Pioneer Volunteers Mark 100 Years with Donation

Posted: September 16, 2011

Earlier this month BellAliant Pioneer Volunteers made a generous donation to students of District 16. To mark the organization's 100th anniversary, one hundred dictionaries for grades three and four were presented to District 16 superintendent Mr. Laurie Keoughan by Debbie Whitney, President of the Miramichi Pioneers and Lois Oldfield, a Pioneer volunteer. In addition, six back packs stuffed with $50.00 worth of school supplies were given to Mr. Keoughan to be passed on to those in need. This is the 9th year that such a contribution has been made through the BellAlliant Back Packs for Kids Program.  BellAliant donates the backpacks and Pioneer Volunteers, both employees and retirees, fill them with the recommended supplies.