Perth - News

Impaired driver

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

On Saturday, July 24 at approximately 11:35 p.m. a Perth Police officer on foot patrol observed a motor vehicle being operated on North Street. Further investigation revealed that the driver had been consuming alcohol prior to driving. The 35-year-old North York male has been charged with impaired driving and driving with over 80mgs of alcohol in ...

Perth Lioness Club seeks members

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

Would you like to help your community while at the same time make new friends? Then you should consider joining the Perth Lioness Club. This group of ladies laugh and have fun as they participate in many fundraising projects. They do catering and operate the Lioness booth at the Garlic Festival and Perth Fair. They sell homemade apple pies before ...

Solar projects to yield lower returns

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Small business owners who have taken advantage of Ontario's microFIT program to invest in local solar energy projects aren't pleased with the news that they may be getting a smaller return on their investment than what they were promised.

"They just pulled a fast one," says one Perth-area resident in response to a July 2 announcement ...

Rideau Canal benefits from federal funding

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

Emc News - Recreational Users of the Rideau Canal Should Be Pleased With Some of the Improvements That Will Be Made With $4.04 Million of Federal Government Funding Announced Friday.

On Behalf of Jim Prentice, Minister of the Environment and Minister Responsible for Parks Canada, Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox and Addington Mp Scott Reid Announced ...

Local farmers combine resources for expanded CSA

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Three area farms have combined resources to offer greater product diversity to their customers through a local Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).

Coral Sproule of Queen Beet Farm, Linda and Andrew Gehrke of Beckwith Gardens, and Sylvia van Oort from Sylvia's Plant Place wanted to go above and beyond the call of duty and ensure ...

People First celebrates four years in Lanark County

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Through laughter and through tears, People First of Lanark County (PFoLC) - together with family, friends and members of the community - celebrated its fourth anniversary last Thursday evening with a barbecue outside its Bates Drive office in Carleton Place.

"I was absolutely shocked by the strong turnout, we had in excess of 60 ...

Newly renovated Tatlock Hall unveiled

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Following three years of hard work and diligent fundraising efforts, Tatlock Hall has been renovated, and moved - again - to what will hopefully be its final resting place, on the 7th Concession, Darling, in Lanark Highlands. The newly renovated Tatlock Hall hosted its first community event - its own grand re-opening - on Sunday, July ...

Perth hunter fined

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

A Perth man has been fined a total of $3,000 and had his hunting licence suspended after being convicted of several offences related to deer hunting.

Andre C. Bergeron was fined $600 each for five offences: trespassing to hunt, illegally discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle, carelessly discharging a firearm, possession of illegally killed ...

Impaired driving charge

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

On Thursday, July 22, at about 1 a.m. Perth Police were notified of a possible impaired driver in the area of Dufferin Street. Police attended and located a vehicle in the parking lot of a Dufferin Street business. A 26-year-old Oxford Mills female was arrested and charged with impaired driving. Her first court appearance has been set for Aug. 16. ...

Credit card theft

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

On July 17 Perth Police received a call from a citizen reporting that they had been contacted by their credit card company advising them that their credit card had been used on several occasions during the night. Through investigation a 22-year-old Perth man was arrested July 22. The accused has been charged with two counts of using the credit ...

Easter Seals thanks Perth Bargain Shop for support

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Easter Seals has recognized Perth's The Bargain! Shop as the District Golden Egg Award recipients for the Easter Seals Paper Egg campaign, which ran from March 16 to April 12, 2009.

The Bargain! Shop is Easter Seals' top national Paper Egg sponsor. In 2010 across the province $435,000 was raised during the three-week campaign. The ...

New signs in Tay Valley

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Tay Valley Township has received funding from Valley Heartland Business Development Centre for the design, construction and installation of hamlet signs commemorating Tay Valley's historic settlement areas. This initiative follows the successful completion of six heritage plaques, also funded by Valley Heartland, which recognized the ...

