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SINGER AND RECORDING ARTIST
     ORANGEVILLE SINGER AND RECORDING ARTIST Bruce Laing strummed his stuff and entertained the crowd at the Lord Dufferin Centre last Thursday. Photo/DAN PELTON
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Terry Fox Run’s organizer set for 30th anniversary run
      David Kirk says his goal in organizing this year’s 30th anniversary Terry Fox Run is to “broaden the number of potential sponsors.”
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DUFFERIN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
     DUFFERIN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES staged its annual fund-raiser at Staples Business Depot over the weekend.
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ARTirondack Chairity now in its fourth year
      Members of the Options woodworking group spend every Tuesday building unique handcrafted pieces. In addition to their ARTirondack chairs, they build, from scratch, rockers, planter benches, potato boxes and numerous craft pieces.
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Towns, county escape ‘lame duck’ status
      With only eight days until the 2010 municipal nominations close, two of Dufferin’s three town councils will avoid becoming “lame ducks” and be able to carry on business as usual – at least until Oct. 25, the date of the election.
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Bell Aliant donates backpacks to FTP
      As another school year is set to begin, Bell Aliant has donated new backpacks and school supplies to Family Transition Place.
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ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH
     ARTHRITIS AWARENESS MONTH takes place during September after a proclamation last week at Town Hall by Deputy Mayor Warren Maycock.
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Waste bylaw may lack required majorities
      When the county’s waste bylaw comes up for a final vote at county council’s meeting next Thursday, there is likely to be a debate on whether Orangeville has approved it, as well as a specific population count.
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Final report on mental health released
      Ontario’s Select Committee on Mental Health and Addictions – which included Dufferin- Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones – has released its final report, entitled, “Navigating the Journey to Wellness: The Comprehensive Mental Health and Addictions Action Plan for Ontarians.”
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OPA promoting energy savings with a flair
      If an energy concern decided to erect an oil rig or a a reactor near your house to promote their business strategy, chances are you would be quite upset. But the “solar flair” put up at McCannell Avenue and Highway 10 on Tuesday is not likely to raise the neighbours’ ire.
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CDRC DONATION:
     CDRC DONATION: MacMaster Buick GMC has made a $2,500 contribution to the Centre Dufferin Recreation Complex (CDRC) redevelopment fund.
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SOLAR FLAIR:
     SOLAR FLAIR: Motorists passing McCannell Avenue on Highway 10 will see a flower-like solar energy collector called a flair, installed at the directive of Orangeville Hydro.
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Hardaker, Di Pasquale enter council race
      There will be at least two more choices on the ballot for Orangeville council come the Oct. 25 municipal elections, Bernadette Hardaker and Sandro Di Pasquale. This means there are now 13 in the running for seven council seats, but a challenger to Mayor Rob Adams has yet to surface.
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HONOURED BY THE ARTS:
     HONOURED BY THE ARTS: During the Headwaters Arts Festival, Sept. 24 to Oct.
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BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS MONTH:
     BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS MONTH: Deputy Mayor Warren Maycock proclaimed September Big Brothers and Big Sisters month in Orangeville last week at Town Hall.
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New crime law funds local police upgrades
      The Ontario Civil Remedies Act is contradicting the old saying that crime doesn’t pay. It is paying but, to the criminals’ misfortune, it’s paying police in their ongoing battle against them, including the police forces in Shelburne and Orangeville.
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