MacDONALD DENTURE CLINIC 42 Fraser Avenue Sydney Mines PHONE 736-2280 FREE G. MacDonald T H I S Denturist High Street Baddeck PHONE 295-2516 W E E K CBRM COMMUNITY NEWS ITEMS VOL. 8 - NO. 8 - FEBRUARY 21 st - 2018 FREE WEBSITE AROUND THE TOWN Local News Items It was a sad week for us as one of our favorite Library staff passed away suddenly on Friday - Barbara (Strong) MacLean was a librarian at the Sydney Mines Library and we knew her well for the last 8 years - she was always very nice to me and very helpful with telling us of the Library and community events - I was saddened at her sudden passing... See Page 8 for her obituary... Come out and join us on Friday March 9th at 7:00 pm. at the St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church (643 Main Street, Sydney Mines) for a great night of Irish music with the famous Irish duo, Evans and Doherty - To coin a phrase, I ll be there with bells on... Please join us on Tuesday, February 27th for a radio remote broadcast from the Elliot Street Plaza in Synedy Mines, we have free Giveaways and trivia Prizes worth over $80.00 - broadcast starts at 1:00 pm and runs until 3:30... Lots of activities at the Sydney Mines seniors & Pensioners Club, stop in and see for yourself - Activities include Monday Night - Fun Night, (CONTINUED ON PAGE 5) 93 KING STREET BY THE TRACKS RALPH IVEY S Auto Repair Ltd. and Muffler Man BRING YOUR CAR IN FOR WINTER SERVICING IF WE CAN T DO IT - IT CAN T BE DONE! Royal Canadian Legion Branch 83 - Florence POOL TOURNAMENT Every Wednesday BINGO EVERY THURSDAY 8:00 pm - CASH PRIZES SATURDAY NIGHT KITCHEN PARTY with THE CIRCLE from 7:00-10:00 BREAKFAST EVERY SUNDAY FROM 9:00-12:00 Adults $7.50 - Kids $5.00 Womens Zone Darts -. 16, 17, 18 Mens Zone Darts 23, 24, 25 736-6313 Bring your Vehicle in for Auto Servicing Colour Printing Booklets Brochures Posters - Drawings 794-7500 KWIK KOPY PRINTING CHARLOTTE STREET SYDNEY 562-2122 GEAR SELF STORAGE 65 Main Street - Bras d Or Climate Controlled - Heated Units 24 Hour Video Surveillance - Security Alarm System 565-6798 - 736-1405
PAGE 2 NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY NEWS ITEMS Traditional Music Night - every Thursday at the Blue Mist Beverage Room in Bras d Or - The very best of Cape Breton fiddling. Stop by for great Cape Breton fiddling. Playing the very best in Cape Breton, Celtic and Newfoundland Music - 24 Hours A Day - 7 Days a Week - tune in at - SENIORS BINGO The Regular SUNDAY afternoon Bingo resumes. There will be an Afternoon BINGO Game at the Sydney Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club, 6 Fraser Avenue, Sydney Mines. WHEN: SUNDAY AFTERNOON TIME: 2:00 pm COST: - $2.00 entry card DAUBERS ONLY - MONEY GAMES Come out and spend a wonderful Sunday afternoon and maybe wine some prizes. Hope to see you all there - Jackpot $700+ on 51 # s or play through. Loonie Game and Jackpot Game. BINGO - Every Sunday Night at the Millville Community Centre beginning at 7:00 pm. Cash Prizes Only. FLY TYING CLASSES There will be a FREE fly tying session taking place @ the Minor Baseball Building Pitt St. Sydney Mines, on Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. New, experienced and Want to be fly tyers welcome. Earl Cantwell - Home Telephone Number (902) 544-1073 Cell Phone (902) 595-4449 North Sydney Fire Hall THURSDAY NIGHT - After Work Party Kitchen open from 5:00-9:00 pm, music by Ernie, Todd & Wade, from 6:00-9:00. FREE ADMISSION, come on out for a good evening of music and food thus week s Special is Hot Hamburger for $8.95. 