Web design testimonials for LuckyDuck!

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Anna Davison, creative designer and facilitator for Anna Quilts called LuckyDuck because she had never been pleased with her original website built by another company several years ago.

Quilting enthusiasts from absolute beginner to the very experienced, attend Anna's workshops right across Canada from Fort St. John British Columbia to St John's Newfoundland.

Delighted to be a faculty member of Quilt Canada 2012, she taught two workshops at the national gathering.

Anna's commissioned artworks are throughout Canada, the United States and England. She is a popular speaker and presenter of Trunk Shows "My Quilting Journey" and the "Women's Work Project" to groups, organizations and for special events.

Her How to Quilt kits are fun, simple and affordable. Ten of Anna's designs are licensed to be made by a fair-trade women's cooperative in Thailand and sold exclusively at the Mahone Bay Quilt Shop in Mahone Bay.

Web design testimonial from Anna Davison, creative designer and facilitator for Anna Quilts

"I'm delighted with the new look of my website. Jodie is insightful, professional, knowledgeable and willing to work with her clients . . . she's fun too!"

Philip Wall, Director of Finance - Marketing Co-ordinator for Bigfoot Systems® called LuckyDuck because, plain and simple, the Bigfoot website had some problems. We looked over the site, made our recommendations, and got the go-ahead.

Bigfoot's plastic, pre-engineered footing forms are used with construction tubes. Dependable, versatile and built to last, Bigfoot delivers quality results fast. Bigfoot - the Original - is an innovative, award-winning product that works to save time, money and aggravation, whether you're a do-it-yourselfer, contractor or factory owner.

Meeting or exceeding building codes across North America, Bigfoot is manufactured from recycled high-density polyethylene (HDPE). It is used not only as a pier footing, but also acts as an anchor to prevent uplift in areas subject to high-velocity winds.

LuckyDuck is proud to say Bigfoot was designed, and is manufactured, right here in Nova Scotia!

Web design testimonial from Phil Wall, director of finance, marketing coordinator

"Without hesitation I would recommend LuckyDuck as an outstanding company for anyone to entrust their website design. With Jodie and Allan's ongoing help our website has consistently outperformed our competition and provided us with a high number of quality visitors. This has enabled us to measure how effective our sales and marketing dollars have been and where to focus in the future."

CARFAC (Canadian Artists' Representation/Le Front des artistes canadiens) is the national voice of Canada' s professional visual artists.

We believe that artists, like professionals in other fields, should be paid for their work and share equitably in profits from their work. CARFAC defends artists' economic and legal rights and educates the public on fair dealing with artists.

Web design testimonial from Sarah Petite President, CARFAC Maritimes

"Outreach - to artists, galleries, sympathizers and supporters - is vital to an advocacy organization like CARFAC Maritimes. Kudos to LuckyDuck for putting us on the virtual Maritimes map!"

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Charles Lantz Cabinetry (CLC) is in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. It's a good fit. Lunenburg County has been known for quality craftsmen since before the Original Bluenose sailed her way into the history books.

CLC, at nearly 80 years of experience, works with home-owners and contractors alike. Charles' professional crew is comfortable creating cabinetry in all sizes, shapes and styles from sleek contemporary to traditionally ornate. Whatever the project, they deliver a well-thought out and practiced approach. The end result is a precisely tuned system with a smooth-as-silk finish.

Charles Lantz' web design testimonial

" Jodie and Allan are experts at their profession and are concerned about how well your business can do. I have been acknowledged many times on my website design and how user friendly it is. I encourage [others] to take advantage of such a business tool. Thanks, Charles Lantz"

Drilling Connection Perfection Inc is great news for the oil and gas industry. DCP manufactures portable rotary shouldered connection re-facing with patent pending beveling technology. Their design offers precision seal face flatness, and beveling capabilities to the thousands of an inch.

Oil and gas companies across the globe are required to adhere to strict standards and undergo mandatory inspection of all drilling tubulars. DCP's portable refacing lathe, with provisional patented beveling technology, makes this easier, more efficient, and more affordable.

