The Participaper Vol 37 No3 september 2016

The Participaper An Inverness County Periodical

In this issue: Ancestors Unlimited

Fall Programming Schedule Registration Week is September 12 - 16 Seniors’ Games Results ...and much more

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Editor’s Notebook Inverness County Recreation, Tourism, Culture and Community Development Office

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nce it finally arrived, we were blessed with excellent summer weather which contributed to the enjoy-

ment of the many activities that took place across the county; I hope that you had a chance to get out and about and enjoy some of the many events that were featured. Don’t worry if you didn’t manage to get to all of them, there’s lots more still to come! For example, Celtic Colours runs from October 7th to the 15th this fall (with many of the events scheduled for Inverness County).

We hope to compile a list of alternative/ Speaking of fall, information on fall courses and complementary medicine practitioners and workshops can be found inside on pages 8 through 23. As Marie Aucoin are asking for your assistance. If you are a usual there are a variety of courses and workshops on offer. licensed practitioner in any of the following Editor Check out the listings soon and sign up: Registration week is fields: Acupuncture; Ayurveda; Homeopathy; September 12 to 16 and the deadline date for registration is September 23. Remember, a $10 LATE CHARGE will be added for those registering Naturopathy; Chinese or Oriental medicine; after the deadline date. If you prefer not to pay this late charge, be sure to register Chiropractic or osteopathic medicine; Mason time. You will find all registration details on page 9 of this issue. If a course or sage therapy; Body movement therapies workshop is not offered in your area and you don’t mind travelling, feel free to sign such as Tai chi, Yoga or Qigong; Herbal up for courses in any other community. Alternatively, if you would like to have a medicine; Nutrition/diet; Electromagnetic course or workshop made available in your particular geographic area, contact your therapy; Reiki; Meditation; Biofeedback; local programmer to find out if this is feasible; our programmers work hard to bring Hypnosis; Art, Dance, Music therapies; or as much variety as possible to each location.

Visualization and Guided Imagery therapy, There’s lots of other information of interest to our county residents in this or, if you know of someone who is a pracissue, check out the Table of Contents below to see what else there is inside these pages. titioner and would like to be included on To have an event included in any of our publications, brochures, website or this list, please contact us at m.aucoin11@ radio advertising, contact Margaret Beaton of the Recreation/Tourism office at: outlook.com or call 902-224-1759. margie.beaton@invernesscounty.ca or call her at: (902) 787–2274. Only non-profit groups or organizations may avail themselves of this free service.

Life-long learners live longer!

Contents of this Issue Editor’s Notebook ......................... Page 2 Ancestors Unlimited ..................... Page 3 County’s New Tourism Brand ......... Page 5 Seniors’ Games Memories ........ Page 6 Seniors’ Games Results ............. Page 7 Fall Programming listings: ......................................Pages 8 to 19 Public Meeting Notice .................... Page 19 Michelle Greenwell ..................... Pages 20 to 23 Adult Upgrading ............................. Page 23 TCT Mabou to Inverness ............. Page 24 Quilting Classes ............................ Page 25 Christmas Bazaar Notice ........... Page 25 Dr Glenna Calder ............................ Page 26 Blaise MacEachern ........................... Page 27 Trails News ...................................... Page 27 Acadian Women ............................. Page 28 WeSPAC ........................................... Page 29 Agricultural Apprenticeships ...... Page 29 ECRL Schedule ................................. Page 30 Municipal Contact Info ................ Page 31 See back cover for photos of Seniors’ Games Winners’ Page 2

The Recreation/Tourism Department staff of Inverness County extends a heartfelt thank you to all of the volunteers (adults and students) who worked so hard before, during and after the 20th Annual Seniors Game held June 11th at the Inverness Education Centre/ Academy. Each and every one of you helped to make the day a great success.

Many thanks also to the Inverness Shean Co-op for their generous donation of door prizes, gardening supplies and re-usable grocery bags; and Freeman’s PharmaChoice for their contribution of staff, door prizes and supplies.

We are also very grateful to the following businesses and organizations that provided staff and resources for the games: Angus L. MacDonald Branch 32 Inverness Legion; Tri-Harbour Dental Clinic; Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital; Inverness Education Centre/Academy; Jason Calder, Beachstone Wellness; Terry MacDonald; Patricia MacNeil.

The day would not have been possible without your continued generous contributions and support! the next issue of The Participaper is the Christmas issue it will be delivered to residents early-December 2016

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Ancestors Unlimited Finding

your Inverness

I. Have you consulted the Hutchinson Directories?

County Roots

by Dr Jim St. Clair

of Canada; Marriage Records of Nova Scotians married in the Boston, Massachusetts area - e.g.Margaret Whitty, age 21, born in Ireland, daughter of Nicholas, married in Boston in 1871 (formerly of Port Hood with family in Ingonish) to John Brown, age 22, son of Enoch Brown of Nova Scotia. Other listings will be of interest to searchers.

Hutchinson of Halifax published a series of directories for communities in Nova Scotia for over thirty years; they are sometimes issued as listings of individuals engaged in businesses and professionals and many of them are available on line. The information is of much interest to family and local historians, as locations are specific and III. Do you know the family connection of Hillary Clinton, presidential candidate, the variety of undertakings quite interesting. The directories to our own Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau? are invaluable for gaining insight into the commercial life of They are both descended from Nicholas Gode, who was a small and large communities. a) For example, the 1864/1865 edition lists the following for carpenter and immigrant to Montreal, Quebec in 1641.

Nicholas was born in an area one hundred miles from Paris Hillsborough-Brook Village: Thomas Austin, harnessmaker; known as Perche. A large number of early French immiPeter Benvie, tanner; Daniel Black, grants came from that area and are blacksmith [Ed. note - actually lived Life is lived forward but underknown as the "Percherons". Nicholas in Glendyer]; Allan Cameron, miller; stood backwards. - Unknown Gode was married to Francoise Gadois.

Christy Cameron, merchant [Ed. note: Among other well-known descendants wife of preceding and the only woman of Percheron immigrants are: Celine to appear on the list]; James Campbell, Dion; Madonna; Justin Bieber; Camilla Parker-Bowles; and tailor [Ed. note: a piper, he actually lived in Mull River]; Angelina Jolie. Are there Percheron descendants here in Thomas Fraser, miller; Robert Frizzle, merchant (Brook VilInverness County? lage); Neil Johnston, tailor (Mt. Young); Rev. Alex MacDonald, clergyman; Alex MacDonald, shoemaker (Brook IV. Do you know how the Pond family of Village); Duncan McLean MacDonald, Justice of Peace, dyer Port Hood is related to Prime Minister (Glendyer); John McDonald, Justice of Peace, merchant, Trudeau?

“Tulloch” Brook Village; L.S. MacKeen, harness maker; J.G. If not, check out the ancestors of Margaret Sinclair, TruMacKeen, miller; John H. MacKeen, Justice of Peace and deau’s mother. She and the Pond Family derive one joint Way Office Keeper; William MacKeen, shoemaker, (Mount line of their genetic structures from the St.Clairs of Castle Young); John MacDonald, merchant (“Baron MacDonMey in the County of Caithness, Scotland. That is the alds”); Allen MacLean, joiner (house carpenter); Ronald ancient dwelling which the late Queen Mother restored and MacMaster, blacksmith (Brook Village); William used as a summer dwelling. [Images of Castle Mey are availMacQuarrie, Justice of Peace, Centreville; John Murray, able on line at: http://www.caithness.org/caithness/castles/mey/ ] Justice of Peace, merchant (Murray’s Hill). (b) The same publication in the same issue shows eight mer- V. Have you read the descriptions Samuel Holland Prepared in 1767 for the British chants in Mabou Village along with a physician, two innBoard of Trade at the same time that he keepers, a mail contractor, a postal officer, four shoemakers, was preparing his early maps? a carriage maker and four blacksmiths amongst others.

They form excellent places to begin the writing of local histories. For example, Holland wrote of Cheticamp: “Chetican II. Have you consulted the many listings on-line provided by the Canadian Genealo- or Macclesfield Harbor offers shelter for small fishing craft, gical Record? Look for listings under Nova Scotia then many of which the French built here, the woods producing proper material. The lands are good for improvement and Inverness County. Included are the listings of the McAlpine settlement both for agriculture and fisheries, which might be Directory for 1907-1908 – a census of sorts broken down carried on here to advantage. From this port to Cape North, into small communities. Also to be found listed here are the the coast is exceeding rocky and mountainous, neither fit for Whycocomagh Presbyterian MacLean Church Baptisms for agriculture or any other improvement.” [Editor’s note: he the period 1868-1897; Cheticamp Parish Records; Muster Rolls by Ward Chapman for 19,000 Loyalists in many parts Continued on page 4...Ancestors The Participaper Vol 37 No 3

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seems not to include any description of the flatter land at Pleasant Bay and Red River.] His descriptions may be found on-line under Holland’s Descriptions of Cape Breton Island.

VI. Do any of the following petitions for land grants apply to locations of interest to readers of this column?

a) Item No. 12, microfilm 1578 – year 1795: License of occupation given to D. Matthews and certified by John Payne, Deputy Surveyor General of the King’s Woods – 400 acres of land at Great Judique, beginning at the beach at St. George’s Bay. Three receipts are attached from Hugh McEachern, Savage Harbour (PEI): 5 pounds for Gillis’s share of the expenses of a vessel to Sydney “to memoralise for land at Judique,” in 1789; from J. Proctor, Scotch Fort, 2 pounds, 8 shillings 3 pence for survey 1791; from John McInnes, sawmill, Island of St. John [i.e. PEI], 5 pounds for cutting wood on land at Great Judique. b) Item No. 17, microfilm 15788 in 1798: Joseph Carter, Jr., petitions for a survey of land adjoining that formerly held

by John Grant on the Gut of Canso. Matthews, Surveyor General signed an order for 100 acres. c) Item No. 18, microfilm 15788 in 1798: Anthony Thickpenny requests of Cape Breton Governor Despard, on behalf of himself and John Covey, joint partner with him in the schooner “Charlotte Augusta” now loading coal in Spanish Bay (i.e. Sydney Hbr) and of sixteen other heads of families, land at Plaster of Paris Cove (i.e. Port Hastings) on the Gut of Canso. Thickpenny served 30 years in the Royal Artillery and vouches for the loyalty of those for whom he petitions. d) Item No. 19a, microfilm no. 15788 in 1798: John Quinn petitions for land on Southeast Branch of Mabou Habour in July 1801. Petition complied with.

VII. Did any of your ancestors go to school at Skye Mountain, Whycocomagh area? Following are the names of the students who attended school there in 1914-1915 (said to be the last year during which classes were held in that location): Margaret Ann MacInnis, age 8; Alex Ross MacInnis, age 7; Murdoch Archie MacInnis, age 9, (all children of Dan C. MacInnis); Alex Moore Cummings, age 9; Katie May Cummings, age 6; Malcolm Cummings, age 13; John R. Cummings, age 10, (all children of John Cummings); Effie MacRury, age 14; Dan Alex MacRury, age 10; John Dan MacRury, age 13, (all children of Angus MacRury); George Tandy, age 14, (ward of Donald MacLeod); Neil Beaton; James Alex Beaton, [no ages given], children of John Beaton.

VIII. Who knows the account of the later life and the names of the descendants of the following? Duncan MacDonald, born ca. 1828 Page 4

and John MacDonald, born ca. 1831 were the children of John (“Brown Boy”) and Isabella (MacRae)(Campbell) MacDonald of Kempt Rd., near West Bay, who emigrated in 1830 from Duntulm Farm, Isle of Skye, Scotland. With them were her three sons from her earlier marriage to Capt.

John Campbell who died in the West Indies in 1823. Their names were Lachlan (who eventually settled in Tasmania); Colin Nicholl (of Tasmania and New Zealand); and Charles James, (merchant of Baddeck for whom New Campbellton is named.) Isabella was murdered by her husband John MacDonald on their way back from Arichat in a small boat along the waters of River Inhabitants. She is buried in Grantville Cemetery. The later lives of her Campbell children are well recorded. But what happened to her two MacDonald children?

IX. Response to a Query With regards to the question on page 3, May 2016 issue (Ancestors Unlimited, Item II, Petitions for Land - “Do any of our readers know where the McKay/Pringle Mill was located?”) - My great-great-grandfather, James Pringle (who was a native of North Brealton in the Scottish Lowlands) in 1822 purchased 500 acres of land in St George's Channel bordering the Bras d'Or Lakes. In his petition for land he stated that he was a "house carpenter". In September 1825, he engaged a John Bonell (who was a millwright and engineer) to construct a grist mill on his new property. This grist mill was turbine-driven with a dam constructed on the brook fed by the head waters (Pringle Lake) high on Sporting Mountain (Richmond Co.) [Ed: Many thanks to Ron Pringle, gg-grandson of James Pringle for submitting this information.]  Activities Baile nan Gàidheal/Highland Village, Iona, NS Pioneer Day - Saturday, September 17 This afternoon festival of rural life is for the entire family.

Join us for a corn boil, square dance, milling frolic, traditional cooking, natural dye displays, traditional woodworking and iron work demonstrations. Watch the Cash Carding Mill demonstrations, and a spinning frolic, a céilidh, and a whole lot more. Regular admission rates apply.

Là Fhèill Mìcheil/St. Michael's Day Thursday, September 29 from 2 pm to 4 pm St. Michael was the Scottish and Irish patron saint of horses, travel, sea and seafarers. His calendar day was celebrated in the Hebrides with eating of a multigrain bonnach called struan. Join us for a special St. Michael’s Day Milling Frolic in the Centre Chimney House. Traditional tea and struan will be served. General admission fees apply.

