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NORTH RENFREW TIMES VOL. 67, NO. 42

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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY 60 YEARS AGO

OCTOBER 26, 1960: Widespread improvements in the mail service for towns in the Ottawa Valley have been announced by James Baskin, MP for Renfrew South. The changes will occur in early 1961.

The moves will make possible complete overnight service for firstclass mail in both directions between Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and the Ottawa Valley.

OCTOBER 26, 1960: If the Property Owners Association meeting last Thursday is any guide, there is still a healthy interest in municipal politics in Deep River. The first question, on the future of Deep River as a tourist attraction, was answered by Councillor Dunn, who said that his term in office had caused him to abandon his vision of Deep River as an industrial centre, but felt that our prospects in tourism were bright, and that our proposed Atomic Energy Museum would be a unique attraction.

50 YEARS AGO

OCTOBER 21, 1970: Another milestone in the history of the Deep River Library was passed last Tuesday, October 13, when it opened to a “roaring” trade in its new quarters in the renovated Alder House, formerly the cafeteria of the old staff hotel. Despite the huge hole in the ground where the main entrance to the building used to be (a new entrance is being built), such a crowd streamed through the temporary entrance that four volunteers as well as three librarians were needed to check books in and out.

OCTOBER 21, 1970: You have to get excited if you talk for more than a few minutes with the dynamic young Luciers, Bob and his pretty blonde wife Jean, who for two and a half years have owned Ryan’s Campsite at Point Alexander. Picture 70 rambling acres of wooded land, now ripe with the maturity of autumn, nestled between Highway 17 and the white sandy beaches of the Ottawa River. This is Ryan’s Campsite with more than 150 units at your service.

40 YEARS AGO

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OCTOBER 22, 1980: The Pembroke and area airport was closed last Thursday by the federal government for safety reasons. Trees close to the glide-path, in the northeast corner of the air base, have been ruled dangerous as they violate height restrictions. JL Hamilton, regional supervisor of airways with the federal government, said the airport’s licence will be suspended

until the safety factor has been improved - that is, until the trees in question have been cut.

OCTOBER 22, 1980: Deep River’s “Cadillac garbage service” will continue under a three-year contract recently negotiated with the new owner of Walker’s Van and Storage, Glenn Warner. Costs are up approximately 20 per cent, with the annual cost per household rising from last year’s $47.64 to $57.18. This unit cost will be increased to $63.41 in November 1981 and to $67.16 in 1982.

30 YEARS AGO

OCTOBER 24, 1990: Marjorie Ridley, reeve of Rolph, Buchanan, Wylie & McKay, has resigned her position effective November 30. Ridley said she did not like to quit part-way through her term but she won’t be abl to give the municipality her full attention. In her letter of resignation, she thanked council members for their support during her recent absences when her brother was ill.

OCTOBER 24, 1990: Imagine speeding across a desert landscape at speeds of up to 100 kph, your car a low, wing-shaped, nearly silent vehicle powered only by the sun.

That vision of the future will come alive in a little more than two weeks for Deep River native Rhonda Cheadle, who was one of 30 Queen’s University students who got together last year to build a car to enter the second World Solar Challenge, a 3,200 km race across the outback of Australia Nov 11-22.

20 YEARS AGO

OCTOBER 25, 2000: The town of Deep River could save more than $150,000 a year by switching to policing, but only if it is willing to accept a “significant decrease” in local service, according to the final report of the Town of Deep River Police Services Task Force. While the report does not make a recommendation on which way the town should go, it notes that the only way the town would save money is by becoming part of a “fully integrated” service based out of the OPP detachment in Petawawa.

OCTOBER 25, 2000: The Deep River Summerfest committee is asking town council to support a plan to build a waterfront stage and amphitheatre style seating in front of the Centennial Terrace. “We would be the first to admit that this is quite an ambitious plan,” Saulius Fidleris, past-president of the Summerfest committee, said in a presentation to council last week.

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Police seek witnesses in case of dangerous driving on Hwy 17

Police are looking for witnesses who may have been on Highway 17 east or west of Deep River around noon last Tuesday after charging a young Ottawa driver with going almost 90 km/h over the speed limit.

Police say that on October 13, 2020, just after 12 noon, members of the Upper Ottawa Valley detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a driving complaint regarding a vehicle travelling eastbound on Highway 17 in Head, Clara and Maria Township.

The vehicle was reported as being driven in dangerous manner and at excessive speeds.

Police stopped the vehicle on Highway 17 at Doran Road after clocking the vehicle at 178 km/h in a posted 90 km/h zone.

The driver, a 19-year-old man from Ottawa, was charged with “operating a motor vehicle while performing a stunt - speeding,” contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. He was also charged under the Criminal Code (CC) for dangerous driving and obstructing police.

Two passengers, a 23-year-old male from Ottawa and a 25-year-old female from Brossard, QC, were also arrested and charged with obstructing police under the CC. Obstruction charges were laid as a result of the individuals refusing the exit the vehicle, even as it was being towed.

The driver had his licence suspended and the vehicle was towed and impounded, both for a period of seven days.

All three accused parties were released on the charges and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on November 24, 2020.

The accused was driving a black Chevrolet Cruze with Quebec plates.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident on Highway 17 around noon on October 13, 2020 is asked to contact the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-735-0188 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

OPERATION IMPACT

The Upper Ottawa Valley detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently took part in a national four-day traffic safety initiative dubbed Operation Impact over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Upper Ottawa Valley OPP officers conducted focused patrols from October 9-12 with special attention being paid to the “Big 4” which are the four main causal factors in motor vehicle collision deaths on OPP patrolled roadways.

The “Big 4” factors are distracted driving, speeding/aggressive driving, impaired driving and lack of occupant restraint.

Over the course of the traffic safety initiative, Upper Ottawa Valley OPP officers laid several charges including 44 speeding charges, six seatbelt charges, five hazardous moving violation charges, and one distracted driving charge.

Three drivers were charged under the stunt driving legislation for speeding in excess of 50 km/h over the posted limit and had their driver’s license suspended and vehicle impounded, both for a period of seven days.

One of the drivers, a 19-year-old from Pembroke, was clocked at 188 km/hr in an 80 km/hr zone on Greenwood Road east of Pembroke.

The driver was also charged under the CC with dangerous operation and released to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on December 1, 2020.

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Deep River firefighters were on the scene quickly recently as a pickup truck travelling through the area caught fire in the rear driver’s side wheel, near the vehicle’s gas tank. The situation was brought under control wthout further damage. The cause of the fire was believed to be an overheated bearing or jammed rear brake.

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Take Halloween precautions, Ontario health officer urges

Ontario’s chief medical officer of health is urging families thinking about Halloween to take “extra precautions to ensure you are keeping yourself and your families safe” this year.

In a statement last week, Dr. David Williams said “traditional door-to-door trick or treating is not recommended” in the province’s high-COVID areas - Ottawa, Peel, Toronto and York Region.

Outside of those areas, however, Williams said families should follow a number of simple rules to stay safe while trick or treating: • Only go out with members of your household.

• Only trick or treat outside.

• Both trick or treaters and people handing out candy should wear a face covering. A costume mask is not a substitute for a face covering and should not be worn over a face covering as it may make it difficult to breathe.

• Do not congregate or linger at doorsteps and remember to line up two metres apart if waiting. Avoid hightouch surfaces and objects.

• Whether collecting or handing out treats, wash your hands often and thoroughly, or use hand sanitizer.

• And do not leave treats in a bucket or bowl for children to grab; consider using tongs or other similar tools to hand out treats.

SECOND WAVE

“I would also like to remind everyone that we are in a second wave of COVID-19,” Williams added.

“There have been increases in cases in many areas across the province, and the percentage of people tested

who get a positive result is going up.”

“The severity of this second wave is in our hands,” Williams said, while encouraging Ontario residents to keep up safe practices like limiting social gatherings, physical distancing, wearing a face covering, and washing hands “thoroughly and regularly.”

“Through our collective efforts, we can change the outcome of this new outbreak.”

On Monday, the province announced 704 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 6,047 active cases.

There were 252 COVID patients in hospital, with four deaths.

In our area, figures released by the Renfrew County and District Health Unit on Friday show the county has now had 75 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began last March.

Sixty-six of those cases are considered “resolved” and there were eight active cases, with the individuals selfisolating at home.

There are no COVID patients in hospital, and the county has had one death, a 90-year-old resident of a Pembroke nursing home who died in the early days of the pandemic last spring.

