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Volume 3 Issue 2 august 2015Uniting the South Shore LaHave River
Communities
free westdublin.caPlease Take and Share
We get a lot of joy out of delivering this paper. We love
driving up and down the river, sharing voices and stories. Thanks
to all the spots that carry our publication and to you for reading.
—JR+RR
Learnt Wisdom
Artist Rosalie Harmon captures the beauty of the season
Eastlink’s plan to cap rural internet access is despicable. Four
reasons:
1. Eastlink is a hugely profitable company, with millions in
profits each year.
2. The Bragg family, who owns Eastlink, has a network worth of
over $1 billion and are one of the richest families in the
province.
3. Eastlink received millions of dollars in corporate welfare to
build the rural internet network. This project was not completed on
time and was over budget, leading to a second round of corporate
welfare for Eastlink.
4. Capping internet access in rural areas would be the same as
capping electricity in rural areas. It wouldn't be ok to tell rural
residents they could only have lights and heat for 8 hours a day,
why would it be ok for internet access?
Telecommunications should be publicly-owned and operated in the
public interest—not for the interests of a handful of
billionaires.
Nationalize Eastlink.
—Kyle Buott, President of the Halifax Dartmouth &
District Labour Council, HalifaxLabour.ca
NOTo restrictions On
rural Internet Access
—Rose Star
item— There is no truth to the rumour that Watermills Road is
going to be renamed the “F N Road” (apologies to Fred) in spite of
the fact that it is being called that most frequently these days.
Many thanks to those who have taken to posting and marking the
myriad of potholes that lie in wait for the unsuspecting
motorist.
—Ed Young, FN Road
Box 11, LaHaveNova Scotia
B0R 1C0(902) 688-2838
Artisans, Musiciens, Artiste, professionnel de tout genres.
C'est incroyable la quantité de talent que l'on retrouve ici. Peut
être est-ce le décor, les vues splendides sur la mer ou juste l air
salé qui nous inspire. Depuis maintenant presque cinq ans que nous
sommes ici. Nous avons eu l occasion durant ces années de saisir
plusieurs occasions et sommes très contents d' avoir choisi cette
communauté pour y vivre et travailler. Nous tenons à remercier tous
ceux qui nous encouragent et qui forme cette communauté. Tout ce
que tu veux faire ou rêve de faire, commence-le , l'audace a du
pouvoir, du génie, de la magie. Tout est possible ici.
—Karl, Hilltop-Farm.ca
TouT esT possible ici
S ingleminded to the task at hand—whether constructing a
painting, writing a song or building a home—if the foundation is
weak, it’s a poor start. Frame of mind is everything leading to a
good—or not so good, performance. Focus and concentration centres
us. Whether you’re a surgeon, accountant or mechanic—if you’re
self-aware of working in time and space—you are practicing art. It
is this practice that grows our body, mind and soul. The end
product is simply a necessity. The patient heals, the product gets
sold—end of story. It’s what goes through our minds while
performing our given tasks that gives us peace of mind—or not.
Living in this moment is art.
—Greg Tracey, the LaHave Craft Co-op
Balance in Art and Harmony
Farmer John has been working overtime in his garden this summer.
Now the plants are
starting to show wonderful produce. —Deborah Croft,
BridgewaterPhotoClub.ca
—Sandra McAndrew
The Community Dock is put to good use on another fine day at
Sperry’s Beach. Thanksto all the volunteers who made it happen!
COmmuNITy eveNTS
The Honourable Wilfred P. MooreLiberal Senator - Nova Scotia
[email protected]
Happy Summer onthe South Shore!
I built this dory thirteen years ago, beginning the year my son
Aiden was born. I cut the first boards the weekend before his
birth. I think it would take about a hundred hours to build this,
maybe something like that, but it took me over a year with my first
kid. That was probably a bigger challenge than building a boat. It
was finding the time. I use it mostly for pleasure, with a little
hunting and fishing as well. I built it cheap, maintain it cheap,
and just have fun with it. It’s named Buzz Bomb II from a Dead
Kennedys’ album. It's about a stolen car, called the Buzz Bomb. I
still like the song. It’s classic punk rock. —Reece Baird, Petite
Riviere
YoGa and PiLates CLasses
At the Petite Riviere Fire Hall. 10 classes for $60 or
$12 drop in.
Gentle Yoga with Alana Robb, Mondays, 10am. Yoga classes are
suitable for anyone one of any age or ability who is interested in
safely exploring the practice of yoga as a means of reducing stress
and increasing muscle strength and flexibility. Info:
[email protected]
Gentle Pilates with Kathleen Chance, Wednesday at 10am. Pilates
classes strengthen the core muscles of the body, improve balance
and postural alignment while working with the breath. The classes
are designed for a wide range of fitness levels and ages. Info:
[email protected]
LunenburG sChooL of the artsSite Specific Printmaking with
Charley Young. Aug 10-14, 10am-4pm. $400 + $40 materials fee.
