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OPEN SUNDAYS 11AM-4PM 613-629-5464 10 MATTHEWS AVE. WWW.ASHLEYHOMESTORESELECT.CA Volume 77, Number 15 Thursday, July 29, 2021 Free/Gratuit Exemplary community contributions recognized INSIDE with highest honour for volunteer service www.petawawapostlive.ca PERSONNEL FROM By Patricia Leboeuf (FSM), Chief Warrant Officer what this award is and it is seventh-degree black belt, and enabled a social opportunity (CWO) Jack Durnford. hugely significant.” Auchinleck, fifth-degree black and a sense of belonging for 424 TRANSPORT Petawawa Post “This is really a signifi- The Karate Club has been belt. They made it their mis- many disadvantaged chil- AND RESCUE SQN cant honour for both of us to a fixture with Petawawa Per- sion to foster their students’ dren and adults who cannot RESCUE PILOT With about 60 years of present this on behalf of the sonnel Support Programs self-awareness and self-confi- take part in other sports for PAGE 3 volunteer time between government,” said Col Vass. (PSP) for decades, mostly due dence through the martial art. personal reasons. them, Kyle Taylor and Debo- “We did some research on to the tireless efforts of Taylor, Their guidance has also continued on page two rah Auchinleck were award- ed the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (SMV) for their dedication to the Petawawa Goju Karate Club. The SMV is a national award that recognizes the vol- unteer achievements of Cana- WALK FOR THE dians from across the country WOUNDED 2.0 in a wide range of fields. It is HAPPENING the highest honour for volun- SEPT 4-5 - PAGE 5 teer service that an individual can receive within the Cana- dian Honours System. COMMEMORATING Receiving this award EMANCIPATION DAY touched them both deeply. “It is nice because people PAGE 6 can see behind the scenes and the volunteers that keep the place running,” said re- tired Deputy Commander Major Taylor. “Without volunteers, EAT, SHOP, PLAY a lot of the programs in the LOCAL IN area wouldn’t be run. There are a lot of selfless people on PETAWAWA the base.” ADVERTISING This prestigious medal SPECIAL is usually presented at Ride- au Hall in Ottawa but was PAGES 8-11 given to them at Garrison Petawawa on July 26 by 4th Canadian Division Support The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (SMV) is given to individuals who have made an incredible impact on their community. Kyle Taylor Group (4 CDSG) Command- and Deborah Auchinleck (left and second from left) received this medal on July 26 for their decades of volunteer service with the Petawawa er, Colonel (Col) John Vass Goju Karate Club. 4th Canadian Division Support Group (4 CDSG) Commander, Colonel (Col) John Vass (second from right), accompa- accompanied by 4 CDSG nied by 4 CDSG Formation Sergeant Major (FSM), Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Jack Durnford (right) , presented the award to them. Formation Sergeant Major (Photo by Patricia Leboeuf, Petawawa Post)

YOUR LOCAL NEW & USED GM DEALER 1370 PEMBROKE ST. W. PEMBROKE ON 613-735-3147 • WWW.BUTLERGM.COM SHOP 24/7 ONLINE Page 2, Petawawa Post, July 29, 2021 Exemplary community contributions recognized with highest honour PMFRC ONLINE for volunteer service ... continued from front page And even while Tylor was deployed to About the Sovereign’s Medal for Volun- PROGRAMMING Bosnia and Afghanistan, he continued the teers: The Medal for Volunteers consists of a club overseas. silver circular medal that is 36 mm in diameter “With the tours, we supported a lot of with a suspension ring. The obverse depicts the families,” said Auchinleck. “With the a contemporary effigy of the Sovereign,- cir kids, this was their continuity.” cumscribed with the inscription in capital let- On many occasions, they took on a pa- ters of the Canadian Royal Title and the word rental role with their younger students. “CANADA”, separated Many have stayed in contact with them by two maple leaves. even after they moved elsewhere or became The reverse in- PMFRC offices will be closed August 1st for the adults. dicates the ideas of “We wanted them to have some sense of caring and generos- Civic Holiday. belonging with this club,” said Taylor. ity, represented by two Passion, dedication and commitment interlaced hearts. The FAMILIES, CHILDREN & YOUTH ADULTS were all words to describe the couple’s drive sunburst pattern of the when it comes to running the Karate Club. rim symbolizes the time Summer Fun: July 26-Aug 15 New to Petawawa? “That speaks to the type of people, you that volunteers are giv- Let us help you keep the kids engaged this summer Book your one-on-one Information Session today! Deborah and you Kyle, are,” said CWO ing and their actions. with weekly ideas and resources. Email [email protected] View the Garrison's Relocation video Durnford. The ribbon uses the We've put together a variety of kits Activity Kits: Access the Welcome to Petawawa Guide Taylor has been volunteering in the viceregal colours of blue with activites and resources related to: Get PMFRC Clear-In instructions Creative Activities military and civilian community through and gold. The five gold Receive your FREE Welcome gift! Story Telling martial arts for close to 35 years in various stripes evoke the fin- Deployment Support for Kids Vacating Your PMQ: Learn what CFHA looks for positions. gers of a hand, present during their inspection so you can ace it! He is best known for his role as President in the Caring Canadian Children's Activity Series Baby Buddies Prenatal Nutrition Facebook Group and Chief Instructor of the Karate Club. Award emblem, while An opportunity to meet other expectant parents Auchinleck has been volunteering in the the deep red colour is Play Troop/EarlyON Programs: virtually and share resources/information. Email Family Chat Aug 25 / 7PM military and civilian community through associated with royalty. Interactive Series [email protected] martial arts for 25 years in various positions The design of med- Weekly fun with Ms. Stephanie & Miss Brynna with the Karate Club, first as an executive al was created by the member and then also as an instructor upon Canadian Heraldic Au- EXCEPTIONAL FAMILIES JOB SEEKERS attaining her Black Belt certification. thority, based on a con- Both dedicate over 12 hours a week to cept by Darcy DeMar- Exceptional Families Network Both the Petawawa and Deep River locations the club. sico of the Chancellery August 5 / 8:30 - 9:30 PM are open for in person support once again! “They are a self-contained unit that en- of Honours. The medal Peer support for families with special needs. Surprise! This month we have a program in a We look forward to serving you in person as well sures a good quality karate program in our is manufactured by the box just for you! as offering support and resources online. area and others,” said Manager Community Royal Canadian Mint Recreation, Karen Donovan. at its Ottawa facility. Glow in the Dark Program In A Box for In need of a resume refresh, information on Exceptional Families- July 14 current job openings or help planning your next This month we head to our backyards or camp career move? Book your in-person sessions with sites for an evening of family fun with sensory one of our Employment Coaches today! play, science, art, and physical activity outdoors! Email [email protected] for information Contact Amy for information: [email protected] and to register.