90S DANCE - March 10-9:00 PM - 1:00 AM - 19+ and the cost is just - $6.00 per person. Prizes for best theme dress up - Music by Firehounds DJ service. Open Regular Hours on Monday. St Patrics Day Dance - March 17 - FULL CIRCLE - $5.00 45s CARD GAME The Bras Seniors & Pensioners Club is hosting a 45s Card Game every Thursday at their Clubrooms in Bras d Or. A light lunch will be served and there are three Jackpots to be won along with Door Prizes. It all starts at 7:30 pm. CONTACT INFORMATION GLEN GRAY, EDITOR PH: 902-564-9022 Email Address glengray@kleeradio.com SEE THIS WEEK S TAX TIPS ON IMPORTANT DATES TIPS ON PAGE 8 BRANCH 008 LEGION NEWS Karaoke every Friday 9-1 with Pepper & Pearl. BINGO every Tuesday at 8:00 o clock. St. Paddy s Day Dinner and Dance - March 17th - Roast Beef Supper - $12.00 per ticket, meal 7:00-8:30 - Music by Tommy Capstick. Fish Supper - Good Friday on March 30th, tickets on sale now. Open Regular Hours Monday DJ JACK COOL OLDIES SHOW 7 DAYS A WEEK WWW.KLEERADIO.COM NEW DECOMPRESSION TABLE RELIEVES PAIN Darren Strong from Strong Chiropractic, announces a new, sophisticated computerized decompression table that allows the spine to be gently stretched and relaxed for spinal decompression therapy. The pattern of alternating pulling and relaxing creates vacuum-like pressure which allows disc material that was herniated or protruded to be pulled back in the disc over time. Patients will notice a reduction of their pain during these treatment sessions. Stop in today and ask about the new table and how you can benefit. Sydney Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club Community News SUNDAY NIGHTS at 7:30 we have tarabish, everyone is welcome. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Prizes are awarded. MONDAY AFTERNOON - at 1:30 - Exercise Classes, everyone is welcome. MONDAY NIGHT - at 7:30 - FUN NIGHT for members only. WEDNESDAY - 7:30 45s Card Game. Community Tax Assistance - March 14 and 28 from 9-11 am and April 4 and April 18 from 9-11. First come, first served. DEADLINE for DUES - The deadline for Club dues is February 28th. FREE PUBLICITY for your event, fund raiser etc. thisweek@kleeradio.com Keith Bain MLA -Victoria-The Lakes 1415 Highway 105, Bras d Or, NS, B1Y 2NS 902-736-0301 (Office) 902-736-0411 (Fax) keithbainmla@bellaliant.com 793 Mahon St., New Waterford - 862-9444 224 Commercial St. North Sydney - 241-9444
NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY NEWS SATURDAY DANCE The Sydney Mines & Pensioners Club will host a SATURDAY DANCE from 8:00-12:00 pm in their Clubrooms 6 Fraser Avenue in Sydney Mines. The cost of the Dance is just $3.00 and it is open to the public. Music will be provided by Ray Petrie/Friends Come out to our Club, 6 Fraser Avenue in Sydney Mines and have a great night every Saturday. Canteen Service and Bar Service is available. NORTHSIDE MINOR HOCKEY 50/50 DRAW The Northside Minor Hockey Association winner of the weekly 50/50 Draw was Bill Youden and the amount was $10,372.Thank you for your support. BIRTHDAY WISHES Happy 59th Birthday to my special friend Debbie MacDonald on Saturday, February 24th. I hope your day is as awesome as you are. Love from all your family and friends EDDIE ORRELL MLA - Northside-Westmount eddieorrell@bellaliant.com 309 Commercial Street, North Sydney Phone (902) 794-4847 Fax: (902) 794-1815 HEALTH LINK - FREE TELECARE SERVICES TRAINED NURSES AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK FOR HELP DIAL 811 309 Commercial St., North Sydney - B2A 1B9 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - SYDNEY MINES - 736-3206 PEPPER & PEARL FRIDAYS - 10:00-2:00 AM BINGO - TUESDAY - 8 PM Heat & Serve Meals - Fresh Meal Selections - Frozen Selections Grab n Go Lunch Soups - Sandwiches - Salads Ph: 217-0280 Bianchini s Pizzeria The Pizza Experts Since 1977 212 Commercial St,.