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VOLUME 29 NUMBER 07
June 28, 2017
Hubbards and Area Citizens Angry/Worried Over
Closure of Scotiabank
By Catherine Clute
There is a bulletin board on the Aspotogan Heritage Trust, the an example, she says. Treasurer Sherry Chandler is also profi t organizations.
wall at the Hubbards Branch of bank has been a fixture in the Over at the Hooked Rug Museum worried about the inconvenience “If we need change, where do
Scotiabank. community for 51 years. of North America in Queensland, for small businesses and non- Story con’t on page 3
It is cluttered with thank you “Will the Tantallon branch be as
notes from groups and individuals interested in projects in our area?”
Stepping Back Into Time: Blacksmith in
thanking the bank staff for their asks Dale.
volunteer efforts in different The closing of the branch is
fundraising and community a concern for anybody doing Blandford Pounds Out the Metal Works
events. business in the area.
Local residents would be Harnish says, “We’re not happy.
See story on page 2
forgiven for wondering whether We use a lot of coin. Not having
that bulletin board will fi nd a new banking available means frequent
home when the branch is closed trips to Chester or Tantallon.”
and consolidated with the Hubley Maureen Moore, Chair of the
Centre Branch in Tantallon later Hubbards and Area Business
this year. Association, points out there
“The bank has been a big are approximately 300 entries
supporter of the community and in the association’s business
in return the community has directory, many of which are small
supported the bank,” says life- operations that rely on access to
long Hubbards resident and Shore the bank.
Club owner, Rhys Harnish. “The Saturday market at The
According to Lori Dale of the Barn is a cash only operation,” as
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Friends of Hospitalized Girl Bring
NOTICE OF OFFICE CLOSURE
It has been an honour to represent the constituents of Chester St.
Graduation Dance to Her
Margaret’s as your Member of the Legislature (MLA) since 2009.
By Keith Ayling
Now I must close my office as part of the transition to a new MLA.
Fifteen-year-old Jessica Gionet appreciated assistance from The others who pitched in to
To protect the privacy of persons who have contacted my office, all
constituent files will be destroyed under a confidential shredding of Beechville is spending some Mandy Rice and the IWK nursing help were Kaitlyn Sedge, Haielee
contract unless you give us notice to the contrary before or on time at the IWK Hospital in staff. Gammon, Brennan Travis, and
Friday, July 21st in person, by email or by mail. Halifax, so much so she could not The driving force behind all Matthew Oake, visiting from
attend her grade nine graduation of this was Jaxon MacDonald, Halifax West School.
My very best wishes to you all.
dance at Ridgecliff Middle who brought her the corsage, and Kaitlyn stayed to keep Jessica
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Entering John Mason’s According to Geldart, although and fi xtures, and enjoys creating
Visit us at 100 Highway #3, Hubbards, NS 902-857-9627 workshop in Blandford feels a bit blacksmithing is a dying trade, furniture that looks as if it was
or online at hardwarehubbards.com like stepping back into time. people are taking it up as a ready to move, creating birds and
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Deadline for the July 26th Issue was dismantled and relocated on want to learn one thing and then chemistry, physics and engineering
Mason’s property), but mainly they leave.” to create art and furniture from
of The Masthead News because the tools of the trade For Mason, the appeal of working metal, he feels.
are items many of us don’t see with metal is its durability. “It’s not really a job; it’s a
is July 19th.
anymore. “If it is going out the door and vocation,” says Mason. “Custom
A large iron table dominates the you don’t think it is going to last work is one of the hardest things
middle of the gravel-fl oored room, 200 years, you have to bring it to do. I get a lot of satisfaction
with an open fi re pit to one side, back,” said Mason’s grandfather from delivering and meeting
and a solid anvil nearby. to him one day. expectations.”
John Mason is a fourth His grandfather was one of the He has been selling some of his
generation blacksmith, and, along blacksmiths who built the railings creations at farmer’s markets in
with his partner, Jayne Geldart, around Niagara Falls, while his the Valley and in Chester.
has been creating custom metal great grandfather was on the If one listens carefully, when
designs for home and garden in crew who built the railings of the one handles them, one just might
Blandford for just over a year. London Bridge. be able to hear an echo of a bygone
Mason started to learn the craft Mason also builds gates, railings era.
when he was 12-years-old at his
grandfather’s forge in Ontario and
was captivated.
“I spent six years in a shop
without electric tools,” he says.
In an effort to learn more he
traveled, starting in Greece.
“I worked with all the old guys
I could fi nd in 19 countries until I
ran out of old guys. Then I became
the old guy,” he says.
The couple met in Cape Breton
when Geldart took a metal working
course.
She initially impressed Mason
by her tenacity and workmanship
in hammering iron hooks on her
fi rst day.
The couple is relatively new to
the Aspotogan Penisula.
“It has been great getting to
know the community,” says
Mason. “People are willing to
step up and help.”
