*ONLY 1 MORE ISSUE TO CHRISTMAS! Advertise your Fall/Christmas Specials, Craft Sales, Suppers, etc., in the Clare Shopper, get results - Distributing over 15,000 copies every two weeks to homes & businesses from Yarmouth to Granville. Call to place your ad, TOLL FREE 1-800-515-3080 or Ph 902-769-3267, Fax 902-769-0877 or e-mail to sales@clareshopper.com or on the web www.clareshopper.com. You can pay with Visa or Master Card or e-transfer.

FOR SALE: Lumber, 2x4, 2x6, 2x8 etc... can be sawn to your specifications. Ph. 902-769-8136 (Saulnierville)

BOTTLE DRIVE: When you bring your recyclables at the Depot in Meteghan Centre and wish to donate the proceeds to a good cause, please donate to Belliveau Cove Park for the upkeep of the Park Joseph et Marie Dugas and the boardwalk. Merci.

RAISED GARDEN BEDS - Randy’s Wood Products - 902-247-0524.

FOR SALE: 100’s of interior doors to pick from. Phone 902-247-0524.

SMALL JOBS, WINDOWS, DOORS, paint, drywall, etc. Phone Ralph at 902-769-0838.

BIG FALL SALE on Heritage Memorials (a smaller selection) until the end of the year. Contact Diane and Aldric Blinn at 902-837-5777. (Grosses Coques)

WELL CLEANING: Well drained, bottom cleaned & disinfected, foot valve checked & replaced. Call 902-769-8136. PLUMBING SERVICE AVAILABLE.

BENEFIT: Saturday, December 2nd, 10:00am-4:00pm. There will be a penny sale, bake sale, 50/50 draw. We are also selling numbers on a 50/50 toonie draw. We will be selling tickets on various items. We will be selling rapure pie and hot dogs. Music at 7:00pm. Anyone wishing to donate new items, baked stuff, play music, or just volunteer an afternoon to help would be greatly appreciated. We will also be accepting cash donations. All proceeds for Marilyn Rice who is battling cancer. She has volunteered for many years at the Havelock Community Centre, always helping when needed. Please come and support this great cause. If interested, please call Joylene Mullen at 902-837-4741 or Claudette Wright at 902-837-4476.

RIVERSIDE CEMETERY Ann Lewis, Records Keeper. For more information on plots or burials: 902-827-4436 riversidecemeterywn@gmail.com. Search Riverside Baptist Cemetery on Facebook.

Thank you St. Jude for prayers answered. S.M.S.

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN - (Never known to fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt Carmel, Fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me & show me You are my Mother. Oh, Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven & Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. (Make request) There are none that can withstand your power. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Say this prayer for 3 consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you.
Grateful thanks. U.D.

St. Jude’s Novena: “May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, loved and preserved through the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, hope of the hopeless, pray for us. “Say this prayer 9 times a day for 9 days. By the 8th day, your prayer will be answered. It has never been known to fail. Publication must be promised. Thank you, St. Jude. C.M.C.

MACALPINE AUTO - FOR SALE: 2009 Pontiac Vibe - $3,500ºº; 2008 Chrysler Sebring convertible, only 100,000kms - $7,500ºº; 2011 Nissan Rogue, 170,000kms - $7,000ºº; 2012 GMC extended cab 4x4, 112,000kms - $10,000ºº; 2011 Ford Fusion, 115,000kms - $6,000ºº; ATV batteries for sale at competitive prices. TRADES ACCEPTED ON ALL. All vehicles come with MVI and Rust Check undercoating. Phone 902-247-5005 or 902-837-5511. (Weymouth)

PAINT FACT: Who is considered the greatest painter of all time? There is no definitive answer to this question, as artistic greatness is subjective. However, reowned painters such as Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Vincent van Gogh are often considered among the greatest in history. BGP Painters. Phone 902-774-0826.

