting worse. were shocked when the pathologist reported In desperation, they asked Frederick that tuberculosis of the appendix had trigTreves, a young surgeon, to see Prince gered the attack. This is a rare diagnosis, Edward. Dr. Treves diagnosed a ruptured since only about 70 cases have been reported. appendix and advised immediate surgery. This caused The boy was tested, found to have pulmonary tubergreat consternation. Many believed it was a grave error culosis, and required several months treatment to cure to have asked Treves to consult on the Prince’s illness. his disease. Further investigation revealed his grandmother had been treated for the same condition, but his With misgivings, the coronation was postponed. Treves prepared for surgery while skeptics prepared for the disease had not been detected when he immigrated to future King’s death. Canada as chest X-rays are done only on those over 11 Treves faced a formidable problem. Prince Edward years of age. This case had a happy ending, but years W. Gifford Jones, M.d. had waited a long time to become king. It was public knowledge that in the interim he had not denied himself any pleasure of the flesh. Now, his mother, Queen Victoria, was finally dead, and he was middle aged, obese and flatulent. He was therefore a terrible operative risk. Treves made a wise decision. He decided during the surgery to not to remove the appendix and simply drained the abscess. He must have uttered a long, silent prayer as the courts of Europe held their breath. Edward rallied and was later crowned king. Treves was knighted and the king’s appendix operation became fashionable. This year about 300,000 appendectomies will be done in North America, but every year patients still die because of a ruptured appendix. Today, if abdominal pain strikes, don’t wait hours to seek medical help. 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Soon after, neucancer and avoids “marking territory,” tering is an expense – although much which may involve spraying strongcheaper than the costs associated with smelling urine all over the house. a litter of babies — then spring comes Spaying and neutering is also the along and we need to shell out for flea, socially responsible thing to do. Thoutick and heartworm medications. All sands of unwanted pets are euthanized of this is on top of the paraphernalia they need: litter boxes, collars and tags, each year, crowd our animal shelters or suffer as strays. crates, beds, scratching posts, feeding While most of us go through life savbowls, leashes, etc. Pet food also eats ing for our children’s educations or a into our own grocery budgets. new vehicle and pay our mortgages, we Of course, if you adopt your new can be suddenly faced with unexpected furry friend from a shelter, they are expenses for our pets. Whether it is a parasite free, have their first shots and medical emergency due to an accident are spayed or neutered – these costs or disease, these costs alone add up to more can be a serious finanthan $300. This is why cial burden. shelters do need to It often seems we are charge what they do able to find the cash for for the adoptions, but the latest and greatest the adoption fee is only cell phone, computer a portion of what it or other “toy,” but balk actually costs, and that at the price of our pet’s medical procedoesn’t include housing and feeding dures. the animals at the shelter. Veterinary A pet contingency fund can be part fees are one of the major expenses the shelter has to cover. Sometimes, when a of any family’s budget. Put away some money from every pay cheque so that if pet comes into SHAID it requires emeran emergency comes up, it can be paid gency vet attention or even surgery. for without undue hardship. 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Jason Croft Tom Vaughan Lisa Grimm 249 Cornwall Rd., Blockhouse 624-0211 / 624-1142 (fax) CCR@eastlink.ca (email) www.southshorenow.ca The Lighthouse Log, Thursday, November 13, 2014 Page 9 Page 10 The Lighthouse Log, Thursday, November 13, 2014 MEDIA Group www.southshorenow.ca Last week, we debunked two common myths that many Canadians believe about our elections. First, the myth that voters elect the prime minister or the government (we elect our members of parliament). Second, the notion that every vote matters (every vote gets counted, but not every vote counts). This week we explain how elections are really only an indirect tool for choosing our government. Once the votes are tallied for a Federal election, the winning candidate from each riding is elected to parliament. It is up to Members of Parliament, not Canadians, to determine who becomes the prime minister and government. Traditionally, the party that has the most MPs elected to the House of Commons becomes the governing party. However, being the largest party in the House of Commons doesn’t necessarily mean being in charge. The only way to for a party leader to become Prime Minister is for that leader to demonstrate to the governor general they can earn the confidence of a majority of MPs in the House of Commons. Government can take three basic forms: Majority, Minority, and Coalition. If a leader fails to earn the confidence of the house of commons, the governor general can decide to offer another leader the opportunity to do so, or dissolve parliament, and send Canadians back to the polls. When a party wins more than half of the seats in the House of Commons, a majority government Results. That party’s leader will almost certainly be able to maintain the confidence of a majority of MPs and in most cases remain the Prime Minister for at least four years. When no party wins a majority of seats, a minority government may result. A leader - usually, but not always, from the party with the most seats - must seek and maintain the confidence of the house to be prime minister. that leader must earn the support of at least one other party to govern, which doesn’t always last long. In coalition government, MPs from multiple parties share leadership. The governing parties can represent a majority of MPs themselves, or they can earn the confidence from enough MPs from other parties to rule as a minority. One party’s leader will be the Prime Minister, but the cabinet will include multiple parties. Coalitions aren’t common in Canada. With our Winner Take All voting system, riding level elections don’t always elect MPs that reflect the majority will of voters. With hundreds of ridings across Canada, this distortion is projected into the House of Commons and can result in governments that aren’t always reflective of what Canadians voted for. since the first world War, Canada has had 15 majority governments, but in eleven of those cases, the majority of canadians voted for a party that wasn’t a part of the government. In our democracy, Canadians have the freedom to criticize anything we want. Some people are using this freedom to talk about new ways to elect governments - ones that produce a better representation of what canadians voted for on election day. We begin a three-week series on how elections are run and won, from the candidate’s perspective. www.southshorenow.ca The Lighthouse Log, Thursday, November 13, 2014 Find our classifieds on-line: ph: It’s amazing how much fun can be found in the www.southshorenow.ca 902.543.2457: 902,634-8863; 902-275-5143 fax: 902.543.2228 toll free: 888.543.2457 e-mail: ads@southshorenow.ca classifieds through Your Lens enjoying a community breakfast, lunch or supper? Take a photo & send it to us! e-mail: mail@southshorenow.ca Have a good quality pHoto of a local event you want to sHare witH our ligHtHouse log readers … MEDIA Group Please include names of people in the photo and where and when it was taken. MEETINGS MEETINGS COMMUNITY COMMUNITY Admiral Desmond Piers Naval Association meeting at Royal Canadian Legion, Churchill Street, Bridgewater, Thursday, November 20 at 14:00. Wednesday, November 19, 7 p.m. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Vogler’s Cove Community Hall. Everyone welcome.\~ DOLLAR AUCTION, Saturday, November 15, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., Pleasant River Community Hall, 4882 Highway 208. Like a penny auction with 10 chances for $1. Each prize has a minimum $10 value. All new items including gift cards and merchandise. Penny Auction, Sunday, November 16, Hemford Fire Hall, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. All new items. Canteen available. Proceeds for Hemford & District Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Bridgewater Garden Club Meeting, November 17, 7 p.m. at the Seniors Room. Members workshop “Arrangements in Christmas Mugs.” Chester & Area Family Resource Centre Annual General Meeting Wednesday, November 26, 7 p.m. 902-275-4347 Chester Garden Club Meeting, November 17, 7 p.m. St. Stephen’s Parish Community Centre. Svenja Dee, seasonal wreath and centerpiece. If you drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours! Call AA 1-888-853-7222, (902)530-0001 Lunenburg SPCA will be holding their Annual General Meeting, Wednesday, November 26, Sobeys meeting room, 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come and find out what we do on behalf of neglected, mistreated and abandoned pets in Lunenburg County. Refreshments will be served. Tea & Company. Widowed and single seniors, November 20, 2 p.m. Senior Citizens Club Room. Marie 543-5755 COMMUNITY 19th Annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale. Saturday, November 15, 9:302:30, Branch LaHave Community Hall, 1758 Lower Branch Road. Free admission. Cantten. For information 543-2079 or 543-9611 Arts and Crafts Sale, Saturday, November 15, 10 - 2 p.m., Riverport Community Centre. Stop in for some lunch at the canteen. Table rental 766-0204. Christmas Craft and Bake Sale, Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m. 4 p.m., Bridgewater Baptist Church, 307 King St. Free admission. Christmas is coming to Wesley United Church, 22 Drew’s Hill Rd., Petite Riviere, Saturday, November 22, 10 - 4 p.m., Sunday 12 noon to 3 p.m. Morning coffee time with hot beverages and delicious snacks, noon on with fish chowder, soup and gingerbread. Afternoon tea time plus Christmas bake table. Come in and enjoy. Lions Crib Tournament, Riverport Community Centre, November 15, 7 p.m. Prizes and canteen provided. All welcome. November 29, Saturday. Dinner Theatre “Home for Christmas” comedy. Italy Cross, Middlewood and District fire hall, 6 p.m. Tickets $25 per person. Advance tickets only. Call Maggie 5439517. Proceeds for new fire hall. Pie and Ice Cream Sale, Friday, November 14, 6 p.m. Northwest United Baptist Church. Also bake & craft table. The Lunenburg SPCA’s Christmas Sale for People and Pets is on December 6, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Holy Trinity Anglican Church Hall, Alexandra Street, Bridgewater. Enjoy baking (including vegan), fudge, preserves, gourmet teas, spices and specialty foods, treats and toys for pets, plant-based personal products, knitting including mug warmers and hats, cards, art, gifts for gardeners, natural Christmas arrangements, candles, jewellery and new and gently used Christmas decorations. Free admission, light refreshments available. For more information please contact the Lunenburg SPCA at 902-543-2334 Page 11 CHURCH A concert with Jim, Kelli and Rosemary (Silver Rain) to raise much needed money for the Bridgewater Interchurch Food Bank will be held at the Bridgewater United Church, 87 Hillcrest Street, November 16, 3 p.m. Music will consist of favourites from older classics of the 50s, 60s & 70s popular country and gospel, as well as selections from their own CDs. Free will offering for the food bank, food donations also welcome. Refreshments to follow. Everyone welcome. See you there. Anniversary Service, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Rose Bay, Sunday, November 16, 3 p.m. Guest speaker Rev. Adam Snook. Special music St. Matthew’s Trio. Potluck meal to follow. Everyone welcome. The group Shepherd’s Joy will present a Christmas Cantata, Sunday, November 16, 3:30 p.m. New Cornwall Baptist Church. Potluck supper will follow. Proceeds of free will offering to go to Salvation Army. DANCES TEAS BREAKFASTS APTS. Dance at Branch #23 Lunenburg Legion, November 15, “Little Mac” DJ. Doors open 8:30, dance 9-1. Tickets at door or call 902-6344215 Saturday, November 15, Middle LaHave Cemetery Christmas Coffee Party. 10:30 a.m- 1 p.m., Lutheran Church, Upper LaHave. Crafts, bake table and Christmas basket draw. Adults $7; children $3.50. Buckfield Hall closed for the season. No breakfasts until the Spring. Thank you all for your support. Bridgewater area. Bachelor apartment, clean, quiet. Includes appliances, hot water, parking. Coin laundry. $465/ month (no pets, non-smoker). 543-3568, 543-1025 Dance, November 22, Petite Riviere Vol Fire Dept. Band For R Souls. Admission $10/ person. Tickets sold at door. Time 9-1. Must be 19 or over. Christmas Tea and Sale. November 15, West Northfield Community Centre, 2- 5 p.m. Adults $7, children $3, under 5 free. Everyone welcome. New Year’s Dance. December 31, Petite Riviere Vol. Fire Department, 9- 2. $20/ person. DJ Crossfire. Buffet at 10:30 until closing. Tickets at Petite Corner Store 693-2124, Robert Croft 688-2140, Cobbler Corner 5433199. Tickets picked up by December 16. Must be 19 or older. Christmas Tea, All Saints Lutheran Church, Newcombville, Saturday, November 15. White elephant, craft and bake table. Adults $8, under 12 $4, under 5 free. Dessert, variety of pies. New Years Eve Rockin Country Dance. December 31, Michelin Social Club. Featuring: Country artist Mark Cameron, 9 -1:30 a.m. Members, $25 per person, non-members $35. Call 543-5018 Acoustic Country Music Jam, Saturday, November 15, 7 p.m., Pleasantville Fire Hall. Admission $2. Lunch donations appreciated. Proceeds for the hall. Everyone welcome. For information call 5434260. New Years Eve with Twist of Fate, at Hebb’s Cross fire hall, 8:30 - 1. Lunch served. $25 per person. Call 543-7234 for tickets. Bluegrass Concert with Shadow River (2014 Vocal Group & Band of the Year), November 14, 7 p.m. Oakhill fire hall, $8. Canteen. 