FORMOSA – The Municipality of South Bruce held its volunteer appreciation barbecue on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Formosa Hall with volunteers from across the municipality enjoying a delicious barbecued meal. Newly-elected mayor Mark Goetz welcomed everyone and thanked them for their hours of volunteer service. Clerk Leanne Martin, office staff and the current and incoming councillors prepared and served the meal.
Formosa Lions President Jim Batte welcomed members to the Oct. 12 meeting. Donations were made to the South Bruce Blades Minor Hockey organization and the Walkerton and Wingham hospitals through the CKNX Radiothon. Guest speaker, Lion Zone Chair Frank Jacobi, spoke on the district membership contest and the service contest where clubs report their service activities. A donation was made to LCIF in Lion Frank’s name. The Formosa Lions will be manning the Salvation Army kettles at Walkerton Independent and Walkerton Foodland for a couple of days.
The Formosa Lions Lottery Draw was held Oct. 12 with the following $40 winners: Vikki Kuntz, Formosa; Ed Schill, Wingham; Margie Lougheed, Goderich; Kailyn Wright, Mildmay; and Jeff Mortelli, Mildmay. The final draws for the 2021-22 lottery will be made on Wednesday, Nov. 9, with 27 draws to be made. The top four prizes will be $200, $300, $500 and $1,000. The first draw of the new lottery will be held on Dec. 14.
Catholic Women’s League President Linda Freiburger welcomed the ladies to the Nov. 1 meeting. Following the business portion, she welcomed guest speaker Greg Dow from Hanover. He spoke on Bruce Grey Mentorship, which is committed to children and youth in our community by promoting friendships and developing strong interpersonal skills through one-on-one mentoring. Bruce Grey Mentorship serves children and youth from ages six to 16 who need a positive adult mentor. The mentors, aged 18 to 76, help with activities that are matched with a certain child. Right now they have 19 registered mentors. They cover various demographics, cultures and needs. Whether it be due to loss of a parent or because a child needs some extra guidance and support.
Bruce Grey Mentorship encouraged and organized group activities in a safe environment for the children and youth to reach their potential. There is the weekly Kids Club and Teen Group. The monthly group with special outings for all mentors and proteges provides different events and places to go. The Adventurer’s Club typically runs through the summer months, teens have an opportunity to experience some unique and exciting outdoor experiences. Canoeing, hiking, swimming, bus trip to the Toronto Aquarium and more. Cooking Club, Open Gym night and Art Club are a few more clubs that Bruce Grey Mentorship have developed to fill the gap of needed child and youth mentoring in the community. The social aspect of the program is very beneficial to everyone. The CWL donated to Bruce Grey Mentorship, as donated money from individuals and groups helps them fulfill their program’s needs.
A donation will also be made to Formosa Country Christmas, and a scholarship will be given to two Formosa Parish high school graduates.