- North Sydney Now Selling Burgers, Fries & Wings PIZZA - SUBS - LASAGNA - SALADS - DONAIRS - NACHOS - GARLIC FINGERS 16 PIZZA (Combo or CP) 12 Garlic Fingers 1 Litre Pop $ 27.50 TAX INCLUDED 18 PIZZA (Combo or CP) 14 Garlic Fingers 2 Litre Pop $ 33.50 TAX INCLUDED NOW OFFERING GLUTEN FREE WE DELIVER - (902) 794-3191 DEBIT AT DOOR 330 Commercial St., North Sydney - 794-3191 FREE PUBLICITY for your event, fund raiser etc. thisweek@kleeradio.com Hall Rental Available - 736-3206 HARD ICE CREAM AVAILABLE ALL YEAR BINGO Jackpot $1,175.00+ PAGE 3 Tai Chi Open House Tai Chi is a gentle set of exercises designed to improve all aspects of your life including balance, sleep and digestion. No special equipment is required for these classes. FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Classes start soon at two locations: Club 55, 70 Prince St in Sydney on Feb 27th 10 AM-noon and on the Northside at Bras d'or Hall, 24 Villa Drive Bras d'or on Feb 28th 6:30 PM- 8;30 pm. Come see what it's all about. ALL ARE WELCOME. Free Chair Yoga Classes Free Chair Yoga classes for men & women resume Monday, March 12th, 12noon----1p.m. St. Stephen's Community Hall, Pitt St., Florence. Instructor Patsy MacKenzie. Sponsored by Florence Conf. St. Vincent de Paul & Northside The Lakes Community Health Board. Come meet old friends & make new ones! GENERAL MEETING Branch 19 Legion, North Sydney to be held on February 28th at 8:00 pm. BINGO Tues. 8 PM Bigger Games & Prizes
PAGE 4 ELLIOT STREET PLAZA - SYDNEY MINES DYNETTE SMITH Cape Breton s Only Award Winning Sponsored Artist Gift Certificates Available 2 Elliot Street - Sydney Mines (902) 241-4653 STAN S BARBER SHOP (902) 537-2610 Corner of Main & Elliot Streets SYDNEY MINES TUESDAY - SATURDAY 8 am - 5 pm Yvonne s Esthetics Licensed Master Esthetician Mention this ad when booking your appointment for a Classic Manicure & Pedicure Combo $60 2 ELLIOT STREET - SYDNEY MINES (902) 574-1123 TUESDAY - SATURDAY - 9 AM - 6 PM SUNDAY & MONDAY CLOSED The UNDERGROUND Book us for your Private Parties, Receptions and Other Special Occasions Robs Underground Entertainment - Sydney Mines, FEB16 - Bobby Currie @The Underground Afterwork Party - Friday at 7:00 PM 2 Elliot Street, Sydney Mines Call (902) 578-5548 AROUND THE TOWN (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1) members only 7:30 pm. - Sunday Bingo 2:00 pm - 45s Card Game - Wednesdays at 7:30, open to all - Tarabish Game, Sunday 7:30 - Saturday Dance - Open Mike Night from 8:00-12:00, members and Guests... This upcoming weekend at the UNDER- GROUND in Sydney Mines, FEB 23 - Dickie Finney @The Underground Afterwork Party - Friday 7:00 PM... BINGO GAME - Wednesday, February 28 at 7:30 pm at the Holy Family Parish Hall, Sydney Mines... FLK Taoist Tai Chi Beginner Classes start soon at two locations: Club 55, 70 Prince St in Sydney on Feb 27th 10 AM-noon and on the Northside at Bras d'or Hall, 24 Villa Drive Bras d'or on Feb 28th 6:30 PM - 8;30 pm. Come see what it's all about. ALL ARE WELCOME... GENERAL MEETING - Branch 19 Legion, North Sydney to be held on February 28th at 8:00 pm... Northside 4 Chase The Ace Jackpot now at $18,650 and the draw takes place at the Emera Centre on Sunday... Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Cape Breton s Bowl/Billiard for Kids will b e held March 8th on the Northside... The North Sydney Firemen's Club, Pierce Street, North Sydney, NS, will sponsor a 90s Dance on March 10-9:00 PM - 1:00 AM - 19+ and the cost is just $6.00 per person - Prizes for best theme dress up - Music by Firehounds DJ service... A Mid Winter Hymn Sing will be hosted by St. Andrew s Presyterian Church, Sydney Mines, on Feb. 25th - 3:00 pm. - Music and Special Selection by CHALK DUST - Come along and sing your favorite Hymns... Sydney Mines Legion Branch 008 - St. Paddy s Day Dinner and Dance - March 17th - Roast Beef Supper - $12.00 per ticket, meal 7:00-8:30 - Music by Tommy Capstick - Fish Supper - Good Friday on March 30th, tickets on sale now... Riverview High School will host an All Ages Square Dance on Friday, February 23 from 7:00-9:00 pm.- Music will be provided by Kyle and Sheumas MacNeil from the Barra MacNeils and students. FREE PUBLICITY - If your Club or Group is holding a community event and you would like to get some FREE PUBLICITY, simply email us with your information and we ll publish it free - email us with your info at this email address - thisweek@kleeradio.com $ 40 ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES NORTHSIDE TAX OFFICE 2 Elliot Street Sydney Mines Personal Tax Preparation NO FINE PRINT - NO EXTRA CHARGES - HST INCLUDED Email - taxes@northsidetax.com OPEN 9 am - 5 pm Weekdays - Extended Hours During Tax Season Facebook.com/ch.accounting.tax
