Wheatley youngster honoured by municipality

Chatham-Kent Mayor Darrin Canniff made a special appearance at Wheatley Area Public School on Wednesday, June 5 as part of the municipality’s Youth Community Recognition Awards, where he bestowed an award on a very worthy student.

Avery Anderson was one of 49 young volunteers from across Chatham-Kent to receive the award.

Sponsored by Mainstreet Credit Union, the awards were originally announced at a ceremony in May at the Capitol Theatre in Chatham, before the mayor made the rounds to make sure each recipient got their award in person.

Each recipient received an engraved award and the choice of a $100 restaurant gift card or $150 toward their education savings plan.

Avery’s involvement in her community and also in the school community is part of the great initiative she shows on a daily basis.

She is a leader in the Junior Wellness Club at the school and is instrumental in coming up with ideas for school activities and fun announcements.

In the community, Avery helps weed the municipal gardens in Wheatley, paints positivity rocks, helps neighbours with their garbage bins and also helps with beach clean-up.