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Edition 2006-01
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 10:24:44
Good morning! Our first newsletter, although this early in the game, there's not much to report on - but hopefully that will change as we progress!
1. LL08 Society member Dave Laycock has very generously (and rather foolishly ..) offered to write the Society's business plan. Needless to say, his offer was accepted before he could change his mind! Before he recently retired, Dave had a long and illustrious career in the federal public service. He is fully versed in bureaucratese and is eminently qualified to write business plans. We're in good hands!
2. Don't forget our brainstorming session tonight at the Shelburne Community Centre at 7 pm! I've typed up a million ideas (at least, it seems like it ...) and we're going to need lots of help. Sure hope to see you there - 7 pm at the Community Centre!
Edition 2006-02
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:14:48
Good morning, everyone! And it's yet another beautiful sunny day on the South Shore!
FIRST AND FOREMOST, THE LL08 SOCIETY MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP AT 2 PM IS CANCELLED. Although it's been a busy week, all items to report on are info only, so it was agreed that a meeting would not be necessary. That's what the Newsletter's for!
So, here are the Loyalist Landing happenings over the last week:
1. We held a very successful brainstorming session last Monday, 11 Sep. Thank you to everyone who showed up - we did some good work in short order, and as promised, we were out the door by 9 pm! We now have a good start to our calendar of events for 2008. The Executive Ctee and the Events Ctee will meet in the next few days to finalize the calendar, which should be ready to unveil to the world at the October meeting.
2. Al Delaney and Jim Mahaney met with our MP, Gerald Keddy, on Wednesday, 13 Sep. Among other things, he was briefed on the stamp issue request. Mr. Keddy has agreed to follow up in Ottawa. Stay tuned.
3. Al Delaney, Jim Mahaney, Pat Melanson and I met with the NDP Caucus at Enterprise Square on Friday morning, 15 Sep. As we were first on the agenda, we were able to make a grand entrance - Pat fifed us in, and all four of us were in period dress. Jim made the presentation, with each of us answering questions that pertained to our areas of knowledge. All members of the caucus around the table were very interested and enthusiastic about the LL 08 celebrations. Darrell Dexter himself was heard to say that our presentation was excellent! Also in attendance at the meeting were many local figures - the Mayor, members of the Chamber of Commerce, municipal and town councillors, etc. All in all, a very successful meeting!
4. Pat Melanson of the Re-Enactment Ctee has placed an ad in this week's Coast Guard to recruit soldiers, artillery and musicians to form the core of the new re-enactment forces for 2008. Boys, here's your big chance to wear a neat uniform, carry a musket and generally play! If you're interested, Uncle Pat wants you! Contact him at 875-4721.
5. As a follow-on to the ad, the Coast Guard will also be writing an article on the recruitment drive in Shelburne County and the latest developments regarding the 2008 celebrations. Wait for it!
5. The Fundraising Ctee is looking for volunteers to help them organize some fundraising events over the next couple of months. If you're interested, please contact Kim Walker at 875-4299 or Al Delaney at 875-4747.
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE LOYALIST LANDING 2008 SOCIETY WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2006, AT 2 PM AT THE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OFFICE ON WATER STREET.
Edition 2006-03
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:50:25
Good Monday morning! Not much to report on the Loyalist Landing 2008 as things were blessedly quiet this past week, giving us a chance to catch our breath!
The Executive Ctee and the Events Ctee, along with Dave, the business planner, met last week to review and finalize the list of events for 2008 in general, as well as July 2008 in particular. Believe it or not, all that's left to do now is compile the events into a cohesive calendar, firm up leads, volunteers, resources and venues, liaise with the town, the municipality and local businesses, find sponsors where necessary, and put the wheels in motion for the big kick-off in January 2008! Piece o' cake ...
Edition 2006-04
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2006 08:30:24
Good morning - even if it is a dark and soggy one! There's absolutely nothing to report on the Loyalist Landing 2008 front. I don't hear a peep out there, as everyone is quietly and busily working away ...