NORTH SYDNEY LIBRARY NEWS FIBRE LUNCH - Every Thursday, 1:00-3:00 pm. Storytime - Saturdays at 2:30, all are welcome. WRITERS GROUP meets Feb. 28h from 7:00-9:00 pm, all are welcome. CHRONIC PAIN GROUP meets March 15th from 2:00-4:00 pm - all are welcome. KNIT-A-THON will take place at the McConnell Library February 24th from 10:00 until 5:00 pm. See website for details. SNOW SHOE FREE RENTAL, come in or register on the phone (902-794-3272) this is a great opportunity to try this Winter sport. They come with poles and sizes for children and adults. The Library will close on Monday, February, Feb. 20th. Back Room is available for non profit groups free of charge. BREAKFAST BRUNCH Last Sunday of every month Big Bras d Or Fire Hall FEBRUARY 25TH, 2017 9 am - 12 pm Sponsored By The Friends of the Big Bras D Or Fire Hall 1390 Old Route #5, Big Bras d Or Adults $8.00 - Children $4.00 EAT IN or TAKE OUT Bowl For Kids Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Cape Breton s Bowl/ Billiard for Kids will b e held March 8th on the Northside. Details to come! For more information call 902-564-5437 BINGO GAME - Wednesday, February 28 at 7:30 pm at the Holy Family Parish Hall, Sydney Mines. Admission is $2.00 and Extra Cards are $1.00. Canteen will be available. PAGE 5 Mom's Favorite Book Mom's favorite book, while raising family. Was neither, Verne, Hemingway, Ellery Queen, nor, Jack London's Saga of the Sea. Twasn't, Lucy Maude Montgomery, Nicholas Monsarrat, dime novels by Zane Grey, or feats of Lancelot. never Harper's Bazzar, Saturday Evening Post, unread in the corner, Tales of Barbary Coast. But high up on the pantry shelf, amongst spices, herbs and tea, lies Mom's favorite book, her book of Recipes. ( ) Ron Gillis RIVERVIEW ALL AGES SQUARE DANCE Riverview High School will host an All Ages Square Dance on Friday, February 23 from 7:00-9:00 pm. Music will be provided by Kyle and Sheumas MacNeil from the Barra MacNeils and students. General Admission $8.00 and Students $5.00. MEN S BASKETBALL Cape Breton University Basketball, Friday, February 23rd at 8:00 PM CBU vs ACADIA Sunday Morning Gospel Radio Show Airs 9 am For those of you who like to start Sunday morning off with some inspirational music, we have just the thing for you. Tune in on Sunday mornings at 9 am when host Pierre Chiasson presents a one hour show of the best in traditional and contemporary Gospel songs to listen to as you have your Sunday Brunch - Logon to us at. NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY NEWS PUBLIC SKATING - Parents and Tots Skating Emera Centre North Sydney Thursday, February 22 at 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM - CBRM public skating. NORTH SYDNEY FIBRE LUNCH Wilfred Oram Centennial Library North Sydney - Thursday Feb 21 at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Drop in with your fibre craft project and join us every Thursday for conversation and a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome. ROCKSTAR KARAOKE Robs Underground Entertainment Sydney Mines - Robs Underground Entertainment Thursday, Feb 22 at 8:00 PM Drop by and play some tunes. YOUR FREE SODUKO WEEKLY PUZZLE You can also get your Daily Soduko Puzzle and Crossword Puzzle by logging on to - and clicking on the FEATURES Page. Also inlcuded is a DAILY FREE SOFTWARE giveaway. Logon today to get yours FREE!! As we move closer to The Spring season, we at K-LEE RADIO are planning additional community Radio Remotes. We will be appearing at Bianchini s Pizza, The North Sydney Garden Show at the Exhibition Grounds in April, The Clansman Motel and on Tuesday at the Elliot Street Plaza. Dates will be confirmed with the other groups shortly. We invite you to attend one of these remotes and enjoy the music we play and win one of the Prizes we will have for the Trivia Fun. See you there!! K-LEE RADIO
