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The Town Crier m a r c h 2 0 1 6
Members of Council 2
Motions from Council 2
Calendar of Events 3
Biz News 4
Announcements 6
Bad Joke of the Month 7
Recreation News 8
Waste Management Dates 8
T O W N O F A N N A P O L I S R O Y A L
Inside This edition
For Public Works Emergencies
please contact the Public Works Department at 902‐532‐8347
Mayor Tompkins is available by appointment
Call 902‐532‐2043 or email
Town Hall Hours of Operation
The Town Office is open Monday to Friday
from 9:00am to 3:00pm 902‐532‐2043
Town Hall will be closed on Friday, March 25 and Monday, March
28 A Reminder: If you haven't already done so, be sure to complete the Strategic Planning Survey. It is a great opportunity to have your voice heard about the strate‐gic direction of the Town for the upcoming years. The survey takes approximately 20 minutes and can be completed online at www.annapolisroyal.com or alternatively paper copies are available from Town Hall.
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If you witness any vandalism or unlawful behavior within the Town of Annapolis Royal, please report the incident to the Annapolis Royal Police Department. Thank you for your help in this matter.
To contact the Annapolis Royal Police Department
CALL 902‐532‐2427
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
Mayor Michael Tompkins [email protected]
Deputy Mayor Pat Power [email protected]
Councillor Paul Paquette [email protected]
Councillor Sherman Hudson [email protected]
Councillor Byron Mersereau [email protected]
Next Meetings
Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee
Mar 7th @ 9:30am
Marketing & Economic Development Committee
Mar 8th @ 6:00pm
Public Hearing Mar 9th @ 6:00pm
Committee of the Whole Mar 9th @ ~7:00pm
Municipal Effectiveness Advisory Committee
Mar 10th @ 10:00am
Council Mar 21st @ 6:00pm
Board of Police Commissioners Mar 23rd @ 9:00am
Waterfront Development Committee:
Mar 23rd @ 6:30pm
Town Hall ‐ 285 St. George Street
PO Box 310 Phone: 902‐532‐2043 Fax: 902‐532‐7443
Toll Free 1‐877‐522‐1110 E‐mail:
The Town Crier is produced by Town Hall. If you want to advertise an event in Annapolis Royal or the immediate surrounding area, or a business within
Annapolis Royal, contact us at [email protected].
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MOTIONS FROM COUNCIL– JANUARY 18, 2016:
MOTION #C‐2016‐01‐18‐03 ‐ Committee Appointment It was moved by Councillor Hudson, seconded by Councillor Mersereau to appoint Issam Mansour to the Municipal Effectiveness Advisory Committee (MEAC) for a term ending December 2016. Motion carried.
MOTION #C‐2016‐01‐18‐04 ‐ Committee Appointment It was moved by Councillor Hudson, seconded by Councillor Paquette to appoint Alan Melanson to the Marketing and Economic Developing Committee (MEDC) for a term ending December 2016. Motion carried.
MOTION #C‐2016‐01‐18‐05 ‐ Committee Appointment It was moved by Councillor Paquette, seconded by Councillor Hudson to ratify the following motion held by electronic vote on December 23, 2015: MOTION 1 ‐ It was moved by Councillor Mersereau, seconded by Councillor Paquette that Council appoint Brian Bohaker as a Citizen Member of the Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee (PHAC) for a two year term commencing January 1, 2016. Motion carried. Councillor Hudson abstained from voting. Motion carried.
MOTION #C‐2016‐01‐18‐06 ‐ Committee Appointment It was moved by Councillor Paquette, seconded by Councillor Hudson that Council approve that Brian Bohaker be the Planning and Heritage Advisory Committee representative on the Municipal Effectiveness Awareness Committee. Motion carried.
MOTION #C‐2016‐01‐18‐07 ‐ Committee Appointment It was moved by Councillor Hudson, seconded by Councillor Mersereau that Council appoint Ashley McCormick as a member of the MEAC Committee, subject to his acceptance. Motion carried.
MOTION #C‐2016‐01‐18‐08 ‐ Commencement of the Town’s Strategic Planning Review It was moved by Councillor Mersereau, seconded by Deputy Mayor Power that Council move forward with the work to update the Strategic Plan as presented by CAO Barr to the Committee of the Whole meeting on January 6, 2016. Motion carried.