PAINT FACT: Paintings are important sources for historians - they record events, people, places, emotions and culture. Their genre, format, design, styles differ and helps historians to interpret historical events. BGP Painters. Phone 902-774-0826.

PAINT FACT: The world’s most expensive painting - The title of the world’s most expensive painting belongs to Leonardo da Vinci’s “Salvator Mundi”. Sold for a staggering $450 million in 2017, this masterpiece showcases the enduring value and prestigue associated with remarkable works of art. BGP Painters. Phone 902-774-0826.

PAINT FACT: The Mona Lisa mystery - Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is perhaps the most famous painting in the world. Its enigmatic smile has captivated audiences for centuries. Despite the extensive research and analysis, the identity of the subject and the reason behind her mysterious smile continue to be a subject of debate and fascination. BGP Painters. Phone 902-774-0826.

CLARE CURLING CLUB - Starting Friday, December 1st at 7:00pm, we are pleased to let you know that Drop in Curling will be happening! $10ºº per person. If you don’t have curling gear, dress warmly and bring a clean pair of indoor sneakers! A little something to do for the novice or experienced curler! Phone 902-645-2875.

FOR SALE: New dog house for a big dog, 38”x48” - price $300ºº; 5 bedroom dressers - one 24”Wx57”H, 8 drawers, varnish, one 32”Wx33”H, 3 drawers, varnish, one 29”Wx39”H, 4 drawers, one 34”Wx32”H, 3 drawers, one 24”x44”H, 5 drawers.; light table, 36”Hx29x32, tracing working area, 23”x28”. I bought it new myself - price $300ºº; 45 gallon steel burning drums; one generator shelter for large generator, 80% steel construction, door opening 39”Wx47”H - price $400ºº; antique Bell and Howell 35mm film projector; 125 records, music from 50’s, 60’s, 70’s; paint mixer made by the Miller Corp, 22”x24”, 41’ high - price $300ºº; 1 table, steel and arborite surface area, factory made, size 30x48x29 high - price $40ºº. Meteghan River. Phone 902-645-2212 or 902-769-7595 (cell).

**DEADLINE for the next issue of the The Clare Shopper & Lobster Bay Shopper is noon Saturday, December 9th, with Publication on Thursday, December 14th, 2023.

**IT’S A GREAT DEAL! - when you place a classified ad in the Clare Shopper or Lobster Bay Shopper, it is also placed for FREE in our online editions, which is word searchable & accessible in our Classified Site for 12 months.

**ALL FOR SALE Ads will be published in the 30,000 copies of the Shopper for FREE. Ph 1-800-515-3080 or 902-769-3267. Read our ad in this Edition for more details.

**BELIEVE IT! IT’S TRUE! Our FOR SALE Personal Classified ads are FREE of charge, 30 words or less; limit 1 per customer per issue, NO Businesses. Place your for sale items on 30,000 kitchen tables in South West Nova as well as on our on-line edition. Ph 902-769-3267 or Toll Free 1-800-515-3080 or E-mail sales@clareshopper.com

**LEAK REPAIRS” - Foundations/ Concrete Structures. High pressure injections. No digging. Guaranteed. Free quotes. Will travel. THE LEAK GUY (G&S Enterprises) anytime 902-762-0722 or 902-740-5799

**UNIQUE GIFT: Native art by Thomas Bartlett. Dream catchers. Perfect gift for any occasion. Phone 902-778-1011. (Church Point)

**LAND FOR SALE: 5 acres with 150± cords of stud wood on it. Located along railroad track in Little Brook Station. PID 30047138. Phone 902-769-2856 after 6:00pm.

**FOR SALE: Yarmouth county 50 pot eel license - $70,000ºº. Email model12lover@gmail.com, or call 902-635-1847.

**FOR SALE: Worm harvester license for Kings and Hants counties - $3,000ºº obo. Phone 902-680-6427.

**FOR SALE: Land on Thimot Road behind Saulnierville, 150’ on road, 275’ deep, hydro available. For more info, call 902-645-2430.

