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VOLUME 2 - #44 - Nov. 1 - Nov. 8 - Florence - Bras d’Or - Pt. Aconi - Sydney Mines - North Sydney Yes, I know yesterday was just Halloween but do you realize that November 17th is the date for the Sydney Mines Santa Claus Parade? That’s only 16 more days from Thursday. It seems that once Labor Day gets here, the time seems to roll faster and faster. You can check out the ad on page 12 of this edition to see the details. North Sydney’s Santa Parade won’t be far behind this one. By the way, speaking of time, the clocks go back 1 hour this Sunday so you get to sleep in an extra hour. For many of you, it won’t make a difference, you’ll still be grumpy!!

IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION Sherry MacDonald’s Story of Courage .......... Page 2 Northside Girls Hockey Registration ............. Page 4 Northside Short Community News Items ...... Page 5 Kim Rideout’s Community Profile ................. Page 6 John MacRae’s “In Flanders Fields” Poem .... Page 7 Branch 8 Legion & C. B. Federation News .... Page 8 Paul Power’s Musical Review Column ........... Page 9 Cottars Ciaran MacGillvray Movie News ...... Page 10 Free Weekly Soduko Puzzle - Medium ......... Page 11 Sydney Mines Santa Claus Parade Info ........ Page 12

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Please take the time this year to remember and honor all Veterans in Cape Breton. There are many opportunities to attend functions and socials that each Legion branch sponsors for the Veterans. You can also check the Veterans Affairs Canada website which has history, stories, audio and children’s packages. Let us take the time to say “Thank You” to our Veterans for the quality of life we now enjoy!

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mammograms and early diagnoses. “Thankfully there have been great strides made in the treatment of Breast Cancer, women need to be proactive when it comes to breast health, studies clearly show the earlier the cancer is detected the better the In October 2011 local promotional author Sherry Mulley survival rate, in most cases it is completely curable.” MacDonald MacDonald released her latest offering. One Small Lump: said. Memoirs of a Breast Cancer Survivor. The book highlights In an attempt to give back to an organization that had been Sherry’s experience dealing with an illness that affects far too so good to her during her treatment, MacDonald committed to many women in this country. donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of One Small Lump MacDonald uses a very matter of fact approach to explain the to the Cape Breton Cancer Centre. Over the past year she process she went through dealing with the disease beginning worked in cooperation with the Cancer Centre Patient Care with her initial diagnosis and following through to the rigors of department to distribute her book, recently she travelled to the her chemotherapy treatments, double mastectomy and recon- Cancer Center to present a cheque for just over $2000.00 to Tom McNeil, Cancer Center Social Worker. MacNeil said he structive surgery. was happy to assist Sherry in her effort to raise funds for the A year has passed since the book was first release and Centre and is thankful for the support she has provided. “We are pleased to accept Sherry’s donation, she not only wrote the book but did her best to market it as well. Her donation will go a long way in assisting patients in need at the center.”

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MacDonald said she was fortunate to sell almost all of the books but says she did not do it alone, several members of the community were involved in the process as well. “I would like to thank the staff of the Cape Breton Cancer Center, Emma Simpson, Sue LeBlanc, Staff of the Alder Point Post office, members of the St. Matthew Wesley United Church Auction group and Esther Blakeney for the assistance they have provided in her fund raising efforts.

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MacDonald says she could not be more pleased with the response she has received from people who have read it. “When I first released the book in October 2011 I was a little apprehensive, I thought that perhaps I may have shared too much with my readers but judging from the immense response I received from those who have read it, my worries were needless. So many people have called me, approached me on the street or while out shopping telling me how much the enjoyed my book. It was very rewarding and affirming to know that it was received so well.” MacDonald says she really had no intention of writing about her illness, in fact she said it would have been the last thing she would think about while going through it. It was her husband Ed who suggested she journal about the things that were happening to her. She did as he suggested never intending to use the information. As time went by and life was getting back to normal she said she was happy to have her journals to refer to. “I can’t say writing the book changed my life in any big way but it did allow me to record my experiences in hopes of maybe affecting change in the life of a women who may find herself dealing with the devastation that comes along with such a profound diagnose.”

