Edition: 2008-18
Friday, May 2, 2008

Good afternoon!  Another full and busy weekend ahead, so decided to send this out early!

Before we get into this weekend's activities, I just want to pass along some thankyous.
- First one is to the 65 talented students who make up the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra.  What a wonderful concert they gave us last Sun, 27 Apr!  Didn't I tell you they were good?
- The second one is to all of you who attended and supported the LL08 Spring Fling event.  We're so pleased to get so much positive feedback on the concert and to know that you enjoyed it as much as we did!
- Another thank you goes to Osprey Arts Centre Director Susan Hoover for her assistance in making sure everything ran smoothly - and it did!
- A big thank you to Scotiabank for making a generous donation of $1,000 to the Society to help defray costs for the concert!
- Accolades go out to Sobeys Manager Steve Burns and his deli staff for making (and wrapping!) 65, yes 65 sandwiches for the members of the Orchestra.  As soon as the NSYO left Shelburne on Sun afternoon, they were heading up Truro way for an 8 pm concert.  As they wouldn't have time to stop for supper, they asked if we could provide "brown bag suppers" for the students to eat in transit.  Sobeys readily agreed to prepare sandwiches for them all!
- And final thanks go to Debbie Savory of MacDonald, Chisholm & Trask Insurance in Shelburne.  Claiming she has a "soft spot for kids", Debbie very kindly donated 96 bottles of water for the Orchestra!
So another successful LL08 event under our belt - only 40-some left to go!

Coming up this weekend -
Susan Oswell and I will be at the Our Community - Something for Everyone volunteer showcase tomorrow, Sat 3 May, at Lockeport Regional High School.  The event runs from 11 am - 3 pm.  Stop by to say hi!

And on Sun, 4 May, don't miss the Loyalist Landing Celebration.  I've got your day all planned for you!  This day of commemoration will begin with an ecumenical worship service at 11 am at the Shelburne Community Centre.  Special guest speaker at the service will be Reverend Lionel Moriah, former Minister for the Baptist Church in Lockeport and now teaching at Acadia Divinity College.  Keep in mind that most of the restaurants in Shelburne will be open for lunch, so once you've replenished your energy reserves at your favourite eatery, you can amble on down to Dock Street for the 2 pm waterfront ceremony for the blessing and launch of the first longboat.  We had originally planned to christen the longboat at the same time, but we have now decided to hold off on the selection of names until both longboats are built.  Plans are now underway to christen the two longboats during the Waterfront Weekend ...  The weather on Sunday promises to be outstanding, so following the waterfront ceremony, we invite you to enjoy a pleasant stroll through our scenic Town as you work up an appetite for the "rations" at the Shelburne Lions Club at 5 pm.  For $7, you'll get turkey vegetable soup, fresh rolls and biscuits, and good old-fashioned bread pudding - all stuff that would have been on the menu in 1783!  Please note that all proceeds from the "rations" go to the Lions Club.  At 7 pm, the day will be rounded out with a roaring bonfire in a gravel area on Town property located up the street from the Lions Club - bring your lawn chair!
PS - For anyone wanting to play a little part in Shelburne's history, the first longboat will be taken out of the Muir-Cox Shipyard at noon on Sunday.  Extra muscle is always welcome!

And if you're into philately or just looking for a unique LL08 souvenir, drop by the Shelburne Post Office on Mon, 5 May.  That's when the Loyalist picture postage stamp goes on sale, and you can also get a Shelburne stamp cancellation.  Would you like a Shelburne LL08 cachet envelope with that?  Between 10 am and 1 pm, Post Mistress Susan and staff will host a reception for the launch of the new stamp products.  The Society will be there, as will the Canada Post regional manager from Bridgewater.  Also on hand will the three local fellas "slash" celebrities pictured on the Loyalist stamp ... don't forget to get their autograph on the stamp sheet ...!   There'll be cake, coffee and lots of excitement - do drop by!

Once this weekend is over, our thoughts will turn to June and our Spring Into Shelburne! event.  Start rummaging through the house, garage and barn for treasures to sell at your yard sale!  Also don't forget that the Society will be holding a fundraising auction at the Cox Warehouse in the afternoon, courtesy of Bob & Wanda Guay.  As you're rummaging through the house, please keep us in mind for any old, big or cumbersome items you may want to get rid of (sorry, we can't take any husbands ...) that might be good for the auction.  Give me a call and we'll gladly arrange for pick up!

