December in the Ottawa Valley
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The people of the Ottawa Valley, (those who
have been here for many years and those who
have just passed through), have always been
very interesting, hardworking, creative and caring
people. They touch communities near and far.
This months newsletter illustrates some of
the great things they are doing and have
done.
Seasons
Greetings
from
the
Valley
Dianne and Liz
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Ottawa Valley Locals
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2008 COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS BASKET PROGRAM INFORMATION
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Last year the Community Christmas Basket Program
helped 110 families, comprised of 174 adults and
seniors and 127children, totaling 301 people.
The combined population of Laurentian Hills and Deep
River is 7000. This includes the geographical area
from Deux Rivières to Chalk River, the catchment
area served by North Renfrew
Family Services.
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It’s astounding that in our affluent community,
one in twenty-five people are living below the
poverty level of $16,000/year. This does not include
the people who do not come forward to ask for help.
Many
people live well below that government statistic,
e.g. a single person living on a disability pension
receives ~$12,000/year; a single Ontario Works’
recipient receives ~$6,800/year and a senior
collecting only Old Age Security receives
$6203/year. All of these examples are well below
what even the government depicts as “poverty”.
In our community poverty looks very different from
large inner city visuals. Our poor live in our
neighbourhoods, go to our schools and churches, and
play with our children. This must make poverty
exceptionally difficult as parents struggle to help
their children fit in. Visuals can be very
deceiving.
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In
January 23rd - February 7th
2009, a small group of people from
Deep River will be travelling to the
Dominican Republic again this year to
provide needy people with cement floors for
their homes.
This year's Yamasa
Mission's goal is to provide 10-15 families
with floors.
Find out
more about the
Family Sponsorship Program
[More
information and to find out how you can help......]
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Ottawa Valley Expatriate
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Sexual
exploitation by an older man shattered the
dreams of Amy, a manipulated, innocent child
of 14.
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Greetings from Africa
Joanne (Dunn) Allgoewer sends greetings from
Tanzania Africa, where she is working with
Sauti Moja, a
Canadian charity that focuses on improved lives
for indigenous people in East Africa, especially
the women and children living under the
most-difficult conditions.
Learn More from
Joanne.....
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Ottawa Valley Expatriate
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Royal Family
White water lilies grace the
historic gardens
of Annapolis Royal, Nova
Scotia.
Awarded Honourable Mention,
Scugog Council for the Arts
juried show. |
Award winning Artist
KAREN
(WERT) RICHARDSON
NATURAL
IMPRESSIONS IN WATERCOLOUR
http://www.karenrichardson.ca
Find
out more.....
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The Morning Paper
Offset
Lithograph
A quiet
spot to read the newspaper
in the
morning light.
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Ottawa Valley Expatriate
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Ben Bachelder and Baked Alaska Films were in Deep River
this summer during
Summerfest,
to make a Zombie movie. The movie premiere will take place in
Deep River late this year or early next. The Movie
trailer has been issued
http://www.deeprivertheisland.com/. You never
know what will happen when you visit Deep River. |
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The LoonsNest Book and
Gift store is an independent Bookstore in Deep River which
carries a diverse selection of books and specializing in books
Renfrew County and Ottawa Valley History.
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D.A. Adams, Proprietor
Champlain St. P.O. Box 1469
Deep River, Ontario K0J 1P0
Phone: 613-584-9532
Fax: 613-584-9531
Email:
loonsnestbooks@hotmail.com |
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Your Host(s) :
Evelyn & Norm
Bed and Breakfast located at 32977
Highway 17 E, Deep River, K0J 1P0
613 584 3560
We have four comfortable rooms with a
kitchen. Hi-Speed wireless internet, DVD player
in each room with color TV's.
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You can check it out at
http://www.bbcanada.com/9363.html for more info and
pictures.
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Deep River and Area Calendar 2009
- Fundraising Activities |
Calendars are available locally in Deep River
at:
Hardings
Pharmasave, Loonsnest,
TC Hair, and
The Beanhouse. |
This 16 month calendar features beautiful
photos by local photographers. The cost of
producing the calendar was completely covered by
the sponsors whose logos appear throughout the
calendar. Our Club salutes these generous
supporters of our activities. Calendars are $10
each , no tax, (plus postage) all proceeds used
in Rotary projects.
CLICK HERE to
order your calendars by e-mail.
http://www.rotarynr.ca
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Photo by Andrée LeClair
All rights reserved |
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