The Cape Breton Regional Library Presents a Family Ceilidh with Chalk Dust. Come and enjoy a family-friendly evening of entertainment , including Celtic, County and Folk music, as well as Comedy from Archie Alex. There will be great Door Prizes including a Grand Prize of a Skating Party in the Emera Party Room. Join us for the Fun! You may win one of the terrific Door Prizes and you’ll be supporting a great service in your community. All proceeds will go to support Northside Libraries. It takes place on Saturday, November 17th from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Emera Centre, 175 King Street in North Sydney. The admission is $7.50 for Adults, $5.00 for Seniors and Students. Children are admitted Free. For more information phone 794-3272. Sponsored by Pizza Delight

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St. Joseph 100 Anniversary Committee is planning a Youth Festival of Music and Dance on Sunday, Nov. 4th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, Archibald Avenue, North Sydney. Some of the featured performers are Mike Mombourquette, vocalist, guitarist; Margaret MacPherson, vocals; Anita MacDonald, Fiddler & stepdancer; Donna Marie Dewolfe, fiddler, Kimberley Fraser, Fiddler, Joel Chiasson, keyboard; Brandon Skeete, dancer from D & R Dance and other; Katherine MacDonald, Stepdancer, Hannah MacIntosh, Dancer. Also a surprise guest performer. Admission is Goodwill offering at the door. Sound by Railroad Recording Productions. You may bring a cushion In addition to telling her story, MacDonald tries to educate for the pews in the Church, if you so desire. Phone 794-3772 women regarding the importance of self-examination, regular for information.

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Northside Girls Hockey - Grades 3 - 6 CB-VRSB Northside Girls Play 2 Grades 3 - 6 Hockey will be held at the Sydney Mines Rink for Fitness, Fun and Friends, learning and playing hockey with other girls. It begins on Friday, November 2nd from 3:00-4:00 pm at the Sydney Mines Rink. You will need - Hockey skates, stick, a helmet with a cage, shoulder pads, elbow pads, hockey gloves, hockey pants a “jill” athletic protector,

shin pads and a neck gyard. A Permission Slip must be filled out and brought to your first session. The Permission Slip can be obtained from the Principals or Physical Education Office at your school. If you need help with the gear or have other inquiries, please contact Mary Lou Andrea 7944873 or [email protected] or your school’s girls hockey teacher.

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THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE RUG HOOKERS - at the Big Bras d’Or Fire Hall every Wednesday from 10 am - 4 pm. For more information call Marilyn at 674-2119 or Diane at 674-2172.

The Regular Monthly meeting of the Sydney Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club will take place at the Clubrooms, 6 Fraser Avenue, Sydney Mines on November 6th. Members are asked to be there at 1:00 pm and the Regular Meeting will begin at 2 PM. Please be on time, Thank You.

Celtic Country Pumpkin Certificate Winner The Winner of the $100 Gift certificate for the Pumpkin Contest from Celtic Country Market in Bras d’Or is Madeline O’Reilly. The Draw was made by Alice Crant.

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NORTHSIDE SHORTS BOULARDERIE RUG HOOKAnnual Christmas ERS - Meet at 45 Loch Bhreagh Dr., Boularderie Cen- Daddies Fundraiser tre Mondays from 1:00-4:00 To be held at the Northern pm. Registration Fee is $25.00 Yacht Club with local amateur Musical talent and “The Crew”. YOGA CLASSES - Yoga classes available at the Fed- Saturday Nov. 3rd - 3:00-7:00 eration of Agriculture main hall Saturday, Nov. 10th, 3:00-7:00 105 Regent Street (Exhibition) Saturday, Nov. 17th, 3:00-7:00 on Wednesday's at 5:00 pm Saturday, Nov. 24th, 3:00-7:00 and Saturday morning's at Grand Finale Friday, Novem10:30am ber 30th from 7:00-11:00 pm. Please call to register A Silent Auction will be held 544-1233 - Maureen. and Lunch available for $5.00 "The most important pieces of equipment you need for North Sydney doing yoga are your body and Library Notes mind", Rodney Yee and your The Library is holding a Holiyoga mat. day Kitchen Basket Draw and you can read all the details on Page 10. MONDAYS - Children’s Art Classes from 4:00-5:00 pm, no registration required. November 10th - Magician Rob will be in the Library to entertain the children at 3:00 pm. Be sure to be there for this exciting show!

