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C L AY TO N PA R K • C L AY TO N PA R K W E S T • FA I R V I E W • B AY E R ’ S L A K E PA R K • R O C K I N G H A M • B I R C H C O V E • A R M D A L E Parkview “Spreading the good news in our community” Vol 2 No 4 People of our Community: Brent MacDonald Turns 100 Years Young By Bruce Holland The best part of being a publisher is coming into contact with amazing people of the community, people like Brent MacDonald, who turned 100 on October 27th, 2015. When I was originally contacted by Shari Landry, Lifestyle Consultant at Parkland Retirement where Brent resides, we discussed his service in WWII. After spending time with Brent, I now know the richness that his time as a youth in Nova Scotia brought to his life. In addition to being a veteran, Brent was a dedicated husband to his loving wife Tina (Mallay), the Father of 4 boys, a successful local businessman, a community developer and a committed volunteer. Brent MacDonald shares a laugh with Shari Landry I spent a delightful afternoon listening to Brent eloquently describe his life, from the time he lived in an orphanage on the Eastern Shore that his Aunt and Uncle News November 2015 rescued him from, to how he met his loving wife Tina after a snowball fight, to his service in World War II, to his life today. Never a dull moment! Rockingham called MacDonald’s Food Market. “I put a big sign on the front of the store,” he told me, “A sign as big as the store itself.” He eventually bought a second store in Sackville, that he rebuilt after a fire. Brent described to me the trials and Brent eventually bought out a competitor tribulations of becoming a pilot, a story up the street and joined the Save Easy which testifies to his determined nature. family of stores. He had to upgrade his education, so while the other soldiers spent their It was obvious from the excitement in free time having fun, Brent spent every Brent’s voice that he went about everything spare moment studying. His dedication he did with great joy. When I asked him impressed his C.O. so much that he was why he was so successful in business his given the opportunity to go to flight answer was, “Hard work is the answer to training. From there it was a litany of story success, work day and night, love what you after flying story. When I asked Brent why do, love your customers and have empathy he went to such efforts to become a pilot with them.” he simply stated, “I wanted to fly!” During the month that we remember and After a six year military career Brent was celebrate all those who served to protect ready for civilian life. He went to work our freedom, I would like to take this for J. A. Leman’s on Bedford Row, but opportunity to thank Brent MacDonald after receiving his military severance he for his contributions. decided to invest. He purchased a store in Here Comes Santa Claus! By Bruce Holland Time to get the hats, scarfs and mittens out as winter, and along with it outdoor winter activity, is fast approaching! The Spryfield and District Business Commission (SDBC), in cooperation with our many business and community sponsors, are pleased to present the 42nd Annual Spryfield Santa Claus Parade taking place on Sunday, November 29th, 2015. Parade participants will muster as usual on Punch Bowl Drive, starting at noon. The parade will begin at 2:00 pm and run along the Herring Cove Road, ending at the Spryfield Mall at approximately 3:00 pm. Immediately following the Parade the Annual Captain William Spry Community Saturday Matinees are Back! 5:30pm - 8:30pm Lower Deck Clayton Park 278 Lacewood Drive Halifax NS B3M 3N8 (902) 443-7024 www.lowerdeck.ca Centre Tree Lighting Celebration will take from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm at the Centre. A fun afternoon of children’s games, face painting, cookie decorating, Christmas carolling, the tree lighting and a visit from Jolly Ol Santa is planned for all to enjoy! Anyone interested in participating can request an application by e-mailing, sdbc@ eastlink.ca or by calling Bruce at 902-4527472. The SDBC would like to thank all of our Parade Sponsors and Volunteers! Without your participation the Parade would not be possible. We look forward to seeing you all at the Parade! Proud Community Supporter For more information about President’s Choice ® Children’s Charity go to: www.pc.ca/charity. 2 November 2015 • Parkview News Fall Bulbs and Perennials Parkview News By Wendy Jeans Now that the leaves have turned, there’s a chill in the air, and our gardens have become dormant, spring couldn’t seem further away. However, if you want to ensure colourful bursts of new life after a long winter, now is the time to act! you should have received them by now, as they are shipped according to hardiness zone. It is important that you choose plants appropriate for your climate zone so that they will survive the winter. They come in the form of bulbs, corms, fibrous roots, tubers, rhizomes, tap roots, roots with eyes, Nothing is more hopeful than those first and plant pips. The task seems daunting, blooms appearing amongst the last of the but it is only a matter of following simple melting snow. As it is with most things in instructions, specific to each plant. Once life, being prepared is the most important invigorated by the brisk fall air, the job task. Fall bulbs and perennials must be goes by quickly. Think of it as a gift to your planted now. If you have ordered online, future self; in the spring you will reap a great sense of accomplishment. To plant the seeds of hope, here are a few of my favourite perennials. Helleborus, commonly known as Lenten Rose, is a unique plant with dark green foliage and rose-like flowers with large yellow stamens. It adapts to any soil type and is not invasive. It does not like to be in hot afternoon sun, so be sure to plant in a shady spot. Crocuses are a must-have due to their beauty and dependability. Available in many sizes and colours, as well combinations, they make the most impact when planted in large clumps. Daffodils are sunny and cheery when planted en masse or naturalized (planted in with your grass). Also worthy of mention are Grape Muscari and Hyacinths. These plants are similar, but Muscari is smaller with grape-like flowers in soft pastel colours, while hyacinths are taller with tiny flowers bunched together that look as though they are bursting open. Last but not least - Tulips! Spring would not be the same without them. Always best planted in large groups or naturalized, they are available in any colour or combination you can imagine. Single blooms, double, botanical and very unique tulips; this is your opportunity to express your creativity. So make your garden your own to enjoy this spring and, with regular maintenance, for years to come! Publisher: Bruce Holland bertpublishing@gmail.com Phone: 902-452-7472 Fax: 902-479-1613 