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One woman died and two others were hospitalized in a single-vehicle accident north of Alton Saturday night. The driver, Miranda Coish, 21, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers, Taryn Henry, 21, of East Garafraxa and Bradley Shell, 21, of Orangeville were taken to Headwaters Health Care Centre and then sent to Sunnybrook Medical Centre for further treatment. More ... FORMULA FORD: Caitlin Johnson, 18, a Sir Wilfrid Laurier University student from Orangeville, is getting ready to spend the summer racing. Formula Ford is considered an entry level series to motor racing and is a single seat, open wheel class in motorsport. This is Ms. Johnson's first year in this class but she has six experience as a gokart racer. More ... Ahole on an informal trail on Mono's First Line EHS is causing serious concern for some local horse riders and the town's recreation director says Mono Council has just two options. It could either leave the trail as it is or upgrade it to trail standards at the Town's expense. More ... The Dufferin-Grey ATV Club is asking the Town of Mono to pass a bylaw permitting all-terrain vehicles to operate on its municipal roads. The club has already presented this idea to East Luther Grand Valley which, like Mono, is still considering the proposal. More ... THE COMMUNITY FIRST FOUNDATION has donated $2,500 to the Dufferin Children and Youth Festival, which will take place on June 9 at the RioCan Fairground parking lot located at 95 First Street. Coordinators are looking for volunteers, to volunteer call 519- 940-8678. More ... OVER THE RAINBOW DREAM PROGRAM granted Lord Dufferin Centre resident Iona King with her wish of taking art lessons again. She received $120 to use for lessons and supplies. Ms. King also donated some of her money to purchase supplies for the art room in the centre. Left to right: Wellness Manager Marla Firth, Iona King and Anne Richardson, president of the Avalon Rainbow Auxiliary. More ... THE ORANGEVILLE FARMERS' MARKET opens Saturday, May 12, with a free pancake breakfast courtesy of Orangeville Insurance Services, celebrating 75 years in downtown Orangeville. Owner Marlene Black (right) and OFM manager Janice Goodin (left) are ready to mix the pancakes. More ... BILL WALLACE, a resident at the Avalon Retirement Centre, was presented with a lifetime achievement certificate on April 26 from the Ontario Long Term Care Association. He was nominated by staff for his very full biography. More ... Headwaters Health Care Centre has been awarded the Employer Award of Excellence by the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario. More ... REPRESENTATIVES FROM The Orangeville and District Labour Congress take a moment before the "Workers Monument" in front of the Orangeville town hall as part of the "National Day of Mourning" observance which was held across Canada on Saturday April 28th. More ... KEN MANWELL AWARD: Outgoing president Frank Lomack of the Royal Canadian Legion, Orangeville branch, presents Gloria Thomas with former president Ken Manwell's award for her voluntary efforts and team work while serving on the executive committee for 2006. Mr. Lomack, who did not stand for re-election Monday, will be handing the reins to incoming president Ron Simms next month. More ... JOHN TURNER MEMORIAL: Rose Elsdon receives the John Turner Memorial Trophy from outgoing Royal Canadian Legion Orangeville president Frank Lomack at the branch's annual elections Monday night. The trophy is awarded for excellence. Ms. Elsdon is a four-time winner since 1989. Her medals are evidence of the dedicated service she has rendered over the years. More ... A former Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board program superintendent has been jailed for 18 months for stealing over $190,000 from the board. The board fired Beverly Williams, 60, in May 2002 after it was discovered she was responsible for taking the money through questionable billing practices. More ... Teen Ranch is hosting a community Open House on Sunday, May 6, from 1 to 6 p.m. There are activities planned for spectators and participants of all ages, including a climbing wall and giant swing, hay ride, boating and skating. There will also be hockey demonstrations and, for horse enthusiasts, English and Western riding demonstrations. And it's free! More ... Dufferin OPP have announced plans to combat motorcyclists' excessive speeds on Hockley Valley Road, Mono Centre Road and Airport Road with dedicated radar patrols utilizing unmarked police cruisers. Also of concern are modified loud mufflers that disturb residents and cause complaints to police. More ... |
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