Local volunteer continues family legacy of service

Local volunteer continues family legacy of service

Cynthia Slaughter Melton describes herself as a professional volunteer. “I like to spend my time helping other people and doing things for them,” says Melton, who serves as Ward 4 alderwoman in the City of Forest and is a retired truancy officer and social worker. “It’s in my blood. It’s a part of me and my legacy.”

Local volunteer one of 11 to receive Good Citizenship Medal

Eganville – Brian Weckwerth has dedicated much of his adult life to volunteerism in the community and is one of 11 individuals who recently received the Ontario Government’s Good Citizenship Medal for 2023. Mr. Weckwerth was totally surprised to receive a call from the Lieutenant Governor’s office earlierthis year, advising him he was nominated for the award. “I had no idea at all until I got a call saying I was picked as one of the nominees,” h…