Smiths Falls - News

Local woman fatally injured in collision

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - On Aug. 31 at approximately 4 p.m., Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single motor vehicle collision. The collision occurred on Fallbrook Road approximately 3 km south of the Village of Fallbrook.

A Toyota Corolla was travelling northbound on Fallbrook road and while on a curve, it went onto the shoulder on ...

Looking Back

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

100 YEARS AGO - SEPT. 13, 1910

Ita, the girl mentalist continues to draw packed houses at the Opera House nightly and her wonderful gift continues to mystify and interest her audience. The vaudeville attractions are good and last evening Mr. Charles E. Dennay, a scotch comedian was added to the bill. He gives good imitations of Harry Lauder and ...

Ottawa man charged with attempted murder after incident in Montague

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Shortly after midnight Sept. 4, Lanark County OPP responded to the report of an injured 18-year-old male at a residence on Rosedale Road in Montague Township.

The initial police investigation revealed that a party was being held at a private residence on Rosedale Road.

A minor altercation broke out between the victim and another ...

Nomination deadline for election arrives Friday

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Just one day until Friday's nomination deadline for the upcoming municipal election and still no one had come forward to file for either the public or separate school board trustee positions as of Tuesday of this week.

That's hardly the case for the municipal election in Smiths Falls where no less than 16 candidates have already filed ...

Local student headed to Queen's Park as Legislative Page

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - For a second time this year, Smiths Falls will have direct representation at Queen's Park.

Earlier this year, Luke Goralczyk spent a full month as a Legislative Page in Ontario's Legislative Assembly in Toronto.

This fall, young Drew Brennan has earned the honour, learning about the workings of provincial government first hand ...

Giant Tiger Smiths Falls Athlete of the Week

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

MIKE MCNAMEE

The third-year member of the Smiths Falls Bears scored twice, including the tying marker late in Saturday's exhibition game against the Gloucester Rangers. The team's top scorer last season was also invited to participate in the Team Canada East selection camp in Quebec late last month.

Remembering the horrific events of 9/11

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

There are few events in our history that have changed mankind...

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, four U.S. airliners were hijacked by al-Qaeda suicide bombers and turned into guided missiles. The first plane - American Airlines Flight 11 - crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center (WTC) in New York at 8:48 a.m., killing 92 people, ...

Expensive meals for Aquablue officials raises questions from town councillor

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Some would call it the cost of doing business. Others would term it a misuse of public funds. One incumbent councillor might also call it an election issue.

Robin Hawe points to a series of meals totaling $3,459.37 paid for by the municipality between Feb. 6 and May 28, 2009 at the time the town was actively pursuing Aquablue ...

Businesses asked to support new shop local program

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Diane Dennie is a big believer in making people who come to shop in Smiths Falls feel welcomed and encouraging them to shop.

That's why the co-owner of Bailey's Blade and Bow thinks a new shop locally program being initiated by the Smiths Falls & District Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Downtown Business Association (DBA) ...

100 years and counting: Marjorie Hutchings marks her 102nd birthday

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - For Marjorie Hutchings, the secret to a long life is "facing life with a purpose" and to never worry.

"Let the Lord look after things," is her motto.

At 102 years old, the resident of Broadview Nursing Centre in Smiths Falls obviously knows what she is talking about.

Celebrating 102 years of life on Aug. 21, Marjorie says she ...

Proposal focuses on creating Centre of Photographic Excellence

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - The Town of Smiths Falls would be picture perfect as a Centre of Photographic Excellence, according to Bob Cheetham.

At the Aug. 23 meeting of the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting of town council, the town's manager of economic development unveiled a proposal for such a centre, which would provide "a mix of diverse venues for ...

Job station at Willowdale one of many success stories of TSS program, 'It is the best thing that has happened to us'

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - TJ Burger loves to receive hugs. And she especially looks forward to the hugs she gets from Jessi Neal, Kristy Jones and Heather Haveron when they come to Willowdale Retirement Centre.

