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Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Climate
- Hamilton Spectator
Moosomin Community Cleanup on June 11
Moosomin's Community Cleanup is set for this Wednesday, June 11, with expanded hours this year to allow more volunteers to come out when they can. 'We're going to have headquarters set up at the Sportsplex on the deck, so we'll have somebody there the whole day from 9 am until 7 pm,' said Angela Thorn from the Moosomin Parks and Recreation Department. She explained that the longer hours allow for more people to be involved. 'Anybody can come and give us an hour or two of your time,' Thorn said. 'You don't have to come from 9 am until 7 pm. This way it gives people an opportunity to come when they're free. It also gives businesses a chance if they wanted to put people out there to help—like two people at a time throughout the day with their Royal Bank shirts or their Celebration Ford shirts or whatever—to show they help in the community, too. So it gives options both ways for that, whether you're off work and can come out, or if employers can afford to let a couple of people go out and help clean up.' Once volunteers have registered at the Sportsplex, they'll find out which areas of town need to be cleaned. 'We're going to have a map to show what areas have already been either done or spoken for,' Thorn said. 'The schools have certain areas that they're going to look after, so we'd like people to check in with us. They can get a coffee if they bring their own coffee mug. Tim's will have coffee there. We'll have water—they should bring a water bottle—and then we will have garbage bags and gloves available for people to take to go to their areas.' One new feature of the cleanup this year will be the collection of tree branches by town staff as a way for residents to clear out their yards. 'Between 8 am and 3 pm, they'll drive around and pick up just tree trimmings,' Thorn said. 'They're not going to come around and pick up garbage, or big, giant trees, but just tree trimmings.' The Town will also provide garbage bags for volunteers, and there are still some gloves available. 'We do still have some gloves from last year, Nutrien had given us a whole bunch of gloves last year, in case people want them,' Thorn said, adding that people are more than welcome to bring their own gloves or sticks to help reach some of the litter easier. 'Maybe some people have mobility issues and they can't bend over,' Thorn said. 'If they want to bring that or any other supplies. We do have a case of gloves, unless people want to wear their garden gloves instead of a disposable kind.' There's also a sweet incentive for kids participating, as Dairy Queen will once again be providing Dilly Bars to students from both MacLeod Elementary and McNaughton High School that help in the cleanup. The community cleanup also happens well in advance of the Communities in Bloom judges arrival in late July. 'We hope to have a good turnout, get the town really good and cleaned up, and then if we need to right before the judges come, maybe we'll try to run another smaller cleanup,' Thorn said. 'We'll have to see what shape the town's in at that time.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
CNBC
02-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Berkshire meeting 'bazaar' features Buffett Squishmallows, 60th anniversary book and giant claw machine
OMAHA, Nebraska — Berkshire Hathaway shareholders are getting more bang for their buck at this year's meeting with the annual shopping event more interactive than ever. The conglomerate's yearly convention kicked off Friday with a shareholder-only shopping event, called the "Berkshire Bazaar of Bargains." With over 20,000 square feet of showroom space at the CHI Health Center in downtown Omaha, the exhibit hall is offering goods from a myriad of the conglomerate's holdings, including Warren Buffett-themed apparel from Brooks Sports and Berkshire chocolate coins from See's Candies. Buffett will take the stage 9am ET Saturday to address the most pressing issues investors face, including tariffs, the market volatility as well as the state of the economy. The 94-year-old investment legend will answer shareholder questions along with his designated successor, Greg Abel, and Berkshire's insurance chief, Ajit Jain. The Q&A session will be broadcast exclusively on CNBC. Plush toy phenomenon Squishmallows once again stole the show. The ones modeled after the "Oracle of Omaha" and the late Charlie Munger became the biggest hits at the shopping event, as shareholders snapped up over 1,000 snuggly dolls per hour. This year, Squishmallows also introduced a new limited-edition dog character called "Omaha." Berkshire inherited Squishmallows parent Jazwares through its acquisition of Alleghany in the fourth quarter of 2022. These squishy toys became an instant sensation during the pandemic partly thanks to celebrity endorsements. In 2022 alone, the firm sold a whopping 100 million Squishmallow units — with prices ranging from $5 to $30. At the shopping event, the company put on display its newest product — pillows for both kids and adults —slated to launch this summer. Berkshire shareholders get to buy special edition pillow cases featuring Buffett and Munger's cartoon figures. Only one book is for sale at Berkshire's book store Bookworm this year, 60 Years of Berkshire Hathaway, to commemorate the decades since Buffett took over what was then a failing Massachusetts textile company Berkshire is selling 5,000 volumes of the limited edition book. Proceeds from an auction of copies signed by Buffett and author Carrie Sova will benefit the Stephen Center, a charity for homeless youth and adults in South Omaha. See's Candies, one of Berkshire's most-iconic brands, had shelves of themed chocolate concoctions available for purchase. Tied to the camping theme for this year's meeting, See's sold a box of toasted marshmallow-flavored chocolates. The box was adorned with an illustration of Buffett next to a campfire. Other items for sale included chocolate coins with wrappers embossed with Buffett's face, as well as the company's famous peanut brittle. Dairy Queen, which Berkshire Hathaway acquired in 1998, provided a sweet treat for attendees while they racked up steps at the bazaar. The ice cream chain's Dilly Bars were sold for $1, while the Buster Bar went for $2. Long lines formed at Brooks Running as shareholders gravitated towards the 2025 special edition of its running shoes with special "Berkshire Hathaway" branding on the side and the insoles. Many shareholders are also set to participate in the Brooks "Invest in Yourself" 5K fun run and walk on Sunday, the morning following the annual meeting. Attendees waited in line to take photos in front of CNBC's stage, where reporters like Mike Santoli and Becky Quick have been reporting. CNBC is the exclusive broadcaster for the meeting and has a livestream available online in English and Mandarin. Feeling lucky? New to the bonanza floor this year was a gigantic claw machine. For $10, attendees could try their luck at scooping up prizes tied to several of Berkshire's holding companies. Proceeds go to the Hope Center for Kids, an Omaha-based organization providing after-school and summer care for children. NetJets, which Berkshire bought in 1998, took shareholders inside a private plane. The private jet operator also sold company-branded gear. Not enough space for plush toys, jewelry, running shoes and books in your carryon? AIT Worldwide Logistics has you covered. The shipper offered shoppers the service of having their purchases packed and sent home. It should be a popular service, with attendees seen lugging around Squishmallow bags that were equivalent in size to a child. About 14 miles away from the main convention center, there's a separate shareholder-only shopping event at jewelry story Borsheims. Berkshire shareholders browsed through one-of-a-kind jewelry, engagement rings and watches available for purchase at a discount. This 24-carat black diamond necklace from Ruchi New York is selling for about $25,000.
