Township of Admaston/Bromley First Monthly Meeting Thursday, February 6th 2020 @ 7:30 p.m.
AGENDA
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Moment of Silence
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest
5. Minutes
th a) 5a Resolution to adopt Minutes of regular Council meeting held January 16 , 2020.
6. Delegations and Guests
7. Planning and Economic Development Committee – Chair Bob Hall, Committee Member Kevin LeGris
a) 7a Resolution to approve By-Law 2020-14, being a By-Law to amend By-Law 2004- 13 (bring forward from Public Planning Meeting) b) 7b County of Renfrew Planning Activity Tracker for November & December
8. Community Service Committee – Chair Kevin LeGris, Committee Member Bob Hall
a) 8a December Library Board Minutes & January Librarian and Treasurers Report b) 8b Renfrew County Veterinary Services Committee Annual Meeting c) 8c Letter Re: Farm Safety Support Resolution – Premier Doug Ford d) 8d Letter Re: Fisheries Act Resolution – Office of the Prime Minister e) 8e Barr Line Community Centre & Stone Road Chambers Usage
9. Operations Committee – Chair Robert Dick, All of Council
10. Waste Management Committee – Chair Kevin LeGris, All of Council
11. Finance and Administration Committee - Chair Michael Donohue, All of Council
a) 11a Resolution to approve By-Law 2020-15 being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of funds necessary to meet current expenditures until taxes are collected. b) 11b Greater Madawaska - MMP MMAH Minister Letter – Service Delivery Review
12. Protective Services Committee – Chair Mike Quilty, Committee Member Robert Dick
a) 12a Letter from the Honourable Sylvia Jones – CPSA 2019
13. County of Renfrew – Mayor Michael Donohue
a) 13a 2020 County of Renfrew Budget Workshop b) 13b 2020 Public Works Projects in Admaston/Bromley
14. By-Laws
Ø By-Law 2020-15 being a bylaw to authorize the borrowing of funds necessary to meet current expenditures until the taxes are collected.
15. Notice of Motion
16. Old Business
17. New Business
18. Confirmatory By-Law
a) 18a By-Law No 2020-16 to confirm proceedings of the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at the meeting held February 6th, 2020
19. Question Period
20. In-Camera Session
21. Adjournment
PLEASE NOTE “Submissions received by the public, either orally or in writing may become part of the public record/package”.
Council Information
DACA Newsletter January 2020 OPP Municipal Policing Bureau Bulletin January 2020 Ottawa Valley Business January 21, 2020 Whitewater News January 30, 2020
CORPORATION OF TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY
SECOND MONTHLY MEETING
Council met for their first monthly meeting at the Municipal Council Chambers on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 7:30 pm. Present were Mayor Michael Donohue, Deputy Mayor Mike Quilty, Councillors Bob Hall, Kevin LeGris and Robert Dick.
Staff members present were Acting Clerk-Treasurer Mitchell Ferguson, Public Works Superintendent Chris Kunopaski.
Douglas St. Patrick’s Parade Committee was in attendance: Bill McHale, Art Jamieson and Preston Cull
Mayor Donohue then called the meeting to order followed with a moment of silence.
Resolution No. 18/01/20
Moved by: Mike Quilty, seconded Robert Dick
BE IT RESOLVED that Council accept the agenda as presented this date. “Carried”
The January 2nd, 2020 minutes were provided to Council for approval and the following resolution was passed:
Resolution No. 19/01/20
Moved by: Mike Quilty, seconded by Robert Dick
BE IT RESOLVED that Council accept the minutes of the regular council meeting held January 2nd, 2020. “Carried”
Delegations and Guests – Douglas St.Patrick’s Parade Committee gave a presentation about the annual parade and made a request to Council to investigate insurance options.
Planning and Economic Development Committee - Chair Bob Hall, Committee Member Kevin LeGris
The Building and Sewage Reports for December was reviewed by Council and the following Resolution was passed:
Resolution No. 20/01/20
Moved by: Bob Hall, seconded by Kevin Legris
BE IT RESOLVED that Council accepts the December 2019 Building and Sewage Report. “Carried”
A Request for Support was received from the Town of Deep River; regarding the Premiers of Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick announcing their intention to work together on the development of small modular reactors to help their provinces reduce carbon emissions and address the challenges of climate change, and the following resolution was passed:
Resolution No. 21/01/20
Moved by: Bob Hall, seconded by Kevin Legris
WHERE AS the Premiers of Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick have announced their intention to work together on the development of small modular reactors to help their provinces reduce carbon emissions and address the challenges of climate change;
WHERE AS Canada has demonstrated excellence and leadership in the nuclear industry on the world stage for more than 70 years;
WHERE AS the Canadian nuclear industry is one of the safest and most well- regulated energy sectors in the world under the oversight of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission;
WHERE AS the citizens of Ontario have enjoyed the benefits of safe, clean, low carbon energy produced by Ontario’s nuclear industry for over 50 years;
WHERE AS small modular reactors have the potential to provide municipalities, especially rural and northern municipalities, with an innovative technology that provides a safe, low-carbon alternative to meet energy demands; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley supports the Town of Deep River’s expression of support to the Premiers of Ontario, Saskatchewan and New Brunswick in their decision to work together on the development of small modular reactor technology as a safe, low-carbon energy option;
THAT this motion be circulated to the Prime Minister of Canada, Minister of Natural Resources, and the remaining provincial premiers asking that they support investment in the research and development of smaller modular reactor technology as an innovative, safe, low-carbon energy option.
“Carried”
Community Service Committee Chair Kevin LeGris, Committee Member Bob Hall
A request for a letter of support was received from the Muskrat Watershed Committee, and the following resolution was passed.
Resolution No 22/01/20
Moved by: Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall
BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley direct the Mayor to send a letter of support for the Muskrat Watershed Council’s Natural Edge Program application. “Carried”
Operations Committee Chair Robert Dick, All of Council
The Roads Voucher dated December 31st, 2019 was provided to Council for approval and reviewed by Public Works Superintendent Chris Kunopaski. Upon consideration the following resolution was passed:
Resolution No. 23/01/20
Moved by: Robert Dick, seconded by Mike Quilty
BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve payment of the Roads Voucher dated December 31st, 2019 in the amount of $116,807.58
“Carried”
Public Works Superintendent Chris Kunopaski reviewed the Job Cost Expenditure Report dated December 31st, 2019 and Council accepted it as information.
Public Works Superintendent Chris Kunopaski reported on recent winter events and the ongoing cost of winter control.
Waste Management Committee - Chair Kevin LeGris, All of Council
Finance and Administration Committee - Chair Michael Donohue, All of Council
The General Voucher dated December 13, 2019 was provided to Council and reviewed Acting Clerk-Treasurer Mitchell Ferguson. Upon consideration the following resolution was passed:
Resolution No 24/01/2020
Moved by: Robert Dick, seconded by Mike Quilty
BE IT RESOLVED that Council approve payment of the General Voucher dated December 14th to December 31st, 2019 in the amount of $128,260.34.
“Carried”
Acting Clerk Treasurer Mitchell Ferguson reviewed the December 31st, 2019 Budgetary Control Report and Council accepted it as information:
The Interim Tax Levy By-Law was presented for Council’s consideration and the following resolution was passed:
Resolution No 25/01/2020
Moved by: Robert Dick, seconded by Mike Quilty
BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves By-Law 2020-11 to provide for Interim Tax Levies for the year 2020 for the Township of Admaston/Bromley.
“Carried”
Protective Services - Chair Mike Quilty, Committee Member Robert Dick
The following reports were reviewed by Council and accepted as information:
December Fire Committee Minutes and January Fire Chief’s Report
A By-Law to adopt a Speed Spy Policy for the Township of Admaston/Bromley was reviewed and the following resolution was passed:
Resolution No 26/01/2020
Moved by: Mike Quilty, seconded by Robert Dick
BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves By-Law 2020-12 to adopt a Speed Spy Policy for the Township of Admaston/Bromley.
“Carried”
County of Renfrew - Mayor Michael Donohue
By-Laws:
Resolution No 27/01/20
Moved by: Kevin LeGris, seconded by: Bob Hall
THAT the By-Laws listed below dated January 16, 2020 be enacted and passed:
By-Law 2020-11 Being a By-Law to provide for Interim Tax Levies for the year 2020 for the Township of Admaston/Bromley.
By-Law 2020-12 Being a By-Law to adopt a Speed Spy Policy for the Township of Admaston/Bromley
“Carried” New Business:
Council discussed the information received from the Douglas St.Patrick’s Parade Committee, and the following resolution was passed:
Resolution No 28/01/20
Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall
BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley direct staff to investigate insurance options for the Douglas St. Patrick’s Parade.
“Carried”
Confirmatory By-Law
Resolution No 29/01/20
Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall
THAT By-Law No 2020-13, being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at the meeting held January 16, 2020 be now numbered, deemed read three times and passed. “Carried” Resolution No. 30/01/20
Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Thursday January 16, 2020 Admaston/Bromley Council meeting be adjourned at 9:14 p.m. “Carried”
______Mayor Acting Clerk/ Treasurer CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY
BY-LAW NO. 2020-14
A By-law to amend By-law Number 2004-13 of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley, as amended.
PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O., 1990, c.P. 13, THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY HEREBY ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT By-law Number 2004-13, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended as follows:
(a)By adding the following new subsection to Section 22.0 – Requirements for Agriculture (A) Zone, immediately after Section 22.3(ll):
“(mm) Agriculture-Exception Thirty-Nine (A-E39)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, for the lands located in the A-E39 Zone, within Part of Lot 12, Concession 5, in the geographic Township of Bromley, now in the Township of Admaston/Bromley, a hunting and fishing camp shall be an additional permitted use. The minimum gross floor area of the hunting and fishing camp shall be 45 square metres.”