"I get my hug everytime they are here," says the community relations manager of the retirement home.

Hugs are just a special byproduct to the ...

Counties joint services committee supports formation of emerald ash borer task force

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - In order to keep the emerald ash borer's (EAB) destruction of ash trees to a minimum, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG) are in the early stages of establishing a task force to deal with the issue.

The bug, which preys on ash trees and destroys them, was recently found in Front of Yonge Township in late July. At the ...

As son ages family is concerned for the future

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Editor's note: This is the second in a series on families dealing with developmentally and physically disabled children. Please watch future issues for segments on families in similar positions and a wrap up on how funding and services are administered from the government and its agencies.

Linda Batoff's son Andrew is 21 years old ...

Raleigh bike grand prize in 10-week contest

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Joshua Warren was all smiles Sept. 2 as he received a Raleigh bike. The grand prize in a recent contest really made his day as his own bike had been stolen just a few weeks ago.

The bike helmet safety contest featured 10 weeks worth of $25 cash prizes, proceeded by the grand prize draw for a Raleigh bike. Sponsored by Canadian Tire ...

School buses have returned

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Once again, the time has come for motorists to be on the look out for our region's youth as our kids have gone back to school. The Ontario Provincial Police want to remind everyone that school buses were back in action as of Tuesday, Sept. 7.

OPP officers will be out ensuring that motorists are reminded of the rules of the road in ...

Strategic plan 2010-11 for CDSBEO: Stepping stones to success

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - With the arrival of a new school year, trustees with the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) were updated on the 2010-2011 strategic plan at their Aug. 31 meeting.

"This is the result of our Supervisory Officers reviewing our School Improvement and School Effectiveness Framework to determine the best possible ...

Construction begins on eastern Ontario's broadband mega-network

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Ontario's largest rural broadband network is ready to begin construction.

The high-speed Internet infrastructure project, to be known as the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), will connect with local delivery systems to expand service to an estimated one million residents and businesses in eastern Ontario.

The Honourable Chuck ...

Regional Round-Up

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

Almonte Home Support, Supper Social at the Legion, Monday, Sept. 20, 6 p.m. Entertainment by The Wielers. Transportation provided. Reservations (613)256-4700.

Almonte Legion, Br. 240, Saturday, Sept. 11. Entertainment- Al Cockerall, 3-7 p.m.

Almonte Legion, Br. 240, Saturday, Sept. 18, Birthday Bash. Entertainment- Corkery Road, 3-7 ...

Tougher laws won't stop sudden mass murder

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

Editor's note - The following is the second and last part of the 'Mississippi Reflections' featured in the Sept. 2 edition of the EMC.

Back on June 2 a self-employed taxi driver named Derrick Bird, 52, went on a rampage in the picturesque and normally peaceful northwestern county of Cumbria, England. What is commonly called 'The Lake ...

Myrtle Beach: Always On The List

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - Yep, it's that time of year. The end of the Canadian golf season looms on the horizon and extending your time to play your favourite sport should become a priority right about now.

So where better to do that than the favourite off-season golf destination for all Canadians, Myrtle Beach?

Whether you have never made ...

Compression Board

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - The common fault of many golfers is the inability to compress the golf ball by hitting it down on it properly. No matter their swing style or technique golfer after golfer tries to help the golf ball in the air. One Canadian company is trying to help players solve that by offering up a training tool designed to ...

September Issue Now Available

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

September is a big month in the golf world, a time when the world's attention will follow on the country of Wales and the Celtic manor Resort as the Ryder Cup plays out. Our travel feature highlights this country and there exquisite golf offerings. For our personal profile we catch up with dynamic radio personality Mark Papousek. Papousek is well ...

What's Online?

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

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Dig Deep For A Plugged Greenside Bunker

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - To play this shot you will need to do things a little differently from a standard sand shot set-up. First off, consider using a pitching wedge or even a nine iron to play the shot. These clubs will dig more than a sand wedge which has a sole shaped to "bounce" out of the sand. This is a situation where digging is ...