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VOL. 30 NO. 25 JUNE 22, 2009 NO CHARGE 14 WING • ESCADRE 14 GREENWOOD, NS

(L-R): are Mary-Lou Graham (Guild Mbr); Johanna Benning (Q of V Coord); Liz Heinrich (Guild Pres); WComd Col Derek Joyce.

David A. Proudfoot *Barrister *Solicitor *Notary Tel: (902) 765-3301 Fax: (902) 765-6493 Email: [email protected] www.davidproudfoot.com 811 Central Ave. PO Box 100 Greenwood, NS B0P 1N0 SECTION Exercise Exercise 2 One Canadian Soldier Killed 3 COMMUNITY Anson #7135 Started Life in Amherst 2 Celebrate Canada 4 CWL Convention 7 Canadian Helos 8 Kingston Steer BBQ 18 GMFRC Offerings 20 Urban Combat Skills 21 SPORTS The 19th Hole 11 Fitness, Sport and Health Awards 12 On Sunday, 14 June 2009, WComd Col Joyce presented a quilt on behalf of the St. Mark’s Chapel Guild to Ms. Johanna Benning, the Quilt of Valour Coordinator for NS. Atlantic Region Golf 14 The St. Mark’s Chapel Quilt was the first ‘Quilt of Valour’ made in Nova Scotia. The quilt was pieced by members of the Guild and machine quilted by Brenda Hulan. WEEKLY The mission of ‘Quilts of Valour - Canada” is to ensure that our wounded Canadian soldiers Cucina Aurora Page 17 are recognized for their bravery and commitment of their true patriotism to our country. For Your Info Page 22 We give this support through the presentation of quilts of comfort made for our military service people. Horoscopes Page 22 Find and Win Page 22 Anyone or any group interested in making a quilt for a wounded soldier may contact ComParrot Page 23 Johanna at: [email protected]. Please put Q o V in the subject line of any emails. Crossword Page 23 Classified Ads Page 24 For information on Quilts of Valour see the web site: Quilts of Valour - Canada Morse Auto Center Dave’s Collision Works Ltd. (902) 765-6400 FRAME & COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALISTS 765-8161 We accept your Michelin coupons here!

CERTIFIED 24/7 Towing • (902) 765-9492 Your Choice for Collision Repairs Repair Shop • (902) 765-6400 Page 2 June 22, 2009 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Anson #7135 Started Life in Amherst N.S. By Wayne Bailey Board Member Wayne Bai- This Journal compiled and construction of Anson air- On a recent trip to the ley. The donation of this written by Dartmouth resi- craft in Nova Scotia is one Annapolis Valley, Amherst booklet is a welcome addi- dent Weston Baxter re- of many proud moments in Businessman and amateur tion to the Archives of the counts many of the events Canadian Aviation History. historian Mr. Bob Barnes Museum, and contains the that happened during the The museum, our Anson handed a Journal, featuring names and photos of many planning and construction of reconstruction crew, and 14 Canadian Cars and Foun- of the people who brought the Anson and conveys a Wing Greenwood, appreci- dry’s wartime involvement in their unique skills, talents sense of the work ethic found ate and thank Mr. Bob the construction of the and diligent efforts to the in Amherst. This year marks Barnes and Mr. Weston Anson aircraft to Greenwood wartime effort at a time of the 100th Anniversary of pow- Baxter for their efforts and Military Aviation Museum great need. ered flight in Canada and the the donation of this journal. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise

By: WO Hutchings, Wing Supply On the 5th of June, 14 Wing successfully com- pleted a test of its Emer- gency Response Plan. This year’s exercise (Photo submitted) occurred at the POL (Petroleum Oils Liquids) compound aka the fuel OPTOMETRY CLINIC farm. The scenario was built around a simulated alarm sounded. This initial Material Response Team one will be dissected by Dr. Paul J. Gagnon fuel tender with a leak in action coupled with the performed the cleanup the 14 Wing Emergency one of his pumping pipes. fuel tender performing his duties. Response Team looking for These trucks pump at 30 emergency drill prevented Of course, this being a areas to improve and Comprehensive Eye Examinations litres per minute, therefore the fuel from reaching the Wing exercise it also quality assured the proc- Latest Eyewear Fashions and Contact Lenses time of discovery is river. Next on scene was involved other members of ess. Overall the exercise New Patients Welcome critical. In true exercise the Fire Department where the 14 Wing team on both was a success as no form, immediately upon they continued with the the Mission Support and members of 14 Wing were Zellers Plaza • Greenwood discovering the leak the confinement of the fuel Operations sides of the injured and the surround- POL operator shutdown spill and the sealing of the base. As with the comple- ing terrain was preserved (902) 765-2715 operation and the Base leak. Lastly the Hazardous tion of all exercises, this from contamination.

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The drant Flow Testing on base and in the Married Quarters. cause damage to vehicles, resulting in premature fact that it reduces wind noise is also a defi- The purpose of conducting Hydrant Flow Testing is rusting which ultimately affects the life of a car. nite plus for drivers and passengers alike. to identify any deficiencies and to ensure the water The automotive team at Greenwood Canadian Tire • Designed specifically for each vehicle, a grille main and delivery system is serviceable. has a few suggestions on how to protect the car guard is perfect for SUV and truck drivers The testing will be conducted Monday through Sat- against the elements and increase its longevity. urday between the hours of 1730 to 2100 hrs during the wishing to protect the headlights and grille month of Aug 09. • A front-end cover, also known as a bra, protects areas of the vehicle from many things includ- You may incur some water discoloration or sediment the entire front end of the car against stone ing animals and tree branches. In addition to during the time of testing, it is recommended that you chips and bugs. Choose one made with breath- protecting the front end of the vehicle, grille do not do any laundry at this time due to water may able vinyl to protect against fading or clouding guards help to dress it up. discolor your cloths. and keep the car’s finish looking new. For more information concerning the Hydrant Flow Taking the time to customize and protect your Testing, please contact the 14 Wing Fire Department at • CarFlector, a hard acrylic piece that protects the car now will help cut down on repair and 765-1494 extension 5206. full width of the hood of the car by deflecting maintenance costs in the long run. bugs and stones, can be easily installed with no K.B. Ochitwa drilling. WFC 14 Wing Fire Chief 5473 For more information on “going the extra mile” or to book your appointment for the air conditioning special call Steve at 765-6338.

