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We
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Central Cape Breton Community Portal. We are asking if you like
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Cyber Camps
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The Iona Cap Site will be starting the Cyber Camps again this year on Monday, July 6th. They will be Every Monday& Wednesday of July& August until the 19th. They will begin at 10am until 2pm.
$5 per child - Family rate: $5 for the first child, $2 for every additional child.
Registration forms are to be filled out once you drop off your child
Lunches are not provided; Rankin is a peanut free school.
For more information call Iona Cap Site - 725-2785 |
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Bottle Drive
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Saturday, July 18th 10am-2pm
In support of the Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society (to help cover operational and maintenance costs).
Volunteers will be canvassing homes in the Central Cape Breton area or refundable bottles and cans.
You can assist by leaving donations at the end of your driveway on collection day.
If you live outsite the pickup area, donations can be dropped off at the Grand Narrows Waterfront at anytime on or prior to collection day.
Monetary donations will gladly be accepted.
Pickup areas include: Route 223 (from Shenacadie to Ottawa Brook), Grass Cove, Washabuck, Pipers Cove, Benacadie & Castle Bay.
Thank you in advance, for your support. |
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Baseball Program Update
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the Christmas Island field is mowed and ready for action! This is where we will begin our summer. Weather permitting we will start on Monday night, July 6th. Children 3-5 years of age will begin at 6PM and go until 6:30PM. At 6:30, children aged 6 - 9 years of age will learn/play. From 7:30 - 9PM kids aged 10 and up are on the field (including any parents who wish to play). We will spend the month of July on the field in Christmas Island and the month of August on the field in MacKinnon's Harbour. Keep an eye on your email. This will be our main way to contact you in case of weather issues. If ball is going to be cancelled any particular week, we will only be contacting you via EMAIL. If you cannot access email, please contact me at 379-2343, Mike at 622-2810 or David at 725-2323. The kids should have a glove when they come to play. If they don't, we will try to have them share with another child. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. Bats, balls, bases and helmets will be provided. |
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T-shirt sales for the 100th Anniversary of the Holy Rosary Church- Deadline July 6th, 2009
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The Washabuck Community Centre is selling t-shirts for the 100th Anniversary of the Holy Rosary Church; the logo drawn by Courtney MacDonald will be screened onto white t-shirts on the left-hand corner of the shirts. If you are interested in buying a shirt or shirts please contact Chrissy at 725-2444 or through email: washabuck@gmail.com with how many you want, and shirt sizes (S, M, L, XL or XXL) by Monday, July 6th, 2009. |
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Congratulations to Courtney MacDonald!
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Congratulations to Courtney MacDonald of Washabuck, her logo was the winning entry chosen by a judging panel. Thank-you to everyone else for their submissions, there were lots of tough choices to make since they were all great. |
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Cottage / Cabin to Rent
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Looking for a cottage / cabin to rent for myself and my wife for the first week in August anywhere in the Iona to George's River area. Grew up in Boisdale. Reliable, dependable, not partyers.
E-Mail : basilmaclean@yahoo.ca |
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Employment opportunity
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We are hiring at Rosie's Take Out located in Jamesville. Must be able to work days,nights and weekends. If interested, drop off resume to Tom/Nichol at 3665 Hwy 223 Jamesville or call 725-1284 or email elmo_1899@hotmail.com |
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Highland Heights Inn
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"A Song For Everyone"
Saturday, June 27th, July 11th, August 29th & September 26th
With Laurel Martell, Lawrence Martell & Aaron Lewis
An intimate evening of music & songs, from jazz to pop from celtic to rock. After Dinner sit back, relax, reminisce and enjoy listening to the hits of Gordon Lightfoot, The Everley Bros, Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves & many more.
Dinner at 5:30 pm, $25.00 per person
Ask about our weekend getaway package!
For reservations & dinner menu call: (902) 725-2360 |
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Grand Narrows Waterfront Development Society
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Laundry, shower and washroom facilities are now open for the season. |
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Are you looking for a summer job???
