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Rankin Chess Club Meeting
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The Rankin Chess Club will meet on Tuesday, February 9 after school until 4:00 pm. |
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Nia - Tuesdays until March 2nd
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Nia is back! Classes begin on Tuesday, January 12th at 7 pm at the St. Columba Parish Hall. The session will run for 8 weeks until March 2nd and the cost is $48.00 (drop in cost of $6.00 per class). Registration will be at the second class so please feel free to come out on January 12th to see if Nia is for you. Nia is a form of fitness and movement incorporating dance, martial arts and healing arts. Dress comfortably and bring water. Nia is done barefoot unless shoes are needed for health or comfort. All ages and levels of fitness are welcome. Nia is taught by Eryn Sinclair, a licensed Nia instructor who lives near Orangedale. For information please call 756-2329.
"Sponsored by Central Cape Breton Community Ventures Inc."
Looking forward to dancing with you! |
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Iona CAP Site |
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New Photos for the Banner
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Central Cape Breton Community Portal is looking for new photos from our area to use in the top banner.
To fit in the banner we may need to crop your picture. The photo or part of the photo has to fit 750 x around 125-200. The banner being used in the Halloween theme is 750 x 200. If you are not sure send them and we will see what we can do.
ionacap@gmail.com |
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Br. 124, Royal Canadian Legion |
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Valentine Buffet & Dance
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Saturday 13 February 2010. 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Admission $15.00 per person. 19 yrs and over. ID's on request. Music by DJ Scott Roberts |
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Saturday Night Darts
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LEAGUE DARTS 7:30 p.m. Every Saturday Night.
COME OUT AND HAVE A GOOD TIME. Teams are picked each night.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME. |
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Bingo!!! - Monday Nights
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MONDAY NIGHT BINGO HAS ENDED FOR THE WINTER.
6 April 2010 will be our 1st Bingo in the new year. PRIZES WILL BE
Building Jackpot - $2000.00 Rising Jackpot- $2835.75
SEE YOU IN APRIL |
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Friday Night Suppers/Ceilidhs
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Supper from 6 to 7 pm
February 12 - Roast Pork
February 19 - Grilled Haddock
February 26 - Corned Beef & Cabbage
Ceilidh from 7 to 10 pm
February 12 - John Fontaine
February 19 - Buddy MacDonald & Rachael Davies
February 26 - John Ferguson |
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BAR HOURS
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Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - bar closed
Thursday - 5:00 to 10:00
Friday - 4:00 to Midnight
Saturday - 7:00 to Midnight |
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Grandona
Branch 124 website |
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Boisdale Fire Hall |
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VALENTINE SUPPER & CEILIDH
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SAT. FEB.13,2010, 5:30-7:00pm.
Corned Beef & Cabbage. $12.00 per person.
Music 6:30-9:30, Andrew Doyle & Cory Keeping |
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EVANS & DOHERTY - ST PATRICK’S DAY PUB NIGHT
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March 12, 2010, 8:30pm
EVANS & DOHERTY Bringing it home to the Hill’s of Boisdale
Opening Act: JAKE & PHILIP WILLIAMS
Tickets $20.00 per person, available at: Beaver Cove Take Out 871-2180, Ideal Car Center 539-7777, Philip MacLennan 871-2956, Gerald O’Handley 871-2848
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Highland Village Museum/
An Clachan GÃ idhealach |
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Off Season Hours
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The Highland Village visitor centre (administration & gift shop) is open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. Our 2010 season starts June 1st. |
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Féis
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Gaidhlig aig Baile - Thursdays until March 25
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Feis an Eilein will sponsor a 10 week session of Gaelic language classes using the TIP/Gaidhlig Aig Baile immersion methodology. Classes run until March 25th. Beginner class will take place from 6-8 pm. Intermediate class will run from 7:30-9:30 pm. Fee is $40.00 for all 10 sessions. For more information you may e-mail us at feisaneilein@ns.sympatico.ca or telephone 622-2605 |
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St
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Ministries for St. Columba Masses
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Sunday, Feb. 6 - Lectors - Peggy & Gail, Eucharist - Francis & Betty, Hospitality - Pius, Pauline, Neil, Anthony, Servers - Trevor, Alyssa, Caitlin
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Weekend Mass Schedule
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Saturday - 6:00 pm - St. Barra, Christmas Island
Sunday - 11:30 am - St. Columba, Iona |
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Iona
Volunteer Fire Dept. |
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Iona Volunteer Fire Department Monthly Meeting
