The Hants Journal February 9, 2012

Mantua celebrates being halfway between equator, North Pole

Lower Burlington resident uses GPS to help locate spot for road sign
By Ashley Thompson
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Theres a story behind Mantuas newest road sign. Paul Saunders, of Lower Burlington, has his doubts about two of the three signs in the province that tell motorists they are halfway between the equator and the North Pole. But, hes satisfied the sign in Mantua, which was placed in mid-January using a GPS, is dead on. Ive always been interested in history, geography and legends of the area, Saunders said, peering at the road sign he had installed along Avondale Road. I knew that the line was here and finally I decided to do something about it. Saunders mapped out the coordinates for the new sign about two years ago, then asked Shirley Pineo, a West Hants councillor, to see to it that a marker was put in place to recognize the significance of the area that is commonly known as the Lady Slipper Capital of the Maritimes. Theres increasingly more traffic on this highway and [I wanted] more people to know that its here, Saunders said, adding that he gets a warm feeling whenever he sees the roadside sign his hard work
Paul Saunders and West Hants Councillor Shirley Pineo shake on a job well done near Mantuas newest roadside sign. Ashley Thompson photo

inspired. Now they know. Pineo says the sign is one more attraction to add to the area that already boasts the Avon River Heritage Museum and renowned tidal bores. This is just another little something that [might make] tourists go, Oh, thats a nice little spot, Pineo said, noting that the municipalitys planning department verified Saunders claims using a GPS. Im very pleased that a citizen came forward with the idea. The halfway point is designated by the 45th parallel north. There are also signs in place naming Falmouth and Stewiacke as midway points between the equator and the North Pole.

Public Hearing on the Formal School Review for Possible Closure of Newport Station District School
Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 (Storm Date Wednesday, February 22, 2012) Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Location: Newport Station District School, 1989 Wentworth Road, Newport Station

Exotic pet bylaw nearing completion

By Ashley Thompson
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Members of the public are invited to participate in a public hearing regarding the formal school review for possible closure of Newport Station District School. The school facility was constructed in 1963. It currently serves approximately 80 students in Grades Primary to 6. The public hearing is to provide the public with an opportunity to make representations in respect of the Impact Assessment Report and Study Committee Report developed as part of the school review process for Newport Station District School. These reports will be available after February 1, 2012 at the Newport Station

District School office, AVRSB Regional Office (121 Orchard Street Berwick), or A developing exotic pet bylaw will go to second readonline at www.avrsb.ca. Also, if the meeting is postponed to the storm date, ing at the Town of Windsors Feb. 28 counthis will be posted at www.avrsb.ca. cil meeting. If adopted by council, venomous In accordance with Section 89 of the Nova Scotia Education Act and Ministerial ONE STOP TIRE & ALIGNMENT CENTRE snakes, arachnids, reptiles and non-poisoRegulations, a school board may identify a public school under its jurisdiction nous snakes with an adult length of two for review. Following its compliance with the procedures outlined in Section feet or more would be strictly prohibited Call us for all your tire needs! 89, including the formation of a study committee and holding a public hearing, within the town. Exceptions would only the school board may choose to maintain the status quo; consolidate the school Mon-Thurs 8am - 5pm be made for a licensed exhibition. or part of the school with another public school; permanently close the public The proposed bylaw states, Town staff school; or make any other decision authorized by the regulations. The school Fri-Sat 8am - 12 noon board must make public any decision regarding the outcome of the school may without notice to or complaint Phone: review process by posting it on the school board website (www.avrsb.ca). against the owner, destroy or have 144 Williams Rd., Ellershouse 757-1813 destroyed on sight or after capture, a pro5447188 hibited animal which is found in the town. South Canoe Wind Project It is for the protection of citizens, first responders at a scene, and the general public, CAO Louis Coutinho wrote in an For 17 years the Birkenstock Footwear Custom Foot Orthotics The public is encouraged to attend: Annapolis Valley has Aids for Daily Living Athletic Shoes Information sessions on the proposed counted on Sole Provider Orthopedic Shoes/Sandals Ambulatory Aids 100 MW wind energy project located for a wide variety of within the Municipalities of the District orthopedic products. of West Hants and the District of Certified professionals Chester can access your needs. Custom products require Feb. 11, 2012 2-5 pm appointments.

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