Hospice volunteer training begins Sept. 14
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Are you enthusiastic, energetic, dedicated and compassionate? Beth Donovan Hospice is currently recruiting volunteers for our home visiting program. We rely on volunteers to provide respite, and support to those who are suffering from a life...read more »
Local resident victim of racial discrimination
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By Ashley Kulp EMC News - All Sarah Landriault wanted was a job. However, the Kemptville resident got more than she bargained for July 19 when she was blocked from applying for a position while visiting the federal government's job website because she is Caucasian...read more »
Community rallies around Sarah Telford and family
Posted Jul 29, 2010
By Kathy Botham
EMC News - Life as the Telford family knew it changed dramatically on April 3 of this year. That was the date their 12-year-old daughter Sarah was diagnosed with leukemia, specifically Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Immediately after the diagnosis, treatment...
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Kemptville Campus food students earn awards at foodservice conference
Posted Jul 29, 2010
By Chantal Forsyth
EMC News - At the annual Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals (CAFP) Conference in Saint John, New Brunswick, students of the University of Guelph-Kemptville Campus Student Branch were winners!
We won the student branch of the year award...
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Vacancy on local source protection committee
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By Sommer Casgrain-Robertson 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...read more »
Raleigh bike grand prize in 10 week contest
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By Marla Shook-Johnson 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,...read more »
Cascata - Las Vegas
Posted Jul 29, 2010
By EMC News
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...
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Lighten Your Grip Pressure
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By EMC News 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...read more »
What's Online?
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By EMC News 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....read more »
July Issue: Now Available
Posted Jul 29, 2010
By EMC News
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...
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New Vokey Design WedgeWorks Exclusives
Posted Jul 29, 2010
By EMC News
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,...
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Rise in traffic fatalities leads to OPP crackdown on irresponsible drivers
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By EMC News 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...read more »
Diabetes Association launches Diabetes Summer Surge
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By EMC News 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...read more »
Regional Round-Up
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By EMC News Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Monday at 4:30 p.m. prior to...read more »
Eco fee controversy must not jeopardize hazardous waste program, commissioner
Posted Jul 29, 2010 By EMC News 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...read more »
