Happy New Year 2013

 

to one and all.

 

 

RBC Community Skate at Emera Centre

DATE: Thursday December 27th
TIME: 6:30 to 8:30 pm
PLACE: Queens Place Emera Centre

EVERYONE IS WELCOME - FROM THE EXPERIENCED TO THE BEGINNER

 

 

5th Sense

AVEDA IN LIVERPOOL

 

 

 

 

 

Phone: 356-3050

233 Main Street

Liverpool, Nova Scotia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out the full range of Aveda make up products, jazz up your nails with OPI, stock up on bath products or stress relievers.

 

 

Website: http://www.5thsensemassagetherapy.com

Merry, Merry Christmas 2012

 

Merry, merry Christmas to one and all.

 

 

 

 

New Middle School - Liverpool

THE SOD HAS TURNED AND CONSTRUCTION IS WELL UNDER WAY

Students and families from Liverpool will soon have a new school to replace the aging South Queens Junior High on the same site.

The province is investing $15 million for the South Queens school construction project, with $8.5 million as part of the 2012-2013 capital plan. The school will be the first in Nova Scotia designed to support project-based learning, a modern and innovative method of teaching and learning.

"The province is putting kids and learning first by building a school that will provide learning opportunities for students to thrive in a changing world," said Vicki Conrad, MLA for Queens, on behalf of Education Minister Ramona Jennex. "It is wonderful for families in Liverpool to have a new school built in the heart of their community."

 

"It is with much enthusiasm that we embrace all the wonderful opportunities this project represents for the Liverpool area," said Vernon Oickle, school steering team member.

 

South Queens Junior High School has about 300 students in Grades 7 to 9. The new middle school will be for grades 6 to 8, with Grade 9 students going to Liverpool Regional High School. The school is expected to be completed in September 2013.

 

YET ANOTHER GREAT PROJECT FOR LIVERPOOL

 

 

 

December Climate in Liverpool

 

Winter in Liverpool cannot get any better than this?

It is ideal for everyone.

 

LIVE LIVERPOOL

CHRISTMAS ICE SHOW

 

 

 

 

The Queens County Blades will be hosting a Christmas Ice Show, followed by a free skate.

 

Skaters from both the CanSkate and STARskate programs will be presenting solos and group numbers for your enjoyment, followed by an opportunity for the audience to get in on the fun and join the skaters on the ice.

 

There will be a ticket draw for the Best Western prize and the lobster, at the show.

All proceeds go to the Queens County Blades Skating Club

 

Come on out to support some great skating talent!!

 

WHEN: Saturday 15 December

TIME: 17:00 – 19:00

WHERE: Queens Place Emera Centre, Queens Place Drive

Liverpool, Queens County

Admission is by donation.

 

 

Pine Grove Park

Established in 1987, the 57-acre community park has three kilometers of trails for walking or biking and a picnic area overlooking the Mersey River. 

 

 

Pine Grove Park has been given to the people of Queens County Queens County families, who will continue walking the beautiful parkland of trails, in the heart of their community.

 

"Pine Grove Park is a place where families can spend time together and enjoy the forest that makes up our province's beautiful landscape," said Premier Dexter. "As the park's new owners, the people of Queens County no longer have to worry about who might buy the park or what could become of it. I'm pleased that it will remain an important part of this community, and I thank Bowater for maintaining the park so well over the past 25 years."

 

 

Queens County

a community that grows together

LIVE LIVERPOOL

 

The Perfect Christmas Gift

View the trailer for 'Ripablik blong Vanuatu' documentary.

 

If you are shopping for that hard to find gift for that special someone that has everything ..... well look no further.

Wyntersea Productions, a multi-media company, invites you to escape from reality television programming to take a sailing journey from the shores of Alaska, Canada, the United States west coast and Mexico, to visit hundreds of islands across the vast Pacific Ocean from Marquesas Islands to New Zealand and Australia; all from the comfort of your living room.....

....or travel inland to Belize, Nicaragua or specific regions of those famous poets in England.

 

You may even be planning the vacation of a lifetime and want a wee peek into the tropical paradise of your dreams, for a small investment you can, be sure to make the right choice in your vacation plans.

Visit the website to view Wyntersea Productions' library of 20 documentaries, alongside the Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' performed by Jack Wynters.

Order your DVD online, or download the travel documentary of your choice in time for Christmas.