The large table where Mason
was drawing schematics for a
coffee shop table, for example,
was provided to them by one of
their neighbours, who had it in
his fi eld.
Mason and Jayne at their booth at the Chester Farm Market
MASTHEAD NEWS JUNE 28, 2017 PAGE 3
Hubbards and Area Citizens
Angry/Worried
Story con’t from page 1
we go?”, she asks. “At the end According to Moore, many 103 highway in the works, (it)
of the day, where do we take our elderly people do not bank online could easily lead to more families
deposits? Even full service bank or have access to transportation to continuing to relocate.”
machines won’t take coins.” either Tantallon or Chester. He remains hopeful that another
Moore is also worried about the Harnish agrees that it will be a banking institution or credit union
long-range impacts of the bank’s big loss. may see the void and move into
departure. “My biggest concern is that by the area.
“I fear it will devastate our losing the bank, all the people According to Kate Simandi
community,” she says. “When who travel to do their banking of Scotiabank’s Corporate
I look at towns in other places, elsewhere will do all their other Communication department in
when they lose their bank, they business (there) at the same time. Toronto, “The consolidation will
lose an important part of what It’s one little step in the decline of take place on October 19th, 2017”
makes a community. a community.” and bank customers should expect
“For a lot of older people in the Harnish can’t understand the to be receiving letters from the
area, it’s a social outing. They go reasoning behind the bank’s bank shortly, if they have not
to the bank, then to the grocery decision. already received them by press
store and (then) the Four Way “Our area is deemed a growth time.
Stop to eat.” area and, with twinning of the
Tantallon Dentist Ready to Try the BIG
SWIM Again for Brigadoon Kids
By Keith Ayling
Bernadette
As one newspaper reporter kids. mental illness, lung health,
JORDAN wrote in the Chronicle Herald If the $175,000 is reached, 175 craniofacial/facial differences,
in 2011, Camp Brigadoon is a kids will go to camp. kidney diseases, Crohn’s and
magical place for sick kids. Dr. Brundidge will be Colis/IBD, and the Canadian
MP South Shore–St. Margaret’s
And once again the BIG SWIM accompanied by kayakers for Cancer Society.
is being held as a fundraiser to safety and support during the The camps will conclude on
129 Aberdeen Rd., Suite 106,
help chronically sick kids enjoy swim. August 27th with celiac disease.
Bridgewater, NS, B4V 2S7
their lives at the camp. The main challenges, he said, The annual swim started in 2011
Constituency Phone: [phone]
Camp Brigadoon is a non-profi t, are the tidal fl ow and wind, just with just three swimmers who
Constituency Fax: [phone]
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Toll Free: 1-888-816-4446
Lake in the Annapolis Valley. His goal is to surpass the $7,000 and climbed to $157,000 with 61
Email: [email protected]
Last year an Upper Tantallon he raised in 2016. swimmers in 2016.
dentist and swimmer, Dr. Barry The swim takes place on Participants must raise $1,500
Brundidge, took up the challenge Sunday, August 6th, and will last to participate in the swim and need
to swim the Northumberland Strait for 15 kilometres. to get their BIG SWIM kit.
to Prince Edward Island and was A total of 12 weekly camps The kit is updated regularly
beaten back by high wind and starting on July 2nd are scheduled and is found at https://tinyurl.
“The Eyes and Ears of the Community for 27Years!”
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This year he intends to try it for the blind and visually impaired, The main Brigadoon Village
again and will be helping to raise epilepsy, congenital heart issues, web site can be found at www.
$175,000, this year’s goal for the arthritis, bereavement, parental brigadoonvillage.org
Highlander Law Group Invites Submissions
for Children’s Art Showcase
Highlander Law Group, a law “We reached out to Ms. Jane Following the public viewing,
firm in Tantallon, is inviting because we felt her efforts at the firm will host a private
children in the area to submit their giving back through her business reception on Friday evening for
original artwork to be displayed are mirroring what we are trying the artists and their families.
Publisher and Editor: Graphic Design and Layout:
and sold at this year’s Children’s to do in the community,” says The art will be for sale with 50%
Ronald Driskill Kevin McGrath
Art Showcase. Dianna. “And, in recognition of of the proceeds being donated
Box 280, Hubbards, N.S. B0J 1T0
“We’re very excited about the this partnership, we’ve chosen to the Marsden family through
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Email: [email protected] Rievaj. “With art, there is no right Giving’ as our theme for the show to the young artists.
Mon - Fri: 9 am - 4:00 pm or wrong. this year.” For more information on the
“As a result, artistic expression The event, which will run show, submission guidelines or
CLOSED Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
is a positive, inexpensive way for alongside the Peggy’s Cove how to register for the Paint It
The Masthead News© is published by Ocean Breeze Distributions
in Hubbards, N.S. Copyright 1991 by Ocean Breeze Distributions, children to build confi dence. Festival of the Arts, will be held Forward fundraiser with Seaborn
all rights reserved. Reproduction in part or whole without the written “We had tremendously from July 12th -14th at the offi ces Art Studio, contact Highlander Law
permission of the publisher is forbidden. positive feedback after last year’s of Highlander Law Group. Group at [email protected]
The Masthead News is distributed once a month free to approx.
event. We had thankful parents A gallery space will be open to or visit us online at Highlanderlaw.
