West Carleton Edgcumbe Plans to Take Photos of People at the Fairgrounds Community Voice

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Your WEST CommunityVoice CARLETON August 6, 2020 [email protected] 613-45-VOICE www.ottawavoice.ca [email protected] Vol. 3 No. 15 Ridge Rock re-releases beer named for local UFO case

BY ERIN McCRACKEN

If the filmmakers of a future documentary about Corkery’s alleged UFO incident aren’t able to unmask the identity of a tipster in the case, perhaps the Ridge Rock Brewing Company can. The Carp-based brewery is bringing back its Guardian IPA, a strong beer that brewmaster Jamie Maxwell first developed last year at the request of brewery co-owner Ryan Grassie. “I’ve always had a really cool interest in this,” Grassie, a Dunrobin resident, said of the local UFO case during an interview at the brew pub’s patio. His interest in UFO phenomena was Erin McCracken photo initially peaked years ago when he Farm Fresh heard an intriguing story about another possible UFO sighting one night Brian Hudson unloads freshly picked corn for his family’s produce stand at Dwyer Hill and Panmure roads, which officially opened July 29. decades ago on McGee Side Road, The next day the Hudsons opened their produce stands in Pakenham and Almonte. While the Hudsons initially considered trying drive- southwest of Carp. through operations, they instead have settled on a number of other COVID-19 safety measures, including face masks for vendors, physical distancing and offering customers the contactless option of paying by debit or credit – a first for their farm stands. PLEASE SEE BEER, PAGE 12 2 August 6, 2020 - Community Voice News Photographer launches fundraiser to support Carp Fair, local businesses

BY ERIN McCRACKEN

The cancellation of this year’s Carp Fair has inspired a local photographer to use her camera for a good cause. “The way I feel about Carp is we moved here and we were outsiders. We knew nobody, and we were em- braced wholly,” Carp-area resident Aimee Edgcumbe said. “I just feel like part of the family and I want to help.” She is offering photo sessions at the Carp fairgrounds August 9 to 15 to raise funds for the Carp Agricultural Society and village businesses. Inspiration struck when she read the news of the fair’s Erin McCracken photo 2020 cancellation in a recent Carp-area resident and professional photographer Aimee edition of the West Carleton Edgcumbe plans to take photos of people at the fairgrounds Community Voice. to raise money in support the Carp Agricultural Society and “I just felt really sad be- Carp businesses. cause I know how much it brings the town together,” pooled to purchase gift cer- help. Edgcumbe said. tificates and products from “It’s a very selfless act When she and her family Carp businesses for a raffle. on her part,” he said. “It’s moved to the area in October Each photo session will be unbelievable.” 2018, many people urged guaranteed one ballot entry He said every dollar raised them to attend the fair and in the draws. for the society will help the society’s summertime Alternate photo dates can offset expenses, some of drive-in bingos. be scheduled with advance which are substantial, such “Last year was the first year scheduling and payment. as insurance and property we got to take it in and it was Those wishing to skip the maintenance, landscaping so much fun and we loved photo sessions can still and upgrades, staffing and it,” the mother of two said. enter the raffle by donating office expenses, said Foley. While the cancellation is $40, which will be shared The society’s fairgrounds, understandable, she said it between the society and the he said, are a hub of the com- was still heartbreaking be- draws. munity and attract people cause of how much the fair Edgcumbe is encourag- year round. contributes to the commu- ing those who have their “Whether there are events nity and boosts business. photos taken to post them going on or not those costs “I just thought maybe I on social media with the still need to be covered,” said can do something. I’m a hashtag #welovethecarpfair Foley. “We pride ourselves small business owner and I around the fourth weekend on how well manicured our know how much you rely on in September, which would grounds are and we want to those regular events,” said have been the fair weekend. keep that up throughout the Edgcumbe. “It’s about bringing every- year.” With the society’s blessing body together and trying to Contact Aimee Edgcumbe and gratitude, she is offering support them and give back to book your photo session 20-minute family photo ses- to them a bit,” she said. or to donate by calling 613- sions at the fairgrounds for Ryan Foley, co-president of 227-2343 or send an email $50. All photos will be pro- what would have been the to aimeecarolinephoto@ vided digitally. 157th Carp Fair this year, said gmail.com. Visit aimeecar- Half of the fee will be do- he was amazed that a new- olinephoto.wix.com/2001 nated directly to the society comer to the community for more details. and the other half will be reached out with an offer to [email protected]

