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CANADA DAY EMC News - Come celebrate Canada’s 146th birthday in Smiths Falls on Monday, July 1. Don’t miss the Bicycle/ Wagon decorating contest outside Dollarama Mall starting at 10 a.m. followed by the parade down to Lower Reach Park at 11 a.m. Following opening ceremonies at noon, enjoy live entertainment all afternoon, children’s games, face painting, great food from local vendors and more. The evening fireworks will cap the day at Lower Reach Park at 10 p.m.
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EMC Sports - Inspirational stories of both behind-the-scenes dedication and public triumph marked the 31st annual Smiths Falls Recreation Hall of Fame induction ceremonies Sunday, June 23. Hall of Fame Committee chair Dave White said the committee chose this year to recognize “more the builders than the star athletes, because without the builders you don’t have the star athletes.” Inducted this year were the late W.H. “Bill” LeSurf, Neil MacDonald, Karen Tye Vaillancourt, the late Bill Weston, and the 1980 SFDCI Ontario School Boy Team curling champions. The Sunday afternoon ceremonies at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre Hall also included the addition of two new members to the Wall of Fame, which White said “highlights people who came through this community on their way to a professional sports career.” One was Bill Weston, also inducted into the Hall of Fame. The other was Maxim Spiridonov, who played for the Smiths Falls Bears in 1995-96, and was later drafted by the Edmonton Oilers. Although Bill LeSurf did participate in sports, including a stint with the SFDCI football team, it was his role in preserving local history that led to his induction into the Hall of Fame. LeSurf, a long-time member of town council, launched the “Save Our Station” campaign, gathering more than 3,000 signatures and saving the former CN railway station on William Street from destruction. The station then became the Smiths Falls Railway Museum. For his efforts on this project the Canadian Railroad Historical Association presented LeSurf with a lifetime achievement award in 2002. “He had a passion and the desire to see history preserved in Smiths Falls,” said Mayor Dennis Staples.
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and fondly remembers playing against Marcel Dionne of the St. Catharines Blackhawks. He moved to Smiths Falls and became involved in recreational hockey. He went on to organize and run the team known as the Smiths Falls Old Suds, actively scheduling out-of-town games and tournaments across eastern Ontario. The team also gave back to the community by donating time to various fundraising events for the town. MacDonald “was a tremendous guy to play for,” commented master of ceremonies Hugh Colton. “I didn’t score many goals, but made lots of friends,” added MacDonald.
Long-time referee Karen Tye Vaillancourt has been involved in sports all her life. She began during her school years participating in basketball, volleyball and softball, and was catcher for the Smiths Falls Teddy Bears for five years. Vaillancourt also played broomball in the winter months, and became involved in women’s hockey when the sport was introduced to the area. She also curled competitively for five years. Vaillancourt enjoyed success with the Smiths Falls Road Runners ball club, winning league and tournament championships. For the past 19 years she has been a referee in the ODWHA, OWHA and CARHA Referee Association. “Karen is well-known for her patience and guidance with the young players and new referees,” said Colton. “She continues to referee in Smiths Falls and is admired for her commitment to the sport.” Following her induction a visibly emotional Vaillancourt thanked her family and the Hall of Fame committee for their support and recognition. William John (Bill) Weston, born in Smiths Falls in 1912, completed high school in the community before travelling north for work with the railway. While living in Kirkland Lake he Neil MacDonald was born became involved in many sports, and raised in Niagara Falls, See TOWN page SF3 played minor hockey as a goalie,
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EMC News - The Healthy Living Festival was a hit with thousands of visitors who made their way to Smiths Falls on Saturday, June 22. Pictured are some of the participants taking part in special events. On top, the Gym Stars Gymnastics Club demonstration drew crowds of spectators at the festival. To the right, Tatiana Pankow receives a helping hand from busker, Jonathan Lockhart, for balancing on an exercise ball. See more on the festival, including a story and extra photos, inside your Record News this week. Submitted photos
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