In response to the recent earthquake in Haiti, the Orangeville BIA is accepting donations to the Starthrower Foundation, an Orangeville volunteerbased registered charity geared to helping Haitians overcome the overwhelming challenges they face.

A donation box was available for donations at the BIA’s annual general meeting, held at the Lord Dufferin Centre Wednesday evening. Those wishing to make their donations directly can contact Starthrower founder Sharon Gaskell (#2-123 Broadway) at

519) 943-0114. For further information on the Starthrower Foundation, visit www. starthrowerfoundation. org