**FOR SALE: 7” stainless steel chimney liner, 10’ long, with roof flange and cap - $200ºº; 1 piece 8” stainless steel liner, 3’ long - $40ºº. Phone 902-837-4714.

**FOR SALE: Sword fish stand; 22’ aluminum tail board; stainless hydraulic bait cutter. Phone 902-637-7612. (Barrington)

**WANTED: Buying old music records. Rock, country, blues & jazz. Also turntables, receivers and speakers. Please call Tom at 902-943-1947.

**BUY / SELL USED Firearms, restricted & non-restricted. Phone Kevin at 902-837-5862 or cell 902-837-8295 (Weymouth)

**FOR SALE: MUST SEE! 1966 Corvair, 24,000 original miles, new tires and rims, refurbished, like new, excellent condition, airbag on all wheels. Phone 902-723-2156 or 902-635-1605. (Woods Harbour)

**ANTIQUE CAR FOR SALE: 1988 Toyota Supra, 6 cyl. Call 902-648-4294 for more details. (Tusket area)

**FOR SALE: Mason jars and puzzles. Phone 902-245-4350. (Digby)

**WISE CHOICE FOUNDATION Repair is no longer in business and is now R.J. Foundations Repair - do it right! Call 902-740-6759.

**SGR - WE BUY AUTO AND PRECIOUS scrap metals, we take batteries, copper, aluminum, stainless and brass, rods, automobiles, etc. Free white metal appliance, steel and tin drop off. Located on Small Gains Rd, airport stretch. Contact Jason at 902-307-1111.

**FOR SALE: 2.5 gallon aquarium with heater, air pump and removable partition. Seldom used, great Beta tank - $35ºº obo; glider rocker, good condition - $40ºº obo. Phone 902-245-2591.

**CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING SPECIAL! 10% OFF all carpet & upholstery cleaning jobs booked in November! Call SMITH BROS. CLEAN & SHINE for your appointment! Phone 902-742-3250.

**FOR SALE: 1964 Ford Fairlane, 2 door hardtop, 289 engine, good shape. Phone 902-761-2769 or 902-740-5027.

**FOR SALE: Large solid birch dining room table and 5 chairs, handmade by the late George J. Muise, Tusket - $2,000ºº obo. Phone 902-648-8562.

**FOR SALE: 3 china cabinets; 2 tote boxes of yarn; 2 tote boxes of quilting material; 35-40 quilt top - $25ºº each. Wanted: car and truck model collections, parts and pieces. Phone 902-761-2076.

**WINTER TIRE SALE!! New & used tires, many sizes available. Jim’s Quick Tire Sales, 7 Hardscratch Road. For quick service, phone 902-742-6667. (Yarmouth)

**SPECIALISING IN TRACTOR tires, tractor rims, tire repairs. vulcanizing, ATV to skidders & lawn tractor tires & tubes, welding, sand blasting, painting & undercoating. Jim’s Quick Tire Sales, 7 Hardscratch Road. For quick service, phone 902-742-6667. (Yarmouth)

**FOR SALE: Pellet gun, 177 caliber - $125; 18spd mountain bike, 24” - $75ºº; queen size air mattress - $50ºº; gold colored PS4 controller - $30ºº; Joe Rocket leather jacket - $20ºº. Phone 902-740-6391.

**FOR SALE: 4 winter snow tires, size 205/60/R16, used two seasons, good for at least two more - $100ºº. Phone 902-769-2263.

**FOR SALE; 2014 Ford Focus, 4 cyl, 4 dr, inspected, yearly undercoated, 150,000kms - $6,000ºº. Phone 902-769-7179.

**ISN’T IT GREAT when it’s two days from payday, you need gas and realize someone gave you a gas card. Thanks Laurie!

**TRANSPORT DE CLARE 50/50 draw winners - November 10th, Hattie Allbright, Central Grove, Long Island - $277ºº; November 17th, Louise Doucette. Saulnierville - $280ºº. Congratulations!

