Railroad Heritage

Do you know where this monument is situated ? You probably drive by it without even being aware. That's one of the advantages of walking. This tribute to Truro's railroad heritage was erected on the Esplanade in 1984. It's across the street from Carsands and Truro video, on one side of the Mattatall-Varner Parking Lot and not far from the curling rink.

Margolians

Stumbled across Margolians website (www.margolians.ca) today with this picture. It's august. Must be time for the Back-to-School Sales. 20 % Off everything in the Store. Will it be more by exhibition time. A great store and an Institution in Truro.

LWSH Museum

Summer is the best time to visit the Little White Schoolhouse Museum. Student curators are there. There are lots of artifacts (school bells, slates, inkwells, old desks, spellers, readers, ... and lots of records. It's both a replica of the traditional one-room schoolhouse at the turn of the century and also a fount of information about the Normal College, the Teachers College and the history of teacher education in Nova Scotia. Did you have a relative who was a teacher ? Ever write on a slate ? time to go back in time and visit the LWSH Museum at 20 Arthur Street on the campus of the NSCC.

Looking Good!

Our flowers out front have come along nicely. We'll give it full play and ignore the back yard for the present. Have a good weekend!

1947 Bearcats

Talking to Lyle Carter today took me back in time and thinking sports. Found this picture of the 1947 Truro Bearcats. The picture was part of a Souvenir Booklet for the Maritimes Big Four Hockey League. Backrow: William Kearns, D; Frank Grabowski, D; Lou Medynski, F; Sonny McDonald, G; Buddy MacEachern, F; Kink McDonald, F. Front row: William Hepburn, F; Billy McIntyre, F; Alex Robertson, F; Warren Roach, D. Not in the picture: Jack Fritz, D; Bert Steele, F; Dalton Barkwell; Doggie Kuhn, Coach; William Cox, Mgr. Anyone remember these guys ?

Colouring book

I delivered the first copies of a "mini" colouring book to the Little White Schoolhouse Museum this morning. There's a coloured cover with two children on it, and they are featured in various poses and at various tasks related to the Little White Schoolhouse. I've considered this project for awhile, and it was a lot of fun once I got at it.

If you haven't visited the schoolhouse lately, it's a nice spot to visit and reflect on the old days in education. Summer curators are now there so the museum is open Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 5:00, I believe.

July 1, 2010

Why am I celebrating Canada Day !!!

They've destroyed my forests; they've polluted the rivers; they've blown up my dams.

O, well, July 1st is a holiday and we all need a holiday.

Everyone have a good Canada Day!