Renfrew and area have seen the highest number of confirmed cases with 33, followed by Pembroke and area at 15, Arnprior and area with 14, and Petawawa with 10.

Deep River has had only two confirmed cases, while Barry’s Bay and area has seen just one.

The health unit says more than 31,574 tests have been completed for Renfrew County district residents, and the health unit has responded to more than 15,514 inquiries from residents and community partners since March 18.

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VANCE GUTZMAN

The townshships of Head, Clara and Maria (HCM) have received the results of a much-anticipated “service delivery review.”

The review, prepared by MacLaren Consulting, was presented to townships council last week, and contains a number of recommendations as to how the municipality can find cost-savings and efficiencies.

But whether or not the municipality acts on those recommendations remains to be seen.

HCM was notified last March that it was approved for up to $40,000 under the province’s Municipal Modernization Program.

The purpose of that program is to help municipalities find smarter, more efficient ways to deliver services to their residents.

HCM tendered the job out and awarded the contract for the service review to MacLaren Municipal Consulting (MMC), based out of Ottawa.

MMC’s Brian Bourns made the trip to Stonecliffe last week and told council his firm used a number of methodologies in its work, including the review of a number of documents such as the municipality’s budget, Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw, organizational chart and job descriptions, and the organizational review HCM undertook in 2019.

MMC also benchmarked HCM against five other Ontario municipalities with comparable populations.

Head, Clara and Maria, according to the 2016 census, has a population of 248.

MMC’s project team also conducted interviews with members of HCM council and staff, and inspected the municipality’s assets and facilities.

Public consultation was also undertaken by the consulting firm, in the form of an online survey which was circulated to residents and garnered 66 responses – “which is an excellent response from 110 households,” MMC stated in its draft final report to council.

Putting that all together, MMC put forth a number of recommendations in its draft report, including the closure

of one of the municipality’s two landfill sites.

The municipality operates two landfill sites - one in Stonecliffe and the other in Bissett Creek.

The closure of one, the consulting firm stated in its report, could result in annual savings of between $20,000 to $27,000.

At the same time, MMC recommended the municipality purchase an enclosed trailer (at a one-time cost of between $10,000 to $15,000) which would allow the Bissett Creek and Deux Rivieres waste collection routes to be done without having to return to Stonecliffe to offload between routes.

The consulting firm also made a number of recommendations as to how the municipality can upgrade its IT capability but, as Bourns was quick to point out at the meeting, clerk-treasurer Charlotte Toope had beaten MMC to the punch in that respect, having already implemented the recommendations.

MMC’s recommendations ranged from big-ticket items like the landfill sites in HCM to smaller items like the municipality’s Lending Hub, which allows residents and campers to borrow recreational equipment ranging from bicycles to street hockey equipment.

The Lending Hub equipment is still in generally good condition, the review found, but equipment is beginning to wear, and it recommended setting a modest fee for significant items borrowed from the Lending Hub - both for the replacement of equipment and to offset administrative costs.

MMC pointed out in its report that more than 80 percent of residents surveyed agreed with the implementation of such a fee, but the survey results were far different when it came to the hot-button topic of fire services.

HCM doesn’t have a fire service for the suppression of structure fires, nor for auto extrication.

But when residents were asked whether they would be in favour of creating a fire department with one full-time staffer, supplemented by volunteers, which would require

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at least a doubling of property taxes, 95 percent of those surveyed unsurprisingly said no.

MMC then went on to recommend that Deep River be asked to provide auto extrication responses, as a first step, with those responses possibly limited to the eastern part of HCM. Mattawa, the firm added, could be approached about coverage in the western portion of the municipality.

The review suggested that Deep River could consider an automatic aid agreement with HCM “because Deep River could count on the CRNL fire department to respond to within Deep River if an event happened in concert with an event in HCM.” “Will that make it easier?” Bourns asked.

“I don’t know, but it might be worth asking.”

Among the other recommendations contained in the service review were that the municipality continue to contract out its winter road plowing and sanding, as well as the grading of municipal roads in the spring, summer and fall.

Road patrolling costs, meanwhile, could be reduced by conducting road inspections in tandem with weekly garbage collection routes.

MMC also recommended the municipality aim to streamline its annual budget process, with a view to having budgets approved before the end of January, rather waiting for the spring when the previous year’s financial statements have been prepared.

“Decisions at that point can only influence spending in the second half of the year, limiting their impact,” the review stated.

“Staff have to operate for months without any budget, and by implication, without any direction from council.”

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Councillor Brent Allen said the municipality would like to move up its budget timeline, but has felt comfortable in the past waiting until it has the auditor’s report in its hands in the spring to use in its preparation.

“We go through the proper data that has been audited by our auditors,” Allen said.

Council members questioned a number of items in the service delivery review at last week’s meeting, including a recommendation in regard $ to library board operations that the One FREE 21lbs wash with 20 Laundry Card purchase municipality only accept responsibility to provide the library with mainDEAL tenance, utilities, Internet access and accounting support.

HCM, the review noted, currently provides the location and pays all utilities associated with the library, as well as the part-time librarian’s salary.

That results, it said, in costs per capita for library services of $112 well above the comparator municiONE ICE CREAM palities - the closest of which was nine dollars per capita.

STOP “The comparator municipalities SHOP! have much lower costs as they do not CONVENIENCE pay for a librarian.”

The per capita costs mentioned in the review came under question by Mayor Debbi Grills.

“This is the only area in this review where I question the numbers,” she said, adding the municipality will 48 Ridge Rd, Deep River “dig a little deeper” into the numbers 613-584-2600 put forth by MMC in that regard.

“It’s a well-used service here,” Monday - Friday: 9am - 7pm the mayor said of the library.

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Cogeco promises high-speed Internet service

Cogeco Communications says it will invest $10 million in new “digital infrastructure” to offer high-speed Internet service to more than 8,000 homes and businesses in Renfrew County, including the Deep River area.

The company said the project is part of its four-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in the operation and expansion of its advanced Canadian broadband network.

The local project will be delivered in collaboration with the government of Canada as part of its Connect to Innovate (CTI) program, which will contribute $2 million.

Cogeco said the project will deliver high-speed Internet to 5,100 homes and businesses in Arnprior, 465 in Chalk River, 1,700 in Deep River (including Mountain View subdivision), 455 in Beachburg, 590 in Cobden and 70 in Glasgow Station.

“Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, it was clear that access to high-speed Internet is the key to our economic prosperity, health and safety,” said Maryam Monsef, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Rural Economic Development.

“Through investments in broadband, we continue to open doors so all Canadians can stay connected with loved ones and participate in everyday activities online.

“We are supporting projects that will connect 1 million

County real estate market stays hot

Renfrew County has continued its hot streak when it comes to real estate, setting records for home sales and selling price.

Residential sales activity recorded in Renfrew County totalled 198 units in September 2020, a significant increase of 48.9% from September 2019, according to the latest report from the Renfrew County Real Estate Board.

The board said this was also a new sales record for the month of September.

On a year-to-date basis, home sales totalled a record 1,666 units, a gain of 10.2% from the same period in 2019.

The average price of homes sold in September 2020 was a record $330,768, higher by 34.5% from September 2019, and setting a new record for the third consecutive month.

households across the country and have made billions available to connect even more.

“With this project, over 8,000 homes and businesses, including in the Mountain View and Glasgow Station areas, will be better equipped to thrive in the digital economy.”

“True to our commitment and values, we are pleased to continue expanding our network and services to offer more families and businesses access to high-speed Internet,” said Frédéric Perron, president of Cogeco Connexion.

“We are thrilled to be working with the government of Canada in this important project which will connect more Canadians to reliable high-speed Internet.”

Once complete, Cogeco said residents will benefit from having access to the full range of Cogeco’s services, including the most flexible television offering, high-speed Internet services with download speeds up to 1GB, as well as unlimited usage with most packages.

There was no word on when work on the project will begin or when Cogeco’s new service will be available to area homes and businesses.

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Town of Deep River 100 Deep River Road, P.O. Box 400, Deep River, ON K0J 1P0 613-584-2000 www.DeepRiver.ca

TOWN OF DEEP RIVER COUNCIL MEETINGS DURING COVID-19

Residents can view a live stream of Council meetings as they occur, or meetings may be viewed later on the “Corporation of the Town of Deep River” YouTube channel. A link to archived Council Meeting videos is also available on the Town of Deep River website on the Council page in the subpage drop down menu under Council Meeting Videos. To review Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes please visit the Town of Deep River website at www.deepriver.ca and click on the Agendas and Minutes icon located on the main page.

