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MacDONALD DENTURE CLINIC 42 Fraser Avenue Sydney Mines PHONE 736-2280 G. MacDonald Denturis ist NORTHSIDE T FREE FREE Take Copy One Online VOLUME 2 - #13 - March 29 - April 5 - Florence - Bras d Or - Pt. Aconi - Sydney Mines - North Sydney HIS WEEK North Sydney Minor Baseball Registration 2012 Slated The registration for all returning and new players begins in North Sydney on April 7th, April 14th, April 21st and April 28th. The times are from 1:00-4:00 pm and the location is the North Sydney Mall. Players are asked to bring thier N. S. Medical Card. Tee Ball - Ages 5 to 6 in calendar year - Fee $40.00. Rookie League - Ages 7 & 8 in calendar year - fee $45.00 Mosquito - Age 9 in calendar year and do not turn 13 before May 1, 2012 - Fee - $50.00. All Mosquito players can pitch. $25.00 for each additional family member. Forms for funding through KidSport Nova Scotia and Canadian Tire Jump Start Program will be available at the time of registration. Please notify North Sydney Minor Baseball if using these programs. North Sydney Minor Baseball will register all children who do not have an organized league in their communities, Coxheath to Boularderie. The league provides uniforms, caps, all baseball equipment with the exception of gloves, footwear and safety cups which are mandatory for all players. A league Code of Conduct must be signed by all coaches and players in Mosquito Division. Additional League Information Continued on Page 6 HOURS OF OPERATION High Street Baddeck PHONE 295-2516 COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT The Fillmore and Whitman Funeral Home in Sydney Mines will be hosting a free community Easter Egg Hunt WHAT S INSIDE THIS EDITION Around The Town... Pg. 2 1st Aid Class... - Pg. 3 Chocolate Story... Pg. 4 Grant s Store Story..- Pg. 5 Paul Power Music... Pg. 7 Tuesday - Sunday - 12:00 8:30 pm Licensed - Daily Specials Call If You Would Like A Reservation 161 Queen Street - North Sydney Phone (902) 794-2992 for children ages 1-10 years. Where: Ballfields, 150 Pitt Street, Sydney Mines. When: Saturday, March 31, 2012 beginning at 11a.m. There will be a BBQ for everyone following the Easter Egg Hunt.We will be accepting donations of nonperishable food items for the local food bank. For more information please contact 736-9700 or 595-0995. Black Spoon Review - Pg. 7 Soduko Puzzle... Pg. 8 Great Tax Tips... Pg. 9 Volunteer Notice... Pg. 10 Employee of The Week Pg. 12

PAGE 2 AROUND THE TOWN This coming Sunday besides being April Fools Day, is also the opening of the sport fishing season in Cape Breton. I, for one, will be out and trying to catch the illusive and wily trout. I already stayed out in the rain, got soaked but I managed to snag 4 dozen nightcrawlers. Is it just me, or are those worms getting faster??? I heard via the grapevine that John Cougar Mellencamp is coming to perform in Sydney. It seems in the last few years we are getting more variety of name acts coming to the island... If you see entertainer Cyril MacPhee this week, wish him happy birthday as his birthday is Thursday... It s nice to see a local businesses take the time and effort to sponsor an Easter Egg Hunt for the children, hats off to Fillmore and NORTH SYDNEY MALL Whitman Funeral Home for taking on this project... and speaking of Northside businesses, welcome to City Nails set to open on Commercial Street in North Sydney the first week of April...I had luch at The Black Spoon Bistro this week and you can read about my dining experience there on page 7 of this edition... If you want to do something positive for the environment, join in Earth Hour on March 31st and turn off the power to various appliances for that one hour.. See you again next week! 73rd Wedding Anniversary Congratulations are extend to Gavinna and Rindress MacKenzie on their 73rd wedding anniversary April 22nd. Love from all the families and children. Southside Boularderie 45 s card game every Thursday evening at the Southside Boularderie Fire Hall. PRICE SLASH Sofa and Loveseat Combo Starting @ $ 697 794-3567 NORTH SYDNEY LIBRARY PROGRAMS April 2nd marks the fifth annual World Autism Awareness Day. The North Sydney Library has a number of books on the subject for anyone who wishes to learn more on the subject. Looking for publicity? Email us to have your notice appear free of charge - thisweek@kleeradio.com New and Used Windshields Best Glass Cleaner Money Can Buy PHONE 794-3646 88 HIGH ST. NORTH SYDNEY Free Family Swim The Johnny Miles Festival Society will be sponsoring a Free Family Swim on Monday, April 9th from 10-11 AM at the Northside Community Pool. We will be accepting donations for the Food Bank. This program is funded through Northside the Lakes Community Health Board Communities in Motion Funding. SEAVIEW MOTORS MOTORS MOTORS Bed & Breakfast 7 Convent St. - North Sydney 9 rooms available Meeting Rooms Available Catering Service Available Tea Room Now Open Wed. - Sat. 11:00-4:00 www.blackspoonbed andbreakfast.com 794-9373 Kids Meal $ 5.99 Choice of beverage milk, chocolate milk, juice or Pop and choice of dessert 50 CENT WINGS Friday and Saturday 4 pm til close Eat in Only KING STREET NORTH SYDNEY 794-4888 $

