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Suite 1 WWW.ASHLEYHOMESTORESELECT.CA www.chamberofsecrets.ca Volume 76, Number 27 Thursday, December 3, 2020 Free/Gratuit Grn Petawawa hosts virtual luncheon for local businesses By Patricia Leboeuf lationships that we already said Col Vass. munity members who use CAF members to return to mately 8,000 soldiers have Petawawa Post have,” said Col Vass, adding The Recreation Complex, these facilities. work and train for upcom- what they need. person- the Silver Dart Arena and Leadership at all levels, ing deployments with a few “COVID-19 is really forc- This year has been unprec- nel have a huge effect on the Dundonald Hall have also however, have been work- changes to minimize trans- ing us to do things differ- edented in many ways, affect- local economy and vice versa. been closed to the general ing hard to resume business. mission of the virus. ently,” added the 4 CDSG ing the Canadian Armed Forc- Historically this event public, which has had an im- This includes finding ways It has been a balancing Commander. es (CAF) in ways they could has been attended in per- pact on the countless com- to reopen facilities and allow act to ensure the approxi- continued on page two have never imagined. son, but organizers had to “We’ve had to be adap- move online to adhere to tive, disciplined and ex- safety regulations. Though it Op Fill A Cruiser supports Bernadette McCann House tremely creative,” said 4th was over Zoom, the Nov. 19 Canadian Division Support event was well attended and Group (4 CDSG) Command- gave participants insight er Colonel (Col) John Vass into what will be occurring during the annual Garrison in the upcoming year. Petawawa Commander’s In response to the ongo- Business Luncheon. ing global pandemic, Gar- This meeting between rison Petawawa for the most military officials and local part has been following business and political lead- COVID-19 regulations at the ers “deepens the existing re- federal level. Though they receive input from the Ren- frew County and District f Health Unit and the province, INSIDE this allowed them some flex- ibility to better adapt to their local circumstances and op- erational requirements. Most of the decisions were around PDEEAG: 16 DAYS the desire to keep the military OF ACTIVISM members healthy and able to PAGE 3 continue essential military operations in addition to pro- tecting those most vulnerable CHRISTMAS in the community. Only people who do ANGELS LUNCHEON business on the Garrison PAGE 7 are granted access; keep- ing track of who enters what building allows better Members of the Garrison Petawawa Military Police stood outside the CANEX SuperMart soliciting gifts and donations as part of their WATCH OUR NEXT contact tracing in case of a first Operation Fill A Cruiser. The money and goods collected from the Nov. 26 event were then given to the Bernadette McCann House, EDITION FOR potential outbreak. This in- a local non-profit providing critical services, safety and support to women, children and youth who are experiencing abuse-related crisis cludes deliveries and other or coping with the after effects of abuse. When tasked to help the organization, the members decided not only to donate funds internally GRN FESTIVAL OF business reasons. but to collect them from the community. Though that Thursday was the only day this year that they were outside to collect donations, LIGHTS COVERAGE “We just want to ensure anyone looking to donate to the Bernadette McCann House can do so at any time. The Garrison Petawawa Military Police hope to do this that people coming on to fundraiser again next year, perhaps in a larger capacity. (Above) From left are Corporal Nicholas Banks, Corporal Stephanie Bergeron, the Garrison have a reason,” Corporal Jamie Horlick, Master Corporal James Hewitt and Corporal Reid Nicholson. (Photo by Patricia Leboeuf, Petawawa Post) Page 2, Petawawa Post, December 3, 2020 Garrison Petawawa hosts virtual luncheon for ... continued from front page Despite the challenges, Landry. “We’ve stood down off Garrison,” said Captain this year has seen soldiers de- on a lot of training activities. (Capt) Nathan Biederman ployed or planning to deploy. Likely they will resume next representing Real Property “At any given time, we year, so next fall, we’ll go Operations. “As you are well have between 700 and 800 again into training mode.” aware, traffic tends to get members of the Brigade de- Brigade Sergeant Major backed up. So we have proj- ployed overseas,” said 2 Ca- (BSM) Chief Warrant Offi- ects to widen Menin Road, nadian Mechanized Brigade cer (CWO) Jeramie Leamon which is a continuation of Group (2 CMBG) Command- echoed those sentiments, Petawawa Boulevard.” er Colonel (Col) Eric Landry. but added he believed the Traffic Circles at Menin Currently, there are lockdown and strict mea- Road, at Montgomery Road about 500 soldiers in Latvia, sures at the beginning of the and at the Main Gate are more than 200 in Ukraine pandemic helped greatly in planned. Access points to and about 100 split between keeping numbers of infected Highway 17 from Brindle Kuwait and Iraq. CAF members low. Road are also in the works. They will soon be re- “We are keeping watch “It will give the Mattawa placed by personnel who and gauging the threat of CO- Plains units better access to have been training these past VID for our soldiers in the Gar- and from the base and al- months. rison,” said CWO Leamon. leviate some of the traffic “This is probably why As for infrastructure, coming from the front,” said you heard all the shooting many of the projects an- Capt Biederman. day and night that happened nounced in the past are on- Just like infrastructure last week,” said Col Landry, going or nearing completion. projects, postings have a big adding that most of the train- This includes upgrading the impact on the local economy. ing is on the garrison. Residential Housing Units This summer, many mem- But it isn’t always feasi- (RHUs), street rehabilita- bers and their families re- ble to keep them in one loca- tion, a new building for the mained in Petawawa. tion, so they have also been Royal Canadian Dragoons to “A lot of the posting sea- training around civilian fa- be completed in June 2022, a son will depend on COVID cilities like the Petawawa new building for the Petawa- both in Petawawa (and) across Civic Centre. This method wa Military Family Resource the country,” said Lieutenant- allows them to be prepared Centre (PMFRC) on Festubert Colonel Iain Clark, 4th Cana- for anything that comes their Boulevard, and making the dian Division Support Base way, whether on an oveseas Garrison an overall greener Petawawa Personnel Services deployment or helping local base. The new Integrated Commanding Officer of next families combat flooding. Health Care Facility should year’s posting season. “There “We are only doing the be completed in April 2021. will be a posting season. Will training that is in our op- “We are also working it be affected by COVID? That erational mandate,” said Col on access control on and is (yet) to be seen.”

