Chowder Luncheon

Five Island Lighthouse

Recently the Five Island Lighthouse Society received a provincial award for the work they have done in preserving the Five Island Lighthouse. This wonderful photo showing the lighthouse in its new location, the islands in the distance and a wonderful sky was taken in 2008. Great picture, Vera. Congratulations to the society!

World Curling Title!

World Champions! Colleen Pinkney and her rink from Truro, pictured here after winning the Canadian Senior Women's Curling Championship, won the World Championship held this past week in Russia. Congratulations! Maybe we'll see a picture of the World trophy soon. (picture taken from a Bing Image Search Site.)

All Stars

Here are a couple of TC Cartoons from the past, celebrating sports accomplishments: some soccer all-starts and the Female Hawks are off to the Nationals. These should bring back memories to those at TC in the 80s.

Herb in Holland

Herb Peppard published an article in yesterday's Truro Daily News (April 10). It involves a trip to Holland in 2000 to commemorate the Liberation of Holland during WWII. During the parade, a young dutch girl raced from the sidewalk to give Herb a present. Herb asked me to do an illustration, and I decided to post it. They used a black and white version.

Tree Sculptures

One of Truro's attractions is its carved trees. When Dutch elm disease took its toll, many of the stumps were converted into historic carvings. One can get a map and follow these statues, learn something of the town's history and some of its memorable citizens, and also admire the power-saw artistry of those who carved the statues. These three seem to have been brought together for this postcard. There are over 20 of these tree sculptures throughout the town.

TAS Annual Group show

The fanTAStic show comes down on March 31st, but a new one opens in McCarthy Hall next week. Support the local art community, attend the opening on April 8th at 7:00 pm and invite some friends to visit the show too. Let's keep the momentum going.