Man About Canton: Library Mini-Golf
By Joe DeFeliceDid you know …
The Friends of the Canton Public Library are coordinating a mini-golf fundraiser inside the library on Sunday, January 19, 2014. The fundraiser is called the Caddy Stacks Mini Golf Fundraiser. A professionally designed 18-hole golf course will be set up throughout the library with refreshments available for purchase at the 19th hole. The friends hope to attract around 400 townspeople of all ages to buy tickets and take part. They also plan to have a silent auction and a raffle.
The friends are seeking sponsors for this event right now so that they can cover the expenses of setting up the golf course. Businesses that sponsor tees and greens will have the opportunity to decorate them with promotional items, or someone will do it for them. For a donation of $2,500, the friends will name the fundraising event after the business or individual such as “The (business/name) Invitational Caddy Stacks Tournament.” The friends will advertise such sponsorship in the media, on the library’s large electronic sign, and with signs and banners at the event. Sponsoring opportunities also include $500 (clubhouse sponsor); $250 (golf cart sponsor); and $150 (caddy sponsor). For more information or to sponsor, contact Lori Fanara at larjfan@aol.com.
The Canton library is the one community organization that services the whole town from ages 1 to 100. This is a unique fundraising event, and MAC plans to buy a ticket and take part in this mini-golf tournament. It should be a terrific time.
The Social Security Administration recently announced that the monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 63 million Americans will increase 1.5 percent in 2014. The 1.5 percent cost of living adjustment will begin in January 2014 for the more than 57 million Social Security beneficiaries. Increased payment to more than eight million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 31, 2013.
As of December 1, Canton residents will be paying more for parking violations. Fines for 15 violations have been increased, including $50 fines for parking within 10 feet of a hydrant, fire lane violations, and impeding snow removal. Most of the other fines went up from $15 to $25.
Canton native Patrick Leahy has resigned as the Stonehill College men’s ice hockey coach after two seasons, citing personal reasons. Leahy guided the Skyhawks to 21 wins in his two years at the helm.
Speaking of Stonehill College, Canton’s Bryan Rooney, a senior forward, will captain the Skyhawks this year.
Canton High School math teacher Marty Badoian has been teaching for 60 years, over 50 of those years at CHS. Also of note, he has his own Wikipedia page.
The Community Club of Canton recently opened its 101st year. Jean Keddy is the president for the 2013-2014 season, while Ruth Kidd is the vice president.
Canton Veterans Agent Tony Andreotti will be the guest speaker at the Canton Retired Men’s Club on Tuesday, November 19, at 10 a.m. at the Canton Public Library.
Canton historian George Comeau will be the guest speaker at the Canton Council on Aging Women’s Club on Tuesday, November 19, at 1 p.m. at the Senior Center at 660 Washington Street. Attorney Comeau will discuss notable women in Canton’s history. All senior women are welcome. For further information, call the Senior Center at 781-828-1323.
The Fuel Assistance Program runs from November 1 through April 30. It provides assistance in paying for heating costs to over 10,000 households annually in the self-help service area, including the town of Canton. Eligibility for the program is based on the income guidelines, which are available at the Canton Senior Center. If you feel you and your family may qualify, contact Robin Tobin, Canton’s outreach worker, at the Senior Center at 781-828-1323 for appointment times and application assistance.
The friends of our friends are our friends.
This is all for now folks. See you next week.
Joe DeFelice can be reached at manaboutcanton@aol.com.
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Posted by Joe DeFelice
on Nov 14 2013. Filed under Featured Content, Man About Canton, Opinion.
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