15,207 households and businesses via mail to communities served
comment that, unlike their athletic the public from the hours of 9:00 ca
by Canada Post offi ces in Lakeside, Tantallon, Hubbards, Chester,
Bedford Routes #41, #42 and #43; and by private carrier to Uplands counterparts, their young artists a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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August 16th 2017 August 23rd 2017 by the fi res. Drift at Sea
September 13th 2017 September 20th 2017 This year the fi rm has partnered
October 11th 2017 October 18th 2017 with local artist Sadie Jane of
A paddle boat that drifted to at Black Point by Randy Duggan
The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of Seaborn Art Studio.
sea after high tides lifted it up who contacted Marilyn and Peter
errors in advertisements beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by Seaborn regularly hosts ‘Paint It
their portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred; whether such error is and took it on a journey of the Corkum.
Forward’ fundraisers to support a
due to the negligence of the servants or otherwise, and there shall be no liability for lost was found recently. “The grandchildren are
non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount of such advertisement. wide range of local groups.
The boat went adrift from delighted,” says Marilyn.
The publisher reserves the right to edit, revise, classify or reject any advertisement. On July 29th she is hosting a
Indian Point and was discovered
fundraiser to support the Marsden
family so they can be at their son
Hunter’s side while he battles
cancer.
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Chiropractors Included in New 2017 Canadian Guideline for
Opioid Therapy and Chronic Pain By Keith Ayling
Health Canada and the Canadian says Dr. Andrew Kleinknecht, to excessive use of opioids, while Chiropractors, pharmacists, “It is also troubling that many
Chiropractic Association are who, along with his wife, Dr. Newfoundland had 20 in the last MD’s, dentists and nurses are illicit opioid users were first
coming together for consultations Wanda Lee MacPhee, runs the five years and 20 so far this year. among those looking at the problem introduced (to the drug) through
in trying to find a solution to the St. Margaret’s Bay Chiropractic According to Dr. MacPhee, to “be a team for prevention”, prescription opioids.”
rampant use of opioids in Canada Centre in Tantallon. the uncontrolled use of opioids according to Dr. MacPhee. Dr. MacPhee suggests that the
as a form of controlling chronic The Masthead News met with is causing severe addiction and A recent release from the bottom line for opioid prescribers
non-cancer pain. Dr. MacPhee to delve into this even death in unregulated use, Canadian Chiropractic Association is “Perhaps I should look at
This is “historic on many levels” problem and get a better focus on with left over pain pills being used says that “Opioids rapidly something other than taking a pill
in that it’s precedent setting for the issue. by people without them knowing emerged as a first-line treatment as a first step” for pain relief.
the medical community to work She noted that last year in Nova what they contain. for non-cancer pain. However, it “A change in lifestyle is needed,”
with the chiropractic profession, Scotia there were 64 deaths due Pain pills can contain morphine, is now clear the risks and harms she says. “We need to find out
hydromorphone and fentanyl, all of opioids usually far outweigh where the pain comes from and
Top 10 Ways to Prevent Back causes of addiction and death the benefits… devise a treatment plan.”
when taken illegally.
Pain in Golfers
Year 2016 a Good One for Maintenance and
With the warm summer weather 9. Hire a golf pro so you can learn
finally seeming to have arrived in how to swing properly, efficiently and Use of Rails to Trails System
Nova Scotia golf enthusiasts are out safely (don’t ask Drs. Wanda Lee or
in full force, as well they should be. Andrew for golf tips)
It was another good year for the Round Lake Bridge, Puddle program is being carried out,
We love to see people being active 10. Be Pro-Active with regular
and getting out but there are a few Chiropractic Adjustments vs work on the St. Margaret’s Bay Bridge and the Kiley Bridge. giving away free bells.
things we should all be aware of, reactive when you hurt…an ounce Area Rails to Trails (SMBARTA) He said, “We are on track to have Trail financing is improving,
before we golf, to prevent injuries of prevention is worth a pound of with over 20km of the trail being all of the 32km trail resurfaced.” she noted, now that SMBARTA
before they start: cure!
resurfaced and another 11km to be Anne Patrick, SMBARTA Chair, is receiving funding from the local
If this interests you or you have
1. Make sure your clubs fit your done in 2017 and 2018, according noted the trail is getting extensive Bay Treasure Chest.
more questions about keeping
body your spine moving well, please to Association Vice-President use as reported in a 2016 survey An effort will be made this
2. Treat golf like you might treat feel free to contact us at the St. Rick Muzyk. completed by students of Sir John year to hire a part-time trail
running or another sport, not as a
Margarets Bay Chiropractic Clinic These numbers and others were A. Macdonald High School. maintenance manager as funding
weekend athlete, but as someone who
@# 902-826-1088 or check us out at presented at their recent annual The survey said 45% of users allows.
