newsletterMay draft - Town of Annapolis Royal

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The Town Crier
T O W N O F A N N A P O L I S R O Y A L
I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
Council News
Council Contact
Information
Brass on the
Road
Amendments to
Bill 93
June Calendar
of Events
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Following a motion passed at the April meeting of Council, Pat Power has been appointed
Deputy Mayor for the remainder of 2011. Holger Mueller-Sparenberg will
assume that role effective 1 January 2012 until municipal elections are held October
2012.
Former Deputy Mayor Doug Shaffner has made it known to Council that he will not
run for another term. Both of the above councillors have expressed their intention to
re-offer and it was felt that the experience of serving as Deputy Mayor would be of
value to them over the remaining months of the current term of office.
Gathering of the
Clans Events
Backyard
composting
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BizNews 6
Legion Events 7
Tree News 8
The Business Liaison Committee (BLC) is Being Revived
The BLC is searching for representatives for each business sector. The role of
these representatives will be to communicate their concerns which will than be addressed
by Council. The BLC is searching for individuals to represent the
following sectors:
∗ Bed and Breakfasts / Inns
∗ Professionals
∗ Retail
∗ Restaurants
∗ Arts Community
If you are interested in becoming a sector representative or an alternative, please
contact Councillor Holger Mueller-Sparenberg at holger@live.ca or call
532-8441.
Did you know that the Annapolis Royal Fire Department is celebrating its 200th Anniversary? They will
be celebrating this hallmark anniversary on Friday July 1, 2011with the following events:
2:30pm - The unveiling of the new memorial at the Fire Hall on St Anthony Street
7pm-10pm - Street Dance at the Market Square.
Fireworks Display at dusk behind Town Hall.

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Be Careful - Brass on the Road
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This is not a police report…..but there is going to be a lot of brass on the roads around Annapolis Royal on June 17, 18, and 19th.
More than 25 automobiles built before 1916, generally known as brass cars, are coming to Annapolis Royal as a part of a longer driving
tour organised by the Snappers Brass & Gas Club from Ohio.
The cars arrive on the evening of June 17, and will be exploring our area with its many attractions on Saturday June 18th. Stops
will include the Farmers Market, the Historic Gardens, the Tidal Power Station, and Fort Anne. A drive to Victoria Beach along Granville
Road is planned with stops at the North Hills Museum and Port Royal.
Blaine Schumacher and Heidi Richells will be hosting an informal breakfast for the group on Saturday at their car collection facility
on Prince Albert Road. Grant Slinn, who has developed a proposal to create a locally based Car Institute dedicated to transferring the
skills needed to maintain and restore cars like these is delighted by this event. He said “ This is just the sort of activity that would follow
from the establishment of the Car Institute. This could make Annapolis Royal a centre for antique car restoration in the Maritimes and well
beyond.”
Snappers Brass & Gas is a brass car touring region of the AACA (Antique Auto Club of America) uninhibited by geographic
boundaries. The club was founded on August 19, 1993 in the Snappers Saloon on the banks of the Ohio River in Ripley, Ohio. Club activities
are restricted to cars manufactured before 1916.
Snappers is dedicated to the restoration, preservation and enjoyment of Brass Era Automobiles. The club’s activities emphasize the enjoyment
of old time automobile touring away from the hustle and bustle of our modern lives in some of the most beautiful parts of the United
States and Canada.
John Gillette, tour coordinator for the Snappers, says “This is our third club tour to Nova Scotia – we really
enjoy the great hospitality and scenery”.
For more information:
Blaine Schumacher 532-0466,
Grant Slinn 532- 0356, slinn@ns.sympatico.ca
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
Mayor Phil Roberts
robertsphil011@gmail.com
Deputy Mayor Pat Power
pat.power@ns.sympatico.ca
Councillor Doug Shaffner
dmshaffner@ns.sympatico.ca
Councillor Kathie Fearon
kathiefearon@ns.sympatico.ca
Councillor Sherman Hudson
idontknow@ns.sympatico.ca
Councillor Holger Mueller -
Sparenberg
holger@live.ca
The public is welcome to attend all
Committee of the Whole (COW),
Council, and Planning and Heritage
Advisory Committee (PHAC) meetings
held
every month.