(b)Schedule “A” is amended by rezoning those lands described above from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture – Exception Thirty-Nine (A-E39), as shown on Schedule “A” attached hereto.
2. THAT save as aforesaid all other provisions of By-law 2004-13, as amended, shall be complied with.
3. This by-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of final passing thereof.
This By-law given its FIRST and SECOND reading this 6th day of February, 2020.
This By-law read a THIRD time and finally passed this 6th day of February, 2020.
______Mayor Acting Clerk-Treasurer
Mitchell Ferguson
From: Doug Ford
Dear Ms. Gilchrist:
Thanks for your letter about council’s resolution dealing with safety on farms. I appreciate hearing council’s views on the issue.
I note that you’ve sent copies of council’s resolution to some of my government colleagues. I’m sure the ministers will also take council’s views into consideration.
Thanks again for the information.
Doug Ford Premier of Ontario
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Township of Admaston/Bromley Usage Reports January 1 - December 31/19 Mth/ 2019 Group Usage Mthly Total Yr to Date
Bookings by Groups - Barr Line Community Centre 2019
January Orange Lodge 1 Church Groups 0 AA 4 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 1 Agricultural Groups 3 Musical Groups 1 4H 3 County 1 Victim Services 1 15 15
February Orange Lodge 1 Church Groups 1 AA 4 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 1 Agricultural Groups 0 Musical Groups 1 4H 2 County 1 Victim Services 2 13 28
March Orange Lodge 1 Church Groups 0 AA 5 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 0 Agricultural Groups 2 Musical Groups 1 4H 0 County 0 Victim Services 1 10 38
April Orange Lodge 1 Church Groups 0 AA 4 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 5 Agricultural Groups 1 Musical Groups 1 4H 0 County 0 Victim Services 5 17 55
May Orange Lodge 1 Church Groups 1 AA 5 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 1 Agricultural Groups 3 Musical Groups 1 4H 0 County 1 Victim Services 7 20 75 Township of Admaston/Bromley Usage Reports January 1 - December 31/19 June Orange Lodge 1 Church Groups 0 AA 4 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 1 Agricultural Groups 1 Musical Groups 1 4H 0 County 0 Victim Services 4 12 87
July Orange Lodge 0 Church Groups 0 AA 4 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 0 Agricultural Groups 0 Musical Groups 1 4H 2 County 0 Township 1 Victim Services 0 8 95
August Orange Lodge 0 Church Groups/WI 0 AA 5 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 1 Agricultural Groups 1 Musical Groups 1 4H 0 County 0 Township 1 Victim Services 0 9 104
September Orange Lodge 1 Church Groups/WI 0 AA 4 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 1 Agricultural Groups 3 Musical Groups 2 4H 0 County 0 Victim Services 2 13 117
October Orange Lodge 1 Church Groups/WI 0 AA 4 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 3 Agricultural Groups 1 Musical Groups 2 4H 0 County 0 Federal Election 1 Victim Services 6 18 135 Township of Admaston/Bromley Usage Reports January 1 - December 31/19
November Orange Lodge 1 Church Groups/WI 0 AA 5 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 2 Agricultural Groups 1 Musical Groups 2 4H 2 County 1 Victim Services 6 20 155
December Orange Lodge 1 Church Groups/WI 0 AA 4 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 4 Agricultural Groups 2 Musical Groups 2 4H 0 County 0 Victim Services 4 17 172
Bookings by Groups - Barr Line Community Centre 2018
Orange Lodge 11 Chuch Groups 0 AA 52 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 14 Agricultural Groups 18 Musical Groups 11 4H 11 Victim Services 36 Township 0 Provincial Election 4
Total 157
Bookings by Groups - Barr Line Community Centre 2019
Orange Lodge 10 Church Groups 2 AA 52 Residents/ratepayers 20 Agricultural Groups 20 Musical Groups 15 4H 9 Victim Services 38 Township 1 County 4 Federal Election 1 172 Township of Admaston/Bromley Usage Reports January 1 - December 31/19 Bookings by Groups- Council Chambers 2019
January Church Groups 1 AA 4 Council 2 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 2 Agricultural Groups 1 PSB 1 Other 0 11 11
February Church Groups 2 AA 4 Council 2 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 0 Agricultural Groups 0 PSB 1 Emergency Manangement 1 Auditors 2 Finance & Administration 1 Waste Management 1 14 25
March Church Groups 4 AA 5 Council 2 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 0 Agricultural Groups 1 PSB 1 K & P 1 Douglas Parade 1 Finance & Administration 2 17 42
April Church Groups 4 AA 4 Council 2 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 0 Agricultural Groups 0 PSB 1 Operations 1 Waste Management 1 13 55
May Church Groups 2 AA 4 Council 2 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 2 PSB 1 Emergency Management 1 RAHSV 1 13 68
June Church Groups 1 AA 5 Township of Admaston/Bromley Usage Reports January 1 - December 31/19 Council 2 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 0 Agricultural Groups 0 PSB 0 Finance & Administration 2 Operations 1 Waste Management 1 Protective Services 1 13 81
July Church Groups 1 AA 4 Council 1 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 0 Agricultural Groups 0 PSB 0 Waste Management 1 7 88
August Church Groups 0 AA 4 Council 2 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 0 Agricultural Groups 0 PSB 0 6 94 Other Sept Church Groups 2 AA 5 Council 2 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 0 Agricultural Groups 0 PSB 1 Operations 2 RAHSV 1 Auditors 2 15 109
Oct Church Groups 2 AA 4 Council 2 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 1 Agricultural Groups 0 PSB 1 Emergency Management 1 Provincial Election 1 12 121
Nov Church Groups 2 AA 4 Council 2 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 0 Agricultural Groups 1 Township of Admaston/Bromley Usage Reports January 1 - December 31/19 PSB 0 K&P 1 10 131
Dec Church Groups/WI 1 AA 5 Council 2 Resident/Ratepayer Usage 0 Agricultural Groups 0 PSB 1 Finance & Administration 1 Operations 1 Protective Services 1 Emergency Management 1 RAHSV 1 14 145
Bookings by Groups- Council Chambers 2018
AA 52 Auditors 4 Church Groups & WI 22 Council 23 Renfrew and Area Health Serv Village 6 Economic Summit 1 Emergency Management Committee 4 Resident - Personal use 8 Cty of Renfrew Mtgs 4 Municipal Election 1 Police Services Board 8
Total 133
Bookings by Groups- Council Chambers 2019
AA 52 Auditors 4 Agricultural Groups 3 Church Groups & WI 22 Council Meeting 23 County of Renfrew - K&P 2 Emergency Management 4 Police Services Board 8 Provincial Election 1 Township Committee Meeting 17 Renfrew Area Health Services Village 4 Resident Personal Use 5
Total 145 CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY
BY-LAW NO. 2020-15
A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE BORROWING OF FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET CURRENT EXPENDITURES UNTIL THE TAXES ARE COLLECTED
WHEREAS Council deems it necessary to borrow the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) to meet, until the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the Corporation for the year;
AND WHEREAS the total of amounts previously borrowed under Section 407 of the Municipal Act, as amended from time to time (the “Act”), that have not been repaid are Three Hundred and Sixty Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($360,500).
AND WHEREAS the amount to be borrowed under this by law and the amounts of borrowings that have not been repaid does not in the aggregate exceed from January 1st to September 30th of the year, 50% of the total, and from October 1st to December 31st, 25% of the total of the estimated revenues of the Corporation.
THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley enacts as follows:
1. The Head and the Treasurer of the Corporation are hereby authorized on behalf of the Corporation to borrow from time to time, by way of promissory note or bankers’ acceptance, from Bank of Montreal, a sum of sums not exceeding in the aggregate Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) to meet, until the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the Corporation for the year, including the amounts required for the purposes mentioned in subsection (1) of the said Section 407, as amended from time to time, and to give, on behalf of the Corporation, to the Bank a promissory note or notes, sealed with the corporate seal and signed by them for the moneys so borrowed, and such other documentation as may be requested by the Bank therefore, with interest not exceeding prime, currently 3.95 per cent per annum, which may be paid in advance or otherwise.
2. The Head and the Treasurer of the Corporation are hereby authorized on behalf of the Corporation to borrow from time to time, by way of promissory note or bankers’ acceptance, from Bank of Montreal, a sum of sums not exceeding in the aggregate Four Hundred and Eighty Thousand Dollars ($480,000) to meet, until the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the Corporation for the year, including the amounts required for the purposes mentioned in subsection (1) of the said Section 407, as amended from time to time, and to give, on behalf of the Corporation, to the Bank a promissory note or notes, sealed with the corporate seal and signed by them for the moneys so borrowed, and such other documentation as may be requested by the Bank therefore, with interest not exceeding prime, currently 3.95 per cent per annum, which may be paid in advance or otherwise.
3. All sums borrowed from the said Bank, for any or all of the purposes mentioned in the said Section 407 as amended from time to time, shall with interest thereon, be a charge upon the whole of the revenues of the Corporation for the current year and for all preceding years, as and when such revenues are received.
4. The Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to apply in payment of all sums borrowed pursuant to the authority of this By-law, as well as all the other sums borrowed in this year and any previous years, from the said Bank for any or all of the purposes mentioned in the said Section 407, as amended from time to time, together with interest thereon, all of the moneys hereafter collected or received on account or realized in respect of the taxes levied for the current year and preceding years and all of the moneys collected or received from any other source, which may lawfully be applied for such purpose.
