DIMA NEWS Development Isle Madame Association
Development Isle Madame would like
to thank the Municipality of the County
of Richmond, DCBA, St. Joseph’s Credit
Union, Premium Group, and the many
local businesses and groups for their
continued support to our organization.
Visit us @ www.growislemadame.com
Our Island.Our Future!
MISSION STATEMENT
“DIMA is dedicated to aid, organize and foster the necessary social and economic changes on Isle Madame to ensure its future prosperity. DIMA’s main role is leadership in empowering the people on Island wide issues and addressing the main issue of maintaining and creating wealth and sustainability.”
Christmas Store Hours:
Dec. 19/20 ~ 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Dec. 21/22/23 ~ 8:30 am to 9:00 pm
Dec. 24 ~ 8:30 am to 12 noon
Dec. 25/26 ~ Closed
Dec. 27/28 ~ 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Dec. 29/30 ~ 8:30 am to 9:00 pm
Dec. 31 ~ 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Jan. 1 ~ Closed
La paix et les bénédictions de Noël à
tous; et que l'année à venir soit
remplie de Bonheur! ~~ Sending
wishes for Christmas blessings and a
New Year filled with happiness!
2575 Highway 206 Arichat
902-226-0091
Dec. 24—Kitchen closed; Store open 8am to 4 pm
Dec. 25—Closed— Merry Christmas!
Dec. 26—Closed
Dec. 27/28/29/30—7:30am to 6pm
Dec. 31—Kitchen closed; Store open 8am to 4 pm
Jan. 1—Closed— Happy New Year!
Season’s Greetings!!! Nos meilleurs voeux!!!
Holiday Store Hours:
Dec. 19/20/21~ 10am to 6pm
Dec. 22/23 ~ 10am to 9pm
Dec. 24 ~ 10am to 5pm
Dec. 25/26 ~ Closed
Dec. 27/28 ~ 10am to 6pm
Dec. 29/30 ~ 10am to 9pm
Dec. 31 ~ 10am to 6pm
Jan. 1 ~ Closed
~NOËL ISLE MADAME COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS~
Our island community gathered on Sunday, December 4th at the LeNoir Landing to be entertained by the Kidd Brothers, visit with Santa Claus, participate in a public market, listen to holiday carols, watch the lighting of the Christmas tree and enjoy festive treats. DIMA would like to send out a special thank-you to all the VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS who assisted in making this event a reality for all to enjoy. A list of all sponsors can be found on the DIMA website – www.growislemadame.com Thank you to all who brought food for the local food bank.
~2016 Scholarship~
Development Isle Madame Association is
pleased to announce a scholar-
ship was awarded to Lillian
Samson, a graduate student of
Richmond Academy entering
into the Entrepreneurship
Field. École Beau-Port did not
have a qualifying graduate in 2016.
Saturday, July 22, 2017 Headliner – MERIMAC
We are looking for an opening band! Interested parties, please forward info to [email protected]
before February 28/17.
The third weekend of August saw the Gaston LeBlanc Memorial Ball Field in Janvrin's Island become home to the 2nd Annual Isle Madame Blue-grass and Old Time Country Music Festival. A great weekend of music and fun was enjoyed by all! DIMA wishes to say 'THANK YOU' to the volunteers, sponsors, and concert goers… Plan to be with us August 18-20, 2017 for another festival showcasing talented musicians, vocalists and entertainers!
December 2016
Volume 9, Issue 1
Merry Christmas!
Happy New Year!
~Community Outreach and Support Worker~ Jenny Comeau is available to assist people of all ages access all possible resources and services such as NS Efficiency, housing grants, care-giver benefits, pension concerns, etc. Mon - St. Peter's; Tues and Thur - Arichat; Wed - Louisdale; and Fri - Port Hawkes-bury. For more information on services or to book an appointment, please call (902) 631-0664 or (902) 226-1204 (Office).
Warm wishes for a Happy
Holiday season!
Nos meilleurs voeux pour
une saison de fête
chaleureuse!
Passport To the North Pole winners are:
Diwany Uriol, Hallie Florek, Grant Britten, Marshell
Samson, Leland Perry
Please pick up your prize at the DIMA office!
Development Isle Madame would like to thank all island residents for their participation in events during 2016. These include: Noël Isle Ma-
dame, Codstock, Bluegrass Festival, Canada Day, etc… 2016 was another record year for attendance and participation. We look forward to
another successful year in 2017! If you would like to join the DIMA team by becoming a volunteer member on one of their many committees
or a member of the Board of Directors, please contact the DIMA office at 902-226-1918 - All volunteers welcome!!!
DIMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS: George Kehoe (Chair), Linda Cameron (Vice-Chair), Robert Samson (Secretary/Treasurer),
Trina Samson, Norma Boudreau, Donald Goyetche, Susan Marchand-Terrio, René Fougère, Brian Boudreau, Jonathan
Osmond and Joël Bowen STAFF: Joan Clannon, CED Administrator
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND THE VERY BEST OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS WISHED TO EVERYONE
FROM THE BOARD & STAFF OF DEVELOPMENT ISLE MADAME ASSOCIATION!
JOYEUSES FÊTES ET BONNE ANNÉE À TOUS ET À TOUTES!!!
DIMA’S YEAR IN REVIEW 2016
~Isle Madame Public Market~ Each year the Public Market achieves more suc-cess as it continues to grow and evolve. New vendors and customers are arriving from far and near to participate. The 2017 markets will begin July 1st. For more information, contact [email protected].
~2016 Summer Student Team~
Back Row – Selena DeWolf, Hillary Benoit, Samantha Martell, Alyssa Babin, Alexa Hearn, Kelsey Marchand, Andrée Sampson, Lauren Boudreau, Jamie Samson, Front Row – Dion Theriault, Devon Terrio, Isaac Fortune
These students were employed by Development Isle Madame Association, Isle Madame Historical Society, Le Noir Forge Museum and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 150 to assist with all summer programs in various locations on Isle Madame. Thanks for a job well done – Good luck as you further your education and career paths. YOU MAKE US ALL PROUD!!
Happy Holidays
and Best Wishes for the New Year!
Rodger Cuzner, MP
Cape Breton-Canso
78 Commercial St. Dominion
NS B1G 1B4
Toll free: 1-866-282-0699
~Martell-Richard Mini Memorial Marathon~ The 12th Annual run/walk took place August 6th with 79 registered runners/walkers participat-ing in the 5km and 10 km event. This year a donation was made to The Hearts of Isle Ma-dame Disability Society. For a list of winners and times, please check www.growislemadame.com.
On vous souhaite un Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année! Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Holiday Hours: Heures d’ouvertures durant les fêtes:
Dec. 26 – CLOSED 26 déc—FERMÉ
Dec. 27 – CLOSED 27 déc—FERMÉ
Jan. 2 – CLOSED 2 jan—FERMÉ
Happy Holidays! Joyeuses Fêtes!
Dooley’s Pharmacy
902-226-3133
Holiday Store Hours:
Sending wishes for a warm and
healthy Christmas season and
Happy New Year!
Dec. 24 9- 5
Dec. 25/26 Closed
Dec.27/28/29/30 9 - 6
Dec. 31 9 - 5
Jan. 1 Closed
Jan. 2 9 - 9
2357 Hwy 206
P.O. Box 120
Arichat, NS
902-226-2400
www.richmondcounty.ca
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
from the Warden, Councillors & Staff!
The office is closed from Dec 23rd at
4:00 pm to Jan 2nd at 8:30 am. For the
landfill and arena schedules please visit
the Municipality website.