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Introducing Canada’s Musical Coast – Part of Inverness County’s Municipal Tourism Strategy

Some of you may have noticed Inverness County’s fresh new logo popping up in places around the county. The window decals, brochures, coasters, tattoos, and various advertisements are all part of a “soft launch” of Inverness County’s new brand. The aim is to bring awareness of the new brand to local area residents before the official launch, which is set to take place in May of 2017.

This new brand is the first stage of implementation of the County’s new Tourism Strategy. Making a decision on a brand was relatively easy after consultation with many stakeholders. With a strong musical presence in every community along our coast, it really was a “no-brainer” decision to take: Only those who have yet to experience Inverness County need ask the question, “What makes this Canada’s Musical Coast?” For those who live here (or have visited) it is plain Tourism is the world's number one to see that our new brand is honest, authentic export earner …one of the primary and appealing to locals and tourists alike: Music motivations for a region to promote sustains the people of Inverness County. One itself as a tourism destination is the need only look back on another successful year of expected economic improvement community-driven events such as the 60th annual United Nations Environment Program Broad Cove Scottish Concert, the Kintyre Farm Scottish Concert, KitchenFest, Roots to Boots, Brigh, Le long retour: l’histoire des Phantoms, etc., or attend one of the many dances, kitchen ceilidhs or jam sessions held around the county to see that Inverness County is, without any possible shadow of a doubt, Canada’s Musical Coast.

Vibe Creative, a Cape Breton company, was awarded a contract to develop the new brand and brand story for “Canada’s Musical Coast”. Work began in late Spring and the new logo and brand was rolled out in time for the Summer & Fall Events brochure and Dancing Around Inverness County brochure.

This company will also havethe responsibility of providing a marketing strategy (which will include a new website) and online social media strategy positioning Inverness County as a “not- to-be-missed” tourism destination. The first part of that part of the plan will focus on the natural, cultural and heritage elements of the County.

Ekistics+/Form Media (another Nova Scotia company) was also awarded a contract. They have been tasked to create a plan for enhancing our coastal tourism product, plus develop a wayfinding/directional signage plan for the County. Last spring, this company has held public sessions in several locations across the county. At these first sessions, they gathered feedback from community stakeholders (residents, tourism operators and business owners) about the current state of local beaches and harbours plus other, lesser well-known, attraction. They also met with harbour authorities to learn about opportunities that could be available for enhancement of these facilities across the county. The held a more recent session to follow-up on those initial first sessions.

Final reports from both of these companies will be made available to the Municipality in the coming weeks. We at The Participaper will follow-up on the Municipality’s Tourism Strategy in our Christmas issue. Stay tuned: This is proving to be an exciting time to live in Inverness County!  KidSportTM is a national children's charitable program that helps kids in need overcome the barriers preventing or limiting their participation in organized sport. KidSportTM Nova Scotia provides funding of up to $300/per year/per child for sport registration and/or equipment.

Application deadlines are the first day of every second month. The next deadline is November 1.

Future deadlines are: January 1, March 1, May 1, July 1, September 1.

Call the Municipal Recreation/Tourism office at 902-787-3508 OR toll-free 1-800-567-2400 for more details OR visit: http://www.sportnovascotia.ca/kidsport

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Inverness County Seniors’ Games 2016 a great success!

by Marie Aucoin

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he 20th Annual Inverness County Seniors’ Games were hosted by the Inverness County Recreation/Tourism Department at the Inverness Education Centre/Academy on Saturday, June 11th. On this beautifully bright and sunny day, close to two-hundred enthusiastic 55+ county residents descended upon Inverness to enjoy a fun day socializing while participating in some good-natured competition!

The staff of the Municipal Recreation/Tourism Department always look forward to greeting the “usual suspects” each year and welcoming newcomers to the Games. This year there were a number of newcomers in attendance; they had obviously heard about the fun and camaraderie that is such an integral part of this special day each year.

Clubs represented at the Games included Cheticamp, Inverness, Judique, Mabou, Margaree, Middle River, North East Margaree, Port Hood, South West Margaree, St. Joseph-du-Moine, the Strait Region and Whycocomagh.

The morning’s activities began with Rita O’Keefe, the day’s emcee, welcoming everyone and thanking Warden Duart MacAulay and District Three Councillor, Jim Mustard, for being there. The Warden brought greetings from council and staff of the municipality. He said that the Seniors Games are but a small gesture of thanks from them for the many contributions seniors make to their communities through their selfless volunteer efforts and participation in community life. And he wished all of those present an enjoyable and successful day.

Before declaring the games open, Rita asked for a moment of silence for those who had passed on since last year. After which, the attendees dispersed to partake Terry MacDonald’s first Gardening Workshop of the in the morning’s day. competitive events and other activities.

With the weather cooperating, Bocce Ball, Washer Toss and Corn Toss took place on the lawn outside the school. Meanwhile inside, games of Cribbage, Scrabble, 45’s, 200 and Auction were also taking place in various classrooms and the first of Terry MacDonald’s two gardening workshops was well underway in the industrial arts classroom.

In the gym, the first of two scheduled Chair Yoga workshops was also underway with Patricia MacNeil leading participants through a series of gentle exercises.

Also in the gym, several information booths had been set up. Here, Freeman’s Pharmacy staff took blood pressure and blood glucose readings; Dr Stephanie Swinkels and Hygienist Angela Samson of Tri-Harbour Dental Clinic answered questions about dental care; Certified Pedorthist Jason Calder, of Beachstone Wellness in Port Hood, gave advice on care of the feet; and, a Dietician from ICMH made healthy shakes and other food for folks to sample and answered questions about healthy eating. All of these booths had lots of printed information on hand for those who wanted to learn more later at their leisure.

Several other tables were filled with beautifully hand-crafted and handsewn items made by some of the clubs’ extremely talented members.

Off-site, at the legion on Inverness’ Central Avenue, another group of seniors was engaged in a hotly contested Darts tournament; once over, with the winners declared and medals awarded, they made their way back to the Mose Fortune with his catering crew.

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school to join the others for a delicious lunch prepared by Mose Fortune and his staff.

After lunch, there was entertainment, and, between the musical numbers and skits, the hard-working staff of the Municipal Recreation and Tourism Department (who organize this event each year) drew the names of the winners of the many door prizes that had been donated by Freeman’s Pharmacy, Inverness Shean Coop and Freemans PharmaChoice.

As the day wound down, I thought about how much I always enjoy this day. The attendees never fail to be in good spirits and they are so relaxed it’s just fun to be around them. An added bonus for me is catching up with old friends and chatting with some newcomers.

I honestly cannot think of a nicer way to spend a Saturday in June. I know that next year will be no different for me, therefore, I look forward to repeating this experience in 2017. Will you join me? 

Senior Games 2016 Medal Winners

Seniors groups and individuals are invited to contact the Department of Recreation/Tourism at 902-787-2274 (or email: margie. beaton@invernesscounty.ca) with ideas for additions or changes to the Seniors’ Games.]

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Cribbage 1st place Levi Deveau & Blanche Deveau Cheticamp, Club des Retraités 2nd place Florence MacNeil & Donelda Beaton Mabou New Horizons 3rd place Lonnie & Yvonne Dowe Middle River, Highland Seniors Darts 1st place Florence Burke & Hilda Pardoe Middle River Highland Seniors 2nd place Norman MacInnis & Ron Gay Strait Evergreen 3rd place Greta Gardner & Marilyn Gillis Middle River Highland Seniors 45's 1st place Darlene & Angus L Campbell Inverness, Namara 2nd place Pauline Campbell & Danena MacLellan Judique, Kildonan 3rd place Anna MacKinnon & Mary Ann Gillis Inverness, Namara Auction 1st place Annie MacLellan & Margaret Beaton Mabou, New Horizons 2nd place Wally Power & Hughie MacEachen Strait Evergreen 3rd place Lloyd & Rose Ann Campbell Inverness, Namara Washer Toss 1st place Joe Praught & Louise Belyea Strait Evergreen 2nd place Helen Godreau & Earl Vikkers NE Margaree Seniors 3rd place Kay Hannigan & Gloria MacPherson NE Margaree/Inverness, Namara 200 1st place Francis & Martina Lamey Strait Evergreen 2nd place Edna Brin & Harry Stewart Margaree New Horizons 3rd place Mike Delorey & Bob Belyea Strait Evergreen Bocce Ball 1st place Kathleen Burridge & Lawrence MacEachern Strait Evergreen 2nd place Bill & Yvonne Helliwell Cheticamp, Club des Retraités 3rd place Patsy & Jesslyn LeFort Inverness, Namara Corn Toss 1st place Norma Jellow & Pat Sharpe Strait Evergreen 2nd place Connie MacEachen & Earl West Strait Evergreen 3rd place Sylvia Poirier & Nellie Timmons Inverness, Namara Scrabble 1st place Verna MacMillan & Elaine Panuska Inverness, Namara 2nd place Alexander Fraser & Val MacEachen Inverness, Namara 3rd place Louise Delisle & Bob Cameron Inverness Namara

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We welcome these new instructors - check out their Fall workshops/classes

Emily and Laura Walker took their first highland dance lesson in 2008 from Sabra MacGillivray at the Celtic Touch Dance Studio.

Today, as members of the Celtic Touch Dancers, they have performed at many venues and festivals locally and internationally. The girls love to dance and say that it is a great way to stay fit, as well as meet people and travel the world. Competing as they do, at the highest skill level year round in the Maritimes, also requires intense regular training with a focus on technique and core-strength.

Emily was recently invited to perform with the Nova Scotia Highland Dance Team at the Royal Nova Scotia International Military Tattoo, which took place at the ScotiaBank Place in Halifax June 30 - July 7. She says that it was an incredible experience to be part of a cast of 2000 performing in front of over 11,000 people this summer.

Pictured above Laura (left) and Emily Walker.

Although a week of pre-show rehearsals was tiring, she was honoured and thrilled to perform for Nova Scotia's Lieutenant-Governor, the Honourable J.J. Grant. And, although it was made possible because of dance lessons and training, it also came with a certain amount of sacrifice and dedication that naturally comes with any high level performance athletic endeavour.

While Emily was performing at the Tattoo, Laura qualified to represent Nova Scotia at the ScotDance Canada Championship Series in the U16 category. This competition was held in Winnipeg, Manitoba in July. Laura says that competing with the best in Canada meant a lot to her. It is necessary to be in top shape physically and mentally to compete at this level.

Laura won four medals at this national championship series to add to her growing count. To date, both girls have each won numerous medals, trophies and plaques throughout their careers in highland dance competition. We in the county are proud of these ladies and we congratulate both of them on their accomplishments.

Bryan Leblanc is a musician who plays drums and is also a craftsman who produces the "Vagabond Drum" (bongo drums which collapse into a neat, easily transportable package).

After graduation from the Cape Breton Highlands Education Centre/Academy, he studied business at Concordia University in Montreal before transferring to St FX where he obtained an Earth Sciences degree then "hit the road" for a while. However, the tug of Cape Breton proved strong and he soon found his way back home. Once here he had to make a living, and has managed to find a way to combine his musicianship with craftsmanship and his business education. He "brings home the bacon" by producing the Vagabond Drum in his E. Margaree studio workshop.

Bryan will be offering an “Introduction to Hand-drumming Workshop and Demonstration” in the communities of Belle Côte, Cheticamp and Inverness this fall. The workshops are free but there will be an opportunity at the workshops to sign up and pay for a series of four progressive drumming lessons in those same communities. (For more information on these check the listings for the communities where his workshops/lessons are to be offered.)

Bryan says that he will be in his workshop all fall and winter building more drums and is Bryan Leblanc is pictured now taking orders for the Christmas season. Arranging a visit to his workshop, asking a techplaying one of his drums.

- Michel Soucy photo nical question or placing an order for his drums can be arranged by emailing him at: bryan@ vagabonddrums.ca . His website at www.vagabonddrums.ca is also a good place to visit for more information or to access his drum tutorial.

Canadian Dairy Farmers Fuelling Women Champions

The 2016 Champions Fund will award $5,000 grants to 20 deserving female athletes, teams, or organizations, to provide the financial support needed to pursue their athletic goals.

Anyone from Canada’s female athletic community aged 13 and older can apply, or apply on behalf of their team, tournament, camp or program. To apply for the Champions Fund, simply create a profile, and answer a few questions about your passion for Canadian female athletics. From there, you can share your profile on social media.

Our Champions Fund selection committee will review the applications and decide on the 20 most-deserving grant recipients. The deadline for submissions is September 29th, 2016. This year’s 20 grant recipients will be announced in November 2016. Good luck! Website: https://www.womenchampions.ca/champions-fund/about .  Page 8

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Inverness County Recreation/Tourism Department Recreation & Continuing Education Courses - Fall 2016 REGISTRATION WEEK: September 12 - 16

The Inverness County Recreation/Tourism Department invites you to get “On the Move” by participating in

healthy lifestyle programs and activities this fall. Check out our schedule which offers a wide variety of classes and workshops for children, youth, adults and seniors. Whether your interest is in the crafts, sports, health, fitness, dance or music, there is sure to be a class for you.

Registration and Payment of Courses: Since it is difficult for instructors to plan their courses if there are too many late registrations, a $10 LATE CHARGE will be added for those registering after September 23 (the deadline date for mail-in registration.) If you prefer not to pay this late charge, be sure to register before the deadline date.