Edition 2006-05
Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2006 19:01:20
Good afternoon and Happy Thanksgiving! And what incredible weather to be thankful for!
Update on the Events for 2008. I'm thrilled to report that the calendar of events for 2008 is complete! Of course, there is still some tweaking to do here and there, a few items will no doubt change as we progress, and some possibilities are still being explored, but all in all, we're in good shape. We now have a pretty clear path as to how the year will unfold, what we now need to do, what we need to do it, who needs to do it, etc. We're cookin' with gas, as they say! I would like to send a big thank you to all you members who very patiently responded to my e-mails and very kindly agreed to lead or sponsor an event. You made my task so easy, certainly much easier than I thought it would be. I asked, you came through - thank you!
Dying to know what's on the calendar? Well, I'm not really at liberty to divulge such state secrets at this time, however, I can give you some clues - there'll be a little culture, a little entertainment, a little sport, a little history, a little national pride, a little water, maybe a little glamour, but lots of fun! Stay tuned!
Which brings me to our very first FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) segment of the newsletter:
1. Where can I get one of those Loyalist Landing t-shirts? The t-shirts are available from Doug Langley at 875-1258. But hurry up, they have proven to be a popular item and are going quite fast! Doug advises that most sizes are still available (from S to XXL), in white or parchment. And for you collectors out there - it's a limited edition t-shirt as the logo on it will no longer be used by LL08. So once the t-shirts are gone, so is the logo! The t-shirts sell for $12 each, are very good quality, and don't shrink. With Christmas just around the corner (how many shopping days?), they'd make a pretty neat and inexpensive Christmas gift. Send one to all your family and friends living "away" - it'll be a reminder to them to come to NS in 2008!
2. Where can I get a costume? First, I apologize to all you purists out there - the proper terminology is indeed "period dress". One may obtain period dress/a costume by contacting Kim Walker who heads up the Costume Ctee. She can be reached at 875-4299. Over the next year, Kim and her busy team will be collecting patterns, fabric sources, etc., and hopefully even an inventory of previously enjoyed period dress. Which reminds me - if you have period dress from 1983 that you won't be using in 2008, please contact Kim. She'll be glad to take it off your hands! As well, everything you ever wanted to know about Loyalist dress but were afraid to ask can be found in a lovely little book called "Loyalist Dress in Nova Scotia 1775-1800". It was first published in 1982 for the bicentennial and is available at the museum for $4.
3. Where can I get a list of the plants and flowers grown back then? Another wonderful little book entitled "Gardens of Shelburne, Nova Scotia 1785-1820", also available at the museum for $4.
4. Is there a Loyalist cookbook? Yes, Virginia, there is a Loyalist cookbook. It's called "Loyalist Foods in Today's Recipes" and it was written by local author Eleanor Robertson Smith in 1983. It's available at the museum or the Genealogical Society for $16.
Edition 2006-06
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2006 18:52:40
Good evening everyone! Sending the newsletter out one day early - simply won't have time tomorrow! It's been a quiet news week, so only a couple of things to report on:
Pat Melanson, our Royal Fencible American and recruiter of Crown Forces for 2008, reports that further to his recent recruitment ad in the Coast Guard, eight local individuals have contacted him with regard to joining the re-enactment forces. Pat advises that the group will hold its first meeting/info session shortly. If you're interested in joining Pat's Crown Forces, it's never too late! Please contact him at 875-4721 or at patpiper@hotmail.com.
Pat is also looking for 12 youth to join the Crown Forces and has placed posters at the high school in Shelburne. If you know of any young history buffs out there looking for a unique and challenging hobby, please refer them to Pat!
The next meeting of the Loyalist Landing 2008 Society will be held this Wednesday, 18 October at 2 pm, in the Council Chambers, 2nd floor of the Town Office in Shelburne. Agenda to follow separately. All are welcome to attend. It's a BYOC - Bring Your Own Coffee!