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PDEEAG members reflect on 16 Days of Activism If you are member of the Defence Team and have an DECEMBER 7 DECEMBER 13 interest in finding out more During the 16 Days of Activism Not sure how to stay healthy about the Garrison Petawawa against Gender-Based Violence and fit during your leave? Why we invite you to learn more not consult the experts at committee please reach out to about what you can do to end Health Promotion? You can find one of the following military gender-based violence. out more on the CAF Connec- or civilian co-chairs. Together we can make the tion website! world a better place. PDEEAG CO-CHAIRS: #1 Listening: be open to DECEMBER 14 Cpl Rraine Saucier, Military Co-Chair learning from the It has never been easier to stay Charlene G. Chubbs, Civilian Co-Chair experiences of others in touch with the people you #1 Écoutant : acceptez care about. Social media, video d’apprendre de l’expérience chat apps and online games DEFENCE des autres have connected us like never be- WOMEN’S fore. Technology has the power ADVISORY DECEMBER 8 to keep us together, even if we #2 Believing: support survivors are staying apart. Why not reach GROUP Submitted by PDEEAG and the CO-CHAIRS: The Petawawa Diversity and Department of National Defence. and those affected by violence out to a buddy today? #2 Croyant : soutenez les Employment Equity Advisory The PDEEAG comprises of personnes survivantes et celles DECEMBER 15 Group (PDEEAG) would like to four Advisory Groups; Defence Ms. Bev MacLeod, Civilian Co-Chair touchées par la violence Keeping active during the WO Diann Grenier, Military Co-Chair take this time to wish all mem- Aboriginal Advisory Group, De- holidays can be a challenge. If bers of the Garrison Petawawa fence Visible Minority Advisory Maj Kimberly Marchand, DECEMBER 9 you and your family are looking Military Co-Chair Defence Team a healthy, happy Group, Defence Women’s Advi- #3 Speaking Out: add your for new ways to get fit Defence and above all a peaceful holi- sory Group, and Defence Advi- voice to call out violence Fitness is the site for you! It is day. The Committee would like sory Group for Persons with Dis- #3 Dénonçant : unissez votre available to members, their DEFENCE VISIBLE to share with you the 16 days of abilities. The Defence team has voix à celle des autres pour families and veterans. MINORITIES activism. Please take the time to also launched a Defence Team dénoncer la violence ADVISORY read, reflect and remember the Pride Network. The mission of DECEMBER 16 GROUP values of diversity. the groups is to provide timely DECEMBER 10 Did you know that the CO-CHAIRS: The Canadian Armed Forces and sound advice to Garrison #4 Intervening: find a safe Canadian Forces Morale and and Department of National Petawawa Units with a view to way to help when you see Welfare Services has moved acts of gender-based violence many of their services virtually? Elsa Lucas, Civilian Co-Chair Defence (DND) is committed to creating a work environment Capt Kash Taylor, Military Co-Chair creating a workplace that is fair, free from equity discrepancies. #4 Intervenant : trouvez un They have virtual services to respectful, inclusive and sup- The PDEEAG Committee moyen sûr d’aider lorsque vous meet your physical, mental, so- portive of diversity and a work- provides advice and insight to êtes témoin d’actes de violence cial and financial needs, all from DEFENCE force that is reflective of Cana- the leadership of Garrison Pet- fondée sur le sexe the comfort of your own home. ADVISORY GROUP da’s population. The Advisory awawa on issues relevant to See all they have to offer on the FOR PERSONS WITH DECEMBER 11 CFMWS Website. Group exists under the umbrella the implementation of Employ- DISABILITIES #5 Acting: give your time to of the PDEEAG to ensure that CO-CHAIRS: ment Equity and advice on the organizations working DECEMBER 25 all members of the Garrison un- development of policies and to end violence. Merry Christmas from derstand the values of diversity procedures relating to Employ- #5 Agissant : donnez de votre Garrison Petawawa Lorraine Shirley, Civilian Co-Chair and see it as a source of creativity ment Equity and may provide temps aux organismes qui Military Co-Chair: VACANT and strength that contributes to recommendations for solutions s’efforcent à mettre DECEMBER 31 the operational capability of the to identified workplace issues. DEFENCE fin à la violence Have a happy and safe ABORIGINAL New Year’s Eve. DECEMBER 12 ADVISORY PETAWAWA DIVERSITY AND GROUP This time of year can be DECEMBER 10 CO-CHAIRS: EMPLOYMENT EQUITY ADVISORY GROUP difficult for some members “Hanukkah sameach!” and their families. “Happy Hanukkah!” or Chrissy Jolicoeur, Civilian Co-Chair DECEMBER 6 how far we have come and how If you need some support “Chag urim sameach” Cpl Rraine Saucier Military Co-Chair The terrible mass shooting at far we still have to go. this holiday season “Happy Festival of Lights.” l’Ecole Polytechnique on (or any other time) the DECEMBER 26 December 6th, 1989 left Canadi- On December 6, we remember Military Family Services ans shocked and heart broken. Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Program is there for you. Wishing you warmth and More than 30 years later we Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Bar- We are all in this together. togetherness this Kwanzaa DEFENCE TEAM PRIDE still face the troubling fact that bara Daigneault, The Family Info Line is NETWORK (PETAWAWA): women, girls and LGBTQ2 Anne-Marie Edward, Maud 1-800-866-4546 or go to individuals still face the threat of Haviernick, Maryse Laganière, the MFS Website. Julie Hollinger, Civilian Co-Chair this kind of violence every day. Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Pte Christopher Yetman, Take a moment today, Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Military Co-Chair The National Day of Remem- Richard, Annie St-Arneault, MCpl Jemah Woodruff, brance and Action on Violence Annie Turcotte, and Barbara Military Co-Chair Against Women, to reflect on Klucznik-Widajewicz. 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from Australia, deployed op- erations in Latvia, bases in Ex NOBLE SKYWAVE 2020 England and , and By: MCpl J.A. Kerr, part of the competition in- pability of the HF band. The even a Spanish vessel located 2 CMBG HQ & Sig Sqn cludes an attempt by every radio waves bounce off the in the Mediterranean Sea. Team Captain team to strive to make the ionosphere and again off the The winners of Ex NO- Ex NOBLE SKYWAVE is longest shot possible. ground to allow it to reach BLE SKYWAVE 2020 were an annual, worldwide, High 3-30 MHz is the fre- great distances. The trick is a deployed team operating A/Managing Editor ...... Lisa Brazeau Frequency (HF) radio com- quency spectrum that en- to adjust the wave length so out of Latvia encompassing A/Assistant Editor ...... Kiera Miller petition. Teams from across compasses the HF frequency that when the wave touches 2 CMBG members. The 2 Accounts Clerk ...... Antonia Cameron several nations, including de- band. While most radio back on earth, it is within CMBG team out of Petawa- ployed members around the communications are a sci- range of the receiving radio. wa placed 41st out of 166 Journalist/Photographer...... Patricia Leboeuf world, compete for the top ence, the use of an HF radio Other factors that operators teams. Sales Representative ...... Cindy Van Loan spot and the title yearly. over great distances can be need to consider are anten- Ex NOBLE SKYWAVE The competition centres seen as an art form. Instinct nae length, frequency, time 2020 delivered many les- on every team attempting to and experience are often of day, and weather. sons learned and gave a Circulation: 7,700 make voice contact with the more important than tech- The team representing 2 great opportunity for sig- 4 CDSB Garrison Petawawa, K8H 2X3 other teams in the competi- nical skill as operators at- CMBG utilized an entire field nalers to expand and devel- 613-687-5511, Ext 5386/6265 tion. Points are awarded for tempt to make contact with to install an array of anten- op their HF skills. 2 CMBG Fax: 613-588-6966 making the most contacts, others everywhere in the nas, one of which was 30 me- is looking forward to 2021 Email: [email protected] and the longest communica- world. This feat is achiev- tres high and occupied half in order to put these lessons Publication Mail Agreement Number: 42716018 tion path length. The final able due to the unique ca- the field. Participants ranged into practice. PUBLISHED BI-WEEKLY as of May 2020. Delivered FREE to the Petawawa community. SUBSCRIPTIONS/ ABONNEMENT: Please inquire for more details/Veuillez vous renseigner pour plus de détails. Read the Petawawa Post on line at www.petawawapost.ca This publication is issued under the authority of Col J Vass, Commander 4 CDSG/4 CDSB Garrison Petawawa with copies published every second Thursday (as of May 2020). Cette publication est émise sous l’autorité du col J Vass, commandant de la 4 GSDC/4 BSDC Garrison Petawawa et est publiée chaque deuxième jeudi (à partir de mai 2020).

