Retire or Semi-Retire In Liverpool, Nova Scotia

Walk Through History Of Our Founding Forefathers

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"Let us make future generations remember us as proud ancestors just as,

today,

we remember our forefathers". (quote)

Liverpool's harbour was long a seasonal camp of Nova Scotia's native Mi'kmaq and was known as Ogomkigeak meaning "dry sandy place" and Ogukegeok, meaning "place of departure". Later in the 17th century Samuel de Champlain renamed it Port Rossignol and used it as a harbour for fur trading. The New England Planters arrived in 1759, renaming the town after Liverpool in England with its Mersey River.

Liverpool struggled for identity during the revolutionary war and the raid on Liverpool in 1778 brought the people of Liverpool, on June 2, 1779, to built a battery for the artillery and on October 31 launched their own privateer vessel named Lucy to bring battle to their adversaries.

During the nineteenth century, the town became a major seaport as the fishing and ship building industries grew. The town also became a leading exporter of timber which was floated down the Mersey River. For a time after the War of 1812, Liverpool was second only to Halifax as the major port in the province. Steam-powered vessels which were built with steel, ruined the area's vibrant wooden-ship building industry, and the further financial dislocation caused by the collapse of the local Bank of Liverpool in 1871 combined to severely hurt the town's economy and it went into a slow decline.

Liverpool's fortunes were temporarily revived in the 1920s when it became a centre for rum-runners shipping alcohol to the United States during its period of prohibition. More significant growth took place in 1929 with the Mersey Pulp and Paper Mill which bolstered the economy.

Although Liverpool has gone through waves of feast and famine, in the economic sense, Liverpool still offers a wide range of services that serves the population in the surrounding region and continues to attract people from all over the world.

"When our forefathers put down roots in desolate places,

the thing that allowed them to survive was that they had a faith

to see them through the tough times".

You tube video link:

http://youtu.be/p6s8_cz-5gQ

Salamander Migration

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Adult spotted salamanders are mostly nocturnal, residing mostly underground, and can live over 20 years. They grow up to nine inches long and are blackish with yellow spots in patterns unique to each individual. They eat earthworms, slugs, and small insects. After spending the cold months underground, they emerge in late winter to migrate to their aquatic breeding sites, most likely the very site where they were born.

During the majority of the year, Spotted Salamanders live in the shelter of leaves or burrows in deciduous forests. However, when the temperature rises and there is a higher moisture level, the salamanders make their abrupt migration towards their annual breeding pond. In just one night, hundreds to thousands of salamanders may make the trip to their ponds for mating. Mates usually breed in ponds when it's raining in the spring. Females usually lay about 100 eggs that cling to the underwater plants. The eggs are round, clear, jelly-like clumps that are usually 2.5–4 inches (6.3–10 cm) long. Adults only stay in the water for a few days, then the eggs hatch in 1 to 2 months.

The spotted salamander usually makes its home around hardwood forest areas. They must have a pond as that is the only place they can lay eggs. A spotted salamander spends most of its time beneath ground level. It hides in moist areas under moss-covered logs or stones. These salamanders are secretive and will only exit their underground home on warm rainy nights in Spring, to breed and hunt. However, during the winter, they hibernate underneath ground level. Their defenses from predators include hiding in leaf litter or logs and a poison, which is not harmful to humans. In ponds or wetlands they hide near the muddy bottoms or hide underneath leaves at the bottom. They have the ability to drop their tails, to distract predators.. The spotted salamander, like other salamanders show great regenerative abilities, even being able to regenerate limbs and parts of organs.They have large poison glands around the back and neck, which release a toxic white liquid.

IT IS INEVITABLE THAT THEIR NATURAL FOREST HABITAT AND THE BREEDING PONDS ARE ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE ROAD .... SO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE SPOTTED SALAMANDER ON THE FIRST WARM RAINY DAY IN THE SPRING

IN QUEENS COUNTY.

You Tube salamander migration
http://youtu.be/UkGEXrL8udU

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East Coast Shrimp

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Most shrimp mature and breed only in a marine habitat although there are a small number of freshwater species. The females lay 50,000 to 1 million eggs, which hatch after some 24 hours into tiny nauplii. These nauplii feed on yolk reserves within their body and then undergo a metamorphosis into zoeae. This second larval stage feeds in the wild on algae and after a few days metamorphoses again into the third stage to become myses. At this stage the myses already begin to appear like tiny versions of fully developed adults and feed on algae and zooplankton. After another three to four days they metamorphose a final time into postlarvae: young shrimp having all the characteristics of adults. The whole process takes about 12 days from hatching. In the wild, the marine postlarvae then migrate into estuaries, which are rich in nutrients and low in salinity. There they grow and eventually migrate back into open waters when they mature. Most adult shrimp are benthic animals living primarily on the sea floor.
As with other seafood, shrimp is high in calcium, iodine and protein but low in food energy. A shrimp-based meal is also a significant source of cholesterol. Shrimp and other shellfish are among the most common food allergens.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada:

http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/commercial/shellfish-mollusques/shrimp-pcrevette/index-eng.htm

