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News April 10, 2008
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Overwhelming response to Bethell House fund-raiser
      Women looking for an afternoon out that promises fun and fashion in support of a worthwhile local cause will want to attend A Spring Affair fashion show. The event is being held in support of Bethell House, an ambitious project of Hospice Caledon (www.hospicecaledon.ca) that will see a beautiful,...
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Volunteer opportunities at Hospice Caledon
      If you are a compassionate, emotionally centered individual who enjoys other people, you may be interested in becoming a visiting volunteer for families who are dealing with lifelimiting illnesses or are grieving a loss.
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Many municipal employees made more than $100,000 last year
By Bill Rea
      Despite the cracks that are sometimes made about public sectors employees, the fact is that for the most part, they do work hard in demanding jobs. In fact, society as we know it could not run without them. Another fact is they get paid well, especially if they've been on the job a long time and...
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Here, There and Everywhere event for Bolton church
      Bolton United Church will be holding its fourth annual show and fund-raiser April 25 and 26. It's called Here, There and Everywhere, and will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 25, and 2 p.m. April 26. The production includes a cast and crew of 47, aged five and up, from the church and community, i...
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Speaker can help you work closer to home
      Are you interested in speaking with someone about your career dreams and goals? Would you like assistance in finding work with a local employer? Jobs Caledon will host a presentation, entitled Job Developing in Caledon, this coming Monday (April 14), from 10 until 11:30 a.m.
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Cheltenham Badlands Management Plan is under way
By Anneleen Naudts
      The wheels to develop a management plan for the Cheltenham Badlands have been set in motion, and on the agenda is the long-term direction for the protection, development and management of the area's resources. The Badlands property has been designated as an Escarpment access park and is located a...
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Community clean-up planned at Dick's Dam
      The Humber River Shakespeare Co. is sponsoring a Community Park Clean-Up to help make the spaces in which they perform (and others play) green and beautiful. Come out with friends and family to support a clean and green Bolton April 27 from 9 a.m. until noon at Dick's Dam Park on Glasgow Road.
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POPE JOHN PAUL II CELEBRATED EARTH HOUR(S)
     Earth Hour turned into Earth HourS at Pope John Paul II School in Bolton March 28, as lights, computers, and other equipment were switched off for one or more hours. For many students, like Mrs. DeAngelis's Grade 7 class, the hour became a full-day event, with awareness activities focusing on conser...
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Caledon's strategic initiatives encourage growth and prosperity
      Strengthening the vitality, growth and prosperity of Caledon is a strategic imperative for the Town of Caledon's council and staff. Within the investment community, Caledon is increasingly considered to be a highly preferred location for new development opportunities within the GTA.
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The garage: more than a place to park your car!
      You have probably noticed that your garage is not just a place to park your car, but multifunctional. The once-boring storage space has now become integrated into the overall home. Homeowners are spending more money to customize their garages.
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Caledon Home Show opening soon
      It's that time again! The Caledon Chamber of Commerce is proud to hold the 22nd annual Caledon Home Show, sponsored by Wood's Building Products Inc., on April 18, 19, 20, at the Don Sheardown Memorial Arena, located at 150 Queen Street, Bolton.
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It's now time to roll up sleeves and work in the garden
The snow is gone
By Chris Crocombe Schomberg Farm and Garden Supplies
      This year, more than most, it would seem that everyone is anxiously awaiting spring. A couple of warm days over the weekend brought everyone out of hibernation and into their backyards for some spring "clean up.
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Keep your family safe from accidental fire
Home security tips:
      According to the Canadian Safety Council, about 400 Canadians lose their lives in accidental household fires annually. Patrice De Luca, VP of marketing and business development for Reliance Protectron Security Services, said one of the major reasons for this is windblown sparks from wood burning ...
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Be involved in the process, when renovating a kitchen
      Renovations of any kind, especially those involving the kitchen, are complex and can be extremely trying. To all our clients, we encourage participation in the process. We also encourage a visit to our shop, where we will set up their kitchen to match the layout and design. We find the process s...
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Foresters lend tips on planting and caring for seedlings
Tree planting 101
By Anneleen Naudts
      Spring is in the air, and the season's early, chillier days are ideal for planting trees. To help people ensure tree seedlings' successful growth, the ---Halton-Peel Woodland and Wildlife Stewardship, Town of Caledon and Western Headwaters partners organized a tree seedling and planting workshop.
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Five household items that crave spring cleaning
      Spring is notorious for unearthing the dirt that has been held captive in your home all winter. Tackle those often-neglected appliances and essential items in your home.
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Keep fats and oil out of your drains
Plumbing Tip
      Too many people think it makes sense to pour hot cooking grease down a sink or toilet. After all, you can't pour it in the garbage bag. But when that grease cools, it solidifies and sticks to the insides of your pipes. Over time, it will build up and block the entire pipe.
