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life of MacLaren’s Landing man Young Colin Geddis a passenger in vehicle that smashes into tree

Four of the young New Democrats elected to the House in 2011 were in the riding for a Q&A with party faithful. – Page 6

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A Fitzroy Harbour resident creates traditional primitive archery bows and arrows. – Page 33

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Three West Carleton residents were among those honoured during the Queen’s medal ceremony. – Page 43

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EMC news - Family and friends this week were stopping in with food and hugs for yet another West Carleton family that has lost a young person. Colin Joseph Geddis, 21, was among three occupants of a car that left the road and slammed into a tree on McCormick Road in North Glengarry Township on Sunday morning, Sept. 23. He was pronounced dead at the scene. So was 26-year-old Jasmine Morris, a mother of two. The driver of the 2006 Cadillac, Kevin Menard, 25, faces two charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death. He remains in hospital with serious injuries. Geddis grew up in MacLaren’s Landing, enjoying outdoor activities such as fishing, dirtbiking and skiing, according to his stepmother Kelly Geddis. “He preferred country life,� she said. “It was good for him. He kept to what he liked.� She said Geddis’s father, also named Colin, is grateful for the outpouring on Facebook along with everyone who stops by or calls. “It’s devastating to us. He’s lost his eldest boy,� she said. “But he’s very lucky to have such a close family with lots of siblings. And lots of friends. It’s been wonderful for him.� Still, the family home is a “bleak house� and Colin doesn’t know if he can ever be happy again, she added. A 2009 graduate of West

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Carleton Secondary, Geddis also had a lot of Facebook friends - almost 600 - and a cover photo showing three pitbulls. He moved to Alexandria, Ont. after an uncle found him a job installing roof trusses. He then worked at installing insulation, then solar panels. His biological mother lives in Baltimore, Md. The couple separated many years ago. Kelly and Colin suggested he move closer to home at one point - “at least so we could bring him meals every once in a while,� she said – but the young man had an independent streak and wanted to follow his own path. Calling it “an accident,� Kelly said parents can preach safety over and again to their kids, but they can have moments of invincibility; that’s when their lives can turn tragic. The Roesler family in nearby Fitzroy Harbour continue to cope under similar circumstance. On July 29, 17-year-old Lisa Roesler died in a single vehicle accident in Crown Point, after it is believed she fell asleep behind the wheel. “They are going through the same thing we are,� Kelly said. The same is true for the Leafloors, whose son Joe, 31, died in a snowmobiling accident in January. They also live in MacLaren’s Landing. The Geddises are finalizing details of the funeral this weekend at Tubman’s in Westboro, the same place Colin’s father and brother’s services took place.

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Threat of rain hurts fair turnout Attendance half of last year’s total Derek Dunn derek.dunn@metroland.com

EMC news – The forecast was worse than the weather, leading to mixed results at the 149th Carp Fair. Weather experts called for rain from Sept. 20 to 23. And it started out that way Thursday night, during the Toonie for Farmers

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when admission went to help recuperation efforts after this summer’s drought. Friday was a cold and rainy day from top to bottom, largely drowning out attendance numbers. Saturday was mixed with only a few sprinkles; but numbers were down again. See Carp Fair, page 12

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