John Crossen
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Crossen, otherwise known as Stargazer, who passed away on March 22, 2018, at age 73. John was surrounded by his devoted wife and soulmate, Deb and angels of loved ones passed. After an award-winning career in advertising, John retired and he and…
Comment – April
Smiling faces were on three bike winners at last Sunday’s Easter Egg Hunt held by Centennial Place. Three bikes, one for each age group, were purchased by the home’s resident council. Among the plastic eggs scattered around the grounds were one for each age group enclosing a gold ticket identifying the prize winners. In…
Letter to the Editor – April
I am concerned about how high my water bill is. My last bill was $350. My household has averaged around $300 for as long as I can remember. In my current home, we started out with my wife and I and 5 kids. As the years have passed we are down to 2 adults…
Council Column
Last Thursday, I attended a Blanket Ceremony in St. Thomas’s Anglican Church Hall. My message for this column is, if you have the opportunity to participate in such a ceremony, please do so. It is not an experience that will necessarily make you feel more comfortable, particularly if you are a descendant of the…
Nomination Period for Municipal Elections Opens May 1st
Nominations for Cavan Monaghan Municipal Council will run from May 1st to July 27th at 2 pm. for the upcoming municipal elections. Applicants must submit a completed nomination form along with the appropriate fee along with the signatures of 25 eligible voters expressing support for their nomination prior to the deadline. Fees for the…
Community Centre Project Tenders Offer Budget Challenge
It’s the kind of surprise that is unwelcome but common in construction projects – cost over runs. Despite cost-cutting reports and what the architect describes as “bare bones” building features, tenders for the construction of the new Community Centre all came in above the budget. The firm of MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects had proceeded…