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LARK HARBOUR THE YORK HARBOUR

BLOW·ME·DOWNERFOR THE PEOPLE OF THE OUTER BAY OF ISLANDS

ISSUE 20 : 2007-07-06 NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR Friday 6 July 2007th

Editor: Stuart L Harvey, PO Box 17, Lark Harbour, NL, Canada, A0L 1H0 Tel: 709-681-2256 Fax:709-681-2229

EDITORIAL

A TOWN WATER & SEWER SYSTEM?

FROM TIM E TO TIM E THE QUESTION IS RAISED of whether a water and

sewer system is needed in Lark Harbour. During the summer some

residents find themselves with little or no water coming from their taps.

For many others, even when there is water, it is not suitable for drinking

without boiling or more costly precautions such as the installation of a

domestic filtering system. Similarly, sewage disposal has become a

problem for some residents. Both are significant health concerns.

In this day and age it is difficult to live without a good water supply

piped to our homes. In past generations people managed with very little

water, and usually this was brought into the home in buckets which were

filled daily from a nearby brook or spring. Those traditional sources still

exist, but because of a larger population and greater usage of water in

every home they are becoming inadequate for today’s demands.

In Lark Harbour there is little doubt that a safe municipal water

supply is desirable. Likewise, a good community sewage disposal

system is becoming more necessary. If the town is to continue to grow,

as would seem to be our future, both services must be provided. Perhaps

we could go for a water system only, which would cost less, but stricter

environmental regulations are constantly being introduced, and we may

have no choice but to include a sewer system also. Gone are the days

when a town sewer can empty into the ocean. So, the big question may

not be, Can we afford it? but, more likely, Do we have a choice?

Government will make available funds for this purpose, but only at

a substantial cost to the community. With support from the Department

of Municipal Affairs, the town should be able to obtain a loan. To

service all of Lark Harbour would cost several million dollars, which

would have to be amortised over a lifetime. Unfortunately we have no

major industries which might help to pay for it.

This town extends over quite a large area, and some blasting of rock

might be necessary. This would increase costs. Then, in addition to the

cost of installation, there would be regular and emergency maintenance

costs. (How often do we hear in the news of towns having problems

with their water systems?) This would cause a huge increase in our

municipal taxation rate.

As with your residential mortgage if you have one, both capital and

interest on a municipal loan must be paid on a regular basis. Depending

on the value of your property, assessments for everyone would increase.

Where today we are paying $200 to $300 per year property tax, if we

take on the debt of a water and sewer system for the town, we will most

probably be looking at an annual tax closer to $2,000 per average home.

And all property owners would be required to pay this fee if the service

was provided in their area of town. There would be no “opting out”.

Of course, none of this can be done without careful planning and

consultation. Nor will it happen overnight. But, with a realistic eye to

the future, it must happen sooner or later.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Items in Italics relate to activities of St James ChurchHE = Holy Eucharist; MP = Morning Prayer; EP = Evening Prayer

There will be no BLOW•M E•DOW NER for the month of August.

The next issue will be in September. See bottom panel opposite.

We wish everyone a very restful, enjoyable and safe summer.

May we all return to our ordinary lives in September,

refreshed and ready to start another season of joy and service

to our friends , our neighbours, and our communities.

2007 JULY 2007

8 Sun Pentecost 6, 11:00am, HE & Baptism (if requested)th

9 Mon Orangemen’s Day. Library closed.th

10 Tues Library Summer Hours now in effect (See page 6)th

14 Sat Yard Sale at St Ambrose Church, John’s Beachth

15 Sun Pentecost 7, 2:00pm, Cemetery Memorial Serviceth

22 Sun Pentecost 8, 11:00am, HE, Kendell Family Reunionnd

29 Sun St James the Apostle, 11:00am, HEth

2007 AUGUST 2007

Our Rector, Rev Nellie Thomas, will be taking her

annual vacation for the entire month of August.

5 Sun Pentecost 10, 11:00am, MPth

6 Mon Civic Holiday, Canadath

12 Sun Pentecost 11, 11:00am, MPth

19 Sun Pentecost 12, 7:00pm, EPTH

25 & 26 Blow-Me-Down Days Summer Festival (YH)th th

26 Sun Pentecost 13, 7:00pm, EPth

29 Wed Library Summer Hours end (See page 6)th

2007 SEPTEM BER 2007

2 Sun Pentecost 14, 11:00am, MP nd

3 Mon Labour Dayrd

9 Sun Pentecost 15, 11:00am, MPth

2007 ADVANCE DATES 2007

Sept 1 Sat Noon: Deadline for Sept BLOW•ME•DOW NERst

2 Sun Pentecost 14, 11:00am, MP nd

3 Mon Labour Dayrd

4 Tues SCHOOL REOPENS - details to be announcedth

7 Fri BLOW•ME•DOW NER #21 in mailboxesth

9 Sun Pentecost 15, 11:00am, MPth

Oct 8 Mon Thanksgiving Dayth

9 Tues Election Day in N&Lth

Nov 3 Sat Daylight Saving Time ends tonightrd

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MESSAGE FROM OUR RECTOR

— Rev Nellie Thomas —

ANGLICAN PARISH OF THE BAY OF ISLANDS

Jesus said, “Came unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and

I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me, for I am

meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my

yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” —Matthew 11:28-30

HAPPY SUM M ER!!! SUM M ER IS FINALLY HERE!! SCHOOL IS OUT!!