Next Meetings
Environment Committee
June 2 at 9:00am
Planning and Heritage Committee-
June 6 at 9:30am
Planning and Heritage Committee-
June 6 at 9:30am
Committee of the Whole
June 8 at 9:00 am
Board of Police Commissioners
June 15 at 9:00am
Council
June 20 at 9:00 am
Bill 93 amends Nova Scotia’s Motor Vehicle Act, changing interactions
between bicycles and cars.
Condensed Version of Bill 93:
■Motorists are required to leave a minimum of 1m between their vehicle
and a cyclist while passing.
■Motor vehicles may cross the centre line in order to pass a cyclist, when
safe to do so.
■Cyclists are to ride on the right side of the road in the direction of traffic,
but may move towards the centre of the lane when safer in order to
avoid hazards or maintain a regular traffic flow- -including when riding
through a roundabout, turning left, or passing another vehicle.
■Motor vehicles may not be parked in a bike lane, or drive in a bike lane
except to avoid a hazard or to pass a left turning vehicle (then the passing
car must yield to cyclists in the bike lane).
■Cyclists are to use bike lanes if present on their route and it is safe to do
so (i.e. free of hazards etc.)
■Cyclists may pass on the right of stopped motor vehicles, if safe to do
so.
Introduced as a Government Bill, Bill 93 was passed in slightly amended
form by all members of the Legislature and is scheduled to be proclaimed
law in early June, 2011.
If you witness any vandalism or unlawful behavior within the
Town of Annapolis Royal, please report the incident to the Annapolis
Royal Police Department. Thank you for your help in
this matter.
To contact the Annapolis Royal Police Department
CALL 532-2427
Any time, 24 hours a day

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This June Annapolis Royal will be hosting the Gathering of
the Clans. Our town was chosen because this was the landing
spot of the first Scottish settlers. In 2007, a monument
recognizing this historic moment was erected. The first
Gathering of the Clans was held in 1979 and is held every
four years in Nova Scotia. The Gathering is sponsored by
the Federation of Scottish Culture in Nova Scotia and
brings together thirty-three clan societies.
Gathering of the Clans Events
J u n e C a l e n d a r o f E v e n t s
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June 3
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Annapolis Royal Seniors Afternoon Out at the Annapolis
Royal Nursing Home 1:00pm-4:00pm
Annapolis Voices present Bonnie Banks and Butterflies at
the St.George & St.Andrew United Church 7:30pm
June 4 Annual Spring Treasure Sale for King’s Theatre at 212
St.George Street 8:00am - 2:00pm, Donations gratefully
received; call 532-7704 for more details.
June 24
June 25
9:30am
10:15am
10:40am
10:55am
Golfing Day at the Annapolis Royal Golf and Country
Club at 1:00pm call 532-2064 to register or visit
www.annapolisroyal.com calendar of events for details
Parade formation at Fort Anne
March Off: Police escort, Town crier Peter Davies,
Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party, Pipe band, Navy
Cadets, Army Cadets, Air Force Cadets, Placard Carrier,
followed by Sir William Alexander, Federation
Marshall of Arms with Federation Sword, President of
Federation Thomas Wallace and Chair for the International
Gathering Jean Watson, Scottish Contingent
Disband at the Royal Canadian Legion
Introduction of Dignitaries and VIPs
June 4
June 6
June 9
June
10
June
11
June
11
June
11
Farmers Market at Market Square 8:00am until noon. Contact
Corinne at 245-4824 for details.
Annapolis Royal Seniors Afternoon Out at the Annapolis
Royal Nursing Home 1:00pm-4:00pm
Annapolis Royal Seniors Afternoon Out at the Annapolis
Royal Nursing Home 1:00pm-4:00pm
Annapolis Royal Seasonal 5km or 10km Walk, meeting at
the Cozy Internet Café at 6:00pm
Valley Trekkers Volkssport Club presents Delaps Cove Trail
Walk (12km) meeting at the Tidal Power Station at 11:00am
Lennie Gallant at King’s Theatre 8:00pm-10:00pm. Visit
www.kingstheatre.ca for details
Farmers Market at Market Square 8:00am until noon. Contact
Corinne at 245-4824 for details.