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Language Network: Augsut 18 / 10:00 Deployment Service Catalogue: Practice new language skills and connect with Access exactly what you need, when you need it- others in our community. before during and following a deployment. Register at CAFconnection.ca/petawawa. Second Language Training: We offer a range of learning resources to help you and Homecoming Boxes: The last weeks of a your family master a second language. deployment can seem so long… why not use that time to fill a box with things to make homecoming Language Learning Support Squad's extra special! This is an activity you can do as a Summer Learning Adventures! Activities that couple or when your soldier is back home. prevent summer learning loss for an easier transition back to school. Morale Mail: You can still send care packages to your deployed member! For details, visit Contact [email protected] for details. CAFconnection.ca or call 613-687-1641.

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Demystifying Your Family's Transition: Mental Health Support & Resources: A series of videos designed to help a member's Our Mental Health Team is here to support you family understand and deal with their 3B release and your family while respecting social process. distancing protocols.

Mental Health First Aid: Next sessions take We offer 1-1 counselling for all members of the place in October! Open to Veterans as well as family online, over the phone and - once their family, friends, colleagues and caretakers. again- in person.

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North Pole. Within the JRCCs, Ca- Members of 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron rescue nadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel conduct the coor- dination and control of aero- a pilot following a plane crash north of Petawawa nautical SAR operations and TRENTON - The crews of MAYDAY call and received aircraft from the Civil Avia- aid those onboard the crashed and all marine incidents on the Canadian Coast Guard a a subsequent signal from an tion Search and Rescue Asso- aircraft. Thankfully the sole any Federal waterway. All (CCG) personnel conduct (RCAF) CH-146 Griffon heli- aircraft Emergency Location ciation (CASARA) out of Ot- person who was in the aircraft other search and rescue cases the coordination and control copter and CC-130H Hercu- Transmitter (ELT), approxi- tawa and a Bell 412 Helicopter at the time of the crash is in are classified as humanitar- of maritime SAR operations. les aircraft from 424 Trans- mately 40 nautical miles from the Sûreté du Quebec. stable condition and has been ian and are provincial/terri- 424 Transport and Res- port and Rescue Squadron (NM) north of Petawawa. The CASARA crew suc- transported to the Pembroke torial responsibilities. cue Squadron operates the rescued a pilot, following a At this time, members cessfully located the crashed Regional Hospital. To ensure safety and ef- CH-146 Griffon and the CC- plane crash near Petawawa of 424 Transport and Rescue aircraft and directed the “By working with the fectiveness of searches lo- 130H Hercules. The crews July 25. Squadron based out of 8 Wing RCAF crews to its exact loca- JRCC and our CASARA part- cated in the region, all the are launched in the event of At approximately 11 Trenton responded with a tion, where they deployed ners, we were able to quickly search and rescue assets air and maritime SAR dis- a.m., the Joint Rescue Co- CH-146 Griffon Helicopter Search and Rescue Techni- and safely locate and rescue in the operation are jointly tresses and also in support of ordination Centre (JRCC) and CC-130H Hercules air- cians (SAR Techs) at approxi- this individual,” said Lieuten- coordinated by JRCC Tren- humanitarian cases. Trenton was notified of a craft. They were joined by an mately 2 p.m., to assess and ant-Colonel J.P Landry, Com- ton and/or MRSC Quebec. SAR cases like this one manding Officer, 424 Trans- The central region is located illustrate the effectiveness of port and Rescue Squadron. from 100 nautical miles east ELTs, and how important it is “This is just one example of of Québec City to the border that pilots ensure their tran- the many Search and Rescue between Alberta and British sponders are in good work- missions that our personnel Columbia, then north to the ing order prior to each flight. execute each year, helping our fellow Canadians in their time of need.” The RCAF is responsible Garrison Petawawa for the aeronautical compo- nent of the search and rescue beaches temporarily (SAR) mandate in Canada. Search and rescue incidents under the federal SAR man- prohibited for date are defined as all inci- dents involving an aircraft public use GARRISON PETAWAWA - The public is advised that The crews of a Royal Canadian all shoreline beaches along the Ottawa River, including Air Force (RCAF) CH-146 Wegner Point, Antler Point, Gust Point and Kiska Beach Griffon helicopter and CC- on the Operational side of Garrison Petawawa are cur- 130H Hercules aircraft from rently prohibited for public use. 424 Transport and Rescue The recent discovery of a UXO along the shores of the Squadron responded to a plane river, low water levels and the flooding in 2019 has raised crash July 25 near Petawawa. new concerns for public safety. The pilot, the sole occupant of Garrison Petawawa will be looking at the feasibility the downed aircraft, is in stable of re-opening the beaches in the future to provide a safer condition and was transported environment while ensuring the appropriate security of to the Pembroke Regional Hos- Department of National Defence Infrastructure. pital. (Submitted photo)

Drive-In Concert at Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday August 7th August 2nd August 3rd August 4th August 5th August 6th August 1st Movie Night in Wesley & Bernadette Honky Tonk Pembroke Pawn Shop Riverside Park Aug. 7 ALYN the Park: Solo: A Calvin United Kelly Drifters PRIDE Majors Star Wars Story Church PEMBROKE - The City of Pembroke is pleased to an- nounce a free drive-in concert August 7 from 1-4 p.m. at Riv- August 10th August 11th August 8th August 9th Movie Night Ainsley August 12th August 14th erside Park. The Ottawa Valley’s own Rivertown Saints will August 13th Sierra Country in the Park: Phillips and Marc & Country be performing along with Lemon Cash as the opener. Aerik Watson Keep an eye on the City of Pembroke social media and web- Levesque Classics Karate Kid the Vagrant Bradley Audet Classics site, as well as our media sponsors Pure Country 96.7, 104.9 Nightly Entertainment (1984) Kings myFM and Country 92.3 for more details and fun contests. at the Riverwalk Live Music @ 7pm | Movie Nights begin @ 9pm (Tuesdays only) Tickets, more details, and a schedule of the day’s festivi- Amphitheatre! To reserve tickets please visit Pembroke.ca or call 613-735-6821 ext. 1501 ties will be available closer to the concert date. FOUR DAY FORECAST4X2 FOR PETAWAWA CANEX PLAZA CHIROPRACTIC TONIGHT FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Did you know improper foot and arch care can stress your back? Office Hours: Mon: 9am - 12pm, 1pm-5pm | Tues: 1pm - 5pm | Wed: 8am - 12pm july 29 july 30 july 31 august 1 Thurs: 9am - 12pm, 1pm-5pm | Fri: 9am - 12pm 12C 20C 19C 19C partly cloudy SUN & clouds low CLOUDs sun & clouds BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Dr. Denis Dr. Stuart POP 55% 11C @ NIGHT 14C @ night 11C @ NIGHT Mahoney, D.C. Macpherson, D.C. 613-687-4673 Forecast data updated as of Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from www.accuweather.com Page 4, Petawawa Post, July 29, 2021

