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Garden Centre Now Opened at the Bedford Basin Farmers MarketBy Bruce Holland
The Garden Centre at the Bedford Basin Farmers Market is now open and the public are invited in to look over the large selection of products now in store. The Garden Centre is fully stocked with a variety of plants, including trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herbs, vegetable plants, fertilizers and pots.
Garden Centre manager, Tim Hines, said, “The weather has been a challenge
for gardeners, but now that things are warming up and the threat of frost is gone, we are seeing more and more people coming in to purchase their favourite plants, stock up on fertilizer, or pick out that perfect hanging basket.”
When I asked Tim what kind of background he had, he told me, “I’ve been gardening for 38 years. It’s something I love to do and there isn’t much I don’t know about plants!”
When Tim isn’t working in the Garden Centre, he is helping out his wife and co-worker, Bettie who manages the produce department inside the Market. To be honest with you, I have watched Tim at work (without him knowing) both in the Garden Centre and in the Market and you can tell he loves what he does!
That enthusiasm runs through the friendly, knowledgeable staff Tim has
working with him as well. They are eager to serve shoppers and you can tell they soak up Tim’s knowledge of the wonderful world of plants.
The Garden Centre is pleased to offer a variety of small fruit plants as well, including blueberry bushes, grapevines and haskap berry plants, which are all the rage these days. Another specialty of the Garden Centre is designing ready-made planters for your deck, walkway or garden. This is complemented with a wide variety of clay pots to choose from.
While my mother isn’t able to get out anymore, if she were, she would just love the new Garden Centre, Farmers Market and Café! For many years we had a Sunday ritual: Morning Mass, lunch, a trip to the Garden Centre, pick up some produce and a few other things for the coming week, and a Sunday drive. Oh, how I miss those days!
Staff members Jake Oulahen, Katie Price and Manager Tim Hines showing some of the large selection of hanging baskets.
Lot’s of trees, shrubs and bushes to choose from.
Bob Ryan in the Garden Centre. Always pleased to help out.
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Your Workplace Ergonomics Could Be Hurting your HealthBy Dr. Chuck Dauphinee
If you are among the many who have an office job and sit most of the day, you should know that your spinal health affects your overall health. It is no surprise that every
year more office workers find their way to a chiropractor. The workplace has transformed over the years and we are information-based, sitting looking at our laptop, tablet or smart phone. This translates to sitting for hours on end, often with poor posture.
How does this impact your health? Well, there are several ways, including:• Weak posture• Increased stress
• Repetitive strain injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome
• Back and neck pain• Headaches• Eyestrain
It’s so important to take charge of your health and be proactive by taking care
of your musculoskeletal system. Your posture impacts your overall health!
A majority of the problems chiropractors see in office workers, as well as those that tend to be sedentary throughout the day, are issues directly related to poor posture. Sitting for long periods impacts your musculoskeletal system. The body was not designed to be sedentary for long stretches in unnatural postures, and this stresses your spine and joints.Conditions that can be linked to poor posture at your desk?
• Headaches• Neck pain• Tingling fingers, legs or arms• Sinus pain and pressure• Frozen shoulder
• Tight upper back muscles• Fatigue• Dizziness• Tight hip muscles• Low back pain
Studies have found workers who deal with their back and neck pain through treatment by a movement specialist like a chiropractor, and who are proactive with their working ergonomics, are better able to be productive at work and have fewer sick days.Isn’t it time to move better, be more productive with less aches and pains?
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Halifax North West TrailsBy Wendy McDonald
May has been a busy month for folks, getting their hiking boots out and revisiting favourite trails. Halifax North West Trails has led interpreted hikes including Hemlock Ravine where 15 people enjoyed nature and learned about the park trails. If you do not know the trails, be sure to access the online map, as the many loops can be confusing and some signage is missing. There is great evidence of a healthy habitat here with birds, flowers, including Lady’s Slippers, and many different trees calling this park home. Discover Striped and Mountain Maple, both currently in bloom! Access is from Julies Walk or Kent Avenue, off the Bedford Highway.
Another popular trail is Belchers Marsh and Pond where you may discover the Osprey or even a Belted Kingfisher fishing. Access is from Parkland Drive and several other walkways from the neighbourhood. This is a popular walk for families as often there are duck families – remember, however, no feeding wildlife!
Join us Monday, June 12 to walk the Bedford Mill Run Trail and nearby community. Meet at the parking lot at 920 Bedford Highway, the historic Moirs building opposite Moirs Mill Pond at 6:15 for a 6:30 start.
Plan to attend the Annual General
Meeting, Tuesday, June 13 at 6:30pm at Keshen Goodman Library, Lacewood Drive, when we will celebrate the many successes of the past year and plan ahead for this special year, Canada 150. Come early to join or renew your membership. Give consideration to joining a committee to participate in the ongoing activities. Everyone who rides their bicycle to the meeting will receive a bell in honour of bike week!
Cabin Lake is a popular destination for the residents of Royale Hemlocks, in winter for skating, and in spring for the resident Mallard ducks! Join us to explore the area on Saturday, June 17 at 1pm at the parking area, near
51 Starboard Drive. This is a natural green trail up behind the homes, a hidden gem! This may be one of the tiniest lakes in HRM!
If you are keen to try out Nordic Poles, there are now 15 pairs at the Keshen Goodman Library Branch, ready to be borrowed/returned with your library card. Simple instructions are included for use and community workshops introducing the poles for a healthier walk are scheduled around the region.
