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News March 12, 2008
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Council members weigh in on King Township's 2008 budget process
By Anneleen Naudts
      King Township's budget process for 2008 is under way, although it's still in the early stages. The first budget draft went to Township councillors last month, and it's currently under revision. The draft budget proposed a tax increase of 12.4 per cent. Council members unanimously agreed that had ...
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Diaries of five Canadian women on display at museum
      Glimpses into the social world of women in the 19th century are currently available at the King Township Museum. Five Canadian Women and their Diaries, an exhibit on loan from the Archives of Ontario, is at the museum during March and April.
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ARTIST VISITS KCSS
     In February, the Grade 10 art class at King City Secondary School had a special guest. Lieselotte Bollmann demonstrated to the class the art of Scherenschnitt. This old German paper craft requires a lot of patience. With sharp, pointy scissors beautiful patterns are cut out. Bollmann is a well known...
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King City girl joins Leaders Today to help build a school in India
By Bill Rea
      There's a lot of humanitarian work to be done in India, and a 16- year-old King City girl just can't wait to get at it.
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York Regional Police holds female recruiting session for Women's Day
      In recognition of International Women's Day, which was Saturday, the York Regional Police Recruiting Unit is inviting women who are interested in a career in policing to an information session this coming Tuesday (March 18). It will run from 7 until 9 p.m. at the City of Vaughan council chambers ...
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Idol contestants readying themselves for first showcase
      This year's Schomberg Idol contest, sponsored by Schomberg Agricultural Society and Music 21, Bolton, is well underway. There are six talented contestants ranging in age from 13 to 16, all vying for the 2008 Schomberg Idol crown. This year the contestants have already performed at Main Street Chr...
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Council considers grant program applications as part of budget process
By Anneleen Naudts
      Each year, King Township supports community groups or members with financial assistance through its grants program. This year, the Township received 21 grant applications, totalling $161,230. Before considering the applications, council recently heard from some of the applicants who wanted to sp...
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A MILLION AEROPLAN MILES PRESENTED
     United Lumber Home Hardware and Building Centre (Bolton) customer Carol Hutchins of Schomberg won 1,000,000 Aeroplan Miles as an Aeroplan winner in the Home Hardware Great Gift Giveaway Sweepstakes. What's surprising is Hutchins was a former Air Canada employee, so two years ago, she wouldn't have b...
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HAPPY RETIREMENT STARTS
     Members of the community were stopping in at the King City Post Office Friday to wish Assistant Postmaster Sandra Charman a happy retirement. She has been on the job for 20 years, recalling when she started, everyone picked up their mail at the post office. "That was sort of the hub of the community...
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Every dog has its day, even in Blackhorse Theatre's next show
      The Blackhorse Village Players next production, Sylvia by A.R. Gurney, is set to open March 26. This doggone flea-bitten comedy centers on an unusual love-triangle between a husband and wife, and man's best friend.
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York recognizes March as Red Cross Month
      York Regional council recently agreed to recognize March as Red Cross Month. Red Cross Month is intended to promote public awareness of the Red Cross's programs, services and disaster relief efforts across Canada.
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Sheep and goats brought people out Saturday
     The weather tried to keep people home Saturday, but a collection of sheep and goats were able to draw a lot of them out. The Schomberg Agricultural Society held their annual Farm Tour Saturday, highlighting three sheep and goat operations in New Tecumseth. These tiny lambs were in a pen at Bakerridg...
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LION HONOURED
     Lion Dr. David Harper was presented with the Harry A. Newman Award last Monday by the Nobleton Lions Club. Harry A. Newman was the first Canadian President of the Lions Club International in 1924. This prestigious award is presented to members who show leadership in the fight against diabetes and in...
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Puck's Farm holding 28th annual Easter Egg Hunt and Winter Fest
By Jon Yaneff
      Puck's Farm is celebrating the end of winter and the approach of Easter with their 28th annual eightday Easter Egg Hunt. The world's largest event of its kind started this weekend (March 8) and continues every weekend through March 24, including Good Friday and Easter Monday.
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Southlake participates in new program to reduce patient wait times
      For many families, transitioning a loved one from the hospital to an alternate care provider, such as a long-term care facility, can be an overwhelming and challenging experience.
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Kingfest concert will be March 29
      Kingfest Music Festival will be presenting its next concert at Newmarket Theatre March 29. Tickets are $30, plus GST, and can be purchased by calling (905) 953-5122 or on-line at newmarkettheatre.ca Canadian singing and song-writing legend Murray McLauchlan will be among the feature performers.
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NOBLETON SKATING CLUB IS 50
     The Nobleton Skating Club is celebrating 50 years in the community, and Mayor Margaret Black was on hand Monday night to recognize the occasion. She was there to present a certificate to Janice Boyd and Susan Zacchigna, co-chairs of the club's Ice Show, which is currenlty in rehearsals. The theme of...
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84 graduate from their military training at Borden
By Bill Rea
      Dec. 6 was a big day in the lives of 84 Canadians They graduated from their basic military qualification course at the Naval Reserve Training Division at Canadian Forces Base Borden. The graduation hall was filled with military officials, along with proud family and friends of the graduates.
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