Bobby Taylor did not respond to our requests for an interview before this issue of the Cooperator went to press. We hope to arrange full interview with him shortly, which we will post here.
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By David Shuman
As fires burned and smoke billowed across the province, the tragedy that took Clive and Kim Jones’ home in 2008 came rushing back to them.
Fifteen years after the Porters Lake/Mineville fire, Clive and his wife Kim are offering their support to victims of the wildfires. He says they are now linked by something few can wish to imagine.
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By Richard Bell
Residents along the Causeway in Three Fathom Harbour are raising questions about their recent discovery that the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture has issued a “special experimental licence” for a clam project literally in their backyards.
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Elizabeth’s Closet in Head of Jeddore at 9042 Highway 7 is headed into the third year that owner Elizabeth Bozman has offered a selection of bargain-basement priced clothes, books, shoes, and home furnishings. Bozman has benefitted from buying top-quality brand-name merchandise as traditional retailers like B. Altman’s and Bloomingdale’s have closed. She also offers unique baskets of linens and housewares for special occasions. Call 902-829-3469 for hours
Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard (right in photo) paid a visit with Lisa-Marie Wilson to the Opus Café located in Kinney Place (the former Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children, completely renovated as a business and community hub.) The all-day breakfasts are delicious, along with first-rate meals and other tasty choices. Friendly staff make this a go-to-place for breakfast or lunch.
The Cafe is located in Westphal on the south side of Highway 7 on a small hill behind the Henry G. Bauld Centre and across the road from the Black Cultural Centre. There is a large community garden in front of the building. Phone 902-818-2940 for hours.
On May 28, Mike Coady and his family will be leading a 33 km walk in Sheet Harbour to raise funds for research on curing Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
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By Jeddore John
Wanna know what bugs me this month?….KardiaMobile. If you watch TV, you have probably seen ads for this little device that will show you your heartbeat on your cell phone.
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By Kelly Corkery
I approach this topic with extreme sensitivity and caution, there is a lot of misinformation and lack of understanding regarding hoarding. Reality shows, such as A&E’s Hoarders, don’t necessarily represent the healthiest methods for handling a complex mental disorder.
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By John English
I have been thinking a lot lately about relationships and how they reveal who we are. Having dipped a toe into the writings of Carl Jung (1875-1961), a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst considered to be one of the most influential thinkers and writers on human psychology, I feel that I have a clearer view into how, in my many different kinds of relationships, I strive to express the completeness of my individual self.
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Transportation, Gardening, Information, and Food
Since the Old School Community Gathering Place opened in 2011, we have developed more and more programs to improve the lives of everyone living on the Eastern Shore. Our current programs include the Wellbeing HUBS, Youth Employment Skills, Eastern Shore Mental Health, affordable housing, the food pantry, Enhance through Dance, Pride, Tai Chi, and Fibre Friends. We have also learned how participating in these programs provides people with a place to access skills, knowledge, and community resources.
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