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Volume 8 Issue 2
Antigonish & Guysborough Edition
January 10th - 16th, 2014
DREAMING UP TOMORROW!
By Fran Wittgens, Member of the Antigonish Parkinson’s Support Group
Most people think of Michael J. Fox when they hear
of Parkinsons Disease.
What a role model he is for
the millions around the
world with this degenerative neurological disease.
Most want to remain as
active as Fox, who got the
disease in his 30’s and is
still active in his new T.V.
show. Early onset Parkinsons like his means you
have this disease for a long
time with it coming during a
person’s prime time of life.
The majority however get
Parkinsons Disease when
they are older, in their 60’s
and upward. Still, Parkinsons is usually a slow progressive disease that happens because the nerve
cells in the brain are not
transmitting the necessary
chemical for movement.
deep brain stimulation
which is a relatively new
medical treatment that
helps to control the movement centre of the brain
through electric impulses.
Partnerships with St.F.X
Nursing as well as the Nova
Scotia Community College
have meant the new nurses
will have a clearer picture of
the disease from the patients’ perspectives. This fall
the support group decided
to expand in order to raise
money for their local needs.
INSIDE
The Antigonish Parkinsons
Support Group might be
relatively new compared to
other groups in Canada, this
April will mark our 4th year,
but we are not shy about
dreaming up new ways to
support each other. One
very new venture is to tap
into the energy and knowSome of our group at a meeting in the Peoples' Place Library in Antigonish. Front from left to right: CoTo quote from the Parkinhow of our offspring to help
lette MacDonald, Susan Hope, Fred Basile, Pat Foote Back row left to right: Eric Willumsen, Charles Hasons Handbook: “Nerve
with fundraising. A new
ley, Fran Wittgens, Marie Haley, Marg and Finley Farrell. Photograph taken by a People’s Place Library
cells in the brain communiFriends of The Antigonish
staff member.
cate by using chemicals
Parkinsons Support Group
called neurotransmitters. The neurotransmitter
out the progression of the disease. Besides medihas been formed by three adult children of meminvolved in movement is called dopamine and it is
cations, one of the most important treatments is
bers. They and the many others both residing in the
produced in a group of cells called the substantia
exercise. Having regular exercise helps to hold off
area or living far away, are easily connected
nigra. When the substantia nigra cells die they can
muscle rigidity, to strengthen and maintain balance
through social media. In doing this, the younger,
no longer produce and send dopamine, so the signecessary to prevent falls, and also to stimulate the
more energetic and tech savvy relatives of the regunal to move doesn’t get communicated. By the time
happiness centres in the brain that come from
lar group could put their love and care into action in
Parkinsons’ disease is diagnosed, approximately
exercise. Keeping active and social are very ima tangible way. This is the magic ingredient in
80% of dopamine cells have already stopped funcportant.
spreading the word about fundraising events.
tioning.” So Parkinsons is definitely a disease that
effects the ability of the body to move.. Tremors
The Antigonish Parkinsons Support Group meets
Our first opportunity comes as the Parkinsons
and muscle stiffness also come with the disease
once a month on the 3rd Monday at 2pm in the
group is the chosen charity for the Harbour Players’
because of an imbalance of another chemical.
People’s Place Library. Its members laugh and also
Evening of Plays, once a year they do an evening of
share the challenges they are facing. The gathering
theatre with the benefits going to a selected and
A diagnosis of Parkinsons is not a death sentence
heard one day of how a member’s dog would bark
worthy local group. This entertaining evening will
and it usually manifests itself slowly. There are
or nudge his master when the Parkinsons caused
take place on Sunday, January 12th 7pm at the
medications and treatments that are used throughhim to be immobilized. Two members have had Continued on page nine
GET WINTER ACTIVE
ASK THE NATUROPATH
TO THE EDITOR
Shirlyn Donovan, Municipality of the County of Antigonish shares the importance of
physical activity during the winter months
and unveils the Thrive program. Look for
opportunities to participate in some free
events on pages six and seven.
Dr. Teresa Donovan, Naturopathic Doctor, Root Cause Health & Wellness Clinic
helps us start off 2014 on the right foot
with advice on weight loss and possible
factors that could be inhibiting us. Read
about it on page nine!
We would love to hear from
you! Each week we are happy
to print a letter from one of our
readers and share their opinion with the community.
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YOUR WEEKLY HOROSCOPE
Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18)
Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22)
Why let others dictate what you
can and cannot succeed at? Ultimately you owe it to yourself to
try. Even a failure at something is
at least a successful attempt.