Website: www.wynterseaproductions.ca

Jack Wynters & Linda Wasylciw

Wyntersea Productions Inc

 

 

2012 Holiday Homes Tour - Liverpool NS

 

Reserve your ticket at 354-4500 or

The Moss Pot Main Street Liverpool

 

LIVERPOOL's Santa Parade and Tree Lighting

DATE: November 30th, TIME: 6pm Parade Route: The parade will start at the Hank Snow Home Town Museum, on Hank Snow Drive, turn left on Bristol Avenue, turning right on Henry Hensey Drive, left on McLeod Street, and left on Main Street, concluding at the Astor Theatre for the Tree Lighting. In the case of heavy snow or rain the parade will be on the next fine evening. The Tree Lighting event will be held regardless of rain or snow. There will be a collection for new unwrapped toys for the Salvation Army at Lanes Privateer Inn, Salvation Army, and outside the Astor Theatre. HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Local Artisans Showcase and Sale - Ho, ho, ho

 The Christmas Gift Gallery
Local Artisans Showcase & Sale

344 Main Street, Liverpool
Conopeum Art Supplies
Friday Nov. 30 & Saturday, Dec. 1
Friday: 5pm to 10 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm




Shop early for this year`s Christmas gifts or treat yourself to something unique.

Leather work, Wood Art, Jewellery, Paintings, Variety of unique Creations, Quilts,
Woven Baskets, Photography, copper Work, Christmas Wreaths, and a lot more.

A few of the Artisans and Craft People who will be selling their creations are:

Chuck and Deb Taylor
Marg Millard
Stephen Weaver
Julie Nauss
Joe and Marilyn Winters
Stacy Smart Chandler
Marilyn Kellough
Louise Sinclair
Denise Ross
Fred Wamboldt
Marg and Bernie SwainBev Crouse
Nancy Norklun
Kathryn Killam
Lynn Sponagle
Carla Zwicker
Beverley Stewart
Mike Brown & Pat English
Sharon Perripoli and Dan Tang
Cyril Mooers
Shirley Uhlman
Betsy Hartt and Robert Luliucci
Marilyn Scobey
Shannon Wigglesworth
Kim Eddy
Vi MacKenzie
Peggy Whynot
Janet Stewart
Brittany Wentzell-Verge
Richard Medicraft
Janet and Laurie Clattenburg andAlbert Laing ............... just to name a few!

 

 

 

          See you there.

 

Live Liverpool

where creativity come alive

 

 

Avon Calling

and my name is Anne Perry. I am an Avon Representative and a Unit Leader with a growing Avon team. My team has representatives that work for themselves, allowing everyone to make the money they deserve. As one of the largest manufacturers of beauty products, Avon is a household name. But we are so much more than just a beauty company. We are a fortune 500 company that sells over 1000 products in our catalogues. Avon is a company that gives YOU the opportunity to share with anyone and everyone the ability to have your own company. To be in business for yourself and just not by yourself.

What made me start selling Avon? I was very skeptical of joining a direct selling company, I thought it would be expensive, time consuming and a money pit where it would take all MY money... boy was I wrong.

I choose AVON based on a few criteria:

•  $10 to start and I got everything I needed for 2 full campaigns
•  no start up kit to purchase on top of the start up fee
•  no inventory to buy, no seasonal items that I need to purchase
• to keep up to date with stock
•  and Avon pretty much sells itself so I would not have to spend so much time explaining what it is
•  no min. order required ( if my order is 99 cents then so be it)
•  no party's to host so my evenings and weekends are free to do with what I want and what I truly put into Avon is what I get out of it
•  I can "treat" my customers to discounts and sales over and beyond that of the brochures just because I can.
•  I get a discount on products I already use and like, now I get them cheaper

Before I signed on the dotted line I asked the rep. a bazillion questions and when I was satisfied I signed up - and what is great is I can back out at any time with no cost to me.

CONTACT ANNE PERRY
 fiveofus@eastlink.ca
and my facebook group at
https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/216407685054676/

 

Music Week Nova Scotia

 

Nova Scotia Music Week's Gala Awards Show wrapped up last evening to another full house.

 

Hank Snow's "I'm Coming Home" music video by Analog Songs.

Check it out:  http://youtu.be/VmLgC5ZKj1A

 

 

 

 

Bobby Curtola at Rossignol

Stan Carew and Doug Barron's   performance at the Rossignol Centrefor the Harvest Moon, season closing event, last evening was an amazing, elegant affair with none other than Canada's legend of Rock and Roll in the audience, Bobby Curtola.    

 

Another great event hosted by Linda Jackson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brittany Wentzell Photography

After two years of studying photography Brittany graduated from Nova Scotia Community College, in 2008.

 

Brittany Wentzell Photography, of Liverpool Nova Scotia, contributes to the Helping Hearts project - providing families with children who are suffering a life-altering illness or disability.

