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A retired Mono Mills minister, Rev. William Major, has been sentenced to two years less a day in provincial jail on sexual assault charges involving an adult female parishioner over almost five years, beginning in 1996. His was only one of four instances in which area residents have been facing serious criminal charges. More ... Photo/WES KELLER SOMETHING TO ROAR ABOUT: Orangeville Lions Dave Ferrier and Frank Gray Sr. pose with Kim Brooks, left, and Tina Thorpe of Orangeville Hydro and the company's solar water heater, and urge everyone to reserve Sept. 19 and 20 for the 5th annual Energy & Eco Expo at the Fairgrounds. Display booths are already being booked. Green energy is likely to be at the forefront, including a hybrid car, but some of us might even learn how to control dandelions without breaking our backs or using pesticides. Contact Roy Bryan at Bryans Fuel by phone or e-mail roy@briansfuel.on.ca More ... Orangeville Christian School (OCS) has announced that tuition fees for the 2009-10 school year have been reduced by one third. In announcing the move, the private, faithbased school on Veterans Way said it had been accomplished "while still maintaining the quality and integrity of the product that the school has now offered for 30 years. More ... The building that stood at the corner of Elizabeth and Faulkner Streets for more than 60 years will soon be gone, replaced by a large new seniors' residence. Now being demolished, the single-storey structure started life as the site of Merchants Supply, a company founded by Alvin Grigg. More ... Dirk Evans, a Christian Reformed minister specializing in clinical teaching of pastoral care, began leading workshops in Shelburne in 1996, and last week, his new book, "Hi how are you?" on the topic of lay ministry was dedicated to the Shelburne Chaplaincy Network. More ... The Elora Environment Centre (EEC), a member of Green Communities Canada, has announced the launching of a new Green Hotline. Many people are becoming increasingly concerned about and invested in issues that relate to our environment. More ... Photo/TAMMY SCHNEIDER A TASTE OF AUTUMN: While it's still the early summer, plans for the Rotary Club's Taste of Autumn, a showcase of the local culinary establishment, are already underway. Participating chefs shown here are George Madalena (Hockley), Jason Reiner (Mono Cliffs Inn), John Thambiah (The White Truffle), Ellie Jordan and Brenda Cox (Greystones) and Jill Sproule (Millcroft). Also shown are Taste of Autumn co-chairs Cory Jones and Cathy Campbell, as well as Rotarian Cynthia Rayburn. The event will be held October 2 at the Hockley Valley Resort. Tickets are $150 per person. For information call 519-941-0681. More ... Julia Gimpel of Grand Valley was the big winner at last weekend's Grand Valley Lions' Duck Race, garnering the top prize of $1,000. More ... The Town of Orangeville has joined the Count Me In! community challenge that's under way until August 14, the anniversary of the North American blackout in 2003. Mayor Rob Adams joined Wednesday's announcement, indicating that Orangeville plans to be a "fierce competitor" in a challenge issued by Woodstock Mayor Michael Harding. More ... Officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Caledon detachment Crime Unit have laid additional charges against a retired OPP officer as a result of the ongoing investigation into historical sexual offences. More ... Photo/DAN PELTON THE DUFFERIN CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH FESTIVAL, which will be held June 13 in the Wal-Mart parking lot on First Street, received a big financial boost from Boston Pizza, who donated $1,500 to the event. On hand for the presentation were (left front to back): Joan O'Brien-Curtin, Brenda Burman, Mary Little. (Right, front to back): Robin Gonsalves of Boston Pizza, Paula Conning, Stacey MacNeil. More ... Orangeville police have made arrests in three separate incidents involving assaults or sexual assaults. A 19-year-old Orangeville man faces multiple charges in connection with a violent dispute on Hillside Drive. Police went to the address at about 4 a.m. More ... At its regular monthly meeting held Tuesday, May 26, the Upper Grand District School Board was told that its Secondary Superintendent of Schools has announced his resignation, effective August 31. David Euale started his career in 1974 as a teacher, and has spent 21 of his 35 years in education as a vice principal, principal, and superintendent of schools. More ... The Upper Grand District School Board has announced appointments and transfers of several principals and vice-principals in Dufferin schools, effective Sept. 1. More ... Orangeville's Studio III Dance and Music is expanding their music program next fall. The studio has hired Melanie Steenburgh, who is moving back to Ontario from London, England, where she was heading up a music program in the school system implementing African Dancing and Drumming ensembles and orchestral and choral festival entries, More ... Photo/WES KELLER MAJOR JAMIE HOPKINS, followed by Warrant Officer K. Fenn-White, inspects Alpha Platoon, 1849 Lorne Scots Royal Canadian Army Cadets at its 31st annual ceremonial review Sunday at Tony Rose Arena. Major Hopkins, a former Orangeville cadet who chose a regular military career, praised the value of the cadet experience and the high standards of the local Corps. He spoke of the confidence it gives "a 15-year-old placed in charge of 10 people; most people never get to be in charge of anyone but themselves." More ... Actor/singer Dinah Christie will be the headliner at the Seniors Forum at the Lord Dufferin Centre next Thursday, June 11. At a recent press conference, Ms. More ... Area war veterans are breathing easier this week after Monday's announcement that federal legislation will be introduced to extend benefits to Allied veterans of the World War Two and the Korean War, as well as their families. More ... Dufferin County Museum and Archives (DCMA) will celebrate the famous Corn Flower glassware pattern at its Annual Corn Flower Festival this Sunday, June 7. More ... A Charity Car Wash in support of the Headwaters Health Care Foundation will be held at Orangeville Mitsubishi on Highway 9 this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patrons will be able to enjoy a complimentary hot dog, burger or cold pop while their vehicles get a spring bath. More ... Photo/KATHY STANTON HEADWATERS RACQUET CLUB officially opened their doors to the public this week. The 60,000 sq ft facility boasts a fully equipped fitness centre, pro-shop, group exercise studios and lounge to name a few of the facilities in addition to the four squash and four indoor tennis courts. The club is located behind Greenwood Construction at the corner of Highway #9 and Ridell Road and anyone seeking information can call (519)942- 2255 or visit their website, www.headwatersracquetclub. com. Above, squash pro James Hayes tries out the new courts. More ... Dan Best, long recognized as one of the most productive county executives in the area, recently left his position as Dufferin's director of Community Services. More ... |
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