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Now, we once again ask for your assistance; this time on a different project, the Downtown Revitalization Plan!

Also known as a Community Improvement Plan, the Downtown Revitalization Plan is intended to revitalize and rejuvenate Downtown Deep River through improvements to public property and incentives geared towards stimulating private sector investment.

We invite you to complete the Downtown Revitalization Community Survey which will be used to help understand the needs of the Downtown area.

The survey is available online and links to the survey have been provide on the Town website as well as their social media pages.

The survey will be available from October 21 November 4, 2020. Hard copies of the survey are available at the Town Hall for pickup and drop-off for those unable to access the online survey.

1. Fill in an entry form which can be found on the Town website at www.deepriver.ca OR by coming into Town Hall.

2. Choose between four categories: Festive, Spooky, Original or Family Fun. 3. Submit your entry form to the Deep River Recreation Department

by October 23 in person or email to carmstrong@deepriver.ca.

4. Decorate your house/yard.

5. Snap a photo of the finished product and email it to carmstrong@deepriver.ca Judging will take place on Wednesday, October 28.

Prizes will be awarded to the top house/yard in each category.

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WATER/SEWER REMINDER Water/sewer bill payments are due Friday, October 30.

PROGRAM. Applications are available on the Town of Deep River’s website www.deepriver.ca or can be picked up in person at the Town Hall

If you have not received your 2020 second installment water/sewer bill, please call Town Hall at 613-584-2000.

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DEEP RIVER POLICE DEPARTMENT

FALL YARD WASTE PICK UP November 2 - November 6, 2020

ACCIDENTAL 9-1-1 CALLS

Leaves, Pine needles and plants must be placed at the curb in biodegradable bags no later than 7am on November 2, 2020.

We will do our best to pick up broken bags but will not rake contents that have been spilled out of bags. It is recommended not place bags out prior to Halloween night.

Tree branches and other brush will not be picked up but can be taken to the Baggs Road Landfill site throughout the year at no charge.

Only one pass will be made for each street so please ensure that your bags are out no later than 7:00am on November 2, 2020.

HYDRANT FLUSHING NOTICE

East end of Town began Monday, October 19

Flushing is part of a routine maintenance program that is necessary to maintain the integrity of the water system, remove sediment from water mains, verify the proper operation of hydrants and valves, and maintain firefighting capability.

Residents throughout Town may experience a drop in water pressure and water may be rusty or cloudy due to flushing of the distribution system. If you have rust-coloured water please run your COLD WATER TAPS ONLY (suggested taps: outside hose, bathtub or laundry tub) until the water is clear.

Please DO NOT use your hot water until you have clean running water again.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 613.584.2000, ext. 107

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The Deep River Police Service receives numerous unintentional 9-1-1 calls each year, from pocket dials to hangups. Resources utilized for responding to these calls may be required for real emergencies. Please follow these simple tips to help prevent unintentional 911 calls: • Protect your cellphone by locking and storing it carefully.

• Keep it in a safe position when not in use and use a case or holster to protect it.

• Use your cellphone’s key lock to help prevent accidental calls.

• Don’t program 9-1-1 into any telephone - speed dials cause accidental 9-1-1 calls.

• If you’ve recently called 9-1-1, please delete the call from your cellphone’s call history to help prevent an accidental call in the future.

• Please do not test 9-1-1 to see if it’s working.

If you dial 9-1-1 accidentally, stay on the line and tell us. If you hang up we don’t know if you are okay and will have to call back or, if you’ve called from a landline and we can determine your location, send police to check on you.

• Stay on the line. Don’t ever hang up.

• Be prepared to answer questions. Police will attend to confirm reason for call and well-being of caller.

9-1-1 is not a Toy

Teach children to use 9-1-1 properly and remind them it is not a toy. Always keep cordless phones fully charged and in the same place in the home. Keep your address information near the phone and show your children and caregivers where it is. Never give old cellphones to children to use as toys— many de-commissioned phones can still dial 9-1-1.

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Province scraps regulation on teacher hiring

Ontario teachers say Education Minister Stephen Lecce is creating “further chaos” in Ontario’s schools and reopening the door to nepotism and cronyism by scrapping a regulation that ensures fair hiring practices.

“At a time when the government should be focused on the safety of students and staff, they are looking to divert attention away from the crisis they have created in schools,” said Sam Hammond, president of the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO).

“The Ford government is using the COVID-19 pandemic as a smokescreen to undermine a fair and transparent process that ensures students receive the best instruction possible.

“By reducing the requirements around qualifications and experience, the government is opening the door to people who may not be qualified to be in a classroom.”

Lecce announced last week that as of next Thursday, October 29, Ontario Regulation 274/12 on teacher hiring will be revoked.

Lecce said the move “is about students, families, and the communities they live and work in.”

“For nearly a decade, teachers in this province have been hired through a convoluted system that preferred

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Councillor Chris Dowser, meanwhile, found it hard to reconcile the consulting firm’s recommendation to close a landfill site when 73 percent of the residents surveyed stated their preference to not make any changes to solid waste management in the municipality.

seniority over skills, abilities, diversity and lived experiences of teachers,” Lecce said.

“By putting students first, we will empower school principals to hire the best teacher for each and every classroom, and not the teacher who has simply been in the school board the longest.”

But Hammond said teachers should be hired “based on their qualifications and experience, not on who they know or what connections they have.”

“Given that many more teachers have been hired this fall to provide in-class and distance learning, there is no reason to scrap the regulation,” he said.

DISTRACTION

“Instead of focusing on the health and safety of students and educators, the government continues to create chaos and instability in our schools.”

Hammond said Regulation 274 was introduced in 2012 to minimize bias in the school boards’ hiring process for long-term and permanent occasional teachers.

“It ensures that only qualified educators are interviewed for vacant positions.”

“We’re all of a sudden not looking at dollars and cents,” Dowser told Bourns.

“We’re jumping back and forth.”

Mayor Grills stated during the meeting that the recommendations contained in the service review are just that, recommendations, and it will be up to council to decide whether to act on them.

She reiterated that sentiment later to the NRT. “They are just that, recommendations,” the mayor said.

“It’s up to us as council to make the decisions that are best for us.”

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Harvey Bischof, president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) agreed, saying Regulation 274 was originally brought in “to address the nepotism rampant in the hiring of teachers in Ontario.”

“While Lecce has couched this repeal of the regulation as an effort to pursue diversity in hiring, our fear is that it is likely to result in the opposite as nepotism comes roaring back to life,” Bischof said.

“In the middle of a global pandemic, the priority for all of us in education should be to safeguard students, educators, and the families they go home to.

“However, today’s announcement by the Minister of Education speaks to a distraction that does absolutely nothing to address the most critical issue of safety in schools.”

Lecce said the regulation will be replaced with a new “policy/program memorandum” (PPM) that will enable principals to hire based on “merit, diversity and the unique needs of the school, while providing strict protocols to avoid concerns of nepotism.”

School boards will have until December 31 to develop and post their own teacher hiring policies that align with the PPM and respect existing collective agreements.

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NORTH RENFREW TIMES

EDITORIAL

Published by Digest Media Inc. PO Box 310, Deep River, ON K0J 1P0

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

Spooktacular choices Having just come out of another holiday (Thanksgiving) without being able to see family and friends has left many people feeling defeated. Traditional ways of celebrating have had to be pushed aside, leaving people angry and others inspired to make the holidays happen in whatever form they can.

No one could have imagined a time when the biggest hot button for discussion board disagreements would be whether or not trick or treating is acceptable. Is the Halloween door to door collection of candy the perfect “made for COVID protocols” activity or an irresponsible demonstration of unnecessary community exposure? The excitement for children lies not only in the candy mountain at the end of the night but also in the preparation of costumes to wear around the neighborhood to show off for the candy shellers. Seeing which houses have the best treats and the best decorations, which streets have the most houses to visit and running from one to the other in the crisp evening air.

Trick or treating with a few modifications seems like a reasonable activity and a way to keep a tradition as normal as possible in a time where not much has been predictable for children. Halloween was made for masks and they can add a lot character to any costume, making or decorating a mask for the occasion can be fun. The kids spend time outside and can easily distance from each other, and people handing out candy can add a festive mask and find fun ways to get the treats to the kids from a distance, preparing candy bags ahead of time to minimize handling. Both treaters and dolers can have hand sanitizer with them and use it frequently between houses and visitors.

