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Volume 56 Issue 17 Serving Shilo, Sprucewoods & Douglas since 1947 September 7, 2017 INSIDE This Issue

Annual Terry Fox Run Sept. 14 starting at L25. Page 4

Stag taken on tour of Base Kitchen. Page 6

Lantern represents soldiers’ spirit on journey to Former soldier Chris Klodt hoists the Spirit Flame, a symbol for the Invictus Games. It was lit in Kabul Aug. 9 and then made its way to Landstuhl Regional Medical Centre in , where Canadian soldiers injured in Afghanistan were treated. The lantern follows the journey many wounded service members take from the battlefi eld to the Invictus Games, as well as their journey to recovery. Soldiers tackle West According to the Invictus Games website, “The fl ame represents the wounded warriors’ spirit that despite injury or illness still burns bright, visible in their journey to and participation in the highly competitive Invictus Games.” It will then be carried to light the “I AM” Coast Trail. Page 7 cauldron to mark the start of the Invictus Games being held in . For more on the competition, see page 2. Photo Sarah Francis 2 Shilo Stag September 7, 2017 Invictus brings hope to releasing soldier

Sarah Francis “He has a workout program called Starting been a [huge] bright spot in my life,” he offered. Shilo Stag Strength,” Capt Verleun told the Shilo Stag. “It takes “I can tell you the Regiment has been — I couldn’t about a year to complete. I fi nished it all. It was a long, have done the last year without them. They’ve been a long year. “ family for me and I can’t say enough of how well the “About 50 days, not that I’m keeping track.” His progress was self-taught, and he committed to regiment has treated me. They’ve been awesome. My 1RCHA’s Capt Nicholas Verleun registered a year participating in a powerlifting competition in Moose wife has been a rock throughout.” ago to participate in the Jaw, Saskatchewan. He added, “For Invictus itself, I’m just happy to be 2017 Invictus Games be- He had one goal — not to fi nish last. This was a goal going. Happy to show up. I can’t wait to show myself ing held in Toronto. he achieved. just how far I can go.” When he sat down with “What can I say? It was nice validation because I His main focus for the competition is the bench the Shilo Stag it was a was self taught.” press. His goal this time around is again, not to come near a 50-day countdown While he lifts large amounts of weight, it can be last as well as lifting 300 pounds minimum in the to when the Games would kinder to his ankle than an activity such as running. bench press. start. “A lot of cardiovascular activity is very repeti- He still has some time in before his release from the Now 31, Capt Verleun tive. With squats or bench press, I may do 25 reps in CAF. In the meantime, what he plans to do after that joined the military at the a workout, plus accessory work and supplemental is still in the deciding phases. age 17, where he enrolled work,” said Capt Verleun. “Don’t get me wrong I’m in Kingston-based Royal not slagging cardiovascular, but to run a Military College (RMC). kilometre, you moving your legs in the He is currently in the same motion 300 to 400 repetitions. That process of releasing from hurts people over time if it’s not done cor- the Canadian Armed rectly.” Forces (CAF). He added, “To get back into the physical Capt Nicholas Verleun “It’s still early in the re- mindset, I started power lifting, just to get lease process for me. So strong.” far Invictus, for me, has In the past he has played football, rug- meant hope,” the soft-spoken offi cer explained. “It’s by, boxed, wrestled as well as hitting the given me a chance to see there is life outside [of the ocean surfi ng. military] and it can be great. There can be fulfi lling While his ankle was the injury which opportunities and you can do and see so much more.” brought him to powerlifting, Capt Ver- He said the process is a kin to the end of high school leun said he has many others ailments. searching for your chosen career. “Old injuries from before in high school “Last week, I was in Economics 621 and Algebra 61 sports, through work injuries. Between and that defi ned my morning and now — what am I left ankle, right foot, right hand, right el- going to do?” bow, right shoulder. It’s the injuries that As with many soldiers, he had suffered bumps and pile up over time. Between physical and bruises. mental side it takes a toll.” Surgery fi ve years ago following an ankle injury Fortunately, he has gone without injury during avalanche control in ’s inte- while training for the sport he’ll tackle at rior changed his physical fi tness capabilities. the Invictus Games. “Recovery from that was substantial,” recalled Invictus Games were created by Prince Capt Verleun. “It took me a lot to get back into where Harry after his visit to the United States I was.” for the Warrior Games — an event for ill Healing was a long process, and he started from and injured military members and veter- ground zero. ans. His aim was to create and interna- “I found out I was too weak to do the prescribed tional event. workouts. That was a mild blow to the ego. So I hit The inaugural event took place in Lon- the books and did some more reading. I found out a don in the fall of 2014. lot of athletes are in the same boat ... to weak to do the The games have given Capt Verleun workouts prescribed.” something to look forward to. During his research he found a number of people “It’s been a tough year. Some stuff at turned to a coach in Texas out of the Wichita Falls home, illness and news at work. It’s been Capt Nicholas Verleun performs a squat at the GSH while the In- Athletic Club, Mark Rippetoe. He has helped develop a long year. I can honestly say Invictus has victus Games fl ag hangs above him. Photos Sarah Francis training programs for crossfi t. Pet of the Week Pet of

