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News November 28, 2007
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COLLECT CLOTHES FOR SALLY ANN
     It's been going on for some 30 years, and members of the Lions Club of Nobleton are continuing the tradition. They were out Saturday collecting contributions to their annual clothing drive,and the result with this pile of donations, ready to be shipped to the Salvation Army in Newmarket. Seen here a...
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Blazing Fiddles to perform at concert
      The King Township Historical Society will hosting the Blazing Fiddles its upcoming Christmas concert. It will be Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in King City. By popular demand, the Blazing Fiddles will be back to entertain. This is an ensemble of young musicians with the...
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Conservatives sold on Ontario's proposed share in House of Commons, but not Liberals
By Bill Rea
      There are concerns that Ontario is getting shortchanged in the proposed redistribution of seats in the House of Commons. The proposal, put forth by the federal government, would see Ontario get 10 more seats, while British Columbia is slated to get an additional seven representatives and Alberta ...
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Have tea and cookies with Santa
      The holidays are fast approaching. Discover celebrations and traditions associated with this magical time of year. The King Township Museum invites children of all ages to have tea and cookies with the Man in Red. Santa Claus will be making an appearance this Saturday (Dec. 1), from 1 to 3 p.m. ...
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Southlake introduces a pre-diabetes program to help reduce growing incidence
      With November being Diabetes Month, a group of Greater Toronto Area (GTA) physicians is spreading the message that up to one in three Canadians suffers from pre-diabetes, and most of them don't even know it.
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PARTICIPATING AT THE ROYAL
     Schomberg's Richvale Saddlery was taking part at the recent Royal Agricultural Winter fair, doing more than just sales. There was some actual saddlery work being done, and Ian Coxworthy was among those doing it.
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Have breakfast with Santa Saturday
      Santa Claus will be the guest of honour this Saturday (Dec. 1) at the annual Breakfast with Santa at Nobleton United Church. The cost is $5 each for children and adults, or three for $10. It will run from 8:30 until 10:30 a.m.
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Deadline nears for Equine Canada's annual awards
      Equine Canada is accepting nominations until Nov. 30, for the prestigious Equine Canada National Awards, to be presented at the annual awards gala Feb. 9 in Calgary, as part of the Equine Canada Annual Convention. The awards gala is a fantastic evening that will acknowledge the accomplishments of...
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COMPETING AT THE ROYAL
      There were plenty of local horse people taking part in the various competitions at the recent Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The Schomberg area Glencal Farms was well represented. Here, Suzie Kovacs and Taylor Lipsett were working to get Gordy, this seven-year-old percheron ready to ta...
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Economic and development review highlights Region's strengths
York economy continues upward momentum
      York Region recently released its Economic and Development Review - Mid-Year 2007, and it provided information on regional development activity, as well as economic and demographic trends. The review helps identify strengths and allow for appropriate planning for the future, the Region reported...
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TREE IS DECORATED IN CHERRY PARK
     Nobleton's community Christmas tree is decorated an lit up. The work was carried out last week, by these people from King Video Mushroom Productions. Chad Riddell was up on the ladder arranging the decorations, assisted by Alanna Rogers and James Gayson.
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Men's dinner a big success
     The hall at King City United Church was packed both Friday and Saturday nights for the annual Men's Dinner. This event is an opportunity for the men of the church to do just about everything, from the cooking to the entertaining. This chorus performed a number of songs throughout the evening, led by...
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Plenty of bargains at King City Lions' annual auction
     There were all sorts of great items for sale recently as the King City Lions hosted their annual auction in the parking lot of the local arena. Some people go to auctions to browse and buy. Sara and Nicole Hayward, 7, of Schomberg, were there to play air hockey.
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Two drinking driving arrests over Grey Cup weekend
      York Regional Police were busy over the weekend, making sure football fans got the message about drinking and driving. They were on the roads with enhanced Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) enforcement, combined with the newly launched Safe Roads. . . Your Call program.
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