11:20am
12:00pm
1:15pm
2:30pm
4:00pm
6:00pm-
7:00pm
June 26
1:30pm
Talk by Mrs.Birgatta Wallace on dig at Fort Charles
Luncheon
Gathering moves to Fort Anne for afternoon events.
-Raising of the International Gathering Flag
-Highland Dancers ( Dix Acadie)
-Pipers Medley
-View the original Charter in the Fort
-Music by Tom Barry and Guest
-Furry Haggis Toss for children (ages up to 14)
-Try on an old fashioned kilt (Bring your camera!)
-Learn a few Gaelic words
-Guided Tour of Fort, meet at the Officers Quarters
-Search and Find for children
- Federation tent with Clan information, memberships.
Knights of Fort Anne Activity, meeting at Officers
Quarters
Lower International Gathering Flag
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, refreshments and
Historical re-enactment movie. Admission $10.00.
St.Luke’s Church, “Kirking of the Tartans”. Pipers,
tartans, refreshments following service. Please bring or
wear your tartan to this event for the Clan Roll Call.
“Clan” (a chlann) means “children” or “of that family”
An oak tree will be dedicated at the O’Dell Museum,
donated by Mr. & Mrs. Wayne MacDonald. Federation
President Tom Wallace officiating along with guest
speakers. Refreshments. This will officially close the
events.
June
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June
12
June
17
June
18
June
18
June
19
June
21
June
25
June
25
June
25
June
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Take-out Lobster Dinner at St. Luke’s Hall 0.5lb lobster,
potato salad, coleslaw & homemade pie. Cost $20.00.
Meals can be picked up at St.Luke’s Hall between 4:30pm-
6:00pm. For tickets call 532-5418 or 532-5933. Proceeds
will go towards the Paint the Parish Project.
King’s Theatre presents Madam Butterfly 8:00pm–
10:00pm. Visit www.kingstheatre.ca for details
King’s Shorts, Festival of 10 Minute Plays at King’s
Theatre 8:00pm-10:00pm. Visit www.kingstheatre.ca for
details
Farmers Market at Market Square 8:00am until noon. Contact
Corinne at 245-4824 for details.
King’s Shorts, Festival of 10 Minute Plays at King’s
Theatre 8:00pm-10:00pm. Visit www.kingstheatre.ca for
details
King’s Shorts, Festival of 10 Minute Plays at King’s
Theatre 8:00pm-10:00pm. Visit www.kingstheatre.ca for
details.
CARP Annual General Meeting at 151 Victoria Street at
6:00pm.
Ryan Cook at King’s Theatre 8:00pm-10:00pm. Visit
www.kingstheatre.ca for details
Farmers Market at Market Square 8:00am until noon. Contact
Corinne at 245-4824 for details.
Historic Gardens presents “Scotch and Thistle” a Scottish
themed wine and scotch evening at the Historic Gardens.
For tickets and info call 532-7018.
Ennis at King’s Theatre 8:00pm-9:00pm. Visit
www.kingstheatre.ca for details

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Bicycle Annapolis County Week 2011
Annapolis County Recreation Services is getting set to launch its third year
of Bicycle Annapolis County Week. From June 13 to 19, bicycle clubs, recreation
departments, police departments, businesses and community groups
throughout Annapolis County will promote bicycling as a wholesome transportation
and leisure activity, as well as an environmentally-friendly alternative
to the automobile. Special events will be happening across the county
from Bear River to Middleton.
Bicycle Annapolis County Week promotes activities that encourage people
to enjoy bicycling more. During the week it is hoped that county residents
will dust off that old bike, pump up those tires and get them rolling!
The four municipal recreation units invite residents to get out and get pedaling.