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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, December 3, 2020, Page 5 Paratroopers at 3 RCR Maintenance Platoon receive coveted Maroon Beret By Sgt Alex Henri cifically because their task is 3 RCR Maintenance Platoon to jump into extreme danger On the morning of 2 without any specialty de- October 2020, a select num- fense vehicles or equipment, ber of the Royal Canadian and they go all the way until Electrical and Mechanical the job is done. Engineers (RCEME) Para- What does it take to be troopers at the 3rd Battal- part of the Airborne? ion, The Royal Canadian First, an aspiring soldier Regiment (3 RCR) Mainte- must earn their way and nance were accepted into complete the grueling Basic the Para Company Group Parachutist Course. They (PCG) and were presented succeed by completing two with a Maroon Beret. weeks of intense ground One Electronics-Op- training and one week of tronics (EO) technician, jumping, during which they one Weapons (Wpn) tech- must complete, at a mini- nician, and two Vehicle mum, four day jumps and (Veh) technicians are now one night jump. employable in support of For an infanteer, getting 2 Canadian Mechanized on to the course can be as Brigade Group (2 CMBG) easy as being posted to the airborne operations. 3rd Battalion’s Mike Com- So why is this a big deal? pany which is also known as We’ve all seen troops at “Para Company”. To remain work or in public with their within their ranks they must Maroon Beret proudly and become a Paratrooper which RCEME PCG members from 3 RCR Maintenance Platoon are standing at the Canadian Airborne monument using the C-47 Dakota as a meticulously formed to their is certainly not easy. back drop. From left to right: Corporal (Cpl) Ryan McLeod, Master Corporal (MCpl) Dave Campbell, MCpl Patrick Thompson, and Cpl heads. They have the look of Upon graduation, they Dave Black. (Submitted photo) purpose, fitness, and deter- will don the Maroon Beret mination. To the untrained which goes with the territory disbanded in the mid 1990’s. In the process of divid- them to get on to the course is nical support to current and eye, they appear special in in Para Company. Its commandos were di- ing the airborne comman- to earn it. It stands as an op- future airborne operations. some way, but how? Here is where it gets vided up into ’s three dos into separate battalions, portunity earned with merit This, however, is only a It doesn’t take long after tricky: for our RCEME broth- light infantry battalions: 3rd the requirement for RCEME and is not at all a requirement small piece of a larger pic- a posting to 3 RCR to dis- ers and sisters, the mandate Battalion, Princess Patricia’s seemed to fall off the radar. To for any part of the job. ture. They cannot alone ac- cover that these men and for technicians in the air- Canadian Light Infantry (3 find a Para qualified RCEME At 3 RCR Maintenance, cept credit for where they women are our country’s borne ranks dwindled when PPCLI), 3 RCR, and the Roy- technician is rare due to the the troops are proving that are today. elite airborne soldiers, spe- the Airborne Regiment was al 22e Régiment (R22eR). fact that the only way for there really is a need for tech- continued on page 7 VIRTUAL MEMORIAL DECEMBER 6TH AT 11AM