PAGE 3 Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture St. John Ambulance Course 2012 Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture invites members to participate in a federation sponsored St. John Ambulance Emergency First Aid -Level A course to be held at North Sydney Exhibition on Tuesday April 10 from 9:30 th am - 5:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for introductory training or updating your current first aid certification. Participants will be learning about current standards needed to sustain life and safely managing the scene of an injury. This is open to all federation members at a reduce rate of $60.00. Non- federation members can participate at a standard fee of $80.00. Cheque or money orders can be made to Cape Breton Federation of Agriculture. For more information, please contact Marina Gillis at the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture (Sydney) at 563-2001 or by email at gillisma@gov.ns.ca Space is limited - so apply today. Unless you hear otherwise, your application has been accepted. Please bring a bagged lunch. Make your plans to attend the North Sydney Fire Hall for the Canadiens vs Leafs game on Saturday, April 7th and get a chance to win a Home Theatre and cheer for your favorite team. Get a group together and come down to the Hall for a great night of entertainment watching the game on the Big Screen. Y MacCORMICK S SEAVIEW MOTORS LTD. TIRE CHANGEOVER SPECIAL - ONLY $ 49.95 PLUS TAX (Most Cars - Aluminum Rims Extra) Studded Tires Must Be Off By April 30, 2011 TERRY MacCORMICK S Pt. Aconi Ticket Draw Tickets are now on sale, 2 draws for Market Lobsters and $25.00. The funds go to the maintenance of the Point Aconi Community Development Association in Mill Creek. Draw June 18th, $1.00 Each or 6 for $5.00.Cecilia Jessome 736-3620 and Ellen Ashe 544-0042. On sale at Foodland, Sobeys, Mall, and at Sydney Mines Credit Union. JUBILEE TEA - May 9th from 2:00-4:00 pm. St. James Church. This year we will celebrate the Queen s 60th year of reign. Joy The Royal Doyle will be the special guest.come and join us for tea and crumpets. A hat is suggested but not required. 736-9261 John D. Steele s Son s Ltd. MONUMENTS - SIGNS CENOTAPHS - PLAQUES Office - 794-2713 After Hours - 794-4411 32 William St., North Sydney A CAPE BRETON INDUSTRY SINCE 1896 Bianchini s Pizza Ex. Large Combo or C. & P. 14 PIZZA Med. Garlic Fingers and 2 Litre Pop - ONLY - $ 31.50 330 Commercial St. NORTH SYDNEY 794-3191 NORTHSIDE 126 SEAVIEW DRIVE - NORTH SYDNEY PHONE SHORTS 794-4947 TAX INCL. HOURS - Monday - Friday 7 am - 6 pm - Saturday - 8 am - 3 pm NOTE: CHANGE OF DATE - St. Pius X C.W.L - Merchandise Bingo Thursday, April 29th from 8:00 pm. In the Parish Hall with Excellent Prizes. Les Day INSURANCE AGENCY LTD. HOME - AUTO COMMERCIAL - TRAVEL MOBILE HOME - MARINE FISHING VESSELS MOTORCYCLE - FARM 71 MAIN ST. - Bras d Or

PAGE 4 PH: 794-4847 794-9445 Fax: 794-1815 BUSINESS PROFILE Beside the Sea Homemade Gourmet Chocolate Located on Shore Road in Sydney Mines is a wonderful hidden treasure. Beside the Sea Homemade Gourmet Chocolate has been in busy for three years but has only recently been recognized for the speciality that it offers. This business started very small without signage and paving and is now growing and taking up more space each and every year. Owner and operator, Stacey MacNeil, returned to Cape Breton following a career in Ontario and wanted to do something based on her love of creativity. She fondly remembered her days in Girl Guides where she had done chocolate molding and wanted to pursue this venture as her own. Stacey is self-taught and through sheer will and determination has grown to become well known and recog- nized in the area. Speaking from personal experience I can tell you that once you have tasted these amazing chocolates you will not be able to help but to go back for more. There are a large variety of choices when you enter the shop from chocolate covered cookies, baskets and boxed sets which have become very popular. There is something available for every occasion. Although the shop is seasonal, Stacey is always willing to open so that someone can obtain a last minute gift or obtain their favourite chocolates. She can be contacted by calling 794-1418. For information on this business and to view their great selection you are able to visit their website at www.besidethesea.ca EDDIE ORRELL MLA - Cape Breton North eddieorrell@bellaliant.com OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday - 9:00-4:00 309 Commercial Street North Sydney, B2A 1B9 OPEN 6 YEARS NOV. 24th Bras d Or All Renovations To Residential Properties - Contractor - ROBERT CLARKE 1289 Trans Canada Highway - Bras d Or EFFICIENCYPlus OPEN DAILY Fully Licensed 736-3311 - Fax: 736-0429 120 Seat Private Room Available Book Your Office Parties Now - Gift Certificates Available Easter Bake Sale Saturday, April 7th, starting at 10 AM at Grant s Store in Boularderie. Take Exit 13 off the Trans Canada Highway on Kempt Road, travel 6 km to Grant s Store. There is Fresh Baking and Cut Flowers $12.00 a Basket. The Sale is sponsored by the Mammo Warriors Dragon Boat Team. Your Hometown Advantage A&K Assorted Cream Pies - each... ROSS FERRY - Installation Of Officers - The Ross Ferry Fire Dept. will be holding their Installation of Officers on April 11th starting at 6 PM in the Fire Hall. Members and guests. 