Pasta shrimp recipe -You tube:

http://youtu.be/6vzeOmuXrYI

Shrimp .... fresh from our sea to your table

Canada and UK Drivers License agreement

2012-02-17T08:57:00.008-04:00

Canada and UK have joined forces to make the changing over of your UK drivers license for a Nova Scotia drivers license easy, painless and convenient.

Residents of the United Kingdom who move to Nova Scotia will now be able to exchange their valid driver's licence for one in Nova Scotia.

Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations Minister John MacDonell and High Commissioner Andrew Pocock have signed a reciprocity agreement that will allow residents of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to drive in Nova Scotia without taking a written or road test, if they have a valid licence from home.

Nova Scotians who live, work or study in the United Kingdom will have the same privileges.

"This agreement will make it easier for residents of the United Kingdom who choose to work or study in Nova Scotia, while ensuring road safety is protected," said Mr. MacDonell.

Nova Scotia has similar arrangements with Germany and South Korea. Just one more way to make living in Canada that much easier and simpler. What are you waiting for?

Drive to Liverpool, Nova Scotia

Once you are here you will never want to leave.

Live Liverpool ... escape from the usual

Life Under Our Maple Leaf

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Since the late 19th-century, Nova Scotia beckoned groups of wealthy families, who traveled by train and steamer to their grand seaside Victorian "cottages" from many of the north-eastern United States and across the sea from European countries.

Little has changed in more than a 100 years in this beautiful province on the North Atlantic; the atmosphere is still somewhat staid, unhurried and family-oriented. The pristine coast is uncrowded and less developed than anywhere in North America and the real estate still costs just a fraction of that in the rest of Canada, the United States and Europe.

Nova Scotia is shaped like a lobster with its claws grasping toward the remote province of Newfoundland and its tail pointing in the direction of New York and Boston. It's name is Latin for "New Scotland," named for its resemblance to the homeland; by some its first European settlers. This province is left with the various historical marks from it's ancestral Scottish, Irish, French and British settlers with pockets of their cultures remaining unaltered, even today. Nova Scotia boasts 3,600-miles of craggy shoreline sprinkled with scenic fishing villages and quaint small towns. It has long been a destination for vacationers and retirees from throughout Canada; to experience its seductive beauty, rich history, slow pace and of course affordable real estate.

Nova Scotia is one of those places that can seduce you through its sheer natural beauty. The seemingly endless stretches of picturesque coastline, a lush green countryside, the beautiful colours of autumn, and the friendliness of its people make it one of the most livable places in North America. Nova Scotia has a bit of something for everyone: old-world European architecture, everything is close to the water, New England-style charm, leisure opportunities and slow-paced towns that haven't changed much in the last century.

Nowhere in Nova Scotia is the official label "Canada's Ocean Playground" more pronounced than on along the South Shore with its countless beaches; drive the picturesque Lighthouse Route and yopu can't miss it. Despite property prices increasing around the world, property here remains a fraction of what one would pay for similar real estate almost anywhere else in Canada; all surrounded by some of the world's most spectacular scenery, a relatively temperate climate and a stress-free lifestyle.

Life looks good under our Maple Leaf.

Canadian Hertitage

http://www.pch.gc.ca/pgm/ceem-cced/symbl/o3-eng.cfm

THE MAPLE LEAF FOREVER (lyrics)
To thee we brought our hopes, our dreams,
For thee we stand together,
Our land of peace, where proudly flies,
The Maple Leaf forever.

Chorus:
Long may it wave, and grace our own,
Blue skies and stormy weather,
Within my heart, above my home,
The Maple Leaf forever!

O, Maple Leaf around the world,
You speak as you rise high above,
Of courage, peace and quiet strength,
Of the Canada that I love.

Remind us all, our union bound
By ties we cannot sever,
Bright flag revered on every ground,
The Maple Leaf forever!

MAPLE LEAF FOREVER:
youtube: http://youtu.be/sYJqMUJFY1g

LIVE LIVERPOOL ..... escape from the usual

Buying Property in Liverpool, Nova Scotia

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Liverpool is located a comfortable, one and a half hour, distance from Halifax and the International Airport. Along with this location comes fair market values for historical properties with a flavour of the past offering Georgian homes, Colonial homes and the ever decorative Victorian homes. Nova Scotia's South Shore provides white sandy beaches at every turn with winter and summer activities for the outdoor enthusiast; all within minutes of Liverpool.