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BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI Inferno face an uncertain fu- can be done to make it safer. ture because of health and “Everyone is looking to- Six months after narrowly safety regulations in place gether to come up with a missing a playoff berth in amid the pandemic. solution for return to play. its second season in the “Hockey will likely look dif- Obviously we can’t go ahead National Capital Junior ferent this year,” Miotla told until that is defined,” he Hockey League, the West this newspaper. “Everyone added. “But things we are Carleton Inferno club is ea- from Hockey Canada on looking at . . . we don’t even 22ndnd AAnnualnnual gerly awaiting the drop of the down is working together know if spectators will be al- puck for a third. on the return-to-play guide- lowed this year.” Needing two points to lines. We’re waiting to see Without a gate to offset advance to the post sea- what that is going to look like game day and ongoing ex- son, it was a frigid night in for us. There are so many un- penses, Miotla says sponsor- February in front of the big- knowns at this point. But our ship and fundraising efforts gest home crowd of their emphasis will obviously be play an even greater role in sophomore year at the W. making it safe for everyone.” the long term viability of the Erskine Johnston Arena in The team founder and GM team. Carp when the Inferno bat- is preparing for a scenario On that front, their annual tled the Metcalfe Jets to a 4-4 where the league may have golf tournament was moved draw in overtime. to delay the traditional start to August 28 from July 24 be- It was not long after that the of the season. cause of uncertainties early league was shut down due “We obviously have to see on around when courses to the COVID-19 pandemic. how things will play out,” he would open and under what After winning just two said. “We’re looking forward circumstances. games in its inaugural sea- to eventually icing a team Interested participants son, the Inferno improved to this year.” can register until August 12 11 wins last year and General Miotla said, of course, para- at infernoscramble.com. To Manager John Miotla is con- mount moving forward is as- sponsor or volunteer, email fident they can improve on suring the safety of players, gm@infernojuniorhockey. that mark this season. coaches and fans. 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With policing costs a big criticism is warranted for a militia for frontline polic- slice of the overall city bud- couple of reasons. The re- ing. Start making school- get, the temptation is to at sponse to the call does not ing or extensive experience least take a look at it. forewarn the 911 agent that in psychology and human The problem of course the call involves a mentally behaviour a prerequisite is that it is almost entirely ill person. for uniformed officers. And made up of salaries. So any It might be a loud radio or put the right support in the deep cuts would have to other kind of disturbance, cruiser with the uniformed come from the rank and file. a neighbour dispute or as- officer for obvious mental- History has seen reviews sault. So, the officer does health calls. of calls for service and at- not know what he or she Too often the solution to tempts to eliminate unnec- faces until they get there. a problem escalates to use essary police responses. Consequently, the selection of force involving pepper In days past these were of officer to attend is left to spray, tasers, physical con- as mundane as false alarm the luck of the draw and you frontation and worse, shots calls and the time involved might end up with someone fired, when de-escalation, in taking accident reports – lacking the skills to deal with or talking, might have dif- that sort of thing. The num- the unstable individual. fused a difficult encounter. ber crunchers even began Like any organization, We like to think the po- to examine responses that some people are better lice are there to serve and were repetitive – calls over than others in communi- protect. There is of course and over to the same loca- cating with people, a nec- danger out there and force tion – to see if some sort of essary skill when dealing is sometimes needed to proactive measure could with the mentally ill. That protect the public. But we reduce or eliminate these and patience. don’t think police need to nuisance calls. If you harken back to the consider everyone they en- Put your hands on those critters Previous reviews prior to issue of repetitive calls, counter a threat. amalgamation looked for fat you might get a glimpse of This brings the argument to trim in the senior ranks of something amiss. back to training. If it is being occasionally need an extra pole and wiped it on her cut the regional force and how For example, repetitive dis- delivered by a former or cur- pair of hands, however, and from a distance. Imagine many of those could be con- turbance calls to an address rently serving police officer, that’s where I come in. And how much easier that would sidered non-essential. might be a sign someone is how much of that trainer’s he has learned that if the ani- have been if Ginger was used Operational areas were calling out for help. If you go biases gets imbedded into mals are comfortable with to being touched. Things looked at with a view to what through these calls they may the training? my hands, they are far more were much easier with cat- might be considered the offer clues where proactive How dangerous, we won- likely to agree with whatever tle born on the farm because least crucial. At one point, measures might be taken. der, do the trainers describe sort of treatment we are try- they were used to us being in the entire traffic division Sending an experienced life on the street to the new ing to administer. their space, brushing them, was folded into operations mental-health professional recruit? Put professionals BY DIANA FISHER Take Ginger the cow, for ex- checking their feet and mov- to increase the frontline of- makes more sense than an trained in conflict resolu- ample. She was so excited to ing them around. ficer count while reducing untrained officer. tion in those classrooms One of the best pieces of see the Farmer approaching The donkey, sheep and but not eliminating traf- Therein lies the issue of and remove the firearms advice I have ever been given with a round bale of hay one even the chickens got fairly fic patrol. In other words, inadequate training. It has and batons. concerning the care of ani- winter morning soon after used to having me in their radar traps and those kind become painfully obvious How training is delivered mals, is this: “put your hands we bought her that she ran living spaces. Some of them of enforcement duties were communication or nego- should move from foe to on those critters.” in front of the tractor and became quite tame. Others delivered on an as available tiation skills are not part of friend and what should not This is what the Farmer got herself impaled on one remained wild but not as basis. the curriculum. From the be lost is that most police suggested during my first of the forks. For the next few mistrusting as they would These are the kinds of his- 911 operators to the offi- encounters are with regu- week as a Farmwife, when I weeks Ginger found herself have been if I had kept my toric tinkering around the cers responding, recruit- lar folks. pulled on boots and gloves penned up, receiving medi- distance. Even dog training edges that have been done ment and training need to The police service is not and ventured out to the cal treatment on her wound. books recommend you get to reduce police budgets. improve and change. Those a sacred cow and like any barnyard. Your New to the farm, she didn’t the animal used to youK AhanNATA- A lot is heard today about taking the call must send the other city service, they The Farmer has always trust us and kicked at any dling their sensitive ears,WEST feet CARLETON the mistakes police make right resource to the call, should be able to figure out beenCommunity a solitary creature, approach. and checking their teeth.OTTAWA SOUTHwhen attending mental- not the traditional or most ways to deliver more with preferring to doYour most Community I watched Newspaper as the FarmerVoice health calls. convenient. less and differently – within things on his own. He does put the salve on the end of a PLEASE SEE FARMWIFE, PAGE 5 Much of the recent And stop hiring former reason.

