HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Advertise your Winter Sales, Winter Festivals, Suppers, Fundraiser, March Break Activities, 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.

BABYSITTING & ELEMENTARY MATH TUTORING SERVICES: Offered in Weymouth area. Rates negotiable. Call or text 902-247-0169

FOR RENT: One bedroom apartment with deck and appliances. Non smokers with no pets. References required. Meteghan River, call 902-645-2933

LAND FOR SALE: 104 acres mixed wood forest in Waldeck, Annapolis County. Woods Rd runs into property with approx. 900 ft on the Waldeck Line Rd. For further info call 902-245-5868

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

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

FURNITURE STRIPING & REFINISHING. Call Edmond at 902-769-8804 or 902-645-2013 (Meteghan)

PAINT FACTS: In 1718 Marshall Smith invented a machine that would grind up paint pigments for people. at this time paints were mainly made out of oils or had a water or oil base. BGP PAINTERS Call 902-774-0826

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT. Holy Spirit, you who make me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideals. You who give me the divine gift to forgive and forget all is done to me, and you who are in all the instances of my life and with me, I want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you, no matter how great the material desires may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. A person, may pray this prayer three consecutive days without asking for their wish, after the third day, their wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your ‘favor’ has been granted. J.C.

WANTED: Wood lathe 30” - 43”. Call 431-738-5444

IN THE MATTER OF: The Companies Act, Chapter 81, R.S.N.S., 1989, as amended; - and - IN THE MATTER OF: An application by 3219039 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED for leave to surrender its Certificate of Incorporation. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 3219039 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED intends to make an application to the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies for leave to surrender its Certificate of Incorporation. DATED this 31st day of January, 2025. Jordan D. Armstrong, Armstrong Law Office Inc., 240 St. George Street, Annapolis Royal, NS B0S 1A0. Solicitor for 3219039 NOVA SCOTIA LIMITED.

PAINT FACTS: Paint brushes have been used since the Paleolithic era, around 2.5 million years ago. The earliest brushes were made from animal hair, sticks, bones and palm leaves. BGP PAINTERS Call 902-774-0826

FOR RENT: Lovely 1 bedroom apartment with deck. Easy to heat (heat pump). Non smokers & no dogs please. Meteghan River. Ph. 902-532-8650

PAINT FACTS: In 1690 paint became illegal because a preacher in the Charleston colony painted his house and he was accused of sacrilege. So people made a “cookbook” showing how to make paint using lime and ground oyster shells to made white wash, and then adding iron oxide for red or copper oxide for green. Also milk, egg whites, coffee, and rice were used. BGP PAINTERS Call 902-774-0826

MACALPINE AUTO - 2014 Caravan, 140,000kms - $8,500ºº; 2010 Mazda 5 wagon, only 75,000kms - $5,900ºº; 2022 Ford Escape AWD, 40,000km - $19,000ºº; 2017 Dodge Journey, 4 cyl, only 98,000kms - $9,900ºº; 2015 Caravan Crew, 115,000kms - $9.900ºº; 2013 CRV, FWD, 160,000kms, comes with studded winter tires - $8,500ºº; 35’ Motor home - $24,900ºº; 2013 Kia Rio hatchback, auto, 100,000kms - $8,000ºº; 2015 Nissan Versa Note hatchback, 4 cyl, manual, only 85,000kms - $8,000ºº; 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 FACTS: In 1866 Sherwin-Williams invented the first premade paint in stores. It was sold in a tin can as raw umber oil paint. BGP PAINTERS Call 902-774-0826

**DEADLINE for the next issue of the The Clare Shopper & Lobster Bay Shopper is noon Saturday, February 15th, 2025 with Publication on Thursday, February 20th, 2025.

