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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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ATM STOLEN: Thieves take loader from landfill, break into CR Legion

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MUSTANG PRIDE: Mackenzie falls just short in football championship

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TO YOU FROM FAILING HANDS WE THROW THE TORCH: After the crowds had dispersed following Deep River’s Remembrance Day ceremonies Monday, members ot the honour guard from Garrison Petawawa remained on hand as soldiers came forward two by two to lay their poppies and honour the sacrifices of the troops who have come before them. Remembrance ceremonies are held each year at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to mark the armistice that signalled the end of the First World War in 1918. Photo: Terry Myers

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NORTH RENFREW TIMES VOL. 66, NO. 46

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY 60 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 11, 1959: Mayor Ara Mooradian has announced he will not run for election to a second term. Mooradian explained to council that increased responsibilities at AECL would not premit him to devote the time and energy which he felt the office of mayor should receive. He thanked the council members for the outstanding co-operation and performance accorded to him during the past year. Reeve Greenaway, speaking for all, expressed regret at this decision and acknowledged the loss it would represent to the community.

NOVEMBER 11, 1959: On Friday, November 6, Mackenzie High School’s seniors football team played host to the senior team from Renfrew Collegiate. The Renfrew team, which finished third in its own league, was considered to be one of the strongest produced by that school in recent years. Deep River proved stronger. Later in the afternoon, Deep River met Eganville on home ground to decide the Junior B League championship. At the end of 60 minutes, Mackenzie High had captured the trophy for a second time by a score of 32-19. 50 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 12, 1969: The Deep River Community Centre will close on March 31, 1971, “subject to the possibility that major representations may be made to the Company bringing forward possibilities not foreseen by AECL.” Deep River council learned of this decision by AECL from a copy of a letter to the president of the Community Association. Councillor Beckett took strong exception to council not having been more adequately informed of this decision. He said he got the idea that AECL was shaping policies that council should be shaping.

NOVEMBER 12, 1969: “We know that marijuana and hashish are being brought into Deep River, mainly by young people,” Police Chief Neil Raven said last week. The Chief went on to say that he doesn’t know the extent to which marijuana is actually being used in Deep River, but he has heard that the number of people who have tried it may run into the hundreds. 40 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 14, 1979: Because energy shortages are predicted in the decades ahead, Roland Emery believes the sun will figure prominently in our future lifestyles. The Mackenzie High School teacher and

advocate of solar energy systems told the Upper Ottawa Valley Nature Group last week that while solar energy may not be the panacea of the future, it will certainly help solve the energy shortage and will offer “a harmonious interplay of the individual with his environment.” NOVEMBER 14, 1979: For those early parishioners who worked and prayed many long hours for a new church, the construction of Our Lady of Good Counsel 25 years ago was a dream come true. As the church now prepares to celebrate its silver anniversary on Friday, due recognition is being given to those founding fathers and the many pioneers who went before and paved the way for the church to flourish. 30 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 15, 1989: The Deep River and District Hospital board has decided to construct a smoking shelter for hospital staff. But approval for the shelter came only after a lengthy debate among the board with some trustees opposed to the idea. “This is going against the national trend and it is a retroactive step,” argued trustee Lynn Fels, who was adamant in her opposition to the motion. “I think we have a responsibility in the community to portray good health.” NOVEMBER 15, 1989: Deep River’s MPP for Renfrew North, the Hon. Sean Conway, delivered the first curling stone of the season, officially opening the newly renovated Curling and Squash Club. Displaying a unique style, which could only be described as “different,” Conway accelerated out of the hack and deposited the 40 pounds of granite right on the red button. The path of Conway’s stone was assisted by the new ice surface and the superb sweeping of Chris Knight, Evans Harrison and Pat Kelly. 20 YEARS AGO

NOVEMBER 17, 1999: Members of Renfrew County council will continue to recite the Lord’s Prayer before their meetings, even though Ontario’s top court says the practice is unconstitutional. The Ontario Court of Appeal issued an injunction against the town of Penetanguishene in September preventing councillors from opening their meetings with the Lord’s Prayer, as they had done for 100 years. Members of the county’s finance and administration committee reviewed the case last week and decided to leave things as they stand, at least until they hear otherwise.

The front doors of the Chalk River Legion were covered in plywood after thieves broke into the building using a stolen loader early Sunday.

ATM stolen from Chalk River Legion

On November 10, 2019 at approximately 7:30 am members of the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating after a break, enter and theft was reported at the Royal Canadian Legion in Chalk River. It is believed that the break-in took place at approximately 2 am on November 10. Using a front-end loader freshly stolen from the landfill site on Baggs Road in Chalk River, unknown person(s) drove the loader into the front doors of the Legion. After gaining access to the building the person(s) responsible used the machine to haul the ATM away. The loader was found abandoned a short distance away. The ATM, which contained an undisclosed amount of cash, has not been recovered. The OPP’s Forensic Identification Services (FIS) is assisting with the investigation. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613732-3332 or Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

MUNICIPAL WEEK

The following is a listing of upcoming local municipal meetings. For more information on meetings listed, visit the websites: www.deepriver.ca, www.laurentianhills.ca, and townshipsofheadclaramaria.ca.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 6 pm, Deep River council - special meeting re: 2020 operating budget- CANCELLED, DR town hall

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 5 pm, Deep River Police Services Board, DR town hall

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Last Wednesday, members from the Deep River and District Hospital, DRDH board of directors, and DRDH Foundation's major campaign team met to unveil the progress of the "Focused on You" diagnostic imaging campaign. The campaign is aimed at raising the necessary funds for purchase of a new diagnostic imaging suite for the hospital. Through various fundraising efforts such as the wildly successful "Catch the Ace" lottery, foundation events, donations and grants, the campaign has now reached 75 per cent of the $1.75 million goal. Celebrating the latest milestone were, from left to right: Bill Kupferschmidt - major campaign team member; Chris Carroll - DRDH board vice chair; John Hilborn - major campaign honorary chair; Chris Doucette - Foundation executive director; Heather Gutzman - major campaign team member; Tina Shorter - Foundation vice-chair; Dick Rabishaw - DRDH board chair; John Walden - Foundation board member; and Richard Bedard - DRDH CEO. Photo: Terry Myers

Laurentian Hills backs Deep River project PROPOSED ARENA UPGRADES

The town of Laurentian Hills is supporting Deep River’s plan for major renovations and expansion at the Deep River Arena. In a letter to Deep River Mayor Sue D’Eon, Reeve Glenn Doncaster and members of council, Laurentian Hills Mayor Jed Reinwald said last week he was “pleased” to write in support of Deep River’s application for funding through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). Deep River council agreed last month to apply for a $5 million project under the ICIP for the arena. If successful, the town’s share of the cost of the project would be $1.33 million. Reinwald said Laurentian Hills supported the project. “It’s all about balance. People are busier than ever,” Reinwald wrote. “Finding a way to balance the pressures of work and family with physical and mental wellbeing is important.

