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Fathers are expected to be there for their kids, but that usually isn’t supposed apply to the delivery. But that role fell upon a Schomberg man last Saturday (Feb. 27), and he stepped up. The day’s winter weather obliged Brad Templeman to bring Addison Liv Templeman into the world, weighing in at six pounds, two ounces. More ... Local political leaders have turned the first shovels of dirt to symbolize the beginning of construction on the new Schomberg Arena and King Township Curling and Fitness Centre, as well as a new York Region Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Paramedic Response Station. More ... Equestrian legend Jim Elder will be addressing the King Township Historical Society this coming Sunday March 14) at King Township Museum. Elder, whose many championships include two Olympic metals, will share his love of horses and his passion for the sport of riding, with an emphasis on the horses of King. More ... York Pines United Church A St. Patrick’s Beef Stew Dinner will be held at York Pines United Church next Wednesday (March 17) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come and enjoy wonderful food and fabulous entertainment. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children (advance ticket sales only). For tickets or more information, call the church at (905) 727-8118. More ... There’s a lot to like in the federal budget that was brought down last week by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, as far as Oak Ridges — Markham MP Paul Calandra is concerned. Referring to the budget as the second step of the economic action plan,” Calandra had a number of things to praise in it. The budget is the start of More ... With a single bold move, SigNature Developments has changed the new home industry in southern Ontario. New condo buyers no longer need face builders’ traditional take-it-or-leave-it approach when it comes to buying a new home. More ... The Schomberg Agricultural Society will sponsor its sixth annual Farm Tour this Saturday (March 13) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you have seen the posters around the township, you might be wondering what “Rural Roots 160 years Deep” means. More ... Many of those taken prisoner after the rebellion of 1837 and ‘38 found themselves taking a long trip, like to Van Diemen’s Land. But most of them eventually returned home, after earning their freedom. More ... Students at Holland Marsh District Christian School worked really hard to surpass their goal to raise a walloping $3,653.97 for the Christian Reform World Relief Committee for Haiti, and for that, three staff members promised to shave their heads. The three volunteers were Time Ledlie, caretaker, Malcolm Ross, Grade 8 teacher, and Kevin Bouwers. More ... News RSS feed |
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