For more information on Bicycle Annapolis County Week events,
please contact your local recreation department or Brian Orde, 532-3144 or
email: borde@annapoliscounty.ns.ca
For more info about Bike Week event check out
www.annapoliscounty.ns.ca or on facebook, http://on.fb.me/a20Gjs
Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!
Gracious and noble Boys and Girls 5-12 years of age:
The Council of Annapolis Royal recently agreed to the appointment
of a Junior Town Crier for the Town. Consequently an Audition for
appointment of the Junior Town Crier will be held on
July 1st, Canada Day, in the Fort Anne at 1.00pm.
Those eligible to attend the audition are boys and girls resident in
the Town and surrounding area, 5 to 12 years of age.
A partial uniform and a bell will be provided for the audition event.
Aspiring Junior Town Criers will be asked to read/cry a very short
message, beginning with three “Oyez”s followed by a one line message
(to be provided) and finish with “God bless a free and united
Canada; Long live the Queen.”
Coaching/demonstrations of crying technique will be provided at the
audition event.
Duties of the Junior Town Crier are negotiable, with consideration
being given to possible participation in Natal Day activities, Canada
Day festivities and the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.
Judging will be based upon voice, volume and deportment by a representative
of Town Council, a Town resident and myself.
For additional information please call me at 532-2739 or
email me at pvdavies@ns.sympatico.ca
Peter Crofton Davies
Town Crier for the Town of Annapolis Royal
Nominations for Building Design
Awards are now being accepted!
Brochures and applications are
available at Town Hall. The
deadline for nominations is July
15, 2011.
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Support the Annapolis Youth Park: Sponsor
a Tree or Bench
It’s an exciting time for our community. Phase 1 of the
Annapolis Youth Park near the French Basin Trail is
nearing completion. That’s where you come in! After
five years we are still approximately $6000 away from
the funds needed to complete this phase of the project.
We are hoping that individuals will join together at work,
community groups or within families to help with the
landscaping costs. Every $100 donated will purchase one
tree. All contributors will be given a plaque marking the
tree of their choice within the park. What a lasting legacy
to leave your community and what a tangible way to say
that you support the youth of our town!
Tree varieties include yellow birch, red maple, sugar
maple, red oak, mountain ash, striped maple, serviceberry,
high bush cranberry, witch hazel, Labrador tea,
bayberry, low bush blueberry, and wintergreen. Organic
native plants, including swamp milkweed, will also be
used to make sure the park blends in well with the local
environment. Varieties have been chosen to promote the
Monarch Butterfly population, as they are at-risk in Nova
Scotia.
If you have a tree preference, please indicate this when
you drop off your donation to Sandi Campbell at the
Town Hall. Cheques should be payable to the Town of
Annapolis Royal. Please ensure we have your full name
and mailing address so that you can be issued a tax receipt.
We hope you will join us on June 25th for the opening
ceremonies.
Grand Opening of the Annapolis Youth Park
112 Prince Albert Road
Saturday, June 25, 2011
11 am
It's taken five years, so we're celebrating the hard work
of our volunteers with skateboarding, food, drinks, cake
and more!
Parking will not be available on site. Please park at the
Legion, Market Square, Train Station, or the Historic
Gardens overflow lot and stroll on over to the start of
the French Basin Trail.
Her Honour the Honourable Mayann E. Francis, O.N.S.,
DHumL Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia will be in
attendance.
RAIN OR SHINE!
For more information, contact Sally O’Grady: 532-7066
www.annapolisyouthpark.club400.ca

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Composting in your backyard is one of the most environmentally
friendly and cost effective ways to turn your waste into a
valuable resource — compost. Combined with Enviro-Depot©
or curbside recycling, backyard composting can divert up to
50% of your household's garbage.
Readily backyard compostable materials include:Fruit and vegetable
peelings, leaf and yard waste, baked goods, rice and pasta , tea
bags, coffee grounds and filters and egg shells.
Remember, no meat, fish, bones, dairy products or other oily
food products.