But how will we know which houses are open for the zombies and ghouls to visit? The same way we always have. If the porch light is on and there's a pumpkin or decoration on the porch, give it a go. If the light is off, carry on to the next house. The situation varies from region to region and in areas that are COVID hotspots, experts say it is not a good idea to be out and around but to instead plan an evening in with games and treats for the kids. We are very fortunate to live in an area that has COVID counts low enough to allow for the choice. We have space to keep it an entirely outdoor event with single family homes to visit and we are not limited to trick or treating inside of an apartment complex.

No matter what you decide to do with your kids this haunted season, we are lucky to be in an area where we can each make the choice that is best for our own families and situations. So whether you head out to show off your creepy costume door to door, or stay in for a scary movie night and candy scavenger hunt, may you all have a safe and spooktacular Halloween!

KL

The White-Crowned Sparrow has a striking black-and-white striped cap, complimented by a grey face and plain front.

Photo: Nancy Elliot

BIRDS IN YOUR BACKYARD

White-Crowned Sparrow BY

NANCY ELLIOT

The North Renfrew Times is pleased to welcome a new column, “Birds in Your Backyard,” by Nancy Elliot. This is her first installment.

With our current health climate, many of us are staying close to home, either working from home or perhaps working on those long-delayed home renovations.

Our lives have changed incredibly since March of 2020, with the news full of the novel coronavirus, as well as the health rules and regulations needed to keep the pandemic under control and keep everyone safe.

It is a stressful time, one which needs some good coping mechanisms to alleviate stress.

One such coping mechanism is to get outside and enjoy the natural world around us, and observe the wildlife nearby.

Of course, our most abundant wildlife (other than rodents and insects!) are the birds, so it is relatively easy to get out in your yard and identify a few of our avian neighbours.

Following my retirement from AECL, I took up an interest in photographing birds, and in this biweekly column I will present one or two of our local bird species, or those migrating through our region.

The title of the column can be taken literally as just that, the birds that you may find in your backyard shrubs, trees or at your feeder.

As well, the term “backyard” will also be used more figuratively to refer to local habitats such as the Ottawa River, other local streams, fields, lakes, wetlands, and woodlands.

The species presented will be one that you would be able to see at that time, such that there won’t be any warblers appearing in this column until they return with the spring migration.

So let’s begin with the White-Crowned Sparrow.

As the name suggests, this sparrow has a striking black-and-white striped cap, complimented by a grey face and plain front.

You may find it on your lawn or in your garden now as it makes its way from its summer home in the Arctic to its wintering grounds in mid to southern USA and northern Mexico.

While the adults of this species are easy to identify, somewhat less obvious are the immature White-Crowned Sparrows, with their crown being shades of brown.

The juveniles are more numerous in our area at the moment, but you should also be able to spot some of the adult birds in their striking plumage.

This sparrow nests in brushy areas near the tundra or brushy clearings of Northern forests. They have one brood per year for those nesting in the far North, while those breeding further south may have multiple nesting attempts.

They forage on the ground for seeds and other vegetable matter, supplementing their diet with insects. > CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Men must take action against “shadow pandemic” of violence against girls and women BY

DOUG TENNANT

It was with sadness and discomfort that my wife attended the virtual funeral last week for a friend of hers from secondary school.

It is alleged that her friend was killed by her husband of many years.

I am concerned that her death and what was occurring during the days, weeks, months and years leading up to it, might have been prevented through intentional acts of dialogue, support and yes, intervention with respect to the topic of violence against women and girls.

Kathryn Marshall, a Toronto lawyer, writes that “(s)ince the COVID-19 pandemic started, violence against women has spiked dramatically.”

“Women’s shelters have reported significant increases in calls and police have reported higher than average domestic violence related occurrences.

“Isolation and the severing of work and family support networks have no doubt played a major role.”

Additionally, the “United Nations: Women” website notes that since the outbreak of COVID-19, emerging data and reports from those on the front lines, have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified.

This is the Shadow Pandemic growing amidst the COVID-19 crisis and we need a global collective effort to stop it.

As COVID-19 cases continue to strain health services, essential services such as domestic violence shelters and helplines have reached capacity.

More needs to be done to prioritize addressing violence against women (and girls) in COVID-19 response and recovery efforts.

In Renfrew County, Anastasia Kuzyk,

Nathalie Warmerdam, and Carol Culleton were murdered just over five years ago by a man that they knew.

That man was found guilty of those murders and is serving a life sentence with no chance of parole for 70 years.

It is still difficult to appreciate that these three women were murdered in our county.

But these crimes did occur.

But they should not have happened.

The murderer was known to police. He was known by friends, by neighbours, and to the community at large to be violent.

He had even served time for his previous violent crimes against women.

How did our criminal justice system fail these particular women?

SAD AND SICKENING

According to the Women’s Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County (WSAC), a female is sexually assaulted in Canada every 17 minutes.

It is a sad and sickening truth that sexual assault, and violence against women and girls, resulting in murder, happens in North Renfrew.

In fact, according to the WSAC, most offenders in Canada are white males. Indeed, while almost half of Canadian women have experienced at least one incident of sexual violence since they were 16 years old, only 6% of sexual assaults are reported to the police.

And sexual assault against women is usually committed by someone they know.

Men who commit sexual assault can come from every economic, ethnic, racial, age and social group in North Renfrew. They can be a woman’s boyfriend, doctor, teacher, parent, clergy, relative or neighbour. > CONTINUED ON PAGE 22

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 10 am - 4 pm, Canadian Clock Museum hours (Tuesday to Saturday - COVID precautions in place - details at 613-584-9687), 60 James St., Deep River * 1-6 pm, North Renfrew Family Services Free Walk-in Counselling Clinic, call ahead for an appointment (for information, call 613-5843358) *

LETTER

Treating clients with dignity and respect

Re: “Traumatic and troubling: Food bank still seeing significant surge in clients,” NRT October 14.

I read with great interest your article on the Orangeville Food Bank.

As many readers know, our Deep River Food Bank traces its roots back to Marcel Gauthier and a small donation bin at the Figaro’s barber shop.

As such we have evolved, incorporated and expanded over the last 40 years to serve numerous clients in our catch basin, which extends from Chalk River to Deux Rivieres and includes Des Joachims.

As an independent Food Bank, our logistics are similar to those described by Heather Hayes.

Where we differ is on the subject of client screening.

Our policy is to do our utmost to remove barriers for the clients to our Food Bank.

Screening includes a few simple questions about dependents, and once a year we ask for identification.

We certainly do not ask 200 intrusive questions and never will.

With time, we get to know our clients and their needs.

The clients can be assured that confidentiality and treating clients with dignity and respect is the cornerstone of our operation.

We are located in the east end of the Deep River and District Hospital and are open every Monday 10 am to 1 pm except for statutory holidays.

We’ll now be working from inside the Food Bank because of cooler weather. Please knock, and we’ll be there to help.

Patrick Wilson, chair, Deep River and Area Food Bank

The Norrth Renfrew Times welcomes letters to the editor.

Send letters to PO Box 310, Deep River or <NRT@magma.ca>

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A flotilla of local paddlers led by Helena Rummens set off from Petawawa Point Sunday of the long weekend. The group was able to get out on the river to enjoy the sunshine and explore the remains of three shipwrecks in the Petawawa Islands.

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Week 5 winner of online “Catch the Ace” Lottery named

The Deep River and District Hospital Foundation would like to announce that the weekly winner of the “Catch the Ace” raffle lottery was Julian Gumley, who received $288 for the Week 5 draw held October 15 at 6:30 pm.

Julian chose envelope 15 which revealed the two of Hearts.

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• Gifts and certificates may be picked up on date and time assigned to you Dec 15 - Dec 18 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Hall, Highway 17, Deep River • To support this community service, cheques will be gratefully accepted.

Please make cheques payable to North Renfrew Family Services Re: Community Christmas Basket Program P.O. Box 1334, Deep River, ON by Dec 11, 2020 (Tax receipts will be issued for all donations) All Covid-19 protocols recommended by the Renfrew County Health Unit will be followed

It is early days for the lottery but no cards in the Clubs (including both the progressive jackpot and the weekly or Diamond suites have yet been turned over. prizes) will be around $2,900, a total that while modest Julian, from Deep River, has been will allow you to buy a lot of faithfully buying weekly tickets for our tacos. online lottery.

Each week we feature a busiDR & District The Deep River and District Hospital ness that has been a supporter in Hospital Foundation’s “Catch the Ace” lottery our past lotteries, providing their has a progressive jackpot that after five time and effort to sell tickets on Foundation weeks is now $2,115 and rising. our behalf.

