Lions’ Support for Sight
Last month the local Lions’ Club held their ninth annual Walk for Dog Guides. The lovely weather brought out the participants, with eight registered walkers accompanied by twenty supporters, including a young baby. Twenty six local businesses also supported the cause, providing items for the gift table and loot bags. Dr. Kathryn Grayston and…
Information Session Outlines Municipal Candidate Roles and Responsibilities
Information Session Outlines Municipal Candidate Roles and Responsibilities Last week a dozen interested residents from Cavan Monaghan and Otonabee South Monaghan attended the joint information session developed to inform potential municipal representative candidates for the October election about the election process and the roles and responsibilities that come with the job. The role…
Pedal for Hope
Local elementary schools outdid themselves this year in their fundraising efforts for pediatric cancer research with their donations to the local Pedal for Hope project. This three-week, 1,000 kilometre cycling tour across central Ontario features local police service staff volunteers who visit 46 elementary schools delivering a message about cancer prevention and supporting Pediatric…
Millbrook Dam Project Update
In his most recent report to Council, Dan Marinigh of the Otonabee Region Conservation Authority (ORCA) advised that despite delays due to unseasonal April weather, the project continues to progress well and is expected to come in on budget. The project is several weeks behind schedule, and because its scope has been extended to…