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Erin McCracken photo Carp’s Kyle Lueders, Julia Brougham and daughter Leah, 7, dropped off their 656-pound pumpkin.
Photo by Megan McDonald Erin McCracken photo Kinburn’s Graham Thurston grew a Erin McCracken photo Dunrobin’s Ryan Cooney is now a three-time champion. He and his son, Hudson, 7, 708-pound pumpkin while his wife Megan Carp pumpkin grower Barry Conrad and his daughter dropped off the 925-pound winner. Cooney also won the trophy with a 1,205-pound McDonald’s pumpkin tipped the scales at 650 Michelle Conrad, of Dunrobin, brought in a 466-pound champion in 2018, the first year he tried growing a giant pumpkin, and last year with pounds. The couple’s son Henry, 6, assisted pumpkin. Conrad has been growing giant pumpkins a 777-pound pumpkin. with the drop-off at the fairgrounds. for 25 years. 2 October 1, 2020 - Community Voice News Emergency Firefighters Man’s pelvis rescue dirt bike crushed by vehicle rider stuck in mud News A 20-year-old man suf- A dirt bike rider who be- fered traumatic inju- Police seek came stuck in mud on a ries to his pelvis when witnesses to trail off Murphy Side Road a vehicle fell on him in fatal collision in the Dunrobin area was the Dirleton area Sept. rescued by firefighters on 17, according to Ottawa Ottawa police are ap- Sept. 17. paramedics. pealing for witnesses of a The rider had gotten Bystanders came to his deadly crash northwest of both his legs stuck in deep aid before emergency Corkery to come forward. mud and called 911 just crews were dispatched Emergency crews, in- before 1 p.m. Ottawa fire at 9:55 a.m. to the 4700- cluding Carp and Corkery dispatchers used the call- block of Woodkilton Rd. firefighters, were called to er’s cellphone to pinpoint An Ornge air ambulance Upper Dwyer Hill Road his location on the remote airlifted the man to hospi- at Vaughan Side Road and winding trail network. tal in stable condition, the on Sept. 23 at 5:21 p.m. “Dispatchers remained paramedic service said. where a pick-up truck in communication with had rolled over onto its the caller to ensure they Motorcyclist roof in a ditch. The other were safe and to have injured in fall vehicle, a small car, was them sound the horn on still on the road. their vehicle as (firefight- A motorcyclist lost con- The male driver of the ers) approached,” the fire trol and fell off his bike truck was able to self- department said. while navigating the bend extricate with assistance Constance Bay firefight- on Constance Bay Road at from a bystander. ers deployed a utility ter- Dunrobin Road on Sept. He was assessed by fire rain vehicle and followed 12 at 6:20 p.m. crews but did not appear GPS coordinates provided The motorcycle was to be seriously injured, by the rider’s cellphone then hit by the front right said District 6 Sector into the bush. Fire crews wheel of a passing car. The Chief Bill Bell, who com- from South March and rider had already fallen manded the scene. The Dunrobin also responded. off and was not struck by driver was transported “Firefighters were able the car, said Bell. to hospital. to pull the rider out of the He suffered injuries due Carp fire crews focused deep mud and assist them to the fall and paramedics on the small car and and their disabled vehicle transported him to hospi- freed the driver, who was back out of the woods,” tal, the sector chief said. pinned under the driver’s the department said. [email protected] side door. He was trans- ported to hospital in seri- ous condition, Bell said. They also conducted a rapid extrication of the Supporting you car’s trapped male pas- senger due to the seri- is our priority ousness of his injuries. They used specialized Please contact us if there is equipment to relieve the pressure from the caved- anything we can do to help you in dash. during this difficult time. “The patient was being worked on by our crew Elena Rose, Agent and eventually EMS (paramedics) inside the 555 Legget Dr, Unit 104 car and was eventually Kanata, ON K2K 2X3 extricated,” said Bell. 613-271-3141 The passenger was airlifted to The Ottawa kanatainsurance.ca Hospital’s Civic campus by Ornge air ambulance, but he did not survive his injuries. Witnesses are urged to call the colli- sions investigation unit at Desjardins, Desjardins Insurance and related trademarks are trademarks CST-0189 of the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, used under licence. 613-236-1222, ext. 5366.
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In Memory Linda Cassidy walked in the 40th annual Terry Fox Run on Sept. 20 in memory of her husband, Bob Dupuis, who passed away in June. The Constance Bay couple, pictured here in 2012, organized the first Where lifetime memories are created local run in 2011. Cassidy and Kinburn Theatre Vacations Casino Tours fitness instructor Triana Clark-Feller Sightseeing Escapes One Day Outings organized this year’s virtual event, which Shopping Sprees Flower Festivals & Shows raised more than $4,700. Photo courtesy of Linda Cassidy Sunny South Getaways Special Interest Tours Under Construction “No Fly”Cruise Escapes Country Music Shows The Dunrobin Plaza site has been a hotbed of activity in recent works with Merivale Mall • 1642 Merivale Rd., Nepean • 613.723.5701 the arrival of roof trusses. The weather OttawaValleyTours.com has been cooperating and workers have been busy at the site assembling and installing the frames. Blueprint Properties, ® the company reconstructing the plaza, is expecting to complete the project later this fall. Erin McCracken photo
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masquerading as a burger. It was The app would identify my delicious, served with a garlic mushroom, and then it would Go ask Alice about the mushrooms aioli, spiralized zucchini and provide a rating for “safe to eat.” roasted red peppers on a toasted The rating averaged around until I am sure it won’t land me appeared during the three days bun that had been brushed with 80-per-cent safe to eat, with a in the hospital, or worse! I was away. olive oil. I have even tried a slice 50- per-cent accuracy rate … so There is a bumper crop of It must have grown so fast you of fried puffball mushroom. I deleted the app. mushrooms this year. That could see its progress (but I It wasn’t amazing, but it was I am going to go about this the means a large yield, kids. didn’t, because I was away). In good. old fashioned way, looking up At our cottage, the damp, my absence, this little fungus Mushrooms aren’t only deli- each mushroom one at a time to shaded lakeside terrain under launched and grew to the size of cious substitutes