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Community Bulletin Communautaire
Région Tignish-Palmer Road area
Tél: 882-0475
Fax: 882-0482
Tél.: (902) 882-0475
Téléc.: (902) 882-0482
Courriel/E-mail: [email protected]
TIGNISH FISHERIES
CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
LTD.
Owned and Operated by
“Member owned and controlled”
Tignish
882-2303
Société Saint-Thomas Aq uin
Comité régional Rév.-S.-É. Perrey
119 ch DeBlois, Tignish (Î.-P.-É.)
C0B 2B0
Member Fishermen
Tignish
Co-Operative
Association Ltd.
Owned and Operated by
‘The people of West Prince’
Ph: (902) 882-2050
Fax: (902) 882-2846
Judes Point
882-2020
The above major community sponsors are greatly appreciated.
Les commanditaires mentionnés ci-haut sont grandement appréciés.
July 26, 2009 / 26 juillet 2009
TIGNISH CREDIT UNION
Tignish Credit Union will be undergoing renovations starting Tuesday, July 21st through to August 2009.
The renovations will take place in the evenings so there will be no disruption of regular business hours.
Management and Staff would like to apologize for any inconvenience.
LA CAISSE POPULAIRE DE TIGNISH
La Caisse populaire de Tignish sera en rénovation à partir du mardi 21 juillet jusqu’au mois d’août. Les
rénovations vont prendre place les soirs car il n’y aura pas d’interruption pendant les heures d’ouverture. La
direction et le personnel aimerait s’excuser pour l’inconvénient.
TIGNISH IRISH FOLK FESTIVAL - JULY 29TH, 31ST AND AUGUST 1ST & 2ND
Irish Family of the Year: Hackett
Wednesday & Friday - Common Ball Demonstration and Tournament 6:00 p.m. at Tignish Elementary.
Friday - Ceilidh at Tignish Fire Hall at 7:30 p.m. - music, songs and dance.
Saturday
- Golf Tournament at St. Felix at 10:00 a.m. - $10,000 Hole-In-One.
- Car Rally, Tignish Legion at 3:00 p.m. - $500.00 in prizes!
- Irish Trivia at 7:00 p.m. - Irish Pub at 8:30 p.m. with Jimmy Sweeney and 10:00 p.m. with
“Cork” - all takes place at the Tignish Legion.
Sunday
- Irish Breakfast at the Parish Centre from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. sponsored by Air Cadets.
- Outdoor Concert - from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Chiasson Road. Entertainers: Jimmy Sweeney,
Cork, Fiddlers Son and Cameron Francis.
For details visit: www.tignishirishfolkfestival.com.
FISHERMAN’S HAVEN PARK CELEBRATES!!
On Sunday, July 26 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. the Community of Tignish Shore will celebrate the Grand ReOpening of its Park, Fisherman’s Haven Park (no longer a provincial park). The day will be filled with
awesome music by local artists and invited guests, with special guests, the cast of “Down at the Shore”. There
will be lots of food, children’s activities, beach volleyball, fun and laughter! Kids, bring your shovel and bucket
for the sandcastle contest and your kites to fly on the boardwalk. Maurice Bernard will be presenting his
sandcastle art, there will be a mini-museum, 50/50, lottery draws and silent auction. 50/50 Bingo from 2:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Bring your own chips.
At 4:00 p.m. we will have a special ceremony: the newly renovated lighthouse will be dedicated to the memory
of fishermen who lost their lives to the sea in our area. A monument with their names engraved will be
unveiled.
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PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS. Also, please note: there will be ABSOLUTELY NO VEHICLES PERMITTED ON
THE BEACH for the safety of our children playing there.
Canteen hours are 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. daily.
CLOHOSSEY 3RD ANNUAL ROAST BEEF BBQ
Clohossey 3rd Annual Roast Beef BBQ Fundraiser in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation and
Tignish Fire Department at Clohossey Farm in Nail Pond on Sunday, August 9th beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Entertainment by Rock Bottom and local artists. Roast beef supper begins at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00
for adults and $3.00 for kids (includes hot dog, drink and ice cream treat). If you are just listening to the
entertainment, donations will greatly be appreciated. Tickets available at Tignish Harper Automotive (Jeanette
Harper), Wilma Morrissey, Barry Clohossey and Acadian Machine Works (Jimmy Doucette).