EVERYONE NEEDS A BREAK!!

Summer is a time for relaxation and rest. We all need time to take

a break from the busyness of our lives all year long. We all need time

to smell the roses. Jesus tells us to come to him as well. He will give us

rest too. I always enjoy my summer holidays so much. Of course, first

and foremost we get to spend some time with our daughter Paula. And

secondly my husband and I always try to go to a different church each

Sunday when we are on holidays. We always enjoy the different forms

of worship, different forms of music and how we all can come together

from different parts of the world and worship Jesus in the same way.

So wherever you find yourself this summer, whether it be at some

camping site, by a swimming pool or at your cabin, God is there with

you. Take time to talk to Jesus and make him your priority, each day.

One of my favourite hymns is by the Canadian hymn-writer Mary

Susannah Edgar. Permit me to share it with you:

God, who touchest earth with beauty, like the straightness of the pine treesmake my heart anew; let me upright be.with thy Spirit recreate me,pure and strong and true. Like the arching of the heavens

lift my thoughts above,Like thy springs of running waters, turn my dreams to noble action:make me crystal pure; ministries of love.like thy rocks of towering grandeur,make me strong and sure. God, who touchest earth with beauty

make my heart anew;Like thy dancing waves in sunlight, keep me ever by the Spirit,make me glad and free; pure and strong and true.

This is a special hymn and it seems as if Jesus is talking to me every

time I sing it, especially in the summer. As you read the words, can’t

you feel God’s beauty all around us? It is a beautiful world we live in,

a precious gift from God. Let’s savour every moment!

May God bless you during your holidays and keep you safe wherever

you travel.

OBITUARY

LLOYD GERALD JONES12 April 1947 - 27 June 2007th th

LLOYD GERALD JONES, AGE 60 YEARS, passed away peacefully in his

home at Lark Harbour on 27 June 2007, after several years ofth

illness. He leaves to mourn his wife Sheila; sons Stephen (Vanessa) and

Kenneth (Christa); grandsons Tristan and Reece; brothers Fred, Gus

(Caroline), Pat (Joy) and Hughie; sisters Eileen, Hilda (Melvin), Doris

(Edward), Melinda (Ross), Gladys, Pauline (Nat), Sylvia (Larry), Una

and Madonna; brothers-in-law Michael (Elaine) and Curtis (Donna); and

sisters-in-law Joyce and Mary.

A Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration for Lloyd’s life was held

at 2 pm on 30 June at St James Church, which was filled to capacity,th

and beyond, by more than five hundred family members and friends. A

fine tribute was spoken by Kim Penney and scriptures were read by

Krystal Penney, Janet Sheppard and Lay Minister George Sheppard.

The service was conducted and the homily delivered by the Rector, Rev

Nellie Thomas, assisted in the service by Lay Ministers Ruth Travers,

Lorraine Humber and George Sheppard. Music was provided by Rev

Nellie and Bruce Sheppard, and two songs were sung by Lisa Childs and

Sherry Sheppard. Pall Bearers were Ron Sheppard, Stan Childs, Paul

Sheppard, Gord Park, Wayne Sheppard and Jim Travers.

Lloyd was honoured by a procession of about 70 ATVs from the

church to Bottle Cove and back to the Lark Harbour Cemetery. Using

his ATV was a favourite activity of Lloyd’s, and for so active a man

with such a zest for life and enthusiasm for the outdoors, the procession

of ATVs was an appropriate and moving symbol.

The family thanks all for their kindness during the past few weeks, and

invites everyone to join them for refreshments after the service.

We offer our sincerest condolences to Sheila and all Lloyd’s family

and friends in their time of sadness.

OBITUARY

ELMER GORDON JOYCE20 July 1941 - 3 June 2007th rd

WE REPORT WITH SADNESS the sudden passing, on 3 June 2007rd

and shortly before his 66 birthday, of Elmer Gordon Joyce, atth

his home in Lark Harbour.

Elmer leaves to mourn sisters: Louise (Alan) and Rhoda (Charles);

brothers: Mark (Maisie), Lorne (Martha), Wayde (Melina), Garland

(Vera), Ross (Helen) and Warren (Bernice); godson Brian Joyce;

sister-in-law Melinda Joyce; and many nephews, nieces, cousins and

friends.

A Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration for Elmer’s life was held

at 2:00 pm on Thursday 7 June 2007 at St James Church, Larkth

Harbour. Scriptures were read by Margaret McIntyre, Sara Leah

Darrigan, Tanya Prosper and Annette Smith. The Service was

conducted by the Rector, Rev Nellie Thomas, assisted by Lay Minister

Lorraine Humber. Organist was Sharon Parsons. Alan Darrigan Jr,

Mark Joyce Jr, Brian Joyce, Gerard Joyce, Harold Sheppard and

Damian Joyce were Pall Bearers. Interment was at Lark Harbour

Cemetery, followed by refreshments at the Church Hall.

The family and friends wish to thank all those who performed so

many acts of kindness at this time, and who gave their sympathy and

support. We also extend our sincerest condolences to Elmer’s family.

OBITUARY

ALICE DOROTHY SHEPPARD17 November 1925 - 16 January 2007th th

ON 10 JUNE 2007 a Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration wasTH

held at St James Church, Lark Harbour, for the Life of Alice

Dorothy Sheppard, who passed away in Ontario on 16 January last.th

Mrs Sheppard left to mourn sons: Hank (Lynn) and Glenn (May);

daughter Inez (Bill); stepson Austin (Mildred); sisters: Genova Knight,

Ena Childs, Joan Bryant (Eli) and Irene Sheppard (Ronald); brothers:

William Wheeler (Shirley) and Gary Wheeler (Helen); sisters-in-law

Edith Wheeler and Chris Wheeler; grandchildren: Janet, Jason, Adam,

Amanda, Todd, Jennifer, Leanne, Barbara, Joanne, Darren and

Chrissie; great-grandchildren: Jeff, Dylan, Jeremy, Nicholas,

Brooklyn, Myah, Kylee, Makayla, Marc, Jacob, Alaina, Alison,

Robert, Matthew, Kristen, Tanya and Tyler; great-great grandchild

Trinity; and step-grandchildren: Melissa, Sandi, Glenda and Gary.

The Service was conducted by the Rector, Rev Nellie Thomas,

assisted by Lay Minister George Sheppard. Scriptures were read by

Nina Druggett, Janet Sheppard, Viola Park and George Sheppard. A

tribute was spoken by Wally Childs. Reverend Nellie delivered the

homily, and the organist was Sharon Parsons. Pall Bearer was Arch

Dennis. Interment of the ashes followed at Lark Harbour Cemetery.

The family thanks everyone for their kind sympathy and support.

We offer our condolences to Mrs Sheppard’s family and friends.

OBITUARY

RENDELL ULRIC SHEPPARD6 July 1949 - 11 June 2007th th

WE ANNOUNCE WITH SADNESS the passing, after a long illness, and

shortly before his fifty-eighth birthday, of Rendell Ulric

Sheppard. Rendell leaves to mourn his wife Rosalyn; sons: Dion

(Lori), Denny (Leah) and Billy-Joe (Wanda); his mother Marjorie;

sisters: Shirley (Wayne) and Joan (Donald); brother Darren (Kim);

grandchildren: Shelby, Cameron and Kerry; mother-in-law Mary

Childs; step-children: Dennis (Jennifer), Dale, and Trina (Chuck);

step-grandchildren: Dana, Denise, Craig and Ethan.

A Service of Thanksgiving and Celebration for the Life of Rendell

was held at St James Church, Lark Harbour, on Thursday 14 June.th

A tribute was presented by Lay Minister Lorraine Humber who in her

capacity as nurse had attended Rendell for the past several years.

Scriptures were read by Lori Sheppard, Kristal Park, Leah Sheppard,

and Rev Richard Thomson. The service was conducted by the Rector,

Rev Nellie Thomas, who also delivered the homily. Organist was

Sharon Parsons, and solos How Beautiful Heaven Must be and Our

Father were sung by Sherry Sheppard. Pall Bearers were Garland

Childs, Derek Park, Lee Sheppard, Howard Childs, Roy Payne and

Nicholas Prosper. Interment was at Lark Harbour Cemetery.

Refreshments followed at the Church Hall.

The family thanks everyone for their kind sympathy and support.

We extend our condolences to all Rendell’s family and friends.

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TOWN OF

YORK HARBOUR

OVERVIEW OF REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

HELD ON TUESDAY 15 MAY 2007th

1. Council discussed in detail the matter of extending Snooks’ Lane.

So far there are no issues that need to be resolved with Crown

Lands. Mayor Murray Sheppard will contact Municipal Affairs for

more information.