Tidbits:
- A regular meeting of the LL08 Society was held last night, 1 May; minutes will be out today.
- May, Jun and July events have now been updated on the website; thank you, John!
- The Shelburne County Calendar on our website has also been updated.  Double check your events before I do another run-through next week to add anything I may have missed, but check it out if you think there's nothing to do in Shelburne County ...

And these days, I can't help but grin from ear to ear as I go about Town!  All those Loyalist flags and red, white & blue bunting sprouting up everywhere just warms my heart and makes me so proud ...!   We're lookin' good!  On the subject of flags, I received an inquiry this week about the protocol for hanging flags, especially if you're adding a Loyalist flag to an existing Canadian or NS flag.  Everything you ever wanted to know about flag etiquette but were afraid to ask can be found at http://www.flagsunlimited.com/flags_www/cdn_e/cdn_e_order-of-precedence.asp.

Coming up:
- Upcoming shows at the Osprey Arts Centre - Good Rockin' Daddys on 3 May, Puirt A Baroque on 9 May, Lio Lo on 10 May and Gina Symonds Rec Room Jam also on 10 May.  Visit www.ospreyartscentre.com for full details.
- Dwight D'Eon is at the Bowood Calestone Centre on 10 May.  Get the full details at www.bowood.biz.
- Treat Mom to some cheesecake and a cuppa at the Birchtown Community Centre on Sun, 11 May, 1-3 pm.  Cost is $4/slice.  Sponsored by the Black Loyalist Heritage Society.
- Sun, 11 May is Mother's Day!!


Edition: 2008-17
Friday, Apr25, 2008

Good afternoon!  Caught you by surprise, haven't I?  Getting the newsletter out early - between Saltscapes tomorrow and the Youth Orchestra concert on Sunday, my weekend's a write-off!

Very first order of business today -
Don't forget that the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra Concert is this Sunday, 27 April, starting at 2 pm, at the Shelburne Regional High School.  There are still tickets available at The Whirligig, plus tickets will be available at the door - $10 for adults, $5 for students.  As you will have read in the article in this week's Coast Guard, the last time this talented orchestra was here was 25 years ago for the bicentennial celebrations, and now they're back for our 225th!  So not only will you get an opportunity to enjoy some nationally-recognized talent for an incredible price, you also get to be part of history in the making.  I should clarify that this event is not a fundraiser for the Society.  From the start it was organized as a "break-even" project, with 1/3 of the cost covered by sponsors, 1/3 covered by the Society and 1/3 covered by ticket sales.  If, for some reason, we don't make enough on the ticket sales, it may then end up as a "get in the red" project!  So please come out and support the Loyalist Landing 2008 celebrations!  And feel free to dress Loyalist style if you'd like to show off your new duds!

Two really exciting things happened this week -
- First, received written confirmation from National Defence that we will indeed have a visit from HMCS KINGSTON, a Maritime Coastal Defence Vessel, during the Waterfront Weekend 11-13 Jul!  The ship will be here for the entire weekend and will be open for tours to the public.  Our thanks to MP Gerald Keddy for making this possible ...  If you want to see what the ship looks like, click on http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/kingston/.
- The second piece of news is that Mainland Amusement will also be here for the Waterfront Weekend!  They provide a mix of the usual adults' and kids' rides, as well as carnival games, etc.  They'll be at Privateer Days in Liverpool the week before, then make their way down here for our weekend.  Mayor Comeau has already given permission for them to set up in the field just outside the Government wharf, so they'll be part of the waterfront activities!

Of course, don't forget all the other LL08 events coming up in the next few weeks -
- The Loyalist Landing Celebration next Sun, 4 May starting at 11 am.  Posters are up everywhere, check out the article in this week's Coast Guard and look for the schedule of activities in next week's paper.  Plus, you can always pop into our website for all the details.  Please note that most of the Shelburne restaurants will be open for lunch next Sun, so you'll be able to grab a bite after the worship service before you head to the waterfront for the launch of the first longboat!
- The very next day on Mon, 5 May, the staff at the Shelburne Post Office invite you to join them for a Loyalist stamp issue and Shelburne stamp cancellation reception.  It runs from 10 am to 1 pm.  Look for the flyer in your mailbox this week!
- And finally, on Sat, 7 Jun, we Spring into Shelburne! with our 2nd Annual Town-Wide Yard & Sidewalk Sale, afternoon auction at the Cox Warehouse, and The Jimmy Flynn Show at Bowood in the evening.  Check the website for all the details.  I'm already receiving calls from yard salers asking where they can set up for the day.  As you know, we have received a blanket approval from Town Council to set up anywhere in Town, as we did last year.  The rules for the day will be simple - don't block any business, don't set up in front of anyone's property without their permission and, if you set up on the sidewalk, leave room for pedestrian traffic.  And for all you yardless yard salers out there, we're planning to set you up in the parking lot and green space at the Shelburne Community Centre on King Street!