plays the sport consistently. This
[email protected].
will prevent the “de-conditioning” meeting. are from our local community and This position would keep up-to-
Our Facebook page has lots of
of your muscles that occurs between Rick explained the $180,000 30% from the Metro area. date on repairs where needed on
great information every day so please
golf seasons and makes you more like us there to keep learning more will be needed to have all of the The median age of trail users is the trail, as well as clearing out
susceptible to injury. Golf or train
about your health and wellness or sign work completed by the end of 46 years; bicycle traffic makes up tree and shrub growth in various
regularly, weekly if possible, and try
up for our newsletter. 2018. 45% of users; pedestrian traffic is areas.
to avoid golf binges (many rounds
back to back). Space your games He noted bridges on the trail approximately 45%; and 40,000 The trail is there for walkers,
and be regular. have also been repaired and users are around the Bike and ATV’s, bicycles, snowmobiles,
3. Push the rolling golf cart, don’t upgraded over the past couple Bean vicinity. equestrian riders and cross-country
pull it. of years. A concern noted by Anne is skiers.
4. Use a long putter at times as
They include the Hubley Mill cyclists ensuring they use bells Motorcycles and dirt bikes are
it decreases the repetitive strain of
Lake Bridge, the Fitzroy River when passing others on the trail. not permitted on the route running
bending over too much.
5. If you carry your bag, use one Bridge, the Northeast River Signs have been posted telling from Hubley to Hubbards.
that has a dual backpack strap. Bridge, the Indian River Bridge, cyclists of this and a recent
6. Lose any excess weight before
you start the sport or before the
Denise Peterson-Rafuse Looks Forward
season starts.
7. Hydrate with lots of water when
golfing. to the Future, But Still has Concerns
8. Stretch before you start; ask
about our golf stretching pamphlets
at the clinic. By Catherine Clute
Denise Peterson-Rafuse is looking the province and in this area sometimes able to travel 40
forward to spending more time with specifically. minutes in one direction to
her family. She has heard several vote.”
She has come to terms with the result accounts from voters who did She says she knows she won’t
of the recent election and the outcome not receive voter identification miss complaints about roads
of the official recount in the riding of cards or who were directed to and snow plowing.
Chester-St. Margaret’s and is looking the wrong polling station. “Roads are an endless
forward to the next chapter in her life. For instance, a recent challenge for rural MLAs,”
One thing she will miss is helping discussion on her Facebook she says.
people. page resulted in more than 30 While she hasn’t made any
“I really worry about the lack of respondents indicating they had firm commitments about her
supports we have for our seniors and not received voter identification future, Denise feels getting
their families,” she says. cards. involved in politics was a
Reflecting on her two terms as MLA And while Elections Nova rewarding way to give back
for the area, she feels she learned Scotia held a continuous poll to her community and the
a lot about her where voters could cast their province.
community and vote at the temporary office in “You must be prepared that
service. Chester, ahead of the election it becomes a significant part
“Being in date, there were no specific of your life and be prepared
politics gave me locations elsewhere in the riding to work,” she says to anyone
insight on just how for the advance poll dates, as considering entering the
important it is for had been the case in previous political scene, “and if you
the public to know years. want to be good at the job,
and understand In 2005 there had been five be available every day of the
the value of their such advance polls in the riding, week.”
vote,” she says. and in 2013 there were two that She remains thankful for
In this regard, were more centrally located. the opportunity to have served
Denise remains “It does not seem that Election the people in the area but, for
concerned about Nova Scotia understands the the coming season, Denise
the low voter rural landscape,” Denise says. is looking forward to a well-
turnout throughout “People are not willing or deserved break.
Deadline for the July 26th Issue
of The Masthead News
is July 19th.
PAGE 6 JUNE 28, 2017 MASTHEAD NEWS
Six Environmental Stewardship
Projects Underway Thanks to
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Six environmental stewardship A third grant of $8,000 was make the trail safer.
5445 St. Margaret’s Bay Rd. Phone: [phone] projects are moving forward this given to create a new trail bed This is the first time that the Trust,
Upper Tantallon, NS Fax: [phone] year thanks to $40,000 of grant suitable for hikers and cyclists which is a charitable organization
B3Z 2H9 E-mail: [email protected]
money generated by the Bay to connect the St. Margaret’s dedicated to preserving,
Treasure Chest and awarded to Bay Rails to Trails to the parking protecting and promoting public
volunteer community groups and picnic area of Lewis Lake use of wilderness lands of the
through the Five Bridges Provincial Park. Chebucto Peninsula, has awarded
Manuel Labor Residential Wilderness Heritage Trust’s Three other organizations also environmental stewardship grants
Environmental Stewardship received grants. to volunteer community groups on
Roofing Specialists
Grants Program. The Woodens River Watershed an open, competitive basis.