2. Council reviewed the minutes from the meeting with Lark Harbour

Council concerning the Fire Department. Some of the fire fighters

were concerned about the coverage of heart attacks under their

insurance policy. The Clerk found that they are covered provided

that the heart attack occurs during or within 24 hours of an

emergency call. They also wondered if they were required to have

annual medicals, but that is not the case.

3. A question was also raised about liability when responding to

medical emergency calls, since most of the fire fighters do not have

the required training in that area. Councillor Aiden Park informed

Council that the Coast Guard will work with the Fire Department

until the members are trained and necessary equipment is available.

4. Brian and Cindy Tulloch were considering about withdrawing their

application for a building permit for the Candlelite Bay Inn. They

are still awaiting the necessary approvals from Government Services

and felt that it might be too late to start construction. They will still

proceed with their application if the approvals are received in time.

5. Council needs to purchase and adopt the latest versions of the

National Building and Fire Codes.

6. A request has been received from G & F Murley to blast at a quarry

for which they have a permit. Council approved provided that the

Company comply with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations

and any other relevant government regulations.

7. Council resolved to sign a public petition to have a Memorial Wall

erected in Canada to honour our fallen soldiers and peacekeepers.

8. Council was very disappointed when they were informed that no one

had applied for the SWASP Program. (This is a summer work

experience program for students at university level.)

OVERVIEW OF REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING

HELD ON TUESDAY 12 JUNE 2007th

1. Council was denied funding for work done on Sheppard’s Lane.

2. Snooks’ Lane extension update: No reply has yet been received

from the Dept of Municipal Affairs.

3. Councillor Aden Park applied for funding on behalf of the Fire

Department for the annual Blow-Me-Down Days Festival. He will

inform Council when he has received a response. Councillor Lottie

Childs advised that she has bands booked for the Festival.

4. Council reviewed a complaint concerning the drinking that goes on

at the park/rink. This is happening not only at weekends and at night

but now it is also happening in the week and during daytime.

Council feels that the basketball net is a wonderful facility but that

too many young people are abusing the area and it is becoming a

safety hazard for others who use it. The Clerk will investigate costs

for removing it, and possible government funding.

Please refrain from drinking, smashing beer bottles, driving ATVs

recklessly in that area. This might result in removal of the rink, and

it is a BIG SAFETY concern for ALL that use the park and rink.

5. Council will hire one person for a week to do maintenance on the

Hall and for one day a week during summer to mow the lawn.

6. Council has hired Melina Childs as backup Clerk. Thank you,

Melina, and welcome.

7. A quote for grading the by-roads was reviewed. Council feels that

it is not in the position financially to proceed at this time.

8. Council does not wish to go ahead with the Amalgamation

Feasibility Study or with Amalgamation at this time.

9. A request from the School Council to build and maintain bus shelters

for the students was reviewed. Council is not financially able to do

this at this time.

10. Council adopted minutes from a Special Meeting held on 1 June.st

The newest versions of the National Building and National Fire

Codes were adopted. Also a permit for the construction of the

Candlelite Bay Inn was issued to Brian and Cindy Tulloch.

11. A letter was received from MHA Eddie Joyce concerning

ownership of the roads at Coppermine and Number Four Brooks.

He is still trying to find out who the owners are.

12. Council reviewed a situation concerning the recent construction of

extensions to buildings in Coppermine Brook. No further permits

will be issued for that area unless the applicant has a letter signed

by surrounding cabin owners stating that they have no problem

with the renovation.

IMPORTANT NOTICETO ALL USERS OF YORK HARBOUR BEACH

YORK HARBOUR has a very beautiful Beach, and it is used by many

people, locals and visitors. We have received many positive

comments concerning the beauty of the Beach and the wonderful

informational signs there. However the main comment we have heard

is that the beauty is marred by the junk strewn on the Beach.

Certain residents have worked in conjunction with ACAP and the

Federation of Newfoundland Indians to try and clean up the mess. But

so far it has been unsuccessful.

Council wishes to take this opportunity to remind all users of the

Beach that IT IS NOT A DUMPING GROUND . Persons caught

dumping refuse on the Beach can be fined up to $500 under the Anti-

Litter Act. Council intends to enforce this policy.

PLEASE HELP KEEP OUR COMMUNITY CLEAN AND BEAUTIFUL

YORK HARBOUR ACW NEWSfrom

Madonna Sheppard, President

THE YORK HARBOUR ACW held their last meeting for the summer

on 1 May. We decided at our meeting that we would give $1,000st

to St James Church. We also concluded our card games for the

summer until the fall.

Thirteen of our members went out to supper in Corner Brook

along with Rev Nellie and Rev Derek Thomas. We all enjoyed the

wonderful supper and company.

We also want to thank all the ladies of York Harbour for their help

when we needed it.