Vince Stuart's web design testimonial

"LuckyDuck has provided me with excellent service - prompt and professional. I would highly recommend them to any of my associates and/or counterparts. I wish them the best of luck and growth in their business. If anyone wishes to contact me for a personal recomendation, I'll be glad to give them one." - Vince Stuart, developer & manufacturer

Edward R. Honneyman Electrical Contracting Ltd. - "Our workmanship is guaranteed forever," says Edward with confidence.

"I've been blessed with great people," he adds, "five certified electricians."

Home owners and contractors call on ERH to install, service and maintain electrical services including new construction and custom home wiring; retrofitting of older homes; green expertise; swimming pool wiring; and wiring of log homes.

Edward R. Honneyman is insured and covered by Workers Compensation. And is available to clients for 24/7 emergency service and repair.

Edward Honneyman's web design testimonial

"I am pleased that we chose LuckyDuck to construct our first web site. The both of you were able to walk us through the process and made the difficult easy. I have recommended your company to others and will continue in the future."

Erica Baker Psychological Services Limited Specializing in Psychoeducational, ADHD, Neuropsychological and Vocational Assessments for children, adolescents and adults.

Erica Baker, previously Ann Krane & Associates Limited, is a private practice that has been in operation for the past 19 years. It is one of few Halifax practices specializing in assessment services for individuals with learning and behavioural needs. They pride themselves on the comprehensiveness of their assessment services, and helping clients, parents, and individuals working closely with our clients to recognize skills and strengths and to obtain help in required areas.

Dr. Baker's web design testimonial

"I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Jodie. She has been able to guide me - someone who knows nothing about computers - through the process of creating a website thoughtfully, patiently, and professionally. She is always available, she is always upbeat and positive, and she works incredibly quickly.

"Jodie was more than willing to edit and re-edit and she offered opinions that were always helpful and appropriate. Jodie has been a delight to interact with and I look forward to our continuing relationship as we work together to ensure the success of the website. Without reservation, I would highly recommend LuckyDuck."

Since 1972, Richard Lind and crew have taken pride in their profession, building award-winning comfort and peace of mind on the South Shore of Nova Scotia.

Richard designs and builds for healthy living and energy-resource efficiency. This requires a professional process; quality materials and noteworthy craftsmanship all working together so he can declare with confidence: "Built to last a hundred years!"

Everts Lind Enterprises Ltd is a Certified Residential Builder under the Nova Scotia Home Builders Professional Builders' Certification Program. Richard has extensive training and licenses and carries a 10-year third-party warranty through the Atlantic Home Warranty Program.

Richard Lind's web design testimonial

"Jodie of Lucky Duck Web Design has designed very clean and readable pages for my new web site and she has been very quick to add new photos (those I supply & those she takes). Frankly, it's her clients and I who are the "Lucky Ducks"!"

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Dr. Patricia Crittenden, Developmental Psychopathologist, asked us to build her a new website. She'd had one for years, built by another company, but hadn't liked it from day 1.

Dr. Crittenden founded and heads The Family Relations Institute (FRI). The Institute applies the Dynamic-Maturational Model of Attachment and Adaptation (DMM) to service delivery, including assessment, psychotherapy, early intervention, social work, the health services and the courts.

FRI delivers:

• Courses in theory, assessments and application
• Training across the life span
• Certification of reliable coders
• Authorization of trainers internationally
• Expertise for clinical and forensic assessment
• Data code for researchers

Web design testimonial from Dr. Patricia M. Crittenden, founder, Family Relations Institute

"Jodie, the webpage is beautiful and I have received many compliments on it. Working with you and Allan was a pleasure. I especially appreciated your cheerful patience as we corrected, refined, and improved endlessly."

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Frances Jewel Dickson lives and writes in East LaHave, a ribbon community along the LaHave River near Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. A keen interest in history and the unsung heroes who forged it, brings her to write stories about ordinary people who have done extraordinary things.