9 PITT STREET SYDNEY MINES $ 4.99 Assorted Nibbler Trays various prices BANANA SPLITS from $2.35 $3.25 average SHORTBREAD $ COOKIES 2.99 - pkg. PORK SIRLOIN $ 2.99 per pound... RENOVATIONS Windows - Doors - Patio Decks - Roofs - etc. For All Your Renovating Needs Grant Work Welcome PH: (902) 565-8696 - Fax: (902) 736-0429

Sydney Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club News -By Ann Jobe- TUE: LINE DANC- ING: 7-9 every tuesday at the Sydney Mines Seniors and Pensioners Club - $2.00 Cover Charge. WED: 45 Card Game & Jackpot, Loonie, Mini Pot, and Even Split. TIME: 7:30 THUR: EXERCISE CLASS: 1 O Clock All are welcome. $2.00 COVER CHARGE SAT: OPEN MIKE: 8-12 Music by R & B Country $2 Cover Charge Members and Guests are welcome to come out and have a Wonderful Evening CANTEEN AVAILABLE CLANSMAN MOTEL Chicken Wings Nights WED. and SAT. BEST WINGS ON THE NORTHSIDE NEW MENU - Vegan Choices Available, Seniors & Children s Menu BREAKFAST DAILY - 7 AM Top of Peppett Street North Sydney 2 km from NFLD. Ferry 794-7226 Friday is WING NIGHT Every Thursday Night KARAOKE with DJ Duke The Seniors & Pensioners Club of Sydney Mines would like to wish a Very Happy Birthday to the members of this club who celebrated a Birthday in the Month of March they are: ARCHIE MACKINNON, RODERICK MACKINNON, RITA LAFFIN, EMILY FITZGERALD, JANET MACRAE, WALLY SIMPSON DART SHOOT - Millville Community Centre - March 31st, in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. Call Joey 736-7286 A&K LICK-A-CHICK 7 Pieces Chicken, Medium Fries, Medium Gravy, Medium Salad, $ 3 Rolls... 23.48 12 Pieces Chicken, Large Fries, Medium Gravy, Medium Salad, The $ 4 Rolls... 32.99 18 Pieces Chicken, Large Fries, Medium Gravy, Medium Salad, 38.99 $ 6 Rolls... 38 Try Our Delicious Ice Cream Cakes For All Occasions Located in Bras d Or On the Trans Canada Highway OPEN - 11 AM - 11 PM DAILY PHONE 736-9496 Mike s Place - REST FREE FAMILY SKATE There will be a Free Family Skate on Saturday, April 7th from 12:00-1:00 PM at the Sydney Mines and District Community Centre. Items for the Food Bank will be accepted. This event is sponsored by the Johnny Miles Festival Society through The Northside the Lakes Community Health Board Communities in Motion Funding. RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Dance The Night Away with GENERATIONS SUNDAY Ian & The Boys Come Join The Fun! Every Friday Night OPEN MIKE with DJ DUKE 1 PITT STREET - SYDNEY MINES - 736-6216 - Check New Kitchen Hours PAGE 5 Friends Of Grant s General Store REPRINTED FROM -SWING OVER THE MOUNTAIN NEWSLETTER There s a brand new group in our area called The Friends of Grant s General Store. The Friends are made up of area residents who want the store to thrive as a lively part of our community. The store is surely handy when you need something and don t want to drive to town. A recent visitor from away said she had no idea such a place existed anymore. She said the warmth and friendliness made her glad she stopped by. She was buying milk but she said she came away with so much more. You are invited to join the Friends in supporting the store. Here are some of the jobs the store offers and the pay is great, good feelings and lots of laughter. 1 - Volunteer to mind the store a couple of hours a week, no experience necessary. 2 - Stop by when you need something. 3 - Spend a few minutes sweeping and straightening up the store. 4 - Volunteer to bake something for the weekly sales. 5 - Contribute your ideas. As Grant s Store stocks up for the Spring, we wonder if there are any particular items you d like to see on the shelves. So here s a survey question for you - What items would you like to see Grant s Store carry on a regular basis? Please drop off questionnaires at the store or email ddinnan@hotmail.com or sandra@peterbauersilver.com. Fri. & Sat. 10 pm Midnight - $ 2.50 Shots & Shooters