You may register at the designated location in the community offering the course/workshop you want to take, or you can mail your fees and registration information to the local programmer. On-site registration week is September 12-16. Mail-in registration will be accepted until Friday, September 23. Most courses have different start dates so please make sure to check with the local programmer or the information listed in this paper. We encourage you to register early as all courses must meet a minimum enrollment; your registration may determine whether the course will be delivered.

Registration Policy and Course Cancellation: Course admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. Although every effort is made to guarantee the successful delivery of a course, it is sometimes necessary to cancel a course due to low enrollment. In such cases, a full refund will be issued from the Department of Recreation/Tourism. Refunds may also be issued if the day of the course changes or if there is a medical reason for withdrawal. Please note that courses taking place in schools will be cancelled on holidays and school cancellation days. For courses in other facilities, check with the local Programmer. Please note, fees for all adult recreation classes include HST. New Courses: If you have any ideas or suggestions for other courses you would like to see offered in your community, give us a call.

We will do our best to find an instructor to offer these programs. Also, if you would like to teach a course, please contact your local programmer or the Recreation Department. We will work with you to help get your program started.

We are always looking for new classes that will help Inverness County residents to “Be Active and Healthy Their Way, Every Day”! General inquiries may be directed to the Recreation/Tourism Office at 902 787-3508.

Recreation & Adult Education courses are made available through the cooperation of the Strait Regional School Board, Department of Education, Adult Education Division and the Inverness County Recreation/Tourism Department

M ail -I n R egistration F orm NAME: ADDRESS: POSTAL CODE:

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COURSE NAME: LOCATION:

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Mail form and payment to the Municipal Recreation/Tourism Department: 375 Main Street, PO Box 179, Port Hood, NS, B0E 2W0. For more information email: annalee.maceachern@invernesscounty.ca

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Fall Programming Schedule - 2016 Courses in all communities are open to any Inverness County resident, regardless of geographic location; please register with the local programmer where the course/workshop is offered or mail-in your registration to the Recreation/Tourism Department.

Belle Côte and Area

Registration: Cape Breton Highlands Academy Tuesday, September 13 Thursday, September 15 6:30 – 7:30pm Programmer: Julia Tompkins PO Box 651, Margaree Forks BOE 1A0 Phone: (902) 224-1744 Note: Classes below take place at Cape Breton Highlands Academy. Please check after the school listings for courses at Belle Côte Community Centre. For all of Michelle Greenwell’s classes and workshops, please check pages 20, 21, 22 & 23.

CHILDREN & YOUTH BASKETBALL: Grades 3-6. This class is aimed at teaching kids about the game of basketball including the rules and regulations of the game as well as teaching tips and techniques, making basketball both fun and challenging: Day and Time TBA. Instructor: Julia Tompkins. Fee: $25/5 weeks.

DANCE CLUB 1: Ages 6-8 yrs. Mondays, 2:45 - 4:15 pm.

Beginning Sep 12th. Fee: $300 for full year program ($200 due Sep/$100 due Feb. Please pay instructor at first class.)

DANCE CLUB 2: Ages 9 yrs and older. Mondays, 4:15- 5:45 pm. Starting Sep 12. Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Fee: $300 for full year program ($200 due Sep/$100 due Feb. Please pay instructor at first class.)

MUSIC IN MOTION: Ages 4-6 yrs. Monday, 5:45 – 6:45 pm. Starting Sep 12. Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Fee: $200 for full year program ($125 due Sep 12/$75 due Feb. Please pay instructor at first class.)

HEALTH & FITNESS ADULT CO-ED SOCCER: Wednesday, 8-9:30 pm. Fee: $15/10 weeks.

YOGA: Fall back into yourself on Monday evenings. Enjoy an evening of movement and relaxation during an hour long yoga class. Props and mats can be provided: **NOTE: later Page 10

start date: Monday October 17th. 7:00-8:00 pm. (Returning Yogis, sessions will be offered in a new classroom.)

Instructor: Pauline LeLievre. Fee: 4 weeks $30/8 weeks $60.

ADULT PERSONAL INTEREST DRUMMING WORKSHOP: Free one hour workshop/ demonstration by Bryan LeBlanc, “The Vagabond Drummer”. Wednesday, September 28th, 7 - 8 pm at CBHA. Bryan will display the collapsible bongo drum and demonstrate basic drumming techniques. After this workshop participants will have an opportunity to sign up for a four-week session. The workshop is FREE but limited to the first 10 people who sign up. The four-week session will begin, Wednesday, October 5th. Fee:$25/4 wks.

CONTINUING EDUCATION ADULT UPGRADING: If you are 19 yrs or older and interested in improving your reading, writing and/or math skills; preparing for the GED; or working toward your own personal goal, classes are available to you free of charge. Cranton Crossroads Community Centre. Instructor: Shirley Miller. Phone: 902-248-2960.

BELLE CÔTE COMMUNITY CENTRE Register with instructor prior to start of classes. (See pages 20 23 for descriptions of classes.)

Mondays: TOUCH FOR HEALTH LEVEL 4: 9 - 10 am.

Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Session 1 starts Sep 12.

Cost: $92 (includes HST) for 10 weeks.

TAI CHI CAPE BRETON: 10 am – 12 noon. Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Registration is in a 4 month cycle, with classes running throughout the year. September to December is $45.

PRESCHOOL DANCE – “THE NUTCRACKER”: For ages 2 - 4 years. 12:45 – 1:30 pm. Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. 9 weeks. Session 1 starts Sep 12. Cost: $72.

PRESCHOOL DANCE - “WHAT WOULD MICKEY DO?” For ages 2 – 4 years. 12:45 – 1:30 pm. Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Cost: $65 for 8 weeks. Session 2 starts Jan 6.

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QI YINTEGRATION SET 2: 9 – 10:15 am. Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. 8 weeks. Starts Jan 6. Cost: $92 (includes HST.) QI YINTEGRATION IN PRACTICE: 10:00 – 11:15 am.

Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. 8 weeks. Starts Sep 23: Cost $92 (includes HST) Session 2 starts Jan 6.

TAI CHI CAPE BRETON PRACTICE SESSION 11:15 am – 12:15 pm.

Cheticamp

Registration: Ecole NDA Wednesday, September 14

6:30pm - 7:30pm

Programmer: Shelly Merry-Aucoin PO 100 Cheticamp, NS B0E 1H0 Phone: 902-224-3701 (h) 902-224-5300 (w) HEALTH & FITNESS BADMINTON: Adult co-ed, non-instructional. Two nights per week/2 hours per night. Day and Time: TBA (A secondary contact for this course is Gaston Chiasson, ph: 902-2247191.) Fee: $40/20 sessions.

YOGA: Mondays. Time: TBA. Instructor: Carol Le Blanc.

5 weeks. Fee: $46 (Concurrent session to be held at the end of the first five weeks.) Contact: Carol LeBlanc 902 224-3215.

VOLLEYBALL: Adult co-ed, non-instructional. Two hours per week/10 weeks. Day and Time: TBA. Contact: Ashley Roach, 902-224-1157/902-224-5035. Fee: $20/10 weeks.

ADULT PERSONAL INTEREST DRUMMING WORKSHOP: Free one hour workshop/ demonstration by Bryan LeBlanc, “The Vagabond Drummer”, Tuesday, September 27th, 7-8 pm at Ecole NDA. Bryan will display the collapsible bongo drum and demonstrate basic drumming techniques. After this workshop participants will have an opportunity to sign up for a four-week session. The workshop is FREE but is limited to the first 10 people who sign up. The four-week session will begin Tuesday, October 4th. Fee:$25/4 wks.

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OIL PAINTING: Instructor: Gilles Deveau. Wednesdays.

8 weeks. Time: TBA. Fee: $48 + materials. Contact: Gilles Deveau, 902-224-2118.

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS: Understanding your camera’s functions, getting away from photographing in automatic modes & taking control of your camera, understanding flash, tips on portraits & landscape photography plus, going into the field with the instructor to practice what you learned. Five 2-hour sessions – 2 of these sessions will be in the field. Dates& Time: TBA. Fee: $80. Contact Roman at 902-224-5255 or info@romanbuchhofer.com; www.romanbuchhofer.com – instructor’s website.

Glendale

Registration: Glendale Parish Hall Saturday, September 10 (10 mins prior to each class)

Programmer: Grace MacDonald 4213 Hwy 105, Glendale RR#1 West Bay Rd, Nova Scotia B0E 3L0 Phone: (902) 625-0298 CHILDREN & YOUTH CHILDREN’S STEPDANCING: 5+ years of age. Eight weeks of lessons in total. Because of work commitments, the classes will be held between the periods of September 10th – November 26th. A complete schedule will be given on the first day of classes. Beginners: 9:30 am - 10:15 am.

Intermediate: 10:30 am - 11:20 am. Advanced - 11:25 am - 12:25 pm. Instructor: Claire Sampson MacDonald. Fee: $40 per dancer plus $8 for each additional sibling. Classes will be held at the Glendale Parish Hall.

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Canadian Tire believes that all kids should have the chance to run, play, and grow. That’s why they created Canadian Tire JumpStart, a community-based charitable program for families, that helps kids in need participate in organized sports and recreational activities such as hockey, ice-skating and much more. If you can’t afford to enrol your child in one of the many recreation and sport programs in Inverness County, because it’s hard to make ends meet, we can help.

Contact the Inverness County Recreation/Tourism Department Program for an application form for the JumpStart program, or call (902) 787-3508 for more information.

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Inverness

Registration: Inverness Academy Tuesday, September 13 Wednesday, September 14 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Programmer: Anna Lee MacEachern PO Box 546, Inverness, NS BOE 1NO Phone: (902) 258-2089 Please check pages 20, 21, 22 & 23 for Michelle Greenwell’s workshops and class descriptions.

CHILDREN & YOUTH DANCE CLUB: (6-9 yrs.) Fridays, 2:45 - 4:15 pm. Starts, September 9. Instructor: Michelle Greenwell.

Fee: $300 for full year program ($200 due Sep/$100 due Feb. Please pay instructor at first class.)

FIDDLE LESSONS: Féis Cape Breton is offering small group fiddle lessons to youth ages 7 and up. Group 1 - new beginners, 5:30-6:30 pm/Group 2 - advanced beginner6:30-7:30 pm/Group 3 - intermediate - 7:30-8:30 pm. This will be a six-week session. Starts Thursday, Sep 29 at the Inverness Education Centre/Academy. Instructor: Shelly Campbell. Fee: $90.

HIGHLAND DANCE: Highland dance classes for ages 5-7 and 8-11 (Grades Primary to Six). This class will introduce students to the basics of highland dancing including: Basic steps; basic arm and foot positions; basic movements including hop, spring, high cuts, spring points, and toe heel.

Students will strengthen and stretch muscles through various activities and learn to follow instructions from the teacher in a structured environment. Come and celebrate your Scottish roots! Starts Thursday, September 29. Grades Primary to two, 3-3:45pm/Grades three to six, 4-4:45pm. Instructors: Emily and Laura Walker. Fee: $40/8 weeks. Maximum 10 students for each class (5 per instructor.)

MUSIC IN MOTION: (3-5 yrs). Fridays, 4:15 – 5:15 pm.

Starts Sep 9. Cost: $200 for the year (2 Payments may be made - Sep $125 and $75 due Feb. Please pay instructor on Page 12

first day of class.)

STEP DANCE (CHILDREN): Learn traditional Cape Breton step-dancing. Children ages 7 & up. Tuesdays, 3 - 3:45 pm. Instructor: Cheryl MacQuarrie. 8 weeks. Starts September 27. Fee: $50. (Children will be separated into two classes if numbers warrant).

TAE KWON DO: A fun and challenging class for ages 7 and older, where you will increase your strength, fitness and flexibility levels while receiving a great workout! Program is suitable for all fitness levels. Beginner class and Belted classes. Beginners, Sep 27, Tuesday 7 - 8 pm/Belted, 8 - 9pm.

Instructor: Neil MacQuarrie. Fee: $40/8 weeks. (Time may be earlier if available).

YOUNG COUNTY SINGERS: This class will take place at the Inverary Manor, Rodney MacDonald Fiddle & Bow Room. This program is open to all youth who wish to try singing in an organized, yet fun and energizing setting. Good singing habits; part-singing; music reading; singing for each other; and choosing music, are just some of the elements that will be offered in the above programs. Mondays, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Starts September 19, $80/8 weeks/Second set of lessons begin January 9, $100/10 weeks. Instructor: Laurel Browne.

HEALTH & FITNESS ADULT BADMINTON: Non-instructional co-ed adult program. Mondays, 7 - 9 pm. 10 weeks. Organizer: Paula Doucet. Fee: $10.

BASKETBALL: Co-ed adult non-instructional basketball.

Organizer: Joey Burke. Wednesdays, 8 - 9:30pm. Starts September 28. No fee but you must register to secure gym time.

QI YINTEGRATION IN PRACTICE: 12:45 – 2 pm at the Inverary Manor, Rodney MacDonald Fiddle and Bow Music Room. Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Session 1 begins Sep 23. Cost: $92 (includes HST;)/Session 2 begins Jan 6.

TABLE TENNIS: Adult non-instructional basketball.

Organizer: John MacKinnon. Monday, 7 - 9pm. First class is September 21st. Fee: $10.

VOLLEYBALL: Co-ed adult non-instructional basketball.

Organizer: Archie Sofan. Fridays, 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Starts Sep 30. Fee: $10.

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Fall Programming Schedule - 2016 Continued from page 12...Inverness Courses WALKING INDOORS: Stay dry and warm walking at Inverness Education Centre/Academy. Hall walking is avail- able Monday - Friday, 3 - 6 pm. No fee. Bring indoor walking shoes.

