TransCanada Pipelines contributes $30,000 to emergency preparedness

Members of The Morrisburg & District Lions Club recently presented the Dundas County Food Bank a donation of $1,000. On hand to make the donation on behalf of the Lions club were Lions Earl Wood and Fred Langlotz. Pictured at the Morrisburg location of the Dundas County Food Bank following the presentation, l-r are Lion Earl Wood, food bank board members Jim Wilson (with his six-year-old daughter Katie),  Alvin Runnalls (board chair) and Brenda Millard (past chair), Lion Fred Langlotz and Dave King (food bank treasurer). Historically, the summer months are the time when the food bank sees its donations decrease mainly because people are busy and often away from the community for holidays. With visits to the food bank up about 10 per cent over last year and donations down, the Lions Club’s generosity was greatly appreciated. The food bank can always use cash donations for the purchase of the necessary perishable foodstuffs. The Food Bank is also currently in need of juices, cereals, canned meats and fish, canned fruits and vegetables, soups, dry pasta, canned pasta and pasta sauce, children’s snack items and personal toiletries. With the school year just around the corner, school supplies would also be welcomed.                      Photo contributed

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“My recommendation is to brand South Dundas Recreation,” said Ben Macpherson, Recreation Program Coordinator for South Dundas, at the January 17th council meeting.

Council agreed to the recommendation and Macpherson will soon be introducing a logo design contest to South Dundas residents of all ages.

Macpherson suggested that “the winning design would be launched  on the cover of the upcoming Spring/Summer Recreation Guide.”

According to Macpherson, both North Dundas Recreation and North Grenville Recreation have created their own logo and branding. “I felt that this was a very good way to improve the visibility of programming in the township,” he said.

“Branding will, over time, help develop an instant recognition of any program or activity run by or in partnership with South Dundas Recreation and the township,” suggested Macpherson.

“The underlying goal,” he continued, “is to foster community ownership through continued efforts, partnerships and cross-promotion of events involving residents, community groups and local businesses.”

Macpherson believes that “the symbol can be recognized as one of commitment, by the Township of South Dundas, to improving the quality of life of its residents.”

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The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has been recognized for providing meaningful learning opportunities to secondary school students.

The OPP is one of several organizations to earn the Passport to Prosperity Ontario Employer designation by the Ontario Ministry of Education, for helping students throughout the province prepare for their future. 

Each year the OPP works with schools and school boards across the province, engaging students through classroom visits, career talks, job fairs, workplace tours and cooperative education.  

The OPP believes that it is important to match strengths with career goals, and encourages young people to gain the knowledge and education they will need to succeed in the workplace.  

As one of North America’s largest deployed policing agencies, the OPP continues to search for progressive and innovative ways to reach out within communities in Ontario to recruit, train and retain young workers.  

Many organizations in Ontario who place the education of young people as a priority include nursing homes, health care facilities, building supply outlets, and other police agencies.  

For a complete list of the organizations being honoured for the 2011 Passport to Prosperity Ontario Employer designations, go to http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/job/passport/designate.html  

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