With the first five weeks of this In the midst of the coronavirus fundraiser behind us, the estimated winnings for Week 6 pandemic, the Foundation has chosen to minimize health risks to ticket sellers and ticket buyers by selling tickets only online.

The virtual draw for Week 5 was performed in the parking lot of Deep River Esso, one of the many businesses • who have supported the Catch the Ace fundraiser.

This coming week we are presenting Bower’s Esso and • Grocery in Petawawa on our website and on the tickets to Repair & Replacement thank Alan Bower for his unstinting support to our for Your Home or Cottage fundraiser.

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• Insulated Glass Repairs The draws are held Thursdays at 6:30 pm.

• Table Tops and Mirrors The online Catch the Ace raffle lottery provides a • Wood & Aluminum Sash Repairs weekly prize and a progressive jackpot that grows each week until someone snares the Ace of Spades.

Locally owned and operated Together the prizes total 50% of the ticket revenues.

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County launches survey on community priorities

The County of Renfrew has officially launched a new community survey to better understand the perceptions and needs of local and nearby residents, and how they view the community as a place to live.

The information from the survey will be used to plan future economic development activities focused on the top priorities and assets identified by local community members.

The county has retained MDB Insight, an economic development consulting and market research firm, to assist with the project.

MDB Insight will be working with county staff to review the survey results to identify the challenges and opportunities that the local community is facing.

Citizens are encouraged to participate in the telephone survey and since selection is random, they may be contacted between October 19 and November 9, 2020.

The survey should take no longer than 10-12 minutes to complete.

“This project will assist all businesses, community leaders and municipalities to better understand the resident’s perceptions of the regional economy and lifestyle.

“This will inform economic development initiatives and identify our unique opportunities for sustainable growth and development,” states Alastair Baird, the county’s manager of economic development and tourism.

The project launched in September 2020 and is scheduled to last until December 2020 when all the results of the analyses are gathered and examined.

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The firm specializes in providing economic development, market research, workforce development, and cultural development solutions that create realworld impact for its clients.

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Capsules from the NRU Hydraulic Capsule Facility at Chalk River (top), and from the WR-1 Iron Rabbit and Super-Rabbit systems at Whiteshell (centre and bottom).

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tal fuels which, after being irradiated, were disDictionaries describe rabbits several ways.

The most appropriate description for the nu- charged into shielded flasks for examination in clear industry is the one crediting them with the hot cells.

Similar pneumatic and hydraulic systems being “capable of speeds and very rapid stops and starts.” Fast-moving “rabbits” have been were incorporated into the design of NRU and became important experimental tools. used in several Canadian research reactors.

The Hydraulic Capsule Facility (HCF) was This was the nickname given to the systems used to rapidly insert small amounts of materi- used throughout the life of NRU, and over the als in carrier capsules into high-flux areas of last years of operation of the reactor it was used the reactors to be irradiated for materials analy- for experiments aimed at the production of Pu238, an isotope highly valued in the space insis.

The initial types were air-driven, while later dustry for use in the Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTG) used to versions were liquid-propelled.

The first rabbit system was installed in the power deep space probes.

NRX reactor at Chalk River in 1949. > CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 The Pneumatic Rabbit was based on 38 mm long by 14 mm diameter aluminum capsules that were capable North Renfrew of holding about one gram of mateLong-Term rial.

Care Services Inc. The capsules were air-driven through tubing leading from the Chemistry building, which was about 27th Annual General Meeting 900 feet from NRX, into a high-flux 7:00 pm, October 21, 2020 area of the reactor core.

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• Approval of amended bylaws A Hydraulic Rabbit driven by cooling water was added in NRX in 1958.

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Deep River and District Community Foundation takes part in the second round of the federal Emergency Community Support Fund.

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Bill Richmond, who participated in these experiments, recently donated one of the capsules of the type used in the HCF to the Society for the Preservation of Canada’s Nuclear Heritage Inc (SPCNHI).

The hollow aluminum capsule, 70 mm in length and 38 mm in diameter, would have a flat disc cold-welded to it as a seal and to contain any cover gas required for the irradiations.

A Pneumatic Rabbit modeled on the one used in NRX was adapted for the WR-1 reactor at the Whiteshell Laboratories.

The Iron Rabbit capsule used there was made of high-purity iron with dimensions identical to the NRX design.

Samples were thermo-sealed in plastic containers and then held in the capsule with a screw top.

After irradiation, the capsules were sent to their destination several hundred meters from the reactor.

The capsules were then opened and the samples removed for analysis away from the background radiation from the iron that had been activated in the reactor.

A Super-Rabbit was later developed at WR-1. It used a slightly larger diameter capsule made of polyethylene to avoid the problem of activation of the carrier and was used for a number of years for neutron activation analysis at the laboratories.

Mike Attas, a Whiteshell alumnus, has donated samples of both the Iron Rabbit and Super-Rabbit capsules to the Society.

It is to be hoped that during the decommissioning of NRX and NRU additional capsules may be located at the back of desk drawers or obscure hiding places, and that the Society may be able to assemble a complete set.

There may be some debate as to what this “collection of rabbits” should be called.

The internet informs us that such an assemblage is now called a fluffle – a somewhat unscientific sounding term.

Suggestions for a better name can be sent to the Society via <info@nuclearheritage.ca>.

Phoenix Centre seeks unused smartphones, laptops for virtual mental health pgm

The Phoenix Centre for Children and Families is sending out a call for donation of unused or surplus electronic devices to help support a virtual mental health program in response to COVID-19.

The Phoenix Centre is working on the program in partnership with the Champlain Mental Health & Addictions COVID-19 Task Group and agencies throughout the Champlain region in an effort to make mental health and addiction services accessible to individuals or families needing help through virtual platforms.

“Unfortunately, not everyone in our various communities have access to mobile phones tablets, laptops or even reliable internet that is compatible with virtual platforms.

“Your donation of a device that still works but is no longer being used, will be put into the hands of a person who is needing mental health and/or addictions support during this challenging time.”

The Phoenix Centre said the project covers children, youth, adults and seniors in the Champlain Region.

At this time, to make sure the devices will be able to assist in the virtual care program in the best way possible, they are asking that your devices meet the following requirements: Power On Have a Charging Cord Be Unlocked (if applicable), Not Be Blacklisted Have a functional screen (minor, non function limiting scratches are fine) Functional Headphone jack Operating Systems (Smart Phones and Tablets): iOS 8.0 or newer iPad OS 13 or newer

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The young are fed mostly with insects, and leave the nest 7-12 days after hatching.

As with many species of migratory birds, the WhiteCrowned Sparrow migrates at night, flying thousands of kilometres in the dark skies to their wintering grounds in the south.

A study of the White-Crowned Sparrow found that during the migratory period, despite severe sleep deprivation, they were able to maintain their cognitive functions including navigation skills, and foraging and evading predators in new environments.

Do migrating birds have power naps during the day, or sleep during flight for some periods of the night, or are there physiological changes such that they do not require sleep during migration?

Many questions remain to be answered.

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This library. could then be Seniors followed by an Friendship online weekly Club meditation practice.

The teaching would be inclusive of everyone; regardless of religion or no affiliation or belief, everyone could feel comfortable learning the basics of the universal practice of meditation and then meditating together in silence.

The first session (in person) at the library would be open to 10 people and no more so that we can safely distance, wearing masks, but still be able to discuss and hear each other.

Please indicate: 1) if you want to come for the library session and 2) if you would be able to join the online sessions (most likely on Zoom).

A date will be decided once we know if we have interested people. Those who missed the “in person” would be able to come aboard online anyway.

Those interested are asked to email <uovsfc55@gmail.com> by October 21, TODAY.

HIKES

• Last week’s hike in the Forestry was well attended and enjoyed. An added bonus was a talk given by Robin Cunningham, of the Friends of the PRF, about the history of forest research done there and the establishment of the arboretum.

• Today, Wednesday, October 21 at 1:30 pm - Hike the Deep River Trails. Pine Point Beach walk and doing trials ending up at beach and return, or same idea but starting at Lamure Beach, or waterfront walk.

Each walk will finish with tea or coffee that people bring in a thermos. Everyone is invited to bring a lawn chair so we can finish with social distancing social.

Please reply to <diane.davis95@gmail.com> with your response, ASAP. MEDITATION

• The Seniors Friendship Club would like to see how many people would be interested in learning how to meditate.