READ a first and second time this 6th day of February 2020.
READ a third time and finally passed this 6th day of February 2020.
______Mayor Acting Clerk-Treasurer
Ministry of Ministère des Municipal Affairs Affaires municipales and Housing et du Logement
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January 20, 2020
Your Worship Mayor Brian Hunt Township of Greater Madawaska [email protected]
Dear Mayor Brian Hunt,
Thank you for your municipality’s joint submission to the Municipal Modernization Program and for your commitment to working together with partner municipalities to find smarter, more efficient ways to operate.
I am pleased to inform you that the Government of Ontario will provide funding of up to $200,000.00 towards your joint project Efficiencies without Borders: Efficiency Finding Across Seven Municipalities for the cost of an independent third-party reviewer to deliver a final report by June 30, 2020.
The Municipal Modernization Program is an important part of our government’s plan to help municipalities lower costs and improve services for local residents and businesses over the long term. The joint review project being undertaken by your municipality, together with partner municipalities, is an important step toward achieving our shared goal of efficient, effective, modern services that meet the evolving needs of our communities.
A transfer payment agreement is required to provide funding for this work. Ministry staff will be in touch with your staff shortly to finalize the transfer payment agreement and work through details of funding implementation. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact your Municipal Services Office, or the ministry at [email protected].
I would like to offer my congratulations on this funding approval under the Municipal Modernization Program and extend my best wishes as we work together to modernize service delivery and focus spending on vital programs and services for Ontarians.
Sincerely,
Steve Clark Minister
c. Allison Holtzhauer, Township of Greater Madawaska Mayor Michael Donohue, Township of Admaston/Bromley Annette Gilchrist, Township of Admaston/Bromley Mayor Walter Stack, Town of Arnprior Robin Paquette, Town of Arnprior Mayor David Bennett, Township of Horton Hope Dillabough, Township of Horton Mayor Tom Peckett, Township of McNab/Braeside Lindsey Lee, Township of McNab/Braeside Mayor Don Eady, Town of Renfrew Kim Bulmer, Town of Renfrew Mayor Michael Moore, Township of Whitewater Region Robert Tremblay, Township of Whitewater Region
Solicitor General Solliciteur général
Office of the Solicitor General Bureau de la solliciteure générale
25 Grosvenor Street, 18th Floor 25, rue Grosvenor, 18e étage Toronto ON M7A 1Y6 Toronto ON M7A 1Y6 Tel: 416 325-0408 Tél.: 416 325-0408 [email protected] [email protected] 132-2019-3184 By e-mail
January 15, 2020
Dear Mayor:
As you may know, on March 26, 2019, Ontario passed the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019 (Bill 68), which established the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 (CSPA, 2019). The CSPA, 2019 supports our government’s commitment to:
• Modernize Ontario’s police service delivery framework; • Strengthen public confidence in policing; and • Improve governance, training, and transparency. I am writing to update you on the work that is currently underway to bring the CSPA, 2019 into force in 2021, and inform you of upcoming engagement opportunities. We are engaging a number of our stakeholders, to develop more than 50 required matters for regulation. These include several Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) related matters for regulation such as:
• Establishing OPP governance-related regulations, including the composition of OPP detachment boards and the OPP Governance Advisory Council; • Developing an approach to determine when it is appropriate to have more than one OPP detachment board for a detachment of the OPP that provides policing to municipalities or First Nations; • Aligning the existing OPP billing framework with the CSPA, 2019. We recognize the significant implications these regulatory changes will have on communities that receive direct and/or supplemental services from the OPP. Given these impacts, my ministry will engage communities through regional roundtable sessions. The regional roundtables will be an opportunity for the ministry to provide an overview of upcoming regulatory changes related to OPP services and for communities to identify pertinent local issues and provide feedback on OPP-related policy proposals. …/2
Ontario Provincial Police Regulations Regional Roundtable Page 2
The regional roundtables will take place in the following locations:
OPP Region Regional Roundtable Locations • Kenora North West • Thunder Bay • Sudbury North East • Timmins West • London East • Brockville Central • Orillia
Ministry staff will reach out to you with additional information regarding the regional roundtable sessions in the coming weeks. We look forward to continuing our work with you to better understand local priorities, examine strategies to improve community safety and ensure the transparent and effective governance of OPP services across the province. Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Derwin Remedios, Team Lead, Strategic Policy, Research and Innovation, by e-mail at: [email protected].
Sincerely,
Sylvia Jones Solicitor General
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY
BY-LAW No. 2020-16
A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY AT THE MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 6, 2020
WHEREAS Subsection 5(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, provides that the powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by its Council;
AND WHEREAS Subsection 5(3) of the said Municipal Act provides that the powers of every Council are to be exercised by by-law;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and desirable that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law;
THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley enacts as follows:
1. That the actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 2nd day of January 2020 and in respect of each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the Council at its said meetings, is, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other body is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law.
2. That the Head of Council and proper officers of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain appropriate approvals where required, except where otherwise provided, and to affix the Corporate Seal of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley to all such documents.
3. That this By-Law shall come into force and take effect upon the passing thereof.
READ a first and second time this 6th day of February 2020.
READ a third time and finally passed this 6th day of February 2020.
______Mayor Acting Clerk-Treasurer
DACRE AND AREA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. January 2020 NEWSLETTER
The Next General Meeting will be held Wednesday February 12th at 7:15pm
RECAP OF EVENTS
Children's Christmas Party Thank you to all the parents and kids who came out to see santa, we had a great turn out. Thank you to Amanda for organizing some great crafts and hot chocolate. And a great big thank you to Santa for making the children’s day, you were wonderful.
Christmas Carolling and Baskets Once again DACA’s ever popular Christmas Carollers were out to visit special members of our community to entertain and deliver Christmas baskets of baked goodies and other holiday treats. This year we delivered 28 baskets. If anyone would like to receive a visit or suggest a recipient for a visit from our carollers or if you would like to join in this spirited event please contact any board member or Teresa at 613-432-4735.
A sincere THANK YOU to all who helped with this annual Christmas event. Those who stretched their vocal cords and those who brought donations for the baskets. A special Thank You to Renfrew County Bus Lines for supplying the bus to transport the group and to Mary Coulterman for being the chauffeur. And of course we owe a debt of gratitude to Teresa Connaughan for keeping this Christmas tradition alive.
New Year’s Eve Party New years evening dinner and dance was a lot of fun. Thank you to those who came out and helped bring in 2020 with us. Thank you to all the great volunteers for help putting on a wonderful event and we wish you all a wonderful 2020.
ONGOING & UPCOMING EVENTS
Valentines Bingo Sunday February 9 @ 7pm. Join us for our Valentine Bingo. Cost is 5 cards for $20.00. Regular bingos will be awarded themed and/or cash prizes, with a Jackpot finale to cap off the evening. There will be a door prize and draw opportunities and a light lunch will be served.
Winter Carnival & Spaghetti Supper Saturday February 15 @ 1pm. Our annual Winter Carnival is back with activities for both kids and adults. Come and enjoy the popular horse drawn sleigh rides. Take part in log sawing, nail drive, tea boil, and many fun games for the kids. Public skating and Lucky Shot, popcorn, snacks, hot chocolate will be available. Stay for fabulous Spaghetti Supper at 5pm. Cost for supper is $5 (kids under 12) and Adults $10. Make sure to stay for Trivia Night (look for info in this newsletter).
Trivia Night Saturday February 15 @ 7pm. Start off a fun night of Trivia with a Spaghetti Supper. Dinner from 5:30 to 6:30pm, Trivia starts at 7pm. Put together your teams of 4-6 adults only. There will be door prizes drawn throughout the evening, a lucky draw, and a grand prize for the Trivia winners. Please book in advance by calling Lynn Gavin at 613-649-2721. Cost is $20 per person includes dinner and trivia game.
Lost and Found Clothing If anyone thinks they may have left clothing behind from the ball tournament or any other event please contact Tennille at 613-570-0641.
Kids Programs “ATTENTION PARENTS” DACA would like your input on what programs you would like to see offered in our community. Some of the previous programs that have been offered include sports, summer day camp, 4H, ceramic/craft workshops, etc. We would like your feedback on interests, age groups, number of kids etc. Please contact Lynn Gavin at 613-649-2721 or email: [email protected]
Walking Program The Heart Wise Walking Program will be every Monday and Wednesday from 10 to 11am except holiday Mondays, and new this year, Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8pm. If you have any questions please contact Betty Frost at 613-649-2668.
Game Nights at DACA Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month @ 7pm. These events consist of a variety of different games such as Euchre, Trains (Dominoes) or any other adult games. This event will be held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month unless there are other pre-planned functions, in this case participants can mutually agree to reschedule. Participants could bring baked goods or snacks to share and hot beverages will be supplied.
Bingo Schedule Valentine Bingo February 9, 2020 St. Pat’s Bingo March 15, 2020 Easter Bingo April 5, 2020
All Bingo’s are held on Sunday Evenings @ 7pm. The Bingos held throughout the year are an integral fundraiser for supporting social and recreational events and programs for the entire community, young and old. Thank You for your support.
DACA Newsletter For items pertaining to the Newsletter or the Website please email us at: [email protected] or call Lonnie at 613-585-0639.