“Enhancing your recreation facilities for people of all ages will lead to an improved quality of life, a healthier population and stronger communities.” Reinwald said the revitalization of the arena “will also support the retention of existing residents and the attraction of new residents coming to Renfrew County and to its largest employers at the Chalk River Canadian Nuclear Laboratories an Garrison Petawawa.” > CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM Jane Woodcroft, Sam McCarthy and Lee Ann McCarthy of the Deep River Legon stand at attention during the Last Post at Deep River’s Remembrance Day services Monday morning. Hundreds turned out to pay their respects under cold grey skies. Photo: Terry Myers

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Municipalities in North Renfrew will see their funding in provincial grants remain fairly steady next year. However, that comes after years of cuts that have seen area municipalities lose hundreds of thousands of dollars combined. The province’s Ministry of Finance recently released the 2020 allocations to municipalities under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF). Total funding for the program will remain mostly flat in 2020 at $500 million, down from $505 million in 2019. However, the province continues to shift funding based on a new formula. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario said the changes in funding “demonstrate a continued effort to distribute OMPF allocations based on need and the specific fiscal challenges of different types of municipalities.” Locally, Deep River will see its funding drop slightly from $321,400 in 2019 to $320,300 in 2020. That’s down from $372,300 in 2017, $434,900 in 2016, and a high of $902,400 in 2011. Laurentian Hills will see its grants also fall slightly, from $245,200 this year to $242,800 in 2020. The town’s grants have hovered around $250,000 for the past several years, down from the $288,800 the town received in 2012. Head, Clara, Maria will also see its funding remain steady next year, falling just $300 from $59,900 in 2019 to $59,600 for 2020. However, that’s down from $68,100 in 2018, and a high of $119,600 in 2014. > CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

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Snowmobile association thanks town for ongoing support BY

DOUG TENNANT

Notwithstanding there were three members absent, Deep River council had a quorum and dealt with all open session items on their light meeting agenda last week in under an hour. Engaging delegations were made to council, including one from the North Renfrew Snowmobile Association (NRSA) by president Simon Lawson and one by the recently appointed executive director of the Deep River and District Hospital Foundation (DRDHF), Chris Doucette. The NRSA caught the ear of council as they listened intently to the impressive economic impact the snowmobile tourism industry has on the area. “District #6, which includes the NRSA, is the most visited (snowmobiling) district in the province and that is because of our local good (weather and snow) conditions combined with a quality product,” Simon Lawson pointed out. Throughout the province, snowmobilers pump approximately $1.6 billion into our economy, he pointed out to council. Lawson also noted that “when snowmobilers travel, their wallets are open and they leave money at our local gas stations, restaurants and hotels.” The snowmobilers who travel the well groomed trails in our area contribute to about half of the $140 million value of tourism in Renfrew County. Lawson heartily thanked council and the town for their continuing support of the local snowmobile club in particular and the industry in general. Council was keen to point out that there may be opportunities for the newly formed marketing task force to enhance the partnership between the NRSA and the town. The NRSA were recently recognized by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) through the President’s Award for 2019 as the Club of the Year at the annual OFSC annual general meeting in September. Additionally, the NRSA was recently the recipient of the Business of Distinction Award from the Ottawa Valley Tourism Awards.

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ing common goals. Council then moved on into the only other significant portion of the agenda and passed a resolution directing staff to liaise with the public works and engineering department of the County of Renfrew and advise them that the 40 km/hr speed limit on County Roads #72 (Deep River Road) and #73 (Ridge Road) is adequate and that there is no need to increase the speed limit on those roads.

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Chris Doucette was front and centre with council with much good news about the DRDHF and their ongoing fundraising efforts to raise funds for the hospital as “the government does not fund hospitals for the purchase of new or replacement equipment.” “You will notice in the near future,” he said, “that the fundraising thermometers will be moving upward. “We have been working hard with our volunteers and we have raised 75 per cent of our goal, mostly through our Chase the Ace lottery, and we reached the $1.3 million mark this past week.” This is good news for the hospital as Doucette pointed out that the hospital’s aging and obsolete X-ray and ultrasound scanner “are in desperate need of replacement.” Doucette made council aware that 52 per cent of the local hospital users (emergency department visits) come from Petawawa, Pembroke and Laurentian Valley while the remaining 48 of users are residents of Deep River, Laurentian Hills, the United Townships of Head, Clara and Maria, and various points in the Pontiac area of Quebec. Doucette summed up his comprehensive presentation to council about the DRDHF with positive and encouraging sentiments to “strengthen the partnership between the DRDHF and the town to enhance the already positive image we have.” Doucette offered to sit down with council over a coffee and “promote our stories” and move forward with achiev-

Police have released the name of a person found deceased last week in a Petawawa park. The Crime Unit of the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) began investigating after the body of a deceased adult was found along a trail in Petawawa’s Terrace Provincial Park. The body was discovered by a park user on Monday, November 4, at approximately 12:30 pm. The deceased person has been identified as 53-yearold Kim berley Joy White of Pembroke. Foul play is not suspected in this case. Police have released no further information regarding the circumstances of White’s death.

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Town of Deep River 100 Deep River Road, P.O. Box 400, Deep River, ON K0J 1P0

“A Disney Christmas” Santa Claus Par ade of Light s 5:30pm, Saturday, December 7 • Downtown Deep River The Town of Deep River Recreation Department would like to encourage its community businesses, schools, local groups and clubs to participate in our annual Christmas parade and support this community event. Parade participants are urged to decorate their float in a way that would appropriately tie in with the theme (with lots of lights)

If you, your business or club would like to enter a float, walking group or marching unit in this year’s annual evening parade, please contact The Recreation Department at 5842000 ext 103. Entry forms are available for pick up at the Town Hall or can be accessed from the Town website www.deepriver.ca Registration deadline Monday, November 25th

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In the matter of Section 34 of the Planning Act, the Town of Deep River hereby gives NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING: i. A public meeting regarding updates to the Town of Deep River Zoning By-law. ii. An open house regarding all updates to the Town of Deep River Zoning By-law. Subject

Update to the Zoning By-law of the Town of Deep River.

Open House

An open house to provide the public with an opportunity to review and discuss the Comprehensive Zoning By-law will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the municipal office of the Town of Deep River.

Public Meeting

A public meeting to inform the public of the proposed Zoning By-law update will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the municipal office of the Town of Deep River.

Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment The purpose of these changes is to update the Town of Deep River Comprehensive Zoning By-law. All changes will be outlined in a draft copy of the Zoning By-law, where it will be indicated what has been added or removed to/from the Town of Deep River Comprehensive Zoning By-law. Additional information regarding the Zoning By-law is available for inspection at the Town of Deep River Municipal Office during regular office hours. This Zoning by-law applies to all lands within the geographic area of the Town of Deep River. A key map is therefore not provided.

If you wish to be notified of the decision of the Town of Deep River on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request to Ric McGee, CAO/Clerk, Town of Deep River, P.O. Box 400, 100 Deep River Road, Deep River, ON K0J 1P0.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Deep River before the by-law is passed by the Town of Deep River, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Town of Deep River, to the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Deep River before the by-law is passed by the Town, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeals Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. NOTE: One of the purposes of the Planning Act is to provide for planning processes that are open, accessible, timely and efficient. Accordingly, all written submissions, documents, correspondence, e-mails or other communications (including your name and address) form part of the public record and will be disclosed/made available by the Municipality to such persons as the Municipality sees fit, including anyone requesting such information. Accordingly, in providing such information, you shall be deemed to have consented to its use and disclosure as part of the planning process.

REMINDER : PROPERTY TAX due Friday, November 29.

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Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) is participating in the Take Action on Radon: 100 test kit challenge. RCDHU has 100 free test kits to give away to Renfrew County and District residents so they can test their homes for radon gas. Residents can register for a free test kit by calling 613-735-8654 extension 555. The free kits are going fast.