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Integrated Pest Management - It's not just for the pros anymore
      For many people, time spent in the garden is some of the most enjoyable time spent; a sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. However, pests such as ivy, ragweed, thistles, and slugs cause substantial damage to gardens across Canada every year, and can very easily ruin your plants, ...
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While you can't control summer temperatures, you can gain control over your energy costs
By Paul Greco Schomberg Sheet Metal
      With temperatures rising and energy costs soaring, there are a variety of steps you can take to cut the expenses of cooling your home. "Cooling and heating equipment use more energy than any other appliance," aid Paul Greco, service manager of Schomberg Sheet Metal.
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Award-Winning Local Designer has happy customers throughout GTA!
      King Township Interior Design firm, Valerie Rowley Interiors has just been awarded First Place for a kitchen renovation at the prestigious 2008 Canadian Decorator's Association (CDECA) Industry Awards Ceremony recently held in Toronto at the Interior Design Show.
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Consumer alert: Underground contractors can cost you everything
      With the home renovation season upon us, you might be thinking of hiring a contractor. There are many reputable contractors in your community ready to do the work and willing to sign a contract to make sure both parties are satisfied when the job is done, and protected if something goes wrong.
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Today's pool design and construction offer endless possibilities
Modern Pool Trends
By Jeff Brewer
      In decades past, a family pool was divine merely if it existed as a simple swimming hole with a pump and a filter to clear it up, with a simple deck on four sides. In fact, the farm pond was just as good. A haven where family could escape the heat of summer and imbibe in the joy of the cool weigh...
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Ready, set, grill... How to pick out the best barbeque
      Now that the warm weather is here many Canadians are ready to get grilling. Canadian Tire has the following information to help you barbecue like a "pro" this summer. Choose the right grill Propane and charcoal barbecues are popular choices and each has its own benefits.
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Water conservation made easy
      For many Canadians, manicuring the lawn and maintaining a beautiful garden continues to be a favourite summertime hobby. While the desire for a beautiful yard continues to grow, Canadians are becoming more conscientious about water conservation.
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When is the right time to buy real estate?
Mortgage Tips
      As with every market, the real estate sector experiences its fair share of ups and downs. According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), annual residential sales activity in 2007 was up 7.6% from 2006 levels. CREA predicts that the average residential property price will increase by a h...
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Seatbelts and child car seats save lives
Spring Campaign about to start
      With the 2008 Spring Seatbelt Campaign approaching, Caledon OPP seatbelt enforcement checks will be highly visible throughout the town. The enforcement spot checks are to ensure that motorists everywhere do their part in saving lives by buckling up.
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OPP seeking relations of fallen officer to be honoured
      Ontario Provincial Police are seeking family members of a Highway Traffic Officer who worked in Grimsby, Ontario until Oct. 17, 1927, at which time he died while on duty with the Department of Highways. Officer Leigh Wilkinson Metcalf was born in Lincoln County April 17, 1901 and was raised in Gr...
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Police investigate Caledon East robbery
      Caledon OPP are looking for a suspect in connection with a reported robbery at a gas station on Airport Road in Caledon East Thursday night. Police report a male suspect, described as a teenager, wearing a balaclava over his face entered the station's office area brandishing a knife and demanded ...
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Police lay drug charges in separate incidents
      A March 25 vehicle stop on Regional Road 50 near Bolton Heights resulted in charges for the driver, according to Caledon OPP. The 19-year-old man from Caledon was charged with possession for the purpose-schedule II and possession of a controlled substance (marijuana).
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Youth Summer Job Sign-Up at Jobs Caledon next week
      The snow has just melted and it's already time for students to look for summer jobs. Come out to Jobs Caledon in Bolton this coming Wednesday (April 16), from 3 to 7 p.m., for the Youth Summer Job Sign-up. Jobs Caledon is partnering with the Job Connect program of the John Howard Society to help ...
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First Greater Dufferin Bench Press Competition April 26
      The bench press is a test of upper-body strength and one of the most popular weight training exercises in the world. April 26 will see lifting enthusiasts have the opportunity to test themselves and win great prizes at the first Greater Dufferin Open Bench Press Competition to be held at ACTS - ...
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BRAG to meet
      Bolton Residents Advisory Group (BRAG) will be meeting April 15. The meeting will be at Allan Drive Middle School, starting at 7 p.m. If you have an issue you would like to present to councillors, then make plans to attend.
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Council enthused about this Sunday's Super Cities WALK
      The Bolton - Caledon Super Cities WALK for MS is drawing near, and Caledon councillors were recently approached for their support in the endeavor.
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CPCC is calling all dads
      Today's dads are more involved with their children than ever before. With this in mind, the Caledon Parent-Child Centre/Ontario Early Years Centre (CPCC/OEYC) have collaborated with Family Transition Place (FTP) to present a fatherhood workshop series entitled, Being The Best Dad You Can Be.
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