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Diamonds are forever

Peter Simpson · Freelance Writer | Posted: Oct. 16, 2019, 6 a.m. | Updated: Oct. 16, 2019, 6 a.m. | 1 Min Read
Shirley and Doug Adams celebrated their 60th anniversary on Oct. 5.
Shirley and Doug Adams celebrated their 60th anniversary on Oct. 5. - Peter Simpson

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Shirley and Doug Adams celebrated their 60th anniversary on Oct. 5 at the Greenfield fire hall. The happy couple received congratulatory messages and certificates from Gov.-Gen. Julie Payette, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, Nova Scotia Lt.-Gov. Arthur LeBlanc, Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil, Region of Queens Municipality mayor David Dagley and Halifax Regional Municipality mayor Michael Savage. Prior to retirement, Doug Adams was a popular Queens councillor for 12 years, and served as deputy mayor for eight of those dozen years. Shirley and Doug are both active community volunteers.

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