50/50. Friday, November 21, Centurions playing at Mahone Bay Legion for your listening & dancing 8- 11 p.m. Good Will offering. Everyone welcome. Christmas Variety Show, November 15 at 7:30 p.m. South Shore Bluegrass Music Assoc. park, 140 Samuel Mader Rd., New Canada. Featuring; The Park Band, Ron Muise and Country Sounds, Country Harmony, Mountain Willow. MC Reg Tanner. Admission $5.00; Canteen, 50/50 draw and auction. Wheelchair accessible. Everyone welcome. More information you can email: info@southshorebluegrassmusic.com or call 5276345 View our Classifieds On-Line! www.southshorenow.ca TEAS Christmas Coffee Party, Bake Table, November 26, 11 - 1 p.m., Riverport Community Center. Sandwiches, sweets, beverages. Adults $7. Sponsored by St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church. St. Joseph’s Christmas Luncheon. Thursday, November 27, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., St. Joseph’s Parish Centre, 100 Queen Street. Menu will include a variety of delicious homemade soups and sandwiches, choice of desserts, tea, coffee. $10. White elephant, craft sale, Christmas raffle. WANT TO KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON? southshorenow.ca/events Find hundreds of local events on Bridgewater United Church Women 87 Hillcrest Street Saturday, November 15, 2014 Bazaar 10:30am - 1:30pm Luncheon 11:00am - 1:00pm Add your event! It's FREE & EASY! Adults $9 • Students $5 Children under 12 years $3.50 CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & SOUP LUNCHEON Crafts, Jellies, Jams, Knitting, Plants, White Elephant, Trinkets & Treasures VARIETY SHOWS Country Music Impersonators, Sunday, November 16, 1 p.m. Bridgewater Masonic Hall, North Street. Featuring: Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Hank Snow, Patsy Cline and comedy with Reggie Tanner. $7. Canteen. Proceeds: Shriners Variety Show, North River Community Hall, November 14, 7 p.m. Featuring: The Country Kids, Merle Daniels & Friends. Canteen. 50-50. Door prizes. Admission $5. BREAKFASTS Bridgewater Fire Department Band Breakfast, Saturday, November 15, 7- 11 a.m., Bridgewater Fire Hall. Adults $7, children under 12 $3, under 5 eat free. 50-50 draw Buckfield Hall Breakfast. November 15, 7:30- 11, $7. Bacon, eggs, sausages, home fries, beans, toast, coffee, tea, juice. WAFFLE BUFFET BRUNCH. Sunday, November 16. Vogler’s Cove Community Hall. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Served with selection of fresh fruit, sauces, syrup. Bacon, sausages, beverages included. Cost $9.50, Ages 5-12 $4, Under 5 free. BINGOS Christmas Merchandise Bingo, Monday, December 1, Lunenburg Legion. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. with Bingo starting at 7:15 p.m. All welcome. Sponsored by Newfie Days HALL RENTALS Hebb’s Cross Fire Hall available for rental purposes, seats 200. Contact 543-7929 PERSONALS DATING SERVICE. Longterm/short-term relationships. Free to try! 1-877297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call 1-866311-9640 or #5015. Meet local single ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+). APTS. 159 Pleasant Street, Bridgewater. Large two bedroom, $700 plus power. Wendy 416-8944494 423 King Street Bridgewater. Two bedroom apartment available immediately. Fridge, stove, water, large deck and parking, $585/ month. Tenants pay utilities. No smoking, no pets. 543-3905 Bridgewater, 153 North Street. two bedroom with balcony. lncludes heat, hot water, fridge, stove, parking and coinoperated laundry. $795. Completely renovated. No pets. Available December 1. 902-5271539 Bridgewater, 166 Pleasant Street. Three bedroom duplex. Heat, cold water, fridge, stove, water heater provided. Wired for WIFI. Washer and dryer hook-up. Parking for one. Nonsmoking. No pets. Available December 1st. $950 monthly. Phone 523-4070 Bridgewater, 2 bedroom apartment. Heat and hot water included. 902-5438189 or 902-354-2854 Bridgewater, 68 Elm Street. One bedroom, balcony, includes heat, hot and cold water, parking, coin laundry. $650. December 1st. 902-5271539 Bridgewater. One bedroom apartment centrally located, fridge and stove included. Available immediately. Nonsmoking building. 902527-0181 Charming, spacious one bedroom apartment. Stove, fridge, water, washer/dryer hook up included. $472 plus heat and utilities. 113 Empire Street. Available December 1. 902-5437782. Chester, bachelor apartment. Quiet building. $475. 275-2154 or 2790080 TENDERS TENDER SNOWPLOUGHING & SANDING Sealed tenders will be received by the undersigned until 6 p.m. on December 5, 2014, for snowploughing and sanding for the driveway and parking area for the season 2014-2015 at East Chester Recreational Association, 3292 Highway 3 in East Chester, N.S. Accepted applicant must be covered by liability insurance. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders may be forwarded to: East Chester Recreational Association c/o Janice Rafuse 76 Graves Island Road East Chester, N.S. B0J 1J0 Page 12 The Lighthouse Log, Thursday, November 13, 2014 APTS. www.southshorenow.ca for sale business YARD SALES Dufferin Street, Bridgewater, 2 bedroom first floor apartment $570 monthly plus utilities. No pets. Call 543-6262 Shed/ Garage Sale. 57 School Street, Mahone Bay, Saturday, November 15, 9- 3. All kinds of woodworking and mechanic’s tools, ridge reamer to five Bailey planes, everything in between. Hundreds of items plus cameras and radios 902-624-1606 For rent: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apt. Heat, hot and cold water, fridge, stove, coin laundry, parking, security building. Clean, well maintained building. No pets, security deposit required. 5271843. PETS/SUPPLIES Complaints of animal mistreatment should be reported to SPCA at 1888-703-7722. For any other concerns regarding animals call 766-4787. Lunenburg, one and two bedroom apartments with fridge, stove, coin laundry and parking. Heat and lights included. $650/ $750. Call Carrie 634-3492. Maple Street, Bridgewater, bachelor apartment for rent at $390 monthly, plus utilities. No pets. Call 902543-6262. 1-866-447-5116 New Germany. One bedroom apartment, utilities extra. References and security deposit required. 902-644-3839 or 902354-2854 for sale ENVIRO MERIDIAN Free-standing pellet stove Two bedroom apartment. $600/ month plus damage deposit. No dogs. 527-4084 HOMES/RENT For rent. 1/2 duplex, Highway 10. Available December 8. One bedroom, open concept LR/DR kitchen, 4 pc. bath, office space, washer dryer, fridge, stove included. Electric heat, non smoking, small pets considered. Security deposit and references required. Rent $675 plus utilities. Phone 902-6240326 or 902-624-0616. Hebbville: Three bedroom home with detached garage and large yard. Rent $900 monthly plus utilities. Lawn maintenance and snow removal included. No pets. Phone 5277064 for more info. One and two bedroom small houses, East Chester. 275-3443 One bedroom house on lake in Chester Grant with detached garage. Small pets welcome. Available November 15. 