**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.

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**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)

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

**PRICE REDUCED BY $5,000. 1966 Corvair, 24,000 original miles, new tires and rims, refurbished, like new, excellent condition, airbag on all wheels. Must see! Phone 902-723-2156 or 902-635-1605. (Woods Harbour)

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

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

**FOR SALE: 1989 Pontiac Sunbird Convertible inspected. Red and White in color. New timing belt, water pump, all new belts new wipers and headlight only 83,000 miles, Asking $6,000. Firm. Call Priscilla 902-648-4685

**FOR SALE: Bureau and matching end table. Computer desk and chair. Mansfield guitar and case. All in good condition. Call 902-881-2651.

**FOR SALE: 1998 Sebring convertible in good condition, newly inspected - $5,000; 2016 Dodge Ram 4x4 - $12,000. Ph. 902-768-2344

**FOR SALE: Yamaha 12 string guitar and hard case; recliner lift chair; Raleigh Mountain bike, 27 1/2”. Call 902-245-8283 (Digby)

**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. (Beaver River)

**FOR SALE: 1994 Mercury Cougar, blue, V8, 4.6 Litre, 157,380 km; Tonneau Cover fits Ford truck, flip back, $300.ºº. S.S. rails, $250.ºº. Phone 902-635-1735

**NOTICE: To better serve our readers and communities, we will now be publishing every issue an obituary column in the Clare Shopper & Lobster Bay shopper. This will be a FREE service to our readers up to 50 words. The obituaries will be 50 words for free, (includes free hotlinks) over 50 will be .25¢ per word; add a 1” photo for only $20. To place your obituary notice you can contact us by email - sales@clareshopper.com; Canada Post - PO Box 95, Church Point, NS B0W 1M0 or phone us 902-769-3267 or toll free 1-800-515-3080

**WE CAN HELP: Are you planning a benefit to raise funds to aid a family or individual who needs assistance due to medical condition? To assist members of our communities the Clare and Lobster Bay Shopper is offering FREE ADVERTISING SPACE to promote your benefit dance, supper or other fund raising activity for those in need. Note: this is for private individuals and families only and does not apply to groups and organizations. For more information contact - The Clare Shopper/Lobster Bay Shopper office at 902-769-3267 or toll free at 1-800-515-3080 or sales@clareshopper.com

**FOR SALE: 4 almost new Firestone Tire 265/75R/15 - $500.00; White outdoors snow blower, commercial power steering also - $500.00. Phone 902-837-4129.

**FOR SALE: 1930 Ford Model A 2 dr. Sedan. Runs great, very good condition. Always stored in garage, car cover. Body is blue with midnight black fenders - asking $18,500.00. Phone 902-637-8194 or 902-723-0802 (Woods Harbour)

**FOR SALE: Hydraulic piston for truck hoist; Sawdust hopper for wood furnace, good for 24 hr.; planner round head, 30”; harrow disc & spring harrow for 3 pt hitch; barrel mill; Lincoln mig welder; metal lathe, 6’ long. Phone 902-769-2049, 267 Marc Comeau Rd.

**FOR SALE: Ladies Marc Jacob’s leather jacket, size medium, excellent shape - $400.00. 2011 Ford Ranger, MVI June 2025, 193,000 kms, rust inhibitor, solid, new parts - $7,500. Call 902-320-1586 (C.S.I.)

**FOR SALE: Buoys and Balloons LD 4s,LD 3S,LD 2S, LD 1S. trailing buoys, jet buoys, crates and over 100 balloons. No tax. Phone 902-532-7249.(Annapolis Royal)

**BE PREPARED FOR SPRING CAMPING - 32’ 2011 Coachman trailer, clean, excellent condition, fridge, stove,furnace, TV, A/C, stereo, slideout LR & Kit. Inspected till Sept. 2025 - $14,000 obo. Ph. 902-740-1967 or 749-2085

**FOR SALE: Electric wheelchair quantum series 600 - $4,000ºº. Phone 902-778-0851

**50th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL! Smith Bros. Clean & Shine has been serving the Tri-Counties since 1974! 10% OFF ALL CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING when you mention this ad! Phone 902-742-3250 for an appointment!