PAGE 6 Singer/Songwriter Cyril MacPhee Cape Breton singer/ songwriter Cyril MacPhee celebrates his birthday Thursday and we will be featuring his music on KLEE RADIO beginning at 7 PM. Tune in to hear Cyril sing many of your favorite celtic and Cape Breton songs. Cyril started playing music early and he was with the band Brakin Tradition and they just held a recent reunion and a CD came from that reunion. We ll have some of those cuts for you to listen to as well. It all starts at 7 PM and you can listen in via the internet at www.kleeradio.com and hear this talented entertainer play and wish him a happy birthday. CCR REVIVAL BAND For you Credence Clearwater Revival fans, a tribute show will be held May 31st at the North Sydney Firemens Hall on Pierce Street. Admission will be $15 Advance and $20 at the door. Don t miss this one!! Mark your calendar now! North Sydney Minor Baseball Registration (continued from Page 1) - There will be grandstand, canteen and clean washrooms available a all games. Parking is at your own risk. Please register early. The number of teams for Mosquito Division will be set by May 1, 2012. Any late registrations will be placed on the waiting list. All games in 2012 will be played at the rebuilt Dave Rose Field (Mosquito) and the new Percy Leyte Tee Ball and Rookie League Field, Regent Street, behind Thompson Junior High School. Mosqito Division - 2 games per week Monday to Friday 5:30. Any players who did not turn in their uniforms from last year are asked to please bring them to the Mall during registration. Tee Ball and Rookie League will play 2 games per week Monday to Friday. For further information call - Henry Bond 794-3367 or Stephen Pentecost 241-2589. Please register early. Anyone interested in Coaching at the Mosquito House League Level or Rookie League please contact Henry or Steve - subject to background checks. MILLVILLE NEWS Meeting of the Ladies Auxilary of the Millville Community Centre, April 2nd, 7 PM. New members welcomed to attend. Wayne & Sons Now Offering Excellent Selection of Above Ground Pools Salt Water Pools & Generators FREE ESTIMATES Professional Pool Installation Complete Line of Pool Chemicals & Supplies Fishing Season Opens In Cape Breton The 2012 sport fishing season will open in most parts of Cape Breton on April 1 and this year Cape Breton anglers will be able to take advantage of an extended season for brown trout in the Bras d Or Lake. This is happy news to us anglers who will be able to fish brown trout year around. The bag limit will be a total of two fish of either species during the period from Oct. 1 to March 31. Brown trout are generally found in the same habitats as brook trout but due to their larger size, and their ability to tolerate higher water temperatures, they often displace brook trout from their range. Brown trout tend to seek out deep holes under banks and overhanging trees or anywhere there is some cover. These fish lie low during the day and become active at night. Fishing them Sydney Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club Merchandise Bingo The Bingo takes place at the Fraser Avenue Club Rooms, Faser Avenue, Sydney Mines, on April 1. The doors open at 6:30 pm and the Bingo starts at 8 PM. There is Canteen service and there will be an Even Split Game, Winner Take 80%, Door Prizes. Come try your luck and bring a friend or two. Millville Kids Dance There will be a Kids Dance at the Millville Community Centre from 7:00-9:00 - Admission is $3.00. The music is provided by JAAM. Canteen services will be provided. Musical Fathers Perform The Musical Fathers will perform with special guests. Featured artists inlcude Fr. Francis Cameron and Fr. Joe Gillis on the fiddle and Fr. Patrick O Neill and Fr. Conrad Edwards and Duane Devereaux on vocals. It all takes place on Monday, April 23rd at 7 PM. The special guests joining them for the gala anniversary are; Darryl Keigan on guitar and vocals, Jennifer MacDonald on piano and vocals, Anita MacDonald on the fiddle and Janet Cameron on the piano and much more!! It s all In conjunction with the 100th Anniversary of St. Joseph Church, Archibald Avenue in North Sydney. 1179 Main Street - Sydney Mines Master Technicians On Site - We Service What We Sell Is Your Lawn Ready For Spring? Tune Up and Repairs on ALL Models of Lawn & Garden Equipment Pickup & Delivery PH: 544-0023

JIM CUDDY Skyscraper Soul (Warner) This album sneaked by me when it was released some months ago and that s unusual for me because I have written a review for every Jim Cuddy, Greg Keelor and Blue Rodeo album since day one. I guess no one s perfect, so better late than never. What did however bring it to my attention was when I heard the song Everyone Watched the Wedding on a local radio station. It immediately grabbed be. It s a testament to Jim s songwriting skills how he can flawlessly blend a song s message about love and concern for family members, and the trials of just getting by day to day, to that of the royal wedding. This song is truly amazing, but that s no surprise as I believe Jim Cuddy is one of Canada s best songwriters, if not the best. I was actually a bit surprised to see the slick cover photo on this CD, here s what Jim had to say about that; Honestly, I was reluctant to wear a suit and play a character, but Sally (Davies-the photographer) had a vision and convinced me to try it. She wanted me to look elegant and exhausted. For me, that fit in with the story of the record that the city can beat you down. The album s namesake song, Skyscraper Soul, talks of just that. Looking closer at some of the other songs, How in by Paul Power the World is a hauntingly beautiful goodbye until we see each other again moment; Ready to Fall and Banks of the 49 are similar in