Host Your Event @ DACA Let DACA be the place for your next event. Big or small the DACA Community Center can be rented for any event. Birthdays, reunions, receptions, celebrations or even just a meeting. Make sure you check out what DACA has to offer. For hall rentals contact Tennille Wright at 613-570-0641.
Current Rental prices are as follows:
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Ontario Provincial Police Municipal Policing Bureau News Bulletin
January 2020
New Year — New OPP Efficiency
Greetings from OPP Municipal Policing OPP communicators are well trained to rec- Bureau! May 2020 bring us more opportu- ognize indicators of an emergency that war- nities to strengthen the relationship with rant officers being dispatched. your municipality and make our commu- Changing our 9-1-1 response process aligns nities safer! with those of other major and medium po- We all know, in an lice services while exceeding North America emergency every industry standards. The changes further second counts! Ac- help optimize our resources and support the cidental and non- pending implementation of ‘next genera- urgent calls to 9-1-1 tion’ 9-1-1 infrastructure, including the fu- like pocket dials tie ture handling of calls for service via social up emergency lines, media. communicators and There may be some reduction in the billable officers and can re- calls for service costs in the Annual Billing sult in the slower Statements for OPP-policed municipalities response to a real as frontline officers are dispatched to fewer emergency, risking calls. Any reduction to the overall billing is the safety of people expected to be negligible as officers are still who may need urgent help. on duty working in communities and availa- The OPP recently updated its 9-1-1 call ble 24/7 to respond to calls for service handling work flow and policies to allow If municipal leaders require further infor- its emergency communicators more discre- mation, please contact your local Detach- tion to divert certain 9-1-1 calls and en- ment Commander or visit the OPP booth sure more frontline OPP members are (#414) at the annual Rural Ontario Munici- available for actual emergencies. 4 palities Association (ROMA) Conference.
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Issue No. 270 Published by: Forward Thinking January 21, 2020 “Our Interests Are The Students’ Interests” OSSTF says student success revolves around teachers
By: Jennifer Layman increased this year from 22 [email protected] students to 22.5 students "a number of difficult decisions had The December 8, 2020 edition to be made at the expense of our of Ottawa Valley Business kids." These "difficult decisions" printed a summary of provincial included cutting some classes, news, which contained combining some classes and information on the negotiations offering classes by e-learning. between the Ontario government Sell's letter discusses OSSTF's and the Ontario Secondary perceived impacts if the average School Teachers' Federation class size increases to 28 (OSSTF). Following that students. That was the Ontario publication, the local OSSTF government's original position, district had the following however, on October 24, 2019 request: the government reduced their "In the latest edition of OVB, average class size to 25. Despite there is an article relating to that, Sell continued to use the current negotiations between the President of District 28 of the On January 9, 2020, Sell wrote class size of 28. Ministry of Education and Ontario Secondary School an open letter to MPP John Doing The Math OSSTF. The claims being made Teachers' Federation (OSSTF). Yakabuski which was published Locally, Sell notes in his letter to by the Ministry of Education are Background in several local media (it was not the MPP that, at Fellowes High cited, but not the position of Christian Sell spent 22 years in initially submitted to Ottawa School, moving from 22.5 to 28 OSSTF. In the interest of the classroom before taking on Valley Business.) In the letter, students per class would result in balanced reporting, our local the role of Bargaining Unit Sell focused on class sizes and e- 11 fewer teachers and 66 fewer president (Christian Sell) would President of OSSTF District 28, learning. course offerings. be pleased to discuss OSSTF's a union representing office Class Sizes According to their website, position with respect to managers, early childhood OSSTF argues that the Ontario Fellowes has 719 students and negotiations, and clarity with educators, teachers and government's increase of class 37 teachers. Some may not teach respect to the numbers being occasional teachers working in sizes would come at the (ie: guidance counsellor) so it is reported by the Ministry." the Renfrew County District detriment of students. In his not certain how many are This is an interview with School Board. Sell assumed the letter to Yakabuski, Sell said that actually in teaching positions. Christian Sell, Bargaining Unit position in July 2019. when the average class size Continued on Page 3
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Continued from Page 1 six classes. Fewer teachers E-Learning Book Club means fewer classes, but it Sell is supportive of e- However, at 719 students, this is doesn't necessarily mean fewer learning, noting that "it is a how the math works out: courses. For example: platform that can be useful for - 22.5 students = 32 teachers - 32 teachers x 6 classes = 192 many students." Yet in his letter - 25 students = 29 teachers classes or 48 classes per grade to the MPP, he demanded that - 28 students = 26 teachers - 29 teachers x 6 classes = 174 mandatory e-learning "be Moving from 22.5 students per classes or 44 classes per grade quashed."What he doesn't like is class to 25 students per class - 26 teachers x 6 classes = 156 the word "mandatory." would result in a change of three classes or 39classes per grade He predicts that mandatory e- teachers. Moving from 32 teachers learning will cause graduation While both side talk about (average class size of 22.5) to 29 rates to fall, locally and Ontario- “average class sizes” because it teachers (average class size of wide, although he didn't have is easier to communicate, Sell 25) would result in 4 classes per any numbers to support this points out that the problem with grade not being offered. So, claim. An Ottawa Citizen article that is there are some higher than instead of five English classes, referencing the Ottawa Carleton the average (as well as some there could be four English District School Board's e- Now, in Don't Sweat the Small being lower). He is concerned classes. Classes may be lost, but learning courses said the Stuff at Work, Richard Carlson there could be some classes with students can still take the course. completion rates were "about the shows readers how to interact 30 students while others have 20 Sell says this impact is more same" for online and face-to- more peaceably and joyfully in order to work out the average prevalent in the senior grades. face classes. That same article with colleagues, clients, and of 25. It is the higher number he Course selection in elective also noted that students who do bosses. In this classic roadmap is concerned about. courses is largely dictated by the not manage their time well or to managing your high-tension Sell confirms that there are student population, so there is work well independently could job, Richard Carlson shows how currently "caps" on how many always the potential for courses struggle more in e-learning. to stop worrying about the students can be in a class of to be cancelled and students Provincially, approximately 10 aspects of your work beyond certain subjects. This is redirected if there is not enough per cent of students are taking your control and interact more something the Ontario interest in taking them. online courses which are taught fruitfully and joyfully with government has not confirmed it In June, students choose the by OSSTF teachers. Sell is colleagues, clients, and bosses. will maintain. courses they want to take in worried that e-learning may His key insights reveal: Course Offerings September. There might be 12 eventually be offered by a - How to manage rush deadlines With 11 fewer teachers, Sell students sign up for photography private company, not an OSSTF with rushing notes that there would be 66 which would not be enough to teacher. He did concede that the - How to transform your fewer "course offerings." There hold the class. This happens in Ontario government is not outlook and prepare for the day is a difference between a course local schools due to the lower proposing this. ahead and a class and Sell did confirm student population. Sell explains - How to enjoy corporate travel that it was classes that would be that many local students use e- Continued on Page 8 - How to have a really bad day, reduced. Each teacher teaches learning to take these courses. and get over it Richard Carlson, Ph.D., was an internationally known speaker Post your job and the #1 bestselling author of Eastern Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, for $132.75 Don't Sweat the Small Stuff OntarioJobs for 60 days. About Money, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff with Your Family, Send your job All jobs are shared with Don't Sweat the Small Stuff at opening across our Facebook fans. Work, Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens, and coauthor Eastern Ontario. (with his wife Kristine) of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love. Exclusive to job Kristine Carlson has a gift for creating lifelong relationships openings located and is very dedicated to her in Eastern Ontario. family, friendships, and personal growth. She loves riding horses, running, and solitude. Richard and Kris were married for over 21 years. She lives in Northern California. [email protected] | www.easternontariojobs.com January 21, 2020 Ottawa Valley Business Page 4 Business News Around The Valley