An information session about Radon will be held at 6:00 p.m, November 13, 2019 at the Best Western Pembroke Inn and Conference Centre.. A representative from Health Canada will be giving a presentation and RCDHU will be handing out the free test kits to those who have registered. RCDHU will use this data to determine if there are any high risk areas in Renfrew County and District and if further research is needed.

You can learn more about radon at www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/health-risks-safety/radiation/radon.html

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“As your neighbouring municipality, we strongly support your application and the value that the project will bring to the area residents. “We look forward to hearing that the grant was approved by the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.” In a report to council on the proposed project, Deep River recreation co-ordinator Christine Armstrong and treasurer Arthur Smith said the town’s application will be submitted under the ICIP’s “community, culture and recreation” funding stream. Approximately $407 million in federal funding and $320 million in provincial funding is available for this part of the ICIP program over 10 years, they said. “Under this intake... Ontario is supporting community infrastructure priorities across the province. “Community infrastructure is defined as publicly accessible, multi-purpose spaces that bring together a variety of different services, programs and/or social and cultural activities to reflect local community needs.” The objectives of the program include supporting projects that “improve access to and/or quality of community, cultural and recreation priority infrastructure projects.” “Priority will be given to projects that are communityoriented, non-commercial and open to the public, and must be completed prior to 2027-28.” The deadline for the first round of applications to the program was November 12. “Staff believe the renovation of the existing Deep River Arena combined with a new addition will improve the functionality of the existing facility while maximizing the funding potential,” Smith and Armstrong wrote in their report. “Building upon growth with an addition and renovation of the arena by changing the current facility into a community centre/ recreation facility will better serve all ages and interest within Deep River and the surrounding area. “The new facility may include meeting rooms, a licensed facility and banquet hall, upgraded kitchen facility and an elevating device creating a fully accessible facility and compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.”

Base soldier faces sexual assault charges

On November 3, 2019, the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service (CFNIS) charged a member of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with sexual assault related offences, as well as for unauthorized possession of ammunition contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada (CCC). The charges are in response to an incident which took place on October 31 in Petawawa. Corporal Kyle Smith, a regular force member with the Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) currently based in Petawawa, faces charges of sexual assault, assault, contravention of storage regulations under section 86(2) of the CCC; and one count of possession of ammunition knowing its possession is unauthorized contrary to section 92(2) of the CCC. On November 1, the CFNIS initiated an investigation from a complaint by a civilian victim into an allegation of a criminal nature which is alleged to have occurred after midnight on October 31.

Upon execution of a search warrant at the residence of the member then suspected, unauthorized ammunition and deficiency in storage of weaponry was observed by the investigators, and the suspect was charged. The matter is now proceeding in the civilian justice system. The accused’s first appearance at Pembroke court is scheduled to be on December 10, 2019. “This investigation resulting in charges demonstrates our commitment to ensure all individuals involved in such criminal activity are brought to justice,” said Lieutenant-Colonel Kevin Cadman, commanding officer of the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service. “All members of the Canadian Armed Forces whether they are part of the reserve force or regular force, are expected to serve/ behave in a respectful and professional manner at all times.” In all cases, the subject of charges is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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The proposed project would include $500,000 for work on the upstairs mezzanine, $300,000 in improvements to the lobby, $500,000 for a lift, $200,000 for exterior improvements and parking lot work, $160,000 for a new arena chiller, a $300,000 “contingency” fund, and just over $3 million for an expansion. During discussion of the project at council on October 9, Mayor Sue D’Eon was especially concerned about her attendance at the science camps this past summer at the arena and her “heart was broken” when she left the arena as she noticed a grandparent was sitting downstairs missing out on the event as “they could not access the space” upstairs. CAO Ric McGee mentioned that some discussions have taken place with at least two community groups that are interested in the expansion project, especially with the possibility that their investment in the project could be at the rate of $0.27 per dollar (after ICIP grants were factored in) and they would have “a lot of say into what they’re doing.” He explained that Deep River has been limited in opportunities in the past and “many community centres and arenas have been built around the province in the last 15 years with substantial community grants that Deep River has missed out on.” After much discussion on the report and a closed session, council adopted the motion to apply for a $5 million renovation and expansion project at the arena.

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NORTH RENFREW TIMES

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NRT Editorial Board: B. Bishop (BB), D. Tennant (DT), B. Wilkin (BW) K. Lapping (KL), T. Myers (TM)

Robocall Epidemic Are you sick of robocalls? So am I. We all receive them, if your number is listed, multiple times daily, both day and night. They have become a huge nuisance that continues to get worse. Some are legitimate, such as calls from charities (which can be irritating but are legal), appointment reminders, and so forth. Then some are illegal but not malicious, for example from local businesses trying to sell something like duct cleaning. But I find that most of them are more sinister. They pretend to be from real agencies but quickly resort to the use of an aggressive or threatening tone demanding information or money (usually via Bitcoin or gift cards) to avoid fines or prosecution. Legitimate callers don’t use such tactics. Recently, many of these calls supposedly come from Canadian federal agencies: Canada Revenue, Privacy Commissioner, Cyber Security, and Service Canada to name a few. CTV News reported last week that there were almost 5,000 victims who lost $17 million to scammers since 2014. The estimates are likely low as many of these crimes go unreported due to embarrassment over being duped. It’s very difficult to find and shut down the call centres that initiate the calls as most are in foreign countries, notably India. In Canada, service providers have until December 19 to implement call blocking at the network level. We’ll see how effective these measures are. The scam is called “Vishing” a combination of phishing (ie., internet-based scams) and voice. There’s not much you can do to stop the calls short of disconnecting your phone or switching to a new unlisted number. Call blockers are not very effective since scammers manipulate or “spoof” the displayed Caller ID frequently changing the information rendering CID almost useless for blocking these calls. So what can you do to minimize the risk? Here are some suggestions: > Do not answer suspected robocalls. Scammers maintain and share “easy mark” lists; picking up can actually increase the number of these calls. > If you accidentally answer a robocall demanding money, hang up immediately. > Don’t trust CID; it’s easily spoofed. > If you are unsure check the number online at <canada411.ca> reverse phone number lookup. The site indicates the owner of the number and location. Don’t call if it’s listed as “Unknown.” > Maintain a phonebook list on your cordless phone (I use a Panasonic) to save legitimate caller names and numbers. > Never disclose personal or financial information over the phone unless you initiated the call. > If the call was important they will leave a message; scammers rarely do. I actually received two robocalls while writing this editorial! It never ends. BW

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I realize I do not live in Ontario, but I am saddened with the current politics playing out, that affects residents of Swisha too. I am writing about the teachers impending strike. A few things really bother me. The first is the fact that the Ford government gave themselves a raise in 2019, backdated to 2018, of 14% as reported at the time. A new idea? Give yourselves a raise before you do anything, especially if the budget is hurting... Good old politician logic? The second concern I have is the lack of understanding regarding the teachers contract negotiations. As a now retired shop steward, I am sad that journalists do not explain unions and their importance. I know that if your contract ends in August, there are provisions to apply for negotiations to start, typically three to six months BEFORE the end of the CBA. (collective bargaining agreement). As a union rep, I always submitted for negotiations as soon as possible, before the CBA ended. Management never wanted to meet and get things done on our schedule, and in the case of the teachers, it looks like the Ontario government has the same attitude. Instead of negotiating in the summer (if six months then negotiations could start in February or March), the government goes on break, thus making the negotiations hit the students and parents during school time. This will turn parents against the teachers as it is an inconvenience to deal with the kids and now they need child care.