Liverpool's Main Street and Market Street provides shops that are steeped in Maritime history; as Liverpool was once one of the busiest seaports in Canada with it's ship building and logging industries. Now Liverpool is a sleepy hollow where people come to live to enjoy the climate, the sea and good old fashioned living.

NEWCOMERS ARE WELCOME!

Access Nova Scotia - buying property

http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/access/land/land-services-information/buying-property-house.asp

Ann Thomson Realty

http://annethomsonrealty.yolasite.com/

Exit Inter Lake Realty

http://www.exitinterlake.com/agents/1

Walt MacDonald Real Estate

http://www.macdonaldrealestate.ns.ca/

LIVERPOOL - ESCAPE FROM THE USUAL

Beautiful Wintery Liverpool

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Although Liverpool seems to be situated in the "banana belt" of the Maritime provinces some winter does come but once a year. Most winters offer little snow and the average temperatures are slightly below zero; most days are sunny with clear blue skies (after the winter fog has drifted back to sea). However the winter season's activities, for those winter weather enthusiasts, can be found just a short drive away.

Here are just a few attractions for those winter weather enthusiasts:

While summer surf is pleasantly safe here in Nova Scotia, the Atlantic Ocean is at its zenith during the winter. Tropical storms and hurricane winds batter the rugged coastline from August to November and provide the best surfing conditions.
Here in Nova Scotia, the white of snow and bareness of the trees makes for spectacular and striking winter photography.
Since the first Asians trekked across the Bering Strait into North America, snowshoes have been by far the most effective way to travel the snow by foot. And since it takes less than 20 minutes to learn, it is the ideal physical activity for young and old alike
Our trails are plentiful and offer every type of glorious vista from woods to water. The Snow Mobile Association of Nova Scotia has tracked out trails from the southwestern tip of the province all the way to Cape Breton.
Ski Wentworth has seventeen alpine trails and four snowtubing trails. Ski Wentworth is in the WentworthValley, about an eighty minute drive from Halifax on Highway #4.
People from around the world have come to Kejimkujik National Park--in the summer, that is. But the winter provides a much more fascinating view. Keji is such a striking area that to avoid camping there in the winter just because of cooler temperatures, is almost a crime. The wildlife is more at ease, and more easily seen, you can skate on the lakes, hike through the trails, or photograph the spectacular scenery. And there is a peacefulness in the air that simply cannot be felt during the peak of summer season.
Ski Martock. A resort that knows how to use snow to its best advantage, it even offers annual dog sled racing events and grounds for daily sledding for those non-competitive types.
The 'big' birds (Eagles) are particularly plentiful from January through to March each year and the people of Sheffield Mills, Kings County wants everyone to see them. Local residents have organized a truly unique event for the past decade, "Sheffield Mills Eagle Watch", which runs annually for two weekends beginning on the last weekend in January.
Ice climbing (though a relatively new sport to Nova Scotia) is the next "peak" for all mountain climbing enthusiasts. A capable body and a spirit of adventure are all you need to go on an ice climbing tour with Luke Marshall of Belay* Fundy Waterfall Ice-Climbing, Hantsport.

You Tube Video:
http://youtu.be/Ek0iWo1aRlg

Weather:

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/fourteenday/cans0078

Tide Calendar:

http://tides.mobilegeographics.com/locations/3378.html

A Guide to Winter Sports - by Thea Atkinson:

http://www.outdoorns.com/features/winteractivities.htm

LIVERPOOL - ESCAPE FROM THE USUAL

Queens General Hospital Expansion

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This $16 million dollar expansion will begin in May / June of 2012 and construction is expected to be complete by December 2013. The Queens General Health Project will keep Queens General viable and relevant for the future of Queens County.

The current 22 bed medical unit will be upgraded to a standard that will ensure quality care for the community. Four rooms will contain two beds each and 14 rooms will be single occupancy - each bed will include private washroom facilities. The new medical unit will include a model of shared professional care where doctors and nurses align to provide care to acutely ill patients; with advanced technology and equipment to increase the level of patient care.

Queens General Hospital's infrastructure will be expanded and re-engineered to fit a larger footprint to provide a new approach to delivering services in a collaborative approach.

Queens General is a teaching community and the hospital expansion will provide areas suitable for teaching and accommodating ever changing technology.

The completion of this project will effect

the average hospital patient - with the best possible care
the health care provider - with immediate access to patient's medical history and better available professional development
the general community - with an increased focus on staying well and preventing illness
the health care management - with the attraction and retention of future health care providers.

Visit the website - Keeping us Strong
www.keepingusstrong.ca

A thriving community needs a place where its people can receive a high standard of health care close to home; where travelling a long distance is needed only for the most complex health concerns or for specialized care.