for meat, they research and investigate its toxic the ironwood and oak trees lends my head. are also a superfood that is linked or harmless qualities. itself to a lush environment for It looks like a huge Yorkshire to the prevention of dementia But with all of the misinforma- moss, trilliums, columbine and pudding and its texture is springy and other conditions. tion online, I am a bit nervous mushrooms of many colours and and spongy. I would like to know which of about this particular project. varieties. We have mushrooms that look the mushrooms on our cottage What I really need is a book, like We have the little white mush- like tiny hot-cross buns, and we property are safe to eat. one of those bird identification BY DIANA FISHER rooms shaped like bowls that have the traditional orange and My friend suggested I down- books, but for mushrooms. collect a bit of water after a rain. polka-dotted mushrooms that load a plant identification app I suspect it might be more effec- We all know what the hookah- I imagine the bunnies in the the mice use as umbrellas in fairy that specializes in mushrooms. tive to invite a mushroom expert smoking caterpillarYour warned: one warren under the ash tree might tales. KANATA So I did. over to the cottage, for dinner. side of the mushroom makes you drink out of those in the morn- I love mushrooms.WEST CARLETON I eat them Then I went about the property, I will serve a variety of mush- largerCommunity and the other makes you ing. Of course, they might know every week,OTTAWA usually SOUTH sautéed with crouching over each mushroom rooms, and I will have what he’s small. Your Community Newspaperbetter, and abstain.Voiceonions at Sunday dinner. I have and taking its photo to enter into having! But I’m not eating either side We had one mushroom that also had a Portobello mushroom the app. [email protected]
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Students, parents and educators are all adjusting to Patrons wearing their the new reality of a very diff erent and challenging school masks are welcome to drop 2020 R R H T RK year. I want to acknowledge the tremendous eff orts of by the branch in Constance teachers, administrators and the entire community – Bay this week on Thursday, ST R T -M R H who are working together to ensure the safety and well- Friday and Saturday from 2 being of students and staff everywhere. to 6 p.m. Even though the unprecedented pandemic situation has impacted on our economy and the services [email protected] provided by the City of Ottawa, the City has still managed to continue its Ward 5 road rehabilitation As we are now a month into the school year, the work. I thought I’d give a run-down of the ongoing/upcoming road rehab work earmarked for number one topic of conversation aside from the Fitness park completion this year, as well as list of work completed thus far. I understand there are many roads in COVID-19 pandemic these days is road safety. I’d like West Carleton-March in need of attention. Given the economic hardship we face due to COVID-19 to take this opportunity to remind residents that we opening on hold and budget constraints, we will do what we can, when we can. must all be more vigilant when driving in residential ngoing u co ing road reha ilitation neighbourhoods and near schools and parks. The Carp Fitness Park in • Ferry Rd. from Aylwin Rd. to Ottawa River ferry dock Langstaff Park is available for • Allbirch Rd. from Baillie Ave. to dead end Th e City launched an Automated Speed Enforcement use but an opening celebra- pilot project this summer, installing four cameras, two of • Constance Lake Rd from Dunrobin Rd to 1050m east of Dunrobin Rd. tion scheduled to take place • Loggers Way (1km south of Kinburn Side Rd.) to Donald B. Munro Rd. 50m north of rail crossing which are stationary and two others rotating periodically Sept. 26 will instead be held • Loggers Way (1190m north of Kinburn Side Rd.) from 50m south of rail crossing to Rabbit Path between six key locations in residential neighbourhoods next spring. • Loggers Way (960m south of Riddledale Rd.) from 100m south of rail crossing to 100m north of rail crossing and school zones. Th e data collected between July 13 and The Carp Health Access • John Shaw Rd. (2.5km north of Thomas A. Dolan Pkwy) from 50m south of rail crossing to 50m north of rail crossing 31 revealed that our four cameras led to 10,771 tickets group changed its plans due • Rabbit Path (820m east of Loggers Way) from 50m south of Rail Crossing to 50m north of rail crossing being issued. Th at’s more than 2,500 tickets per camera in to updated restrictions limit- • Riddledale Rd. (380m west of Loggers Way) from 50m east of rail crossing to 50m west of rail crossing just over two weeks – and the real concern is the highest ing outside gatherings to 25 • Baird St. from Constance Bay Rd. to Macmillan Lane speed recorded during this period, with a motorist people, including in parks. • Torbolton St. from Constance Bay Rd. to Macmillan Lane driving at 89 kilometres per hour on Meadowlands near [email protected] • Sandbay St (James St) from Macmillan Lane to Baillie Ave St. Gregory Elementary School. • Macmillan Lane from Constance Bay Rd. to Allbirch Rd. Letters • John Shaw Rd. from Kinburn Side Rd. to Rabbit Path In addition to the ASE pilot project, the City has • Golden Line Rd. from 760m north of Old Almonte Rd. to March Rd. (pavement preservation) equipped nearly 60 intersections with red-light cameras Re: Woodlawn’s Vances • Stonecrest Rd. from Kinburn Side Rd. to Galetta Side Rd. (pavement preservation) to reduce aggressive driving behaviours, with another 14 celebrate milestone • William Mooney Rd. from Richardson Side Rd. to McGee Side Rd. (pavement preservation) cameras being installed by the end of the year. Studies anniversary • Hamilton Side Rd. from Golden Line Rd. to Upper Dwyer Hill Rd. (pavement preservation) have shown that red-light violation rates can decrease • Macrostie Lane from Baldwin St. to Bayview Dr. as much as 42 percent within a few months of camera I just wanted to say I really • Baldwin St. from Len Purcell Dr. to dead end installation. I am confi dent that we will see some enjoyed reading your article • Hunter Cres. from Shady Lane to Bayview Dr. progress as we extend these initiatives and continue to on page 10 of the recent West • Shady Lane from Allbirch Rd. to Holiday Dr. promote more cautious and improved driving habits in Carleton Community Voice. • Holiday Dr. from Hunter Cres. to Resthaven Ave. all four corners of Ottawa. My husband and I moved • Resthaven Ave. from Allbirch Rd. to Woods Rd. here two years ago and pass • Woods Rd. from Constance Bay Rd. to Hunter Cres. Finally, Councillors will be able to implement gateway by the white store at the cor- • Panmure Rd. from Dwyer Hill Rd/ to Donald B. Munro Rd. (asphalt sealing) speed-limit signs and some permanent traffi c-calming ner of Woodkilton Road and • Thomas A. Dolan Pkwy from John Shaw Rd. to Carp Rd. (asphalt sealing) measures, such as speed humps and speed tables, median- Kinburn Side Road daily. • Galetta Side Rd. from Old Highway 17 to Tyndale St. (asphalt sealing) narrowing islands and pedestrian-refuge islands, with Every time I pass it I always • Galetta Side Rd. from Morning Dew Dr. to Carp Rd. (asphalt sealing) funding from their annual $50,000 budget for temporary mention to my husband • Galetta Side Rd. 410 m east of Harbour St. to Ferry Rd. (asphalt sealing) traffi c-calming measures. Please reach out to your local I wonder what it is, who • Richardson Side Rd. and Huntmar Dr. roundabout Councillor if you wish to inquire about implementing owns it, etc. I think he was o leted road u grades any of these measures in your neighbourhood. getting tired of hearing it to • Murphy Court from March Rd to dead end be honest. • Spruce Ridge Rd. from Richardson Side Rd. to McGee Side Rd. It is important to note that the revenue generated by the I just adored reading the • McGee Side Rd. from Spruce Ridge Rd. to 720m west of David Manchester Rd. fi nes issued from the ASE project and red-light cameras, story of the Vances and how • Opeongo Rd. from Crown Point Rd. to Dunrobin Rd. will be re-invested in community safety programs with things came to be. What a • Canon Smith Dr. from Willola Beach Rd. to Timber Lane Rd. our partners at Safer Roads Ottawa. I hope this shines a great milestone and learning • David Manchester Rd. from Richardson Side Rd. to Old Almonte Rd. light on how seriously we have to take road safety across about the rich history of our • David Manchester Rd. from Old Almonte Rd. to Northshire Rd. our city, and particularly in school zones – and how community was wonderful. • Oak Creek Rd. (discontinuous) from Richardson Side Rd. to McGee Side Rd. essential photo-radar and red-light cameras will be in Thank you for sharing it with • Torbolton Ridge Rd. from MacLarens Side Rd. to Old Quarry Rd. addressing some of this dangerous behaviour. us all! We are going to leave an anniversary card in their City Hall - 613-580-2475 mailbox for them. Ward Offi ce - 613-580-2424 Ext. 32246 Kristine Seguin, [email protected] Woodlawn www.eliel-chantiry.ca 6 October 1, 2020 - Community Voice Letters
>> LETTERS, FROM PAGE 5 The preliminary esti- charges, then use them mated cost for both options elsewhere. Re: Roundabout coming was similar, with the traf- Huntmar Drive and to Huntmar/Richardson fic signal option estimated Richardson Side Road were at $100,000 more than a identified as local cycling We’re taking A new roundabout roundabout. routes under the city’s cy- is being constructed Information on the op- cling plan. at Huntmar Drive and tions was presented to the With the proposed modi- orders for 2021 Richardson Side Road in community for feedback, fications, cyclists and pe- my ward. and there was interest to destrians will be able to Spring tree planting! The City of Ottawa has proceed with the round- safely cross the roadway at been constructing round- about design. the pedestrian crossovers abouts in all parts of the city The costing to construct (PXOs). Sign up for a since the mid-2000s. the roundabout is funded Additionally, there are There are approximately by a combination of devel- several other roundabouts FREE site visit 45 in operation. They are opment charges and tax- along the Huntmar Drive being built as part of new payer funding. corridor with PXOs. developments, new and ex- The development charges The 2020 city budget al- isting road reconstruction earmarked for the round- located approximately $7 projects and in lieu of in- about cannot be used to million to West Carleton- stalling new traffic control repair other roads in the March for road renewals signals (which come with ward. (resurfacing, preservation, Are you a landowner with one or costly repair bills when Developers building in rural road upgrades). more acres looking to reforest your Contact damaged due to traffic the area of Huntmar Drive More needs to be done empty and idle land? Dan Cooper accidents). and Richardson Side Road to repair our roads, but at 613-692-3571 or A functional design are required to provide de- what cost and who is pay- Planting with Rideau Valley Conservation 1-800-267-3504 study was completed in velopment charges, which ing for it? We need to work Authority is low-cost and full-service. It includes ext. 1124 2014 to review the fea- are then used to implement within the budget we are site visits, planting plans, site prep, tree planting, [email protected] sibility of a traffic signal traffic management mea- given. follow-ups, and maintenance for only $0.15/tree, versus a roundabout at sures in the communities or $120/acre. You must be willing to plant at In partnership with: the Huntmar Drive and in which they are building. Eli El-Chantiry, Mississippi Valley least 1,000 trees. Call us! Conservation Authority Richardson Side Road in- It’s not an option for me Ottawa councillor, & Forests Ontario tersection. Both options as the ward councillor to West Carleton-March, were found to be viable. collect the development Ward 5
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Paid for by the Government of Ontario 8 October 1, 2020 - Community Voice 2020 Carp Agricultural Showcase Congratulations The inaugural 3. Wendy Morgan Plant passed Cherry Tomatoes Carp Agricultural Sedum, Dark from a parent or 1. Tiffany Smiley to all the Showcase, held this 1. Suanne Dorion grandparent 2. Sarah Dean year in lieu of the 2. Sandy Beach 1.Suanne Dorion 3. Sandy Beach Carp Fair, attracted 3. Tracey Zoobkoff Cactus Crab Apples 2020 Showcase 315 entries. These Sunflowers 1. Suanne Dorion 1. Freda Sutton are the top three rib- 1. Sarah Dean 2. Kaytlin Barr 2. Clayton Barr bon winners in each 2. Laurie Lord Mellow Yellow 3. Stephanie Wilde Winners & Particpants category: 3. Stephanie Wilde flowers and Apples Petunia, single greenery 1. Bonnie Keefer Karen McCrimmon EGGS 1. Chantal Lord 1. Suanne Dorion 2. Mike Keefer 1. Chantal Lord 2. Suanne Dorion 2. Stephanie Wilde 3. Joanne Douwes Your Member of Parliament 2. Quinn Dickson 3. Sandy Beach 3. Joanne Douwes Squash and for Kanata-Carleton 3. Ashley Keefer Herbs, 3 varieties Fireside Glow flo- Gourds 1. Suanne Dorion ral arrangement 1. Gabby Bellinger Trevor Cavanagh & Cavanhill Drifter Hawaii (613) 592-3469 FIELD CROPS 2. Stephanie Wilde 1. Suanne Dorion 2. James Patterson [email protected] Mixed Hay 3. Ian Stonebridge Floral arrange- 3. Clayton Barr West Carleton 4-H Dairy Achievements KarenMcCrimmonMp.ca 1. Barry Paul Marigold – less ment in teapot 2. Dwain Baird than 2-inches in 1. Suanne Dorion JUNIORS West Carleton 4-H Dairy Club members, led by Galetta’s Leah Dean, could not showcase 3. Bruce Paul diameter 2. Joanne Douwes Finger painting their calves at the Carp Fair this year, but they nonetheless had an educational experience Grass Hay 1. Suanne Dorion 3. Elena Love 1. Vaughn Payne with their calves and the group’s virtual meetings. For more 4-H coverage, turn to page 10. 