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Les occupants des unités de logement résidentiel (ULR) all staff members to participate in a training session. If Residential Housing Unit (RHU) occu- qui auront besoin d’une assistance immédiate pendant les heures indiquées sont priés de pants require immediate assistance, they are requested to contact 825-7319. If the request is composer le 825-7319. Par ailleurs, en cas de besoin d’assistance non urgent, il y a lieu de not of an immediate nature, occupants are requested to leave a voice message at (902) 765- laisser un message dans la boite vocale du numéro 902-765-1294. Après la séance de formation 1294. Your message will be addressed by a staff member when the training session has con- , les membres du personnel donneront suite à votre message. Nous vous remercions à l’avance cluded. Your cooperation and understanding is appreciated. de votre collaboration et de votre compréhension en la matière. Sports Trivia By Bill Sheridan 3. What was Burt 7. In Happy Gilmore, who 10.What was the type of Race Cars’? 7. Bob Barker 1. What song is played Reynolds characters does Happy fight with dive that Rodney 18.What sport was por- 8. Scholarship with a win every time Ricky name in original film ti- during the Pro-Am tour- Dangerfield’s character trayed in Kingpin? in the Caddy Tourna- Vaughn comes into a tled The Longest Yard? nament? completed in Back to 19.In Tin Cup what is Roy ment game? 4. What were the two 8. In Caddyshack, what is School? McAvoy’s score on the 9. Pitcher; Tomorrow & 2. Who was the characters names in the prize for the best 11. What sport is the movie 18th hole? Catcher; Today sportswriter for the White Men Cant Jump? caddy? Kansas City Bomber 20.Who is Gordon Bom- 10.Triple Lindy Charlestown Chiefs, 5. What does the voice 9. In the Abbott and about? bay? 11. Roller Derby who wrote the story say in Field of Dreams? Costello’s, Who’s on 12.With which sport does Answers 12.Football about moving to 6. In 8 Seconds, what does First? Comedy sketch, Forrest Gump win a 1. Wild Thing, from the 13.His story was told in the Florida? the 8 signify? who is in the battery? scholarship? film Major League, movie Rudy. 13.Who was Daniel played by Charlie Sheen 14.Coach on Cheers por- Eugene Ruettiger? 2. Dickie Dunn trayed by Nicholas 14.Who is Ernie 3. Paul Crewe Colasanto Pantusso? 4. Billy Hoyle (Woody 15.Brian Piccolo, in 15.What sports star died Harrelson) and Sidney Brian’s’ Song of embryonal cell car- Deane (Wesley Snipes) 16.Rod Tidwell cinoma? 5. a) If you build it, he will 17.Days of Thunder 16.Who was Jerry come, b) Ease His Pain, 18.Bowling McGuire’s sole client? & c) Go the Distance 19.12 17.What movie became 6. How long a rider must 20.Emilio Estevez’s role in known as ‘Top Gun in stay on to get a score the Mighty Ducks Yoga Classes Military Yoga classes are still running every cipline of Hatha yoga, which emphasises Thursday morning in the Multi-purpose room mental as well as physical health and in the from 7:30-8:30 p.m. This class involves endur- true spirit of yoga, these classes will place ance, strength and flexibility and is going to be an equal emphasis on the development of a great way to start your day. The class starts body, mind, heart and spirit. The classes also with a warm up and then we continue into a take on a slight Vinyasa flow, and can be flow focusing on all levels of poses and finally very challenging. It will be a great opportu- end the class with a small relaxation. This class nity to explore yourself both physically and is open for all levels and can offer something mentally while working with your Edge. for everyone from beginner to advanced! Classes will begin Monday July 6th and the For all you civilians, I will be starting an- sessions will continue for 8 weeks. You must other Beginner Flow class on Monday’s from be pre-registered for this class, please con- 4:30-5:30 p.m. This class is for people with some tact me as soon as possible as space will be yoga experience; we will go over some of the limited. I’m looking forward to another great fundamentals on postures and learn how to session! deepen your yoga practice with breathing tech- Aprill Denney 765-1494 ext 5651 email: niques. The style of the class is Kripalu a dis- [email protected] The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS June 22, 2009 Page 7 42nd Annual CWL Convention OPENING JULY 6 The 42nd Annual Conven- dent, Danielle McNeil-Hes- portive of her work within the The Convention was a won- at the Greenwood Mall tion of the Military sian. The Bishop celebrated CWL. The fund assists in the derful weekend of camarade- Ordinariate Provincial Coun- Opening Mass with us on Fri- costs associated with con- rie and spirituality. Much Valley Podiatric Medical Centre cil of the Catholic Women’s day evening. Ms McNeil Hes- vention for one of our new business was accomplished We are very pleased to announce that renovations are taking place and that we are League (CWL) of Canada was sian facilitated a workshop members. By attending con- by the group attending. We therefore able to commence seeing patients on July 6th. Our telephone number is being activated sometime on the 25th of June and we will be leaving a voice message on it held 6 - 10 May at CFB regarding our theme of peace vention they learn more about look forward to our next Con- asking for the name and telephone numbers of those seeking appointments. This number Petawawa. The CWL has over and hope. Our guest speaker the CWL. This year’s recipi- vention to be held in Borden, will be checked and you will be contacted to make a mutually convenient time. 98,000 members across at the banquet, Ms Lyn Smith ents were Patricia Cooper ON next spring. (Prepared by: Our number is: 765-3668 (foot) Canada while the Military of the Child Poverty Action from the Kingston Council Michelle Gagne, Communica- Please accept our very best wishes meantime for a happy Canada Day. Ordinariate has 298 of those Network, spoke of child pov- and Kathie Renaud from the tions Chairperson, c/o Joan Fees covered by most Extended Health Plans • No referrals necessary members within its organiza- erty, particularly in Renfrew Ottawa Council. Congratula- Crawford, 765-4228, ~ New Patients Welcome ~ tion. County. She spoke of how to tions to both of them. [email protected]) The Convention was organ- become involved in the net- Delegates from 14 Green- ized by St Francis of Assisi work and also spoke of what wood included Katherine Council, Petawawa, and they could be done with no formal Stevenson, local CWL Presi- hosted a great Convention. funding and a small group of dent, Jean Spencer, local Sec- We send our thanks to the motivated people. retary, Fr Tim Nelligan, Mili- Council for doing a fantastic The Mickey Scott Fund tary Ordinariate Spirtual Ad- organizing job and for taking was established in 1996 by visor, and Audrey Nichols, great care of all delegates. Terri Scott in memory of her Military Ordinariate Educa- The theme of this year’s husband who was very sup- tion & Health Chairperson. convention was Women of Peace and Hope. This theme They was adopted by the National CWL for the period 2008- Support Our Support Your 2010. It seemed very appro- Military priate as the Convention was Advertisers in Petawawa as the last of Newspaper 2800 troops are about to re- turn from their efforts in Af- ghanistan. The families and friends of these troops are certainly hopeful for peace! There were many guests at this year’s convention. They included the Bishop of the Send your articles and photos to: Military Ordinariate, His Ex- cellency Donald J. Theriault, [email protected] and our National CWL Presi-