LIVERPOOL... escape from the usual

Immigrate to Nova Scotia

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Immigration is a huge endeavour and may seem daunting for most people; Canada has recently made changes, to the rules, to streamline the process.

There are a number of different categories of Canadian immigration:

Economic immigration: For citizens of most countries, working in Canada requires the appropriate visa. One of the most popular types is the Federal Skilled Worker Class Visa, which seeks to attract people with desirable skills and experience to contribute to the economy. Successful applicants receive permanent residence status, affording them all the rights of a Canadian citizen except the right to vote. Those who don't meet the criteria for skilled workers can apply for a regular work permit, which requires an offer of employment from a Canadian business. Economic immigration is also possible under an investor visa, which grants permanent residence to anyone with the intention of setting up a business in Canada.
Family visas: Canadian visa applicants are eligible for family visas if they have family members in Canada who are willing to sponsor them. This type of visa is only available in certain provinces, and depends on whether the sponsor has sufficient income to support the visa applicant.
Student visas: Anyone planning to study in Canada for more than six months will require a Canadian study visa. This type of visa must be applied for as soon as the student receives a letter of acceptance from an educational institution.
Tourist visas: Canadian Temporary Resident Visas – often referred to as tourist visas – allow tourists to stay in Canada for a maximum of six months. They are not allowed to work during this period and must agree to leave the country before the six-month period expires.

Nova Scotia / UK Drivers License Agreement:

http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20110321002

Canadian Citizenship and Immigration:

www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp

Canadian Health Care:

http://www.canadian-healthcare.org/

LIVERPOOL ... A PLACE WHERE

PEOPLE COME TO, FROM NEAR AND FAR AWAY

New Junior High School To Open 2013

2012-01-06T08:17:00.003-04:00

Liverpool will see the opening of the new Junior High School in September 2013. This 15 million dollar project will be built on the very site of the existing school, right in the heart of the community. There will be a small shift in the students with the opening of the new school as the Grade 9 students will be moved to the High School and the Grade 6 students will move from the Elementary School to the Junior High School. Therefore the new school will take on the the "middle school" concept (grades 6-8) which is a relatively new model for the mid-level grades. Junior high schools were created for the purpose of "bridging the gap between the elementary and the high school".

Liverpool .... educating our young

to build a better community for tomorrow

LIVE LIVERPOOL ... it's a unique experience

Happy New Year

2012-01-01T07:52:00.003-04:00

2012

Ground Search & Rescue is Recruiting New Members

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MISSION STATEMENT: The Nova Scotia Ground Search And Rescue Association assists Ground Search and Rescue Teams in their efforts to provide a superior and dedicated level of service to the people of Nova Scotia.

FREE TRAINING TO ALL MEMBERS

Queens Ground Search & Rescue (QGSR) is one of 24 teams in Nova Scotia. QGSR is a highly trained voluntary organization that provides a unique and essential service for the citizens of Queens County and throughout the province. It is equipped to carry out searches for lost and missing persons in remote, rugged, and inhospitable back-country. QGSAR program is a partnership between the RCMP, the Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue Association (NSGSARA), and the Emergency Measures Organization . In partnership with the RCMP, Nova Scotia municipal police forces and Parks Canada, ground search volunteers conduct searches for lost persons (in the woods and along coastlines), and assist with community evacuations, searches for plane crash debris and evidence searches with local police. Our GSAR program reflects the objectives of the National RCMP SAR program and places special emphasis on:

Response

Interdepartmental Cooperation

November 2009 marked the 40th anniversary of Ground Search and Rescue in Nova Scotia. In November 1969 the organization was borne when more than 400 volunteers searched for a 35-year-old father of five who had gone missing in a wooded area of the Cape Breton highlands. With thanks to the dedication and relentlessness of these volunteers the man was found alive. Forty years later the Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue organization has grown to more than 1,100 volunteers.

The Emergency Management Office (EMO) plays a huge part in assisting with the administration, coordination and training of Nova Scotia's Ground Search and Rescue (NSGSAR) teams, without charge.

Some trained GSAR members also teach wilderness survival and boating safety education programs for children and adults.

Requirements:

♦ Be a resident of Nova Scotia,

♦ Be at least 18 years of age,

♦ Able to pass a criminal background check,

♦ Want to serve their community and enhance their skills,

♦ Are energetic,

♦ Love the outdoors.

♦Are prepared physically, mentally and emotionally to be involved in searches under trying conditions; regardless of rain, sun, sleet or snow during day or night.