A practised meditator and meditation teacher, Madelaine Mageau, could offer an in-person introduction at the

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• BIRDS, BEASTS & BUGS – Tuesday, October 27 at 1:30 pm - Tony and Paula McLaughlin’s photo slide show celebrates the incredible variety of wildlife in the Deep River area. Paula and Tony do not consider themselves to be Nature experts, by any means; they are simply avid photographers.

This slide show will come to you via Zoom, so if you are interested in attending, please contact <uovsfc55@gmail.com>, no later than Friday, October 23.

Once we have everyone’s names and email addresses, a link to join the Zoom meeting/presentation will be emailed to you.

Please see info below regarding simple instructions regarding participating in Zoom meetings.

• Zoom Tutorial 2020 – Guide for Beginners.

If you are new to Zoom, here is a link to the instructional YouTube video on how to use Zoom: Go to YouTube.com, and in the search bar, type: “Zoom Tutorial 2020,” How To Use Zoom step by step for beginners! > CONTINUED ON PAGE 14

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NIGHTMARE

“If it could go wrong, it did go wrong,” was how director Fran Muirhead described last Tuesday’s afternoon game of online bridge.

Yet, despite the vagaries of cyberspace, the game did complete in tact.

On a brighter note, former long-time Deep River resident, Fenella Lane, was able to participate in the game from British Columbia.

There were 10 pairs in last Tuesday’s casual game. The top three finishers were: First: Ian Towner and Pravin Shah, 65.3%.

Second: Fran Muirhead and Rosemary Nishimura, 59.5%.

Third: Ruth Bishop and Leoma McMahon, 58.4%.

By contrast, the Tuesday evening competitive game completed without a hitch. There were six pairs competing in a three-table Howell movement. The top three finishers were: First: Karen Murphy and Rosemary Nishimura, 65.0%.

Second: Hellmut Plattner and Joe Munch, 52.5% Third: Erik Hagberg and Lois Fitzpatrick, 48.8%.

west in spades. At all three tables, north-south pushed on to bid five hearts.

Should east-west sacrifice in five spades?

The adage says no, but one east-west pair tried it and

went down two.

East can ruff two heart losers in dummy but then has no safe way to get back to hand to draw trumps. East eventually loses two club and two diamond tricks.

North can make the five heart contract on the usual lead of a club, providing declarer is careful to set up a diamond trick after ruffing clubs and before drawing trumps.

Last week, five hearts made once (+450) for a top score, and failed once (-100) for a bottom score.

At the third table, East’s five spades went down two vulnerable (+200) when northsouth failed to double.

An addendum to the adage: if opponents sacrifice with a five over five bid, a penalty double is mandatory.

FIVE OVER FIVE

There is an adage in competitive bridge: “Never bid five over five.” Or, as put another way: “The five level belongs to the opponents.”

The diagrammed hand from last week’s competitive game illustrates the adage.

North-south are competing in hearts, east-

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL) to conduct an emergency exercise A site-wide stay-in exercise will take place at CNL’s Chalk River site:

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HYMNS

At Deep River Community Community Church, the service this coming SunChurch day focuses on three hymns (“Teach Us, God, to Wonder,” “When Mothers of Salem,” and “We are Called to Follow Jesus”) and responses to those hymns.

November 1, All Saints Day, celebrates the saints who preceded us and those who live among us.

We will be carefully restarting some of our social activities - please watch for more information or check our website or phone the office for updates (613-584-2812).

As the restrictions due to Covid-19 continue, phoning friends and family, arranging Zoom gatherings, and making time for self-care increase in importance.

Jim just started reading “Indians on Vacation” by Thomas King, a novel which touches on issues related to aging that many of us share while revealing personal aspects of being Indigenous in a predominantly non-Indigenous world.

Interesting travel information about various European and other places is woven through the story.

As we watch world events from the election campaigns in the States through wildfires and hurricanes to conflicts in other places in the world, we also need to stay aware of our local scene.

Smiles for others on the streets, kind words for the staff in the various stores and agencies, and using precautions like handwashing, masks and physical distancing contribute to building peace, hope, and well-being in the community.

Practising smiling even when we do not feel like smiling, finding reasons to laugh, and remembering to be grateful for what we have helps us and others.

Crunching fallen leaves and soaking in the beautiful fall scenery also help.

We appreciate comments and suggestions provided to the office or to Jim (343-369-4941 or drccminister@gmail.com).

May the Spirit shine much light, warmth and love in your life as you shine for others.

Deep River

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BROKEN STICKS: A local resident is looking for about six broken hockey sticks with the shaft still intact, to recycle into an educational project. If you can help, please call Harry at 613-602-3141 to arrange pickup.

FITBIT: Do you have a Fitbit suitable for a small woman that is sitting collecting dust? Call 613-584-1692 and we can chat.

FABRIC: Local volunteer Betty Andechek is making gowns for longterm care. If anyone has spare fabric they would be willing to donate, it would be most welcome. Please call Betty at 613-584-2369 or email <betty.chuck@sympatico.ca>.

MAGAZINE: Many people used to collect them - lately it's more likely they've gone out with the recycling. If anyone still has old copies of National Geographic magazines, a local resident would be pleased to take them. If you can help, please call Susan at 613-6339988.

MEALS ON WHEELS: The North Renfrew Long-Term Care Centre has space in its “Meals on Wheels” program. Meals go out Monday through Friday around 4:30 pm. They are available to seniors and adults with disabilities at low cost. For more information, call Shannon at 613-584-1900 Monday to Friday.

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Those picturesque bright brown with black and tan stripes butterflies you may have seen around your garden this past summer are well on the way to their winter hideaway in western Mexico, where they will remain until late February before engaging on an epic journey part way north.

For the last several years, the monarchs have been dwindling in numbers, with concerns over their future. Insect biologists have been asking landowners not to cut milkweed, since the monarchs rely on this plant as a principal source of food for the caterpillars.

The migration starts in late August or early September, as these butterflies congregate in growing numbers in preparation for the upcoming journey across the border.

By late November, they are settled in huge flocks taking shelter in the dense forest cover of the western part of Mexico.

Authorities in that country are now taking steps to foster conservation and preservation of this forest tract in order to prevent the monarch from possible extinction.

The return trek north begins as the spring season gets underway, with the monarchs going on a part way journey before stopping to breed within the south central US. The butterflies die off as the caterpillars feed and mature into their own butterfly stage, then pick up the northward journey, to breed once they’ve arrived back in Canada.

In some cases, there may two breeds in the course of the trek north.

Then, throughout the Canadian summer, the monarchs are seen in grownover fields where they seek out their favoured milkweed.

The summer breeding season winds up by mid-August, at which time the congregating begins for the epic journey south. > CONTINUED ON PAGE 19

NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 21, 2020 - page 17

A historical anecdote BY

MIKE WARD

I first met the late Dr Bill Fidleris at Berkeley Nuclear Laboratories in Gloucestershire, England.

I was part of a team doing research into the mechanical behaviour of materials in a nuclear reactor/power station and doing post irradiation examination in hot cells.

Bill was visiting from Chalk River Labs. I had recently accepted the offer of a job at CRNL; and a month or so later in 1966 came to Canada and CRNL, starting to work in the same group and building as Bill.

A number of years later in the mid 1970s - I don’t remember the exact year - Bill recounted to me a tale of his experience at an international conference from which he had just returned.

He had been to the Gordon Conference in Seattle. The Gordon Conference is multi-disciplinary in engineering and physical sciences and takes place every year at various venues.

Flying into Seattle, Bill surmised that a number of his fellow passengers were likely attending the same conference and in the same hotel.

While going through the disembarkation/ immigration procedures, he approached a likely candidate and suggested sharing a taxi to the hotel.

On travelling to the hotel they introduced themselves. Bill identified himself as being from Canada and Chalk River Nuclear Laboratories.

His new friend/ colleague identified himself as being from MIT in Boston, Massachusetts - a very prestigious laboratory.

However the latter had no idea of the existence and whereabouts of Chalk River, Ontario.

Surprisingly he queried, “Is that near Deep River? I know about Deep River. I played on a Boston rugby team against Deep River.”

Indeed in the fall of 1967 the Deep River Rugby Club had played Boston at Jarry Park in Montreal.

For proximity reasons, the Ottawa area clubs and Deep River participated in the Quebec Rugby Union Senior League.

Due to their success that year in said league, the Deep River club was selected to represent the Quebec Union in the Schweppes Cup, an annual game held between select teams from eastern USA and Canada.

I have to report that it was a close game, which Deep River just lost. Not bad for a team from a little town in east Ontario, against the might of Boston.

How come the Bostonian from MIT had never heard of Chalk River Nuclear Laboratories?

