Volunteering

Whether its officiating a basketball game (not one bad call in the last 40 years) or his passion for helping organizations like the Special Olympics, Ed has devoted his life to others in his spare time.

Special Olympics national games 2018 Antigonish with Phil
with Special Olympian Lilly
Bedford Vol of the year 2019
With two of my fav Special Olympics athletes Katie & Ainsley
provincial volunteer recognition fall 2020
Bedford vol of the year 2019 3

Ed hosting at Special Olympics provincial games

Charlie Brown Christmas Tree

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Ed has been lighting his Charlie Brown Christmas tree overlooking highway 102, on the back of his property, since 2001.  It serves as a warm beacon to many travellers around the Christmas season.  

" It wouldn't be Christmas without seeing Ed's tree on the Bi-Hi (102)"

After the tragedy on April 18/19, 2020 in Nova Scotia, Ed and his neighbours decided to put a Nova Scotia flag and a huge illuminated red heart (named Valery) in place of the Charlie tree.  It was a symbol that showed all Nova Scotians were united and strong for those affected.

charlie
charlie tree 2019
charlie tree 2019 2
building Valery
building Valery 2
Valery + NS flag evening
Valery at night
ejm & Valery 2020
Valery + NS flag evening