Frances looks for stories steeped in history that have been largely ignored in literature. Faithful to her belief that history books do not belong on dusty shelves, her research leads her to special places and people whose stories are bound to captivate her readers. She looks for treasure-troves in people and places overlooked by other writers.

Frances has three books to her credit, SKIPPER The Sea Yarns of Captain Matthew Mitchell; The DEW Line Years - Voices from the Coldest Cold War and Destination White Point.

Web design testimonial from Frances Jewel Dickson, Nova Scotia author

"The world of web design is a mystifying one. Fortunately, rather than venturing there on my own, I approached Jodie for professional assistance. She ably, patiently advised and guided me through the steps toward the creation of web pages that are eye catching and reflect my craft. I continue to receive positive feedback about my website's layout, content and overall appeal."

Greybeard's B & B hosts Bob & Rosanna Higgins are living a decades-old dream in Lunenburg - a few moments walk away from the area known as Old Town Lunenburg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They welcome guests with fine Maritime hospitality - offering them a relaxing pause in their journey, a good night's sleep, and a memorable breakfast.

Bob loves spending time in the kitchen - preparing delicious dishes - mm-mm - the aroma and presentation definitely live up to the taste - as does their online cookbook and rave testimonials!

Rosanna Higgins is fluently bilingual (English & French). She loves and enjoys meeting people and says the best way to do it is running their own B&B.

Bob Higgins' web design testimonial

"What a wonderful experience! Jodie was so easy and understanding when it came to bringing our old web page into the 21 century, but retaining the old time mellow feeling that we wished to convey. It didn't hurt a bit and we are excited by the results. Great job!"

Hearwell Hearing Aid Solutions
Scott MacKay is following his dream by supporting his Hearwell clients on their journey to better hearing. Hearing aid solutions at affordable prices.

Since 1980, Scott has served tens of thousands of patients of all ages - mostly at Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Centres. From 1990 - 2011, he was staff audiologist at the South Shore Regional Hospital in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.

He saw many clients who were not satisfied with the service they received from their hearing aid provider. Many wore hearing aids yet still did not hear well. Often they thought they paid too much or generally were not satisfied.

This strengthened Scott's resolve to make a difference by opening his own home-based hearing aid business. He has a burning desire to provide Hearing Solutions to the hard of hearing public at an affordable price.

Scott MacKay's web design testimonial

"I recently had the fortune to find LuckyDuck web design on the internet as I was looking for someone to develop a website for me. From my first meeting with site developer Jodie Turner I knew I had made the correct choice. All work was timely, including Jodie actually taking the pictures that are on my website! I now proudly have what I consider to be an informational, professional website (www.hearwellns.com) at a very affordable price. Thanks so much Jodie and Allan, and much continued success in all you do."

If you're looking for Apple & PC computer expertise and service, Intelligent Choice Computers in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, is the place for you.

They offer customers professional, A+ Certified Service, corporate computer sales and solutions. They do repairs, upgrades and service to their systems - and those sold by competitors. Check out their detailed and simple-to-navigate Products Page!

Web design testimonial from Nathan Herritt

"We appreciate how well this works and the complexity of the code; your (both of you) efforts on this project have been tremendous."

"You two have been great in implementing our new website. It has been completely painless and a pleasure to work with you. Keep up the great work!"

Iyengar Yoga Hong Kong the first and only Iyengar-credited yoga school in Hong Kong, proved to be a very interesting web site project. Done 100% through e-mail, it well demonstrates distance is no barrier!

We continue to serve this active school through regular updates to its events, schedule, news and products pages as well as designing hard-copy posters and "permission based" monthly e-newsletters, which we send to 1,000-plus subscribers.

IYHK founding director Linda Shevloff's web design testimonial

"It has been a pleasure to do business with LuckyDuck Web Design. Jodie and Allan have completely re-vamped my yoga website so that it is friendly, clear and attractive.

"I particularly appreciated the way they incorporated my ideas with their expertise, so the site is completely tailored to my specific business needs.