Love can be elusive and hard to
define but if you take the chance
to seize the moment you will find
it right in front of you - for you or
someone close to you this week.
Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)
Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22)
Believing in honesty and integrity
are one thing but letting your nature be used against you is another. Have a thick skin and guard
yourself from others this week.
If you can just find the time to
think clearly this week you can
realize that pressure only builds
upon you when you let. A moving
target is hard to hit so stay active.
Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19)
Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22)
New beginnings can be intoxicating, leaving you feeling like finally
everything is in place.
Stay
grounded even while you enjoy
events and maintain a balance.
An element of balance may at first
seem like a positive in your work
or school life but all too soon it
can end up leaving your bored.
Rock the boat this week!
Taurus (Apr 20-May 20)
Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21)
Moving forward may not be the
best option in the coming days as
you could find yourself further
from a problem in your recent
past that needs desperate fixing.
There is a chance that others may
mistake sympathy for their situation as pity and react badly. Be
sure to reach out and express
yourself in words and deeds.
Gemini (May 21-Jun 20)
Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21)
The determination to see things
through can lead to trouble as
others may see it as stubbornness. Share your plans if you find
yourself questioned about goals.
Make the effort to shake up old
routines this week to ensure that
you stay motivated. If not you’ll
find that tried and true is letting
you down.
Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22)
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19)
You may recognize a part of yourself in someone else this week.
Reach out and share your wisdom
with them - you’ll both be richer as
a result.
It’s the tiny things that can weigh
you down this week. You may find
more joy tackling the little things
and pushing the big stuff off for
another week.
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Letter To The Editor
Worried
I’ve always worked in town and have been here almost my entire life. I like my job and have been working in
the same place for almost ten years now. I like the people I see each day and enjoy spending time on Main
st during my lunch. Antigonish is a pretty little town and in the summer it can be beautiful with all the flowers and people walking around.
I’m writing because I’m worried about the business in town that make downtown and James st what they
are. Is anyone else worried about all the places that have closed in the last year? I mean the mall is almost
empty with all the places that have shut. Downtown still looks ok but when you talk to some of the people
you can tell their worried.
I know when KFC closed it was horrible but at least some of the people got a chance to work at Robins
[Donut’s, in the Antigonish Mall - ed.] so that was good. But what is one place opening after so many others
have closed? Where I work we had a slow summer and we’re not really a xmas store but I didn’t have to
talk to that many people before I could tell it wasn’t like what they were used to.
I guess I’m wondering what's going to happen next? It’s quiet now and it always is this time of year but I
know some people have to look ahead to summer hiring and their still wondering if they should. I know people like to blame some one or something when something goes bad but I don’t think that’s a realistic thing
to do. Who do you blame?
I know not as many people seemed to come to town this summer and not as many people were shopping
this winter. What do you do when people just have money to spend? One of my favorite places to eat there
is someone there who always complains that people need to eat more local and shop local. What if they
don’t have any money to do that? When people come into my business I know something they talk about a lot is
how cold it is and how much it costs them to stay warm. I think that a lot of these people are spending less because they know they have big bills from heating. Who do you blame for that?
I wish people would stop working on finding someone to blame. We’re all in this together and I think we have to
work together to find a way to fix it or at least hang in there until things fix themselves with the economy and
spending.
- D.M, Antigonish
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Ashley was born and raised in Little Dover, Guysborough County
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Across
1. Lhasa ___: small dog
5. Horne and Olin
10. 2007 film "___ and the
Real Girl"
14. Big name in water faucets
15. "Moneyball" subject Billy
16. As a twosome, musically
17. Wavering
19. Ancient Persian foe
20. Treat again, as leather
21. Cyclist's choice
23. Fume
26. Hang out
27. Double-H of literature
32. Action film gun
33. They often change locks
34. Online VIP
38. Walked upon
40. Island greeting
42. "Sighted sub, ____ same":
Mason
43. Suddenly paid attention
45. Exams for would-be attys.
47. MBA or BBA
48. Classic blues label of the
'50s and '60s
51. Hoops group, e.g.
54. Loud, prolonged ring
55. Like bagpipes
58. Ebbets Field great
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62. Jewish dance
63. Volume vendor
66. Gain ___ (get ahead in a
race)
67. Indiana senator
68. "If that's the case..."
69. Judicious
70. Actresses Martinelli and
Lanchester
71. ___, zwei, drei...