**WANTED: Buying small or large old record collections. Rock, Country, Blues and Jazz. Also turntables, receivers, speakers. Call or text Tom at 902-943-1947

**FOR SALE: 200+ acres of land Clyde River area off 103 Hwy. Call 902-874-1261

**FOR SALE: Fishing gear, long lining gear, mackerel & herring nets, assorted anchors, some lobster gear. Leave message at 902-745-2895. (C.S.I.)

**FOR SALE: Antique bicycle C. 1965 - 3 spd std, ape hangers, sissy bar, banana seat, original tires. Great shape. Call 902-532-0998. (Annapolis)

**FOR SALE: Med size girls bike, super cycle; 1 old cast-iron radiators - $150.ºº. 17/500 ml bottles of homemade chow chow $8.ºº/bottle or $136.ºº for all. 1920 Trunk in mint condition $300.ºº. Call 902-761-3382 or cell 902-815-6075

**FOR SALE: New heavy duty work bench, built for electric wood splitter, stained. Can also work as stand for other tools. 4’ x 3’ wide x 2’ high. Ph. 902-645-3289 or text 902-778-0876. (Meteghan)

**FOR SALE: 2006 F150 XLT Triton, club cab, 4x4, 143,000 kms, excellent shape, senior owned, new inspection (till Nov. 26) & new snow tires - $12,000. Ph or text 902-691-3200 (Meteghan)

**FOR SALE: 26 gal tall bow front aquarium and stand, complete with fish, live plants, heater and filter - $250.ºº obo leave message at 902-245-2591

**FOR SALE: 2020 Kioti tractor, model 2610 with loader, 500 hrs & still under warranty - $25,000.ºº obo. Ph. Bob 902-748-0570 (Tusket)

**FOR SALE: Used tires set of 4 (like new) 205/65/R15 Michelin winter tires $300.ºº. Set of 4 195/65/R15 winters $200.ºº. set of 4 275/55/R20 all season tires $300.ºº. Call 902-648-8949

**The electric City/La Nouvelle France invited you to a VALENTINES DAY DESSERT DEMONSTRATION with Executive Chef Roderick Begg. With over 40 years experience, Roderick started his career working in France,moving on to other locations such as Scotland, Vancouver and Nova Scotia. Bringing a taste of France back to Weymouth this Valentines day! Come watch as chef Roderick prepares a french dessert live. Celebrate this special day with your loved ones and friends, relax, have a glass of wine and enjoy a taste of France! You might even learn a few things! Date Friday February 14th, Time 7pm, Location: 4668 Nova Scotia Trunk 1 (The Electric City/La Nouvelle France building across from the Weymouth Post Office and old RBC) Price Tickets $25.ºº each. **Limited seating available purchase tickets no later than February 10th** Payments can be made at The Electric City/La Nouvelle France building Monday-Friday 9am-2pm or send an E-transfer to info@nselectriccity.ca

**FOR SALE: 1991 Kawasaki Bayou 4x4 runs, needs work, has papers. Asking $1,200.ºº; parts buggy w/extra set of tires. Text for more details. Nothing sold separately. Call 902-308-4379 (Weymouth)

**FOR SALE: 1 tempo treadmill good shape $250.ºº; beautiful electric lift chair blue in color, A1 condition $300.ºº. Call 902-645-2783 (Meteghan River)

**FOR SALE: 2006 Chevy Silverado ext. cab 4x4 asking $7,500.ºº, 1997 Ford Aerostar 3.0L good condition. Call 902-874-126.