When looking for trails to visit, check out the website for maps and trailhead locations: www.halifaxnorthwesttrails.ca
Smart Shoppers Can Get the Frill out of their Grocery Bill at Mike’s No Frills®
Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 12 - Fancy displays, in-store entertainment, product demonstrations and other extras can be pleasant diversions during your grocery shopping experience – but they can also drive up the cost of your grocery bill. A national survey commissioned by No Frills® found two important factors for Canadian shoppers when choosing where to buy their groceries: fair pricing (87%) and good value for money (87%).
Championing the savvy shopper, Mike’s No Frills® in Spryfield is committed to providing customers with a selection of quality, healthy, nutritious food at low prices. “Why pay for frills when you don’t have to? We’re encouraging our customers to stand up and declare their
pride for wanting to get the most out of their grocery budget,” says owner Mike MacIntyre. “When shopping at a No Frills® store, Canadians get the same quality fresh produce as offered by other grocery stores, but at a lower price. A fancy display doesn’t change that; at the end of the day a banana is a banana.”
Get the frill out of your bill!Whether it is through the weekly flyer, their competitor price-match program, great in-store brands or club size packaging, MacIntyre and the more than 250 No Frills® store owners across Canada are community champions for cost control and trusted low prices. And with the added benefit of the PC Plus® loyalty program, grocery shoppers can
pick up quality products while earning points towards future grocery purchases.
Aisle-by-aisle Quality and VarietyNo Frills® store owner MacIntyre knows his customers and works hard to ensure products available at his store reflect the needs of the community while keeping value top of mind. The result is a greater variety of fresh and grocery items that include global flavours, locally produced foods, quality brands such as President’s Choice® and great value brands like no name®.
“We want our customers to feel proud to be a savvy shopper, and to wear being frugal with their money as a badge of honour,” comments MacIntyre. “With our Won’t Be Beat® price match guarantee, the PC Plus® loyalty program, and a convenient shopping experience, it’s a no brainer to shop for fresh, quality food at a No Frills® store.”
About the Loblaw SurveyThis Loblaw survey was conducted between April 4th and April 20th 2017 among 1700 Canadian primary and shared household shoppers, who comprise 95% of the Canadian population. Though the study was conducted online, the margin of error for a comparable probability sample of this size is +/-2.4%, 19 times out of 20.
Mike McIntyre, Owner/Operator of Mike’s No Frills is an integral part of the community. Shown here making a presentation to the local Salvation Army
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Sew with Vision Celebrates Expansion at Ribbon-cutting Ceremony!By Andy de Champlain
The business has been growing so much it was busting at the seams.
That’s why Bonnie Spinney decided to expand Sew with Vision, and last month, after weeks of renovations, with staff and friends, she celebrated the new space with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Her business started back in 2007 in Herring Cove, but moved to our neighbourhood here in Clayton Park West two years ago. I first met Bonnie last year, and since then, Sew with Vision once again outgrew the space—as she put it, “thanks to all our good customers!”
Bonnie and her staff have a clear and genuine appreciation for their customers. There is a difference, dear reader, between a customer service employee who is merely ‘being friendly’ and someone who sincerely cares about what you’re trying to do and actually takes the time to help you reach your goal. It might be something small you need, like help choosing the best fabric for an autumn-themed table runner. But maybe you’re looking for help with complex clothing patterns or want a custom course in a specific kind of quilting or sewing project. Bonnie – and each of her specialized staff – show patience and thoughtfulness with the people who come through the door. Their slogan is “where customers become friends”, and personally I have found that to be quite apt. You see, although my own sewing skills are limited to making beanbags from socks or mending the odd rip in my pants, I have come to consider Bonnie my friend in the year since I met her. And I’m very happy about her continuing success.
I spoke to her about trends in the market and it seems apparent that a lot more people, men and women of all ages, are seeing the value of creating their own various sewn items, rather than, say, just purchasing them. Who could argue that an apron, a quilt, or a toy made by hand isn’t more meaningful a gift from a loved one? And to the giver, the maker – who could argue that the crafting itself doesn’t also bring a special delight? But let’s not dismiss the practical advantages of making your own stuff: you have so much freedom and choice in colours, fabrics and designs, for example. If sewing was ever a ‘lost art’, it’s certainly coming back in a big way.
The new space at Sew with Vision now includes a separate quilting room; they had a huge cutting table made, and brought in a batting rack. There is also now a large classroom with lots of room for more students who will each have their own table and plenty of room to sew and socialize. There’s also a full-sized kitchen with coffee and muffins, cookies and other goodies baked by Bonnie’s very supportive husband, Bob Spinney. Bonnie explained that they “will still have to rearrange things” as is the case naturally when you move into a new space.
And what all happens at this space? Well, it’s not just a place to pick up a spool of thread – although you certainly can, in any colour! To start with, Sew with Vision is the only real sewing machine dealership around, and this is where you get individualized customer service and free usage lessons on any machine you purchase. There’s also a machine repair service available, so bear that in mind if you’ve been considering getting back into it and dusting off that machine that’s been sitting in your basement.