Four Choices
1. backyard composting
2. vermin-composting (worm bins)
3. backyard food digester
4. centralized composting
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3. Backyard Food Digester (e.g Green Cones)
Although it won’t give you compost, this sealed system will digest
all of your organic wastes, including the things on the not
okay to compost list, except for toxins and treated materials. The
most important factors of this option are installation and upkeep.
It’s the only system that requires direct full sun for at least six
hours a day. As the food scraps are digested their fiber is left
behind, so the chamber will eventually fill with fibrous residue
which can then be used in the garden capped with 12-20cm of
soil.
4. Community Compost Collector Sites
The final option is taking your household compost to one of the
four community compost sites. They are located at:
∗ the Legion parking lot
∗ at the end of Prince William Street
∗ on Champlain Drive across from AWEC
∗ at the Public Works yard entrance.
1. Backyard Composing
The key to a trouble-free backyard compost pile is a good mix
of foodstuffs (greens), dry yard wastes (browns), moisture and
air. Greens are pliable, moist and fragrant while browns are dry
and brittle. Sandwich layers of greens and browns by equal volume
and lightly mix with a garden fork. You may have to occasionally
add water to keep the layers moist. In a heap, air is the
life blood for thousands of different organisms involved in the
composting process. The more air you provide the faster the
process. The finished compost will take three months to two
years to make. Your finished compost should have the moisture
level of a damp, wrung sponge. It can then be used in your garden.
2. Vermi-Composting
If treading through the snow is not part of your plan, there is
always the option of indoor composting with worms. The
worms, better known as red wigglers, can be found in outdoor
compost or farm manure piles or bought commercially.
Whether you build or purchase a worm box, they are usually
small enough to fit in a quiet corner of the kitchen, basement or
heated garage. Given proper care, this type of composting produces
a generous amount of castings about every four months.
The bedding in the vermi-composter is made up of browns.
Compostable food scraps are buried in it and the worms eat
both, producing an earthy smelling manure called castings.
Worms can eat half their weight in food scraps per day. When
the worms have turned most of the compost into castings, push
it aside, while adding fresh scraps in the new bedding. The
worms will move over to the fresh bedding in about a month,
than you can remove the castings and use it in your garden.
OK to Compost in options 1, 2, 3
Greens
baked goods, cooked goods,
nuts, sauces, jam, popcorn,
vegetable scraps, coffee
grounds, fruit, soups, salads,
chips, grass, pasta
Browns
leaves, eggshells, teabags, coffee
filters, wood/sawdust, tissue,
dead houseplants, newspaper
Not OK to Compost
bones*, toxins, shortening*, mayonnaise*, treated wood, dairy
goods*, butter*, treated plants*, syrup*, painted wood, meat*,
lard*, candy*
* These items can be composted at the Community Compost
Collection Sites.
The Town of Annapolis Royal will reimburse individuals 50%
of the cost of their backyard composters or Green Cones.
If you want to have your composter cleaned
out, please call Lloyd Cook at home at
532-5865 or on his cell phone at
247-5403
Did you know that the Public Works building is being
upgraded? Renovations have begun on the old Public Works
building, which will now house all the tools and equipment that
help to keep out Town in tip-top shape. Construction of a new
structure, which will be attached to the
current building, has also commenced.
This will create a new office space, map
room and lunch room for our hard-working
Public Works
employees. An open house featuring the
new facilities will be
scheduled in the near future.

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BIZNEWS: Annapolis Royal Business PAGE
New garden to replace parking lot at 212 St.
George!
The Clothes Basket property at 212 St. George Street
will be getting a makeover starting this month. Jane
Nicholson, the new owner, tells the Town Crier that
she will be tearing out the parking lot and replacing it
with a garden, designed by our own local landscape
architect Joy Elliott. Plans include two “Elizabeth”
magnolias enclosed by boxwood “fences” and plantings
of day lilies and various other perennials. The
building itself will be repainted and will feature a new
porch designed by local architect Harry Jost. A brick
walkway will complete the transformation of the former
Annapolis Hardware Limited property. Mrs.
