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JIM’S TAEKWON-DO SUPER SUMMER SAVER

Three months for only $100 plus taxes for students not needing a uniform!
All new students and students requiring a uniform $115 plus taxes for Mount Uniacke only.

SUMMER OFFER EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATLY AND EXPIRES JULY 31 2013

Effective June 1st until Friday, September 6, 2013 we are changing classes for summer hours to MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY ONLY. Class times will be the same for both days: 5-9 year old KIDS CLASS 6:30-7:30PM and ADULTS FROM 7:30-8:30pm. ANY student can train in either class no matter what age for your convenience.
FOR MORE INFO CALL JIM or

CRIME STOPPERS

East Hants Rawdon Detachment RCMP is investigating two incidents involving theft.
Sometime overnight on Friday May 17th, 2013, thieves stole a set of four new 17 inch tires on new rims from outside a residence on Etter Road in Mount Uniacke. The tires are “BF GOODRICH ALL-TERRAIN T/A” on black rims
Size 245/70R17.
On Saturday May 18th, 2013 during the overnight hours, a 2013 Kawasaki 650 Brute Force ATV was stolen from behind a residence on Crossroad #3 in South Uniacke. The ATV is black in colour with yellow decals.
If you have any information on these crimes, please call

ANNUAL FISHING DERBIES AT MURPHY LAKE

Uniacke Heritage Society obtained a special permit from the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture, to host the Annual Fishing Derbies specifically for mentally and physically challenged groups from May 27- May 31, 2013.
These special groups are required to register with Anchor Industries Society, Lower Sackville in order to obtain a date and time for their event.
Members of the public are requested to refrain from fishing at Murphy Lake during the five day special angling events for disabled persons.The continued support of local residents and their associates is very much appreciated by all concerned parties.
Please Note:

BOULDERWOOD STABLES

RED CROSS SWIMMING LESSONS
SUMMER 2013

SESSION 1: JULY 22 – AUGUST 1
SESSION 2: AUGUST 5 – AUGUST 15

All sessions run Monday – Thursday

All information available online at:
www.boulderwood.com
Phone 902-757-1644

GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA EVENTS

Friday, May 31st — Youth Dance
GRADES: Primary – 6 TIME: 6:30-8:00pm
COST: $3 admission
LOCATION: Uniacke Community Firehall
Canteen will be open and as always there will be door prize draws.

Monday, June 24th — Youth Night
AGES: 12- 15yrs old
COST: $4 admission
TIME: 6:30-9pm
LOCATION: To be confirmed
Canteen will be open.

For more information on any of the above events or to register please call 866-0245 or email 3rdcarterpathfinders@hotmail.com

COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP

We are looking for volunteers to assist in cleaning up along Highway 1 on Saturday, June 8. We are hoping to have enough volunteers to start at both the Irving and at Lakelands Variety. Safety vests and garbage bags will be provided. Gather at the Fire Hall Saturday, June 8 8 AM.
Wear good outdoor clothing and boots. Required safety requipment will be issued at the Fire Hall. There will be a barbecue lunch. The focus is to do the main highway from Irving Gas Station to Rawdon Road. If there are enough

THE GREAT EVENT

Well…it looks like we are going to have our “community streets yard sale” on Sat. June 15…
We have received a lot of positive feedback on the event….
Signs will be posted along the main roadway and at the stores, but everyone who is participating will have to put their own signs up at the end of their roads or driveways…let’s all work together and make this an annual event…..lots of time to dig out those unwanted items and make a little money :)
Lakelands to the Irving and all sideroads plus South Uniacke and East Uniacke – here we

BOUNCY CASTLE RENTALS

Let us put a smile on your child’s face!

CARTER JOHNSON
Owner/Operator

Mount Uniacke, NS
Serving the HRM and surrounding area

Tel: 902-880-5300
email: bouncycastlerentals@live.com

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SCOUTING NEWS

Do you have a child who would like to be a Beaver, Cub or Scout in the fall?
The Uniacke & District Scouting Association will be holding a “registration and information night” at the Uniacke Community Firehall on Wednesday, June 12th from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
If you decide to register your child before June 30th, the cost will be $125.00. After that date the cost will be $145.00.
If you have any questions about Scouting, come to the information meeting or you can give Don Hartlen a call at 866-2779.

GIRL GUIDES NEWS

WE REALLY NEED YOUR SUPPORT!

We are in the final stages of our fundraising – actually this will be the last newsletter you see with a list of upcoming events. As you know, we are raising funds for a trip to the World Guiding Centre in Switzerland where we will take part in a program which provides opportunities to learn about how to take action on the issues that concern girls and young women today around the world. The program will focus on leadership skills, environmental issues and making a difference in the world.

The girls have been working very

UNIACKE & DISTRICT VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS

Happy Spring everyone!
The Uniacke Firefighter’s Fair is fast approaching and planning has been underway since our last fair ended. This year our fair is being held on Friday, June 21 and Saturday June 22. As always, our fair begins Friday night with booths, rides, canteen and, of course, our show-stopping fireworks display! Saturday will begin with our parade at 11am starting at the Uniacke District School and ending at the fire hall. Fair festivities will begin at noon directly after the parade finishes. All booths, rides and canteen will be

MOUNT UNIACKE LIBRARY NEWS

Summer Reading Club will be launched on June 20 at 2pm. We are looking to bring new and exciting programs to the kids this summer. Our launch day will include games, crafts and a couple of surprises. If you can’t make it to launch day, no worries, registration is open all summer. This year instead of counting books or pages we will be rewarding time spent reading. Check out our web-site or visit the library to learn about the upcoming programs offered this summer.
Our big news is the introduction of the 3-D printer to Colchester-East Hants Public Library. We

DARTMOUTH HANDCRAFTERS CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW FESTIVAL

The Dartmouth Handcrafters Craft Show – Christmas Craft Festival will be held Oct 25-Oct 27, 2013
Dartmouth Sportsplex 110 Wyse Road, Dartmouth
Oct 25 – 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Oct 26 – 10:00 – 6:00 PM
Oct 27 – 10:00 – 4:00 PM
Net Proceeds to Charity
Admission $5.00 pass for entire weekend.
Our web site is: www.handcraftersguild.ca