Rotary Club of Westville

10/12/2022

Here are a couple of photos from the federal funding announcement last evening for the new Accessible Parking Lot at Westville’s Acadia Park. The Town of Westville hosted the funding announcement with Central Nova Member of Parliament Sean Fraser who delivered the news of the federal funding that will create a new entrance to the Town of Westville’s Acadia Park and its Splash Pad and that will feature handicapped parking and access. The brief announcement was delivered at the proposed site, located off South Main and nearby by the Splash Pad. The Accessible Parking Lot will make it possible for all children, regardless of mobility challenges, to enter and enjoy the Splash Pad."
Featured in the photos are:
1st Photo ... Central Nova MP Sean Fraser, Westville Mayor Lennie White, and Westville resident Heather Facey

2nd Photo ... Deputy Mayor Clarrie MacKinnnon, Councillor Meghan Bragg, MP Sean Fraser, Councillor Mitchell MacGregor, Mayor Lennie White
Mayor Lennie White acknowledged the leadership role and the dedicated fundraising efforts of the Rotary Club of Westville in having Acadia Park built in 1997 to commemorate Canada’s 150th birthday, and in 2017 overseeing the construction of Acadia Park’s Splash Pad to commemorate the park’s 20th anniversary. Upon completion, Acadia Park and the Slash Pad were both turned over to the Town of Westville to operate and maintain. Mayor Lennie White noted,
"The splash pad has been a well received and well used facility since it's opening a few years ago. So today I also want to pay special thanks to the Rotary Club of Westville for having the vision for this wonderful addition to Acadia Park and spearheading the campaign to raise the funds to make it a reality. I want to offer the thanks of the Town of Westville to Heather Facey, and her late husband Chuck, for donating the land to the Town specifically for the purpose of creating Accessible Parking to the splash pad and park, and the thanks of the many kids and their families who have enjoyed the pad since its opening.”

06/23/2022

Our Splash Pad in Westville, is opening earlier this year. The Splash Pad will open on June 15, 2022 from 10:30am-4:00pm. Bring on the Summer heat!!

06/23/2022

The Historical Advisory Committee, invites you a rededication of the Westville Cenotaph, as it turns 100 years of age. Friday July 1st, 2022, we will have the Lieutenant Governor Arthur J. LeBlanc in attendance for this rededication. All are welcome, festivities begin at 3pm at the Cenotaph we hope to see you then!

06/23/2022

At 3PM on July 1st Westville will rededicate the Cenotaph on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. You are invited to attend this memorial event recognizing those who gave their lives in overseas wars and Westville's unique cenotaph erected in their memory on its centenary. The photo is of young Westville girls dressed in white with their white flowers to lay at the Cenotaph. (Photo is ccirca 1946?)

On the 100th anniversary on July 1, 2022, and while the names of those from the town who gave there lives in war are read out, descendants and interested citizens will be able to lay a white carnation as a sign of remembrance. We hope you are able to commemorate this significant event in the Westville's history.

Westville Historical Advisory Committee

Press Release
June 20,2022

Soon July 1st will be here and many local residents will be heading to Westville for the street parade then back
home for a family or neighbourhood bbq. Many others will be back in town at 3 pm to observe the rededication of
the towns Cenotaph which was unveiled 100 years previously on July 1st 1922.
His Honour The Honourable Arthur J. LeBlanc, ONS, QC ,Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia will be in
attendance to unveil a plaque in regards to the anniversary.
Premier Tim Houston, local dignitaries ,members of the Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party Nova Scotia
Highlanders along with others dressed in military uniforms of the past, courtesy of the Pictou County Military
Museum will also be present.
A Moment of Silence followed by the Last Post ,Lament and Rouse will be part of the service. While the names of
those from the town who gave there lives in war are read out, descendants and interested citizens will be able to
lay a white carnation as a sign of remembrance. If you would like to be a part of this service and lay a carnation
contact Michael Thompson, Director of Recreation 902-396-1059
(old photo of girls dressed in white with their flowers to be attached to release)
Copy in regard to photo: Photo of Westville girls (circa 1946?) prior to laying of flowers at the Westville Cenotaph
on July 1st. Pictured in the front row(left to right) Gloria Deagle, Beverley Lambly, Unknown, Poldi Morris. Back Row
Shirley Fraser and Unknown.
On July 1st the town will rededicate the Cenotaph on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

06/01/2022

Rotary Club Road Toll Fundraiser

Purpose: Support our projects and service in our community
When: Saturday, June 4
Time: 10AM to Noon
3 Toll Locations: North Main Street
Cowan Street
Drummond Road
The Rotary Club thanks you in advance for your generous financial support.

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