Almonte/Carleton Place - News

Largest crowd to date out to celebrate People First anniversary

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 ...

OPP investigating multiple thefts

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

EMC News - Carleton Place Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating the theft of items from two local retail stores totalling more than $28,000.

Sometime between the evening of July 21 and the morning of July 22 entry was gained to the storage trailers located at the Rona on McNeely Avenue. Five Yard Machine snow blowers of various ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...