1. Bruce Paul 2. Sarah Dean Wedding cen- 2. Rosalie White We celebrate and 2. Dwain Baird 3. Joanne Douwes trepiece floral 3. Violet Ross 3. Grace Munro Marigold – more arrangement Paint with leaves Ensilage Corn than 2-inches in 1. Suanne Dorion 1. Cole Hill support the 1. Dwain Baird diameter 2. Brody Shantz 2. Calahan Findlay 1. Joanne Douwes Fruits and 3. Violet Ross 3. Bruce Paul 2. Suanne Dorion Vegetables Caterpillar egg Carp Fair! Grain Corn 3. Tracey Zoobkoff Potatoes carton 1. Calahan Findlay Hydrangea, pan- 1. Lana Dean 1. Félix Gaulin 2. Bruce Hill icle (cone-like 2. Mike Keefer 2. Lilian Ross 3. Barry Paul shape) 3. Bonnie Keefer 3. Makayla Corker Barley 1. Suanne Dorion Beets Toilet paper roll 1. Barry Paul Hydrangea, 1. Ian Stonebridge snowman 2. Grace Munro Annabelle (round 2. Clayton Barr 1. Sawyer 3. Bruce Paul shape) Carrots Rivington Brianna Potter & Glenholme Soloman Babycakes Soybeans 1. Suanne Dorion 1. Clayton Barr 2. Ronan Caldwell 439 Donald B. Munro Dr. 1. Bruce Hill 2. Tracey Zoobkoff 2. Freda Sutton 3. Willow Payne Tuesday to Saturday - 11am to 8pm 2. Dwain Baird Gladiolus 3. Josie Leaman Tractor made of Sunday and Monday - 3pm to 8pm 3. Calahan Findlay 1. Joanne Douwes Jalapeno Peppers recycled materials Wheat 2. Sarah Dean 1. Ian Stonebridge 1. Finn Stevenard 1. Dwain Baird Daisy Other hot peppers 2. James Cremer 2. Grace Munro 1. Suanne Dorion 1. Bonnie Keefer Paper bag mon- 3. Cameron Howie Any annual flower 2. Ian Stonebridge ster puppet Giant Sunflowers not listed Zucchinis creation 1. Gabby Bellinger 1. Joanne Douwes 1. Tiffany Smiley 1. Tessa Morris 2. Suanne Dorion 2. Bonnie Keefer Stuffy dressed as Flowers 3. Sarah Dean Tomatoes a baby Sedum, Light Succulent 1. Sarah Dean 1. Katie Bellinger 1. Sandy Beach arrangement 2. Sandy Beach 2. Emersyn Istead 2. Suanne Dorion 1. Suanne Dorion 3. Michelle Conrad 3. Etta Stevenard Nicole Gillan & Carleton Fooled Red Con grat ulat io ns to all the Great job exhibitors! 2020 Car p Agricultural Well done to the amazing Showcas e par ti cipan ts! community of Carp. See you at the thanks to everyonE who I salute you r le ade rship. 2021 Fair! made this event possible! ELI EL-CHANTIRY Connie Rivington-Howie Broker of Record Councillor, West Carleton - March Ward 5 613.978.0635 Town & Country [email protected] Honest, Professional Service [email protected] • www.rivington-howie.com www.eliel-chantiry.ca Community Voice - October 1, 2020 9
Than s to the an eo le 2020 Carp Agricultural Showcase who hel ed a e the Decorate a toi- Shortbread A needle-felted 1. Tina Watson CARP AGRICULTURAL let plunger as an Cookies article Mixed media SHOWCASE 2020 animal 1. Wendy Morgan 1. Leah Dean 1. Marlene Sandor 1. Michelle Cremer 2. Susanne White 2. Holly McDermid Pencil Sketch a success 2. Charlie Morris 3. Edna Crabb 3. Angie Miller 1. Elizabeth Ford Lego creation of Cake decorating An article of Cutting board our dedication, assion something seen at 1. Bethany Braun smocking 1. Sara Scott erseverance has e t the the Carp Fair 2. Amanda Lee 1. Ghislaine Poirier Other woodwork- Best Little Fair in Canada 1. Gabby Bellinger Cupcake A child’s blanket ing article goingg since 1863. 2. Ciara Corker 1. Josie Leaman 1. Edna Crabb 1. Alan Smart Computer art- 2. Ciara Corker Any article of 2. Ethan James work featuring farm 3. Lexi Walt sewing Traditional de- animals Decorative top pie 1. Ghislaine Poirier signed quilt Dr. Merrilee Fullerton 1. John Potter crust 2. Holly McDermid 1. Brenda Davidson Your Kanata-Carleton MPP Trevor Cavanagh & Cavanhill Drifter Hawaii Jaclyn Gillan & Carleton Lockdown Create a com- 1. Hannah Cox 3. Edna Crabb Payer puter-generated Handprint cook- Any woven item Quilt; Machine West Carleton 4-H Dairy Achievements poster for Carp ies, ages 3-5 made on a loom quilted by a lon- 613-599-3000 Drive-In Bingo 1. Makayla Corker 1. Mary Porritt garm quilting www.MerrileeFullerton.ca West Carleton 4-H Dairy Club members, led by Galetta’s Leah Dean, could not showcase 1. Brianna Potter Animal-themed 2. Leah Dean machine their calves at the Carp Fair this year, but they nonetheless had an educational experience sugar cookies , 9-12 Any item made 1. Angie Miller with their calves and the group’s virtual meetings. For more 4-H coverage, turn to page 10. MAPLE SYRUP 1. Ciara Corker with a Cricut 2. Lana Dean Amber: Cupcake deco- 1. Josie Leaman Quilted table We missed seeing friends 1. Charlotte Belton rated to look like a COVID-19 mask runner 2. Emmet Belton dog, ages 3-5 1. Lana Dean 1. Brenda Davidson and family at the Fair. 3. Julian Romeskie 1. Makayla Corker 2. Ciara Corker Payer Dark: 2. Noelle Lee 3. Susan Riddell 2. Lana Dean 1. Emmet Belton 3. Lilian Ross Any other craft Crib quilt Th ank you to the Board 2. Charlotte Belton Plain chocolate item 1. Brenda Davidson 3. Zeyl Family chip cookies, ages 1. Elizabeth Ford Payer of Directors for all of 10-15 2. Sarah Dean 2. Angie Miller NON- 1. Rachel Heuchert 3. Edna Crabb 3. Heather their hard work. TRADITIONAL Photos: McDermid CULINARY SEWING, Best action shot Quilted wall White Bread NEEDLEWORK 1. Bethany Braun hanging 1. Amanda Lee & CRAFTS Outdoor Life 1. Judy Makin Sarah Dean & Carleton Moving On Whole Wheat Any knitted article 1. Bethany Braun 2. Brenda Davidson Bread 1. Stephanie Wilde 2. Kyle Jackson Payer 1. Erica Wong 2. Michelle Conrad This is me; Best 3. Angie Miller Braided Egg Bread Never enough selfie in nature Create any quilted 1. Adine Patterson time; any unfin- 1. Ciara Corker item not listed 2. Edna Crabb ished knitted article Pet into mischief 1. Brenda Davidson Cheese Loaf 1. Leah Dean 1. Weston Braun Payer 1. Bonnie Keefer 2. Stephanie Wilde A Carp Fair “Granny’s Quilt” 2. Connor Graham Crocheted messy memory 1. Brenda Davidson Peanut Butter bun hat 1. Ciara Corker Payer Thank you to all the exhibitors for keeping Cookies 1. Michelle Conrad 2. Hannah 2. Lana Dean 1. Edna Crabb Any other cro- O’Connor 3. Lin Dickson 2. Wendy Morgan cheted article Pencil sketch Any article of the Carp community spirit alive and well. 3. Bonnie Keefer 1. Ghislaine Poirier 1. Elizabeth Ford needlework Molasses Cookies 2. Leah Dean Oil or acrylic 1. Erika Bukolay Congratulations to all the winners! John Potter & Riview Oliver Glo Rider 1. Susanne White 3. Jennifer Squires painting 2. Tina Watson
