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A local man known for his volunteering in the community has been chosen to represent Eastern Ontario and Northern Ontario as Allstate's Community Hero. Ray Eady was recognized for the work he does in the community by volunteering and being involved with different service clubs in Cornwall and area and will represent the region in the insurance company's national Community Hero Program.
On October 4, Moncrieff left his house thinking he was to attend a comedy night at the community’s Masonic Hall. Yet, he was astonished to see the hall decorated for him and nearly 90 people waiting.
Ashlie Cormier promised she would dye her hair pink if teammates on the Kinette's Team Sandra were able to reach a certain goal for this weekend's Run for the Cure.
$9,500 was generated through bar crew donations to the Lions Club, Minor Hockey, the Barons Junior C Hockey, the Rotary Club, the Kinsmen Club, the Legion Oldtimers hockey team and the Firemen's Association.
Popoff is proud of his years of involvement with Kinsmen and now with the Rotary Club of Cranbrook, servicing many of the community's greatest needs. "Being on the Board of Directors of both organizations and providing guidance and support to many local service agencies within our community," Popoff said. With Kinsmen, he chaired the Kinsmen Quad Light-up, and was president during the Kinsmen Kiddie Spray Park development
Trudy Brown’s daughter has autism and like many youth with autism, she has a tendency to run off. There’s a road close to them and large dogs in neighbours' yards. Brown’s worries were taken away Saturday as a group of Kinsmen volunteered their time to build a fence with money that was donated by President’s Choice to Brown’s family.
"Real fear kicks in - and you know they're not real zombies, but every one of them is playing the part," he said. "It was so cool," he said, recalling one linebacker-like zombie grunting at him and another scary-looking undead police officer. The five-kilometre run starts in Rick Hansen Park and follows the bike path through to Rambler Park. In between are plenty of challenges - including a rope wall, tires, tubes, a maze, and what's best described as a black box - not to mention all those roving undead, dressed in everything from pyjamas to banana and carrot costumes.
Kinette president Krystal Baier said it was the first toy run she has participated in. She said over 100 motorcycle and classic car owners took part.
As we begin another busy Kin year, our 40th in the community, the members of the Bible Hill Kinsmen would like to welcome you back into your school/work routine after a busy summer. We’re proud to be part of many different events and celebrations around the community.
The Kinette Club of Lloydminster held Amie's Run raising awareness and funds for Cystic Fibrosis
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