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A division of CF Morale & Welfare Services Une division des Services de bien-être et moral des FC The Canadian Military’s Trusted News Source Petawawa Post, July 29, 2021, Page 5 Walk For The Wounded 2.0 looking for sponsors, participants By Patricia Leboeuf that come with multiple deployments, PEMBROKE Petawawa Post training and being away from loved ones for months on end. Every single one of The Walk For The Wounded 2.0 present- them has lost someone either overseas or ed by Arrowhead Coffee Company is look- at home. And they have seen their brothers ing to unify people in the same goal: helping and sisters in uniform struggle with mental CHECK OUT THE ALL NEW veterans and First Responders. health challenges, especially after releasing On Sept 4 and 5, up to 12 teams of four from the CAF. EMS, police and military members will walk They wanted to find a direct way to help, ROCKWOOD GEO PRO from the gates of Garrison Petawawa to Ot- creating this fundraiser and its earmarked tawa. They will traverse a distance of 170 km, charitable organization as a solution. • A COTTAGE ON WHEELS! • broken down into 4x42 km legs completed “We see a lot of holes in the system in relay format. They will stop every hour to do place,” said Pace, pointing out they truly 22 push-ups. Each of these push-ups repre- have faith that Wounded Warriors Canada is sents a U.S. soldier who has taken their own a good group to bridge those gaps. life, according to a 2012 study by the Ameri- He chose to create partnerships as he is a can Department of Veterans Affairs. firm believer in the adage that “Many hands Though that is an American statistic, make light work.” there are many Mental health has been its own pandemic (CAF) veterans and serving soldiers suffer- and one that is often hidden in the shadows. ing from mental health issues. Doing this long walk helps bring the con- According to Statistics Canada, 44 per versation out in public, and it also humaniz- cent of CAF members surveyed experi- es the uniform as most Canadians have little enced symptoms consistent with depression idea what it is like to wear one. Solar panel, 1000 Watt or anxiety at some point between 2002 and “Everybody looks at the news in the Inverter, Mud Tires, Lift 2018. More than 36 per cent of veterans re- states and assumes it must be like that here,” Kit, Azdel Composite ported that they had a difficult transition to said Pace. Panels, Griddle Equipped, civilian life in another study. That number The walk is the main fundraiser, but Pace 2021 Rockwood GEO Pro G19FBS Off-Road Trailer climbed to six out of ten for veterans who and his team hope to grow their charitable had a mental illness. organization into something bigger, allowing “You have no idea what its going to be all veterans who are struggling to connect to like until you are out,” Dylan Pace, Founder people who understand and relate. and Co-Director who is now one year out of “We want to help people,” said Pace. the military. “No one understands except for And the point would be to help people, other veterans.” not just those with Post Traumatic Stress Dis- Knowing that many are suffering, Walk order (PTSD), but those who are struggling for the Wounded is looking to address those with loneliness, grief and lack of purpose. issues. The fundraiser will collect donations “There are lots of gaps that can be filled for Wounded Warrior Canada with a goal of and people want to do that,” said Pace. $50,000. There will be a fun afterparty at the end Though Wounded Warriors does primar- of the walk, if restrictions allow, complete Sleeps 5, Full bed, Bunk ily help those affiliated with the military, the with activities and food for all. Beds, Rear Corner organization also offers its services to First To donate, become a corporate sponsor, Bathroom, AM/FM Responders, who suffer from many of the or join the event, please visit the Walk for Bluetooth Stereo, Outside Griddle. same challenges. the Wounded Facebook page or www.walk- 2021 Rockwood GEO Pro G20BHS The organizers for this fundraising forthewounded.ca. The hashtag used for walk are either current or former military the event will be #walkforthewounded or @ members and have known the hardships walkforthewounded.

ROAD CLOSURES ON FESTUBERT BLVD BETWEEN 21 JUNE AND 26 NOV 2021 DETOURS WILL BE IN EFFECT AS REQUIRED

GARRISON PETAWAWA - Sections housing units (RHUs) will be directed onto Sleeps 5, Full Bed, Bunk of Festubert Boulevard will be closed be- accompanying side streets as required to Bed, AM/FM Bluetooth tween the end of June until the end of No- avoid construction. Stereo, Rear Corner vember, 2021 in order to upgrade utilities All commuters accessing Dundonald Bathroom, Outside and reconstruct the road. Hall (DDH), the Silver Dart Arena, Troyes 2021 Rockwood GEO Pro G19BH Speakers, Bike Door. The construction will be done in phas- Cinema, the Canex Plaza, the Petawawa es beginning towards the Petawawa Golf Golf Club/Twin Rivers, the Army Fitness Club and making its way towards the main Centre, Tim Horton’s, the RecPlex, Black SOLAR PANEL & POWER INVERTER intersection at Petawawa Boulevard. Bear Beach & Campground, Jubilee Lodge The Geo Pro series is ready for wherever your adventure takes you. Once construction occurs on Festu- & Marina and St. Francis of Assisi Church Electric & Battery Operated Fridge bert Blvd towards the main intersection, will not be denied, only rerouted via the all commuters will need to enter through detour and are encouraged to avoid resi- the main gate. Through traffic will be redi- dential areas. HOURS: MON-SAT 9-5, SUN 11-4 rected via the main gate onto Somme Road. Festubert Blvd is scheduled to re-open FULLY STOCKED PARTS DEPARTMENT Traffic will then be redirected onto Peace- 26 Nov. 2021. WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS keeper Way and then merge back onto OPI: Capt Patrick Duffin, RO, RP Ops 2009 Petawawa Blvd. Pembroke (between Pembroke & Petawawa) Festubert Boulevard on the other side of det Petawawa. Contact info is patrick.duf- road closure. Local traffic to the residential [email protected] or extension 5582. 613-732-2200 • www.leisuredayspembroke.ca Page 6, Petawawa Post, July 29, 2021

