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Shoreline Journal Finalist in Two Categories
The Shoreline Journal has
been selected as one of three standing finalists in two categories of
the upcoming Better Newspaper Competition at the annual conference of
Newspapers Atlantic, a member based organization of over 65 community
and weekly publications in Atlantic Canada. The conference will be held
in Halifax on May 11 & 12th.
The categories are: Best Overall Ad for John MacLean’s creation
of the Masstown Market ad in the September 2011 issue and Best Red
Lobster for a series of errors in the January 2011 issue.
Shoreline Journal Organizing 2nd Annual 90/90+ Birthday Party
Plans for the Shoreline Journal’s 2nd annual 90 & 90+
Birthday Party are well under way according to Shoreline Journal publisher,
Maurice Rees. This year's party is being held on Saturday,
May 19th at the Economy Recreation Centre, Economy.
(See current invite list below)
In May 2011 approximately 100 attended the event including birthday
celebrants, caregivers, elected representatives from all three levels of
government. At the 2011 event birthday celebrants were presented with
certificates, enjoyed a sit down meal catered by Economy area ladies groups.
Rees, says, unfortunately, some of last years participants have passed on,
but we expect several new participants who have entered the “90’s era”. Last
year’s participants will be invited to attend again this year. Because
seating is limited, each birthday celebrant can bring a spouse or a
caregiver/driver.
Area residents are encouraged to check their with their neighbours to see
who may be eligible. In the case of a married couple, they can still bring a
caregiver or driver.
Organizers are hoping most people will be registered by March 15.
Registration deadline is April 7. Invitees will be mailed an
official invitation in early April. RSVP f
or each person is required.
Please send information to Maurice Rees, publisher, 902-647-2968 or via
email:
maurice@theshorelinejournal.com
Want to see a video clip of last year's event? Click here or on the image for our YouTube posted footage.
Our Invitees...
If you know of someone, originally from the Onslow to Advocate area, who is 90+ or will be 90 in 2012, but is not on this list, please contact Maurice Rees, publisher, at 902-647-2968, or email: maurice@theshorelinejournal.com Deadline for late entries is Friday, April 7, 2012.
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Abbott, Helen, Bass River
MacAloney, Muriel, Parrsboro MacLachlan, Helen, Great Village |
MacLean, Mae, Londonderry
MacLeod, Earl, Onslow
McMaster, Fred, Londonderry |
The Shoreline Journal is a monthly community newspaper based in Bass River, Nova Scotia, and serving the Fundy Shore/Glooscap Trail from Truro to Parrsboro. See submission deadlines...
Established in 1994, the paper 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 the husband and wife team of Maurice & Dorothy Rees. They have initiated a redesign of the paper, with the addition of several colour pages 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. Dorothy is a lady of many interests who has already added new features to the Journal; and since November 2008 has operated her own business, Dorothy’s T-shirt Factory, which has been renamed to “tshirtsrus.ca”. The energetic couple have a busy schedule as they are also sales agents for Nelson Monuments.
On-line issues: This Month Issue Archives - April 2009 to last month
Advertising
Interested in advertising? Click here to view all the details on our adAtlantic Classified Network Program or email the publisher for more details at maurice@theshorelinejournal.com
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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 regular items:
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
Dorothy's Kitchen Korner Poems & Photos Obituaries
plus notes from many communities and organizations:
Bass River, CCJS Student Council, Chiganois, Debert Elementary, Debert Legion, Great Village, Londonderry Council, MacCarell Villa, Masstown, Onslow Belmont, skating clubs & other groups
Rees' Pieces-May 2012
Together we can take on the world.
Last month’s column brought a few reactions and all of them of a positive
nature. Most prominent was my thoughts on gas prices, which at their high
level makes everyone cringe, when they look at the gas gauge knowing a big
part of this week’s paycheck will be required to fill to the brim.
High gasoline and diesel prices affects every aspect of the economy from
those who scrape by on a weekly basis, and only use their vehicle to get
groceries, take the children to activities or medical appointments to
commercial vehicles hauling freight, driving up prices of all goods, so that
the families who are scraping by are further impacted when they make any
purchase.
click to read this month's full
Editorial...
