April 21 brought out the best of weather, volunteers, and guests. The day couldn’t have been more different than a year ago as about 600 happy people dropped in over the course of the afternoon to enjoy the sunshine and share some excellent food. For many residents it was a day to re-encounter volunteers who came from the City and across the province to help in their time of need. There were hugs and tears for members of Ottawa Valley Search and Rescue, the Mennonite communities, Legion 616, WCEFA, Eli El-Chantiry, and some of the key members of Flood Relief; Laura Murphy, Heather Lucente, and Janet Lavern. The celebration was MC’d by Boom Radio’s Jon Mark with presentations from CBBCA President Angela Bernhardt & Flood Relief Director Heather Lucente. The event was visited by Mayor Watson, the Citizen, and the CBC.

Special thanks go out to Megan Goodkey & Sobey’s who once again donated the day’s food and beverages,  the 60+ volunteers who baked, prepared, set-up, cooked, cleaned up, and performed a myriad of other functions to pull everything together, and of course the Tall Boys Band who capped off a great day with an excellent party.

You can read Jon Mark’s chronicle of the Constance Bay journey here: https://boom997.com/news/4167662/a-happy-ending-in-constance-bay/

Two every day heros: Marco Scapillati & Heather Lucente

Two more every day heros cut the Flood Relief cake: Laura Murphy & Belfor’s Marco Rushton

Councillor Eli El-Chantiry gets together with MDS’s Ontario Coordinator Nick Hamm

Super hero Janet Lavern has returned to her alter ego as the Face paint artist at Colourful Chamelion

Mayor Watson is inducted into Flood Relief by volunteer Ruth McKlusky

The after party with the Tall Boys Band featuring Ian Scott & Whiskey Mike