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The Petawawa Christmas Angels are spreading holiday cheer once more with their annual Dec. 25 luncheon. Due to the pan- demic, the large gathering has been replaced with exclusively delivery and take-out, based out of the Petawawa Civic Centre. The Committee of Angels encourages people to make reserva- tions by calling 613-687-5678. In the front row are co-coordina- tors Kim Clouthier and Theresa Sabourin. In the back row, from left, are Petawawa’s Parks and Recreation Facilities Supervisor Mark Reinert, Petawawa Rotary Club Chairman Al Freethy, Reverend Ron Howe, Delivery Coordinator Elaine O’Brien and Ray Serre with the Rotary Club of Petawawa. (Photo by Patricia Leboeuf, Petawawa Post) Paratroopers at 3 RCR Maintenance Platoon receive coveted Maroon Beret ... continued from page five Collect stamps at participating It is instead the work and dedication of countless main- tainers past and present that got them to this point and those businesses for a chance to win exceptional individuals that gave them the inspiration to become paratroopers. Nowadays, the battlefield is changing a Christmas Tree & gifts worth and modernizing which means more complex weapon sys- tems and vehicles are necessary to accomplish any mission. more than $2,000! The current Company Sergeant-Major (CSM) of Para Company has recognized the need for the RCEME Draw ends December 21, 2020 branch’s technical ability within airborne operations and on the morning of 2 October 2020, he issued the coveted Maroon Beret to four Paratroopers within Maintenance Platoon at 3 RCR. Page 8, Petawawa Post, December 3, 2020

