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Elliott Gallaugher has waited a long time to celebrate her birthday on her actual birth date. The Corkery girl was born on Feb. 29, a leap day. This year she Making seniors tech savvy, turns two in leap years, but eight in non-leap years. For the story, please turn to page 18. page 16. 2 February 20, 2020 - Community Voice News Fishing derby returns to Constance Bay for 13th year
BY ERIN McCRACKEN last year’s turnout, especially The organizers cut holes in warming up their stoves. in the absence of Dunrobin the ice for participants and “It’s a social gathering,” said For 13 years, Mike Fines Meat & Grocery where peo- loan out some equipment at Fines, who is also an avid and Peter Strong have been ple used to pre-register. He no charge. fisher. “It’s nice to get out and hosting what has become didn’t even think they’d get “It’s something that’s grown you sit in a shack and some- the catch of the day, that is, 200 people out, but they into such a big thing,” Fines body has a fire going. All of a their annual ice fishing derby ended up attracting 356. said. sudden somebody catches at Constance Bay. “Unbelievable,” he said. Part of the draw is the thou- a decent fish, a big fish, and The event started out with The event is made possible sands of dollars in prize everybody gets excited.” Fines and Strong inviting a with the help of family and money awarded to those The family friendly derby few friends to each throw in friends, including Strong’s who catch the three biggest takes place March 1, from 7 $10 to see who could reel in partner, Jodi Spangaro, and pike. Participants come from a.m. to 4 p.m., in a designated the biggest fish. Fines’ wife, Julie Delahunt. as far away as Kingston and fishing area from Horseshoe A few years later, word of “A lot of people call it Jodi Pembroke. Bay to the Constance Bay mouth had spread. and Julie’s tournament,” said Last year the biggest fish Point. The cost is $20 a per- Fines was impressed with Fines. caught weighed in at more son, which includes lunch, Erin McCracken photo than six pounds. The year from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mike Fines, left, and Peter Strong are preparing for their 13th before someone netted a In addition to cash prizes for annual fishing derby on Constance Bay March 1. The event Your Local GM Sales Consultant seven- to eight-pound pike. the biggest fish, there will be draws several hundred people all vying to reel in the biggest “Best Deals Guaranteed” “It’s just the luck of being prize giveaways and a 50/50 fish to claim one of three top cash prizes. in the right spot at the right draw. time,” said Fines. “We have a prize table there give away a prize pack with access point is near 194 Matt Neuheimer But the derby – and ice that would choke a horse,” an ice shelter and fishing Baillie Ave. in Constance Bay. 613-355-1377 fishing, in general – is also a said Fines. gear. And there will be draws Watch for the signs. [email protected] major social activity. When Items will include a TV, for four $50 gift cards. People are welcome to drop Fines arrives on the frozen quilts, fishing tackle boxes, a Minnows and other bait by just for lunch for $5. bay the day of the event, peo- lamp and a painting, among will be available for purchase In case of a major blizzard, ple are already out on the ice others – all from Cabela’s. on the ice. the derby will instead take an hour early at 6 a.m. cutting The outdoor clothing and Registration can be done place on March 8. holes, setting up shelters and equipment shop will also the day of the event. The [email protected] JJOINOIN THETHE FUNFUN AATT OUROUR CCASINOASINO PARTY!PARTY! FREE admission FFREEREE cchipships forfor everyevery playerplayer FFREEREE rrefreshmentsefreshments & pprizesrizes TTuesday,uesday, MarchMarch 3,3, 2:002:00 - 4:004:00 pmpm RRSVPSVP 6613-903-694913-903-6949
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6255 HAZELDEAN RD. STITTSVILLE 4 February 20, 2020 - Community Voice EDITORIAL Please consider giving By all accounts the local economy urgent need for donations recently is thriving. The far west end we cover posting pictures on social media of is growing faster than any other part empty bins at its Legget Drive loca- of the city. tion. In typical fashion the commu- Unemployment is at record lows nity stepped up in amazing fashion in Ottawa and housing prices are dropping off non-perishable dona- climbing to never before seen levels. tions and monetary contributions. Some economic comparators indi- Food banks operate as not-for- cate the nation’s capital is growing profit organizations without gov- faster than any other region in the ernment funding. They are able to country. do what they do thanks to the help of But despite the rosy picture hun- corporate and individual donations dreds of families in the commu- and countless volunteer hours. nities we give a voice to are going Food banks and other groups help- hungry. ing the less fortunate, including in- The Stittsville Food Bank helped dividual acts of kindness, need our out 4,000 visitors last year and the help more than ever in the absence West Carleton Food Access Centre is of a regular funding source. meeting an ever increasing demand. The collection efforts are ongoing The Kanata Food Cupboard tends and never more important than to the needs of hundreds of fami- around the holidays. lies monthly too. It had to put out an Please consider giving.
