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Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC NewsThe court proceedings for the Perth woman facing child pornography charges continued in Perth on Jan. 30. In September, Bridget Theobald, 31, was charged with two counts of possessing child pornography, one count of making available child pornography...
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We think the ghost is named "Emeline", A series from the GWM Hospital Auxiliary
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By EMC News
The Auxiliary of the Great War Memorial Hospital in Perth celebrates its 90th Anniversary this year. To mark this milestone of service, The Perth Courier is featuring a series on the various programs and services that the Auxiliary provides to enhance...
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Police brief
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC NewsAt approximately 7:55 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25, Perth Police officers attempted a traffic stop on Foster Street. The vehicle did not stop for police. A short time later the vehicle was located in Drummond-North Elmsley Township. Investigation resulted...
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Legion hosts football party
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By Terry O'Hearn
The Super Bowl XLVI party will take place on Sunday, Feb. 5, with pre-game fun starting at 2:30 p.m. Please check the sign-up sheet in the Members' Lounge where you can indicate which snack you would like to bring. This event will take place in the Lounge,...
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Full-day kindergarten may mean job losses
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Laurie WeirEMC News - The Stewart School and St. John Elementary School in Perth will offer full-day kindergarten in the fall but early childhood educators will be facing job losses, says the executive director for a local day care and learning provider. Dave...
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Night owl no more?
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Stephanie GrayI have always been a night owl. I prefer to get things done before bed so I don't lie awake worrying about them. Some folks prefer to get up early to do unfinished things, but I like my snooze button too much for that to be effective. I'm no...
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Town yard maintenance bylaw in full effect
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Kassina RyderEMC NEWS -Perth's yard maintenance bylaw is now in effect. The bylaw was carried unanimously at the Perth town council meeting on Jan. 24. Violations include storing inoperable motor vehicles within town, keeping old vehicles to be used for wrecking...
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Museum receives $100,000, Ontario Trillium grant will be used to build addition for exhibits
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Kassina RyderThe Lanark Highlands museum in Middleville is getting a $100,000 facelift this year, thanks to a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Alice Borrowman is the chair of the museum board and the museum's curator. She said the grant will provide...
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County proceeds with OPP costing
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Rosanne LakeEMC News - Even though three municipalities aren't keen to participate in a county-wide OPP costing, Lanark County will go ahead with the process - with an exception. County council approved a motion at its meeting Jan. 25 requesting the Minister of...
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Lanark County council briefs
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Rosanne LakeEMC News - Perth Mayor and Lanark County councillor John Fenik brought some unfortunate news to the county horseshoe last Wednesday night. It seems that the recent unpredictable weather has taken its toll on the Lanark County Housing Corporation office...
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A Good Samaritan act never goes unrewarded
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Cathy JamesUnforgettable stories come in many formats. Some are funny jokes you'll never forget while others make you grateful for the community in which you live. Such is the latter case for one Tay Valley Township man who experienced the works of a Good Samaritan...
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Town warns: beware of falling ice
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Kassina RyderBeware of falling ice and icy sidewalks, Perth Mayor John Fenik warned townspeople at a town council meeting on Jan. 24. Fenik said this year's winter weather has been an extreme mix of thawing and freezing temperatures, which has resulted in ice...
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Love is in the air at PDCI
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Andrea LawlorLove is in the air at PDCI, because the matchmakers are back! On Monday, Feb. 6, students can fill out the matchmaker questionnaire during first period. There is no charge to fill out the questionnaire, and the results can be purchased for $2. They will...
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United Counties begins 2012 budget process
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Ashley KulpEMC News - The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG) have a long road ahead in their 2012 budget process. A special ad hoc budget committee meeting was held immediately following the monthly United Counties Council session in Brockville on...
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BBBS in-school mentoring proves positive for students
Posted Feb 2, 2012
By Rosanne Lake
PART ONE OF THREE EMC News - Meghan Pankow is only able to sit in the library at Queen Elizabeth Public School for a few moments, before several young girls run over and throw their arms around her neck in a bear hug. They're on their way outside for...
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Counties initiates public input phase for community sustainability plan
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Lorraine PayetteEMC News - About 50 people descended on the Firehall Theatre in Gananoque on Jan. 24, all bent on making the future for Leeds & Grenville a brighter, healthier, happier place. In the interest of the future generations, Leeds-Grenville has put out a request...
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United Counties of Leeds & Grenville council briefs
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC News - The following made up part of discussions at the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Council meeting held Jan. 19. COUNTIES SUPPORTS RESOLUTION FOR INCREASING WATER LEVELS Counties Council is supporting a St. Lawrence County...
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Area Alzheimer Society puts call out for volunteers
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Doreen BarnesEMC News - According to the Alzheimer Society, 500,000 Canadians are now living with the disease or a form of dementia and many of these people live here in this region. This organization is non-profit and requires fundraising to operate its programs...
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Baggy cloth thief alert issued
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC News - OPP are warning local merchants to be on the lookout for a group of people targeting their businesses. Groups of three to 10 people, men and women, have been traveling in vans or other larger cars to various businesses. They are wearing large...
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Seed judging for farm show to be held off site
Posted Feb 2, 2012 By Tom Van DusenEMC News - For the first time, annual seed judging for the 2012 Ottawa Valley Farm Show March 13 to 15 will be held off the show site to facilitate the move-in process and make participation less complicated for judges and those delivering entries. Judging...
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