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March 27, 2008 / Local News

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THE CERAMICS CLUB of the Shelburne 4H Club met for the first time last week at the Main Street Cafe. The ceramics class runs for six weeks and is one of the many the club offers throughout the year. More...

Caledon veterinary staff supports Headwaters

Between now and April 15, the staff of a veterinary hospital in Caledon will encourage clients to make a donation toward the purchase of a $2,420 portable oximeter for the Respiratory Therapy Department at Headwaters Health Care Centre. More...

Art show coming next month

Portfolio Studio has announced plans for a "Spring Nestings" Artists Showcase featuring the latest watercolours of Tara Imerson and special guests. The one-day art show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. More...

Fire found scene of marijuana grow op

Dufferin OPP officers and firefighters from Grand Valley and Orangeville who responded to a house fire in Amaranth shortly after 5 a.m. Sunday of last week found no one home but a marijuana grow operation in the basement. More...

School buses scene of two mishaps

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Student transportation provider First Service Canada is conducting investigations after two accidents involving its school buses in the area. More...

ON THE CUTTING EDGE:

Terry Elder was one of those who either purchased or leased a vehicle from Orangeville Honda between Feb. 1 and Feb. 29. In doing so, he was the winner of a Honda HRG465C2PC lawn mower. More...

Shelburne Police investigate driving complaint

On Wednesday of last week, Shelburne Police Service responded to a citizen's complaint regarding a motor vehicle operating in a dangerous manner in the area of Berry and Marion Streets. More...

Novel recalls 1830s Melancthon mystery

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

In 1832, four children from Horning's Mills ventured into the nearby Melancthon swamps in search of a lost cow. They were never seen again, and rumours spread that they had been kidnapped by Indians. More...

Budget not in synch with times: Jones

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Tuesday's Ontario budget is not in tune with the economic times, says MPP Sylvia Jones (PC Dufferin-Caledon). "The majority of financial experts and economists say Ontario is heading for a downturn," said Ms. More...

Comedy features 'weird things'

When writer Holly Edwards decides to summon her long-dead great aunt for help to overcome a writing block, weird things start occurring in the Inglewood Schoolhouse Performers production of Kate Aspengren's House of Wonders. More...

Maple syrup festival still on, but may be postponed

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

Orangeville Optimists may be overly optimistic, but they're still hoping their annual maple syrup festival will go ahead as scheduled this weekend. More...

Mesa offers a ride on the 'Highway of Comedy'

Many of us dream of the perfect road-trip, where the joy is not about the destination, but about the journey to get there, and the fun you have along the way. More...

MEXICAN VISITORS:

30 students, aged 11-13, from Mexico City arrived in Toronto and were transported to Orangeville last night for a two-week visit here, as part of the Red-Leaf Student Programs. More...

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A PROCESSION OF FAITHFUL walked with a Cross to honour the Crucifixion of Christ on Good Friday. More...

Naturopaths open practice in Shelburne

By MARNI WALSH Freelance Reporter

For nearly 20 years, a world renowned naturopath worked quietly from his office on Shelburne's Main Street. Patients traveled across counties to be attended by Dr. Sandy Wood without most local people ever realizing his celebrity status. More...

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A PUBLIC FORUM on substance abuse was held at Theatre Orangeville after a performance of the play "Wrecked" on Wednesday, March 5th, 2008. More...