If the Ford government can give themselves a big raise, they should be able to do the same for the folks that are teaching our kids, but they won’t. People need to be reminded that unions are responsible for your sick days, vacation days, overtime pay and other benefits whether you are a union member or not! The benefits you have came from union leaders taking a stance against the folks at the top to ensure those working and creating the profits benefited in some way. The Canada Labour Code ensures many things, a couple things being vacation pay of four or six per cent, depending on length of service, and any work over 40 hours per week, you are entitled to overtime pay. Unions helped with this protocol. Please support the workers in your province/country especially the teachers. They are not only teaching the school curriculum, but also life skills to the kids, as many parents do not. People, get on the band wagon and protect jobs, and wages for the workers, and keep your governments accountable. Doug Ford’s 14 per cent pay increase is from YOUR MONEY Ontario. Your tax dollars are what is used to pay for his wage, his advertising, his mistakes. The same applies to the federal budget. It is YOUR money that is paying for all our country’s projects. I believe all politicians should take a look at themselves and be very critical of why they ran for office. Perhaps they could lead by example, and Doug Ford can look at reversing his “entitled” raise and even reduce the wages of the politians... in a perfect world. Debbie Foley

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WWII Bomber Command - a Rare Breed BY

ALAN ADAMS

On Remembrance Day a little part of me goes back to my British roots and I think of two of my uncles who served in the British Army during WWII. One uncle did not make it and is buried in the Casino War Cemetery in Italy. His younger brother survived his ordeal of serving in North Africa and subsequently in Burma (Myanmar) with the 77th Brigade of the 1944 Chindits campaign. However, I particularly think of my Saskatchewan born father-in-law and think how lucky he was to have survived his WWII service in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with RAF Bomber Command. His good luck can best be appreciated by briefly recalling one of the disastrous raids he took part in; namely the March 30-31, 1944 raid on Nuremberg, Germany. Of the hundreds of bombers that took part in the Nuremberg raid one, a Handley Page Halifax bomber of 432 Squadron (Leaside) based at East Moor, Yorkshire, England had been named by their crew “Pistol Packin Mama” (after a popular song of the day). The pilot was a young Canadian, Flying Officer Gordon Webb. In the loneliest job, that of the isolated rear gunner, was another young Canadian, my father-in-law, Ed Scarffe. Born and raised on a farm in rural Saskatchewan he and the other Canadian members of the seven man aircrew were far from the place they called home. Gordon Webb, who has twice been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC), wrote about the Nuremberg raid in a fascinating article entitled: “Nuremberg - A Night to Remember.” In his reflections of that night Webb said: “I

often cast my mind back to those strange times when a group of young men... would climb into a four engine aircraft and go to war against a lot of other young men wearing a different uniform.... “They had a job to do. We had ours.... Of our many operations however, it is the mission to Nuremberg that stands out the most clearly in my thoughts... Seldom can I see a bright moon hanging in a cloudless night sky without thinking of that night so many years ago.” Webb explains that on the night of the Nuremberg raid, the moon was the brightest moon any enemy fighter could have asked for, with visibility virtually unlimited for a night sky. At their altitude, cloud cover simply did not exist. LOSSES

Of the 800 or so heavy bombers that took off from England that night, 96 were lost. On that one raid alone Bomber Command suffered more losses than did Fighter Command during the entire battle of Britain. Nuremberg was the crew’s last operation with 6 (RCAF) Group’s Main Force in Bomber Command. After nearly 30 operations the crew said farewell to 432 Squadron and their Halifax bomber “Pistol Packin Mama.” They had been selected, and Gordon Webb “volunteered” his aircrew, for Pathfinder Training School. After passing Training School they joined Squadron 405 (Vancouver), the only RCAF Squadron in the Pathfinder Force. They flew Lancaster bombers out of Gransden Lodge, Cambridgeshire. > CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 7:30-10:30 am, Chalk River Lions Community Cafe, everyone welcome, CR Lions Hall (Monday through Saturday) * 9 am - 12 pm, EarlyON Child & Family Centre “Play & Learn” dropin, Laurentian Hills municipal hall, Point Alexander (Wednesday & Friday) * 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Soup & Sandwich Luncheon, St. Andrew's United Church, Chalk River * 1-6 pm, Free Walk-in Counselling Clinic, no appointment needed, North Renfrew Family Services (for information, call 584-3358) * 1:15 pm, Social Bridge, sponsored by Friends of the Library, Deep River Library program room * 6:15 pm, North Renfrew Rotary Club meets, guest speaker: Ron Rogge, Deep River Karate Club, everyone welcome, Bear's Den, Hwy 17 Deep River 7 pm, Al-Anon meeting, for family and friends of alcoholics, Laurentian Hills municipal hall, Point Alexander * 7 pm, Deep River Horticultural Society annual general meeting, Deep River Library program room THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 9 am - 12 pm, EarlyON Child & Family Centre “Play & Learn” dropin, St. Mary's School (Thursday & Tuesday) * 7:30 pm, “501” Fun Darts, Deep River Legion *

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 10-11:20 am, Coffee morning, everyone welcome, Deep River Community Church * 1 pm, Fun Cribbage, everyone welcome, Deep River Legion * 7 pm, Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Laurentian Hills municipal hall, Point Alexander * SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 1:30-3:30 pm, Fall Bazaar, Tea & Bake Sale, CE Centre (beside Deep River Community Church) 4 pm, Rusty Dillabough Memorial Draw, Deep River Legion * SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 10 am - 3 pm, Christmas Craft Fair, Chalk River Lions Hall

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 10 am - 1 pm, Deep River and Area Food Bank open (except holidays), at the Deep River and District Hospital (for more information, phone 584-2484) * 10:15 am, Babytime drop-in program, Deep River Library * 12 pm, Golden Oldies Euchre Club, CR Legion * 7 pm, Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Laurentian Hills municipal hall, Point Alexander * 7-9 pm, Opening reception for “Mike Ajersch: Watercolours,” sponsored by the Deep River Library Arts Committee, DR Library program room 7:30 pm, Deep River Choral Group, Childs Auditorium, MCS * TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 10:15 am, Storytime program, Deep River Library (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) * 1 pm, 49ers euchre, Deep River Legion * 1:15 pm, Duplicate Bridge Club meets, Deep River Library program room *

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Canadian diversity reflected in Diwali celebration BY

PRAVIN SHAH

The Lions Hall in Chalk River was buzzing with excitement as more than 200 people, in festive mood, gathered there on the evening of Saturday, November 2 to celebrate the annual Diwali festival. The event was organized by the East Indian community of Renfrew County. Many participants came in wonderful traditional dresses which added colour to the event. It was very heartening that many friends (belonging to different cultures) also joined in the celebration. India is a land of diversity - which is complementary to our Canadian society with its multicultural ethos. The evening reverberated with a cultural entertainment program lasting just a little less than two hours. There were stage dances, songs and instrument playing adding to the festivities. The Indian classical “Bharat Natyam” dance amongst others was cheered and applauded by all. Young as well as high school kids along with adults (both male and female) performed a variety of musical and dance performances. The talent of the budding performers was very visible. That cheered the participants - and the time just flew by. After the entertainment program, all settled down to enjoy the delicious and tasteful catered Indian food with a number of traditional choices. It must be noted that at an Indian/Hindu festival/event, food is always vegetarian as many in India do not consume meat and when it is devoted to any deity, non-vegetarian food is a no-no, because many Indians do consider all living beings as sacred. Once coffee/tea and dessert was consumed, the participants relaxed, intermingled and chatted with each other. In fact they did the intermingling and chatting even before the entertainment program started. They wished each other Happy Diwali.

