The Mattress Depot OPEN SUNDAYS 11AM-4PM 613-629-5464 10 MATTHEWS AVE. WWW.ASHLEYHOMESTORESELECT.CA Volume 77, Number 15 Thursday, July 29, 2021 Free/Gratuit Exemplary community contributions recognized INSIDE with highest honour for volunteer service www.petawawapostlive.ca PERSONNEL FROM By Patricia Leboeuf (FSM), Chief Warrant Officer what this award is and it is seventh-degree black belt, and enabled a social opportunity (CWO) Jack Durnford. hugely significant.” Auchinleck, fifth-degree black and a sense of belonging for 424 TRANSPORT Petawawa Post “This is really a signifi- The Karate Club has been belt. They made it their mis- many disadvantaged chil- AND RESCUE SQN cant honour for both of us to a fixture with Petawawa Per- sion to foster their students’ dren and adults who cannot RESCUE PILOT With about 60 years of present this on behalf of the sonnel Support Programs self-awareness and self-confi- take part in other sports for PAGE 3 volunteer time between government,” said Col Vass. (PSP) for decades, mostly due dence through the martial art. personal reasons. them, Kyle Taylor and Debo- “We did some research on to the tireless efforts of Taylor, Their guidance has also continued on page two rah Auchinleck were award- ed the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (SMV) for their dedication to the Petawawa Goju Karate Club. The SMV is a national award that recognizes the vol- unteer achievements of Cana- WALK FOR THE dians from across the country WOUNDED 2.0 in a wide range of fields. It is HAPPENING the highest honour for volun- SEPT 4-5 - PAGE 5 teer service that an individual can receive within the Cana- dian Honours System. COMMEMORATING Receiving this award EMANCIPATION DAY touched them both deeply. “It is nice because people PAGE 6 can see behind the scenes and the volunteers that keep the place running,” said re- tired Garrison Petawawa Deputy Commander Major Taylor. “Without volunteers, EAT, SHOP, PLAY a lot of the programs in the LOCAL IN area wouldn’t be run. There are a lot of selfless people on PETAWAWA the base.” ADVERTISING This prestigious medal SPECIAL is usually presented at Ride- au Hall in Ottawa but was PAGES 8-11 given to them at Garrison Petawawa on July 26 by 4th Canadian Division Support The Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (SMV) is given to individuals who have made an incredible impact on their community. Kyle Taylor Group (4 CDSG) Command- and Deborah Auchinleck (left and second from left) received this medal on July 26 for their decades of volunteer service with the Petawawa er, Colonel (Col) John Vass Goju Karate Club. 4th Canadian Division Support Group (4 CDSG) Commander, Colonel (Col) John Vass (second from right), accompa- accompanied by 4 CDSG nied by 4 CDSG Formation Sergeant Major (FSM), Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Jack Durnford (right) , presented the award to them. Formation Sergeant Major (Photo by Patricia Leboeuf, Petawawa Post) YOUR LOCAL NEW & USED GM DEALER 1370 PEMBROKE ST. W. PEMBROKE ON 613-735-3147 • WWW.BUTLERGM.COM SHOP 24/7 ONLINE Page 2, Petawawa Post, July 29, 2021 Exemplary community contributions recognized with highest honour PMFRC ONLINE for volunteer service ... continued from front page And even while Tylor was deployed to About the Sovereign’s Medal for Volun- PROGRAMMING Bosnia and Afghanistan, he continued the teers: The Medal for Volunteers consists of a club overseas. silver circular medal that is 36 mm in diameter “With the tours, we supported a lot of with a suspension ring. The obverse depicts the families,” said Auchinleck. “With the a contemporary effigy of the Sovereign, cir- kids, this was their continuity.” cumscribed with the inscription in capital let- On many occasions, they took on a pa- ters of the Canadian Royal Title and the word rental role with their younger students. “CANADA”, separated Many have stayed in contact with them by two maple leaves. even after they moved elsewhere or became The reverse in- PMFRC offices will be closed August 1st for the adults. dicates the ideas of “We wanted them to have some sense of caring and generos- Civic Holiday. belonging with this club,” said Taylor. ity, represented by two Passion, dedication and commitment interlaced hearts. The FAMILIES, CHILDREN & YOUTH ADULTS were all words to describe the couple’s drive sunburst pattern of the when it comes to running the Karate Club. rim symbolizes the time Summer Fun: July 26-Aug 15 New to Petawawa? “That speaks to the type of people, you that volunteers are giv- Let us help you keep the kids engaged this summer Book your one-on-one Information Session today! Deborah and you Kyle, are,” said CWO ing and their actions. with weekly ideas and resources. Email [email protected] View the Garrison's Relocation video Durnford. The ribbon uses the We've put together a variety of kits Activity Kits: Access the Welcome to Petawawa Guide Taylor has been volunteering