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PAGE 10 THE SHORELINE JOURNAL - MAY, 2016

PAGE BRIEFSDr. Keltie Jones, Board Chair, for the United Way ofColchester presented Mary Brown, Board Chair, for theLibrary Foundation with their first installment for thenew Colchester-East Hants Public Library in a ceremo-ny held at the library on April 5th. United Way has com-mitted a total of $75,000 to be paid in $25,000 install-ments over 3 years towards the “Love My Library” cam-paign.

BioNova and Innovative Medicines Canadaannounced on April 19th, the signing of a memorandumof understanding between the organizations to fostercollaboration in Canada’s life sciences communitiesbetween the pharmaceutical sector and life sciencesorganizations in Nova Scotia. Innovative MedicinesCanada is the national voice of Canada’s innovativepharmaceutical industry advocating for policies thatenable the discovery, development and commercializa-tion of innovative medicines and vaccines that improvethe lives of all Canadians. BioNova is Nova Scotia’s lifesciences industry association and sector developmentorganization leading and supporting its members tobuild a successful, self-sustaining life sciences  industryin Nova Scotia. By promoting the industry and its suc-cesses, building relationships both inside and outside theprovince and creating networking and educationalopportunities BioNova aims to accelerate the commer-cialization success of Nova Scotia’s life sciences busi-nesses and organizations.

Honouring and remembering our veterans is aspecial feature we are planning for publication this fall.We have not done analysis and planning, so we are ask-ing for your input. We are thinking of a multi-page com-memorative edition, which could be as many pages asthis issue of the Shoreline Journal. We have looked atsimilar initiatives published in the prairies last fall. If thepublic wanted and we proceeded, we’d group the pho-tos and bios by community throughout our coveragearea. Would family members be comfortable supplyinga photo (in uniform) and a short bio of their loved onewhose life was shortened during WWI and any level ofconflict where Canadians served up to and includingAfghanistan? There probably would be a small charge,maybe $15-$25 per photo and bio. We need your inputas soon as possible as it would be a major undertaking.Please call or send your comments to Maurice Rees,Publisher, 902-647-2968 or email: maurice@theshore-linejournal.com

Now that farmers will get a 25% Food Bank TaxCredit for donating surplus food, or food that doesn’tmeet the high standards demanded by larger grocerystores should help alleviate a shortage of perishablefood available to FEED Nova Scotia for it to increasethe amount of healthy, fresh food distributed to foodbanks, shelters, and meal programs. There is a networkcomprising 147 member agencies across the province.Perishable product distribution is down 10 per centcompared to last year. It’s also welcome news for farm-ers as they will at least get something for their product.

Forward your Briefs to: maurice@theshorelineJournal.com

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WOW! Another month haspassed by and students havebeen extremely busy with anumber of initiatives through-out the school. Grade 6s havejust begun new novels fortheir literacy circles. Grade3/4 & 4/5 are preparing for alearn to fish opportunity. OurGrade 3s have just finished upa swim to survive program atthe RECC. Grade 2s are hatch-ing chicks and our grade P/1& 1 class are learning howthey can help the environ-ment. All students participat-ed in a number of stations onApril 21st during the BlueMarble Initiative here in ourgym.

Teachers have been get-ting in-serviced on the new 4-6 integrated curriculum,preparing for our grade 6s totransition to CCJHS and eager-ly awaiting arrival of our newprimaries for a half day of ‘bigschool’.

Parents are being encour-aged to participate in many of

the activities that we under-take here at the school. Ourfacebook page asked parentsto turn their lights out and beactive with their children onApril 22nd as part of LightsOut Canada. Mrs. Barnhill has61 students and a number ofvolunteers training for ourannual 4K Fun Run. Now thatthe weather has warmed upwe will also be starting toorganize our school garden.We hope to have communityparticipation with this proj-ect. On June 17th Mr. Caudlewill be hosting our annualFun Day which also willrequire support from parents.

On a final note we, thestaff of Debert Elementary,would like to thank each andevery one of you for yourefforts in making this a truecommunity school. Our chil-dren are very fortunate tohave families contribute inwhatever way they can and toshow our appreciation forthis effort we will be hostinga volunteer tea in May. Hopeyou can make it!

Debert Elementary Notes

Deadline for the June issue of

is May 24

By Goldie ChisholmOur Trefoil members met

for our April meeting listeningwith great interest to ourspeaker, Tawnya Barrington,speaking on the subject “Daysfor Girls”. Days for GirlsInternational is a grassrootsnon-profit organization creat-ing a better future for girls byproviding sustainable femi-nine hygiene products.

Thanks to thousands ofvolunteers and supporters,over 100,000 women andgirls in 85+ countries havebeen reached and helped.Help is provided by volun-teers providing materials andmaking donations.

After hearing Tawnya’spresentation she was pleasedand thanked our Trefoil mem-bers for their donations offlannel material, facecloths,quilting thread, bars of soap,panties and ziploc bags.Several of our membersexpressed interest in helpingwith this worthwhile project.

Cards provided by theCentral N.S. Women’sResource Centre were given tothe members suggesting per-forming an act of kindness andthen passing it on to others.This act of kindness is beingdone in memory of the life ofCatherine Campbell who wasa dedicated police officer withthe Truro Police Service and aVolunteer member of theStellarton Fire Department.Her life was tragically cut shorta year ago. She truly believedone single act of kindness canmake a difference.

Several Trefoil membersare looking forward to attend-ing the Provincial Semi-Annual Meeting April 30th inDartmouth, hosted by thenewest Trefoil Guild, SaltWater Sisters.

Our May meeting will beheld at Sobey’s CommunityRoom with a speaker on thesubject “Water for Tomorrow”as well as singing a few Guidesongs.

By Dawn Sprecher In the Village Café is gearing

up for another busy summer. Thecafé will open the weekend ofJune 3-5th and will be open week-ends only for the remainder ofJune. Beginning July 1st weekendwe will be open five days a week,from Tuesday to Sunday.

The café is undergoing somechanges this year, with the addi-tion of fresh baked bread availablefor purchase on a daily basis, aswell as a cooler with drinks, saladsand sandwiches available for grab-and-go takeout.

We will still be serving in-caféoptions such as daily soups anddaily and seasonal specials, allusing fresh, local ingredients as inother years. Seating will be avail-able outside on our spacious lawnfor those who wish to enjoy thelovely summer weather.

Saturday music nights will startSaturday, June 4th, with the musi-cal guest to be determined. Join usfor some delicious pub food likenachos, wings, potato skins, and

pizza. Music night will continuethroughout the summer seasonand once a schedule is availableyou can visit our facebook andweb pages for an update.

Please also visit these sites forinformation on coming events,such as our July 1st outdoor bar-becue and for information onsome of the featured local goodieswe will be selling this summer. Asalways, we are available for book-ing for special events, meetingsand celebrations.

Other activities taking placeinclude two workshops in May –May 18 is Coupon Night, begin-ning at 7:00pm. Please bring adonation for the Truro HomelessOutreach Society (items like soapand deodorant are suggested). OnMay 31 at 7:00 pm a gardenceramics workshop is being heldat a cost of $10. Keep tuned for amore complete list of upcomingworkshops.

Please call Dawn at 902-655-2020, orafter June 3rd 668-2659, if you have

any questions.

Colchester Trefoil Guild Notes

Tawnya Barrington, spokesperson for “Days for Girls” withdonations received from members of Colchester Trefoil Guild.

(Sheila Stewart Photo)

St. James Church of GreatVillage Preservation Society

Always a gorgeous view driving down the Fundy Shore throughFive Islands. (Harrington Photo)