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Enjoy complimentary refreshments, Musical Entertainment, Make & Take Crafts with Atlantic Fabrics & Prize Draws all Day. Page 8 June 22, 2009 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS For the Birds By: Patrick Giffin gloves would be minimum requirements. A juvenile, Sharpie ming upstream, 5 following in line and the 6th riding “piggy We are delighted that the flightless birds prevailed over has yellow eyes; adult’s eyes are red! back” on its mother. The Hummers are still in aerial combat those with wings of Red. In Morden Gary Myers wrote: “I was watching a flock of fighting over our 4 feeders. The highlight this weekend was In Lahave, Bob and Cheryl Richards entered their backyard, Herring Gulls with the odd Great Black-backed Gull among a visit by a Red-Headed Woodpecker. At home, we found a screened, gazebo to find an American Robin having its way them sitting on the rocks when all of a sudden there was a dead baby owl amongst the wood pile, most likely a Bared with the bowls containing water and cat food. The Robin great kerfuffle as they all scattered when a Peregrine Falcon, Owl by appearances. The carcass was intact and did not seemed in good form regardless of it having crashed through landed where the gulls had been. He sat for a while then appear to have been molested by predators. It may have an aluminum screen. The Robin took flight, in good form, decided the gulls were too sharp for him and left. There was plunged to its death from the tall pines in our back yard.” through the open door. also a Merlin flying around. I first spotted him a surprisingly On 15 June, 1330-1530 Barbara and I drove from Kingston Our son Michael was sitting just inside the open doors of long way out on the water repeatedly making unproductive to Port George via Melvern Square, Victoriavale, his garage when a male, Ruby-throated Hummingbird ap- dives toward the water before heading back toward the Margaretsville DU, and Delusion Rd. We saw: 3 or less of proached, nose to nose, hovered at about 50cm, then de- woods.” Based on Gary’s photo, I’d say this Peregrine is a the following: Northern Parula, Yellow Warbler, Common parted without a sample. This proves, what we have always juvenile that needs to work on its food collection techniques! Yellowthroat, Chipping Sparrow, Eastern Wood Peewee, East- known, Michael is a sweet, colourful, person. Ted Kajdas reports: “The “Lonesome Canada Goose “with ern Kingbird, Red-eyed Vireo, Gray Catbird, Bobolink, Sa- On his property in Kingston, alerted by a screaming sound, the broken wing on the Nictaux River has not been seen for vannah Sparrow, Belted Kingfisher, Double Crested Cor- Curtis Curry watched a Song Sparrow struggling to escape the past two weeks. Either it has moved up river to a more morant, Ovenbird, Hermit Thrush, Wood Ducks, Northern from the talons of a Sharp-shinned Hawk as it transited his serene environment to get away from the fishermen or it suc- Flicker, Red-breasted Grosbeak, Sharp-shinned Hawk, House lawn area. It appeared as though the hawk had a hold on the cumbed to a coyote. Spotted 2, large, Snapping Turtles on Sparrow, Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Common sparrow’s stomach, which allowed the inverted, sparrow to the Nictaux, one at the mouth of the river where it joins the Grackle, Purple Finch, Eastern Phoebe, Tree Swallow, and continue flapping its wings. We assume that the sparrow’s Annapolis and the other at the bridge below the Falcourt 58 Common Eider, 13 Black-legged Kittiwakes, several Song flapping interfered with the hawk’s flight efficiency causing Inn. This is our largest fresh - water turtle next to the Alliga- Sparrows, A. Robins, Canada Geese and youngsters, sev- it to land on Curtis’s lawn. Intent on performing a rescue, tor Turtle. Can be 17 inches and 50 lbs. Carapace with 3 ridges eral Herring and Great Black-backed Gulls, several Ameri- Curtis was already in motion, arriving just as the hawk landed of knobby plates, usually worn flat in older specimens, rear can Goldfinch. simultaneously releasing the sparrow. Fortunately, Curtis’s margin toothed and often algae covered. Eggs; 8 - 80, aver- Thank you to all who contribute to these articles. Thank presence prompted the hawk’s leaving for a nearby fencepost. age 25, laid usually in June in a hole 6 inches deep near water. you to The Aurora Newspaper, administration and staff. Ar- The hawk remained on the post for some time, projecting its Age: up to 20 years. This is our most widely distributed and ticles may appear intermittently until October, at that time, most terrifying, red-eyed, glare at Curtis. It eventually de- most consumed turtle, occurring in almost every state in the with your support, we hope to provide regular articles. We parted, outclassed and outweighed, 480:1. We understand USA and every province in Canada. Ref: Field Guide to North are always interested in your observations and will do our Curtis’s instincts, but do not recommend coming between a American Wildlife, Henry Collins Jr. At Trout Lake Stream we best to find answers to your questions. We are at 765-8688, raptor and its food. Hardhat, eye shield, and thick leather observed a female Common Merganser with 6 ducklings swim- [email protected] Canadian Helos Back British, Afghan Troops to Smash Taliban Drug Factories NATO - ISAF ment of Scotland, and 100 148 kg of cannabis plus a flown from USS Eisenhower back for the insurgency in proud of the way the Jocks KABUL, Afghanistan (June ANA soldiers, found and de- range of chemicals used in the in the Gulf. British Royal En- Helmand Province. The Jocks gripped the situation. The 9, 2009) – International Secu- stroyed more than 5500 kg of drug production process - in- gineer improvised explosive of 3 SCOTS Battle Group sim- training just kicked in.” rity Assistance Force and Af- opium paste in a large and cluding 5800 kg of ammonium device experts and Royal Ar- ply provided the wider secu- Led by soldiers from the ghan national army troops well coordinated air-land op- chloride and 2500 kg of sul- tillery forward air controllers rity to the professional and ANA, the joint forces have destroyed a major eration. phur. Also found were eight were also involved. courageous Afghan security searched compounds for nar- Taliban drug centre in a se- The operation destroyed AK-47 machine guns, three Lieutenant Colonel forces who have destroyed a cotic manufacturing facilities, ries of night raids in Helmand. ten narcotic manufacturing pistols, and 900 rounds of Stephen Cartwright, the Com- considerable amount of nar- drug caches and illegal weap- In two separate helicopter- facilities, and as well as the ammunition. manding Officer of 3 SCOTS, cotic material. ons. borne strikes, around 450 opium security forces confis- The operation was backed said: “This has been an im- “The link between the in- In temperatures of 45 de- troops from The Black Watch, cated 220 kg of morphine, by British and Canadian heli- portant operation against the surgents and the narcotics grees, the battle group con- 3rd Battalion, The Royal Regi- more than 100 kg of heroin, copters and multi-national illegal narcotics industry and industry is proven as mili- tinued into the following day fast aircraft including US jets