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The Iona Fire Dept. regular meeting is usually held on the second Sunday of each month at 7:00 pm at the the Fire Hall. |
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Rankin School of the Narrows/
Sgoil Mhic Fhraing a' Chaolais |
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Rankin Chess Club Meeting
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The Rankin Chess Club will meet on Tuesday, February 9 after school until 4:00 pm. |
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School Advisory Council General Meetings
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There will be public School Advisory Council Meetings on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 and Wednesday, March 24, 2010. Meetings are at 7 pm each evening at the school. All parents and interested public individuals are encouraged to attend. |
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Missing Rankin Grad Photos
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We have just looked through our photo's of past years graduates and are missing a few years. If anyone has any of the missing years we would really appreciate it if you could send us a copy. Here are the years we are missing: 2000, 1975, 1967, 1965, 1963. You help is greatly appreciated. If you have any you can contact us at rankin@staff.ednet.ns.ca or call the school at 725-2210. Thanks - Elizabeth & Joanie. |
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Home & School
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Next Meeting - March 1, 2010
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The next meeting of Home & School will take place on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 7 pm at Sgoil MhicFhraing/Rankin School. |
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Rankin Reunion 2009 |
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Rankin History
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The communities of the Iona peninsula, Christmas Island, Boisdale, and surrounding areas gathered on Aug. 3rd, 2008 to celebrate 50 years of schooling at Rankin Memorial Consolidated School and Rankin School of the Narrows.
Rankin Memorial School opened its doors in January, 1958 and was replaced in January, 2007 by Rankin School of the Narrows. |
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NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH UPDATE # 5 – Feb4, 2010
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The last public meeting of the Neighbourhood Watch Program took place on Wednesday, January 27, at 7 PM at the Christmas Island Fire Hall with about 30 people in attendance. Mr. Rick Wadden, a by-law enforcement officer (dealing with unsightly premises) with the Regional Municipality gave a presentation and answered questions on illegal dumping. Even though the property owner is the one responsible for any clean up, he suggested that any incidents of illegal dumping be reported to his office at 563-8711. He also recommended that anytime we hire someone to cleanup our property or clear out a shed or barn, do not pay him or her until they present a receipt from the municipal dump showing that our garbage has been properly disposed of, and not dumped on a side road somewhere. Also at the meeting, Sergeant Tom Ripley of the Regional Police gave a presentation on Safe Communities. He gave several suggestions that we can follow when reporting a theft or break-in. - Report all events, even if it seems that nothing has been stolen. This can be done by calling Dispatch at 794-1254.
- When you do report something, get the name of the officer you are speaking to, as well as the file number for the case. Follow it up with a phone call a few days later if you don’t hear anything from the police.
- A few days after the event, check on line with Kijiji, as oftentimes, stolen items end up for sale on this site.
- As a general rule, record dates and times of any unusual events that you notice in your community. The information may come in handy in future investigations.
A financial report was also given. From the sale of even-split tickets at the Christmas Island Fire Hall bingos, $ 324.66 has been raised. This money will be used to purchase a portable motion sensor camera for use by any of our members. More info on this later on. The community captains met with Cst. Paul Ratchford after the public meeting, to discuss plans for future public presentations. Some topics you can expect in the spring are CRIME STOPPERS and the PACE CAR PROGRAM. Finally, I want to thank all those who made the effort to attend the meeting, as well as the community captains, Cst. Paul Ratchford, and our Regional Councillor, Mae Rowe. TIP OF THE MONTH: There are break-ins still occurring in our communities, so stay vigilant. If you are a seasonal property owner, it’s a good idea to ask a neighbour to check on your place from time to time. |
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NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH UPDATE # 4
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NOTICE OF NEXT PUBLIC MEETING – Wednesday, January 27, 7PM
The next public meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, at 7 PM at the Christmas Island Fire Hall. Regardless of where you live, all residents are invited to attend. Mr Rick Wadden , a by-law enforcement officer( deals with unsightly premises) with the Regional Municipality, and Sergeant Tom Ripley of the Regional Police, will be guest speakers and they are willing to answer any questions you have. We hope to see you there.
Have a safe and enjoyable Christmas and a Happy New Year.
1. TIP OF THE MONTH – With Christmas just around the corner, chances are that you’re going to be shopping. Don’t leave parcels in plain sight in your vehicle. Lock them in your trunk
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