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This year Diwali, in fact, was on Sunday, October 27. The finale of the evening started after the meal /dinner, when the floor was open for anyone who wanted to dance to the rhythmic beats streamed out by the DJ. Some recent Bollywood as well as Bhangra tunes were offered. The floor was thronged by young and old, all freely dancing with so much fun and tempo. FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

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festival for Hindus around the globe and has been celebrated in India for many millennia. The most prominent legend attached to Diwali is that of Lord Rama. Based on the holy epic Ramayana, composed sometime in the 5th century BCE, the first Diwali was celebrated by the people of Ayodhya to welcome their beloved prince back to his kingdom. Lord Rama was a great warrior king who was exiled by his father Dashratha, the King of Ayodhya, along with his wife Sita and his younger brother Lakshman. Lord Rama returned to his Kingdom of Ayodhya after 14 years of exile, during which he put an end to the demon Ravana of Lanka, a victory of Good over Evil. In Ayodhya, the people welcomed them by lighting rows of clay lamps (“diyas”). > CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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Time again for annual Community Christmas Basket program

Each year the Community Christmas Basket program helps over 300 individuals in the North Renfrew area, including children, adults and seniors. The combined population of Laurentian Hills and Deep River is approximately 7,000. This includes the geographical area from Deux Rivières to Chalk River, the catchment area served by North Renfrew Family Services. It’s a fact that in our affluent community, one in 25 people is living below the poverty level. There are many who do not come forward to ask for help. The “Community Christmas Gift Basket Program” is a community sponsored and supported system of aid to those in financial need of some help to make a meaningful Christmas celebration. For the past 27 years the Community Christmas Basket program has been running as a co-ordinated community effort, tying together the various charitable initiatives of several service groups, churches, clubs, businesses and individuals. This program helps to ensure a fair distribution of gifts, so that some groups or individuals are not receiving duplicated gifts while others are overlooked entirely. The program is for anyone in North Renfrew (from Deux Rivières to Chalk River and Des Joachims) on limited or fixed income. Families receive gift certificates for Valu-mart and Giant Tiger, so that they may choose holiday foods according to their own families’ tastes and traditions. These are available to be picked up, along with gifts and toys, on Thursday, December 12, between 10 am and 1:30 pm at the parish hall, Our Lady of Good Counsel Church. New and gently used toys can be dropped off at the Deep River fire hall by December 10, where they will be sorted.

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They will be made available for choosing on the “distribution day” of Thursday, December 12. We are unable to accept stuffed toys due to environmental sensitivities. Gifts for this program are donated through the angel trees that are put up at various locations in Deep River and Laurentian Hills. Locations this year include St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Baila Studio, Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia, Northern Credit Union, Deep River Library, IDA drug store, Point Alexander municipal hall and library, and Santa Fe Restaurant. Families and individuals may pick an “angel” from any of these locations and purchase an appropriate gift. The “angel” will specify the age and gender of the recipient.

Gifts should be returned to the Deep River Police station and the Laurentian Hills town office no later than Tuesday, December 10. Please don’t wrap the gifts. They are put out for the parents to choose, giving them a chance to pick something that is special for each child. You could, however, include wrapping paper and a bow for the family to wrap the gift they choose. Seniors are encouraged th to choose a gift from the angel tree gifts as well. Pajamas do-

fixings will be on Friday, November 22, so mark your calendar and come on out, starts at 5 pm. • Our Children’s Christmas Dance is on Sunday, December 1, starting at 1 pm. Call Becky at 613-401-3837 for details. Admission is donated by Raby’s Ultramar (includes 1 hot dog and drink). Don’t forget to mark your child’s first and last name on their gift and bring it to the kitchen. Santa will arrive at 2:30 pm. • Plans are underway for our 40th Winter Carnival. Events are planned from January 24 to February 2.

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Nearly 90 Grade 9 students descended on the Chalk River Laboratories campus last week to participate in CNL’s “Take Your Kids to Work Day.” Held every fall, the annual program gives high school students a glimpse into the day-to-day work that goes on at Canada’s national nuclear laboratory, and introduces them to some of the different careers paths they may want to consider in their academic studies. From fire safety and radiation protection to robotics and engineering, the students once again took part in a broad range of activities, demonstrations and presentations this year, a fun day that was topped off with a pizza lunch. CNL photo

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Deep River Community Church TEA & BAZAAR

Fresh snow most mornings confirm winter is coming quickly, a time to bundle up and to shift activities, from hiking to skiing, from gardening to planning or traveling, from outdoor BBQs to indoor dining. This coming Saturday, the Community Church is hosting a bazaar, tea and bake sale from 1:30 to 3:30 pm in the CEC. You will enjoy fine food, find Christmas gift items, and share in connecting with old friends and making new friends. Information about Christmas gift bags for Bernadette McCann House

along with other events during the week. Just a reminder to put the evening of Sunday, December 15 on your calendar for the Candlelight Service planned by the music team and including singers from Deep River and the area. November and February are the most depressing months of the year, November because the days are getting so short and we know what is coming, and February because we are getting tired of cold and snow and darkness. If you are feeling depressed, please try to do something that is fun or get help from friends, or your doctor, or counsellors such as the staff at North Renfrew Family Services, or your priest or pastor or minister. May the beauty of the snow lighten your days and the love of God strengthen your spirit.

and North Renfrew Family Services will also be available. Calvin United Church provides an opportunity for youth in Grades 8 to 12 to make new connections and explore life issues on Saturday, November 23 from 9:30 to 3 pm in Pembroke. For more information contact Jim Kenney at <drccminister@gmail.com> or 343369-4941. Our next service of Communion will be November 24. This service will be followed by a hot dog lunch and making decorations for the Christmas tree. We have services at 10:15 am every Sunday morning, beginning with a community building time before going on to worship. We host a community coffee time every Friday morning at 10 am for anyone and everyone in the area,

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Over the millennia, the deeper meaning and lessons from the Diwali celebration has been inferred by religious leaders and the public. It shows and guides all of us that good deeds are important and necessary for progress and peace in life. It is better to be productive and contribute towards progress and the well-being of the family, friends and society in general. The lighting of the “diyas” when celebrating Diwali signifies that one needs to get rid of selfish and materialistic thoughts, which frees one from all forms of sadness and grief. Today, with about 900 million followers, Hinduism is the third-largest religion behind Christianity and Islam. Roughly 95 percent of the world’s Hindus live in India. Because the religion has no specific founder, it’s difficult to trace its origins and history. Hinduism is unique in that it’s not a single religion but a compilation of many traditions and philosophies. So I wish all a Happy Diwali and wish/pray for the spirit of brotherhood and peace.

