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Kentville, Kings County councils discuss library location
Published on January 12, 2016
KENTVILLE - No decisions have been made yet about the location for the Annapolis Valley Regional Library’s new Kentville branch, despite a lengthy in camera meeting between town and municipal councils Jan. 11.
Kentville town council unanimously passed a motion on Jan. 11 to table discussion on the location of the library until after the Municipality of the County of Kings further deliberates and makes a decision.
The location of the new library, along with how parking will be accommodated, are two points that continue to be discussed.
Possible locations for the new library include a repurposed United Church of St Paul and St. Stephen or a new building to be erected on River Street, across from the Kentville Police Service headquarters.
Each council has scored the location independently based on its own criteria, leaving county council supporting the repurposed church and the town council in favour of River Street.
On Nov.3, county council passed a motion stating that the county would equally share lease costs for the relocated library if certain conditions were met. One of the conditions of this agreement is that both municipal units agree on the site.
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The Kentville Farmers Market is open year-round, every Wednesday, rain, shine, snow, or sleet, from 10am – 2pm!
Until October, we will be
located in downtown Centre Square. It is a large paved and cobblestone
parking area with trees and a community gazebo surrounded on four sides
by Main Street, Webster Street, Aberdeen Street and Cornwallis Street.
You can enter Centre Square from either Main Street or Webster Street.
Look for our signs on market day!
From October until April, we
will be located in the bright and spacious Kentville Lions Club, located
at 78 River Street, next door to the Kentville Police Station.
Two-hour parking is available at both locations.
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Garden resolutions for the new growing year
MARSHA MIDDLETON MARSHA'S GARDEN POST
Happy New Year to all you fellow gardeners out there and best wishes for a healthy, happy 2016.
January and February are difficult months for gardeners as our green thumb becomes more and more itchy as the days go by and the countdown to spring seems endless. While the garden is asleep, we get through the winter months by poring over seed catalogues and garden magazines and dream of the days when we can spend hours outside in the garden.
Here's a list of 10 resolutions to think about and I hope a few of them will inspire your garden plans for the upcoming season. 1) Make a plan. Whether it is a detailed drawing, a bubble diagram or just a list of ideas, make a plan for the overall function and design of your garden and stick to it. Beautiful gardens take time to become established and if you have a general idea of the garden you'd like to end up with, you're way ahead of the the game. For example, most of the gardens I've designed over the years have designated areas for recreation, seating and outdoor dining, garden beds for seasonal interest, privacy screening and parking areas, functional areas for vegetable and herb gardening, and screening for compost piles and waste bins. It's easy to become overwhelmed so instead of addressing everything at once, start small by tackling one area at a time and think of your garden as a long-term project worthy of your time and energy. 2) Go organic. Try to cut back on using chemicals in your garden as much as possible and go organic whenever you can. Some practices to aim for:
Hand dig weeds or learn to tolerate them wherever you can
Cut back on lawns
Use a diversity of plants to encourage birds and bees to the garden
Start a compost pile for kitchen and garden waste
Have a water-wise garden design
Choose varieties of plants which are pest and disease resistant Use native and heirloom plants which are climate appropriate Become a seed saver
Aim for sustainable soil practices
Mulch bare soil to prevent evaporation of moisture and prevent weed seeds from germinating 3) Keep a garden journal. A garden journal helps you to record both the successes and failures of your garden endeavours and keeps you inspired to try new things. Some years my journal is nothing but a spiral notebook from the dollar store with lists, sketches and notes which make sense only to me. I have an extensive wish list of plants I'd like to grow and over the years I've kept notes on different plants I've tried and my overall impressions on their performance. I've jotted down notes on planting combinations I've admired in other people's gardens and in public parks. I also keep notes on recipes for organic pest controls, mail order companies for seeds and plants, ideas for attractive and unusual containers, dates for starting certain plants from seed and germination rates of different types and successful propagation techniques; just about anything and everything which I think will be helpful or noteworthy. 4) Plan for four seasons. A four-season garden takes a bit of planning but is worth the effort as it provides colour and interest all year long. Many flowering trees, shrubs and perennials are at their peak performance late spring through midsummer and by the end of July, the show is over until the following year. Make a note of perennials which flower late summer into fall and those which 'dry back' as opposed to 'die back'; trees and shrubs with brilliant fall foliage and colourful bark; plants with ornamental berries and fruit pods; deciduous shrubs with interesting form and bark; conifers and broadleaf evergreens and try to incorporate some of these into your garden plan. Most nurseries offer the best selection of plants early in the season, so take a list of fall and winter interest plants you would like to include in your garden with you when you head out in the spring so that you aren't distracted by all the colourful spring and summer blooms. 5) Share the wonder with a child. Encourage a new generation of gardeners. I can still remember those long ago classroom experiments of watching a bean seed germinate against damp blotting paper in a glass jar.