My favourite part of the operation is the educational element. Bonnie and her team offer classes on home décor, quilting, serger usage (that’s a machine that sews and cuts at the same time), embroidery (including software usage), and specific sewing classes for t-shirts, tote bags, etc. They are indeed open to offering a class or tutoring on something specific any customer might be interested in. Bonnie told me they’ll be offering more classes on Saturdays, so more working people have the chance to come in. Of course, also, any imaginable sewing, quilting and machine supplies can be found in the store.
On behalf of Parkview News, I’d like to congratulate Bonnie Spinney on the successful growth and expansion of Sew with Vision in our community. It’s been a lot of work, but you’re a great example of how we reap what we sew!
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The Country’s Big 1-5-0. So What?Editor’s Column, by Andy de Champlain
Maybe the fact that the confederation of the country happened 150 years ago is an arbitrary meaningless fact, but, if nothing else, this Canada Day, you might just find yourself thinking about what it means to be a Canadian. Why not? You’ve got the day off anyway! Alright, alright. I’ll go first:
I’m Canadian.
So I will fight for my right to be free to think what I want and act for my own benefit. I will pursue my own dream. I am selfish in that I will do what I must to survive and even succeed. I am the judge of my actions and I will choose my own code to live by.
But, since I’m Canadian, that code by which I live will respect the rights of others, even the feelings of others. I recognize the duty to be good – or at least fair – to other people. I act conscientiously, knowing that I owe it to my family and community –
however replete with diversity – to be respectful and helpful, because they are part of me. Same too, with the natural world. I will do my best to take care of it. I don’t have to – I have the freedom not to – but I will, and it will be by my choice, because I’m Canadian.
Okay, your turn.
As always, dear reader, I invite you to email me. Tell me if there’s a story you’d like covered, a community event that should be announced, a person in the community who deserves recognition. Send me some feedback. I’ve had some people ask about a puzzle, and so I made you a crossword – take a crack at it.
Meanwhile, have a great June and a happy Canada Day!
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Solve the puzzle and prove it:Clues:Across 3 150 years ago4 a local marsh5 House Speaker7 kind of news we spread in the community11 local MP12 verb of democracy 14 local Indigenous people15 Andy de Champlain16 provincial tree18 a ‘sleeping’ community 21 a direction and local high school22 a historic neighbourhood23 Bruce Holland24 first settled by Capt. John Gorham
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTSNEIGHBOURHOOD YARD SALE“Bold Eagle Pl. Cul-De-Sac” in Halifax, organized by all 26 properties Saturday, June 3rd – Starting at 7am.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION FAIRVIEW BRANCH 142 EVENTS50 Hillcrest Street at Main Ave, 902-443-7256 Friday June 2 – Joe MacKinnon and Friends in the Lounge 8:30-11:30pm, No cover charge. Saturday June 10 – “Welcome Summer” Dance featuring Sam Moon and the Upbeats in the Lower Hall 8:00pm to 12:00am. $5 cover charge.Friday June 23 – Flashback in the Lounge 8:30-11:30pm, No cover charge.Tuesday June 27 – Seniors Dance with Joe MacKinnon and Friends, in the Lower Hall, 1-5pm. Light lunch served, door prizes. $5 cover charge. Saturday July 1 - Canada Day BBQ and Dance in the Lower Hall, door prizes, 1-5pm, no cover charge. Come celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday with your friends at the Legion. Weekly Events Mondays – 7:30pm Bingo – doors open at 6pmTuesdays – 7:00pm Open Crib, everyone welcome Fridays – Chase the Ace – 6:30-8pm, followed by 50/50 draw from 8-9pm. The Legion is also available for public rental. For further information on events follow us on Facebook at Fairview Branch 142. The general public is always welcome!
JOINT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MAINLAND NORTH MEETING June 12th 6:30-8:00pm, Canada Games Centre – The Joint Emergency Management Mainland North ( JEMMN) team is a group of community based volunteers, stakeholders and partners who plan, co-ordinate and implement strategic responses to local emergency situations. Activities include, but are not limited to, promotion and awareness of local community resources, training local agencies and volunteers, and providing local input to the HRM Municipal Coordination Center (MCC)
EXPRESSIVE CAFÉ HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA APHASIA ASSOCIATIONTuesday June 13, 2017 @ 7:00pm at NS Rehab. Centre, Education Room (Basement level), Corner of University Ave./Summer St., Halifax. Practice speech and language skills in a safe and supportive setting, learn more about YOUR aphasia, and socialize with families living with aphasia. Come join the fun! Contact: (902) 445-4960 or email: [email protected]: nsaphasia.ca Facebook page: Nova Scotia Aphasia Association Twitter: nova scotia aphasia
KESHEN GOODMAN LIBRARY EVENTSSmall Space Gardening with Gayle ShatzWednesday, June 14 | 7pmIs your green space limited but you still want to exercise your green thumb? Gayle will share her expertise for growing in a small space. Thomas Raddall Room Summer Reading Club Kick Off: Carnival Fun and GamesThursday, June 29 | 2:30 - 4 p.m. Canada 150 T-ShirtsThurs, June 29 | 10:00AM – 12:00PMJoin us as we try to put 150 Canada 150 T-Shirts into the community!Bring a blank red or white t-shirt and we’ll help you screen-print the Canada 150 logo onto it, just in time to show it off on Canada Day!
Halifax North West Trails Annual General MeetingTuesday, June 13, 6:30pm, Keshen Goodman LibraryRenew your membership or join the local trails group and learn more about Canada 150 and trails activities in the region. Bring your ideas too!