One last note.  Came across a copy of the April issue of Commerce Magazine, Southwestern Nova Scotia's Business & Lifestyle Magazine.  There are two articles in there profiling prominent Shelburne County businesses - Windward Flutes and Wilson's Home Hardware.  Congratulations to Yola and Forbes Christie of Windward Flutes for making their new business a success in such short order (the article also mentioned the unveiling of the Shelburne Fyfe this year as part of the 225th anniversary!), and congratulations to David Wilson and his family for 80 years of success!

COMING UP:
- Bowood hosts The Songwriter's Circle with Bruce Guthro tomorrow night, 26 Apr, and Dwight D'Eon on 10 May.  Get the full details at www.bowood.biz.
- The Osprey Arts Centre has five big events coming up - Select Cinema on 29 Apr, Good Rockin' Daddys on 3 May, Puirt A Baroque on 9 May, Lio Lo on 10 May and Gina Symonds Rec Room Jam also on 10 May.  Check their website www.ospreyartscentre.com for more details.
- Our Community - Something for Everyone volunteer showcase at Lockeport Regional High School next Sat, 3 May, from 11 am - 3 pm.
- The Black Loyalist Heritage Society is holding a cheesecake and tea/coffee event on Mother's Day, Sun, 11 May, 1-3 pm at the Birchtown Community Centre.  Cost is $4 a slice.
- Mother's Day!!  Don't forget Mom ...


Edition: 2008-16
Date: Sun, April 20th, 2008

Good afternoon!  Spring has definitely sprung - be still my foolish heart!

The big news this week - Sam's baby has arrived!  Yes, our own Sam Stewart of All-4-One Graphics took delivery of her baby this week - the LL08 brochures.  All 35,000 of them!!  And they are beautiful!  As of Friday afternoon, 26,000 of them had been delivered to Transcontinental Media in Yarmouth for distribution through The Trading Post at the beginning of May.  The remainder will be disseminated throughout the county and province over the next few weeks as Society directors, members and volunteers take them on the road.  If you'd like some copies of the brochure to take on the road as well, display at your business or just to look at your ad, you can pick some up at Sam's store on Water Street.  A huge thank you to Sam for her initiative, hard work and professionalism - ya done good, kiddo!   Another huge thank you to all of you who bought ads in the brochure - we are truly humbled by your faith in us ...

It was business as usual this week with directors and members continuing to work on their various events.  I personally spent part of the week filling out event insurance forms - what joy!  And what a huge task really.  Turns out that a form has to be filled out for each and every individual LL08 event, whether the Society hosts the event or not.  If it's listed as an LL08 event, we quite likely have to be insured for it!  And that's in addition to the insurance that the organization hosting the event already has!  Don't get me started ...  but after this week, it's no mystery why so many well-intentioned groups planning a community festival sometimes just give up.  If the paperwork doesn't discourage you, the regulations certainly will!

Some good news/bad news this week from the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.  Way back in Nov 2006, we had approached them about including a skit on the Loyalist landing in their July 2008 show, as they had done in July 1983 during the bicentennial celebrations.  They confirmed this week that they would not be able to recognize LL08 as they already have an extensive list of anniversaries they must acknowledge.  However, they do plan to include a short article on the celebrations in their souvenir program - wow!  So, I have a special favour to ask of all of you out there - if you attend the Royal NS International Tattoo in July, can you please pick me up a copy of the souvenir program if it contains an article on the LL08 celebrations?  I'll gladly reimburse you.  I'd like a copy for the LL08 scrapbook - something to pass on to the LL33 generation!

And more good news - also received confirmation this week that the Amherst VIC will create a commemorative Loyalist Landing flowerbed right at the border for all visitors to the province to see!    Note to all of you coming from out of province this summer - take some pics for the scrapbook please!

Unbelievably, the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra will be in Shelburne next Sunday, 27 Apr - can't wait!  Don't forget to buy your tickets for a show that will definitely make you jump to your feet for a standing ovation, I guarantee it!  The concert starts at 2 pm at Shelburne Regional High School.  Tickets are available at The Whirligig Bookshop and will also be available at the door - prices are $10 for adults and $5 for students.  By the way, feel free to wear your 1783 duds to the concert as we'll all be in costume!

