Coal is cheap and plentiful, but it is highly polluting and produces major amounts of carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. There is much interest in the removal of these harmful by-products, either before or after combustion. Whether the techniques are viable or not is ultimately a matter of economics and legislation.

Sam joined CRC in 1972 as the Director of Space Mechanics, a position he held until his retirement in 1985. He has presented many talks to the Friends and has been a long time member of the Friends executive.

All Friends of CRC, their spouses and friends and employees at the Shirley Bay site, including DRDC, CSA and military personnel, are cordially invited. As usual, Friends will be meeting beforehand for lunch in the CRC Cafeteria.

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FRIENDS OF CRC NEWSLETTER September 15, 2008

Future Events:

Thursday, September 25, 2008. "Clean Coal Technology" - An Overview by Sam Altman at 1:00 PM in the CRC Auditorium.

E-mails Received:

Retirement of Jim King.
After almost 38 years with the federal government, Jim King has decided to retire from the Public Service on July 25 2008. Friends and colleagues are invited to attend a luncheon in Jim's honour.

When: 1200 Monday September 29, 2008
Where: Cedarhill Golf and Country Club, 56 Cedarhill Drive, Nepean.
What: Hot lunch buffet
Cost: $26 includes taxes and gratuities (drinks extra)

We are also looking for pictures, anecdotes or "interesting" stories about Jim.
If you wish to attend the luncheon for Jim please notify David Halayko (998-0007, Room 104 building 2A) or Anne Malcom (998-2411 room 109 building 2A

anne.malcom@crc.ca) no later than 21 September 2008.

Also, anyone wishing to contribute to a retirement gift is asked to see or e-mail David or Anne. A card will be placed in Anne's office for everyone to sign. For those attending, make sure you pay for the lunch and if you want to make a donation, please do so by Friday Sept 19th.
David Halayko

From: Zac Unger zdunger@yahoo.com
Date: July 20, 2008 5:40:15 PM EDT (CA)
To: crcfriends@igs.net
Subject: looking for people who were in Churchill with the Rocket Range
Reply-To: zdunger@yahoo.com
Hello there,

My name is Zac Unger and I am a writer from California. I'm currently working on a book about polar bears and about the town of Churchill in general. I'd really love to speak with anyone who was stationed in Churchill during the heyday of the rocket range. Would it be possible for you to direct me towards some people who spent time there? I very much appreciate your help and I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time.

Zac Unger

From: Stu McCormick
Date: August 26, 2008
To: Jim Sawtell
Subject: Herb Pragnell
Jim
Last March, Herb sent me a note which I only saw last week. I think you might like it for the newsletter. Apologies to Herb for the delay.
Stu

Mr. H. Pragnell
P.O. Box 71
I8l Mitcheson St.
Almonte,ON KOA 1AO
March 3, 2008

Friends of CRC
3701 CarlingAve.
P.O. Box 11490, Station H
Ottawa, ON K2H 8S2
Attn: Stu McCormick
Dear Friends,

The short-term memory is poor, but I can still remember the past and during the past year I have written my memoirs. They are primarily for family, but a few friends have prevailed on me to give them a copy.

In response to Stu's request for a few stories I offer the following:

When I became the site engineer at the Shirley Bay site, my immediate boss was Peter Lusick, but Frank Davies took an interest and was a great help. I had spent 10 years in the construction business prior to my arrival in the summer of 1959, and was naturally concerned that my background may not suit the position.

He soon set me straight that I would be working in the Arctic by explaining that the antenna systems in the Arctic were falling down, and my job was to fix them. Since nobody had told me about the Arctic, I was very intrigued. Nothing more was said at that time but soon after I flew to Resolute Bay to look at the antenna site.

I was met at Resolute by a bearded Harold Serson. The Arctic was cold, but we managed to visit the site and assess the antenna problem. On further trips we carried a supply of the good stuff which was appreciated by the guys who were serving in the "dry" arctic.

The new antenna system was installed the following year, and it did survive the Arctic conditions. (Note: The system design specifications were for one inch of ice and 100 mph winds.) It is also interesting to note at that time all equipment had to be shipped by sea. This meant everything had to be prefabricated and packaged for the sea voyage and for a beach landing during the short north summer. The project was a great experience for myself and the staff of the workshop (plant engineers). This was the start of many interesting years supporting the research staff.

There are still a few former DRTE employees living in Almonte in addition to Gerry Poaps and Sam Ayre. Stan Mills is my neighbour and Bill Tuffin lives nearby at Blakney. There are a number of the old workshop gang who live in the area.

Yours sincerely,

Herb Pragnell

Editor’s Note: Thanks Herb, we would like to see more letters or e-mails like this, so please send us your story.

Deaths:

