http://www.district2news.com Serving District 2 Of The Halifax Regional Municipality Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:44:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Miller Lake Learning Center (licensee of the Exceeding Reading Language System©) is holding an Open House on  Jan. 17, from 2 - 4p.m. New owner Toby Humphreys extends an invitation to everyone to drop by; come and see the fresh new décor and check out the many wonderful programs the ... http://www.district2news.com/2009/01/05/community/new-miller-lake-learning-centre-to-hold-open-house/ The Beaver Bank Lions New Years Day Levee may have been post-poned, but guests and Lions were more than happy to get together for a belated celebration on Sat. Jan. 3, to continue the annual tradition at the Beaver Bank Lions Club. “Moose-mild and lots of food was the order of the ... http://www.district2news.com/2009/01/04/community/new-year-new-councillor-new-friends-beaver-bank-lions-club-new-years-levee-a-lot-of-fun/ Thanks for visiting the new District2News.com! We want some feedback on our new site to make us the #1 News source for our district.  Please take some time to answer a few questions to allow us to better serve you. [poll id="2"] [poll id="3"] [poll id="4"] http://www.district2news.com/2009/01/03/featured/poll-we-want-feedback/ New Years Day arrived with gusto! Snow and blizzard-like conditions pummelled most of Nova Scotia on the first day of 2009, and while many levees across the province were cancelled, the levee at the LWF Hall in Fall River went ahead as planned. “We’re a different breed here in Fall River,” ... http://www.district2news.com/2009/01/03/community/lwf-new-years-day-levee-weathers-the-storm/ Mrs. Carrie Yorke, Fall River, celebrated her 91st birthday on Dec. 28. Mrs. Yorke’s special day was made even more meaningful when she was baptized at St. Thomas Anglican Church in Fall River. Thirteen month old Catherine Lewis was also baptized during the Sunday service. “You see,” said Rev. Marian ... http://www.district2news.com/2009/01/03/community/two-baptisms-and-a-birthday/ Local resident Linda Reynolds says she is deeply moved at the kindness shown her by members of her community and beyond. Reynolds suffers from Secondary Progressive MS; she was diagnosed with the disease eight years ago, at the age of 30. Recently, Reynolds received a new computer, a Sony laptop, thanks ... http://www.district2news.com/2009/01/02/community/local-resident-says-thanks-to-her-community/ 61, Lower Sackville. The family of the late Glen Robert Hansen is saddened to announce his death on December 25, 2008, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Oxbow, Sask., Glen was a son of the late Christian and Kathrien (Peesker) Hansen. Glen will be forever loved and ... http://www.district2news.com/2008/12/31/announcements/obituaries/hansen-glen-robert/ Lower Sackville, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, December 27, 2008. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Inez (McBurnie) Richardson. She is survived by daughters, Linda (Charles) Stewart, Sharon Chiasson, Anna Rogers, Charlene (Michael) Nolan, Karen (Dave) Snow; sons, Billy, ... http://www.district2news.com/2008/12/31/announcements/obituaries/andrews-theresa-may/ 45, of Bedford, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2008, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Born in Middleton, she was a daughter of St. Clair and Frances (Sabine) Ford, Woodville, Kings Co. Diane was a graduate of Sackville High School and also graduated from the Cosmetology Program at ... http://www.district2news.com/2008/12/31/announcements/obituaries/bain-diane-susan/ Quilt-maker Florence Parker  had the honour of drawing the winning ticket of her handmade quilt during a recent Lions meeting. She drew Kathy Bulger’s name. “When her name was called, Kathy did a dance and rushed right over to claim her prize!” said Lion Chris. http://www.district2news.com/2008/12/30/community/and-the-winner-is/