CRUISE SHIP VISITS TO CORNER BROOK

SEVERAL CRUISE SHIPS ARE SCHEDULED to visit the Bay of Islands

from 8 August to 23 October this year, but it is not presentlyth rd

known how many bus trips they will generate to Lark Harbour.

Below is the schedule of cruises expected to visit the Port of

Corner Brook this year. All are officially confirmed. However, as we

have seen in the past, they can be delayed or even cancelled at the last

minute due to weather or other factors, so anyone planning activities

involving them should make sure to check closer to the time of arrival.

DATE TIME SHIP PASS & CREW

Aug 8 8 am - 6 pm Masdaam 1266 & 557th

23 6 am - 5 pm Deutschland 650 & 265rd

Sep 10 7 am - 6 pm Norwegian Dawn 2224 & 1126th

12 noon - 6 pm Christopher Columbus 420 & 170th

20 7 am - 6 pm Norwegian Dawn 2224 & 1126th

Oct 1 7 am - 6 pm Norwegian Dawn 2224 & 1126st

11 7 am - 6 pm Norwegian Dawn 2224 & 1126th

21 10 am - 6 pm Grand Princess 3209 & 1200st

23 7 am - 6 pm Norwegian Dawn 2224 & 1126 rd

SHEPPARD’S GENERAL STOREYork Harbour - Phone 681-2060

A wide selection of VHS and DVD movies for rent

Groceries, Knitting Wool, Paint, Hardware, Fishing Supplies

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TOWN OF

LARK HARBOUR

REPORT OF COUNCIL MEETING OF 19 JUNE 2007th

Present: Mayor, Paul Keetch; Councillors, Stuart Harvey and Carol

Rice; Clerk, Louise Darrigan; and Recording Clerk, Debra Park.

Absent: Deputy Mayor, Mabel Sheppard.

1. Mr William Pickett had scheduled to meet with Council but

cancelled until further notice.

2. Minutes of 15 May 2007 reviewed and adopted as presented.

3. AMALGAMATION - York Harbour declined to proceed due mainly

to the fact that they have not received a written clarification from

Mr. Keith Warren of Municipal Affairs stating that there would be

no obligation to pursue the merger even if the Study results are

positive. Clerk was directed to contact Mr Warren to inquire on the

matter.

4. TEKOIL PROJECT update - Mayor reported that he had spoken

with a representative who confirmed that things are going to proceed

as planned and they should be starting in October.

5. OUTLANDER BOAT & GAS TAX FUNDING - Mayor spoke with

Carl Simms of Tourism regarding the relocation of ship to the

Provincial Park. Mr Simms indicated that he needed more time and

it is not a dead issue. Council reviewed gas tax funding and eligible

projects and decided to hold off for the time being.

6. VACANT COUNCIL SEAT - Mayor reported that he had spoken

with Paul Pennell who is still interested in filling this seat. A motion

was passed to write Municipal Affairs Minister and request approval

for this appointment.

7. WELL AND WATER LINE - A decision was made to defer further

discussions until next scheduled meeting. Meanwhile Council will

monitor the well, especially the water level.

8. SIGNAGE AND GUARD RAILS at Childs Road - No response yet

from Dept of Highways.

9. PLAYGROUND - Response from Hazel Sheppard, wife of George

Sheppard, Sheppard Enterprises: George will look at the site as soon

as he is able and a breakdown was requested on the items of concern.

Concern/complaint of Jamie Park also discussed. Council will

support a volunteer day providing that Mr Park organize and

supervise it. Council will provide materials. Decision made to

remove the sandbox and the Clerk was directed to check on the cost

of replacing the broken slide.

10. REMINDER LETTER TO ZR ENTERPRISES was discussed and

Mayor reported that he had spoken with Roger and suggested that

it could be delayed a little while longer as the Outlander boat issue

is still unresolved and all work could be done at same time.

11. STUDENT CLEAN-UP & FUNDING update - A good job was

done. The clean-up may need to be done annually and should be

budgeted accordingly. It was noted that the student funding that had

been available in the past through South Shore Development

Association was not available this year as no application was made

and we were not advised before the deadline date. Clerk was

instructed to put this issue in the pending file for an application in

February 2008.

12. ACAP BEACH CLEAN-UP - Council felt that the entire event was

poorly organized in regard to lack of information provided as well

as direction and supplies. If Council is to be involved in future,

better organisation is needed and the person from ACAP should be

prepared to direct and provide information. The event could be

made a ‘fun day’ to attract more volunteers.

13. HERITAGE PROPERTIES - Ms Faye Sheppard indicated that she

would like more information before endorsing her property as such.

Ms Helen Himsl is happy to have her property declared a heritage

site and she had already tried to apply for it herself but was refused.

Council stated that if Ms Himsl could provide copies of all

correspondence in relation to her application they would be very

appreciative. Further follow up is to be done and the subject will be

discussed with concerned property owners.

