“Pottonman” a triathlon to raise funds for volunteer centre 18 July 2021 at 18 h 06 min Reading time: 1 min 30 s Marc Van Oordt and his wife, Annabelle who has been a tremendous support to her husband’s dream.
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By Mable Hastings
Potton resident Marc Van Oordt planned to celebrate his 50th birthday representing his adopted country, Canada at the World Triathlon Championships in his native Netherlands last year in 2020. The competition was postponed to 2021, but the circumstances were uncertain and Van Oordt decided not to go.
“I still wanted to do something special to mark the momentous event in my life and have decided to embark upon my own solo, semi-autonomous triathlon in Potton and combine it with a fundraiser for a community charitable organization,” shared Van Oordt.
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Christmas baskets delivered in Potton, Bolton 17 December 2020 at 19 h 27 min Reading time: 30 s
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The Missisquoi North Volunteer Centre(CABMN) Partage/Share committee and volunteers have spent the last three days preparing the Christmas Baskets that are distributed in the Potton and Bolton areas just prior to the holidays. Approximately 40 families and individuals received several boxes of food delivered by Potton’s Firemen/First Responders and volunteers on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Besides a wonderful assortment of food including turkeys and ham, the boxes also contained handmade wooden gifts by Blaire Anderson, who is a retiree and volunteer as well as books donated by the Yamaska Literacy Council for the children in each family (arranged by Amanda Patch).