NEW ARMY CADET CORPS STARTING IN THE LOCAL AREAWe are now registering local area youth for this coming September. If you are between 12 and 18 years old please contact us now! Parents seeking information are asked to call 902-443-9690 or email [email protected]. We will train Monday evenings at the 1st Field Regiment Armories located at 73 Hobson Lake Drive in Bayer’s Lake. We will provide exciting and dynamic training activities on the regular Monday night training along with selected weekends offering many outdoor adventures throughout the province. Some of the activities that we will offer are listed below but not limited to: Trekking and Orienteering; Marksmanship; Leadership Training; Summer Training; First-aid; Camping and Expeditions; Music; Team sports such as biathlon; Parades; and National and International activities. We will also offer activities that support your local community by taking part in citizenship events organized by the Cadet unit staff. All of this and more is available to you at NO COST!CLASSIFIED: Kodak Easy Share C743 Camera, hardy used. Make an Offer; Green Leather Jacket (L) Removable Liner $20.00; Pocket Novels .25 each. Call 902-443-5257
People of our Community: Kate Sullivan, Volunteer Extraordinaire By Andy de Champlain
As far as I’m concerned, Kate Sullivan is a pillar of the community. Just last month she deservedly received three volunteer awards: a municipal volunteer award, a Mainland North volunteer award, and the provincial volunteer award.
Through her volunteer efforts with Clayton Park and Fairview Neighbourhood Watch, Kate has helped raise awareness by communicating safety tips, City Watch alerts and organizing crime prevention events along with the Halifax Regional Police youth program. Through Engage Mainland North, Kate has educated residents about the importance of the democratic process through Get Out and Vote. She initiated the annual Hats and Mittens Project which collects hats and mittens for the less fortunate during the cold winter months.
Kate also initiated and organized the Joint Emergency Management Mainland North program in partnership with the municipal Emergency Management Office. In her volunteer role with the Chebucto West Community Health Board, Kate worked with a team to help facilitate a new health plan that prioritized community health issues. She also volunteers on the board of Hike Nova Scotia and Chebucto
Hiking Club. Last year she was recognized in the legislature for her work with Clayton Park & Fairview Neighbourhood Watch. One of her latest projects is spearheading the very first ever annual tree lighting event in Mainland North in partnership with the Keshen Goodman Library.
Kate was a high school scholar and studied management and human resource management at Saint Mary’s University. She’s worked in administration for private firms, and both the municipal and provincial governments. For the past 13 years, she’s worked full-time at Halifax Harbour Bridges with the CEO and as the Board Secretary.
Speaking at the Mainland North Volunteer Awards last month, Kate gave several reasons why people volunteer: “It gives you a sense of belonging, and of being needed, and it provides an opportunity to meet new people,” she said. “It helps you with learning new skills that can come in handy in life. It increases your sense of self-worth and confidence.” As a volunteer, she assured us, “you always get more than you give.”
Kate, for your more than twenty-five years of voluntary service to the community in so many capacities, and for your recent awards, we congratulate and thank you!
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June is Scleroderma Awareness Month and an important period for the Scleroderma Society of Nova Scotia. Scleroderma is a rare, chronic autoimmune disease, also known as “hard skin”, in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues, and may lead to serious damage of internal organs. This debilitating disease is life-altering and may be life-threatening. With approximately 200 patients diagnosed with scleroderma in Nova Scotia, its prevalence and distressing symptoms are uncommon and often remain undiagnosed. To date there is no cure, with medication providing limited symptomatic relief.
June is when we host the annual Run/Walk in the Park, which is our signature fundraiser intended to bring together those living with the disease, increase knowledge and awareness, and raise funds for patient support. This year’s event will be held on Saturday June 17th at DeWolf Park, Bedford. Last year 150 people were in attendance, including The Hon. Geoff Regan and The Hon. Kelly Regan. $15,000 was raised. A portion of event proceeds are designated to the David Shea Memorial Patient Support Fund, which financially assists those who are incurring expenses as a result of living with the disease. The fund is
named in memory of David Shea, a young Nova Scotian who passed away at the age of 33, after a 10-year courageous battle with Scleroderma.
The Run/Walk is made up of a 1K and 5K event. Registration can be done in advance online at sclerodermawalkrun.ca/halifax, or at the park beginning at 10:30am. This year we’ve added a trophy for the top team fundraiser as well as prizes for the top individual fundraisers. People tend to get their coworkers, friends or families together to form a team, and with the prizes to be won, this adds a bit of friendly competition among each
of the teams. The Run/Walk gets underway at 12:30pm.
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June is Scleroderma Awareness Month: Run/Walk Saturday, June 17th in DeWolf ParkBy Jason Doucette
Last year’s Run/Walk in the Park
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Bernie told me the program will likely start up again in September. He can be reached by phone at 902 440-5133 or by email at [email protected]
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For the BirdersBy Andy de Champlain
Let’s talk Osprey!
Although the Osprey has a global range, occurring on every continent except Antarctica, it is the official bird of Nova Scotia. You might not see them too often throughout the winter. That’s because, like so many Nova Scotians, they migrate to warmer climates when it gets cold. But they do breed and hatch here (and around the world at this latitude) and you’re
likely to see one or two before it starts snowing again, if you’re looking.