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‘Best little fair in Canada’ will be back ELI

to the old axiom, ‘when in 157 years AND an EF-3 tor- with Patricia Boyd. EL-CHANTIRY Carp, do like the Carpathians nado for heaven’s sake. The fair has really grown Councillor do.’ These people are tough! over the years and gained West Carleton - March Or something like that. Ottawa had only just be- quite a reputation, attract- The first autumn we were come Ottawa when the fair ing up to 50,000 people from Ward 5 here, I recall trying to plan a first arrived in the mid 1800s. all over. With the Robertson harvest pig roast at our home Canada had not even been midway, all the food vendors, to introduce ourselves to our born yet and Sir John A. the tractors, top-of-the line FIVEDAY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT new neighbours and friends. Macdonald was only a pre- musical talent, the rodeo, Mark your calendars and gather any hazardous waste items around your home. BY JON MARK My wife and I decided mier then. 4-H, livestock shows and a on the fourth weekend in The village of Carp had a very impressive heavy horse There will be a ﬁ ve-day household hazardous waste depot at the Westbrook snow The first time I was ap- September; a few weeks past population of fewer than show, the fair has earned a disposal facility at 200 Westbrook Road (off Carp Road south of Highway 417). proached about letting the the Labour Day long week- 200 people with three stores, reputation for being one of The depot will run from Tuesday, August 18 until Saturday, August 22 from 8am to kids skip school for ‘a half- end, with a better chance at three hotels, a town hall, a the best in the country. 4pm. For more information including a list of accepted items visit ottawa.ca/hhw. price day’ at a fall carnival, some decent weather. few workshops and a Loyal “We’re looking at maybe my first reaction was ‘you As it turned out, I couldn’t Orange Lodge. some things, maybe the have got to be kidding me.’ have been more out of touch When the announcement bingo drive -in in the fall, or ECOLOGY OTTAWA TREE FUNDRAISER The second was, ‘over my than when we proposed this came down, it was easy to something else? We are talk- Ecology Ottawa is hosting a Tree Fundraiser where residents of Ottawa can dead body.’ date to some of those new understand. After all, 2020 ing about it and we want to purchase discounted local native tree seedlings. The trees range from $3-$8 and We moved our family of five friends. was quickly becoming the let people know we’re still there is a variety of seven different species ranging from conifer, deciduous and here from southern Ontario One looked at me like year that never happened. there. The bills still have to be fruit/nut bearing. You can buy as many trees as you like to plant on your property, in 2009 to help launch a Archie often glared at Edith It is only the second time in paid, it is a big facility. We’re and purchases can be made for the rest of July and the whole month of August. In newly branded radio station. on “All in the Family.” ‘You its history that the Carp Fair not sure what it’s going to The move to a new slick can do that, but you’d do was cancelled, the other look like,” Foley said. September there will be a 4-day period where people can pick up their trees to be name from an old familiar it alone. It’s the Carp Fair being the “Great Fire” of We all hope the ‘best little planted. Visit this link to view the available trees and to place an order: https:// iconic flamethrower didn’t weekend, bucko.’ I under- 1870. fair in Canada’ will be back in trellis.org/tree-fundraiser-2020. work and just as soon as stood the look, and the date “Definitely not an easy 2021, and maybe next time Virgin Radio was getting was quickly changed. decision to make. Nobody we’ll have two Huntley burg- flipped back to the Bear I quickly learned that you wanted to do it, and the other ers, instead of just one CLIENT SERVICE CENTRES AT CITY HALL (not much later) my chil- simply do not mess with thing is we wanted to make Heck, if all goes well, our & BEN FRANKLIN ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS dren were routinely enjoy- the Carp Fair and it and only sure that we didn’t put on an kids will also be back in The Client Service Centres at Ottawa City Hall (110 Laurier Avenue West) and Ben ing those half-price rides it gets top billing in West event that people came out school. That way they can Franklin Place (101 Centrepointe Drive) are now open by appointment only. You and missing school while Carleton. to and were disappointed skip classes once again for can book an appointment online at ottawa.ca or by calling 3-1-1. The following doing it. Perhaps it was for this rea- with either. A lot of people those half-price rides at the I mean, even their teachers son that I initially believed come to the Carp Fair with country carnival. services will be available: marriage licences commissioner of oaths, MFIPPA told them there was no sense that if there is one thing a certain expectation level, requests, Presto, development applications, building code services and yellow bag in coming to class – because that can withstand a major and we wanted to make sure Jon Mark is a Dunrobin res- program purchases. All other Client Service Centres, including the West Carleton no one would be there. worldwide pandemic, it was we could deliver,” said Ryan ident and radio personality Client Service Centre at 5670 Carp Road, remain closed to the public. The Provincial We had quickly succumbed this fair. I mean it’s survived Foley, who is co-president with 99.7 Boom FM. Offences Act Ofﬁ ce at 100 Constellation Drive also remains closed.