Down
1. Eastern V.I.P.
2. Opening
3. Spanish muralist Jose Maria
___
4. Slot attribute
5. Wall St. takeover
6. Wiggly swimmer
7. Of ships: Abbr.
8. Opening chip
9. Regarded to be
10. Eels' lookalikes
11. "___ of dreadful note":
Macbeth
12. More insolent
13. Ill-kept
18. Three-time P.G.A. winner
Sam
22. Snake sound
24. Grammy-winning New
Ager
25. Doleful sounds
27. "Gilligan's Island" homes
28. Philanthropist Cornell
29. Hilarious happening
30. ___ Perot
31. F equivalent
35. Former Iranian president
Bani-___
36. Like a line, to a math
student
37. FedEx shpts.
39. Temporary fix, maybe
41. To ____ (precisely)
44. Slangy accolade
46. Spook
49. Safe to eat
50. Olive oil component
51. "Aw, quit your joshin'!"
52. Meat-contaminating
bacteria
53. Dunn and Ephron
56. Food or music
57. They keep things all to
themselves
59. For grades 1 to 12
60. Homophone for scene
61. Ospreys' cousins
64. Kipling python
65. They know a lot about
anat.
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Sudoku
Fill in each square so the numbers one through nine appear only once in each row, column and
three by three box. Solution at bottom of this page. No cheating!
Cryptogram
A cryptogram is a phrase or quote that has been encrypted by simple letter substitution. You solve the
cryptogram with a trial and error process, guessing the letters that have been replaced. One final rule - a
letter can never be substituted with itself.
M J O H O Y F U F X P K J I H O U M AO F F Q V X YA Z YA
U K LA Q N G O Z I YAI U I Q Q Z M P H A , U F YA Z Q YAI YM .
The solution: No cheating!
Solution to cryptogram on this page:
it.
acknowledging a good turn, as in doing
There is as much greatness of mind in
The solution: No cheating!
- Seneca
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Get Winter
By Shirlyn Donovan, Physical Activity Coordinator
Antigonish Town and County Recreation Departments, with funding from the Nova Scotia Department of Health & Wellness will be
offering opportunities for Antigonish residents to get active this
winter at no cost! For the next 12
weeks free swim and free skate
options will be available for everyone to enjoy.
The free swims will take place on
Saturdays from January 11-March
29 at the Oland Centre Pool from
1:00-2:55pm. Participants must
wear appropriate swimming suits
and a bathing cap. Participants
under 16 years of age must have
a parent present.
The free skates will take place on
Sundays from January 12 –
March 30 at Antigonish Arena
from 4:30pm-6:00pm.
Above shows two children enjoying the outdoors during the BOG (Become an
Outdoor Guy/Girl) Program last winter at Beaver Mountain Park. Photograph
were taken by Leslie Klapstein.
activity opportunities.
We will be offering some free
skates and swims in Port Hawkesbury as well to accommodate
residents of the eastern end of
the county. These dates are still
being confirmed and will be posted on our Facebook Pages as
soon as they are known.
There may be more swims and
skates added throughout the
winter so “Like” Antigonish Town
Recreation and Antigonish County
Recreation on Facebook to stay
up to date on all your physical
We also want to promote outdoor
activities through this Get Winter
Active initiative. Both the Town
and County Recreation Departments have snowshoe loan programs and there are great places
around to head out for an afternoon of snowshoeing such as
Keppoch Mountain, Beaver Mountain Park, the Golf Course and
even in your own backyard!
There are five outdoor rinks
throughout Antigonish which en-
courage community use. There
will be one on Memorial Field on
StFX Campus, Heatherton, Bayfield, Linwood and Cape Jack. We
are sure there are more backyard
skating rinks and ponds out there
so lace up your skates and give
one of them a try!
A great resource to check out on
how to stay Active during the
winter is the Take The Roof Off
W i n t e r
w e b s i t e :
www.recreationns.ns.ca/take-theroof-off-winter.
Shown below are children enjoying the outdoors during the BOG (Become an Outdoor Guy/Girl) Program last winter
at Beaver Mountain Park. Photograph were taken by Leslie Klapstein
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Active!
Municipality of the County of Antigonish
Shown above children enjoying an outdoor activity during the GO (Get Outside) After-School Programs which took place in St. Andrews and Pomquet.
Photograph taken by Tim Bellemore.
The Benefits of Physical Activity
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do
for your health. It can help control your weight, reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic
syndrome, reduce your risk of some cancers, strengthen your bones and muscles, improve your mental health
and mood, Improve your ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you're an older adult, increase your
chances of living longer.