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The North Sydney Seniors and Pensioner’s Club will be holding a Flea Market and bake sale on Saturday, November 10th from 10 - 2 in their club at 309 Commercial Street, rear door, underneath the Library. Admission $1.00

The Sydney Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club will be holding an Election Of Officers on the 20th of November at 2:00 pm at the Clubrooms, 6 Fraser Avenue, Sydney Mines. Please bring your Membership Cards to show at the door.

Cape Breton Crafts A Plenty Annual Christmas Craft Show will be held at the Exhibition Grounds on Regent Street in North Sydney, Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10:00-6:00 and Sunday, Nov. 4 from 11:00-4:00 pm. Admission is just $2.00 and children under 12 are FREE.

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COMMUNITY PROFILE By Kim Rideout

Annual Haunted House This past weekend saw the Johnny Miles Festival Society Haunted House Sub-Committee present their annual Haunted House at the Cape Breton Exhibition Grounds in North Sydney. This event as always is one that requires a great deal of work and preparation on the part of the subcommittee and their efforts were clearly seen. As with any event it takes many volunteers to not only put it together but also to carry out the event and this event was no different. There were a great number of people, Community organizations and businesses that worked together to make this event possible. The sub-committee began meeting months ago to design the layout of the Haunted House as well as to organize a fundraiser to help make the event possible. Members of the committee as well as volunteers worked together to sell tickets on a Halloween basket with the draw taking place on the last night of the Haunted House which was held from October 26th – 28th.

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Not only did members of the sub-committee along with volunteers work to design the Haunted House but several people spent days putting the event together in the form of the Haunted Halloween Maze at the Exhibition Grounds. This is a tireless undertaking and those that undertook this project deserve tremendous gratitude.. The event itself was the largest to date with a great number of people taking part as cast and crew for the event over the three day period. It also saw its largest number of people in attendance and the sub-committee is very thankful to each and every one that took part. This event is held each year as a fund raiser for the Annual Johnny Miles Festival which is held each summer. Hats off to all for giving the community a weekend of thrills and chills to kick off Halloween this year!!!!!

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With Heart Felt Thanks We would like to thank each and every person who attended the 80th Birthday Open House for Gordie LeBlanc. It meant the world to him to see so many people gathered to help him celebrate this wonderful occasion. To all of those who helped make this possible we extend a huge thank you!! We could not have done it without you. Each and everyone of you have helped to create wonderful and lasting memories. Sincerely, Gordie and Family BOBBY CURRIE is the featured entertainer at the Sydney Mines Fire Hall beginning at 5 PM on Thursday. Join us for a great evening of music!

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Branch 008 Sydney Mines Legion News