represents a significant set- tants use the money derived before extracting from the from the drug trade as a prin- desert in the early hours of 2 GMFRC • Feature of the Week ciple source of funding to June, after spending more GMFRC • Feature of the Week arm themselves with weap- than 30 hours on the ground. Children and Youth Services ons and conduct their cam- A second airborne raid was Coordinator: Kim Dixon at 765-1494 local 1812 or email at Special Events and Promotion paign of intimidation and launched three days later, [email protected] Coordinator: Michelle Thibodeau-Wagner at 765-1494 local violence. By destroying this starting late at night on 5 June Summer Fun Camps 1421or email at [email protected] opium and the drug making in the same area around the Upper Clements Park facilities we are directly tar- villages of Chahardah and Dates: get their fighting capability. Bustanzay, and was com- Week 1 (Monday, July, 6th – Friday, July 10th) Every Friday throughout the summer Upper Clements Park The operation has been well pleted the following morning. Week 2 (Monday, July 13th – Friday, July 17th) will offer military members a free premium bracelet on Fri- received by the Afghan peo- Lieutenant Harry Pierce, 7 Week 3 (Monday, July 20th – Friday, July 24th) days starting on June 26th. Military identification must ple.” Platoon Commander, Bravo Week 4 (Monday, July 27 th – Friday, July 31 st) be shown in order to receive the bracelet. ** Discount The Jocks and the ANA had Company, said: “This was the Time: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 a.m. applies to military members only. to battle through fierce de- hardest operation we’ve con- GMFRC fence from the Taliban firing ducted, a real test of endur- 3 – 5 years rocket-propelled grenades ance. The Afghans led the $40.00 per child GMFRC • Feature of the Week and machine guns as they break-in and they were on the Registration Deadline: Tuesday, June 30th for the landed late at night on 31 ball. The Jocks were outstand- Week 1 (Monday, July, 6th – Friday, July 10th). Deployment Services May in the Upper Sangin Val- ing in confusing and complex Coordinator: Paula Davison at 765-1494 local 5883 or email at ley, 20km south of Kajaki. terrain and against well con- Children ages 3 – 5 years are invited to join us for fun in [email protected] The troops fought off the ceived and 360 degree insur- the sun preschool style! Our summer camp will focus on Deployed Families Adult Dinner Out assault, quickly uncovering gent attacks. the many summer activities that children love to do! We th several heroin manufacturing Corporal Paul Innes from will be hiking, lots of running, exploring, games, play- Tuesday, June 30 , 2009 • 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ‘laboratories’ which included Ballingary, Fife, a section com- ground activities, and making new friends. Our camp is a Location to be determined a large quantity of opium in mander in 7 Platoon, said: recreation based camp; therefore the children will not be Pay the cost of your own meal the villages of Nangazi, “The toughest acts of being making crafts – unless we have a rain day. Children must Registration deadline: Friday, June 26th, 2009 Banekza and Sar Puzeur. an infantry soldier were be able to use the washroom independently, and enjoy an Share a meal with other deployed spouses/parents and Sergeant Rab McCready, a tested in the op – dealing with active outside atmosphere. Parents do not need to stay make valuable connections. platoon sergeant, said: a casualty, locating and fixing for these sessions. A yummy snack will be included each Please Note: Respite childcare is available that evening “Landing on a hot [under con- an enemy sniper and having day. Enrolment is limited to 12 children each session. Please from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in the GMFRC Casual Care Room. tact] helicopter site at night the guts to cross open ground register by calling reception at 765-5611. Children need to When you call to register for the dinner, let us know if could have been dangerous under fire. It was a test and be registered each individual week. you will be using the respite service and confusing. I was very we passed.” The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS June 22, 2009 Page 9 Page 10 June 22, 2009 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS

Historic Aircraft that Played a Significant Role in Canadian Aviation Heritage

Submitted by: Bryan Nelson, Executive Director, Canadian Aeronautical Preservation Association

Fleet 80 Canuck Le Fleet 80 Canuck

In 1944, J.O. Noury, of to Argentina. Fleet also the components for a 26th, En 1944, J.O. Noury, de Sto- le domaine de l’aviation. ploitants de vols d’affrètement Stoney Creek, ON designed developed floats for the which the St. Catherines ney Creek (Ontario), conçoit Après avoir fait voler le pro- et des pilotes privés. La Fleet and built a high-wing aircraft, which served very Flying Club assembled. The et fabrique un monoplan à totype et l’avoir modifié, elle Aircraft en exporte 24, dont monoplane. Fleet Aircraft of well. Fleet also built one rights were finally sold to voilure haute. La Fleet entreprend de produire un 19 en Argentine. Elle met éga- Fort Erie, bought this aircraft Model 81, a Model 80 with an Marcel Dorion Aviation of Aircraft, de Fort Erie, achète appareil qu’elle nomme mo- lement au point des flotteurs and the design rights in extra seat in the baggage Montreal. l’appareil et les droits de con- dèle 80 Canuck. très utiles pour l’appareil. En preparation for what it saw as compartment. With over 225 Canucks ception pour se préparer à ce Le Canuck est un biplace outre, la Fleet Aircraft cons- a post-war boom in aviation. Despite the fact that Fleet built in Canada, the aircraft qu’elle considère comme un très facile à piloter. Il connaît truit le modèle 81, c’est-à-dire After flying and modifying built 198 Canucks between was one of the most boom d’après-guerre dans donc beaucoup de succès un modèle 80 qui compte une the prototype, Fleet began 1945 and 1947, it had popular Canadian auprès des aéroclubs, des ex- place additionnelle dans la production of what it named overextended itself by designed and built post- soute à bagages. the Model 80 Canuck. overestimating the market. war aircraft for flying Même si la Fleet The Canuck was a two-seat Forced to re-organize, the clubs. Many Canadian Aircraft fabrique 198 aircraft with very easy rights to the Canuck, as well pilots still look back Canuck, de 1945 à handling characteristics. As as all remaining parts were fondly upon the 1947, elle surestime le such it proved very popular sold to Leavens Brothers of Canuck. marché et en entreprend amongst flying clubs, charter Toronto. They in turn built 25 donc trop pour ses airlines and private pilots. aircraft and supplied moyens. Contrainte de Fleet exported 24, with 19 se réorganiser, elle vend going les droits liés au Canuck, ainsi que toutes les piè- ces restantes, à la Leavens Brothers, de Toronto. À son tour, l’en- treprise fabrique 25 appa- reils et fournit les pièces d’un 26e avion, qui est assemblé par le St. Catherines Flying Club. Les droits sont finalement vendus à Aviation Marcel-Dorion, de Montréal. Compte tenu des 225 Canuck et plus construits au Canada, l’appareil fait partie des avions d’après-guerre con- çus et fabriqués au Canada les plus en vogue auprès des aéroclubs. De nom- breux pilotes cana- diens se souviennent encore avec fierté du Canuck.

