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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.
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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-January 2012
The year 2011 has had so many twists and turns it’s almost impossible to pinpoint the most important event(s), and makes it even more difficult to determine which way 2012 is headed. Some of 2011’s events might seem trivial now, but in 10 years may be perceived as the thing which mattered the most.
If I was to suggest the most
important events, it would be a combination of “people power” in the
mid-east; near collapse of the European economy and lack of growth of the
American economy as it hovers at near recession levels. All three have
significant impacts upon Canada.
After decades of Mid-East and northern African dictatorships “people power”
did not really exist until social media became unstoppable. Facebook,
texting, smartphones, and tweeting enabled the young to communicate to an
outside world expressing opposition to their plight.
click to read this month's full
Editorial...
Lighthouse
Researcher Visits Masstown Lighthouse
By Linda Harrington
Lighthouse researcher and author, Rip Irwin (left) enjoyed a tour of the
Masstown Lighthouse with owner Laurie Jennings. Mr. Irwin has visited every
lighthouse in Atlantic Canada and collected over 18,000 photographs.
(Harrington Photo)
Lighthouses were the obvious focal point of conversation at the Masstown
Lighthouse on Dec. 3rd, at the opening reception for the For the Love of Our
Lighthouses art exhibit.
Local author Rip E. Irwin felt very much at home as he toured the lighthouse
and viewed the exhibit. Mr. Irwin spent over 20 years researching and
photographing lighthouses and he has written a picturesque book “Lighthouses
and Lights of Nova Scotia”.
Rip Irwin’s early interest in lighthouses began during his career as a naval
chief petty officer. He retired to Nova Scotia and was concerned when he
heard the federal government was moving toward automating and de-staffing
Nova Scotia’s lighthouses. “I decided I wanted to photograph the lighthouses
before they were automated, with the main objective to visit every
lighthouse in Nova Scotia. Eight years later I was still working on it,” he
says. He has since amassed a collection of over 18,000 photographs and
visited every lighthouse in NS, NB, PEI and NF along with every principal
lighthouse from Key West to Labrador.
Nova Scotia had 164 lighthouses and lights when Irwin began his project and
he was able to photograph them all, plus record many stories about the
lights and lighthouse keepers.
In 2009, Rip donated his vast collection of photographs, research and
artifacts to the Northumberland Fisheries Museum and it is being showcased
at the Lighthouse Museum & Research Centre, Pictou.
He was one of the founding members of the Nova Scotia Lighthouse
Preservation Society and was also instrumental in lobbying to have the
Sambro Island lighthouse recognized as the oldest in Canada and one of the
top 100 oldest lighthouses in the world.
Mr. Irwin and Masstown Lighthouse owners Laurie and Eric Jennings spent some
time discussing various lighthouses along the Fundy Shore, as they took in
the view from the top of this unique lighthouse, which houses a fish market
on the ground floor. “It is nice to easily climb to the top,” said Irwin.
“Most existing lighthouses are not so easily accessed. Sixty of our
lighthouses are on the seaward side of islands.”
Many people are drawn to the charm of lighthouses and plan their vacations
around touring their seaside locations. Mr. Irwin knows firsthand how
addicting their charm can be. “I started photographing them in 1985 and I am
still working on it,” he laughs.
Remember to water the tree
By Chris Urquhart
This Christmas season if you put up a real Christmas tree, please
remember to keep it watered, away for open flames, make sure there are
no breaks in any of the wires for your tree lights and never, never, put
lit candles on it. Remember, it can be a fire hazard if you are not
careful. Never leave your tree unattended when small children are near,
and please be sure you have tied your tree up securely.
A fallen over tree with broken ornaments is no way to celebrate the
birth of the Christ Child, neither is a broken arm or leg through
carelessness or misadventure. If you have pets in the house you must
also keep them in mind when decorating your tree – even the artificial
ones. Many pets think that tinsel is “tasty” but it is not good for
them.
Presents containing chocolate should never be put under the tree if your
dog likes to “scrounge” as chocolate can be deadly for dogs. Some cats
like to climb the Christmas tree – this can be a real problem if the
tree is not secure (also you may lose some precious
ornaments).
Take the time to make this a safe and happy Christmas – the good
memories are worth it.
Rather wet autumn weather has meant later corn harvests in the area.
Harvesting can become detrimental to the soil when a field is too wet.
(Harrington Photo)
Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia (WBPANS), held their
2011 Annual Meeting in Truro on November 18th and 19th at the Best Western
Glengarry in Truro. News of this encouraging industry is featured on pages
14, 15 and 16.
Page One Briefs - January 2012
Correction issued. I apologize for incorrect information in last
month's Shoreline. The photo of Jean Lloyd being sworn in to Debert Legion
was taken by Judy Crossman, I just e-mailed it in.
The caption of the photo of Kenneth Smith should have said "30 Missions."
Don't blame the Shoreline. - Don MacQueen
The Shoreline Journal apologizes to Elsie Clarke and family for again
for the wrong name in her great granddaughter pictured with her, when she
cut the cake for her 100th birthday. Her name should have been Ava Purdy.
The Atlantic Canada International Air Show will return to the
Summerside Airport on Prince Edward Island, August 25 and 26, 2012.
Organizers have announced the US Navy Blue Angels will be performing at
Slemon Park in 2012. This will be their only appearance outside the U.S.in
2012, their 66th season.
Readers and business owners are encouraged to submit the names of
area businesses which commenced operation in 1972. The Shoreline Journal is
developing a contest which only these businesses can enter. Deadline for
submissions is January 15th. Call 902-647-2968 or email
maurice@theshorelinejournal.com
Effective April 1, 2012, Canada Post is raising the cost of mailing,
which has a significant impact on our mailing costs. We are holding our
prices on subscriptions available in the local area, which includes postal
codes starting with B0M, B2N and B6L. Subscriptions to the remainder of Nova
Scotia will increase to $28.00 per year ($32.20 with HST), and those outside
Nova Scotia will increase to $30.00 ($34.50 with HST). USA subscribers will
see their rate increase to $45.00. Subscribers can use the order form on
Page 5 to renew early to beat the April 1, 2012 increase.
2011 in Review - 'Quick Clips' - Lights, Cameras, Communities! - video clips of recent local events: This month - Bass River Heritage Day displays and demos, plus a visit to the NS Gem & Mineral Show in Parrsboro.
These video clips are converted to Shockwave Flash format - please allow time to load and shrink your viewing screen DOWN for best image quality!
| Heritage Day Celebration - Bass River Museum - 20/8/11 | |
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| Heritage Day Displays | Boil-a-Kettle Competition |
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| Blacksmith demo | Shingle Mill demo |
| NS Gem & Mineral Show and Sale 2011, Parrsboro - 20/8/11 | |
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| Lots of exhibitors & shoppers | Marshall Lewis polishing stones |
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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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Shoreline Journal advertising rates for 2012 in pdf format. |
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