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Community Services Office Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00am–4:30pm 613-687-5678 | www.petawawa.ca www.facebook.com/townofpetawawa | www.instagram.com/townofpetawawa Message from the Director of Community Services
Life can sometimes be a grind. Certainly for most of us, the past year and a half has had its challenges, to say the least. What I have re-learned over the past year and a half, and to coin a well-known phrase, is that it is important that we “don’t sweat the little things”. It is easy these days to get bogged down in the details. To get stressed-out over minor things that in most cases we have little or no control over. “Control the things you can control” my dad used to say to me. Focus on what you can control and what is important for you to live a healthy and fulfilled life. Stress is the enemy. Its negative effects on the human mind and body, over time, are too numerous for me to list in this short message. Managing stress is an important factor in human health and happiness.
There are many ways to manage your daily stress load. Most of us know that regular exercise is key to managing stress. Eating well and things like meditation, yoga or reading a good book can also assist your mind and body to manage stress. Forest bathing, gardening, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing are other good healthy options. Just being outdoors in nature can also lower stress.
The 2021/22 Fall-Winter Community Guide provides lots of options in terms of healthy living. Recreation by its very nature (no pun intended) is about replenishing your mind, body and soul so that you can tackle the daily stressors in your life before they tackle you. You may have already tried a new recreational activity or two during the pandemic. Congratulations if you have! Stay with it. Your mind and body will thank you. If you are unsure where to start, give Community Services a call. Our recreation professionals would be more than happy to assist you.
Yours in Recreation,
Kelly Williams, Director of Community Services
KELLY WILLIAMS COLIN COYLE BRITTANY THRASHER Director of Community Services Recreation Program Coordinator Community Services Liaison [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 613-687-5678 ext. 2104 613-687-5678 ext. 2102 613-687-5678 ext. 2112
MARK REINERT SHALLAN DAMENT KELSEY PARKER Parks & Recreation Facilities Supervisor Recreation Program Assistant Administrative Support/Receptionist [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 613-687-5678 ext. 2108 613-687-5678 ext. 2103 613-687-5678 ext. 2101
MAINTENANCE STAFF & AFTER HOURS 613-687-5678 ext. 2105
PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 contents Photo by Jack Van Gemeren
Message from the Director of Community Services...... Inside Front Cover Community Services Staff and Contact Information...... Inside Front Cover Come Wander in the Town of Petawawa...... 1 Program Registration Information...... 2 Program Registration Form...... 3 Toddler & Preschool Programs...... 4 Come wander Children & Youth Programs...... 5 Adult & Older Adult Programs...... 6 Silver Threads...... 6 Winter Fun in Petawawa...... 7 TOURISM SERVICES All Up in Your Business...... 8 AND VISITOR INFORMATION Check out our display of brochures for local attractions and speak Special Events...... 9 with our knowledgeable staff to make your visit unforgettable! A September to Remember • Petawawa Ramble Petawawa Civic Centre Christmas Craft Show • Petawawa Cabin Fever 16 Civic Centre Road Petawawa Trivia...... 10 613-687-5678 ext. 2101 • [email protected] Staff are available Mon-Fri, 8:00 am-4:30 pm year round TOWN TIMES Message from the Mayor...... 11 Garrison Petawawa Command Team...... 11 Town of Petawawa Municipal Office...... 12 Tax Notes...... 12 Winter Parking Restrictions...... 12 ABOUT THE COVER Town of Petawawa Staff Recognitions...... 12 The cover photo of this Community Guide was taken on Grand Lake in Algonquin Provincial Park. As residents of Reminders from the Fire Department...... 13 Petawawa, we are extremely lucky to live in a place with Important Numbers & Websites...... 13 so many options for outdoor adventure and exploration. Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre...... 14 Algonquin Provincial Park is world famous for its paddling Petawawa Centennial Family Health Centre...... 14 routes but also has top notch opportunities for hiking, Important Health Numbers...... 14 camping, fishing and nature exploration. Fall is an excellent time of year for hiking and paddling due to the vibrant fall Did You Know? Jolan Wong...... 15 colours, cooler temperatures, and little to no bugs. If this Then & Now Silver Dart...... 16 has been a place on your bucket list for a while, now is a Petawawa Remembers – Private Mark Anthony Graham..... 16 great time to get out there and cross it off. The eastern Terry and Marg Behnke - Volunteers...... 17 portion of the park can be accessed through Sand Lake Recognizing Volunteer Tina Yandt...... 17 Gate – only 18 km from Petawawa. For more information on Algonquin Provincial Park, visit Scentral Bark Off-Leash Dog Park...... 18 www.ontarioparks.com/park/algonquin or check out Snowmobile Friendly Community...... 19 the Friends of Algonquin at www.algonquinpark.on.ca. Birthday Party Packages...... 20 Outdoor Rink...... 21 Indoor Rink...... 21 Petawawa Terrace Provincial Park...... 22 Petawawa Tobogganing Hill...... 22 Community Contact List...... 23 Petawawa Public Library...... 24
PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 1 PROGRAM REGISTRATION INFORMATION
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED – REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID FULL OR CANCELLED PROGRAMS
IN PERSON REGISTRATION: PROGRAM POLICIES Community Services Office FORM 16 Civic Centre Rd. A signed registration form is required for every program, camp and Petawawa rental. Signatory must be 18 years or older. Monday – Friday 8:00am-4:30pm FORMS OF PAYMENT Cash, Cheque (made out to Town of Petawawa), Debit
EXTENDED HOURS IN PERSON WAITING LISTS REGISTRATION: If you cannot be accommodated in any of your selections, your October 5 & 6 from 7:00am-7:00pm name will be added to the Waiting List. You will be notified if a space becomes available and payment will be required to secure the spot.
REFUNDS OR WITHDRAWALS ASSISTANCE All requests for refunds or withdrawals must be made in writing. 613-687-5678 ext. 2101 A $20 administration fee plus a fee for classes attended will be [email protected] deducted from all approved refunds. Refunds will be processed according to the date the request is received by the Community Services Department. Please allow 1-2 weeks for refunds to be processed. MAIL IN Community Services Department PRORATE POLICY 16 Civic Centre Rd. Classes will not be prorated for any reason. Petawawa, Ontario K8H 3H5 FULL REFUNDS – CANCELLATIONS The Community Services Department reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient registration or operational needs. A full Sometimes, families need refund or credit will be provided for any such programs. All refunds will be issued by cheque; please allow 1-2 weeks for processing. financial assistance to get their kids NSF CHEQUES into a sport or physical activity. All cheques returned to the Town of Petawawa will be subject to Canadian Tire Jumpstart is committed a $20 administration fee. The Community Services Department will withhold processing of all program registration until the to helping all families access a range replacement payment has cleared and payment of NSF charges of activities, from boxing to bowling has been made in full. and skating to skiing, and more. NSF cheques are to be repaid in one of the following four ways: 1. Cash 2. Certified Cheque 3. Money Order 4. Debit
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Images of scenery and activities in Petawawa can be sent to If you need financial assistance to make sure [email protected]. your kids can participate in various physical Photos will be kept on file activities, check jumpstart.canadiantire.ca by the Town of Petawawa or call 613-687-5678 ext. 2102. for future promotional use.