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Branch. All vets on the AGRICULTURE Northside are invited. Please call to confirm your attendance A reminder that the two - 736-3206, Veterans, Spouses “Happiness Quilts” are on disand Guests. play and on sale at the FederaThe New Years Dance will be tion Offices 105 Regent Street held on Monday, December NORTHSIDE SHORTS in North Sydney. 31st with Dancing from 9:00The Johnny Miles Group had 1:00 and a Roast Beef Dinner EXERCISE CLASS - The a very successful “Black Hole” will be served from 7:00-8:30 Sydney Mines Seniors & Penhaunted house at the Federaand the cost is only $15.00 per sioners Club will hold Exercise tion Grounds and it exceeded person and this would be a Classes at their Clubrooms on previous year’s expectations. great way to bring n the New 6 Fraser Ave., on Thursdays Crafts A Plenty will be holdyear with a delicious meal and from 1:00-3:00 pm. The fee is $2.00 for non members. Exering their Christmas Craft Show a dance. cise at your own pace and at the Exhibition this Saturday Music will be supplied by enjoy the company of others. from 10:00-6:00 and from T. C. Productions with Tommy 11:00 - 4:00 on Sunday. There Capstick and tickets are on LINE DANCING CANwil be lots of great Christmas sale at the bar. CELLED - The Sydney ideas and gifts. The Branch will also hold two Mines Seniors & Pensioners The Crafts A Plenty are lookchildrens dances in November, Club would like everyone to ing for volunteers to man the Nov.16th and a dance again on know that on Tuesday night doors at this event and all November 30th. Line Dancing has been can- monies will be donated to the Don’t forget the Veterans celled. We are sorry for any Northside Food Bank. Please Dinner on November 3rd at the inconvenience. phone Maureen Murphy at the office 794-7633. The Ladies Auxiliary will hold a Roast Beef Dinner on November 29th (see page 3 for details).

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And speaking of Christmas gifts, the 2nd edition of “With These Hands” Cookbook are on sale at the Office and at only $10.00 each, they make a terrific Christmas gift.

THURSDAYS - 8 PM - at Rollies’ Wharf Celtic Ceilidh Night. THURSDAY - North Sydney Fire Hall - Pepper & Pearl entertain, great night of music.

The HALEY STREET DANCE will be held at the Exhibition Auditorium on November 10th from 9:00-1:00 with music by Phil Thompson.

SATURDAY - Blue Mist - An Afternoon matinee 5 - 8 “Free Wheelin’ and Evening 10-2 TEMPTED SATURDAY - Rollie’s Wharf - DJ Baby Doll and her Lazer Light Show

harness racing left in the season at the Northside Downs Race Track on the next two Saturdays The last race on November 10th will feature a Fan Appreciation Day and there will be Prize Draws to end of a terrifc year of harness racing. We’ll see you there for the draws.

Sydney Mines Library Notes A reminder that the Library will close early On Halloween at 5:30 pm. The Library is selling tickets on a Holiday Kitchen Basket (see page 10 for details). Saturday is Games Day from 2:00 - 3:00 for children aged 5 and up. Happy Halloween!

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By Paul Power SEX PISTOLS – “Classic Albums-Never Mind The Bollocks” (Eagle Vision) I’m sure a lot of people didn’t even realize that last Saturday marked a musical milestone, the day 35 years ago that the music world was turned upside down and inside out by 4 London lads known as the Sex Pistols. The “Never Mind The Bollocks” album (the band’s only studio album) was released on October 27, 1977 and pandemonium ensued; record stores in the UK were threatened with legal prosecution if they even displayed the album’s cover, and one vendor was charged and taken to court, but it was decided that the word “bollocks” was an acceptable Old English slang word. The songs “God Save The Queen” and “Anarchy In The U.K.” became legendary punk rock anthems and “Holiday In The Sun” and “Pretty Vacant” became punk standards as well. The band, especially Sid Vicious and Johnny Rotten, were looked upon as the musical equivalent of The Antichrist, but to punks they were like Spartacus. This DVD is from the phenomenal “Classic Albums” television series, which goes behind the scenes with some of the most influential musicians of our time as they revisit the making of their classic albums. This one features interviews with Sex Pistols members John Lydon (Johnny Rotten), Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock. I read John Lydon’s

autobiography, “Rotten-No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs” and I am a huge fan of the man’s work, so to see him here in his full ‘Rotten’ glory is a viciously delightful treat. The main instigators give the viewer a track-bytrack guide to the album, with lots of insight into the lyrics and the music; guitarists will love the clips with Steve Jones talking about where those classic riffs came from. Other interviews feature cover designer Jamie Reid and manager Malcolm McLaren as they wade in on the chaos, as well as commentary from producer/engineer Bill Price and producer Chris Thomas. In all of the “Classic Albums” documentaries, archival footage is what makes them so enjoyable and historic; seeing the rare performance of “EMI” and “Seventeen” here is a treat, combined with the TV performances, music videos and old film footage, especially the ones featuring Sid Vicious, you get a rare look at the Sex Pistols, the music and all the controversy. This DVD also features bonus interviews not shown on television and believe me, they will make you raise an eyebrow or two! In retrospect, the “Never Mind The Bollocks” album seems rather tame now but in its day it literally set off riots. Johnny Rotten would no doubt say “bloody Marvelous” and that’s exactly what this DVD is.

