Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place– Wooly Bully!!!! Part 6

 

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Photo- the gals and a gent on the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce tour of Carleton Place– come along with us today to see the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers 

 

 

 

Photo Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum

 

Have you ever visited the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers company in Carlton Place?  It is an amazing place located in the old Canadian Pacific Railway workshop and roundhouse, which was used  by the railway from 1890 till 1939. The WoolGrowers Co-operative moved into the building in 1940. They process over three million pounds of wool every year and we should be proud that we as the town of Carleton Place are the only people that process wool in Canada. That’s right-all the wool come here!

 

 

For more than 70 years, 142 Franktown Road in Carleton Place has been the go-to place for wool! In 1940 the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited purchased a large, limestone building from the Canadian Pacific Railway.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The quality check man. He is the lone wolf for quality control. Can you imagine examining raw wool all day long?

 

 

Right next door is the The Real Wool Shop

Real Wool Shop supplies the discerning consumer with wool related products for men and women of all ages, from wool underwear to sheepskin slippers to coats. Seasonal fashion clothing is also available year round. The yarn department is a treat for all knitters from beginners to experienced.

 

 

 

The Real Wool Shop Facebook page

Wool Shop Contact

Contact Information Phone: 613-257-2714 Email: woolshop @ wool.ca Location: 142 Franktown Rd, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P3

Store Hours Weekdays: 9:30 to 6:00 Saturday: 9:30 to 5:00 Sunday: 11:00 to 5:00

Today’s photo is of workers taking a break at the CPR Engine Repair Shops. Built in 1890 as a round house and repair shop for the Canadian Pacific Railway, it employed about 200 workers. After operations were moved to Smiths Falls, the building was purchased by the Canadian Cooperative Woolgrowers. Iron tracks from the turntable in the roundhouse were sold as scrap to help the war effort in 1940. Can you help us identify any of these men?–Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum

Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place –Part 1–Bud’s Taxi

Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place –Part 2–A Snack and a View

Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place–I Threw Away my Candy at The Ginger Cafe Part 3

Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place –Part 4–Stepping Back in Time

Armchair Tourism in Carleton Place –Part 5–Fly Me to the Moon

 

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So How Much Time Do You Get for Stealing Wool?

Before The Carleton Place Mews?

Carleton Place Wins Prizes for their Wool!

“Wear Your Woolens Ladies” — says The Carleton Place Canadian

 

Jennifer Fenwick Irwin–second photo
This photo shows the water tower located near the corner of the engine repair shops (now the Woolgrowers building). Photo from the collection of The Museum of Science and Technolog

We’re on Fire Tomorrow at the Carleton Place Market!

Find out why it’s HOT tomorrow at the Carleton Place Farmers Market!

This week at the Carleton Place Market- Saturday 8:30-12:30 CHECK out what is happening here on our WEBSITE.

Rhubarb and Greeeeeeeeeeeen Onions, Leeks and some Asparagus too! And now Spinach and Kale!!!! McGahey Farms– My Hobby Farm– Limekiln Farms –Path Back Farms- Happy Hippie Acres-Forefather Farms

Beef from McGahey Farms or Pork from Rosehill Ranch

Foraging and Sustainable Farming is all the rage! Come talk to Rob Briden and Julie Bartosik all about it and see what they sell at Happy Hippie Acres

Fresh Salad Bowls from Forefather Farms and Salad in a Bag from Two Fields Over

Darrlyene from My Hobby Farm is bringing  her  ‘ salads to go’ – varieties this week are : Greek pasta and bean salads……….made with spring onions, garlic chives, cilantro and basil all from her garden.

HOT Itsy Bitsy Bagels equals a whole lot of foodie devilishness. They are also going to try to do iced coffee this weekend and people will be able to try Path Back Red Pepper Jelly with their samples this weekend–Pick up the latest issue of theHumm to get a coupon for a free wood fired Montreal style bagel at the Carleton Place Farmers’ Market this Saturday.

Raj’s Indian Kitchen has Chai–Mango lassi–Veggie wrap–Chicken wrap and

Onion pakoras

Ever had a Moon Pie? Well they are really called Chai Cookies from the Ginger Cafe.. but it is a slice of heaven.

 Hummus and Stew from McGahey Farms

THE CRUNCHY CABIN has gluten free and dairy free tasty treats at the market!!

 Waffles and a Breakfast sandwiches.. Don’t forget to check out our Youth Vendors for a snack..Graham Darlington and John Dunlop

John Sandberg from Path Back Farms has homemade Lemonade like Grandma used to make with a hint of mint! Have some with a treat from My Hobby Farm.