ASHTANGA YOGA: Release the day's stresses and re-energize for the evening ahead. 8 weeks.

Starts Thursday, Sep 15 and goes through to Nov 3, 4:30 to 6:00 pm at the Inverary Manor’s Rodney MacDonald Fiddle & Bow room.

Instructors: Anne Levesque and Pat MacNeil. Fee: $46.

ASHTANGA YOGA: Flow of 38 postures for beginning and intermediate level students. Wonderful to improve flexibility, body alignment and inner contentment. 8 weeks. Starts Thursday, Nov 10th and goes through to Dec 29. Instructor: Pat MacNeil. Cost $46.

CHAIR YOGA: Wonderful for beginners or anyone wanting to limber up gently, improve posture and experience a feeling of peace. 8 weeks. Starts Thursday, Sep 15 and goes through to Nov 3, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. Classes will be held at the Inverary Manor’s, Rodney MacDonald Fiddle & Bow room.

Instructor: Pat MacNeil. Fee: $46.

CHAIR YOGA: A second set of 8 weeks classes will begin Nov 10 and run to Dec 29. Instructor Pat MacNeil. Cost $46.

ZUMBA® Fitness: Join us for a super-effective, super-fun total-body workout! Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class that includes all elements of fitness: cardio, muscle conditioning, core strength, balance and flexibility. The moves and the music will leave you feeling energized and inspired and you will see why Zumba is often called “exercise in disguise”. 8 week session starts Wednesday, September 14. 7pm at the Inverness School. Instructor: Jane Gesner (facebook. com/zumbacapebreton.) Fee: $46.

ADULT PERSONAL INTEREST DRUMMING WORKSHOP: Free one hour workshop/ demonstration by Bryan LeBlanc, “The Vagabond Drummer”. Monday, September 26th, 7 - 8 pm. Inverness Education Centre/Academy. Bryan will display the collapsible bongo drum and demonstrate basic drumming techniques.

After this workshop you will have an opportunity to sign up for a four-week session. The workshop is FREE, but is limited to the first 10 people who sign up. The four-week session will begin, Monday, October 3. Fee:$25/4 wks.

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PAINTING IN ACRYLIC & OILS: Explore the basics of acrylic and oil painting in this easygoing class and discover your inner artist. Beginner and intermediate students welcome. Tuesdays, 6:30 - 9:00 pm.

First class Sep 27. Instructor: Tom Ryan. Fee: $25/8weeks.

CONTINUING EDUCATION: ADULT UPGRADING: If you are 19 yrs or older and interested in improving your reading, writing and/or math skills; preparing for the GED; working towards your own personal goals (ie learning more about computers). Classes are available to you free of charge. Call 902-258-3110 for class times and course schedules.

Judique

Registration: Judique Community Centre Tuesday, September 13 Thursday, September 15 6:00 - 7:00 pm Programmer: Mala Webb 905 River Denys Rd. Judique, NS BOE 1PO Phone: (902) 623-2534 Email: nirmalawebb@hotmail.com Please check pages 20, 21, 22 & 23 for Michelle Greenwell’s workshops and class descriptions.

CHILDREN & YOUTH ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BABYSITTING BASICS COURSE: Designed for youth ages 11-15, this course teaches the skills necessary to care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. It emphasizes safety, dealing with emergencies, and first-aid basics. Topics include: Basic First Aid, Injury Prevention, Responsibilities of a Mature Babysitter, and hands-on practice to help build confidence. This is a 7 hr course; students will have an hour lunch break and two fifteen minute breaks. Please note: Students are to provide their own lunch and snacks (peanut free). They will also be required to bring a doll or teddy bear, baby bottle & a diaper (if available) with them the day of class. Date: Nov 12th.

Fee: $50. (Minimum of 10/Maximum of 17 for this course.)

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CHRISTMAS SPARKS: Your very own painting! Come and spend a couple of hours with Melinda MacDonald painting your very own Christmas sparks. No experience necessary. All supplies, including aprons, provided. Date: Dec 17, 10 am - 12 pm. Place: Judique Community Centre. Cost: $25.00.

Ages 10 - 15. Min 7/Max 10 for this class.

CRAFTING HALLOWEEN: Marie Brideau is waiting for you! A scary delight is what she is offering. All supplies provided. Date: Tuesday, Oct 25. Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm.

Place: Judique Community Centre. Cost: $5.00. Ages 7+.

Min 5/Max 10 for this class.

FIDDLE LESSONS: Féis Cape Breton is offering small group fiddle lessons to youth ages 7 and up. Group 1 is for New Beginners: 5:30 - 6:30 pm/Group 2, Advanced Beginners: 6:30 - 7:30 pm/Group 3, Adult Lessons - Advanced Beginner/Intermediate. This will be a six-week session. Starts Monday Sep 26 at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre.

Instructor: Shelly Campbell. Fee: $90.

HERE COMES CHRISTMAS: Marie Brideau is planning a special Christmas craft. Come and find out what it is. All supplies provided. Date: Tuesday, Dec 13. Time: 6:30 pm 8:00 pm. Place: Judique Community Centre. Cost: $5.00 .

Ages 7+. Min 5/Max 10 for this class.

HEALTH & FITNESS SOUND ESSENCE BATH WITH SINGING BOWLS AND HAPI DRUM: Instructors: Michelle Greenwell and Natascha Polomski. Saturday, December 3, 4:30 – 5:30 pm.

Fee: $23 (includes HST).

TAI CHI CAPE BRETON: Judique Community Hall.

Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:45 pm. Registration is in a 4 month cycle, with classes running throughout the year. September to December. Cost : $45.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: Join Cara Palmer as she helps us navigate the world of protein smoothies, diets and wellness. Each week will see participants going for short walks, learning about new ways of eating and sampling Cara's delicious homemade snacks. Date: Wed Sept 28/Oct 05/ Oct 12/Oct 19 (4 Wednesdays). Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.

Place: Judique Community Centre & Walking Trail. Cost: $50.00/4 wks. Min 7/Max 20 for this class.

CHRISTMAS RUNNER: For those who attended this workshop last year, no description is necessary. For those who did not, you missed making a beautiful Christmas runner. Come experience how easy and delightful making a Christmas runner is. Basic sewing skills are helpful. Sewing machine and all supplies provided. Place: JCC. Instructor: Mary McNamara. Fee: $30. Min 3/Max 6 for this class.

Date: Friday, Nov 04/Nov 18/Nov 25 (3 Fridays). Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

FALL CRAFT: Join Mary McNamara for 3 evenings of fun and laughter as you work on her Fall surprise craft. All supplies provided. Dates: Friday Sep 30/Oct 7/Oct 14 (3 Fridays). Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Place: JCC. Cost: $20.

Min 4/Max 7 for this class.

PAINTING: If you ever wanted to paint, now is the time.

Melinda MacDonald will guide you through this step-bystep, no experience necessary, painting evening. She guarantees your completed painting by the end of your time together. All supplies, including aprons, will be provided.

Date: Thurs Oct 27. Time: 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Place: JCC. Cost: $40.00. Ages 16+. Min 7/Max 25 for this class.

MABOU

Registration: Dalbrae Academy Tuesday, September 13 Thursday, September 15 6:30 - 7:30 pm Programmer: Eddie MacNeil RR 1 Port Hood B0E 2W0 PHONE: (902) 945-2493 Please check pages 20, 21, 22 & 23 for Michelle Greenwell’s workshops and class descriptions.

CHILDREN & YOUTH: DANCE CLUB 1 (5-8 yrs) Instructor: Michelle Greenwell.Wednesday, 4:30 – 5:45 pm. First class September 14.

(Classes held at “The Old Manse” in Hillsborough). A Full year program. Cost: $250 for the year (2 payments may be made, first payment, September - $175/second, February $75. ) Continued on page 15...Mabou Courses

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FIDDLE LESSSONS: Féis Cape Breton is offering small group fiddle lessons to youth ages 7 and up. Group 1 is for Beginners-Intermediate: 5:30 - 6:30 pm/Group 2, Intermediate-Advanced: 6:30 - 7:30 pm/Group 3: Adult Beginner-Intermediate: 7:30 – 8:30 pm. This will be a six-week session beginning Wednesday Sep, 28th at the Androchaid Museum. Instructor: Shelly Campbell. Fee: $90.

STEP-DANCE: Ages 5 plus. Wednesdays. Starts September 2. Time: 3:15 - 4:15 pm. Instructor: Amanda MacDonald.

Fee: $40/8 weeks.

HEALTH & FITNESS QI YINTEGRATION IN PRACTICE: At the Old Manse.

Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Wednesday, 2:45 – 4:00 pm.

Session 1 begins Sep 21/Session 2 begins Jan 6. Cost: $92 (includes HST) for 8 week session.

TAI CHI CAPE BRETON: At St Joseph’s Renewal Centre.

Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30.

September to December. Cost: $45.

YOUNG COUNTY SINGERS: This class will take place at the Music Studio at Laurel’s Bed and Breakfast, 4596 Hwy 252, Hillsborough This program is open to all youth who wish to try singing in an organized, yet fun and energizing setting. Good singing habits; part-singing; music reading; singing for each other; and choosing music, are just some of the elements that will be offered in the above programs.

Thursdays, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm. Starts September 15. Fee: $80/8 wks. Second session starts January 12. $100/10 weeks.

Instructor: Laurel Browne.

ZUMBA: Join us for a super-effective, super-fun, total-body workout! Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class that includes all elements of fitness: cardio, muscle conditioning, core strength, balance and flexibility. The moves and the music will leave you feeling energized and inspired and you will see why Zumba is often called “exercise in disguise”.

8-week session starts Tuesday September 13 at 7:30 pm at Dalbrae School. Instructor: Jane Gesner (facebook.com/ zumbacapebreton). Fee: $46.

WALKING: Stay dry and warm walking at Dalbrae Academy. Hall walking is available Monday - Friday, 3 6pm. No fee, Bring indoor walking shoes.

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well. Location: the Old Manse. Wednesday, September 21, 6 – 9 pm. Cost: $65, includes the Western Herbs Textbook.

8 spots available.

QI YINTEGRATION SET 1 INTRODUCTION: Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Location: the Old Manse.

Sunday, September 11, Noon – 4 pm. Fee: $65.

QI YINTEGRATION SET 2: Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Location: the Old Manse. Sunday, October 2, Noon – 4 pm. Fee: $65.

QI YINTEGRATION SET 3: Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Location: the Old Manse. Sunday, November 6, Noon – 4 pm. Fee: $65.

TOUCH FOR HEALTH LEVEL 1: Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Location: the Old Manse. Sunday, September 25, 9 am – 5 pm and Sunday, October 30, 9 am – 5 pm.

Please pack a bag lunch for both days as well as snacks.

Water, tea and some snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required by September 15 to place the order for the textbook. Minimum 4 students, maximum of 8. Fee: $275.

ADULT PERSONAL INTEREST FIDDLE LESSONS: Féis Cape Breton is offering small group fiddle lessons to youth ages 7 and up. Group 1, New Beginner, 5:30-6:30 pm/Group 2, Advanced Beginner, 6:30 - 7:30 pm/Group 3, Intermediate/Advanced, 7:30 – 8:30 pm. This will be a six-week session.Begins Wednesday Sep 28th at the An Drochaid Museum. Instructor: Shelly Campbell. Fee: $90.

GAELIC: Conversational Gaelic classes (some knowledge of Gaelic is required). Begins Tuesday, Sep 27 at the Senior’s Lounge in Mabou. Instructor: Effie Rankin. Fee: $35/6 weeks.

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The Nova Scotia Government is investing an extra $14.2 million into home care and home support this year to help Nova Scotians who need home nursing, meal preparation and other aspects of daily living.

Some highlights from this year’s additional $14.2-million investment are: –- $4.2 million for home nursing and nursing clinics –- $7.4 million for home support services, like bathing, meal preparation and other tasks of daily living –- $1.2 million for the caregiver benefit program, helping to support family members who care for loved ones at home.

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PORT HOOD

Registration: Bayview Education Centre Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 Thursday, September 15th, 2016 6:30 - 7:30 pm Programmer: Marion Anstey PO Box 239 Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0 Phone: (902) 323-0255 Please check pages 20, 21, 22 & 23 for Michelle Greenwell’s workshops and class descriptions.

CHILDREN & YOUTH DANCE CLUB 1: (6-8 yrs) Tuesdays 2:45 - 4:15 pm. Starts Sep 13. Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Fee: $300 for full year program ($200 due Sep/$100 due Feb, payment may be made directly to the instructor.)

DANCE CLUB 2: (Age: 9 yrs and older) Tuesday, 4:15 – 5:45 pm. Starts Sep 13. Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Fee: $300 for full year program ($200 due Sep/$100 due Feb, payment may be made directly to the instructor.)

MUSIC IN MOTION: Ages 4-6 yrs. Tuesday, 5:45 – 6:45 pm. Starts Sep 13. Instructor: Michelle Greenwell. Fee: $200 for full year program ($125 due Sep/$75 due Feb, payment may be made directly to the instructor.)

STEP-DANCING: Cape Breton traditional step-dancing.

Ages 7 and older. Held at Bayview Education Centre on Thursdays, starting September 15th for 8 weeks. Beginners: 2:45- 3:30 pm/Intermediate: 3:30- 4:15 pm. Instructor: Cheryl MacQuarrie. Fee: $50.

FITNESS, HEALTH & SPORT WOMEN’S FITNESS CLASS: This class offers a mixture of cardio, weights, stretches and overall muscle toning. It will run for 8 weeks on Mondays and Wednesdays at 7pm at Bayview Education Centre. Bring a mat, weights and water.