Edition 2006-07
Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:02:29
Good morning on yet another blustery day on the South Shore! It could be worse - some parts of Canada and the US have been getting snow, so we can put up with a little wind and rain! On the other hand, they're calling for a mix of sun and clouds and a high of 31 degrees in Barbados today. So, is the glass half full or half empty?
On to the Loyalist news. Al Delaney, Co-Chair of the LL 08 Society, has confirmed that the Nova Scotia Guild of Town Criers will hold its 2008 Provincial Championships in Shelburne during the LL 08 celebrations. The event will have two components - the actual NSGTC competition for Registered Town Criers, and an amateur Town Crier competition (do I dare say Shelburne Town Crier Idol?) sponsored by the LL 08. So, heads up to any Registered Town Criers planning to compete and all you Town Crier wannabes!
On another note, don't forget that CTV's Live at Five will be broadcasting from The Osprey in Shelburne this coming Thursday evening, 2 Nov, starting at 5 pm. And Steve Murphy, Nova Scotia's favourite newsman (or mine anyway ...), will be here too!
Edition 2006-08
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:11:46
Good morning, everyone!
There hasn't been much to report on the LL 08 front for the last couple of weeks, but that's not to say that we haven't been busy! Many members and various sub-committees have been quietly meeting and working, laying the groundwork for 2008 events. In this week's news:
1. Our business planner extraordinaire, Dave Laycock, is doing a tremendous job putting together the business plan. Dave is a consummate gatherer of data with a sharp analytical mind, and these abilities are certainly evident in the business plan he's crafted. As my hero Steve used to say - she's a beaut! The business plan is nearing completion (Dave might not agree!), and should be ready in early December for meetings with Tourism NS and potential partners/sponsors. No pressure, Dave.
One thing that does stand out in the business plan - both the foundation and the success for 2008 will be in our volunteers. We will need volunteers every step of the way to make this work - to set up, help run and sponsor events, to provide food and/or supplies for events, to help with the clean-up afterwards, to make costumes, to decorate, to organize, etc, etc. It boils down to a pure and simple fact - no matter how much money we raise to run the 2008 celebrations, we still won't make it without the help of many volunteers. So, in the coming months, as we put out the calendar of events and get this show on the road, I'll be asking for your help!
2. Interesting tidbit for all you archaeology enthusiasts - LL 08 Co-Chair Al Delaney reports that Laird Niven, a Shelburne-based archaeologist, has expressed interest in doing a "dig" in Shelburne during the LL 08 celebrations. Mr. Niven has apparently done a dig at the Birchtown site previously and is currently working on a dig in New Brunswick. The location of the Shelburne dig has not yet been determined.
Edition 2006-09
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:09:34
Good Monday morning! And a gorgeous morning it is. Feels more like an early spring morning than an early winter morning ... However, early winter morning it is, and good grief! less than a month before Christmas! Time to start doing some serious Christmas shopping - which leads me to my first item:
1.. LL 08 t-shirts are still available. They are excellent quality, don't shrink after washing, and they come in two "colours" - white and parchment. At $12, they'll make an excellent gift or stocking stuffer for someone on your list. Call Santa Doug at 875-1258.
2.. Just what the doctor ordered for those post-Christmas, mid-winter blahs! The Society will be holding a Dutch Auction in late January/early February 2007, so start saving your quarters. Watch for details.
3.. You might also want to start polishing up your dancing shoes for 2008 - there will be a Governor's Ball and Banquet on 22 July 2008, following a day of events commemorating the renaming of Port Roseway to Shelburne by Governor Parr on that date in 1783. The ball will be the perfect opportunity to wear your best 1783 duds and trip the light fantastic.
4.. And last but not least, for all you big orchestra fans out there. The Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra will be performing at the Shelburne Regional High School on 27 April 2008 as part of the LL 08 Spring Fling. The orchestra consists of 65 talented students from around the Maritimes. The concert will be held on a Sunday afternoon and will be open to everyone.
And now, for a little Christmas trivia to get you in that festive mood - no bah humbugs allowed!
How many presents would you have if you received all the gifts in "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?