MOTION #C‐2016‐01‐18‐09 ‐ Marketing and Economic Development Committee’s Funding Authority It was moved by Deputy Mayor Power, seconded by Councillor Paquette that Council give authority to MEDC to pre‐approve up to $5000.00 in applications that are received in a time sensitive manner and is a repeat Donations & Grants application that has been recom‐mended by staff for the 2016/17 budget year. Motion carried.
MOTION #C‐2016‐01‐18‐10 ‐ Advertising in the Explorer It was moved by Councillor Paquette, seconded by Councillor Hudson that Council accept the proposal for Option 2 of the two page insert into the current Explorer with $1500 this fiscal year and an additional $1000 commitment for the next five years of the publication. Motion carried.
MOTION #C‐2016‐01‐18‐11—Board of Police Commissioners Appointment It was moved by Councillor Hudson, seconded by Councillor Mersereau that Council re‐appoint Rion Microys for another term to the Board of Police Commissioners. Motion carried.
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M a r c h C a l e n d a r o f E v e n t s
Mar 1 Marker Lab at the Library, 3:30pm‐5pm. See pg 4 for details.
Mar 2 Jane Eyre National Theatre ‐ Stage to Screen at King’s Theatre, 7:30pm.
Mar 5 Karate Tournament at ARRA Gym, 11am‐4pm. See pg 8 for details.
Mar 5 Movie: Carol at King’s Theatre, 7pm
Mar 7 Reel Art Film Series at King’s Theatre, 7:30pm. See pg 4 for details.
Mar 8 Movie: The Second Mother at King’s Theatre, 7:30pm
Mar 8 LEGO Mindstorms Robotics at the Library, 3:30pm‐5pm. See pg 4 for details.
Mar 11 Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens at King’s Theatre, 7pm
Mar 13 Movie: Star Wars: The Force Awakens at King’s Theatre, 2pm
Mar 15 Make 3D Art with a Pen at the Library, 3:30pm‐5pm. See pg 4 for details.
Mar 17 St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 18 Movie: The Finest Hours at King’s Theatre, 7pm
Mar 20 Movie: The Finest Hours at King’s Theatre, 2pm
Mar 21 Reel Art Film Series at King’s Theatre, 7:30pm. See pg 4 for details.
Mar 25 Good Friday
Mar 26 Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness Month
Mar 26 Bunny Breakfast at the Legion, 8:30am‐10:30am. See pg 5 for details.
Mar 27 Helen 4.2, Fourth Cycle, Second Year at ARTsPlace, 1pm‐3pm. See pg 5 for details.
Mar 28 Easter Monday
Mar 26 Easter Eggstravaganza. See pg 1 for details.
RECURRING EVENTS: Mondays: Seniors’ Afternoons Out 1:00pm‐4:00pm Tuesdays: Weekly Fun Pool Tournament at the Legion Wednesdays: Bingo at the Legion Seniors’ Afternoons Out 1:00pm‐4:00pm Thursdays: Drink & Draw at the Legion 7:00pm Fridays: Friday Night Music at the Legion Saturdays: Weekly Fun Pool Tournament at the Legion Farmers’ Market at the Historic Gardens 9:00am—12:00pm
See pages 3‐5 for details on recurring events. Please see page 3 for details on Legion Events.
For more complete details on events, please see the Town online Events Calendar: www.annapolisroyal.com/events
Legion Events - Perpetual Bingo – The Port Royal Branch #21 Legion in Annapolis Royal holds bingo every Wednesday evening, starting at 7pm. Please arrive early to buy ticket books. Open to the Public & Everyone is welcome. Weekly Fun Pool Tourna-ment - The Port Royal Branch #21 Legion in Annapolis Royal holds weekly 8 Ball Tournaments each Tuesday afternoon, starting at 1:30pm. $5 to play, all proceeds go into prizes. Open to the Public & Everyone is welcome. Drink & Draw – Do you paint, draw, quilt or are otherwise artisti-cally gifted (or not!)? Come out for Drink & Draw at the Port Royal Legion, Branch #21 in Annapolis Royal, every Thursday night, start-ing at 7pm. New Biweekly Challenges! Every 2 weeks a new subject is drawn to produce in the medium of your choice (participation voluntary). Open to the Public & Everyone is wel-come. (Drinking not required!). Weekly Music - Port Royal Legion, Branch #21 in Annapolis Royal is happy to announce that our great local musicians will play a music set from 8 – 10pm (or later) each Friday night! The Chase the Ace draw will begin the night, with the draw at 8pm sharp, so arrive early to ensure your chance to win the jackpot! Tickets are on sale all week long. See the schedule on our Facebook page or drop by the Legion for more info. Open to the Public & Everyone is welcome.