2 PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 PROGRAM REGISTRATION FORM*
The personal information collected herein is subject to the *Please read program policies on page 2 before submitting registration Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Have you PREVIOUSLY REGISTERED with Community Services? Yes No Act. The information collected may be used for registration and marketing purposes and will be stored electronically by the Town for a period of time to facilitate annual registrations, surveys Has your ADDRESS CHANGED since you last registered? Yes No and mailings. Completion of this form constitutes consent by the applicant/user to these terms and uses, unless otherwise Has your TELEPHONE NUMBER changed since you last registered? Yes No modified or revised in writing delivered to the Town.
MAIN CONTACT or PARENT/GUARDIAN Last Name First Name E-mail
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Home Telephone Business Telephone Cell
Emergency Contact Name Relation Telephone
PARTICIPANT
Last Name (of Participant) First Name Birth Date Sex YYYY MM DD M F PROGRAM NAME Fee
Special Needs Medical Info (Medications / Allergies)
WAIVER MUST BE SIGNED IN ORDER FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE PROCESSED I hereby waive and forever discharge the Town of Petawawa, its employees, agents, officers and elected officials from all claims, damages costs and expenses in respect to injury or INITIAL HERE damage to my/their person or property, however caused, which may occur as a result of Participant or Parent/Guardian Signature my/their participation in the program in any location where the program is being held.
MEDIA RELEASE I acknowledge and agree that the Town may use photographs of Community Services programs and the participants therein for promotional purposes. INITIAL HERE
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PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 3 TODDLER & PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS WINTER WONDERLAND SENSORY FALL Get your hands cold, paint with snow, and stimulate your senses. Sensory activities that encourage toddlers to explore, play, create, OUTDOOR PAINT and investigate. Try painting with unusual items. Everyone gets a canvas and paints. Ages: Toddlers Let’s take the mess and fun outdoors! Cost: $10.00 Ages: Babies/toddlers and parent Time: 10:00am Cost: $10.00/pair Date: Tuesday, Feb. 8 Time: 10:00am Date: Wednesday, Sept. 22 JR. EXPLORATION Activities to allow your toddler to explore and practice their motor skills. MOVIN’ IT Ages: Toddlers Sports drills and activities to get your toddler moving! Try a variety of Cost: $10.00 sports. Time: 10:00am Ages: Toddlers Date: Wednesday, Feb. 16 Cost: $10.00 SPLASH OF COLOUR Time: 10:00am Kids will do crafts, paintings and activities focusing on each colour. Date: Wednesday, Sept. 29 Have fun experimenting to see what new colour they can create. Ages: Toddlers BE ACTIVE Cost: $10.00 This session is full of active games and activities. Each activity helps Time: 10:00am children develop fundamental movement skills, essential for physical Date: Wednesday, Mar. 9 literacy. Ages: Toddlers Cost: $10.00 Time: 10:00am Date: Wednesday, Nov. 17
HOLIDAY SENSORY BOARD Create a sensory board full of holiday fun. A sensory board is a fun, hands-on activity for babies and toddlers to help them touch, explore and learn. Take home your creation to enjoy over the holiday season. Ages: Babies/toddlers and parent Cost: $15.00/pair Time: 10:00am Date: Wednesday, Dec. 8
WINTER
SHAKE IT OUT Get silly with physical activities to get toddlers moving and shaking out extra energy. Ages: Toddlers Cost: $10.00 Time: 10:00am Date: Wednesday, Jan. 19
THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF OUR RESIDENTS IS A PRIORITY.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Town of Petawawa recreational programs and events may be changed, modified or cancelled in order to ensure participant safety and adherence to regulations and guidelines as established by provincial and regional health authorities.
For program and event updates, please visit the Town’s website at www.petawawa.ca or call 613-687-5678 ext. 2101.
4 PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMS PUMPKIN PAINTING Cost: $10.00 FALL Learn painting techniques from blending Time: 6:00pm to highlighting. Paint a pumpkin scene on Date: Tuesday, Dec. 7 DISCOVERY HIKE canvas. Hike through a local trail to discover trees, Ages: 9-13 animal tracks, plants, geocaches and more. Cost: $30.00 WINTER Ages: 6-12 Time: 6:00pm Cost: $10.00 Date: Thursday, Oct. 14 SUSHI MAKING Time: 6:00pm Make a variety of sushi and bring some home Date: Tuesday, Oct. 5 HOLIDAY – PAY IT FORWARD for everyone to try. Make gifts and cards for loved ones, as Ages: 9-14 well as a special card to send to soldiers Cost: $25.00 overseas. Time: 6:00pm-7:30pm Ages: 6-12 Date: Tuesday, Jan. 25th Cost: $10.00 Time: 6:00pm GLOW SHOE Date: Tuesday, Nov. 23 Get outdoors and learn the fun snowshoeing can provide while exploring a local trail. PUMP IT UP - JR Snowshoes and glow sticks are provided. This is an active session aimed to get hearts Ages: 9-13 pumping. Fitness through fun interactive Cost: $10.00 games. Ages: 5-7 Time: 6:00pm Cost: $10.00 Date: Wednesday, Feb. 2 Time: 5:30pm Date: Tuesday, Nov. 30 MINDFULNESS TOOL BOX Build a “box” of tools and techniques to help PUMP IT UP - SR calm oneself during stressful times. This is an active session aimed to get hearts Ages: 9-13 pumping. Fitness through fun interactive Cost: $15.00 games. Time: 6:00pm Ages: 8-12 Date: Tuesday, Feb. 22 We are turning 5! Join Us Saturday October 9th for our 5th annual anniversary sale & Party! 10 am - 2pm TOYS GAMES PUZZLES Retro Candy!
3025 Petawawa Blvd, Petawawa www.LookingGlassToysAndGames.ca
PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 5 ADULT & OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS DIFFERENT STROKES CANVAS PAINTING FALL Six-week painting session to enhance your Harness your creativity or expand your skills. skills and learn techniques. Session instructed Learn, experiment, and have fun. Session led FALL PHOTOGRAPHY by Mark Crinnion from MC Paintings. by MC Paintings. Come and explore creative seasonal Ages: Adults Ages: Adults photography! This hands-on session will get Cost: $120.00 Cost: $40.00 you viewing your outdoor surroundings in a Time: 6:30pm Time: 6:30pm fresh new light. Requirements: comfortable Dates: Tuesdays, Sept. 28-Nov. 2 Date: Thursday, Jan. 20 with your camera and its functions, Beginner- Enthusiast. Concepts: Intro to Landscape ADVENT CALENDAR ECO-FRIENDLY LIVING and Adding Subjects. Get your creative juices flowing and create DIY projects to create alternatives of waste. Ages: 16+ and Adults an advent calendar for your family to enjoy. From beeswax paper replacing saran wrap to Cost: $30.00 Choose from a variety of styles. homemade cleaning products. Learn tips for Time: 6:00pm Ages: Adults eco-friendly living. Dates: Wednesdays, Sept. 29-Oct. 13 Cost: $15.00 Ages: Adults Time: 6:00pm Cost: $30.00 TRAIL EXPLORING Date: Tuesday, Nov. 16 Time: 6:30pm If you ever wanted to know where to go Date: Tuesday, Feb. 15 hiking in Petawawa, or just need someone WINTER to go with, this program is for you. Explore a different trail each week. EVENING SNOWSHOEING Ages: Adults+ Meet at a different trail every week, enjoy Cost: $20.00 some light conversation and stay fit. No Dates/Times: Mondays, Sept. 27-Oct. 25 experience necessary. No snowshoes? No (no session Oct. 11) 6:00pm problem! We have a pair for you! Or Thursdays Oct. 7-28, 1:30pm Ages: Adults+ Cost: $40.00 WINTERGRATION Time: 6:30pm Are you new to winter in Petawawa, and Dates: Mondays, Jan. 10-Mar. 7 (no session don’t know what you need to do to be Feb. 21) prepared? Are you a local who wants some helpful tips? Join this informative session AFTERNOON SNOWSHOEING to learn about winter preparation. This is a This is a low impact snowshoeing session. virtual session. Enjoy light conversation and a brisk walk. Ages: Adults Ages: Adults+ Cost: Free Cost: $40.00 Time: 6:30pm Time: 1:30pm Date: Thursday, Oct. 28 Dates: Thursdays, Jan. 13-Mar. 3
1163 Victoria Street, P.O. Box 313, Petawawa ON K8H 3J1
Swedish Weaving • Tole Painting • Water Colours • Quilting Contract Bridge • Bingo • Euchre • Seminars • Fundraisers Fitness 3 times a week (Mon., Wed., Fri.) • Yoga • Line Dancing Dinner & Dances (Valentine’s, St. Patrick’s, Western, Octoberfest, Christmas) Spring Tea • Christmas Tea • Cabin Fever (Winter Carnival) • Chili Luncheon Please see website for more information on dates, times and fees for activities.