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It looks like winter has arrived whether we are ready or not. We could use the excuse that it’s too cold to keep active, but come on in out of the cold all you guys and gals and join us on Mondays and Thursdays at the library for a fun (and warm) workout. The one-hour Workout with Wendy starts at 1:30 pm. You can pick up a good book at the library at the same time to enjoy with your feet up in front of the fire in the evening. • Wednesday, November 20 at the CEC at 1:30 pm, Al Hepburn will be presenting a fascinating talk on “Around the World in a Light Aircraft.” Come out and hear about his adventures through Quebec to Paris, Dubai to Hong Kong to Harpin and Alaska to Seattle. If you would like to read more about his trip prior to the social please check out our website <www.seniorsfriendshipclub.ca>. Many pictures will be shown and there will be time to chat with Alan. Refreshments will be served. • Movie Afternoon, November 22 at 1:30 pm at North Renfrew LongTerm Care. The movie this month, “The Bookshop,” stars Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson and Bill Nighy. It’s a drama about a free spirited widow who opens a bookshop in a sleepy seaside town. The movie has received very good reviews so come on out and join us. • 55 Alive Driving Course - November 27 and 29. Please note that this session is full. If you have registered for this course payment is due November 20.

• The Christmas Luncheon is Tuesday, December 10 at 12 noon at the Deep River Legion. Full Turkey Dinner with all of the trimmings - yum yum. Sing-along with Peter Boczar. Tickets will be on sale at the Olive Tree starting November 12 till November 29. Don’t miss out on this wonderful lunch to get you in the holiday spirit. • General Meeting The Seniors Friendship Club general meeting will be held at the CEC on Wednesday, January 15 at noon. Lunch will be available. More details to follow. • Cooking Nutritious Meals for 1 or 2 - Mondays, January 20 to February 10 Are you having trouble downsizing your meals since the kids left home or have found yourself cooking for just one? Well we have a solution for you. The Seniors Friendship Club and Walsh Nutrition are presenting four sessions of cooking classes. These healthy tasty cooking classes will be held Mondays, from January 20 to February 10 at St. Mary’s School Deep River. Class size will be restricted to 10 to 15 people. Healthy nutritious budget friendly meals will be prepared and as the classes will be from 4 to 6 pm, you will be able to take your prepared meals home. Price is dependent on class size and menu. If interested in this wonderful opportunity, contact Anne Wilbee at <awilbee54@hotmail.com>. • Reminder that weekly on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, pool will be held at Wayne Workman’s, 10 Newton Street. Everyone is welcome to join Wayne around his table for a great game of pool but space is limited so give Wayne a call at 613-5842385.

indulge in delicious pies, We are always delighted breads, buns, cookies, to see new faces join us in St. Barnabas fudge, jams, jellies and worship at St. Barnabas. Anglican pickles. It’s a great opporPerhaps you want to exChurch tunity to fill your freezer plore our Anglican faith, with Christmas baking. what it means to be a folThe Gift Table will lower of Jesus, need prayer with no strings attached, or simply want to have presents for all ages so why not do some Christmas shopping and then stay for tea? A demake new friends. If you’re interested in attending our Sunday licious selection of dainty sandwiches, sweets, services or want to know what is going on at tea and coffee will be served. St. Barnabas, check out our website at <www.dr-stbarnabas.ca>. NATIVITY DISPLAY Questions? Please contact our church office at 613-584-4131, Monday-Friday, 9 am to 12 Be sure to check out our 6th Annual Nativity noon. Scene and Angel Display while you are at the Holly Tea on November 30. This display will also be on view from ThursHOLLY TEA day, December 5 and Friday, December 6 from Ease into the holiday spirit at the St. Barn- 6:30-8:30 pm, and Saturday, December 7, from abas Holly Tea and Bazaar on Saturday, No- 2-4 pm. There were 128 angels and 54 nativity scenes vember 30 from 1:30-4 p.m. The Deli Table will be loaded with baked in last year’s display! We would be delighted if beans, tourtières, casseroles, scalloped pota- you would lend your angels and Nativity Scene toes, lasagne, salads and much more. This year displays, ornaments, wall hangings, etc., for the you can pre-order beautifully decorated cup- community to enjoy; they will be returned to cakes by contacting Shirley Miller at (613) you on Sunday, December 8. Questions? Please contact Nora Waddell at 584-4747. or Give in to temptation at our Bake Table and 613-584-1937, NUCLEAR HERITAGE TOUR

The Chalk River Branch Nuclear of the Canadian Nuclear Society Society is pleased to offer a tour of the facility at 51 Poplar Street in Deep River housing the Society for the Preservation of Canada’s Nuclear History Inc (SPCNHI). The tour will take place on Saturday, November 23 at 2 pm. This is a free event, open to the public. An RSVP is required. The Society for the Preservation of Canada’s Nuclear Heritage Inc (SPCNHI) was founded in 2017 in Deep River and is now a non-profit charitable organization. The Society’s goal is the collection, safeguarding, and promotion of documents, artefacts, memorabilia, and knowledge associated

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KEYS: A set of keys, including a house key and mail key on a yellow key chain, was lost last Wednesday, November 6, somewhere in downtown Deep River. If you may have picked them up, please call 613-584-3443.

FUTON: A futon mattress, complete with a plush Ikea washable cover, cream colour, is available free for pickup. If interested, please text 613-585-1946.

CORD: An Apple USB cord, with the letter “A” written on the back, was picked up recently on the sidewalk near the LCBO on Champlain St. If you think it may be yours, drop by the NRT to have a look.

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It wasn’t the way the story was supposed to end but the 2019 Mackenzie Mustangs can hold their heads high after they fell 14-7 to Arnprior in the Valley football championship last Tuesday. The game was played on neutral ground at the Beckwith recreation centre. The Mustangs entered the game undefeated including historic wins over Arnprior and Almonte in the regular season. The teams were tied 7-7 heading into the final quarter, but Mackenzie could not respond after Arnprior scored to go ahead. Above, Logan Nelson is wrapped up by a pair of Arnprior defenders. Below: The teams meet for the final handshake. This is expected to be Mackenzie’s final season of high school football. For more on that story, see next week’s newspaper. Photos: Kelly Lapping

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DR Curling Club wins the 996th Quebec Challenge Game Cup

The Quebec Challenge Cup is the oldest competitive trophy in North America which has been continually contested since 1874. Older than the Grey Cup and the Stanley Cup - the trophy is now at the Deep River Curling and Squash Club thanks to two teams of local curlers who successfully challenged for the cup on Saturday, November 9 at the host Pembroke Curling Centre. Their challenge was the 996th time the trophy had been contested. The Deep River Curling and Squash Club was represented by two teams who were challenging the incumbent holder of the trophy, Team Pembroke. Deep River’s last challenge for the Cup was in January 2013 in Carleton Place and had been unsuccessful. Four of the players on the 2019 Deep River team had played in that challenge and well knew the privilege it was to try and win the cup. This competition involves clubs from all of Quebec and the Ottawa Valley where two teams from each club play a 10-end total score match for possession and future hosting of the Cup in a match against the “next Challenger.” There is currently a list of more than 40 clubs wishing to challenge for the cup over the next five to six years. There are also many associated traditions for these matches including a pre-game libation for the lead on each team, “stacking brooms” after five ends for refreshments provided by the host club, and the post game enjoyment by all participants in sipping a “rusty nail” from the cup. PULLED EVEN

In the first end, both Pembroke teams scored a deuce and were off to a solid start. Despite three steals by Deep River teams, Pembroke led by 5-4 and 5-3 after five ends. The teams stacked brooms and headed to the bar for the traditional mid-game libation! Deep River pulled even in the sixth end and stole both seventh ends to move ahead for the first time in the match. There was a great crowd behind the glass of more than 40 spectators on the edge of their seats. In the eighth end, Pembroke scored a single and deuce pulling them back into the overall lead by a single point. Then Team Buckley scored a deuce for Deep River in the ninth and they were a full end ahead of the other sheet and decided to wait so that both games could end at the