They’re a fairly sizable hawk, about two feet long with a five-and-a-half-foot wingspan. They have a whitish underside and brown topside, and their faces are white with a wide brown eye stripe that extends back from the head and up the shoulders. That dark eye stripe evolved to reduce the glare while hunting over water, kind of like how football and baseball players use ‘eye black’.
Osprey can be found near almost any body of water, from a little pond to an ocean, as long as there’s fish. They’re seen at Belcher’s Marsh, for example, and along the Bedford Basin and Halifax Harbour. They can be recognized in flight because of the kink in their ‘wrists’, which project an M-shape as they flap their wings, often while hovering above water before a dive.
Their diet is mainly fish, and they are unique among raptors in that they plunge into water feet-first to snatch up their prey. Their talons are unique too, among hawks, with a reversible toe
and spiny scales on the footpads that help them grip the slippery fish. After catching the fish, they hold it head-first to reduce air resistance as they transport it to a tree or nest for consumption.
Their nests are quite huge – maybe three hundred times the size of a robin’s nest – and can be for us most easily seen atop platforms erected especially for them by Nova Scotia Power. For over two decades NS Power has been helping the Osprey by moving nests and erecting nesting platforms so that the birds don’t get electrocuted (or give us power outages).
If you would like to learn more about birds, why not consider attending a Nova Scotia Bird Society bird walk or meeting, or checking out the NSBS Facebook page? The Facebook group is nearly at one percent of the entire Nova Scotia population!
Photo by Jason Dain
Photo by Simon Paul d’Entremont
Photo by Ian Murray
E.S.A.P. Participants Graduate, Get Jobs By Andy de Champlain
Ten successful participants of the Emergency Services Achievement Program were awarded with certificates of completion last month at the E.S.A.P. Closing Ceremonies held at the Sackville Volunteer Fire Department. Congratulations also go out to four other participants – Isaiah Dorrington, Deangelio Provo, Denisho Goree, and Nick Matyas – who left early to accept employment opportunities.
The E.S.A.P. is a career-oriented instructional program designed to provide youth with job readiness skills development and practical paid work experience. Participants are set up with four-month job placements where they work four days a week. They meet one day a week for four hours with the program coordinator to reflect on the week’s work, to problem-solve, to listen to various employment-related speakers and to participate in various workshops. Funding is mainly provided by the Government of Canada and is managed by HRM Fire & Emergency Services and supported by the Sackville
Volunteer Firefighters Organization. Most of the participants are either working now or returning to school. Adam MacDonald, who spoke on behalf of the graduates, said that he was overwhelmed with the support he received from E.S.A.P., as well as his placement at Dora Construction where he will continue his employment journey.
Deputy Fire Chief, Roy Hollett said he is very proud of the E.S.A.P. and congratulated the participants for their successes. Darrell Samson, MP for Sackville, Preston and Chezzetcook, suggested that it is important in life to keep dreaming because those dreams eventually can become a reality.
The participating employers received a certificate of appreciation and Sobeys manager, Jeff Thorsen, at the Lower Sackville store, said that he had a tremendously successful experience with the program. In closing, Bernie Scott said, “You should be very proud of yourselves. We were here to help, guide,
E.S.A.P. coordinator Bernie Scott congratulates Pierson Matyas, who explored a career in cabinetry making where he had the opportunity to work with the newest machines and equipment in the cabinetry making industry. Pierson gained many skills and knowledge while working at Feron Kitchens and Appliances in Halifax. Pierson is quite sure that this is the career direction for him.
“I am very proud of who I have become and how
I have turned my life around and I owe it all to
the E.S.A.P. program.”
– Former Participant
Deputy Fire Chief Roy Hollett; MP Darrell Samson, participants Noah Sherman, Tony Clark and Adam MacDonald; HRM Councillor Lisa Blackburn; participants Pierson Matyas and Cody Etmanskie; E.S.A.P. coordinator Bernie Scott; participants Aaron Parsons, Troi Beavies, Corvell Galbraith and Financial Assistant Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency, Deanna White
Troi Beavies at work - Sobeys, Windsor St., where he is now employed
Nate Skeete doing placement at Beaverbank Physiotherapy
Tony Clark, participant and Jeff Thorsen, manager Sobeys Lower Sackville - Tony is now employed by Sobeys
Adam MacDonald working at Dora Construction
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1ST ANNUAL FAITH BAPTIST PLANT SALEJune 3, 2017 – 9am to 3pm (rain or shine)Faith Baptist Church, 299 Stokil Drive, Lower SackvilleThis year the proceeds from our sale will be used in support of our new outreach programWe will also be holding a BBQ and Via Vita Academy, which operates out of Faith Baptist, and will be operating a lemonade stand, bake sale and face painting booth.