the area. As described by the The area of the park on the Burnt Lands an environmental treasure late Terry Currie in his book north side of March Road was The Ottawa Valley’s Great a communications tower organized visitor activities and poplar, which support have been identified ,which Fire of 1870, this fire reached site for the Department of and facilities. Rather, it is a a distinct array of plants. All is why it is popular with bird temperatures in its burning National Defence. The tow- nature reserve provincial of this combines to make it watchers. The alvar is habitat zone that in places destroyed ers – about 20 were erected park established in 2003. one of the best examples of for five regionally significant the already-thin topsoil. In in 1960 – are gone but their The park can be found on this kind of habitat in south- bird species. these areas like the limestone base plates remain. the extreme western bound- ern Ontario. That’s why the The park does not cover all plateau on which the Burnt This tower site was part of ary of the City of Ottawa. It alvar has been designated an of the alvar which extends Lands alvar of today thrives the nuclear blast defence flanks the March Road both Area of Natural and Scientific beyond the park boundar- but on which marginal farms strategy that included the east of Golden Line Road Interest by the province. ies but it does include about had been established, this Diefenbunker itself, tower which is the municipal Plants found in the alvar 25 per cent of it, with the topsoil destruction made installations and bar- boundary between Ottawa include one globally rare, park consisting of three par- the area useless for future racks in Carleton Place and and Lanark County and west three provincially rare and cels of land totaling some agriculture. Kemptville. OUT & ABOUT of Burnt Lands Road to the at least 20 regionally rare 516 hectares or 1,280 acres. Currie wrote of the traces of The idea was that some WITH JOHN CURRY municipal boundary. plants. Several significant Considered to cover a rare the early settlers that still re- basic operations could be Burnt Lands has an exten- insect species have been ob- ecosystem of exceptional main in this area devastated launched within hours of When you think about sive alvar ecosystem with a served including butterflies, quality, the park is managed by the fire: “Here and there any nuclear blast. a provincial park in West diversity of plant and animal owlet moths, ground beetles, by the Ontario Ministry of in the ‘Burnt Lands,’ a square So, what is now the Burnt Carleton, thoughts natural- species, a number of which grasshoppers and sawflies Natural Resources. of cellar stones or a clump of Lands Provincial Park has ly turn to Fitzroy Provincial are either provincially or re- and nine globally rare spe- The park is also interesting deer-ravaged lilacs surprises an association with two of Park near Fitzroy Harbour. gionally rare. There are open cies of land snail. because of two connections the walker in the middle of West Carleton’s most sig- But West Carleton is also prairie-like areas based on a Because of the mix of plant with local history. the junipers – reminders of nificant historical happen- home to anotherYour provin- limestone plain with thin communities, the areaKA alsoNATA Both the alvar as it is known the death by fire of some old ings, the Great Fire and the cial park or at least part of or no soil, featuring sparse features a mix of prairie,WEST bo CARLETON- today and its “Burnt Lands” settler’s dream.” Diefenbunker. it. That’sCommunity the Burnt Lands grassland vegetation. There real and other animalOTTAWA spe- SOUTHname have their begin- The other historical con- Not bad for a little known Provincial Park. ItYour is not Community are also Newspaper other areas of cedar,Voice cies, particularly birds. For nings in the Great Fire of nection of this park is with area that is an environmen- an operating park with white spruce, balsam fir instance, 94 species of birds 1870 which roared through the Diefenbunker in Carp. tal treasure in its own right.
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GALETTA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - COMMUNITY MEETING: On February 24 at 7pm, I will be attending the Galetta Community Centre, 119 Darwin Street for a community meeting to discuss future plans for the Community Centre and address any questions citizens may have regarding local Issues. Please join us and express your concerns about your community and your wishes for future actions. Photo courtesy of Alex Carlson Erin McCracken photo Hockey 4 Humanity Junior C Action SAFETY & PROPER ETIQUETTE ON THE SNOWMOBILE Team Busch Men from Carp won the fourth annual Hockey The West Carleton Inferno Junior C hockey team lost a TRAILS: Every year we hear about snowmobile mishaps that 4 Humanity tournament in Carp on Feb. 16. Twelve teams nailbiter of a game 4-3 against the Metcalfe Jets at the W. could have been prevented. The Ottawa Police note that raised about $3,000 for research into Friedreich’s Ataxia, a Erskine Johnston Arena in Carp on Feb. 15. The two teams snowmobiling fatalities often involve alcohol, unsafe ice, rare and serious genetic condition. Presenting the trophy were set to face off again in Carp on Feb. 17 (after press excessive speed and riding outside trails and rider abilities. were organizer Alex Carlson, bottom right, and his brothers, time). That game would decide which team would go on to Accidents are preventable if safety precautions are followed. Kaelan Carlson, bottom left, and Taylor Carlson, far left. compete in the playoffs. • Snowmobilers should stay on approved trails and keep within posted speed limits. • All trails are well signed. Please respect directional signs that guide where you are allowed on private property. • Carry a cell phone and your permits and insurance. • Riders travelling across ice should also wear a fl oatation device or a fl oatation suit. • Pedestrians and snowmobilers alike need to be respectful of each other. Snowmobilers should slow down when passing pedestrians. Pedestrians should move off to the side of the trail to allow snowmobiles to pass by safely. As well, dogs must be leashed at all times while on the trails.
RURAL CLEAN WATER PROGRAM 2020: The Ottawa Erin McCracken photo Erin McCracken photo Rural Clean Water Program (ORCWP) provides funding for Green Flag in Carp Off to the Finals projects that protect surface water and groundwater quality. The green flag was flying in Carp on Feb. 8 as West Carleton The West Carleton Rivermen won Game 1 in semi-final Landowners completing projects in 2020 may be eligible for Outdoor Hockey League teams from Carp, Constance Bay action 8-7 against the Maxville Millionaires in Kinburn on Feb. grants of up to $15,000. Applications are now being accepted and Fitzroy Harbour faced off for some shinny fun under 7. Their next game in the finals is Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the this year. Program details, including eligibility requirements, sunny skies. Cavanagh Sensplex. can be found on www.ottawa.ca/cleanwater. For additional information contact the LandOwner Resource Centre at 613- 692-3571 or 1-800-267- 3504 ext. 1136.
