There are a number of things I’d like to share on the blog this morning.
1. First hats off to our own Mark de Jonge for winning the men’s 200m in Portugal. Mark is 27 years old and has one more race to qualify for the Olympics in London, England this coming summer. Here's a link to a (not very high quality) video of the race: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_uf47XRIyc . I think we must have a celebratory event at Maskwa once Mark gets back to celebrate and show him our support.
2. Locally the MLA boundaries are up for review and our MLA Kelly Regan and MLA Diana Whalen for Clayton-Park sent me the following as a FYI. Brief information is below.
After each census, the province selects a commission and gives it terms of reference. Boundaries often change because of population changes, and the areas you live and work in are two of the fastest growing areas in the province. Halifax - Clayton Park and Bedford - Birch Cove are the two fastest growing ridings, and we have the largest number of electors - almost 5,000 above the maximum the province is aiming for.
Both Diana and I recognize our ridings are going to change a lot. I wanted to bring this issue to your attention because I thought your neighbourhood association might have some opinions on what parts of the riding should be together - what we call "a community of interest." You can make a presentation to the Commission (all the HRM dates are during
March Break) or you can send them an email submission. You can find the information about the hearings at http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20120301005. You can find more information on the commission (including how to make a submission) at http://nselectoralboundaries.ca/ . They'll bring back their interim report on May 31st. If you don't like it, you can object then. If you do like it, you should say so -- because changes in other ridings unhappy with their new boundaries could change ours.
3. I’m attempting to plan a Spring Craft Market at Maskwa which will coincide with a
local residential yard sale. If you would like to book a table they are $50 + tax. We are currently looking at the date around mid-May at the club. Date will be determined asap.
4. Open House – Mark your calendars for the Maskwa Open House on Saturday, May 12 starting
9am-2pm at the club.
March Break) or you can send them an email submission. You can find the information about the hearings at http://www.gov.ns.ca/news/details.asp?id=20120301005. You can find more information on the commission (including how to make a submission) at http://nselectoralboundaries.ca/ . They'll bring back their interim report on May 31st. If you don't like it, you can object then. If you do like it, you should say so -- because changes in other ridings unhappy with their new boundaries could change ours.
3. I’m attempting to plan a Spring Craft Market at Maskwa which will coincide with a
local residential yard sale. If you would like to book a table they are $50 + tax. We are currently looking at the date around mid-May at the club. Date will be determined asap.
4. Open House – Mark your calendars for the Maskwa Open House on Saturday, May 12 starting
9am-2pm at the club.
5. Maskwa is looking to rent out its kitchen. For more details email Renee Field, Club Manager at manager.maskwa@gmail.com.