ed slavery by fleeing Upper to Nova Scotia, following Canada to a territory known their rebellion against the Commemorating Emancipation Day as the Northwest Territory, colonial government. Many which included Michigan worked on the third fortifica- and Ohio, as well as to Ver- tion at the Citadel in Halifax mont and New York, which and on Government House. had banned slavery in the Others were formed into a late 18th century. local militia company to help The Black Loyalists protect Nova Scotia from a and the Maroons feared French invasion. Af- Over 3,000 Black peo- ter petitioning the colonial ple arrived in Nova Scotia authorities to leave the ter- between 1783 and 1785, ritory, 551 Maroons sailed as a result of the Ameri- from Halifax to Freetown, can Revolution and Loyal- Sierra Leone, in Western Af- ists migration. They had rica, where they remained. pledged allegiance to the The Underground Railroad British Crown and decided In 1793, the Upper Can- Emancipation Day - August 1 crimination. while 6% were brought to slaved people in the area of to flee revolutionary Amer- ada legislature passed an act On March 24, 2021, the Emancipation Day cel- North America. Canada known as Nouvelle ica. They were the largest that granted the gradual ab- House of Commons voted ebrates the strength and per- Once landed in North France, and later in Upper group of people of African olition of slavery and any en- unanimously to officially des- severance of Black commu- America, enslaved Africans and Lower Canada, between birth and descent to come slaved person arriving in the ignate August 1 Emancipa- nities in Canada. and their descendants were 1671 and 1831. Initially, ap- to Nova Scotia at any one province was automatically tion Day. It marks the actual Slavery in Canada forced to work in fields, do proximately two-thirds of time. Despite the promises declared free. As a result, day in 1834 that the Slavery The transatlantic slave manual labour and do do- these enslaved people were of prosperity, many were over 30,000 enslaved African Abolition Act came into effect trade caused the deaths of mestic work in homes. They Indigenous and one-third denied access to land they Americans came to Canada across the British Empire. millions of African people were forced to change their were of African descent. could cultivate. They also via the Underground Rail- Canadians are not always and their descendants. Many names, abandon their faiths, After British colonial set- faced racism, shortages road until the end of the aware that Black and Indig- lost their lives as resistance reject their cultures, and stop tlers established Upper Can- of food and clothing, and American Civil War in 1865. enous Peoples were once en- fighters, during long treks to speaking their native tongues. ada, the number of enslaved other harsh conditions like They settled mostly in south- slaved on the land that is now slave ships, or from mistreat- The enslaved Africans were Africans and their descen- starvation and exploitation. ern Ontario, but some also Canada. Those who fought ment and malnourishment exposed to the most brutal dants increased significantly. Several hundred free and settled in Quebec and Nova enslavement were pivotal in during the journey across forms of torture and abuse, all It is estimated that 3,000 enslaved Black loyalists Scotia. Other migrations of shaping our society to be as the Atlantic. It is estimated enforced by law. enslaved men, women and also settled in Upper Cana- Black people from the Unit- diverse as it is today. that over 2 million African In his book Canada’s For- children of African descent da and enslaved people of ed States occurred during Therefore, each August people died during that jour- gotten Slaves: Two Hundred were brought into British African descent were also the War of 1812, when over 1, Canadians are invited to ney. In the end, most of the Years of Bondage, the Que- North America and eventu- brought to Lower Canada. 2,000 African American refu- reflect, educate and engage 12.5 million African captives bec historian Marcel Trudel ally outnumbered enslaved In 1796, nearly 600 peo- gees came to Nova Scotia in the ongoing fight against were transported to Latin estimated that there were Indigenous Peoples. Many ple, known as the Maroons, and New Brunswick. anti-Black racism and dis- America and the Caribbean, approximately 4,200 en- enslaved Black people resist- were deported from Jamaica continued on next page SHUTTERS

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Fine Bed Linens, Duvets & Pillows Petawawa Post, July 29, 2021, Page 7 Pembroke’s Madeleine Kelly competing in Olympic Games in Tokyo By Patricia Leboeuf And it paid off. haven’t gathered to train en and I loved my university Like many Olympians, masse before going to Tokyo. team. They became some of Petawawa Post she sacrificed much to earn Kelly has been lucky to have my closest friends.” Coureurs de Bois alumna a spot on Team Canada, par- a training partner, Kate Van Falling in love with run- Madeleine Kelly is compet- ticularly over the past six Buskirk (women’s 5,000 m), ning involved falling in love ing in the 2021 Olympics and months. In addition to main- to train with, and she has with the people who run. will hit the Tokyo Olympic taining a disciplined lifestyle, been glad to have the sup- She has been supported by Stadium track on July 29 for training schedule, and diet, port and companionship. former and current coaches, round one. she also had to leave her be- Going to the Olympics teammates, friends, family The first-time Olympian loved job as a Canadian Run- was initially just a dream for members, and her boyfriend. hopes to bring home the ning magazine staff writer Kelly, until two years ago Van Buskirk and her coach gold in the 800 m dash, com- - though she does still free- when she won first place in Terry Radchenko have been peting against the best of the lance. the 2019 Canadian National by her side for the past nine best, which includes some of Despite being a Gold- Championships in Montreal, years, and her parents, Chris her personal heroes. medal hopeful, Kelly does beating out such legends as and Caroline Kelly, have Before departing for Ja- try to ensure that she still has Lindsey Butterworth and been cheering her on since pan, the 25-year-old Pem- a life outside of running. Melissa Bishop-Nriagu. the start. broke native, now living in “I never want to feel like “That really changed “I’m out there running Hamilton, admitted that it all I’m resentful of what I’m do- things for me,” said Kelly. but there are hundreds of still felt a bit surreal to be cho- ing,” said Kelly. “It is very Her love of running ten- people who got me here to sen for Team Canada. If any- important that I wake up tatively began in elementary the starting line,” said Kelly. thing, it was a relief to have in the morning and want to school. She just started run- She was also thankful for that certainty that she was train hard. That’s how you ning for the sheer joy of go- her Coureurs de Bois Coach going to the Olympics after all train better.” ing fast and feeling wind Rick Schroeder of Petawawa’s her hard work. In a non-pandemic year, against her face. As her skills Valour JK-12 school, who “I’ve been working for a she would have said that get- developed, she joined the helped shape her skills. very specific goal for a very ting to see Japan was the best Coureurs de Bois, a develop- When not running, she long time,” said Kelly. “I’m part of going to the Olym- mental running club based in loves to cook, write and be really proud of my accom- pics, but she and her fellow the Ottawa Valley, where she outside. plishment but there is a part Olympians are sequestered built her fundamentals. She of me that is very glad that due to severe restrictions. So continued running while she Pembroke native and Coureurs I have this year behind me.” all of her energy and focus pursued a degree in English de Bois alumna Madeleine Kelly For most people, the past is going towards that 800 m at the University of Toronto. is competing in the Olympic year was challenging. Add run. Yet, she believes that Games Tokyo 2020 and will hit on training difficulties due She cannot wait to prove there was no real indication the Tokyo Olympic Stadium to COVID-19 restrictions, to herself that she can make that she would ever make it track today, July 29 for round the possible cancellation of it. Though she’s aiming to to this level of competition. one. (Submitted photo) the Olympics, and personal medal, she also hopes she “Running was some- responsibilities, it was diffi- can beat her personal best of thing that I liked doing, but cult to keep on track. But she 2:01. even more, I like the social managed to keep her head in An added difficulty is aspect of it,” she admitted. the sport and her feet on the that Team Canada is spread “I really liked the people I ground no matter what. out across the nation, so they trained with in high school Commemorating Emancipation Day ... continued from previous page Indigenous Peoples Slavery the age of six. 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(Photo by Patricia Leboeuf) strictions, people should look to their local busi- community, creating de- tic community, our Mil- and before has been as- ness community to buy mand for local jobs, hav- Spouses and just every- tounding, said Mitchell. what they need and want. ing that human connec- body.” Local businesses have Shopping local is good tion, and finding unique, And now that pandem- stepped up their game by for everyone, not just for fun products - and even ic restrictions are easing, offering new and innova- businesses, as money very esoteric and specific local business owners are tive services and products spent is often reinvested products can often be happy to welcome people or adapting their business into the community to sourced or created if the back into their stores. with websites, local deliv- help the area thrive. need arises. But even when their ery, and curb-side pickup. Benefits from shop- “You can always find doors were closed, the cre- No matter what the chal- ping local also include re- an artisan for that,” said ativity shown by the busi- lenges were, people rose ducing your carbon foot- Mitchell. “There is a lot of ness community over the to meet them, grabbing print, investing in your talent between our artis- past few difficult months hold of the opportunities