The Loyalist Landing Celebration will be held on Sun, 4 May and the amazing thing about it - we will be commemorating the arrival of the first Loyalists exactly 225 years to the day - Sun, 4 May 1783!  There will be a day-long series of events to mark this historic occasion:
- The day will start with an 11 am ecumenical worship service at the Shelburne Community Centre.  Apparently, congregations from around the county have been invited to attend this service which will feature guest speaker Rev. Dr. Lionel Moriah - you may recognize him as the pastor at Lockeport Baptist church a few years back.
- Following the service, you'll be able to grab a bite at your favourite eating establishment as nearly every restaurant in Shelburne will be open for lunch that day!
- At 2 pm, there will be a commemorative ceremony and blessing on the waterfront, where the first of our two longboats will be christened and launched. 
- Then at 5 pm, a Loyalist-style supper of turkey vegetable soup, fresh rolls and biscuits, and good old-fashioned bread pudding will be served at the Shelburne Lions Club on Elliott Street in remembrance of the rations that were given to the newly-arrived Loyalists in 1783.  Supper is $7, payable at the door, with all proceeds to the Lions Club.
- And finally, the day will be capped off by a bonfire on town property across the street from the Lions Club, starting around 7 pm.

The Loyalist stamp issue/cancellation will be held the very next day on Mon, 5 May at the Shelburne Post Office.  From 10 am to 1 pm, Post Mistress Susan and staff will be happy to use the Shelburne LL08 cancellation on your favourite stamp, including the LL08 stamp which features three well-known local faces.  You can bring your own envelope or purchase a souvenir Shelburne LL08 cachet envelope designed specially for the occasion.  The Canada Post regional manager from Bridgewater will even be there to cut the cake and the Post Office staff will be suitably attired 1783-style!
Hope you'll join us for both events!

It'll be Jun before you can say "Spring into Shelburne!" and you know what that means?  Second Annual Town-Wide Yard & Sidewalk Sale on Sat, 7 Jun!  The busy day will kick off at 8 am as Shelburne opens its doors wide and treasure hunters come out in full force.  Don't forget too that Woodworkers and Tim-BR Mart will also be holding their annual yard sales as part of the day's activities.  Then at 2 pm, Bob & Wanda Guay invite you to attend an auction at the Cox Warehouse on Dock Street.  Rounding out the day, Bowood will feature The Jimmy Flynn Show at the Calestone Centre, 455 Sandy Point Road.  Tickets are $25 and will be available at various locations throughout Shelburne County.
 
COMING UP:
- Bowood hosts The Songwriter's Circle with Bruce Guthro, featuring Charlie A'Court and The Hupman Brothers next Sat, 26 Apr; and Canadian Idol contestant Dwight D'Eon on 10 May.  Check out Bowood's new website - www.bowood.biz for all the details on these and other upcoming events.
- The Osprey Arts Centre is holding five big events in the next two weeks - Select Cinema's "The Kite Runner" on 29 Apr; Good Rockin' Daddys on 3 May; Puirt A Baroque on 9 May; artist Lio Lo exhibit "Flower Power" on 10 May; and Gina Symonds Rec Room Jam also on 10 May.  Get all the details on their website at www.ospreyartscentre.com .
- Sat, 3 May.  The Our Community - Something for Everyone volunteer showcase at Lockeport Regional High School.  Runs from 11 am - 3 pm.  The LL08 Society will be there - look for the two Sues!

Have another great week!



Edition: 2008-15
Date: Sun April 13th, 2008

Good evening!  It was a busy week and an even busier weekend!  We had our regular Society meeting yesterday - it lasted a record 3.5 hours!  The minutes of meeting should be out tonight and they contain lots of great info, so do be sure to read them!
 
- As announced at yesterday's meeting, Stephen Antle of Bowood is finalizing the details to bring The Jimmy Flynn Show to Shelburne on Sat, 7 Jun!  The show will be the finale to our Spring Into Shelburne! event with the 2nd Annual Town-Wide Yard & Sidewalk Sale and the waterfront auction.  Should be a great show - Jimmy Flynn is such a hoot!