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Annual Christmas Service of Remembrance to be held Virtually on Saturday December 12th, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. To join us, we welcome you to visit our funeral home website, www.mdbfuneralhome.com where a link located on our home page will enable you to watch this year’s service. We extend a warm welcome to all who mourn the loss of a loved one during this Christmas Season and it is our hope that our Service of Remembrance will provide all who join us a sense of comfort, strength and support. Upholding tradition at the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, a Christmas tree ornament, bearing the name of your loved one can be arranged for by contacting us at (613) 732-3637. As we continue to navigate through these unprecedented times, we do so wishing you and your family the Blessings of Peace throughout this Christmas Season. The Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, Built on a Tradition of Excellence since 1897. Petawawa Post, December 3, 2020, Page 9

PMFRC ONLINE PROGRAMMING

PMFRC services will be operating with reduced hours over the holiday season. Details will be posted on PMFRC Facebook, Instagram and CAFconnection.ca/petawawa. Military families requiring immediate assistance during this time may call the Family Information Line 1-800-866-4546.

FAMILIES, CHILDREN & YOUTH ADULTS

PMFRC Countdown to Christmas/ Adult Leisure Series: Join Lindy to learn a Beginning December 1: Follow us on FB for new hobby or skill that will keep you busy a little bit of everything to get you and over the holidays! Register at your family into the Christmas Spirit! CAFconnetion.ca/petawawa

Children's Activity Series: Fun, age Prenatal Nutrition Facebook Group: appropriate online activities for children Resources and support for expecting ages 1-6 & 7-12 with Holly Clarke. parents. For intake please contact Holly: [email protected] Baby Buddies & Play Troop/EarlyON: At Home Date Night: Register online to Join us online for activities with Ms. receive everything for a fun night at home - Stephanie and Miss Brynna that both babies recipes to cook together, activities to try, and and parents will love. suggestions to make your evening complete.

EXCEPTIONAL FAMILIES JOB SEEKERS

Holiday Gratitude: A Program In A Box In person and online support for resume for Families with Exceptional Needs / writing; interview preparation; labour December 2: Little holiday-themed market information and more. surprises for all ages to create, bake, and share with others, with tips for showing Online workshops, including our thanks and gratitude. Fundamentals of Customer Service, Ace Your Virtual Interview, AODA and Job Exceptional Families Network: Dec 3 Search Tips (as part of our monthly This group meets monthly to share Employment Cafe) practical information and support. Email [email protected] for Contact Amy for information: information and to register. [email protected]

HOME LEARNING DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT

Second Language Learning: Start the Morale Mail: It's back! new year with a resolution to learn or Visit CAFconnection.ca for details. become more proficient in your second language! We have a variety of resources Deployment Dolls: Register for your doll to help develop your confidence and while quantities last at CAFconnection.ca. fluency. Delve into Deployment with Certainty: Dec 11: We will help you thrive (and not just Now available! The new LDRG platform survive) your deployment. Reg by Dec 10. to help you learn any time and anywhere! OP HOME FRONT: We See You! / Dec 16 Our Deployment team is offering even more Contact Megan at [email protected] for support-- and a little bonus-- for partners details. experiencing a deployment.

VETERANS & THEIR FAMILIES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

Demystifying Your Family's Transition: Mental Health Support & Resources: Subscription Series: Register online to Our Mental Health Team is here to support receive a series of videos designed to you and your family while respecting social help a member's family understand and distancing protocols. deal with their 3B release process. We continue to offer 1-1 counselling for all For information on this and other members of the family online and over the resources available, contact phone. VFP Coordinator Louise Anderson at [email protected] Contact Chris at [email protected] to register for a session.

