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Read4BCHS raises $25,975 for pediatric care
The Read4BCHS wrapped another successful campaign this year, with proceeds from the month-long initiative going towards the pediatric care at the Brantford General Hospital. Organizers were happy to report that this year’s event raised $25,975 to support pediatric care with the James F. Boughner Foundation graciously matching up to $10,000 of the donations. The top group fundraiser for the event was Casa A from Montessori Children’s Academy (MCA), Paris who raised $1,085 together as a class. Multiple classes from MCA (some pictured to the left) participated, raising a total of $1,695 as a school. The BCHS Foundation sent a big thank-you to everyone who participated, Tim Hortons for being prize sponsors and to James F. Boughner Foundation for matching the donations. Everyone looks forward to next year’s event.
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End of a chapter for Roy Skuce and Green Heron Books
After two decades of selling new and used books in downtown Paris, Roy Skuce announced this week that he will retire and Green Heron Books will officially close as of Friday, May 10th
“Thank-you to the many customer friends, and always wonderful staff, and the downtown fellow merchants who have made the last 22 years a real pleasure for me,” Roy announced on social media. “Your support has meant everything.”
Roy is well known for offering the best selection in southern Ontario simply because he hand-picked every book, offering a unique variety of titles you’d be hard pressed to find anywhere else. His love of literature, carefully sourced in every book he researched and located for custom orders, including out of print books and rare finds. He always went above and beyond the extra mile to find literature that met every customer’s needs and pleasures. You’d often find handcrafted items from candles to art puzzles and local greeting cards on his shelves, an added touch of local talent.
Remaining stock will be offered at 20% off and there will be no more special-order placements. Everyone is urged to use store credit and gift cards between now and May 10th . Congratulations Roy on a welldeserved retirement.
