REGIONAL NEWSA TRUE MUSTANG EXPERIENCE –AT CALABOGIE MOTORSPORTS PARK.Connected to your communityForget fast and furious, try slow and cautious at Slow Bike RaceBy DESMOND DEVOYdesmond.devoy@metroland.comEMC News – The annual Mayor’sSlow Bike Race was held in the parkinglot of the Lanark County administrativeoffices in Perth on Wednesday,May 22, to kick off bike month.The winner was actually the politicianwho crossed the finished line last– almost seems counter intuitive to abunch of people genetically pre-dispositionedto finish first-past-the-post,as it were.Organizer Jeff Mills, while hehad everyone lined up at the startingline, could not resist the opportunityto do some lobbying for his belovedpet project of expanding shoulders oncounty roads to accommodate bikes.Who could blame him, seeing as hehad a bevy of county politicians infront of him, a captive audience, ifonly for a minute, awaiting his word.While Mississippi Mills mayor JohnLevi literally went off the rails andended up on the edge of the parkinglot, the race was “won” by the slowestof the slow, Lanark Highlands TownshipDeputy mayor Brian Stewart.Politicians from across the county, who sit on countycouncil, above, await the starting signal for theannual Bike Month Slow Bike Race. The race, wonPhoto by DESMOND DEVOYby Lanark Highlands deputy mayor Brian Stewart,was held at the Lanark County administration officesin Perth on May 22.Great Gift For Dad! “”R0012136566THE EMC - 4 - Thursday, June 6, 2013
REGIONAL NEWSUCDSB to host fifth annual Champions forKids Fun Run/Walk June 16 in KemptvilleEMC News – The Upper CanadaDistrict School Board (UCDSB) isgearing up to host its fifth annualChampions for Kids Fun Run/Walkcalled “Strive for Five!” on Father’sDay (Sunday, June 16) at the FergusonForest Centre in Kemptville.This year, event organizers have agoal to raise $5,000 for the foundationwhich supports families of childrenwho can’t afford to play sportsor enjoy the arts outside of schoolhours, as well as families whosechildren require medical care.“We’re so excited to reach thisgoal, and we know we can do it,”says event chair Sarah Crawford.As in previous years, participantsare invited to participate in the onekilometreor five-kilometre walk/run as individual participants or centipedeteams. Centipede teams aregroups of five to eight people whowalk or run in costume and stay tiedtogether in some unique way.“This year we are challengingschools, staff, school councils, communitypartners, daycare providers,and all interested parties to submit acentipede team of at least five members,”says Crawford. “Centipedeteams are a lot of fun for groups offamilies, friends, or coworkers.”“We also understand that some ofus would rather finish the event individually,and not tied to a team,”laughs Crawford. “That option isstill very popular too! It’s nice to SeePricesOn-lineSheds$1,599 SAVE$150 NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED!have the choice.”Crawford said she’s also thrilledthat the event has once again partneredwith Big Brothers Big Sistersof Leeds and Grenville which willbe hosting Ribfest at the same location.“Both events have one commongoal in mind – to support children inour communities,” she says. “Afterthe walk/run, participants are invitedto visit Ribfest next door and enjoythe kids zone, face painting, bouncehouse, petting zoo, pony rides, skeeball, basketball, arcade games, balloons,and of course, ribs!”Prizes will be awarded to the participantwho raises the most moneyin pledges, has the best costume (forcentipede teams), shows the bestspirit and is the youngest and mostsenior in age.Registration begins at 9 a.m., witha 10 a.m. start for the one-kilometreevent and a 10:15 a.m. start for thefive-kilometre event. “In the pastfour years, we have contributed over$10,000 to Champions for Kids. Itis truly rewarding to know that themoney raised goes right back intothe hands of families who see thebenefits immediately.”The minimum pledge is $20 forfamilies or individual runners, and$100 for centipede teams.“I’ve run twice now,” says NorthGrenville District High School principalSteve Sharp. “It was a wonderfulexperience; lots of fun with myfamily and colleagues for a greatcause. Then we got to eat someribs!”Crawford would like to thank TDCanada Trust locations in Kemptvilleand the Brockville ShoppingCentre for their ongoing support ofthis event. For the last three years,TD has sponsored student centipedeteams from schools in their localarea.New this year, branch managersfrom Perth, Prescott and downtownBrockville have joined in to sponsorteams from Glen Tay Public School,South Grenville District High School,and Brockville Collegiate Institute.Crawford would specifically liketo thank TD representatives KimberlyBologna of Kemptville, JoeDorrington of the Brockville ShoppingCentre, Michael Rath of Perth,Lisa Tyo-Chatterton of Prescott, andDavid Keenleyside of downtownBrockville for getting on board.In addition, Crawford would liketo thank accountant Anthony Fritzfor sponsoring a Lyn Public Schoolteam, Team Solutions for sponsoringa team from Big Brothers Big Sisters,St. Lawrence College for sponsoringtwo teams to participate, andWalmart for sponsoring a studentteam from Kemptville Public Schoolfor the third year in a row.Submitted by the Upper CanadaDistrict School Board.We encourage the public to come and see whatis happening at the Gallipeau Centre!R0012145999_0606is one of the stops in the list of attractions open for visitors!FundraisingBBQ on site –Come and helpraise funds for theHub RecreationAssociationSmith’s EquipmentCentre DisplaysSAFETY TIPSHome Escape Planning: If you are aware ofsomeone living alone nearby, check with them tomake sure they are safe.As part of Doors Open Smiths Falls,theT&CCars!Come and Check out BradKyle’s Classic Car CollectionallipeauCentreLiveCountryMusicThis Sunday, June 9 th 201310:00am – 4:00pm361 Queen Street, Smiths FallsR0012146528_0606The former RideauRegional Centre,constructed in the late1940s, opened in 1951as an Ontario HospitalSchool and was closedby the province in 2009.The 358-acre(145- hectare) site, with50 interconnectedtwo-storey buildings,once housed over2,600 residents.It features an 800-seatauditorium and anindoor swimming pool.R0012138754_0606 613-283-1947Visit our new website - www.NorthCountrySheds.comTHE EMC - 5 - Thursday, June 6, 2013245 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls“Your Community Minded Car Dealer”1.888.895.7690 613.283.7555
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