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Editor’s Note: Our 4-H cov- BY ARIELLE AUBREY Like most other things, growth over the summer. erage is part of an ongoing this became impossible as This presentation will be series highlighting the 2020 A typical summer for a 4-H COVID-19 swept through available online at the West accomplishments of West Foodgrains Club member the community, and many Carleton 4-H Foodgrains Carleton 4-H clubs, which involves multiple meetings were afraid they were going Club Facebook page. traditionally showcase their in the field, getting hands-on to be unable to “learn to do The club thanks its many achievements at the Carp experience about all things by doing” this summer. sponsors for their contin- Fair, but couldn’t this year crops, while getting to catch Despite this setback, ued support: Ross Caldwell’s due to its cancellation. up with many familiar faces. the West Carleton 4-H Maple Holme Farm, Ruth Foodgrains Club decided to Campbell, Carol and Stuart persevere, and meet online Nicholson, Bit-a-luk Farms, via Zoom every few weeks Hill/Hudson Spraying, this summer. There was a Kinburn Farm Supply, great turn out with 19 mem- D & J Transportation, Royal Best Wishes to the bers in attendance. Bank of Canada, Carp Fair Board for 2020 In a regular year, mem- Agricultural Society, Carp bers all take part in plant- Farmers’ Market, Cavanhill ing a crop at the 10-acre Farms, Cochran Seeds, P.T. See you next year! plot located south of Carp. Sullivan Agro, North Gower Throughout the sum- Grains, Ottawa Valley mer, members attended Grain Products, Maizex, meetings there where they Jockbrae Farms and Harvex learned about the crop Agromart. planted, including crop Club members this year physiology, protection and are West Carleton resi- management strategies. Photo courtesy of Blake Gillan dents Arielle Aubrey, Sarah Congratulations! Once harvested at the end 4-H member Blake Gillan, of Kinburn, proudly shows off his Dean, Devon Dean, Mike of the summer, members homegrown barley. Sullivan, Brianna Potter, will sell the crop, with all pro- John Potter, Kathryn ceeds going to the Canadian meetings, members learned supporting a local business. Stanton, Blake Gillan, Trevor Foodgrains Bank, an orga- about barley physiology, From start to finish, Cavanagh, Noah Sterling, nization that has a vision to made cropping decisions the West Carleton 4-H Henri Sterling, Darren end world hunger. regarding the plot, and also Foodgrains Club has been McCord, Tim McCord, This year, the plot was had lots of fun with weed ID nothing short of resilient Jayden Nicholson, Quinn planted with barley, and quizzes. throughout these tough Dickson, Erin Nicholson members took turns visit- At the last meeting, as times. This includes find- and Vernon residents ing the field to see how it harvest season was com- ing an alternative for their Mikayla McDonald, Justin progressed and to provide a ing up, members discussed achievement day. McDonald and Jess Young. scouting report. the sale of their barley. This Usually, members would As well, each member was year, it was purchased by have displayed their crops - Arielle Aubrey is a Carp given seed to grow their Ottawa Valley Grains in Carp. and posters at the Carp resident and in her final year LOCAL IS HOW WE ROLL own barley at home. This Members were excited to be Fair last weekend, but due in a Bachelor of Science in BARLEY | WHEAT | CORN resulted in various planting part of the decision-making to the circumstances they Agriculture at the University locations, including edges process in selling their crop have instead decided to of Guelph. She has one more of fields, gardens, pots and and raising money for the put together a presentation year as a 4-H member. www.ottawavalleygrain.ca even tires. During the Zoom Foodgrains Bank, while also documenting their barley
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BY ERIN McCRACKEN Her son – who declined to coach bus company to see if be named for privacy rea- they can cover some of the ISSUES We publish every 2nd week and mail The first day of school sons – is supposed to be at- cancelled yellow bus routes, to every home, apartment & business did not unfold as Laurie tending school in person Vicky Kyriaco, general man- Chauvin expected. It very every other day. On the sec- ager of the authority, told nearly didn’t happen. ond in-school day the same this newspaper last week. Half an hour before her son problem arose. “In the rural areas we rec- was to catch his bus for his “He was waiting outside ognize that there isn’t good first day of Grade 10 at All for the bus because I never internet connection in Saints Catholic High School got an email saying it was some areas and it’s hard to in Kanata North, Chauvin cancelled,” said Chauvin, get around so we have pri- received an email saying who called the Ottawa oritized coverage out in the his bus was cancelled. Student Transportation rural areas,” she said. “Monday was a mass panic Authority and was told the Potential driver candidates and I drove him,” she said. route is permanently can- are coming forward and a Publication Date Submission deadline With her husband already celled because no driver is number are being trained, at work, she borrowed her available. but it takes time to fill more daughter’s car and drove Each in-person school day than 100 vacant driver po- cto er 1 ...... cto er her son to school and later means scrambling to either sitions on about 40 routes. picked him up, interrupting drive him or find him a ride. A week after school started cto er 29 ...... cto er 1 her own work day twice. She’s already told the school Chauvin said she was told by It’s a 21.5-kilometre trip there may be days when he the transportation author- one way from their home can’t get there. ity a driver is now in training ove er 12 ...... ove er near Marathon, too far to “Stressful,” she said of the for her son’s route, and the walk, cycle or take a taxi. situation. hope is the vacancy can be And there is no public The busing authority is filled by Thanksgiving. isit us at www.ottawa oice.ca transportation in West looking at “creative solu- Carleton, Chauvin said. tions,” and is in talks with a PLEASE SEE BUS, PAGE 12 - 5- ICE - 5 -