Email: [email protected] • Website: www.silverthreadspetawawa.ca Faye Arnold 613-687-6574 (Silver Threads) • Barbara E. Bailey 613-687-4547 (Home)
6 PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 WinterIN PETAWAWA Fun Bring Your Sled To The Hill Have a ton of fun by bringing your sled, toboggan, or GT to the official Sliding Hill located to the left of the Centennial Park trailhead entrance at 1111 Victoria St. (beside Fire Hall) in the signed designated area. Lace up your skates Glide across the ice at our outdoor rink (677 Pineridge Crescent) or stroke along our indoor arena (16 Civic Centre Rd). If you want to learn, the Petawawa Skating Club offers lessons for all ages ([email protected]). Strap on your snowshoes Immerse yourself in nature by snowshoeing our many trails. Don’t have snowshoes? No problem! You can borrow a pair from the Petawawa Public Library (16 Civic Centre Rd.) or rent a pair from GearHeads (3067 Petawawa Blvd). Don’t have a buddy to go with or know where the trails are? Check out the snowshoe sessions Community Services offers (under Winter Programs). Put on your boots Whether your boots are for classic cross-country or skate skiing, there are great options for both. Forest Lea Trails (1867 Forest Lea Road) are just out of town and groomed. In Petawawa, there is the Algonquin Trail (various entry points) and Petawawa Terrace (17 Sunset Crescent). GearHeads (3067 Petawawa Blvd) has rentals available. If your boots are for downhill skiing or snowboarding, Mount Molson (536 Laurentian Drive), the World’s Shortest Downhill, is a great place to learn. Join the fun at Petawawa’s Winter festival “Cabin Fever” Create memories by joining Petawawa Community Services for a series of events and activities sure to get you appreciating the beauty of the season. Visit www.petawawa.ca for a schedule.
PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 7 ALL UP IN YOUR BUSINESS The Town of Petawawa is partnering up with its local businesses to bring you new and creative events and programs from live music to interactive classes. Supporting local and working together.
SOUNDS OF BUSINESS Various businesses in Petawawa transform after their doors close to host live acoustic performances, featuring local craft drinks and local food. These small intimate events host a total of 25 people.
Tickets are $25 per person – per show 1 Craft drink included with ticket (other drinks on sale at event) Food sampling from local restaurant 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm event (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Purchase tickets at the Petawawa Civic Centre 613-687-5678 or email [email protected]
LOOKING GLASS TOYS & GAMES January Friday, 28th 3025 Petawawa Blvd END OF THE LEASH February Friday, 18th 3067 Petawawa Blvd PEAK HOT YOGA March Friday, 25th 3067 Petawawa Blvd PEMBROKE MITSUBISHI April Friday, 15th 1912 Petawawa Blvd HYSKA’S INDEPENDENT May Friday, 27th 3025 Petawawa Blvd
LEARN FROM THE EXPERTS IN THE KITCHEN WITH BORED N’ SAUCY Local businesses will be teaching you a few tricks of Ages: Adults the trade. Cost: $45 + tax per class (individual or pair) Time: 7:30-9:30pm Visit their business for a chance to go behind the Dates: scenes to see how they do what they do! • Oct. 18: Fruit Pie 101 (Apple & Blueberry) • Oct. 25: Bagel 101 • Nov. 1: Scone 101 (Sweet & Savory) FLORAL DESIGNS WITH FLEURISH • Nov. 15: Doughnut 101 (Not Vegan) Ages: Adults Location: 3025 Petawawa Blvd Cost: $65 + tax per person Time: 6:30pm PIZZA FROM SCRATCH WITH MILANO’S Dates: Ages: 1 Adult & 1 Child • Oct. 7: Thanksgiving live centre piece Cost: $15 + tax per pair • Dec. 2: Holiday live wreath Time: 6:00-8:00pm Location: Petawawa Civic Centre Hall, Date: Dec. 6 16 Civic Centre Rd Location: 3515 Petawawa Blvd
8 PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 SPECIAL EVENTS Petawawa continues to plan several special events for residents and visitors alike. Please note that events may experience unexpected changes due to Covid-19 or similar and related viruses. Check the Events Calendar at petawawa.ca for updated event information.
a Septemberto remember friday, September 17 Friday Night Craft Beer Fest Movie @ Roanoke Golf Course OCT 15-17, 2021 Savour, sample and experience the Saturday, September 18 bounty of our community offerings Saturday Afternoon Craft Beer Fest Toy Hack-a-thon Construction Yard Bike Park Jam Saturday Night Craft Beer Fest Sunday, September 19 Morning SUP Paddle & Brunch on the Beach Kids Entertainment: Rockabilly Joe Music & a Picnic in the Park For more details and information: www.petawawa.ca Full schedule, ticket prices, /TOWN OF PETAWAWA and additional info: www.petawawa.ca
Christmas Craft Show HANDMADE & HOMEMADE PIECES Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021 10:00am-3:00pm Petawawa Civic Centre SANTA CLAUS PARADE/ TREE LIGHTING Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 SNOW DRAG RACES POLAR BEAR PLUNGE FEB. SNOWSHOEING SKATING 18-27 2022 FOOD & MORE
www.petawawa.ca 613-687-5678
PLEASE NOTE: Events are subject to cancellations, limited capacity, rescheduling or alterations due to unforeseen circumstances.
PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 9 PETAWAWA TRIVIA HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR HOMETOWN? Test your knowledge, and email your answers to [email protected] to be entered into a prize draw. Some of the answers can be found right here inside this Community Guide, while others will require a bit more research!
1. Which park is 215 hectares of green space, with upper and lower trail systems? 2. Name the unique pet boutique that has served the community for the past 16 years. 3. Which Petawawa restaurant is a tribute to a fallen hero, Trooper Marc Diab? 4. Petawawa is home to the World’s Shortest Downhill ski hill. What is its name? 5. At this local store you can rent snowshoes, fat bikes, downhill ski/snowboards as well as cross-country skis. 6. Name the locally owned restaurant that serves delicious all day breakfast. 7. This multi-use trail passes through the town centre. You can snowmobile, cross- country ski, fat bike and snowshoe on it in the winter or walk, bike, and ATV/ORV on it the remainder of the year. 8. On cold winter days when you want to stay indoors and enjoy a family games night, which local store supplies the board games? 9. Name the father-son owned and operated brewery that pays homage to historic Garrison Petawawa. 10. The Petawawa Community Services Department offers many programs and events for all ages. What is the name of our special event coming up in October?
