On November 7th, 2024 Branch 10N held their meeting in Pembroke. This was the last official meeting for 10N Vice President Mark “Yarmy” YARMEL who will be retiring at the end of the year.
Mark has demonstrated over the course of his career as a police officer (30 years plus) and as a representative and spokesman for our members with the OPPA his commitment to our members, his dedication to doing what is best for our members, the ability to engage and support our members in times when they needed to hear it’s going to be ok. The best interest of our members was always his top priority. Mark is a true example of how we should be engaging with our membership.
On behalf of our 10N Executive, Representatives and all members within 10N Branch.. Thank you Mark for the years of service you have dedicated and to the overall good you have done for our members in the OPPA.
In the photo: President Jamie Trader, Financial Director Amanda Carruthers, Director Elizabeth Dodge and Director Terri Hubbert
A great time was had by all at the Branch 12 South Annual Memorial Golf Tournament, September 16th, at Osprey Links Golf Course in Callander, ON.
The tournament raised approximately $2800 for Wounded Warriors.
The following is a note from Staff Sergeant Reggie Dava, Detachment Manager | Ontario Provincial Police Mississauga / Cambridge Detachment | Highway Safety Division complementing our OPPA 4 Branch Members for a job well done on the August 25th, 2024 Open House. Thank you to all of our Members!
Good morning Team,
I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped coordinate our recent Open House event. This includes our dedicated admin staff, Cadets from Mississauga and Toronto, Auxiliaries from Mississauga, Toronto, Niagara, Milton OTU, and the YIPI students. Your commitment and hard work played a crucial role in making the day a tremendous success.
Thanks to your efforts, we not only engaged with the public but also seized the opportunity to collect back-to-school supplies for children in need. Our partnership with the Peel Family Shelter was vital in turning this into a meaningful initiative.
We were thrilled with the great turnout and the enthusiastic support from Mississauga Fire, Peel Regional Police Service, MTO, Peel Crime Stoppers, UCRT, OTU, and OPPA Branch 4, all of which greatly contributed to the event’s success.
Your contributions have made a significant impact, and I am deeply grateful for your dedication and collaboration. A special and heartfelt thanks to our Cadet, Nimra, whose passion and initiative were instrumental in bringing this event to fruition. This achievement would not have been possible without her.
Inspector Randall – Thank you for taking time out of your annual leave to support your team. Your dedication is truly appreciated.
Thank you all once again for your outstanding support.
Photo Credit: Ryan Lynfatt – First Responder Supporter (thank you, awesome shots)
We even made it to the Global News at 6 that evening 😊
On June 21st, 2024 the 2nd Annual 911 Swing for the Cause Charity Golf tournament took place at the Renfrew Golf Club. An amazing turnout took place for this event with a full roster teeing off. A number of incredible sponsors once again came forward from the community to support this fundraiser. This year $4210.83 was raised with all the proceeds being donated towards the Arnprior and District Foodbank.
Congratulations to the event organizers and also to all participants in this years event. Special note to the winning team from the UOV Detachment Mike Howat, Andy Howat, Brad Zandstra and Dave Beauchemin.
Branch 10S – Special Olympics Curling – February 25, 2024
June 23, 2023
We wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who was able to participate in the 1stAnnual 911 Swing for the Cause Charity Golf Tournament.
We are thrilled to share that we raised $6100 for the Renfrew and District Food Bank!
We could not have done this without our amazing sponsors, volunteers, and attendees. The support we received from the community and surrounding detachments was beyond heart warming.
Congratulations to our winning team: Brent Boyce, Bobby Hawn, Chris Kettyle, and Ryan Kealey, who scored a cool 61!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Hosts:
The Renfrew Golf Club
Prize donations:
2-seater outdoor swing- Donated by Home Hardware Renfrew
$25 gift certificate to Renfrew Pizza Hut
$25 gift certificate to Renfrew Pizza Hut
$100 gift certificate to Metro or Food Basics
1 Large pepperoni pizza from the amazing Zio Nicolas
$100 gift certificate to Urban Sport
$100 gift certificate to Urban Sport
2 Tickets to an Ottawa REDBLACKS game
Deluxe detailing from Mack MacKenzie Motors
Deluxe detailing from Mack MacKenzie Motors
Gift basket from Haven Salon
5 Class pack from River Nest Yoga
Gift basket from Bonnechere Bakery
Gift basket from Bonnechere Bakery
Ninja Foodi 2 basket air fryer- donation from Canadian Tire Renfrew
4 Outdoor yard games, donated by No Frills Renfrew
OPPA Blanket
Golf Bag- Srixon stand bag + two packs of 12 Callaway Warbird golf balls, donated by the Arnprior Giant Tiger
Mastercraft 80-piece screwdriver set from OPP Veteran Rich Shikatani
Fishing starter set from OPP Veteran Rich Shikatani
Nike Golf glove from OPP Veteran Rich Shikatani
Cooler bag from OPP Veteran Rich Shikatani
$200 worth of beef from Raddatz Angus
Barbeque Sponsors:
Renfrew and Area Connection Centre
Ontario Provincial Police Association
Drink sponsors:
Ottawa Valley Coffee and VodKow Dairy Distillery
Swag Bag Sponsors:
Renfrew Police Service Board
Renfrew and Area Connection Centre
Pizza Sponsor:
Renfrew Pizza Hut
Tee Sponsors:
No Frills Renfrew
T. Murdock contracting
Canadian Tire Renfrew
Dwaine’s Towing
Bennett Property Shop Realty Brokerage
River Nest Yoga
Arnprior Chrysler
Urban Ford
Frasers Towing
Canadian Towing
Haven Salon
Bonnechere Bakery
Pick it Fence Renfrew
Laventure Construction
Events attended by Branch members and Executive
Updated August 2019
D/Cst. Brian Armit (right) and D/Cst. Tom Stemkoski (left) of the Dryden OPP Crime Unit.
The photo was taken at Sky Harbour International airport in Phoenix Arizona on the June 26, 2019. D/Cst. Armit and D/Cst. Stemoski attended Phoenix in the OPP Pilatus in relation to the extradition of a prisoner who had been convicted of sexual assault in Superior Court and while awaiting sentencing, absconded into the US. Extradition proceedings were commenced with Crown Law in Toronto with assistance from the International Assistance Group in Ottawa, the Office of International Affairs in the US and the US Marshal Service who located and arrested the accused for us in Arizona. An excellent example of cooperation amongst our Justice Partners and the lengths at which the OPP will go to get to bring accused persons to Justice. The accused was successfully returned to Canada on the June 27, 2019 and is in custody awaiting sentence. A special thanks to OPP Aviation Service for their assistance and safe travel completed by pilots Wade Arnold and Marcus Himanen.