SCLERODERMA SOCIETY OF NS ANNUAL WALK/RUN Saturday June 17th – Registration starts at 10:30am; Run/Walk gets underway at 12:30. DeWolf Park, Bedford. Register early or get more information online at: sclerodermawalkrun.ca/halifax
SACKVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS Seniors’ Spring SocialTuesday, June 13 | 10a.m. - Noon Join us for a morning of entertainment and conversation. Drop by for a few minutes or stay for the whole morning. Refreshments will be served. No registration required. In partnership with the Bedford/Sackville Community Health Team.Cobequid Past & Future Project – How It Flows: A History of the Sackville RiverWednesday, June 28 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Join Walter Regan to hear about the Sackville River—past, present, and future. Walter will share the 10,000-year history of the Sackville River, notes about its current state, and a vision for the next 100 years. Tea and refreshments will be provided. Everyone is welcome! Supported by the Province of Nova Scotia in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture, and Heritage.Sackville Summer Reading Club Preschool Kick-Off PartyWednesday, June 21 – 10:30-11amCelebrate the first day of summer with a special Summer Reading Club kick-off party for preschoolers! Stop by for stories and songs, and register your little one for the Summer Reading Club, too. Ages 3-5Sackville Summer Reading Club Kick-Off PartyThursday, June 29 – 10:30-noonEnjoy games, cake, face painting, and lots of fun in Acadia Park beside the library! In case of rain, Kick-Off will be held inside the library. Registration for the TD Summer Reading Club begins June 17th. Read during the summer, visit the library to collect cool rewards, and enter to win exciting prizes! All Ages
BEDFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTSGet Ready for Golf with Erin Clements, PhysiotherapistTuesday, June 20, 7pmSpecial location: Ivany Place, 123 Gary Martin Drive. Bring your favourite golf club and learn exercises to improve your performance on the course. In collaboration with Reboom. Registration required.Storytime at the Tea Saturday, June 24, 3pmSpecial Location: Scott Manor House, 15 Fort Sackville Road.Join us in the gardens of Scott Manor House for a special all ages Storytime during their annual Georgian Tea. All AgesHalloween in June: A Bedford Days CelebrationWednesday, June 28, 10:30 - 11:30amDress up as your favourite superhero, animal, fairy tale character, ghost, or goblin for this Halloween Party complete with a puppet show, stories, and more. It’s sure to be a howling good time. Free tickets given out 30 minutes before. All agesBedford Summer Reading Club Kick Off Thursday, June 29, 10 - 11:30am Drop in and meet special visitors, have some treats, play games, and more.Registration for the TD Summer Reading Club begins June 17. Read during the summer, visit the library to collect cool rewards, and enter to win exciting prizes. All ages
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 162 LR. SACKVILLE EVENTS45 SACKVILLE CROSS ROAD Bar# 902-865-9177Lounge Entertainment for members and guests –8pm-12amFriday, June 2 – SILVER FLAMEFriday, June 9 – APPALOSSAFriday, June 16 – BIG DEALFriday, June 23 – METROFriday, June 30 – STILL DOIN TIME**** SPECIAL EVENT Saturday, June 24 – BLACK & WHITE EVENT $15 pp. Tickets on sale at the bar CHASE THE ACE – 6-8 pm Friday nights in the Main Hall. Open to the public 19+
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAM EVENTS Canadian Progress Club Spring Gala & Auction Raises Thousands for The Club InclusionBy Andy de Champlain
The Canadian Progress Club – Halifax raised about $100,000 for their main beneficiary this year, The Club Inclusion, at their Hawaiian-themed Big Spring Gala and Auction last month at the Cunard Centre, and it was an awesome evening!
The Canadian Progress Club, now with thirty-seven branches across the country, began in Toronto ninety-five years ago, and the Halifax club started up in 1965. It is essentially an organization of dedicated community-minded individuals who work together to fundraise for various charities, especially for people who have special needs. The beneficiaries of the Canadian Progress Club – Halifax have included the King’s Meadow Home, the Progress Centre for Early Intervention, Special Olympics Canada, Feed Nova Scotia, Bryony House, the IWK and several others. The chief donee of funds raised at this spring’s 35th annual Gala and Auction was The Club Inclusion.
The Club Inclusion, formed in 2008 by Alice Evans and Renée Pye, is a registered charity and incorporated society. Its goal is to give people of different abilities a place to share and practice skills and talents, make friends and socialize, and build success. There are programs in Dartmouth and Halifax, and it is a wonderful club that does very important work for the community.
The local Progress Club in years passed was chiefly raising money at the annual gala for The Progress Centre for Early Intervention, helping young children with special needs, but the Progress Centre is now financially structured under the health care system, so the funds raised this year were channeled to The Club Inclusion, whose members are older—twelve and up. Ryan Schnare, president of the Canadian Progress Club – Halifax, explained to me that many of the participants of the Club Inclusion had gone through the Progress Centre’s program.
Representing The Club Inclusion, Alice Evans, co-founder and executive director, and Katie Eisner, current member, spoke to the 700 guests at the dinner. They were talking about how the Progress Club and supporters through their fundraising “helped us all reach our potential.” Alice asked Katie if she knew that “these people here helped the Progress Centre happen?”
“That is amazing,” Katie said. “When I was really young, I went to the Progress Centre too, actually, and it was really fun…”
And the event was really fun, too. Dressed to the nines, hundreds of us showed up to the Cunard Centre, which
was done up like a Honolulu hotel. Hula girls mingled among the guests who were checking out the endless silent auction items displayed on black-cloth tables. In a corner, I saw trapeze artists hanging upside-down pouring champagne. I stopped Steve Murphy, the night’s MC, to say hi and get a picture, which I got a friend to take with my camera. “Wow,” Steve said, “You’ve got a real camera. You don’t see that much these days.”
People gradually headed into the dining area for a delicious meal complemented with inspiring speeches, a very exciting live auction, and extraordinary entertainment. There were gymnasts juggling fireballs on the stage at one point! Later, Steve Murphy announced that the Progress Club had “reached its goal of raising one hundred thousand dollars,” and that struck me as a really impressive achievement.