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NORTHSIDE SHORTS GOLDEN STEPPERS - meet at the Emera Centre every Mon., Wed. & Fri., 9:30-10:30. Social every Friday after walk, tea/coffee and treats. Phone Denise 794-3839 or email them at this web address [email protected] YOGA CLASSES - Wednesday evenings at the Big Bras d’Or Fire Hall. For more information please call Patsy at 674-2374. CHRISTMAS HOUSE TOURS – Tour 3 Homes on the Northside, Sunday, November 25th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. For ticket information phone 794-8870 or 794-5402. $20.00 per person, proceeds go to the Well Women’s Clinic Northside Harbourview Hospital Foundation. Tickets are available at Rollie’s Wharf or call the Foundation Office 794-8870….tickets are selling very quickly for this event which has been organized by Carla Warren – all proceeds will be donated to the Well Women’s Clinic at Northside General Hospital to renovate the third exam room for cancer screening. The Shoppers Drug Mart Tree of Life Campaign proceeds will renovate the other two exam rooms. The home owners have dedicated much time and costs into this event because they care about women’s health on the northside … THURSDAY is the Celidh Night at ROLLIE’S starting at 8:00 pm. 19 years and it’s FREE! Join Us!

CONTACT INFO

Name This Phrase Glen Gray, Editor Cell - 304-4345 Home - 564-9022 [email protected]

Munro Crafters Guild 24th Annual Sale Big Bras d'Or Fire Hall Take exit 14,15 or 16 to Big Bras d'Or Sat. Nov. 3, 10 to 5 pm Sun. Nov. 4th, Noon to 5pm FREE ADMISSION Christmas Crafts, Other Unique Crafts , WoodWorks, Knitting,Weaving, Hooking, Quilts, Preserves, and Home Baking.You can even get a cup of tea & oatcakes at our Crafters Cafe'

North Sydney Legion Wreaths and Crosses honoring Veterans are on sale downstairs at the North Sydney Legion on Archibald Avenue. Your purchase of a wreath or cross will help sponsor veteran programs.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY We want to wish Melissa MacDonald a special Happy Birthday on October 31st. With Love from Dad & Mom.

Local Actor/Singer Featured In Movie You know him as a multi talented musician and singer with the award winning Cottars, but Ciaran MacGillvray is now exploring his creativity with a role in the upcoming movie Copperhead. Copperhead is unlike any Civil War movie to date. It is a film of the war at home—of a family ripped apart by war, of fathers set against sons and daughters, of a community driven to an appalling act of vengeance against a man who insists on exercising his right to free speech during wartime. A story of the violent passions and burning feuds that set ablaze the homefront during the Civil War, Copperhead the movie is also a timeless and deeply moving examination of the price of dissent, the place of the individual amidst the hysteria of wartime, and the awful cost of war—a cost measured not in dollars but in fractured families, broken loves, and men dead before their time. Ciarán is a multifaceted actor and virtuoso musician/singer from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. He got his start in acting when he was 7 when he appeared in the television series, “Pit Pony.” Since then he has performed on stage, in film and on television as an actor and in concert halls, festivals and on many recordings as a musician and singer. He’s won 2 East Coast Music Awards, 2 MIANS Awards, the Tic Butler Memorial Award and has been nominated for a Gemini Award. He is currently a member of the 2012-2013 graduating class of the prestigious Neptune Theatre’s acting school. You can check out the movie and Ciaran at the URL below -