Turned out that he was a geologist and was attending that discipline’s section of the Gordon Conference. No reason to have known CRNL....

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At the Deep River and District Hospital on Monday October 12, 2020. Susan Farr (nee Clendinning) at the age of 68 years.

Beloved wife of Dennis Farr of Chalk River. Loving mother of Shelley Dodd and her husband Travis of Chalk River and Kelly Barks and her husband Steve of Petawawa. Cherished grandmother of Caelan Dodd and Eric Barks. Also survived by 2 sisters Janie and Carol, and several inlaws, nieces and nephews.

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It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our father Kenneth John Chinn, age 83, at residence on 12 Oct 2020. Ken fought a brave battle with Dementia (2015) which lead to his move from Nova Scotia to the lovely Deep River area in December of 2018, where he lived with his daughter and family.

Ken was born Aug 11, 1937 in Tuffs Cove, Halifax, NS. He was the middle son of the late John and Grace (Elliott) Chinn. Ken was a very kind, friendly, loving, and hard working provider. He worked at Camp Hill Hospital in Halifax, NS prior to being employed as a Letter Carrier with Canada Post Corp. for 32 years.

Ken was all about his family and the love of his life, Essie Mae (Pushie) Chinn. They married in 1964 and spent most of their married life in Antigonish, NS. He is survived by 2 daughters, Valerie (Joseph) Delorey, Deep River, ON and Jacqueline Holly (Gordon Bell) Chinn, Halifax, N.S., One Grandson, Kenneth Delorey, Deep River, Ontario; Three Sister-in-Laws, Robina Casson, Alberta; Isabel (Sue) Drake, Nova Scotia; Sandra Kennedy, Nova Scotia; 2 Brother-in-Laws, Gordon Pushie, Nova Scotia; Wilfred Henley, Nova Scotia; and many nieces and nephews.

A special thank you to the Palliative Care Team and all the wonderful caring people that were part of Ken’s life as his journey was coming to an end. A very special thank you to Dr. Ben Amor, Shawna Desjardin, the nurses and PSWs that were a constant support for Ken and his daughter, Valerie.

He was predeceased by his wife of 54 years of marriage Essie Mae (Pushie) Chinn. Two sisters; June Henley and Joyce (Bert) Warnell. Two brothers; Reggie and Winston Chinn. Brother-in-Laws; Mel Pushie, Gerald Kennedy, William (Esther Finne) Pushie and George Casson.

Condolences may be sent to the family by viewing the funeral home website at: www.valleyfuneralhome.ca or donations to the Dementia Society. Cremation will be performed by the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River, ON. A service will be held at a later date as well as a grave site burial at St. James/St Pauls Cemetery in Antigonish, N.S. His love will always be with us!

SEGUIN, Gladys Mary,

Gladys Mary Seguin, born Wladyslawa Maria Tofil August 30, 1927, in Nisko, Poland, in her 94th year at the Southampton Care Centre on October 18, 2020. Predeceased by her husband, Bob (Urgele) Seguin (1993).

Proud and loving mother of Linda (Aziz Mottiar), Peter, Edward (Karen Ann Bridge), Helen (David Armchuk), Suzanne (Ken Dow), Pauline (David Witzke), and Robert (Christine Woodley), and devoted grandmother/great-grandmother to: Steve, Lindsay, Sasha, Sophie, Chris, Ava, Theo, Calla, Carlos, Sam, Reilly, Levi, Alex, Emily, Eric and Andrew.

Mom had an active community life helping others, including being a member and the President of the Catholic Women’s League at St. Anthony’s parish in Chalk River, where our parents settled for over 40 years.

WILLIAMS, Herman Clifford

At Deep River on Wednesday October 14, 2020. Herman Williams at the age of 33 years. Beloved husband of Courtney Williams (nee Stevens). Loving father of Connor and Parker Williams. Son of Fred and Renee Williams (nee Hiscock) of Newfoundland and dear brother of Charnele Goodyear and her husband Daniel and Amber Williams both of Newfoundland.

Friends called at the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River on Sunday October 18 from 1-3 p.m. A Memorial Service will be conducted in St. George’s Protestant Chapel, CFB Petawawa Friday, October 23, 2:00 pm. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Valley Funeral Home, Deep River.

She was an outstanding example of perseverance, determination, forgiveness and unconditional love that we will continue to benefit from in our lives.

Dziękuję bardzo, Mamo! We love you... and we were well loved.

Family service only at this time, with memorial services when permitted for Chalk River and Owen Sound. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society or the charity of your choice.

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Our heartfelt and deep gratitude to the staff in Southampton who so lovingly cared for Mom for many years.

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The best way to help the monarchs in their quest for food and related survival is to propagate milkweed plants by collecting seed from existing pods and planting it vacant fields and gardens in the fall.

It will winter over, then sprout come the warming temperatures in April and May. This past summer was a banner one for various butterfly species. Monarch numbers were deemed “moderate,” which shows that more concerted efforts are justified in order to benefit this particular species.

Aside from milkweed, any wild flowers, and some so-called garden types will be of assistance.

ONE MORE GUIDED HIKE

Weather permitting, there is an opportunity for another conducted hike on Oak Ridge Forest Wildlife Reserve trails this coming Saturday, October 24.

Meet at end of Kean Road at 11:30 am. We’ve had small but interested groups coming out for the past outings, which have been most enjoyable.

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Resumés will be accepted until 4:00p.m., Friday October 30, 2020 and are to be addressed to: “Waste Management Coordinator” nrlob@outlook.com

We thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the selection process.

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This is being held October • Coffee Club – The 30 and 31. The walk for the Lions Club is now serving Chalk River young children is on Saturtoast and breakfast sandLions Club day, October 31 from 2-5 wiches each morning at the www.chalkriverlions.org pm. Please come out and coffee club which is from enjoy this event. Info on 8 am to 10:30 am.

Facebook under Richard’s Come out have coffee and some great conversation. It is cancelled View Stable.

• Christmas Tea - We wil be holding a Christonly when the hall is booked for the day.

• Ham, Bean and Scalloped Potato Supper – mas Tea on December 5 at the Lions Hall.

This supper will be held on Friday, October 30. More details next week.

• Christmas Craft Fair – This will be held on There will be two sittings, one at 4:30 pm and November 15 at the Lions Hall. It will run from the next one at 6 pm.

There are only 50 people allowed per sitting 10 am to 3 pm. All necessary safety measures at this time. Take out is available. To reserve will be in place. We will be selling tickets for our draw which will be held on November 15 your table, call Charlene at 613-589-2131.

We will also be having our annual Turkey at our annual Christmas Craft Fair.

The proceeds are going to the three local elSupper on November 27.

• Halloween - The Lions Club will be putting ementary schools to help them out with their up a display at “Richards View Spook Walk.” sports and breakfast programs.

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• Are you new to the area, or looking for help around your house and yard?

Check out the “Deep River and Area Service Providers List.” You can find it on our website (Seniors Friendship Club) under the “Our Friends” tab.

This list has been compiled as a result of satisfied customers who have used the services listed; it ranges from handyman services, trades, lawn cutting, snow removal, etc.

• Flute Music - if you enjoy the sound of the flute, go to YouTube and type in “Alessandro Marcello flute,” then just sit back, listen, and enjoy!

• Fitness - Wendy’s Fitness Classes will be offered Mondays and Thursdays starting Monday, October 26 at 1:30 pm. Where: at the Deep River library. Details: Stretch and balance fitness and general toning. Maximum of 10 people are allowed so that social distancing can be maintained.

Bring your own weight of between 1 to 5 pounds each. There is an option of purchasing or renting the weights for this year.

Everyone MUST wear a mask. To register contact Diane Davis at 613-5843033 or <diane.davis95@gmail.com>. Diane will contact all who have registered.

This class is currently full, but we are taking names for a waiting list. As In case you were not Calling ahead to always, this will be dependant on COVID rules and the Renfrew County and aware, the Chalk River and book a time is recom- District Health Unit.

Laurentian Hills Point Alexander branches mended and returned items • Stay safe, everyone. Don’t forget, you can contact us anytime by email at of Laurentian Hills Library are to be put in the outside <uovsfc55@gmail.com> or check us out on our website at <www.seniorsPublic Library North Renfrew are offering a combination drop Times box. 10/21/20 0HGLXP 6XGRNX 3X]]OH-XQFWLRQ FRP friendshipclub.ca>, or on Facebook at Sfc Uov. of restricted opening and Hand cleaning, wearcurbside delivery! ing of face masks and soChalk River schedule: Restricted opening on cial-distancing is a requirement. There is no Tuesday evenings 6-8 pm. and Saturday morn- access to the seating area or children’s section, ings 10-12 am. Curbside continues on Monday and computers are not available. and Wednesday afternoons, 1-3 pm.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 So, what are we, in North Renfrew, to do about violence and sexual assault/harassment against women and Sexual assault is any unwanted act of a sexual nature, in general and especially during the ongoing pangirls including rape, touching or other unwanted contact. demic?

