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SELF SERVE COIN-OP • OPEN 24 HOURS / 7 DAYS A WEEK Musician Devon Cuddy sings for crowds outside the Dufferin County Museum on April 16 to rally support for Mulmur’s bid as a fi nalist in the Air Miles Detour competition. A win will mean a concert with Grammy winner Meghan Trainor. PHOTO BY MARNI WALSH Mulmur remembers Rock Hill at Detour rally BY MARNI WALSH Mayor Paul Mills spoke to the crowd at noon Rock Hill Park. and Deputy Mayor Heather Hayes was also on “Concerts started at Rock Hill Park during A crowd gathered under fabulous blue skies site to rally the troops. As well as the soulful the 1950s when country music acts came to en- at the Dufferin County Museum on Saturday to sounds of Devin Cuddy at the keyboard singing tertain the camping crowds,” says Nanci Malek, take in the melodies of Devon Cuddy and other his beautiful song “Home,” the audience en- Promotions Coordinator for the Museum. “Art- $345,000 local musicians in support of Mulmur Town- joyed the deep country tones of Gary Heaslip, ists like Hank Snow ventured north to perform ship’s bid as an Air Miles Detour fi nalist. local musicians Vanessa Lio and Ray Mela- in this known-only-to-the-locals campground. FOR SALE Mulmur Township has been selected as one na, and Ted Forbes. “During the 60s, we started seeing more folk of only fi ve small communities across Canada Jeremy Taggart, formerly the drummer for and rock style acts, and by the 1970s big time to be designated as a fi nalist based on Rock Hill Our Lady Peace, did a great job emceeing the artists like Willie Nelson, Barbara Mandrell, 5 Bed 2 Bathroom Park’s historical signifi cance to Canadian mu- event and entertaining the audience along with Lighthouse, the Guess Who, Wolfman Jack, 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms. Main Floor Living Rm & sic. magician Steve Baker. Crowbar, Chilliwack, Edward Bear and many Family Room with Fire- The pep rally celebrated Mulmur’s nomina- Mulmur Township was identifi ed as a fi nal- more Canadian and US bands, headlined the place. Extra Large Fenced Yard. Finished Basement tion and drummed up support for the online ist in the nation-wide competition primarily for Rock Hill festivals.” with Rec Room,Laundry & vote. the rock and country festivals that were held at Continued on Page 2 Workshop. New Furnace & Roof Last Year. On Quiet Court in Shelburne. Ontario’s New Autism policy: short term gain Boosting food Great Time to Sell. for long term dependence? - Local parents processing will benefi t It’s a Sellers Market. BY MARNI WALSH nounced that, as of May 1, IBI will only by farmers, says Wynne available for children between the ages of two BY BROCK WEIR Autism spectrum disorder is for life, and so and four, potentially reducing waiting time are the challenges that come with it. from the current two years to six months - by As Ontario looks to expand the greenbelt, While these kids, many brilliant beyond av- pulling other kids out of the line. Farmers “are very much a part of the discus- erage understanding, have unique gifts to offer, Is the government trading short term gain for sion,” says Premier Kathleen Wynne. Also it would seem the need for ongoing intense be- long term dependence for thousands of Ontar- part of the discussion? Making sure Ontario’s havioural therapy to reach their world, and help io’s special needs kids now unable to access produce makes the market it deserves. them survive in this one, should not be up for costly intensive therapy? Premier Wynne was in Newmarket on Fri- government debate at this stage in the research, Many Ontario parents of autistic kids think day to speak to local students about the Prov- according to experts. so, and they have already gathered forces to dis- ince’s Ontario Student Grant. Experts in the fi eld have emphasized the need pute the change with letter writing campaigns, Announced in the 2016 Budget, the pro- for Intensive Behavioural Therapy (IBI) in chil- petitions, and a number of protests across the gram will overhaul several existing provincial dren, youth and adults with Autism for decades. province, including an emotional April 12 at The Ontario Liberal government has