>>FARMWIFE, FROM PAGE 4 SOCIAL CIRCLES VS. SOCIAL GATHERINGS Ottawa Public Health as noted there’s been some confusion about the difference It’s much easier for a vet to treat a dog that between social circles and social gatherings. OPH would like to point out the trusts human touch. following key differences: One day I had a feral barn cat show up on the back porch with a huge swollen abscess on her cheek. I knew it would Social Circles be difficult if not impossible to examine • no distancing needed within the social circle (key word: within) and treat her, as she was never one to allow • involves your household and selected other people who do not join other human touch, even as a kitten. In the end circles we had to lure her into the house, corner • maximum of 10 people her in the basement and catch her with Erin McCracken photo a fishing net. Once trapped, she was re- Upgrading the Fun signed to her fate and lay quietly while the Social Gatherings Farmer administered a shot of penicillin Play equipment will be upgraded at the Egbert Reitsma Parkette near the • needs proper 2 metre distancing and masks indoors (always) and outdoors and I wiped antibiotic cream over her face. Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre. This year, city staff will be working with (when distancing can’t be maintained) If you have a barn full of animals, I highly the community to develop the design, which will include accessible features. • Maximum of 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors recommend you get in there and put your Two options will be designed and posted for feedback at engage.ottawa.ca. hands on them, regularly. I have found Bert Reitsma served as a West Carleton Township councillor, a longtime visitors are also typically willing to assist president and vice-president of the Fitzroy Harbour Community Association, City Hall - 613-580-2475 in this exercise, especially where puddles a coach, organizer and referee and Scout leader. He was also a volunteer Ward Offi ce - 613-580-2424 Ext. 32246 of new kittens are concerned. firefighter with the Fitzroy Township Volunteer Fire Department. Reitsma [email protected] [email protected] passed away in 2016. www.eliel-chantiry.ca 6 August 6, 2020 - Community Voice News Corkery artist wards off the birthday blues with chalk designs