RURAL ASSOCIATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM: If you are an Ottawa organization operating a rural fair, a farmers’ market or a rural business organization such as Chamber of Commerce and Business Improvement Areas, you may be eligible for funding of up to $7,500 through the City of Ottawa’s Rural Association Partnership Program (RAPP). The fi rst round of RAPP funding is now available with applications being accepted until Friday, April 24, 2020 at 4pm. Go to ottawa.ca for more information. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Rural Affairs Offi ce at ruralaffairs@ ottawa.ca or 613-580-2424 ext. 24541 to discuss their proposal prior to submitting an application. Photo courtesy of Blake Sinclair Photo by Shelley Welsh Huntley Champs Gold Medal Victory City Hall - 613-580-2475 The Huntley Curling Club, represented by Jim Collings, left, The West Carleton Warriors Peewee A team won gold in Ward Offi ce - 613-580-2424 Ext. 32246 Ruth Dagenais, Blake Sinclair and Shawn Lynch, won the the 47th annual Gloucester Cougars Cougar Cup against the [email protected] inaugural President’s Curling Challenge Cup on Feb. 9. West Island Kings 4-1 at the Richcraft Sensplex Feb. 9. www.eliel-chantiry.ca 6 February 20, 2020 - Community Voice News
the councillor said. “It’s this ramp.” Safety upgrades coming to risky.” Dillon Consulting has Even making a right turn been hired to do the Hwy 417 and March Rd. can be tricky because a project’s detailed design turning motorist may and environmental as- not see a vehicle coming sessment. The work will BY ERIN McCRACKEN for improvements there until they’re directly be- also include resurfacing for some time. hind them, he added. outer ramps and replac- The province is planning “We heard a lot from our The contract was to be ing a culvert under the on- to add traffic signals and a residents how challenging awarded this spring and ramp from northbound new right-turn lane where it is to make the left turn,” construction was to begin March Road to the east- the westbound Hwy. 417 he said. “The visibility is later this summer and bound 417. Erin McCracken photo off-ramp meets March not the greatest because wrap up by the end of the The westbound and City staff are in the early stages of planning to replace the Road. when you make the left, year, Ontario’s Ministry of eastbound off-ramps to roof of the W. Erskine Johnston Arena in Carp. “It’s overdue, to say you have the bridge over Transportation disclosed March Road and to Hwy. the least,” said West the Queensway so you in an email. 417, and the on-ramp Carleton-March Coun. don’t see a lot of cars. However, that has from March to the west- Carp arena to be reroofed Eli El-Chantiry. He said “And usually cars don’t changed. bound 417 will be closed the city has been asking stick to the speed limit,” “Although this contract four consecutive nights, BY ERIN McCRACKEN happen,” said West was originally identi- though not all at the same Carleton-March Coun. Eli fied to be tendered this time, said Duhaime. The The well-used and much- El-Chantiry. Come year, we will advise when eastbound on-ramp appreciated W. Erskine In a statement, city staff join our winter there is a confirmed date will be shuttered for one Johnston Arena in Carp will told this newspaper the classes! for this project,” Brandy week for the culvert re- be going under the knife. project is in the early plan- Duhaime, ministry placement and ramp The city’s recently ap- ning stages and that a Terri Morgan, Certifi ed Yoga Therapist spokesperson, said in a resurfacing. proved 2020 budget project manager will be RELIEVE & SUPPORT: CHAIR YOGA CERTIFIED subsequent email. “The The turn lane will take includes $1 million to re- assigned this spring. Few • SCIATICA • LONG TERM CARE ministry is reviewing all three months to install, place the metal roof. The other project details are • CHRONIC PAIN • INDEPENDANT LIVING • ANXIETY & STRESS of its projects and evalu- but the work will be staged timeline for the renewal known at this point. • ALZHEIMERS ating the best financial in- to allow the ramp to re- project has not yet been The work is part of a life- yyogaforyourknots.comogaforyourknots.com vestments. The ministry main open much of the determined. cycle upgrade; the arena is committed to making time, she said. “Next year, I think the officially opened in 1982. [email protected] • 613-797-7347 future improvements at [email protected] construction work will [email protected] UPCOMING ISSUES We publish every 2nd week and mailed to every home, apartment & business A Reel-y Good Time
Buckham’s Bay West resident Kolton Lessard, 10, casts his line on Feb. 16 during the 15th annual Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby at Buckham’s Bay, organized by Shadine and Kevin Robinson. The event attracted about 140 participants. There were countless prizes available for Publication Date Submission deadline the young fishing enthusiasts, including top prizes for the biggest fish and the most March 5 ...... February 27 fish caught. The derby also featured a bonfire and lunch. March 19 ...... March 12 Erin McCracken photo April 2 ...... March 26 Visit us at www.ottawavoice.ca 613-45-voice (613-458-6423) News Community Voice - February 20, 2020 7
Fischer will be leading only possible thanks to an Everybody’s working hard Winter carnival returns to Carp cross-country skiing nearby army of volunteers. Will Rado to make this a fun event for along with fellow volunteers, and Dan Kovacs will over- Carp and the Carp area,” BY ERIN McCRACKEN Sarah and Bobbi Coady. A ski see campfires at the Mess said Fischer. “In winter, you clinic will also be offered for Hall and the outdoor rink. hardly see anybody unless A bevy of volunteers, busi- those wanting to advance Working behind the scenes your kids are in hockey. It’s nesses and groups are help- their skills. Participants must are Amy Baldry, Steve Fahie just to pull the community ing revive Carp’s winter bring their own skis. and Allan Joyner in com- out of their homes and enjoy carnival. Later that evening everyone munications and Jodi Bell the weather.” “The whole idea is just to is invited to cheer on the West as treasurer. For a detailed schedule, bring the community to- Carleton Inferno at the arena The City of Ottawa is pro- visit hca-carp.ca. You can gether, to get outside and at 8 p.m. Kids under 12 get in viding a $2,003 civic event also sign up to volunteer by enjoy the snow,” said Carp for free. grant. emailing [email protected]. resident Kathy Fischer, who Fischer says the carnival is “It’s a big team effort. [email protected] brainstormed the idea for the day-long carnival, sched- uled for Feb. 29 beginning at 10 a.m. “We’ve tried really hard to throw a big net for Dorota’s Esthetic Boutique everybody out there.” Just give us your feet. We’ll take care of the rest. Volunteer Peter Green will oversee the fun at the out- Photo courtesy of Kathy Fischer here’s a new pedicurist in town, and door rink where there will be The Huntley Community Association is reviving Carp’s she’s one of a kind. Dorota Greer, skating lessons and games winter carnival on Feb. 29. There will be activities for all ages Towner of Dorota’s Esthetic Boutique on and treats, including maple throughout the village that day. taffy on the snow. March Road, specializes in therapeutic Horse-drawn sleigh rides Joint Soul Kitchen, Alice’s euchre, organized by Wendy pedicures and advanced skincare services. will be available for free near Village Cafe, the Cheshire Lathem, and Canada Trivia Her boutique is spacious and offers one-on-one the rink. Volunteer Bryan Cat Pub, the Swan at Carp, Pursuit at 1 p.m., overseen by treatment, unlike most express salons. The person- Armstrong is organizing that the Carp Agricultural Society, Hans Baader. alized treatment makes it ideal for both female and activity. local United and