General Inquiries: (613) 687-1641 ext 0 Visit CAFconnection.ca for information and to register for these programs and services. Page 10, Petawawa Post, December 3, 2020 “Paw it Forward” online auction for local Ontario SPCA live until Dec. 15 By Patricia Leboeuf County Animal Centre has never been and consider purchasing a gift card, product businesses have been severely impacted by Petawawa Post easier than with the Paws to Support Lo- or service at the same time to donate to the the pandemic and that economic distress ex- cal Campaign. animal centre for their Paw it Forward fund- tends to the Ontario SPCA, which had to can- Supporting local businesses and the The Ontario SPCA has been encouraging raising online auction. cel its biggest fundraisers of the year. Ontario Society for the Prevention of people to shop at small, locally-owned busi- “I think it is a super important initia- Jobe and her team decided to organize an Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) Renfrew nesses for their holiday gift-giving needs, tive, and it’s an easy way for everybody to online auction, which began Dec. 1 and will get involved,” Heather Jobe, Ontario SPCA run until Dec. 15, to recoup some of the lost Animal Centre Community donations they depend on to ensure quality Development Coordinator. “It was created care for the animals in the centre. to help us support each other. I see it as an But they realized it would be unfair to opportunity to support local businesses who ask businesses to donate as they are also hav- are facing their own challenges.” ing a tough time keeping their doors open. With the current world situation, small continued on next page classifieds To advertise, call 613-687-5511 x 5386 or email [email protected]

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Cut your own Christmas Tree Experience at Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch in Pembroke. $45+. RENFREW COUNTY Weekends until Dec. 20th from 11-4. Fresh cut CATHOLIC DISTRICT trees also available 7 days week $45 and up. Tel: SCHOOL BOARD 613-638-1288. The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board currently has a vacancy for the following position: NOTICES Hugli’s Blueberry Ranch Country Gift Store in CASUAL CARETAKERS Pembroke – fresh fudge, custom gift baskets, Hugli’s blueberry products, Melissa and Doug PEMBROKE/PETAWAWA Toys, ladies accessories, red plaid everything, - Required Immediately - freezer meals, local meat and bread, cheese, home décor, Christmas trees, clearance section Interested, qualified applicants may refer to the Board’s and so much more. Open 7 days/week. www. website www.rccdsb.edu.on.ca under RCCDSB Careers – blueberryranch.ca Tel: 613-638-1288 EA/ECE/Administration/Custodial for further details. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those PLEASE NOTE: Any errors or candidates whose skills most closely match the position will omissions must be brought to the be contacted. attention of the Managing Editor within one week of publication Dave Howard Jaimie Perry ([email protected]) Chairperson Director of Education

NOTICE Moccasins Notice of Closure Sheep Skin Slippers Effective immediately, O.S.C. Down Coats the Petawawa location of the (mens & womens) Law Office of Native Jewelry Thomas E. Roche Inuit Art will be permanently closed. Campsites Available If you have (seasonal & day rates) 2000’ Sand Beach Wills or Powers of Attorney & 100 Sites stored with Thomas E. Roche (formerly Roche and Dakin), please contact the Deep River office by phone (613-584-3392) 4KM WEST OF DEEP RIVER • 613-584-3453 • 34572 HWY 17 or email ([email protected]) Petawawa Post, December 3, 2020, Page 11 “Paw it Forward” online auction for local Ontario SPCA ... continued from previous page So a compromise was made. and like the auction, staff can runs until Dec. 31. It encourages TAKE ME HOME Donors purchased locally and pick up whatever items are do- people to look into adopting an donated items until Nov. 30 to nated directly from the store. animal and gives them a chance Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Animal both raise much-needed funds “My hope is that this pro- to win one of two $500 VISA gift Centre Pet of the Week! for the charitable organization gram extends past Christmas,” cards - one for the winner and SERENA with the super softest fur is now and support local businesses - a said Jobe, adding if the centre one to be gifted to the animal ready to come home with you!! win-win. needs supplies, that potential centre of their choice. All she wants for Christmas is a family! Anyone who missed out on donors purchase them from lo- If you need more info as a Visit iAdopt.ca to learn more this initiative can still help out cal stores. shopper or a business, please about sweet SERENA!! the Ontario SPCA in other ways. They can also look into iAd- email [email protected] or 115 Woodcrest Drive, Pembroke. Open Monday-Friday 10:30am-5pm & Donations are always welcome, opt for the Holidays, which visit their Facebook page. Saturday-Sunday 10:30am-4pm. Murphy FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL

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