Teaching a child the love of growing things creates environmental awareness, the knowledge of where our food comes from and the importance of caring and nourishing something over time which is truly priceless. The best plants for budding gardeners are those which are easy to grow and have a short growing season.
Children are more likely to eat carrots, lettuce, peas, bush beans, cherry tomatoes and spinach which they've grown themselves and most kids delight in growing pumpkins for Halloween (if you have the space). Annual flowers like nasturtiums, zinnias, cosmos and sunflowers have a fast rate of germination and grow quickly into beautiful bouquets. Indoor experiments like growing an avocado pit in a glass jar, resprouting green onions or growing a pineapple from the top can be a fun way to introduce kids to gardening.
6) Improve your soil. Loam is the the ideal soil for most plants as it contains equal amounts of sand, silt and clay but unfortunately very few of us have such a luxury. Taking the time to improve your garden soil with the addition of organic matter such as compost, well-rotted manure and shredded leaves is well worth the effort as it improves the texture of both sandy and clay soils. This results in improved water retention, better drainage and aeration, providing plants with essential nutrients and feeding soil bacteria. The end result is stronger, healthier plants at peak performance and who doesn't want those? 7) Plant a tree. Research has shown that trees are essential for our mental and physical well being and we are lucky to live in a part of the world where there are so many of them. Trees produce oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the air and the larger the tree, the more oxygen they produce and the more carbon they store. They reduce soil erosion, conserve water and provide shelter for wildlife. Planting a tree on the south or west side of your property can considerably reduce heating and cooling costs and trees add value to your property.
Landscapes with trees help to relax us and reduce stress. If your property already has large evergreen and shady deciduous trees, think about incorporating a smaller ornamental tree or a fruit tree into your landscape. According to a Chinese proverb, 'The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.
The next best time is today.' 8) Grow something good to eat. Gardeners who grow their own fruit and vegetables fully understand the rewards and health benefits of eating their own produce. Whereas many gardeners have extensive vegetable gardens overflowing with bounty, you don't have to have a large property in order to grow something good to eat. A few planters on a small balcony or deck may be all the garden space you have but you will still be able grow delicious tomatoes, herbs, salad leaves, spring onions and radishes for example. Growing something good to eat means that you will have healthier, better tasting food and save money at the same time. 9) Grow some flowers for bouquets. A vase of fresh flowers is a delightful touch to any room but you'd be surprised how many gardeners don't like cutting flowers from the garden to bring indoors as this leaves bare patches in carefully planned borders. If this is one of your pet peeves then maybe a small area set aside for a cutting garden might be just the ticket. In addition to perennial favourites, annuals like cosmos, zinnias, sweet peas, sunflowers and bachelor's buttons are cheap, easy to grow from seed, bloom all season and respond to cutting by producing even more flowers.
Dahlias and gladiolas are also wonderful cut flowers and are easily grown from tubers and corms available in early spring. A good location for a cutting garden is an area in full sun, like alongside the vegetable patch, where the plants can be grown in rows for ease of gathering flowers for summertime bouquets.. 10) Garden for enjoyment.
Gardeners have known for generations that gardening is good for our body and our soul. It is an act of love as it provides us with nourishing food, strengthens our body, relieves stress and depression and connects us with nature.
Last but not least, dirt is good for you. A 2007 study shows that Mycobacterium vaccae, a soil bacteria, releases chemicals which stimulates neurons in the brain to release serotonin, the chemical responsible for stabilizing mood and linked to better sleep. Enjoy your time in the garden, it will make you feel great and live longer.
Gertrude Jekyll said it best, ‟The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies."
Marsha Middleton is a Horticulturist (UG), Landscape Designer and Garden Consultant who lives on the South Shore.
While the garden is asleep, gardeners get through the winter months by poring over seed catalogues and garden magazines and dream of the days when we can spend hours outside in the garden.
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CAROL DOBSON
There was a time when you would find a haberdashery in any large town in the province. That is true in Kentville, where E.J. Bishop operated one on Webster Street beginning in the late 19th century.