1-604-585-0792 ask for Robert or Patsy. PresentMay, near Mahone Bay. Beautifully maintained two bedroom furnished seaside homes. Possible storage. 543-7193 Three bedroom two story in Bridgewater close to schools. Pet friendly. $600/ month plus utilities. Call Melanie 902530-2363 Two bedroom older-style mini home. $550/ month includes park rent, plus utilities. Call Melanie 902-530-2363 STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60 % OFF! 20X28, 30X40, 40X62, 45X90, 50X120, 60X150, 80X100 sell for balance owed! Call 1800-457-2206 www. crownsteelbuildings.ca ANTIQUES BTU’s 45,000 Dimensions 25”x25”x33” 3320 NOW $2799 WAS $ 1136 Hwy. 325 Maitland, Lunenburg Co. 902-634.3009 Mon.-Fri. 9-4:30; Sat. 9-1 www.SafeguardStoves.com 220 volt clothes dryer; 12 cu. ft. deep freezer; 110 volt apartment size dryer. 634-3738 Archery Longbow. Handmade 70 inch x 30 lb. Fiber and Ash. Near new. $125 obo. 902-5312502 Davenport desk, $125; Gramophone, $175; around 1928 7-Up store cooler, $275. At Bruce’s 275 Main Street, Mahone Bay. Weekends. Double stainless steel sink, dressers, bedroom sets, air conditioner, love chair, MDF/ wood moulding, steel door. 627-1986 DSL or Cable high-speed internet service, add Digital home phone service $14.95/mth includes all features and free long distance service. No credit or deposits. yourcitywide.com 1-800-600-5667 House for rent 2 bedroom duplex, one level, 1260 sq. ft. Glen Allan Dr., Bridgewater, close to hospital/shopping. Heated single-car garage, outside deck. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer and microwave included. Summer & winter maintenance provided. Non-smoking. Small pets allowed. Suitable for retired or professional clientele. 2 brand-new unit available November 29th. $1,300 + heat/utilities (heat/utilities approx. $100-$150/mth) Personal & credit references required. Call 902-212-0464 Old cars, trucks, school buses, dump trucks, excavators & bulldozers. Top prices paid for scrap metal only 543-9752 Cell 527-7291 Furniture, music items, kids stuff, electronics, exercise machines, and artist T-shirts, knickknacks. 543-1791 King 10” 3 hp 220V cabinet tablesaw on portable base with extensions; $1,000. Call James 624-9165 after 6 p.m. Large electric recliner, blue in colour, like new. Was $1200, will sell for $350. 902-644-2187 Organic and non-organic apple juice for sale. 5 and 10 litre boxes. $11$23. Tree-picked ambrosia apples, $1/ lb. West LaHave Juice Yard, 6932102 SAWMILLS from only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. Offer Expires November 30, 2014 Professional Dog Grooming by Shirley Place. 902-624-8718 CARS For Sale Wileville Firehall SUNDaY – Start 9:00 am Tables $6.00 each For information call 541-1141 2006 Monte Carlo ltZ Black, V-6 lumber Buying Antiques & Collectibles, one item or complete estate contents or will sell your items on commission. Judy Rhodenizer 902-543-5194 Power & heated cream leather seats, sun roof, one owner, regular maintenance at dealership; minor damage to bumper, completely repaired & painted, 57,000 km/34,200 mi, excellent condition! Truly has to be seen to be appreciated! Canadian Black Book Value $10,300. RICE $6,700 SALE P Please call Sam Wamboldt HORSE LOGGING FIREWOOD Seasoned softwood. Cut, split and delivered. Phone Vicki 902-5436150 902-475-1616 Top quality firewood, cut, split and delivered. 100% hardwood. Phone Vicki 543-6150. November 15, Mahone Bay Legion, Flea Market, 10- 2 p.m. Tables $10. Call Lloyd 624-9982 WANTED: Dead or Alive Kittens. Free. Orange, black, gray and champagne (very rare). Eating solid food. Litter trained. (902)688-1027 ® Flea Market FLEA MARKETS For Sale. Used snow blowers. 634-3738 Lifetime Roofing Systems flea markets Rhodenizer Antique Auctions Heating area 2000 sq. ft2 Japanese Koi fish for your aquarium or land pond, various sizes and colours, $3 - $10. 902624-9102 BOATS is looking for wood lots, large or small to cut. Soft or hardwood. We will cover the tax. 14’ fibreglass skiff, 15 hp Yamaha 4-stroke. Both excellent. Launch trailer. Now $3,500. 902-6349301 Call for more information. 902.688.2328 or 902.527.6357 cars ! NEW FORBES BEST WARRANTY • BEST SELECTION • BEST PRICE 2009 RONDO EX One owner, loaded 9,950 $ 2012 SPORTAGE Auto., only 57k 19,950 $ 2014 SOUL EX 2008 FORD TAURUS SE Auto., loaded, air, 79k 9,950 $ 2010 SOUL 2U Auto., loaded, warranty 11,955 $ 2010 GOLF Loaded, only 12k Sportline, sunroof, alloys, only 45k 2005 ESCAPE HYBRID 2007 ELEMENT AWD 20,950 $ One owner, well maintained 7,950 $ Mary-Anne Taylor Business Manager 902-543-9542 16,950 $ EX-P, auto., loaded 14,950 $ Richard Cockayne Sales & Leasing 902-543-9542 2010 FORTE SX Leather, sunroof, loaded, only 59k 13,950 2011 SAAB 9-3 Turbo, leather, loaded 18,950 $ $ 2011 SUBARU OUTBACK 2010 TOYOTA YARIS SEDAN Sport, loaded, mint cond. Auto., air, 46k 12,450 20,950 $ 2011 JETTA 2011 KIA RIO $ $ Comfortline, auto., only 41k 15,950 2011 F-150 XLT Loaded, only 51k 25,950 $ FORBES 902-543-9542 4 dr., manual, 101k 7,490 $ 2010 KIA RIO EX Convenience package, 28k 9,950 $ *see dealer for details. www.southshorenow.ca The Lighthouse Log, Thursday, November 13, 2014 MOVING services CLEANING CANE’S MOVING. Professional, reliable and very careful residential and office moving service. Local and long distance. 902-521-8596 Home Maintenance: Carpentry, laminate and hardwood flooring, painting, minor electrical/ plumbing repairs. 902-521-0649, 902-2752291. homemaintenance@eastlink.ca SENIORS* Efficient cleaning. Willing to clean homes with attention to detail. I am currently looking to take on additional clients. Flexible weekday and weekend hours. Also will do meal preparation, transportation to appointments and errands, personal care. Self-motivated, reliable, trustworthy, experienced mature lady. References available. For all inquiries, call 902624-0090 AUTO REPAIRS WALLY’S AUTOMOTIVE Specializing In Chrysler Products Over 20 years’ experience 527-2378 services Economy Appliance Repair & Services We repair in your home ALL MAJOR BRANDS! WASHERS • DRYERS FRIDGES • FREEZERS RANGES • DISHWASHERS 902-527-2024 13879 Dayspring Hwy. #3 “We Appreciate Your Business” Available for JUNK REMOVAL, brush/ tree limb disposal, light moving, deliveries, etc. Chainsaw work. 902543-6648 SIDING PROFESSIONAL KERBA. Snow removal, mini excavating, gutter cleaning, pressure washing, junk removal, odd jobs. 530-5092 Professional Tree Services Tree Removal, Pruning, Trimming & Woodlot Enhancement Over 25 years quality experience Fully Insured • Free Estimates NSCSA/Dept. of Labour Safety Certified Barry Conrad (902) 543-5075 Cellular (902) 527-3705 Rafuse’s Roofing. Reasonable prices. Phone Paul Rafuse. 902530-2361, 902-529-0920 Residential tree cutting & trimming. Professional job at reasonable price. Call Quinn Mansfield 543-3639 We will not forget. INSTALLATION & RENOVATIONS LOWEST PRICES employment ELDERLY CARE Cookvilla seniors’ home has a vacant room with 1/2 bath. Also respite care. Carol 543-0308 EMPLOYMENT Michele Stevens Sailloft Ltd of Second Peninsula, is hiring a person who has sewing experience with good math skills and is in good physical condition. Knowledge of industrial sewing machines and sailing an asset. 