It is so important to maintain regular physical activity throughout the year. Many people find it easier to stay
active in the warmer months and tend to be more sedentary during the winter months. We would like to encourage people to take advantage of some of the fun ways to stay active throughout the winter so come on
don’t hibernate, participate!
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Just For Kids!
(or for the kid in all of us)
ANTARCTIC
BIRD
BLACK
BLUBBER
BOUNCE
CHICKS
DON’T FLY
DOWN FEATHERS
EAT FISH
HEMISPHERE
LEAP
NEST
ROOKERY
SALT WATER
SOUTH POLE
SOUTHERN
SWIM
WADDLE
WARM BLOODED
WHITE
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Ask The Naturopath: Weight Loss
By Dr. Teresa Donovan, Naturopathic Doctor, Root Cause Health & Wellness Clinic
Dr. Teresa Donovan, Naturopathic
Doctor, Root Cause Health & Wellness Clinic .
The New Year is here, and everyone is ready to get back to health,
including losing weight. It is only
6 more months till summer!!
Perfect time to lose that winter &
holiday weight!
The focus for any weight loss program should not be to look thin, it
should be to decrease the amount
of body fat while increasing muscle mass, therefore achieving a
healthy body composition. Too
much body fat, whether a person
appears thin or obese, can lead to
increased risk of heart disease,
hypertension, metabolic syndrome, back pain, hormone imbalance, fatigue, stroke, high cholesterol, diabetes, respiratory problems, gallbladder disease, and
osteoarthritis.
Excess calories, wrong food choices, high alcohol intake, and lack
of physical exercise are the most
common causes of weight (fat)
gain, but there may be other underlying reasons that should be
examined by a health professional.
“normal”. These symptoms include PMS, uterine fibroids, fibrocystic breasts, cervical dysplasia,
endometriosis, and female related
cancers.
Here are just a few:
Thyroid imbalance: The thyroid
gland produces hormones that
control metabolism affecting the
function of every system of the
body. Symptoms of an underactive thyroid include: depression,
difficulty losing weight, or weight
gain, fatigue, dry skin, hair loss,
muscle cramping, changes in
heart rate, sensitivity to cold temperatures, irregular heavy periods,
high cholesterol, and low libido.
Estrogen stimulates the growth of
tissue, especially fat cells. This
can create a vicious cycle as excess body fat also alters hormone
balance. Estrogen hormones can
be produced in fat tissue, resulting in higher and higher amounts
of estrogens in the body. This in
turn leads to increased fat stores
in the hips and thighs, giving the
body a ‘pear’ shape.
Adrenal Imbalance: Our lives are
becoming increasingly stressful putting more demands on our
adrenal glands.
Our adrenal
glands produces stress hormones
‘cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine’. These hormones
cause weight gain particularly
around the abdomen. Usually this
leads to increased fat stores in
the waist line, giving the ‘apple’
body shape. The cortisol inhibits
thyroid hormones, thus decreasing metabolism. It is important to
decrease stress and nourish the
adrenal glands with rest & relaxation; this in turn will decrease
cortisol production and assist you
with weight loss.
Excess Estrogen: Many women
suffer from hormonal imbalances
and therefore suffer what are
considered to be ‘common’ symptoms which are not necessarily
Lymphatic Build Up: There is
twice as much lymph fluid in the
body as blood. This fluid is needed to drain and detoxify all the
cells of the body and to carry our
immune defenses throughout the
body. Ineffective lymphatic flow
will lead to an increase in toxins,
water retention, and an accumulation of fat stores. The lymphatic
system is also responsible for
carrying stored energy from adipose tissue to metabolically active
tissue to be used as fuel. If the
lymphatic system is sluggish, then
that energy will not be released
and stay in the fat stores.
These are just a few ways that our
bodies can impede weight loss.
Contact Dr. Teresa Donovan at
Root Cause Health & Wellness at
735-3995, for a comprehensive
intake to go over what may be
preventing you from achieving
your optimal weight.
Dreaming Up Tomorrow
Continued from the front page
Bauer Theatre in Antigonish. The
Friends of Antigonish Parkinsons
Support Group will be handling the
proceeds that come from the event.
As well, they are major players
themselves in the promoting and
planning of the evening at the Bauer Theatre.
We are thrilled that the larger
Parkinsons' community will hear
about this and hopefully those
within driving distance will attend.
The short plays are all comedic in
nature and will make everyone glad
they came. The actors are popular
and seasoned actors from the community under the direction of the
very talented Pauline Liengme, who
is also an award winning actress.