 

 

 

 

Visit her website

http://www.wentzellphotography.com

 

for examples of wedding, engagement, babies, pets and more.

 

 

BOOK YOUR WEDDING OR SPECIAL EVENT WITH BRITTANY TODAY.

 

 

 

Writers Workshop with E Alex Pierce

Landscape &Memory:
Workshop with E. Alex Pierce

Finding Place, Finding Voice, Writing at the Riverbank Café:

a series of five sessions for writers of all levels, beginner, emerging, and accomplished. We will take inspiration from the environs of the Medway River as well as a number of literary works, and write on a wide range of subjects in various voices from narrative to lyric to dramatic.

 

Thursdays, November 8 – December 6, 2012,

 3:30 to 5:30 PM

at The Riverbank General Store & Café, Mill Village, NS

(Exit 17A, Highway 103 outside Liverpool, NS) 8 Medway River Road, next to the bridge in Mill Village. 

Information and Registration: (902) 656-3236

alex_pierce@cbu.ca 

www.ealexpierce.com

Cost: $165.

WFNS Members and Friends of Riverbank, $150.

Coffee and tea included.

 

 

Nova Scotia Music Week November 8-11th 2012

 Nova Scotia Music Week

Where: Liverpool Nova Scotia

When: November 8th - 11th, 2012

Check out the events:

• Battle of the Beach
• Confrence speakers
• Delegate passes
• Festival wristbands
• NSLC Gala Awards
• Awards Brunch
• and much more.

VOLUNTEER AND GET FREE PASSES:

NOVA SCOTIA MUSIC AWARDS:  http://nsmw.ca/
MUSIC NOVA SCOTIA: http://www.musicnovascotia.ca/

BOOK YOUR TICKETS EARLY

SEE YOU THERE

Region of Queens Electorial Results

The Region of Queens has established a new mayor and council to represent this community for the next four years.

It is a time of refreshing change and  positive attitudes.


Elected Mayor: 
Chris Clarke - Mayor for a previous term, 1996-2000, has returned to the mayor’s chair. 

Elected council:   
District 1 - Darlene Norman  
District 2 - Bruce Inglis  
District 3 - Brian Fralic  
District 4 - Susan MacLeod    
District 5 - Jack Fancy    
District 6 - Raymond Fiske   
District 7 - Peter Waterman   

Seafood Chowder Luncheon - Rossignol Centre

Rossignol Cultural Centre
Seafood Chowder Luncheon
DATE: October 23rd, 2012
TIME: 12:00 noon
COST: $18.00 per person

ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY
DOOR PRIZE TO BE DRAWN

 

Take in one of the last events of the season as Rossignoll Cultural Centre makes its final preparations to close for 2012.

 

Contact Linda Jackson

E-mail: lindarossignalcentre@gmail.com
Telephone: 902 354 3067   or 902 683 2048

http://rossignolculturalcentre.blogspot.ca/

 

ENJOY FOOD FROM OUR ATLANTIC SHORES AND

ESCAPE FROM THE USUAL

HARVEST MOON at the Rossignol Centre

 

 

ROSSIGNOL CULTURAL CENTRE

205 Church Street, Liverpool NS

presents

HARVEST MOON

season closing event

OCTOBER 27TH 2012

TIME: 6:00 pm cocktails

ADVANCED TICKETS ON SALE $20.00pp (limited seating)

 

 

 

ROSSIGNOL CULTURAL CENTRE will be opening its doors for a special season closing event. The evening will open at 6:00pm with cocktails at the cash bar and Judi Cleveland in music and song in the Rossignol Hall.

 

7:00pm    Stan Carew and Doug Barrow will perform in the Art Gallery

 

8:00 pm   Intermission in the Rossignol Hall with Judi Cleveland in music and song

                                                                The bar will be open 

 

8:20          Evening of performances will resume

 

9:20         Evening finale in the Rossignol Hall with draws - including door prize.

 

DUE TO LIMITED SEATING ADVANCE TICKETS ARE RECOMMENDED:

Tickets are available at

Rossignol Cultural Centre, 205 Church Street, Liverpool

or call Linda Jackson

Phone (902) 354-3067 or 683-2048

 

SEE YOU THERE!

 

 

 

 



 

ENGLISH TEA AT ROSSIGNOL CENTRE

The last English tea for 2012 will be served at the Rossignol Cultural Centre
OCTOBER 18TH, 19TH & 20TH
TIME: 2:00pm
COST: $15.00
ADVANCE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE - Reservations required
DAILY DOOR PRIZES TO BE DRAWN

 

Contact LINDA JACKSON

 

E-mail: lindarossignalcentre@gmail.com
Telephone:   902 354 3067    or    902 683 2048

http://rossignolculturalcentre.blogspot.ca/

 

 

DO NOT FORGET TO VOTE

ELECTION DAY FOR QUEENS COUNTY IS OCTOBER 20TH, 2012

Exercise your right to vote and make a difference in your community.