H Petawawa Welcomes the & 2022 Ontario Winter Games!
The Ontario Winter Games are coming to Renfrew County Feb. 24-27 and Mar. 3-6, and Petawawa will be hosting some of its sporting events.*
The Winter Games began in 1970 and take place every two years. They have since become the province's largest multi-sport winter event, hosting 25 different sporting events.
The games are designed to be a platform for the development of young amateur athletes. For some, the Ontario Winter Games are a pathway to national and international competition.
Details Coming Soon!
www.petawawa.ca Ontario www.renfrewcounty2022.ca Winter Games Jeux d'hiver de *Event may experience unexpected changes or l'Ontario cancellations due to Covid-19
10 PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 # TOWN TIMES $ A Message from the Garrison Petawawa Command Team As the leadership of the 4th Canadian Division Support Group, it is our pleasure to offer greetings on behalf of all members of the Garrison Petawawa Defence Team. We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome new residents to the Town and returning Canadian Armed Forces members and their families to the area. It has been a long and arduous year for all of us here in Petawawa and globally, as we navigated the unchartered waters of a pandemic. This has impacted many events and unfortunately we will not be hosting the annual Fall Garrison Family Day this September; however, we are planning to host a Winter Family Day event in February 2022. I certainly am hoping, as we all are, that we will return to relative normalcy in the upcoming months Colonel and most of our annual events John Vass and activities will occur as they did in the past. We encourage you to visit the Canadian Forces Council and staff have been working diligently to get back to a sense of normality and Morale and Welfare Services have some exciting events planned for the new year. The 2022 Ontario Winter Games website on a regular basis in being one of them, which will run over two consecutive weekends from February 24th order to find out more about to 27th, and March 3rd to 6th, 2022. events and activities occurring on the Garrison: www.cafconnection. The games will feature over 20 different events spread out in various communities ca Petawawa/Home.aspx within Renfrew County, with roughly 3,500 athletes expected to compete. The games Home (cafconnection.ca). will boost our local economy, with an increase of visitors and volunteers, and will While 2020 certainly was an Chief Warrant create a lasting legacy for communities by supporting local sports, recreation and Officer education opportunities. unprecedented and challenging year for everybody, members Jack Durnford Another exciting project we are currently in the midst of planning is a celebration that of Garrison Petawawa continued to help our fellow will recognize an upcoming milestone for Petawawa. This coming July 1st will mark Canadians in need. On the domestic front we the 25th Anniversary of the amalgamated Town of Petawawa. In order to celebrate responded to requests for assistance in Long Term this important milestone and recognize the achievements of the Town during its first 25 Health Care Facilities, supported the vaccine rollout years, an ad-hoc committee comprised of staff and Council members was convened and assisted the province in the management of Land in early 2021 to look at possibilities in terms of a celebratory event and a legacy Border Crossing Sites. On the expeditionary front, project. We are still in the process of finalizing the event details but all information our personnel continued on with their deployments regarding the celebration will be posted to our website and social media platforms in to the Ukraine, Latvia, Iraq and other small missions the coming months. around the globe. The majority of our 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group personnel will be home Council works hard to meet the needs of the community and realize the core corporate around October after a busy year of operations and responsibilities delegated to us. If you wish to provide input or discuss municipal they will then re-BUILD their skills to be ready to government or administrative matters, please feel free to contact us. support contingency operations as of next summer. Best wishes, It is extremely important to us that our members and their families know they are looked after and MAYOR BOB SWEET we appreciate everything you do to ensure they are 613-687-5837, [email protected] supported. In this community we are a family, we pull together and we very much thank you all for it. DEPUTY MAYOR GARY SERVISS COUNCILLOR TOM MOHNS 613-687-0021, [email protected] 613-687-2072, [email protected] Colonel John Vass, Commander COUNCILLOR JAMES CARMODY COUNCILLOR MURRAY RUTZ 4th Canadian Division Support Group 613-401-5467, [email protected] 613-602-0964, [email protected] Chief Warrant Officer Jack Durnford, COUNCILLOR MATTHEW MCLEAN COUNCILLOR THERESA SABOURIN Formation Sergeant Major 613-633-9886, [email protected] 613-687-2429, [email protected] 4th Canadian Division Support Group
11 PETAWAWAPETAWAWA COMMUNITY COMMUNITY GUIDE GUIDE • • www.petawawa.ca www.petawawa.ca • • FALL FALL 2021 2021 & WINTER & WINTER 2022 2022 11 # TOWN TIMES $ Tax Notes Residential taxes for the year are paid in TOWN OF PETAWAWA MUNICIPAL OFFICE three instalments – at the end of March, 1111 Victoria Street, Petawawa, ON K8H 2E6 July and October. The Town offers several payment options: Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm • Closed Statutory Holidays Internet & Telephone Banking – Available with most major banks – search Phone: 613-687-5536 Email: [email protected] Website: petawawa.ca “Petawawa” to locate account name - use MEETING SCHEDULE your 19 digit roll number as your account number starting with 4779 without any Meetings are held at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers decimals or spaces. at the Municipal Office and are open to the public. Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month. By Mail – Cheques made payable to Council-in-Committee meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month. “Town of Petawawa” can be mailed to 1111 Victoria Street, Petawawa, ON K8H Agenda coverpages are posted online at petawawa.ca on the Thursday prior to the scheduled 2E6. Be sure to include the instalment meeting. To receive a full agenda package contact the Deputy Clerk. stub with your payment to ensure proper credit to your account(s). Photo: Melanie Weisenberg In Person – The Municipal Office is located at 1111 Victoria Street, Petawawa and it is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. Payment can be made by cash, cheque or Interac. At a Bank or Financial Institution – Contact your financial institution for further information – bank service charges may apply. Night Deposit Box – Located at the Council Chambers entrance of the Municipal Office. Place your cheque and instalment stub in a sealed envelope – Winter Parking Restrictions please do not place cash in this box. Parking By-law 257/2003: Post-Dated Cheques – Can be dropped “No person shall park a vehicle on any highway within the municipality: off at the Municipal Office in person, • From 1:00 am to 7:00 am, November 15th to March 31st mailed or placed in the night deposit box – please include the instalment stub. • At any time when accumulated snowfall exceeds or is expected to exceed 5 cm, or; If you prefer to pay on a monthly basis • During any snow removal or clearing operation.” then a recurring payment can be set up • Failure to abide by these regulations may result in the offending vehicle being ticketed and/or through online or telephone banking. towed at the owner’s expense. Please contact the Tax Department at 613-687-5536 for assistance in determining a suitable payment amount. Town of Petawawa Staff Recognitions Brittany Thrasher joined the Community Services Department in April 2021 as the TOWN OF PETAWAWA – Community Services Liaison. Brittany, a native of the Upper Ottawa Valley holds a Bachelor 2021 BUDGET of Science degree in Geological Engineering from Queen’s University. She has a passion for For the 2021 year, your residential tax bill parks, tourism and providing excellent customer service. Brittany’s enthusiasm, together is split in three separate with the administrative and operational skills she developed while working for Ontario Parks, portions as follows: will be welcomed in a department already known for its delivery of exceptional programming, communications and facilities. Welcome to the team Brittany! Colin Howard has recently joined the corporation as the newly appointed Municipal Clerk. Colin has spent his 20- EDUCATION year career in administrative, financial and human resource roles. He comes to the Town from Community Living 16% Upper Ottawa Valley where he has served as Director of Human Resources and Administration. Colin is a business TOWN OF administration graduate from Loyalist College and holds an Executive Diploma in Municipal Management from PETAWAWA AMCTO. Colin is keen to return to municipal government and take on the challenges of this key statutory role. We 44% welcome his work ethic, enthusiasm and commitment. COUNTY OF The Fire Department welcomed five new RENFREW members to the team this past spring; 40% Brenda Rose, Randal Haderall, Mike Green, James Mansveld and Tyler Burgess. Each new member brings something unique to the position and we are excited to have them aboard.