30-40 hours per week. Send resumes to mstevens@tallships.ca Join the Michelin Production Team on the South Shore! Flexible Workforce Production Operators With over 40 years of excellence in Nova Scotia, Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. has a limited number of immediate and future employment opportunities for flexible workforce production operators at its Bridgewater, NS plant. Michelin provides a competitive wage package, as well as an extensive benefits package including a pension, product discounts and personal safety equipment. The starting salary for this position is $17.37/hr. The Bridgewater facility operates 24 hours per day, seven days a week, and shifts are typically 8 or 12 hours in duration. Candidates must be capable of working rotating 12 hour shifts. Applications are available at the Bridgewater facility gate entrance or online at www.michelin.ca. Completed applications may be dropped off at the Bridgewater facility gate or mailed to: Michelin North America (Canada) Inc. Attention: MaryAnn Faulkner-Oldham PO Box 300 Bridgewater, NS B4V 2X3 Michelin values diversity in its workplace and encourages applications from women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and Aboriginal persons. HAL JOHNSON GENERAL CONTRACTING 30+ years experience WE DO IT ALL Residential, Commercial, Repairs, Renovations & New Home Construction. Fully licened & insured. Free estimate. Ph.: 902-543-1815 Cell: 902-521-3046 KIT’N KABOODLE Handyman Services Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical Repairs & more • No job too small • Free estimates • Seniors’ discount • Fully insured 25 years experience References available Roy Richards Independently owned, South Shore Nova Scotia Funeral Home, is seeking an apprentice Funeral Director/Embalmer, or newly licensed, recent graduate, who is looking for a long-term position. The successful applicant must have superior interpersonal skills, be honest and compassionate, and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Computer skills an asset. Wages and benefits to be negotiated. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send resume to: 2719 Hwy. 325, Wileville, NS B4V 5G9 market classified n PHONE: 902.543.2457; 902.634.8863; 902.275.5143 n TOLL FREE: 888.543.2457 n FAX: 902.543.2228 n E-MAIL: ads@lighthouse.ns.ca REACH MORE THAN 57,000 READERS THROUGH LIGHTHOUSE CLASSIFIEDS n RATES n WORD ADS n 15 words or less, one paper, (Wednesday OR Thursday) $9.00*. Additional words ¢.20* each. *Plus HST n 15 words or less, two papers, (Wednesday AND Thursday) $11.50*. Additional words ¢.40* each. *Plus HST n Registered charities receive a 25% discount. PHOTOS n Add a photo to your sale item for $7.00+hst per insertion. Photos accepted via email only and must be horizontal. No discounts apply. n Call our experienced advertising department for competitive rates on display classifieds 543-2457. BOX REPLIES BLANKET CLASSIFIEDS women Lifetime Warranty on Windows & Doors Derrik’s Handyman Services. Interior home demolition. Odd jobs, minor repairs, junk removal. Phone 902-5302713. EmbalmEr/FunEral DirEctor rEquirED n Pick up for $3.50* n Mail out for $8.00* Over 22 Years Quality Experience Carpenter, 35+ years experience. Get your renovations done now. Additions, decks, hardwood/ laminate floors, new windows, doors. Free estimates. Call Gary Mossman, 902-298-9046 EMPLOYMENT DISPLAY ADS Local food banks need your support! FREE ESTIMATES BLAIR LYONS Cell 523-2276 644-3142 Page 13 CARPENTRY Phone 543-8288 Cell 529-2501 Zinck’s Drywall & Taping. Over 18 years experience. Quality work. Free estimates. 902-527-1498 PAINTING BTIW Heritage Home Detailing Prep & painting exterior/ interior, drywall repairs. Brian 902-543-7489 SEWING All types of sewing & alterations. Bridal & Prom. Drapes, Blinds, Slipcovers. Fabric available. 25 yrs. experience. Phone 902-543-5678 CLEANING Good home cleaning. For all your home cleaning needs please call Lisa 902-523-5223 Looking to clean in Bridgewater and surrounding areas. Houses, apartments and offices. Would love to work with seniors, cooking, cleaning, etc. Lots of experience. Reasonable rates. 685-2236, 521-0442 902-521-5922 902-530-2450 Need that room spruced up for the Holidays? Call Paul at 902.523.5385 Chris and James Tree removal emoval Double Bucket Truck • Safety Certified Fully Insured • Free Estimates Chris 902-354-2827 James 902-354-5659 unlimited Have you considered a Career in Trades or Technology? Women Unlimited is offering a FREE 14-week Career Exploration Program Program Includes: Are you a woman who is... • Hands-on shop experiences and exposure to a variety of trades and technologies • Career planning and decisionmaking activities • Workshops to enhance your skills for employment and training • Living in Lunenburg/Queens County and interested in pursuing a career in trades or technology? • Unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week? • Not in school or other training And much more... This may be the program for you! Our next program begins soon - space is limited! To learn more, call 902-527-1053 or toll free 1-877-527-1053 Permanent Part-time ANIMAL SHELTER CARE PROVIDER The SHAID Tree Animal Shelter is currently seeking applications from eager, energetic, passionate individuals who are able to meet the demands of our busy shelter. Reporting to the Shelter Manager, the ideal candidate will need to demonstrate the following: • strong oral & written communications skills • comfortable working with the public • strong work ethic, able to exhibit discretion, professionalism & diplomacy when dealing with public, volunteers & board members • able to work independently and cooperatively in a team setting • ability to prioritize workload & adjust to a changing environment • adheres to high standards of confidentially • willing to work a flexible schedule and holidays This individual will be responsible for: • cleanliness of the shelter facility and its environment at all times • ability or willingness to be trained to administer vaccinations and medication to animals as required • lifting of heavy items (food, litter) • holding a valid driver's license Position available immediately. Successful candidate required to provide a positive criminal records check upon hiring. Full job description is available at the shelter. Interested applicants should forward a cover letter and resume in confidence by Nov. 21/14. Email: SHAIDshelter@gmail.com Mail: Attn. Harold Rowsell, 450 LaHave St., Unit 17, Suite 138, Bridgewater, NS B4V 4A3 We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interview will be contacted. NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING gets snipped. gets saved. gets sales! n Reach over 650,000 readers each week. $179.00* – 25 words or less in 49 community newspapers throughout Atlantic Canada, additional words $4.00 each. Display ads $200.00 per column inch, min. 2 col. inches, maximum 8 col. inches. PREPAID ADS n Out of province ads, Card of Thanks, memoriams, obituaries, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, happy ads / Family Album, births, blanket classified ads must be prepaid and cannot be taken over the telephone. MEETINGS n 15 words or less, one insertion, per month, both papers, FREE. Non-profit. No dues, registration, free will offerings or fees being charged. 