Home front - Jan. 31
Friends of the missing Red Deer native have launched a website to post tips and to raise money for a private investigator. Michael Grefner, 34, was last seen at a nightclub in Whistler on Jan. 16. He was reported missing on Jan. 18 when he failed to show up for a shift where he was a disc jockey. A Facebook group (Mike Grefner – Missing) has more than 2,200 members, who have been instrumental in providing tips for the Whistler RCMP. The website is www.findmikegrefner.ca.
Michael Donlevy has been re-elected as president of Westerner Park for a second term. Kent Olson will also serve a second year as vice-president. Donlevy is vice-president of community relations at Red Deer College. Donlevy has been on the Westerner board since 2003, and president since early last year. Olson is a partner in Willow Butte Cattle Co. He has been on the board of the Westerner since 2007 and vice-president since January 2011. Donlevy said: “We have a dedicated volunteer board, a clear focus, strong core governance structures in place and a proud history that will guide our actions for the future.”
Show someone you care by giving the gift of sweetness on Valentine’s Day. The Rotary Club of Red Deer East’s Valentine’s Day Shortcake Drive is back for a fifth year to help sweeten the lives of loved ones in the city. For $8, you can send your sweetheart, a friend or anyone on your list a serving of shortcake (large enough to share) with lots of candy extras. Add a coloured rose for an additional $3. Delivery is $5 per each location. There is free delivery on orders of four or more at the same location. The deadline for orders is Feb. 7. Contact Brenda at 403-342-0122 or brenda@vrgraphics.ca to place your order. Orders will be delivered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 14. Orders without delivery can be picked up from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Remi’s Catering (Cronquist Business Park) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Feb. 14.
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