Mega-party to mark Melancthon quarry's mega-death

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Published on Thursday, 31 January 2013 04:34

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It is beyond time to celebrate Melancthon, and the North Dufferin Agricultural Community Task Force (NDACT) is bringing the mega-party to Honeywood.

In late November, The Highland Companies announced it had withdrawn its application for a licence to mine 2,316 acres of land for limestone in Melancthon. Obviously, opponents to Highland’s plans rejoiced after learning the news.

To mark its grassroots led victory, NDACT will host Taters Not Craters Dance at the Honeywood arena on Feb. 16 from 6 p.m. to midnight.

NDACT will also outline its next goal: the protection of Ontario's prime farmland and vital water resources.

The event will include a local food showcase presented by several chefs, including Philip Patrick, executive chef at the Ridge at Manitou Golf Club, Caesar Guinto and Samuel Holwell of Creemore Kitchen, Shawn Adler from The Flying Chestnut & The Flying Spatula, and Gareth and Julie Carter from Men With Knives Catering.

An NDACT meeting and pubic open house will begin at 7 p.m., before square dancing with the Gary Heaslip & Band begins at 7:45 p.m.

The show on the main stage, which runs from 8 p.m. to midnight, includess appearances from Hobo Wally, Danny Beaton, Jeremy Taggart, Ed Roman, Tom Barlow, Grand Canyon and Harlan Pepper.

Tickets to the event cost $20. To order tickets in advance, as NDACT advises, visit ndact.com.

Published in the "Orangeville Banner", January 30, 2013

http://www.orangeville.com/news-story/1935745-mega-party-to-mark-melancthon-quarry-s-mega-death/

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