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5 year renewal of the Naturally Active Victoria County Strategy. Overall, this Strategy addresses an absolutely critical need in our County: Improved health of our citizens through exercise and better nutrition. I have had direct, very positive contact with the Strategy and it activities in three main ways: 1. The Strategy’s support of North Highlands Nordic Cross Country Ski Club: I am a member of this Club which offers professional quality ski trails and programs. I use its facilities both for skiing and for snowshoeing and as a senior, I appreciate the Club’s programs for seniors. I also appreciate the in-person visits which Vince Forrestall makes to our Club. The Club is one of the most important fitness opportunities North of Smokey during the winter, for very young children, youth, adults and seniors and thus is important in the County fitness Strategy. 2. The Cabot High School Student Garden Project (with the Cape North Farmers’ Market): The Cape North Farmers’ Market has as one of its goals the improving of the quality of nutrition in our North of Smokey communities through more local production of fresh produce. As part of our strategy for achieving this goal, our Farmers’ Market is working with the teachers and administration of Cabot High School to “turn on” our youth to the benefits and pleasures of home production of food. A student garden has been created as a learning tool for students at Cabot High. The garden has been in existence for 2 years, 2015 being a better harvest year than 2014, as the fertility of the student garden improves. The student garden project is ongoing with the goal of reaching out and turning on more and more young people to home gardening. In 2015, the Naturally Active Strategy provided financial support for this student garden/fresh local produce/better nutrition for better health project. 3. As a volunteer in the Sun Gym at the Bay St. Lawrence Community Centre, I am aware of the several ways in which the Naturally Active Strategy has assisted the Centre to work with children, youth, adults and seniors on different activities intended to encourage regular exercise and nutrition in our community. The Centre plays a hugely important role in our community and the Naturally Active Strategy has been one of the most important sources of support for the Centre’s fitness/nutrition programs. Based on my first-hand experience, I believe that the Naturally Active Strategy is playing a very important role in improving fitness and nutrition in our County and that its various activities have been successful in enhancing fitness, including improved nutrition in our County. Vince Forrestall , in my opinion has done an excellent job as the Strategy coordinator working in a county with very dispersed communities. He has worked effectively with local organizations to link their activities with the goals of Naturally Active and thereby achieved great “leverage” for Naturally Active’s various initiatives. Improving fitness and levels of nutrition in any setting does not happen quickly. A good start has been made. I support a further 5-years for the Strategy. Sincerely" - Rob Macdonald, Dingwall
 "(Compasses for Navigation Course Nov 14 & 15, 2015) Borrowed from the school. Thanks to Barb. Thanks for contacting her" - Minga O'Brien (Nov. 5, 2015)
(Strategy Update/Review Session: June 3, 2015) Improve communication at all levels: "We recognize since (Vince) MPAL Program has started it's been much better" - Group 2 "This (NEW Victoria County Trails Map) is INCREDIBLE! Thank you, thank you. I'm certain Garnet MacLaughlin and team will be thrilled to have this piece as they move forward with a trail inventory and map" - Kelsey Peters, Destination Cape Breton (Sept. 16, 2015) "Hi Vince: Thanks for the letter (Central CB Community Ventures Letter of Support for Trans Canada Trail Waterways Launch) it is much appreciated" - Ann Marie MacNeil, Chair - Central Cape Breton Community Ventures (Nov. 26, 2015) "I Jeannie want to thank everyone who donated items of all sizes and shapes to make our 2nd Santa`s Workshop a success again this year. Thanks to Vince Forrestall (Naturally Active Victoria County) and his team of partners who donated snacks and fresh fruit to help Santa`s workshop happen. We had a lot of kids and Youth and friends and family who came today to have a great time watching and talking to kids and youth. I love seeing all ages enjoying what our community has to offer which