Posts By Mark Pavilons
Govee lights up your home, all year long
Lighting up your home and yard is sure to bring a smile to your face. When entertaining, or just relaxing under the stars this summer, add a little colour to your life, Adorn your home with a set of decorative permanent outdoor lights designed for any occasion. The lights, by Govee, can be installed on the eaves, fences, or corridors to create visually appealing home decor.
Hawaiian Lifeguard models are ‘hero’ tough
If you just can’t wait to hit the beach, a lineup of colourful watches may just do the trick. At least it will make the wait much more tolerable. Hawaiian Lifeguard Association watches, from Time Concepts, are a great selection of extremely solid and durable waterproof timepieces.
A trip down memory lane brings mixed emotions
They say we shouldn’t dwell on the past. Nor should we ignore it. When it comes to family, regular trips down “memory lane” can be both enjoyable and reinvigorating.
Committee approves minor variances at Marylake
King’s Committee of Adjustment approved four minor variances related to a long-term care facility at Marylake. The committee meeting Wednesday evening only heard from a small number of residents (some of whom spoke the previous week). The committee members were satisfied with answers from staff, and while public opposition is still prevalent, they support staff recommendations on the variances.
Volunteers are the spokes of the community ‘wheel’
t’s been said that the world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers. That sentiment was evident last week as King Township recognized the efforts of citizens at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Night. Heralded as Mayor Pellegrini’s most favourite event of the year in King, local givers were in the spotlight, shining brightly.
Volunteers receive praise for their efforts at appreciation night
King’s volunteers were recognized for their selfless commitment to the community last week. King Township, council and the community gathered to pay tribute to these special people at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Night. This year, there were a record number of nominations, attesting to the tireless efforts of volunteers.
Police looking into homicide after body found
The shocking discovery of a body on a walking trail north of King City has York Regional Police homicide unit investigating. Police deemed the incident a homicide and the victim has been identified as 18-year-old Zackhry Ramnath of Montreal. YRP said it looks like a “targeted incident.”
Committee defers ruling on Mary Lake variances
King’s Committee of Adjustment held off ruling on minor variances related to a long-term care facility at Mary Lake. The committee meeting Wednesday evening went late into the night. After being bombarded with more than a dozen citizen delegations and receiving 29 letters of objection, the committee decided to hold a special meeting this coming Wednesday, April 26 to reconsider the matter. The decision came after a lengthy, closed-door session in which committee members received legal advice.
How long does it take to become truly wise?
I was hoping, at this stage of my life, to be wise beyond my years. That isn’t the case. It’s not for a lack of trying, mind you. It just seems that as soon as I get a handle on things, the universe steps in and changes all the rules. It’s left me confused, almost like I’m in a fog. Wisdom – learning from our experiences – is not what happens to us. It’s what we do with what happens to us.
Resident’s accomplishment makes it into world record book
The amazing adventure by a local resident has earned world-wide recognition. Guinness World Records has certified that the 2017 C150 Global Odyssey was the first father and son circumnavigation of the world by any kind of aircraft. Because it is a “World First,” this record will stand forever.
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