Correction access the live meetings, go to employers. The job fair will be 2020 budget. The total budget In our last issue of Ottawa Valley the city website at held March 11, 2020 from would include a tax levy of Business, we reported that www.pembroke.ca and click on 12:00pm to 3:00pm. For $4,441,000. Laurentian Valley Reeve Debbie the "live stream" button at the information call 613-623-4680. Pikwakanagan Earns Robinson had lost the race for top of the page. Admaston Bromley $2 Million Grant warden to Bonnchere Valley Tay Valley Interim Tax Bills Earns Grant The Algonquins of Mayor Jennifer Murphy in 2018. Tay Valley’s interim tax bills The Ministry of Agriculture, Pikwakanagan have received $2 Robinson was not in the race in will be mailed by the end of Food and Rural Affairs has million from Indigenous 2018. It was McNab Braeside January. The interim taxes are approved funding $1,047,750.16 Services Canada for the design Mayor Tom Peckett who was in based on 50 per cent of the to the Township of Admaston of a water treatment plant. The the 2018 race and lost to property taxes billed in 2019. Bromley under the Investing in First Nation is currently served Murphy. On January 31, 2019, Interim tax instalments are due: Canada Infrastructure (ICIP) by individual systems and Robinson announced her February 26 and April 28. program - Rural and Northern concern with groundwater intention to run for warden of Failure to receive a tax bill will Stream to reconstruct a portion quality has necessitated this Renfrew County while Peckett not invalidate penalty and of Kennelly Road. project. The total estimated cost announced his intention to run interest charges. The township Airport To Replace Fuel Tanks of the project is nearly $28 for the same position later. On can arrange for automatic The Township of Laurentian million. December 18, 2019, Robinson monthly withdrawals and to Valley is reporting that the fuel MB Property Details 2020 was elected as warden of have your tax bill sent by email. tanks at the Pembroke & Area The Township of McNab Renfrew County. Contact them at 613-267-5353 Airport will be replaced in 2020. Braeside completed a property New LCBO Store in Arnprior for further information or visit Laurentian Valley will fund its assessment overview for 2020. A new LCBO store is now open www.tayvalleytwp.ca. share from the efficiency grant Based on their roll book, 89 per in Arnprior. The new store is Town Applies For Funding they received in 2019. cent of properties are residential located on Winner's Circle The Town of Arnprior is making Power Outages In Quebec and two per cent are Drive. an application to the Investing in The Pontiac Journal is reporting commercial. Farm properties Convent To Close, Sold Canada Infrastructure Program: that L'Isle-aux-Allumettes had represent six per cent and According to CBC News, the Green Stream, to replace 400 103 hydro outages in 2019, up pipeline properties represent Sisters of St. Joseph will be mm Madawaska River from their previous high of 75 in three per cent. The total moving out of their nearly 100- watermain crossing. 2016. The 2019's outages assessment for 2020 is year-old convent in Pembroke. HCM Building Permits combined for 2,675 minutes as $968,983,847. The average The Sisters have been on site Head, Clara and Maria Township opposed to 2016's 4,030 assessment for a single-detached since 1921 when the convent has reported issuing 18 building minutes. home is $254,000. The was home to 80 nuns. The permits in 2019 generating Business Closes in Arnprior municipality's draft budget has a property is expected to be sold $1,988.68 in revenue. The total Kentucky Fried Chicken in total levy of $6,225,078 which by the end of January while the value of the permits is valued at Arnprior has closed as of includes a 1.05 per cent nine nuns remaining will move $383,500. December 31, 2019. assessment growth. The result is into other local living Agency Seeks Employers DNE Township Tax Increase that each residential property accommodations. Ontrac Employment Resource The Township of Drummond will experience an increase of NAW Council Services in Arnprior is taking North Elmsley is considering a $228 for the year. Meeting Rescheduled early job fair registrations from 2.94% increase to meet their Continued on Page 5 The regular meeting of council for the Township of North Algona Wilberforce scheduled for Tuesday, January 21 has been rescheduled to Thursday, Buy 2 Ads January 23 at 7:00pm. City To Live Stream Meetings Starting January 21, committee and council meetings at the City Get 1 Free! of Pembroke will be live- streamed. 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Continued from Page 4 Petawawa Reviews 2019 doesn't benefit the county as a the City of Pembroke to create a At the Town of Petawawa's whole and suggests Garrison Community Safety and Well- Airport Runway Shortened January 6, 2020 meeting of Petawawa should assume any Being Plan. They have allotted a The runway at the Pembroke & council, Mayor Bob Sweet gave costs. Garrison Petawawa is the financial commitment of Area Airport has been reduced a review of the 2019 year. Sweet County of Renfrew's largest $15,000. by 200 feet due to buildings stated there was$26 million in employer and contributes $802 Local Mayor Featured in encroaching on the airport's development permit values in million annually into the Provincial Video airspace. Councillor Allan Wren 2019. He noted that 475 homes Renfrew County economy. Laurentian Hills Mayor Jed reported this at the meeting of were sold in Petawawa with the Mississippi Mills Reinwald was interviewed and Laurentian Valley. There are four average price being $296,000. Community Grants featured as part of a video buildings that surround the Total assessment in Petawawa is The Municipality of Mississippi promoting the value of small airport encroaching on the approximately $1.94 billion and Mills is recommending $23,350 airports in Ontario. The video airspace, causing the reduced Petawawa continues to be a in community grants to various was produced by the Airport runway. Transport Canada is debt-free community. organizations for 2020. They Management Council of Ontario reviewing the issue. Scotiabank Closure include: North Lanark and Reinwald shared his story of Mississippi Mills Budget Seems Imminent Agricultural Society $5,000, how the Pembroke & Area The Municipality of Mississippi Despite community efforts, Royal Canadian Legion Pipe Airport made it possible for the Mills has released a graphic of Scotiabank in Beachburg Band $3,000, Old Home Week transfer of his grandson to how their $31,239,180 budget appears to be scheduled to close. $2,500, Almonte Fish & Game CHEO when he was born will be allocated for 2020. The An email from Ian Mole, Association $4,100, Almonte in without the ability to breathe on breakdown is as follows: Manager of Customer Concerns Concert $1,750, Mississippi his own. The video is available $8,457,744 - Water & Sewer for Scotiabank to Whitewater Lakes Association $500, at www.flycyta.ca $241,786 - Council Region CAO Robert Tremblay, Almonte Celtfest Society ----- $2,055,411 - Administration has stated that the branch closure $2,500, North Lanark Highland Submit your business news for $3,249,318 - Emerg. Services is scheduled for June 4, 2020. Games $2,500 and Pakenham free publication in this section. $2,747,288 - Recreation Mole says he knows the decision Civitan Club $1,500. Send your information to $899,655 - Planning & Building will impact the community but Petawawa To Create CSWBP [email protected] $450,358 - Econ. Development will allow greater resources to be Staff for the Town of Petawawa $2,728,002 - Childcare put into the branch in Cobden. is recommending joining with $7,711,657 - Roads/Pub. Works Access To Garrison Doesn't $1,859,660 - Waste Management Benefit County: Peckett $781,020 - Library myFM is reporting that the A breakdown of the tax bill County of Renfrew's operations shows that 39.1 per cent is committee is considering several allocated to the municipality, options to alleviate traffic on 18.5 per cent is allocated to Petawawa Boulevard. These education, 33.8 per cent is options include a traffic circle at allocated to the County of the entrance to Garrison Lanark and 8.6 per cent is Petawawa, traffic light timing allocated to police services. The and left-turning traffic average assessment of a limitations during peak hours. residential property is $364,000. Operations committee chair, With a projected 2.5 per cent tax Tom Peckett, said the County of increase, the total taxes will be Renfrew won't put any funds $1,844.00 for the property. towards the project because it
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On The Move Continued from Page 3 need to happen. Also, tax cuts students is not in the purview of don't have to happen either for Christian Sell and the OSSTF, Tom Renaud Whether e-learning remains corporations." nor would it be in their mandate Tom Renaud has retired as the voluntary or is mandatory, as it There are, of course, others to argue in favour of them. But if Public Works Supervisor for the is taught by OSSTF teachers. who would feel differently, and the goal is to provide the very Town of Petawawa. Renaud However, e-learning can thus is the government’s best student experiences, socio- worked for the municipality for accommodate larger class sizes, dilemma on this issue. Sell economic factors are part of that 45 years. thereby reducing the number of admits he is not an expert in how conversation. The Ontario Chris Mantha teachers required to provide the tax dollars are dispersed, but he government's announcement of Chris Mantha is the Manager of courses. believes other budgets could be more funding for student mental Public Works for the Town of Investment and Expense cut or taxes could be increased health can only help - not only Petawawa. Mantha was Every service government to add more to education to pay students, but also teachers. The previously the Supervisor of provides is funded by taxes. the teachers. However, higher OSSTF has not argued against Roads and Fleet for the City of Healthcare receives the lion's taxes result in a higher cost of that funding. Pembroke. Mantha is also the share of our taxes at $63.8 living and the OSSTF is also Salaries president of the Renfrew County billion, however, education is arguing for an increase in Sell did mention the request Road Supervisors Association. second at $31.7 billion. In third salaries for teachers to keep up for a salary increase for teachers Erin Gienow place is Children, Community with the higher cost of living. in his letter to the MPP. He said Erin Gienow is the new and Social Services at $17.2 Student Success Impacts he "didn't think that request Executive Director of the St. billion. Everything else - justice, The OSSTF believes that class would resonate" with Yakabuski, Francis Valley Healthcare jobs, the environment, economic size is the most important factor even though it is a regular part of Foundation. Gienow has a long development, agriculture - all in a student's ability to learn. any negotiation. history with the Foundation other portfolios would not "The socio-economic situation OSSTF only wish their salaries including starting with them as a collectively total $10 billion. does not affect a child's to cover the cost of living. He volunteer and then as a part-time Sell was not aware of the intelligence or their ability to do feels the salaries are fair fundraising assistant. She has allocation of the Ontario budget. well in school," he says. "Lower considering the investment been with the organization for However he did say, "Education class sizes allow a child more teachers make in their education. eight years and moves into the is an investment, I hope we don't access to the teacher." According to OSSTF, the head role after serving as a see it as an expense." An abundance of studies and provincial salary average is Donor Relations Coordinator. The same argument could be organizations suggest otherwise. $86,682 plus benefits. The Gienow replaces Toni Lavigne- made for everything our taxes Everything from relationships, Ministry of Finance has reported Conway who has retired. contribute towards in the where we live, our environment, that the average household Ric McGee province. 