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>> BUS, FROM PAGE 11 backlog in drivers getting bus authority to fill vacan- The board plans to assess physical exams and vulnera- cies, Kyriaco said. the elementary wait list to “It’s unlikely at this point ble sector checks and receiv- There are also “intermit- switch between virtual and that we’ll be able to recover ing approval from Ontario’s tent cancellations” now be- in-school classes at the end that many (vacancies) at Ministry of Transportation. cause of drivers falling sick, of October and the high least for several months,” The candidate interview even with just a cough or school list at the end of the Kyriaco said. process is also slower with sniffle. They must be tested first quadmester in January. Late last week, the author- interviews going to a virtual as a precaution before “If a student has lost bus ity announced other strat- format. returning. service, we prioritize them egies it is using, including “We knew there was going This is at a time when the to move to virtual once the transferring students to dif- to be an issue. The problem authority has been expe- classes have all stabilized ferent routes, combining is we didn’t know where (on riencing driver shortages with compliance for class multiple routes, transferring which routes),” Kyriaco said. over the past five years. size and based on available high school students to OC Some drivers were wait- Now, some drivers in a vul- teachers,” Hunter said, add- Transpo, using a van service, ing to see what the working nerable age bracket or who ing that most students have offering a shuttle service at environment would be like. have health concerns or vul- been able to find a way to congregated stops, hiring Once the details became nerable people at home are school. new bus companies and clearer, “which came very choosing not to continue. Erin McCracken photo The few who haven’t are ac- finding alternate strategies late in the summer,” some “That has exacerbated our Marathon resident Laurie Chauvin is struggling to get her cessing resources from their through coach services. decided not to return, mak- driver shortage,” Kyriaco 15-year-old son to school because of a driver shortage. The teachers electronically or Kyriaco said there is a ing it more difficult for the said. school bus authority says it is implementing new strategies. through other solutions. The authority is trying to in- Chauvin said she was also still confidence and ensure fully assigned buses. What’s spokesperson Sharlene told it would be easier for her In Memoriam safety with the implementa- happening is the riders are Hunter. to find another parent and Ma or Willia ohn tion of protective measures, choosing not to ride on “If the internet stick does carpool their kids to school. such as providing drivers those days. They may in the not work, we will work on al- However, she said options ernon erry, C with goggles, face shields, future,” Kyriaco said. “It’s ternative solutions for each are limited since kids are June 26, 1931 - masks and gloves, regularly hard to explain on paper family, such as download- often not in the same in- September 15, 2020 cleaning buses and ensuring and it’s really hard to explain ing material at school and school cohort and the only children are following safety to parents who really, really working offline at home or other impacted parent she It is with deep regret that we announce the measures, she noted. need the service. We under- providing other work to be knows has a full vehicle. recent death of this extraordinary man. Born Chauvin asked if her son stand that it’s frustrating and completed when there is no “A bus is an answer,” she in London, Ontario he spent his childhood can catch a mostly-empty stressful. way of connecting online,” said. and fi nal years on the Berry Farm in Dunrobin yellow school bus that picks “We are working very hard she said. [email protected] which has been in his family for over 200 up kids in the Kinburn area to try to get transportation years—his ancestors being the original settlers of this area. and passes by her house on back up to regular levels.” After graduating from Kemptville Agricultural School he joined the Army at 19 the way to All Saints. Chauvin also asked about OBITUARY and served in the Korea War from 1950-1952. As a Bren Gunner in the 2PPCLI While a full load of 48 high switching to virtual-only (Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry), he served in the front lines and school students are allowed schooling but was told by the ARMITAGE, participated in the historic Battle of Kapyong— a turning point in the war. After JOAN CATHERINE Honorable Discharge, and returning home, he re-enlisted in the Canadian Air Force on a full-size bus, some school that isn’t an option buses have fewer because because there is a waiting “because in the Air Force they sleep in beds.” His abilities were obvious and he rose Passed away peacefully in the ranks from being a Private in Korea to his retirement as Major in the Canadian eligible students are find- list. She was not impressed. on September 5, 2020 in Armed Forces. He was Commanding Offi cer at both CFS Alert and CFB Leitrim and ing alternate ways to get to “You’re setting him up to the Rosamond Wing of the overall served his country in peace and war for more than 36 years. school for a variety of rea- fail,” she wrote in an email Almonte General Hospital. After retirement, he joined Unit 7 Korean Veterans’ Association and served many sons, Kyriaco said. to school officials. Joan (nee Gordon), years as Sgt-at -Arms for the Unit. He was a founding member of the Royal Canadian “From our perspective on “The longer they take hem- formerly of Dunrobin and Legion Kanata Branch and was made a Life Member. Among other positions, he paper those buses are full,” ming and hawing telling me currently of Lanark, at the served as Sgt- at- Arms in Kanata and also for several years at the Royal Canadian she said. he can’t be switched, he’s get- Legion West Carleton. age of 84. The authority is appeal- ting further and further be- Predeceased by her He loved riding his motorcycle and was a member of the Canadian Army Veterans’ ing to parents to officially hind,” she said. husband Scott of Dunrobin, and current loving partner to Paardeberg Unit Motorcycle club. He also had his pilot’s license, scuba diving opt out of the service if their While online learning is not training and was an avid sailor. John Murphy. Sadly missed by her children Jack, Gwen, children don’t need it. ideal for her son nor does Donna, Judy as well as her grandchildren and great- From 1985-1991 he served