Nicholson plans to open a retail store on the site in the
spring of 2012.
Hansi Gerold-Murphy CH, RHN
Osteopathy (Thesis Candidate)
Combining hands-on therapy,
herbals, homeopathic and lifestyle
changes to enhance your health and
wellness.
Benefitting: Arthritis, TMJ, headaches and migraines,
back, neck, and shoulder pain, sports or
motor vehicle injuries, scars and adhesions, fibromyalgia,
tinnitus, digestive and respiratory issues,
etc.
Gentle and effective therapy for all ages.
Now located in the Kerr House, at the Historic Gardens,
467 St George Street, Annapolis Royal
526-0899
A New Business on St.George Street
Crystal Cove @ 304 St. George
Street
Kelly & Mykyta are happy to announce the
opening of a fun new store to Annapolis
Royal.
Crystal Cove features an incredible collection
of gemstones, minerals & fossils, jewelry,
beads, gifts and more.
We travel the world to
bring you unique, exotic
& funky items!
Look forward to meeting
you!
Work opportunity at CARP!
6 month + employment opportunity with CARP – EHAP Assessor.
Minimum 21 hours per week. $12/hour + travel.
The EHAP Assessor's primary responsibility is to deliver and administer
Nova Scotia Environment's Environmental Home Assessment Program
(EHAP), including assessments of septic systems, drinking water wells and
oil tanks in Kings, Annapolis, Digby and Yarmouth counties. The EHAP assessor
will also administer the EnerGuide for Homes Program (this position
does not conduct energy audits). This position is based in our office at 151
Victoria St. Annapolis Royal.
For more details see the full ad on our website http://annapolisriver.ca/
employment.php. Closing date is June 13 th 4:30 pm.
CARP Annual General Meeting – June 21 st
Join CARP at its public Annual General Meeting on June 21 st , 151 Victoria Street
Annapolis Royal starting at 6:00 pm. Find out about current projects, how to join
our charitable non-profit organization, meet our staff and volunteer Board of Directors.
We will also be announcing our first Hawboldt Environmental Studies Bursary
winner to a graduating AWEC student.

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LEGION EVENTS FOR JUNE 2011
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
IWK Penny Drive
“Your bring them,
we roll them”
Bingo 7:30pm
$10 1st book
2
IWK Penny Drive
“Your bring them,
we roll them”
3
IWK Penny Drive
“Your bring them, we
roll them”
Happy Hour
5:30pm-7:00pm
4
IWK Penny Drive
Steak & Eggs
Breakfast $6.95
8:30am
IWK Penny Drive
FREE POOL AND
Wii BOWLING
5
Come visit us!
Lounge opens at
12:00 pm
6
7 8
Bingo 7:30pm
$10 1st book
$5 each additional
book
9 10
Happy Hour
5:30pm-7:00pm
Uncle John & the
Professor, folk-style
music, 8:00pm-11pm
$3.00 admission
11
12
FREE POOL AND
Wii BOWLING
13
Come visit us!
Lounge opens at
12:00 pm
14 15
Bingo 7:30pm
$10 1st book
$5 each additional
book
16 17
Happy Hour
5:30pm-7:00pm
Karoke Contest
Qualifying Night
9pm-12:30pm
$3.00 admission
18
19
FREE POOL AND
Wii BOWLING
20
Come visit us!
Lounge opens at
12:00 pm
21 22
Bingo 7:30pm
$10 1st book
$5 each additional
book
23 24
Happy Hour
5:30pm-7:00pm
Karoke Contest
Qualifying Night
9pm-12:30pm
$3.00 admission
25
International
Gathering of the
Clans
Pit Stop for Poker
Run, Canadian
Army Vets Motorcycle
Unit
10:00am-4:00pm
26
FREE POOL AND
Wii BOWLING
27
Come visit us!
Lounge opens at
12:00 pm
28 29
Bingo 7:30pm
$10 1st book
$5 each additional
book
30
Port Royal Branch 21 Royal Canadian Legion Annapolis Royal
Karaoke Contest
Regular Qualifying Nights
June 17 &24, July 1, 8 &15
Register by 9:00pm
Two qualifiers chosen each night to go to the semi-finals.