I asked president Ryan Schnare for a comment on the evening, and he said it was “magical and inspiring. The stars lined up and donors stepped up in ways that can’t be guaranteed.” Naturally the Progress Club and its beneficiaries were infinitely grateful to the sponsors, donors and supporters of the event for all the
contributions.
The event was truly spectacular, not just for the brilliantly entertaining elements of the evening, but for the huge amount of money raised for such a worthy cause. Congratulations to the Canadian Progress Club and supporters for a very successful event!
Progress Club President Ryan Schnare welcomes guests, thanks sponsors.
The Club Inclusion – Member Katie Eisner and Executive Director Alice Evans.
Hundreds of silent auction items.
Progress Club’s Entertainment.
Progress Club’s Entertainment.
Steve Murphy and Parkview News Editor Andy de Champlain.
Local Rockingham Childcare Entrepreneur a ‘Woman of Influence’By Andy de Champlain
The Parkview News would like to congratulate Lindsay Watters for her recent nomination for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards through the Women of Influence.
A ‘Woman of Influence’ is an authentic leader, an inspiring role model, and an extraordinary achiever. Lindsay certainly meets these criteria through her roles as a supportive mom, a very active and helpful member of the community, and as a successful entrepreneur.
Born and raised in the community and a graduate of The Mount, Lindsay had been working for years in the corporate world, but ultimately decided to pursue her dream to offer in-home childcare. Her philosophy is a strong belief in the need for
kids to have a loving “home away from home” in their earliest years of education, and so that is what she provides at Rockingham Child Care.
Obviously setting up this kind of enterprise is exhausting, and, as she put it, “comes with a whole new level of responsibility”, but it is to her “worth every second”.
Congratulations, Lindsay, and may you continue to inspire young minds for years to come!
Discover Your Personal Strengths: Discover your character strengths through activities and learn the benefits of applying them in life situations. Friday, June 2nd from 12:00-2:00pm at Gordon R. Snow Community Centre, Fall River
Weight Management & Physical Activity – 2 Week Program: In this two-week series, learn the role that physical activity plays in losing weight and keeping it off. Tuesdays, June 6th & 13th from 1:30-3:30pm at CHT Sackville Drive
Want Better Health? Build Better Goals: Explore what motivates you and what stops you from making healthy changes, as well as develop a plan to help you achieve your goal. Wednesday, June 7th from 6:30-7:30pm at Sackville Public Library
Is it Just Me? Why is Change so Hard? (Emotional Wellness): Explore how ready you are to make lifestyle changes and receive support as you work toward making healthy behaviour a priority. Thursday, June 8th from 2:00-3:00pm at CHT Sackville Drive
Making the Most of Your food Dollar – 3 Week Program: Join us to discuss money-saving strategies for grocery shopping and meal planning. You’ll receive recipes and resources to prepare healthy, lower costs dishes at home. There is no cooking in this series. Thursdays, June 8th to 22nd from 6:30-8:00pm at CHT Sackville Drive
Seniors Spring Social: Join the Community Health Team and the Sackville Public Library for a morning of entertainment and conversation! Drop by for a few minutes or stay for the whole morning. Refreshments will be served. No registration required. Tuesday, June 13th from 10:00am-noon at the Sackville Public Library
Renovate Your Relationships - 2 Week Program: Our lives are full of relationships with other people. Join us for group activities to help you find ways to nurture relationships in your life. Mondays, June 19th & 26th from 1:30-3:30pm at Beaver Bank Kinsac Community Centre, Beaver Bank
Heart Healthy Living – Know Your Numbers! 2 Week Program: Do you know your top five numbers for heart health? Discover ways to improve your blood pressure, cholesterol, fasting blood sugar, weight and waist circumference. Tuesdays, June 20th & 27th from 1:30-3:30pm at CHT Sackville Drive
Personal Wellness Profile: Complete a lifestyle survey and have your cholesterol, blood sugar, blood pressure, body fat and waist circumference measured. Receive a personalized report that lets you know how you are doing in nine health areas and find out your health age. Wednesday, June 21st from 8:30-11:30am at CHT Sackville Drive
Community Health Team Drop-in: For people who would like extra help with their goals to achieve better health. No registration required. Friday, June 23rd from 8:30-10:00am at CHT Sackville Drive
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Out of the WestBy Lucy Poole
With the arrival of June and the warm weather it brings, school is probably close to the last place most students want to be. With final projects,
presentations, and exams occupying our time for the better part of the next three weeks, we’re all in need of something to lighten up the mood after hours of working and studying.
On May 31, the final coffee house of the school year was held at the school. For lots of students, the last coffee house is bittersweet; they are always a good way to connect with classmates and appreciate the musical talents of our student body. If you missed the coffee house this month, you haven’t missed out on your chance to see the talented musicians of the West. On June 1, at 5pm, Halifax West’s Breakfast Club will be holding their second spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the Lower Deck on Lacewood Drive. The $10 ticket will get you a plate of spaghetti and live entertainment courtesy of Halifax West Students.
In June, the focus of the entire school definitely shifts towards the grade twelves. We’ve started preparing for some of the most fun events of the school year to make their last month of high school one of the most memorable. They’ll get to attend one last spirit rally, participate in one last
Caf Game during the Last Blast spirit week, and of course, attend prom and graduation. Throughout May and into June, students have also been holding appreciation events for the cafeteria staff, custodians, and secretaries. Each student at the West knows that our school wouldn’t function without the hard work of all these people, and it’s so nice to be able to brighten someone’s
day with just a small gesture.