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Stag Special paign? “Our goal this year is 100 per cent As fall approaches, so also does an- face-to-face canvassing,” he offered. other season of CFB Shilo’s involve- “If we can put out maximum effort, we ment in the United Way campaign. will raise a good amount to help a com- This year’s campaign offi cially munity which has been so supportive launches Sept. 8 with a breakfast the of the military.” WO’s/Sgt’s mess (building L110), About 20 unit reps form the heart of which will include a door prize and CFB Shilo’s United Way campaign each symbolic fl ag raising with representa- year. Unit reps ensure that all military tives of United Way of Brandon. members and civilian personnel are The 2017 campaign is being chaired given the opportunity to donate. by Base chaplain Capt Troy Dennis, Unit reps also plan fundraising events with Lt Victoria Evans serving as Base and raffl es which enhance fundrais- representative. ing and create enthusiasm and energy Padre Dennis sat down with the Shilo around the campaign. Stag to speak about this year’s cam- “Our reps are absolutely key. Without Hungry Man ® Pringles ® paign. He was quick to point out the them there would be no United Way importance of the annual fundraising campaign in Shilo. They bring so much Frozen Dinner Chips effort. energy and soul,” acknowledged Padre • Assorted Varieties • Assorted Flavours “The Brandon and District United Dennis. • 411 g - 455 g • 9148 g - 156 g Way raised almost $700,000, of which Capt Dennis admitted this year’s CFB Shilo contributed $54 500,” he re- campaign will face challenges but he • Reg. 6.79 • Reg. 3.29 called. “The funds were distributed to remains optimistic. 2/ about 25 helping agencies, who in turn “Deployments and exercises will be a 99 helped some 10,000 people with vari- major factor this year, but we know the ous needs.” reps will do all they can to reach every- 3 4 Capt Dennis, who served as Base one.” representative last year, added, “We The $5 kick-off breakfast at Flatlands Heinz ® Betty Crocker ® were pretty excited last year to exceed dining hall runs from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Your Base newspaper Shilo Stag and Canned Pasta Cake and Frosting our goal of $35,000 by almost $20,000. • Variety of cake & frosting It means that more people in the West- its Facebook page will provide full infor- • Assorted varieties man area could be helped.” mation and promotion for all campaign • 398 ml • 340 g - 461 g Is there a goal set for the 2017 cam- events this fall. • Reg. 2.49 .99 • Reg. 2.59 - 3.19 199 Juice ® General Mills ® Oasis Cereal • Assorted Flavours • Lucky Charms & Cinnamon • 960 ml Toast Crunch • Reg. 2.19 • 330 g & 360 g 129 • Reg. 6.99 399 Dawn ® Tide ® Dish Liquid Liquid Detergent & • Assorted • 638 - 532 ml Dryer Sheets • Assorted varieties Leave your bulk garbage out in front of your home — at the curb — the night be- • Reg. 4.19 fore Oct. 10 bulk garbage pick-up. There are certain items, such fridges or water • 1.36 L & 80 pk coolers you cannot put out for the fall bulk garbage pick-up. Photo Jules Xavier 99 • Reg. 6.49-12.99 2/ Bulk garbage pick-up Oct. 10 2 5

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It’s that time of year again when the leaves turn to yellow and fall to the ground. All Purpose Cleanser Paper Towel Besides dusting off your leaf rake, it’s also time to think of what you have in the • Assorted • 6 pk house that can’t be easily taken to the Base dump yourself. • 437 ml - 1.2 L • Reg. 10.99 Mark this on your calendar: Fall bulk garbage pick-up in the PMQs will be held • Reg. 5.49 Oct. 10. As per the CFHA notice, all appliances that contain Freon — fridges, A/Cs, wa- 99 ter coolers, etc — will not be picked up by the fall bulk garbage pick-up crews. 99 Base residents may disposed of those items at the Eastview Landfi ll site in Bran- 3 don. 6 Further information can be found at the City of Brandon landfi ll overview web- site by visiting www.brandon.ca/sanitation/landfi ll/landfi ll-overview Sept 7 to Sept 20, 2017 4 Shilo Stag September 7, 2017