 

 

Know your councillor and mayor and have your say in who will speak on your behalf for the next four years.

 

QUEENS COUNTY WHERE PEOPLE

SHAPE IT INTO WHAT IT IS

Stacey Smart-Chandler `s Conopeum Art

 

Stacey Smart-Chandler graduated the the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 2008, with an interdisciplinary degree. He degree gives her a wide background in the arts, so she knows something about all the mediums she is carrying.

 

Stacey has chosen the name Conopeum Art for her shop.

Click here to visit site: http://www.conopeumart.com/.

Conopeum is Latin for “canopy,” and Smart-Chandler says she wanted to choose a name that would encompass more than just art supplies. Not that there is any shortage of those either in the store.

 

The store has just about anything an artist or crafter’s heart could desire. There are fine art supplies, a section devoted specifically to children’s art, crafter’s section, scrap booking, knitting, crochet, bead working, jewelry making and fabrics. That’s just to start off with as well. Smart-Chandler says as people start coming in, she will modify what she is carrying to cater to the community.

 

Part of the store also has a workshop space, to hold classes by herself or by other artists. Rental of the space is charged on a percentage amount, based on the number of participants and the fee charged, rather than just a flat fee. She says she wants to have a space people can use by a wide variety of people.

 

CONOPEUM ART is much more than an art store.

It is time for a visit.

LIVERPOOL for art and artists alike.

 

 

 

QUEENS COUNTY - LIVING ALONE WORKSHOP

REGISTER EARLY AS SEATING IS LIMITED.

PHONE 354-3297

New Middle School - construction begins

 

It's begun!

Construction of the
new middle school in  Liverpool, Nova Scotia

The new Middle School is expected to open in September 2013. This 15 million dollar project is being built on the very site of the existing school, right in the heart of the community.

 

There will be a small shift in the students with the opening of the new school as the Grade 9 students will be moved to the High School and the Grade 6 students will move from the Elementary School to the Junior High School.

 

Therefore the new school will take on the the "middle school" concept (grades 6-8) which is a relatively new model for the mid-level grades. Junior high schools were initially created for the purpose of "bridging the gap between the elementary and the high school".

Liverpool .... educating our young

to build a better community for tomorrow

LIVE LIVERPOOL ... it's a unique experience

Region of Queens - Municipal Election

As of September 11th the nominations for candidates in the upcoming regional election are in.

The Region of Queens County  
covers an area of 49 communities,
2,690 square kilometers and
a population of about 11,694.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAYOR

• Chris Clarke 
• David Dagley 
• Owen Hamlin 
• Mervin Hartlen 

COUNCILLOR, DISTRICT 1 

• Darlene Norman 
• Brittany Wentzell-Verge 

COUNCILLOR, DISTRICT 2 

• Bruce Inglis 
• Heather Kelly 
• Gene “Gino” Wong 

COUNCILLOR, DISTRICT 3 

• Brian G Fralic 
• Roger Jollimore 
• Stacy Smart-Chandler 
• Joel Zwicker 

COUNCILLOR, DISTRICT 4 

• Bev Davison 
• Gary Levy 
• Susan MacLeod 
• John Townsend 

COUNCILLOR, DISTRICT 5 

• Jack Fancy 
• William “Billy” Joudrey 
• Linda Rafuse   
• Wayne M. Wentzell 

COUNCILLOR, DISTRICT 6 

• John F. Croft 
• Dwight Crouse 
• Raymond Fiske 
• Doug White 

COUNCILLOR, DISTRICT 7 

• Peter Waterman                  (Elected by Acclamation) 

SCHOOL BOARD 

(Voting for School Board Candidates will take place at all of the

poll locations) 

Member, District 1, South Shore Regional School Board: 

• Allan Foster 
• Clifford “Butch” MacLeod 
• Karen Ohrt 
• Elliott Payzant 
• Courtney Wentzell 

African Nova Scotian Member, South Shore Regional School Board: 
Vernon Simms (Elected by Acclamation) 
Member of Conseil Scolaire Acadien Provincial (CSAP) 
Hank Middleton   (Elected by Acclamation)  

EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS AND VOTE: 

OCTOBER 11TH 
* The North Queens Fire Hall 
* West Queens Recreation Centre Port Mouton 
* Milton Community Hall 

OCTOBER 16TH 
* Greenfield Fire Department 
* Mill Village Fire Department 
* Liverpool LegionVoting for the advance poll is from noon-8pm. 