BY ERIN McCRACKEN

Lindsay Funnekotter is leaving a serious impression with chalk. The Algonquin College animation student has turned a hobby creating sidewalk cartoons into a business, drawing personalized chalk designs for birthdays and WE ARE NOW OPEN! other special events during the pandemic. “It kind of came out of nowhere,” the 20-year-old Corkery resident said of her ALL OUR STAFF HAVE BEEN enterprise, which she calls Artz Lindz (pronounced Art- zee Lind-zee). COVID-TRAINED TO KEEP She has been flooded with requests from Richmond, Kanata and Nepean. OUR CUSTOMERS SAFE Funnekotter started out drawing chalk cartoons for fun on sidewalks in Richmond. Her birthday business emerged when her own street in Corkery started putting on scavenger hunts Photo by Tyler Amelotte for local children. She and Corkery resident Lindsay Funnekotter’s sidewalk chalk her mom put items at the drawings have evolved into a business in which the college roadside for them to find. animation student draws personalized driveway designs to MILITARY SENIORS The topic of doing some- mark special occasions. DISCOUNT DISCOUNT thing for birthdays came up, and she decided on “No one walks by and personalized for them. They driveway drawings. She also doesn’t say anything.” can call it their own.” has a special technique that She celebrated her own Her Richmond friend Tyler makes the chalk last longer, birthday in May and under- Amelotte has kept her com- even through light rain. stands how people feel not pany while she draws. Funnekotter received her being able to celebrate their “I hold the umbrella for WINDOWS * DOORS * PATIO DOORS first request for a large-scale birthdays as they normally her when it gets too hot,” driveway creation for a dou- would. he said. “Sometimes it ble birthday in Richmond in To make the greetings takes an hour, sometimes it May. It caused a buzz online extra special she includes takes four hours. It’s a cool THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING and word spread. personalized messages process. She never ceases “It’s just nice to see how ev- along with her Disney, Paw to surprise me. She never eryone’s reacting,” she said. Patrol, Family Guy and stops.” LOCAL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME “I love that this art is bring- Looney Toons characters, He often chats with kids ing everybody outside.” Spongebob, Winnie the and adults who stop to ad- Kids gather around to Pooh, Scooby Doo, Elsa mire her work. watch her draw. They talk from Frozen, and others. “The people love her,” 5906 Hazeldean Road about her at the dinner “That’s why I spend so Amelotte said. “They only table and can’t wait to find much time on it too, to make have good stuff to say. 613-271-5434 her next work of art. Dog sure that I have the kids’ fa- They’re always amazed. It’s walkers and runners have vourite cartoons down,” really cool.” stopped to thank her and said Funnekotter, who Funnekotter is on [email protected] admire her cartoons. comes from a long line of Instagram @artz_lindz and “It’s such a good artists in her family. “It’s im- at facebook.com/ArtzLindz. feeling,”Funnekotter said. portant to me that it’s very [email protected] News Community Voice - August 6, 2020 7 West Carleton’s crime rate drops BY ERIN McCRACKEN have a police car on every compared to 1,240 in 2018. corner or every street or in Violent crime in Ottawa OPG IS CONDUCTING West Carleton’s crime rate every neighbourhood but rose 10 per cent, and in- decreased almost 25 per if people report on a regular creased 14.4 per cent in West cent last year compared to basis (that can help),” El- Carleton with 223 incidents RESEARCH ON THE 2018, but violent crime rose Chantiry said, adding that last year. 14.4 per cent, according to only sharing the problem Non-violent crime in the OTTAWA RIVER the 2019 annual police re- on social media doesn’t alert city also rose 10 per cent. port released July 22. police or bylaw. There was an almost 32-per- West Carleton-March cent reduction in non-vio- Coun. Eli El-Chantiry said REPORTING IS KEY lent crime in West Carleton. AMERICAN EEL AND LAKE STURGEON the actual numbers in the There were 711 cases in 2019 Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is conducting research in the vicinity of its report paint a more accu- “If you’re really concerned compared to 1,045 in 2018. hydroelectric generating stations on the Ottawa River. This research, which is being rate picture than the per- about traffic on your road According to the depart- carried out by Kleinschmidt Associates and Bowfin Environmental Consulting, is in centages, because that rate the best way to log it as a ment’s public survey, 97 per support of OPG’s ongoing American eel and lake sturgeon mitigation studies for these species at risk. is calculated “per 100,000 complaint is on ottawapo- cent of West Carleton resi- population.” lice.ca. If your neighbours dents feel safe during the Kleinschmidt and Bowfin boats may be in close proximity to the shoreline as they “West Carleton-March is do the same that’s when day and 88 per cent feel safe complete day and nighttime fish abundance studies and shoreline inspections. This annual research is conducted under permits from the Ontario Ministry of Natural still showing as the safest you (create) the hot spots,” at night. Seventy-eight per Resources and Forestry, and in accordance with OPG Mitigation Plans under O. Reg. ward in the city of Ottawa,” he said. cent of residents are satisfied 242/08 (as amended by O. Reg. 176/13), under the Ontario Endangered Species Act. he said. “That’s great news.” There were a total of with policing. Work will continue until the end of September. He suspects the number 709,000 calls for service Also in the annual report, Please visit opg.com/biodiversity to learn more about OPG’s biodiversity of non-urgent incidents is from across Ottawa last year, the top five concerns in Ward programs. If you encounter either of these two species, please report it to underreported, and he en- including 3,938 for West 5 were identified as speed- [email protected]. courages people to report in- Carleton – down from 4,275 ing and aggressive driving, cidents so police can better in the ward the year before. identity theft, distracted target enforcement. There were 934 reported driving, internet and cyber Traffic issues are a prime crimes in West Carleton crime and break and enters, opg.com example. last year, representing a in that order. “We all understand we can’t 24.6-per-cent decrease [email protected] It’s a Family Affair Remember that 70s song, We are family. It certainly you require centerpieces for? 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Putting Kanata’s own Sir Terry Matthews. Trillium is also a strong an importance on customer service, she has formed many supporter of Ontario-grown fl owers and plants, some even relationships with her customers who have been coming in coming from a local grower. for the past 20 years. You’ll often fi nd Diane working hard When the pandemic hit, Trillium really didn’t know what at her desk, planning the next event or catching up with a the future of their business was going to be. They made regular customer. the choice to close their doors on March 24th. They still Mandy started working for Trillium at the young age of had to pay their bills and didn’t know when it would 14, cleaning fl owers and washing fl oors. 20 years later be safe to reopen again. When they did reopen in May, she is now the shop’s Wedding Coordinator and Marketing they were shocked that the orders were coming in at a Manager. She has a passion for making her couples’ ideas steady rate. 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BY ERIN McCRACKEN community,” said Seaman. and Peter Cullen, and that It was part of a larger or- got the ball rolling. Rev. Shaun Seaman stands chard that belonged to “I thought that this could at the edge of a small apple the Moore family, which be a great pandemic project orchard that his congrega- bought the land in the mid- for us,” Seaman said. tion members recently re- 1930s and farmed it. About 30 people worked claimed after it lay dormant, They sold their property to in different shifts trim- abandoned for decades. Doug and Annette Powell in ming, chipping, sawing and The spiritual leader of 1967. The couple gifted four clearing. Trinity Presbyterian Church acres to the church in 2001 “A lot of people in the con- in West Carleton – a stone’s for its relocation. Trinity’s gregation have contributed throw from Kanata North – congregation began hold- to this and so it’s now part of already has a tasty apple pie ing their Easter sunrise their legacy, which I love,” recipe picked out. services on the property in said Seaman. If the trees produce a 2002 and moved into their He hopes the fruits of bountiful harvest next newly built church around their labour will serve as season, the fruit could be 2012. a place where people can made into pies for the local Much of the land was gather together or sit alone food bank and the Ruddy- Erin McCracken photo cleared for the church’s in prayer, peace, reflection Shenkman Hospice, which Rev. Shaun Seaman stands in a small apple orchard that lay abandoned and neglected for construction and its septic and contemplation. is located where the church decades but has recently been reclaimed by members of Trinity Presbyterian Church. system, except for one cor- “I’m just thrilled,” he said used to be in Kanata. ner where the seven apple of the results. “I could see “This congregation is charitable ideas of how the church grounds earlier this really nice cleared out as trees are. Over time they having sitting areas in there very generous toward the produce here will serve summer. an addition to the property became overgrown with and people just gathering, community and wants to others.” He pitched the idea to and be a place where people young trees, weeds, vines maybe a picnic table. We’ll engage and not be sepa- Seaman came up with the the 150 families in the could meditate or walk or sit and scrub brush. see how it develops and rate from the community,” idea to reclaim the seven- congregation. or pray or just reflect, and it Seaman took his idea to who has a vision of the next the minister said. “I know tree orchard at the south- “I kept looking at it and I would be accessible to our congregation members phase and gets inspired.” people will have generous, west corner of the sprawling thought, ‘That would be congregation and to the and landscapers, Gwen [email protected] MARKET EVALUATION % FREE WHAT IS YOUR HOME WORTH? LIST FOR 1 SAVE ON COMMISSION, NOT ON SERVICE OROR OROR OROR SSAEAE SSAEAE SSAEAE