Semi-Finals July 22 at 9:00pm
Finals July 29 at 9:00pm
For more
information on
any of these
events call
532-5196.
1ST Prize - $1000.00
2ND Prize - $500.00
3RD Prize - $250.00
Everyone 19 and older WELCOME! Admission $3.00 at the door.

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Tree News June 2011
It's been a great spring.....for
trees this year. The trees are every shade of green , the tender new
leaves are so beautiful. The magnolias continue to blossom; some of
the yellow ones are just beginning to open up. Have you noticed the
yellow magnolias by the Post Office? “Butterflies” is finishing up and
“ Yellow bird” is just beginning; they've made it through the winter
without damage. The magnolias were really at their best this year with
all the rain....the “Magnolia Weekend” was a success and many people
came to town to see the flowering trees.
A number of elm trees were injected with the vaccine “Dutch Trig”;
we’re hoping to protect our stately elm trees from Dutch elm disease.
The way they grow so tall with their crowns touching , overhanging
the road, building a canopy — they are very special trees.
And down by the train station....the area of the native trees and
shrubs....sugar maple, red oak, yellow birch, more service berries,
some blue berries, witch hazel, black choke berry and even a red
choke berry ( these are choke berries not choke cherries, called
aronia ). Choke berries are native to Nova Scotia, very decorative and
have edible berries, high in antioxidants. Hopefully they will like it
there and spread out .
And there are two interesting new trees at the entrance of the
County’s municipal building : one new magnolia called “Randy” and
a “dawn redwood” . These redwoods are native to China but there are
getting extinct in the wild: one source said there were only ~ 150 left.
They grow well in cultivation and seem to tolerate urban conditions
well. The dawn redwood is a deciduous conifer, like our native larch,
a very interesting handsome tree.
I often wonder who planted all the old trees that are growing around
town...I would like to say thank you to whomever it was.
Oh Dear?! Problems with Deer?
There is a deer deterrent called Bobbex, which has
shown some promising results in the U.S., and has recently
been licensed for use in Canada. There is a distributor in
the Annapolis Valley. The contact information is:
G & G Health & Sports
1845 Brooklyn St.
RR#1 Kingston, N.S.
B0P 1R0
(902) 847-0002
(g.boyd@ ns.sympatico.ca)
If you decide to use this product, the Department of Natural
Resources is interested in your results. Please forward your
information to admin@annapolisroyal.com or call
532-2043.
Clean Annapolis River Project has Willow and Dogwood
stakes available for FREE. The stakes are 1m
in length and are usually in bundles of 15. These willows
were harvested from December to March and
have been in cold and wet storage since they were
gathered. Having been in storage longer than recommended,
they may or may not grow when planted. We
have an overabundance of these stakes and need to
get rid of them a.s.a.p. If you would like some FREE
stakes for your garden/yard please call CARP at 532-
7533 for availability.
Once again, the Town of Annapolis Royal will have flower barrels for
businesses upon request. They will be delivered to your location. All
you need to do is add soil, some of your favorite flowers and a little
love during the growing season. It will be the business owner’s responsibility
to remove the barrels by Halloween. To
place an order, please contact Sandi at 532-3148.
Keep your eyes peeled for details on
Natal Day Festivities in
upcoming newsletters!
Garbage and Recycling Collection Days 2011
Picked up bi-weekly on Tuesdays; please note garbage must be at the curb by 8:00am.
285 St. George Street
PO Box 310
Phone: 902-532-2043
Fax: 902-532-7443
Toll Free: 1-877-522-1110
E-mail: admin@annapolisroyal.com
www.annapolisroyal.com
June 2011
Tues, June 7
Tues, June 21
July 2011
Tues, July 12
Tues, July 26
For more information on garbage and
recycling collection please visit
August 2011
Tues, August 9
Tues, August 23
www.annapolisroyal.com/collection.php