Cost is $50. Instructor: Janet vanZutphen.

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ated with a friend while walking indoors through corridors and up and down stairs All ages welcome. Monday to Friday 4 - 7pm. No fee but advance registration is necessary. Bring indoor walking shoes.

SCOTSVILLE

Registration: Scotsville School of Crafts Monday, September 12 7:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday, September 13 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Programmer: Verna MacMillan 3054 Route 395 East Lake Ainslie, RR #1 Whycocomagh BOE 3M0 Phone: (902) 258-2278 E-mail: vernamacm@gmail.com

NOTE: ALL COURSES AND WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD AT THE SCOTSVILLE SCHOOL OF CRAFTS, 2234 Strathlorne-Scotsville Road (except where otherwise indicated.

HEALTH & FITNESS *AERO-TONE LOW IMPACT AEROBICS AND FULL BODY TONING: At Lake Ainslie Fire Hall. Resistance bands are used. Ongoing through spring and fall on Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00 – 10:30 am. Contact instructor Maggie Herbert for schedule & info at 902-258-3320.

Please contact the instructor if you wish to drop in to the class. Fee $23/8 classes + materials. All ages, men and women welcome. Dates are subject to change. Reminder of our snow policy - when the schools are closed, so are we.

In addition, this is a scent free class. Thank you for your consideration!

Tuesdays: *Scrabble: Everyone welcome! 7:00 pm. Organizer: Verna MacMillan. No fee.

Wednesdays: *Internet & Email for Beginners: Learn the basics: hints for browsing; how to find what you want; get your own email address; sending and receiving email; downloading, copying or printing information from the net. Plus, Continued on page 17...Scotsville Courses The Participaper Vol 37 No 3

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question & answer and more. 7:00 – 8:30 pm. Instructor: Peggy Gillis. Fee $25/4 weeks. *Tile Rummy: A fun, easy way to learn the game (ages 8 to adult). Weekly starting October 5. 2:00 pm. Everyone welcome! Organizer: Darlene Fraser. No fee.

Thursdays: *Euchre: A fun, fast card game. You can learn the game or play – your choice. Everyone welcome! Weekly starting September 27, 7:00 pm. Organizer: Verna MacMillan. No fee.

Saturdays: *Intermediate Weaving: Beginners Welcome! 8 weeks, 9:00am -!2:00 These classes, with Dianne Quimby, will be “Back to Basics”: Efficiently dressing your loom and will include weaving a 4 shaft twill sampler suitable for a table piece. Beginners will work on table looms. Fee $82.00 plus materials.

MONDAY to SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 – 15 Art & Craft Exhibit – Lakeside Impressions 1:00 – 3:00 pm. This is a unique showcase of local arts and crafts for sale or for your viewing pleasure.

ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS Monday, October 10 Weaving Demonstration - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Weaving is acknowledged as one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The art of hand weaving is alive and thriving in Cape Breton. Each year new students come to learn this ancient craft. Come and try your hand at throwing a shuttle. No Fee. Donations accepted.

Tuesday, October 11 Hands-on Spinning Demonstration 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm At the Scotsville School of Crafts, spinning is yet another ancient craft which is alive and well. Join us to watch a spinner at work, and, if you'd like to try your hand(s) at it, you are very welcome! No Fee. Donations accepted.

Wednesday, October 12 “Celtic Walk” 10 am - 12 noon In 1939, Smeorach nan Cnoc 'S Nan Gleann was published in Glasgow Scotland. It contains the works of eleven Gaelic Bards from Saint Joseph's Parish, South-West Margaree, Cape Breton Island. Join Gaelic cultural enthusiasts and The Participaper Vol 37 No 3

singers Geoffrey May and Rebecca-Lynne MacDonald-May for a stroll along the Sou'west Margaree, a member of the Canadian Heritage Rivers System, while sharing some of the songs from Smeorach. The works of Malcolm Gillis were central to the publication, and the MacDonald-Mays will share many of those songs with you on the walk, along with history and stories of the Gaelic settlers of the area. (We will walk along a lightly used gravel road, with a level grade.) At the end of the walk Geoffrey will pass his hat. Please gather at Scotsville School of Crafts at 9:45 am.

A Hot & Hearty Lunch (made from fresh locally grown ingredients.) 12 Noon. Menu: Hearty Homemade Soup and Biscuits with home baked Apple Crumble with ice cream, tea or coffee. Fee: $10.

Weaving Demonstration - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Weaving is acknowledged as one of the oldest surviving crafts in the world. The art of hand weaving is alive and thriving in Cape Breton. Each year new students come to learn this ancient craft. Come and try your hand at throwing a shuttle. No Fee. Donations accepted Thursday, October 13 Gaelic Song and Stories 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Highlanders celebrated their culture - not in huge buildings or sculptures - but in their songs. For well over a decade, local broadcasters, Geoffrey May and RebeccaLynne MacDonald-May have been conducting song workshops, teaching songs and explaining their content to the modern world. In these songs, the stories, the history and the people of the Highlands come alive. Fee: $10.

Friday, October 14 Watercolour Painting “En Plein-Air” 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Painting outdoors (weather permitting) with step-by-step instruction. Instructor: Barrie Fraser. Materials included.

Fee $25.

Shetland Lace (with Jenny Beaton) 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm An introduction to the fine lace knitting that originated in Shetland Scotland. Jennifer Beaton will teach us techniques that we can use to create a sample we can take home. Knitting experience is necessary. Fee: $40 – includes all materials..

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Saturday, October 15 “Celtic Walk” 1:30 – 3:30 pm In 1939, Smeorach nan Cnoc 'S Nan Gleann was published in Glasgow Scotland, containing the works of eleven Gaelic Bards from Saint Joseph's Parish, South-West Margaree, Cape Breton Island. Join Gaelic cultural enthusiasts and singers Geoffrey May and Rebecca-Lynne MacDonald-May for a stroll along the Sou'west Margaree, a member of the Canadian Heritage Rivers System, while sharing some of the songs from Smeorach. The works of Malcolm Gillis were central to the publication, and the MacDonald-Mays will share many of those songs with you on the walk, along with history and stories of the Gaelic settlers of the area. (We will walk along a lightly used gravel road, with a level grade) At the end of the walk Geoffrey will pass his hat. Please gather at Scotsville School of Crafts at 1:15 pm.

WEST BAY

Registration: West Bay Community Hall Monday, September 12 6:30-7:30 pm [Please note: Due to the demand for the classes, registration will take place on September 12th at the West Bay Hall. First come, first served. There will be no e-mail, phone or mail-in registration this year until after September 12. Please call Annamarie for details.]

Programmer: Annamarie Talbot 92 Cameron Rd West Bay, NS B0E 3K0 Phone: 902-631-0033/902-701-0788 or 902-631-3597 CHILDREN & YOUTH COUNTY LINE 4-H CLUB: Meet the 1st Sunday of every month. Contact: Adrienne Smith 902-345-2247.

FITNESS, HEALTH AND SPORT NIA: Nia is a cardio-dance workout, a movement practice, and lifestyle based on the intelligent design of the body.

We believe every person can discover, explore, unleash, and enhance their individual potential to live a healthy and meaningful life by engaging their senses and listening to their bodies. Nia Workout: Nia tones your mind and tunes your Page 18

body. Each workout brings mindfulness to your dance movement experience leaving you energized, mentally clear, and emotionally balanced. Nia cardio-dance workouts combine 52 simple moves with dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts to get you fit in 60 minutes - body, mind, emotion, and spirit. Nia is non-impact, practiced barefoot, and adaptable to individual needs and abilities. Instructor: Simone Rast, Mondays at 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Fee: $50 for six weeks. October 3rd – November 7th/Second session runs November 14 - December 19.

MONDAY WEST BAY BOOT CAMP: Be inspired, not intimidated. A 45-minute circuit class for all fitness levels.

Designed to work your entire body in a fun and motivating atmosphere while working at your own level. This ten-week program is aimed at improving your cardio, strength, flexibility, and balance. We use small equipment not limited to free-weight, stability balls, bands and traditional calisthenics. All equipment provided, a smile and enthusiasm is all that is required from you. Instructor: Hughina MacDougall.

Mondays, 6:45 - 7:30 pm. Fee: $65 for ten weeks - October 3rd - December 5.

YOGA: Strengthen, stretch and tone your body, calm your mind and reduce stress; yoga for all ages and abilities. 10 weeks. Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Instructor: Marion Sauer, Fee: $65 for ten weeks. First session: October 4 - December 6. Please bring a cushion, blanket and mat to class.

SENIORS YOGA: Gentle yoga to stretch and relax your body. 10 weeks. Friday mornings, 10:00 -10:45 am.

Instructor: Marion Sauer. Fee: $65 for ten weeks. First session: October 7 - December 9. Please bring a cushion, blanket and mat to class.

WEDNESDAY WEST BAY BOOT CAMP: Be inspired, not intimidated. A 45-minute circuit class for all fitness levels. Designed to work your entire body in a fun and motivating atmosphere while working at your own level.

This ten-week program is aimed at improving your cardio, strength, flexibility, and balance. We use small equipment not limited to free-weight, stability balls, bands and traditional calisthenics. All equipment provided; a smile and enthusiasm is all that is required from you. Wednesdays at 6:45 - 7:30 pm, October 5th - December 7th.

Instructor: Hughina MacDougall. Fee: $65 for ten weeks.

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Cardio Strength Training Class: This class will help kick all your fitness goals into high gear. The class works on increasing your cardio with a full body workout. No equipment required - all exercises use your own body weight.

Thursdays, 6:45 - 7:30 p.m. October 6 to December 8.

Instructor: Hughina MacDougall. Fee $65 for 10 weeks.

PERSONAL INTEREST The Fourth Annual WEST BAY 5K WALK/RUN October 15th. Registration at the West Bay Hall at 8:00am. Starts at 9:00 am. $5 per walker/runner, pancake breakfast included.

If you don’t want to walk/run, join us for breakfast. Pancake Breakfast is $5 a person for those who do not run or walk.

For info contact Annamarie at 902-631-0033.

MIXED DARTS: Start on October 4th at 7:00pm. If interested in sparing or joining in the fall, contact Calder MacInnis @ 902-345-2753 or Murray MacPhie @ 902-345-2988 for more information.

45 CARD PLAY: Join us for card play every Wednesday at 7:30 pm and on the last Saturday of each month at 7:30 pm.

Contact Mitchell Leonard @ 902-345-2062. Sponsored by the Head of the Bay Seniors Club. Contact: Murray MacPhie 902-345-2988.

WHYCOCOMAGH

Registration: Whycocomagh Education Centre Tuesday, September, 13 Thursday, September, 15 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Programmer: Darlene Ellis 23 Johnson Road PO Box 307, Whycocomagh, NS B0E 3M0 Phone: 902-227-0016 darlene_ellis@hotmail.com CHILDREN & YOUTH YOUNG COUNTY SINGERS: This program is open to all youth who wish to try singing in an organized, yet fun and energizing setting. Good singing habits; part-singing; music reading; singing for each other; and choosing music, are just some of the elements that will be offered in the above The Participaper Vol 37 No 3

programs. Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Session 1 starts September 14 for 8 weeks. Fee: $80/Session 2 starts January 11 for 10 weeks Fee: $100. Instructor: Laurel Browne.

HEALTH & FITNESS ADULT CO-ED BADMINTON: Non-instructional badminton, Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Starts Sep 22. Fee: $10 per person for the year. For more information please contact George Little 902-756-9131.

Cardio/Strength Training workout: A combination of low impact dance moves & strength training. Beginning September 19, 7 - 8 pm. 6 week session.

Instructor: Darlene Ellis. Fee: $30.

NIA: Nia is a whole body fitness experience which combines dance, martial arts and healing arts. This cardio-dance workout can be adapted to all fitness levels. For a fun, rhythmic fitness experience all are welcome on Wednesday night at 6:30 -7:30 pm. Sessions at the Whycocomagh Education Centre begin September 21st. Instructor: Eryn Sinclair. Fee: $40 for 6 weeks.

PERSONAL INTEREST INTRODUCTION TO ACRYLIC PAINTING: This 6-week introductory course will help you to pick up the paintbrush and start creating! Jen's teaching style focuses on process and fun while introducing you to the basics of acrylic painting. Instructor: Jen Vivian, BFA, MA. Ages: 12 and up. Monday evenings from 6 - 7 pm. November 7- December 12. Fee: $40 plus materials (list will be sent out in advance.) Minimum registration of 4 people for class to go ahead. Whycocomagh Education Centre. 

Public meeting planned for Cheticamp/St Joseph du Moine area

Lack of housing is becoming a problem in this and other areas of the county. There are families and individuals who would like to move here, plus others already here who cannot find housing suitable to their needs.

The Comité Communautaire de Cheticamp/St Joseph du Moine invites everyone to come out to this meeting to learn more about what is being done to attempt to address the situation and to seek feedback/ideas for practical solutions to this problem.

We will hear from Conrad Taves, Housing Consultant for the Municipality; A representative of New Dawn Enterprises of Sydney; Edgar Arsenault, Executive Director of la Coopérative le Chez Nous de IPE; and you, the residents of the area.