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Petawawa: the place to explore cont’d that presented them- and enjoy their fabulous personal interactions are selves. meals on location. even more important,” he Several new business- Deni’s Automotive said. es have opened in the past Repair, now under Dave Having a good per- few months while estab- Cardwell’s ownership, sonal encounter is one of lished shops found ways also stayed open through- the many added benefits to improve. out the pandemic, offering of shopping locally. Busi- “And that’s fantastic,” their exceptional work- nesses in Petawawa have said Mitchell. manship and customer become well-known for Notably, essential service. their personal touches businesses continued to “We do all general - even when it comes to offer their products and repairs,” said Cardwell, things like mortgages. services without inter- adding not only does he The Mortgage Advisors ruption, but often with a have the most competitive in Petawawa focuses on twist. prices, but he also prides offering a unique level of There are few things as complicated and stress- Hyundai Pembroke on Petawawa Boulevard is himself on his honesty ful as buying a new home. The Mortgage Advi- one of the few family-owned dealerships in Can- Sunny Side Up Break- service that makes shop- sors take that stress out of securing a mortgage ada and that is a point of pride. This allows them fast Buffet, which opened and transparency. ping for a mortgage easy. by making the process as smooth and pleasant as to have that personal connection with every client right before the pan- “I tell the soldiers to Their team of mortgage possible. (Photo by Patricia Leboeuf) who walks through their doors. (Submitted photo) demic hit, continued to tell their partners not to agents and brokers make succeed, serving up deli- worry about the car be- it their business to find the house. While one of their Petawawa businesses. Some have trans- cious breakfast and lunch cause I’ll look after what- mortgage a client deserves menu highlights is pulled Mitchell has been formed their homes into specials as they were one ever they need,” noted and needs. All you need pork, their offerings also working with property workshops where they of the first to plunge into Cardwell. is one simple application, include donairs, mac and owners to create addi- make and sell their prod- third-party food delivery. And his reviews reflect and you are on your way to cheese bites, poutine, tional spaces for develop- ucts. This allowed them to of- these positive interac- homeownership. wraps and sandwiches. ment, however the short- Katie Clark of Rose fer their menu regard- tions. Not far from The They are located inside age of traditional space and Ash, is one such busi- less of any restrictions, “It is important to Mortgage Advisors is an- the Ultramar gas station. has created an opportu- ness owner. and now that the patio is know what you are doing other local favourite for Pairing up in a retail nity to think creatively for Continued on next open, people can dine-in (with the car) but those foodies, Valley Smoke- space isn’t uncommon for business owners. page...

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Container Market, arti- the Civic Centre. There small, home-based busi- ultimately benefits. Petawawa: the place to explore cont’d... sans like Clark have been are currently five 10 foot nesses a chance to show “The Petawawa busi- She makes beautiful markets. Her pressed floral able to showcase their shipping containers that visitors what they offer. ness community really jewellery out of polymer earrings are unique and un- goods right at home. have been altered into “The excitement is rallies to support each clay. Her intricate and deli- like anything else around. This market is in its cute boutique spaces. certainly there in terms other,” said Mitchell. cately beautiful pieces are And with the town’s first year and is located The retail selection is of the concept and how it “They really work to- sold online and at vendors’ newly launched Pop Up near the Kin Hut area of ever-changing to give can roll out,” said Mitch- gether well, especially ell, adding with time, the the women and military- market will grow. owned enterprises. They “It is ultimately a work together and they chance to re-engage with champion each other, customers and give them which is so important.” Sunnyside Up a chance to see them Many of the local busi- 613-506-EGGS | Dine in & Take Out here,” she said. nesses are also veteran or Reset Yoga and Mas- military-owned. sage is another business Marc Lebel and that offers services from Chantal Cormier-Lebel Open for Dine-in, home. Since 2020, Chris- own Weapons Of Bass tina Zealey has been pro- Destruction. The word Delivery, & Take-Out viding massages, yoga play comes from the fact classes and wellness ser- that they are a military vices at her home and at family selling handmade various locations around fishing jigs, weights, and the Ottawa Valley. apparel. There is a sense of “I would go fishing in community among busi- Corry Lake up in the Pet- ness owners within Pet- awawa Research Forest, awawa. They often work and I would lose jigs all together and build each the time,” explained Leb- other up, using their skills el. “So I started making LIKE US ON FACEBOOK 1049 VICTORIA ST, PETAWAWA to collaborate behind the my own.” scenes so that the client Creating jigs and weights

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By Patricia Leboeuf the Phoenix Centre for Children and was a given, but providing ad- When residents were told to to extend their reach as they have. Petawawa Post Families, host of the Champlain Re- equate care became much more avoid leaving their homes except “There would have been hun- gion Virtual Care Project, has come complicated as it quickly became for essential reasons, the centre - dreds of clients who wouldn’t have As mental health concerns and up with a solution to ensure no-one apparent that not everyone can af- and other agencies - made their been able to access services at a criti- financial inequality become more falls through the cracks. ford the internet or the necessary services entirely virtual. Though cal time in their life and agencies amplified by the ongoing pandemic, Providing services virtually devices to connect with mental many people benefited from this would have spent tremendous more health providers. model, many others encountered energy solving this,” said Lubmivic. Access was improved by subsi- new barriers. “Perhaps putting clients at risk.” dizing telecom bills and providing They either lived in an area The Phoenix Centre isn’t the the devices, but with hundreds of too rural for good connectivity or only organization that received people in need of services, it be- couldn’t afford the necessary equip- funds from the United Way East