**FOR SALE: Snow plow for ATV - $450ºº. Phone 902-769-2764. (Saulnierville)

**FOR SALE; Bows and arrows, wrist guard and camouflage carrying case included - $200ºº; Maax hydromassage jet tub, integrated arm rests, tile and flange skirt, bought new, never installed - $900ºº. Phone 902-320-1586.

**FOR SALE: Celestron Powerseeker 50AZ telescope - 50mm refractor with tripod; Goldstar curling broom; 4ft outdoor snowman, lights up. Call 902-769-2019.

**FOR SALE: 2022 Honda 300 Fourtrax 4x4, electric start, good tires, with papers - $2,500ºº. Phone 902-749-3224.

**FOR SALE: Organ with bench - $200ºº; free desk, needs assembling. Call 902-467-3486.

**FOR SALE: 3 Goodyear ultra grip tires, 225/65/R17, good shape - $45ºº each. Phone 902-742-7713.

**FOR SALE: Dry firewood for furnace, hard wood - $280ºº/cord. Pickup only. Delivery extra. Phone 902-769-7706.

**FOR SALE: Medium chainsaw bar oil, 1 gallon - $13.95 plus HST. Joey Muise Small Engine Repair, 2189 Patrice Rd, Church Point. Ph: 902-769-0266.

**FOR SALE: Savage 99 with scope, 300 Savage caliber - $550ºº; Cooey 12 gauge shotgun with box of shells - $165ºº. Phone 902-825-8115.

**FOR SALE: Approximately 420 red chimney bricks, used - $.50 cents each or $100ºº for all. Phone 902-665-2509. (Upper Granville, Annapolis County)

**FOR SALE: Sable and black and tan German Shepherd pups looking for furever homes after December 13th. For more info, phone 902-740-1576.

**FOR SALE: Men’s winter jacket, long hooded, size large; quilted men’s jacket, size medium; 3 men’s long sleeve shirts, size medium; new men’s work pants, green, size 36. Phone 902-837-4824.

**FOR SALE: Men’s winter jacket, size large. Phone 902-742-5448 after 5:00pm.

**BULLETS FOR SALE: Hornady Superformance 308 Win, 150gr - $50ºº. Phone 403-909-8402. (Clementsport)

**FOR SALE: 2 pairs of Glassex Inuvik skis with poles - $20ºº each; 1 pair of skis Venner 603 glide step with poles - $400ºº obo; Motormaster battery charger, 6-12 volt - $90ºº obo. phone 902-742-7765.

**FOR SALE: Four Pirelli all season tires, 255/65R18; 1 Bridgestone winter tires, 275/65/R18 - $45ºº; Tonneau for short box pickup, hard with fabric cover - $360ºº; 200 Eaton amp entrance box, new - $215ºº. Phone 902-749-3245.

**FOR SALE: Wine making equipment. For more info, phone 902-648-2233.

**FOR SALE: Twin/queen set of quilting frames - $100ºº. Phone 902-837-4882.

**FOR SALE: Lawn mower 42” 21hp ride on CVT - $1,800ºº, hardly used. Phone 902-245-2084.

**FOR SALE: Brand new Philips 15” TV - $30ºº; ladies hooded jacket, size large from Northern Reflection - $35ºº obo; ladies full length Columbia winter coat, size XL - $50ºº obo. phone 902-467-3695. (Bear River Area)

**FOR SALE: Floor length white satin wedding dress with laced beads, size 10 or 12, small clipon head piece with veil - $125ºº; bird cage on stand with dishes - $15ºº. Phone 902-648-2727. (Tusket)

**FOR SALE: Ber-Vac 6’ snow blower, made in Canada, driven by tractor PTO, very good condition - price $2,000ºº. Phone 902-648-3124. (Tusket)

**FOR SALE: Large elliptical Bladez fitness and spirit program - $100ºº; new grey couch - $800ºº; walk-in shower. Phone 902-778-1185.