100 per cent of our substance abuse and income play income in Ontario was $70,336. Ric McGee, Chief taxes are investments, but they a role in determining how access The union is requesting a two Administrative Officer (CAO) are also expenses. opportunities in society. It's not per cent salary increase. for the Town of Deep River "I would rather not have the just the ability to learn, but also In the end, Sell agrees that his appears to be leaving the ability to buy beer at my corner being supported to do so. mandate is to do what is best for municipality. While there has store; that money could be put The education system is the teachers, although, he does been notice from the Town of into education," he says. "The recognizing this already with believe that what is good for the Deep River, the Town of head of EQAO now makes counsellors and mental health teachers is good for the students. Kirkland Lake announced that $140,000 a year and it used to be professionals becoming more Two Sides The Same? McGee will be starting the a $5,000 honorarium. That's an and more available in schools. Make no mistake, this is about position March 2, 2020. example of spending that didn't To be fair, the mental health of business. The union is a According to the notice, McGee corporation that is financially is "eagerly looking forward to dependent upon members. In the position." McGee has been order to maintain their budget, the CAO for the Town of Deep Interested in developing your leadership skills? they must maintain their River since August 2014. membership or increase their Robin Paquette dues from fewer members. Robin Paquette, Planner for the Ironically, that's not much Town of Arnprior, has been different from the government's appointed interim Chief position. The government is Administrative Officer. Paquette financially dependent on taxes. is the municipality's planner but to pay their expenses, they must has 27 years in municipal maintain costs or increase taxes. government experience. She has The two sides aren't that accepted the position on a six- different. month interim basis to see if she Build a better you. would like to apply for the full- www.tmd61.com time role. [email protected] January 21, 2020 Ottawa Valley Business Page 9 Tender Results Fire Pumper Truck Small Roof Replacements PW- Replacement. North Algona 2019-02. Arnprior. Wilberforce. Only one bid was received. Tenders Pierce Manufact. - $568,378.70 Headrick Construction in the Res Q Tech - $511,890.00 amount of $51,556.38. EXPRESSION ----- Battleshield Ind. - $524,681.14 OF INTEREST MV 2020-01 PJYCC Kitchen Carrier Centers - $471,608.73 Surplus Equipment. Arnprior. Ventilation System & Range 2004 Ford F150 Pick Up APN – Petawawa Construction ----- Concept Layouts for Proposed Steve McLean - $350.00 Program for FY 2019-20 Rehabilitation of Crozier Road MFRC. Defence Construction 1998 Chevrolet P30 Van and Ritchie Roads Contract Canada. Awarded to Architects Tricia Werry - $800.00 FOR SALE #2020-PW-002 DCS of Ottawa in the amount of Billy Goat Leaf Blower ----- $70,864.94. Dave Collins - $41.75 Sale of Land - Mattawa Emergency Power Generator Asphalt Saw Relocation and New Transfer Engineering Design & CA Dave Collins - $162.00 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Switch – Operations Department Services, Townline Lift Station 1998 Kubota Lawn Tractor ----- Forcemain Upgrades and Glen Potter - $1,400.00 Engineering & CA Services for Warm Mix Rehabilitation of Generator Replacement. City Steve McLean - $1,050.00 Operations Department Oil- County Road #10 (Richmond of Pembroke. Dave Collins - $888.88 Water Separator Installation RFP Road) PW-C-01-2020-20-E0 Ainley Graham - $264,470.00 Handmade Valve Turner No. P-20-01 ----- EXP Services - $441,098.00 Dave Collins - $31.00 ----- Warm Mix Rehabilitation of Ice Breaker Engineering and CA Services for County Road #4 (Roger Stevens Repair Main Entrance Door at No bids received Storage Garage Replacement Drive) PW-C-02-2020-20-E0 P-118. Defence Construction Tempo Fitness Elliptical and Vehicle Shelter ----- Canada. Awarded to Wade No bid received ----- Road Rehabilitation of County General Contracting of Life Cycle 9100 Exercise Bike One Half-Ton Truck Double Cab Road #17 (Appleton Side Road) Petawawa in the amount of Jane Dowd - $125.00 ------$63.650.00. Brian Boese - $155.00 Service Delivery Review Road Rehabilitation of County Barbell and Weight Set ----- Road #16 (Wolf Grove Road) PW-28-2019 Sale of Surplus Brian Boese - $45.00 Service Delivery and ----- Equipment. Tandem Dump Ralph Chown - $151.00 Operational Review Micro Resurfacing Truck-Snow Plow. Town of Tetric Step Climber Max2 ----- The Placement of a Stress Petawawa. Glen Potter - $150.00 REQUEST FOR Absorbing Membrane Interlayer Winning bid was by W.W. Siegel True Fitness Treadmill LC1100 QUOTATION Sand & Gravel in the amount of Brian Boese - $275.00 ----- Culvert Replacements $16,600. Precor Treadmill C944 Hanging Flower Baskets Brian Boese - $155.00 ----- Supply and Place Shoulder Sale of Allan Drive Lot 2 - Pro-4 Universal Gym TENDERS CBS-2019-03. Arnprior. 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VOL. 6, ISSUE 30 THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 2020 FOUR PAGES Beachburg is riled up about Scotiabank New concept for the Cobden Astrolabe Arena By Bob Grylls By Megan Chase Reporter Editor WHITEWATER REGION (Beachburg) — WHITEWATER REGION (Cobden) — The Picketers paraded in front of the Parks and Recreation Committee recom- Bank of Nova Scotia on a late afternoon mended the Council of the Township of on Tuesday, January 28 in Beachburg. Whitewater Region approve the concept About 50 well organized people carried design of an addition to the Cobden Astro- signs in response to the closing of the labe Arena at their meeting on January 8. Beachburg branch on June 4. Chaired by Councillor Neil Nicholson, the The day was rather chilly. Every Committee passed the motion to present time a vehicle went by, the chants of the plan for public consultation, which was “Save our Bank” were heard and the wa- moved by Councillor Charlene Jackson ving of the signs helped to mitigate the and seconded by Councillor Dace Mackay. cold somewhat. The ringing of a couple A public meeting is still to be scheduled. of cowbells by two retired teachers ad- “In 2019, the Township received fund- ing from the Government of Ontario to im- Photo from documentation provided by the Township of Whitewater Region. (Centre) Concept ded to the fray. of Cobden’s new Astrolabe Arena design. No one could recall if ever there prove service delivery and efficiency,” said user groups who use the facility have been ice from upstairs … and I guess also the was a picketing in this town, at least in Jordan Durocher, Manager of Community shown the concept, so they are able to pro- hall?” Mr. Durocher said access to the hall is recent memory. However, loyalty was Services. “A portion of these funds was vide feedback. Mr. Durocher said they have the main reason for the elevator and when evident not only from Beachburg but allocated to the Cobden Astrolabe Arena not and Councillor Jackson urged the im- Councillor McLaughlin asked about a ramp Westmeath, Lapasse and Foresters Falls project to complete a detailed design for portance of getting user group feedback instead, Mr. Tremblay said the land itself is communities as well. When the came- the renovation and addition.” before the design is finalized. Robert Trem- too high to build a ramp. Councillor Mc- ras from CTV arrived, their enthusiasm According to Mr. Durocher, a space blay, Chief Administrative Officer, stated Laughlin did not comment further and said shone through. needs study was completed in 2018 on the RFP details a public meeting will be he had to do some thinking. On the way to the Scotiabank mee- the facility and a request for proposal scheduled for the community to voice their The Committee spoke with Council ting in the Beachburg Public School, a (RFP) was issued to select a qualified firm opinions. about the second floor and discussed other stop was made at St. Andrews United to complete a detailed design. This was “One of the main things I was con- items of concern, including the addition of Church for warmth and a slice of piz- awarded to Architecture49 Inc., in collab- cerned about was access from the new a full second floor, windows and repairing za donated by the Buchanan Sand and oration with WSP Engineering. parking lot,” said Mayor Moore. He stat- the air conditioner. Councillor Jackson sug- Gravel family. Except for Gwen Bennett He said the firm has undertaken proj- ed another concern was closing off a part gested using some of the space on the sec- who had an interview scheduled with a ects of a similar scope and scale in East- of the lobby to prevent access to the rink ond floor for the Whitewater Region Public CTV reporter, everyone arrived at the ern Ontario and that they demonstrated during the off-season. “If we could make Library’s Cobden branch. school by 6:00 p.m. The 150 chairs were a good understanding of the Township’s sure that doesn’t get missed, so that our Councillor McLaughlin questioned filled in no time and another 150 lined needs and requirements. user groups going upstairs on a Saturday installing the hall, as it will cause compe- the three walls. “The project is required to improve night for a Stag and Doe, don’t have run of tition with the Agricultural Hall and does Mike Brydges, a Scotiabank Vice the overall accessibility within the facility the facility.” not see the need for such a building in President from Ottawa West, was the to ensure all members of the public can Mayor Moore noted the emergency Cobden. Mr. Durocher and Mr. Tremblay lone representative, not four to six that come in to, and have access to, the facility,” exit in the stairwell only had a single door agreed the goal would not be to compete, were anticipated. He began by exclai- said Mr. Durocher. “It will also renew aging and urged to make it a double door. He also but to offer an alternative. It was stat- ming how difficult it was to close the infrastructure which will improve dressing advised the arena is currently the low part of ed the feedback received will be given to Beachburg branch. However, custo- room capacity, office space, community the fairgrounds and asked where the water the architect to help finalize the detailed mers should be pleased to know that meeting space, and additional opportuni- will go, for drainage, once the subdivision design. after their accounts were transferred to ties for future multi-purpose spaces.” and expansion are developed. According to Mr. Durocher stated the RFP of the Cobden, the branch hours there would He went on to detail the proj- Mr. Tremblay, there has been some required concept design of the Cobden Astrolabe be extended seven and a half hours per ect will also include a new parking lot geotechnical review done and the surveyor Arena renovation and addition is a cost of week. As well, an ATM would be instal- to support the traffic flow of signifi- has been asked about elevations to deal $178,050.12 after HST rebate. He said the led in Beachburg. The audience was not cant events, which are historically held with the topography issue. He said the park- Township applied for funding through the pleased at all with this news. In fact, in the existing shared parking area ing lot, with access, will be fully designed. Investing in Canada Infrastructure Pro- Gwen Bennett stated that an ATM in- with the Curling Club and Agricultural “I struggle a little bit with the ele- gram to help offset the cost of this project. stalled in Lanark after a bank closed Society. He said the project will improve vator,” said Councillor Darryl McLaugh- If successful, the grant could cover up to there was often out of money and alt- the facility’s overall accessibility and lin. “When I think of all the maintenance 73 per cent of the cost. If unsuccessful, hough useful, wasn’t the answer. operation. that’s going to be involved … I take it the there is a secondary plan in place which Continued on page 2... Councillor Jackson asked if any of the accessibility is so that people can view the will see the improvements done in phases. Index Contact Us Weather Council ...... pg 2 You can reach Megan Chase at: Low Feels Like Snow Wind