And with all the recent news of sexual harassment by We all must, especially men, become involved in a powerful men over women what is the difference (if on the issue of violence against women and dialogue there really is one) between sexual assault and sexual girls in North Renfrew. harassment?

Men must acknowledge that violence against women Sexual harassment is defined as any sexual conduct, and girls happens in our community and commit to comment, gesture or contact that could be considered talking about the life saving topic of preventing this and inappropriate or offensive. Sexual harassment is an act types of violence against women and girls. all of violence against women and girls and can be comWe must discuss it at church, the mosque, the gurdmitted by someone offering promotions or raises at wara, and the coffee shop. work in return for sexual favours or attention.

We must talk about it with our children, our sisters, Sexual harassment also happens when someone brothers and our spouse/partner. makes your environment uncomfortable in a variety of You must talk about it with your child’s teacher and different ways, including unwanted sexual comments, your local police officer. with unwanted sexual contact, pornographic pictures or carTalk about it in the hockey dressing room, the hunt toons, and anything that makes the environment you are camp, and while fishing or with your colleagues or in uncomfortable or hostile. family during your next Zoom virtual meeting.

According to the Canadian government, violence You can become engaged in a local organization that against women and girls is a form of gender-based vioworks to end violence against women and girls. lence and is an obstacle to gender equality, developVolunteer to help at a shelter or organize a commument, prosperity, peace and security. nity session about this topic.

Attend and then share with your community what you learn at a workshop or seminar about how to end violence against women and girls.

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It was unveiled in 2012 and is a place of reflection and tribute on the Emerald Necklace Trail between Algonquin and Harry Street in Petawawa.

The monument was designed by Cormac artist/blacksmith Lydia Vanderstaal and owner/operator of Touchstone Masonry in Killaloe, Mary Crnkovich.

Learn more about the monument and share what you learn with others.

And on your calendars, you can highlight your opportunity to attend an annual local walk and/or vigil on December 6, 2020 with respect to the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada.

On March 8, 2021 you can seek out where a local supper or vigil will be held to acknowledge International Women’s Day. If the pandemic prevents these community-based events from being held, consider having a smaller version at home or during your weekly worship service or at work via a video conference platform.

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Deep River Police step up traffic enforcement BY

VANCE GUTZMAN

The Deep River Police Service (DRPS) is cracking down on traffic offences.

Police Chief Dean Duchrow delivered that message to members of the Deep River Police Services Board in his third-quarter report last week.

Police officers, he said, have been stepping up traffic enforcement, particularly along Highway 17, and have laid a significant number of speeding charges as a result over the months of July, August and September.

“When you do come this way, slow down, because we will get you,” Duchrow said of the message the police service is sending to speeding motorists.

The service is also stepping up traffic enforcement in Deep River’s downtown core, particularly in parking lots, where 11 charges have been laid so far this year, compared to 12 in all of 2019.

Duchrow told the board that he has given a directive to officers in that regard.

“If in fact charges apply, use your discretion, but if someone should be charged they will be charged,” the police chief said.

Chief Duchrow also told members of the police services board he wants to raise public awareness about 911 calls, noting that the police service responded to 25 such calls in the third quarter.

“It’s not an astronomical number, but it’s something I want to address,” he said.

“When it’s hang-up calls and pocket-dials, that’s something I’d like to reduce. They do take up a lot of officers’ time to respond to them.”

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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: “Seagulls at Tack Point,” by Ann Serdula.

Deep River Mayor Sue D’Eon (one of three members of the police board, along with Kelly Lapping and chair Tracy Russell) expressed concerns at last week’s meeting about the number of young people she’s seen in town who aren’t wearing helmets when riding their bicycles.

In Ontario, every cyclist under the age of 18 must wear an approved helmet.

“Is there a tactful, non-scary way to coach the kids?”

D’Eon asked the police chief.

“Sometimes using the scary approach works as well,” Duchrow replied, tongue in cheek.

The chief went on to say that if officers do see youngsters riding their bikes without wearing helmets, they will stop and speak with them.

“The officers are stopping to talk to them,” he said, adding that the youngsters then proceed to walk their bikes home “at least in the presence of the police.”

In addition to traffic enforcement, meanwhile, the police service has also ramped up its training in recent months, with Duchrow reporting last week that all officers have successfully completed their pistol and rifle training.

“And that resource of kit is going to be taken out at every shift,” he pointed out.

The police service, meanwhile, expects to have a “soft launch” of its upgraded IT system by the middle of November.

As previously reported, Duchrow told the police services board in September that the service’s current IT system has a number of deficiencies, including security issues.

Those deficiencies, he cautioned at the time, could lead to the police service losing its ability to access the On-

tario Police Information Co-operative.

In order to remedy the situation, Duchrow obtained a quote from Aegisys Cloud Solution, at a price of just under $22,000.

The quote includes into $10,242 for new hardware, $2,176 for software and $7,320 for services.

Aegisys will be able to provide 24/7 IT support, and will be able to solve a lot of technical problems, should they arise, remotely.

“A lot of the equipment has already been purchased,” Duchrow told the board last week.

“Installation should be fairly painless.”

Board chair Russell thanked the police chief for “working so effectively to get a solution to the upgrades.”

COVID-19

The police service, Duchrow said at last week’s meeting, continues to deal, like everyone else, with the COVID-19 pandemic.

While it’s in good shape in terms of personal protective equipment for its officers, it did recently experience “a little glitch” when a couple of officers with children in school had to get tested.

The good news is they tested negative.

“They’re all back at work,” the chief said.

The police service, he went on to say has taken a proactive step in regard to COVID-19 testing, by joining in a new protocol with area detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

“It facilitates immediate testing when it’s a police officer,” Duchrow said of that new protocol.

“I’m glad we’re included in it.”

page 24 - NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 21, 2020

Federal gov’t backs small reactor research

REMEMBRANCE DAY

• It was with a sad heart we held Last Post for one of our long-serving and excellent card players, Gib Lukus. His smile and ready wit was enjoyed by all. Your courageous fight is over, rest now gentle warrior. Our prayers go out to his family and his many friends.

• Attention all Rusty Dillabough Memorial Draw participants: due to the current circumstances, the 202021 draw is currently on hold until circumstances change for the better.

• Command has ordered that all branches are not to hold general meetings. Any concerns or questions, please contact Sam McCarthy at 613585-0059.

• This past Friday we were privileged to witness our own Darren O’Hara receive a quilt of honour that was in part sewn by some our local stitchers.

The quilt represents a thank you to a retired serving military individual.

All quilts are one of a kind and have a registered number assigned to that quilt and to the individual receiving it.

• This year on November 11, the branch will not be holding a parade and ceremony at the cenotaph downtown. We will also not be putting on the soup and sandwich get-together afterwards.

The branch will be holding a ceremony at the Legion but it will be by invitation only.

We recommend that at 11 am on November 11, please sing “O Canada” on your front porch followed by two minutes of silence.

We thank you for your ongoing support. Everyone please stay healthy, stay strong, stay safe.

Boys and ghouls, there is still time to register for our “Trick or Trivia” night!

All funds raised during this virtual fundraiser will help us care for more animals in our community.

Invite your friends and family all over the globe to sign up for a night of fun together in support of animals in need, this Saturday, October 24, from 7:30-10 pm.

Oh did we mention special furry guests too? Sneak peeks into our foster homes!

To sign up, visit <support.ontariospca.ca/RenfrewHalloween>.

researchers easily accessible to SMR developers, such as Terrestrial Energy, so that we can help support deployment of these technologies,” said Joe McBrearty, CNL’s president and CEO. “This CNRI-supported project will help to enable Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR safeguard program and methods, which are essential for regulatory approval.

“We look forward to working with Terrestrial Energy on this important project.”

CNL has identified SMRs as one of eight strategic initiatives the company is pursuing as part of its long-term strategy, with the goal of siting an SMR by 2026.

As part of the program, CNL issued an invitation in 2018 to SMR developers for the construction and operation of an SMR demonstration reactor at a CNL-managed site.

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