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Nictaux Community Playground Kicks Off!
According to Debra Ryan, Recreation Manger, residents of Nictaux identified a need for a playground in their community and formed the “Let's Get a Playground in Nictaux Society”. Since this time, the Society has been working in cooperation with the County to make the project happen.
“The Municipality purchased the property in 2014 from Mr. Terry Scotney; a huge supporter of the community and the playground project,” Ryan noted. “The goal of purchasing this property was to provide a safe space in the community that would allow for a playground to be built.”
“This playground will bring so much more to Nictaux than just an opportunity to increase physical activity,” said Annapolis County Warden Reg Ritchie. “It will also create a space where parents will gather and talk amongst themselves while their children play; it will create community pride and with community pride comes a stronger community.”
The Society has been working diligently to raise the funds to see this project happen. Ryan pointed out that, to date, the group has raised over $25,000 towards the project. “This community group is working hard to make sure the playground becomes a reality.”
Warden Ritchie added, “Many thanks to Marilyn Coleman and her team of volunteers whose dedication and hard work has brought this project to where it is today.”
“We wish the community success with their future fundraising plans as we continue to work with them to see this project come to fruition,” said Councillor Frank Chipman, District 9. "Community spirit is alive and thriving in the community of Nictaux. Thanks to the tireless efforts of Marilyn Coleman, Sandi McLean, Sandra White, Lynda Fairn and others. What started as an idea two years ago has culminated into a fundraising drive that has raised close to $25000 towards a playground for the community of Nictaux. A job well done. Our hats are off to you."
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Today we recognize the unspoken heroes in our office; today is National Administrative Professionals Day.
This special day of recognition dates back to the Second World War when there was a shortage of people with the skills of an administrative professional. This was due to the birth-rate decline from the Depression era and booming post-war business. In 1942, the National Secretaries Association was formed in order to recognize the contributions of administrative personnel to the economy, support their development, and attract workers to the field. The day has undergone many name changes but the initial goal to celebrate and recognize all the hard work administrative professionals do has remained.
Administrative roles are incredibly diverse — and they continue to evolve, with these professionals often going above and beyond their regular duties. They provide real benefit to the people they support and the organization at large. The job title ‘administrative professional’ is actually more of an umbrella term for multiple jobs that fall under the category. In fact, with close to a hundred jobs landing under the title of administrative professional.
These individuals are responsible for administrative tasks and coordinate information in order to support an office environment, and who are dedicated to furthering their growth in their chosen profession. Administration includes a wide variety of duties including office management, answering the phone, clerical work, speaking with clients, data entry, and record maintenance.
We are so lucky to have these extraordinary people working in our office. You keep our team organized, on track, and on top of everything.
Thank you for all your hard work.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!