Former Clearview mayor recognized for volunteer work
Former Clearview Township Mayor Ken Ferguson was among 10 people to receive John Simcoe Recognition Awards from Simcoe-Grey MP Kellie Leitch.
“As the former Mayor of Clearview, Ken’s volunteer work is simply above and beyond. From the founding of Easter Seals Snowarama Ride in Collingwood to volunteer firefighting, Ken has spent countless hours serving his community,” said a news release.
The awards were presented Saturday to “businesses, community organizations and people who, through their selfless volunteer work, have made a positive difference in the community”.
“Within the riding of Simcoe-Grey we have many dedicated people who have enriched the lives of others and I am proud to take this opportunity to recognize these selfless contributions,” said Leitch. “There couldn’t be a more fitting person to name these awards after than the former Lieutenant Governor John Graves Simcoe. He dedicated his life to making our country the best it can be.”
Collingwood Mayor Sandra Cooper was also recognized for her volunteer accomplishments, including the building of the Campbell House with Hospice Georgian Triangle and her support for Big Brothers and Big Sisters, the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts and My Friend’s House through the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event.
Other recipients include the Rotary Club of Alliston, the Angus and District Lions Club, the Nottawasaga Inn Resort, Women With Vision, philanthropist Marv Chantler for his support of Matthew’s House Hospice in Alliston and other charities, Angus Lions Club president Anne Bell and youth Marisa Madigan and Brendan Chapman.
