By Mark Squibb
November 24, 2023 Edition
Witless Bay council handed out a number of donations during last week’s council meeting.
Council first approved a donation of $200 to the Mobile Central High School Scholarship Program.
Next, council approved a donation of $250 for the Knights of Columbus Christmas Hamper program.
Council then voted to donate $750 to the Kinsmen Club for the Santa Clause Parade, which will be held on December 2.
“This is wonderful kick off to the Christmas season,” said councillor Jacob Hayden of the parade. “This will go towards the prize for the best float and loot bags for the children.”
And though council was quick to approve a number of requests, there were a few organizations that didn’t receive council ’s blessing.
Council denied a request for support to the Miss NL Pageant as it isn’t a locally based cause, though councillor Ralph Carey allowed council would maybe consider supporting it next year.
Council also denied a request for community sponsorship for the 2024 East Coast Trail Association’s Trail Raiser Fundraiser, but didn’t close the door on the association entirely. Carey said council hadn’t budgeted for the donation this year, and the Association could feel free to apply again in 2024.