ELECTION DAY  
Saturday  October 20, 2012 from 8am – 7pm. 

KNOW YOUR DISTRICT AND EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE

Titanic Remembered

 

 

 

 

The Queens County Museum is exhibiting “Titanic Remembered”. This exhibit opened to the public on the 100th anniversary of her sinking, April 15.  Liverpool had a small connection with the sinking of the Titanic. Two little Syrian boys, the Yarred brothers, survived and were brought here to Liverpool to stay with the Garratt family until they could be reunited with their family in Florida.  On display are three hankies, authentic Titanic artifacts. Three hankies were scooped out of the water by a crewmember of the MacKay Bennett when she was sent out to the scene to retrieve the bodies. He brought the hankies home to his wife who washed and pressed them, then placed them in the family bible. 

 

Come on in and see them and get the rest of the story . The exhibit will be in place from April 15yh  to the end of September. There is no admission fee to come in and view it.

 

 

VISITORS WELCOME

109 Main Street

Liverpool NS

 

While you're there take in the other exhibits:

• Mi'kmaq display
• Privateering exhibit
• Banking exhibit
• and so much more

Summer hours; June 1st to October 15th OPEN EVERY DAY
Winter hours; mid May to mid October OPEN Monday to Saturday - closed Sundays

See it all including:

Simeon Perkins’ Diary The diaries of Simeon Perkins, which begin in 1766 and end in 1812, are on permanent display at the Queens County Museum. These volumes provide a detailed record of daily life in the early years of the county.

 

Moon Takes Centre Stage

 

Wayne Mansfield and the  
Queens County Astronomy Group
will be in the
Privateer Park  (near the ship) 
Liverpool NS 
DATE: Monday September 12th 2012   
TIME: 8:00pm








Video link:  http://www.space.com/17421-moon-takes-center-stage-in-september-2012-skywatching-video.html

LIVERPOOL ... where the universe comes together

 

see you there

Ships Started Here - Liverpool NS

During the nineteenth century, Liverpool became a major seaport as the fishing and ship building industries grew. Logs were floated down the Mersey River for export as well as the wooden ship building - a thriving industry into the early 20th century, until the introduction of steel ship making.

Liverpool was seriously effected by this change in technology and virtually slipped into an economic slump.

Now today, although Liverpool is no longer a ship building port it's deep sea port, although small, has an enormous shipyard on its shore - on Corvette Street - and a long forgotten history of shipbuilding. This street was named such due to the number of 'Corvette Ships' that were built here. A corvette is a small, maneuverable, lightly armed warship, usually smaller than a frigate (2000+ tons) yet smaller than a coastal patrol craft. Built during the Age of Sail they usually had a single gun deck that grew into much more as the length of the ship increased. The early role of the corvette was primarily of coastal patrol - protecting the shores, fighting minor wars and supporting large fleets.

LIVERPOOL'S SHIP BUILDING HISTORY

Year	Ship Name	Builder	Owner	Disposition
1903	Help	Gardner G.H.N.	Cargo ship	unknown
1917	Bianca	Gardner G.H.N.	Bowring Bros Ltd	Foundered 1919
1912	Associate	Gardner G.H.N.	Cargo ship	unknown
1927	Standard Coaster	Gardner G.H.N.	Cargo ship	unknown
1929	Ada M.	Gardner G.H.N.	Cargo ship	unknown
1911	Vaninda	Hendry	Cargo ship	unknown
1915	Gilbert Islands	Hendry A.W.	A W Hendry	Wrecked 1919
1911	Grand Manan	Mulhall DC	Grand Manan Stmboat	Scrapped 1930
1918	Ruby W.	Nova Scotia SB	W.B. Grieve	Foundered 1921
1918	James G Roy	Nova Scotia SB	Job Bros & Co	unknown
1920	Ocean Maid	Nova Scotia SB	Cargo ship	Deleted 1961
1965	Mersey Seafoods	Steel & Englne Prods	Fishing vessel	Active

WWI ships not mentioned above, built in Liverpool and part of the Emergency Ship Building  for the first World War:
In 1914 the 280 tonnes salvage vessel "Deliverance" was built in Liverpool. Following that, in 1918 was the construction of the cargo ship "War Halifax" 2,335 tonnes which was built for the company hipping Controller. It was burnt off Cardiff in 1919 and hulked.

SHIPS STARTED HERE

in Liverpool, NS