Anglican Melissa Masse, who cre- male clientele alike. Children can create a snow Churches, and Lori ates inspirational messag- creature in the small horse Gariepy from Good Taste es on rocks, will offer rock Dorota’s pedicures not only beautify the feet, but ring at the fairgrounds. Personal Chef Service. painting. also treat painful and chronic conditions, such as Volunteer Hans Baader “The chili cook-off is going Friends of the Carp River diabetic foot problems, ingrown toenails, corns and will be there to serve hot to be epic,” Fischer will be there to answer ques- calluses. She has been in the business for over 30 chocolate. said. “We’re not messing tions about a planned nature years and has a deep understanding of foot anatomy Nearby, the Huntley Curling around here.” path along the river. and disorders. Club is hosting an afternoon For a toonie or so, Near the Mess Hall, a soft- Most of Dorota’s clients have found the salon open house. people can sample the chili ball game in the snow for all through word of mouth, and she hopes that this Carp Commons is open- and vote for their favourite. ages will take place with vol- will continue to be the case. She takes pride in the ing its doors to serve hot Lunch, including chili and unteer Geoff Lathem. cleanliness and high standards of the boutique, that chocolate and homemade sandwiches, will be served at Just beyond the hall, Josee Dorota’s Esthetic Boutique is well designed and complies with Health Canada Beavertails. noon thanks to Judy LeBlanc will lead snow- at Bella Hair Studio & Spa regulations. The Mess Hall will also be Makin, Nicolette Frosst shoeing. Snowshoes will be 1120-A March Road Kanata, ON Dorota is a European trained esthetician, and has a beehive of activity. A chili and Pam Meunier. provided. continued her education in North America. She is competition will feature Volunteer Steve Fahie will “This will introduce them 613-614-5516 passionate about her work, and will treat your feet several local restaurants and provide music to add to to the land of the proposed dorotasestheticboutique.com with the best of care. churches, including the Juke theThere festivities. will be games of path,” said Fischer. 8 February 20, 2020 - Community Voice News
Erin McCracken photo Constance Bay firefighter Ryan Littler, left, recently received a major boost in his efforts to rebuild his home from South March rural firefighter Tom Taetz. WINTER SAVINGS Constance Bay firefighter NOW AVAILABLE receives housebuilding boost BY ERIN McCRACKEN raised to the maximum al- on Feb. 6 and 7 to try and get lowable height and a new as much of Littler’s house Ryan Littler can’t wait to be foundation and footings built as possible in 20 hours. home sweet home. were built. But he faced an- They put in the floors and And thanks to the gener- other delay when the fram- installed wall panels built osity of a fellow firefighter, ing crew couldn’t do the offsite by Deka Pro Panels in his wait will be over, sooner next step in the process as Almonte. rather than later. planned. Taetz provided the labour Littler watched his house That’s when South March for free and the materials begin to take shape on Feb. 6 rural firefighter Tom Taetz, were available at a reduced almost a year after losing it to owner of Morduch & Taetz cost. CALL NOW TO BOOK YOUR FREE last year’s spring floods and Construction, stepped up. “That’s a massive savings,” an electrical fire that sparked He was actually one of the said Littler. QUOTE FOR to life at the same time. firefighters who helped put Taetz and his team ended “It’s unreal. It’s tough to out the fire at Littler’s house. up getting two weeks’ worth process,” the Constance When he learned about the of work done in two days, he MILITARY SENIORS Bay resident said. “We were delays Littler faced, he want- said. DISCOUNT DISCOUNT stuck for so long, spinning ed to help. He hoped the roof would your wheels and digging in “The scheduling didn’t re- be delivered soon. A window deeper. ally work but we made some company Taetz deals with “I knew we’d eventually get changes,” he said. also heard about Littler’s sit- there but it was tough to stay A plan emerged in the uation and offered windows optimistic,” said Littler, who span of a week and two days and doors at a large discount. has been renting a nearby opened up for the rebuild. Littler said the undertaking home in the community. “When somebody loses was a big help and he is much WINDOWS * DOORS * PATIO DOORS “But you had to for your everything like that you’ve further ahead now. family.” got to do everything you can “I’m grateful,” he said. Littler, his wife, mother-in- to help out, especially when So far, this year is much im- law, youngest son and their it’s another rural firefighter,” proved over 2019. dog were forced from their Taetz said. “We’re a very small Littler was recently hired as home last spring when a community out here.” a full-time Ottawa firefighter, fire broke out and floodwa- He also wanted to help and will also get to stay on as 5906 Hazeldean Road ters entered. The house had during last year’s flooding a rural firefighter at Station to be demolished late last and brought six of his crew 63 in Constance Bay. 613-271-5434 summer. and a truck and trailer to And he and his family will But without flood insur- Constance Bay to help place soon be able to return to their ance, the rebuilding process sandbags in the communi- home. “So 2020’s been a great has been slow. ty’s race against time. year,” he said. Littler had his property Taetz returned with a crew [email protected] Community Voice - February 20, 2020 9 10 February 20, 2020 - Community Voice
Tuesdays Feb. 24, 26 and ongoing Carp - St. Paul’s United What’s Happening? Carp - A 10-week walking Church, at 3760 Carp euchre every Thursday and trivia is from 8 to 10 p.m. clinic is being offered for free Rd., welcomes you to its night this month at the Register as an individual or with registration in the 24th ‘Soupindipity’ lunches the Galetta Community Hall, in teams of four to six people annual Diefenbooker Race first and third Tuesday of 119 Darwin St. The next dates by emailing info@sc-mens- on May 2. The clinic, host- every month. Homemade are Feb. 20 and 27 at 7 p.m. u23.ca with the subject line ed by Peter Fischer, Arlene soup and sandwiches are on Admission is $5. There will be ‘trivia night.’ The cost is $20 Collings and Mel Robertson, the menu from 11:30 a.m. to prizes and refreshments. For each. will prepare participants for 1 p.m. The cost is a freewill details, contact Colin by call- the five-kilometre walking donation of a minimum of ing 613-852-6708 or email- Feb. 24 portion of the event. The $7. ing [email protected]. Galetta - The Galetta clinic begins with a 30-min- Community Association ute information session on Wednesdays Feb. 21 is hosting West Carleton- Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at the West Carp - The Huntley Carp - Show off your trivia March Coun. Eli El-Chantiry Carleton Amateur Sports Friendship Club hosts a skills in support of the U23 at its monthly meeting on Club, upstairs at the W. potluck lunch the third Men’s Canadian Fast Pitch Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. at the com- Erskine Johnston Arena in Wednesday of every month Championships. Trivia night munity hall, 119 Darwin St. Carp. The walking clinic be- at the Carp Memorial Hall. is scheduled for Feb. 21 at He will be discussing future gins Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Doors open at 11:30 a.m. the West Carleton Amateur plans for the centre and an- front doors of the arena. For Lunch is served around Sports Club upstairs at the swer any questions on local details, visit diefenbooker.ca. noon. The cost is $10. W. Erskine Johnston Arena issues. Everyone is welcome New members are always in Carp. Doors open at 7 p.m. to share their ideas. PLEASE SEE EVENTS, PAGE 11 welcome.