The answer will be in next week's newsletter . have a great week!
Edition 2006-10
Date December 4th, 2006
Good morning! Just a couple of things to report on the Loyalist front:
1. Treasurer Jim offers the following financial report as of this morning -
Bank Balance $ 786.91
Outstanding Obligations $ 1,201.62
_________
Net Financial Position $( 483.53)
Assets - LL08 T-Shirts 134
2. Which leads me to the next item - LL08 t-shirts are still available. We've sold lots, but as you can see, we still have some left. They are a great buy at $12 each - excellent quality and striking logo. Contact Doug at 875-1258.
3. Heads up! Mark Saturday 7 Jun 2008 on your calendar. There will be a town-wide yard sale that day in Shelburne! Every homeowner and business in Shelburne will be asked to participate - Woodworkers, leading the charge, has already agreed to hold its annual yard sale that day. The idea is to have yard sales, garage sales, sidewalk sales, sidewalk cafés, food vendors, etc. everywhere you look. There will be no charge to participate - interested homeowners and businesses will be responsible for their own set-up and sales, and any money you make will be yours to keep. Not only does this event have the potential to at least double the town's population (and cash flow) that day, it should be a lot of fun too!
4. And now, the moment you've all been waiting for (snicker, snicker) - the answer to last week's Christmas trivia. I sincerely apologize to anyone who has lost sleep over this one -
How many presents would you have if you received all the gifts in "The Twelve Days of Christmas". 364!
This week's trivia -
For many years, Canadian-born band leader Guy Lombardo was a fixture on New Years's Eve celebrations on television. What was the name of his orchestra?
a) Canadian Musicmakers b) Royal Musicians
c) Royal Canadians d) Canadian Idols
See next week's newsletter for the answer.
Edition 2006-11
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:06:36
Good morning!
This will be the last LL08 newsletter for 2006, so I've decided to live life on the edge this morning and start the newsletter with this week's Christmas trivia question! The answer will be at the end of the newsletter - no peeking! And I'm making it a hard one this morning, because I've been getting far too many gleeful e-mails telling me you know the answer! So let's see how gleeful you feel after this one ...
A novelty Christmas present for little girls in 1881 was an eating doll. A bit of candy put in her mouth would come out where?
a. Ear b. Hand c. Belly button d. Foot
Now on to LL08 stuff!
1. There will be a Costume Committee meeting on Friday, 5 Jan 07 at 1:30 pm in the Genealogical Society office. Anyone interested in helping out with costumes/period dress for 2008 is invited to attend.
2. Another exciting event for the 2008 celebrations! But first, a quick history lesson - In late August 1783, 500 free blacks who had fought for the British under the leadership of Colonel Stephan Blucke arrived in Shelburne. They were allocated land on the northwest side of =
the harbour across from Shelburne, on land originally considered but rejected by the first arrivals. Led by the Colonel, they marched to the site and founded Birchtown, named to honour Colonel Samuel Birch who, as Governor of New York, had provided them with certificates of freedom and who had strongly resisted American efforts to (re)-enslave them. By 1784, Birchtown, with a population of about 2,500 people, was the largest settlement of free blacks in North America.
In Aug 08, the Black Loyalist Heritage Society will hold a celebration in Birchtown to commemorate its founding by Black Loyalists in 1783. The day's events will start with a walk from Shelburne to Birchtown in memory of the Black Loyalists who first did the journey, followed by a celebration in Birchtown featuring musical entertainment and a BBQ picnic. Watch for more details!
Now back to the Christmas trivia. Last week's question:
For many years, Canadian-born band leader Guy Lombardo was a fixture on New Year's Eve celebrations on television. What was the name of his orchestra? The Royal Canadians!
And today's question:
A novelty Christmas present for little girls in 1881 was an eating doll. A bit of candy put in her mouth would come out where?
Her foot!
On behalf of the Loyalist Landing 2008 Society, I'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season. See you in 2007!
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2006 10:24:44
Good morning! Our first newsletter, although this early in the game, there's not much to report on - but hopefully that will change as we progress!