Editor: Nicole Holland tnicoleholland@gmail.com Operations Manager: Eric Caines eric.bertpublishing@gmail.com Advertising Sales: Bruce Holland bertpublishing@gmail.com Phone: 902-452-7472 Dawn Burgess dawn.bertpublishing@gmail.com Cell: 902-488-2498 Paul Hutchings pauldhutchings@gmail.com Phone: 902-456-0664 Design and Layout: Corey Dickinson design@coreydickinson.com Circulation: 20,000 copies, 70,000 readership Agent: Canada Post Printer: Transcontinental $1.00 each Letters to the Editor/Editorial Inquiries: Letters should not exceed 200 words and must include the writer’s full name and telephone number. Letters are subject to editing and are printed at the discretion of the publisher. Email to: “The Editor” tnicoleholland@gmail.com Parkview News: P.O. Box 25031 Clayton Park PO, Halifax, NS, B3M 4H4 Notice: The publisher and the production service assume no responsibility for the contents of any advertisement or editorial materials. Any warranties or representations made by any printed material contained herein are those of the advertisers or writers and not those of the publisher or the production service. The publisher reserves the right to refuse, edit or cancel any advertising or editorial submission at any time and for any reason. Materials can be reprinted only with the expressed permission of the publisher. © 2015 Parkview News, Clayton Park, Nova Scotia Meet Some of Our Staff Daffodils are one of the spring garden’s must-haves Wendy Jeans – Gardening Columnist Wendy Jeans is a bookkeeper and homemaker who has lived in the Halifax area for most of her life. She attended the University of King’s College enrolled in the Foundation Year program. She developed an interest in gardening after her kids were older and she was seeking a hobby. Although referencing as much gardening information as possible, she considers herself a practical gardener with knowledge gained mostly from trial and error. She finds that gardening is a rewarding expression of creativity in an ever changing, busy and fast-paced world. Dawn Burgess Advertising Sales Dawn Burgess has 18 years’ experience in advertising. She honed her skills in the fast paced environment of the Chronicle Herald. Born and raised in Halifax, she moved to the St. Margarets Bay area where she spent many years before returning to Halifax. She loves our province and one of her favourite activities is taking road trips to discover unique places, people or things, be it a hidden beach, a quaint lighthouse, a roadside craft sale or an antique store full of treasure. Dawn is also an avid NASCAR fan and has traveled to cheer on her favourite drivers at both the Daytona and New Hampshire speedways and keeps on top of local racing as well. Contact Dawn today to discuss your advertising needs. She will assist you in creating an advertising plan tailored to your business. Bruce F. Holland Publisher Bruce grew up in a small fishing village just outside of Halifax. During his early working career he spent time in the sales and service sectors, prior to a ten year career in the Nova Scotia Attorney General’s Dept. Bruce formerly served as County Councillor, MLA, Minister of Science and Technology and Minister Sport and Recreation. He currently works as Executive Director of a local business improvement commission and spends as much time as he can with his three children and three grandchildren. Nicole Holland Editor Nicole Holland is a graduate of Mount Saint Vincent University, where she learned how to write. She started off teaching, but in an odd twist of fate she ended up in the film and entertainment industry in Toronto. After four years in the Big Smoke, she decided to return to the ocean. She currently works as a substitute teacher and freelances in film production. She lives with her deaf, white cat, Murphy. Nicole is passionate about the stories of unique and interesting people. Bruce has always been active in creating publications of one kind or another and enjoys his work leading the team at Parkview News. Corey Dickinson Designer Corey Dickinson is a graphic designer who has worked for over 20 years in print media. Many of those years have been spent working for large printing companies where both his creative and technical sides had the opportunity to grow. This December will mark the fifth anniversary of his solo design business. In that time he has developed a base of regular customers that spans five provinces and he enjoys the wide variety of opportunities they provide. Corey and his wife of 21 years agree; Atlantic Canada is a perfect location to raise a family. They always enjoy travelling with their two children, but there’s no place like home. November 2015 • Parkview News Meet Mel! Give him your leaves! Exciting News at City Church! There is good news for listeners of the inspirational radio station Life 94.7 fm. The Christian music station has strengthened its signal. In addition to installing a new antenna, the station has added several items to its transmitting equipment that better regulate the signal. Life 94.7fm, which is also available on the Internet at www. life947fm.com, is owned and operated by City Church. City Church is the scene of multiple activities as the congregation advances into the new season. Topping the latest happenings was the induction of Pastor Gerald V. Kendrick as the new lead pastor of the growing church. Bishop Gordon McDonald conducted the installation at a special ceremony on October 4, 2015. Mel is the owner and operator of Beatonridge Community Gardens and Farms, located at 34 Flamingo Dr. It’s hard to imagine that an acre of farm land and community gardens is located in a Halifax subdivision. In fact, the first time I stopped by for a visit, I turned around and left because I thought I had gotten the address wrong. I tried again at Thanksgiving and sure enough, nestled in behind all the houses, was an expanse of land that made me feel like I had arrived in Fern Gully. Well...sort of. It wasn’t exactly an Australian rainforest, and I, despite my efforts, am no winged fairy. But it did feel like stumbling upon a new world. A lot of work has gone into clearing the trees, which has all been done by Mel and other individuals of the community (not evil loggers!). They are volunteering to help him cultivate the land and are owners of their own plots. You can be too! Anyone interested in their own plot can participate in volunteer work days that happen periodically, in exchange for some land. Look for more details coming next season, but for now... We need those leaves! If you’re out raking and have some bags you wouldn’t mind dropping off, you can simply leave them in the driveway of 34 Flamingo. If you can’t wait and you’re itching to know more, contact equalearthfoundation@gmail.com Pastor Gerald has been serving with his father, Pastor Jerry Kendrick, for the past 15 years and is now responsible for