Or how about homemade biscuits bought fresh from Grandma Garretts with a jar of Chridomar Gardens and Tasty Treats jam. Don’t foreget the pickles!

It’s hot- you need it! Is it Dunlop’s local honey or their cupcakes that help allergies! My money is riding on the cupcakes!!!:)

Yes we have NO Bananas.. But we have Missie’s soaps and lotions!!

Conrad Solomon now does bicycle repairs at the Carleton Place Farmers Market!! How cool is that?

Come meet the Carleton Place Farmers Market Fairy –Come and talk to her about all things faerie and enjoy a magical treat.

Come buy something handmade from Chris Fenton or Debbie Gibson

Trish from Two Fields Over will have patio planters filled with herbs, flowers, hot peppers and tomatoes. Lots of lavender in different sizes and all kinds of singular herbs. 4 different kinds of basil for the basil aficionados!

And… Salad and Edible Plants in a Bowl from Forefathers Farm…and adopt plants from either Plant Girl or My Hobby Farm.

Drop by the Dixon Massage Therapy booth at the Carleton Place Farmers’ Market and talk to Christine about how Craniosacral and Massage Therapy can help you and receive a FREE mini treatment.

LIVE MUSIC–Andy W. Mason– Coming Up this Saturday JUNE 11–back by popular demand– one of Ottawa’s original folk activist musicians performing LIVE at the CPFM.

Ride a Cowboy? Save a Horse? NAAAAA!

Photo-Through the eyes of Cathie Hawkins McOrmond

The end of the Civil War led into the Industrial Revolution, and changes resulted throughout the barnyard. Instead of performing field work by hand, farmers used modern machinery to cut hay, plant corn, and bind oats. Inside the farm kitchen, the wood-burning cook stove and the Mason jar made food preparation and preservation much easier.

 

Photo-Linda Seccaspina

The large barns were the center of daily activity on turn-of-the-century farms. Most farmers used the barn for multiple purposes, like storing hay and oats, stabling animals, milking cattle, and storing tools and equipment. Farmers harvested hay in June, July, and August, and then stored it in the barn to feed the animals during the winter months. The haymow, in the center of the barn, held more than 30 tons of loose hay.

By 1900, most farmers used draft horses for hard labor. The 1,800 pound animals plowed the fields for corn and oats, planted the crops, cultivated the fields, brought in the hay crop, pulled wagons of field corn, hauled manure. Farms would not have been as successful without the aid of the horses.

 

 

Photo-Linda Seccaspina

 

Settlers brought heavy horses with them, including the Clydesdale to pull ploughs, wagons, and carts or to provide power on sweeps, treadmills, and other farm machinery. Of all the heavy horse breeds, the Clydesdale is the lightweight and the most intelligent. The horse was an excellent farm worker and its sound feet made it suitable also for town haulage.

Rare Breeds Canada now lists the Clydesdale as an “At Risk” breed with 151-500 registered in Canada.

 

 

Photo-Linda Seccaspina

So why am I talking about horses? Next week attend both The Carleton Place and Farmers Market and Lambs Down at the Canadian Co-Operative Wool Growers. Park at the Carleton Place Farmers Market and ride over to the Wool Growers in Arlee Sheets wagon. Heck, you can even ride back!!

Don’t forget the iconic George Chenier Sr. will commence to playing some good old country music at the Carleton Place Farmer’s Market from 10:30-12:30!

COMING JUNE 18TH- 10:30-12:30 at the Carleton Place Farmers Market

George Chenier Sr. Brought to you by:

the Town of Carleton Place Councillor  and BIA council rep Doug Black

 

 

George Chenier Sr. is an iconic part of local Lanark County music. You should not miss this! Check out his Facebook page

It’s going to be one heck of a day in Carleton Place!

 

BIA Lambs Down Park Festival

Celebrate Father’s Day Weekend at the BIA Lambs Down Park Festival in Carleton Place

Saturday June 18TH from 10am to 3pm.

This is a non-gated event and is FREE to enter the grounds, demonstrations are FREE to view and food and merchandise vendors will be on site offering items for sale

The Carleton Place (BIA) isn’t sheepish about letting people know that Carleton Place is the largest distribution centre for lamb’s wool in Canada!

In fact, the Canadian Co-operative Woolgrowers, located at 142 Franktown Road, grades and markets close to three million pounds of raw wool each year. In celebration of the town’s woolly existence, the BIA and the Woolgrowers are joining forces on Saturday, June 18th to host the BIA Lambs Down Park Festival. The BIA is working with the Wool Growers in an effort to bring awareness to the public about the tremendous heritage attraction we have in Carleton Place, the festival will run from 10 am until 3 pm on the Wool Growers property.

