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Karen Richardson - Deep River Grad Comes Full Circle
The Deep River Public Library is pleased to present an exhibition of watercolour paintings this fall by Karen (Wert) Richardson, who attended school in Deep River over thirty years ago. Although she has been a professional artist since 1986, this show and sale titled ‘Full Circle’ will be her first solo exhibition in the Ottawa Valley and will run from Sept. 21 to Oct. 4, 2009.
 Karen is looking forward to meeting former classmates, teachers and neighbours as well as the general public at the Opening Reception in the Deep River Library Program Room, 55 Ridge Rd., on Monday, Sept 21 from 7 to 9 pm, and at the close of the show on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 2 to 5 pm. Richardson's mother, Aleen Wert, is flying out from British Columbia to attend both events and hopes to meet many old friends there.
Having grown up on the outskirts of Chalk River, with acres of untamed forest just across the road, Richardson is drawn to paint rugged landscapes and close-up details of the natural world. Her interests include RV touring, hiking, motorcycling, snowmobiling, gardening and photography; all of which offer unique inspiration for her artwork. "I credit much of my artistic accomplishment to the marvelous art instruction I received at schools in Deep River", said the artist recently. "Mrs. Herriot's exceptional art classes at
Mackenzie High especially provided me with a solid and broad arts foundation." As an adult, Richardson honed her watercolour skills at numerous workshops taught by regional and international artists. She paints in a strikingly realistic style and over four hundred of her paintings are enjoyed in private and corporate art collections in nineteen countries.
 Richardson also teaches watercolour techniques in her studio/gallery in Port Perry and specializes in custom paintings of homes, cottages, farms and commercial buildings. Recognized for her volunteer work in the local community as well as her artistic ability, she serves on the board of directors of Scugog Council for the Arts and on the executive of the Lake Scugog Spring Studio Tour. She designed her own web site, www.karenrichardson.ca, and keeps it
updated with new paintings, classes and step-by-step painting demonstrations.
Coincidentally, Richardson met her husband John in Deep River when she was working at Ryan's Campsite and attending high school, and John was in training at NPD. She then worked full time in the dairy and electrical industries in Durham Region for 27 years and began 'moonlighting' as a watercolour painter during this time. John worked at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station for 30 years and when he retired five years ago, Richardson left her day job so she could expand her art business and they could travel extensively. Since then they have toured Canada's far north, Newfoundland and the American Southwest in their RV. "My life is now centred on discovering new horizons,
making art and coaching other artists," Richardson declares, "and this Deep River show brings me full circle back to my artistic genesis."
For further information about the exhibition, visit www.drlac.ca.
The Riverbank Project and Deep River's New Shoreline
 Gone is the old wet walking path that might have been walk able for a few weeks during the summer. Now we have a hard surface path that is above the flood line and gives a great open view of the river. Two of the drainage creeks have been combined into a single creek spanned by a new bridge. Adjacent to the bridge is a new picnic area with a new access path from Brockhouse Way. All that left is the seeding and installation of new lights. Response of users: "fabulous", "should have happened years ago".
Next year we start phase two of the project, the terracing of the hillside in front of the Centennial Plaza.
 We will create a terrace with a paved surface complete with picnic shelter, tables and benches. Even a drinking fountain! The remainder of the hillside will be terraced to provide seating for Deep River's first outdoor riverside entertainment area. Some of you might remember the floating stage of the early 70s.
The terraces will be formed using retaining walls built with large limestone blocks from the Eganville area. And those walls provide you with an opportunity to own a piece of the Riverbank. For a tax deductable $100 donation you will own your own limestone block, complete with a certificate of ownership that will identify the block and its location in the wall. Residents have been snapping them up as gifts for children and grandchildren; one has even been bought as a wedding present. For those who want to have a block as a memorial, part of a wall has been designated as a memorial wall and a special plaque will be mounted in the picnic shelter recognizing the person and the contributor.
If you want to own a piece of the Riverbank it's as simple as an email to bishopw@magma.ca, pledging to pay for a block. You will be contacted later for payment. If you would benefit from a tax receipt this year just send a cheque to the Town of Deep River, Box 400, 100 Deep River Road, Deep River, Ontario, K0J1P0. Make the cheque out to the Town of Deep River and note on the cheque that it is for a block for Riverbank . We will contact you later for the name of the person you would like to own the block. or the person you would like to commemorate. As you can see in the picture these are substantial blocks, this one being one of the smaller ones at 500 kilos.
If you would like further information about the project just email bishopw@magma.ca.
Submitted by Bill Bishop
DRSO to kick off 57th Season with Fundraising BBQ
The Deep River Symphony Orchestra will host a fabulous fundraising BBQ on Saturday, September 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This special event will be located at 6 Ryan's Camp Lane, with activities for the whole family, including swimming, Frisbee, canoeing, volleyball, and more. And, as one would expect with an event hosted by the DRSO, there will be live music presented throughout the day. Along with hamburgers, sausages and hot-dogs, vegetarian options with be on offer as well as assorted salads and desserts. Tickets prices are $15 for Adults, $10 for Students and $5 for 10 yrs. and under. Each ticket holder will be eligible for the DRSO season ticket draw.