"Now that the site is completed, Lucky Duck Design takes care of maintenance and updates, leaving me free to devote my time to teaching yoga classes.

"Jodie and Allan are a great team to work with. I highly recommend them."

Jan McKenzie, QC acts as a trusted consultant to employers, unions and workers in the management of workplace conflict. Jan serves as an Investigator, Facilitator, Trainer, Designer, Mediator and Arbitrator to assist her clients in finding creative solutions to their workplace conflict and disputes.

She practiced labour and employment law for over 20 years. In 2006, she completed a Masters of Law in Alternative Dispute Resolution at Osgoode Hall Law School. She is on the roster of Arbitrators appointed under the Trade Union Act of Nova Scotia.

Jan's web design testimonial

"I chose LuckyDuck to design my website because I was impressed with other websites they had done and felt that their quote was reasonable. My experience working with LuckyDuck exceeded my expectations. What I thought would be a long, tedious process turned out to be surprisingly easy. I am very pleased with the results."

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Since 1976, Janet Mason marine artist has dedicated her significant artistic talents to painting Nova Scotia landscapes, seascapes and flora. She focuses on Lunenburg County using oil, acrylics and watercolors and enjoys a fine reputation for portraying ocean-waters with realism and honesty.

She attended one of the area's last one-room school houses. Born and raised in Stonehurst, the small fishing village holds the heart of her paintings.

Janet is a popular instructor in acrylics for beginners & intermediate.

Janet's web design testimonial

"Jodie created a fantastic website for my artwork! Her professionalism is outstanding and she operates on a definite aim-to-please format. I recommend her very highly for all your website needs!"

Kinburn Property Company , Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, is owned and operated by builder Norman Whynot. His website notes, "We create a meaningful sense of place by interpreting our clients' vision and building homes of exceptional quality through an intergrated-team process. Our clients choose us for three reasons: relationship; attention to detail and design; and the delivery of enduring value. We are creative problem-solvers. We are excellent communicators. We are proud of the work we do."

Norman constructed the first home in Atlantic Canada to be awarded LEED Platinum Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. "We incorporate green-building technology and ecologically sound practices into all of our projects," he says.

This was a different project for LuckyDuck. The graphic design of the site is by Broad Creative Communication. It was our job to bring this vision to life online. Typically, graphic designers and website designers have a different view of the world. It was through Allan's patience and dedication to the job that we can take satisfaction in a job well done.

Norman Whynot's web design testimonial

"Finally, I got to be a customer! For years I knew what I wanted in a web site and Jodie and Allan got me there. I know a little bit about building and renovating homes but I must proclaim I had no knowledge of what it takes to build a website. Allan and Jodie carried us through the process and their knowledge of what works and what doesn't has been extremely important to us." " - Norman Whynot, Kinburn Property Company

Kingsburg Coastal Conservancy , in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, is committed to preserving headlands, beaches, and wetlands of the Kingsburg Peninsula and neighbouring areas, and to safeguarding traditional access to our shorelines.

The KCC currently owns and/or stewards the 124-acre Gaff Point, wetlands on Kingsburg and Lily Ponds, and coastal properties on Kingsburg Beach and Sand Dollar Beach. It holds several conservation easements in the Village of Kingsburg and was given an ocean-front meadow now called Beach Hill Commons.

The KCC approached LuckyDuck early summer '08, unhappy about their website and the poor service they were receiving. It's been a pleasure working with this most dedicated board, building on their ideas and bringing their vision to life in an exciting way.

KCC's web design testimonial

"Jodie and Allan were a great help to the Kingsburg Coastal Conservancy as we worked to organize a lot of information into a clear presentation. Their technical expertise and their knowledge of the local area were invaluable. Allan's maps and Jodie's photos also added so much to the final product! Thanks, guys!" - Noreen Channels, Coordinator of the KCC website

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Langille's Plumbing & Heating Limited is a second generation, leading service company working on residential, new construction and commercial buildings. Langille's specializes in:

• plumbing - installation & repair
• pumps
• water treatment
• heating - installation & repair
  (geothermal, solar, radiant in-floor, boilers & steffes ets)
• ventilation

Daily hands-on management by owner Paul Langille provides personal service and attention to detail on every job. The commitment to quality is a company philosophy shared by its employees from the front desk to the field.