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The homeowner at the Emergency News, property called 911 and reported that the fire was quickly advancing towards in brief the house, outbuildings and farm equipment. Firefighters from Lightning strike flames were at least 12 feet Kinburn, Corkery, Fitzroy sparks wheat high,” he said. Harbour, Dunrobin, field fire A lightning strike had Carp, Constance Bay and set a ditch ablaze along Arnprior split into two As District 6 Sector Chief Hwy. 17 near Thomas groups. Bill Bell headed along Hwy. Elliott Road, northwest One group protected the 417 towards Arnprior, he of Galetta. The fire spread home before crews fo- could see massive flames into a wheat field and the cused their efforts on the burning in a wheat field heavy black smoke could field. Photo by Ottawa Fire Sector Chief Bill Bell the afternoon of July 30. be seen about five kilome- A Constance Bay brush West Carleton firefighters battled a fast-spreading fire in a wheat field northwest of Galetta “When I drove by, the tres away. truck crew worked from on July 30. The blaze, caused by a lightning strike, consumed about 25 acres. the field while the Corkery brush truck crew and emergency landing in a around 5:30 p.m. hood subsided on its own % Dunrobin firefighters dormant field near Hwy. The stranded motorboat and arriving crews cooled worked from the roadside. 17, southwest of Ottawa had suffered engine trou- down the engine, which LIST FOR 1 “The most challenging Road 29. ble and the two occupants had sustained heavy dam- C thing about this fire was The plane glided down dropped anchor about age, said Bell. RC the rapid advancement of but suffered a rough land- 300 metres offshore from The driver was not the field fire, because the ing and flipped on its roof Moorhead Drive. injured. wheat is dry,” said Bell. about 70 feet from the Fitzroy’s water rescue FREE “Crews had to chase the highway. The two occu- team transported the oc- Lightning R fire. pants were able to escape cupants back to a nearby causes gas leak in “It was amazing how fast the wreckage with only marina on the Quebec Constance Bay 613-831-8180 the crews got a hold of it minor injuries. side of the Ottawa River, CRR RR RCR CRR8RC despite the rapid advance- “It was absolutely amaz- Bell said. A lightning strike in ment and the intensity of ing,” Bell said of their Constance Bay caused a the fire,” he said. escape. Kinburn crews residential gas leak in an About 25 acres of wheat They were transported to douse vehicle fire unusual way. was consumed by the fire. the Arnprior and District Constance Bay firefight- Memorial Hospital by Kinburn firefighters ers and Enbridge crews Two walk away Renfrew paramedics. snuffed out a car fire after were called to a home on from plane crash Kinburn and Fitzroy they were dispatched to Baillie Avenue on July 15 Harbour fire crews stabi- John Shaw Road in the just before 7 p.m. West Carleton firefighters lized the plane and worked Kinburn area on July 24 It was determined that responded to their second to contain leaking fuel. around 4:30 p.m. electrical current from a plane crash this year, this While driving, the mo- lightning strike to a gas time on July 28 at 8:34 p.m. Boaters stranded torist heard a bang and meter travelled three-and- near the Ottawa-Arnprior off Willola Beach saw parts flying out of the a-half feet underground border. engine followed by a lot of and about 10 feet out from Emergency person- Fitzroy Harbour firefight- smoke. He pulled over to the house, perforating the nel were notified that a ers were called to Willola the side of the road to call gas line, Bell said. small plane suffered en- Beach on July 25 for a re- 911. gine failure and made an port of a boat in distress The smoke under the PLEASE SEE CALLS, PAGE 11 JENANDLUCY.CA SALES REPRESENTATIVES Jen MacDonald & L ucy Webster 613-804-SOLD News Community Voice - August 6, 2020 11

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Constance Bay gets no-parking signs