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Winter in the wild BY

WAYNE THOMPSON

For us humans, the onset of the winter season is a time to don the toques, scarves, jackets and other cold climate gear, and turn up the thermostat. But in the world of nature, in the wild country, the birds, animals and other critters each have their own ways of getting through the cold months ahead. Most of us are well aware of the habits of various

The Deep River Quebec Challenge Champions of November 9. Front row (from left to right) Mike Moore, Brad Payne, Toban Verdun, Kevin McCrimmon; and back row, Leo Buckley, Chris Knight, Malcolm James, Brock Sanderson. Submitted photo

same time. Pembroke scored a single in the ninth meaning that the two teams were dead even after nine ends and each club had one of the hammers in the 10th. What a scenario for an exciting last end - also Deep River knew that a tie would mean that Pembroke retained the Cup. The 10th end on both sheets saw lot of rocks in play and on sheet 3, Pembroke’s Marcel Jonckheere, with hammer, came up for his last shot with a possible double to score three. Meanwhile on sheet 2, Deep River’s Malcolm James lay one with only his last rock to come. The crowd behind the glass and the players on sheet 2 watched as on sheet 3, Jonckheere’s last rock narrowly clipped the Deep River shot rock and slithered through the house, leaving Deep River shot rock and thus Deep River secured the win by a score of 15-13 after the full 10

ends. The Pembroke and Deep River teams enjoyed the postgame traditions for several hours after the game and somewhere around midnight the Deep River team packed the huge trophy into it packing cases for its first-ever trip to Deep River! The trophy now sits and is available for viewing in the lounge of the Deep River club - you are welcome to come see it and history behind it. The club is normally open Monday to Friday evenings from 7 to 9 pm. The trophy will remain in Deep River until a challenger defeats the local club representatives. The next challenger is Carleton Place curling club and the date for that game will likely be in a week or two and will be announced on our website at <www.drcsc.ca> spectators are welcome to attend and cheer our local teams on!

wild animals as the fall season winds down and the first snow arrives. Some hibernate, while others stock up on nourishment and warm fur and remain active throughout. Hibernation habits are quite variable. Groundhogs are the first to head underground, this being in September, with this species being classed as the truest hibernator, sleeping it off without moving until March for the most part - forget the likes of Wiarton Willy and other zoo types that are programed to be wakened on the second day of February to tell the world as to how much longer the current winter will last. Bears are also “fairly” true hibernators, digging into their winter quarters by late November and staying put till late March or early April.

Raccoons and skunks could be classed as semi-hibernators, emerging from their dens whenever warm spells occur. These animals come out for good come late February or early March at which time their mating time commences. As mentioned, other wild animals remain active yearround, some taking shelter briefly during extreme weather conditions. Squirrels are a good example. Chipmunks remain underground much of the time, but are semi-active, feasting on stored food. As we all know, many bird species migrate south, while others stay put, relying on available food, including bird feeders as ideal sources. > CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

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Died Oct 29th, 2019 at home in Victoria, B.C. She was born in Montreal, worked at a local radio station in Quebec City where she met her future husband, Don Logan. They spent almost 40 years in Deep River where she patiently and with much love raised 3 children. Because Marthe had not been allowed the luxury of a formal education, she ensured each of her children benefited from a university education and was so proud that all seven of her grandchildren were university grads. She and Don were happy to move to Victoria in 1996, a city with a kinder climate to be closer to children and grandchildren.

Marthe was a graceful and gracious woman. Despite having a profound hearing problem, she always tried to remain engaged in social conversation. She was warm and affectionate. She was kind and forgiving. She is missed by her 3 children Audrey (David), Dorothee (Bram) and Robert (Kolina). Marthe was a loving, adoring Grande Mama o Miriam, Benjamin and Anna, Emilie and Allison, Matthew and Alix. Marthe was a loving Arrière Grande-Mama to Avelyn and Sully.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY

The Deep River Legion wishes to thank everyone who attended the November 11 Remembrance Day services Monday. Your physical presence was a great message to our military of respect, thanks and support. Your wonderful numbers were a very strong indicator of just how loved our retired and currently serving personnel are. We thank you one and all. GREY CUP PARTY

• Everyone is welcome to take part in our annual November 24 Grey Cup potluck extravaganza. Come on down and cheer for the Tiger Cats as they win another Grey Cup. (Can you tell our stripes are showing?) Bring your favourite dish and show off your cooking talents. • A special toy fundraiser trivia challenge will be held Friday, December 6. Please bring a toy

instead of the usual entrance fee. • Calling all members, you can still save five large by paying your membership dues now. Big, big early bird savings

can be yours. • The awesome duo of “The Donna” and “The Cathy” ran a superb Rusty Dillabough Memorial Draw last Saturday. The winners were: Deb Fox, Al Bancroft, Carolyn Chidley, Darren O’Hara, Bruce Insley, Ken McDonald, Roseanne Burton, Jill Victoria, Charlie & Bev, Catherine Fortier, Martin Chisholm, Lady Ann & the Italian Stallion, Donna Watt, The Chennettes, and Amy Gayda. Take note you ticket holders, teh attendance draw was not won. Funny but maybe sad, he who had been drawn came in 15 minutes too late. • The fun euchre results from Thursday, November 7 fell thusly: Shirley Lallier took High Lady and most loners. Murray Mitchell grabbed High Man, Terry Trottier won the low, and Edith Ouellette took home the pot.

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Municipal grants CONTINUED FROM PAGE

In an open letter to municipal mayors and reeves, Ontario Finance Minister Rod Phillips said the province is “maintaining the current structure of the OMPF” for 2020. “This means the program is the same as it was in 2019, while allowing for annual data updates and related adjustments.” “We have been listening to municipalities and have heard that you need information early to allow time to plan for your budgets,” Phillips added. “That is why we are announcing allocations now – the earliest that OMPF allocations have ever been announced.” “Our government respects our municipal partners and we are committed to working together to serve the people of Ontario.” Portions of the previous OMPF program, like a grant based on municipal policing costs, were scrapped after 2014. The new program is based on three basic elements: - assessment equalization, with support for municipalities whose average residential assessment is below the provincial median - northern or rural status, including a new Municipal Fiscal Circumstances Index (MCFI), which measures things like growth in assessment, household income, employment rate, ratio of “dependent population,” and poverty levels (The MCFI is measured on a scale of 0-10, with low numbers meaning the municipality has “relatively positive” circumstances and higher numbers indicating “relatively challenging” circumstances.) - and transitional assistance, with all municipalities guaranteed at least 85 per cent of their 2015 funding, and municipalities in northern Ontario receiving at least 90 per cent of last year’s grants. Deep River’s OMPF grant for 2020 is based on $262,200 in funding as a “rural community,” and $58,100 in support based on a “relatively positive” MCFI of 2.9. Laurentian Hills will receive $196,300 in rural communities funding and $46,500 in support based on an MCFI of 3.1. Head, Clara, Maria’s grants include $45,900 in funding under the “rural communities” envelope, and $13,700 in support based on an MCFI of 3.9. Other Renfrew County municipalities will see mixed results under the OMPF program. The town of Petawawa will see its grants reduced by almost $60,000 - from $398,200 this year to $338,500 next. The town of Renfrew, however, with an MCFI of 9.2, will see its grants rise from $2.28 million to $2.33 million. Likewise, the town of Arnprior will see its OMPF funding increase from $1.38 million for 2019 to $1.5 million for 2020.

