Canning News

Canning hero: Congratulation goes out to local firefighter Deputy Chief Jeff Skaling from the Canning Volunteer Fire Department. He was nominated recently for the Nova Scotia Award for Bravery that will be presented to him by the Honourable Rodney MacDonald, Premier of Nova Scotia, during a special formal luncheon in Halifax Wed., Oct. 29.

Jeff saved the life of a drowning woman at Lumsden Pond in Gaspereau during the summer.

Canning Fire Hall Play Group takes place Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. All preschool children and parents and guardians are welcome to attend the programs. The fun is free and includes parachute play, hula-hoops, blocks, dolls, trucks and so much more. Sponsored by the Kings County Family Resource Centre. Wheelchair accessible. Contact 678-5760 for further information.

When board members Phyllis Crowe, Wanda Kalkman and Laura Seamone of the TD Canada Trust Friends of the Environment contacted Northeast Kings Education Centre’s principal Kevin Veinot, he wasted no time in organizing 68 students who were bused to Scott’s Bay to assist with a beach clean-up. TD covered the cost for one bus and NKEC paid for the other.

Those also showing support included local businesspeople Sandy Winchester, Rick Whitman and Merrit Gibson, members from the Wolfville Rotary Club, the Scott’s Bay Association, the Scott’s Bay Women’s Institute and local residents and visitors.

Students left the school around 9:30 a.m. and spent the morning on the beach picking up everything from plastic bottles, sheets, bags and strapping, nylon ropes, glass bottles, lobster bands, and much more.

The most unusual item picked up was a pair of boy’s underwear. Bags were left on the beach until Phyllis Crowe and local resident Don Tupper picked them up with their four-wheelers. Special permission was obtained to take the vehicles on the beach.

Following the clean-up, students enjoyed a BBQ hosted by the Scott’s Bay Women’s Institute.

NKEC provided the hot dogs and buns and the W.I. members provided free cookies. Sobey’s and Superstore also made donations.

Veinot said, “giving back to the community is part of the service learning we want our students to do at NKEC. We give back to the 18 communities that we draw from and give to as many as possible. Students involved were from the 0-2 program, oppositions and opportunities program that take a course on community-based learning, career access program and the senior girls’ soccer team.”

Neil Burgess from the Wolfville Rotary Club said he couldn’t believe the amount of plastics washed ashore.

Neil Spence, K-ROCK weekend/afternoon announcer, was also on hand to provide support for the event.

TD manager Bev Grant said, “it’s a great way to support the communities and show stewardship for the environment.”

Visitors from England summed it up beautifully, saying, “I’m very impressed by the clean-up. It’s beautiful and very nice to see people respecting the environment. It’s just lovely,” said Ken Breadmore, who was on the beach with his wife Sylvia.

“We’ve been here for two weeks and unfortunately we’re going home to tomorrow, but we’ll be back for sure.”

On behalf of the Scott’s Bay community, thanks goes out to all for their support.

Northeast Kings Education Centre: Neptune Theatre will be at the NKEC Mon., Oct.6 to provide a performance in the gymnasium. These have been excellent, relevant presentations in the past.

Post-Secondary Day will be held Wed., Oct. 16 from 12-3 p.m. in the lobby with over 40 representatives from universities and colleges. Booths will be set up where parents and students will have the opportunity to speak to representatives.

Apple Tree Landing invites you to a Fun-Raiser: 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.

For tickets call 582-1445 weekdays or call Between the Bushes at 582-3648 or drop by the Centre. 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.

Light 4 Learning dance fundraiser featuring “Men Will Be Boys” will be held at the Canning Lions Hall Sat., Oct. 4 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tickets are $10 at the door and at various locations around the area.

Light 4 Learning raises money for solar light power systems for rural schools in Uganda, East Africa. Four schools have been provided already with solar power with an expected four more this year. For further information contact 582-3040.

Ross Creek Secret: Ross Creek Centre for the Arts brings their “Secret” to Argyle Fine Art Gallery on 1869 Upper Water Street in Halifax as a unique fundraiser that will help support Art Academy programs at Ross Creek for young people.

Artists from across Canada were contacted with phenomenal results coming in from emerging and established artists and artwork ranging from jewelry, sculpture and metalwork. Over 200 postcard-sized pieces of original art, signed on the reverse side by the artists - hence the secret - will be selling for $50 each. Identity of the artists will remain a secret until the piece is sold.

Reception and viewing Sat., Oct. 4 from 6-8 p.m. and sale begins Sun., Oct. 5 at 10 a.m.

For further information and images visit www.artscentre.ca.

Sunday Flea Markets: Each Sunday, the Canning Lions Hall opens its doors to sellers from 6-8 a.m. and buyers from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tables are $5 each. Canteen is available. Wheelchair accessible. Contact Don at 678-5525 for details.