style and pacing. Both are really nice numbers. The two short musical bridges on the album are interesting too; City Birds and Don t Know That Much may have been influenced by Jim s efforts at scoring a short film made by his wife, Rena. They both suggest cinematic visions. Jim s slower numbers are beautiful, but he also knows how to kick it up too; Regular Days, Still Want You and Watch Yourself Go Down are slices of pure folk/country rock, with an emphasis on the rock. With no pun intended, Waters Running High is the high mark on the album, with its bluesy, New Orleans style sound, including old-school keyboards and horns, its vibe is infectious. This is Jim Cuddy s third solo album and his tradition of writing, recording and delivering top quality songs continues with this release. It s very good. RESTAUARANT REVIEW Black Spoon Bistro I had lunch this week at the Black Spoon Bistro and it was a delightful dining adventure. I had the Chipolte Chicken Paninni and a bowl of Sea Food Chowder. The restaurant is nicely furnished and it s an inviting atmosphere to have your lunch or dinner. The server was prompt and smiled and took my order with a minimum of fuss and my food came within 5 minutes. The sandwich was absolutley delicious but what really tickled my fancy was the bowl of seafood chowder. It was very creamy and had many huge chunks of lobster, scallops, shrimp and 5 mussels on the shell were included along with the rest of the vegetables. It was one of the tastiest seafood chowders I had in a long, long time. It reminded me of my grandmother s chowder and she was from Cheticamp and made very hearty soups and chowders. And then when I was leaving, I received chocolate coated peppermint stick. It s one of the many small attention to details that makes this restaurant a good choice. I highly recommend this establishment for your next meal or lunch. PAGE 7 Easter Bunny Hop The Easter Bunny would like to invite everyone to join him for a 20 minute walk with refreshments afterward. Sunday, April 1st at 2 PM and the Cape Breton County Exhibition Grounds, Regent Street, North Sydney. This event is sponsored by the Johnny Miles Festival Society and funded through Northside the Lakes Community Health Communities In Motion Funding. We will also be accepting non-perishable food items in support of local food banks.for more information please call 736-7952 or 736-7584. Come on out and help the Easter Bunny put some hop in his step. Northside This Week is published every Friday for the residents of the Northside by Minstrel Publications The editor is Glen Gray and he may be reached at Cell - 304-4345 or at home 564-9022 or by email - thisweek@kleeradio.com YOUR WEEKLY PENCIL PUZZLE All these scrambled words are related to Christmas. Fill in the letters and then assemble the Circled letters to form a new word.

PAGE 8 BIRTHDAY PARADE HAPPY BIRTHDAY - Singer/ songwriter Cyril MacPhee celebrates his birthday on Thursday and Best Wishes for a Happy Birthday come from his many Cape Breton fans. BEST WISHES - for a happy birthday to Anne MacLeod on April 22nd from your friends in North Sydney A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY WISH goes out to Ruth Anne from the North Sydney Historical Museum from the staff and your friends. HAPPY BIRTHDAY - to grandaughter Caelyn Crosby on April 15th from Nanny, I hope you have a wonderful birthday! BEST WISHES - on your birthday, April 25th, Joyce Poole from all your friends, may you have a happy and special birthday! BENEFIT DANCE A Benefit Dance for Lillian Bailey willl be held April 14th at the Florence Fire Hall. Music is by D J and the dance is to help defray costs for travel and medical costs to Halifax. Admission is only $5.00. For tickets call Shauna 317-4288 or Kim 736-0294 North Sydney Fire Hall THURS - WINGS & THINGS - OPEN MIKE with Ernie Wells & Friends HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 4:00-6:00 KITCHEN OPEN 5:00-10:00 APRIL 1st - SUNDAY AFTERNOON DANCE $3.00 COVER 1ST CHOICE 2:00-6:00 pm Members & Guests Spin The Prize Wheel and Win a Cash Prize - Jackpot Building KITCHEN OPEN 5 PM PIERCE ST., NORTH SYDNEY - 794-7072 YOUR WEEKLY EASY SODUKO PUZZLE This Free Weekly Soduko Puzzle is in the Medium Difficulty category. Check the website for a free daily Soduko Puzzle and Crossword Puzzle - www.kleeradio.com Legion Presents Tribute To Our Queen Carl Wall, president of the North Sydney Branch 19 Legion unveiled plans to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth 2. The program will take place at the Legion on Saturday, June 2nd to honor the Queen s 60 years of rule. There will be a full days of activities including a Community Breakfast, Children s Activities and a formal pararde with a wreath laying ceremony, a social including music and refreshments. Plan to set aside some time to take in these activites and pay tribute to a remarkable 60 years of Queen Elizabeth 2. 