the day-to-day operation of the church at 276 Herring Cove Road. Sunday services are at 10:30 am and 6:00 pm. Bible Study is held every Wednesday at 7:30 pm. The church also operates a children’s program and a nursery during the 10:30 am service. Pastor Gerald is a graduate of the ASK Bible Training Centre and an accomplished musician. He is the author of several songs and has his own CD that spotlights the Christian musical message. He heads up the City Church praise team and writes and directs the various concerts that the church presents as outreach programming to the community. This year Pastor Gerald has written a special production called Christmas in the Kitchen. There will be three performances of the family Christmas musical comedy. They will be presented on December 11th, Halifax North West Trails November Update In the Blue Mountain Birch Cove Lakes Wilderness Area, Blue Mountain Hill was a popular spot on Thanksgiving Day. Thirty of us enjoyed the changing colours of fall as we made our way to the top through the woods. For most, it was the first time and the discovery of all that nature provides was fun for all ages. The recently released Trail Plan, now online, includes a spur back country trail to Blue Mountain from Maskwa, all on public land. The next step will be fundraising and volunteer recruitment, before any trail building can begin. An important document is now available on the Halifax.ca site - the Green Network: State of the Landscape. Recreation and Trails were given a lot of attention by the many residents who took the time to give input. ‘Connected parks, wilderness areas, and trails provide a wide range of recreational and active transportation opportunities within reach of communities, which can help promote active lifestyles, contribute to quality of life and stimulate economic investment’ is the positive theme for Recreation. More public discussion will be scheduled later for responses and feedback. Sponsoring a metre of trail is an option that Halifax North West Trails offers with Nova Scotia Trails. Forty dollars provides a unique gift and local trails benefit. Contact NS Trails at 902-425-5450/325 for details, including a donor certificate in the recipient’s name. This is a unique gift idea in a world where over-consumption rules. Give a meaningful gift that benefits all. Enjoy the local trails, open to all including dogs ON leash. If there are safety concerns or maintenance needed, call 311 to alert the Halifax authorities. For trail questions, go to www.halifaxnorthwesttrails.ca 12th and 13th at 7:00pm. Among Pastor Gerald’s accomplishments are singing and preaching in various locations such as Moncton, Winnipeg and Vancouver. He has also ministered in England and been an instructor in Bible School. Pastor Gerald is the Program Director of CIRP Life 94.7fm – the City Church inspiration radio station. He and his wife Tami co-host the morning show on the radio station and have a son, Cole. Pastor Jerry Kendrick continues to function on the City Church staff as copastor, in addition to counselling, teaching and carrying out community involvement. Pastor Jerry will continue to be the coordination secretary of the Spryfield Ministerial Fellowship. Currently this fellowship includes Emmanuel Anglican Church, Open Door Community Church, Salvation Army Community & Resource Centre, Spryfield Christian Community Church, St. Michael’s Catholic Parish, St. Paul’s United Church and City Church. Pastor Jerry is the host of the “Country Gospel Time” on Life 94.7fm – heard from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily. He also serves as the Maritime Superintendent of the Pentecostal Holiness Church of Canada, overseeing various congregations in an administrative capacity. Parkview News We would like to apologize for not having a booth setup at this year’s Ideal Home Show. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we were unable to attend the event. We will be back with a booth next year! Contributed by Wendy McDonald Thanks to all those who came out to the Mainland Linear Trail Open House or took the time to complete the online survey. Discussion centered on benches and lighting. To pave or not to pave was a hot topic. Most people seem to find the crusher dust surface preferable. Paving slopes where erosion is a problem and keeping the main path crusher dust may be the answer. Let’s wait and see what the municipality decides and can afford. Connections to Larry Uteck Blvd and Kearney Lake Road will need more community input at the time of final engineering plans. Crossing the 102 to connect with the Chain of Lakes Trail will need major infrastructure funding for this Active Transportation connection. 3 Parkview News is now available at the following locations! Smitty’s Family Restaurant, Lacewood Dr. Keshen Goodman Public Library, Lacewood Dr. Parkview News List of winners for the Fall Ideal Home Show 2015 Tickets: Anthony Colbourne Christina Sarlanis Dodge Kate Sullivan Deborah Susan Green Susan Gallant Andrea Colbourne Congratulations! Canada Games Centre, Thomas Raddall Dr. Lower Deck, Clayton Park Body Life Atlantic Health Centre, Joseph Howe Dr. Enlighten Laser Inc., Bedford Highway Shoppers Drug Mart, Lacewwod Drive PICK UP YOUR COPY TODAY! 4 November 2015 • Parkview News Titanic Section in Mount Olivet Cemetery To Receive Additional Upgrades Classifieds By Bruce Holland FOR SALE: 2 Light Oak Kitchen Chairs. Excellent condition. $10.00 each. Please call: 902-443-5257 You may or may not find this odd, but I love spending time in local cemeteries. Every visit is a unique history lesson. This week I had the distinct pleasure of touring the Titanic section of Mount Olivet Cemetery on Mumford Road. Halifax Councillor Linda Mosher joined me in learning a little bit more about some of the people who traveled on the Titanic, led by the Titanic Society of Atlantic Canada President Deanna (Dee) Ryan-Meister. In the past I have served as President of the S.S. Atlantic Heritage Park Society, a society dedicated to a White Star Line passenger ship that went down off of Lower Prospect in 1873. We developed a museum and park to commemorate that historic tragedy. Shipwrecks are the graveyard of the ocean! You can see how the Titanic site is of great interest to me. The Titanic Society recently took on the task of clearing away two Yew trees and trimming a Maple tree that were inhibiting the headstones of some of those buried in the cemetery. Three gardens were also installed at the site, one of which will become the Titanic Garden. In 1998, around the time that the Titanic movie came out, interpretive panels were installed to help visitors understand the importance of this historic event in Halifax’s history. MOVING: Have for sale. LOVE SEAT $200.00, Like New. Call 902-404-7950 New gardens at the Titanic grave site It was a gloriously warm and sunny fall