FEATURE PHOTO

Each week, the North Renfrew Times will include a photo from the local area as part of its new nameplate banner on the front page. If you have a photo you would like to submit, email it to <NRT@magma.ca>. This week’s photo: “Early morining waterfront,” by Coreen Alexander.

Protect yourself, & your loved ones, with a flu shot

The Renfrew County and District Health Unit wants to remind the public that it’s flu season. The free flu vaccine is available to all people living, working or attending school in Ontario, who are six months of age or older. The flu (influenza) is a contagious respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus. The flu can cause mild to severe illness that can lead to hospitalization or even death. Children under five, pregnant women, and seniors are most at risk of complications related to the flu. Flu viruses are always changing. Each flu season, the flu vaccine is developed to protect against the most common flu viruses that are expected to circulate. This is why it is important to get the flu shot every year. Receiving the flu vaccine is a safe and effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones. Other preventative measures include: • Clean your hands often with soap and water or use alcohol based hand sanitizer. • Cough and sneeze into a tissue or your sleeve, not your hand. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. • Stay at home if you are sick. • Clean high touch surfaces regularly, such as countertops, telephones and keyboards, as flu viruses live on surfaces for up to eight hours. “The flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and those around you,” says Christine Brannan, manager of clinical services for the health unit. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit is currently offering community based flu clinics across the Renfrew County and District. In Deep River, the clinic will be held Wednesday, November 27 from 3-6 pm at the Deep River Library. For the full list of flu clinic dates and times, visit the health unit website at <www.rcdhu.com>. You can also get your flu shot from participating local pharmacies or your health care provider. Pharmacists can administer the vaccine to people five years of age and older.

“Distraught person” falls from factory

On November 11, 2019 shortly after 10 pm, members of the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a distraught person at an abandoned factory on River Road in Pembroke. A 25-year-old person from Petawawa was located on the roof of the building. Officers attempted to talk to the individual, but the person suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a fall and was transported to hospital. The OPP has notified the Province's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) which has invoked its mandate. As a result the OPP will not be able to provide any further information.

Bomber command CONTINUED FROM PAGE

It was interesting to note that on her next mission to Hitler’s Europe, “Pistol Packin Mama” did not return. As Gordon Webb pointed out in his article, “Perhaps she missed us.” The account of the Nuremberg raid helped me appreciate how lucky one had to be to survive service in Bomber Command and how costly in human lives the bombing campaign was. This is reinforced on the website (www.bombercommandmuseum.ca) of the Bomber Command Museum of Canada, located in Nanton, Alberta, which points out that for most of the war, the majority of those who entered Bomber Command did not survive. In fact, during the RCAF’s Halifax operations between March 1943 and February 1944, the survival rate for a tour of 30 operations was a mere 16 per cent. Fortunately Ed did survive; not just this one mission but along with the original crew of “Pistol Packin Mama” some 60 missions in all, with Gordon Webb continuing on to complete an astonishing 72 missions. One cannot help but think this aircrew must have had someone watching over them. A number of years ago when our son was a student in Ottawa, he had the great pleasure of sitting down and chatting to Gordon Webb and fellow wireless air gunner crew member the late George Bova - the backdrop being the Lancaster bomber on display at the Aviation Museum in Ottawa. Thanks to these men, he was allowed to sit in the Lancaster where my grandpa would have sat - the rear gunners position. CHILLING ODDS

This gave him a tiny appreciation of what his grandpa had to deal with in spending many hours in such a cramped space, having to endure freezing temperatures - no pressurized cabins in these aircraft. When I look at the pictures of the crew of “Pistol Packin Mama” and think of Bomber Command, the term “a rare breed” comes to mind. Despite the chilling odds of survival, the aircrews set out night after night and never faltered. My feelings are perhaps best captured by the following extract from a speech (see the Bomber Command Museum of Canada website) by Father JP Lardie, Chaplain of 419 and 428 Squadrons within No 6 (RCAF) Group, at the 1985 dedication of the RCAF memorial at Middleton St. George, north-east of England: “One day, when the history of the 20th century is finally written, it will be recorded that when human society stood at the crossroads and civilization itself was under siege, the Royal Canadian Air Force was there to fill the breach and help give humanity the victory. “And all those who had a part in it will have left to posterity a legacy of honour, of courage, and of valour that time can never despoil.” The Bomber Command Memorial in London’s Green Park, officially opened June 28, 2012 by Queen Elizabeth II, remembers the sacrifice of the 55,573 crew members who lost their lives. The nine-foot bronze sculpture is of a seven man air crew wearing their heavy wool-lined jackets to remind us of the freezing temperatures they had to endure. Of the 17,000 RCAF aircrew who served in RAF Bomber Command, 9,980 were killed - almost six out of every 10. For a compelling account of his time in the RCAF with Bomber Command go to Gordon Webb’s memories at <www.thememoryproject.com/stories/2687:gordon-webb/>.

Alan Adams, Deep River

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Early reading habits support learning success BY

BAILEY WAITE

This year as I unpack the book fair and begin the countdown to the busiest week of my year, I am struck by the convergence of events. As I set up a major literacy event for the elementary school, our 10th grade students and teachers are preparing for the Ontario Literacy Test that will be written in March. The Literacy Test requires months of prep for our students to become comfortable with unique testing conditions and writing style, and I just need to unpack 39 boxes of books. The preparation for this test, and really a life of literacy, does not truly begin in Grade 10, but in grade one. In kindergarten. Even earlier. Life-long literacy begins in young childhood. It is not only about the ability to sound out words phonetically, or spell words correctly, but to connect deeply to a text. Even before a child can read on their own, they are soaking up the literacy habits of those around them. Children in homes with more books and with parents and siblings who read are more likely to be readers. Only 20 minutes of reading a day can have substantial impacts on a child’s academic performance for years to come. Beginning in Kindergarten, if a child reads (or is read to) for 20 minutes a day, they will read 1.8 million words a year, and will have read 851 hours by the time they are in Grade 6. Children who read 5 minutes a day will read 282,000 words a year, and will have read 212 hours by Grade 6. If you carry that forward to the 10th grade, you can see how children who have long-term literacy habits will fare better on the literacy test than the children who read for only 5 minutes a day, and the children who read 5 minutes a day will fare better than the children who don’t spend any time reading. The habitual readers will have stronger vocabularies and a broader knowledge base than their non-reading peers.

I have often been met with shame when I ask someone what they are reading and they tell me they “don’t read novels.” Reading does not have to be fiction! It can be non-fiction texts, it can be magazines, graphic novels, newspapers, training manuals, blogs. Children are more likely to enjoy reading when they choose their own reading material. If you have children in your life, support their life-long literacy and success by encouraging and modelling reading for pleasure.

We are blessed in our community to have exceptional public libraries, with access to thousands of titles in print, digital, and audio formats all for free! All elementary school students at Mackenzie Community School enjoy weekly library visits, and secondary students have access to the library at their leisure. The opportunities for reading are practically endless... which brings me to the Scholastic Book Fair. From November 11-15, Mackenzie

Community School is hosting the book fair in the library. This is a magical opportunity for students to choose books for themselves that they get to keep. More books going home to the community means more books on the shelves of the library. The Book Fair will be open every morning during elementary school drop off (8:15-9:30 am) and open Thursday evening and Friday morning during Parent-Teacher interviews, everyone welcome. Happy reading!

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