BY ERIN McCRACKEN the safety of the community, the residents and the Crowded street park- visitors it was advised we ing in Constance Bay has should just do – temporar- prompted the city to restrict ily – a no-parking zone on street parking to one side of one side just like we do dur- Bayview Drive closest to the ing the Carp Fair and other busier beach access points. (events).” City staff recently installed It will help keep traffic no-parking signs on the flowing, make space for water side of Bayview near first responders and help the Point Beach access to reduce the number of restrict people from park- people visiting the beach, ing on both sides while vis- he said. A second round Erin McCracken photos The brewery’s Guardian beer iting the beaches. of signs was to be installed Ridge Rock Brewing Company partner Ryan Grassie, left, and brewmaster Jamie Maxwell has a UFO on its label, plus “We did a traffic assess- further along Bayview to are re-releasing the brewery’s Guardian IPA, named for Corkery’s mysterious UFO incident. other images from the case. ment study and the rec- Auger’s Beach. ommendation was to only “I think it’s a win-win all >> BEER, FROM PAGE 1 label designed through his of packages from someone us!” allow parking on one side to around,” said El-Chantiry. Force Five Media company calling themselves Guardian. “It’s a neat story,” Grassie keep the other side open,” “And that’s only temporary, Fast forward to last year complete with the images The tipster also sent VHS said. said West Carleton-March for the time being.” when Ridge Rock’s brew- of a flying saucer, a VHS tapes with footage of a pos- He decided to re-release Coun. Eli El-Chantiry. “For [email protected] master planned to brew tape and a fingerprint all set sible UFO landing in Corkery the Galaxy IPA when he read a beer with an Australian against an image of Earth in 1991, which was later cor- a recent story in the West hard-to-find single hop va- from outer space. roborated by a local eye wit- Carleton Community Voice ‘Challenges’ keep Fitzroy, Bay libraries shuttered riety called galaxy. The label includes a note ness. The story attracted the about a documentary cur- “This is perfect,” recalled explaining that the case is attention of U.S. TV networks rently in the works about BY ERIN McCRACKEN In a recent statement, Grassie, who thought it one of the most controver- and was featured on the TV the case. the Ottawa Public Library would be the ideal fit to sial in Canadian UFO his- show, Unsolved Mysteries, “It’s called Finding Though Carp’s library said reopening dates for name a beverage after the tory, and that it dates back in 1993. Guardian,” he said of the has reopened for contact- seven branches, includ- local Carp-Guardian case. to 1989 when UFO research- “This mysterious person film, which is scheduled less services, the Fitzroy ing Constance Bay and Grassie even had a special ers began receiving a series left a fingerprint on the VHS to air on CBC next spring. Harbour and Constance Fitzroy Harbour, have not tapes as their calling card Grassie said the title perfectly Bay branches remain off been determined due to and investigators still don’t echoes the message on the limits. “staffing and operational know his or her true identity,” IPA’s label. These are located within challenges.” the label reads. “We hope “We’re literally calling out community centres, But more in-person ser- that this single hop Galaxy Guardian to come out of hid- which are still shuttered vices will be offered at IPA is good enough to lure ing and have a beer with us,” across the city, said West the Carp branch starting “Guardian” out of hiding to he said. Carleton-March Coun. Eli August 17. come enjoy a few pints with [email protected] El-Chantiry. [email protected]

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Two new pickleball courts have been added to two existing courts at the outdoor rink in Carp to accommodate more players. The Carp Pickleball Group, which launched last year, Please join us in celebrating the life of has grown to 40 members, including West Carleton- Adolf Kazda, June 10, 1938-July 12, 2020 March Coun. Eli El-Chantiry Saturday August 8th 3:00pm-7:00pm (drop in) and his wife Maha. Constance Carp Agricultural Hall, Carp Ontario Bay has five courts at its 3790-3832 Carp Rd outdoor rink. Learn more Casual Dress Please about both groups on Facebook by searching for In compliance with the city of Ottawa bylaw No. 2020-186, the Carp Pickleball Group a mask must be worn indoors by all those attending. A limited and Constance Bay Pickleball. number of masks will be available at the door if you don’t have one. Thank you for your understanding. Erin McCracken photo News Community Voice - August 6, 2020 13

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BY ERIN McCRACKEN

As summer jobs go, Devon Dean hit the jackpot. The 22-year-old is spend- ing his second summer working as a fire ranger for Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources in Fort Frances, Ont. on the Minnesota border. It’s about 1,700 kilome- tres west of his home town of Galetta, where his family has a dairy farm. “It can be very rewarding when you consider something so big and staggering like a fire,” Dean said. “You can look back and say we laid all the hose around it, we did all this work to put Photos courtesy of Devon Dean the fire out.” Galetta resident Devon Dean is working his second summer as a fire ranger in northwestern Since arriving at his post in Ontario. The job sometimes means travelling out of province to help fight large fires. ABOVE early May, work is now start- LEFT: Earlier this summer he was deployed to battle three fires in Quebec. CENTRE: He and ing to pick up with more his crew were transported by helicopter to a fire outside of Fort Frances, Ont., where Dean fires breaking out. is based. AT RIGHT: Dean was deployed to battle a blaze in High Level, Alta. last summer. Dean and his four-mem- ber crew – there are eight to ready to go for long out-of- and hoses. They scout for 12-hour days on the fire added. “I was very happy to Pakenham who served as a 10 crews at the Fort Frances province stays. A red bag nearby bodies of water and which had already been get out to that fire and help fire ranger in Red Lake, an- fire ranger base – were re- is packed with clothing, a start pumping. burning for several weeks. out.” other northwestern Ontario cently called out to extin- sleeping bag, tent and air For more remote fires, It was unusual terrain Dean was inspired by town. guish a blaze near the town mattress, “everything you crews are transported by given the thick, dense muck peers to apply to work for Dean then asked his room- that charred more than two need to stay out in the bush helicopter. crews worked in. the Ministry of Natural mate how to sign up, and he acres. for 24 hours,” Dean said. If they require additional “The fire’s burning but Resources’ aviation, forest has never looked back. The likely cause was a resources to combat a you can’t even really see fire and emergency services “It’s really, really good and lighting strike. That’s the READY TO GO spreading forest or wildfire, it,” Dean said. “It’s kind of branch. the people are even better. most common cause in they can call in a helicopter burning underground so it You get to know a lot of re- such sparsely populated A blue bag has enough gear bucket or water bomber. needs lots and lots of water, INTEREST PEAKED ally good people all across and rugged terrain, followed for 72 hours, including extra “You’re never more than and where we were there Ontario,” he said. by human causes, such as clothing. They also carry a radio call away for more was none.” During his first year of He’ll soon return home in campfires and brush fires. food kits and cooking and equipment,” Dean said. Without nearby water paramedic studies at the coming weeks ahead of “It’s hard work but it’s very cleaning supplies. Last summer, he was sources, large manure St. Lawrence College in his final year of college. He rewarding,” Dean said. “You “You make camp,” Dean sent to fight a big fire in spreaders were used to haul Cornwall, his roommate, hopes to be hired as a para- get to see a lot of the country. said. “It’s pretty rough some- High Level, Alta., about in water. who is from Dryden in medic full time after he That’s what I love about it. times but it’s fun. I definitely a 45-minute drive from “(The fire) looks out but northwestern Ontario, was finishes classes next April, “One day you could be enjoy it. I’m going to be sad the Northwest Territories then you dig a little bit of this signing up for the job. which means his fire ranger working in Fort Frances the day I have to quit.” border. peat moss up and it’d be red But Dean’s interest wasn’t duties are almost at an end. and then the next you’re get- Crews head out in pickup Already this summer he hot,” Dean said. initially peaked because it “You just wake up and ting shipped off to Quebec. trucks stocked with the tools spent two weeks in Quebec “We were very welcome would mean relocating far you’re happy to go to work,” You’re just living out of your of their trade. Once on scene on three fires, including one there. away. he said. “I just hope I can bag and I love it.” they head towards the fire at the Lambert peat moss “It was really interesting, But that winter, he learned keep that going for another The rangers each keep on foot with their equip- fields, northeast of Quebec and beautiful, beautiful more about the job from a job.” colour-coded bags packed, ment, including pumps City. He worked about six countryside out there,” he fellow ski patroller at Mount [email protected]