When? Wednesday, 21 September Where? la salle Père Anselme-Chiasson at NDA School Page 19

Michelle Greenwell Classes and Workshops Mondays Class Descriptions Belle Côte Hall: 9-10 am Touch for Health Level 4 Dance Club 1, Dance Club 2 and Music in Motion A Full year program, this class will cover techniques from tap, Students will complete their muscle testing skills for 42 jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, highland and stepdance muscles as well as advanced techniques for balancing the as we progress through the year. Dancers will need leggings, a energy system. Session 1 will focus on Standing Muscle tests t-shirt, tap shoes and a pair of flat running shoes. Class runs while Session 2 will focus on Lying Down Muscle tests. Cost: from September to May and dancers make a full year com$92 (includes HST) for 10 weeks. Starts Sep 12. mitment to the group. Our theme for the year will be “Proud 10 – 12:30 pm Tai Chi Cape Breton to be Canadian” and will include an exploration of Canadian Join us as we explore the healing powers of the Tai Chi musicians and artists, as well as our distinct styles of dance Foundations and 108 Moving Meditation of Master Moy Lin that highlight us to the world. We will not have a fall presenShin: (See description this page.) Registration is in a 4 month tation but will focus on building technique through the fall and then prepare for the spring show on Friday, May 12 at cycle with classes running throughout the year. September to Strathspey Place Theatre in Mabou.

December is $45.

10 – 11:15 am Tai Chi (Standing and seated form) Tai Chi Cape Breton 11:15 – 11:30 am Sabre Tai Chi and Qi Gong are an easy, low impact, stretching and 11:30 – 12 pm Loh Kup Part 1 strengthening way to change the moving patterns of the body.

Studies show that many of our ailments can be relieved by 12 – 12:30 pm Instructor Training for Beginners practicing this ancient art form, this can include blood pres12:45 – 1:30 pm Preschool Dance – “The Nutcracker” sure, diabetes, chronic pain, headaches, joint pain, energy lev(For ages 2-4 years) An introduction to ballet, musical theatre, els, sleep patterns, breathing patterns, allergies, inflammation mime, puppetry, tap, jazz and character will all be explored.

The children should wear something easy to move in and ballet and more. Registration is in a 4- month cycle, with classes running throughout the year. September to December is $45. slippers on the feet or socks. Cost: $72 for 9 weeks. Session 1 Students may attend as many classes as they like throughout starts Sep 12. the week with their membership as classes run in 4 locations.

12:45 – 1:30 pm Preschool Dance - “What Would Mickey (This is a not for profit program, and your instructor is a Do?” (For ages 2 – 4 years) Musical choices will include many volunteer in honor of Master Moy's wishes that all teachings genres of dance including hip hop, tap, jazz, musical theatre, come from the heart and that Tai Chi be available to all). character, and acrobatics. The children should wear something Qi YINtegration in practice easy to move in and ballet slippers on the feet or socks. Cost: This is a combination of Qi Gong and Tai Chi explored $65 for 8 weeks. Session 2 starts Jan 6. through the 5 Element Tai Chi Set. Learn about alignment, Cape Breton Highlands Academy School Stage: balance, flexibility and strength while moving the body 2:45 - 4:15 pm Dance Club 1 (6-8 yrs) A Full year prothrough simple movement patterns. Beginners to Tai Chi are gram, this class will cover techniques from tap, jazz, hip hop, welcome, and those with movement challenges will have seated options and personal guidance through the form. Classes lyrical, musical theatre, highland and stepdance as we progress will be supported by additional information required by the through the year. Cost: for the year is $300 (Two payments students health needs and may be supported by video, handmay be made: September/$200 and February /$100.) First outs, home routines and more. New students are welcome and class September 12. (See class description this page.) workshops will be offered through the fall for those wishing to 4:15 - 5:45 pm Dance Club 2 (9 years plus) - (See above explore more details through Qi YINtegration Set 1, 2 and 3. and class description this page.) First class September 12.

5:45 – 6:45 pm Music in Motion (4-6 yrs) (See above and class description this page.) Cost: $200 for the year (Two payments may be made September/$125 and February/$75. First class September 12.

Port Hood - Bayview School: 2:45 - 4:15 pm Dance Club 1 (6-8 yrs) A Full year program, this class will cover techniques from tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, highland and stepdance as we progress through the year. (See class description this page.) Cost: $300 for the year. (Two payments may be made: September/$200 and February/$100.) First class September 13.

4:15 - 5:45 pm Dance Club 2 (9 years plus) (See above and class description on this page.) First class September 13.

5:45 – 6:45 pm Music in Motion (4-6 yrs) (See above and class description on this page.) Cost: $200 for the year. (Two payments may be made: September/$125 and February/$75.) First class September 13.

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Judique Community Hall 7:00 – 8:45 pm Tai Chi Cape Breton Join us as we explore the healing powers of the Tai Chi Foundations and 108 Moving Meditation of Master Moy Lin Shin. (See description on page 20.) Registration is in a 4 month cycle, with classes running throughout the year. September to December is $45. Students may attend as many classes as they wish throughout the week with their membership as classes run in 4 different locations: 7:00 – 8:00 pm Tai Chi Standing Form and Sitting Form 8:00 – 8:20 pm Sabre 8:20 – 8:45 pm Loh Kup Set 1 Wednesdays Mabou - The Old Manse 2:45 – 4:00 pm Qi YINtegration in practice: (See description on page 20.) Cost: $92 (includes HST) for 8 weeks Session 1 starts Sep 21/Session 2 starts Jan 6.

4:30 – 5:45 pm Dance Club 1 (5-8 yrs) A Full year program, this class will cover techniques from tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, highland and stepdance as we progress through the year. (See description on page 20.) Cost: $250 for the year. (Two payments may be made: September - $175/February - $75.) Classes start September 14.

Thursdays St. Joseph’s Renewal Centre 7:00 – 8:30 pm Tai Chi Cape Breton Join us as we explore the healing powers of the Tai Chi Foundations and 108 Moving Meditation of Master Moy Lin Shin.

(See description on page 20.) Registration is in a 4 month cycle, with classes running throughout the year. September to December is $45. Students may attend as many classes as they wish throughout the week with their membership as classes run in 4 different locations:: 7 – 8 pm Tai Chi Standing form and Sitting form 8 – 8:30 pm Sabre Fridays Belle Côte Hall: 9 – 10:15 am Qi YINtegration Set 1: This 8-week session is an introduction to changing movement patterns in your everyday life to create strength, ease of movement, flexibility and release of pain and tension from the body. The exercises are simple and integrate directly into your everyday. Handouts and power points will be available for home practice to transform habits. If you have avoided exercise programs because of shyness, limited ability, pain, or just plain laziness to make a change, then take advantage of this revolutionary way of putting energy and vitality back into your life. All are welcome, and all abilities will find a place! If it is hard for you to get out, bring a friend and inspire each other together. Sitting exercises and specific health challenges will be considered so don’t think you can’t – because you can! Please wear comfortable clothes and socks (or flat shoes if they are necessary). An introduction to the 5 Element Tai Chi Set with Sound and Color will be taught at the end of each class. Cost: $92 w HST. Session 1starts Sep 23.

9 – 10:15 am Qi YINtegration Set 2: This 8-week session is an extension of the material covered in Set 1, although new students are welcome. This set explores the different aspects of energy systems including Meridians, Chakras, Auras, The Hara Line and the Assemblage Point. More movement exercises are share with this session to increase opportunities for better movement and coordination, and the 5 Element Tai Chi Set with Sound and Color will be continued at the end of each class. Handouts, video and research opportunities will be shared in each class to add to the experience of understanding and exploring how to build energy in the body for greater health benefits. Cost: $92 w HST. Session 2 starts Jan 6, 2017.

10:00 – 11:15 am Qi YINtegration in practice: For those students who may have studied Set 1, 2 and 3, and desire a more in-depth exploration in to the 5 Element Tai Chi Set, as well as use of the assessment techniques and short cuts that can be explored and discussed, this is the opportunity to enhance learning and build skills to apply further. Cost: $92 (includes HST) for 8 weeks. Session 1 starts Sep 23/Session 2 starts Jan 6.

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Inverness - Inverary Manor: 12:45 – 2 pm Qi YINtegration in practice: (See description on page 20.) Cost: $92 w HST for 8 weeks Session 1 starts Sep 23/Session 2 starts Jan 6.

Inverness School: 2:45 - 4:15 pm Dance Club (6-9 yrs) A Full year program, this class will cover techniques from tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theatre, highland and stepdance as we progress through the year. Dancers will need leggings, a t-shirt, tap shoes and a pair of flat running shoes. (See description on page 20.) Cost: $300 for the year (two payments may be made: September $200/February - $100.) First class starts Sep 9.

4:15 – 5:15 pm Music in Motion (3-5 yrs) (See description above and on page 20) Cost: $200 for the year (two payments may be made: September - $125/February - $75. First class starts Sep 9.

The following workshops are open to residents of all communities in Inverness County and beyond Mabou – The Old Manse Wednesday, September 21 Healing with Herbs 6 – 9 pm Join Michelle Greenwell as she shares the Healing Power of Herbs with you. Introducing you to Evelyn Mulders extensive Herb Book, Western Herbs for Eastern Meridians and Five Element Theory, Michelle will guide you through how to use herbs to change the energy patterns in the body to relieve aches and pains and to energize. You will learn about the characteristics of the herbs and their healing intentions. This course includes the textbook and a certificate of completion. Additional charts can be purchased for $14 each if desired. For more information about Evelyn's work visit her website at: www.soundessences.net. Cost: $65 includes the Western Herbs Textbook. 8 spots available.

Mabou: - The Old Manse Qi YINtegration Workshops Qi YINtegration is an incredible new health program. Created by Michelle Greenwell, it introduces people to the power of their own energy and how to cultivate more plus how to move the body easily, with fluidity and with strength. “Qi” is the energy that runs through everyone and creates the power to run, swim, walk, dance and more as we find ways to move into health with energy and vitality. “YINtegration is the balance of energy that is created in the body and that is expended.

When everything is in balance we feel well, we move with ease, and we have the creativity, enthusiasm and cheer to enjoy all the wonderful things that life has to offer. Sore knees, weak muscles, imbalanced muscles, tension, fear, physical limitations, emotional challenges? We are looking for everyone and anyone with something they would like to change about their ability to move and build energy. All are welcome and all abilities will find a place! If it is hard for you to get out, bring a friend and inspire each other together. Sitting exercises and specific health challenges will be addressed so don’t think you “can’t” - because you can! Please wear comfortable clothes and socks (or flat shoes if they are necessary), bring a water bottle, a notebook and a pen.

Mabou: The Old Manse Sunday, September 11, 12 – 4 pm - Qi YINtegration Set 1 Introduction $65 Evaluate posture, sitting, movement and optimizing the way the body coordinates and functions. This course includes a specialized Handbook, Videos and Power Points for all of the exercises.

Judique – Judique Community Centre Saturday, December 3, 4:30 – 5:30 pm $23 (includes HST) Sound Essence Bath with Singing Bowls and Hapi Drum Indulge yourself for an incredible hour of energy shifting and goal setting as you relax and let the smells and sounds of the moment filter through your senses. Michelle Greenwell and Natascha Polomski will assist you with determining what will provide you with more joy in your life, and then you lie back on your towel or yoga mat with a pillow and a blanket and let them do the rest. Using Sound Essences or Vibrational Sprays with Essential Oils, Michelle will bathe your spirit in energizing aromas that mist down over your body. Natascha will indulge your senses with the relaxing tones of the Singing Bowls, Gong, Koshi Chimes and Hapi Drum lulling your senses with music created especially for your needs to energize and shift your goals. You will awaken refreshed and ready for anything. Bring a friend and enjoy the experience together.

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Sunday, October 2, 12 – 4 pm Qi YINtegration Set 2 $65 Understanding the Energy Field and how to access the Energy you want! Utilizing a comprehensive energy assessment, this course explores the concepts of intention, coordination of brain and body, the status of the chakras, auric field, hara line and more. This course includes Handouts specific to each new technique.

Sunday, November 6, 12 – 4 pm Qi YINtegration Set 3 $65 Utilizing the Energy Assessment, The Assemblage Point and the 5 Element Tai Chi set with Sound and Color, there is a depth of knowledge explored with this set that brings knowledge to the core for the body and the mind. This course Includes Handouts, Videos and the use of the Sound Essences.

Sunday, September 25, 9 – 5 pm and Sunday, October 30, 9 – 5 pm Touch for Health Level 1 Touch For Health is a specialized form of kinesiology based on the systems used by chiropractors, as developed from such sources as eastern medicine, acupuncture points, meridian energy lines etc. It can be used on oneself, family and friends to balance the muscles in the body, prevent injury and assist in recovery. It’s great for sports enthusiasts, those people dealing with learning or mobility difficulties, and more. The Touch for Health system is based on 4 main principles: 1. Muscle Testing; 2. Brain Integration; 3. Emotional Stress Release; 4. Food Sensitivity Training. There are 4 levels of learning in Touch for Health with 16 hours of classroom learning at each level. Level 1 includes the Complete Touch for Health Textbook, a recognized certificate upon completion of the course, a membership to the Canadian Association of Specialized Kinesiologists for one year, and addition to the group of TFH students practicing on Cape Breton Island. $275.

Please pack a bag lunch for both of these days as well as snacks. Water, tea and some snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is required by September 15th to place the order for the textbook. Minimum 4 students, maximum of 8.

[For more information on Michelle Greenwell’s workshops and classes visit her website: www.dancedebut.com .]