Serving St. Margaret’s Bay and area since 1996 Three grants were awarded to Environmental Organization and To ensure fairness and
the St. Margaret’s Bay Safety- Bluff Trail Stewardship Program accountability in the administration
 
FREE QUOTES Minded ATV Association. received $10,000 for volunteer of the awards, the Trust partnered
One was a $5,000 grant for training. with the Five Bridge Lakes
 All installations include lifetime laminate shingles the installation of the Nine Mile As a result, 50 volunteers will Wilderness Coalition, which
 Hand nailed 6 nails per shingle for added wind protection River Bridge. When completed become trail stewards of the managed the application review
 Nova Seal synthetic roofing membrane the bridge will allow safe passage Bluff Trail hiking area and act process.
 Ice and watershield across the Nine Mile River to as ambassadors when interacting The Trust will also monitor the
 New starter strip all trail users of the Old Coach with users. progress of each project.
 Ridgevent Road. A grant of $5,600 was given to “These projects perfectly align
 Gutters cleaned and magnetic sweep of work area Another $3,400 was given GPI Atlantic Youth for Wilderness with the goals of the Trust,” says
 Disposal of all debris to the organization to provide Red Cross Training. Up to 24 Harry Ward, Trust Board Chair,
WCB and Liability Insured new signage across 22 km of youth will be trained as wilderness “so we are happy to pay the bills
managed trail passing through leadership facilitators. for these community groups to
CALL: the Wilderness Protected Area. And $8,000 will go to the B. L. proceed with the important work
The idea is to enhance safety and T. Rails to Trails Association for of enhancing our natural spaces
902-823-2190
to help users find their way along rebuilding the retaining wall and and teaching more people about
the Old Halifax Road and the Old causeway at the Five Island Lake how to maintain them.”
www.manuellaborroofing.ca Coach Road. bridge to prevent washouts and
Local Organization Helps Youth Discover
Their Greatness Through Experiential
Learning
By: Laura Baurle
that focus on interactive team surrounding areas, as well as
building activities, challenges provide support for youth, families
 LAWN SOIL  LANDSCAPING MULCH and puzzles that are unique and and communities.
 GARDEN SOIL  CRUSHED STONE engaging, as well as educational. We offer experiential learning
This allows us to create teachable through tailored programming
moments, where kids can in the form of respite support,
experience a lesson first-hand. youth programs, school programs,
PLUS MANY MORE Atlantic Youth Consulting Inc.
Our hope is that they walk away birthday parties and individual
is a youth-focused organization
LANDSCAPING PRODUCTS from the program and apply the mentoring.
based out of Upper Tantallon,
message to their own lives, and Want to learn more? Please
N.S. The team is compiled of
ultimately enhance their social and contact Laura Baurle, Manager
PICK-UP or DELIVERY AVAILABLE
passionate Child and Youth Care
emotional development. of Communications & Events,
Workers, Respite Workers and
As we move forward with phone: [phone], email:
Program Facilitators, as well as
Atlantic Youth, we hope to make [email protected], or visit
ONE STOP FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS an experienced Clinical team and
deeper connections with the St. our website at: www.atlanticyouth.
TEL: [phone] highly motivated Office Staff. We
Margaret’s Bay community and ca.
take pride in creating conditions
www.kynock.com
where kids can discover their
greatness, and are excited about
the upcoming opportunities to
better serve our youth!
This past year has been hugely
productive, as we move towards
providing youth services across
For over 10 years the St. Troop Island Stewardship Days: Canada. We have recently opened
Margaret’s Bay Stewardship our second home in Nunavut,
Sunday, July 16th, 10:00 a.m. to
Association has been coordinating which focuses on assisting youth
4:00 p.m.
stewardship programs on the islands Sunday, August 27th, 10:00 a.m. who are facing social, emotional
of St. Margaret’s Bay.
to 4:00 p.m. or behavioural challenges. This
The year 2017 is no different
Saturday, September 30th, 10:00 program is rooted around the
and the organization is asking
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. evidence-based model, The Circle
people to pitch in their volunteer
Sunday, October 22nd, 10:00 a.m. of Courage, and is purposeful
efforts during the summer and fall
to 4:00 p.m. in creating a comfortable and
months.
By so doing you will be helping to safe environment where youth
Contact Mike Lancaster, SMBSA
maintain or improve the ecological can discover a sense of self,
Stewardship Coordinator, to
health and community use of while working towards a healthier
become an Island Steward, for
the islands, often called our bay future.
directions, bookings, and other
gems. Over the past 6 years we
information--also to make sure the
If you wish to help, you can take above times and dates have not have worked nationally with
part in the following stewardship
changed. approximately 10,000 young
projects:
Phone [phone] or email people to raise the bar on youth
Micou’s Island
[email protected] services in Canada. We believe
Stewardship Days:
that kids learn through doing,
Sunday, July 9th, 1:00 p.m. to and our tailored programs help to
5:00 p.m.
create opportunities where kids
Sunday, August 5th, 1:00 p.m. to
can champion their own learning
5:00 p.m.
process and experience something
Sunday, September 17th, 10:30
new, FUN and exciting! Our highly
a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
trained staff implement programs
Saturday, October 28th , 1:00 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m.