Now Serving You From 2 Locations Ottawa Arnprior 2222 Carling Ave. 210 Madawaska Blvd. 613-366-1932 613-623-2909 News Community Voice - August 6, 2020 15 Funding secured for road works BY ERIN McCRACKEN As more businesses Five Constance Bay roads will undergo a much needed overhaul ahead of schedule. and services reopen, City council, at its final July 15 meeting before a summer break, unani- we must all continue mously approved West Carleton-March Coun. Eli El-Chantiry’s request that $400,000 from the ward’s our e orts to protect cash-in-lieu fund be used for the $640,000 surface treatment of Holiday Drive, each other. Shady Lane, Resthaven Avenue and Hunter Crescent. Since then, Woods Road Continue to practice in the same Holiday Hills physical distancing, stay neighbourhood has been added to the list. 2 m two metres apart even in “I’m thankful and grateful gatherings. for the patience of the residents because they’ve been Erin McCracken photo putting up with that for a Five deteriorating roads in the Holiday Hills neighbourhood long time,” El-Chantiry told of Constance Bay have been approved for resurfacing at least this newspaper. “I’m also five years ahead of schedule. Wear a face covering grateful for my colleagues where physical distancing unanimously supporting That’s why El-Chantiry Watson sent a request to the something they never did had to get creative with the Ontario government seek- is a challenge or where before. funding source. ing financial assistance to required. “It’s a creative way,” he “That’s a big win,” he fix seven flood-damaged said of the measure. “I don’t said. “My biggest hope and roads in West Carleton, in- think it’s ever been done prayer is that the weather is cluding Bayview Drive and before.” going to allow us to do them Baillie Avenue in Constance That ward cash-in-lieu all this year.” Bay, Armitage Avenue money was being set aside The city is covering the and Greenland Road in to help cover the cost of remaining cost of the sur- Dunrobin, Moorhead Drive Continue to wash Corkery’s $1.5-million com- face treatment to the five and Willola Beach Road in hands frequently. munity centre expansion. Holiday Hills Roads, which the Willola Beach commu- But the expansion funding is estimated at between nity and Lighthouse Lane in was instead secured from a $600,000 and $700,000. Vydon Acres. citywide cash-in-lieu fund, The councillor recognizes The cost of their rehabilita- freeing up the ward dollars. there are other roads in West tion is estimated at $6 mil- The councillor then set Carleton that require atten- lion. Some of those roads his sights on expediting tion. Four other streets in will also need to be raised Get tested if you are the repair of the Holiday The Bay are in the process to ensure vehicular access worried you may have Hills roads, which are long of being surface treated. during future floods. overdue for surface treat- “If I have the funds I will do Ontario’s Ministry of COVID-19, or have been ment and have repeatedly every road in West Carleton- Municipal Affairs and exposed to the virus. received patchwork repairs March because I know there Housing responded saying over the years. is a lot of need out there for no extra funding is available “Those roads haven’t been our roads and our infra- due to the COVID-19 fallout, done for almost 25 to 28 structure,” El-Chantiry said. said El-Chantiry. years,” El-Chantiry said. “The problem is we have a “I’m not pointing the fin- Inside or out, stay safe. Though they are now con- limited budget and you’re ger at anybody but all levels sidered beyond repair, they coming to a shortfall.” of government in the next Save lives. are not included in the city’s The city is facing a few years are going to be five-year forecasted list of $192-million budget defi- struggling,” he said. “How neighbourhood road resur- ciency due to the pandemic, long will it take us to recover facing projects, he said, add- which means many projects from COVID? God knows Visit ontario.ca/coronavirus ing that priority is first given will face delays. how long.” Paid for by the Government of Ontario to major collector roads. In March, Mayor Jim [email protected] 16 August 6, 2020 - Community Voice

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