 

Down on the Farm at the Market Square in Carleton Place

Photo by Dave Kleiboer from Waterfall Bar, BBQ & Catering

Carleton Place, Ontario— The Market Square Pavilion –June 4th with food and dancing, all in support of the Carleton Place Farmer’s Market and Lanark County Interval House. The first annual ‘Farm to Fork Spring Dinner & Dance’  took place at the Market Square Pavilion – 7 Beckwith Street. Music was by Kevin Hemeon and Rick Picard 

Good job Debbie, Sue, Jessica and everyone else involved

Photo by Dave Kleiboer from Waterfall Bar, BBQ & Catering

Photo by Dave Kleiboer from Waterfall Bar, BBQ & Catering

 

 

Photos from Sue Cronkwright’s page…. well done Sue!

Photos from Sue Cronkwright’s page…. well done Sue!

Photo from Volundur Wally Thorbjornsson Facebook page

Photo by Dave Kleiboer from Waterfall Bar, BBQ & Catering

Photo from Volundur Wally Thorbjornsson Facebook page

Y’all come back now ya hear!

Photo by Dave Kleiboer from Waterfall Bar, BBQ & Catering

 

Conrad’s Bike Repair On The Go at the Carleton Place Farmers Market!

 

 

Photo through the eyes of Cathie Hawkins McOrmond

Conrad Solomon now does bicycle repairs at the Carleton Place Farmers Market!! How cool is that?

 

Just like the famous race car drivers do — pull your bike in need of repair into Conrad’s Saturday neighbourhood pit. Conrad’s Bike Repair On The Go will  offer you  friendly and efficient service and this guy knows bikes!
No time during the week? You can feel confident in bringing in your bike to Conrad’s Bike Repair On The Go Saturdays at the CPFM.. Conrad can be contacted at 613-816-8025 or email conradsbikerepair@gmail.com

Check him out on our unique vendors page of the Carleton Place Farmers Market!

Can You Keep a Secret? Come on Down!!

 

 

Can you keep a secret?

We’re about to surprise Carleton Place with the party of a lifetime!

On July 16th its  finally here. (8:30-12:30)

Let’s toast the Carleton Place Farmers Market’s 25th year journey,
With healthy beverages from the Ginger Cafe and good cheer!

An amazing party is in store,
For our Carleton Place Farmers Market is young no more.
No gifts to bring – it’s not our style,
Just bring yourself to make us smile! (8:30-12:30)

Dip in for some fun and get one of the first 50 silly loot bags –so don’t be tardy

Balloons from Fiona at CP Party will be gone quickly along with the vegetables that are fresh and hearty.

Happy pictures, randomly snapped after face painting with Ariessa Black (10:30-12:30)

Meet the BIA–The party is starting–and their hands you must shake .(10:30)

They might jump up surprised, but are eager to meet– and conversation you must make.

 

Count correctly what’s in a jar,

And suddenly YOU will be the rock star,

As its shopping downtown you will go,

With those BIA bucks- so don’t be slow,

What could be better than friends and cake? (Cake cutting 10:30)

With cake by Shannon Michie-mcdonald and those beautiful cakes she doth make.

 

Begin dancing with the Jimmy Tri-Tone Trio with their tunes.(10:30-12:30)

Because mango lassi’s from Raj’s are poured and the table is set

For a birthday party you won’t soon forget.

It’s our birthday party- so please reserve the date. (July 16th 8:30-12:30)

To have a guest like you would be a wonderful delight,

So please join us on July 16 to celebrate 25 years!

Good day and good night!

 

 

 

Dip in for some fun and get one of the first 50 silly loot bags –so don’t be tardy

Balloons from Fiona at CP Party will be gone quickly along with the vegetables that are fresh and hearty.

 

 

Happy pictures, randomly snapping after facepainting with Ariessa Black (10:30-12:30)

Meet the BIA

 

The Carleton Place Business Improvement Association began in 1979. The business community requested that the downtown be designated as an improvement area through municipal bylaws and provincial legislation and the BIA was formed.
The Carleton Place BIA promotes the downtown as a business and shopping area, not just a group of individual shops, restaurants and offices. Our mandate is twofold; beautification and promotion. Our ongoing floral beautification, seasonal banner program, and decorative lighting, add to the vibrant streetscape. We use promotional activities and special events to keep downtown Carleton Place foremost in the public’s mind as an attractive, pleasant place to shop, to be entertained, to work and to live.

 

Count correctly what’s in a jar and win BIA bucks! What are BIA BUCKS?

A BIA Buck is our standard dollar used on a regular basis by the consumers in our community. BIA Bucks are an economic booster to our BIA members and enable consumers to contribute to BIA retailers. So that means shop till you drop on the BIA!!