Thursdays & Fridays Summer Horseback Constance Bay - Youth are invited to drop by The Lounge at the NorthWind RIDING CAMP Wireless Fibe Centre in Constance Bay, a new space JULY JULY AUGUST AUGUST that is inclusive and safe 13 - 17 20 - 24 10 -14 17 - 21 where they can enjoy rec- reational activities, games, watch YouTube with friends, even do their homework. The • Beginner to intermediate Lounge is open for Grades 9 to 12 every Thursday, from • For riders r7 to 12 years old • 5:30 to 9 p.m. and for Grades 2 daily riding sessions 7 to 9 every Friday from 6 to • Certified instructors 9 p.m. • Max. 16 riders per week • Horsemanship activities Fridays • Constance Bay - Drop by Horsey games & crafts the West Carleton branch of • Friday demo for family the Royal Canadian Legion, at 377 Allbirch Rd., for TGIF March break camps dinners every Friday night beginning at 5:30 p.m. The [email protected] 613.253.0078 cost is typically about $14, Camps du congé de mars including taxes, for a hearty home-cooked supper and tea and coffee. The event RegisTer ToDay! serves as a fundraiser for the westarfarms.ca 8132 Fernbank Road, Ashton K0A 1B0 Legion. Inscrivez-vousmainTenant! Just west of Stittsville 10 mins. from Scotiabank Place Feb. 20 & 27 Galetta - Play six-handed ottawa.ca/recreation | ottawa.ca/loisirs Community Voice - February 20, 2020 11
>> EVENTS, FROM PAGE 10 down in Kooshog Lake the the Agricultural Hall in Carp weekend of an annual fish- on March 7 at 8 p.m. Doors Feb. 25 ing derby. The production open at 7:30 p.m. Admission Constance Bay - St. will feature a cast of three is $15 for adults. Everyone Gabriel’s Parish presents women, ages 55-plus, 35 to 18 and under get in for free. a pancake supper on Feb. 45 and 25 to 30, as well as two There will be squaredanc- 25, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., men, ages 55-plus and 25 to ing, a buffet and silent and at the West Carleton Royal 30. The curtain goes up May live auctions. To donate an Canadian Legion at 377 31 and June 2 to 6 at the com- item, call 613-850-5199. Allbirch Rd. in Constance munity centre in Constance Bay. Adults and youth pay Bay. March 13 $8, children four to 10 eat Kinburn - Seniors are for $4 and children three and March 6, 13, 20 & 27 invited to enjoy lunch under eat for free. Tickets are Carp - Euchres will be and listen to stories from available at the door. held every Thursday in the past during a maple- March (6, 13, 20 and 27) at 1 themed luncheon with the March 1 & 4 p.m. at the Carp Memorial West Carleton Diners Club Constance Bay - The Rural Hall, 3739 Carp Rd. at the Kinburn Community Root Theatre Company is Centre on March 13. There holding auditions for its next March 7 are 20 tickets available by play, “The Great Kooshog Carp - Show off your dance registering online at shar- Lake Hollis McCauley moves at a family-friendly ingwisdomlivesandhearts. Fishing Derby,” March 1 and Old Time Country Dance com or leaving a message 4 at 7 p.m. at the NorthWind hosted by The Eastern at 613-832-0552. Wireless Fibe Centre, 262 Regional Clydesdale Len Purcell Dr. The com- Association and featuring Non-profits can sub- edy tells the story of a ‘nerdy music by Glen Silverson. mit their event notices to techie’ whose car breaks The fundraiser takes place at [email protected]. 12 February 20, 2020 - Community Voice News Community mourns passing of longtime church organist
By Community Voice staff in Fitzroy Harbour for more than of it, and the beauty of its music In a Facebook post, St. Thomas’ 20 years. drew him into churches and Anglican Church said Paget will Morley Paget is being remem- He passed away on Jan. 28 at the choirs, building a long and lov- be greatly missed. bered by family and friends for Ottawa Hospital’s Civic campus ing joy of both organ and choral “He touched us all with his his love of music, his sense of hu- at age 79. music. music and enriched our wor- mour and his friendship. “From early years, Morley stud- “Morley will be greatly missed ship,” the post reads. The Arnprior resident and be- ied piano and then in his late by many longtime family friends It was suggested that instead of loved father and grandfather teens he turned to the organ,” ac- in Ottawa, as well as friends from flowers, memoriam donations was the organist at St. Thomas’ cording to his obituary posted by his current home in Arnprior, be donated to St. Thomas’ or St. Anglican Church in Woodlawn St. Thomas’ Anglican Church/Facebook Boyd Funeral Home in Arnprior. from Woodlawn and Fitzroy George’s. and St. George’s Anglican Church Morley Paget passed away Jan. 28. “The sound of it, the challenge Harbour.” [email protected]
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Almonte’s Randy Armstrong, who grew up in Carp, plays four-handed euchre with friends and family at the Carp Fairgrounds on Feb. 15. The Agricultural Hall was filled with players all vying for a chance to win an $800 prize. The Carp Agricultural Society’s euchre tournaments return to the hall on March 21 and April 25. Registration begins at noon and the games get underway at 1 p.m.