- The schooner Peers' Fancy will be participating in the Waterfront Weekend, 11-13 July and while here, will be available for tours and cruises.  The ship is captained by Clark's Harbour native Gail Atkinson and is "womaned" by an all-female crew!  Gail sent me an e-mail this week saying that they will be running a sail training program aboard Peers' Fancy this summer - following is an excerpt from her e-mail:
"We'll be implementing a sail training program aboard Peers' Fancy.  Ideally, I'm basing it on week long intervals.  Everything will be by-the-book, with special emphasis on safety, of course.  Typically, trainees can be ages 14-25.  With all of your connections there I thought there might be some interest in sponsoring potential trainees.  Our focus mainly is to provide opportunities for youth who otherwise would not have access to sailing programs - underpriviledged youth, minorities, etc.  Sail training (globally) has proven to be a very successful approach to character building - raising self-steem, instilling leadership qualities, etc.  It's long overdue that Nova Scotia gets going with this.  Also, it's important to us that areas like Shelburne have the opportunity to participate so we'll be focusing on the south/southwestern shore area.  Since we'll be in your area, I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to perhaps have trainees from the area.  They could embark in Shelburne or join earlier for the trip down. With our present vessel we have only room for four trainees at a time, plus myself, and a Mate. The cost of sponsoring a trainee is 150.00/day and of course includes everything.  If you think there might be any interest let me know and I can address all questions, as well, I can forward a copy of our program, etc."
I've since contacted Gail and asked her to send along a copy of her program.  So, this is a heads up and something to think about.  If you're interested, I can put you in touch with Gail.  And as more information is available, John will post it on the website!
- We're very pleased to announce that planning is underway for an LL08 drawing contest at Hillcrest Academy!  On Wed 23 Apr, volunteers from six Shelburne County organizations - the Society, the Prince of Wales Historic Dancers, the Black Loyalist Heritage Society, the Shelburne Historical Society, the Shelburne County Archives & Genealogical Society and the Native Council Zone 13 - will conduct interactive workshops at Hillcrest that will include some history on the 225th anniversary of the celebrations, 18th century dancing and games, drawing a family tree, designing your own African cloth, and learning about Mi'kmaq customs.  Following the workshops, the drawing contest will be announced while the active little minds are still full from the morning's activities!  Thank you to all the volunteers for making this possible, to Carol Mahaney at Hillcrest for taking the lead and to Bill & Betty Camp at The Whirligig Bookshop for donating the prizes!  The winners and their artistic entries will eventually be featured in The Coast Guard - will keep you informed on the progress of the contest!

- Blair Brown, a "fire artist" from Barrington Passage who was recently featured in The Coast Guard visited the Muir-Cox Shipyard this week to view the construction of the longboats.  As the oar sponsorship project gets underway, Blair will be "engraving" sponsors' names on the longboat oars using his artistic wood burning skills.  Blair will also be setting up a booth at the Waterfront Weekend so you'll be able to watch him at work!

- MLA Sterling Belliveau also visited the Muir-Cox Shipyard this week to view the progress on the longboat!

- Really exciting news!  Liz Rigney and the Live at 5 crew will be in Shelburne on Mon, 28 Apr to do a segment on the longboats!  Liz was referred to us by Ohio sweetie Neville MacKay - thank you, Neville!

- And if you really like to plan ahead, then you should start planning your entry for the Whirligig & Weathervane Festival that will be held on 20-21 Sep!   Dale Clark will be conducting a whirligig building workshop on Wednesdays 6-9 pm, 14 May - 11 Jun at Shelburne Regional High School.  Cost is $30.  If you're interested, get in touch with Adam Dedrick at adedrick@staff.ednet.ns.ca or 875-2831.

COMING UP:
- Red Sky Theatre's Raven Stole the Sun is at The Osprey tomorrow night Mon, 14 Apr, 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for students.
- The CBDC workshop "Improving your Flyers, Cards & Ads" will be held this Wed, 16 Apr, 12-1:30 pm at NSCC, Shelburne Campus.  Lunch is included in the cost of the $10 workshop.  Call Ardith at 875-1133 to register.
- The Charlotte Lane Café will be hosting a fundraising dinner and wine tasting next Sat, 19 Apr, 7:30 pm.  Tickets are $50 each, all inclusive, at The Whirligig Bookshop.
- The Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra will be here on Sun, 27 Apr!!  Don't miss out on a very memorable afternoon!  Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students at The Whirligig Bookshop.  Check the website for more details.
- The Our Community - Something for Everyone volunteer showcase will be held at Lockeport Regional High School on Sat, 3 May from 11 am - 3 pm.  This year's showcase will feature, very appropriately, a Loyalist theme!  For more info, contact Marilyn Johnston at the municipality or Frances Scott in Lockeport.
- The Loyalist Landing Celebration on Sun, 4 May.  See the website for details!  Posters should be out this week!
- The Loyalist stamp issue and cancellation at the Shelburne Canada Post outlet on Mon, 5 May.
- Spring Into Shelburne! on Sat, 7 Jun with the 2nd Annual Town-Wide Yard & Sidewalk Sale, afternoon auction and The Jimmy Flynn Show.  It's going to be a fun day!

That's it - have a great week!

 

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