1. LL08 Society member Dave Laycock has very generously (and rather foolishly ..) offered to write the Society's business plan. Needless to say, his offer was accepted before he could change his mind! Before he recently retired, Dave had a long and illustrious career in the federal public service. He is fully versed in bureaucratese and is eminently qualified to write business plans. We're in good hands!
2. Don't forget our brainstorming session tonight at the Shelburne Community Centre at 7 pm! I've typed up a million ideas (at least, it seems like it ...) and we're going to need lots of help. Sure hope to see you there - 7 pm at the Community Centre!
Edition 2006-02
Date: Mon, 18 Sep 2006 11:14:48
Good morning, everyone! And it's yet another beautiful sunny day on the South Shore!
FIRST AND FOREMOST, THE LL08 SOCIETY MEETING SCHEDULED FOR THIS WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP AT 2 PM IS CANCELLED. Although it's been a busy week, all items to report on are info only, so it was agreed that a meeting would not be necessary. That's what the Newsletter's for!
So, here are the Loyalist Landing happenings over the last week:
1. We held a very successful brainstorming session last Monday, 11 Sep. Thank you to everyone who showed up - we did some good work in short order, and as promised, we were out the door by 9 pm! We now have a good start to our calendar of events for 2008. The Executive Ctee and the Events Ctee will meet in the next few days to finalize the calendar, which should be ready to unveil to the world at the October meeting.
2. Al Delaney and Jim Mahaney met with our MP, Gerald Keddy, on Wednesday, 13 Sep. Among other things, he was briefed on the stamp issue request. Mr. Keddy has agreed to follow up in Ottawa. Stay tuned.
3. Al Delaney, Jim Mahaney, Pat Melanson and I met with the NDP Caucus at Enterprise Square on Friday morning, 15 Sep. As we were first on the agenda, we were able to make a grand entrance - Pat fifed us in, and all four of us were in period dress. Jim made the presentation, with each of us answering questions that pertained to our areas of knowledge. All members of the caucus around the table were very interested and enthusiastic about the LL 08 celebrations. Darrell Dexter himself was heard to say that our presentation was excellent! Also in attendance at the meeting were many local figures - the Mayor, members of the Chamber of Commerce, municipal and town councillors, etc. All in all, a very successful meeting!
4. Pat Melanson of the Re-Enactment Ctee has placed an ad in this week's Coast Guard to recruit soldiers, artillery and musicians to form the core of the new re-enactment forces for 2008. Boys, here's your big chance to wear a neat uniform, carry a musket and generally play! If you're interested, Uncle Pat wants you! Contact him at 875-4721.
5. As a follow-on to the ad, the Coast Guard will also be writing an article on the recruitment drive in Shelburne County and the latest developments regarding the 2008 celebrations. Wait for it!
5. The Fundraising Ctee is looking for volunteers to help them organize some fundraising events over the next couple of months. If you're interested, please contact Kim Walker at 875-4299 or Al Delaney at 875-4747.
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE LOYALIST LANDING 2008 SOCIETY WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 18 OCTOBER 2006, AT 2 PM AT THE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OFFICE ON WATER STREET.
Edition 2006-03
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006 11:50:25
Good Monday morning! Not much to report on the Loyalist Landing 2008 as things were blessedly quiet this past week, giving us a chance to catch our breath!
The Executive Ctee and the Events Ctee, along with Dave, the business planner, met last week to review and finalize the list of events for 2008 in general, as well as July 2008 in particular. Believe it or not, all that's left to do now is compile the events into a cohesive calendar, firm up leads, volunteers, resources and venues, liaise with the town, the municipality and local businesses, find sponsors where necessary, and put the wheels in motion for the big kick-off in January 2008! Piece o' cake ...
Edition 2006-04
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2006 08:30:24
Good morning - even if it is a dark and soggy one! There's absolutely nothing to report on the Loyalist Landing 2008 front. I don't hear a peep out there, as everyone is quietly and busily working away ...