Citrus Sale - The Annapolis Royal School Bands are collecting orders for oranges and grape-fruit. Please contact a band member or call 532-0444 to place your or-der. Thank you for your support! Orders taken up until March 11th.
Annual General Meeting Wednesday, March 30, 7:00pm
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) for The King's Theatre Society will be held at the King's Theatre on Wednes-day, March 30, beginning at 7:00 pm.
There will be changes to the By-laws presented for approval. The proposed changes to the by-laws will be available for pick-up at the theatre prior to the AGM (from March 1st) and at the AGM.
Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served.
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ANNAPOLIS ROYAL BRANCH
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285 St. George Street Phone: 902-532-2226
http://www.valleylibrary.ca __________________________________
HOURS
Monday 2:00 pm—5:00 pm 6:30 pm—8:30 pm Wednesday 10:00 am—5:00 pm Thursday 10:00 am—5:00 pm 6:30 pm—8:30 pm Friday 10:00 am—5:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am—2:00 pm ___________________________________
Have lunch with us in March for a chance to win a $50.00 pub gift certificate. Kitchen Hours Mon-Fri 11am-10pm Sat 10am-10pm Sun 12pm-8pm
Kids Programs at the Library
March 1st @ 3:30pm‐5pm MakerLab #1
This is your chance to be introduced to the Maker craze. Build with things like an Ardruino kit, play with Squishy Circuits, or give a SpinBot a whirl. Discover the
world of circuits and electronics. For ages 9 and up.
March 8th @ 3:30pm‐5pm LEGO Mindstorms Robotics
Work in a group to build a robot and then program it to do some pretty amazing things using a LEGO Mindstorms Robotics kit. For ages 10 and up.
March 15th @ 3:30pm‐5pm
3Doodlers ‐ Make 3D Art with a Pen! Make amazing 3D art and structures that actually stand up, using the 3D Doodle Pens! Have lots of fun using this new 3D printing technology. For ages 12 and up
Pre‐registration is required for all programs. For more information call the Library
at 902‐532‐2226 during open hours.
CELEBRATE ST DAVIDS DAY MARCH 1ST ANNAPOLIS ROYAL GOLF CLUB & RESTAU-
RANT 6pm
WITH WELSH VERSE & SONG
LEEK & POTATO SOUP —————
SLOW ROAST LEG OF LAMB
With Mint Sauce
Saute’d Leeks & Cabbage
Glazed Carrots
Welsh Onion Cake [Potato] ————————
Apple Pie – Cheese - Cream
Barabrith Bread & Butter Pudding ——————
Coffee/Tea $22.00 plus HST
The Champlain Garden Club begins its 2016 season on March 10, 2016 at 7:30 PM at the United Church, Annapolis Royal. Everyone is welcome to hear Niki Clarke speak about Starting, Growing and Protect‐ing Vegetables.
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The West Annapolis Chess Club ‐ Whether you’re a chess master or simply want to learn how to play chess, everyone invited. Thursday nights 6:30pm to 9:00pm. Rotates between Bridgetown and Annapo‐lis Royal. Contact via e‐mail at [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.
The Order of Nova Scotia is now accepting nominations. The Order of Nova Scotia is the highest honour of the Province. It encourages excellence by recognizing Nova Scotians for outstanding contributions or achievements. Members of the
Order of Nova Scotia have distinguished them-selves in many fields of endeavour and have brought honour and prestige to themselves and to Nova Scotia. Nominations are accepted throughout the year. The deadline is March 18th. For ore informa-tion or to nominate an individual, visit http://novascotia.ca/iga/order.asp or contact Ms. Glennie Langille Chief of Protocol Secretary of the Order of Nova Scotia P. O. Box 1617 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2Y3 902-424-4194
Sunday, March 27: Helen 4.2; Fourth Cy c l e , S e c ond Yea r Chape l Gallery. Opening 1pm-3pm (for all 3 galleries) at ArtsPlace, 396 St. George Street. Recent creative activity including paintings, drawings, and (weather per-mitting) tiny sailboat Molly Kool fully rigged on her trailer in the parking lot. Refreshments.