MASTHEAD NEWS JUNE 28, 2017 PAGE 7

Past, Present and Future...
THE PAST
Stormwater fees, distinct from taxation, have existed since 1997. A
THE PAST
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wastewater service. In other words, customers with piped service were served by ditches and culverts.
In 2007 Halifax Water assumed responsibility for wastewater and
THE PRESENT
subsidizing customers served by ditches and culverts.
TstoHrmEw PaRteEr sSeErvNiceT delivery and reviewed these charges based on
In 2007 Halifax Water assumed responsibility for wastewater and
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current rate structure which corrected the inequity noted above.
On October 31, 2016 Halifax Water filed a Stormwater rate
THE FUTURE
TapHplEic aFtiUonT wUitRhE the NSUARB. The NSUARB hearing, which is
On October 31, 2016 Halifax Water filed a Stormwater rate
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On April 12, 2017 the NSUARB approved a number of stormwater rate Highlights of the proposed changes to how Halifax Water charges for
open to the public, is scheduled to commence on February 14, 2017.
changes, including those listed below. The changes will take effect on stormwater service include:
Highlights of the proposed changes to how Halifax Water charges for
July 1, 2017 Hstoigrhmliwghattse ro sf etrhvei cper oinpcolsuedde c: hanges to how Halifax Water charges for
• Tiering of Residential Properties. Properties with more impervious
stormwater service include:
area would pay more than those with less impervious area. Under
• Tiering of Residential Properties. Properties with more impervious
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service include: atahr deisea c pwrreooapusoleds i apnla, tythh emei rom Sraeit jtoeh rRaitneyl atohtfeo rdse esF iwldoeiwtnh t[ SilaeRls Fsc u]i mCsthpoamerrgeveriso f ur(8os8m a%r He) awa. liUilfl nasxde ee r
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Tier Parameters Proposed Number of
area (concrete/asphalt driveway, roofs, etc.) will pay more than those Water, a(Ism npoetervdi ionu tsh Aer teaab le below. New Annual Customers
with less impervious area. With these approved changes, the majority iTni seqr uPaarrea mmeettererss) Old RaPtreoposCedharge NAuffmebceter dof
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Old Rate
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in square meters) Affected Tier 4 410 to 800m2 $33.39 $54.00 7,768
Tier 5 Greater than 810m2 $33.39 $81.00 2,123
• More properties will be exempt from the SRF charge – those with
Tier 5 Greater than 810m2 $33.39 $81.00 2,123
less than 50 square meters of impervious area.
• More properties will be exempt from the SRF charge – those with
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• blCeausssse ttdoh moanne r51s 0 mw s2iql lou bfa eirm eb implleeerdtve iironsu oisnf a cirrmeemap.eernvtiso uosf 1a0re ma.2 rather than billing
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• More properties are exempt from the SRF charge – those with less mpeaanka sgteomrmenwta pterar cfltoicwess .such as retention ponds that help manage
In an effort to better explain stormwater service, Halifax Water
peak stormwater flows.
than 5 0 m 2 of impervious area. has significantly improved its website, with graphics, videos and
In an effort to better explain stormwater service, Halifax Water
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based on 1 m 2 of impervious area. haw aessbe sasiirtgecnh piafirboclvaein dtSeltyso irinmmfowprramotveaert dioS neit rstvh iwactee ibsBs mioteuu,n cwhda ietrhays igmerraa tppoh. uicTnshd, eev risedtnaehonasd n aacnneddd
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nthaev ifgroantet. pTaagkee lain fkews f mori nfuultle sst otorm viwsiatt werw swer.vhiacleif ainxfworamtear.tcioan a.nd check
the front page links for full stormwater service information.
visit:
www.halifaxwater.ca
Customer Care Centre, 902-H2O-WATR (902-420-9287)
PAGE 8 JUNE 28, 2017 MASTHEAD NEWS
Guests Enjoy a Day at the Louisiana-Pacifi c Plant
in East River
The Community Environmental of product. selling and award-winning book home to grow. about the compost facility joined
Liaison Committee of the East Guests were able to watch author and host of the Weekend In addition to the events at a guided tour of the site provided
River Louisiana-Pacifi c plant in through displays how prefi nished Gardener radio show. the Open House location, guests by Envirem.
East River enjoyed great weather siding is made and how hardboard Niki spoke on the biggest who wanted further information
as they and many volunteers siding is produced to form the gardening trends of 2017, a topic
welcomed guests to the 14th annual fi nished product. well received by guests.