Watching all of my friends in grade 12 graduate will definitely be sad, but it’s also really exciting to hear about their plans for next fall. I’ll know people living in all parts of the country doing all kinds of interesting things. When I see my friends make these big decisions, I can’t help but think about
my own future. I’m constantly hearing people talk about university programs, athletics, and scholarships during class and in the hallways. It’s crazy to think that in grade ten, graduation and university was barely on my mind, and now it seems like it’s all anybody can think about. I have loved being in grade 11, but I can’t wait for grade 12 and all the opportunities it’ll bring.
Some of the graduating members of Halifax West’s Student Government at the Canadian Student Leadership Conference in September.
Atlantic Superstore Does it Again!By Bruce Holland
Atlantic Superstore did it again! This time at their Joe Howe Drive Superstore. What did they do, you ask? They gave away free groceries! I’m not sure I’ve ever seen anything make so many people happy at the same time as giving away free groceries.
And it’s not just the recipients, but those giving as well!
As a keen observer of people, I’ve found their reactions to certain circumstances always intrigue me. When the staff first advises the
shoppers there will be a slight delay to deal with some technical issues, people are a little annoyed, look at the time and then start playing with their phones. After five minutes waiting the people become annoyed to a greater degree and start asking
one another, “What is the hold up?” Then when staff says just bear with us for a few more minutes and they get cordoned off with safety tape they start scratching heads with more interest in what is actually going on around them. Finally, when the manager jumps up on the counter and announces, “How would you all like to get free groceries today?” big smiles appear along with gasps and comments of disbelief.
I’ve seen this happen twice now and it is just as fun and just as heart-warming the second time! Congratulations to Atlantic Superstore for giving back to those who support you!
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Come East!By John Moore
The adage about going west really doesn’t cut it anymore. It should be “Come East’. After all, we in the Maritimes have a huge advantage and we don’t tout it often enough. It’s called affordable living and housing. Talk to folks living in the Toronto and Vancouver areas in particular, and you’ll get the picture very quickly.
Recently my son and daughter-in-law purchased a home in the Fall River area. They got an absolute bargain compared to what they would have paid had it been in the Toronto area. It’s also a bonus that they are both former Nova Scotians returning to their home province after being away for several years. The feel like they won the lottery when it comes to housing, as they know what they would have paid had they stayed on Ontario.
Single family dwellings are now approaching the million-dollar mark in both Vancouver and Toronto and these prices are quickly spreading into suburbia. My cousin, who resides in Milton Ontario, recently found out their modest home is assessed for $800,000.
Our down-east lifestyle has much to offer and could attract those in other parts of Canada who are looking for more affordable housing and a better quality of life .
We keep hearing about a declining and aging population in Nova Scotia. Our government should be doing everything they can to encourage people living in places like Toronto and Vancouver to move east. This would rebalance our population in no time.
With advances in technology, it really doesn’t matter where you live to do your work. There are people living in Halifax who manage multinational corporations from here. There is even one of our local residents who manages the Manchester Cricket League from his home in Halifax West.
We have the upper hand when it comes to lifestyle and affordable living. I just recently returned from Montreal, after being there for three weeks. Dealing with the daily traffic and construction chaos makes me appreciate what we have in our community all the more. It’s really tough to beat and I’m so happy to call this area home. Where else can you go to an ocean beach in minutes or hike beautiful nature trails practically in your back yard? The nearest recreational spots around Toronto usually take hours to get to. Let’s stop keeping Maritime living the best kept secret and start sharing our good fortune with our fellow Canadians.
Green ActionBy Andy de Champlain
As a society, we are trying to become more green. We do our best to recycle, take reusable bags to the grocery store, use cold water for laundry, and so on. It all helps. But it’s especially helpful when we take the time to physically go out into the woods and plant trees.
You’ll recall from your early days in school that trees – well, all plants – use
carbon dioxide (and rain and sunshine) to create oxygen, which, you’ll agree, is relatively beneficial for all of us. Trees also help with soil erosion, cool the earth, provide food and habitat for birds and other wildlife, add economic value to surrounding property along with countless other benefits.
So last month when 10-year-old Ben and his family, along with a number of other Cub Scout families, walked a kilometre into the Nova Scotian woods on a Saturday morning threatened with torrential rains for the purpose of reforestation, he was taking the most active of all possible green actions.
The group planted hundreds of seedlings that day in an effort to help restore our surrounding forests. The seedlings, incidentally, were Red Spruce, which is the provincial tree of Nova Scotia and of the species most likely to thrive in the area.
“The [Cub] leaders choose great activities for us and this was another good one,” Ben said afterward. “Trees are great for the earth.”
It’s important that governments and other grown-up organizations make efforts to protect the sustainability of the environment, but it’s also extremely important that we encourage such efforts and emphasise their long-
term implications with our youth through our families and grassroots organizations. With the kids, in other words, we’ve got to plant the seed to plant the seedlings. The investment goes beyond numbers.
Ben, along with the Cub Scouts who organized the event, deserve praise for their green action. Keep up the good work, guys!
Cub leader Graham MacDougall (“Baloo”) and Cub Scout Oliver at the seedling truck
Benjamin McNally planting trees to preserve the forests of NS
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