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Page 14 The Lighthouse Log, Thursday, November 13, 2014 employment www.southshorenow.ca Bridge Recruiting for a part time Pharmacy Assistant Kinburn Pharmasave in beautiful Mahone Bay, NS is currently recruiting for a part time Pharmacy Assistant. Our store is continually growing and we are looking for great people to join our team. The successful candidate would spend time between our pharmacy and our home health department. Hours would be approximately 15-20 hours per week. This would include a weekend and holiday rotation and shifts would be both days and evenings. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Pharmacy and/or Home Health Care experience is required. You must be a customer focused person wanting to work in a positive and growing environment. Discretion and confidentiality are requirements in this role. Ability to multi-task, operate computers, and effective communicate with your team and customers are also strong requirements for this position. If you feel you have the knowledge, skills and abilities for this exciting opportunity and want to be a part of a wonderful pharmacy team please contact: Susan Beresford Dispensary Manager Kinburn Pharmasave susan@macquarries.com We thank all applicants for applying, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre is inviting applications to fill the following permanent positions. AQUATIC LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTORS (Full-time and Part-time) AQUATIC FITNESS INSTRUCTORS (Part-time) Full details of the responsibilities of the positions are available on our website at www.lclc.ca. Please note that the responsibilities within the position description may vary. Flexible hours. Please submit a resume, copy of qualifications and covering letter by email, facsimile or mail on or before Dec. 01, 2014 to: Karen Selig, Aquatic Manager Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre 135 North Park Street, Bridgewater, NS B4V 3B9 Fax: (902) 530-3733 | Email: kselig@lclc.ca While we appreciate your interest in working for the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please type the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. No phone calls please. RepoRteR Writer & Photographer, Full-time Lighthouse Media Group has been proudly independent for over 100 years, and our company is dedicated to the people who live, work, play and do business here, including our own family. We are looking for a full-time reporter to join our editorial team with the Lunenburg County Progress Bulletin and southshorenow.ca. The reporter will be responsible for newspaper writing and photography, and digital media coverage. Chester bridge club results The Chester duplicate bridge club met November 4 with three and a half tables in play. Winners were, first, Barbara Carleton and Rick Sheppard; second, Bobbi Young and Muffey Burgess; third, Deedee Dyer and Susan Pattillo. The club meets every Tuesday at the Chester Legion (lower level) in Chester. Play starts at 7 p.m. Bridgewater bridge club news The Bridgewater bridge club met on October 30 with eight tables in play. Winners were, NorthSouth, first, Mike Anderssen and Frieda Marson; second, Bilgin Batman and Edgar Blinn; third, Glendon Dominoe and Doris Sheppard. East-West, first, Louis Tousignant and John Olsen; second, Fred Struve and George Dewling; third, Al Moore and Gail Moore. There was another game on November 3 with eight tables in play. Winners were, North-South, first, Rick Sheppard and Doris Sheppard; second, Don Gray and Murray Barkhouse; third, Phil Decker and Margie Ovens. East-West, first, The club met again on October 29 with four teams. Winners were, first, Robert Chase, Fred Struve, George Dewling, Barbara Carleton; second, Louis Tousignant, Doris Sheppard, Ursula Hintze-Brooke, Charles Maginley. Games are held at the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. and Monday and Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m. All new players welcome. Phone 530-6436 for more information. Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than Friday, November 14, 2014 Stacey Colwell, Lighthouse Media Group 353 York Street, Bridgewater B4V 2K2 or scolwell@southshorenow.ca MEDIA Group southshorenow.ca southshorenow.ca Seaside bridge club results The Seaside bridge club of Liverpool met in the afternoon of November 7 with seven tables in play. Winners were, North-South, first, Linda MacKinnon and Dennis MacKinnon; second, Catherine Minard and John Roblee; third, Jean Silver and Marg Mosher. East-West, first, Loretta Cook and Nancy Dobson; second, Brian Stevenson and David Weintraub; third, Don Allen and Victoria Fraser. Note: The teams of Linda and Dennis MacKinnon played a small slam of 6 Hearts and Brian Stevenson and David Weintraub played a small slam of 6 No Trump. The Seaside Bridge Club plays party bridge each Friday at 1 p.m. in the upper portion of the Liverpool Lions Hall, Gorham Street at Church Street Liverpool. For further information on this club, check out our website at http://users.eastlink.ca/~berylhatt/ or phone 354-3381. Seniors group card party news The Bridgewater Senior Citizens Group met on November 5 with seven tables of 45s and two tables of bridge in play. Winners of 45s were, ladies’ high, Cheryl Rodenhiser; ladies’ second, Florence Wagner; mens’ high, Bill Corkum; mens’ second, Duncan Dagley. Bridge winners were, high, Helga Conrad; second, Georgina King. Card parties are held Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. in the senior club rooms at the Bridgewater arena. All new members welcome. An open card party is held the second and fourth Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20: Conflicting messages confuse you this week, Aries. Just don’t let this confusion keep you from doing what you think is right. Choose a course and stick with it. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23: Libra, try your hardest to make a tricky set of circumstances work to your advantage. Working with a partner is a great way to get things done. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21: Don’t be too hard on yourself this week, Taurus. You really do not need to push yourself unless you are feeling motivated to do so. If you feel like relaxing, so be it. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22: Scorpio, you are better at dealing with things when they’re out in the light of day. You don’t like to be secretive, nor do you like the idea of others keeping secrets. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21: Gemini, stick to the outskirts of the room and be a quiet observer of what’s going on around you instead of being the center of attention. You may enjoy being a fly on the wall for a change. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21: Sagittarius, do not look at a current problem as something that will always block your success and happiness. Instead, use this obstacle as a way to get your bearings. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22: Cancer, this week you may feel an unusual need to be noticed and appreciated by others. Embrace the spotlight and make the most of this opportunity to share your thoughts. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20: Capricorn, though you may feel like lashing out at others, this week you show an impressive amount of self-restraint. Get through the week, and things will turn around. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23: Leo, you may find it hard to establish your priorities this week, but you have a good head on your shoulders and will figure out the path to take. Give yourself a chance to have fun. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18: The messages you are receiving from everyone around you seem mottled and mixed, Aquarius. Instead of socializing with others, maybe you just need some alone time. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22: Virgo, do the right thing even if it costs you something emotionally. Your actions may be carefully monitored, and someone is learning by your example. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20: Pisces, speak up if you do not feel you are receiving enough emotional support from your closest allies. Maybe they do not know how you’re feeling. employment Winter Road (Ice Road) Drivers Needed! Haul liquid, dry bulk or freight to the diamond mines on the winter road (ice road) from mid-January to mid-April. Not interested in driving on the ice? Drive resupply from southern locations in Alberta to Yellowknife, NT. Per trip pay on the winter road ranges from $875-975; paid return airfare provided by Westcan as well as meals at Winter Road camps. Apply online at www.westcanbulk.ca under the Join Our Team link. A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY Kentz is recruiting the best and brightest: people who are passionate about what they do. This is your chance to showcase your talents and skills by joining one of our project teams. We are looking to fill the following Alberta-based positions: > Over 10,000 visits every week. The Liverpool bridge club met on November 4 with four and a half tables in play. Winners were, first, Bob Chase and Fred Struve; second, David Levy and Bernie Swain; third, Marjorie Wandler and Margie Ovens. Your horoscope The successful candidate should be self motivated, productive, have a good news sense, be organized, ethical, have excellent time management skills, be deadline conscious and a stickler for accuracy. Must be a strong writer, and reliable photographer. A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle is required, along with a formal education in journalism or experience in the profession. The position involves working some evenings and weekends. Liverpool bridge club results > > > > > Commissioning, Start-up and Completion Leads and Managers Turnover Coordinators and Engineers Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical Commissioning Technicians Permit to Work Coordinators Various Project Support Roles Telecom and Fibre Optic Technicians Visit our website. www.kentz.com/careers Job SeekerS are reading the paper! Don’t miss your chance to find the perfect person for the job. Advertise your employment opportunity here! Call today 543-2457 MEDIA Group 353 York Street, Bridgewater, NS B4V 3K2 Tel: 543-2457 Fax: 543-2228 Toll Free: 1-888-543-2457 e-mail: mail@southshorenow.ca www.southshorenow.ca www.southshorenow.ca The Lighthouse Log, Thursday, November 13, 2014 Page 15 Shopping parties and why we need more of them I was recently invited, by a friend, to a shopping party at Sephora in Halifax. Apparently, anyone who is a “rouge” member, which basically means you are a very good customer, is able to invite one person to an exclusive shopping party, making me either very privileged or the only one of many friends who had nothing to do on a Wednesday night. Nonetheless, I went to this shopping party because I was intrigued. They closed the store to the public, allowing only rouge members and their special invited guests entrance, and while we arrived more than 30 minutes before the store was even open, there were at least 50 people in line. We decided to do a bit of browsing in the mall while we waited, thinking we weren’t going to be suckers waiting in line to spend our hard earned money. Eventually, excitement got the best of us and we ended up waiting with the rest of them. When we finally reached the door, this very cheerful young lady checked her clipboard for our names, and I was actually nervous that perhaps we weren’t on it. I was actually nervous that we wouldn’t be allowed to go spend our money. It was a weird feeling. “Welcome ladies, we’re so excited that you’re here,” she said. “We have demos, samples, prizes, drinks and chocolates, and you’ll receive 20 per cent off.” I was excited. For what? I wasn’t sure, but it felt like a big deal. For the next two hours I watched demos on how to do things such as contouring and creating a smoking eye. We were asked at least a half-adozen times if we needed help or if we wanted a drink. In the line-up, which was a mile long, I felt very satisfied, even though I was buying something that, before tonight, I wasn’t sure I needed. But here I was, eager to buy it. But why? Was it for the 20 per cent off, which equals little more than the tax? I wasn’t convinced. Maybe it was the chocolate, the samples, the demos, was it the positive energy. Actually it was all that together, creating a fun experience. There are some local businesses that have shopping parties, and I’m going to make a point to go to them. I believe we want to support local businesses. We know that it’s not only good for our local economy, but vital for our sustainability. But we also want an experience, we want to have fun, we like samples, demos, and yes, we’ll take a percentage off, but we will also take your chocolate. Most importantly, it feels good to be invited, so invite us to a shopping party. We’ll come. We would enjoy a snack, maybe a sample or a prize, but I can almost certainly guarantee we’ll spend money. Tina Hennigar PAULA LEVY PHOTO FROMTHEAUTHOR Students at Small World Learning Centre gathered on October 27 to hear author Stephany Aulenback of Bridgewater read from her book “If I Wrote a Book About You.” The children’s book was published earlier this year by Simple Read Books. Soul Awareness Healing & Holistic Fair Holistic, Spiritual & Environmental Exhibitors, Displays & Lectures • Energy Healing • Massage Therapy • Angel Therapy • Hand Crafted Jewelery • Healing Crystals, Stones & Books • Spiritual Readings • Celtic & Native Drums • Sound Healing • John of God Crystal Healing Bed And much more! Admission Prices: $3 Adults • Children 12 and under are Free Saturday, November 15th – 10 am to 6 pm & Sunday, November 16th – 10 am to 4 pm Days Inn & Conference Centre 50 North Street, Bridgewater, NS • 902-521-9422 Hosted By: Bluestone Majik, Mahone Bay, NS MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF LUNENBURG EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO SERVE ON THE ACTIVE LIVING COMMITTEE The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is seeking expressions of interest from individuals to serve as volunteer members of the Active Living Committee, which meets monthly. These positions are for a one-year term. The objective of this Committee is to advise on implementation of our new Active Living Strategy. If you are a resident of the Municipality, have an interest in physical activity, have a solid understanding of the benefits and necessity of active transportation, and are able to make the commitment of time and effort required to carry out Committee responsibilities, please submit a letter of interest on or before November 17, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. The letter of interest should include a brief description of your interest in the Committee’s work and how you can contribute to the Committee’s discussions and decision making. For a full description of this volunteer position, please visit the Municipality’s website at www.modl.ca. Please direct any questions and your letter of interest to: Tracy Vandermolen, Active Living Coordinator, 210 Aberdeen Road, Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, B4V 4G8, call (902) 541-1343, or e-mail: tvandermolen@modl.ca e r Town Cent r e t a w e g Brid NO TAX E L A S * signs ” E L A S X A nts: OT a N p “ i c e i t h t r a r p o f Look llowing o f e h t f o ows in the wind Rofihe’s r Men’s Wea ons i h s a F S & K iends r F d e r u s a Tre tch i W n e h c t i K Shoes t e e r t S g n Ki ings The Wine K ane Primrose L ay d r u t a S & y a d i r F , y a 5 1 Thursd & 4 1 13, r e b m e v o N *Particip the tax. y a p l il w s apply. ating store tions may cep . Certain ex for details See stores Page 16 The Lighthouse Log, Thursday, November 13, 2014 www.southshorenow.ca ADVERTISING FEATURE ’Tis the season Gow’s Home Hardware hosting annual customer appreciation fundraiser Story and photos by PATRICK HIRTLE mail@southshorenow.ca W ith the calendar turning over to November, they say the most wonderOpen 'til ful time of the year is nearly upon us. 10 p.m. for Perhaps there’s no better indicator of that than the Customer arrival of the annual Gow’s Appreciation Home Hardware customer Bernadette Hirtle, left, and Bonnie Veinotte are among the elves at Gow’s Home Hardware who have appreciation night, an event Event! been helping to trim the centrepiece tree in anticipation of the opening of the store’s annual which has become a staple in Christmas Village. this community – not only for the amazing, jolly experience it offers its customers, but also for how it As a young man, Mr. Atkinson lost ladies and 50 men who ences both young and young at heart. gives back to the area. attend,” said Ms Mailman. “There will his battle to cancer in 2005 and the me“It takes us about two weeks with This year, the Gow’s customer apbe 10 per cent off purchases and a morial fund was set up in his honour five or six of us ‘elves’ working on it,” preciation night will be held on Nospinning wheel with proceeds from by cancer survivor Al Sullivan. Ms Mailman laughed. vember 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. that going to the Roseanne HimmelFunds raised for the David AtkinShe added that, much like a ChristIt’s the seventh year that the staff at man Cancer Patient Fund.” son Memorial Cancer Fund are earmas present, it can sometimes be a Gow’s have donned their formal attire There will also be refreshments marked to go toward the construction struggle to keep the Christmas Village and proudly hosted the event at their and live music featuring the band of a “sunshine room” at South Shore top secret and away from prying eyes Eastside Plaza location in BridgewaOld Country, as well as many demonRegional Hospital – a concept inspired until it’s finally ready. ter. strations, including wreath making, by a room at the QE II Health Sciences Sharlen Mailman and Bonnie Veithroughout the store. Centre, in Halifax, where patients can notte — staff members at Gow’s who Tickets for the Gow’s Customer Apembrace a sense of warmth and relaxhave been working tirelessly to help preciation Night are on sale now at ation. co-ordinate this year’s event — said Gow’s. Ms Veinotte said that one of the that once again this year, patrons will At just $5 each, proceeds raised great things about the Gow’s customer be treated to a customer appreciation through ticket sales will be donated to appreciation night is how so many event like no other. the David Atkinson Memorial Cancer other businesses in Bridgewater get Fund. “We have 50 gifts for the first 50 behind it and help make it a success each year. “The entire local business community really gets on board – they help make this possible through the donation of gifts that are used as Bonnie Veinotte, Coordinator prizes throughout the evening,” she explained. “They’ve really been very supportive.” “We like the doors shut and that “It really is something our customway they don’t see anything until the ers truly enjoy,” Ms Mailman added. finished product is ready – it really “We have a very large turnout each keeps them guessing,” she said. year. It’s a really great opportunity for As part of the Christmas Village Gow’s and our customers to give back festivities, Gow’s is pleased to offer to the community by supporting such free gift wrapping on any purchases great causes.” over $15. In addition to the annual extravaMs Veinotte noted the Gow’s Christganza, Gow’s Home Hardware is also mas Village has become a destination, marking another favourite part of its not only locally but also regionally, beannual holiday-season traditions – the cause many people have made it part opening of the Christmas Village. of their own holiday traditions. A feature at the store for over two “We get people coming in from Halidecades, the Christmas Village is the fax,” Ms Veinotte said, “and we even culmination of weeks of effort by Sharlen Mailman, left, and Sherie Corkum are looking forward to trading in their dayhave one couple that comes down from Gow’s staff, who have been tasked with to-day Gow’s Home Hardware garb for more formal attire as part of Gow’s Customer Moncton and stays in Bridgewater for creating a sparkling, colourful display Appreciation Night, which is scheduled for on November 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. three or four days.” of Christmas décor that delights audi- “The entire local business community really gets on board – they help make this possible through the donation of gifts that are used as prizes throughout the evening.”
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