The Shoreline Journal
and The South
Cumberland News are
monthly community newspapers based in Bass River, Nova Scotia, and serving
the Fundy Shore/Glooscap Trail from Truro to Parrsboro and further north to
Advocate Harbour.
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Established in 1994, the
Journal was originally published as the West Colchester Free Press
by Ken Kennedy Publications, and later renamed to The Shoreline
Journal. In January 2008 The Journal changed hands and is now
under the management of Maurice Rees. He initiated a redesign of the paper, with the addition of
several colour pages in each issue. Each monthly issue concentrates on the
many community events which involve residents of all ages, from the
elderly to
the very young, and those young at heart. A primary
focus is those activities which involve students, whether it be school
or 4-H club activities.
Maurice has extensive experience in the community newspaper & advertising field, and has been running several businesses in Maitland for the past few years.
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Features
The Shoreline Journal understands that rural communities want to know about news and events in their communities, so that's our focus, the things that directly affect our subscribers, sponsors and customers. Watch for items like:
| Rees' Pieces (Publishers) | Letters to the Editor | Community Calendar |
| Heritage Notes | Sports Events | Classified Ads |
| Senior Affairs | Nature Notes | Credit Union News |
| MLA Activity Report | Community Centres | Fire Brigade |
| Favourite Pet Photo | Parish News | 4-H Clubs |
| Kitchen Korner | Poems & Photos | Obituaries |
| Front Page Briefs |
plus notes from many communities and organizations such as:
Bass River, CCJS Student Council, Chiganois, Debert Elementary, Debert Legion, Great Village, Londonderry Council, MacCarell Villa, Masstown, Onslow Belmont, skating clubs & other groups
October 2024 - Election on the way...
This month most of my time has been spent planning the type of municipal election coverage would be most helpful to our loyal readers. There was not much to be done with candidates until nominations closed September 10th. Of course, our top headline on Page 1 contained a major error. We said nominations closed on September 9th, when in realty it was September 10th (Would have been best to be correct, but if a mistake was going to happen best to list a day earlier) Would have been more embarrassing, if we chose a date after the 10 and some one paid attention to us and missed the actual deadline.
Interest in the election seems higher than 2020. Of course 2020 was during the pandemic, which threw a monkey wrench into every facet of life. In 2020 four of the new councillors were women – Laurie Sandeson (District 2), Lisa Patton (District 8), Marie Benoit District 9), and Victoria Lomond (District 10), who actually joined via a by-election to replace 12 year council veteran, Tom Taggart, who vacated the position to run and win provincially becoming Colchester North MLA succeeding Karen Casey. Tim Johnson (District 5) was the sole male new councillor in 2020 succeeding Lloyd Gibbs.
The Onslow Belmont Annual Harvest Sale and Auction was held on Saturday, Sept. 21 at the fire hall in Lower Onslow. Auctioneers Alexander Robin, Jimmy Robin and Chris Greg Muise were keeping the crowd entertained. (Harrington Photo).
Dr Ewing presented King Charles Coronation Medal
By Maurice Rees
Newfoundland Senator Iris Petten, while in Nova Scotia on other business, took a day out of her busy schedule to accomplish two things, high on her "to do" list. For ages she has always wanted to visit Veterans Memorial Park (VMP). She had another reason even higher in priority. She needed to present two worthy people the prestigious King Charles Coronation Medal. First to be pinned with the medal was Dr Karen Ewing. Next was Honorary Colonel CAF Jeffery Martin, New Brunswick.
Dr Karen Ewing was presented with the prestigious King Charles Coronation Medal for here work in founding the Veteran’s Memorial Park, which opened in 2008. The presentation ceremony by Senator Iris Petten took place at the park on Tuesday. August 27th.
Senator Petten, who was in Nova Scotia on other meetings, wanted to use the park for the presentation of two medals: to Honorary Colonel from NB, former Captain in the CAF Jeffery Martin, and to Dr Karen Ewing is credited for being the inspiration, driving force behind establishment of the park over 15 years ago.
In the official party there were seven people: Senator Petten with two leading staff; Captain Martin and one person and Dr Karen Ewing and one person. Following the presentations the official party were given a tour of Veterans Memorial Park. Several VMP board members were in attendance.
Vote October 19th
By Maurice Rees
Residents across the province are encouraged to exercise their right to vote by attending to the polls on Saturday, October 19th. There are several ways to vote. An explanation follows on each method:
Election Day: Saturday, October 19, 2024 – Vote in person with a paper ballot 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. at the locations on your polling card received by mail.
Voter Information Letter (VIL): Electors will receive a VIL, by the first week of October, with information on voting by phone, on-line, and where to vote in person on election day.
Electronic Voting: Electors may vote in advance of Election Day either, on-line or telephone, commencing 8:30 A.M., Monday, October 7th and running continuously until 7 P.M., Saturday October 19, 2024.