came expensive for the non-profit ment to chat online or over the Ontario; $2 million was invested and its partner agencies. phone. in 39 programs across Ottawa, In response to the need, Unit- “Our journey through COV- Prescott-Russell, Lanark County, ed Way East Ontario contributed ID-19 has made the inequities that and Renfrew County to respond $85,000 last year and designated many children, youth, adults and to the ongoing need in local com- $65,000 for 2021. The County of families face every day even more munities. Renfrew also donated $20,000 for clear,” said Lubimiv. The money will be used to this project, so total funding was As time went on, the centre con- provide basic needs like food and equalized. nected with some of these clients PPE, support isolated seniors and With this support, the centre in the office. However, it quickly their caregivers, strengthen mental was able to fund about 600 people became clear that there were two health supports, address learning in the Champlain Region, ensuring types of people: those who could loss among vulnerable children and that no one went without mental use the virtual model with ease youth, empower community ser- health care due to distance or pan- and those who could not as the vices to continue their frontline work demic restrictions. pandemic highlighted community and build a more equitable recovery The project is ongoing. and mental health issues that were from the pandemic. As they were already providing once hidden away, said the Execu- Throughout the pandemic, Unit- partial virtual care, the centre was tive Director. ed Way East Ontario has chaired the chosen as the lead for over 50 other “It was like putting a magnify- COVID-19 Community Response organizations in Ottawa, Prescott- ing glass on mental health,” said Table, a group of more than 100 part- Russell, Lanark County and Ren- Lubimiv. “We have huge numbers ner organizations and subject matter frew County. of anxiety and depression. We have experts who deployed more than 60 “We decided that instead of each huge numbers of eating disorders rapid response solutions to respond of us struggling and find ways of and suicidal ideation.” to the challenges of the pandemic in solving this, let’s work together,” Not just children and teens its first year. said Greg Lubimiv, Executive Direc- have suffered through the nearly With support from the Com- tor of the Phoenix Centre. “We be- two years isolated from their peers munity Response Table, United came the one door approach so that and extended families. Adults are Way has helped more than 130,000 if an organization had somebody facing just as many issues. people stay alive, healthy, and struggling with access, they would All can receive help from the cen- safe with data-driven investments just call our coordinator.” tre, and as restrictions ease, people can and collaborative advocacy since Due to the number of agencies also choose to visit the organization in March 2020. working together, the centre was person. “It will take courage, commit- able to strike deals with the top Most mental health agencies ment, and innovation to continue three telecom companies in Cana- worldwide are moving forward tackling systemic challenges while da. with a blended model, and the cen- many people return to a pre- Military Co-operative Education Program 2022 / Programme d’enseignement coopératif 2022 “More than 600 people have al- tre is no exception. Bridging those pandemic feeling of normalcy,” Earn high school credits while gaining valuable Gagner des crédits d'études secondaires tout en employment skills with the Canadian Armed acquérant des compétences emploi précieux ready reached out for help through gaps between the “haves and have- said Michael Allen, President and Forces avec la Réserve des Forces armées canadienne this service, and United Way’s in- nots” is integral to ensuring that CEO of United Way East Ontario. programme pay (plus de $100/jour) • Paid program (more than $100/day) • é vestment empowers us to continue everyone can connect, whether in- “We will continue tackling the • February – April 2022 • février – avril 2022 reaching those who need us, with- person, over the phone, over video most complex challenges our com- • Challenge yourself! 42 Field Artillery Regiment • êtes-vous prêt à relever le défi! (Lanark and Renfrew