MURRAY, Claude Francis On May 27, 2008, at the age of 91, surrounded by his close family. After 60 years of marriage and three and a half years apart, Claude has been reunited with his wife and great love, Joy Leach who predeceased him in 2004. Born October 28, 1916 in Ottawa, Ontario, Claude is the son of the late David Wesley Murray (Almonte) and Ada Frances Burke (Woodstock). Claude is a retired employee of the Department of Communications, Shirley's Bay, co-founder of the City View Curling Club and instrumental organizer of the Meadowlands Annex housing co-operative project in Nepean. In all walks of life, Claude made many great friends, but it is his family that will never forget the gentle, kind soul that shared in all our lives. Loving father of Don, Barbara (Dick) and Heather. Cherished grandfather of Damon (Carla) and Brandon Murray, Kristi, Ryan and Conner Wells, Kris, Kevin and Chelsey Reinburg. Predeceased by grandson, Tyson Murray (June 2000). Great-grandfather of Joel, Ella and Charlie Murray, Campbellford, Ontario. Dear brother of Lois (Garrow) Love (Roger) and Jean Lavergne (Guy). Predeceased by sister Ruth (Lafrance) Murray and brother Sandy Murray (Gwen). Brother-in-law to Marjorie Leach (Wallace) and Val Leach (Al), and the late Marion Leach (Ernest), Verna Wilson (Harry). Respected uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. Our family also wishes to send a special thank you to all the caring and devoted staff of the Glebe Center, 2nd floor Lindenwood for over three years of compassionate care, patience and guidance. A private funeral will be held. Interment to Beechwood Cemetery. A reception will be held at the City View Curling Club, 50 Capilano Drive (off Merivale Road) on Wednesday, June 18th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for anyone wishing to attend. For those interested, donations may be made to the Canadian Alzheimer Society. Together Again

FORSYTH, Peter Allan, M.A., Ph. D., FRSA, FCASI, FIAG, FRSC, Professor Emeritus, UWO has passed away in his 87th year. Survived by his wife Lucille, daughter Leslie Black and her husband Bob of Edmonton, his son Peter and his wife Margaret of Waterloo. Also missed by his grandsons Peter and Scott. Peter was born in 1922 in Prince Albert Sask., attended the Royal Military College, the University of Saskatchewan and McGill. During WW II he served overseas as an officer in the RCNVR, on loan to the British Fleet Air Arm. After the war, he worked for the Defence Research Board where he became Superintendent of the Radio Physics Lab. He was a professor at the University of Saskatchewan and came to the University of Western Ontario as Head of the Physics Department. Later, he was Director of the Centre for Radio Science at UWO and Director of the Space Science Co-ordination Office, National Research Council, Ottawa. He considered himself fortunate to have participated in the launching of the Canadian Space Science Program and to have spent more than thirty years involved in international space activities. During his retirement, Peter and Lucille spent many happy years at their converted schoolhouse near Londesboro, where he pursued a lifetime interest in sculpting in his hobby barn. Cremation has taken place. Friends will be received by the family one hour prior (1:00 2:00 pm) to a memorial service being conducted in the chapel of the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London, on Tuesday May 27th, 2008 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Michael Stol officiating. At the families request, no flowers please, memorial donations can be made to the Westmount Presbyterian Church, 521 Village Green Avenue, London, N6K 1G3, or to a charity of your choice. A bench has been placed and a tree will be planted in Springbank Park to commemorate Peter.

HATTON, Marion Eleanor April 8, 1919 May 6, 2008 It is with great sadness we announce that Marion passed away peacefully after a courageous battle in hospital care. Marion was predeceased by her husband Lew, sister Gene, brother Ronald, niece Nancy, and nephew Roger. Marion will be lovingly remembered by Renee (Bob, Colin, Jennifer) Blackwell; Karen (Blair, Cory, Sean ) Collins; Brad ( Sarah, Philip, Kevin ) Williams; Barb ( Zachary ) Reynolds and cousin Barb Yablonski and many lifelong friends who brought her immense joy. Marion spent her early years in the Langley and Vancouver areas and later resided in Ottawa with her husband until his retirement. She was living in Victoria when she passed away. Among Marion's numerous talents she was a gifted florist and artist and she loved to travel around the world. She enjoyed books, music, entertaining and Marion volunteered as a fundraising chairperson for charitable organizations and served on various strata councils. Marion was renowned for her passion towards worthwhile environmental causes. She proudly provided background information and family photos for a book on the history of Ft. Langley. The younger members of her family always remarked on her adventuresome spirit and she provided unconditional support for all our endeavours. Our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Derek Carroll for his respectful care, the medical teams at Royal Jubilee and Gorge Rd. Hospitals, her supportive and devoted friend Jane Henderson, the kind staff at Somerset House and to the many friends who came to visit her in the hospital. No funeral by request. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her honour to the charity of your choice. A private family gathering will be held in her honour. Marion will be deeply missed and her loving spirit lives on. 468318
Published in the Victoria Times-Colonist on 5/17/2008.

McDOUGALL, Brian (Retired CRC, Gov. of Canada) November 2, 1947 - June 6, 2008 Peacefully passed away after a lengthy illness, on Friday, June 6, 2008, surrounded by his loving family, at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital. Predeceased by his wife Helen (nee McQueen) and his parents Vernon John McDougall and Roberta "Bertie" (nee Houston). Devoted father to Cindy, great step-father to Jeff (Dodie) Torrance, Julie Torrance (Rick Hayter) and Laurie Torrance (Don Trowell). Loving brother to Brent (Joan) of Lanark, Barry of Almonte, Scott (Julie) of Carleton Place, and Stephen (Michelle) of Almonte. Dear brother-in-law to Ken McQueen (Sandra) and Cam McQueen (Debbie). Loving Papa to Adam Babineau (Julie), Alexandra and Taylor Torrance and Great-grandpa to Owen Babineau. Uncle to Ryan, Brent and Jenna McQueen, Geoffrey and Jonathan Simpson, the late Matthew, Josh, Ryan, Derek and Hailey McDougall. Dear cousin to Cairine Toshack. Fondly remembered by many friends. An avid outdoorsman, Brian spent much of his time fishing and hunting. Our heartfelt tribute to Brian is the fact that he carried on our wonderful family traditions after the death of our mother in 2002. At Brian's request, there will be no visitation. Donations may be made in Brian's memory to the Downs Syndrome Association. Condolences and tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com .