The firm successfully combines the service advantages of a small, owner-operated company, with the technology and resources of a large organization. Backed by the latest in repair equipment and a fleet of five dispatched trucks, Langille's Plumbing & Heating Limited continues to improve and expand to meet customer needs.

Langille's web design testimonial

"We have been planning to create a website for several years, but were concerned how we were going to fit it into our busy schedule. Jodie was very helpful and the website came together smoothly and quickly.

"Jodie was upbeat, flexible with her time and patiently made any changes we requested.

"We would not hesitate to recommend LuckyDuck Web Design, and in fact already have! Thank you for the hard work and the terrific web site!

NoRush Farm - Horseplay for healthy hearts and minds! What makes Equine Assisted Learning approach so effective is that there is no pressure to perform, no concept of right or wrong - only what works for each individual or group; no expectations, no judgement of good or bad!

NoRush Farm strives to provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for personal, professional and organizational development or just a fun time to play and learn with a mule, a donkey and two horses.

Being with horses can help us confront and overcome our perceived limitations, anxieties, habitual patterns and blocked emotions. At NoRush Farm you can build a new sense of awareness, create healthy boundaries, learn how to communicate effectively!

Sibylle Bechtold's web design testimonial

"In some cases, a website needs to offer more than simply information or a description of services. It needs to communicate a spirit. For NoRush Farm it was essential to find not only a website designer, but a creative partner who is also sensitive to the Farm's philosophy and energy.

Jodie Turner completely understood what was important to me. Her and partner Allan's solid professional experience made it easy to trust in the process. Plus, we had fun!!"

Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival
is managed by volunteers from the Lunenburg Heritage Society with support from members of the NS Folk Art Society. This juried event has a fine and well-earned reputation as a premier festival showcasing and selling the work of our best Nova Scotia folk artists.

The atmosphere at the Festival is electric! Colourful art is everywhere, accented by the bright sounds of fiddle music, auctioneers' banter, door prize draws and enthusiastic browsers and buyers.

Hope to see you in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia - the 1st Sunday in August!

NSFAF web design testimonial

"LuckyDuck Web Design captured the spirit and colour of our festival in their web-design. My brief description of our organization and LuckyDuck's subsequent research into the festival captured in color, font and layout was just what we wanted. Knowing nothing about technology, web management or web browsers, LuckyDuck made our transition to this site easy and rewarding. The Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival looks forward to continuing our liaison with LuckyDuck . . .folk art tradition and history has a wonderful match with technology and innovation!"

Pam Winters of sea-houses.info

"I have had a love affair with the ocean since I was very small, when our family spent each and every holiday by the sea. Since moving from Ontario to the South Shore in 2004, that feeling of perfect contentment has returned and I know that I am here to stay.

"Service to long-distance clients is my specialty! I wasn't born in Nova Scotia - I chose to move here! I understand that long distance moves can be traumatic. Whether it's finding a new vet or registering a vehicle from out of province, it's the little things that cause stress and can take the pleasure out of beginning life in a new place.

"That's why, as a REALTOR®, I focus on helping you - the Buyer, not only to find the perfect property, but also to help make your re-location as smooth as possible. Ask about my "Getting Settled Package" which outlines steps for many provincial and municipal services, as well as links to local professionals and tradespeople."

Pam Winters' web design testimonial

"Knowledeable, patient, focused - Thanks, Jodie, and LuckyDuck Web Design, for making the process of developing a website an (almost) painless experience! Thanks too, for your awesome ability to listen to my thoughts and translate them into a site that meets my needs to a "T"!"

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Pat Watson Sings!