14. FINANCIAL REPORT - Approved as presented. Accounts payable

in the amount of $11,736.73 also approved.

15. WRITE OFFS - Approved in the amount of $383.71. A request

for an interest write off will be approved if the outstanding tax is

paid within a three-month period.

16. BUILDING PERMITS - All current applications were approved.

Council will review and may change requirements governing

additions relating to house size and septic systems.

17. AUDIT REPORT - Reviewed and accepted.

18. NEWFOUNDLAND POWER - Approval for poles & anchors.

Regarding the cutting of a 10-foot-wide path to enable their work

to be completed: the Clerk will contact NLP to see if that is their

responsibility or if they expect Council to look after it

19. COMMUNITY CORPORATION RESOURCE CENTRE surveys

were handed out to Council members to complete.

20. EQUIFAX MEMBERSHIP invoice - Council agreed to remain a

member and approved its inclusion in next accounts payable.

21. COMPLAINTS/CONCERNS/REQUESTS.

A) letter of approval for Stuart Harvey to extend culvert noted.

B) request of James Pittman to install new water line was discussed

and as Council had been informed that Mr Pittman now has water

the request was noted and directed to file.

C) funds held by Alice Sheppard belonging to former breakwater

committee now under consideration for donation to the war

memorial to purchase and plant trees. Council stated that if Mrs

Sheppard wished she could store the funds at Council Office for

safe keeping. The tree planting suggestion will be kept in mind

when the fence and other work is done. Clerk to advise

Mrs Sheppard.

D) dog complaint - letter sent. Individual has since relocated.

E) garbage box on back of Council building is in deplorable

condition. Clerk will obtain information on new plastic bin.

F) concern of messiness on upper level, and broken tables -

Council pointed out that the hall needs to be inspected after each

rental prior to refunding the damage deposit. Clerk advised to

check on prices for new tables and report to next meeting.

G) public concern re road conditions - Councillor Stuart reported

that he had recently travelled on several roads on the west coast,

and that Route 450 on the South Shore was indeed the worst.

Mayor suggested that this point could be brought forward when

Eddie Joyce comes out to the next joint quarterly meeting between

the towns and fire department.

H) lock for door - Mayor will install this.

I) Canada Day items found in storage area - keep the bigger flag

and give other items away.

J) raising flags - Mayor or Kenneth Druggett will raise the flags.

22. “NO DUMPING” SIGNAGE AND BYLAW - Clerk directed to

investigate obtaining new and more substantial signs. Clerk also

directed to investigate the Municipalities Act and to draft

regulations and bylaw for next meeting of Council.

23. HAWCO LAND - due to the late hour it was decided to hold a

special privileged meeting on 26 June at 7:00 pm to discuss.

See also report“Sale of Hawco Land Building Lots” on page 5.

Meeting adjourned at 11:15 pm

SHEPPARD’S CLOVER FARM STORE! ! ! CHECK OUR PRICES ! ! !

Gasoline Groceries Hardware Lotto Beer Liquor

DISTRIBUTOR OF PRODUCTS

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Conveners of Club & Group Meetings, call 681-2256 or FAX 681-2229 to list important dates in the Community Calendar.

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POEMS FROM ST JAMES SCHOOL

Here are more of our students’ poems that were entered for the poetry

competition held by the School a few weeks ago. Watch for more in

the September issue of the BLOW•ME•DOW NER .

Thanks to all these young poets.

DOGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Chris Strickland, gr 5

Dogs are super friendly.

Dogs are usually bad, but sometimes good.

They are all different and they run like a cheetah.

Dogs are cute like bunnies.

Dogs are man’s best friend.

Chris shows very clearly why everyone should love dogs.

WOLVES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Ryan Joseph Park, gr 5

Wolves prancing from one side to another

danger, fearsome, scary

swearing to catch everything in sight

squirrels better watch their back

they know what’s coming

Hunters, people, shooting, missing

The wolves are too good

dodging every bullet in sight

Water, creek, puddle

Trying to go around it but it’s impossible

they have to go through it

So watch out and make a noise

Because with wolves out . . .

. . . you don’t count!

What a wonderful punch line at the end of Ryan’s poem!

SUMMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Andrew Brake, gr 6

Summer

Birds singing, gliding through the air.

Children swim and play while having a good time.

Out of school for the rest of the year.

The sound of the children’s laughter~

Hearing the little bees buzzing around

Fresh scent of flowers blooming from the earth’s surface.

Summer!

Andrew brings to our attention so many of the things

that make summer our favourite season.

ANGELS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Emma Pottle, gr 6

Angels are messengers of God that roam

the darkened sky.

When a human dies, they carry her

high into the darkened sky.

If you’re lucky and get to see the sun rise

be sure to look into the clouds

beware to see angels waiting,

roaming the darkened sky.