is the support of the community at all times. Amy Fraser MacKinnon and Corrine Mac Kinnon prob have sore fingers from all the wrapping they did for the kids.LOL. My kids are slowly growing up on me so it was nice to sit and talk to the younger kids as they did their crafts I miss those days. P.S Thanks to Trix Mackinnon and Frankie Mac Kinnon for setting up yesterday and lugging boxes with me .Love yas.See you all NEXT YEAR same place and same time" - Jeannie Bonnar (Dec. 19, 2015). "Hey Vince , thanks for everything we have 10 out there playing some pond hockey (Bring Back Pond Hockey Play)!!" -Andrew MacDonald, Victoria Highland Civic Centre (Baddeck Rink) - Nov. 27, 2015 BringBackPlayPondHockeyPlayFallWinter20152016PDF "I appreciate what you have done for me and the participants (After-school basketball jerseys & shorts)" - Pauline MacKinnon, Cabot Junior Basketball Team (Fall 2015) "There was lots of positive talk around it (Little Penguins Program, Ingonish) and people are asking if we can have it again this year. It was $500 last time which directly benefited 27 families, some have mutliple children. That money allowed them to access the facility the whole winter. Thanks!" - Marie Hawley, Dec. 8, 2015 
NHNOpenHouse2016PerfectDaytobeOutdoorsandNaturallyActivePDF "Hi Vince, Thanks for coming to our Open House. Jenna is a sweetheart! We had at least 110 participants when all was said and done. We tried to showcase what we have to offer hoping to interest individuals in the youth programs, season passes and our other upcoming events" - Linda Murray, North Highlands Nordic (Jan 11, 2016) "That's great news (Accessing Facilities Grant)! Thanks for believing in the program. If it wasn't for you, it probably wouldn't be as successful ! Thanks again" - Jason Smith, Leader-Adult Men's Basketball Program, Baddeck Academy (Dec. 11/2015 6:55pm) "Vince - I do it for you as I know how much you are doing for this community! Cheers" - Iris Kedmi, (Resident) Feb. 1, 2016 "It was a beautiful day (Dennison Rd, Guided Hike-Jan 10, 2016) Thanks so much for lending snowshoes to us. Much appreciated" - Aliesje MacInnis / "Hi Vince, I put the snowshoes back where they were before. Thanks again-they worked out great" - Brendan Shaughan / "Hi Guys - Great turn out today (Dennison Rd, Guided Hike-Jan 10, 2016) - 19 in total. Conditions were excellent once we got past the first 1/2 km- a truck had gone up the trail that far and then turned off a side road. 5 participants from Baddeck area and the rest were from Sydney & North side areas" - Eileen Woodford, Leader - Sundays on Snow Program
[gallery ids="7288,7290,7289" type="rectangular"] "We had a great ACBC (Active Cape Breton Communities) Meeting in Membertou & Rotary Park on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016. Thanks to all who attended for positive participation and thoughtful discussion. I look forward to the next session" - Wayne McKay, Cape Breton Regional Physical Activity Consultant wayne.mckay@novascotia.ca / "This was one of the most energizing meetings , ACBC has had in many years. I left feeling that there was so much each of us can do in our roles as MPAL, Recreation staff, public health and health charity" - Claire MacLean, claire.maclean@heartandstroke.ca (Jan. 21, 2016) / "Thanks everyone. Yes it was a very fun and energizing session. I enjoyed the stats that were shared at the beginning and it was nice to talk to people about the work they’re doing to promote physical activity and walking opportunities. I enjoyed my experience at Rotary Park, it was my first time there and it was an amazing day to participate in such a great walk! - Thanks everyone" - Aron Ashton, Public Health Services Physical Educator (Jan. 22, 2016)
[gallery ids="7406,7407,7408,7409,7410,7411,7412" type="rectangular"] Nice to lead (Vince Forrestall, Naturally Active Victoria County) a great program with super participants enjoying social, with nice scenery in a great place we live, play, work 3 degrees, yesterday (Jan. 31, 2016) - the drive to was just worth the trip. Thank you all, including sweeper Marshall Kaiser and Eileen Woodford for the opportunity. Appreciated. "Looks like Vince & Marshall led the group of 12 through an enchanted forest this afternoon. The woods were marshmallow coated, and frozen falls spectacular. Thanks so much Vince and Marshall! Looked like it was wonderful to be in the woods today" - Eileen Woodford, Program Leader. "Nice job on the presentation (Humes River Falls Wilderness Area Trail Proposal: https://naturallyactivevictoriacounty.