Pat Watson is a popular Jazz and Gospel singer in Nova Scotia, Canada. She performs with John Bird (keyboard), John Duckworth (harmonica), Dave Skinner (drums) and Steve McNeil (stand-up bass). She also sings with the dynamic Nova Gospel Ensemble.

Pat's gospel music workshop clients include Saint Margaret's of Scotland Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Central United Church in Mahone Bay, Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival , Women's Festival of Song Harmony Bazaar and the International Ukulele Ceilidh.

In Pat's gospel workshop, music is explored through song, rhythm and movement. Everyone who loves and enjoys singing and strumming is welcome. Bring your voices, instruments, cymbals, shakers, etc. Come and be moved musically at this fun and exciting workshop.

Pat's jazz workshop is for anyone who loves to sing! It includes a brief lesson on the history of jazz, then focuses on: musical and lyrics formulae; improvisation and different styles of jazz.

Pat Watson's web design testimonial

"Jodie and Allan are amazing. I am highly impressed and totally satisfied with the work they did on my new website. Jodie's keen eye for detail and style is incredible. She spent a lot of time with me discussing different ideas about the look of the website. She is patient and a joy to work with. I highly recommend LuckyDuck as your web designer."

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Pelham House B&B
Year round Lunenburg lodging on Nova Scotia's beautiful South Shore!

Pelham House is a home away from home for visitors to the beautiful South Shore of Nova Scotia. The community is known for its pristine beaches, quaint seaside communities and notable restaurants.

Amenities include: Off street parking; Private baths with all rooms; Double aspect windows in all rooms for good light and ventilation; Wireless internet; Refreshment facilities available 24 hours; Locally sourced and organic produce when attainable; Garage available for parking surfboards, kayaks or bicycles.

Fay's web design testimonial

"Not only has Jodie been brilliant in exchanging ideas for revamping the Pelham House website, she and Allan have also left no stone unturned in saving me from being totally technologically challenged! Keep up the good work." - Fay Paul

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Philip Creaser Custom Homes
Lunenburg, Nova Scotia and area is known for the finest tradesmen, starting back some 250-plus years ago. Phil, a seventh generation descendent of Riverport's original settlers, brings those inherited strengths to the building site. He builds his homes to last by using the finest of yesterday's craftsmanship with the best of today's expertise. His lifetime love of building and dedicated integrity serve his clients well!

Philip's web design testimonial

"With my hectic schedule, it was a relief to know Jodie was in charge of my website. She was professional, thorough, prompt and very easy to talk to. I'm thrilled with the result! Thanks Jodie"

QSE Consulting Inc is a Canadian company headed by Sheila Woodcock. It provides health related management consulting services with a particular focus on quality systems. QSE has established a reputation for the delivery of choice, cost-effective services. Its team of professionals work together to contribute to the achievement of goals in health related services through:

• Trust & respect
• Competence
• Ethical operation
• Fiscal responsibility
• Open communication

QSE specializes in helping health care facilities in their quest for compliance with quality standards and regulations. The introduction of mandatory Laboratory Accreditation in Ontario and ISO 15189 Medical Laboratories - Particular Requirements for Quality and Competence has increased awareness of the importance of quality and standardization.

Sheila's web design testimonial

"Working on a new web site design had to fit in between many other tasks over a number of weeks. I really appreciated Jodie's patience and understanding as each page gradually came together. She didn't even get upset when I completely changed my mind about some things! It was a pleasure working with LuckyDuck and I am very happy with the end result. I can't wait to hear feedback from clients."

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Ripple Effect Inner Works with Deborah Eikle Thompson. Deborah offers assistive energy balancing in person or with distance healing. She assists clients on the inner journey.

"I can 'call you on it' when fear-thoughts and emotions attempt to keep you stuck. During energy balancing sessions, I will guide you to connect/re-connect with your inner knowing. Balance of body, mind and spirit is the path we will travel."

Begin your journey of inner healing today!

Deborah 's web design testimonial

"Working with Jodie was a pleasure. She understood that I was a novice in computer language and was very patient as we went through the steps to create my website. She listened to, and worked, with my ideas. Her creative abilities make her the excellent web designer she is. I am pleased to recommend her work."