Edition 2006-05
Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2006 19:01:20
Good afternoon and Happy Thanksgiving! And what incredible weather to be thankful for!
Update on the Events for 2008. I'm thrilled to report that the calendar of events for 2008 is complete! Of course, there is still some tweaking to do here and there, a few items will no doubt change as we progress, and some possibilities are still being explored, but all in all, we're in good shape. We now have a pretty clear path as to how the year will unfold, what we now need to do, what we need to do it, who needs to do it, etc. We're cookin' with gas, as they say! I would like to send a big thank you to all you members who very patiently responded to my e-mails and very kindly agreed to lead or sponsor an event. You made my task so easy, certainly much easier than I thought it would be. I asked, you came through - thank you!
Dying to know what's on the calendar? Well, I'm not really at liberty to divulge such state secrets at this time, however, I can give you some clues - there'll be a little culture, a little entertainment, a little sport, a little history, a little national pride, a little water, maybe a little glamour, but lots of fun! Stay tuned!
Which brings me to our very first FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) segment of the newsletter:
1. Where can I get one of those Loyalist Landing t-shirts? The t-shirts are available from Doug Langley at 875-1258. But hurry up, they have proven to be a popular item and are going quite fast! Doug advises that most sizes are still available (from S to XXL), in white or parchment. And for you collectors out there - it's a limited edition t-shirt as the logo on it will no longer be used by LL08. So once the t-shirts are gone, so is the logo! The t-shirts sell for $12 each, are very good quality, and don't shrink. With Christmas just around the corner (how many shopping days?), they'd make a pretty neat and inexpensive Christmas gift. Send one to all your family and friends living "away" - it'll be a reminder to them to come to NS in 2008!
2. Where can I get a costume? First, I apologize to all you purists out there - the proper terminology is indeed "period dress". One may obtain period dress/a costume by contacting Kim Walker who heads up the Costume Ctee. She can be reached at 875-4299. Over the next year, Kim and her busy team will be collecting patterns, fabric sources, etc., and hopefully even an inventory of previously enjoyed period dress. Which reminds me - if you have period dress from 1983 that you won't be using in 2008, please contact Kim. She'll be glad to take it off your hands! As well, everything you ever wanted to know about Loyalist dress but were afraid to ask can be found in a lovely little book called "Loyalist Dress in Nova Scotia 1775-1800". It was first published in 1982 for the bicentennial and is available at the museum for $4.
3. Where can I get a list of the plants and flowers grown back then? Another wonderful little book entitled "Gardens of Shelburne, Nova Scotia 1785-1820", also available at the museum for $4.
4. Is there a Loyalist cookbook? Yes, Virginia, there is a Loyalist cookbook. It's called "Loyalist Foods in Today's Recipes" and it was written by local author Eleanor Robertson Smith in 1983. It's available at the museum or the Genealogical Society for $16.
Edition 2006-06
Date: Sun, 15 Oct 2006 18:52:40
Good evening everyone! Sending the newsletter out one day early - simply won't have time tomorrow! It's been a quiet news week, so only a couple of things to report on:
Pat Melanson, our Royal Fencible American and recruiter of Crown Forces for 2008, reports that further to his recent recruitment ad in the Coast Guard, eight local individuals have contacted him with regard to joining the re-enactment forces. Pat advises that the group will hold its first meeting/info session shortly. If you're interested in joining Pat's Crown Forces, it's never too late! Please contact him at 875-4721 or at patpiper@hotmail.com.
Pat is also looking for 12 youth to join the Crown Forces and has placed posters at the high school in Shelburne. If you know of any young history buffs out there looking for a unique and challenging hobby, please refer them to Pat!
The next meeting of the Loyalist Landing 2008 Society will be held this Wednesday, 18 October at 2 pm, in the Council Chambers, 2nd floor of the Town Office in Shelburne. Agenda to follow separately. All are welcome to attend. It's a BYOC - Bring Your Own Coffee!