afternoon as President Dee, Councillor Mosher and I strolled the grounds. President Dee has an abundance of knowledge on all things related to the Titanic and the effects its sinking had on Halifax and its citizens at the time. During our visit, she expressed the desire of the Titanic Society to install some park benches and complete additional landscaping at the site. I am happy to report that Councillor Mosher has graciously agreed to assist with the cost of these improvements, pending approval from the Catholic Cemeteries Commission of Halifax. On behalf of the Parkview News, Councillor Linda Mosher and all those interested in the preservation of Halifax’s history, I would like to thank Dee and the members of the Titanic Society of Atlantic Canada for your dedicated efforts to preserve our history. Anyone interested in joining the Titanic Society of Atlantic Canada or making a donation to these important improvements can do so by e-mailing Dee at titanicsociety@eastlink.ca . Lest We Forget Halifax author explores impact of resettlement of Japanese-Canadians during Second World War in biography Rebel With A Cause: The Doc Nikaido Story is a compelling account of how Canada’s shameful treatment of Japanese-Canadians during World War II impacted one man: the rebellious Dr. Harry Nikaido. area, his unique personality, generosity and dedication will never be forgotten. Rebel With A Cause author Bretton Loney, is an award-winning former journalist, columnist and editor at The Daily News Turning his back on material things, “Doc” and The Chronicle-Herald in Halifax as well practised medicine in small-town Alberta, as The Telegram in St. John’s, Nfld. Loney is living a bohemian lifestyle and charging also a published fiction writer, with stories no more for his services than what he appearing in a number of Canadian literary absolutely magazines and short-story anthologies. needed in order to survive. He adopted a He lives in Halifax. Loney is a graduate of virtual vow of poverty in order to pay little University of King’s College. or no income tax over his 24-year career to a Canadian Government whom he Loney will be holding a book launch/ never forgave for the forcible resettlement reading in Halifax on Thursday, October of his family and 22,000 other Japanese- 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the BMO Community Canadians from B.C. during World War II. Room at the Halifax Central Library. (Print copies of the book will be available This unique man found a welcoming for purchase) community and extended family in Bow Island, Alberta after the Canadian federal Rebel With A Cause is published by government had turned its back on him FriesenPress and can be ordered online at and branded him an enemy. Decades may Friesenpress.com or through Amazon.ca, have passed since his death, but for the Amazon.com or Chapters/Indigo. residents of Bow Island and surrounding Parkview News Dawn Burgess 902-488-2498 dawn.bertpublishing@gmail.com TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL: Paul Hutchings 902-456-0664 pauldhutchings@gmail.com Reader’s Poll Love it or hate it, there’s no denying it is unique! Do you think the famous (or infamous?) DONAIR should be Halifax’s official food? Vote in our poll on Parkview News’ Facebook page! November 2015 • Parkview News 5 Warm ups and stretching The Warm Up Before participating in a sport, whether it’s competitive or simply pickup with friends, it is important to warm up. The warm up is meant to prepare your body for activity by increasing blood-flow, increasing body temperature and facilitating the neuromuscular system to react. It has been shown that specific warm ups can help to prevent both overuse and traumatic injuries, including ACL sprains. Your warmup should consist of three phases: Aerobic Activity – 5-10 minutes of an activity such as running, biking or skipping to increase your body temperature – you should be sweating by the end. Stretching You know it’s good for you, but it’s the most likely thing to be left out of your daily workout. Stretching helps maintain flexibility, which can help to reduce the risk of injuries that may be due to inflexibility. There are a lot of suggestions out there about when and how to stretch. Most research shows that holding a stretch for 15-30 seconds is adequate to improve muscle length and tone – less than 15 seconds results in no benefit, more than 30 seconds results in no added benefit. The timing of stretching is another question many have. Should I stretch before or after my activity? Stretching a muscle results in a temporary strength deficit for up to 1 hour and a decreased running economy, meaning your usual workout is more intense on your body after stretching. So think about using stretching as a part of your cool down at the end of your workout, rather than as a pre-workout ritual. Submitted by Robyn Spencer Physiotherapist at LifeMark Sports Medicine and Health Centre Located inside the Canada Games Centre 902-404-3888 Stretching – often dynamic, a series of repeated movements (eg. High knees, arm circles) that move through the range of movements of each joint that will be used in the sport. Sport specific movements – agility, balance and strength exercises, building in intensity that mimic the tasks you will be performing in your sport. Here are a couple of websites have examples of warm up routines that have been shown to prevent injury in sport: FIFA http://f-marc.com/11plus/home/ Hockey www.bchockey.net/Files/Female%20 U18%20DYNAMIC%20WARM%20 BC%20Hockey.pdf think BIG we can HELP YOU GET THERE! BECAUSE YOUR SUCCESS MATTERS 110 CHAIN LAKE DR. UNIT 3 info@eclipsemedia.ca MARKETING 902.443.3244 eclipsemedia.ca WEB PRESENCE BRANDING 6 November 2015 • Parkview News Winter Dreams by Angus MacCaull with the brokers of A.A. Munro Insurance Last month, I saw motorists on Highway 104 pulling over to take pictures. The dense forest was lit up with red and yellow leaves. The fall colours on the trees framed the hills and lakes. Then, as the weeks passed, I saw the leaves starting to turn brown. The air got crisper. It even snowed in parts of the province on election day. The cold is coming. It’s time to close up the cottage, do a walk-around, drain the pipes. If you haven’t already, you’re probably thinking about putting winter tires on soon and getting the wood in or the furnace filled at home. Maybe you’ve looked at the latest designs and sales of space heaters in the shops. Or considered buying a new winter coat. More long johns. That nice wool blanket with broad stripes. Dealing with winter is one of the things that makes us Canadian. It encourages us to be a patient people. Over the next few months, as the roads slow down for the season and the cancellations begin, we remember that the world is not always “on demand.” We remember to appreciate the passage of time and to enjoy small pleasures. Like warm socks and a mug filled with hot tea. Or the new remote starter for the jeep. In the winter, there is less day and more night. For some, this is not a comforting thought. The dark is often associated with unhappy feelings—with absence. Long winter nights can be difficult. But the dark is also when we dream. It is dark when the imagination turns to quiet corners inside, looking for different perspectives. And it is dark in the womb and dark in the earth of the farmer’s field. The spring will come eventually and the trees will bud again. The days will grow warmer and longer. Can we think of the dark as a part of new beginnings? 