A man with vision
Kentville Business Community honours David White
The yoga strength and stability series: setting intentions will be held Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., at the Scott’s Bay Community Hall. Develop core strength, find balance mentally, physically, and emotionally, and open your hearts to infinite possibilities. For more info, contact Tina 902-582-7626 or Jenn at jennergy2012@gmail. com.
The Canning library will remain open this winter. Winter hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-5 p.m., Fridays 5-7:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Many new books to read and used books for sale. Call ahead during inclement weather. Info: 902-582-7699.
Glooscap Elementary School skating schedule: Jan. 25 and Feb. 8, 15 and 22. Parents needed to tie skates and join students on the ice. Helmets are required. The home and school meeting will be held Jan. 29, 6:45 p.m. Childcare provided; all parents/guardians welcome. Info: 902-582-2010.
Ross Creek Centre for the Arts is holding a portfolio prep course and theatre workshops Jan. 28, and Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Focused studio time, documenting work for art school submission, NSCAD professional feedback, studio visits and exhibition. Info: 902-582-3842 or www.artscentre. ca.
The Canning Senior Club will hold a 45s card party Jan. 27, 1:30 p.m. in seniors’ room of the Lions Hall. There will be 50/50 tickets, prizes and refreshments. All welcome. For more information, call Gladys at 902-678-2030 or Eugene at 902-365-2345.
Canning United Baptist Church will hold a traditional breakfast Feb. 3, 7:30-10:30 a.m. Gluten free pancakes and toast, sausage, bacon, hash browns, beans and scrambled eggs for a freewill offering. Info: 902-5823827 or tapgap@xcountry.tv.
The Village of Canning is looking for a leadership candidate to represent the village during the Apple Blossom Festival and throughout 2018. Must be a high school grad or equivalent and be between the ages of 18-23. Deadline May 1. Contact Lynda for details, rules, and schedules 902582-1307 or llocker@xcountry.tv.
Merchants in downtown Kentville have found a fitting way to honour the memory of David White.
White worked as an optician for more than 30 years, and was well known within the business community as the owner of David’s Eyewear Ltd. on Webster Street.
“Dave was a longtime downtown Kentville businessperson as well as a friend to many of us,” said Dave Reid, chairman of the Kentville Business Community events committee.
“We really were all quite shocked and saddened when Dave passed away.”
White was only 58 when he died in November 2017. His obituary describes him as a proud business owner eager to go the extra mile for his customers, a devoted family man and a sporting enthusiast.
Reid remembers White as a humanitarian who travelled to Africa to bring vision to those who would otherwise go without eyeglasses.
“He did a lot of extra things for his customers, and for the community,” said Reid.
Members of the Kentville Business Community group recently decided to name the trophy that will be up for grabs for two yearly decorating contests within the town The David White Visions of Kentville Award.
The trophy will be awarded in recognition of the top displays created for Christmas and the Festival of Flowers in the spring. Phinneys, a clothing store on Webster Street, won the holiday decorating contest. Valley Stove and Cycle earned the secondplace nod and Silver Horse Florist’s display rounded out the top three.
“It was really kind of fitting that we called it the Dave White Visions of Kentville Award because Dave always had nice windows, and he always made them unique,” said Reid, who noted that White was known for his creative flare.
“We want to keep honouring Dave with this for many, many years to come.” permitting, there will be coasting, snowshoeing (snowshoes provided), skating, and, new this year, a nature scavenger hunt and indoor activities. Afterwards, relax, get warm and enjoy free chili, hot chocolate and baked goods in the lunchroom. Storm date is Feb. 4.
PWES is participating in the Crayola Colorcycle Recycling Program by collecting dried out markers — not just Crayola markers but all brands and types including dry erase markers and highlighters. The project runs until Jan. 31 and is open to the public who can drop off their markers at the village office and the library.