Edition 2006-07
Date: Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:02:29
Good morning on yet another blustery day on the South Shore! It could be worse - some parts of Canada and the US have been getting snow, so we can put up with a little wind and rain! On the other hand, they're calling for a mix of sun and clouds and a high of 31 degrees in Barbados today. So, is the glass half full or half empty?
On to the Loyalist news. Al Delaney, Co-Chair of the LL 08 Society, has confirmed that the Nova Scotia Guild of Town Criers will hold its 2008 Provincial Championships in Shelburne during the LL 08 celebrations. The event will have two components - the actual NSGTC competition for Registered Town Criers, and an amateur Town Crier competition (do I dare say Shelburne Town Crier Idol?) sponsored by the LL 08. So, heads up to any Registered Town Criers planning to compete and all you Town Crier wannabes!
On another note, don't forget that CTV's Live at Five will be broadcasting from The Osprey in Shelburne this coming Thursday evening, 2 Nov, starting at 5 pm. And Steve Murphy, Nova Scotia's favourite newsman (or mine anyway ...), will be here too!
Edition 2006-08
Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:11:46
Good morning, everyone!
There hasn't been much to report on the LL 08 front for the last couple of weeks, but that's not to say that we haven't been busy! Many members and various sub-committees have been quietly meeting and working, laying the groundwork for 2008 events. In this week's news:
1. Our business planner extraordinaire, Dave Laycock, is doing a tremendous job putting together the business plan. Dave is a consummate gatherer of data with a sharp analytical mind, and these abilities are certainly evident in the business plan he's crafted. As my hero Steve used to say - she's a beaut! The business plan is nearing completion (Dave might not agree!), and should be ready in early December for meetings with Tourism NS and potential partners/sponsors. No pressure, Dave.
One thing that does stand out in the business plan - both the foundation and the success for 2008 will be in our volunteers. We will need volunteers every step of the way to make this work - to set up, help run and sponsor events, to provide food and/or supplies for events, to help with the clean-up afterwards, to make costumes, to decorate, to organize, etc, etc. It boils down to a pure and simple fact - no matter how much money we raise to run the 2008 celebrations, we still won't make it without the help of many volunteers. So, in the coming months, as we put out the calendar of events and get this show on the road, I'll be asking for your help!
2. Interesting tidbit for all you archaeology enthusiasts - LL 08 Co-Chair Al Delaney reports that Laird Niven, a Shelburne-based archaeologist, has expressed interest in doing a "dig" in Shelburne during the LL 08 celebrations. Mr. Niven has apparently done a dig at the Birchtown site previously and is currently working on a dig in New Brunswick. The location of the Shelburne dig has not yet been determined.
Edition 2006-09
Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:09:34
Good Monday morning! And a gorgeous morning it is. Feels more like an early spring morning than an early winter morning ... However, early winter morning it is, and good grief! less than a month before Christmas! Time to start doing some serious Christmas shopping - which leads me to my first item:
1.. LL 08 t-shirts are still available. They are excellent quality, don't shrink after washing, and they come in two "colours" - white and parchment. At $12, they'll make an excellent gift or stocking stuffer for someone on your list. Call Santa Doug at 875-1258.
2.. Just what the doctor ordered for those post-Christmas, mid-winter blahs! The Society will be holding a Dutch Auction in late January/early February 2007, so start saving your quarters. Watch for details.
3.. You might also want to start polishing up your dancing shoes for 2008 - there will be a Governor's Ball and Banquet on 22 July 2008, following a day of events commemorating the renaming of Port Roseway to Shelburne by Governor Parr on that date in 1783. The ball will be the perfect opportunity to wear your best 1783 duds and trip the light fantastic.
4.. And last but not least, for all you big orchestra fans out there. The Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra will be performing at the Shelburne Regional High School on 27 April 2008 as part of the LL 08 Spring Fling. The orchestra consists of 65 talented students from around the Maritimes. The concert will be held on a Sunday afternoon and will be open to everyone.
And now, for a little Christmas trivia to get you in that festive mood - no bah humbugs allowed!