93 KING STREET BY THE TRACKS BENEFIT DANCE SLATED There will be a Benefit Dance in support of Irene (Dandy) McMullin who will be travelling to Halifax for medical procedures. It will be held at the KOC Hall in Sydney Mines on Saturday, April 21st from 9:00-1:00 and the admission is $5.00 The music will be supplied by Duke Pero and there will be Door Prizes and a Silent Auction. For ticket information, contact Jackie 736-0050 or Veronica 736-9508. SHEET METAL FABRICATION Burner Service and Annual Cleaning HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) OIL TANK INSTALLATION FURNACE INSTALLATION OPEN Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 4:30 pm 415 Villa Drive, Little Bras d Or 736-1777 BRADMAN SALES 1217 Halfway Rd., Sydney Mines 736-1359 SEAMLESS GUTTERS Aluminum Windows & Doors Sash & Screen Repair FREE ESTIMATES Quality Guaranteed Over 40 Years EXPERIENCE RALPH IVEY S Auto Repair Ltd. and Muffler Man Bring your vehicle in for Cold Weather Servicing IF WE CAN T DO IT ITCAN T BE DONE! 794-7500

TAX TIPS FOR PEOPLE OVER 50 - Courtesy of H &R Block -. Income split and save: Seniors are allowed to split up to half of their eligible pension income with a spouse or common-law partner. Income splitting allows some seniors to enjoy a significant tax reduction. In the situation where the lower-income spouse has very little income, the tax savings are substantial.. Get your benefits: Any senior receiving Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) through Old Age Security should file on time to ensure their benefits continue uninterrupted.. Transfer amounts: If your spouse is unable to completely offset his or her age amount, pension income and disability amount against tax payable, he or she may transfer the unused portion to your return.. Caregiver amount: If you live with your children and you are over 65, they may be able to claim a caregiver amount for you if your income is less than $18,906.. Foreign pension income: Pensions from foreign countries may be subject to special tax treatment under the terms of a tax treaty. Always check with a tax professional to find out if the pension you receive from a foreign source is taxable in Canada.. Split your CPP and save: You may be able to split part of your CPP retirement benefits with your spouse depending on how long you lived together when you were contributing to the plan. This is an advantage if one senior is in a higher tax bracket than the other. However, to do so, you must apply to Human Resources & Social Development Canada using Form ISP- 1002. It cannot be done at the time of tax preparation.. Medical expenses can add up: If you purchase medical insurance for a trip or wintering in another country, it is considered a medical expense. Medical expenses are calculated based on income so the lower income spouse should claim them And if you have to travel to obtain medical treatment that was not available where you live, you may be able to claim the cost of transportation, meals and accommodation. Sharon Matthews Tax Professional 222 Commercial Street - North Sydney, NS, B2A 1B7 (902) 794-7117 - Fax - 794-8887 126 SEAVIEW DRIVE nsydhrblock@syd.eastlink.ca - NORTH SYDNEY, NS B2A-3N3?? What s The Word?? Here s a fun puzzle to while away some time. We ll give you the answer to #1 to help get you started - Stopwatch 1. Halt, tells the time 2. Speed up, walking stick 3. 9th letter, sphere 4. Flesh, leg joint 5. Child, snooze 6. Metal jar, sign of sleepiness 7. Couple of mobile medics 8. Honey maker, purpose 9. School vehicle, young man 10. Honey-baked pork, twine Chiropractic Massage Therapy Laser E Therapy Orthotics Commercial Street North Sydney 241-9444 PAGE 9 ANSWERS - 2. Hurricane, 3. Eyeball, 4. Skinny, 5. Kidnap, 6. Canyon, 7. Paramedics, 8. Because, 9. Busboy, 10. Hamstring 1 FRASER AVENUE - SYDNEY MINES COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL GENERAL CONTRACTING Backhoe, Excavator, Loader Truck Rentals, Septic Systems, Sewer & Water, Sand & Gravel, Snow Removal, Road Building, Demolitions PHONE 736-8908 Feel Better Play Harder Northside AUTO SALVAGE Ltd. WE ACCEPT ALL METAL GOODS - CELL PHONE # - 565-5230 Licensed Mechanic On Duty - Autobody/Collision Work - Auto Recycling 24 Hour Towing and Lock Out Service 84 Tobin Road - North Sydney Mon. - Fri. - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm SAT - 9:00 am - 1 pm 794-3170 794-7224

PAGE 10 THE Smile APRIL IS VOLUNTEER MONTH April is Volunteer Month and it s a time when we should stp and pay tribute to the legion of volunteers that have worked tirelessly over the past year for your organization. The CBRM Recreation Dept. does a good job of honoring the many volunteers who help each year and Northside This Week is also taking a positive step by accepting your own club s nominations for volunteers who served you and it s your oportunity to give a little praise to them for their efforts. Let me first nominate two Northside This Week volunteers, Paul Power and Kim Rideout who take the time each week to contribute to the success and reading of Northside Thsi Week. Thank you for your tireless efforts to have keep the people of the Northside informed about music and various commuity groups