Councillor McCann Meeting Report (February 5, 2019)

Belvedere Heights Board of Management Monthly Meeting
On Wednesday, January 23rd, it was a full day at Belvedere Heights.  I attended a strategic planning meeting, and that was followed by a 2019 budget meeting and later in the afternoon, a meeting of the human resources committee.



The Museum on Tower Hill
On Thursday evening, January 24th, I attended my first meeting of the West Parry Sound District Museum.  Business at hand was the approval of the 2019 operational budget.  In looking back at 2018 the Museum had processed 30 donation lots donated to the facility.  These lots contained some 120 objects, 614 photographs and transparency slides and 110 archival documents.  I'd like to specifically point out an initiative the Museum has undertaken.  A working model of the Ottawa, Arnprior and Parry Sound railway is planned for installation.  The model will bring Depot Harbour back to life and remembers the era of the lumber barrens who ruled the Parry Sound District. The funds raised from this campaign will be used to make the necessary upgrades the E Roy Smith Gallery to install the model.

A GoFundMe page has been set up with a goal of reaching $5,000 by February 28th!  Go to https://www.gofundme.com/help-bring-a-train-to-tower-hill.  Watch for the Museum on Facebook or go directly to http://www.museumontowerhill.com/.  Charitable tax receipts are available upon request for donations over $25.

Jackie Boggs Retires
Friday afternoon, February 1st, here in the Council Chambers I attended a gathering in celebration of Jackie Boggs’ Retirement. Her final day was January 31st after more than 10 years and 200 council meetings!  I would like to wish Jackie all the best in the next chapter of her life and I want to thank her for all she has done for the Town, Staff and Council.


The Flying Fathers Hockey Club Coming to Parry Sound
The count-down to this event is now just 15 days away. The Flying Fathers Hockey Club will be in Parry Sound, Wednesday, February 20th at the Bobby Orr Community Centre. The Parry Sound Eager Beavers have challenged the Flying Fathers to a fun-filled game!  The Flying Fathers Triple H Charity Challenge is set to take place on February 20th, 2019 at the Bobby Orr Community Centre.  The Knights of Columbus and Waubuno Shrine Club have challenged the Flying Fathers to a memorable fund raising hockey game.  Doors open at 5:30 with the first puck drop at 6:30!  Food and refreshments will be available upstairs.  Tickets are $15.00 each for adult and $5.00 each for children 3 to 12 and are available at 4 Sports, 36 Seguin Street, downtown Parry Sound.  The Flying Fathers Triple H Charity Challenge is in support of Hospice West Parry Sound, Hope Pregnancy Support Centre, Parry Sound and Habitat for Humanity, Parry Sound Chapter.  The Flying Fathers have been touted as the Harlem Globetrotters of hockey!  For complete information go to http://www.flyingfathershockeyinparrysound.com/.  Also, see us on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/flyingfathershockeyinparrysound!