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News June 12, 2008
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CCRBB face councillors in discussion on development and growth issues
By Bill Rea
      There wasn't much resolved, but both sides seemed to think they were able to get their views aired regarding Bolton's development future last Thursday.
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Hear how to become a teacher in Ontario
      Do you have a passion for learning and a desire to share your knowledge and energy with others? A career in teaching can offer meaningful, important work! Next Thursday (June 19) from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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Salvation Army will take part in weekend Caledon Kids Fun Fair
      The Caledon Kids Fun Fair will be held at the Caledon Fairgrounds this weekend (June 14 and 15). Once again, the Salvation Arm will hold a nonperishable food drive at the event. To earn free admission to the fair, guests should bring a donation of three canned food items for the Sally Ann. The fo...
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Correction
      The story about Caledon receiving youth-friendly recognition from the province in the June 5 edition of the Citizen made reference to the Mayor's Youth Council, listing accomplishments.
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Man charged after mayor's husband threatened
      A 28-year-old man from Woodbridge was charged Friday with uttering threats and extortion, and the victim was John Morrison, husband of Caledon Mayor Marolyn Morrison. Caledon OPP reported the threats had been made against "a prominent Caledon resident" May 23 in Orangeville. The mayor told the C...
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James Dick purchases new dialysis machine for headwaters
      James Dick Construction Limited has purchased a state of the art dialysis system for Headwaters Heath Care Centre. The new unit will make life easier on the many kidney patients who rely on these machines for life saving treatments.
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Conservation Gala raised more than $120,000 for the environment
'Outstanding evening'
      Credit Valley Conservation Foundation (CVCF), in partnership with the Conservation Halton Foundation, hosted its third annual Conservation Fund-raising Gala May 28, raising more than $120,000 for projects that enhance and protect the natural environment for present and future generations.
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Roast pig and strawberries at Palgrave United Church
      A pig roast, salads and strawberry supper will be held next Saturday (June 21) at Palgrave United Church. It will start at 5 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, and $10 for children aged five to 10. only 150 tickets will be sold.
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BROWSING THROUGH THE PLANTS
     There was a good crowd and an impressive inventory last Thursday at the annual shrub and pie sale at Union Presbyterian Church near Terra Cotta. Local residents Lisa Gray and Joan Hunter were browsing through the display of plants.
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Caledon East Wetlands Environment Team gets a plaque on trail
      The Caledon East Wetlands Environmental Team (CEWET) was named Caledon's Environmentalist of the Year in April, and they now have an unveiled plaque to confirm it. CEWET members were joined by numerous dignitaries recently evening to unveil the plaque on the Caledon Environmental Advisory Committ...
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LOTS OF PESTICIDES COLLECTED
     The people at the Bolton Community Recycling Centre are always happy to see hazardous materials turned in, but they were putting a special emphasis recently on pesticides. People were able to bring in this material, in exchange for a free compact fluorescent light bulb. Caledon East resident George ...
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Letter to the community from Osler Health Centre supervisor
      In this, my second letter to the community, I am pleased to inform you of some of the initiatives underway aimed at improving patient care at William Osler Health Centre. First of all, our staff and physicians are carrying very heavy workloads in delivering the rapid growth of services since open...
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Peel drama students inspire social change through theatre
Mayfield students participate
      Students in Grades 9 to 12 drama classes and clubs from across the Peel District School Board, including from Mayfield Secondary School, took part in Silenced Voices: Inspiring Social Change through Theatre. Students from Mayfield and six other secondary schools performed pieces about social just...
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Caledon community work plan commitments well under way
      Caledon councillors are one-third of the way through their elected term, and significant progress is being reported with their Caledon Community Work Plan. "Together, Council identified 69 objectives to benefit residents and businesses through various community programs and initiatives," commente...
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St. Rita community celebrates five years
     St. Rita Catholic Elementary School in Valleywood chose the Feast Day of St. Rita to mark its fifth anniversary, and they did it in grand style, with staff, students and parent volunteers celebrating with a continuous High Five. Principal Gerry Corrigan started things with Secretary Vicky Molinaro, ...
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Support CCS's Kidz in Caledon
By Monty Laskin, Executive Director, CCS
      There are infants in our community who don't have access to healthy formula, toddlers who need shoes and children and teens who often care for their younger siblings while their parents work through the summer. Nearly half of the people using the programs of Caledon Community Services (CCS) are ha...
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Hydro One grants $10,000 to Caledon Youth Services, as part of $450,000 in donations to Ontario play facilities
      Hydro One is contributing $10,000 to Caledon Youth Services to fund the construction of John's Rink, an outdoor ice rink in memory of John Davidson, a Rotarian and advocate for youth programs. The grant is part of the company's new PowerPlay program that benefits children's outdoor and active play...
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Topac Express Perfect Pairing turned out to be a huge success
      Caledon Community Services (CCS) hosted their first ever fund-raiser Topac Express Perfect Pairing: A New World Wine and Dinner Experience May 23. The evening was a resounding success, not only from a fund-raising perspective, but more importantly for this inaugural event, in the way the communit...
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Farm equipment stolen from property near Caledon village
      Traffic Caledon OPP responded to 26 motor vehicle collisions during the seven day period ending Monday. As well, seven motorists were charged under Section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act for excessive speeding.
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Caledon OPP was busy during National Road Safety Week
      Drivers in Caledon seem to be getting some of the messages when it comes to using the road. That was indicated by statistics reported by Caledon OPP after the completion of the recent National Road Safety Week. Police were especially active with the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) prog...
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STUDENTS AT CALEDON EAST SHOW THEIR APPRECIATION
     The efforts of the local police have been drawing appreciation from many quarters, and students at Caledon East Public School did their bit recently, serving up breakfast for members of Caledon OPP who stopped by. They included Constable Linda Kennedy, Constable Pablo Perreiro and Karen Luyben, admi...
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