In the early 1920s, R.W. Phinney purchased the business and put his name up over the door. His son then operated it before selling it to Bruce and Jeanie Fagan. They ran the business for 37 years before selling it three years ago. The store has a larger footprint than it did then,but today's customers are still trodding on the original floorboards.
‟The owners wanted to retire so I came on board," Andrew Zebian,Phinney's owner says. ‟I grew up in the retail business and I had a store in New Minas. I decided that the time was right to move into the downtown. It has been a phenomenal three years and the town has been so good to me." During the Fagan's ownership,the store morphed from men's and boy's wear to add women's clothing (while discontinuing the boy's wear department). Today, Zebian says Phinney's offers a wide selection of brand names, such as Joseph Ribkoff, Tribal, Spanner, Woolrich, Riveria, Parkhurst, Tommy Bahama, Nygard, Columbia and Skechers. With winter coming on, the store stocks fashionable, yet practical footwear by Clarks, Columbia and Sorel.
Zebian says that the selection is such that customers won't meet themselves on every corner. Their menswear department carries shirts and cardigans by Viyella, the established English brand known for its comfort and durability. Viyella is a blend of wool and cotton that was first woven in 1893 in England, and became the ‟first branded fabric in the world." ‟For us,service is the number one thing," he says. ‟We're like the stores used to be years ago with personalized attention for our customers. There are not too many of these types of clothing stores left around the province." ‟Phinney's is a great story," J.D. MacCulloch, of the Kentville Development Corporation, says.
‟It shows how,in this competitive market, a shop can find its niche in a small town and not have to be in a mall or with the big box stores." Zebian says Phinney's staff are problem solvers. His is one of a few stores that still has seamstresses on staff to carry out minor alterations, like hemming and shortening, to ensure that your purchase fits like a glove.
‟If you need a pair of pants hemmed in a hurry, we can do that for you on the spot," he says.
Phinneys will reopen on Monday, Dec. 28 for post-holiday shopping.
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A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.
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A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.
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Organize room by
room
While resolving to lose weight or quit smoking are popular New Year's resolutions, many people decide the dawn of a new year is a great time to get organized.
The holiday season can interfere with one's ability to stay organized. The arrival of new gifts, decorations decking the halls and overnight guests can make it seem like rooms have been turned upside down. But the end of the holiday season provides a great chance to sort through belongings and start organizing in earnest.
Men and women who want to get organized can consult with a professional organizer or tackle the job on their own, potentially enlisting the help of others in the household.
Step 1: Assess the damage.
It can be difficult to get organized without first taking inventory of your home. Go through all of the rooms in the house and decide what your goals for each room are, jotting those goals down as you go. See if the rooms have more storage potential than you're utilizing, particularly those rooms that are overrun with items. Storage can include shelves on walls, new furniture or modified closet spaces.
Again, jot down your ideas so you can refer back to them later on.
Step 2: Set up a sorting plan.
Organizing may involve sorting through belongings and getting rid of things you no longer use. One of the easier ways to handle sorting is to purchase three different containers or make three different piles.
The first one will hold items you will keep, the second includes items that can be sold or donated and the last will house items that you will discard or recycle. Separating belongings in this manner can help you stay on task and remove some of the stress from getting organized. Simply move the containers that are no longer needed from the room when youre ready to organize the remaining belongings.
Step 3: Schedule your cleaning days.
It may take a couple of sessions to get certain rooms clean, so plan ahead for that. For example, you may need a day to sort and toss items, another day to prep the room with organizational enhancements and yet another to put everything back. Separating tasks into manageable sessions will help you reach smaller goals that eventually add up to your larger goal of getting more organized.
Plan project days when you can devote time with few, if any, distractions. You may want to ask a friend or family member to take care of your children or pets for a few hours while you are tackling your tasks. Organizing around the trash pickup schedule can help, too. This way discarded items are quickly out of sight and out of mind.
Step 4: Prepare your day.
Have all of your necessary equipment on hand in advance of Day 1. This eliminates having to go on the search for supplies, which can prove distracting. Make sure you are well rested and have eaten a hearty meal. Set an alarm for how long you want the organizational session to go. If you work until you reach the point of fatigue, you may not be inclined to finish on another day.
Step 5: Reward yourself.
Every time you finish an organizational session or goal, treat yourself to something nice, such as a dinner out or a massage.
Choose something relaxing that makes you happy.
Step 6: Repeat the process.
When one room is organized, establish your plan for the next room. Once you see the success that comes from the first room, you can use that as motivation to do the others at your own pace.
Getting organized may take some time, but it can be well worth the reward when a home is clean and everything has a place.
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