PAGE 6 EVANS AND DOHERTY ST. PATRICK S DAY CONCERT Has the cold freezing temperatures got you down and feeling the winter blahs? Well we have the solution for you. Come out and join us on Friday March 9th at 7 pm. at St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church (643 Main Street, Sydney Mines) for a great night of Irish music with the famous Irish duo, Evans and Doherty. This most loved due has been together performing for over 30 years. You will hear all your old favorite Irish tunes that will get your feet a tappin and your hands clappin. Evans and Doherty take a lively blend of traditional, original and contemporary songs, add a liberal sprinkling of stories and humour, that allows you to sit back and enjoy these fine entertainers at their best. This is the second year that this Irish duo has performed at St. Andrew s. Kevin Evans has performed there numerous times with Bob Quinn and friends. Evans says that St. Andrew s is the perfect venue for a quality concert due to the great acoustics and the slanted seats which provides everyone with a great view of performers. Tickets are $25 each and can be picked up at Shoppers Drug Mart in North Sydney or Sexton s Pharmasave in Sydney Mines. Also, if you don t want to go out into the cold or if you live outside the area, just call Rita at 902-736-2508 to reserve our tickets. So save the date, that s Friday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church in Sydney Mines. NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY NEWS PARENTS AND TOTS SKAT- ING Sydney Mines and District Community Centre Sydney Mines - Wed Feb 21 at 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - CBRM public skating ADULT SKATING Sydney Mines and District Community Centre Wednesday, Feb 21 at 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM - CBRM public skating PARENTS AND TOTS SKAT- ING Emera Centre North Sydney - Thursday, Feb 22 at 11:30 AM - 12:50 PM - CBRM public skating NORTH SYDNEY FIBRE LUNCH Wilfred Oram Centennial Library North Sydney Thursday, Feb 22 at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Drop in with your fibre craft project and join us every Thursday for conversation and a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome. ROCKSTAR KARAOKE Robs Underground Entertainment Sydney Mines - Thursday, Feb 22 at 8:00 PM. WOMEN S BASKETBALL - CBU VS ACADIA CBU Athletics Sydney at the Cape Breton University, Friday, Feb 23 at 6:00 PM. ROBS UNDERGROUND EN- TERTAINMENT Sydney Mines - Dickie Finney Friday, Feb 23 at 7:00 PM email us - thisweek@kleeradio.com If you like Soduko Puzzles, logon to our website and enjoy a Daily Puzzle along with a new Daily Crossword Puzzle - Logon Features at - NOW OPEN AT ORIGINAL LOCATION 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 EXERCISE CLASS Monday at 1:00 pm, no charge and open to the public at the Sydney Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club, 6 Fraser Avenue. is on Sunday Northside 4 Chase The Ace Jackpot is now at $21,350. Draw SEE THIS WEEK S TAX TIPS ON PAGE 8 FOR THE BEST IN LOCAL CAPE BRETON MUSIC 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 SENIORS CLUB NEWS Activities at the Sydney Mines Seniors & Pensioners Club - Monday Night - Fun Night, members only 7:30 pm. Sunday Bingo 2:00 pm. 45s Card Game - Wednesdays at 7:30, open to all. Tarabish Game, Sunday 7:30. Saturday Dance - Open Mike Night from 8:00-12:00, members and Guests. Family Fun Day for members, February 19th at 1:00 pm. For the latest and most comprehensive list of local events, logon to - www.musiccapebreton.com Mike Little updates his listings each week.
