The Autism Society of the Florida Keys is looking for people and businesses to sponsor children diagnosed with autism and their families.
The sponsorship helps pay for medical care and services to help children and their families. There are more than 1,000 children and adults diagnosed with autism living in Monroe County.
A person or business who want to sponsor a child should contact Autism Society Executive Director Jill Campbell at 305-942-5172.
Fun in the Park bringing community together with fun, free activities
14 Jan, 2021 06:54 PM
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The community has fun at a Fun in the Park event this week. Photo / Supplied
Shauni James is the Rotorua Weekender reportershauni.james@nzme.co.nz@thedailypost
Rotorua has an abundance of parks to explore, and a summer series celebrates these gems while bringing fun activities for families to enjoy.
The Fun in the Park series held two events this week at Rowi St Reserve and Wrigley Rd Reserve, and more are coming ext week.
Jill Campbell, Kaitohu Rautaki/ strategy adviser, strategy and partnership team, says the Fun in the Park events include library children s activities, a Central Kids Kindergarten activities tent, Cook Island drumming, Kimiora Trust s Slip and Slide and bouncy castle, use of existing playgrounds and parks, free barbecue, volleyball and touch activities, MC and music, a DHB health stall, and Rotorua Lakes Council bikes trailer providing free bike act
Coyotes in the hood
Dear Editor,
No, it’s not common to encounter coyotes in Oshawa – it’s habitat loss. This is a direct result of the housing developments going up like mushrooms in north Oshawa. I’ve lived in Windfield Estates for seven years and seen naught. This winter, one was walking in broad daylight across from Northern Dancer Public School at 3:00 in the afternoon. Then two weeks ago, one slept in my neighbour’s backyard two days running. I’m cool with that, but… I do now take my morning walk with a stick.
Not to be unappreciative, I’d like to thank The Corporation of the City of Oshawa for their recent fact sheets on coyotes delivered to every home. Truly, this is very important and I was happy to see them. However, it is very misleading to say the reason coyotes are making their presence known is because of ‘easy food sources.’ Also, it’s a bit glib to imply we should be used to ‘living side by side’, like old friends; like a coyote is go
DIFFICULT TIMES: Solway House Residential Home During this difficult period, Cumbria has relied on the selfless acts of heroic individuals to ensure our safety. This week, we heared about a Maryport residential home manager who went above and beyond during this time of need. During the Covid-19 pandemic, residential homes have had a particularly testing and, at points, harrowing time. Amanda Gaston started work at Solway House in 2011 as a carer then worked up to manager, the position she now occupies. Best friend Clare Fyanes was keen to see her incredible acts of dedication honoured. Initially, the plan was for Amanda and two other colleagues, Cheryl Hill and Alison Todd, to move into Solway House over this period, taking turns to care for residents.