Tournament raised $27,000

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

The Perth and District Community Foundation reports that the sixth annual Home Legacy Golf Classic, held May 28 at the Perth Golf Course, raised more than $27,000 for the foundation. The foundation expressed thanks to title sponsors Bob, Molly and Richard Ellard of the Perth Home Hardware Building Centre and Home Furniture. In addition to the ...

Vacancy on local source protection committee

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Would you like to be a voice for lake associations, a community group interested in drinking water or perhaps the general public? There is a vacancy on the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Committee for someone to represent a public interest or the general public. Application deadline is Friday, Sept. 24.

Since 2008, the Source ...

Raleigh bike grand prize in 10 week contest

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - A contest featuring 10 weeks worth of cash prizes, followed by a grand prize draw for a Raleigh bike is on in Smiths Falls, and already half way through.

Sponsored by Canadian Tire in Smiths Falls and Smiths Falls and District Crime Stoppers, in partnership with the Smiths Falls Police Service, the contest kicked off June 1, with the ...

New Vokey Design WedgeWorks Exclusives

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - Building upon the proven product and performance success that has made Vokey Design Spin Milled Wedges the most played at every level of competitive golf, Titleist introduced its new WedgeWorks Exclusives line on July 1st, 2010. WedgeWorks is a high performance custom shop where Master Craftsman Bob Vokey and his team ...

Cascata - Las Vegas

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE -Harrah's (yes, the casino company) Cascata is one of the most exclusively priced courses in Las Vegas. Green fees hover in the (USD) $400 range but if you want a once-in-a-lifetime stopover this could be it. The Rees Jones course opened in 2000 about 30 minutes from the Las Vegas strip. Privacy, luxury, and service ...

July Issue Now Available

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

There are lots of reasons to celebrate golf in July. This issue of Flagstick is always a popular one as it is usually jammed full of the first results from the many golf events that take place in the region. This year you will also find it has an extra special course profile, one celebrating a milestone that few golf courses in our region have yet ...

What's Online?

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

www.wilson.com

Work your way into the golf section at the Wilson Sports website and you will find the usual product information but their best feature is a club and ball online fitting centre that will benefit any golfer considering their equipment. It's informative and simple to use.

www.gao.ca

The Golf Association of Ontario, the official ...

Lighten Your Grip Pressure

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

BY FLAGSTICK GOLF MAGAZINE - The hands must work together as a single unit when striking a ball with power. In addition to the type of grip you choose, another characteristic of a sound grip is light grip pressure. Gripping the club too tight can cause thin, weak shots that slice. A lighter grip enhances wrist hinge - a vital power source in the ...

Rise in traffic fatalities leads to OPP crackdown on irresponsible drivers

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Faced with a disappointing rise in 2010 traffic fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads after dramatic drops in the prior two years, the OPP is vowing to crack down on irresponsible drivers who demonstrate the "big three" risk factors - aggressive driving, failure to use occupant restraint and impaired driving.

"Our Provincial Traffic ...

Diabetes Association launches Diabetes Summer Surge

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - This summer, the Canadian Diabetes Association is ramping up the fight against diabetes by hosting the Diabetes Summer Surge.

The Diabetes Summer Surge is an open invitation for people to hold fundraisers in support of diabetes research and education. The national program is designed to be a catalyst for fundraising efforts by ...

Regional Round-Up

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

Car-Toot Bingo, every Wednesday in August and September 1st. 7 p.m. Almonte Fairgrounds, Water St. Sponsor: Almonte Fairboard. Info: Alyssa (613)256-6263.

Seniors' Club 61 is planning a trip, "1000 Islands Seniors Fun in the Sun", August 3-7. Info/reservations Margaret (613)256-1733 or Norma (613)256-4179.

Tea-On-The-Lawn, every Wednesday and ...

Eco fee controversy must not jeopardize hazardous waste program, commissioner

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -04:00

EMC News - Ontario's program for managing hazardous waste is an important step in the right direction and should not be scrapped, says Environmental Commissioner Gord Miller in his Special Report, released recently. The report notes, however, that the program is not perfect, and offers recommendations for its improvement.

Miller fears that ...