PAGE 7 DON RAY HOME CENTRE Complete Line of Home Renovation Supplies GARAGE PACKAGES TOO!! 1100 MAIN STREET SYDNEY MINES BY PAUL POWER SAXON Thunderbolt - All Hail..the mighty Saxon has returned. After 40 years of combat on the heavy metal battlefields, and 21 albums under their shields they present us with this-album number 22, so prepare thyself. O.k., that introduction might be a bit dramatic, but it gets the point across that this is one of my all-time favourite metal bands, and that England s Saxon has been carrying the banner of classic heavy metal since 1977, and they were part of TNWOBHM (The New Wave of British Heavy Metal) influencing decades of metal bands that followed, and if this album is any indication Saxon shows no sign of slowing down any time soon. The album opens up with the opus Olympus Rising, which leads into the title track; Thunderbolt. This song is 100% pure classic heavy metal-and it bears all the hallmarks of the Saxon brand; great vocals by Biff Byford, wailing guitars by Paul Quinn and Doug Skarratt, pounding drums by Nigel Glockler and earth-shaking bass lines by Nibbs Carter. As for some of the other songs here, Predator is definitely the heaviest song-and rightly so 736-9722 as death metal singer Johan Hegg (of the band Amon Amarth) growls along with Biff Byford on a song that is not for the weak of heart. Just to show how diverse Saxon can be, the track They Played Rock and Roll is an over the top sound-alike tribute to the band Motorhead, with the number detailing Motorhead and the legendary Lemmy s history-with Saxon presenting the song in great speed metal fashion. Classic horror rears it s ghastly head on the track Nosferatu (The Vampire s Waltz) and history comes alive on Sons of Odin which is, of course, a Viking s dream come to life. The unsung heroes of the band, and rock in roll in general are paid tribute to in the number Roadie s Song. A Wizard s Tale gives a nod to the myth and legends surrounding Merlin and Camelot, and the track Sniper is faster than a speeding bullet, and hits the heavy metal bullseye. The mighty Saxon will grace Canada s shores in March, but alas, there are no concert dates east of Quebec. That means that this album will have to feed our heavy metal hunger for some time as we hope and pray that Saxon will continue to carry the banner of great heavy metal music onto our shores. NORTHSIDE COMMUNITY NEWS SYDNEY MINES LIBRARY NEWS It is with great sadness that we report on the sudden death of Librarian Barb MacLean who passed away on Friday, last week. Barb was a spark at the Library interacting with adults and children equally. She loved her job and always made sure I was informed on the upcoming activities taking place in the Library and the community at large. She was especially fond of the children and the programs and took great pride in seeing the younger ones enjoy the time at the Library. I know for a fact that she will be sadly missed by her coworkers and library patrons. Armstrong Memorial Branch #19 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION NORTH SYDNEY Archibald Avenue - North Sydney Ladies Darts Monday at 7:00 pm Cribbage Game Thursday - 7 pm General Meeting - February 28th starting at 8:00 pm We are looking for Pre School participants - every 2nd Wednesday at 10:30 am, ages 2 to 4. LEGOS is now filled, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday - taking names for Waiting List. Registration for Babies & Books is on now, every Thursday, 10:30 am - ages infant to 17 months - taking names for a Waiting List. CRAFTS every Thursday is filled, Waiting List available. 90s DANCE PLANNED The North Sydney Firemen's Club, Pierce Street, North Sydney, NS, will sponsor a 90s Dance on March 10-9:00 PM - 1:00 AM - 19+ and the cost is just $6.00 per person. Prizes for best theme dress up - Music by Firehounds DJ service. 794-4816 - 794-7482 - Members & Guests