CONTACTS:

Name	Title	Phone number
Dave Miller	President	350-1111
Kenneth Oickle	Communications	354-2459
Ron Duffney	Investigation	356-2114

Logistics Unit

QGSR has a voluntary auxiliary team that works alongside the QGSR assisting in traffic control duties, organize the fund raising bingos as well as other functions at the rescue hall and work in shadow of the certified team members.

Queens Ground Search and Rescue Association is now recruiting men and women that are interested in joining their team. All applications will be considered.

REGISTER NOW AND BECOME A PART OF THE TEAM

TO SAVE LIVES

Happy Christmas

2011-12-25T07:47:00.002-04:00

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL

Queens Chrysler Dealer - Liverpool

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Meet our team:

Peter Roberts (Sales),
Mark Bollivar (Sales),
Dennis Lavender (General Manager),
Cory Hubley (Parts and Service),
Andrew Corkum (Mechanic) and
Neil Whynot (Detailer)

At Queens Chrysler we appreciate people and cars. We have been in business since 1984 and have a well established reputation as being an excellent dealership, with excellent people. Dennis our general manager has been here with us for 25 years as a salesman, recently promoted to general manager. Peter Roberts is a seasoned salesman and has been with us for 16 years. As most people know we are very pleasant and easy to get along with, and we don't mind having a little fun. It's not necessary for your car purchase to be a stressful transaction, we would not want this for us so we do the favor of not doing that to you! Why can't buying a car be fun and exciting? Well now it is. Come to Queens Chrysler anytime Monday to Friday 9-5:30 and Saturday 9-2. We would be happy to assist you in any way necessary to ensure you're leaving here with a car you love that suits your needs. Perhaps you may simply need to rent a car for a week or even a few weeks - we can help you out with that as well!

Mark is our newest addition to the team here at Queens Chrysler. He has great sales experience and is waiting to meet you. He was born and raised in Liverpool and this shows in his attitude and work ethic.

Corey is our parts expert and has been with us for 4 years; he has been a great asset to our company. He is prompt to solve whatever issue you have. Whether it is an appointment for an oil change or a hard to find part - Corey will get things done for you.

Neil is our detailer and what a detailer he is, most people did not know their cars could shine and sparkle like they do; until he is done with a wash and shine! Neil has been our detailer for a couple years now and it shows in the quality of his work.

Andrew is our well educated service technician and is Dodge, Chevrolet and Ford certified to handle any problems or concerns you may have with your vehicle or vehicle related questions. Andrew is new to our team this year but the quality of his work speaks for itself.

We want to thank the community for all the positive experiences we have had with you and we look forward to serving you in the future. Finally, thanks to everyone for your support

- we love you Queens County -

and we are so appreciative of your commitment to Queens Chrysler over the years.

Feel free to contact us toll free at

1-888-408-6313 or locally at 354-2118

We invite you to our facebook page "Queens Chrysler Limited"

or our web page http://queens.fivestardealers.ca/index.htm

GRAND OPENING Queens Place Recreation Centre

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Queens Place Recreation Centre Grand Opening

19th December 2011 at 2:00 pm
Scheduled tours begin on Thursday December 15th, 2011
50 Queens Place Drive

Liverpool, Nova Scotia

Don't miss it!

The building of Queens Place Recreation Centre has been a shared project between the Federal Government, the Provincial Government and most importantly the people of Queens County. This complex is a beautifully designed venue that will accommodate public events, fitness centre, meeting rooms, arena and tracks.

Queens Place will serve as the central hub for recreational, social and cultural activity for all Queens County residents. Individuals, families, seniors, fitness enthusiasts, cultural groups and service clubs will all have the opportunity to take advantage of the health benefits offered at this extraordinary facility. Our amenities include an NHL-sized arena with seating for 1000 spectators, an indoor track, a fitness centre and studio, a multipurpose community room, a boardroom and meeting area, a youth centre as well as various common areas throughout the facility.

http://www.queensplace.ca/

LIVE LIVERPOOL ... escape from the usual

Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"

2011-12-09T08:54:00.000-04:00

Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol"
Performed by Jack Wynters
At the Astor Theatre
Thursday 15th of December 2011
Tickets are $15.00 per person

Mr Wynters is a professional actor and stage performer and his presentation of Dickens' characters grasps the attention of the audience as the story unfolds. This dramatized reading of "A Christmas Carol" is one hour and thirty five minutes plus the intermission. The choir opens the show with Christmas carols which sets the stage for the season. Throughout the performance the carolers enter stage left with a variety of carols fitting to the dialogue of the story of Scrooge and the three ghosts and the lives of Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit and Tiny Tim. Wynters' reading brings the story's characters, Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, to life and has the audience firstly in laughter and then later in tears. There is a great joy to giving to those less fortunate at Christmas, or for every day of the year for that matter; even Scrooge discovers that.