**FOR SALE: Dry soft wood - $140ºº a cord. Phone 902-761-2678. (Carleton)

**MANY THANKS to all my family and friends who helped to celebrate my 100th birthday! I deeply appreciate the many cards, calls, flowers and good wishes expressed one way or another. To the many visitors who attended the open house, or stopped in. You really made my day! Un gros merci à tous! Louise Deveau de St. Alphonse.

**FOR SALE: Yamaha acoustic/electric guitar and case - $500ºº firm. Phone 902-837-7371. (Weymouth)

**FOR SALE: Ashley computer desk with office chair, adjustable height and tilt, new condition. Phone 902-881-2651.

**FOR SALE: 1987 Kubota G3200 diesel lawn and garden tractor, 3 spd gearshift, less than 500 hours, kept inside, must see! Comes with manual - $3,200ºº. Phone 902-648-2414. (Sluice Point)

**FOR SALE: Wooden expandable/adjustable, pet room divider/gate, 22”Hx6’W - $25ºº; wooden safety stair/door baby/pet gate, 33” high - $50ºº; extra large premium, therapeutic dog bed couch, green, like new - $200ºº. Call 902-837-4996. (Weymouth)

**FOR SALE: 28” RCA TV/DVD combo - $125ºº; DVD player with remote - $10ºº; wrought iron plant stand - $5ºº; 7 artificial flowers - $10ºº; Husqvarna whipper snipper - $200ºº; various house plants - $5ºº each. Phone 902-740-6391. (Yarmouth)

**FOR SALE; 4 winter tires on rims for Toyota car, 5 bolt pattern, 205/65/R15, like new - $400ºº; 2 winter and 2 all season tires, 265/75/R17 for a Chevy Silverado truck - $200ºº. Phone 902-308-9797.

**FOR SALE: 30” Inglish electric store - $175ºº, good condition; small bar fridge, good condition - $100ºº; toolbox to fit 2005 Chevy Sierra 1/2 ton, good condition - $200. Phone 902-761-3382 or 902-815-6075. (Carleton)

**GUITARS FOR SALE: 3 electrics - 1 Epiphone (Les Paul) and 2 Ibanez; 4 acoustic guitars - 1 Takamine with price-up and built-in tuner; 1 Riversong and 2 Yamahas. Phone 902-645-3289 or text 902-778-0876.

**FOR SALE: New John Deere tractors and lawn mowers, 0% for 60 months finance and lease packages. George’s Truck & Tractors. Ph. 902-649-2495. (Yarmouth)

**FOR SALE: 2012 VW Golf, 4 dr, auto, exc. cond., 220,000kms - $6,995ºº; 2004 Ford Mustang, 6 cyl auto, 202,000kms, original paint - $7,995ºº; 2011 Toyota Camry, 4 dr, 4 cyl, auto, 250,000kms, good, clean car, new MVI - $5,995ºº; 2019 Dodge 1/2 ton, 4 dr, V8 4x4, auto, 78,000kms - $23,900ºº; 2020 F150 XLT, 4 dr, V8, auto - $32,000ºº. GOUDEY AUTO SALES - NEW LOCATION - 83 Parade Street, Yarmouth, next to Lions Club.
Ph. 902-749-6656.
www.goudeyautosales.com (Yarmouth)

**FOR SALE: 4 all season tires on rims to suit Toyota. 235/55R18. $1200. Ph 902-245-3697 (Annapolis Royal)

GREAT ANTIQUE PHOTOS OF S.W. NOVA! Check out our Collection of Black & White antique photos from our past issues at www.clareshopper.com

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL? ALL CLASSIFIEDS that were published for the last 24 issues (1 year) in the Clare Shopper are available on-line at www.clareshopper.com

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS SERVICES - Digby Site provides various services & support to families with children (birth-school entry) who have a developmental delay or are at risk of a delay in the Mun. of Digby, services are provided in the child’s house, FREE of charge. If you have any concerns regarding how your child is developing, please call 902-245-1900

**IS FOOD RUNNING YOUR LIFE & ruining your health? OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets online via Zoom every Monday from 7:00-8:00pm. All welcome. For information, phone 902-648-0462.