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Reminders from the Town of Petawawa...... 613-687-5536 Fire Department petawawa.ca Public Works...... 613-687-5536 After Hours Emergency...... 1-800-539-7610 Smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms save lives! They are our first line of defence when it comes to fire safety but it is important that we Petawawa Fire Department (non-emerg.)...... 613-687-4759 know and understand what the alarm is telling us when it comes to Civic Centre...... 613-687-5678 chirps, flashes and beeps. The Town of Petawawa Fire Department has Petawawa Public Library...... 613-687-2227 been responding to reported smoke/CO alarms sounding in residences petawawapubliclibrary.ca which end up being false alarms due to a low battery or a faulty alarm. On the back of the alarm is a label or legend that describes what the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA)...... 613-687-2141 chirps, flashes or beeps mean. If there is no ON1CALL (call before you dig)...... 800-400-2255 legend on the alarm then a quick trip on the on1call.com internet and search for the brand and type of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP dispatch)...... 888-310-1122 alarm may be necessary. The manufacturer usually has the information listed on their Upper Ottawa Valley OPP (admin. only)...... 613-735-0188 website or you can call them directly. opp.ca Residents should be familiar with the legend Garrison Petawawa...... 613-687-5511 and know what to do if the alarm sounds. This cafconnection.ca should be incorporated with your family escape County of Renfrew...... 613-735-7288 plan. In a fire emergency, seconds count and just winging it is not a good countyofrenfrew.on.ca idea. Have a plan, know what your alarm is telling you and know what to do in the event of an emergency. Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre...... 613-735-7537 ovwrc.com Home Fire Alarm Systems Miller Waste Systems Inc. (Collection Contractor)...... 613-749-2222 Home fire alarm systems are systems that are monitored by an alarm agency and when a device, such as a smoke detector is activated the Service Ontario...... 800-267-8097 signal travels from the fire panel to an alarm agency who notifies the local serviceontario.ca fire department. The alarm agency may be located in another country, Service Canada...... 800-622-6232 so it’s important that the owner provides their local fire department’s servicecanada.gc.ca emergency number. In Petawawa, the direct number is 1-800-267-5887 for fire and ambulance if the monitoring agency is not located in Renfrew Cheryl Gallant, MP...... 613-732-4404 County. cherylgallant.com Below are some tips from your Town Fire Department that may help John Yakabuski, MPP...... 613-735-6627 reduce false alarms: johnyakabuski.com 1. Know your password and how to contact your monitoring agency MTO – Road Conditions...... 5-1-1 or 800-268-4686 during a false alarm. mto.gov.on.ca 2. Provide the agency with at least two contacts that can verify the alarm before notifying the fire department. 3. Have the system maintained annually by a certified alarm technician. 4. Do not install detectors near bathrooms, kitchens or in garages. 5. Deactivate the alarm system when cleaning the system or when renovating your home. Make sure to rearm the system after the work is completed. 6. All fuel-burning homes must have smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Smoke alarms must be on all levels and outside bedrooms. With help from the public, together we can eliminate the false calls by understanding what our alarms are telling us and being prepared may save your life and the lives of your loved ones. Let’s continue to work together and make this community a fire safe community. For more information please contact the Town of Petawawa Fire Department at 613-687-5536. CHECK YOUR CHIMNEY Remember to check your chimney regularly for signs of corrosion or deterioration. Have all chimneys cleaned and inspected at least once a year. Town of Petawawa
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Petawawa Centennial Family Health Centre The Petawawa Centennial Family Health Centre (PCFHC) serves approximately 7700 patients, has clinical, and Hazardous Waste Accepted for support staff of 32 people. The PCFHC operates with the mission: “We are an integrated health team providing
Drop-off at OVWRC Year Round personalized, comprehensive, quality care.” The Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC) accepts hazardous waste from In partnership with many local hospitals and Health residents in the Town of Petawawa year-round, during regular operating hours at our Service agencies, the PCFHC offers ongoing programs Hazardous Waste Depot located at 1076 Woito Station Road (Gate 3 at OVWRC). It is and clinics to the community of Petawawa, which consist important that hazardous waste is disposed of safely. Never place these materials in of: garbage or recycling. We hand sort your recyclables, so when containers with paint • Smoking Cessation; or oil are placed in recycling it’s a health and safety hazard for our staff. Propane tanks or batteries, when placed in garbage or recycling, can explode or catch on fire • Well Women’s Clinic (for those women who do NOT when compacted with processing equipment. have a family physician); Acceptable Hazardous Waste • Well Baby Clinic; • Paints & Stains – Alkyd & Latex • Mineral Spirits • Breast Feeding Clinic; • Antifreeze • Used Needles (Properly packaged in • Mindfulness for Stress Reduction; • Household Cleaners a sharps container or unbreakable • Monthly Nutrition Sessions; • Gasoline Mixtures container (i.e. plastic pop bottle), • Fire Extinguishers sealed and labeled needles) • Falls Prevention Program; • Batteries (All Types) • Propane Tanks • Valour High School Program; and • Oil & Oil Filters • Old Medications • Cooking with Kids in the Class; • Oil Containers (Empty or containing oil) • Fluorescent Bulbs & Tubes • An Eating Disorders Clinic • Pesticides & Herbicides • Mercury Thermometers & Switches Containers with liquid must be 5 gallon (20 L) or smaller. Please ensure hazardous • CardioPrevent Program waste is in the original or a well-marked container to indicate contents. Containers We continue to support education and training through must be properly sealed with no leaks. Unlabeled/unidentified products cannot be school co-op placements and allied health professional accepted. Small businesses must receive pre-approval before bringing hazardous training (Dietitian, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner waste to OVWRC. and Medical student/resident placements); an integral For more information on the Municipal Waste Management Programs visit ovwrc.com. part of our “giving back” to the community philosophy. IMPORTANT HEALTH NUMBERS Petawawa Centennial Family Health Centre pcfhc.ca...... 613-687-7641 Renfrew County & District Health Unit rcdhu.com Health Info Line...... 613-735-8666 General Inquiries...... 613-735-8650 Immunization...... 613-735-8653 Dental...... 613-735-8661 Environmental Health/Inspection...... 613-735-8654 Health Promotion/Family Health...... 613-735-8651 Clinical Services...... 613-735-8653 Health Cards...... 1-888-376-5197 health.gov.on.ca Pembroke Regional Hospital...... 613-732-2811 pemreghos.org Deep River and District Hospital...... 613-584-3333 drdh.org Telehealth Ontario...... 1-866-797-0000 ontario.ca/page/get-medical-advice-telehealth-ontario
14 PETAWAWAPETAWAWA COMMUNITY COMMUNITY GUIDE GUIDE • • www.petawawa.ca www.petawawa.ca • • FALL FALL 2021 2021 & WINTER & WINTER 2022 2022 14 # TOWN TIMES $ Did You Know? Jolan Wong – Canadian Women’s Sitting Volleyball Tokyo Paralympic Athlete