HUGE Yard Sale at the Fire Hall Saturday, April 16th from
9am‐2pm. Rent your table for $10.
Call or email 902‐532‐7781 [email protected]
Open to all. Rain or Shine‐ Inside Yard Sale
YARD SALE Where: Catholic Church on St. George Street When: April 16th 9am-3pm
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ABoT Annual General Meeting Thursday March 17
The Annapolis Board of Trade will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 17th, at 7:00 pm at PeopleWorx, 253 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal. Council elections will take place at this meeting, and nominations from the floor will be accepted. All ABoT members are welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be served. The regular March General Meeting will take place the week before ‐ Thursday, March 10th, at 7:00pm at the same location. New ABoT members will be voted in at this meeting. Member‐ship forms are available on‐line at http://www.tradeannapolis.com/boardoftrade/application
Town of Annapolis Royal
Accounting Clerk (Temporary Full‐time) The Town of Annapolis Royal is accepting applications for a temporary full‐time (80%) Accounting Clerk to fill approximately a one (1) year maternity leave.
The Accounting Clerk position requires a multitasking individual with a high energy level to provide direct service to citizens, businesses and visitors and to directly support the work of the Director of Finance, and indirectly to other Town departments. The work includes comprehensive knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivables, as well as, the maintenance of all water utility accounts and billing.
The ideal Accounting Clerk will have excellent customer service, written and oral communication and computerized accounting skills and have a good knowledge of general office procedures. The successful candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while managing their workload effectively.
The successful candidate will also have at least two years in an accounting or bookkeeping capacity, with a strong background in Microsoft Office (excel and word) and accounting procedures.
The position will commence in late April to allow for at least four (4) weeks training with the current Accounting Clerk.
A letter of application along with a detailed resume may be submitted in confidence to:
Confidential – Accounting Clerk Town of Annapolis Royal 285 St George Street
PO Box 310 Annapolis Royal NS B0S 1A0 Attention: Director of Finance
Or to [email protected]
The deadline for applications is March 18, 2016 at 4:00 pm.
Public Notice: Please be aware that the temporary stop signs used during power outages at the lights at the Prince Albert Road and St. George Street intersection, are to be removed. This is being done In
order to comply with provincial driving regulations. If the power goes out at the lights, the intersection is to be treated as a four‐way stop.
To allow for the best pos‐sible snow clearing, we ask that residents and business owners please keep the sidewalks clear of garbage/recycling bags and compost bins on garbage pickup days if there has been a snowfall. Your cooperation is much appreciated!
Reminder: Visitors are always welcome to explore the Fort Anne National Historic Site grounds in the winter, but please take note that there is no winter maintenance on the perime‐ter pathway. We also want to remind our dog walkers that your pet must be on leash, and please pick up after your dog, as needed. Thank you very much, end enjoy Fort Anne's "winter wonderland".
March is Epilepsy Awareness Month, with March 26th being Purple Day across Canada. Epilepsy Association of Nova Scotia (EANS) is a great resource for information. Check them out at epilepsyns.org.
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Bad Joke of the month: Q: What do you call a mischievous egg? A: A practical yolker.
POLICE NEWS
From the Chief of Police:
A reminder for people to be aware of phone scams. If a caller is asking for personal information, credit card numbers, SIN numbers, or bank details, DO NOT disclose the information. Ask the caller for a phone number to call them back on and contact the police. If anyone has any concerns please give us a call any time at 902‐532‐2427
Police Statistics for the Month of December
Nature of the Call
1 Firearms Act
1 Fail to Comply Undertaking
1 Disturbance of the Peace
3 Criminal Record Checks
5 Property Checks
1 Assistance to Public
2 False Alarms
2 Liquor
1 Warnings
1 Motor Vehicle Inspection
1 Impaired Driving
1 Speeding
Total 20
TOWN OF ANNAPOLIS ROYAL
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Annapolis Royal Town Council will hold a Public Hearing in the Council Chambers of the Annapolis Royal Town Hall, at 6:00 p.m., March 9, 2016. The purpose of this Public Hearing is to receive comment from the public on its intentions to enter into development agreements with the following:
A copy of the Town of Annapolis Royal Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By‐law and the application may be inspected at the of‐fice of the CAO at the Town Hall, Annapolis Royal, from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m., weekdays, except public holidays. Town planning documents and additional municipal information may be found at www.annapolisroyal.com. Greg Barr Chief Administrative Officer
2. To enter into a development agreement with Daniel and Krista McClair to permit the construction of a dwelling unit in an existing accessory structure at 438 St George Street (PID 05002126).