Father and sons stop for a chat. Kurt, Aubrey and Noel Gratto enjoy a rare quiet moment in their busy day at Masstown Hardware. Read more n their special feature on pages 16 & 17.
Masstown
Market picked as one of 50 across Canada
By Linda Harrington
Eric and Priscilla Jennings get their first look at the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers' 50th Anniversary book which features the Masstown Market. Eric has recently had knee surgery and could not be present at the official presentation. (Harrington Photo)
2012 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian
Federation of Independent Grocers (CFIG). Originally conceived as an
organization that would provide cost effective training programs by a small
group of Ontario retailers, CFIG now represents almost all of the privately
owned grocery retailers (more than 4000) across Canada.
As part of their 50th Anniversary celebration, CFIG released a limited
edition book to celebrate 50 independent grocers who are true entrepreneurs
and who are in business today.
On Thursday, March 29, CFIG President and CEO John Scott, CFIG Chair Brent
Battistelli and Darryl Rowe, President of Sales, McCain Foods Canada made a
stop in Masstown to recognize Laurie Jennings, of Masstown Market, as a true
Canadian grocery entrepreneur and present him with a copy of the 50th
Anniversary Book in which Masstown Market is featured.
Masstown Market is one of only two Nova Scotian independent grocery
retailers featured in the book, the other is Pete’s Frootique, Halifax. The
Market was awarded the CFIG Gold Award back in 2008, as well.
CFIG President and CEO John Scott made the official presentation to members
of the Jennings family in front of many of their long time employees. “This
is not a history book, the businesses represented had to be doing something
exceptional at this time and it is an honour to be featured,” he said. “We
felt it was important to come to each store and make the presentation in
person.”
Darryl Rowe, McCain Foods, a national supplier for the
independent grocery stores says he feels really good about assisting with
the publication of this book (several National suppliers, including McCains,
underwrote the costs). “It is nice to recognize these independent grocery
stores. They are the life blood of every little community. People do more
than just shop there, they often socialize there, too, and the stores
sponsor many community events. They are the pillars of the community.”
The book features several photos from the Masstown Market along with a two
page write-up. Laurie’s father, Eric Jennings, first began the Masstown
Market back in 1969, as a road-side fruit and vegetable stand. Eric recently
underwent knee surgery and could not attend the presentation but was very
happy when he viewed the publication at home. “We joined the CFIG about 10
years ago and have found the organization to be very helpful and supportive.
They will give advice on anything we need and help the little guy to reach
the big suppliers,” he said. “It is quite an honour to be featured in this
book, as one of only 50 picked all across Canada.”
Colchester Antes up $2.65-Million
Taxpayers in County of Colchester will contribute $2.65-million for a new
compost facility to be built in Kemptown in the 2013 building season. The
facility will help keep food waste out of landfills by converting food waste
into compost; extend the life of landfills and protect the environment.
The new facility which will take 16 months to complete is phase three of
Colchester’s waste management master plan and will also bring about
significant energy savings.
The facility is being built under the Building Canada Fund – Communities
Component with the federal and provincial governments each contributing
$860,604 while Colchester’s share is $2,651,621.
Debert Fire Fighters Eric Barnhill and Chris MacKay, carrying heavy back tanks, return to the truck after putting out hot spots in a grass fire on Reid Road. (Harrington Photo)
Budget Officer Assigned to CCRSB
By Maurice Rees
The March 21st decision by the CCRSB board to eliminate 125 jobs, which
included all 41 librarians, certainly got the attention of Premier Dexter
and Department of Education staff. The public relations battle, which
followed was then followed by the appointment of a budget officer to work
with the CCRSB board.
Last year CCRSB irked education officials by the methods it used to prepare
budget cuts and revealing details to the media. The public snit was
prominent and again this year, government officials rallied to reject CCRSB
decisions that balancing the 2012-2013 budget required eliminating 125 jobs,
including all 41 librarian positions.
Eliminating the librarian position caught the ire of
students and parents, with students holding a large afternoon “Save our
Library” protest.
CCRSB Superintendent, Gary Clarke, in his April 11th report, stated those
targeted for job cuts had been advised of their status. He concluded his
report by stating, “As Superintendent, I am deeply concerned about the long
lasting, negative impact on our comprehensive education system. It will be
important that we effectively communicate the extent of these reductions and
the impact they are having on our system.