of playing sports at a high level in the future. captured a bronze medal and Jolan earned The procedure involved having her femur and individual honours as the best receiver in the knee removed while preserving the lower tournament. Jolan’s team also won a gold leg, then rotating the lower leg 180 degrees medal in a last chance Paralympic Qualifier in and attaching it at the hip. This would allow Halifax in 2020 where Jolan earned best libero Jolan’s ankle joint to function as a knee joint. honours. A year later, at the age of 14, Jolan received In preparation for Toyko 2020/2021, Jolan permission from doctors to become more dedicated herself to making the most of a active on her prosthetic and to rejoin athletic difficult situation caused by the pandemic. pursuits. Her favourite sport, soccer, turned Team training has been limited due to out to be too difficult due to the loss of her government restrictions brought on by the dominant leg, making it extremely challenging pandemic and facilities have not always been to run and kick the soccer ball. She decided available, but Jolan has persevered. She has to begin with volleyball and ice hockey, and used her home gym for her off-court physical eventually joined track, cycling and triathlon. training and gained access to the Xperience In 2008, her high school volleyball team had Gymnastics facility where her local coach, two members who were amputees so her Gerald Wheeler, has provided volleyball coach reached out to Volleyball Canada to specific training on a makeshift court. inquire about programs for athletes with physical impairments. Fortunately for Jolan, Jolan has been a resident of the area for the women’s sitting volleyball was in its formative last eight years and is incredibly fortunate to Photo: Art by Agata years in Canada and Jolan became one of its have a facility like Dundonald Hall to use as her Growing up in the rural town of Vermillion, original members. training base. Off the court, Jolan stays busy Alberta, Jolan Wong was an avid soccer Jolan has now been a member of the Canada’s homeschooling her children and helping her player. She played competitive soccer until national women’s sitting volleyball team for 13 husband run Two Hawks Brewing Company. the age of 12, with dreams of one day playing years. The 2016 Rio Paralympics were her She is also very passionate about educating for Team Canada at the Olympics. While in first Paralympic Games where she captained the local community about parasports, junior high, she began having pain in her right the team and acted as the setter. Tokyo will be inclusion and physical differences as a knee which eventually resulted in her being her second Paralympic Games where she will Parasport Ontario Ambassador. The Town of unable to walk. After several visits to the embrace her new role as a back row specialist Petawawa and all of the residents wish Jolan doctor and physiotherapy, Jolan ended up in called the libero. Jolan has also competed for and her women’s sitting volleyball team the the ER looking for answers. The stars aligned Team Canada in two world championships (in best of luck at the Tokyo Paralympics. The that day as a bone specialist happened to the USA and Netherlands) and two ParaPan competition began on August 27th, 2021 be in the small town hospital. He ordered American Games, in Toronto in 2015 where and results can be found on paralympic.org. x-rays and sent her to Edmonton for further the team earned a bronze medal and in Lima, Good luck Jolan with all of your future athletic imaging tests. Jolan and her mother had Peru in 2019 where the team once again pursuits, you are an inspiration to us all. always just assumed it was a sports injury, but Photo: World Paravolley upon further investigation, it was discovered she had osteogenic sarcoma, the same rare bone cancer that afflicted Terry Fox. Having a life-changing disease was not something she envisioned, but to Jolan that wasn’t the most disheartening news. The fact, that in order to save her life, her leg must be removed, was devastating for Jolan. Over the course of the next year, she would undergo six months of chemotherapy, followed by an amputation of her leg, and six more months of chemotherapy. Jolan chose to have an amputation called the Van Ness Procedure in order to retain the highest level of physical functionality with the hope
15 PETAWAWAPETAWAWA COMMUNITY COMMUNITY GUIDE GUIDE • • www.petawawa.ca www.petawawa.ca • • FALL FALL 2021 2021 & WINTER & WINTER 2022 2022 15 # TOWN TIMES $ Petawawa Remembers – Private Mark Anthony Graham Across this country in November, Canadians get together on Then & Now Remembrance Day to remember the men and women that died while serving their country. One of the many fallen soldiers we will be honouring on that day through remembrance is Private Mark Anthony Graham. Born on May 17, 1973, in Gordon Town, Jamaica, to Albert and Linda Graham. Graham was the oldest of three brothers. He grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, where he attended Chedoke Middle School and Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School. Graham’s exceptional athletic ability quickly set him on the path to national prominence in track and field. Graham ran with Canada’s 4 x 400 relay team at the 1992 Historical Info on the Silver Dart: summer Olympics in Barcelona. The Silver Dart was built at Hammondsport, New York by the Aerial Experiment After the Olympics, he went to Association and specifically credited to John McCurdy. Its wingspan was just over the University of Nebraska on 49 feet and its weight, fully loaded, was approximately 800 pounds. It was made a track and field scholarship, of bamboo, friction tape, wood steel tubes, wire and silver-coloured Japanese silk and later attended Kent State and contained a 50 horsepower, 8 cylinder, water-cooled Curtiss engine. University in Ohio. When his The Silver Dart first took flight in Hammondsport on December 6th,1908 and athletic career was sidelined was later shipped to Baddeck, Nova Scotia, the home of Alexander Graham by injuries he moved back to Bell. On February 23rd,1909, the Silver Dart took off from the ice of Bras d’Or Hamilton to help coach at his Lake, becoming the first heavier-than-air machine to fly in Canada. On July 1st, former high school. 1909, Baldwin and McCurdy arrived in the Ottawa Valley with two aircrafts, the Silver Dart and Baddeck, I after receiving support from the Canadian Military to Graham joined the Canadian Forces in 2004. He had decided to join the use Camp Petawawa as a testing ground. A hanger constructed by the Royal army, to learn new skills and because he felt that the disciplined life of the Canadian Engineers on Drury Plain became the first aircraft hangar built in army would be good for him. After completing his Basic Infantry training, Canada. A testing of the aircraft took place on August 2nd, 1909 making this the he was posted to the 1st Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, at first ever military aircraft test fight in Canada. The Silver Dart crashed on its fifth CFB Petawawa. test flight with both McCurdy and his partner Casey Baldwin aboard and could not In 2006, Private Graham’s Battalion was deployed to Afghanistan, he be repaired. This marked the first ever passenger flight in Canada. The remnants arrived in the country in the early fall that year. Shortly after arriving of the Silver Dart were shipped back to Nova Scotia with the intention of having Private Graham’s Platoon was tasked with participating in Operation it return to Petawawa for later flights but that never materialized. The Silver Dart Medusa, the largest Canadian combat operation since the Korean War, a Arena on Garrison Petawawa is named after the aircraft and the gate adjacent to the arena is named the J.A.D. McCurdy gate after the pilot. joint NATO operation to rid the Panjwaii, a district west of Kandahar City, of a large element of Taliban soldiers. Historical Info on the Hangar: On September 4th, 2006, during Operation Medusa, Private Graham was killed in a friendly fire incident when an American plane mistook his The Camp Petawawa Airport was Platoon for an enemy position. Private Graham was the first Hamilton officially opened on June 17th, native to die in the war against Taliban insurgents. 1936 and called the Silver Dart Aerodrome. The aircraft pictured Private Graham made the ultimate sacrifice as he served alongside the in the photo is an Armstrong brave men and women helping to free the people of Afghanistan from Whitworth Atlas Aircraft that was the grip of the Taliban. His family remembers him fondly. He left behind training at Camp Petawawa in a young daughter, Shae-Lynn August of 1939. Marie Graham, of Youngstown, Present Day Info on the Hangar: Ohio. The present day photo is of Building AA-1 on Garrison Petawawa now used by the Graham is buried at the National Garrison Petawawa Fire Department to house their forestry firefighting vehicles Military Cemetery in Ottawa. In and equipment. 2010, a park in his hometown of Hamilton, was renamed Mark Anthony Graham Memorial Olympic Park in his honour. A memorial track and field meet is held annually in Graham’s memory. Private Graham is just one of many young Canadians that paid the ultimate sacrifice serving his country, and on November 11th in Petawawa and across Canada, we will remember them.