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Mailing Address: 37th annual Terry Fox Run Box 5000, Stn Main CANADIAN CFB Shilo, Manitoba, R0K 2A0 COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2014 Walk, run, wheel or cycle from L25 This newspaper is issued by authority of LCol Dave MacIntyre, Shilo Stag been raised worldwide for cancer research in Terry’s Base Commander, CFB Shilo. The views expressed herein are name through the annual Terry Fox Run, held across not necessarily those of the Department of National Defence or of the editorial staff. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit, It was a journey which Canadians never forgot. and around the world. to abridge, to reject copy or advertising to adhere to the policy, Terry Fox was born in nearby Winnipeg, but There are many schools, statues, parks, buildings as outlined in CFAO 57-5, and for clarity and/or content. raised in Port Coquitlam, BC, a suburb of Vancou- and roads in Canada named after Terry, plus a moun- ver. An active teenager involved in many sports, Terry tain in BC. was 18 when he was diagnosed with osteogenic sar- • • • The Shilo Stag is produced every second Thursday. coma (bone cancer) and forced to have his right leg The 37th annual Terry Fox Run — you can walk, amputated 15 centimetres (six inches) above the knee run, wheel or bike — is slated for CFB Shilo Sept. 14. Deadline for submissions is the Thursday prior to the in 1977. Open to all ages starting from the Community Cen- week of publication. Submissions can be sent to the Stag While in hospital, Terry was so overcome by the suf- tre Annex, better known as L25, the actual run starts via email at [email protected], dropped off at the Stag of- fering of other cancer patients, many of them young at 9:30 a.m. but arrive one hour earlier for warm-up fi ce located in CANEX or via Inter-base mail. children, that he decided to run across Canada to raise and opening ceremonies. Donations to the Terry Fox money for cancer research. Foundation are collected at L25. Shirts and raffl e tick- Submitting articles and photos for print: He would call his journey the Marathon of Hope. ets are available for purchase, with both available in • Please submit articles as a MS Word Document. After 18 months and running more than 5,000 ki- the CANEX Mall in advance of the Sept. 14 event. • Include the author’s full name, rank, unit and contact information. lometres (3,107 miles) to prepare, Terry started his QUOTES FROM TERRY • Include photos with your articles whenever possible, run in St. John’s, Nfl d on April 12, 1980 with little “I don’t feel that this is unfair. That’s the thing about however, do not embed photos in word documents. fanfare or media attention. cancer. I’m not the only one, it happens all the time to • Please submit photos as high resolution jpegs (if Although it was diffi cult to garner attention in the people. I’m not special. This just intensifi es what I did. scanned 300 dpi), digital images or in hard copy format. beginning, enthusiasm soon grew, and the money col- It gives it more meaning. It’ll inspire more people. I • With photos, include a caption that names the individu- lected along his route began to mount. just wish people would realize that anything’s pos- als in the photo; what is taking place; and the name, He ran close to 42 kilometres (26 miles) a day sible if you try; dreams are made possible if you try. rank, and unit of the photographer. through Canada’s Atlantic provinces, Quebec and When I started this run, I said that if we all gave one • • • . However, on Sept. 1, after 143 days and 5,373 dollar, we’d have $22-million for cancer research, and kilometres (3,339 miles), Terry was forced to stop run- I don’t care man, there’s no reason that isn’t possible. Follow the Shilo Stag on ning outside of Thunder Bay, Ont. because cancer had No reason! I’m not doing the run to become rich or Facebook by visiting: appeared in his lungs. famous.” An entire nation was stunned and saddened. Terry • • • http://www.facebook.com/ShiloSTAG died on June 28, 1981. He was just 22. Terry Fox (above) photo taken by Stag editor Jules The heroic Canadian was gone, but his legacy was Xavier on Hwy. 17 north of White River, Ont. by White just beginning. To date, more than $600-million has Lake Provincial Park