Compost Facility Open House They also got to see the industrial After viewing the displays
June 10th. composting process. and presentations inside, guests
The event not only featured The company gave itself a little enjoyed the sunny weather outside
displays and information on the push by demonstrating the use and partook in a fundraising
Compost Facility at LP’s East of the Smash-o-matic on one of barbecue put on by the 2 Bays
River plant, but also included its sidings, showing how the LP 4-H Club.
a plant sale, barbecue, and CanExel siding can survive a blow They also got to try their luck
presentations and activities. without a blemish. for prizes on a ticket to spin the
Envirem Organics Inc., the The Municipality of Chester “Wheel of Dirt”.
operator of the compost facility, presented information on Many people took advantage of
had a variety of their products on municipal and backyard the plant sale hosted by the Basin
display, including compost, black composting and demonstrated a Gardeners Association and left
earth, potting soil and mulch. working vermiculture bin. with a plant in hand.
As a thank you to guests for Guests also enjoyed Children were allowed to plant
their support and attendance, presentations by LP, Envirem, and marigold seeds in compost from
attendees received two free bags guest speaker Niki Jabbour, a best- the compost facility to take them 4-H Club fundraiser
Better local roads
Affordable, safe and sustainable
Honoured to call this community home since 2014
Plant sale
scotianmaterials.ca
DISPOSE OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD
SPECIAL WASTE PROPERLY
FOR RESIDENTS OF THE HALIFAX REGION ONLY
HOUSEHOLD SPECIAL WASTE
DROP OFF DAY
BATTERY ACIDS PESTICIDES GASOLINE FURNITURE POLISH
DRAIN CLEANERS RAT POISON BBQ STARTER OVEN CLEANERS
OVEN CLEANERS CLEANING FLUIDS OILS/SOLVENTS AEROSOLS
Bring your unwanted Household Special Waste to the
depot listed below to be handled by experts.
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Reminder: Halifax operates a permanent Household Special Waste Depot at
20 Horseshoe Lake Drive, Bayers Lake Business Park, Halifax.
MASTHEAD NEWS JUNE 28, 2017 PAGE 9
Young Women’s Curling Team Puts
Up Fight at National Competition
Wins Bronze Medal
Fourteen-year-old Cally Moore from Halifax as second, and Cate at the abovementioned banquet.
of Upper Tantallon and three other Fitzgerald from Halifax as lead. Moving forward, changes have
girls earned the right to represent All the girls were 14 to 16 years been made for the upcoming curling
Nova Scotia at the inaugural old. season.
U18 National Championships in The team put up a good fi ght Alexis Chiasson is leaving the
Moncton last month and were through first and second rounds team with Taylour Stevens from
recently honored at the closing of play to qualify for a gold medal Chester taking her place.
banquet of the Nova Scotia Curling in the semi-fi nal against Northern Taylour was the skip of the team
Association. Ontario but lost a close game and that was runner-up to Team Moore
The Nationals are where the U18 then a heartbreaker to Quebec in the fi rst Canada Games qualifi er
winners from all 10 provinces, for the Bronze medal by a 7 to 6 spiel in March, and she will be the
plus Northern Ontario and the score. new third, while Cassidy will move
Ben Jessome Northwest Territories, gather and All was not lost as Cassidy to second stone.
play to decide Canada’s National Currie was named to the second Fitness boot camps and off-ice
MLA,Hammonds Plains-Lucasville
Champion. All-Star team for thirds, and Cate strategy sessions will take place for
Unit 3 [email protected] Cally’s team, Team Moore, was Fitzgerald won the sportsmanship the team this summer with the fi rst
2120 Hammonds Plains Road 902-404-9900 the second youngest team at the award for leads. spiel of the season being held on the
Hammonds Plains, NS B4B 1P3 BenJessomeMLA event. Rob Moore (their team coach third weekend in September.
www.benjessome.ca @BenJessome Cally, who served as skip, and Cally’s dad) won the National The team will be members of
played alongside Cassidy Currie of coaching award. both the CFB Halifax Curling Club
Sackville as third, Alexis Chiasson The awards ceremony took place and the Chester Curling Club.
Mark Swinamer Draws Ace
of Hearts to Win Whopping
$8,020.80
Mark Swinamer walked into He then took his fans out to
the Our Health Centre with a full dinner to celebrate.
cheering squad recently and drew Mark is a big supporter of many
the Ace of Hearts. community events in the Chester
Mark walked away with a big area.
With Coach Rob Moore in the background, from left to right are Cally Moore, skip: Cassidy Currie, third; Alexis
smile on his face and with a He bought his lucky ticket at the
Chiasson, second; and Cate Fitzgerald, lead.
cheque for $8,020.80. Foodland in Chester.
Local Author and Well-Known Person,
Peter Stow, Publishes Book
A person well-known in the
Hubbards area has published a
book based upon his sailing life.
Peter Stow, who has lived in
Hubbards more than 30 years,
calls his book “A Sailors Life” and
it’s a good read.