Charles Dickens himself presented hundreds of performances of this story in various places in Europe and not uncommonly in North America. Dickens first trip to Canada was in 1842 and was a great success despite his support for his abolition of slavery. Dickens' second visit to America was in 1867 and by the time he completed his tour and boarded his ship to return to England he was gravely ill. In 1868-1869 he toured England, Scotland and Ireland with his "farewell readings". By April 1869 he collapsed with a mild stroke. With medical approval he again returned to the stage, although still in grave health, to perform 12 shows between the 11th of January and the 15th of March 1870. His final performance was before the Prince and Princess of Wales. June 8th, 1870 he died at home from a stroke. His last words were alleged to have been:

Be natural my children.

For the writer that is natural has fulfilled all the rules of art.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL

You tube video clip of "A Christmas Carol":

http://youtu.be/WS_tuAR2slk

JACK WYNTERS' WEBSITE:
http://www.jackwynters.ca

Lady Bug Endangered

2011-12-02T09:13:00.000-04:00

Their scientific names (Coleoptera, meaning "sheath-winged", and Coccinellidae, meaning "little red sphere") can be quite a mouthful, but by whatever name you call them, Ladybugs are well-known and well-loved all over the Earth. Nearly 400 species of Ladybug live in North America, and there are nearly 5,000 species worldwide. Also commonly known as the Lady Beetle or Ladybird Beetle, the name of these insects reflects the global admiration of mankind. None are much larger than a pencil-eraser (some are even smaller) and they come in a wide variety of colors, including red, orange, pink, yellow and black. They can have as many as 20 spots.....or no spots at all. They're also one of the few insects who hibernate during the winter months (called "over-wintering"), emerging in the spring to lay their eggs. There are many kinds of Lady bugs and some are endangered! A nine spotted ladybug is very rare, thought to be extinct but seen in 2006. Across North America ladybug species distribution is changing. Over the past twenty years several native ladybugs that were once very common have become extremely rare. During this same time ladybugs from other places have greatly increased both their numbers and range. Some ladybugs are simply found in new places. This is happening very quickly and we don’t know how, or why, or what impact it will have on ladybug diversity or the role that ladybugs play in keeping plant-feeding insect populations low. Bugs are not the least endangered but the most, because the smallest change in temp, environment, etc affects them greatly!

Ladybug, Oh Where Are You?

Ladybug, ladybug

red with black spot are you,

climbing up that rose

you are in view...

ladybug, ladybug

oh where are you now,

the sun is down,

I don't see you around...

tucked away

inside a rose,

do you lay

sleeping sound?

down a country lane

or on my window pane...

ladybug, ladybug

please come back again

By: Marie Lawrence

HELP SAVE THE LADY BUG

LIVERPOOL ..... WHERE PEOPLE AND NATURE COME TOGETHER

Liverpool ....for inexpensive, seaside, retirement

semi-retirement living

Christmas Parade

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Friday, December 2nd 2011

Liverpool Nova Scotia ,

Below is a rundown of the full slate of events for that evening in Liverpool from 5:00pm -10:00pm. You will see that this evening is packed with festive activities, including a Newcomers Christmas Reception at Queens County Museum from 7.30 – 9.00 p.m.

The Christmas Gift Gallery (Local Artists) at 254 Main Street on both Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 5 p.m.

Christmas Parade – Bristol Avenue and Main Street 6 p.m. T

Tree Lighting Ceremony outside the Sherman Hines Museum of Photography on Main Street, afterwards younger participants can sit on Santa’s knee in the Astor Theatre7.30 – 9.00 p.m.

Newcomer Christmas Reception at Queens County Museum (109 Main Street). Those of you who attended the event at the Queens County Museum last year know that it is a veritable Santa’s Grotto of Festive Fun!! Mark the date on your calendar and bring your Christmas Shopping list with you, as there will be lots of opportunities to buy those special Christmas gifts.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL

Nova Scotia Clams

2011-11-25T08:20:00.007-04:00

Digging clams is a popular pastime around the world. In Canada clams may be harvested all year round, though shellfish closures may be enforced in particular areas at particular times due to changes in water toxicity and the spread of pollutants.

Recreational clam digging is done by digging or picking them out of their habitats by hand. When clams are relatively close to the surface they are often retrieved with a long-tined rake. When they are positioned further below the surface they can be dug out with a short garden-type fork or "clam hack." Razor clams may be dug with a short-handled, thin-bladed shovel. Commercial clam harvesting is typically done out in the waters off the coast using mechanical rakes.

Clam Digging Instructions

Use clam tongs to harvest your own clams and shellfish. These are meant to be used from a boat in about 10 ft. of water (or the length of the tongs.) They work as scissors and scrape the sand on the bottom of the ocean floor digging just a couple of feet down to unearth the clams. The clams are then trapped in the metal toothed-grid.