an- Continued on Page 3 Continued on Page 7 NOW! FOLDING MINI SOLAR COUNTRY CAMP CHAIR PATH LIGHT HARVEST BREAD 226 First Ave, Shelburne 2 FOR 519-925-6857 OR $12.98 EACH $ ASSORTED www.gianttiger.com $ 00 $ 77 LIMIT OF 5 MAX WEIGHT REG $3.28 EACH 220LBS EACHEACH AD MATCH 20 1 REG $1.50 1 GUARANTEE! WE’LL BEAT ANY PRICE! Expires Tuesday, April 26, 2016 Photos displayed may be different from actual items. FEATURED ITEMS Page 2 The SHELBURNE FREE PRESS, Thursday, April 21, 2016 Volunteer fi re fi ghters continue protecting our community BY MICHELLE JANZEN all municipal needs, including basics like gar- bage removal, snow plowing, etc. They simply April 10 marked the start of National Volun- cannot afford a full-time fi re department and teer Week, a time to thank Canada’s volunteers the ensuing massive hike in lability insurance as they are the roots of a strong community. premiums that service entails. The next time you see a fi re truck responding “We currently have 30 volunteers at the to a call, consider the fact that over 90 per cent Shelburne Fire Department, which is our lim- of communities across Canada are protected by it,” Chief Brad Leimaich tell us. “When and volunteer fi refi ghters. if someone leaves, we typically advertise a That’s amazing, but true! recruitment session, which is where an appli- Outside of a few major cities, you’re safe- cation has to be submitted. If selected there guarded by these dedicated, highly trained un- are requirements such as a written and phys- sung heroes should you experience a roadside ical test that have to be passed in order to be medical emergency, serious traffi c collision or considered and chosen as a volunteer for the fi re. department.” In Ontario, there are 455 fi re departments of What can you do to help? which 227 are staffed by volunteers which, in If you encounter a responding emergency human numbers, is 19,363. vehicle with lights and sirens activated, the law Volunteer fi refi ghters have paying jobs in requires drivers to pull to the right and stop, other professions and family commitments, clear of any intersection. just like the rest of us. Yet, they are willing to In Ontario, volunteer fi refi ghters may display answer an emergency call day or night and put a fl ashing green dash light in their personal ve- their lives on the line to keep their community hicle when responding to an emergency. Other safe. drivers are asked to yield as a courtesy, but the For those of you wondering why full time fi refi ghters must obey all normal traffi c laws. On Saturday, when sirens went off at the Shelburne Fire Department, the fi rst volunteers were at fi refi ghters aren’t the norm province-wide, it’s You can also help and show your civic pride the station in approximately 1 minute 15 seconds. This was a routine call, which was a request from basic economics. by attending and supporting any events in aid the Orangeville Fire Department for mutual aid for a grass fi re. The volunteers in Shelburne train A small town has a small tax base to cover of your local fi re department. every Thursday evening and the hall see about 200 call a year. PHOTO BY MICHELLE JANZEN Local music lovers share their memories as Mulmur rallies to land Trainor concert SHELBURNE TOWN PHARMACY committed to care Please join Shelburne Town Pharmacy to raise funds for SickKids Hospital. WHEN: Saturday, May 28, 11:30 am to 3:00 pm WHERE: In Foodland /Giant Tiger plaza Raising funds for HOW: By buying BBQ lunch SickKids Hospital and participating in other activities is a good deed. Let us all help. The Pep Rally audience enjoyed the smooth country tones of Gary Heaslip on Saturday under per- fect weather conditions to carry on the outdoor traditions of Mulmur’s musical heritage. For further information please contact: PHOTO BY MARNI WALSH Shelburne Town Pharmacy In person or phone Continued from FRONT “There were two stages,” continues Ms. 519-306-5500 / 647-393-9302 Malek, “one that was a raised area in the farm E-mail: [email protected] fi eld, and the lower stage was a smaller one put in the pond. Camping was spread everywhere throughout the property and there was a laundry and restroom building, a bar/restaurant, and the main administration building.