PAGE 8 NORTHSIDE THIS WEEK - email - thisweek@kleeradio.com - 564-9022 TAX TIPS 2017 DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU CAN DEDUCT FROM YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY INCOME? Be sure that you are reducing your taxable income as much as possible with these important deductions from rental income: Advertising: You can usually deduct amounts paid for advertising of your vacant property. Insurance: You can deduct the premiums for insurance coverage on your rental property for the current year. Legal, accounting, and other professional fees: You can deduct fees for legal services to prepare leases or collect overdue rents. You can also deduct amounts paid for bookkeeping services, audits of your books and records, and preparing financial statements. You may be able to deduct fees and expenses for advice and help to prepare your income tax return and any related information returns. Maintenance and repairs: If you pay for repairs to your property, you can deduct the cost of labour and materials. However, you cannot deduct the value of your own labour. Management and administration fees: You can deduct the amounts paid to a person or a company to manage your property. You can also deduct amounts paid or payable to agents for collecting rents or finding new tenants. Office expenses: You can deduct the cost of office expenses. These include small items such as pens, pencils, paper clips, stationery, and stamps. Property taxes: You can deduct property tax assessed by a province or territory and by a Canadian municipality that relate to your rental property for the period when it was available for rent. Salaries, wages, and benefits (including employer's contributions): You can deduct amounts paid or payable to superintendents, maintenance personnel, and others you employ to take care of your rental property. You cannot deduct the value of your own services. Travel: You might travel to collect rents, supervise repairs, and manage your properties. To claim the expenses you incur, you need to meet the same requirements discussed in Motor vehicle expenses. Travelling expenses include the cost of getting to your rental property. Travelling expenses do not include board and lodging, which we consider to be personal expenses. Utilities: You can deduct expenses for utilities, such as gas, oil, electricity, water, and cable, if your rental arrangement specifies that you pay for the utilities. If you have any questions, you are invited to contact us on our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ch.accounting.tax/ ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVICES 2 Elliot Street Sydney Mines See Our Ad Page 5 - Elliot Street Plaza TAX PROFESSIONALS 222 Commercial Street - North Sydney - B2A 1B7 902-794-7117 - FAX 902-794-8887 nsydhrblock@syd.eastlink.ca COMMUNITY NEWS EVENTS UPCOMING REMOTES We will be broadcasting a live radio remote from the Elliot Street K-LEE RADIO Plaza, Sydney Mines on Tuesday, February 27th from 1:00-3:30 pm. Join us for some great music and Free Giveaways and Prizes. Mid Winter Hymn Sing A Mid Winter Hymn Sing will be hosted by St. Andrew s Presyterian Church, Sydney Mines, on Feb. 25th - 3:00 pm. Music and Special Selection by CHALK DUST. Come along and sing your favorite Hymns. Fellowship and Light refreshments to follow - Free Admission. Barbara Annie (Strong) MacLean Sydney Mines It is with heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Barbara Annie (Strong) MacLean, peacefully, at home on Friday, February 16, 2018, at the age of 62. Born in St. John s, Newfounland on September 20, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Chesley and Florence (Gregory) Strong. Barbara worked at the Sydney Mines Library for 18 years. Barbara was a quiet woman who spent her days with her loving husband Melvin and their two fur babies Moochie the cat and B-way the dog. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and the many children that came to the library. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed playing Facebook games. Barbara will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband Melvin, her daughters Chrissy (Andrew), Charity and Karen, and her grandchildren Joseph, Kaitlyn, Alex and Cooper. Also left to mourn are her many siblings; twin Bonnie (Darrell), Chesley (Allison), Lorraine (Clarence), Linda, Maxine (Gary), Charlotte (Jeff), William (Yolanda), Lisa, Paula (Carey), and Krin, as well as many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers Lester, David, Darryl, and Gregory, sister Elizabeth, and brother-in-law Manning. Donations in Barbara s memory may be made to the SPCA, or the Autism Society of Cape Breton. Words of comfort may be forwarded to her family at www.jmjobesfuneralhome.com