If you want to drink ~ 14 Wing Library That is your business Wags & Wiggles If you want to stop drinking ~ That is our business. Dog grooming & Deluxe Boarding Kennels Only 10 mins from Kingston/Greenwood. BOOK SALE (902) 847-0871 Hard covers ~ $1.00 312 Crocker Road, Harmony AA meetings every Tuesday at 8 p.m. Paperbacks ~ $ 0.25 at St. Mark’s Protestant Chapel Our goal is happy dogs and satisfied customers! Located at AVM Morfee Centre, School Street • 765-1494 Loc. 5430 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS June 22, 2009 Page 11 Kick-Off to Summer! Interested in summer camp at the 14 Wing Greenwood on the Bounce Kingdom and enjoy all the crafts and games cards. Please note that post-dated cheques will not be Community Centre? If so, you are invited to our Summer Kick- we have planned. There will even be cotton candy! What accepted and payment must be received prior to the child Off Party here at the 14 Wing Community Centre on Monday, better way to celebrate the end of school and the beginning entering camp. You will need to bring all of your child’s medical June 29th from 1:00-3:00pm. Kids and their parents/guardians of summer! (By the way, the party is free!) information in order to register (MSI number, Doctor’s name can come meet the staff, check out the facilities, have a blast Registration for all camps is now available but please note and number, allergy information, etc.) that spaces are limited and have already began filling up Day Camp and French Camp will be offered for children quickly on a first come first serve basis. See our themes page ages 6-12 years old and Sports Camp for children ages 9-14 th for activities and trips that we have planned in each camp. years old. The camps will start on Tuesday, June 30th and will Week #1 will cost $40/ week per child and Weeks #2-8 will continue all summer long Monday to Friday from 9:00am to The 19 Hole st cost $65/ week per child and $60/ week per each additional 3:00pm and will wrap up on August 21 . Please note there will The weekend of June 13- Cooper and Mike McCorry: child in the family. A before care service will be available from be no camp on July 1st and August 3rd. 14 the Strawberry Classic 2nd L.N.Ian MacKenzie 7:30-9:00am and an after care service from 3:00-4:30pm for an For more information, updates and changes, please check was held at the Paragon and Wayne Cathcart: 3rd additional cost of $10/ week per service or $2/ day per service. the upcoming editions of the Aurora or call us at the Golf Course. L.N. Glen Paul and Brian Accepted methods of payment include cash, debit or credit Community Centre at 765-1494 ext. 5341, 5337, or 5331. Several of our members Walker. 2Nd DIV: 2nd L.N. took part in the tournament Doug Smith and Gerry but only Sandi and Dave McGarry: 3rd L.G. Chris Wharry came home with Carruthers and Gerry prizes. The weather held Arnold. Thanks to all the out and to my knowledge, organizers and to the no one got wet. It was fun Greenwood Ladies who to see so many golfing helped out with registra- friends and it is always fun tion and scoring. Mark this to play another course. date on your calendar... Most of us had trouble Aug 13 and 14th...Legion with the greens, much Senior Golf Tournament slower than ours and three ...contact Doug Carpenter FULL putts were not uncommon. or Dwight RIchardson for Hats off to the organizers more info. of their tournament, it was a Tuesday Men’s Night fun time. Special thanks to was a 3 person scramble. the Willets for arranging The winners were Carpen- FULL tees times so that our ter, Cooper and Foy: 2nd house guests were all out Belanger, Fallis and in the same half of the draw. Glavine and 3rd Grist, Congratulations to Chris Fevens and Lenton. Skins Larsen on his Hole in One were won by Grist, Fevens on June 9th. He was golfing and Lenton #2; McDonald, with James Baskey, Andy Mullen and Desroches #3; Sweet and Glen Robinson Belanger, Fallis and during the 14 SES Tourna- Glavine #6:Carpenter, ment and he used a 5 Iron Cooper and Foy #7 and on the 8th Hole to Ace the Anderson , McEwan and Hole. Nice shot! Croucher #17. There were Friday Night 2-Ball was 30 men out for Men’s cancelled on June Night and the 50/50 was 12th...inclement weather. won again by Fred This is still the best deal in Tappen...two weeks in a town, so don’t hesitate to row. Next week, June 23 come on and give golf a try. will be Stroke Play...18 The members of the 14 holes. Sign up in the Wing Golf Course will be Proshop and remember, FULL holding a golf equipment you have to play with sale at the Golf Course someone else who is parking lot on 27 June from playing Men’s Night. 1300-1700 (Rain date will be Next week’s schedule June 28th during same looks something like this: times) Clubs, balls, carts Monday June 22 - WC and other new or used Section 4-Tee times 0800 equipment will be offered Tuesday June 23 – by members at very reason- Wcomm Cup 0900 Shotgun able prices. For further info and then Men’s Night contact Wayne 765-6516. Wed June - 24..Intersec- Everyone welcome. tion and Ladies Night The Pro Shop is having a Thurs. June 25 - 404 15% off men’s clothing, Squadron 0900.. 15 Tee shoes and outer-wear in Times (LADIES MORNING honour of Fathers Day. 8:37-8:45) FULL Sale runs June 17th - 24th. Fri June 26th - Members Next issue will have the Shotgun 0800 and Camp results of the Mixed Fore Kids 1300 Shotgun scramble on Sat. June 20th NO Friday Night 2-Ball and also the results of the that night Ladies Rose Bowl tourna- June 27-30th - Golf ment. Regionals 12 Tee Times The Legion tournament starting at 1000. was held June 11 and 12th. Don’t forget Canada Day Charlie Costin and Dwight is July 1st ...it would be nice Richardson were the Low to see everyone in Red and Gross winners this year White and proudly waving and Glen Carver and Dave our Flag on that day. Wheeler were the Low Net Until next issue, enjoy winners. !st DIV: 1st Div: The Challenge ...we have a Gary Bond and Doug great course here in FULL Carpenter : 2nd LG Scottie Greenwood. Page 12 June 22, 2009 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS 14 Wing 2008 Fitness, Sport and Health Promotion Awards The 14 Wing Fitness, Sports and Health Promotion Staff held a breakfast on May 21st at 0900 in the Annapolis Cafe to recognize all those on the Wing who made contribu- tions to the 14 Wing Fitness, Sports and Health Promotion Programs in 2008. We would like to start by thanking all those who helped make this event a success. WTIS, WFOODS, and the staff of The Aurora Newspa- per were all key players in the success of the event. The breakfast is designed to thank all those who are in- volved in our programs such as the volunteers who assist ner in their respective cat- and leaders at work and play. in running both the Inter-Sec- egory and will attend the With this the second year tion and Wing Team programs, Sports Award Banquet in No- in the CF Health and Physical coaches who give up their vember in Ottawa. Fitness Strategy the results at time to help improve our teams Congratulations to all award 14 Wing for their fitness (ex- so they can compete at the winners and also all of those emptions highest ever), Sports Regional and National level. Fitness, Sports and Health Achievement Award. We in- – Capt Mary MacDonald who have supported our pro- (best run in 20 years) and Also recognized are the Fit- Promotion programs. troduced the category of 35 Dental Det, grams in 2008 including the Health Promotion programs ness and Aerobic instructors The morning started out + which coincides with the Male Athlete of the Year – co-workers and supervisors running at full capacity. who donate their time and run with the guest speaker CP01 actual breakdown for the Ex- Cpl Chris Burns WSUP of our athletes. We anticipate another noon hour classes and other (Ret’d) Doug Wright who en- press Test. This category was and last but certainly not The Wing Commander took busy year and encourage all programs to improve the Wing tertained all with some pretty introduced so we could rec- least Volunteer of the Year – the stage and elaborated on those that participate, sup- fitness level. interesting stories of both his ognize all those Wing person- Cpl Brad Ross 14 AMS. the importance of the CF Fit- port and facilitate all strive to Many thanks to our silent career that also intertwined nel who strive to maintain a Those Wing award winners ness, Sports and Health Pro- improve themselves along partners behind the scenes with some high level sport- maximum fitness level. are then forwarded to Com- motion Programs and how all with our Wing programs in the that without their help our ing events that he had the The Male/Female Fitness mand for a chance at wining those involved are motivated upcoming year. programs could not survive, opportunity to participate in. Achievement Award winners the Command award. such as the Aurora Newspa- A movie entitled 1948 are as follows, Male 34- MCpl This year Greenwood did per, Transport, Accommoda- RCAF Flyers this was picked Nicolas Ruel, 35+ Maj Eric extremely well by wining 2 cat- tions, Wing Imaging, Supply, to coincide with the Centen- Travis, Female 34- MCpl egories at the Command level Employment Tip Wing Foods, WTIS and the nial of Flight year that was Audrey Bourgoin and Female and the Wing Commander pre- Annapolis Mess. very well received. 