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Part of these visits is to get from the A common interpreta- people on the front line delivering the services a sense CFB Shilo has a strong tion of CFB Shilo for the of what kind of gaps there are, where we can improve, sense of community, ob- Commodore and his team what we can add to the program to better support ser- served Cmdre Sean Cantelon. was the sense of commu- vice members and their families.” As Director General Morale nity on this Base, he ob- It’s been nearly a year since he’s taken on the job as and Welfare Services (DGM- served. DGMWS and is now filling in the gaps of locations he WS), Cmdre Cantelon spent “We’ve heard that from has yet to visit. his early years in the military the command team and “You want to come and see and walk the terrain and on ships. He never imagined the employees. Very happy talk with people in the field to get a good sense of he would wind up in his cur- to see a great fitness facil- what’s going on,” he said of finally having an oppor- rent position, but it has been ity and gym. I’ve gotten to tunity to come west and visit CFB Shilo. rewarding. understand the hub of the He said it is like the commander of the army or “I joined the Navy to drive town. From the CANEX commander of the division visiting troops in the field ships and see the world,” he mall, the wonderful little while deployed. recalled during a recent visit coffee shop, to a variety of “In my case because of what we do in morale and Cmdre Sean Cantelon spoke to PSP staff during to CFB Shilo. “In the latter services in there, you’ve welfare services, we want to walk the Base. That’s part of a career as a senior of- a coffee break held at the Junior Ranks. Photo Sarah Francis got medical to your post where our services are. We visit PSP when they’re ficer, there are a lot of admin- office. It’s great to [see] overseas in Latvia.” istrative jobs and this is a real how that serves everybody He said there are multiple ways you can communi- opportunity to give back. and how the CANEX team acts as support there.” cate with CFMWS if you have a concern or idea. Speak “My family [has] been tremendously supported by Cmdre Cantelon said it speaks well to see such a to PSP staff if you have a concern about sports, fitness programs like those available through Military Family positive response to programs which residents are or recreation. Resource Centres [MFRC) when I’ve been at sea. I’ve subscribing to, as well as the sense of community and On the digital side you can log onto www.CFMWS. had lots of great enjoyment from a variety of sports support. com to access e-mail addresses for contacts, or look up programs and great workouts through the Personnel “That’s why Morale and Welfare Services are here. programs on various Facebook pages. Support Programs [PSP] gang. We often use the motto, ‘Serving those who serve.’ “Old-fashioned letters still work, too,” he added. “I was telling the team here, the first thing I ever had What I see here in Shilo is a great team focused on The organization’s mailing address can also be to buy in basic training was a kit bag, and I bought that.” found on its website. that at a CANEX [store].” While he didn’t mention specific spots for improve- Cmdre Cantelon also encourages everyone to take He added, “Family support is so critical. None of us ment for CFB Shilo, there are overall improvements to the opportunity to participate in surveys when of- in the military could focus on our military life without the system the team has their eye on. fered. that support we get on the home-front.” “We worked hard on the Defence Policy Review “Votes matter, opinions matter,” he observed. “They As DGMWS, Cmdre Cantelon aims to visit a Base and the new Strong Secure and Engaged policy that really do help us a lot in Ottawa, in getting funding a month to keep on top of the services they offer, and was developed as a result. There is a whole chapter in and explaining the uniqueness of military families.” how they are working for employees on that Base. there on people. We worked hard to get more funding He’s also there to meet with command teams and for fitness, recreation and MFRC staff. for the MFRCs,” he said. “I’m here to get a good sense of what’s happen- “One of the reasons I ing on the ground,” he said. “That chance to do the like these Base visits — one-on-one, meet people and meet the employees. we’ve got a commitment No gas!

CANEX’s gas pumps will be silent for the next few months while ESSO replaces the existing pumps and in- fastructure with a new system. Here, CANEX manager Rick Kehler replaces a fallen fence which highlights the closure sign. Photo Jules Xavier 6 Shilo Stag September 7, 2017 Quality, food safety, customer service top priority for Base cooks