Emma points out something that we all should look for,

especially when life is being hard on us.

RAIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Kirklind Childs, gr 6

Drip, drop, drip, drop.

The rain slowly taps on the window.

Drip, drop, drip drop.

The rain makes the flowers in bloom.

Drip, drop, drip, drop.

The rain sparkles from the sun.

Drip, drop, drip, drop.

The rain floods the cities.

Drip, drop, drip, drop,

drip, drop, drip, drop.

Kirklind’s poem sums up in imagery of both sight and sound

the experience of a warm summer rain shower.

FOOD BANK NOTESby

Susan Harvey

! ! ! BEST COLLECTION EVER ! ! !

OUR TWO COM M UNITIES produced 40 boxes of food this year. The

highest previous total was 27 boxes. The overall collection in the

Bay of Islands area was up almost 10%, so it seems everyone was

feeling generous. But surely some of our success in Lark Harbour and

York Harbour was due to the enthusiastic participation of the

confirmation candidates and their parents. Many thanks!

Thanks also to Sheila Jones and Bonnie Wheeler. And special

thanks to my friend Bernice Joyce for service above and beyond the

call of duty. Not only did she stay to finish the sorting of food at the

Church Hall until ten o’clock on Monday night, but she spent another

three hours sorting in Corner Brook on Tuesday. It was a great effort

from everyone.

This wonderful collection will not last the Food Bank until next

Christmas in June. Or even until the Thanksgiving Food Drive. Food

contributions can be left in the box in St James Church (just inside the

main entrance) all the year.

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FULL SERVICE GAS & DIESEL

Bakery, Groceries, Confectionery & Beer, Hardware, Loto

A GREAT SELECTION OF LOCAL SOUVENIRS

SALE OF HAWCO LAND BUILDING LOTSLARK HARBOUR

AT A SPECIAL M EETING of Lark Harbour Council on Tuesday 26 th

June, it was decided that the six lots now being offered for sale

will be priced at $6,000 each. This includes the cost of land surveys,

road preparation including a recapping, legal fees and other charges.

The smaller single lot with frontage on Main Street will carry the same

price although it is about two-thirds the size of the others. The price

may be different for the lots not yet ready for sale, as work is not yet

completed there, and may cost more.

The lots will be assigned at a

closed meeting planned for 17 th

July. Bona fide purchasers or

their designates only will attend

this meeting. They should

choose a representative if they

cannot be present in person.

Each one will have paid a

deposit of $500 in advance, and

will be selected by lottery.

Then, as each name is picked,

they will choose a lot. Then

they will have a period of time

in which to submit the balance

of the purchase price, after which they will receive title to their land.

CANADIAN UNITY? A JOKE, EH?

AROUND THIS TIM E OF THE YEAR, with Canada Day we think of

Canadian unity. And also, unity has been a major issue here in

recent weeks. Prime Minister Stephen Harper is claiming now that

Canada is more united than it has been in years. Really? He does his

best to set everyone against Atlantic Canada on one issue, and then he

moves over and sets everyone against Quebec. Then it’s the western

provinces. Does that sound like unity, when the Prime Minister is

playing off one region of the country against another?

On second thoughts, though, maybe he is right. He might just be

creating more unity than he thinks! Perhaps people are beginning to

see how destructive his policies are. Perhaps this country is becoming

united against him. In that case, let’s hope he is right. Perhaps then

in the next election we’ll all vote against Harper and his cronies, and

rid ourselves of the worst government this country has had in living

memory!

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LIBRARY NOTESby

Susan Harvey

THE NEXT ROTATING COLLECTION is scheduled to arrive in early July

and will be with us until November. Lots of time to check it out and

see what treasures they are sending us. Meanwhile we keep finding more

good stuff in the Newfoundland Collection. One new book

recommended by a couple of our readers is Domino : the Eskimo Coast

Disaster, by Maura Hanrahan.

Maura Hanrahan is the author of Tsunami, an account of the

destructive tidal wave which hit the south coast of Newfoundland in

1929. Her new book, Domino: the Eskimo Coast Disaster tells the story

of the hurricane which devastated Newfoundland and coastal Labrador

in October 1885. Most of the narrative takes place at the small but

important summer fishing settlement of Domino, an island on the

southeast corner of Labrador, and one of the busiest centres of the

Labrador fishery in the 1800s.

Author Maura Hanrahan has researched this event in great detail from

ships’ logs, business records, newspaper accounts and other

contemporary sources, so that the book reads very authentically while

remaining at the same time an interesting and gripping account of human

suffering and resourcefulness. It is comparable with Cassie Brown’s

Death on the Ice, but on a smaller scale.