Peter is a retired Navy
Commander and Master Mariner
whose career spanned more than
50 years in many ships on many
oceans.
“A Sailors Life” takes the reader
from Peter’s apprenticeship on the
Indian Coast to Operations Offi cer
of a US Navy aircraft carrier and
on to the command of a Canadian
destroyer as well as command
Mark stands with his mom and dad, Norman and Malcolm. of more than 20 other naval and
civilian vessels.
The Wins Continue to Be Big
When not at sea, Stow becomes
heavily involved in the Hubbards
in Bay Treasure Chest Draw
Sailing Club as well as the Parish
of St. Luke’s.
Daphne Smith won $17,301 in
In later years, he has taught
the May 3rd Bay Treasure Chest
boating safety to many local and
draw and plans on playing some
summer residents and conducted
more.
surveys on their boats.
Daphne plays her toonies
The book sells for $20 and
regularly each week and is a big
supporter of the draw because is available from the author in
of the good works it does in the Hubbards.
community. Call him at 902-857-3897 or
Daphne’s fi rst and last words on email [email protected]
receiving her cheque were “This
is good timing” as she has a few
things to look after. Daphne Smith
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ArtScape Artists Celebrating Canada 150 from
June 30th to July 3rd
This July 1st weekend the The show will continue
ArtScape Artists have created a throughout the Canada Day
special exhibit to commemorate weekend—9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Canada’s 150th birthday. from Saturday to Monday.
Each artist has produced a Joan Curren, Olga Fredericks,
painting on canvas that represents Beverly Hubley, Helen Hyndman,
a province or territory from coast Barbara King, Ruth Ann Moger
to coast to coast. and Rita Armbruster Onuferko
“These pieces highlight the are the earliest members of this
incredible beauty of our vast talented group, some painting
country and will be the focal point together for over two decades.
of the ArtScape Art Show and In recent years Sarah Archibald,
Sale,” says Suzanne Day. Suzanne Day, Nelson Hubley,
The artists will be donating Beth Matthews, Susan Sadoway
100% of the proceeds from the and Barb Scott have been
sales of their Canada 150 paintings welcomed into the group, which
to the St. Margaret’s Bay Food meets weekly at St. Luke’s hall
Bank. on Monday mornings to paint and
The public is invited to the share art critiques.
opening reception from 7:00 to This group of 13 local artists
9:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30, at the paint in a variety of styles form
St. Luke’s United Church, 5374 bold abstracts to lovely Maritime
St. Margaret’s Bay Road (Hwy 3) landscapes in acrylic, watercolour
to meet the artists and view their and mixed media.
latest works. Admission is free.
These are the Canada 150 acrylic paintings done by the ArtScape Artists of each province and territory.
The challenge will be to guess which one is which? The price of each 8 x 10 inch painting is $75.00. One
hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of these paintings will be donated to the St. Margaret’s Bay
Food Bank.
Thanks to Lisa Rondeau
This past November 10th Sir classmates proud were Anderson
John A. rugby players formed the Recker, Ethan Rondeau, Chris
Tantallon Rugby Football Club Duplisea, Donald Blue Jr., Jarett
and immediately proved their Samure, Luke Profit, Will Houser,
prowess by winning the New York Josh Pinfold, Steven McEachern
Sevens High School Champions and Liam Field.
plate. Melanson and this very same
The team traveled to New York group of talented rugby players, ArtScape Artists in Tantallon: Back row, L-R: Olga Fredericks, Beverly Hubley, Ruth Ann Moger, Beth Matthews,
Nelson Hubley, Sue Sadoway, Barb Scott, Barbara King and Helen Hyndman. In the front row are (L-R) Joan
City to win the tournament. It was along with their Sir John A Flames
Curren, Suzanne Day and Sarah Archibald.
the first time that the boys had ever teammates, scored a solid high
played 7’s before, although they school season with a 9 and 1
were accomplished 15’s players. record. Despite the strange, ever- Northumberland, Dartmouth and them the Division 1 Provincial
“A big shout out to Matt The team earned top spot as changing weather—burning sun North Nova to pass undefeated banner.
Melanson who believed in them the Metro High School League accompanied by heavy rain, with into the finals on June 3rd and then The Sir John A rugby team was
enough to register them in this Champs and defeated CPA two rain delays, and even hail— faced their main contender, Kings- awarded “team of the year” at the
amazing tournament along (high school) to earn the Capitol the boys played with heart and Edgehill School. annual SJA sports awards and
with Graham Barry and Danny Regional Banner, progressing to great determination throughout. The Flames could not be doused Melanson received the “coach of
Sinclair, assistant coaches,” said the provincial tournament. The Flames beat out and the final score 23-12 earned the year” award.
Lisa Rondeau, who informed The latter was held on June
the Masthead News of the boys’ 2nd and 3rd at Northumberland
successes. Regional High School.
The boys who made their
The Sir John A Flames boys rugby team—29 in all.