Free gourmet refreshments will be
available in the intermission. As
well, we'll have an information table
with material, albums, and CD photo loops on Parkinsons. Another
attraction will be a 50/50 draw.
We're looking forward to a great
turnout. Even if you're far away,
please send word via your own
social network to those you know in
the area. Maybe this social media
thing will work!
Tickets for this event can be purchased at Brendan’s Fairway, Antigonish 5-$1 and MacEachern’s Ultramar on Route #7. Adult tickets
are fifteen dollars and students can
enjoy the evening for ten dollars. It
is a very exciting new step for our
community. The new resources will
go toward help for equipment purchases or for other needs such as
transportation to an appointment.
Come out to the Bauer Theatre on
Sunday night; enjoy a evening out
with friends while supporting this
worthwhile cause!
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GET THE WORD OUT!
Healthy @ Any Size, Mindful Eating & Nutrition
& Managing Feelings. Antigonish Women’s
Resource Center, 204 Kirk Place
Contact Amanda to register: (902)863-6221
Weds - Jan 22nd - Feb 26th 630-830pm
Playgroup Saturday, January 18th
9:30 to 11:30
Kids First Family Resource Centre
Sponsored by Kids First and Family Services
For information 863-3848
Saturday, 25 Jan., 8 p.m., Maple Hall
$20/team of 4 players (doors open at 7)
Phone 386-2810 to register or more info.
Space is limited so phone early.
Licensed event for those 19 and older.
Men's Health Centre
Are you as healthy as you could be? Want
more information? Need someone to talk to?
Health services to men & boys 12 and older.
Tues 9am - 4pm @ the Family Services Office
Contact 863-2358 for an appointment
Shadow and Mackerel
Last seen at 23 Beaver Brook Trailer
Court Shadow is a brown tabby with ginger
under fur and Mackerel is a brown tabby with
big swirls on her sides. if found please call
Joanna or Florence at (902)735-5238
Missing
Just Me & My Dad
Events
Contact: Mark MacIsaac
StFX Enterprise
Development
Centre, 867-5543
2nd Tuesday of each month; 1:30-3:30
The People Place Library, Antigonish
For those giving unpaid care
to loved ones. For information contact
Cindie Smith 902-324-2273
Trivia Night in Heatherton
Events
www.xedc.ca
Caregiver Support Group
Events
Business Startup Assistance
Business Counseling
Training and Skill Development
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Oland Centre on Tuesday Jan 14th,
Women’s game @ 6pm & Men’s game @ 8pm
Go X Go!
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Theatre to benefit the Antigonish Parkinsons
Support Group. Tickets at Brendan’s Fairway,
MacEachern’s Ultramar & Antigonish 5- $1 .
Come out for a great evening!
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Business Focus: Dress Liquidation
By Karen Keizer, The Highland Heart
The Highland Heart is delighted to bring you a look at a new or unique business located in Antigonish or Guysborough counties. Not
only is it important to support the area economy by shopping local, it is also very practical with so many wonderful shops and services
available. Business Focus is provided at no cost to participating businesses by The Highland Heart Weekly as our contribution to the
local community.
Denise MacIsaac is a business
woman at heart. She has spent
most off her career as a Hair Removal Specialist, owning her own
business then opening the Atlantic
Institute of Electrolysis and Aesthetics at St Martha’s which she
ran for ten years. She then moved
to the United States where she
owned an laser company in Cape
Cod. Denise returned to Antigonish once a month to service her
clients saying “I never forgot
where I came from”.
She has never been afraid to take
on a new adventure, so it is no
surprise that when she moved to
Ottawa for her son to follow his
Junior hockey dreams that she
opened another business. This
time Denise went in a totally different direction, opening a formal
dress store. Denise says “ My
girlfriends and I were watching
Say Yes To The Dress one evening
and discussing how people in
Ottawa shopped for their formal
wear in Toronto and Montreal.
From there the idea for a dress
Opened:
Location:
Owner:
Phone:
Email:
Hours:
shop was born.” Bliss opened in
2010 and due to the need to
move back home for personal
reasons, Bliss was closed. Denise
packed up all her dresses and
headed to Antigonish with
thoughts of future endeavors in
her mind.
Currently Denise has her hand in
two pots. First, she is back doing
her laser hair removal, electrolysis
and aesthetics but she is also
considering the viability of opening a formal dress shop here in
Antigonish. To test the market she
is liquidating her stock from the
Ottawa store. She has set up in
The Warehouse building behind
the Kirk Building. She has two
rooms set up, stock full of beautiful gowns and party dresses.