Voting Kiosk:
Vote on-line at the Voter Kiosk in the Municipal Building, 1 Church St, Truro. October 7 through October 18, 830 A.M. - 4 P.M. and October 19, 8 A.M. – 7 P.M. (excluding weekends and holidays).Three councillors were elected by acclamation. They are:
Councillor District 2 - Laurie Sandeson (incumbent); Councillor District 7: Sherry Martell, replaced retiring councillor Mike Gregory; and Councillor District 8: Lisa Patton (incumbent). There will not be voting for councillors in Districts 2, 7 & 8, but residents will still vote for Mayor a contest between Incumbent Mayor Christine Blair and Deputy Mayor Geoff Stewart, who resident his District 3 council, seat to run for the mayor’s position.The following is a list of councillor candidate listed by District as follows:
- District 1: Eric Boutilier, (incumbent) and Paul Weatherby;
- District 3: (formerly Geoff Stewart’s seat) Joel Dawe and Sheldon Richardson; District 4: Mike Cooper, (incumbent) and John Vissers;
- District 5: Bonnie Brown and Tim Johnson, (incumbent);
- District 6: (formerly Karen MacKenzie’s seat) Kelly Herron-Jacobs and Nigel Leggett;
- District 9: Marie Benoit, (incumbent) and Andrew MacKinnon; and
- District 10: Charlene Fletcher, Victoria Lomond, (incumbent), Charlene Fletcher, Doug MacInnes, Mike Rushton and Cheryl-ann Slack;
- District 11: (formerly Wade Parker’s seat) Al Kennedy, Wade MacCallum, and Sean MacDonald
Electors will receive a Voter Information Letter (VIL) by the first week of October, with information on voting by phone, on-line, and where to vote in person on election day.
School Lunch Ordering Open
Families of students in 28 Nova Scotia schools were able to order their choice of delicious, nutritious school based on their lunch program start dates: September 20-25 for October 1; October 4-9 for October 15 or October 18-23 for October 28. All start dates are now listed on the website: https://nslunch.ca/
The program’s menu is made up of 40 different lunches that align with the Nova Scotia School Food and Nutrition Policy and celebrate the diversity of Nova Scotian students. Each school day there is a choice between two options with at least one vegetarian option. Students’ first lunch on Tuesday, October 1, will be soft-shell beef or black bean tacos. Other meals served that week include sweet and sour meatballs or tofu, chicken or falafel wraps, and mini veggie or cheese pizzas.
Phase 1 of the program includes schools that have elementary school grades, meaning more than 75,000 students and potentially more than 13 million lunches could be served this school year. It is a pay-what-you-can program – families confidentially choose to pay the full $6.50 cost of each lunch, part of the cost or nothing, through the online ordering system.
Preparations to launch the program have included significant staffing, purchasing of equipment, expanding or starting new vendor relationships and building the online ordering and payment system.
Quick Facts: From September 20 to 25, ordering was open for 28 of the 255 schools; 49 more schools will start ordering October 4, with ordering opening for the final 178 schools on October 18. All schools will rotate through the same four-week menu but staggered to avoid strain on the supply chain.
For example, on October 28, half of the schools
will serve creamy pasta with chicken and vegetables or creamy pasta with
vegetables, and half will serve macaroni and cheese with beef and
vegetables or macaroni and cheese with vegetables. The Province
announced the new school lunch program as part of Budget 2024-25 with an
$18.8-million investment for the 2024-25 school year
Front Page Briefs - October 2024
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November 6 is the deadline to order a natural bough wreath, in memory of, or in honour of, for the November 11th Remembrance Day Service at Veterans Memorial Park, Bass River, NS. Service starts at 10:45 am. To order wreath contact: Heather Robinson at (902) 647-2478. Cost for wreath is $25.00 The ongoing work of the United Church Women will get a boost with the proceeds of from the Christmas Craft Market to be held at First United Church, 111 Lorne Street, Truro, on November 2nd from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm. Admission: FREE with donation. Payment Options: Cash, Debit, Visa/Master Crafters wishing to book a table, or who are rushing to enhance their inventory are asked to reserve December 1 for the Annual Christmas Craft Sale at the Economy Recreation Center, 930am -130pm. Over 40 tables of local crafters, bakers and small business owners. Free Admission, Canteen Available. For tables or information: Text or leave a message for Kristen @ 902-324-2259 Sherry Martell, who recently was elected by acclamation for council seat in Colchester District 7 has announced, after nine years as Executive Director, Truro and Colchester Chamber of Commerce, she is resigning from the position on October 30th to concentrate on council and her other business interests. (See story elsewhere in this issue). Truro and Colchester of Commerce will hold three forums on the upcoming Municipal Election as follows: Colchester County Municipal Forum, September 26th ,4:30 pm, Truro Fire Hall; Town of Truro Municipal Forum October 2nd, 5 pm, Truro Fire Hall and Stewiacke Municipal Forum October 3rd, 6:30 pm, Stewiacke Community CentreThe Chamber’s annual small business Awards luncheon and awards ceremony will be held October 24th, 11:45 am at the Inn on Prince. Tickets can be purchased that the chamber’s website. |
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