By Richard Bell
At a meeting at the Rink on May 13, MLA Kent Smith announced that NSCC had notified him that they were no longer interested in becoming a tenant at the old Eastern District Shore High building. Also present at the meeting were HRM Councillor David Hendsbee, and Brendan Maguire, Minister of Advanced Education and Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development.
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By Mary Elizabeth O’Toole
West Chezzetcook recently lost a favourite son this spring—someone who worked hard, lived simply, and touched many lives. Joseph (Joe) Pettipas, who passed away at 76, didn’t ask for much, but he gave generously of his time and knowledge. Though he didn’t seek attention, his absence is deeply felt.
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By Richard Bell
Even the abbreviation is a mouthful: ESCOM--The Eastern Shore Citizen Science Coastal Monitoring Network.
But as Dalhousie researcher Dr. Camilo Botero explained at the Natural Building East conference at the Deanery Project on May 11, the concept of citizen science is deceptively simple: “Citizen science is about curiosity,” Botero said. “A scientist that is not curious is not scientist at all because we are curious. We are all asking questions the whole time.”
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Ken Vaughan and I decided last year that it would be a great idea to have a “Meet an Artist” program so the community could hear artists speak about the inspirations and influences behind their art.
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By Eric Cole
We went to Costa Rica for a week in early March. Modern travel still amazes me, how you can basically go from winter to summer in a matter of hours, and be as blasé about it as the hop from jeans to shorts.
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By Abby Attree, Deanery Project
Nipniku’s is the Mi’kmaw moon falling upon us this month. This is pronounced “Nib-nee-goos”, and it means “Trees Fully Leafed” moon. The birds have hatched and as we witness the dawn chorus each morning, the Deanery wakes up to excitement at each turn of a new week.
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At the Mother’s Day Concert, Saturday, May 10, Ian and Julie Flewwelling donated a Baby Grand Piano to the St. Philip Neri Performance Hall in remembrance of the late Dick and Joan Flewwelling, Ian’s parents. Well known in the community – Joan, as a local artist and the organist for First United Church and before that at St. Thomas Anglican Church. Dick was a local Pharmacist and both were very active in the community.
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By John English
In my previous piece I mused upon the idea of attachment: how the manner in which I formed bonds with caregivers in my infancy and childhood could impact my emotional development as I made my way into adulthood. If I received loving care and acceptance as a child, I would be more likely to experience and nurture caring and loving relationships as an adult; be less fearful, less insecure, and more prepared to take risks. If I had negligent and/or ambivalent care from my primary caregivers, I might develop insecurities, fear new or unfamiliar situations, and be less trustful of others and of myself.
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Summer hasn’t even arrived yet, but things are starting to open up at the Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum. Already open for business is the Whistlestop Gift Shop. Located in the Freight Shed at the Museum, the shop features crafts and gift idea made by crafters and artists from the region. They are open Thursdays to Sundays 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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Photo caption: Transition Bay St. Margarets’ co-founder David Wimberly with gift serviceberries.
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