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Second Story Women's Centre has been serving Lunenburg County since 1985. They also serve Queens County by request.

SSWC works to enhance women's lives by providing services and education designed to promote personal growth, community awareness, and social change.

They work towards equality and respect within a women-centred environment and support women's rights to make their own decisions. They deliver:

• Intervention
• Prevention
• Community development

Web design testimonial from Joanne Jefferson, Community Relations Co-ordinator

"We are really happy with our new website - it's bright, authentic, colourful and clear. Jodie made this potentially stressful process genuinely pleasant and fun. And her photography is fabulous. She would have climbed the rigging of a tall ship to get the right shot!"

South Shore Family Resource Association - where children always come first! SSFRA provides free programming to families with children prenatal to six years in Lunenburg, Queens and Shelburne counties.

Programs vary from site-to-site and are divided into child-focused, parent-focused, family focused and community-focused activities. Most programming is delivered at the three Family Resource Centers, with outreach programs in locations around the counties.

SSFRA programs are well attended with families requesting additional services and opportunities. Do you have an idea for a program or want information on a particular topic? Call your nearest centre and make the request. They will do their best to help.

Web design testimonial from Deb Smith, Executive Director, South Shore Family Resource Association

"Working with LuckyDuck to create our Web Site has been a rewarding and delightful experience. The road to our launch was long and winding but Jodie and Allan supported and encouraged us every step of the way. Many thanks to them for their patience and kindness and for a product we are extremely proud of. We are looking forward to working with them to expand our site in the coming years."

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The Java Bead is a warm, inviting shop overlooking the lovely LaHave River in the heart of Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.

Proprietor Liz Carter is passionate about beads. Her shop carries quality findings, tools, books and magazines. Superior beads and supplies includes an exciting selection of Czech glass; plated, sterling & copper wire; tools, books & magazines; semi-precious stone; sterling silver beads & findings; Japanese & Czech seed beads and Swarovski crystal beads.

Outstanding customer service is The Java Bead's top priority. Liz and her team want you to have a great experience. They are constantly evolving and growing. Need something? If they don't stock it, they'll do their best to bring it in for you.

Web design testimonial from Liz Carter, Owner, The Java Bead

"My new website has just been launched and I'm so excited! LuckyDuck gave me just what I wanted in a website. My old one was generic and boring. I was embarrassed to direct my customers to it. My new website is bright and fresh and classy . . . just like my shop. Thank you Lucky Duck for getting 'me'."

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Nova Scotia carpenter Warren McAuley started building in 1974. In 1978, he was awarded a journeyman interprovincial certificate. Today, his clientelle take comfort knowing he is fully licensed and insured.

Warren specializes in new and restorative carpentry. And is in no rush to tear down a building just because it's seen better days. "If it can be brought back from the dead," he says, "let's do it."

He has a finely-tuned three-man crew. As well, he regularly calls on a local painter, plumber and electrician. "He trusts them," says his wife, Joan McAuley.

Web design testimonial from Warren & Joan McAuley

"Thanks so much - the site is three times as good as we ever thought it could be . . . we wanted this for three or four years now and you did it!"

Arc Texts & Translations
Sibylle Bechtold has been working as a German - English Translator since 1980 and as Certified Translator since 1996.

Sibylle offers a strong command of both languages:

• Legal Translation including extensive experience in Immigration Documentation.
• Promotional Text Translation - attentive to the intricacies of Public Relations and Advertisement principles and cultural linguistic nuances.
• Extensive experience also in Medical and Technical Translation.
• General Translations - equally professional and prompt.
  
  

Baddeck Forks Golf Course is your beautiful get-away from the everyday! Nine-hole golf course has new management, new club house, pro shop, licensed dining room and a breath-taking view.

The course is on the beautiful Baddeck River which empties into the Bras d'Or lakes - an inland sea in the heart of Cape Breton Island. It overlooks the valley and spectacular Highlands.