35 + Capt Tammy Hiscock. sented these successful can- Submitted by: Stephanie Townsend, Coordinator of Once again our feature The breakfast is also a Next the announcement didates with their letters an- Employment and Education Services at the GMFRC sponsor SISIP, came through venue for recognizing those and presentation of the cat- nouncing their achievement Are you self-employed or wishing you could be? Running a with their generous financial who were selected as recipi- egory winners as follows: to: Air Command Team of the business at home can quickly bring up new challenges and support, which enables us to ents of the annual Wing Coach of the Year – Maj Year – Squash Team and Air soon make you realize that it takes a lot of time and effort to stay appropriately thank all those sports awards. Gilles Couture 404 Squadron, Command Female Athlete of on track. So how do you stay motivated and get all of those deserving people on the Wing This year we made a change Official of the year – Maj the Year – Capt Mary daily tasks finished? Create a to-do list. Individuals working who contribute greatly to our to the Male/Female Fitness Jeff McBean WOPS, MacDonald Dental Det. away from home have a list of things that need to be completed Team of the Year – 14 Wing Both award winners are that day and this list can be just as helpful for individuals work- Squash Team, now put forward to compete ing at home. Writing a detailed schedule for yourself for the day Greenwood Military Female Athlete of the Year for the title of CF award win- will help you finish the tasks you wanted to complete and sup- Aviation Museum port the success of your home based business. “Saving your past for your future” Friday Night is Family June to August 7 days a week 9 am to 5 pm Night at the Greenwood September to May Tuesday to Saturday 10 am to 4 pm Bowling Centre! We invite you to drop in and see what a difference a year Bring the makes! Join the thousands that have visited the museum over whole family for the past year and see the “new and improved facilities”. For that “hard to find item for that someone special” browse 2 hours of glow bowling and in the Museum Store for items such as mess dress items, a large pepperoni pizza videos, books, badges, clocks, flags, licence plates, clothing, lapel pins, caps, limited edition prints and an extended selection for only $$ of models, decals and paints. Remember us for your medals and mounting requirements. If we don’t have it, we will order it! 3535 The display aircraft are now part of the museum complex and are located next to the parking lot. By The museum is now located in the Canex building, East Side, and remember: reservation only! Admission is free! Price based on 1 lane, 2-6 people. Additional lanes extra. Offer only available Friday Nights 6-10 pm. For further information, contact the museum at Call 765-1494 ext. 5631 or 765-1494 local 5955. Meet you at the museum! www.5pinbowling.ca to reserve! The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS June 22, 2009 Page 13 Merci à tous les Thank You to all Participants! participants! Le CRFMG tient à dire un GROS merci à toutes les person- nes qui ont répondu au sondage « Dites-nous ce que vous en pensez » du Programme des services aux familles des mi- litaires qui s’est tenu du 11 mai au 11 juin 2009. Les réponses au sondage ont été envoyées à Ottawa, où elles seront com- pilées et les résultats renvoyés au CRFM de Greenwood. Il s’agit d’un outil formidable pour nous aider à découvrir ce que vous, en tant que membres de notre collectivité, pensez de votre CRFM local et nous faire part des services, des programmes ou des cours que vous aimeriez voir offerts. La réussite du CRFMG ne serait pas possible sans votre sou- tien, vos idées et votre participation. Félicitation Nancy Osmond, gagnante du 1er prix, une console de jeu WII avec un WII Fit Annie Lavoie, gagnante du 2e prix, un certificat cadeau de 100 $. Advertising Made Nancy Osmand, picking up her prize from Nicole Godin, GMFRC Coordinator of Outreach and Com- munity Information Services. Easy (Photo: Mary Wredenhagen) The GMFRC would like to say a BIG thank you to every- one who participated in the Military Family Services Pro- Give Anne a call at gram “Think outside the Box” Survey that was held from May 11th to June 11th, 2009. The Survey has been sent back Annie Lavoie, picking up her $100 gift certificate 765 1494 local 5833 to Ottawa where everything will be tallied and the results at the GMFRC. (Photo: Nicole Godin) and watch your will be sent back to us here at the Greenwood MFRC. This out your support, ideas, and involvement. Congratulations business grow in is a great tool to help us find out what you, the members of our community, think of your local MFRC and what serv- The 1st prize winner of the WII Console and WII Fit was The Aurora Newspaper! ices, programs, or courses you would like to see offered. Nancy Osmond. 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Military Personnel bring in this Ad & Receive an Additional $300 off any Used Car in Stock! 840 Park Street Kentville, NS (902) 678-6000 Page 14 June 22, 2009 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS CAPS Inaugural Baby Shower a Success By: Lacey Sheppy permanent homes can be mula, blankets, stuffed ani- Mrs. Felicity Cat is officially found. It is currently caring mals, toys and catnip. the most popular feline in for 140 adult cats, 20 kittens The shower also doubled Annapolis County. and four dogs. as an open house for CAPS About 80 people attended The baby shower was the and those who attended spent a baby shower for the new first event of its kind for the time with some of the kittens, mother of six – currently in organization and Clark is hop- adult cats and dogs available care at the Companion Ani- ing to make it an annual event. for adoption. mal Protection Society (CAPS) “I knew with kitten season Many people also filled out – June 14 in Margaretsville. starting that we’d be over- adoption applications, some- “There were a lot of people whelmed with babies and we thing visitor Linda Surette was here I’ve never seen before,” needed supplies,” she said, glad to see. said CAPS president Anna adding about 50 kittens are The Kingston resident of- Clark, who runs the foster born into CAPS care every ten donates much-needed home where Mrs. Felicity year. “We hoped people items like food and cleaning lives. would support us with this supplies to the organization. CAPS is a volunteer-run, and they did.” “The foster homes are very not-for-profit organization in Several visitors brought nice, well looked after and Annapolis County that res- gifts for Mrs. Felicity’s kittens well-kept,” said Surette. “The cues abandoned animals from – named Twister, Jaxxon, Dig- nicest people run CAPS with the local pound and places ger, Mopsy, Boo-Boo and a lot of dedication and a lot them in foster homes until Joey – including food, for- of love.” Atlantic Region Golf Championships!

