The Oxford Journal | Newspaper of Central & Eastern Cumberland County | Oxford, Nova Scotia

READY FOR THE RING

journal — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:38:55 +0000

READY FOR THE RING – Tuesday is a big day for Cumberland County 4-H members. It’s 4-H Day at the Cumberland County Exhibition. Here, Jaylene Woodworth gets ready to show her Hereford heifer in the arena. (Weeks)

UNDER CONTROL

journal — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:36:31 +0000

UNDER CONTROL – Oxford volunteer firefighters were called to the Pine Grove Cemetery shortly before 9 a.m. on Friday, August 20 when the caretaker spotted a fire in a pile of compost material. The smoldering blaze was contained to a small area. On site here are firefighters Dean Emmerson, Darren Rushton Junior and Roger McCabe. (Weeks)

GETTING FACE PAINTED

journal — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:55:05 +0000

GETTING FACE PAINTED – Here, Simon Whittle (left) gets a design painted on his face by Tim MacDonald (right) during the annual Sunset Fun Fair on Saturday, August 14.

VERY CREATIVE

journal — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:16:18 +0000

VERY CREATIVE – The Jespersen family did a fine job on their “sand crab after foot” entry in the annual Blue Sea Beach Sand Castle Festival

on Sunday, August 8. (Weeks)

A GROWING NEED

journal — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:13:24 +0000

A GROWING NEED - The need for a full service marina becomes more evident each summer as the three floating marinas in Pugwash Harbour need to expand to meet the growing number of boats in the area. There is a list of boaters unable to get a seasonal birth. (Weeks)

DOUBLE RIBBON CEREMONY

journal — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:40:00 +0000

DOUBLE RIBBON CEREMONY – The Eaton stage was the site of a double ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 23. One signified the official opening of HarbourFest 2010 and the other the official opening of the revamped boardwalk along the park. Participating in the ribbon cutting are, from the left: Audrey Bishop, HarbourFest 2010 coordinator; Scott Armstrong, MP for Cumberland-Colchester-Musquodoboit; Denis Brown, chair of HarbourFest 2010; Dave Farley, vice-chair of the Pugwash Village Commission.

ON THE PITCH

journal — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:26:31 +0000

This group of guys is taking their summer soccer action seriously. The program continues to be a popular activity sponsored by Oxford Culture and Leisure Services. From the left are: Thomas Adshade, Tiarnan Whalen, Charlie Nix, Jordan Graves and Kyle Emmerson. (Shaun Whalen Photo)

WHARF REPAIRS UNDERWAY…

journal — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:40:34 +0000

WHARF REPAIRS UNDERWAY - Repairs on the Village of Wallace Wharf began the week of July 5. Demolition consisted of the removal of damaged piers and some rotted wooden support structure, as well as the demolition and removal of Elliott’s Lobster Pound. There has been a lobster pound on the Wallace Wharf for at least half a century and villagers are keeping their fingers crossed that Phillip Elliott, owner of the retail lobster sale outlet since the 1970s, will decide to rebuild and stay in business.

THE INFAMOUS SCRAMBLER

journal — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:12:01 +0000

Many young children, and adults, have experienced the unsettling feeling the Scrambler can give you. Here, seemingly enjoying the ride in Pugwash on July 1 are, from the left: Jonah Chapman,Tiarnan Whalen and Daphny Mitchell. (Shaun Whalen Photo)

MEDAL WINNERS

journal — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:41:18 +0000

MEDAL WINNERS – These two OREC graduates received top honours during their 2010 graduation on June 28. Karen Brookins received the Queen Elizabeth II Medal while Isaac Fresia was awarded the Governor General Medal. (Weeks)