Hubbards & Western Shore Parades

My husband Daryl's mom, who was from Meteghan, used to say "The sun always shines somewhere in Nova Scotia on Saturday's". Despite a forecast of rain, the sun came out and gave us a perfect Nova Scotia day for the annual parades in Hubbards and Western Shore.

And, as usual, the crowds came out to support all of us taking part. These parades are a wonderful example of the spirit of our rural communities and show why we must make sure they survive.

The parades are a great opportunity for me to meet residents and say hello again to people I've met before. Congratulations to the organizers and communities of Hubbards and Western Shore for terrific parades and great community spirit.

World Tuna Flat Championships

The annual World Tuna Flat Championships were held today in Hubbards. I and the rest of the 'Da Babes' team: Sarah Archer, Gail Dominey & Joanne MacDonald were there to defend our Women's World Tuna Flat Champions title which we won last year. Competition was stiff this year as was the breeze. After winning 2 heats we were in the final against team 10271. They jumped to an early lead that we just weren't able to overcome. But it was a great time! Congratulations to team 10271.

Big Ex Parade

Tuesday, July 23rd was the annual Big Ex Parade in Bridgewater. Progressive Conservative Party leader Jamie Baillie led candidates and supporters in the parade. I was joined by fellow candidates David Mitchell, Lunenburg West, Brian Pickings, Lunenburg and Bruce Inglis, Queens/Shelburne. Despite heavy rain participants and spectators turned out to make the parade a resounding success. It is a testament to the spirit of the South Shore. Well done!

Mackerel Snappers Picnic

Suncreen, sunhats and sunbrellas were in order as perfect weather accompanied the annual Mackerel Snappers Picnic at Graves Island near Chester. People come from close by and far away to listen to good music, enjoy a mackerel supper, and meet old friends. It's a great opportunity for me to talk to people and enjoy the day with them.

Jamie & I visit businesses on Hwy 333

On Tuesday, June 4 Jamie and I an interesting time touring two successful but vastly different businesses in the Tantallon area yesterday.  Acadian Maple Products in Upper Tantallon sells everything maple, from bottles of syrup to fudge to maple roasted coffee, and much more.  Nautel in Hackett's Cove builds and sells radio broadcast transmitters worldwide.

At Nautel

With Brian Allaway of Acadian Maple Products

Chester Cut 'n Run

We had a record turnout for this year's Chester Cut 'n Run on Sunday, June 2nd. About 300 people showed up to run or walk. There were lots of families and many entrants under 12, which was great!
This event is meant to make exercise fun and encourage people to make running and walking a part of their lives.

An event like this one takes lots of volunteers. We had a great time too.
Congratulations to Gord, Cossette and Debbie who did so much of the planning.

Fundraising dinner a success!

Last night, Saturday May 11th, we had a fundraising dinner at St. Stephen's Parish Hall in Chester. It was a resounding success. It featured delicious, local lobster from Ryer's in Indian Harbour, my potato salad, Mary MacInnis's coleslaw, rolls from Julien's in Chester, apple pie from Chester Save Easy, Laughing Whale coffee and The Tea Brewery tea. Guest speaker Chronicle Herald columnist Bill Black gave us informative insight into power rates, the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project and also on ways of developing a sustainable rural economy in Nova Scotia. Leader Jamie Baillie brought us up to date on 'the week that was' in the Nova Scotia legislature and the Progressive Conservative Party's election platform. We are ready to take on the NDP and Liberals and win Chester-St. Margaret's. Thanks to everyone who came out to support our campaign.

Bill Black

Jamie brings us up to date