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(902) 700-6798 November 2015 • Parkview News 7 Atlantic Acura Helps Celebrate Successful Automotive Sector Council Program By Bruce Holland On October 2, 2015 the Automotive Sector Council held a closing ceremony for students involved in the Council’s Test Drive Program at Atlantic Acura on the Bedford Highway. The goal of the Test Drive program is to assist grade 10 and 11 students with career decisions by giving them exposure to different automotive trades. Troy Bennett, Fixed Operations Manager at Atlantic Acura said, “The Test Drive program is great! It gives the students an opportunity to find out if they like the industry and a particular trade before they actually apply to study the trade and it gives us as employers an additional employee during the summer, who we know has an interest in the industry.” Students entered in the program receive five weeks paid work placement as part of the program. Participants in the Test Drive program had the chance to work in a variety of different automotive trades while earning 3 high school credits and 300 apprenticeship hours. This gives them a great leg up when applying for NSCC scholarship opportunities. To top it all off, students even get paid for a portion of their work placement. Automotive trades range from glass technician to service technician to truck mechanic and more. Anyone interested in more information on the Automotive Sector Council Test Drive Program should contact Whitney Kerr, Project Manager at testdrive@automotivesectorcouncil.ca or go to their website at http://testdrive. automotivesectorcouncil.ca/. Atlantic Acura staff pose with participants of the Test Drive program The Fairview Community Association is hosting a community networking event and Annual General meeting on Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00 pm at Freeman’s on Dutch Village Road. Meet your neighbours in the Fairview area, ask questions and share your concerns. Appetizers and pizza provided courtesy of Freeman’s. Anna’s Hair Salon • Updos • Highlights • Lowlights • Texture weave Providing quality family hair services! We carry: • Aveda • Wella • Paul Mitchell 278 Lacewood Drive Clayton Park (902) 443-4514 For over 26 years we’ve had the privilege of looking after your pet’s needs. We are locally owned, which means your money stays and works right here at home. We are 100% Locally owned, unlike our competitors who are American or franchises out of Ontario. Every penny you spend with us stays here, to support you and your family. We proudly support local schools and charities. Park West Centre 287 Lacewood Drive 457-0690 Hubley Centre Upper Tantallon 826-0690 Sale until November 21, 2015 Go Canned Cat Food Nature’s Miracle 24oz Stain & Odor Remover Sale $1.79 GO Dry Dog and Cat food 15% OFF Nature’s bio-enzymatic formula specifically reacts to organic stain and odor matter and works to eliminate any traces–unlike other products that may simply mask stains and odors. Reg. $11.99 SALE $8.49 Chicken Soup for the Cat Lovers Soul 5.5oz can reg. price 1.29 Sale 99 cents Wild bird feeders and seed Buy any feeder valued at $20 or more and we’ll take 10% off and give you a free 3lb bag of seed to get you started. 10% OFF and Free 3lb Bag of Seed 8 November 2015 • Parkview News Pickleball - A Growing Sport By Canada Games Centre Either you’re familiar with the sport of Pickleball or, having just heard the term, you are envisioning a game played with an actual pickle. Though it has nothing to do with those vinegary vegetables, Pickleball is equally as entertaining, great for all ages and is currently the fastest growing sport in North America according to Pickleball Canada. The Happy Pickleball Team from CGC! For those unfamiliar with the sport, Pickleball can be best described as a combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It is played on a badminton court with the net lowered, while participants using a paddle slightly bigger than a ping pong paddle try to volley the ball over the net in an effort to gain points on their opponents. Since its introduction to the Canada Games Centre in 2012, the game has developed quite a following among CGC members, including Jack Yee, Karen MacDonald, Dave Reynolds, Margie MacInnis, Irvin Lucas, Bob Blondell and Jackie Heathcote. This small group of loyal players can be found practicing in the Field House every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning. They share a love of the game, a keen interest in honing their skills and the desire to remain active. Their practices are filled with a youthful energy and humour, where the most common joke shared is about spending time in ‘the kitchen;’ an area of the court that players are not to visit unless the ball is there. It’s all fun and games with this crew, but more recently it’s been medals too. On September 16th-19th, the team traveled to New Glasgow and took part in the Nova Scotia 55+ Games. Competing in Men’s Doubles, Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles; Jack, Dave, Karen and Margie came home with two gold medals and one silver medal. In addition to Pickleball, these Games which are designed for Nova Scotian residents over the age of 55 include other sports such as golf, badminton, darts, washer toss and many more. By promoting fun, fitness and friendship through sport and recreation, the 55+ Games focus on participation instead of competition. All the same, CGC would like to congratulate our Pickleballers on their excellent showing at the Games. A UNIQUE MARKET Find unusual gifts without the crowds. Location: Date: Time: Parkland Clayton Park Cameron Hall - 114 Fairfax Drive Wednesday, November 25th From 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Shop in a beautiful , relaxed environment. Our market includes Fifth Avenue Jewelry, Shoppers Drug Mart, Tan Jay N Alia, Allie’s Boutique, Mary Kay Cosmetics, and many others. ONE DAY ONLY – EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND For more information, please contact Shari Landry, Lifestyle Consultant at (902) 446 8505 or slandry@shannex.com ParklandRetirementLiving.com CENTENNIAL ARENA 27 Vimy Avenue, Fairview • Ice Rental 24 hours a day • After 5 pm to 8 pm call (902) 