At the end of this month, Greenwood will als! The participants in this year’s tourna- be hosting a very exciting Golf Regional ment will be coming from Halifax, Fleet, Tournament from 26-30 June 2009. This year, Shearwater, Gagetown, Moncton, Gander, the National Championships have been St. John’s, Goosebay and your very own brought back and will be played in Shilo. hometown proud defending champions, The chance to compete at the National level Greenwood! is going to fire up all competitors, and par- There will be a Meet and Greet held for ticipants will be playing towards the goal of participants at the Golf Club, on June 27th winning Regional’s and making it to Nation- at 1630. Good luck to all those involved! Eight-year-old Eden Bishop, left, and her father, Mike, play with seven-week- old Smudgy the kitten at the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) Freeman’s Auto Sales open house and baby shower June 14 in Margaretsville. (Photo: Lacey Sheppy). 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Anthony Lamothe uses his imagination to bring di- nosaurs back to life at Casual Care this week with Miss Coreen and his friends. Anthony and his brother Alexy attend childcare twice a week while their mother participates in second language training at the Birchill Centre. For more information on Casual Childcare please Rachel Power and Mercy Jenereaux practice their phone Miss Coreen at 765-1494 ex.1817. sorting and patterning skills with these activities. Sorting 101 Vive les dinosaurs! Submitted by: Brenda skills are incorporated into Virtue-Ellis, GMFRC the program. Children are Early Childhood encouraged to participate Educator 765-1494 and explore their environ- Mid Season Garden Centre local 5053. ment though cognitive ac- The GMFRC Early Child- tivities, circle time, gross hood Education Program is motor, and dramatic play, art licensed through Nova and music. Children are en- Clearance Sale Scotia’s Department of Com- couraged to participate in munity Services. 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Advertised items are available only at 7 DAYS ONLY 730 Central Avenue, Greenwood • 765-6338 Sunday, June 21 to Store hours Mon-Sat • 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturday, June 27, 2009 Sun • 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Page 16 June 22, 2009 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Centennial of Flight Essay Contest Winners To mark the 100th anniversary of powered flight in Canada, craft and why is it the best?” Abby Marion, a contestant Canadian female commercial pilot won first place for arguing an essay contest was held by the Centennial of Flight com- from Florida, had the winning response with her essay on the the significance of the contribution of Rosella Bjornson to mittee of Greenwood which challenged youth to learn about Cessna 180. In the Intermediate category, youth ages 12, 13 Canadian aviation. Shannon won a ticket to the fun-filled significant aircraft and aviators in Canadian history. In the and 14 were asked “What person or group of people made Night at the Museum event, and Abby received a certificate Junior category for ages 10 and 11, youth were challenged to the most significant contribution to aviation in Canada?” and ribbon. Congratulations to both winners. Their pictures answer the question, “In your opinion, what is the best air- Twelve year old Shannon Kroetch’s essay about the first and essays are included here: Shannon’s Entry for the Centennial of Flight Essay Contest I’m doing my Centennial Flying Club in Winnipeg ment. The reason they In 1990, the Alberta Gov- Flight essay on Rosella and in a year had reached gave her the Award of ernment displayed Rosella Marie Bjornson. Rosella her Class 2 Instructors Rat- Achievement is because in a poster campaign was born July 14, 1947. On ing. On May 25th, 1972, she was setting an example “Dream/Dare/Do” encour- her 17th birthday, Rosella Rosella was presented of innovation and initiative aging youth to set plenty had her very first flying les- with the 89th Gold Seal of and bringing confident and of goals and fight for them. son, and received her Pri- Proficiency from the Royal measurable advancements In 1997 Rosella Marie vate Pilots license 2 Canadian Flying Clubs As- of compelling and surviv- Bjornson was initiated as a months later. sociation. ing benefit to conveyance Member of Canada’s Avia- In 1967, after she stud- While she was in Winni- in Canada. tion Hall of Fame. ied geography and geology peg, she started involving while attending the Univer- herself in the organizing of sity of Calgary, she ob- the Manitoba Chapter of tained her Commercial Li- the Ninety Nines, the inter- cense. And in the same year, national organization of accompanied by her female Women’s Pilots. While she co-pilot, completed the Al- was completing her last berta Centennial Air Race year of instructing, she in 1st place. spent her spare time train- In 1969, Rosella Bjornson ing a squadron of air ca- obtained her Instructors dets. In the year, 1973 rating, and began instruct- Rosella married Bill Pratt. Wing Command Colonal DW Joyce presents Shan- ing flying lessons at the While she was pregnant, non Kroetch with her first place certificate for the In- flying club in Winnipeg. In she wasn’t able to fly but termediate Essay Contest. 1 year she had reached her she returned to work in 1980 Instructors Rating and had as first officer on the (Photo: MCpl Andrew Collins, Image Tech, 14 Wing Imaging) also started teaching at the Boeing 737 with PWA which had purchased transair. Rosella and her husband moved to Edmonton and the couple flew for PWA. She got pregnant once more in 1984 and was in- volved in talks with Trans- port Canada about letting pregnant pilots fly as long as her doctor was present. Abby Marion at home with her cat. Abby won first Soon, that happened. The place for the Junior Essay Contest. (Photo submitted) regulations were changed so that pregnant women Abby’s Centennial of Flight Essay could still fly and go to Contest Entry work while pregnant. Rosella had received a lot Junior Category: What is the Best Aircraft? of awards in 1988, such as: The Cessna 180 • In June she was inducted In my opinion, the best it is the best aircraft. In fact, into the International aircraft is the American built many Forest Services and Forest of Friendship in Cessna 180. Geraldine Mock rural airports and airlines use Atchison, Kansas. even choose it to use for her the 180 to search woods and • A Certification of Appre- first flight around the world! forests and air travel. This ciation in recognition of The Cessna 180 is the best is because if has an her leaderships in the ac- aircraft because it can drive improved engine of all the tivities of the organiza- on land, land and float on Cessna Models and it can tion. water, and of course; fly in have 2 to 6 seats depending • A Pioneering Award from the air. Also why I think the on what the plane is used the western Canada Avia- 180 is the best aircraft is for. The 180 is also very tion Museum in Winni- because it has large wings aerodynamic with thin and peg. and they are thin too; small wings. These are the During the winter of 1990, enabling short takeoff time. two reasons why I think the Rosella Marie Bjornson Although the 180 is no 180 is the best aircraft. had been offered the posi- longer in production, I still From being able to float on tion of the first female cap- think it is the best aircraft. water, drive like a car, or just tain with Canadian Airlines Did you know that the be an airplane; each Cessna International and accepted. Cessna 180 can be a boat, 180 is different. That’s the She was the first woman to car, and airplane too? Well, biggest reason why I think be promoted to captain it’s true! The 180 can have the 180 is the best aircraft. with a huge air carrier. special floats attached to Each 180 can be modified to In 1991, during the Na- the wheels to make it float the pilots specifications. tional Transportation Day and land on water. It has also And, the Cessna 180’s name kick-off celebrations in been recorded that the 180 is different in every country Halifax, N.S, Rosella re- can make a 50 mile highway as the 180 is operated in over ceived the National Award drive making it a car too! Of 40 countries like Canada, of Achievement, as well as course, the 180 is also an The USA, and Brazil; that during the NTW Confer- airplane as well! also helps make it different. ence in Winnipeg, she was The Cessna 180 is