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2X4 Petawawa Post, July 29, 2021, Page 15 classifieds To advertise, call 613-687-5511 x 5386 or visit www.PetawawaPostLive.ca NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND PUBLIC MEETING JOB OPPORTUNITIES JOB OPPORTUNITIES In the matter of Sections 17, 21 and 22 of the Planning Act, the County of Renfrew hereby gives notice of: Deliver food for local restaurants. Extra income, • An application to amend the County of Renfrew Official Plan: and We’re Hiring! flexible hours, and weekly •A public meeting regarding the amendment to the County of Renfrew Official Plan being Official Plan Amendment No. 31 (OPA 31). The Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre payouts. Must have a smartphone and vehicle. Apply has openings for the following positions: at www.valleyeats.ca/driver Subject Lands This amendment applies to all lands within the County of Renfrew therefore, no key map has been provided. Admin Assistant/Accounts Receivable Clerk Public Meeting A public meeting to inform the public of an application for a proposed Official Plan Amendment will be held Admin Assistant to the Executive Director WHAT’S HAPPENING on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit our website at The meeting will be held virtually due to Provincial Covid-19 restrictions. www.CAFconnection.ca/Petawawa JUNE 21 - AUG 26, 2021 TD SUMMER READING Deadline for applications is August 4, 2021 CLUB - Petawawa Pub- The public meeting will be live streamed on YouTube and can be viewed at the following lic Library: Join the Pet- link: https://youtu.be/yQKhStyXvWA awawa Public Library in the TD Summer Reading Program! Read books for Any person may participate in the public meeting and/or make written or verbal comments either in support or in opposition to a chance to win some the proposed amendment. You are strongly encouraged to contact the County if you have any questions. You can provide written HELP WANTED cool prizes. Participants comments to County Staff prior to the public meeting by sending an email to [email protected] or by mailing a letter to Bruce Howarth at the address below. You are strongly encouraged to submit written comments prior to the public meeting CLAM TRUCK DRIVER explore recommended even if you intend to provide verbal comments at the electronic public meeting. reads; track their own • Minimum 3 years driving and operating a clam truck reading; connect and Those who wish to speak or provide verbal comments at the public meeting MUST pre-register by contacting Bruce Howarth at • Clean criminal record check share with others across 613-735-3204 Ext. 467 or at [email protected]. • Ability to work in all weather conditions the country; read books Purpose and Effect of Official Plan Amendment No. 31 (OPA 31) • Positive attitude and willingness to work online; join in activities; County Council adopted Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 25 which was a 5-year update to the County of Renfrew Official Plan. independently and as part of a team collect reading incentives; write jokes, stories and The amendment was approved with modifications by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) in 2019. This Full-time hours (Monday – Friday) and sometimes book reviews, and more. amendment proposes changes of many of the modifications made by MMAH back to the intention of the policies adopted by Saturday. Wage is based on experience. More information on our County Council in OPA 25. The amendment includes changes to policies and map schedules related to: website www.petawawa- • Removal of population allocations • Cultural Heritage and Archaeological To apply, call 613-203-0355 • Water setback • Natural Heritage publiclibrary.ca. • Natural Hazards • Servicing Policies • Secondary Dwellings • Cannabis Production Facility FOR SALE AUGUST 21, 2021 • Rural subdivisions • Mineral Aggregate DOGGY PADDLE at Pet- • Agriculture • Changing the scope and structure of the plan as it awawa Point Beach, a applies to Municipalities with their own official plan fundraiser in support of the Ontario Society for the Additional Information Prevention of Cruelty to Additional information regarding Official Plan Amendment No. 31 (OPA 31) may be obtained from the County of Renfrew website (www. Animals (Ontario SPCA) countyofrenfrew.on.ca/en/business-and-development/official-plan.aspx) or by contacting 613-735-3204, or officialplan@countyofrenfrew. Renfrew County Animal on.ca during regular business hours. The County Administrative Offices are currently closed to the public in response to COVID-19; staff remain available via email and telephone. Centre. Interested paddlers will be able to navigate a The Renfrew County Catholic District School Notification group guided five or 10 km If you wish to be notified of the decision of County of Renfrew on the proposed Official Plan amendment you must make a written Board currently has 5 Classroom Portables route. For more information request to: (32’x24’) for sale located at the following schools: about the event or links to register and how to fun- Bruce Howarth, Manager of Planning Services, County of Renfrew, 9 International Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 1 at St. Anthony’s School, Chalk River draise, visit https://www. Appeals 1 at Our Lady of Grace School, Westmeath petawawa.ca/things-to-do/ If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision of the County of Renfrew to the Ontario Land 3 at St. Joseph’s High School, Renfrew doggy-paddle/. Tribunal (OLT) but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Renfrew before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal Sold As Is/Where Is/No warrantees/Contents the decision. not included. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Renfrew Purchaser is responsible for removal prior to before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to add the person August 12th, 2021 and must arrange with the or public body as a party. School Board. [email protected] NOTE For questions: Please write ‘Feedback’ in One of the purposes of the Planning Act is to provide for planning processes that are open, accessible, timely and efficient. Contact Plant Services at 613-639-9200 the Subject line. 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GARRISON PETAWAWA COMMUNITY CHURCHES - SERVICES & TIMES MAY DIFFER DUE TO COVID-19 ALL SAINTS ANGLICAN CHURCH - 1173 Victoria Street, 613-687-2218. The Reverend Gillian Hoyer. Sunday Service 11:15 & CHAPELS Sunday School 11 a.m. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH - 567 Melton Street, Pembroke. Pastors Richard Agnew & Paul DeGraaf. Worship Service and Let us help you find a spiritual home where Sunday School @ 9 and 11 a.m., 613-735-5293, www.calvarybaptistpembroke.com. CALVIN UNITED CHURCH - 276 Church St., Pembroke; Accessible to all; 613-732-8763, [email protected]. Rev. Tiina Cote, Sun- you belong. We hope our Garrison Chapels day Worship & School 10 a.m. www.calvinunitedchurch.ca. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH - 516 Airport Rd at Doran, Petawawa. 613-687-6971. Rev Bill Stanfel. Sunday Divine Service 9:30 are your community of choice. am. Sunday School and Bible Study September through June 10:45 am. Website: www.3.bell.net/celc. Email [email protected]. At the Garrison Chapels we foster Sunday CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTERDAY SAINTS - Civic Centre Road & Laurentian Drive, 613-687-2237 DEEP RIVER COMMUNITY CHURCH - Deep River Road. Sunday service 10:15 a.m. (Kids Church). [email protected]. Worship, the Sacraments, Christian FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH - Pastor Carl Morgan, 182 MacKay St., Pembroke, parking behind town hall. 613-735-1584. Sun. 10 Education and School participation. a.m., 11 a.m. & 6 p.m., Wed. 7 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH - 210 Mary St. Pembroke, 613-735-0866, Sunday Worship & Sunday School 10:30 a.m., www.fbcp.ca. FIRST EVANGELICAL MISSIONARY CHURCH - 39 Shalom St. Pembroke. Sunday worship celebration 10:30 a.m. 613-735-5391. St. Francis of Assisi Chapel (RC) FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - 257 Pembroke St. West, 613-732-8214. Rev. John Vaudry. Sunday School. Elevator access. GREENWOOD UNITED CHURCH - 1655 Greenwood Road, RR#2 Pembroke. Chapelle St. François d’Assise (CR) HOLY TRINITY ANGLICAN CHURCH - 68 Renfrew St. Pembroke 613-732-4658. The Reverend Matthew J. Brown Holy Eucharist 4 CDSG Garrison Petawawa, ON K8H 2X3 Wed. at 10 a.m., Sunday at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Sunday. www.ValleyAnglicans.ca. (Q-104) 613 - 687-5511 ext. 5434 FAX: 613-588-7524 Garrison Petawawa Chaplains MOUNT ZION UNITED CHURCH - Corner of B-Line Rd. & Petawawa Blvd., Everyone Welcome - Worship & Sunday School 9:30 MASS/MESSE che de baptêmes Phone 613-687-5511 + Ext. a.m., Toddler Prg available. Church Office 613-732-0149. ­­­­ NEW LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH - 2777 Petawawa Blvd. 613-687-1804. Sunday Worship Service 10 a.m. All are welcome! Messe dominicale 09:30 A.M MARRIAGE - Six months (6) notice is required. CHAPLAINS (PROTESTANT) Sunday English Mass 11:00 A.M A Marriage Preparation Course is mandatory. Padre Mike Allen OUR LADY OF SORROWS - 11 Mohns Ave. 613-687-4764. Weekend Masses: Sat. 5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. Check our website Summer hours starting 01 July until MARIAGE - Nous demandons six (6) mois (4 CDSG Snr Chaplain) 6105 - www.sorrowspetawawa.com or Sunday Bulletin for on-going programs for all ages. September 30th: 10:30 A.M. (Bilingual Mass) d’avis. Un cours de preparation au marriage Padre Judson Bridgewater 4494 PEMBROKE BIBLE CHAPEL: 11558 Round Lake Road. Family Bible Hour & Sunday School 11 a.m. www.pembrokebiblechapel.com. All sacraments are offered to military members, est obligatoire. PEMBROKE PENTECOSTAL TABERNACLE - 34 Jordan Ave. Pembroke. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. (kids church & nursery). Programs military status civilians and government SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION - St. Francis Padre Michelet Dormeus 5750 Padre David Egers 8455 for all ages. 613-732-9721, email [email protected], Website: www.pptchurch.com, Facebook: PPT (Pembroke Pentecostal Tabernacle). employees under military contract. of Assisi Chapel offers sacramental prepara- PEMBROKE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH - Pastor Jonatan Sekulic.157 Drive-In Rd, Pembroke, 613-735-1623. Sabbath CONFESSION - before Mass or by appointment tion. To register for the program, contact the Padre David Gallas 7761 Padre Troy Irwin School, Saturdays 10 a.m., Service at 11 a.m. Wheelchair accessible, a warm welcome awaits you. CONFESSION - avant la messe ou par Administrative Office ext. 5434 PETAWAWA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Rev James Kim. 24 Ethel St. 613-687-4052. Sunday Service 11 a.m. Sunday School available. rendez-vous PREPARATION AUX SACRAMENTS - St (2 CMBG Snr Chaplain) 7078 Padre Earl Klotz 5208 PINE RIDGE FAMILY CHURCH - Christian & Missionary Alliance, 27 Brumm Road, Pembroke, 613-735-1241. Service 10 a.m. BAPTISM - the last Sunday of each month Francois d’Assise offrent la preparation aux RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH - 250 Quarry Road, Pembroke. 613-735-6921, E-mail: [email protected], Website: Baptismal Preparation - Thursday prior sacraments, si vous voulex vous inscrire Padre Matthew Lucas Baptism Sunday veuillez contacter le bureau administratif des Padre Humberto Lopes www.ResLuth.ca, Sunday Service- 10:30am, Pastor John Lofstedt BAPTEME - Célébrer le dernier Dimanche de aumoniers ext. 5434 (Faith Community Coordinator Padre) 5433 ST ANDREWS UNITED CHURCH - 40 Joseph St, Chalk River, Susan deHaan DLM. Worship Sunday 10:30 a.m. 613-589-2312. chaque mois Faith Community Coordinator Capt Padre Robert Schweyer 6485 ST BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH - 80 Glendale Ave, Deep River, 613-584-4131. Rev. Patrick Stephens, Sunday services are Cours de baptême - jeudi precedent le diman- Anthony Ezeonwueme X6402 Padre Matthew Squires 6498 at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. with Sunday School during the 10 a.m. service. Padre Luke Vanderkamp 7396 ST. JOHN’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS) - 357 Miller Street, Pembroke. 613-735-6332, www.StJohnsPem- St. George’s Chapel (P) broke.ca. Rev. Stephen Alles. Sunday School at 8:45 a.m. Divine Worship - 10 a.m. 4 CDSG Garrison Petawawa, ON K8H 2X3 Padre Chris Donnelly 7670 Padre Ken Matende 5748 ST JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH - 605 Black Bay Rd. Petawawa, Rev. Albert Romkema, 613-687-6187, Sunday Worship 10 a.m. (Q-104) 613 - 687-5511 ext. 5434 FAX: 613-588-7524 Padre Carl Strutt 3310 Sunday School 10 a.m. Social Hour 11 a.m. Email: [email protected] See us on Facebook, we warmly welcome all visitors. WORSHIP SERVICES Padre Michael Hackbush 5536 ST LUKE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH (ANIC) - Rev. Tim Parent, 613-735-4210; Sunday Worship 8 & 10 a.m. (Children’s Church & Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. Padre Robert Legair 6412 Nursery), Informal Prayer & Praise 9:15 a.m. - all Welcome. Meeting at 307 Julien St., Pembroke. 613-735-5000. Sunday School Classes (Children 4-12 years old) ST TIMOTHY’S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCIC) - 503 Alfred St., Pembroke, 613-732-2992. Rev. Bruce W. Thomp- Nursery for toddlers 3 and under CHAPLAINS (ROMAN CATHOLIC) son. Worship service at 9:30 a.m. Email: [email protected]. A warm welcome awaits you. Quiet (Nursing) Room with sound blend of contemporary and traditional worship. Padre Francis Krusinsky 5536 THE SALVATION ARMY - 484 Pembroke St. W. 613-735-5601. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS AND DEDICATIONS Padre Anthony Ezeonwueme TRAILHEAD BAPTIST CHURCH - Pastor Tim Roddick, weekly worship services and children’s programs, Sunday mornings 10:30 At least three months notice to your unit chaplain is requried for all services. (Faith Community Coordinator Padre) 6402 am at Valour School (19 Leeder Lane, Petawawa). A growing church for growing families. www.trailheadbaptist.com The Marriage Preparation Courses required for weddings in a CAF Chapel are Padre Wendy Duguid 6362 WESLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH - 210 Renfrew St. Pembroke. Rev. Kevin Wilson. 613-732-2488. Morning worship and children’s provided twice a year. church at 10:30 a.m. with nursery provided. Pre-service coffee time at 9:30 a.m. For more information call or email [email protected]. Faith Community Coordinator: Padre David Egers X5433 Emergency Chaplain 5611 WESLEY UNITED CHURCH - 275 Pembroke St. E., 613-735-6132, 10 a.m. morning worship service. Sunday School for children during the church service. ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCIC) - 454 Miller St., Pembroke, 613-732-8792, www.zionlutheran.ca. Reverend Scott Schellenberger. Sunday Worship at 10:00 am with Sunday school for the children followed by coffee and fellowship. Look for us on Facebook. ZION EVANGELICAL UNITED CHURCH – 368 Miller St., Pembroke, 613-732-9493, [email protected] Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m., with Sunday School for children. Coffee Hour and fellowship following. Bible Study on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Dr. Daniel A. Hansen. Website: www.zionunitedpembroke.org. All welcome!