Now! Nova Scotia Good News Awards

The Now! Nova Scotia Good News Awards are open! Submit nominations anytime before September 18th, 2016. The awards are open to any Nova Scotian individual, organization or company that has implemented an idea or initiative (including a business) that has helped shift attitudes in Nova Scotia and moved us towards having a stronger entrepreneurial mindset. What does an entrepreneurial mindset look like? No doubt it will be different for every nominee, but they should demonstrate one or more of these four behaviours: Choosing curiosity over cynicism; Looking for opportunities instead of obstacles; Engaging in action instead of apathy; or, Believing that better is always possible. Eight awards will be given away. You can nominate a worthy individual, organization or company in one of the following areas: Tourism; Exports; Startups; Growth-oriented Enterprises; Immigration; Labour Force; Post-secondary Education; Rural Industries. To complete a nomination form for the Now! Nova Scotia Good News Award! Visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NYVN7FP .

Free Instruction - Adult Upgrading Classes

Improve your math, reading and writing skills Prepare to write the GED exam Computer-based testing now available!

For information please contact Inverness County Literacy Council 902-258-3110, 1-877-258-5550 or invernesslit@ns.aliantzinc.ca Classes are FREE! Skills to help you enter the workplace, for example: interview skills You can get connected by taking part in FREE Basic Computer Skills Instruction may be offered in your community.

(Note: This course depends upon interest shown, so get your friends to sign up with you.)

Contact us at 902-258-3110 or 1-877-258-5550 or invernesslit@ns.aliantzinc.ca Learning is a life long journey! Start today!

For more information on these programs call: Toll-free: 1-877-258-5550 or: Inverness County Literacy Office (902) 258-3110 or the Department of Recreation and Tourism (902) 787-3508 Sponsored by: The Inverness County Department of Recreation and Tourism and the NS Department of Labour & Advanced Education

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Discover Inverness County

Walking The Trans Canada Trail from Inverness to Mabou

by Eileen Rickard

Friends from Inverness County, now that they have retired, travel around Cape Breton as though they were visitors. Inspired by their example, my husband and I decided to indulge in a mini-weekend break close to our home in Margaree Forks. I love to walk and I am fascinated by the idea of the Trans Canada Trail; the fact that simply by putting one foot in front of the other one can walk across this Country.

Eileen Rickard Our plan was to walk the trail from Inverness to Mabou and I booked a room at the Mull River Inn in Mabou for a Saturday night. That morning we drove in two vehicles and left one at the Inn car park before heading together back to our planned starting point in Inverness.

The section of trail that runs from Inverness to Mabou (approximately 25 kilometres long) uses the bed of an old railway line. Long straight sections are followed by big gentle curves and, as we walked the trail, I imagined that I was sitting on a train as it travelled this route. The first stretch out of Inverness is very familiar to us and we made our usual stop on the viaduct, reflecting on the contrast between a human made structure and the natural world below it.

We passed the old church at Strathlorne Station and stopped to eat where the trail comes closest to Lake Ainslie.

The feeling here is of an ancient landscape - the little bay has no houses, only the gentle rise of green hills and the wind coming off the lake. We watched an osprey dive and then fly over us with a fish hanging from its talons.

Much of the trail is bordered by shade trees that keep you cool when the sun is hot, and there are wooden bridges over waterways, perfect for stopping to rest. Close to Glendyer the river has a beautiful rushy sound as it drops over small ledges, and we delighted in watching droplets of water sparkling in the sunshine.

My favorite memory of the walk is of the wildflowers, particularly the abundance of lady slipper orchids and delicate blue-eyed grass. As we got closer to the site of the Glendyer Mill, we started to see garden escapees: forget-me-nots and columbine. To the right of the trail, a little steep-sided brook has created a damp shady place that was literally glowing with yellow daylilies.

We saw many wildflowers but few people. Two couples passed us on ATV’s and then a few hours later came past us again from the other direction. They were good to slow down and I hope they enjoyed their ride but for me, the slower the journey the better. No doubt the ATV’ers missed the sound of the wind on the lake and Travel The Great Trail Your Way the exquisite blue-eyed grass. I wondered about starting a “slow-travel” movement Whether you are looking for a place - perhaps like the slow food movement? But instead, people would come together to hike, cycle, paddle, horseback to celebrate experiencing the world at a pace our ancestors would recognize ride, cross-country ski or snow A cyclist with heavy panniers smiled and waved as he passed: We had seen him mobile, you can find an experience earlier in the day eating outside the Shinning Water Cafe in Mabou. An hour later that resonates with you. As the longwe met two couples on bicycles, they stopped and we talked for a while. One of est recreational trail in the world, the men had a miniature schnauzer in a basket on the back of his bike, the little The Great Trail offers a wide range of dog was standing up, wagging his tail, and seemed just delighted with the day. activities through a variety of land The final section before Mabou is along the Mull River. Here we saw the most scapes – urban, rural and wilderness beautiful ferns, bald eagles and ducks with their little ones trailing behind. Jean – along greenways, waterways and wanted to sit and enjoy the view towards St. Mary’s parish church but I decided roadways. that I was not stopping that close to the inn.

True to its name, The Great Trail You can eat well in Mabou but we opted to drive to the Clove Hitch in Port embodies the vastness of our terrain Hood to enjoy a beautiful sunset while having an excellent supper. The Inn at and the diversity of our people.

Mabou was a fine place to stay: our room was comfortable, the staff friendly and http://thegreattrail.ca/ the breakfast made even more delicious by the addition of home-baked goods. www.tctrail.ca We were asked if we wanted to take anything with us for lunch, and we took fresh baked biscuits, honey and apples.

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After breakfast we drove to Mull River and went for a walk in the woodland that Jim St. Clair deeded to the nature conservancy. Then hungry after our walk, we enjoyed the lunch that had come courtesy of the inn. We drove around and about, up and down dirt roads that made me wish we were in our truck, instead of my little car. Eventually, we travelled back to Mabou via Glencoe, where I finally saw the hall where the famous square dances are held.

We completed our mini-break with supper at the Glenora Distillery, and, as usual, the food was delicious. Sitting outside we enjoyed the flowers and the river while sipping a celebratory pint of Cereal Killer from the Big Spruce Brewery of Wagmacook. My husband, Jean, is from Québec and I am from England, and our waitress, upon hearing our accents, took us for tourists and asked us where we were from. Margaree Forks we said! As we travelled back home to “the Forks”, we felt privileged to have had such a great travel experience so close to home.  [Trails photos on these pages courtesy of Eileen Rickard.]

LANDSCAPES IN FABRIC WORKSHOP Participants will make a 5" x 7" landscape using 10 or more pieces of fabric.

The composition will be of each participants’ own design (inspired by a photo, a painting, environment and/or imagination). It will be pieced by hand-sewing, however, participants may also use their own sewing machines (with invisible thread) if they so choose. Fabric, threads, tools and matting will be available on site (participants are invited to bring along their own fabric scissors and a thimble if they wish).

The piece will be completed, matted and ready for framing at the end of the day. The class will go ahead if a minimum number of 10 participants register. The maximum number accepted is 20, therefore, it is a good idea to register as soon as possible in order to avoid disappointment.

Participants will be expected to bring their own LUNCH. Where: Inverness County Centre for the Arts When: Thursday, October 13th, 10:00am to 4:00pm Fees: $50 +tax for members of the Art Centre and $55 +tax for non-members. Please register at the Inverness County Centre for the Arts (open every day except Mondays) http://invernessarts. com/ . Or contact the workshop instructor, Margie MacIsaac by phone: 902-258-2338 or email: margie.macisaac1@ns.sympatico.ca .

The Cranton Crossroads Xmas Bazaar - 206 Cranton Crossroad in Margaree Centre

December 2, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm & December 3, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Vendors will be selling an array of food, crafts, knitting, jewelry, paintings, homemade soaps, books, and much more. Hotdogs and pop will be available for purchase on Friday and there will be a pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday from 9:00 -11:00 am with hotdogs available from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Entertainment Friday evening 6:00 - 9:00 pm, will be provided by local entertainers. Although there is no entrance fee required there will be a donation box at the door because this is a fundraising event for the Cranton Crossroads Community Centre.

The event is open to all vendors and tables are still available with $15.00 for one or $25.00 for two. For more information or to book a table, please contact Peggy @ 902-248-2538 as soon as possible.

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“The Balancing Act” – aren’t we all performing in this one?

Glenna Calder, ND

As summer winds down and we try to squeeze in our last beach days or attend to summer projects we didn’t complete, this becomes a busy time of year.” Therefore, I will make this short and sweet - an article that you can read during your 2:30 pm energy sustaining snack of protein, fat and complex carbs! (A good example of such a snack is hummus with a few baby carrots.)

Did you know that the new “perfect” is not at all perfect? “Perfect” simply is not sustainable, it isn’t helpful, and it certainly isn’t good for your health on any level. Trying to attain the new “perfect” leads to burn out, resentment and guilt about something you had to neglect while trying Glenna Calder to reach that unreachable goal of “perfect”. (Spoiler alert: You can never be “perfect” - it does not exist!)

What you really need to try to do is live a balanced life. You may have heard that term before, but here is what it actually means: Living a balanced life doesn’t mean giving 100% of your effort all the time. It means choosing what is important to YOU and integrating those parts that can work for your life. This might mean you need to make choices about what has to come first. Our priorities come from our core beliefs and personal values; they guide our decisions about where and how to spend our time. Are you feeling guilty or selfish taking care of yourself? That is sooo 90’s, you need to move on from that idea. We used to think that self-reflection meant being self-centered and where did that get us? Depleted emotionally, physically and mentally and maybe even spiritually. And who were we helping then? We certainly were not the role models we want to be for our kids or friends, were we?

So, let’s get this straight - if you want to lead a balanced life then YOUR JOB is to self-reflect and find your path. To do this you need to decide what is important to you. What is truly important to your soul is usually a hint as to why you are here in the first place. So let’s talk about guilt and let’s help you bust any unnecessary guilt out of the park because that is a roadblock to living a balanced fulfilled life!

What is Guilt? Guilt is... a thorough waste of time, extremely debilitating, and it brings productive thoughts and brilliant ideas to a standstill. Sometimes, in order to retrain our brains from automatically thinking negative thoughts, we need to become aware of all of our thoughts, replacing any negative thoughts with two or three positive ones that we intentionally choose. After practicing this for a while, it becomes easier, and after a while, positive thoughts become automatic. When we are in a relaxed, positive state of mind we think more clearly, are kinder to ourselves and others and this will reflect on daily decisions that will shine through in your lifestyle habits, job decisions, financial decisions and your relationships.

So go ahead I dare you to be “very good” instead of striving to be “perfect”; I will be the first to congratulate you, after you tell yourself just how fabulous you are! 

New Fund to Help Combat Chronic Disease

A new Chronic Disease Innovation Fund will support programs in communities across the province to help Nova Scotians live healthier lives. The $300,000 annual fund, announced June 21, will support community group projects offered in partnership with community health boards, to reduce smoking or alcohol consumption, help people get active, and encourage them to eat more fruits and vegetables. Up to $75,000 per year is available for projects in each region of the province. Groups can apply for funding over multiple years.

"Our vision is for healthy people and healthy communities for generations," said Tricia Cochrane, vice-president of Integrated Health Services, Primary Health Care and Public Health, Nova Scotia Health Authority. "This fund is a way to support communities to shape what health and wellness activities and initiatives are needed in their area."

Proposals must be submitted by October 14 and will be awarded at the end of October. For more information, go to www. novascotia.ca/dhw .

Cape Breton website aims to connect the island

goCapeBreton.com is a local website dedicated to connecting people, events, news, and resources (such as job postings) around Cape Breton. It's free to sign up and post all of your events and promote what's going on throughout the island. You can sign up at: https://capebreton.lokol.me/co/auth/register .

For answers to questions about the sign-up process or posting to the site, contact Rory Andrews, goCapeBreton Content Coordinator, by email at: rory.andrews@lokol.me or phone at: 902-304-9824.

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Judique Man Receives Prestigious Award

Pictured above left, Canada’s Governor-General David Johnston, congratulates Blaise MacEachern of Judique upon receiving the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers.

We congratulate Judique's Blaise MacEachern who received a well-deserved award on Wednesday, July 13 at the Canadian Museum of Immigration in Halifax. Canada’s Governor-General, David Johnston, presented Blaise with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers as family and friends proudly looked on.

This prestigious honour was for Blaise's work with the Trans Canada Trail. Blaise joined this organization in 1999 and has contributed to the development of 92 km of the trail in our province as a member of the Nova Scotia Trails Federation; he has done much to move forward the goal of connecting our province's trails to the rest of the Trans Canada Trail by 2017. [http://www.novascotiatrails.com/ ]

Congratulations to the North Mountain Cultural and Re [The Trans Canada Trail (TCT) is a not-for-profit creation Association (NMCRA). On August 14, this group organization created in 1992. By Canada’s 150th ancelebrated the launch of the first official access point of the niversary of Confederation in 2017, The Great Trail Trans Canada Trail – Blue Water Route on the Bras d’Or will be the longest and grandest recreational trail in Lake. The ceremony, which took place during the annual the world and will wind its way through a variety Marble Mountain Family Day, was attended by many local of landscapes – urban, rural and wilderness – along residents and dignitaries. Once complete, this water route greenway, waterway and roadway. It will span 24,000 will encompass 300 kilometres around the majestic Bras d’Or kilometres, link our three oceans and connect over Lake, connecting the land-based trail from Port Hastings to 15,000 communities. Nova Scotia’s portion of The Whycocomagh to North Sydney.

