Soldier's original grave marker among exhibits at Hall of Remembrance
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Chris Must
EMC Lifestyle - Among the exhibits at the Hall of Remembrance, the museum at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 hall in Perth, is the original grave marker of a Canadian corporal who died in action in World War I.
The battered wooden cross that was...
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Scarecrow does little to scare off the birds
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Mary Cook EMC Lifestyle - Father was telling Mother again that a scarecrow in the garden would do no earthly good. "They never worked before and they aren't going to work now," he said. "Those birds are scared of nothing." The garden was bountiful all summer,...read more »
Rideau Women enjoy success at fair
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC Lifestyle - The Rideau Women's Institute's August Meeting was a potluck luncheon at Otter Lake with four invited guests from Bethel WI and six other visitors. Helen Latimer-Hanah, founder of Vine Rhymes in Smiths Falls, entertained us with original...read more »
Many possibilities for Impala's starting problems
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Brian Turner EMC Lifestyle - "Dear Brian, I have a 2005 Chevrolet Impala, 3.4 v-6 engine with 62,500 km. The problem is that it has the intermittent starting condition. For no reason the starter will not crank. The first action was to have the computer system checked...read more »
The sad story of Princess and her special plea
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Tanya Ursual
EMC Lifestyle - Princess is a seven-month-old, Rottweiler Shepherd Cross. Her "owner" had her riding loose in the back of a pick-up truck. When she fell out, she severely fractured one of her hind legs. The "owner", who gave a false name, address and...
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Whole wheat tea biscuits are a real treat
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Pat Trew EMC Lifestyle - Hot homemade tea biscuits are easy to make, and they're always a great addition to a light summer meal. The biscuits in this recipe are made with a combination of white and whole wheat flours, then sprinkled with sunflower seeds. They...read more »
Three brothers, three wives, and a '53 Chevy
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Bill Sherk EMC Lifestyle - John Beare of Kanata, Ontario, writes: "My first car was a blue 1953 Chevrolet One-Fifty two-door. I bought it in Winnipeg in the summer of 1957 from my eldest brother for the princely sum of $550. He had purchased it in 1956 for $1,400...read more »
Tougher laws won't stop sudden mass murder
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Jeff Maguire EMC Lifestyle - The first time we visited Dunblane, Scotland I found myself standing outside the main entrance to the rail station. The doors were locked and, desperate to heed the call of nature, all I could do was gaze at a sign pointing to "Toilets"...read more »