430-8221 • Parents and tots skate Mondays 9 -10 am • Senior skating Tuesday to Friday 10 am - noon • Senior skate Monday noon - 1:30 pm For further information call (902) 490-4926 Online Bookings: www.centennialarena.ca You’re Invited to the 42nd Annual Spryfield Santa Claus Parade Sunday, November 29 at 2:00PM Herring Cove Road Tree Lighting To Follow at 3:30pm at the Captain William Spry Community Centre November 2015 • Parkview News 9 Top Tips for Headache Relief By Dr. Krista Prowse Welch Chiropractor Many people have occasional headaches but some people have headaches that are more severe, frequent and disabling. There can be many different types of headaches including: migraine, tension, cluster, sinus and hormonal. The most common of these is tension headaches with the U.S. National Library of Medicine estimating that about 90% of all headaches are tension headaches. During a tension headache there can be muscle tightness in the neck, scalp or head, which can in turn lead to significant discomfort and pain. Fortunately, lifestyle changes can often reduce the severity and frequency of such headaches. Some helpful tips to fight tension headaches include: 1.Exercise regularly to relieve stress, relax tight muscles and get your joints moving. 2.Maintain a healthy lifestyle including regular meal and sleep routines and avoiding excessive caffeine and alcohol intake. 3.Manage stress by learning relaxation techniques, finding time for hobbies, organizing your day and, if needed, seeking professional advice on improving your coping skills. 4.Keep your muscles and joints from tightening up in the first place by maintaining good posture. Be careful how you sit, sleep, stand and carry things. Also, try to change your posture frequently. 5.Relax your muscles by applying heat or ice, taking a warm bath, or stretching gently. 6.Determine headache triggers. A headache diary can help identify triggers and therefore be useful in learning to avoid certain activities, foods, beverages or behaviors. It is important to take headaches seriously. Most headaches are not the result of a serious illness, however some do require prompt attention. Chiropractors are trained to help identify what type of headache you are suffering from and what factors may be contributing to such a headache. If treatment is not deemed appropriate, you will be referred to your medical doctor for follow up. If treatment is deemed appropriate, chiropractors can offer some gentle soft tissue therapy to alleviate the tense muscles and specific adjustments to mobilize the restricted joints in your neck or upper back. As well, they can offer postural and lifestyle advice to help reduce the intensity and frequency of such headaches. Dr. Krista Prowse Welch practices at Body Life Atlantic Health Centre. For further information check out the website: www.bodylifeatlantic.ca or call 902-406-5433 for an appointment. The Armdale Report by Hon. Lena M. Diab I am very proud to announce funding to support three new projects that connect people to their communities. The Nova Scotia government is investing in 29 projects across the province to encourage healthier living, reduce our environmental footprint and give Nova Scotians more options for how they travel between destinations. $50,000 will go to build the Chain of Lakes bridge and community connector linking St. Margarets Bay Road with the Chain of Lakes Trail; $25,000 will go to Bicycle NS for a plan to connect the Chain of Lakes Greenway and the peninsula; and $2,300 will go to BayRides, a new community based transportation service in St. Margarets Bay. Thank you to those who attended the MLA Town Hall I co-hosted with Clayton Park West and Fairview-Clayton Park on private refugee sponsorship. If you would like to help, please view: www.novascotiaimmigration.com/ support-for-refugees. I was also pleased to be part of the grand opening of the Refugee Health Clinic. This clinic will provide refugees with primary and preventative health services during their initial integration into the Halifax area. This represents a new way of working together in partnership with ISANS, Halifax Refugee Clinic and the Department of Health and Wellness. I joined in with volunteers at the TD Tree Day event at Dingle Park. TD and Clean Nova Scotia teamed up to plant 200 trees. Together we can work towards inspiring environmental change for a cleaner Nova Scotia. I also participated with students and staff from John W. MacLeod – Fleming Tower School who were running with pride to Frog Pond for the Terry Fox Run. I enjoyed connecting with residents and experiencing local culture at Bethany United’s successful fall fair. I’m honoured to be a recipient of this year’s Canadian Progress Club Halifax Cornwallis Women of Excellence Awards. This great organization supports Phoenix Youth programs, Special Olympics of Nova Scotia, Adsum House and many more. I would like to congratulate all recipients of this year’s award and I encourage you to support by attending the November 18th event. For more information visit: www.cpchalifaxcornwallis.ca . I will be hosting an open house on Sunday, November 8th from 3:00 to 4:00 pm for constituents to drop in. I encourage anyone coming to bring a non-perishable food item or donation in support of St. Paul’s United Food Bank. My office door is always open to listen to your concerns. You can contact me at 902-455-1610 or email info@ lenadiab.ca. 10 November 2015 • Parkview News COMMUNITY EVENTS Royal Canadian Legion Fairview Branch 142 Dances every Friday evening, 8pm. Saturday November 7 - Honors and Awards Banquet followed by a Dance with music by The Tide. Call the Legion for tickets. Remembrance Day Dance in the Lower Hall on November 11 from 2-6pm with music by Nervous Reks. Seniors Dance in the Hall on Tuesday November 24 starting at 1pm with music by Joe McKinnon and Friends. Light lunch served. Bingo every Monday evening at7:30pm. Open Crib on Tuesday at 7:00pm. Open Darts every Thursday at 7pm. Chase The Ace every Friday evening from 6:30pm to 8:15 pm. The Legion is also available for public rental. 