Catch The Ace
The St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation reports that Donna Brum, who bought her ticket at Round Lake Centre Food Market, won the Week 22 prize of $2,929 last Thursday. Brum plans to use her prize money toward a trip. Since Brum’s ticket uncovered the Jack of Hearts under number 50, the lottery continues into Week 23. The weekly prize of 20 percent of ticket sales is estimated at $2,570 and if the Ace of Spades is found, the winner will receive total winnings of $57,108!
All proceeds support Valley Manor Redevelopment. Tickets can be purchased at the following locations: Round Lake Centre, AJ’s Convenience, Killaloe Hardware, Kokomish Café, Wilno Building Supply, Charlie D’s, Barry’s Bay Esso, Lorraine’s Pharmasave, Barry’s Bay Shell, CO Country Market, Algonquin Bound Outfitters (Madawaska), St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation, Valley Manor, Eganville Shell, Conway’s Pharmacy and The Cottage Cup.
Update on Madawaska Valley strategic plan
MV Council in Committee looked at a second draft of its new Strategic Plan on March 3rd. Members of Council reviewed the Action Items arranged in four categories
- Open communication and governance
- Progressive and growing economy
- Healthy and sustainable community
- Efficient and effective Township services
CAO/Clerk Suzanne Klatt will compare the draft with her notes to ensure the consultant has captured all changed requested by Council. She will bring the plan to staff for their suggestions and to prepare a Work Plan to implement the Action Items. Klatt anticipates a quick turnaround so that Council sees the Work Plan when they are setting the 2020 municipal budget.
Volunteer event
MV Council in Committee endorsed a proposal from Recreation and Community Development Coordinator Stephanie Plebon to hold a free event for Valley volunteers at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre on Sunday, April 19 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Plebon explained members of the community will be invited to the event as a “kick-off” for National Volunteer Week. The afternoon will feature live entertainment by Odd Man Out, a visit from Little Ray’s Reptiles, and an opportunity for the Township to officially thank community volunteers for their work. Plebon intends to write to valley organizations in March and invite them to showcase their activities. Groups can use this opportunity to attract new volunteers and the limited table space can be shared. To ensure your organization is invited, please email Plebon: recreation@madawaskavalley.ca
Pysanky egg decorating workshop
Bozena Hrycyna will teach the traditional Ukrainian egg design method of Pysanky. You can create your own beautiful holiday eggs using beeswax and a series of dyebaths. The workshop fee of $30 includes all materials. Tickets must be purchased in advance from Madawaska Coffee Café as space is limited.
The two-hour workshop will be held at Madawaska Coffee Co. Café, 19578 Opeongo Line (Hwy. 60) in Barry’s Bay on Wednesday, March 11 at 6 p.m.
Soccer registration – advance notice
Barry’s Bay and Area Soccer Club will hold two registration evenings in the lobby of the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre, 65 Arena Road in Barry’s Bay on Tuesday, March 24 and Tuesday, March 31. The program is suitable for children between the ages of 3 and 12 years. The fee is $50 per child. More information from Rosa Etmanskie at rosamaria.corsi@gmail.com