as Alderman March Ward on City of Kanata Council. As “We’re hoping to get more the family have reliable in- grandchildren. Survived by her two brothers Wesley and such, he founded the Pinheys’ Point Foundation and the March Historical Society, of these opt-out opportuni- ternet, she said they would Okie. established Riverfront Park, and participated in the preliminary work which ties so that we can maybe have considered that option culminated in the establishment of the NHL hockey team/ arena in Kanata. Remembered by her many friends and relatives. combine some runs or find if they knew there wouldn’t Interment Service will be held by her family at a later He was a quiet, humble man but those who knew him realized that when he some other ways to redis- be a bus. spoke it was worth listening to. He also had a wicked sense of humour and wrote a date in St. Mary’s Old Anglican Cemetery (Pinhey’s Point). column for many years in the Kanata Standard under the pseudonym Billy G. Gruff . tribute the kids among the “At least he would get some Donations in memory of Joan may be made to the Almonte buses that we have,” Kyriaco school,” she said. He received many awards over the years including the Ontario BiCentennial General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation (Rosamond Medal, the Ottawa City Builders Award and the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for his public said. The Ottawa Catholic Wing). A warm thank-you to the doctors and nurses of the service. With the alternating in- School Board said it can’t Rosamond Wing for their wonderful care. school cohort system and solve internet infrastructure He was one of a kind and will be remembered but sadly missed by those who Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of online school option, some issues where there isn’t a reli- knew him. C. R. a le buses have just 20 to 30 kids. able provider. It is providing Due to COVID restrictions, a private family service will be held at a future date. uneral Ho e Cha el Inc. “There’s no doubt there are families with Chromebooks (127 Church St., Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313) For those wishing, a memorial donation may be made to Brookside Baptist lots of buses that have space and internet connection Church. You can mail a cheque to 1078 Klondike Road, Kanata, ON, K2K 1X7. Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com on them right now. 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CALL 613-458-6423 x101 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! 14 October 1, 2020 - Community Voice News Fitzroy residents on high alert about their postal outlet’s future BY ERIN McCRACKEN about three weeks ago he Post publicly posted a job personalized service. would be presented with notice seeking a bilingual “Kai knows everybody In an eerie echo of the past, “options” about the postal postmaster for the outlet. who comes in for the mail. Fitzroy Harbour residents outlet in his store. Applications are being ac- It’s not just a public servant are back on the defence “Now T.J. is still waiting,” cepted until Oct. 6. serving somebody,” D’Arcy about the future of their said Zhang, who continues Concern is growing in the said. “And she goes out of her postal outlet. to operate the postal side community of about 580 res- way to help you. She’ll phone Tejal Marfatia, the new of the business, where resi- idents that the outlet could me and tell me, ‘Brian, there’s owner of The Harbour Store dents can access their mail- be consolidated with the a package here. It’s been here who bought the business boxes, buy stamps and pick Dunrobin post office. for a couple of days.’ Where from Kai Zhang in August, up and send packages. “I’m worried about are you going to get that? was told by Canada Post In the meantime, Canada that,” Marfatia said. “They Nowhere.” 14 October 31, 2019 - Community Voice shouldn’t be doing that. You News The outlet has long been a should serve the community valuable service in the town. first. “There are a lot of older “I think about the commu- Erin McCracken photo people who walk to the post R SStuarttu ar R t nity,” he said, and expressed Kai Zhang, left, continues to operate the postal outlet at The office. Some of them don’t BOOKKEEPING & TAX SERVICES concern that residents of Harbour Store she sold in August to Tejal Marfatia, right. drive anymore,” said D’Arcy. ACCOUNTING1 bedroom FORfully SMALL/MEDIUM furnished in beautiful SIZE BUSINESSES open the small town would have He says it is important to keep the service in the village, Though the city has no ju- concept house. Perfect for female student or to drive about 20 kilome- especially for seniors in the winter time. risdiction, 10 years ago West senior. CloseOver to25 Hazeldean years experience. Mall, Shoppers tres one way if the outlet is Carleton-March Coun. Eli merged with the Dunrobin pick up stamps. It’s ridicu- lose the branch.” He wants El-Chantiry connected res- Drug, Bank & Buses. House has all amenities. Annie Stuart - 613.832.8012 branch. The other nearest lous,” he said. to know how many people in idents to the area’s MP. 820 Bayview Dr., Woodlawn postal outlet, in Kinburn, is “I don’t think people are theSupporting area only speak Veterans French. and“I would First likeResponders to keep the 613-27 -9 38 about a 17-kilometre drive terribly opposed to (com- When asked about this service available in the com- [email protected] one way from Fitzroy. munity) mailboxes but we requirementABOVE LEFT: in Overa predomi 80 people- munity,” participated the councillor in the annual said. “That’s a long drive in the don’t want to get rid of our nantlyCanadian English-speaking Walk for Veterans at “OnceWalter we Baker know Park more in Kanatainfor- winter,” Marfatia said of the postal outlet because of all area,on Saturday, Canada October Post said 19, it raising mation $4,000 and the for owners organizations need Dunrobin site. “Imagine our the e-commerce that comes operatessupporting under veterans the Official and firstour help, responders we will comedealing and post (older) parents living here through rural communi- Languagestraumatic stress Act and disorder. its regu - help.” OUTDOOR STORAGE alone and having to drive to ties,” he said, adding that lations, which determine the Kanata-Carleton MP Karen Old Second Line Road, Kanata Monthly or pick up a parcel in the winter a lot of home-based busi- numberABOVE: of Brian bilingual and Jill post Greenwood, of- McCrimmon’s who have nearly office 50 said years it Call for Information and when it’s snowing.” nesses rely on the outlet. ficesof combined required servicein a given with geo the- has Canadian requested Armed information Forces, led Seasonal rates 613.227.8608 Canada Post said it is cur- Garbutt became involved graphicthe Canadian area. Walk Canada for Veterans Post about initiative the atstatus the Walter of the postal Baker rently working on finding a in a similar battle with didPark not in Kanataprovide on details October on 19. outlet from the office of MP new postmaster, but can- Canada Post in 2010 when the size of this geographic Anita Anand, minister of not discuss its plans because it required Zhang to apply areaLEFT: when Sheldon asked. Leong (left), the publicmanager services of fund and development procure- they are in the preliminary for the bilingual postmaster withIt said the it regularlyMultifaith monitors Housing Initiative,ment, who Kanata-Carleton is responsible MPP for stages. position. Zhang said that, at itsMerrilee network Fullerton of bilingual (middle) post andCanada Sammy Post. 