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REGIONAL NEWS1st AnnualC.R KerfootMemorialGolfTournamentJUNE 29, 2013Smiths Falls Golf& Country ClubSign up at:SFGCCorwith Margo Loughren at Smiths FallsParks & Recreation OfficeIncludes 18 holes, Cart,Roast beef dinner, Prizes1 pm shotgun start4-person Team ScrambleFee:$90 per player – non-members$55 per player – membersProceeds will be given inCR’s memory to a local personattending an educational institutionenrolled in a trade’s program.R0012146901_0606R0012138719_0606THE EMC - 48 - Thursday, June 6, 20133M Golf for the KidsIn support ofof Lanark CountyPlease support these local businesses that invested in mentoringthrough their support of the 3M Golf for the Kids Tournament atMapleview in Perth on May 31, 2013.Title Sponsor: 3M CanadaConnected to your communityIt’s important to understand your insurance policy and ratesEMC Lifestyle - The Ontario government’srecent pledge to reduce auto insurance premiumsby 15 per cent has more than a few changesin store for drivers.The NDP have recently charged insurancecompanies of unnecessarily raising their rates inpreparation for the 15 per cent reduction regulationthat’s mandated by the most recent provincialbudget. Now, either by coincidence orthrough strategic timing (you guess which) oneinsurance firm is announcing an Ontario roll-outof their voluntary driver self-monitoring programto provide some substantial discounts tothose hit by premium sticker-shock (that’s justabout all of us).This monitoring, which has been establishedin the Europe and the U.S. for a few years now,is currently in use in Quebec and under considerationin Alberta. It will be offered in Ontarioby Desjardins Insurance (look for more companiesto follow). It involves the use of a vehicledata recorder that is plugged into the auto’s onboardcomputer diagnostic port (usually foundunder the left side of the dash).On a regular basis, the insured driver is requiredto upload the info stored on the recorderto his/her insurance company via a cabled connectionto a home PC or wirelessly through asmart phone. The company will review suchdata as maximum speed, aggressive accelerationor braking, and distance travelled for starters.The Desjardins system will also have the capabilityof tracking and recording destinationsand routes taken through GPS with date-stamping.Good driving behaviour can earn you lowerpremiums (the maximum figure of 25 per centhas been touted by Desjardins).Users will have access to a secure websiteto bring up a dashboard display of their drivingrecords which, according to Desjardins, will allowthem to adjust their driving habits if theyCar CounsellorBRIAN TURNERrecognize problems. In the event of a collision,this information may be obtained through legalchannels and used against you and that’s abringing a warning being sounded by privacyprotectiongroups.Desjardins is rushing to insure their clientsthat the information they collect in this voluntaryprogram will not be given to third-partygroups but they won’t be able to deny accessprovided through legal search warrants or courtseizure orders.Most vehicles today have the computer hardwareand software to collect and store such dataand much more built into engine, transmission,and body controllers and even some have a factory-installeddedicated flight recorder module.A recent high-profile collision that resulted inthe death of an area driver saw some of this evidencepresented in criminal court. Experiencein the U.S. is showing that the carrot of lowerinsurance premiums is drawing a lot of customersand Desjardins expects the same on this sideof the border.Like with anything regarding insurance, youneed to understand risks and your comfort ordiscomfort with them. If you don’t mind givingup some privacy in exchange for cash andyou feel your lifestyle doesn’t represent thetype police or legal types would be interestedin, then this may be for you. If you have severalfamily members on your policy and youhave concerns about their driving