New adventures ahead for longtime village volunteer
Jean Smith Buchanan has been a model volunteer in this village. The local market and Community Care Harvey have been the recipient of a great deal of Jean’s efforts.
The Community Care bake sale and garage sale have been strongly supported by Jean. She was a founding member of the local community market.
Jean has recently retired from her position of Community Care Admin Support which she held since September of 2015. From 2007-2013 she was a volunteer for admin. She has been a volunteer driver as well. There was recently a thank you party for her at the Community Care Harvey offices complete with cake and ice cream to express gratitude for her years of service.
Jean has a new family. With her recent marriage to Richard Buchanan she has gained new stepchildren and step randchildren so it is time to do new things. She and Richard will be cruising from one Canadian coast to another through the Panama Canal.
The village is grateful for her work.
Taste of Canada
Garlic and beer stewed mussels. Tourtiere mini tarts. Crab sliders. Perogies. Hungry? Come to the Buckhorn Community Centre on Saturday, April 8, 7 for The Taste of Canada. There will be dancing with the Indian River Band and tasting food from the provinces. Organizers have divided the provinces into five groups and will have food popular to that area for you to try. Tickets are $25 for BCC members and $30 for non-members.
Mayor’s Message
In a spring message by the mayor of Trent Lakes, Bev Matthews sees spring as a time to review what work has been done and to look at what needs doing just as we may look at our gardens. She sees the clear garbage bag policy as an important change generating 51 tonnes less garbage. She sees the bridge in Buckhorn as a great improvement. The Community Improvement Plan will be continuing. Go to http://www.trentlakes.ca/council/message-from-the-mayor/ for the entire message.
Buckhorn Ratepayers
The Buckhorn Ratepayers Association will be having a spring clean up on Saturday, April 8. Meet at the BCC with your intention and receive bags and gloves to do your clean up. You will be given an area to clean. Memberships to the Buckhorn Ratepayer’s Association will be available for $25.
Save the Date
St. Matthew-St. Aidan Anglican Church, 1937 Lakehurst Road, will present a spring luncheon on Saturday, April 29 at noon with a special presentation by Vikki of Griffin’s Greenhouses. Great food, door prizes and surprises are promised for only $10. Keep an eye on the outdoor sign on the roadside by the church for further information.
Community Care/Trent
Monday, April 24 from 1-3 p.m. at the Buckhorn Community Center, Sharing Stories, Bridging Generations: Celebrating 150 Years of Canada, a collaboration and partnership with Trent University’s School of Education and Professional Learning and the Trent Centre for Aging & Society, will share research and local history with clients and volunteers of Community Care Harvey. Those attending are encouraged to bring local history and artifacts for display and discussion purposes. A Trent University Faculty of Education student will be making a half hour presentation on local history. Community Care will also be honouring their volunteers. Local organizations involved with local history will be present. If you plan on attending, please inform the Community Care office by calling 705-657-2171.