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - PALMER ROAD
There will be NO Roast Beef Dinner in the month of August. The next Dinner at the Palmer Road Hall will
be Sunday, September 6th.
2009 CANADA GAMES: CULTURAL & ARTS FESTIVAL
The Festival will take place Tuesday, August 18th in the Bi-Centennial Park in Tignish. Among activities, local
entertainment, cuisine machine featuring a local recipe, facepainting, games and more! “Gadelle” and “Saddle
River String Band” will provide music at the Parish Centre in the evening.
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Tour of the Louis Michelle pipe organ at the St. Simon & St. Jude Church from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Presented in collaboration with the Canada Games Committee, Tignish Village and Le Conseil Rév. S.-É.-Perrey inc.
Come on out for a fun day of activities!
JEUX DU CANADA 2009: FESTIVAL DES ARTS ET CULTURE
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Le festival aura lieu le mardi 18 août dans le parc du Bi-centenaire, Tignish. Talent local, “cuisine machine” avec
recette locale, peinture de visage, jeux et plus. “Gadelle” et “Saddle River String Band” seront en vedette au
Centre paroissial en soirée.
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Tour de l’orgue Louis Michelle à l’église Saint Simon et Saint Jude de tignish de 14 à 16h00.
Présenté grâce a un partenariat entre le Comité des Jeux du Canada, Le village de Tignish et Le Conseil Rév. S.-É.-Perrey
inc. Sortez pour une journée remplie d’activités!
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ST. FELIX GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Because Wednesday, July 22nd was rained out, we are offering one more Wednesday of fun days for ladies of
any age wanting to come out to play golf. We had great turn-outs for the 2 already held. This is a no-charge with
clubs, pull carts, etc. The next day is Wednesday, July 28 at 9:00 a.m., let us know on Tuesday if you are
coming so we can make up the teams and please arrive by 8:45.
On Saturday, August 1st is the Lucky Leprechaun Golf Tournament. This annual Tournament is a 4-person best
ball, shotgun start at 10:00 a.m. Show up in your greens for a fun morning! Prizes, 50/50 draw and a $10,000
hole-in-one prize! Sign-up sheet in the shop or call 882-2328 to register. The first 72 names will be accepted.
Single entries or team entries.
Members are reminded to update their scores in the computer. You should have at least 15 recent scores for your
handicap and to play in the club championship.
All golfers paying a green fee throughout the remainder of the season will get a ballot to enter in a draw for a green
membership for 2010.
The GBS Program is now going into its fifth week and the children will soon be doing their testing so it is important
they attend the remainder of the Program if at all possible.
BILLETS EN VENTE - LES FRANCOFOLIES DE CHARLOTTETOWN
L’edition 2009 des francofolies de Charlottetown sera tenu du 7 à 9 août. Mettant en vedette le vendredi 7 août: le
groupe “Swing” et “Roddie Romero and The Hub City All-Stars” et le samdei 8 août: le groupe “Steve Poirier”, “JeanEvdes Turbide” et “1755". Vous pouvez procurer vos billets au Centre acadien de Prince-Ouest. Plus d’information visiter
le site des Francofolies au: www.francofoliesipe.ca.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - BRANCH #6 - TIGNISH
Join us for the “Pot of Gold Car Rally” on Saturday, August 1st starting at 3:00 p.m. at the Legion. Stop in and enjoy a
drink! Our bar menu will be available all evening.
Monday, July 27th - Giant Bingo with three (3) $1,000 to go, Starts at 7:15 p.m.