Sarah Francis like they can here. They might Shilo Stag do heartier menus.” One example is providing foods which have a higher fat Preparing food for hundreds of content to helps sustain troops soldiers each day is no small or- longer. der. Lt Evans said those who feed Whether it’s at the Base kitchen troops in the fi eld often go on or in the fi eld, military cooks are to become the best cooks. When working long hours to feed sol- you enter the kitchen you can diers and maintain quality of nu- expect to fi nd a variety of op- trition. tions at each meal time. Food services offi cer Lt Victoria Through the National Stan- Evans had a similar career path in dardized Cycle Menu (NSCM) mind. two of the meals offered are from “I initially applied to be a cook a Healthier Choice and Vegetar- and an air weapons systems tech- ian recipe database. Another is nician. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to up to the kitchen. stay in for the long haul. When I “We have a local choice or a did my aptitude testing they said home-grown choice,” she said, we’d prefer you went the offi cer adding one factor for the switch route,” she recalled during a Stag was inconsistency across the interview. “The offi cer route in- country. cludes signing a 10-year contract. “There were some places I had to consider that pretty care- where the food was incredible,” fully.” recalled Lt Evans. “In [CFB] She does, however, have a back- Trenton, they would cook their ground in the culinary fi eld. steak to order. It was amazing. “I kept saying, ‘Well I’m a cook, There are other Bases that may I’m working on my RED seal, can have been more isolated, not so you put me through as a cook?’ much. That came down really to and they said, ‘No, you don’t nutrition for the troops, fuelling have Grade 12 math.’ Which is hi- them the way they need to be larious in retrospect, now that I’m A cook (above) quarters mushrooms in preparation for a meal to be served at the Base kitchen. fuelled.” a food services offi cer.” Lt Victoria Evans (below right) gave the Stag a tour of the kitchen. Photos Sarah Francis Customer service, quality and She added, “I love being a logis- caution are all components that tics offi cer. I get to work with the Lt Evans noted, “There is a lot of things for them go into cooking for troops. kitchen and the cooks in a different way.” to consider, that I never had to consider as a civilian “It’s in [a cooks] interest to always engage [soldiers], After taking her food services course with the mili- cook.” make sure they like what they’re eating. Otherwise, tary, she saw a number of differences. She said it’s not uncommon for cooks to work 12 to it refl ects poorly upon them. The fi rst place anybody “It helped me consider a lot of things I didn’t see 16 hour days. Lt Evans told the Shilo Stag it’s a point goes when they’re not feeling well, the fi rst place their when I was a cook from a management perspective. of pride to be able to serve soldiers. mind goes is, ‘It’s something I ate.’ We’re very cau- You think about food safety within the realm of safe “There is something really great about feeding the tious here with food safety.” food handling when you’re a cook,” she explained. troops and providing for the troops. Food is really key Lt Evans said a lot of thought and hard work goes “You don’t really see the whole defence side of it. to morale. Especially when they’re in the fi eld.” into the food used in meals they provide for the troops. You don’t see the upper echelon of ordering rations To get the food out the soldiers, Base cooks use SEVs “They will work very hard to make sure people are and stuff like that, until you hit the Master Corporal (Special Equipment Vehicle), which are full kitchens happy, that people are well fed, that they’re content, level.” inside of a Seacan, as well as kitchens in trailers, or a they leave here with a smile on their face,” she said. On top of being cooks, the men and women work- MKT (Mobile Kitchen Trailer). “So thank a cook if you ever get the chance. They are ing out of the kitchen are also soldiers. Military cooks are up against more than working in incredibly hard workers and proud of what they do.” “They have other regular tasking they have to do a new space. on the Base. They have to worry about fi tness. Hon- “You’re dealing with the elements of weather, you estly, after working shift work and long days on your also lose a lot of your routine,” she explained. “Here, feet — sometimes it can be diffi cult to go to the gym. they know the set dining times. When you’re in an You’re tired.” MKT, you could get the notice to pick up and move in 20 minutes. Suddenly the guys are shutting everything down to move to another part of the fi eld. Supply be- comes more diffi cult.” Fuel to keep utensils and major equipment going and hauling out a refrigeration unit to keep things cold are also concerns for food prep in the fi eld. One of the other major dif- ferences you’ll see is what kinds of food are prepared. She offered you’re not likely to see spaghetti and meat- balls being served. “It’s good when it’s indi- vidual size portions. People can hand it out relatively simply.” She added, “They can do some pretty incredible things A cook from the Base kitchen prepares bananas for banana bread. on an MKT and in a SEV. They can cook almost just September 7, 2017 Shilo Stag 7

MCpl Mak (left) descends the final ladder of the Trail, while Pte Warner looks on from above.