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Looking for extra money?? My name is Nichol and I am looking for a reliable babysitter to care for my 2 children ages 3 1/2 years and 7 1/2 months old in my home. If interested contact Nichol at: (H)725-1284 (C)371-6836 elmo_1899@hotmail.com |
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Employment opportunity
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Grand Narrows convenience Store. Full-time/part-time. Must be 19yrs. Call or drop off resume 622-1247. |
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Iona CAP Site |
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Cyber Camps
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The Iona Cap Site will be starting the Cyber Camps again this year on Monday, July 6th. They will be Every Monday& Wednesday of July& August until the 19th. They will begin at 10am until 2pm.
$5 per child - Family rate: $5 for the first child, $2 for every additional child.
Registration forms are to be filled out once you drop off your child
Lunches are not provided; Rankin is a peanut free school.
For more information call Iona Cap Site - 725-2785 |
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Summer CAP Site Hours Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
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Summer Hours for the CAP Site:
Monday - Friday - 9am-4pm
CAP Site phone number: 725-2785. |
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Br. 124, Royal
Canadian Legion |
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Bingo!!! - Monday Nights
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Bingo every Monday night with mini games beginning at 7:45 p.m. Come out for some great prizes and great fun! |
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Friday Night Suppers/Ceilidhs
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Supper from 6 to 7 pm
July 3 - Roast Beef
July 10 - Roast Pork
July 17 - Grilled Haddock
July 24 - BBQ Pork Chops
July 31 - Corned Beef & Cabbage
Ceilidh from 7 to 10 pm 
July 3 - Cyril MacPhee
July 10 - Flashback (Dougie MacKinnon) |
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BAR HOURS
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Sunday, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday - bar closed
Thursday - 4 to 11
Friday & Saturday - 4 to 12 |
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Grandona Branch 124
website |
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Boisdale Fire Hall |
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Rock'n Roll Dance - July 18
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Saturday, July 18th - Rock'n Roll Dance
Half Cut (Former members of the Accents)
Saturday, August 15th - Square Dance
Glenn Graham & Joel Chiasson
Saturday, September 19th - Pub Night
Mark Macintyre & Jason Kempt
7 to 10 pm |
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Highland
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Codfish Supper- Feasgar an Truisg-July 11
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Come satisfy your taste buds with a feed of salt cod, potatoes and all the trimmings of a traditional Cape Breton salt cod supper. There will be hot dogs available upon request. The codfish supper is Saturday, July 11th, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Cost of the supper is $15 for adults, $8 for children, and hot dogs are $2. For more information call (902)-725-2272, or visit our website at www.visithighlandvillage.ca. |
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Na Deugairean- Living History for Youth- July and August
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Come to the Highland Village to partake in this special living history program for teens and get a sense of the responsibilities and the lifestyles of young Gaels in the past. The program features special hands-on activities including chores, crafts, language, and song. Costumes are provided for all youth. Na Deugairean is for teens ages 13-17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every second Thursday during the months of July and August. (July 9, 23 and August 6, 20). Admission for this program is $30 per youth. For more information or to register call (902)-725-2272. |
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Làithean Sona- Children's Living History Program- Wednesdays
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Children are invited to come take part in this special living history program and et a sense of what life was like for Gaels in those days past. The program features special hands-on activities including chores, crafts, games, language, and song. Costumes are provided for all children. Làithean Sona is for children ages 8-12 only. The program will run from 10a.m.- 4p.m. every Wednesday during July and August. Admission is $30 per child. Call (902)-725-2272 for more information or to register your child. |
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Storas na h-Oigrigh Gaelic Immersion Internship for Youth - Deadline July 13
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Five young adults are invited to take part in a unique paid learning experience called Stòras na h-Oigrigh. This program will introduce them to the Gaelic cultural foundations of Nova Scotia with a focus on community based cultural expression and the idiomatic speech. From one generation to another, Gaelic cultural expression, particularly art forms such as song, storytelling, instrumental music and dance, along with social knowledge, have been primarily taught through oral transmission and the seanchas tradition. Consequently, this program will be conducted entirely through Gaelic using the Gàidhlig aig Baile method of language teaching and will include visits with tradition bearers from the community. This social Gaelic learning experience will run from Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm from August 10 to August 21st. Participants will receive an honorarium for their apprenticeship participation. Young people aged 16 to 25, who have demonstrated a high level of motivation in their pursuit of knowledge of Gaelic language and culture are invited to apply. The morning sessions will focus on a particular topic and be delivered through TIP sessions. In the afternoon the apprentices will visit with a tradition bearer to further develop their topic area, or will participate in a relevant activity in one of the Museum’s historic buildings. Jim Watson and Mary Jane Lamond will facilitate these sessions. Interested individuals should send a letter describing their previous experience of Gaelic language and Gaelic culture in Nova Scotia. They should describe their level of competency in Gaelic, why they would like to take part of this program and what talents they will bring to the group. The deadline for applications is Monday, July 13th. Stòras na h-Oigrigh is funded by the Highland Village Musem/ An Clachan Gàidhealach, with financial assistance from the Office of Gaelic Affairs. Inquiries and applications can be directed to Rodney Chaisson at the Highland Village Museum/ An Clachan Gàidhealach, 4119 Highway 223, Iona, NS, B2C 1A3 by phone at 902-725-2272, e-mail: chaissrs@gov.ns.ca, or fax 902-725-2227.