All participating businesses within the BIA district can accept the BIA currency and will be provided full reimbursement by the BIA office.

 

 

What could be better than friends and cake?

With cake by our Shannon our Carleton Place Cake Queen

Shannon Michie-mcdonald

 

 

 

MUSIC

Begin dancing with the Jimmy Tri-Tone Trio with their tunes.(10:30-12:30)

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t Forget to Smile Tomorrow at the Carleton Place Farmers Market!

 

When you come to the Carleton Place Farmers market you will see either me or the incredible Tracy Lamb taking pictures- See all these pictures here on our CPFM photo page or on Tracy Lamb’s  Flikr Page.  Carleton Place’s very own John Rayner has also graciously taken photos too.

 

Well tomorrow I am going to be on a Perth Bus tour for the Lanark County Geological Society so our lovely BIA chief cook and bottle washer Cathie Hawkins is going to be out and about the market taking pictures for next weeks stories! So don’t forget to say cheese!

Who the heck is Cathie? Well click on the link below and find out.

Cathie Hawkins McOrmond — She’s Just a Small Town Girl

 

So don’t forget to smile like  the wonderful people from Raj’s Indian Food-Sujata Dubey-You can find our all about them and their smiles here.

Remember life is worthwhile if you just smile!

 

 

 

 

One Thing That Can Solve Most of Our Problems is Dancing!

 

WHERE?

Carleton Place, Ontario— The Market Square Pavilion will be vibrant on June 4th with food and dancing, all in support of the Carleton Place Farmer’s Market and Lanark County Interval House. The first annual ‘Farm to Fork Spring Dinner & Dance’ will be taking place on Saturday June 4 th , 2016 at the Market Square Pavilion – 7 Beckwith Street. After all If people stand in a circle long enough, they’ll eventually begin to dance. Music by Kevin Hemeon and Rick Picard – Kevin & Rick. Dance under the stars. They will rock the parking lot! Dance-only tickets available for $10

 

WHEN?

The event begins at 6:00 p.m. with a delicious meal provided by Waterfall Catering, including accents of homegrown ingredients and desserts provided by the Carleton Place Farmers Market and local restaurants. The dance portion begins at 8:00 p.m. with live music by Kevin Hemeon and Rick Pickard and will continue until 12:00 a.m. Tickets are $40.00 per person for the Dinner & Dance, or interested patrons are able to purchase tickets for the Dance Only for $10.00 per person. In general, my children refused to eat anything that hadn’t danced on TV. 

HOW COME?

The ‘Farm to Fork’ theme provides recognition and support for the Carleton Place Farmer’s Market and Lanark County Interval House. All funds raised will be split between both local organizations.

 WHY SHOULD WE?

“I remember seeing the Facebook post of a community in Tennessee that hosted a large outdoor dinner right in the middle of the main street and I thought it was just so beautiful” says lead organizer Debbie McVie. Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance and if you can’t get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it dance!

 

TICKETS- GOING FAST!!

Carambeck Community Centre –351 Bridge Street Carleton Place

Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce–170 Bridge Street Carleton Place

For more information:

Jessica Smith
Community Programmer
613-257- 1704
jsmith@carletonplace.ca

Dr. Seuss Was Right!

 

The Carleton Place Farmer’s Market and the Carleton Place BIA joined forces tonight at the Town Hall. Well done everyone! Let’s keep this momentum going for our town!

After all,

“Why have Carleton Place just fit in when we all know that we were REALLY meant to stand out!”

Dr. Seuss (with a little Linda moderation)

PS: Missy’s eyes were closed because of Linda’s bad photography:)

 

The Official Notice as they say!
Wednesday, May 18,The Carleton Place Farmer’s Market and the Carleton Place BIA joined forces together at the Carleton Place Town Hall. The Carleton Place BIA promotes the downtown as a business and shopping area, not just a group of individual shops, restaurants and offices. Now the Carleton Place Farmer’s Market has joined forces with the BIA to also help keep downtown Carleton Place foremost in the public’s mind as an attractive, pleasant place to shop, to be entertained, to work and to live.

Thanks also goes out to Councilor and town representative for the BIA Doug Black for sponsoring the George Allan Chenier Sr. concert on June 18th at the CPFM, See you there!

Well done everyone! Let’s keep this momentum going for our town!

Saturday in Carleton Place Photographed by our Sky Pilots Bill and Carole Flint

 

Aerial Photos of Carleton place by our sky pilots Bill and Carole Flint

 

Aerial Photos of Carleton place by our sky pilots Bill and Carole Flint– Carleton Place Farmer’s Market

 

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