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OTT-AD-3962 Your Community Voice-5.15x10.71-Big.indd 1 2020-01-03 9:46 AM 14 February 20, 2020 - Community Voice News ‘You can’t buy memories like this’ Corkery backyard rink captures auction. To his surprise, he claimed it for $2,000. Ottawa 67’s attention “You can’t buy a lawn trac- tor for $2,000,” he said. BY ERIN McCRACKEN his backyard that just recent- He called his builder and ly caught the attention of the had him add a Zamboni Jarrett Gibbons soaks up Ottawa 67’s. For winning the garage. his backyard view. Kids are team’s backyard rink contest, When his man-made pond cutting through the ice at Gibbons will host some of froze over that first winter, his boarded rink, shoot- the players in a game. Gibbons did his research ing pucks at the nets on his This winter, his backyard about ice thickness, hoping pond. He spots more kids is the place to be. And own- the surface would hold the heading for a skating path- ing a Zamboni has certainly weight of the Zamboni. way that disappears into the helped. “The first couple of times I trees. “When you own a actually wore a life jacket,” he “What a dump,” one hock- Zamboni, the possibilities said with a laugh. ey dad jokes to Gibbons. are endless,” Gibbons said While owning a Zamboni “When do you want us to Feb. 9 while hosting his son’s was never on his bucket list, come back?” asks another. Silver Seven novice team. “it sure jumped to the top “Whenever you want,” Even before breaking pretty quick,” said Gibbons. Gibbons replies. And he ground on his new house a “If there was a Lamborghini means it. year and a half ago, Gibbons and a Zamboni sitting beside The Corkery resident has found a used City of Cornwall each other and they asked created a skating paradise in Zamboni on an online me to pick, I would pick the Erin McCracken photos Zamboni. Guaranteed. Not Jarrett Gibbons has transformed his backyard into a skating wonderland, complete with a even a hiccup. One hundred skating pond, boarded rink and a woodland skating pathway. per cent.” JJIM’SIM’S HIHI TECHTECH AAUTOUTO RREPAIRSEPAIRS IINC.NC. That same winter he was to goaltending last year. His • Brakes & Mufflers perusing through online eight-year-old son, Hudson, • Suspension & Alignment auction items looking to buy plays hockey with the Silver • Tune-ups a truck for his business when Seven. • Air Conditioning he saw a rink up for grabs, “It’s a revolving door of kids • Safety Inspections complete with plexiglass, at our house,” said Gibbons. boards and synthetic ice. “This is exactly why I do it. It’s Commited to Quality “I wasn’t even looking for a not for myself.” 11 Sweetnam Dr., Stittsville rink,” he said. His wife, Anita, takes her [email protected] 613-831-1931 Gibbons put a bid on it husband’s creativity in stride. jimhitech.mechanicnet.com and ended up buying it for “I have learned not to sec- $9,000. ond guess this man. He takes He put up the boards this it to the next level,” she said. past fall and when below- “It keeps him out of trouble.” zero temperatures arrived Gibbons grew up playing he added a skating path- minor hockey in Stittsville. Brooklyn Gibbons, 11, sits in the driver’s seat of her dad’s way that links his pond and He and his friends honed Zamboni decked out with her brother’s hockey team logo. rink. A red LED light shines their skills on backyard rinks through the ice at the rink’s his dad, Gary, would make. same.” In addition to hosting his centre line, and there are Gibbons has fond memo- After minor hockey, kids’ teams for outdoor company logos, like Bauer ries of the inflatable dome Gibbons went on to play shinny, Gibbons has also of- and Tim Hortons, along the his dad added. Junior A for Gloucester and fered ice time to the Capital boards. “My buddies and I, 30 years Hawkesbury. He went to City Condors, an adapted He’s logged a lot of late later, still talk about it,” he a Detroit college on a full hockey team, as well as the nights under the floodlights said. “It was just the craziest scholarship to play Division Ottawa Bandits club, whose – just him, his zamboni and thing we ever had.” 1 NCAA hockey. He later hockey players have physi- the coyotes. It would prove to be a played semi-pro in the U.S. cal or intellectual disabilities. “There’s something for ev- source of inspiration for and the East Coast Hockey “I just want people to play erybody,” Gibbons said. “You Gibbons when it came to his League before he was side- hockey,” he said. “They just can’t buy memories like this.” own backyard rink-making. lined with an injury. get out there and there’s no But he’s got three very good “My dad was always push- Today, he plays with a cares. reasons for it all. ing me, ‘You’ve got to do men’s league in Carp, along- “You can’t put a price tag His eldest daughter, Sydney, something for the kids. I did side Chris Neil, an Ottawa on this stuff,” said Gibbons. 14, plays hockey with the it for you.’ So that was always Senators alum. “When you’re in hockey, Kanata Rangers. His middle the running joke,” he said. “I “I love hockey. I love you’re in hockey. You eat daughter, Brooklyn, 11, is get it from my father. He’s an doing it,” said Gibbons, a sleep and breathe hockey.” into dance but took a liking over-the-top guy and I’m the Pittsburgh Penguins fan. [email protected] News Community Voice - February 20, 2020 15 Valentine’s Day also a day IN MEMORIAM AND TRIBUTE GIFTS of love, conflict for coyotes A Tribute or In Memoriam dona�on to the Arnprior Regional Health Founda�on is a meaningful way to celebrate a friend or loved one, mark a special occasion BY ERIN McCRACKEN like a birthday or anniversary or express your sympathy. These dona�ons help Valentine’s Day is not just save and transform the lives of pa�ents and residents right here in our for people, apparently. community. In recogni�on of your gi�, the Founda�on sends a card Research shows that love acknowledging your though�ul gesture, and you will receive a dona�on receipt is also in the air that day for coyotes. and note of thanks for your generosity. “They do have another The amount of your dona�on is kept strictly confiden�al. thing in common with us in