1. To enter into a development agreement with King’s Theatre Society and Annapolis Royal Wharf Association to permit the construction of an accessory structure (deck) on portions of PID 05003769 and PID 05004213.
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WASTE COLLECTION PICK‐UP
Pick‐Up Dates: Wednesday, March 9th and 23rd Please contact Valley Waste for all waste related matters: 1‐877‐927‐8300 or see
their website for email addresses: www.vwrm.com
For more information on any of the above, or to sign‐up or apply for any programs or events, please
contact Noah Scanlan, Active Living Coordinator, at [email protected], or call (902)‐955‐1205.
KARATE TOURNAMENT on Saturday, March 5th at ARRA from 11am‐4pm
Join us in welcoming competitors from across the Province and cheer on members of our local karate club! This is an exciting, full contact competition and is FREE to spectators!
Active Living News
Here’s what’s happening in the Town of Annapolis Royal to help keep you active, healthy, and happy...
March 26th is the 10th Annual Annapolis Royal Easter Eggstravaganza! A very special part of that is….
The Amazing Race: Zombunny Eggpocalypse
This event is for youth aged 10‐14 years, entering and competing in teams of two. The event starts at 1pm at the Historic Gardens. Please arrive by 12:50pm, dress for running and off‐road adventure, and bring bottled water as well as a pen and notepad. This event is free to participants, and cool prizes will be awarded to winners. Fear the Bun‐dead.
**Pre‐registration for this event is required and space is limited**. To sign up a team of two, please contact Noah ASAP.
Annapolis Royal Community Pool is Hiring for 2016
It may be cold and snowy but the Friends of the Annapolis Pool Society are already dreaming of hot days in the pool. They will be hiring lifeguards and swimming instructors for the 2016 season and accepting resumes and cover letters until April 15, 2016. Please send resumes to Christine Igot: [email protected] or to PO Box 703, Annapolis Royal. For more information, please call Christine at 902‐532‐7978.
Also, FAPS will once again be hosting Mother’s Day Brunch fundraiser with Chef Paula Buxton at the Annapolis Royal Fire Hall this coming Mother’s Day. Mark the date: Sunday, May 8th. See you there!
Annapolis Royal Recreation’s office has moved to ARRA…to offer daily public use of the ARRA Gym
The gym at ARRA is now available for a weekday drop‐in use at a rate of $5/day per person. Come out to play sports, do a workout using the available fitness equipment, play games with your kids, or take an invigorating indoor walk during the colder months. Noah Scanlan, the Town’s Active Living Coordinator, has moved his base of operations to the ARRA audito‐rium to facilitate this usage. Please stop by to take a look and see how using this fantastic recreation space could work for you!
Discounted monthly membership rates are now available, and there will be a special rate for families during March break! The gym is also available for private rental. Stop by for a free first‐timer day pass and to learn more! To check for the times that the gym will be available for drop‐in use, please go to www.annapolisroyal.com, under the “Recreation” tab and view the posted calendar, or call Noah.
New Session of Power Hour
A new session is starting the first week of March! Mon 8:05pm ‐9:05pm, Wed 7:00pm‐8:00pm, and Thurs 7:00pm‐8:00pm.
Monday classes are designed to accommodate new participants who may be new to fitness classes, but open to all skill levels. Session fees are $70 for 20 classes, $40 for 10 classes, or a drop‐in fee of $4.00/class. For more information, contact Noah Scanlan at the number below.
Exciting New Programs Starting at ARRA Soon! Yoga! Zumba! Fun Classes for Kids! Woohoo!
There will be Zumba Sentao, Yoga, and Zumba Kids classes starting at ARRA very soon. If you are interested in learning more about the upcoming classes or being added to the Annapolis Royal Recreation mailing list, please contact Noah.