Try using a scratch rake. A scratch rake is meant to be used in water that is waist high. You simply rake the ocean floor and uncover clams. Be sure to bring a floating bucket for your clams.

Go treading for clams. This very old school method requires no equipment. The fisherman simply feels the ocean floor with his feet and searches for clams. As he digs with his feet a few inches below the ocean floor and feels clams or shellfish, he simply bends down and picks them up.

Scour the ocean floor with a shinicock rake. This rake is short and meant to be used at low tide when the ocean floor has receded. Simply walk out on the wet sand and rake away. Once you uncover some shellfish, toss them in the bucket.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada:

http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/commercial/shellfish-mollusques/clam-palourde/index-eng.htm

Liverpool .... for food from the sea

UNESCO Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve

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Blanding Turtles Conservation

The Southwestern region of Nova Scotia was designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 2001. It is one of only 16 ecosystems in Canada with this special designation. Our work at the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association supports the three elements of biosphere reserves: conservation, sustainable development, and capacity building for research and education. Located in the boreal needle leaf forest biographical region, it includes rolling plains, river plains, glacial plains, hills, drumlins and coastal cliffs.

The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO designated and internationally recognized region of natural and cultural heritage. The SNBR spans the 5 counties of Annapolis, Digby, Yarmouth, Shelburne and Queens County and is one of only 15 biosphere reserves in Canada.

The biosphere reserve is a hot spot for biodiversity and is home to 75% of Nova Scotia’s species at risk. It encompasses many terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems including the Acadian Forest, rolling plains, drumlins and coastal cliffs. The core of the biosphere reserve is the largest protected wilderness area in the Maritimes. The surrounding counties are touched by the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay of Fundy which add to the distinct natural landscape.

UNESCO website:

http://www.unesco.org/mabdb/br/brdir/directory/biores.asp?code=CAN+11&mode=all

Southwest Nova Scotia Biosphere: http://www.swnovabiosphere.ca/

Preserving Nova Scotia together for future generations

Carroll Tri County GM

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Queens County's local GM dealers, early beginnings, go back to the early 1920s and has been known for their quality service in serving their customers ever since. The company has had several owners during the past 89 years and is still referred to at times as Rossignol Sales.

The company began as Thompson Brothers Ltd. named after the first owners. It was later changed, with influence from T.H.Raddall Sr, to Rossignal - after the first known French fur trader in Queens County area. Over time the company saw several different owners and those known to me were: C. (Charles) Smith, Eric Manthorne and Carman Pierce, Ralph Minard and David Jones, Gary Forbes, John Carroll and now the present owner Scott Carroll.

The company was firstly situated on Main Street and then later moved to the large building next to the town bridge. In the early 70s a new building was constructed on the current site, where Carroll Tri County GM is located today.

There have been many long term employees over the years, working along side those many previous owners, and still today there are staff with more than 30 years of loyal and dedicated years of service. The people of Liverpool and Queens County still depend on the friendly, reliable service connected with Carroll Tri County GM. Over the past 14 years Steve, myself and our entire staff strive to provide and maintain the high quality of customer service that our customers deserve. As a result our customers have placed Carroll Tri County GM as one of the top seven dealerships in Eastern Canada.

Since I joined the company in 1979 I find the experience to be very rewarding. Thank you for your continued trust and support.

David Whynott

General Manager

CARROLL TRI COUNTY GM

Ship Building in Nova Scotia

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“ Congratulations to Irving Shipbuilding and all of its employees for proving that Nova Scotia is ready to build the best . This is a defining moment in Nova Scotia's history. The future starts here. ”

This multi billion dollar project will certainly see a major change in the demographics of all of Nova Scotia, including Liverpool. In the past hundreds of Nova Scotia's youthful citizens migrated west for employment; with their new learned skills and certifications there are great career choices for them to return home to.

Quick Facts

The contract, estimated at $25 billion, will help the province turn a corner on 20 years of slow economic growth in Atlantic Canada.
It will mean an additional 11,500 jobs for Nova Scotians and will increase the province's GDP by almost $900 million during peak production years.
The Canadian economy is expected to grow by $1.5 billion, and 4,500 jobs will be created outside of Nova Scotia.
The merits of Nova Scotia's bid were clearly outlined in the Ships Start Here campaign, designed to build support across the country and awareness locally.
More than 10,000 people across the country pinned messages of encouragement for Irving's bid on the canadianshipsstarthere.ca map, and thousands of lawns were marked with Ships Start Here signs.
The campaign websites received close to one million views.
The premier also thanked the leaders and organizations within the Ships Start Here partnership for their united support of Irving's bid.
The partnership, made up of 70 organizations such as Nova Scotia Community College, Greater Halifax Partnership, and the Federation of Labour, will now mobilize to ensure the province can make the most of this opportunity and meet the demand for labour.
Irving Shipbuilding will enter contract negotiations with the federal government with hopes of starting shipbuilding production as early as late 2012.
Halifax Shipyard has been in operation since 1889.
Irving Shipbuilding has built tugs and offshore supply vessels for clients at home and around the world, as well as 80 per cent of Canada's current surface combat fleet.