Recommended for all levels. Work site specifically to record their
impressions of the historic Town of Lunenburg.
Innovative Processes and Materials for Jewellery with Rebecca
Hannon. Aug 10-14, 10am-4pm. $400 + $40 materials fee. Recommended
for all levels. Learn about resin casting, mold-making, inlay
techniques and beyond, as they relate to contemporary
jewellery.
Spinnaker Seas: Silk Screen Printing on Cloth with Nancy Price.
Aug 17-21, 10am-4pm. $400 + $50 materials fee. Recommended for all
levels. Hands-on exploration.
Lunenburg Tile Academy: Handmade Ceramic Tile with Doug Bamford.
Aug 17-21, 10am-4pm. $400 + $40 materials fee. Recommended for all
levels. Take a tour through the colourful history of ceramic tile
from around the world and explore methods of making and decorating
a number of different types of tile.
Colour, Layer, Pattern: Ceramics with Adero Willard, Aug 24-28,
10am-4pm. $400 + $50 materials fee. Recommended for intermediate to
advanced levels. Learn how to create colourful and expressive
surfaces on clay through demonstrations and hands-on practice,
working with a variety of techniques.
For more info visit: www.LunenburgArts.org
Sound of Home Jam Session: Thurs, Aug 20, 7-9pm. $5 at the door
for musicians and audience members. Musicians leave with a mixed
& recorded version of a song. 637 Conquerall Rd, Conquerall
Mills
Sustainable Housing Tour: Fri, Aug 21, 12-5:45pm. Visit the
Solterre Concept Cottage, Full Moon Tiny Shelters, and Watershed
Farms. By Donation. Hop on the bus at the Hodge Podge Community
Garden, corner of Aberdeen Road and Elm Street, Bridgewater
Crave Local—A Taste of Home: Fri, Aug 21, 5:30-7:30pm. Local
wine, beer, spirit, cider, and juice producers sample their
product, accompanied by appetizers by Wile's Lake Farm Market and
Bakery. Purchase tickets in advance at Wile's Lake. 3254 Hwy 325,
Wileville NS
Fresh Air Films' Night: Fri, Aug 21, 8-10pm. Two short films
about community building on the South
Shore, followed by Dr. Zeuss' The Lorax. Free. Shipyard's
Landing, King St, Bridgewater
Street Fair: Sat, Aug 22, 10am-3pm. A fun-filled sustainability
themed day featuring food trucks, pop-up parks, live music,
children's activities, vendors and educational exhibitors! Free.
King Street, Bridgewater
Up!Skilling Expo: Sun, Aug 23, 10am-3:30pm. Learn DIY skills
from locals practicing self sufficiency. Topics will range from
bicycle maintenance to preserving the harvest. By donation. 135
North Park St, Bridgewater
Glowing Green Family Campfire Night: Sun, Aug 23, 6:45pm-8:45pm.
Campfire, s'mores, and family friendly activities in nature. Free.
310 Monk Point Rd, Heckman's Island NS
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Introduction to Sea Kayaking Course: Aug 16, 9am-5pm,
$115+tax
Multi-Day Kayaking & Camping Adventures: 3 Days / 2 Nights.
Aug 18-20, Aug 28-30, Sept 11-13, $575. NEW 2 Days / 1 Night, Aug
24-25, $375
Plein Air Paint & Paddle with Don Pentz: Aug 22 + 23, 9-5pm
each day, $350
Community Paddle: Aug 21, 6:30pm till sundown. Please arrive at
6:15. BYOBoat (non
motorized) and join us free of charge or hop in one of our sea
kayaks for $25 (tax included)
Yoga + Kayaking: Aug 26, full day tour + yoga on an island
beach, 9am departure, $130. Aug 27, half day tour + yoga on an
island beach, 9am departure, $85
Daily sea kayaking tours and rentals also available. For more
info please visit: www.CapeLaHaveAdventures.ca
musiC Pennybrook Festival: Aug 15, noon til night, by donation.
4774 Highway 331.
musiC Pennybrook CD Release: Oct 8, 8pm, doors open at 7:30pm.
10 Huey Lake Road. Our own Pennybrook will be releasing their
hotly-anticipated, as-yet-untitled second CD. Come get your
copy!
art CLass Mixed Media Altered Books: Free. Join Marika and learn
to create mixed media altered books and paper lanterns using
recycled materials! All materials provided, but bring your own.
Margaret Henigar Public Library, Aug 11–14 from 3–4:30pm, 13+
CaPe Lahave adventures
—Rose Star
I was the founder and publisher of the West Dublin Monitor free
newsletter uniting the South Shore, LaHave River communities of
Nova Scotia in a platform of grassroots expression.