and organizations and activities. I also received an email nominating the entire ladies Auxiliary of the Sydney Mines Legion who have worked hard this past year at various functions. I have been at a few of those fuctions and I can testify that the ladies do a fine job of hosting an event. Thank you for taking the time to do a job well and serve your community! Another group Id like to single out is the Northside Garden Club who I see each Spring and Summer working to make the Northside a molre beautiful place to live and visit. Your contribution is appreciated by many. If you have a group or an individual you d like to see get a little recognition, email us - thisweek@kleeradio.com and we ll see that it gets into our next edition. This is your opportunity to send a little praise to your favorite club or individual. J C Strength & Fitness Center Personal Training Center Specializing In Weight Loss - Strength Training - Circuit Training Conditional Programs All Seniors and Youth Welcome Fibromyalgia - Arthritis Tread Mills, Abcoaster, Weighted Vest - Bikes 806 MAIN STREET SYDNEY MINES Ph: 736-6030 Blue Mist DINING ROOM & LOUNGE BRAS D OR CORNER - 736-2801 Saturday 10:00-2 am TEMPTED TRY THE STEAK SPECIAL ON FRIDAY Gobble, Gobble, Gobble Turkey Burger Thank You A huge Thank You! to everyone that purchased tickets, sold tickets, baked and assisted with the preparation. Thank you to Eykings Farms and the Northside This Week for their support. This message comes from Maureen Murphy, C. B. R. Federation of Agriculture, Regent Street, North Sydney. Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls. - David Thomas NORTHSIDE DOWNS SIMULCAST SCHEDULE What Is The Phrase? Can you solve this common phrase? Royal Canadian Legion Branch 83 - Florence POOL TOURNAMENT Every Wednesday Night TUESDAY BINGO - 8 pm Merchandise & Cash BINGO EVERY THURSDAY 8:00 pm - CASH PRIZES Breakfast Every Sunday From 9:30-12:30 Adults $6.00 - Kids $4.00 PH: 736-6313 THURSDAY, MAR. 29 FRIDAY, MAR. 30 2:05 pm Gulfstream (T) 2:00 pm Flamboro (H) 7:30 pm Rideau (H) 8:10 pm Woodbine (H) HARDx1HEAD Answer - Hard Times Ahead 7:00 pm Flamboro (H) 8:00 pm Northfield (H) 8:00 pm Meadowlands (H) 8:10 pm Woodbine (H) SATURDAY, MAR 31 SUNDAY, APRIL 1 2:05 pm Gulfstream (T) 2:00pm Woodbine (T) 2:00 pm Flamboro (H) 2:05 pm Gulfstream (T) 8:00 pm Northfield (H) 7:00 pm Flamboro (H) 8:00 pm Meadowlands (H) 7:30 pm Rideau (H) 8:10 pm Woodbine (H) 8:00 pm Windsor (H) MONDAY, APRIL 2 TUESDAY, APRIL 3 5:05 pm Western Fair (H) 8:00 pm Northfield (H) 8:10 pm Woodbine (H) 8:25 pm Kawartha (H) 5:05 pm Western Fair (H) 8:00 pm Northfield (H) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 THURSDAY, APRIL 5 2:00 pm Flamboro (H) 5:05 pm Western Fair (H) 8:00 pm Windsor (H) 2:00pm Gulfstream(T) 7:30 pm Rideau (H) 8:30 pm Woodbine (H)

PAGE 11 Verschuren Exhibit Unveiled At Heritage Center Robert Hillman, manager of the North Sydney Cultural and Heritage Center is in the final stages of preparing to unveil an exhibit that will be dedicated to the life of the late Anthony(Tony) and Annie Verschuren. Hillman says the exhibit is beautiful and after many months of preparation we are ready to show it to the public. We have recieved artifacts from all their children, including Annette who will be in attendance for the ceremony. Hillman says he contacted the family in late fall to see if they may be interested in displaying some of their history and they graciously said yes. We are very happy to have this as part of our museum. The unveiling will be held on Saturday April 7th at 2 pm in the museum. NORTHSIDE SHORTS Strong Chiropractic on Commercial Street in North Sydney sent us this notice. The winner of our Feeling Lucky St. Patrick s Day promotion was Ron C. ST. JOSEPH CHURCH There will be a Basement to Attic sale Sponsored by the KOC held Saturday, April 28th, 2012. Time for Sellers 8:00 am Time for Buyers 10am to 1pm Table Rental $5.00 Book early as there are limited Serving Families For Over 135 Years Family Owned and Operated since 1874 - Providing Dignified and Professional Funeral Services Modern and Spacious Facilities Pre-Arranged Funerals Available 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 GARAGE PACKAGES TOO!! 1100 MAIN STREET SYDNEY MINES tables.phone 736-6359 for more information. If you have any items you would like donate please drop them off at the church, the downstairs area. There will be a Giant Flea Market at the North Sydney Firehall in support of 562 Air Cadet Squadron in North Sydney on Saturday, April 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. This event is sponsored by the Parent Group of 562 Air Cadets. 