Community ...... pg 2 Phone ...... 613-602-5940 January 30 -7° -10° ------5E January 31 -6° -8° ------5SW Notices ...... pg 3 Social Media ...... @whitewaternews February 1 -3° -4° ------9S Obituaries ...... pg 4 Email ...... [email protected] February 2 -1° -5° <1cm 13S Crossword ...... pg 4 She will get back to you as soon as possible! February 3 1° -4° ------22W Whitewaternews.ca (Megan, 613-602-5940, [email protected]) Thursday, January 30, 2020 - Page 2 Fire department changes Participants needed for flood study WHITEWATER REGION (Cobden) — The McLaren will be serving as Acting Chief By Megan Chase • What do you feel caused the flood; Township of Whitewater Region thanks on an interim basis. Emergency Ma- Editor and/or Jonathan Wilker for his two years of nagement duties will be reassigned to WHITEWATER REGION — Only seven • What does your everyday normal service as the Township’s full-time Fire another member of the staff team. people have signed up to speak about look like now? Chief and Community Emergency Ma- The Township is reviewing the re- their personal experiences during the The overall outcome of the study nagement Coordinator. Mr. Wilker is sourcing and structure of the Fire De- spring flood of 2019. is to generate a comprehensive account exploring other professional opportu- partment after a successful two-year “Our project aims to highlight the of the event from a local perspective; nities as a full-time Fire Chief. We wish transition. A part time Fire Chief mo- voices/perspectives of residents and is prepare and submit a written report him well in his future endeavours and del is being explored. A report will be different from MNR investigation in the to the Institute for Catastrophic Loss thank him for his service. coming to Council in February on next way that we are focusing on local expe- Reduction’s (ICLR), the Township of Deputy Fire Chief Jonathan steps. riences during the 2019 flood,” said Jen- Whitewater Region and project partici- nifer Spinney, Ph.D. “[We] would like to pants and to host a Town Hall meeting, learn an additional 35 to 40 local expe- if permitted. Both Dr. Spinney and Dr. riences, if possible.” Doberstein are open to other ideas for Flood victims ask MP for help According to Dr. Spinney, participa- ensuring the community receives feed- ONTARIO (Wolfe Island) — Cheryl development during the 2013 hearings tion includes an hour long conversation back and benefits to the greatest extent Gallant, MP for Renfrew-Nipissing- on Plan 2014 [page 40 of the Lake On- with her or Dr. Brent Doberstein, an as- possible. Pembroke, met with Wolfe Island flood tario, St. Lawrence River Plan of 2014].” sociate professor and faculty member When asked who they’d like to victims, after being invited by resi- A minority report to the Lake On- at the University of Waterloo. She said speak with, they specified affected re- dents to hear first-hand, their concerns. tario-St. Lawrence River Study which people will be asked to share their flood sidents. “This could mean you had a Months after the Trudeau Government led to Plan 2014, concluded, “the study story and follow-up questions may in- little bit of water coming in your home signed Plan 2014, the controversial plan was conducted and reported in a man- clude any of the following: to a whole lot of water coming in your that raises water levels in the Great La- ner biased against residents and bus- • How did your days typically unfold home,” said Dr. Spinney. She said they kes-St. Lawrence watershed basin, Wol- inesses located on the shoreline and prior to the flood; would also like to speak with people fe Island residents were flooded, and embayments of Lake Ontario; all of the • When did you become concerned who were involved in flood preparati- worse two years later. recommended operating plans will re- about the potential for flooding; ons, response, relief and recovery. “As the Member of Parliament with sult in increased damages to the sho- • If/how did you prepare in advance; “The interviews will take place in over 241 kilometres of Ottawa River reline and riparian property owners • How did you respond to the rising person at the Westmeath area on Fe- shoreline and a significant number of [page four Minority Report of the Lake waters; bruary 8, 9, 10,” said Dr. Spinney. If not flood victims, I share the concerns of Ontario – St. Lawrence Study to the • How did you recover/Are you still in town or not available on those days, Lake Ontario residents for 2020,” stated International Joint Commission March recovering; she said there are options to speak over MP Gallant. “Catastrophic flooding in 2007].” And on page six of the same re- • What challenges and triumphs did the phone or to have a video call over the Ottawa Valley only occurred after port: “Despite assurances to the public you experience, what concerns the computer. Their schedules our fle- Plan 2014 was signed. Every indication throughout the Study process that any did you have during the flood and xible and Dr. Spinney said they will that 2020 will see similar flooding.” recommendations resulting in signifi- afterward; make every accommodation possible. “Residents were quick to point out cant negative consequences would be that Lake Ontario is up 45.7 cm [18 accompanied by provision for mitiga- inches], than the level it should be at for tion and, perhaps, compensation, none Parents Anonymous is celebrating National this time of year. That 45.7 cm rise in are recommended by the Study.” Parent Leadership month this February water level corresponds to Plan 2014’s “The time to act, before the 2020 RENFREW COUNTY — Family and Renfrew County: goal to create 26 thousand hectares [64 flood season, is now. The IJC is the ju- Children’s Services of Renfrew Coun- February 1 thousand acres] of wetland. With that risdiction of the Federal Government. ty’s Parents Anonymous program is How well do you know your movie much additional water in the system, Plan 2014 was signed by the Trudeau proud to celebrate National Parent trivia? Come test your knowledge at the capacity to absorb the spring melt is government. The time has come for the Leadership month in February. our Movie Trivia night hosted by the severely limited,” observed MP Gallant. federal government to take responsibi- This is a month dedicated to ge- City of Pembroke as part of the city’s “What was very disheartening to lity for its actions and fix this mistake,” nerating awareness of the important SnoSpree Festival, at the Pembroke hear from the Wolfe Island flood vic- concluded MP Gallant. roles parents play in shaping the li- Memorial Centre from 7:00 p.m. to tims, was the fact they were never given ves of children and families and re- 10:00 p.m. Cost for this event is five the opportunity to be consulted on the cognizing individual parent leaders dollars per person, up to groups of plan to flood their properties.” This did whose contributions make a positive six. Proceeds will be used to support not stop the previous claim made by the Get in touch with us! difference to their families and com- Parents Anonymous programming International Joint Commission (IJC) (613) 602-5940 munities. expenses. that, [email protected] Both free and fundraising events Read more online at “No concern was expressed in On- will be hosted in venues across www.whitewaternews.ca tario about Plan 2014 damage to coastal Beachburg, Whitewater communities are riled up about Scotiabank Continued from Front... respondents reported they would not in the 1800’s, white pine in the Ottawa yone was attentive – even Mr. Brydges. People were then asked to line use the Cobden bank. Valley was a hot commodity for Bri- The message was concluded with, “this up before a microphone with questi- “Demographics are changing,” tain. In fighting the Napoleonic wars, Beachburg Bank should be honoured – ons. Joey Trimm introduced himself said Mike Moore, Mayor of Whitewa- it generated so much demand for the not closed.” as Chair of the ‘Save our Scotiabank’ ter Region. Bonny Johnson of the SOS squared timber that George Bryson of Art Jamieson, well versed in the (SOS) committee and that all commit- committee brought up accessibility Fort Coulonge had to create his own history of Beachburg, told the mo- tee members were present. He also said by reducing the elderly’s dignity, in- currency called the, “Bryson Buck,” to derator that the Ottawa Valley is, ‘the that Michael Montgomery, assistant to dependence and trust in Scotiabank. keep business going. womb of wildernesses,’ and you should our MP Cheryl Gallant, was taking a She felt bank was not maintaining its Later in 1874, Mr. Bryson and four take back our passion. As the principal survey and news back to MP Gallant image of integrity. other lumber barons, including Alec of this school from 1964 to 1996, he that would aid her in raising the bank Joe Kowalski talked about various Fraser of Westmeath, established the witnessed three additions to the school quandary in Parliament. alternatives to consider rather than Bank of Ottawa appointing themsel- this meeting was being held in. “Since A number of questions were ans- ‘closing’ but to no avail. Being raised ves as directors. Branches sprung up in 1964 we have had an economic explo- wered with, “I can’t answer that”, or in Pennsylvania be described the com- the area but of those original ones, the sion and the bank was part of that. As I’ll have to get back to you.” The his- petitiveness of thousands of small only one open to this very day is Sco- the village grew so did the bank. We sing from the crowd indicated that a banks in the United States versus a go- tiabank in Beachburg. It became the deserve one more chance.” ‘no’ answer was not acceptable. Cindy vernment supported monopoly of five Bank of Nova Scotia with the merger Someone in the audience from the Jamieson of Jamieson Travel asked if banks in Canada. The American ones with the Bank of Ottawa in 1919. Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Mr. Bridges realized the negative im- looked after and supported their rural Alexander Fraser of Westmeath offered the suggestion that the Post pact on tourism. He couldn’t answer community unlike the big banks in this remained on the board until 1902. He Office handling the banking would be that one either. country. was succeeded by his son J.B. Fraser, one option. Overall the meeting was Jim Labow, former mayor of Whi- The presentation was going now- who continued in this role until 1934 just a glad-handing to the public by tewater Region emphasized the im- here at times; partial or no answers at which time he was replaced by his the Scotiabank with little to offer, few portance of accessibility into the Be- from the Scotiabank representative. son Colonel J.D. Fraser until around if any answers and Mr. Brydges appea- achburg branch, which Cobden and There was a mention of, “Melanie,” 1970. Mr. O’Brien, as a young lawyer in red as if he were going through a well- Pembroke didn’t currently have. The more than a few times from the Pem- the late 1960’s, recalls how each year rehearsed act. remark was, “There is a great team at broke branch that would smooth tran- an official driver with a Rolls Royce for However, the meeting was very ci- the Cobden branch.” Then, he asked sitions, but it was not exactly appea- Scotiabank would drive from Toronto vilized, really no need for the two OPP about their plans for a budget? “In the sing. and pick up Col. Fraser for the board of officers to be there. Those in attendan- final phase,” came the reply. Del O’Brien, retired lawyer and a directors Annual General Meeting. Af- ce picked up much more information “95 per cent of people were disap- local history buff, passionately empha- ter a week’s stay at the Royal York, Col. from local speakers than from the pre- pointed on the SOS survey,” said Bren- sized that the Scotiabank should stay Fraser would be driven back home. senter. That and the common bond for- da Grady, WDRA President. Beulah open if only for historically and cultu- During Mr. O’Brien’s history les- med to carry this fight to maybe a suc- Wright added that 50 per cent of the ral reasons. He told the story of when, son, there was barely a sound as ever- cessful ending, was uplifting in itself. Whitewaternews.ca (Megan, 613-602-5940, [email protected]) Thursday, January 30, 2020 - Page 3 COMMUNITY NOTICES If you are interested in Trinity United Church Seekers Paint Night: A 2677 Army HISTORY… invite you to our Valentine’s Day Soup Lunch Cadets Fundraier
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. Upcoming Council Meetings 2020 Dog Tags – – Before March 31st: https://whitewaterregion.civicweb.net/portal/ After March 31st: OPP Online Citizen Reporting ’ ’ ’ ’ Who can use this system to report? Snow Removal Law No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway without permission in writing to do so from the Ministry or the Road Authority responsible for the maintenance of the road. Do NOT use this system for an emergency, call 911. Whitewaternews.ca (Megan, 613-602-5940, [email protected]) Thursday, January 30, 2020 - Page 4 Obituary Whitewater Crossword “Opposites” Big banks abandon Written by Kyle Dupuis of Cobden. Answer Key will be printed in next week’s issue. CLAUDIA SPARLING 1917 — 2020 rural Canada
Photo submitted. (From left) MP Cheryl Gallant meets with ScotiaBank’s Mike Brydges about Beachburg branch closure.
WHITEWATER REGION (Beachburg) — Cheryl Gallant, M.P. for Renfrew- Claudia Sparling (nee Rath) of Nipissing-Pembroke, the Opposition Cobden passed away peacefully in Shadow Minister for Northern Ontario Cobden’s Caressant Care Nursing Economic Development is calling for a Home, in the presence of her loving federal action to improve competition ACROSS DOWN family, on Tuesday, January 28 at to Big Banks. 2. Two but not three, Four but not 1. Kind of letter from the alphabet (9) 102 years of age. Beloved wife of the “With the Big Banks closing down nine (4) 3. Rudimentary; introductory (10) late Lloyd Sparling. Dear mother of more and more rural bank branches, 4. Buy one from Pat Sajak (5) 5. Not moving or changing (6) Keith (Joan Simmons), Harry (Barbara action is needed to make it easier for 8. Changing (8) 6. ____ time ; Flying away (9) Gutz). Also survived by six grandchil- banking solutions to fill the smaller 10. Without contents (5) 7. Was a son (6) dren Jane, Tracey (Dan), Dan (Krista), markets being abandoned by the Big 12. In ____ water: in trouble? (3) 9. A little ____ around the edges (5) Shawn (Vicki), Sherri (Tracey), Rich- Banks,” said MP Cheryl Gallant. “Many 13. It’s not a ____ science (5) 11. Another time in the north (4) ard (Jennifer) and 13 great-grandchil- small communities have neither inter- 15. Anagram HEMROT (6) 14. It puts the “A” in ETA (7) dren Baylie, Riley, Carly, Katelyn, Ale- net access nor a transit system to a 16. Not before or later (3) 19. Eccentric old theologian (3) na, Wyatt, Liam, Connor, Matthew, larger commercial centre.” 17. Makes the mercury drop (4) Read more stories online at Lauren, Tyler, Justin and Summer. 18. Gas tank on pay day (4) Since the Liberals were first elec- www.whitewaternews.ca Predeceased by an infant son. Friends ted, a dozen local bank branches across 20. Some say sophisticated (8) may call at the Fraser-Morris and Northern Ontario have been closed, in- Gallant. “Rural Canadians, seniors and path for banks to abandon them,” Heubner Funeral Home in Cobden on cluding CIBC branches in Englehart and the vulnerable are being forced to live noted MP Gallant. Saturday, February 1, from 12:00 p.m. Terrace Bay, TD in Marathon, both TD in banking deserts, and Parliament During the last Parliament, the until 3:00 p.m. Thence to Grace Unit- and CIBC in Atikokan, and now the Sco- needs to act. It is the most vulnerable Trudeau Liberals passed Bill C-86 ed Church in Cobden for Service at tiabank in Beachburg is to be closed in in our communities who rely on having which set out the process for banks 3:30 p.m. Spring Interment at Wesley June. physical bank branches.” to close rural branches. Banks in ru- United Cemetery in Pembroke. As an “Recent changes to the Ban- “Seniors, persons living with disa- ral areas must notify the municipali- expression of sympathy, donations to king Act by the Trudeau Liberals have bilities, and lower income Canadians ties and customers of the closure six Grace United Church Memorial Fund made it easier for the big five banks need access to physical banks branches, months in advance. would be greatly appreciated. to close rural branches,” said MP and all Trudeau did was clear the Bob was famous for 15 minutes in 2019 to this crowd chomping on their chicken I’d let Sheila go up and accept the pri- favourite cousin about it. “Dave, I got and licking sticky fingers. All I could ze. She deserves a thunderous applause an award on Canada Day.” It went right think of was my usual seven senten- too. Anyway the prize was two beautiful over his head I guess as he responded ce speech. It was short but no matter, ceramic soup bowls made locally that with, “Really? That’s nice … and how do I doubt if anyone paid attention – too we came to treasure. They lasted almost you think the Leafs will do this year.” busy eating. A few did glance over wea- two years until they broke. Our newest I get it. My 15 minutes has slip- ring dazed expressions. cat got its claws caught on the tablec- ped into oblivion. There is just one bad Not a month later someone said to loth and when being lifted off, she drag- thing about being a volunteer, espe- Bet you didn’t even know, did you? me, “Did you steal that award?” Could ged the tablecloth with her. The bowls cially if you get a little attention. You Then, it’s true what they say about fame anyone really do that? It wasn’t my in- and a few other things struck the floor are famous for 15 minutes and then being fleeting? It all started at the an- tention! Throughout my life I always smashing into smithereens. the next week you have to do it all over nual Canada Day BBQ chicken dinner desired to be “number one” for once, Days after I received the award I was again. 15 Minutes of fame. in Westmeath. Shelia and I were seated just noticed for myself. Except for oc- gassing up at Kenny’s Store. I tested the with my brother from out of town and a casional whimsical moments, it didn’t attendant on how famous I was by say- sister from up the street. happen. Those brief flashes were -for ing, “What do you think of that guy who Suddenly I recognized a familiar gotten by the next day. I took solace in got a “Lifetime Volunteer” award from voice droning from the stage and when accepting being number two or lower – the WDRA?” Maybe she was concen- my name came up I turned and realized much lower. trating on pouring gas but she replied, I was being recognized for an award. Once while working for a company “I don’t know anything about it. Did it It was a lifetime volunteer award alt- in Toronto. I had noticed that the musc- happen in Beachburg?” I even called my hough it felt like I had been involved le-bound steroid-consuming shipper with the community for two lifetimes! was bullying one of the stockroom guys. Whitewater Crossword Answer Key “General Knowledge 07” - January 23, 2020. Actually when that long speech mostly The next time he came into the purcha- Written by Kyle Dupuis of Cobden. filled with exaggerations mercifully en- sing office I couldn’t hold back and spe- ded, reality set in when I was called to wed out everything on my mind. When come up on stage. I was both embarras- looking me square in the eye, I felt like sed and in complete shock. it was goodbye Bob. Instead he turned Ironically I had been promoting a and walked out. A few hours later he well-deserved person for an award this came back and said, “Bob you handled year who I felt had felt been overlooked. this situation like I would have. You and Now I sensed a bit of shame too for ta- I are alike.” I thought to myself, no way king his place. I am like him! Then I thought of what Once up there, congratulations were my father had drilled into me, “if you in order, I was expected to say something stand up to a bully, he will respect you.” I do write columns for Whitewater News going on four years now and I do get a rare comment like, “Did that re- ally happen” or “Was your experience supposed to be funny?” I compose them for my own pleasure and whether an- yone reads them is not a concern. My only unease would be if the editor says, “your time is up.” Two years ago at the performance of the Cobden Players my ticket num- ber was called for a door prize. I thought