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A 65-year love affair: Alex and Marie Banford celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary
By Roy LewisEMC Lifestyle - A romance that started with a kiss at Christmas has lasted far longer than most. Alex and Marie Banford of Smiths Falls celebrated a milestone in their...
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Former mayor enters mayoral race
By Roy LewisEMC News - An already interesting race for the city's top municipal position got even more interesting last week when former mayor Ben TeKamp announced he was running for...
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Firefighters continue fight for a cure for MD with annual telethon
By Roy LewisEMC Events - Firefighters from many Leeds and Grenville departments will be joining their counterparts across Canada this coming Labour Day weekend to again raise funds for...
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Proposed solar farm not a ray of sunshine to nearby residents
By Roy LewisEMC News - An official of an American energy company did not get the response he expected when he asked nearby landowners where on a parcel of land adjacent to Brockville...
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Australian travels halfway around world to Brockville in genealogical search
By Roy LewisEMC News - Searching for their ancestors can take persons on interesting journeys including, in the case of an Australian resident, halfway around the world to Brockville. Retired...
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Tom Cochrane to headline slate of entertainment at Spencerville Fair
By Roy LewisEMC Events - Award-winning Canadian musician and songwriter Tom Cochrane is the lead entertainment act to perform at this year's Spencerville Fair. The 155th edition of...
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Craftsman George Kynigos preserves essence of those who are gone
By Roy LewisEMC Business -Through his artistry, a master craftsman is able to capture the essence of a deceased person in stone. George Kynigos etches images on a granite gravestone...
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American family visits Brockville in search for heirloom
By Roy LewisEMC Lifestyle - Searching for a long lost family heirloom brought an American couple to Brockville recently. In a visit here during early August, Dan Hobson was not successful...
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Karl Burns still working and keeping diaries at almost 92
By Roy LewisEMC Lifestyle - Karl Burns has the distinction of being the first farmer to own a chainsaw in the Lansdowne area. That was 66 years ago and while Burns has been retired...
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Public asked to join battle against emerald ash borer
By Roy LewisEMC News - The general public is being asked to assist the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville in its battle to minimize the impact of an insect on a beneficial tree species. Later...
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Athens Cornfest a cornucopia of fun, food and entertainment
By Roy LewisEMC Events - Entertainers, great food and activities for every member of the family will all be featured at Cornfest 2010 in Athens next week. This central Leeds village's...
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Prescott bicentennial committee looking for more golfers to tee off in Aug. 15 tourney in support of Connect Youth
By Roy LewisEMC Events - Prescott's Bicentennial Committee is looking for more golfers to participate in its upcoming golf tournament being held to raise funds to assist youths facing...
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Public asked to join battle against emerald ash borer
By Roy LewisEMC News - The general public is being asked to assist the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville in its battle to minimize the impact of an insect on a beneficial tree species. Later...
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Public asked to join battle against emerald ash borer
By Roy LewisEMC News - The general public is being asked to assist the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville in its battle to minimize the impact of an insect on a beneficial tree species. Later...
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Public asked to join battle against emerald ash borer
By Roy LewisEMC News - The general public is being asked to assist the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville in its battle to minimize the impact of an insect on a beneficial tree species. Later...
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Public asked to join battle against emerald ash borer
By Roy LewisEMC News - The general public is being asked to assist the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville in its battle to minimize the impact of an insect on a beneficial tree species. Later...
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Cancer research fundraising committee looks for others to carry on annual golf tournament
By Roy LewisEMC Events - In its nearly 12 years of existence, the annual Prostate Research Golf Tournament has raised more than half a million dollars to research a disease which is...
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Civic betterment aim of new citizens group in Brockville
By Roy LewisEncouraging civic betterment in and around Brockville is the mission of a new citizens group recently formed in the city. To accomplish this goal, Citizens Brockville is...
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Speaking to Prince Philip royal treat for local veteran
By Roy LewisA local military veteran only nodded to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as she passed by him on her recent Royal Tour to Canada but he did speak to her husband, His Royal...
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A. J. Benoit takes Celtic turn in music career with creation of The Blarney Show Band
By Roy LewisWell known for his public performances, including as one of The 3 Divos - singers who perform opera and show tunes, A. J. Benoit has taken off in a different musical direction...
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