The Village of Clinton council and staff hosted a wine-and-cheese reception Oct. 15 to show their appreciation for the hours the volunteers put in to make Clinton a better place for all.
The 2011 Citizen of the year was named during the Volunteer Appreciation event. One of last year's citizens of the year, Val and Bill Bissat introduced Sandy Burrage who is the 2011 recipient.
Shortly after the Burrage family moved to Clinton in the early 1990s, young Joe Burrage was diagnosed with cancer. He was hospitalized and the family struggled to be with him and maintain some type of normal life for his sister. The community rallied around the family, holding fundraisers and helping out where needed.
Sandy vowed to give back to the community that had helped the family through a rough time.
If there is any type of family activity going on in the park, Sandy can be found face-painting or organizing activities for the children. She has been active in numerous organizations and in the school.
Sandy accepted the congratulations of the Bissats, the Mayor Roland Stanke and Fraser-Nicola MLA Harry Lali, as well as those attending the event.
Can-can dancing
Are you ready to have some fun and get some great exercise?
Bernice Weihs-Torheiden and Kit Haourt invite folks to join them Tuesdays and Thursdays to learn how to can-can dance.
More information is available by calling Bernice at 250-459-2259 or Kit at 250-459-7012.
Council meeting
The next regular meeting of Clinton council is Oct. 28 in council chambers.
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
Halloween festivities
Council, village staff and volunteers will host a Halloween party at Clinton Memorial Hall.
Following the games and costume judging, the Clinton Volunteer Fire Department will man a fireworks display in Reg Conn Centennial Park. Details will be posted around town.
Bear Aware
Bears are looking for extra food at this time of year prior to holing up for the winter.
Anyone with fruit trees is advised to pick up fallen fruit and dispose of it before the bears come looking in neighbourhood yards.
Bird feeders should not be put out until the bears have gone into hibernation. Bird and dog food stored outdoors, and fruit and vegetables all attract bears.
If we all do our part we can decrease the likelihood of bears coming into town and becoming too familiar with humans. This often leads to the bears becoming a nuisance and being shot.