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Terry and Marg Behnke - Volunteers People Who Make Petawawa a Better Community Recognizing Volunteer Tina Yandt
Terry Behnke was born in Noranda, Quebec Marg served as the Petawawa Residential and moved with his family to Petawawa Campaign Treasurer for the Canadian Cancer in 1945. Marg was born and raised near Society. In 2011 Marg coordinated a history Beachburg and moved to Petawawa in 1965 display of women’s softball in Ottawa Valley after their marriage. Even though she was for the Renfrew County 150th Celebration. raising two young children, it didn’t take Marg She has been a member of the Petawawa long to begin her extensive volunteer career. Sports Entertainment Hall of Fame Committee Beginning in 1960 until 1982, Marg was a since its inception in 2017. And from 2007 member of the Upper Ottawa Valley Fastball to 2019 volunteered alongside Terry on League acting as team representative, the Friends of St. John’s Lutheran Church manager and player attending league Chicken Pie Supper Committee. meetings, booking diamonds and organizing Terry began his volunteering career around permits, umpires, fundraising, uniforms, the same time as Marg beginning in 1973 league award night and tournaments. From until 1982 as a coach of Valiquette Sports, 1970 – 1974 she donated her time to the 7th Don Sports and King Sports Ladies teams Petawawa Girl Guide Company of Petawawa in the Upper Ottawa Valley Softball League Township. Then in 1973 Marg volunteered to guiding his teams to many championships sell tickets on the house that was being built as and tournament victories. From 1995 to the a fundraiser to help build the Petawawa Civic present Terry has served as the Treasurer of Centre, travelling to every Ottawa Valley Fair the St John’s Lutheran Church and Church to help sell these tickets. From 1975 to 1977 Council. From 1980 to the present he has Tina Yandt is a long time resident of she held a position on the Pembroke Winter been a member of the Petawawa Civic Centre Petawawa. She has lived in Petawawa Carnival Executive. From 1983 to1986 she Fundraising Committee acting as bartender, for 26 years and operated a hair salon served as a manager and player for King Sports team captain, president and most recently until her retirement in 2015. She took on of the Petawawa Slow-Pitch Ladies League. the bar master ensuring fridges are stocked Between the years 1984 and 1988 Marg for functions. For many years Terry also the volunteer cleanup project, collecting served as button chairperson and chairperson volunteered with button sales for Petawawa trash along Laurentian Drive and on the Petawawa Sno-Frolic/Cabin Fever Sno-Frolic/Cabin Fever. From 1983-86 Terry Petawawa Boulevard upon her retirement Winter Carnival committees. Beginning joined Marg acting as player, coach and 6 years ago. Tina is generally out at least in 1986, Marg was a volunteer bartender manager for the Petawawa mixed slo-pitch two days each week and usually spends a with Petawawa Civic Centre Fundraising, team. In 1988 Terry received a Celebration a position she still holds at present. In 1988 88 medal for his exploits as an athlete and a couple hours each time with the cleanup Marg received a Celebration 88 medal for her volunteer certificate from Petawawa Township. project. Tina loves to walk and always exploits as a female athlete and a volunteer In addition to donating all this time to their has her pockets full of garbage bags to certificate from Petawawa Township. In 2002 community, Terry and Marg both held full gather trash if she sees it. Tina can be Marg was awarded the Queens Jubilee Medal time employment, have been married almost found out and about anytime between in recognition of significant volunteer service 56 years, raised two children and enjoyed in the community. From 2004 to the present many of their own athletic pursuits as well as early spring and late autumn helping to Marg has volunteered with the Victim Witness travelling the world. The town of Petawawa keep Petawawa’s streets clean. Thanks Support Program through the Ministry would sincerely like to thank Terry and Marg Tina for your dedicated and valuable of Attorney General helping individuals Behnke for donating their valuable time and community service. navigate the court system. From 2010 – 2019 making our community a better place to live.
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1. All dogs must be under the direct supervision and in view of a responsible and capable person at all times. 2. Poop and Scoop is mandatory. 3. Dogs must be kept on leash until inside the double gated area. Once inside, leashes must be removed from the dog and retained by the owner at all times. 4. No one owner may be responsible for more than 2 dogs in the off leash area. 5. Owners must be in possession of current municipal dog Dog Park Access Tags: $20 tags and/or proof of rabies vaccinations when in use of the park. Scentral Bark Off-Leash Dog Park is located off the 6. Puppies under the age of six (6) months old shall not “Back 40” at the Petawawa Civic Centre. enter the park. Dogs must have an access tag for entry to the 7. Any dog that is sick, aggressive, requires a muzzle or is Scentral Bark Off-Leash Dog Park. in heat (female) shall not be allowed in the park. Access tags can be purchased at the Community Services 8. No food of any kind (including dog treats, children’s office in the Petawawa Civic Centre at 16 Civic Centre Road. candy, etc.) is permitted within the park. Beverages in Tags are valid for 365 days from date of purchase. non-breakable containers are allowed. 9. No dog or children’s toys are allowed within the park. Proof of a valid dog tag from your current municipality and This includes balls, frisbees, etc. proof of current rabies vaccination required at time of purchase. 10. Fill in any holes your dog digs. Contact us: 613-687-5678 or [email protected] 11. Dog training is not permitted in the park and dog trainers are not permitted to use the park to conduct their business. 12. All children, regardless of age, must be supervised at all times while in the park.