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Bill Pyke of Fine Doors & Windows and Fine Woodworking Nova Scotia has spent a lifetime working with wood - a partnership of design & materials. Located in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Bill works from his shop and on location throughout the province.

He's known for his custom doors and windows, cabinetry, furniture and finishing, commercial retrofits and boatworks. Recent clients include St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Bridgewater United Church. Be sure to visit his websites - they feature many of his quality projects including an impressive overhaul and transformation of a dowdy building into the professional, welcoming home of a Chiropractic in Bridgewater.

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Bridgewater Pharmasave - Your Independent Community Pharmacy - is serving the community seven days a week throughout the store: Pharmacy, Home Health Care, Cosmetics, Gifts, Postal Outlet. As always, Pharmasave offers free prescription and home health care delivery in Bridgewater.

The home health care department is staffed Monday to Friday 9-5 and Saturday 9-1. It offers a wide variety of products and services and is home to certified staff and a trained technician. HHC Practitioners Karen Weagle and Gayle Hannam are certified fitters in Compression Therapy, Mastectomy, Orthotics and Bracing Products. They have expertise in scooters, wheelchairs, powerchairs, rollators, liftchairs and bathroom safety products.

Friends of Nature
In 1954, Friends of Nature was launched by Martin Rudy Haase to protect a unique island in Maine. Since then, the Nova Scotia conservation group continues to dedicate itself to maintaining the balance of nature for the mutual benefit of people and their plant and animal friends.

In 1968, Friends of Nature Conservation Society was incorporated in Canada. It is affiliated with Nature Canada and Friends of Nature, Incorporated. And is a member of Nova Scotia Environmental Network. As well, it has membership in the Nova Scotia Public Lands Coalition.

Photo right: Friends of Nature successfully lobbied to have 320 hectares of unique crown land on Nova Scotia's Blandford Penninsula protected. The Blandford Nature Reserve was officially protected in 2007 under the Province's Special Places Protection Act.

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LaHave River Chiropractic & Health Centre - With the launching of their new health centre in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Dr. Laurel Cowie and Dr. Christine Fahie look forward to continuing to serve their patients with quality chiropractic care. In addition to their current and former patients, they welcome newcomers looking for a natural solution to pain and improvement in health and wellness.

Their vision: A health centre where people of all ages come to receive care that respects the mind-body connection and recognizes that we are all on our own health journey.

Their mission: To provide care using a variety of healing methods based on traditional knowledge and experience combined with the latest research and technology.

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Lange's Rock Farm - Old World Look Old World Longevity is the source of Nova Scotia's finest granite "Atlantic Sparkle". With it, they're building a solid reputation at home and away.

The foundation of Lange's Rock Farm is their Dimension Stone Granite Quarry in Maplewood, Nova Scotia. The men of the family source the finest granite, then process it for reputable contractors, distributors, do-it-yourselfers and themselves.

Between them, they offer clients a variety of products and services such as mobile crushing, design and construction of solid rock walls, chimneys, fireplaces, cobblestone decking and pathways, retaining walls, architectural features and hand-carved stone decorative pieces. As well, the licensed blasters are called on by contractors, entrepreneurs and home-owners alike.

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Lunenburg Day Care Centre is Nova Scotia's largest accredited daycare. The facility is home to daycare from ages three months and up; nursery school and a before-and-after-school program for ages up to 12 years.

The staff, administration and board is proud to be a board operated, non-profit charity, licensed by the Department of Community Services.

Check out the testimonials - there's one on most pages - guaranteed you'll be impressed!

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Robar Countertops - Beautiful, functional countertops since 1980! Robar Countertops is one of four licensed Zodiac installers in Nova Scotia.

Robar Countertops has been manufacturing quality countertops for homes and commercial clients since 1980. They offer a variety of material:

• Postformed laminate tops supplied to the client or their builder as a ready-to-install product
• Corian installed in the client's home or business by Dupont certified installers.
• Zodiaq installed in client's home or business by Dupont certified installers.