**FOR SALE: 8’X7’ garage door tracking and all hardware. Asking $500.ºº. Call 431-738-5444

**FOR SALE: Utility trailer, heavy duty, 4x8 - $1,500.ºº obo; 12 ft aluminum boat with 4 hp Evinrude motor - $2,000ºº obo; gas tank for 1998 GMC pickup - $75ºº; various parts for 1998 4x4 GMC; fishing boat with oars - $200ºº. Exhaust system everything included for 5.3L motor - $300.ºº or obo. Ph. 902-308-9797

**FOR SALE: 12’ aluminum boat, trailer &9.9 Mercury engine asking $2,900.00. Call 780-880-3315 or 902-748-5172 (Port Maitland)

**FOR SALE: 550 Skidoo like new condition. Asking $4,500.ºº obo. Trapping Supplies foot holds conibear stretchers etc open to offers. Call 902-761-2678

**FOR SALE: Large loveseat/recliner, Very good condition, works well. Call 902-245-6476 (Digby)

**FOR SALE: 2 miniature poodles puppies, males, black - peepad trained, vet checked, first shots. ready to go evening of Feb. 4th. Call 1-902-320-8345 or memakely51@hotmail.com

**MR. SINGH’S QUICK N’ TASTY open all year. Daily specials - Authentic Indian & Canadian Cuisine. Located at 490 Hwy 1 Dayton phone 902-742-6606

**FOR SALE: 2019 Kia Soul, 4 dr, auto, only 85,000kms - $12,995ºº; 2015 Acura TLX AWD, loaded - $12,995ºº; 2010 Honda CRV AWD, 198,000kms, nice clean SUV - $7,995ºº; 2014 Dodge Journey 3rd row seating, new MVI $5,995.ºº. 2014 F1 Fusion 4 cyl, 4 dr auto $5,995.00. Goudey Auto Sales, 83 Parades Street, Yarmouth. Next to the Lions Club. Call 902-749-6656. www.goudeyautosales.com

**SPECIALIZING 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: 14 ft aluminum boat 4-1/2 hp with oar lock, oars, anchor&rope, motor needs small repair - like new. Asking $1,800.ºº. Call 902-769-8120 (Saulnierville)

**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)

**FOR SALE: 2 wing back chairs, burgundy color, made by Canadian Manufacturer Siva, 30”wx35”dx35”h, brand new condition, comfortable - $550ºº for pair; 4 swivel tub chairs & pedestal table, made by Silva, excellent condition, 8 yrs old - asking $1,500ºº for set. Ph. 902-483-6158 - photos available. (Anna. Royal)

**SAVE ON Stihl MS 261 Chainsaw, 50cc, 16” bar. Reg. $849.99; SALE $799.99. JOEY MUISE SMALL ENGINE REPAIR at 902-769-0266

**FOR SALE: Gun parts - shot gun beed sights, tube mags, kits for 64B-22, S, iron sights, rings & bases, scopes, stocks, slings & swivels, Bushnell bore sighter with three arbors in case. Ph. 902-665-2473 (Bridgetown)

FOR SALE: 2015 Dodge Journey, 4 cyl auto, pw, pl, air, only 114,000kms, excellent shape in & out - $7,995ºº; 2016 Jeep Patriot 4x4, 4 cyl auto, loaded, leather, only 100,000kms, excellent shape in & out - $8,795ºº; 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 4 cyl std, 158,000kms, very good shape - $4,995ºº; 2014 Chevy Cruze, 4 cyl auto, 154,000kms, very good condition - asking $5,495ºº. Trade-in considered. Ph. 837-5015 (Weymouth)

**FOR SALE: 12 ga single shot gun, optima, new in box, with screw in choke, camo stock - $250ºº; new 18” machettes, great for home protection - $30ºº. Ph. or text 902-824-1849

**FOR SALE Ducar 6.5hp motor, pull start, oil alert, horizontal crank. Reg. $229.95; SALE $199.99. JOEY MUISE SMALL ENGINE REPAIR at 902-769-0266

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 every Mon., night at Beacon Church, 7-8pm. All welcome. For info Ph 902-749-5244 or 902-742-3725

**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 & support services 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 ph Walter 902-742-3401 or Eric 902-742-7367.

**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.

**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.

*HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY! Advertise your Winter Sales, Winter Festivals, Suppers, Fundraisers, March Break Activities, 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