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PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 19 Birthday Party Packages
SKATING PACKAGES PRIVATE SKATING PACKAGES Skating Packages take place on Sundays Private Skate packages can be scheduled ONLY! The skating portion of this package depending on limited available ice rental occurs in conjunction with the public times. The Youth Prime rental rate will skate from 1:00-1:50pm. be added to the fees below. Package #1 – 10 Participants Package #1 – 10 Participants • Lounge Room for 3 hours • Lounge Room for 3 hours • 2 Large Pizzas (plain or pepperoni) • 2 Large Pizzas (plain or pepperoni) • 10 Drinks (pop or juice) • 10 Drinks (pop or juice) • Utensils (for 10) • Utensils (for 10) • 1/4 Slab Cake (personal message) • 1/4 Slab Cake (personal message) • 10 Public Skate Passes $97.00 + HST $138.00 + HST Package #2 – 25 Participants Package #2 – 25 Participants • Lounge Room for 3 hours • Lounge Room for 3 hours • 5 Large Pizzas (plain or pepperoni) • 5 Large Pizzas (plain or pepperoni) • 25 Drinks (pop or juice) • 25 Drinks (pop or juice) • Utensils (for 25) • Utensils (for 25) • 1/2 Slab Cake (personal message) Clowns, Inflatables, • 1/2 Slab Cake (personal message) $172.00 + HST Balloon Twisters, Face Painters • 25 Public Skate Passes – available at additional cost $258.00 + HST
CALL THE TOWN OF PETAWAWA TO BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW: 613-687-5678
All packages include tables, chairs, room, set-up and final room clean-up upon removal of all party-related items brought in by renter. All decorations are to be supplied by the renter and removed at the end of rental or placed in waste receptacles. No staff are included in any of the above package fees for any child supervision or any other related services.
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OUTDOOR RINK INDOOR RINK 677 Pineridge Crescent (behind the OPP Station) Petawawa Civic Centre The outdoor rink is open seasonally from Check petawawa.ca for updated information and 9:00am to 10:00pm and is lit in the evening hours. available times for public skating and ice rentals The rink is weather dependent so please check (search Arena or Skating). www.petawawa.ca or social media Contact: [email protected] for updated information about closures. or 613-687-5678 ext. 2112
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PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 21 PETAWAWA TERRACE PROVINCIAL PARK 17 Sunset Crescent, Petawawa The Town of Petawawa, through a land-use agreement with MNRF, maintains the Upper Terrace trail network in Petawawa Terrace Provincial Park for residents wishing to enjoy winter activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking and dog walking. The Town of Petawawa grooms and packs the trail for multi-purpose use. Grooming typically is done after medium to heavy snowfalls throughout the winter months. Please enjoy the trail at your own risk and remember to respect other trail users by practicing poop ’n scoop while using the trails with your leashed pet.
PETAWAWA TOBOGGAN HILL Left of Town Hall at 1111 Victoria Street Sledders are asked to follow the Rules of Use as posted at the top and bottom of the hill. Please use caution when sliding. Parental supervision and helmets are strongly recommended. Please note: The Evergreen Hill at Centennial Park Hill (directly behind the Municipal Office/above the Evergreen Stage) is NOT a designated tobogganing area. This hill includes trees, gardens, stone walkway and other potential hazards that create unsafe conditions for tobogganing.
22 PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 COMMUNITY CONTACT LIST Please see our online directory at www.petawawa.ca for a larger list of community organizations. Champlain Dog Club BALL SOCCER Brigitte King Pembroke Petawawa Little League Petawawa Minor Soccer Club 613-584-2982 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] www.pembrokelittleleague.ca www.petawawaminorsoccer.sportngin.com www.champlaindogclub.angelfire.com
Ottawa Valley Baseball League Upper Ottawa Valley Adult Soccer Club Greater Petawawa Civitan Club Tommy Serran Joe McRae John VandenBaar [email protected] 613-281-2047 613-717-5674 [email protected] [email protected] OTHER SPORTS Ladies Slo-Pitch www.petawawacivitanclub.weebly.com Angie Butts Les Coureurs de Bois Running Club Girl Guides 613-318-9017 Rick or Cathy Schroeder 1-800-565-8111 [email protected] [email protected] www.lescoureursdebois.ca [email protected] Men’s Slo-Pitch Kiddie Kollege Nursery School Mark Gignac Petawawa Badminton Club 613-687-2104 ext. 233 613-633-0796 Paul Johns [email protected] 289-423-6541 [email protected] [email protected] Kinder Connection Nursery School Mixed Slo-Pitch www.badmintonpetawawa.com Chrissy Jolicoeur Kathy Pardy 613-639-5498 Petawawa-Pembroke & Valley Rugby 613-687-5814 [email protected] Football Club [email protected] [email protected] Pembroke Petawawa Lions Club HOCKEY Petawawa Ski and Snowboard Club Dan McGean c/o Mount Molson 613-687-5066 Ottawa Valley District Girls Hockey 613-687-8085 (hill conditions) [email protected] Association www.mount-molson.ca Cameron Gage Petawawa and Area Grannies Petawawa Skating Club 613-633-0159 Esther Gaudet [email protected] 613-732-4984 [email protected] www.petawawaskatingclub.com www.girlshockey.ca [email protected] Petawawa Tennis Club Greater Petawawa Minor Hockey [email protected] Petawawa Heritage Village Association www.tennisclubpetawawa.wixsite.com/tennis [email protected] 613-312-7645 www.petawawaheritagevillage.com Special Olympics Pembroke & Area [email protected] Kim Stacey Petawawa Horticultural Society www.petawawaminorhockey.ca 613-639-9547 [email protected] Upper Ottawa Valley Aces [email protected] www.petawawahorticultural.com www.pembroke.specialolympicsontario.ca [email protected] Petawawa Pantry Food Bank www.upperottawavalleyaces.com Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette 613-687-1616 Association [email protected] Valley Women’s Hockey League 613-433-1243 Jess Vereyken [email protected] Rotary Club of Petawawa 613-401-8814 www.uovringette.ca Valerie Hyska [email protected] 343-364-0590 Upper Ottawa Valley Tai Chi Club [email protected] Custom Athletic Textiles Hockey 613-735-2441 Jocelyn Roussil [email protected] Scouts Canada 613-292-4749 www.upperottawavalleytaichiclub.ca Vartan Koumayan [email protected] Whitewater Kendo Fencing Club [email protected] www.scouts.ca Petawawa Chiefs Hockey Club [email protected] Chuck Davidson Silver Threads Seniors Club 613-687-4255 RECREATION/OTHER 613-687-6574 [email protected] Big Brothers Big Sisters [email protected] www.silverthreadspetawawa.ca Silver Kings Hockey Club of Renfrew County Darryl White 613-247-4776 The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 517 [email protected] 613-281-1645 613-687-2504 www.bbbso.ca [email protected] [email protected] Boys and Girls Club of Pembroke www.petawawalegion.ca Tuesday Night Oldtimers Hockey League 613-735-1933 Thomas Chisholm executivedirector@ Thursday Crafters Group 613-687-2528 boysandgirlsclubofpembroke.org Ann Bain [email protected] www.boysandgirlsclubofpembroke.org [email protected]
PETAWAWA COMMUNITY GUIDE • www.petawawa.ca • FALL 2021 & WINTER 2022 23 Candle Shoppe, Gifts & Home Decor Home of the original Ottawa Valley Collection Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre 183-B Pembroke St, Pembroke ON 613-602-1665 O ering both in-person and virtual services. » Employment Coaching & Resources » Volunteer Opportunities » Child & Youth Programs » Health & Wellness Programs » Mental Health Services » Deployment Readiness Support » Parenting Programs & Play Groups » Child Care Services » Information Referral Services » Veteran Family Program Centre de ressources pour les familles des militaires de Petawawa O rir des services en personne et virtuels. » Orientation et ressources d'emploi » Possibilités de bénévolat » Programmes pour les enfants et les jeunes » Programmes de santé et de mieux-être » Services de santé mentale » Aide à la préparation au déploiement » Programmes parentaux et groupes de jeu » Services de garde d’enfants » Services de référence et d'information » Programme pour les familles des vétérans
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