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July 24, 2008 / Local News

SHED FIRE CONTAINED:

Photo/MIKE MALONEY SHED FIRE CONTAINED: Orangeville firefighters took all of five minutes to contain a fire Sunday evening that destroyed an unused shed by the railyards north of Town Line. More...

Contributed Photo KEEPING IT SAFE: Jo Alcorn (left) of Whitewash & Co. And Christine Elsses (second from left) of Kamelyan Your Home Decor donated $207.06 to Safer Communities. The money was raised at the Style Your Home Show. More...

Contracts awarded for town works projects

By DAN PELTON Staff Reporter

Orangeville Council has given the go-ahead for public works projects to be carried out by contractors who have submitted the winning tenders. More...

CORRECTION

A photo last week indicated a total of $6,000 in bursaries was given to students by the Orangeville Legion. In fact, the total to be given is $8,000 to 16 students. More...

Friends rally for MLD victim, 13

By WES KELLER Freelance Reporter

If you were at 122 Edelwild, Orangeville, for a fundraising yard sale Saturday, you are likely among those who can't help marvelling at the cheerful, smiling and apparently joyful 13-yearold endlessly confined to a wheelchair under her mother's con More...

Blood donor clinic in Shelburne next Tuesday

Canadian Blood Services says it has an immediate need for blood donations, a need which Shelburne area residents will have a chance to help meet next week. More...

Royal Canadian Legion News

BY MARILYN MURRAY Branch 233, Orangeville

This Saturday Evening Karaoke will be provided by Shawn Lundy. We invite members and friends to join us for a fun time. The evening commences at 9:00p.m. and runs till 1:00 a.m. More...

CHRISTMAS IN THE SUMMER:

Craig Stevenson, manager of Canadian Tire in Orangeville, presents Nadine Collins, resource development manager of Family Transition Place, with a cheque for $1,192. It represents $5 from the sale of each artificial Christmas tree last season. More...

Local organic produce featured at Market

Market on Broadway, downtown Orangeville's farmers' market, will feature full season vendor Whole Village CSA Farm this Saturday, July 26. More...

PARTY AT SOBEYS:

Photo/DAN PELTON PARTY AT SOBEYS: Orangeville's Sobeys store held a Kids' and Customer Appreciation Night Tuesday that featured games, live music and free food. Hundreds of kids of all ages jammed the venue outside the store to join in the fun. More...

THE CARDBOARD JUNGLE:

Russell Scott, centre, is flanked by Lea Weir and Bryan Smith, who are among those taking part in a "permaculture" course at his Hockley Road Home, which began this week and will continue next week. More...