in the viceregal colours of blue with activites and resources related to: Get PMFRC Clear-In instructions Creative Activities military and civilian community through and gold. The five gold Receive your FREE Welcome gift! Story Telling martial arts for close to 35 years in various stripes evoke the fin- Deployment Support for Kids Vacating Your PMQ: Learn what CFHA looks for positions. gers of a hand, present during their inspection so you can ace it! He is best known for his role as President in the Caring Canadian Children's Activity Series Baby Buddies Prenatal Nutrition Facebook Group and Chief Instructor of the Karate Club. Award emblem, while An opportunity to meet other expectant parents Auchinleck has been volunteering in the the deep red colour is Play Troop/EarlyON Programs: virtually and share resources/information. Email Family Chat Aug 25 / 7PM military and civilian community through associated with royalty. Interactive Series [email protected] martial arts for 25 years in various positions The design of med- Weekly fun with Ms. Stephanie & Miss Brynna with the Karate Club, first as an executive al was created by the member and then also as an instructor upon Canadian Heraldic Au- EXCEPTIONAL FAMILIES JOB SEEKERS attaining her Black Belt certification. thority, based on a con- Both dedicate over 12 hours a week to cept by Darcy DeMar- Exceptional Families Network Both the Petawawa and Deep River locations the club. sico of the Chancellery August 5 / 8:30 - 9:30 PM are open for in person support once again! “They are a self-contained unit that en- of Honours. The medal Peer support for families with special needs. Surprise! This month we have a program in a We look forward to serving you in person as well sures a good quality karate program in our is manufactured by the box just for you! as offering support and resources online. area and others,” said Manager Community Royal Canadian Mint Recreation, Karen Donovan. at its Ottawa facility. Glow in the Dark Program In A Box for In need of a resume refresh, information on Exceptional Families- July 14 current job openings or help planning your next This month we head to our backyards or camp career move? Book your in-person sessions with sites for an evening of family fun with sensory one of our Employment Coaches today! play, science, art, and physical activity outdoors! Email [email protected] for information Contact Amy for information: [email protected] and to register. HOME LEARNING DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT Language Network: Augsut 18 / 10:00 Deployment Service Catalogue: Practice new language skills and connect with Access exactly what you need, when you need it- others in our community. before during and following a deployment. Register at CAFconnection.ca/petawawa. Second Language Training: We offer a range of learning resources to help you and Homecoming Boxes: The last weeks of a your family master a second language. deployment can seem so long… why not use that time to fill a box with things to make homecoming Language Learning Support Squad's extra special! This is an activity you can do as a Summer Learning Adventures! Activities that couple or when your soldier is back home. prevent summer learning loss for an easier transition back to school. Morale Mail: You can still send care packages to your deployed member! For details, visit Contact [email protected] for details. CAFconnection.ca or call 613-687-1641. VETERANS & THEIR FAMILIES MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Demystifying Your Family's Transition: Mental Health Support & Resources: A series of videos designed to help a member's Our Mental Health Team is here to support you family understand and deal with their 3B release and your family while respecting social process. distancing protocols. Mental Health First Aid: Next sessions take We offer 1-1 counselling for all members of the place in October! Open to Veterans as well as family online, over the phone and - once their family, friends, colleagues and caretakers. again- in person. For information contact VFP Coordinator Contact Annette at [email protected] Louise Anderson at [email protected] to register for a session. General Inquiries: (613) 687-1641 ext 0 / [email protected] Visit CAFconnection.ca for information and to register for these programs and services. Petawawa Post, July 29, 2021, Page 3 North Pole. Within the JRCCs, Ca- Members of 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron rescue nadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel conduct the coor- dination and control of aero- a pilot following a plane crash north of Petawawa nautical SAR operations and TRENTON - The crews of MAYDAY call and received aircraft from the Civil Avia- aid those onboard the crashed and all marine incidents on the Canadian Coast Guard a Royal Canadian Air Force a subsequent signal from an tion Search and Rescue Asso- aircraft.