VETERANS MEMORIAL GARDEN
The Tignish Legion has initiated a Project that is aimed at preserving the history and honouring those who have, or
continue to serve our country. The vision is to create a serine garden plot with a walkway that will serve to remind us of
the thousands who answered the call of duty. The Veterans Memorial Garden, as it will be called, will highlight the Army,
Navy and Airforce, all with individually designed flower beds. The Veterans Memorial Garden will serve as a lasting
remembrance, as well as an educational walkway for area students and youth groups to experience the sacrifices made
for the freedom that we cherish today. The Veterans Memorial Garden will make a positive enhancement to the village
and a proud community focal point. Donations are needed and can be made on behalf of any veteran. For more
information, please contact Eleanor Perry at 882-3895.
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY CENTRE NEWS
Thursday, July 30th - Jamboree - begins at 8:00 p.m. with the Arsenault Brothers (Ray, Roy & Leo). Admission $5.00.
Open Mic! Light lunch served.
We are located at 3563 Union Road, St. Louis. For more information call Eileen at 882-3056.
LOT 7 CEILIDHS
The 9th Annual Lot 7 Ceilidhs will be performed each week in July. Each Ceilidh features different entertainment, lunch,
door prizes and 50/50!
Thursday, July 30th 7:30 p.m.: The Johnny D’s (John, Dakota and Dallas Oliver) along with fiddler Peter Arsenault and
his sister Helene Bergeron and other Evangeline dancers.
Thursday, August 6th 7:30 p.m.: Music group of Denny Pitre and friends Vincent Doucette and Terry Arsenault. Singer,
Frankie MacGregor, Donnie Dayle, the maker of songs, will make an appearance.
August 13th 7:30 p.m.: Music by Andy & Monique Doucette and Michael Richard. Strum, a group of musicians and
singers, comedy team of Wanda Dunbar and Ruth Smallman.
THE NEXT TUESDAY TALK AT THE ACADIAN MUSEUM FOCUSES ON EARLY ACADIAN SONG-MAKERS
The next Tuesday Talk to be held at the Acadian Museum of P.E.I. in Miscouche on Tuesday, July 28th at 7:30 p.m. will
focus on “Prince Edward Island’s Acadian song-makers of the 19th and early 20th centuries”. Folklorist Georges Arsenault
will talk (in French) about Julitte Arsenault, Tom (Magitte) Arsenault, Isabelle Perry, Isaie Bernard and Léah Maddix and
some of the interesting local songs that they composed. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free but donations
are appreciated. Information: (902) 432-2880.
UNE CAUSERIE DU MARDI AU MUSÉE ACADIEN SUR LES COMPOSEUX DE CHANSONS D’AUTREFOIS
La Causerie du mardi au Musée acadien de l’Î.-P.-É. à Miscouche le mardi 28 juillet à 19h30 s’intitule “Les composeurs
et composeuses de chansons d’autrefois”. Georges Arsenault portera son chapeau de folkloriste pour parler (en français)
des Acadiens et Acadiennes de l’Île qui composaient des chansons au 19e siècle et dans la première moitié du 20e. Il
sera notamment question de Julitte Arsenault, de Tom (Magitte) Arsenault, d’Isabelle Perry, d’Isaie Bernard et de Léah
Maddix. Des rafraîchissements seront servis. L’entrée est gratuite, mais tout don sera apprécié. Info.: (902) 432-2880.
THE RED CLAY BLUE GRASS ASSOCIATION, TIGNISH
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Yard Sale - Saturday, August 15th at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Red Clay Bluegrass Festival Grounds on
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the West Prince Heritage Property, Chiasson Road. Tables are available for $10.00. Call Aggie Gaudet to
reserve your table (882-2385). This Yard Sale is a part of the Red Clay Bluegrass Festival taking place from
August 14th to 16th.
Youth Volunteers required to work at the Red Clay Bluegrass Festival from August 14th to 16th. Hours worked
will help towards your School Bursary Program. Contact Aggie Gaudet at 882-2385 to register.
July 28 - 31 to August 4 - 7
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WHAT IS HAPPENING AT KIDS WEST IN JULY
2 week CLOSURE - Please call us at 853-4066 for more info.