Great Trail will be 1,014-km long when it is fully con The NMCRA began the quest to develop this launch site nected in 2017. For more information on the TCT, over a year ago and have worked closely with Trans Canada please visit thegreattrail.ca, like us on Facebook and Trails personnel and ACOA to bring it to fruition. Bill Legge, follow us on Twitter @TCTrail. - Source TCT] one of the members of the NMCRA who worked diligently to make the Marble Mountain launch point a reality said, “It is fitting that Marble Mountain is a site because of its history as a quarry which sent limestone by boat to Sydney and beyond.” He thanked the Councillor for the district, Dwayne MacDonald, and TCT’s Blaise MacEachern of Judique, for their support and hard work on the project.

Blaise spoke of the hard work done by volunteers since the Trans Canada Trail concept was first introduced in 1992. He said that once completed, there will be 376 kilometres of water trail in Cape Breton. He thanked the members of North Mountain, the Trans Canada Trail committee, the community volunteers, all levels of government, the Bras d’Or Lake Biosphere Reserve, and RBC for making it all possible.

Rodger Cuzner, MP for Cape Breton Canso, brought greetings from the Federal Government and told those assembled that, “The Great Trail water route not only provides outdoor recreational opportunities for residents and visitors, it also helps to connect its users to the history of Canada.” He noted that water routes have played a critical role in the transportation of Canada’s First Nations and Métis people and went on to say that, “The Government of Canada is proud to support a Canadawide initiative that unites people from coast to coast and celebrates our country’s rich heritage.” “It is,” he continued, “people like Bill Legge and George Chant of the NMCRA, people who have been champions for development, that have brought a renaissance to this local area. They are committed and give their steadfast support to this community.” He concluded by noting that tourists want more than just beautiful scenery (which we have in abundance), they also want to experience our culture and explore our island. This initiative will help them do that in an adventurous way.

[Photo this page courtesy of MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall © OSGG, 2016.]

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Local Acadian Women Honoured Marie-Stella Doucet

Cheticamp Woman Receives the Ordre de la Pléiade We congratulate Marie-Stella Doucet of Cheticamp who was honoured with the the Ordre de la Pléiade at a ceremony held on May 24 at Province House in Halifax. She and eight other Acadians were recognized for their contributions to the Acadian and francophone community in several categories including: education; cultural pride; community development; film and documentary making; journalism; writing and editing; religious support; advocating on behalf of seniors; historic archives development; health; womens’ rights; music; community radio; and preservation of the French language and culture.

In his remarks during the ceremony, Acadian Affairs Minister Michel Samson noted that Acadians and francophones are showPictured above, Madame Marie-Stella Doucet is picing tremendous leadership in their life-long work toward building a tured receiving her certificate of the Ordre de la Pléiade stronger Nova Scotia and offered his most sincere gratitude for their from Iain Rankin, Chair of the Nova Scotia Section of invaluable contributions to Nova Scotia’s vibrant Acadian communthe Assemblée Parlementaire de la Francophonie (left) ities. and Michel Samson, MLA and Minister of Acadian The Ordre de la Pléiade is an international honour bestowed by Affairs. the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie. Nominations are submitted to the bureau in January by the Nova Scotia section of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie, which is overseen by the Speaker’s Office and includes all elected members.

The Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophone brings together sections in four regions: Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. Its mandate is to promote democracy, the rule of law, human rights, and allow for the prospering of the French language and cultural diversity around the world.

Jeanne Dugas (1731 - 1817) An historic Acadian was celebrated in Cheticamp August15th, when a plaque was dedicated to her at the Trois Pignons The ceremony took place, fittingly, on National Acadian Day. It states: “Jeanne Dugas (1731 - 1817). The life story of Jeanne Dugas illustrates the experiences of the Acadians in the second half of the the 18th century. She and her family fled Île Royal (Cape Breton Island) to escape the deportation of 1758 but were later captured by the British and Pictured, (l to r) Napoléon Chiasson, president of La Société Saint-Pierre; John Ashton, N.S. imprisoned in Halifax. Freed sometime after the end of the war representative Historic Sites and Monuments of Canada; Eric LeBel, Superintendent, Cape in 1763, they returned home to Breton Highlands National Park; Gilberte Cormier in the role of Jeanne Dugas; C.J. Crawford, author of the book on Jeanne Dugas; Réal Beaudry, from the Fortress of Louisbourg and Île Royale. Midwife, keeper of Acadian stories, and co-founder a descendant of Jeanne Dugas; and Rodger Cuzner, MP for Cape Breton Canso. of Cheticamp around 1785, she helped create a flourishing community. Dugas, who lived through eight dislocations in all, embodies the resourcefulness and resilience of Acadian women who survived through 50 years of upheaval and war."  Page 28

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West Side Performing Arts Cooperative Update: 2016-2017 Tentative Projects

The West Side Performing Arts Cooperative is looking forward to producing a variety of projects this year. Determined to spread out across Inverness County, we hope to get more people involved with the arts and inspire writers and performers to take to the stage.

From mid-September to October 2016 there will Pictured above: Front row (l to r): Adele LeBlanc, Rankin MacEachern, be Gathering Our Stories Workshops, where local story tellers will meet with local writers to develop Emily Clegg, Margie Beaton, Jacqueline Boyd and Evelyn Cameron. short beginning scripts or one-act plays. These will Back row: Dougald MacNeil, Charlie MacKinnon, Barry Fougere, Lisa be held around the County beginning in WagCameron, Lori Shaw, Shelly Campbell, Elizabeth Matheson.

- Photo courtesy of Brenda Dunphy, Writer and Director of the musical. matcook, then the Margarees, and in Glendale.

On October 22, at the Inverness County Centre for the Arts, WeSPAC will host another Celebration of the Arts, a show which was very well received last year. A variety of local songwriters, visual artists, and performing artists will be invited to share their talents, while getting a chance to socialize with an active and engaged audience.

An evening of Classical Music is being planned for the Margaree area. WeSPAC will also continue to offer a variety of Cabarets around the area, where big show tunes and Cape Breton music, enjoyed in a cabaret setting, combine to entertain the crowd.

In the spring of 2017, WeSPAC plans to produce a Telling Our Stories event, based on the stories gathered in the fall, with either an evening of one act plays, or script readings. Either in combination with that event or as a separate event, WeSPAC will produce a new play by Brenda MacLennan-Dunphy, based on Jim St.Clair’s story of The Double Elopement.

WeSPAC encourages anyone interested in directing and acting to contact us to learn more about this project.

WeSPAC was formed to support and develop interest and experience in the performing arts. A relatively small group up until this time, there is a growing group of people willing to take to the stage. However, we also desperately need people with organizational skills, marketing skills and other behind-the-scenes skills. Whether you have experience or not, we would love to have you become part of our organization. For those young people hoping to go on to careers in theatre or production this would be a valuable learning experience. The behind-the-scenes folks are the backbone of any theatre production, the show literally could not go on without them. In order for WeSPAC supported shows to continue in the County, we need your support! If you want more information or would like to get involved in any of the projects above, we encourage you to call Brenda MacLennan-Dunphy at 902-756-3038 or email her at thedunphys@hotmail.com. ď‚?

New Apprenticeship Opportunities for Agriculture Equipment Technicians

A new training program for agricultural equipment technicians will provide in-demand opportunities for apprentices and help Nova Scotia farmers improve productivity.

The program was developed at the request of the agricultural equipment industry, which identified the need for skilled technicians to maintain and repair the technically advanced equipment used on farms today.

"Working with the Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency, we were able to develop a program that will assist us in meeting our growing need for service techs," said Patrick VanOostrum, president of VanOostrum Farm Equipment.

"I'm looking forward to developing the skills needed to become a technician, "said Zach Quinn, an apprentice at VanOostrum Farm Equipment. "It's a great industry to be a part of."

The new program includes a combination of technical training, online courses and on-the-job training. Certified heavy duty equipment technicians and truck and transport mechanics can use their apprenticeship hours toward certification as an agricultural equipment technician or take additional training to earn a dual certification.

The Nova Scotia Apprenticeship Agency was established in 2014. The agency works closely with industry to increase awareness of apprenticeship and to create more opportunities for apprentices through responsive and innovative apprenticeship training.

For more information on apprenticeship in Nova Scotia visit www.nsapprenticeship.ca .

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"Our mission is to stimulate a love of reading and a life-long interest in learning.

To encourage self-reliance and the use of new technologies. To provide an up-to-date, forward-looking network of accessible and inviting facilities, information services and outreach programs. To be responsive to community needs and to contribute to the economic and social well-being of our communities."

Hours: Libr@ry Links Sep 8 to Dec 16, 2016 Chéticamp, École nda

The Library offers 3D printing services. Printing costs $1 per hour of printing time.

Color choices vary. Visit either the Port Hawkesbury or Petit de Grat Libraries to arrange printing your design. Or email your design to: 3dprint@nsme.library.ns.ca. We will ship 3D projects to any ECRL location for pick-up.

(every 2 weeks) Wednesdays 3:00 pm - 6:30 pm Sep 14, 28 Oct 12, 26 Nov 9, 23 Dec 7

Make a suggestion for a book that others might enjoy by posting to our ECRL Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/EasternCountiesRegionalLibrary. Or, suggest a book the Library should buy by using our ILL (Interlibrary Loan) Request Form.

These are available from your local branch or on our website http://ecrl.library.ns.ca/

Inverness Academy

(every 2 weeks) Thursdays 1:30 pm - 7:00 pm Sep 15, 29 Oct 13, 27 Nov 10, 24 Dec 8

Judique Community Centre (every 4 weeks) Wednesdays 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sep 7 Oct 5 Nov 2, 30

All Library members can now borrow up to 20 DVDs or BluRays per person. The limits have been increased because we responded to our members demands. Please remember that DVD and BluRay fines are still in place. So enjoy, but return on time!

Mabou, Dalbrae Academy

*Alexander Doyle Public Library (Dalbrae Academy) Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 10:00 am - 3:30 pm Tuesdays 10:00 am - 6:00 pm *Saturday hours will start in October Check the ECRL website for updates

Port Hood Resource Centre Branch Mondays, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Saturdays 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

St. Joseph Du Moine Centre (every 2 weeks) Thursdays 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sep 8, 22 Oct 6, 20 Nov 3, 17 Dec 1

Whycocomagh Education Centre (every 4 weeks) Wednesdays 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm Sep 21 Oct 19 Nov 16 (Dec 6 Tuesday)

Through a partnership between Nova Scotia Provincial Library, Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia, and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, new resource materials for those diagnosed with breast cancer and their families are available at ECRL. Check out the Breast Cancer Resource Collection at: http://ecrl.library.ns.ca/

Suggest a book others might enjoy on the ECRL Facebook page or suggest a book the Library should buy using our ILL Request Form. Sharing Books is so much more than a fundraising campaign. Go to http://ecrl.library.ns.ca/ Kids, Homework Help is available through the ECRL Facebook page! To use Homework Help, send a Friend Request to Eastern Counties Regional Library at http:// ecrl.library.ns.ca/kids . Once the Library accepts your request you will have access to our “chat” function. Or, like our page at https://www.facebook.com/EasternCountiesRegionalLibrary and send us a message with your question. Homework Help is for children and teens who need help with their projects. From science fair to heritage fair, the Library has books, magazines and online encyclopedias that can help kids succeed at school. Remember - the Library can help kids do better at school! Or, visit us at our website to access Homework Help at: http://ecrl.library.ns.ca/ For further information or to confirm Branch hours or the Libr@ry Links schedules or check on our other services call ECRL Headquarters at 1-855787-READ (1-855-787-7323) or E-mail: info@nsme.library.ns.ca Check ECRL on Facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/EasternCountiesRegionalLibrary Our Website is: www.ecrl.library.ns.ca Branches Hours: September 8 to December 16, 2016

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Municipality of Inverness County Directory EXECUTIVE OFFICES: Warden ........................................................ 902-787-3514 Chief Administrative Officer ............................ 902-787-3500 Administrative Assistant .................................. 902-787-3501 FINANCE & TAX DEPARTMENT: Director .................................................... 902-787-3511 Assistant Director .............................................. 902-787-3509 Tax Revenue Clerk ........................................... 902-787-3510 General Tax Inquiries ......................................... 902-787-3505 BUILDING AND FIRE INSPECTORS: Port Hawkesbury ............................................ 902-625-5362 Port Hood ...................................................... 902-787-2900 ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT: Director ......................................................... 902-787-3502 Administrative Assistant ................................. 902-787-3503 Solid Waste Educator .................................. 902-787-3503 Water Utilities ................................................ 902-787-3503 Emergency Sewer & Water Maintenance 24 Hrs .............................. 902-258-3335 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISIONS: General Inquiries ............................................ 902-625-5361 Toll Free .................................................. 1-888-625-5361 E-911 Civic Addressing ...................................... 902-625-5366 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: Community Development Officer ................... 902-787-2876 RECREATION AND TOURISM: Director ......................................................... 902-787-3506 Tourism Development Office ...........................902-787-3507 Recreation Programmer and Adult Education Coordinator ........................... 902-787-3508 Tourism Toll-Free ......................................... 1-800-567-2400 general inquiries ......................................... 902-787-2274 Fax - All Departments ................................... 902-787-3110 Community Services ....................................... 902-787-4000 Toll-Free .............................................. 1-800-252-2275 Inverness County Home Care ........................... 902-787- 3449 Municipal Homes: Foyer Père Fiset ......................................... 902-224-2087 Inverary Manor ....................................... 902-258-2842 Rural Cape Breton District Planning Commission: Main Office .......................................... 902-625-5361 Building Inspector: Port Hawkesbury ................................... 902-625-5361 Building Inspector: Port Hood ................................................ 902-787-2900

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2016 Medal Winners Seniors’ Games Gold Medal Winners

Silver Medal Winners

Bronze Medal Winners

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