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Carleton Place council releases confidential documents on 7 Beckwith contamination News – During the Town of Carleton Place’s policy review committee meeting on Sept. 23, council members voted to release minutes from the closed sessions of council, in addition to referenced material, related to the purchase of 7 Beckwith St. (the former Canadian Tire site). The decision comes after questions were raised about the purchase, as well as the town’s plan for remediating the contamination found at the location. During the policy review committee meeting on July 29, resident Jim Collins said, “After extensive research, it troubles me to believe in any decision made by senior town staff, or even council for that matter, in regards to cleaning up the
contamination at the old Canadian Tire site on 7 Beckwith St.” Collins noted there is “clear justification for an independent peer review of the contamination project and also a formal inquiry into why this land was even purchased in the first place.” He also said the pump and treat solution chosen by the town has been proven to be expensive and ineffective, “and is now considered an obsolete technology throughout the remediation industry and province.” “I have no problem with releasing the documents,” Coun. Rob Probert said. “I’ve been on this council for four years and I think we’ve been given good advice.” “In regards to the purchase of the property and the remediation method (chosen by council), I feel very confi-
dent that we have done the right thing for our community, for our citizens,” mayor Wendy LeBlanc said. Coun. Doug Black said it was time to “resolve the issue, shut it down and show due diligence was taken by the previous and current council.” Following the decision to release the information, chief administrative officer (CAO) Paul Knowles presented the material in council chambers and he noted three members of the current council, (Probert and Coun. Gary Strike) had “not seen this stuff.” LeBlanc, councillors Louis Antonakos and Jerry Flynn were members of the 2006-2010 council.
initiative, although I like to think that everyone who attends is responsible for making it all happen,” Dillabough said. Although he’s not sure of the final entertainment lineup, Dave “Brownie” Brown is to make his inaugural Doo in the Derry appearance. “I am really looking forward to that,” Dillabough said. “You never know who is going to show up,” he continued. “Media, politicians, ‘characters’ and everyone and everything in between have been at the
Doo.” The music concert is free, although donations are happily taken at the door, and very much encouraged. Through the years, funds collected have been used towards upgrades and preservation. “People are drawn to this event,” Dillabough said. “I think it’s because it’s so magical, and because most folks want to be connected to something that is so real, down to earth. It’s a throwback to simpler times I suppose. Maybe it’s the honest and genuine presenta-
tion.” Original Beckwith Township settlers built Prospect United Church. In the early 1970s it ceased being used as a place of worship. Today, it and the adjacent cemetery are owned and maintained by the municipality. Occasionally, it is used for weddings, and of course, the annual Doo in the Derry. For more information, contact Cassandra McGregor at 613-257-1539 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca.
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Timeline of events See DOCUMENTS page A/CP7
Doo in the Derry community celebration marks 10th anniversary Sunday Tara Gesner
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Arts – They’ve been “dooing” it for 10 years. The Doo in the Derry, a yearly fundraising concert returns this Sunday, Oct. 5, to the abandoned Prospect United Church, located at 141 Richmond Rd. in the hamlet of Prospect (County Road 10 between Franktown and Richmond). The Doo in the Derry, hosted by Ottawa Valley Troubadour Lyle Dill-
abough and friends, is a totally acoustic event, and it runs from 2 to 4 p.m. “There’s no hydro in this historic 175-year-old stone building,” Dillabough said. The community celebration, described as a “service for the soul,” offers ambience and charm. Styles of music performed include classic country, traditional Valley, gospel, and the list goes on. “The show is a joint Beckwith Township and Lyle Dillabough Productions
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