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Spòrs- Gaelic Games for Kids - Fridays in July & August
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Join us for a morning of interactive games that focus on language, song, dance, and other aspects of Gaelic heritage. Gaelic games will center on basic Gaelic vocabulary and phrases which are incorporated into fun and engaging games for children. Spòrs is for children aged 5-10 years, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Admission is free. This program occurs every Friday from July 3rd to August 28th. |
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Féis an Eilein |
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19th Annual Féis an Eilein - August 17 to 22
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The 19th Annual Féis an Eilein will take place from Monday August 17th-Saturday August 22nd. Please watch for up-dates and our brochure. |
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Gaelic Concert Series
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The 11th Annual Gaelic Concert Series will take place on Tuesday evenings at 8 pm on July 14th, 21st, 28th, and August 4th and 11th. Please watch for up-dates and our brochure. |
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St Columba Parish |
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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
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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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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:2003, 2000, 1987, 1975, 1967, 1965, 1963, 1960. 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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Letter of Concern
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Rankin School of the Narrows SAC
4144 Highway 223
Iona, NS
B2C 1A4
June 9, 2009
Cape Breton-Victoria
Regional School Board
275 George Street
Sydney, NS
B1P 1J7
Attention: Mr. Bernie MacKinnon,
Coordinator of Human Resources (NSTU)
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Next Meeting
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Next meeting will be in September, 2009.
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Rankin
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PICTURES OLD AND NEW
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We are asking that former students send in pictures from their school years here at Rankin/Christmas Island Schools. They could include but are not limited to class pics, graduation pics, group or event pictures. Send them to rankinreunion@gmail.com or drop them off at the school and leave them with Joanie or Elizabeth. |
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Update!! Reunion News - July 24 to 26
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Everyone welcome - all former students and staff - (not just grads)
The Reunion weekend will start on Friday, July 24 where "reunioners" are invited to join the "regulars" at the regular Friday night Legion supper. On the menu that night is a Pork Chop B-B-Q at the Legion from 6-7:00 pm with entertainment following supper. Tentative cost - $10.00 per adult plate, $ 5.00 per child plate. Everyone welcome until 9:00 pm at which time the under-agers will have to go home. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT FOR REUNION ATTENDEES ONLY. THE LEGION HAS GRACIOUSLY INVITED US TO JOIN THEM FOR THEIR REGULAR SUPPER ON FRIDAY NIGHT!!
Saturday, July 25 from 2-4:30 open house at the new Rankin School of the Narrows with face painting for the children, B-B-Qed hot dogs water-tea-coffee available as well as tours of the new school where we will have old photos posted that we have received via email or drop off.
Saturday - Mass at St Barra Church, Christmas Island then from 7-9 ceilidh for all ages of local talent.
THEN OUR BIG EVENT!! Dance from 9-1 with music by a DJ with a few sets mixed in for good measure with live music!!
Sunday, July 26 at 3:00 pm an all ages baseball game to be held at Christmas Island field. Bring your gloves and come out and enjoy the afternoon. If you're not a baseball player bring your lawn chairs and blankets and sit back to enjoy the afternoon. |
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Rankin Reunion Notice
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Email rankinreunion@gmail.com to have your name(s) registered or call Janet at 622-2810. Please continue to check www.centralcapebreton.com for updates. Any suggestions for activities/draws/decorations etc for the ceilidh/dance are welcomed by replying to the above email or calling Janet. Thanks - Reunion Committee. |
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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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