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Devastated. That's how Barb Clark felt when she was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor in 1995. With that diagnosis, the life she knew changed in an instant. But today, participating in the annual Terry Fox Marathon of Hope is just one way she gives back. More ... Dufferin County's public works committee will bring forward a motion at county council tonight to look for ways to seek provincial uploading of three heavily traveled county roads - Dufferin 109, 124 and 18. More ... YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN THE Canada World Youth program arrived in Orangeville last week. They will be volunteering at local businesses and organizations such as The Avalon, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Community Living and more. The program is still looking for some host families. If you would like to be a host family, call 519-942-7299. More ... When Leanne Hunter takes her driver test this afternoon, she might be the first-ever to have performed an ambulance function even before she was licensed. That's not entirely true. More ... The Wellington-Dufferin- Guelph Board of Health has decided to offer the publicly funded human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to Grade 8 girls during the last week of September. The voluntary three-dose vaccine prevents some strains of HPV that can lead to cervical dysplasia. An information night for parents is scheduled in Guelph on September 24. More ... The lawyer representing a former Orangeville Police officer who is suing the force over alleged harassment says he hopes the matter will be quickly settled out of court through mediation. A statement of claim served on the police force on August 16 seeks $2.5 million in damages for the plaintiff, Sean Taylor-Cole. More ... Orangeville Police are seeking the public's assistance in finding three persons involved in a robbery that took place in the walkway between Goldgate Crescent and Sunset Drive, last Saturday about 2 a.m. A 21-year-old man was approached by three masked men who robbed him of his backpack. More ... The Greater Dufferin Area Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that it will host two provincial election all-candidates meetings. The first will be held at Orangeville District Secondary School next Tuesday, September 18 at 7 p.m. and the second will be on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at the Grace Tipling Hall in Shelburne. More ... IS HE 80 OR 25? Keith Hunter celebrates his 80th birthday Sunday at the Oddfellows Hall with wife Joan, daughters Linda Hunter-Berry, left, and Karen Sorensen, along with granddaughters Hayley and Drew Hunter-Berry. There had been a cake-cutting Saturday at the Orangeville Farmers' Market, where Keith noted that if he converted his 80 years to Celsius, he'd be only 25. More ... All four candidates for the Oct. 10 provincial election - Betsy Hall (Liberal), Sylvia Jones (Progressive Conservative), Lynda McDougall (NDP), and Rob Strang (Green) - are on the first lap of six-week race with apparent confidence. More ... A story in last week's issue incorrectly identified Joan Train as a lawyer. Although an employee of the Evans & Adams law firm in Orangeville, she is a law clerk. We regret any embarrassment or inconvenience the error may have caused. More ... This Friday will be members night. Dinner will be pub pies prepared by Comrade Tom Deans. Entertainment will be provided by Johnny Greene. Dinner is from 5 to 7 p.m., entertainment from 6 to 10 p.m. Legion Week kicks off Sunday, September 16th. Sunday will see a church parade marching off at 10:00 a.m. at Tweedsmuir Church directly across from the Branch at 7 John Street. More ... |
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