Canning News

CAPRE attracts international visitors: New Zealand visitor Lawrence Chok contacted CAPRE (Canning Area Parents for Real Employment) directors in the spring, informing them that CAPRE was famous in New Zealand.

Chok was in Canning to research entrepreneurial options for his own son and here on behalf of a parent-run organization in Palmerston, New Zealand. The New Zealand group is one of many that has traveled to Canning to see how CAPRE works with families and individuals to provide individualized programs for people with intellectual disabilities.

The connection between CAPRE and New Zealand traces back to international consultant Michael Kendrick who, in his world travels, cites CAPRE as a model example of successful development with individualized plans for self-employment with individuals with significant needs.

Judy Van Amerongen, who is one of the founding mothers of CAPRE, was invited to speak in Australia and New Zealand in 2004. She sparked international interest in CAPRE while “down under.”

Representatives from eight organizations and four countries have visited and CAPRE has been invited to speak at provincial, national and international conferences as well as with local and regional groups and individuals interested in exploring entrepreneurship as an option for supported employment. Sharing over 20 years of experience and knowledge is part of CAPRE’s mandate.

Peter Campbell, a CEO of Brackenridge Estates, and Ann Campbell, an early childhood specialist, visited Canning from Sept. 3-7 to explore how CAPRE operates. Anne enjoyed visiting Early Childhood Intervention, Apple Tree Landing and the Alexander Society.

Peter has been transforming his organization from a residential group home care development to a preferred model where individuals are supported in independent living situations with individualized work and training.

Canning Fire Hall Play Group takes place Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. with preschool children and parents and guardians attending the programs. The fun is free and includes parachute play, hula-hoops, blocks, dolls, trucks and more.

Sponsored by the Kings County Family Resource Centre. Ample parking. Wheelchair accessible. Contact 678-5760 for further information.

Glooscap Elementary School: In-service Day for teachers, (no school for students) Sept. 22 and a Terry Fox Walk (dress appropriately) Sept. 26.

Northeast Kings Education Centre welcomes Kevin Veinot, who takes over as principal.

Home and school meetings take place the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. in the library. The first dance takes place Sept. 24 from 7-9 p.m. and there will be a Music Parents Association meeting Sept. 25 at 7 p.m.

The Fieldwood Heritage Society presents Wilf Carter Country Music Night Sept. 27 at the Canning Lions Hall. Doors open at 6 p.m. with show beginning at 7 p.m. Entertainment will be supplied by yodeling singer Sylvia Campbell.

Campbell, a Wilf Carter fan, was born and raised into a musical family in Long Reach, N.B. and at a young age showed interests in guitar and piano. She moved to Riverview in 1964 with her husband and family. Fiddle lessons began with Ivan Hicks in 1989 and shortly after she joined the Sussex Avenue Fiddlers.

She taught herself yodeling three years ago by listening to Wilf Carter and Patsy Montana. Accomplishments included solo performances on a fiddle show, jamborees, county fairs, national conventions and concerts, parties, seniors’ homes, church services and benefits, and she has received radio and television interviews and traveled extensively with the fiddlers.

Wilf Carter Music Night also features Carl Dalrymple, Caroll Edwards, Dave Harnett and Fred Shaw. Tickets are $10 each, available at the door and from Cochrane’s Pharmacy in Canning and Wolfville.

Enjoy supper prior to the show at the Canning Baptist Church on North Avenue for $9 that consists of casseroles and desserts, served from 4-6:30 p.m.

The Canning Museum’s Wilf Carter Room on Main Street (above the library) will be open from 2-5 p.m. on the day of the event.

Proceeds to go to the Wilf Carter Room, Canning Library and the Heritage Centre. Call 582-3320 or visit the website: www.fieldwoodhs.ednet.ns.ca.

Sheffield Mills Community Association celebrates with a “Veterans’ Memorial Dedication” ceremony Sept. 28 beginning at 2 p.m. at the community hall. Contact Jim Taylor at 582-7214.

Village of Canning and Kingsport celebrates with a “Community Picnic in the Park” at Bruce Spicer’s Park Sept. 28 from 2-4 p.m. with a BBQ and entertainment. The event will be held at the Canning Lions Hall if raining. Contact Ruth Pearson at 582-3768 for further details.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, Oct. 2! Blueberry Acres will be hosting a “Fun-Raiser” for Apple Tree Landing and the kids action program. This evening is sure to be a good time filled with delicious food, great entertainment and auction items. The menu sounds impeccable at just $28.95 per person, which includes a glass of wine with dinner. There will be live musical entertainment, a Chinese auction, silent auction and raffle.

You can make reservations directly with Blueberry Acres by calling 582-6959. Apple Tree and Kids Action will receive 100 per cent of the profit so come out enjoy the evening and be sure to spread the word.