habits, thiswould be a convenient way of monitoring theirwheeled behaviour.Cruise-ins and show and shines are in fullswing. From June 6 to 9, Busfusion - a VolkswagenCamper Camping Event is parked at AlmonteFairgrounds in Almonte. This is a mustseefor anyone interested in these iconic vans.Activities for the entire weekend are listed atwww.BusFusion.com.On Saturday, June 8 the Cruise-In for Cancerhappens at the Morrisburg Waterfront from 10a.m. to 4 p.m..And on the same day, the first annua DJ’sAuto-Blair Rendell Memorial Car Show goesat DJ’s Auto in Greely, ON, from 10 a.m. to 3p.m.On Sunday, June 9 a new auto-show event ishappening at Quyon, brought to you by the samepeople who did the Aylmer Auto-Show for 20years. Look for the chrome at the Quyon RecreationalPark, just off the ferry dock. Vehicleentry fee is $10.Free dash plaques and the first 100 entrieswill receive a commemorative T-shirt.If you have any questions, opinions, or storieson anything automotive please drop me aline, [By email to emc@perfprint.ca or directlyto bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing ‘Questionfor the Car Counselor’ on the subject line or bypost to Record News Communications, 5 LorneSt., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1].When using regular mail, please supply a phonenumber if you seek direct contact (due to volumeI can’t always promise replies).Yours in serviceBrian TurnerHole Sponsors: 2Care4 Medical Ltd., Allan Chartered Accountants, Around theCorner, BC Mechanical, Blair & Sons Funeral Directors, BMO Perth Nesbitt Burns,Patrick Graham, Central Wire Industries, Chiropractic Care and Longevity Centre,Classic Lines Construction, Dalhousie Lake Home for Youth, Dyke & MurphyProfessional Corporation, Eaton, EMC Record News, The Fireplace Centre andPatio Shop, The Garden Market, George W. Drummond, Ground Waves, HealeyTransportation, Jewels Gently Used clothing, Lafarge, Leo Adams Investments,Mike Fair Chev Olds, OMYA, OPP Association Branch 10 South, O’Reillys AleHouse, Paul Martin Coldwell Banker, PDCI Co-Operative Education Program,Phillip Jones Excavating, RBC Smiths Falls, Rideau Pipe, Tackaberry Sand andStone and The Good Life Bistro and Bakery.Table Sponsors: Advanced Alarm, Balderson Cheese/Parmalat Canada, Barnabe’sYour Independent Grocer, Filosofi Laser and Massage, Foodsmiths, RobRoy’s Pub, LLG Health Unit, Impression Printing, The Rideau Winery, Swingsyncgolf.ca,Tammy’s Nails, United Way of Lanark County.Other Sponsors: Best Western Plus Parkside Inn and Spa, Brownlee’s Metro,Canadian Tire Perth, Coutts & Company, Crain & Schooley Insurance, Nolitours,Perth Golf Course, Pizza Hut Perth, Remax Connections Realty Linda Hewson,Stone Cellar, Tim Hortons Perth, TD Canada Trust Carleton Place, Perth & SmithsFalls.Auction Donors: 5 Span Feed & Seed, Balderson Kids, BH Photography Almonte,Blue Heron Golf Course, Brew Bye You, Crown & Thistle, Dan and Beth Cozens,David G. Papke, Dennis Dwyer CD, Frank McLean Insurance, Goose Creek Photography,Green Acres, Home Depot, Jack Johnson, Jennifer DeBruin, KarenMacPhail, Lanark Transportation Association, Loblaws Pharmacy, Mapleview GolfCourse, Marks Work Wear, Mary Kay, Mex & Co., Ottawa Senators, Paper Thin,Perth Auto Body, Perth Fire Extinguisher Service, Perth Golf Course, Perth MillStore, Pizza Hut, Red Fox, Rideau Home Centre, Rob Burns, Ruth Anne Johnson,Siloki Centre, Staples, The Word, Timber Run, Tim Hortons Smiths Falls, TSCStore, NAPA Auto Parts, Via Rail, WalMart Smiths Falls and WestJet.(Many businesses gave in more than one category and we thank themfor their generosity. We have listed each business name once.)Why be a Big Brother or Big Sister? Hear it from one of our mentors: Whenasked what keeps him motivated, a Big Brother responded “Just being therefor someone who needs it and supporting his Mother. She is a great Mom butneeds help from more people that love him.”Want more information? Check outwww.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca or call 613-283-0570.