addition to the territorial- In Memoriam Gifts ism,” Ohio State University Between July & December 2019, the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation professor Stan Gehrt told a packed council chambers was honoured to receive donations in memory of the following people: on Feb. 6 for the city’s wild- Angus Muldoon Fred Jackson Lisa Francis life speakers series. “They be- Arthur Riley Genevieve McCallum Madelaine Montgomery come romantic at the same Basil Schroeder George Barrie Maggie Nichols time that we do. It turns out Photo courtesy West Carleton-March Coun. Eli El-Chantiry/Twitter Brian Campbell George Doucette Mark Rathwell that in this part of North A talk on urban-dwelling coyotes was a popular draw at city Bruce Campbell Gordon Lapierre Melvin Judith Wickens America their mating period hall on Feb. 6. Carol Anne O'Connor Hazel Schnob Michael McGonigal peaks right around Feb. 14.” Carolyn Jean Tilley Heather Smith Nancy Nardone And this is the only time of Gehrt said. “They don’t need pick up small dogs and don’t Cecile Loock Helen Poole Norbert Otawa the year they mate. Birthing any kind of protection.” leave out any food. Clifford Metcalfe Horace & Margaret Blanchette Noreen McLaren season is in April. Despite this, coyotes readily “Their ability to live with us Conway Tearle Howard Popkie Owen Bird “This is it. It’s a very impor- adapt to new environments, relies on their maintaining a Dalton Carry Isabel Scobie Pamilla Martin tant period,” Gehrt said. “And like city life, and easily find certain level of fear,” he said. Darlene Kohlsmith Jack & Inez Crichton Patricia Levitsky this is one reason why they new food sources. West Carleton-March Dennis Wilson Jack Swaine Peter Egan are extremely territorial and “If they’re not getting fed, Coun. Eli El-Chantiry, who Don Acres Jacqueline Hunt Rob Scobie you may have an increase in it is possible for them to attended the information Don Heath Jake Dowd Robert Fleming conflicts.” live among people without session, was struck by find- Donald Gauthier James Brent Colton Robert Stashick For more than two decades, conflicts,” Gehrt said, add- ings that show culls are Dorothy Plager Jennie Tripp Ronald Grenier Gehrt has been studying coy- ing that coyotes have a much ineffective. Doug Murray Jennifer Spratt Ronald Hammond otes in the greater Chicago lower survival rate in rural “The concern we hear in the Dr. B.P. Persaud Jim & Shirley Newsom Rosaire Garneau area and how they have areas where there is hunt- rural area is from the farmers Ed & Dorothy Laughlan Jim McCormick Ruth Smith adapted to rural, suburb and ing and trapping. “You can about the livestock. Coyotes, Eileen Gordon John Boocock Shirley Eckford urban settings. imagine life is really good for as we heard, are a very smart Elinor “Gyp” Havill Jonathan Mullin Smith Terry Leclaire Coyotes mate for life. That coyotes in an urban setting.” animal,” he said. Elsie Whyte June Pierce Terry Martin results in larger litters be- In 2018, studies show there Tracking has revealed just Eric & Edna Robillard Karen McCormick Theresa Muldoon cause the males help the fe- were very few reported coy- how territorial they are, even Eric & Minnie Slater Len & Ray Kennedy Thomas Cavanagh males raise their offspring. ote conflicts with people. in rural settings. Esther Scheel Letitia Stanton Wayne Nolan “That’s one reason why we Though dog attacks are Coyotes establish very spe- haven’t been able to exter- very rare, any significant cific geographic areas for minate them,” said Gehrt, conflicts usually involve themselves. Tribute Gifts whose team has seen litters canines and are most often When one becomes a nui- with as many as 11 pups. in February, April and win- sance to humans, killing it During this time the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation received the Coyote territory has ex- ter when their territorial in- doesn’t guarantee the prob- following tribute gifts in honour of: panded to all of North stincts are strongest. lem is solved. Gehrt suggests America and just recent- “This is the time of year checking with neighbours to Donald Mair Andrea McClymont Joan Wallace ly they have crossed the when we do see a spike in figure out why coyotes may Cheryl Sparling & Rich Peters Henry & Allison Egan Panama Canal into South coyote attacks on dogs,” be frequent visitors, includ- America. Gehrt said. “What we found ing whether food is left out. EMT Services & 911 Dispatch of Renfrew County Extermination doesn’t keep is that they’re not using dogs “Just know when you do a their numbers in check. as food. Their instinct is to re- removal you want to try and Thank you to our incredible community for your continued support and In North America, 500,000 move a competitor. In most understand why they are partnership as we Bring Great Care Home. to 800,000 coyotes are killed cases they’re afraid of dogs.” behaving that way because every year -- about one per Attacks on humans are rare they will be replaced by other For more information contact Christine Waite, Manager of Annual Giving at minute. but do occur. Most are minor coyotes,” he said. 613-623-3166 ext. 362 Online donations can be made at In the U.S. there are no lim- and the reasons vary. To watch the talk, visit you- its to how many can be killed. Gehrt said the best defence tube.com/user/cityottawa. www.arnpriorregionalhealth.ca/foundation “They handle that just fine,” is to keep dogs leashed or [email protected] Thank You For Your Support! 16 February 20, 2020 - Community Voice News
In Memoriam Tech Talk aims to make seniors more tech savvy