**TRI-COUNTY PREGNANCY CARE CENTRE INC: If you are alone & need help & don’t know where to turn, call us. We offer free confidential pregnancy tests when requested. Information & counseling regarding the various options available to the pregnant client. Call 902-742-3865 - tcpcc@ns.aliantzinc.ca (Yarmouth)

**PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets the 1st Monday of each month at the Lions Club, Parade St., Yarmouth @ 7:00 pm. Spouses are welcome & encouraged to attend. For more info, phone Walter 902-742-3401 or Gary 902-742-7710.

**WOMEN! ARE YOU EXPERIENCING Physical, sexual or emotional abuse from your partner? If so, call “JUNIPER HOUSE” 24 hours a day. Ph 902-742-8689 LOCALLY, or 1-800-266-4087 TOLL FREE, Digby - Shelburne.

**Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANEs) can help anyone 13 or older, all genders and non-binary, at Yarmouth Hospital, within 120 hours of assault. Toll-free 1-833-577-SANE (7263) (Yarmouth)

**Tri County Women’s Centre offers therapy for those of all genders, 16 years of age & older, who have experienced a recent or historical sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse, and/or sexual harassment. We also offer information and support sessions for non-offending parents of children/youth who have experienced sexual assault or abuse. Please contact 1-877-742-0085 or therapy@tricountywomenscentre.org. (Digby/Shelburne/Yarmouth)

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. for depression, anxiety, addictions and related issues. No judgment, just acceptance from others in similar situations. We even have some fun and refreshments. We meet 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm, at the Temple United Baptist Church Hall in Barrington. For info, call Cheryl at 902-745-3283. Come along - all welcome. See you there.

*ONLY 1 MORE ISSUE TO CHRISTMAS! Advertise your Christmas / Activities / Events, Christmas Fairs / Sales, etc. in the Lobster Bay Shopper, or send a message to your customers or friends (Birthday, anniversary...). Extremely effective & reasonably priced. Call today to place your ad. Toll-Free 1-800-515-3080 or Ph: 902-769-3267
e-mail: sales@clareshopper.com

*TIM’S TOUCH-UP & RENOVATIONS. Have it done right the first time. Complete bathrooms, kitchens, basement renos, doors, windows, ceramic tiles & much more! Call Tim for a free estimate at 902-637-8687. (Barrington Passage)

*MSJ Building Supplies LTD. 2023 aluminum utility trailers and deck overs. Call today at 902-575-2010. (Barrington Passage)

*FINE FURNITURE REFINISHING. For more info, call 902-307-0115. (Wedgeport)

*FOR RENT: Detached private 1 level senior apartment, 1 bedroom, kitchen, living room, bath. Everything included - $1,300ºº/month. Tusket area. No smoking. Please phone 902-350-6610. Available January 1st.

WELL CLEANING: Well drained, bottom cleaned & disinfected, foot valve checked & replaced. Call 902-769-8136. PLUMBING SERVICE AVAILABLE.

*FORCED TO CLOSE: Blue Ridge Signs and Graphics Ltd. 221 Meteghan Connector Rd. Phone 902-988-0075. Our location has been sold. Thank you for your support over the last 10 years! Sorry, we are unable to take any new orders. Ours doors will remain open until December 30th to clear out stock and equipment. Offers are now being accepted for any remaining inventory inculding: wide format and desktop printers, plotters, roll laminator, power and hand tools, rolled vinyl, slatwall rotating display tower, cash register and lots more!