West Coast Trail hikers (above) navigate over smooth boulders on a rocky beach, with the tide out. 3CDSG Signal Squadron conquers West Coast Trail Cpl Thomas Vickerman Point. cell signal to start contacting friends and loved ones. Stag Special Due to the rain slowing our progress to barely one We also played cards and watched a group of ot- kilometre in an hour at times, the Command Team ters have a feast of leftover halibut on the dock. Upon determined we would use our scheduled rest day at our return to CFB , we said our goodbyes Ten members of 3CDSG Signal Squadron recently the end of the hike to give us an extra day on the trail to each other as we all had early flights the following returned from completing the West Coast Trail on instead. morning to head home. as part of the Squadron Adventure This allowed us to complete the most difficult sec- Overall, everyone seemed to have enjoyed the trip Training. tion of the trail in a safe manner. It’s a good thing we even through the rain, bruises, a mildly sprained an- Running from April 20 to May 9, soldiers arrived in were a group of prepared Signallers — out came the kle, wet and soaked packs and at least one member Victoria from Detachments scattered from CFB Shilo satellite phone and calls were made. wishing that they had longer legs to make it over the to , BC. The team had one The final days, with numerous fallen trees, large boulders and steps made day to gather last minute supplies, and stops at Camper Bay and for a giant. distribute shared items to spread the Thrasher Cove, provided The team came away from the adventure training weight. the highest concentration with increased camaraderie, and a renewed confi- After deploying to the northern trail of ladders on the trail, as dence in their abilities to tackle challenges and endure head at Gordon River, we spent the well as the last three cable hardships. night at a local campsite so that step- cars. off could be as early as possible. This Our stay at Camper Bay started wonderfully until we had a gave us our first encounter small scare when someone thought with any type of large and there was a bear in camp in the mid- possibly dangerous wild- dle of the night, waking us all up with life in the form of a lone their scream. black bear. The first day started out with a sun- No issues were had as ny morning and a visit to the Parks it grazed on plants and Canada building for the safety and checked us out from across information brief, weighing of packs the creek. The Warrant and the non-optional group photo. kept an eye on his bear From there, we kitted up and hit spray as we all took photos the trail, which gave us our first intro- and selfies from a safe dis- duction to the trails’ famous ladders tance, before it was bored — 38 in total we were told, although of us and headed back into it seemed like there were a few extra the woods. thrown in for good measure. By the The final day we awoke end of the day, the weather deteriorat- early to ensure we would ed to a full blown deluge which lasted make the last ferry at 3:30 for the next 48 hours. Cpl Lee checks his map in front of the p.m. After a short climb Our first few days found us camp- out of the campsite, we donkey engine. Photos contributed ing on Tscowis Creek, Tsusiat Falls, and took a break for breakfast Cribs Creek. We covered more than and a few photos to mark half of the trail at this point, enduring the last leg. 41 kilometres of trail, rain, a lunch watching sea lions, Then we were off on the final kilometres of the trip a cable car and the halfway point which involves a with the goal to have everyone finished and off the ferry ride at the Nitinat Narrows. trail by lunchtime. After a few more ladders and pass- Here, we found a locally run crab shack that serves ing a derelict Donkey engine, a large steam powered fresh caught fish and crab, and some welcome adult machine that was used for logging, we got to the top refreshments to give us a break from filtered creek of the final and steepest ladder on the trail. water. This took us down to the beach where we signalled The morning of day four saw the rain finally let up, and waited for the ferry to take us back to civilization, and held the largest morale booster on the trail, Chez AKA Port Renfrew. Monique’s. This small tarp-on-frame outpost on the While waiting for the ferry to arrive, we took a beach, just past the 44 kilometre mark, held a key goal couple more obligatory group photos to celebrate the for many of the travellers — burgers and beer. completion of the trail. This timely stop for lunch also provided us cover Once across the channel, all we had to do was wait (Front to back) WO Purdy, Pte Warner and Cpl Lee from a significant downpour of rain, some sweet for our bus back to CFB Esquimalt. We passed the time cross a board walk built for hikers on the West Coast treats and of course the best burger you can get in the by taking a trip into town for real food, and access to Trail. area. The day ended with us camping out at Bonilla Our stay at Camper Bay gave us our first encounter with any type of possibly dangerous wildlife in the form of a lone black bear. 8 Shilo Stag September 7, 2017 BComdʼs wife looks to establish Shilo wives choir Sarah Francis process starting up met with a few hiccups. all Bases. Music and uniforms are the same across the Shilo Stag One of which was a transition of Base Command- board. ers at the time, which made setting up a meeting with “We’re trying to bring women together locally him more diffi cult. as well as nationally,” she explained. “There are set Shannon MacIntyre’s welcome moment to Mani- “I don’t think I’ll have that challenge connecting songs that each choir needs to know. The uniform is toba was typical unpredictable weather during the with the Base Commander this time,” she joked. the same. When people are posted, from choir to choir, August long weekend. In the UK, choir practices were twice a week. She they already know some of the music. They already She informed the Shilo Stag she and her family went hopes to see a similar schedule here depending on have the uniform. So you’re part of that community.” camping for the weekend and were confronted with community interest. The uniform is a red shirt with black pants, or a “dry weather only” roads and a lot of rain. There are now 10 military wives choirs across Can- knee length dress and scarf. The MacIntyres have been in the area for a short ada. Choirs from across the country will come together time after being posted to CFB Shilo from Ottawa “Our goal is to have one on every Base,” she ex- for their fi rst national performance during the Invic- when her husband Dave commenced his job as the plained. tus Games in Toronto. Base Commander. Since moving from Ottawa during posting season, “We have about 210 women going to Toronto,” said Here only a short time, she already has her sights she stepped down as treasurer for the association, but MacIntyre. set on creating