BY ERIN McCRACKEN abuse, scams and frauds at CARROLL, Tom the West Carleton Legion In memory of a dearly loved and cherished Gillian Mattock is on a branch. She has since been husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather mission. asked to give a similar pre- The Kinburn-area resi- sentation at the commu- and great-grandfather, who passed away dent is organizing two free nity centre in Constance February 18, 2014. workshops with the goal Bay. The date has not been of equipping some of West finalized. There will always be a heartache, Carleton’s seniors with Mattock says people won- And many silent tears, high-tech knowhow. der what she’s getting out But always the precious memories, The two-hour sessions of organizing these free Of the days when you were here. will begin with a presenta- experiences. We hold you close within our hearts, tion on frauds and online “I’m getting the joy of it,” And there you will remain, and telephone scams. she said. “I’m a people per- To walk with us throughout our lives, Mattock has taken scam- son. I just like to be with mers to task herself. She re- Erin McCracken photo people. Until we meet again. ceived a phone call one day Gillian Mattock has organized two upcoming workshops to “And if I can benefit some- from an obvious scammer. help West Carleton seniors become more knowledgeable body handing out these Dearly missed and forever loved, “‘Your mother would be so about their technology and online and telephone scams. huge thick leaflets on scams Betty ashamed of you,’” she told and frauds and how you Barbara and Keith the caller. “‘Does she know prove invaluable. manuals because some of can be vulnerable and how Margaret and Darwin what you are doing?’” The second hour of each these are undecipherable.” to protect yourself, that’s Kevin and Liz “The cleverer we get in Tech Talk workshop will The workshops are made the best,” Mattock said. Patricia and Steve protecting ourselves, the feature group sessions with available through Sharing The Tech Talk workshops Tom and Lois cleverer the scammers get Students for Seniors, a net- Wisdom, Lives & Hearts take place March 5 and 12, to get around these things,” work of post-secondary across the Ages in Rural from 1 to 3 p.m., at the St. Christine and Peter Mattock said. students who provide tech West Carleton. Through it, James Anglican Church Grandchildren and Even if she helps just one tutoring for seniors. several free activities have hall in Carp. A maximum Great-Grandchildren person ward off a scammer, Workshop participants been offered as a way to of 15 people can register she said the workshops will are invited to bring their connect isolated seniors. for each. technological devices, such To date, there has been a Advance registration is as laptops, smartphones, historical tour, a visit with required at sharingwis- tablets and cameras. schoolchildren and nurs- domlivesandhearts.com, CChurchhurch DDirectoryirectory “Or a smart toaster,” ery school kids and sewing by emailing artym6083@ Mattock added. “If they classes. gmail.com or leaving a bring the manual, we’ll help Mattock also hosted an in- message at 613-832-0552. Beth el-St. Andrew’s United Church them with the complex formation session on elder [email protected] 184 Jack Lougheed Way, Fitzroy Harbour www.bethelstandrews.com Sunday Worship - 10 am Minister: Rev. Dr. Christine Johnson Music: Rick Leben Back on the Trails A Contemporary Congregation in an Historic Church Buckham’s Bay West resident Foster Lessard, 6, knows his way around a snowmobile.
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BY ERIN McCRACKEN Exercise certification from certified trainer. have helped reduce some of the Ottawa Heart Institute. “That’s really one of the her own flood-related stress. Katrin Bachmann glances Trainers ensure classes are things I’m most proud of is “This is a time for rebuild- at her timer before asking her safe for people with heart it is so inclusive,” said Len ing and regrowth and enjoy- class to switch stations. or cardiovascular disease, Russell, past-president of ing life,” she said. “And this is With an eagle eye she stroke, arthritis, diabetes or the community association. how you do it. You get your checks to make sure they’re other chronic issues or who Weston would like to see body enjoying life and then each using the proper form are rehabilitating. more people benefit, espe- you’re going to enjoy life.” for the next sweat. The per- “They really take care of ev- cially those who have been For that week’s scheduling sonal trainer resets the timer erybody who participates,” through two floods and a details, visit cbbca.ca. and the next set begins. said Bachmann, a Heart Wise tornado. Weston’s workouts [email protected] Deirdre Weston is a regu- lar at Bachmann’s Saturday morning class at the NorthWind Wireless Fibe Centre in Constance Bay. “I am so much stronger than I used to be,” said the Constance Bay resident. Following the morning fitness class, she planned to head directly to another class, this one yoga, which she says centres her. “It brings me back to me. It gives me that hour of taking care of me, and breathing,” Weston said. She’s hopeful more people Erin McCracken photo will join the gym, which she Constance Bay resident Deirdre Weston is a regular at her r om ni a asp r says is an affordable alterna- community centre’s gym and fitness classes. tive closer to home. and Associates “I think a lot of people don’t classes and the gym equip- know what’s out here. We try know about it,” she said. ment from Feb. 24 to 29. to bring the fun back in those 1 - - 1 That may change. There will also be seminars prescribed workouts.” www.carpfamilydentistry.com For the first time, the fit- on various topics such as de- She is one of five trainers ness centre, overseen by the mentia, concussions, meal who offer a wide range of S not-for-profit Constance planning, and more. classes, from meditation to and Buckham’s Bay The event is designed to get circuit training. Participants Community Association, is people in the door, and raise can also exercise from chairs S in a hosting a special fundraiser funds for a good cause. in some classes for a low-im- called Love Yourself in sup- “The first step is al- pact workout. and port of the Heart and Stroke ways making it here,” said Last September, two train- Foundation. Bachmann, a Constance ers, the gym and the centre’s W One $10 raffle ticket secures Bay resident. “I think for a Anytime VIP fitness pro- access to all of the fitness lot of people they don’t even gram earned the Heart Wise JENANDLUCY.CA SALES REPRESENTATIVES Jen MacDonald & Lucy Webster 613-804-SOLD 20 February 20, 2020 - Community Voice
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