The event was extremely destructive of both human life and property,

leaving, after its two-day onslaught, an estimate of 72 lives lost and 66

vessels confirmed destroyed. The characters include some of the most

celebrated seafarers of Newfoundland history, such as Captain Richard

Hayden and Captain William Bartlett who, with his young son Robert,

survived the storm. Robert was to become the great Captain Bob

Bartlett, famous for his work of exploration in the Arctic with explorer

Robert Peary. Indeed many familiar names of sea captains occur

throughout the book.

However, this is not just a historical account. At the same time it

develops strong human interest as it follows a few months in the lives of

two unknown thirteen-year-old girls, Hannah Dyson and Georgia O’Neill,

employed as “shipped girls” to assist the richer families who went to the

Labrador fishery. Much of the narrative is told through the eyes of these

two girls, who meet accidentally and become friends, but sadly one is

numbered among those lost in the storm.

This is not a long book, but it is well worth reading, whether you enjoy

history or a story of courage and suffering which actually happened to

real Newfoundland people just a little more than a century ago when

fishing was even more dangerous than it is today. We get a vivid glimpse

of the difficult conditions endured by rich and poor alike, and also of the

ways people assisted each other to survive in those “less civilised” times.

The book is available at our Library in our own permanent

Newfoundland Collection.

Please note that the Library is now operating on summer hours until

Wednesday 29 August. Summer hours are:th

Mondays 11 am - 4 pm

Tuesdays 1 - 4 pm & 7 - 9 pm

Tuesdays 7 - 9 pm is Adults Only Night

Wednesdays 1 - 4 pm

Thursdays 11 am - 4 pm

CLOSED ALL DAY ON FRIDAYS

The Library will also be closed on Monday 9 July, which is a statutoryth

holiday in Newfoundland.

PRESERVING THE PAST

MUCH OF THE CHARM OF OUR SM ALL RURAL COM M UNITIES is to be

found among the older buildings that have survived since before

the days of paved roads, telephones and electricity. But sadly, one by

one, these unique buildings are disappearing, often because people do

not understand their importance. Some are totally destroyed; others

are changed or modernised indiscriminately, perhaps with the best of

intentions, but without taking into account their traditional character.

In this way much of their historical and cultural value is lost. And

once this has happened, it is difficult or even impossible to restore the

original character of the building.

Imagine a home that was built a hundred years ago. It was probably

built of local hand-cut lumber. The walls may have been lined inside

with matched lumber and outside with clapboard or shingles.

Structural timbers were most likely unplaned, so that a two-by-four

really measured 2 inches by 4 inches, give or take a sawcut width.

Compare this with commercial two-by-fours today, which are planed

down to about 1½ by 3½ inches. You only need to look at some older

buildings to understand how significant these differences in size and

materials can be. Consider too, that doors and windows may have

been made locally by the builder of that home, and were often not

constructed to today’s standard sizes. If the building is modified to

accommodate replacement with modern mass-produced doors and

windows, the entire character of the original building may be altered.

Changes may also result from installation or upgrading of electrical,

plumbing and heating installations.

This is not to say that an older building should not be renovated and

brought up to modern standards of safety and convenience so that it

can be comfortable and economical for a modern family to inhabit.

The issue is that the structure should be modernised in a fashion that

will not conflict with the original traditional appearance. In order to

preserve these older structures in a way that allows them to continue

to be used as real homes, businesses, or whatever their purpose may

be, certain steps should be taken.

Modern systems of siding, for example, can be selected so that the

external appearance of a home remains very close to its original

appearance, although the materials used may be of “space-age”

manufacture. Appropriate styles of doors and windows can be

selected, as can lighting and heating systems, so that the original

character of the building remains to be enjoyed for years to come.

To this end the Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador

encourages the preservation of places of historical and cultural

interest. This does not mean that such places become open to the

public, like museums. Instead, designated buildings are identified and

listed, simply as a means of making sure that they continue to be

preserved. They remain in private ownership, and in fact nothing

changes other than that they are identified as buildings recognised and

preserved for their historical value. No signs are erected unless the

owner wishes them to be, and there are no “open days” for visitors to

come tramping through. The only requirement is that the essential

character of the building should be maintained. The property may

even be sold, if the owner so wishes.

Several hundred properties that have been declared Heritage sites

in this Province are owned and inhabited by ordinary people and are

never on show. Others, where the owner so desires, may be operated

successfully as businesses such as bed & breakfast homes and

restaurants. That is entirely the choice of the owner.

If you feel that your property, residential or business, may be of

historical significance because of its age, appearance, or past history,

for further information please contact the town council or:

The Heritage Foundation of Newfoundland & Labrador

The Newman Building

P.O. Box 5171, 1 Springdale Street

St John’s, Newfoundland, A1C 5V5

Phone 709-739-1892 or toll free 1-888-739-1892

Webpages www.heritagefoundation.ca or www.historicplaces.ca

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