social activities for spouses through a remains a board member. While some special events have auditions, there is Canadian Military Wives Choir (CMWC) for this Base. The most appealing component of the choir is the no audition process to join the choir. They categorize It was during a posting to the (UK) bonding aspect. voice ranges in soprano one, soprano two and alto. where she was introduced to the idea of a military “The main purpose of the choir is to bring people to- The choir is open to military members’ wives, fi an- wives choir. gether. For women to connect, women in the military cees, as well as common-law partners. MacIntyre had “They had started a military wives choir in the UK community to connect. It’s no audition,” she said. “If a table set up during the Aug. 23 registration day at and it’s actually a BBC documentary,” she recalled. someone isn’t comfortable singing, that’s okay. They the GSH. “You can watch the episodes on Youtube.” can still join.” The idea of a military wives choir spread quickly. She added, “There’s women I’ve met in the choir in “They have over 80 choirs across the UK now,” add- Ottawa who for the fi rst two years, just mouthed the ed MacIntyre. “They’re released two CDs — two al- words. They’re there to meet and be with other people bums. They’ve won a music award [the] British Music and build those friendships and gain support. It’s re- Award. They’ve done really, really well. Everyone has ally about building community among women.” a lot of fun.” There have been studies on the effect of singing in MacIntyre participated in choir, when she was in- groups — believe it or not, the singers heart rates will volved in her church choir growing up on a farm in sync up. Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Singing can also increase confi dence, decrease stress After returning to Canada for a posting to Garrison and rates of depression, promote better posture and Edmonton, she founded the CMWC Edmonton. The increase lung function to name a few benefi ts. MacIntyre said negativ- ity wont be tolerated. The Shannon MacIntyre (right) has been part of the mili- YOUR FALL AT A GLANCE choir is set up the same at tary wives choirs in Edmonton and Ottawa. Photo supplied MAGAZINE IS AVAILABLE AT THE UNITS, BASE HQ, MFRC, GSH & CANEX Got Bulk Garbage? 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Sarah Francis She moved here with her husband, who is original- Shilo Stag ly from Ireland. The two were married in Ireland and came back to Canada in September last year. Padre Shanahan, or Padre Lizzy as she goes by, is “He’s been incredibly supportive, let’s put it that excited to be back at CFB Shilo. way.” She spent a short time on Base earlier in her career Padre Lizzy said the trip across four provinces has and is looking forward to showing her Irish husband given him a better understanding of how large Can- all which Manitoba offers. ada is when you compare his homeland. One of the The past few years of her miliary career have been spots on her to do list is to visit the Spirit Sands in spent at CFB Esquimalt. Spruce Woods Provincial Park. She also plans to take “[I] was an Army girl in a Navy world,” joked the her husband snowshoeing. newly posted padre. “When I was a kid I remember doing it in school Padre Lizzy was a teacher before starting her career and a little bit in the Reserves and my husband [has] as a pastoral associate. never done that. The snow just doesn’t accumulate in “In the Canadian military, we have priests, we have Ireland. There’s so many things I want to show him.” deacons and we have pastoral associates,” she said. Growing up Padre Lizzy was told to choose the be- “Nothings changed, we have men only for priests and lief that was right for her. deacons, but there are both men and women that are “My parents were divorced and when I was teen- pastoral associates in the forces. We’re different com- Padre Lizzy stands near a stained glass window at the ager my mom said, ‘If you want to go to church, pick a pared to other military, whereas US military only has Roman Catholic Church. Photo Sarah Francis religion.’ She was Roman Catholic. I went through the priests.” RCIA program as a teenager, so I became a catholic in She added, “When we get to do things with the my teens. That’s one of the most important things ... Americans there is a little bit of an explanation there Her mother was in the medical core in the Reserves, you can’t force a person to believe. You can nurture because it’s not something that they normally see.” while her older sister was in logistics and her younger that belief that’s in them and help them find where As for the difference between a priest and a pasto- sister is also a chaplain in the they want to be. We’re blessed here in the military be- ral associate, Padre Lizzy said it’s simpler to explain (CAF). cause we have such a wide spectrum of faith groups.” what she can’t do. Following the family trend and joining the military She has more than 20 years experience either being “I need a priest to consecrate the Eucharist. I can go led her to CFB Shilo once before. A place she was ea- employed or volunteering with the church. into the field or do liturgy of the word with pre-conse- ger to return for this latest posting. To her, part of being in the chaplains group is learn- crated hosts — wafers. Only a priest can give absolu- “I used to be a school teacher in the Edmonton cath- ing about other peoples beliefs and spiritualities. As tion, only a priest can hear a confession and give that olic school system. I was in Reserves as I was getting well as what being spiritual means to others. absolution, which is so important. my masters. One of my experiences in the Reserve’s “I’m still trying to define it for myself. When people “My best case scenario is that I can pray with an student entry officer program for the chaplains is — I tell me that they’re spiritual I ask them. It’s because I individual who’s dying. If they want me to, I can take was posted here seven years ago for four months. It want to learn, it’s not to criticize. Because I think you what they tell me and then tell a priest.” was part of the two summers of discernment. I actu- need to have spirituality to pick a religion,” she said. She said the Canadian military is in need of more ally fell in love with Shilo. Especially the people, it “They go hand in hand. It’s not one or the other. But priests. was one of the warmest places I have ever been.” then, that’s how I see it. Somebody else may not see “Pastoral associates is one way of supporting until “I did ask for Shilo,” she added regarding her post- it that way.” we can get more priests. It’s the best job I’ve ever had. ing from the west coast’s Vancouver Island to the She joins the Our Lady of Shilo Roman Catholic It’s the calling I was meant to be,” she offered. Manitoba prairies. chapel, where you can take in her Sunday services. Bible lessons, fun crafts at Adventure Day Camp