NOVA SCOTIANS BUILDING THE FUTURE TOGETHER

http://www.irvingshipbuilding.com/irving-shipbuilding-home.aspx

Nova Scotia Scallops

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Scallops are bivalve mollusks and are one of Canada’s most important commercial shellfish species. The scallop is possibly best known for its beautiful and distinctive circular-shaped shell that can reach up to 20 cm in size.

Sea scallops are found densely concentrated on sandy, gravel bottoms. Sea scallops can be found in waters at depths as shallow as 10 metres and as deep as 384 metres. The harvestable offshore concentrations are found on banks at depths between 35 metres to 120 metres. On average, sea scallops need four to five years to reach commercial size. Sea scallops can live up to 21 years.

Sea scallops are suspension filter feeders and their diet consists mainly of plankton. Before settling on the seabed, scallop mortality is high as scallop larvae may be eaten by larger organisms, including zoo plankton and fish, or transported away from favourable habitats by currents. The main predators of adult sea scallops are sea stars, crabs, lobster and various ground fish.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada website:
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/sustainable-durable/fisheries-peches/scallop-petoncle-eng.htm

Pan seared Digby scallop with apple butter

Enjoy this treat for your taste buds — pan seared Digby scallop with apple butter.
1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
12 ea 10-20ct Digby scallops
Sea salt and pepper to taste
2 ea medium gravestien apple
1/4 lb butter
8oz apple ciderYield: 12 ea H’ors D’ouevres
1. Peel one apple, cut in quarters and place in a small pot with the apple cider and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the apple and puree in a food processor. Set aside to cool.
2. Dice the second apple into 1/8 inch pieces, leave the peel on.
3. Blend 1/2 of the pureed apple and butter together.
4. Heat a medium cast Iron pan for 2-3 minutes, add the olive oil and scallops. Sear for 1-2 minutes without moving the scallops, turn them over, add 1 tablespoon of apple butter and sear for another minute.
5. In a second pan sauté the apples for 2-3 minutes on high heat with 1 tablespoon of apple butter.

Pan Fried Scallops - You Tube: http://youtu.be/Q-fIjFrPjJU

Bon appeti with food from the sea.

Retire or semi-retire in Liverpool by the sea

Lobster Season

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The lobster season in Queens runs from November to May, but you can find this delectable meat on our menus year round. Lobster traps are commonly used as lawn decorations in the Maritimes and our many harbours are filled with colourful boats, racks of lobster traps and buoys ready for the next voyage. Lobster is very low in fat, but not suitable for low sodium diets. One common way of serving lobster 'tail' (actually the abdomen) is with beef, known as surf and turf. Lobsters have a greenish or brownish organ called the tamale that performs the functions of the liver and pancreas in a human, i.e., it filters out toxins from the body. Some diners consider it a delicacy, but others avoid it because they consider it a toxin source or dislike eating innards.

The lobster industry is regulated to protect the lobster industry for future generations. Every lobster man is required to carry a lobster gauge. This measuring device gauges the distance from the lobster's eye socket to the end of its carapace. If the lobster is less than 3.25 inches (83 mm) long, it is too young to be sold and must be released back to the sea.

Red lobsters are red usually due to the cooking process however there is a 1 in 10 million chance of a red lobster being caught. Blue lobsters are rarely caught (one in every 2 to 5 million) and the only reported catch of the blue lobster was in 2009 in New Hampshire and in 2011 two were caught in PEI and one caught in New Brunswick. Blue lobsters are blue due to a high quantity of a particular protein. Even rarer is the yellow lobster (one in 30 million), with one caught in 2010 in Gloucester. But most rare of all is the albino lobster, which is without pigment at all and estimated to number one in every 30 million caught.

Liverpool for life by the sea.

Occupy Liverpool Nova Scotia

2011-10-18T22:36:00.000-03:00

Now is the perfect time to look at real estate in Liverpool NS. The market prices are suitable to most budgets and the selection of homes are many and varied. Contact one of our local real estate agents for a viewing.

Walt MacDonald Real Estate

Ann Thomson Realty http://annethomsonrealty.yolasite.com/

Exit Iner Lake Realty http://www.exitinterlake.com/agents/1

Walt MacDonald Real Estate http://www.macdonaldrealestate.ns.ca/

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