TIGNISH CAPSITE
The Tignish CapSite will be holding a Kids Computer Camp starting Monday, August 3rd to Friday, August 14th. Camps
start at 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Daily admission is $10.00 per child which includes a nutritous snack and a craft to take
home everyday! Activities include sign making, t-shirt designs, scavenger hunts, crafts, games and prizes to be won!
Also on Wednesday, July 29th to Friday, July 31st there will be a Mini-Computer Camp. You can drop in to learn about
the upcoming week of Computer Camp. There will be activities for these days. Daily admission is $10.00 per child with
snack included. For more info., contact Rena at 882-2392 or email [email protected].
BACK TO SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR
MAGIC MOMENTS CHILD CARE CENTRE & KINDERGARTEN
Magic Moments will re-open Tuesday, September 8th. Register your child today in one of our educational play based
programs - “where learning is fun!” We are still accepting registration for the following programs: Pre-Kindergarten (must
be 4 years old); Kindergarten (English & French Immersion) must be 5 years old by December 31st; Infant Program (ages
6 months to 2 years); New early literacy program for infants & toddlers; Main pre-school program (ages 2 to school age
10 years of age) - educational theme based activities. Please call 882-4017 for more information on any of our programs.
TIGNISH EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE
The Centre is now settled in its new location - Tignish Medical Centre, upstairs next to Bob’s Pharmacy. Hours are
Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.i9 Phone 882-2498. Ruby Arsenault, employment coach, and Emily
Gallant, administration, are happy to assist individuals with searching for employment, winning resumes, cover letters and
faxing resumes. All services are free and confidential.
BENEFIT FOR LORNA GALLANT
Sunday, August 2nd at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Palmer Road at 7:30 p.m. with back-up band Shiloh and lots of
local talent. Lorna is travelling for cancer treatment. There will also be a 50/50 draw, fudge sale and auction. Come and
support a good cause!
HAPPY 95TH BIRTHDAY - FREDA KEEFE (DONAHUE)
WOW! “Mom” What a Milestone!! In celebration of “Mom’s” birthday, her family is hosting an OPEN HOUSE on Sunday,
July 26th from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at her home in Skinner’s Pond. Best wishes only!
SINCERE THANKS
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all who attended our Grand Opening and for all the warm wishes! A special
thank you to Father Willick for the beautiful blessing. Draw winners for that day were: Lisa McCarthy, Jenna McInnis, Aggie
Connick, Pearline Sellick, Santana Gallant and Breanna Gallant. Thanks again!!
Michael, Connie and Jayden McInnis
THANK YOU
We would like to thank our family and friends for celebrating our 50th Wedding Anniversary with us. A special thanks to
all those who helped plan and organize it. Thanks to Alfie, Victor and Cathy for providing there entertainment. Thanks
for the beautiful gifts and cards. We are truly blessed to have such great friends and family.
Chester & Lena Handrahan
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CARDPLAY
Miminegash Fire Dept. Texas Hold’em - Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Miminegash Fire Hall.
Cardplay & activities every Tuesday starting at 1:00 p.m. in the “Ti-Pa” room at Le centre acadien de PrinceOuest, DeBlois. Sponsored by Le Club des coeurs joyeux.
Joutes de cartes et activités à tous les mardis débutant à 13h00 dans la salle Ti-Pa au Centre acadien de
Prince-Ouest, DeBlois. Parrainé par Le Club des coeur joyeux.
Cardplay for the “Senior’s Sunshine Club” every Thursday Afternoon at the Tignish Legion at 2 p.m.
BINGOS
Palmer Road Comm. Bingo - Sunday afternoon 50/50 Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Jackpot will be $400.00 in 60
numbers & Loonie Jar starts at $25.00.
Tignish Legion - Monday Evenings starting at 7:15 p.m. Now featuring Satellite Bingo!
Miminegash Fire Dept. Bingo Tuesdays - mini bingo starting at 7:15 p.m. Support your Fire Dept.
Tignish Parish Centre Bingo Wednesday evenings - mini bingo at 7:15 p.m. regular rounds.