NEWS FROM THE GREATER PETAWAWA CIVITAN CLUB By Marie FE Arnold, PRO Murphy Oh my, here we are at the end of July tion, please call Civitan John VandenBarr FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL already. I am here once again with just a at 613-717-5674 or Civitan Allen Stewart at bit of News from the Greater Petawawa 613-735-3791. They will be very happy to Civitan Club. Yes I am still a volunteer help you and give you all the information member and I would love to have you that you need. We have also put posters up John Huff, Sandra Huff, Warren Huff come and join me and the other members around Petawawa, Pembroke and area. The of our GREAT Club. Why not give me a grand prize is $2,000 and there will be other call at 613-687-8463 or call John at 613-717- prizes as well. Caring For Our Community Since 1963 5674? Or if you know one of our Greater We are sorry to say that due to un- Petawawa Civitan Club members just talk foreseen circumstances, the dance that we to them, they will be happy to get all the had hoped to hold has been cancelled at information about our club for you. this time, but we hope that we will be able Serving the unique traditional requirements We hope that we will soon be able open to hold it at a later time. up our Bingo if all goes well. This has been I know that it is a bit early but I would of the military and their families. well over a year for us and there are few like to inform you that we will have our ways we are able to raise funds. Thanks to Christmas cakes for sale once again. I will RONA Petawawa for allowing us to have let you know just where you will be able to Specializing in repatriation a bottle setup to help raise the money we get them in the next few months. need for the wheelchair swing. The Civi- Please everybody get your shots and and military protocols. tan members really appreciate your sup- be safe. We got ours and it was not so bad port in this endeavour. and I hate needles. But I have a lot of grand As I stated in my last newsletter we are kids and I want to be able to see them and 296 Isabella Street, Pembroke planning a Fishing Tournament in August not make them sick or get sick. and we are happy to say that this event will I hope to see you all at the Battle the E-Mail: [email protected] take place. So here I am with just a reminder Bass tournament August 14. to all you fisher men and women - get your That’s all for now. Take care and God Website: murphyfuneralhome.ca friend or partner, and sign up for a fun day bless you all and hope to see you all again of fishing. The Battle the Bass tournament in August. will take place at the Pembroke Marina on Thought: Keep smiling and say I can 613-735-5711 August 14. If you would like more informa- get through this with God’s help.