Prom, bridesmaid, maid of honour, mother of bride and groom,
party dresses are available in a
wide variety of colors, styles and
materials. Dresses are divided
into two rooms, first room ranges
from size 00 - size 6 and the second room ranges from size 6 -
plus size 28. Custom orders for
dresses larger than size 28 can be
arranged. Denise features gowns
from many different designers,
including Jovani, MacDuggal Couture, Terani and more. Dresses
range in price from $99 - $300.
There is a new trend in Bridesmaid dresses according to Denise.
She explains “ Many bridesmaids
are now wearing different gowns
in the same color and material but
for example with different neck
lines. Not all bridesmaids are
shaped the same and allowing
them to choose a dress the best
suits their body type makes them
feel comfortable and provides an
overall more elegant look”.
With wedding and prom season
coming up it is a perfect time to
call or email Denise to make an
appointment to view her stock.
When you come in you will be
measured and taken to a room
full of beautiful gowns. Try on your
favorites and choose the perfect
dress for your occasion!
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12 Church Street , Unit 3
Denise MacIsaac
(902) 863-5562
[email protected]
By Appointment
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Committee To Discuss Fate Of School
By Pam Bailey, Committee Member
It’s been just over a year since
the residents of the community
of Heatherton received the news
that their elementary school
would be permanently closed by
the Strait Regional School Board.
While some communities would
admit defeat, Heatherton came
together and are taking steps to
creating a space that truly a community hub.
The Heatherton Feasibility Study
Committee was formed last January and their final report is now
ready. They will be hosting a
meeting Sunday, January 19,
2014 at 6pm at the School, formerly known as the Rev HJ MacDonald Elementary, to present
their results. This meeting will
begin with an open house and
tour at 6pm prior to outlining the
findings of the feasibility study at
7pm, which was in part completed by CJ MacLellan and Associates and the StFX Extension
Department. The floor will be
open to any comments or questions following the presentation.
The Feasibility Committee would
like to invite all residents, community groups, and organizations
from Heatherton, Bayfield, Summerside, Paqtnkek First Nation,
Afton, Frasers Grant, Black Avon,
Glassburn, New France, Farm
Road, all of District 7 and surrounding areas to attend. Media
is also most welcome to attend.
This meeting is of the utmost
importance for the residents of
entire community, given the information provided will allow the
people of Heatherton to choose
what the next steps will be for
the facility. A follow-up meeting
will be held one week following,
on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at
7pm to make a final unified decision on the facility, so residents
are highly encouraged to attend
both meetings.
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The Heatherton Feasibility Study
Committee is confident that with
a large turnout from all of District
7, the voice of the entire community will be well represented and
take the opportunity to turn a
dismal closure into a bright, new
direction for all of Heatherton.
In case of storm or cancellation
on the 19th, we will reschedule
for Monday, January 20th 2014
at 6pm.
Experience Gaelic Antigonish
By Lewis MacKinnon, Executive Director, Gaelic Affairs, Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage
Anns a’ Bhaile Mhór = in Antigonish Town: teis-meadhan a’ bhaile = downtown, i.e., town
centre, togalach = building, togalaichean = buildings, sgoil = school, sgoiltean = schools, bunsgoil = elementary school, bun-sgoiltean = elementary schools, am meadhan sgoil = junior high
school, àrd-sgoil = high school, àrd-sgoiltean = high schools, pàipear-naidheachd = newspaper,
càrn = cairn, càirn = cairns, ìomhaigh = statue, ìomhaighean = statues, taigh-bìdh = restaurant,
taighean-bìdh = restaurants, taigh-cofaidh = coffee shop, taighean-cofaidh = coffee shops, ionadspòrs = sports facility, taigh-seinns = pub, taighean-seinns = pubs, taigh-òsda = hotel/motel/inn,
taighean-òsda = hotels/motels/inns, cuid oidhche is bracaist = bed & breakfast
Cauliflower Soup
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into
florets
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/4 cup chopped celery
2-1/2 cups water
2 tsp chicken or 1 vegetable bouillon cube
3 TBSP butter
3 TBSP all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 to 1 tsp hot pepper sauce, optional
In a large bowl, combine the cauliflower, carrot, celery, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender (do not drain).
In another large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually
add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese until melted. Add hot pepper sauce if desired. Stir into the cauliflower mixture.
Yield: 8 servings (about 2 quarts).
Submitted by Karen Keizer
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