736-9722 CAN YOU SOLVE THIS MYSTERY? Aout 15 years ago a woman went into a convenience store to buy a can of Coke. She pays for it with a $20 bill and receives $20.05 in change. No mistake was made. Can you solve this perplexing mystery? ANSWER - This was during rthe days when American money was worth more than the Canadian dollar. The purhase was made with an American $20 bill and the change was made in Canadian currency. Watch here next week for another exciting Mystery that you can solve. How good a detecitve are you??? Mark Eyking, MP Sydney-Victoria mark.eyking.c1@parl.gc.ca markeyking.liberal.ca 500 Kings Rd Sydney - 567-6275 What Is The Phrase? JET Answer - JUMBO JET Shear Madness H A I R D E S I G N S 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 Armstrong Memorial Branch #19 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION NORTH SYDNEY MONDAYS Bingo 8 PM- UPSTAIRS BINGO BEFORE BINGO... $N/A MONEY JACKPOT ON 51#S... $N/A LEGION JACKPOT $N/A ON 2 LINES, 15 #S OR LESS QUICKIE GAME $N/A +... 1 LINE, 6 #S OR LESS LOONIE GAME... $N/A + 45S ON TUESDAY - CRIBBAGE ON THURSDAY Celebrating our 85th Anniversary this year Dance March 31st - KILLIN TIME Dance April 14th - Gone Country Archibald Avenue - North Sydney 794-4816 - 794-7482 - Members & Guests

PAGE 12 COMMUNITY PROFILE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - SYDNEY MINES - 736-3206 Tuesdays - BINGO - 6x $50.00-6x $100.00 Starts 8 PM - Fish Supper Friday, Last Friday of The Month HAPPY HOUR - 8:00-11:00 - KARAOKE 8:00-2:00 AM WED - 8-11 - Open Mike with Bobby, Timmy & Pam Hall Rental Available - 736-3206 EMPLOYEE OF THE WEEK with a group of four individuals in 1978 and this small - By Kim Rideout - This week s Employee of the week is Curtis MacDonald who group of four became core works at Wayne & Sons. of a 13-member steering Curtis has worked there for committee for Big Brothers five years and he enjoys working with equipment and power of Cape Breton County. The organization became a provincial member of Big Broth- Curtis is maried to Lindsay tools. ers of Canada on November and has two children Keigan 30, 1978. On February 2, and Karlee. 1987 Big Brothers of Cape Breton County became Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Cape Breton County. In February 2009 the name was officially changed to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Breton. Bowling for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Cape Breton This week I wanted to do a brief profile on a wonderful event that I attended on Wednesday, March 28th at Strand Bowling Alley in Sydney Mines. This is event was a fundraiser for Big Brothers/ Big Sisters of Cape Breton and was in every sense of the word a great success. It was wonderful to see so many businesses and community organizations working together to help raise money for such a very worthwhile cause. I have to say as one of the participants in this event, a great time was had by all. Now I will admit to a little friendly joking among team mates but that just helped to make the afternoon all that more fun. The theme for the day was disco and it was a wonderful atmosphere with the decorations, music and the wonderful people from the organization makes this a popular and successful fundraiser each year. This organization began This organization helps young people through Cape Breton and certainly deserves the recognition that it receives and any assistance they are able to obtain. Approximately 85% of their operating budget comes through fundraising campaigns. Another fundraising campaign that is always very popular is their Big Big Draw tickets. They are only $5.00 each and each month there is a chance to win a great prize. I would like to thank the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Cape Breton for a job well done not only with regard to the fundraiser today but also for all of your caring and dedication to the community!!!! Curtis liked to follow the UFC on TV and he favorite hockey team is the Toronto Maple Leafs. Maybe we ll see him at the Leafs /Candiens game at the North Sydney Fire Hall on April 7th when the Canadiens will once again prove the best team! Curtis mentioned that working at Wayn & Sons is satisfying as it is a good working environment. Like myself, Curtis is wating for the sport fishing season to open on April 1st. Maybe we ll see him around the Northside and we can tell each other some fishing tall tales. When I asked owner Wayne MacDonald about Curtis he replied, If all employees had the work ethic that Curtis has, the work force would be a better place for both owner and employee alike. That s high praise from an employer and Curtis deserves a round of applause. Say hello to him the next time you bring in your power equipment for servicing at Wayne & Sons. NORTHSIDE SHORTS The North Sydney Historical Museum has free CDs available for you to check out on the fracking rocess. Just stop in and ask for a copy so you will be informed on this process. The unveiling of the Verschuren display will take place in North Sydney at the Historical Museum on Saturday, April 7th. Anette Verschuren will be on hand for the unveiling. The North Sydney Library will hold its regualr Saturday Reading program on April 7th for the area children. Oil Changes Alignments Shocks - Struts Full Line of Tires All Types of Auto Repair Across f rom North Sydney Mall 794-1199 or 794-8200 AEROPLAN - Honestly Driven Good Friday Fish Supper 4-7 Kids Dance March 30th