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Our paraplanner will be responsible for collecting and analyzing fi nancial Patrick Garbutt, a former She was paid for her services asked about the significance Marfatia says what really information for clients and assisting advisors with preparing summaries for client invest- longtime resident of Fitzroy and allowed to continue op- of this review for Fitzroy. matters is serving the needs ments and insurance, as well as creating retirement projections. As MFS puts a high degree Harbour, is worried. erating the outlet. Longtime Willola Beach of residents. of emphasis on client service and teamwork, strongshare, consideration will be given for those “We have a lot of seniors Willola Beach resident resident Brian D’Arcy sup- “It’s not about business,” he related interpersonal skills and traits. For more information about the position, or to apply, in this community as well. Bruce Collier says the bilin- ported Zhang during the first said. “It’s about community. please contact Kevin O’Connor at kevin@mcauleyfi nancial.com. I don’t want to see anybody gual requirement “should battle with Canada Post. He It’s a big family.” laugh, driving such a distance to not be a rational reason to said the outlet is a uniquely [email protected] Let’s dream, Together. discover,
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BY ERIN McCRACKEN postal outlet, which Zhang weekends and hired count- the kids everyday and you had kept going despite not less local students. see the neighbours every One by one, people being paid by Canada Post. “Some are married. They day,” she said, adding that thanked Kai Zhang for being “She could have left every- moved to other places. It’s residents even treated her to there for them. body’s mail sitting out on the sad sometimes,” Zhang said. vegetables from their own “I didn’t want this day to step but she didn’t,” Taylor “Twelve years you see every gardens every summer. come,” one man told Zhang said. “She brought it all in single step of someone else’s “They are really, really good during her farewell party on and sorted it. She stood her life.” to me,” she said. “Twelve Sept. 15 in Baird Park across ground. She didn’t have to.” Leaving her extended fam- years – they supported me, from The Harbour Store, Zhang employed several ily is not easy. they became friends, they which she purchased almost people at her store over the “Emotionally it’s hard. You became family.” 12 years ago and sold Aug. 26 years to work nights and see them everyday, you see [email protected] to Tejal Marfatia. Zhang has loved being part of the local fabric. “Here, it’s really, really nice because it’s close. It’s a small community. Everybody knows everybody,” she said. CChristmashristmas iiss ccomingoming “It’s my second home.” Erin McCracken photo When she and her hus- Kai Zhang was treated Sept. 15 to a heartfelt farewell band, Juhong Bai, immi- celebration in Fitzroy Harbour where she owned The aandnd wwee wwantant ttoo iincludenclude yyou!ou! grated to Canada from Harbour Store for almost 12 years. northern China 18 years ago, Zhang owned her first con- “I know I have to help. I Harbour Community venience store in Gatineau. have to stay,” she said. “I Association, said Zhang SSendend usus youryour ffavouriteavourite recipesrecipes andand The family relocated to won’t do that, wash my has been “the hub” of the HHolidaysolidays ttraditionsraditions ttoo bbee ppublishedublished Kanata where Bai works in hands and I’m gone. I won’t community. the IT sector. Zhang called to leave my community like “She’s been so good,” iinn ourour SpecialSpecial ChristmasChristmas EditionEdition inquire about The Harbour that.” said the lifelong resident DDecemberecember 33,, 22020.020. Store the same day it was Her decision to sell was a of the town. “Any carnival listed, she said as another difficult but necessary one or Harbour Days, we could AAss tthishis ppandemicandemic eexpands,xpands, mmoreore aandnd woman approached to bid to make because of health ask her to sponsor anything mmoreore ooff uuss aarere hhomeome bbound,ound, aandnd a farewell. issues. Still, it’s not easy say- and she’s always more than “Hi Kai, I’m going to ing her goodbyes. willing to help out.” bbitit ofof HolidayHoliday CheerCheer fromfrom youryour fellowfellow miss you. Very much,” the “In the city if you have When Zhang took over the nneighbourseighbours wwouldould ddefiefi nnitelyitely hhelp.elp. woman said. a business people don’t business, she kept the store “I miss you too,” Zhang know each other. They’re well-stocked and ordered in SSendend usus youryour ffavouriteavourite recipesrecipes andand replied before asking after in and out. That’s it. Done. special items at the request ttraditionsraditions ttoo [email protected]@ottawavoice.ca the woman’s children, who One-time deal,” Zhang said. of residents. aren’t quite kids anymore. “Here it’s like family. They “We’re going to miss her,” “I watched them grow up,” come in. You know what Taylor said. “She’s been said Zhang, herself a mother they want to buy, and the fantastic.” Your of two. kids come in and you know Residents also had Zhang’s She will continue working their names. It’s different.” back over the years. In 2010, CommunityVoice at the store’s postal outlet Karen Taylor, longtime the town rallied to keep her until its fate is decided. president of the Fitzroy at the helm of the store’s Newspaper JENANDLUCY.CA SALES REPRESENTATIVES Jen MacDonald & L ucy Webster 613-804-SOLD 16 October 1, 2020 - Community Voice HHA EL EANA EL EAN AR ENSAR ENS IS Y B BBLE Says oan Lockyer, resident of Hazeldean Gardens
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