By Mark Squibb / July 7, 2023
If you’ve ever wondered how much it costs to feed a couple hundred of Mount Pearlites, we might have the answer.
During the June 13 public meeting, council voted to pay a number of invoices, among them an invoice made payable to Fireside Catering in the amount of $11,310 for the Focus on Youth Awards Dinner held earlier this year.
Councillor Mark Rice made it a point to voice his support for the dinner, despite the cost.
"That was a fabulous event, and I was so blown away by the talent of the arts community and of everyone who was nominated and also the award winners," said Rice. "But when you look at the money we spend on this, it's well worth the money we put into our youth. The youth are growing up to become the next leaders of the province, of our community, or whatever else they decide to do. I just want to say that it's so good to see that money being spent on a worthwhile cause."
The dinner in question, the thirty-third of its kind since it’s inception, was held this past May. All told, 14 awards were handed out, recognising the athletic, artistic, and academic achievements of students, as well as their volunteer and community service efforts.