It was a busy and fun week for kids from Base, aged five to 12 who spent a week at Adventure Day Camp. The week was spent doing crafts as well as learning bible lessons. One craft made was lan- terns using clear plastic Sharpie markers and elec- tronic tea lights. The camp is put on each year by CFB Shilo’s Chaplains Services through One Hope Canada and is free for families to enroll their kids. Photos Sarah Francis 10 Shilo Stag September 7, 2017 New directive for military members improves promotion criteria

Devon Atherton criteria while being promoted to an acting rank. “The discussion around delinking medicals from Stag Special This change is intended to help ease anxiety about promotion started with a shared concern among the seeking medical treatment earlier, and allows mem- working group members that the change would lower Maintaining a high standard of physical fi tness bers suffi cient recovery time without negatively af- promotion standards,” he said. “But universality of and health is important for members of the Canadian fecting their careers. service still applies, because in order to be substan- Armed Forces (CAF), with Canadian Army (CA) lead- “We feel members should have confi dence that the tively promoted, a member still has to meet the re- ership focusing on a new directive, now in place, that CAF is modernizing,” explained Maj Manley. quirements of the promotion.” removes barriers to promotion which were based on a Maj Bishop added, “Changes to promotion require- Under the directive, those members with a medi- member’s medical status. ments will improve the Forces’ health overall and cal condition who are given an acting promotion will The directive also encourages personnel to seek ensure that members are promoted based on their be evaluated regularly to determine whether they are medical help as soon as they need it. merit.” healthy enough to complete the remaining require- Maj Jeff Manley and Maj Peter Bishop, both CA Maj Bishop pointed out that physical fi tness is ex- ments for permanent promotion. Personnel Policy writers and analysts, are part of the tremely important within the CA specifi cally. “In this way,” said Maj Bishop, “members are given team responsible for making sure the implementation “If you think about it comparatively to the Navy and a reasonable amount of time to recover and receive process for the directive runs smoothly. Air Force, the Navy fi ghts with ships and the Airforce treatment without lowering overall fi tness standards Maj Manley explained that the directive ensures fi ghts with aircraft. But from the Army perspective, in the long run.” members no longer need to have perfect physical fi t- we fi ght with our soldiers. They are the weapons.” Additionally, when it comes to deployment, CA ness immediately in order to move up a rank. Maj Manley acknowledged the Army places such leadership isn’t taking any chances, Maj Bishop ex- Now, instead of having to complete physical fi tness an emphasis on physically demanding work that ap- plained. “If, for example, a member with a broken leg testing and career courses prior to promotion, CAF plying the directive will require much consultation is due to be deployed on operations, they would re- members have a fl exible timeline to meet promotion and co-ordination between career managers and unit place him or her. They wouldn’t send a member off command teams. on operations if he or she couldn’t physically do it.” “However, he added that, “making this policy However, the directive still outlines very important work, regardless of the challenges, is perfectly within changes for promotion standards, even if it does not Shilo Theatre the Army’s scope.” apply to deployment. (Located in the General Strange Hall) The CA’s most senior medical offi cer, CA Surgeon “Normally, you’re not promoted into a position for Sept. 8 Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie Rated G Col Annie Bouchard, said the earlier a patient seeks deployment except in very rare circumstances,” said Sept. 15 The Mummy Rated 14A treatment, the more effective it will be. Maj Manley. “This means that most promotions are Sept. 22 Cars 3 Rated G “Health Services Group has high hopes that this usually for domestic postings. Members are not often Children aged 10 and younger require adult supervision at all times. will decrease the stigma around consulting the medi- given a promotion with the intention of deploying All movies start at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. cal clinic in a timely manner,” she said. “Particularly them right away, so the directive still applies in most FREE GSH popcorn — h2o from CANEX in the case of mental health disorders, consulting ear- cases. For this reason, the majority of members facing

For more info, contact the community ly improves those outcomes.” promotion will have less reason for anxiety when re- recreation o ce at 204-765-3000 ext 3317/3588 Maj Bishop was part of a working group held in vealing their medical needs. November 2016 and tasked with fi nding solutions to He asked for members to be patient and under- medically-based pro- standing as the changes begin to roll out. motion barriers. He “This represents a great opportunity for our orga- said there were some nization. But, as with any change, there’s going to be concerns early on, but a transition period where we, the Army, are going to the directive does not have to adjust to a new system. That’s a very natu- lower existing promo- ral and healthy part of policy modernization, and we tion standards, which need to keep the bigger picture in mind.” remain merit-based. Devon Atherton is with Army Public Affairs CFB Shilo Promotions

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