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/humesriverwildernesshikingtrailproposalpresentationjanuary122015pdf.pdf ), Vince. It's a great tool for promoting our proposed trail, and we should be able to get a lot of mileage out of it" - Thanks, Minga O'Brien (Member-BNTA: Biosphere Northeast Trails Association) - Jan 13, 2014 "Thanks for promoting this (Victoria County Snowshoe Hikes - 2016) Vince!!" -Janet Barlow, Hike Nova Scotia (Feb. 8, 2016) StrategyRenewalLetterofSupportCBRMChristaDicksforACBC2015 StrategyRenewalLetterofSupportCBRMChristaDicksforACBC2015PDF RE: Support from Active Cape Breton Communities – Naturally Active Victoria County MPAL Renewal "Please accept this letter of support from the CBRM Recreation Department for the above noted initiative – ACBC: Active Cape Breton Communities, a Cape Breton Regional Professional Development Organization, which Naturally Active Victoria County is a regular participant. There are many benefits to the Municipal Physical Activity Strategy and its impact on active living and healthy lifestyles in the Victoria County area. An intricate collaboration of partnerships has evolved from this program, from volunteers, leaders, facility operators and on all government levels that has lead to the success of Naturally Active. Fostering healthy living initiatives, collaborative partnerships and a supportive strategy shows a Municipality’s commitment to positive lifestyle change. There is still more that can be done and by renewing the program as it benefits the community and visitors alike. We support the request for a 5 year renewal of this valuable strategy"-Regards, Christa Dicks-CBRM Recreation Manager (Oct. 27th, 2015)  "Vince - I agree that last winter certainly encouraged people to get out and try snow related activities ie snowshoeing, etc. Hats off to your organization as well encouraging and make programs affordable for individuals and families - Thank you for your good wishes!! We have a full workshop for 2016 Winter BOW (Feb. 19-21, 2016, St.Ann's - Gaelic College) Participants come from all parts of Nova Scotia from Cape Breton County through to Mainland. The snow has dropped but we are happy that there still is snow to work with. Thanks again" -Cheers, Gail Holman (February-19-2016)
Nice comment on the Nova Scotia FB Page the other day from resident who participated in the Spinnigan's Hike - March 12, 2016: Wanda Hart MacLeod "You live such an interesting and vibrant life, Vince Forrestall!!! Keep on rockin it!!! Victoria County is so fortunate to have you in our midst!!!" March 13, 2016 
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"Your very welcome. Making a big difference in all communities ..." - District 8 Councilor John Buchanan - JB - District 8 Councilor John Buchanan (Feb. 23rd, 2016) "Hi Vince - Glad it (Renewal of Physical Activity Strategy Presentation To Council - Feb. 22, 2016) went well" - Eileen Woodford, Chair of Strategy Partnership (Feb. 23, 2016) Andree Crepeau - President, Velo Cape Breton: Congrats!! (Renewal of Physical Activity Strategy Presentation To Council - Feb. 22, 2016) - Feb. 23, 2016 Wallace Bernard - Physical Activity Coordinator, Waycobah"Congrats buddy:) (Renewal of Physical Activity Strategy Presentation To Council - Feb. 22, 2016)" - Feb. 23, 2016
Feb. 22 at 6:05pm - (Renewal of Physical Activity Strategy Presentation To Council - Feb. 22, 2016); Wanda Hart MacLeod "Awesome!" - Feb. 24, 2016
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"(Upskilling Food Event Apr. 17, 2016) As always Vince you are doing a great job for this county thank you so much Have a great weekend" - Iris Kedmi (Apr. 15, 2016) Directory: 2015 2015 -> 587 Return function, r i(X) r i(0) r i(1) r i(2) r i(3) 1 0 2 4 6 Thermal Station, I 2 0 1 5 6 3 0 3 5 6 10 2015 -> Fall 2013 Spring 2014 Program Data: Standard 1 Exhibit 4d 2015 -> Police Militarization 2015 -> Medical Radiography Program 2015 -> 2015 ihbb championships: hs history Bowl Round 4 – Prelims First Quarter 2015 -> Desk review yemen 2015 -> Wrtp/big step · 3841 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, wi 53208 2015 -> 1. naclo 2015 – North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad 2015 -> Rao bulletin 1 December 2015 html edition this bulletin contains the following articles 2015 -> Volume Ⅴ (2015) On The 2015 China Victory Day Parade Download 3.09 Mb. Share with your friends:
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