50 Hillcrest St, 902-443-7256 or follow us on Facebook at Fairview Branch 142. The general public is always welcome! The Fairview Community Association is hosting a community networking event and Annual General meeting Tuesday, November 17th, 7:00 pm at Freeman’s on Dutch Village Road. Meet your neighbours in the Fairview area, ask questions and share your concerns. Appetizers and pizza provided courtesy of Freeman’s. War Songs: A Classic Repertoire with the New Players Choral Society KESHEN GOODMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY Sunday, November 8 | 2:30 p.m. Performance by the Bedford Leisure Orchestra directed by Bob Bauer KESHEN GOODMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY Sunday, November 22 | 2:30 p.m. Adult Colouring and Tabletop Board Games KESHEN GOODMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY Tuesdays/1-4pm Make a Valentine for a Veteran! All ages KESHEN GOODMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY Saturday, November 7 | Drop In: 10 AM –1 PM Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party (In-Service Day) Ages 5+ KESHEN GOODMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY Thursday, November 26 | 10:30 –11:30 AM Puppet Show: The Frog Prince KESHEN GOODMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY Wednesday, November 25 | 10:30 –11 AM A SPOOKY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES Friday Nov 6th, 7:30 PM at Rockingham United Church, 12 Flamingo Drive, Halifax featuring the 1925 classic scary movie THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA with organist Shawn Whynot providing a “spooktacular” Musical Soundtrack.. Tickets: General Admission $15 or 2 for $25 | Family $30 | Child/Student $5 Reserve: events@rockinghamunited.org or 902-443-2947 Nova Scotia Aphasia Association Expressive Café Practice speech and language skills in a safe and supportive setting, learn more about YOUR aphasia and socialize with families living with aphasia. Tuesday, November 17, 2015 @ 7:00pm, Room #228, Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre, Corner of University Ave./Summer St., Halifax. Any questions call or email: 902.445.4960 or nsaa@bellaliant.net Nova Scotia Aphasia Association Music Day and Silent Auction November 7, 2015 1:00-5:00pm at Brewster’s Grill and Pub, 961 Bedford Highway. Music by Birt and Crowdis, The Three Helens and Leona Burkey. Awesome music and Christmas shopping! Contact: 902.445.4960 or nsaa@bellaliant.net Bella Rose Arts Centre TMG Entertainment Presents: The Return of Hypnotist Cyrus Mystical Entertainment for the whole Family to enjoy. October 30, 2015 | 8:00PM | $25.00 MICCO Companies Presents: Rock the QEII, A Benefit Concert in Support of Neurosciences Rock the QEII is a large-scale Blues/Rock concert in support of the QEII Foundation and the Neurosciences Program at the QEII. Berklee College of Music graduates will perform music from bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, BB King, Collective Soul and many more. November 7th, 2015 | 7:30PM | $40.00 2nd Annual John Gracie Christmas, In Support of The Friends of St. Margaret’s Are you looking to catch the Holiday Spirit? A sure way to do it is to attend John Gracie’s Christmas Concert. John has toured this beautiful Christmas Concert across the globe which included a performance at the Tree Lighting in Bryant Park in New York City. The concert features those favourite Christmas Carols we all know and love and we can’t help but sing along to!! Along with the music, John tells stories of Christmases past and the stories behind the carols. John Gracie’s two Christmas CDs, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and Simply Christmas have sold over 60,000 copies and will be available the evening of the concert. John will be joined that night by pianist, Ross Billard, Will Paynter on stand up bass and Matt Myer on trumpet. This will be the only Halifax performance this Christmas season, bring the whole family- we promise it will be a night to treasure. December 6th, 2015 | 7:30PM | $25.00 Councillor Linda Mosher to Honour Donairs During small business week I added making the Donair Halifax’s official food to the Council agenda. Why the Donair? Over the past year I kept noticing reputable publications discussing Halifax’s Donair. It was noted in Air Canada’s En Route Magazine and Halifax Magazine devoted a lengthy article to it. The Donair has even been covered in National Geographic! National newspapers such as the Globe and Mail and many culture and food sites continue to write about the Donair. Anthony Bourdain, the host of Parts Unknown on CNN and the Taste on ABC, was quoted in the Chronicle Herald on November 13, 2014, as saying that the Donair was the No.1 food on his list when visiting Halifax. He personally claims “I look for unique foods, unique to the region. It is your most famous, it’s the signature dish.” Many travel websites include photos of people trying their first Donair. I noted in the summer of 2015, Edmonton Council was looking into designating their official food and they mistakenly stated Halifax already had the Donair as their official food, so they could not designate it as theirs. The Donair was invented in Halifax and it’s to make it official. It’s time for Council to make a declaration honouring the Donair. I have spoken to our Chief Administrative Officer and the staff person authoring the mandatory report who both confirmed it will be a short with a quick turnaround, taking minimal staff time. I have been asked why not make the lobster or seafood our official food? Lobsters are a great food, but you can find them in Sambro or Lockport or further afield in Maine and other countries. Simon Thibault of the Globe and Mail said it perfectly: “The donair is to Halifax what the banh mi is to Saigon, the jambon-beurre to Paris. It is a quintessential Haligonian gastronomic experience, as East Coast as Jiggs dinner.” Since the item was added to the Council agenda it has literally gone viral. One Canadian Press story was purchased by over 40 newspapers including the Globe and Mail, the Toronto Star and the Vancouver Sun. It has made national television news and has been covered by all local media outlets. People cannot get enough of this iconic food. Over 9,075 people shared their Donair story on the CBC National News Facebook page. The nationwide publicity has provided a positive image of our culture and has supported tourism and the promotion of our region. The Donair truly is Halifax’s most unique and famous food. Private Refugee Sponsorship and the Syrian Refugee Crisis Sponsoring a refugee family is a concrete way to respond to a humanitarian crisis unfolding overseas. Private refugee sponsorship allows Canadians to come together and collectively raise the necessary support with which to sponsor refugees. Sponsorship is a commitment of a year and a half or more which includes preparation, application, waiting and helping the refugees to settle after arrival. refugees outside the country who have little hope of returning to Syria safely. Half of those uprooted are children who have been traumatized by war, robbed of an education, forced from their homes and now live in appalling conditions in exile. Refugees also impacted by the war in Syria include Iraqis, Kurdish, and Palestinian communities. Their situations are equally challenging and also require resettlement. Syria’s neighbours are struggling with the There are currently 51.2 million people who demands placed on them by the sudden have fled their homes. 