How many presents would you have if you received all the gifts in "The Twelve Days of Christmas"?
The answer will be in next week's newsletter . have a great week!
Edition 2006-10
Date December 4th, 2006
Good morning! Just a couple of things to report on the Loyalist front:
1. Treasurer Jim offers the following financial report as of this morning -
Bank Balance $ 786.91
Outstanding Obligations $ 1,201.62
_________
Net Financial Position $( 483.53)
Assets - LL08 T-Shirts 134
2. Which leads me to the next item - LL08 t-shirts are still available. We've sold lots, but as you can see, we still have some left. They are a great buy at $12 each - excellent quality and striking logo. Contact Doug at 875-1258.
3. Heads up! Mark Saturday 7 Jun 2008 on your calendar. There will be a town-wide yard sale that day in Shelburne! Every homeowner and business in Shelburne will be asked to participate - Woodworkers, leading the charge, has already agreed to hold its annual yard sale that day. The idea is to have yard sales, garage sales, sidewalk sales, sidewalk cafés, food vendors, etc. everywhere you look. There will be no charge to participate - interested homeowners and businesses will be responsible for their own set-up and sales, and any money you make will be yours to keep. Not only does this event have the potential to at least double the town's population (and cash flow) that day, it should be a lot of fun too!
4. And now, the moment you've all been waiting for (snicker, snicker) - the answer to last week's Christmas trivia. I sincerely apologize to anyone who has lost sleep over this one -
How many presents would you have if you received all the gifts in "The Twelve Days of Christmas". 364!
This week's trivia -
For many years, Canadian-born band leader Guy Lombardo was a fixture on New Years's Eve celebrations on television. What was the name of his orchestra?
a) Canadian Musicmakers b) Royal Musicians
c) Royal Canadians d) Canadian Idols
See next week's newsletter for the answer.
Edition 2006-11
Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:06:36
Good morning!
This will be the last LL08 newsletter for 2006, so I've decided to live life on the edge this morning and start the newsletter with this week's Christmas trivia question! The answer will be at the end of the newsletter - no peeking! And I'm making it a hard one this morning, because I've been getting far too many gleeful e-mails telling me you know the answer! So let's see how gleeful you feel after this one ...
A novelty Christmas present for little girls in 1881 was an eating doll. A bit of candy put in her mouth would come out where?
a. Ear b. Hand c. Belly button d. Foot
Now on to LL08 stuff!
1. There will be a Costume Committee meeting on Friday, 5 Jan 07 at 1:30 pm in the Genealogical Society office. Anyone interested in helping out with costumes/period dress for 2008 is invited to attend.
2. Another exciting event for the 2008 celebrations! But first, a quick history lesson - In late August 1783, 500 free blacks who had fought for the British under the leadership of Colonel Stephan Blucke arrived in Shelburne. They were allocated land on the northwest side of =
the harbour across from Shelburne, on land originally considered but rejected by the first arrivals. Led by the Colonel, they marched to the site and founded Birchtown, named to honour Colonel Samuel Birch who, as Governor of New York, had provided them with certificates of freedom and who had strongly resisted American efforts to (re)-enslave them. By 1784, Birchtown, with a population of about 2,500 people, was the largest settlement of free blacks in North America.
In Aug 08, the Black Loyalist Heritage Society will hold a celebration in Birchtown to commemorate its founding by Black Loyalists in 1783. The day's events will start with a walk from Shelburne to Birchtown in memory of the Black Loyalists who first did the journey, followed by a celebration in Birchtown featuring musical entertainment and a BBQ picnic. Watch for more details!
Now back to the Christmas trivia. Last week's question:
For many years, Canadian-born band leader Guy Lombardo was a fixture on New Year's Eve celebrations on television. What was the name of his orchestra? The Royal Canadians!
And today's question:
A novelty Christmas present for little girls in 1881 was an eating doll. A bit of candy put in her mouth would come out where?
Her foot!
On behalf of the Loyalist Landing 2008 Society, I'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season. See you in 2007!