http://www.copperheadthemovie.com/index/cast/

Cape Breton Regional Library Holiday Kitchen Basket Draw

The Cape Breton Regional Library will be holding a Holiday Kitchen Basket Draw on November 17th. The tickets are selling for $1.00 each or 3 for GIFT BASKET $2.00. All the proceeds go toward programs and services of the Cape Breton Veterans Breakfast from Regional Library 8:00-9:30 THE Parade Fall In - 10:15 am Church Service, St. John DINING ROOM & LOUNGE Anglican Church 11 am BRAS D’OR CORNER - 736-2801 The Wreath Laying Ceremony will take place at the Saturday Matinee Cenotaph - 2:30 pm 5 - 9 - Free Wheelin’ Reception at the Legion Branch 1:00-5:00 pm with 10:00 - 2:00 “The memories” entertainTRY THE STEAK ing. For members and thier TEMPTED SPECIAL FRIDAY Guests.

Branch 19 North Sydney Legion Remembrance Day Schedule

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FREE WEEKLY SODUKO PUZZLE

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BOILED DINNER The Sydney Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club will be having Boiled Dinner Thursday, Nov. 1st, from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm and the cost is just $10.00. There is no Delivery for this event, Eat In or Take Out. Please purchase your tickets ahead as there will be no tickets at the door as we must know how many dinners to prepare in advance. The Dinner will take place at the Sydney Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club at 6 Fraser Avenue in Sydney Mines. Anyone wishing tickets call Ann Jobe 736-6411 or by call the Hall at 736-3100. We hope to see you there and bring a friend or two, you will not be disappointed.

For the latest and most comprehensive list of local events, logon to -

www.cbchoices.com Mike Little updates his listings each week to keep you

Shear Madness HAIR DESIGNS HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE Come Check Us Out!

WALK IN SERVICE Tues. & Wed. 9 - 5 Thurs. 9 - 7 - Fri. 9-5 - Sat. 9 - 4

Gift Certificates Available T-Zone Vibration Available

363 Main St. Florence

736-7777

Mark Eyking, MP Free Daily Soduko Puzzle - www.kleeradio.com Serving Families For Over 135 Years

Sydney-Victoria [email protected] markeyking.liberal.ca 500 Kings Rd Sydney - 567-6275

Armstrong Memorial Branch #19

Family Owned and Operated since 1874 - Providing Dignified and Professional Funeral Services Modern and Spacious Facilities Pre-Arranged Funerals Available

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION NORTH SYDNEY

W. J. Dooley Funeral Home 107 Pleasant Street, North Sydney, Nova Scotia

794-3418 - www.wjdooley.com

DON RAY HOME CENTRE Complete Line of Home Renovation Supplies

BINGO EVERY MONDAY NIGHT - 8 PM BINGO BEFORE BINGO ...................................... $1200 MONEY JACKPOT .......................$550on 56 Numbers LEGION JACKPOT ....................... $775, 2 lines 15 #’s QUICKIE GAME .................. $4381 - 1 line 6 #’s or less LOONIE GAME ......(building) .................................. $0

Dance Nov . 24th - KILLIN’ TIME Cribbage Every Thursday - 7:30 pm

GARAGE PACKAGES TOO!! 1100 MAIN STREET SYDNEY MINE MINES

736-9722

45’s Tuesday - 7:30 PM Archibald Avenue - North Sydney 794-4816 - 794-7482 - Members & Guests

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Sydney Mines Santa Claus Parade Saturday, November 17th Formation - Shore Road and Corner of Main Street at 1:30 Parade Kicks off at 2:00 pm Down Main Street, Turn left on MacKay Street Left to St. Pius 10th Parking Lot

Refreshments and Awards Presentation To Follow The Sydney Mines Community Parade Committee is made up of representatives of Sydney Mines Community Policing Office, Sydney Mines Volunteer Fire Dept., Royal Canadian Legion Branch 008, Johnny Miles Society and the CBRM Recreation Dept.

For More information call 736-3117