16.7 million are influx of refugees. As of May 2015, there refugees (having crossed an international were almost 4 million registered Syrian border), and another 33.3 million are refugees in the region, including 1.7 million internally displaced in their own country, in Turkey, 1.1 million in Lebanon and the remaining number are people who are 600,000 in Jordan. As conditions deteriorate, stateless. Globally, we are experiencing the with further influxes of refugees in Iraq and highest number of refugees since World War Egypt, the entire Middle East is threatened. 2. Current countries experiencing refugee crisis are: Syria, South Sudan, the Central Canadians can help prevent a disaster African Republic and Iraq. from becoming a catastrophe. Every family that we can resettle is one step closer to In Nova Scotia this year alone we have a resolution. Refugee sponsorship and welcomed refugees from Syria, Iraq, Iran, international resettlement offer a new life Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan and the to the most vulnerable; eases the burden on Congo, among other countries. regional host countries and holds out the As Syria staggers into its fifth year of a hope that international pressure might help brutal civil war, almost 12 million people resolve Syria’s crisis. – fully half the country’s population – are For more information on Private Refugee homeless, including 7 million internally Sponsorship visit www.isans.ca. displaced people in Syria and 4 million The Community Health Team (CHT) is a new community health model that focuses on the promotion of health and wellness. CHTs support individuals and families to build knowledge, confidence, and skills to help make healthy lifestyle choices and to better prevent and manage risk factors that are common across chronic conditions. Each CHT collaborates with many partners, and is working to strengthen links across the health system, and involves the participation of the community it serves. CHTs are led by Primary Health Care at Capital Health, in partnership with the IWK Health Centre. For more information, visit www. communityhealthteams.ca November 2015 • Parkview News Parkview is on News Facebook parkviewnewspaper Our Community in Action... Friends, Members and Dignitaries attend the Long Lake Provincial Park Association Annual General Meeting and Dinner The Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia recently held its Annual Tour of Immigrant Businesses, followed by a networking session at the new Halifax Central Library United Way of Halifax - Day of Caring United Way of Halifax - Day of Caring Shoppers Drug Mart, Atlantic Superstore and the Canada Games Centre held a family fun run in support of Feed Nova Scotia. The efforts of these businesses and their staff, along with participants, brought in thousands of kilograms of food and funds at a time of year when it is really needed! Thank you to everyone for your donations and for volunteering to make this event a huge success. Award Recipients and attendees at the 2015 Mobius Awards of Environmental Excellence sponsored by the RRFB and Loblaws. Congratulations everyone! Halifax Camerata Singers perform their new album at the Halifax Central Library Parkview Publisher Bruce Holland, Councillor Linda Mosher and Titanic Society President Dee Ryan-Meister at the Titanic grave site with newly planted gardens. Phil-Can’s/Fans 1st Anniversary Youth Fundraising Concert was a huge success and tons of fun. 11 12 November 2015 • Parkview News Private Refugee Sponsorship How does it work? Diana Whalen, MLA for Clayton Park West Earlier this fall, as the Syrian Refugee Crisis grew, we learned of the death of a young boy fleeing with his family. This heartbreaking story sparked important discussions about what role Canada should play in assisting Syrians - and people of other nationalities – who have fled their homes for safety. While the federal government manages Canada’s Refugee Program, there are many things that Nova Scotia can do to assist. Last month, our province made a $50,000 donation to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. We have also been pressing Ottawa to accept more refugees and to have more of them settle in our province. Since January 2014, Nova Scotia has welcomed only 20 Syrian refugees. We are willing, able and ready to increase that number. The number of refugees is staggering. Gerry Mills, of the Immigrant Service Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) reminded us that there are close to 17 million people worldwide who have been forced to flee their country due to war or persecution. Displacement is especially acute in Syria, Iraq, South Sudan and the Central African Republic. But did you know that Individuals can also help? MLAs Patricia Arab, Lena Diab and I recently hosted a town hall meeting to discuss private refugee sponsorship. I was heartened by the large turnout and the participation of Mills and Nabiha Atallah of ISANS. Private Refugee Sponsorship is one of the streams through which a refugee can come to Canada. Here, a group of at least five people can agree to take on the financial cost of supporting a refugee or refugee family for up to one year. The group is also responsible for settlement support – meeting the refugee at the airport, helping them to find housing and schooling. ISANS can help sponsors put together their application. The Anglican Diocese of Nova Scotia and the Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Halifax can also help. All three of these organizations are Graphic courtesy of ISANS certified Sponsorship Agreement Holders with the Citizenship and Immigration Canada. At the meeting we heard from many people who wanted to help but don’t have the financial resources to support a refugee for one year. Any contribution you can make is important. ISANS staff told us about their long list of upcoming fundraising activities. They also told us about the donations that will be needed to help refugees settle in Nova Scotia such as furniture, winter clothing and school supplies. Even if you don’t sponsor a refugee yourself, there are still ways to help. For anyone interested in sponsoring a family, I encourage you to contact ISANS at 902-423-3607 or visit their website. The full presentation from our town hall meeting is available at: www. isans.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/ PrivateRefugeeSponsorship_InfoSession.pdf. Parkview News Dawn Burgess 902-488-2498 dawn.bertpublishing@gmail.com TO ADVERTISE PLEASE CALL: Paul Hutchings 902-456-0664 pauldhutchings@gmail.com Sunday, Dec. 6th @ 7:30pm Bella Rose Arts Centre 283 Thomas Raddall Dr. Halifax Sunday, Dec. 6th @ 7:30pm Bella Rose Arts Centre 283 Thomas Raddall Dr. Halifax Sunday, Dec. 6th @ 7:30pm Bella Rose Arts Centre Tickets: $25 Tickets can be purchased by calling 902-457-3239 or online at Tickets: $25 Tickets can be purchased by calling 902-457-3239 or online at www.bellaroseartscentre.com In support of the Friends of St. Margaret