CCRSB members have been forced to make decisions that are dismantling a
system they have worked so hard to put in place”.
The budget officer was appointed just prior to the board’s meeting on April
11th. Discussions are ongoing. Any changes to the boards original March 21st
decisions have not been finalized.
Page One Briefs - May 2012
The Shoreline Journal has joined the social media world by
joining Facebook. You can follow us on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/theshorelinejournal
Spring brings with it a large number of grass fires. Recently there
was a powerful fire that got away from the blueberry fields and even started
into the trees. It was near Davidson’s pancake house on Newville road
taking the Southampton, Parrsboro, Port Greville and the DNR to put it out.
It’s spring and smoke fills the air as the burns begin. Throughout the county blueberry land being prepared is usually the target. In Parrsboro, Gordon Sencabaugh stands by with a hose as his crew burns off the long grass in a field on Templar Street. It’s a decades long tradition to remove unwanted material and promote new growth. (Lawrence R. Nicoll Photo)
The Parrsboro Band will hold their Annual Spring Concert on Sun. May
27, 2012 at 2pm at “The Hall” on King Street in Parrsboro. The other groups
that will perform will be The Parrsboro Citizens`Choir and Parrsboro
Citizens Junior Band. Music for the afternoon will feature pops tunes with
vocolists singing with the Parrsboro Citizens Band. There will also be a
variety of popular music. Donations will be accepted at the door with all
proceeds directed to the operation of the bands. Come and enjoy an afternoon
of music and song.
The Shoreline Journal is conducting two fundraisers in the month of
May to assist two prominent groups: Age of Sail Heritage Museum, Port
Greville and Debert Volunteer Fire Brigade. Participants in the fundraisers
must postmark their entry by Friday, May 18th and will have their name
automatically entered into a contest to win a total of four tickets ( 2 –
Port Greville; 2 – Debert) to the matinee performance of the Royal Nova
Scotia International Tattoo on June 30th.
On Thursday evening, 7:30 pm, April 26, at the Colchester Historical
Museum in Truro, an illustrated public talk will be given - "There and Back
Again: Along the Shubenacadie Canal in 1861" This talk is being given by
Cameron Ells, Chair, Shubenacadie Canal Commission
The Canadian Federation of University Women are holding their 48th
Annual Book Fair at the Truro Curling Club an Friday May 25th 6pm - 9pm and
on Saturday May 26th 9am- 1pm. They will be offering used books, DVDs, CDs,
puzzles and games. Proceeds for charities and scholarships.
Finishing touches to two of Parrsboro’s newest businesses were
happening last week. The Medicine Shoppe, a new pharmacy owned by Crystal
Taylor, Parrsboro. The new pharmacy contained within CrossRoads Co-op,
Parrsboro is opening the last week of April. Meanwhile Harrison’s Home
Hardware opened their new Parrsboro store on Monday, April 23rd.
Free listings for summer festivals, suppers and events being held
between June 1 to September 30th are being offered to community groups for
inclusion in the Shoreline Journal’s annual regional tourism feature in the
June issue. Deadline is May 15th and submitted to Maurice Rees,
Publisher at 902-647-2968, fax: 902-647-2194 or
maurice@theshorelinejournal.com
We welcome Wendy Cox, Bass River, as our newest monthly contributor,
whose column, 'I heard it at the Company Store' will become one of the 'must
reads' in upcoming issues. We encourage readers to pass along tid-bits of
news to her on a regular basis. Wendy’s column replaced Joyce Starratt’s
'Bass River News'. Joyce’s retirement was announced in last month’s issue.
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Submission Deadlines 2012 - The Year at a Glance...
| Issue | Deadline | Published |
| January 2012 | December 13, 2011 | December 21, 2011 |
| February | January 17 | January 25 |
| March | February 21 | February 29 |
| April | March 20 | March 28 |
| May | April 17 | April 25 |
| June | May 22 | May 30 |
| July | June 19 | June 27 |
| August | July 17 | July 25 |
| September | August 21 | August 29 |
| October | September 18 | September 26 |
| November | October 23 | October 31 |
| December | November 20 | November 28 |
| January 2013 | December 11 | December 19 |
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