Please come celebrate the start of the 57th season of the DRSO on Sept. 26th and enjoy some food, fun and music on the beach. Tickets are available at Monica's Pantry or call Heather at 584-1057. See you there!
Submitted by Liz Hart
Walk in the Petawawa Research Forest
The annual Friends of the Petawawa Research Forest guided walk in the woods will be held on Saturday October 17, starting at 10 am.
This year the walk will feature the Demonstration Forest near the Visitor Centre. The trails wind through pines, mixed woods, and wetlands. For those of you who might enjoy a longer walk, a tour along the Water Trail will follow.
Everyone, young and old, is invited to enjoy a morning of exercise and enjoyment of the rich forest in which we live. The trail is made for easy walking and the walk will be held rain or shine.
Meet at the Forest Visitor Centre at the entrance to the Petawawa Research Forest, on Highway 17 at 10 a.m. See you there!’
The Friends of the Petawawa Research Forest organization was established by volunteers in 2002 to support, promote and protect the Petawawa Research Forest (PRF) for continued scientific study, environmental education and public recreation.
For more information on the Friends, please visit our website:
http://www.magma.ca/~frndsprf/index.htm
Submitted by Susan Yatabe
Petawawa Heritage Society/Village - Recent Events
 The Petawawa Heritage Village recently hosted a Victorian Tea. Mrs. Cheryl Gallant MP and President Mrs. Ann McIntyre were in attendance to welcome the ladies from around the county. The Red Hat ladies in attendance were from Barry's Bay, Westmeath, Pembroke and Petawawa.
The day began with a tour of the heritage site and a chance to visit with the re-enactors; Mrs. Molson (Jennifer Hagenah) at the Molson home, Michelle Logan & Tim Crowder in the St John Lutheran Stable, and our blacksmith Bill Osmond and his apprentice David Benjamin at the blacksmith shop. Other re-enactors at the site were school master Mr. Richard Crocker and Lt Tyler Rolfe with the RCHA (1905) greeted all the ladies as they arrived at the site and Pastor August Reiser (Matthew Hoffman) who gave his blessing on the occasion. During the tea the students and members of the heritage society put on a
Total Abstinence Society skit full of boisterous and vivacious proclamations of the fruits of abstinence and enthusiastic singing; at which time they had fun including some of their guests in their frivolity. A number of ladies went home with beautiful prizes which had been donated by Eva Brushett, who is also a red hat lady and a member of the heritage society. Thanks to the efforts of the committee organizers Catherine Boudreau & Mary Richardson the day was a success.
 On August 15th the Petawawa Heritage Society hosted the Settlers Festival. Historical re-enactors demonstrated firing black powder from long guns, blacksmithing and use of a bow and arrow. For more information about society activities, please contact:
Ann McIntyre, President
Petawawa Heritage Society/Village
16 Civic Center Road
Petawawa, ON
K8H 3H5
phone: 613 687 5054
fax: 613 687 6746
Pembroke Symphony Orchestra
Formed in 1992, the Pembroke Symphony Orchestra is a charitable, non-profit organization that exists for the musical and cultural benefit of the community it serves. The aim of this group is to perform orchestral music and encourage the development of local musical talent, with performers of all ages. They perform works by a broad array of composers, as well as, Canadian composers. They perform 3 regular concerts per season at Festival Hall in Pembroke. They feature local musicians as soloists at least once per season.
Rehearsals are weekly, on Thursday evenings, from September to April. New members are always welcome. The orchestra's director is Angus Armstrong. Admission to all concerts is always FREE for children 12 and under.
Gail Marion (613-587-4826)
Box 374, Pembroke, ON K8A 6X6
CrossCanada2009
 My name is Mark Yandt and I have bicycled across Canada to raise money for a registered Canadian charity called Friends Of Camp Connections (FOCC). On June 15th, 2009 I set out from Victoria, BC and headed for the Atlantic.
Among a number of other initiatives FOCC is the primary sponsor of Camp Connections, a summer camp for youth, ages 12-18 that is focused on giving young people a safe environment to grow and learn. Campers have the opportunity to push themselves physically through athletics and mentally through dozens of team games, to overcome challenges with their peers and counselors, and to learn how to live life to its fullest. Campers are taught to trust and rely on one another and for one week are immersed in an environment that shows them how to incorporate Christian morals into day-to-day life.
My trip is now finished! Check out www.crosscanada2009.ca for everything about the trip and a link to the camp website where their is even more information.
Gerald Nadeau - Log Home Builder
 After spending his working career in the Upper Ottawa Valley as a lumberman and trapper, Gerald Nadeau is finding it hard to keep his hands still. He handcrafts one log home each winter. "It keeps me busy", he says, "I suppose you could say it's a labour of love." For more information, see Gerald's website
Submitted by Elizabeth Bond
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