also one Do you think the Cessna 180 the recipient of the Mani- of the heaviest Cessna is the best aircraft? If so, toba Award of Achieve- models ever, but still I think why? The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS June 22, 2009 Page 17 Annapolis Valley Bookmobile Schedule June/July Crossword Solution Monday - 29 June Tuesday - 7 July Thursday - 16 July Monday - 27 July Avonport 11:00 - 12:00 Calvary Baptist Academy1:00 - 1:45 Hants Shore Clinic 1:30 - 2:00 Avonport 11:00 - 12:00 Belmont 1:15 - 2:00 Charity Baptist School 1:50 - 2:25 Cambridge (Hants Co) 2:15 - 2:45 Belmont 1:15 - 2:00 Brooklyn 2:15 - 3:00 Torbrook Mines 2:30 - 3:00 Cheverie 3:00 - 3:45 Brooklyn 2:15 - 3:00 Ste. Croix (Hants Co) 3:15 - 4:00 Meadowview 3:30 - 4:15 Summerville 5:15 - 6:00 Ste. Croix (Hants Co) 3:15 - 4:00 Vaughan 5:30 - 6:30 Aylesford 5:30 - 6:15 Upper Burlington 6:15 - 6:45 Vaughan 5:30 - 6:30 Tuesday - 30 June Wednesday - 8 July Monday - 20 July Tuesday - 28 July Kings Rehab Centre 10:00 - 11:30 Maitland Bridge 10:15 - 11:15 Cherryfield 1:30 - 2:15 Kings Rehab Centre 10:00 - 1 1:30 Casey’s Corner 12:45 - 1:30 Clementsvale 1:15 - 2:15 East Dalhousie 2:30 - 3:30 Casey’s Corner 12:45 - 1:30 Sunken Lake 2:00 - 2:45 Cornwallis Park 2:30 - 3:15 Springfield 4:00 - 5:30 Sunken Lake 2:00 - 2:45 White Rock 3:00 - 3:45 Bear River East 3:30 - 4:30 New Albany North 6:30 - 7:15 White Rock 3:00 - 3:45 New Minas 5:00 - 6:30 Bear River 5:30 - 7:00 New Minas 5:00 - 6:30 Thursday - 2 July (Note - Change Tuesday - 14 July Wednesday - 22 July Wednesday - 29 July of day due to Jul 1st holiday) Upper Canard 10:00 - 10:45 Mt Hanley 1:00 - 1:45 Waterville 1:30 - 2:15 Waterville 1:30 - 2:15 Baxter’s Harbour 11:15 - 12:00 Margaretville 2:00 - 3:00 Cambridge (King’s Co) 2:30 - 3:15 Cambridge (King’s Co) 2:30 - 3:15 Scott’s Bay 1:00 - 1:45 Morden 3:30 - 4:15 Bess View Sub-Div 3:30 - 4:30 Bess View Sub-Div 3:30 - 4:30 Sheffield Mills 2:15 - 3:00 Wilmot Centre 5:30 - 6:30 Coldbrook Centre 5:45 - 6:45 Coldbrook Centre 5:45 - 6:45 Canning 3:15 - 4:30 Centreville 5:45 - 6:45 GMFRC • Feature of the Week EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre Employment and Education Services Coordinator: Stephanie Townsend at 765-1494 local1816 or CUCINA AURORA email at [email protected] Multicultural Coffee Group Wednesday, July 15th , 2009 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. GMFRC Classroom 1 Coordinator of Deployment FREE Services Classic Mustard Vinaigrette What is culture to you? Is this the colour or your skin, (Full Time Position) 2 tbs. Dijon mustard place of birth, family history, beliefs and traditions…..or 1 Clove garlic; minced perhaps all of these combined? For the most part, based As a member of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals, this Coordinator is responsible for the education, information and outreach to 1/2 cup Extra-virgin olive oil on our own individual histories, we all experience our 2 tbs. Red wine vinegar culture slightly differently. Some would view this as a families of Defence Team members who are required to be absent from the family because of military duties. 2 tsp. Chopped parsley or basil difference which separates us from one another; in con- Salt and pepper; to taste trast some consider these differences reason to celebrate. Provides a wide range of direct individualized and group services to Brigitte Thesen, a volunteer with the GMFRC, embodies family members. Place the mustard, garlic, and olive oil in a medium the value of celebrating cultural diversity. Her journey of Advanced verbal and written communication skills are necessary to fulfill bowl. Add the vinegar whisking constantly to make a being a cultural minority, and resulting choice to overtly need for public speaking, facilitating activities, and report writing. Ability to smooth liquid. Add the freshly minced herbs, salt and challenge cultural bias on a larger scale is simply inspira- organize and prioritize workload effectively to meet deadlines is also essential. pepper, and mix well. Store in a salad cruet or tightly tional. Brigitte’s enthusiasm and energy echoes through- Experience in program/event development, management and evaluation covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week. out the halls of the GMFRC, and has fuelled the develop- as well as experience in supervising staff is required. Excellent interpersonal ment of the new Multicultural Coffee Group. and assessment skills will aid the requirement to work with people The Multicultural Coffee Group will kick off at the experiencing a challenging lifestyle. Strong belief in the principle of volunteer GMFRC; it will continue to meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednes- involvement and leadership is required. A solid understanding of not-for- day of each month. This is an open group functioning on profit board governed organizations is necessary, along with the advanced Mental Health Services a drop-in basis, no registration is required. Everyone is ability to work both independently with little supervision and as part of a welcome! For more information call Kristen at 765-1494 team. Ideal candidate is bilingual. 26 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre local 1816. Probationary Period: 3 months Confidential services are available to all military personnel Responsible to: Executive Director and their families. Our primary mandate is to ensure the Qualifications deploy ability of all Military personnel. This includes • Undergraduate degree in the Social Sciences/Community Development suitability screenings for deployments as well as postings to GREENWOOD BOWLING CENTRE field isolated units. Secondary services provided are: individual, • Five years experience in program development, management, and marital and family counselling which may include Summer Hours evaluation counselling to assist with relationship difficulties, addictions, • Clear understanding of the community development process is essential PTSD, emotional problems, issues arising from childhood • Working knowledge of community resources in the catchment area is experiences, family violence, separation/divorce, stress, grief as of 11 May 2009 required and loss. We also provide information regarding referrals to • Demonstrated ability in facilitating workshops local community services and military resources. • Advanced communication skills, both written and oral Bowling Schedule • Awareness of risk management issues Mental Health Services Team: Monday 9-12 p.m. Reservation Only Hours and Salary • 37.5 hours per week (some evening & weekend hours are required. Manager: SLt Yvonne Luedee, MSW, RSW 1-4 p.m. ($5 special) Flexibility is a must.) Social Work Officers: Tuesday 9-12 p.m. Reservation Only • Salary: $33,000 annually 2 i/c Capt Michelle MacIsaac, MSW, RSW 1-4 p.m. ($5 special) The successful candidate will be prepared to commence employment Michelle Hammond, MSW RSW Wednesday 9-12 p.m. Reservation Only immediately. Must complete a Child Abuse Registry Check, Criminal Record Check, and Enhanced Reliability Check. Eligible candidates Joe Beninati, MSW, RSW 1-4 p.m. ($5 special) should submit by fax, mail, or email (MS Word or PDF format) a cover Mental Health Nurse: Dale Young, BN, RN Thursday 9 am-11 a.m. Open Play letter and resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfill all position Psychologist: Eileen Donahoe, PhD, Registered Psychologist requirements, on or before 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 to: By Reservation Only Margaret Reid, Executive Director Psychiatrist: Dr Mark Johnston, (Medical Referral required) Friday 2-5 p.m. Casual Bowling email: [email protected] *A referral is not required for appointments to see 6-10 p.m. Cosmic Bowl (glow) Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre Social Work Officers. fax: (902) 765-1747 Saturday 1-4 p.m. Casual Bowling PO Box 582, Greenwood, NS, B0P 1N0 We are located at the Morfee Centre, School Road Sunday CLOSED Applications can also be dropped off at the GMFRC Front Desk. The GMFRC is located in the AVM Morfee Centre, School Road, in Greenwood. Please contact Pat Ferguson, Admin Support at local 5215 All reservations 4 lanes or more require a to book appointments or to make contact with any of our deposit to be paid at the time of booking. Please note: Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. team members. For More Information telephone 765-1494 ext 5631. The Greenwood MFRC is committed to employment equity. Please visit www.greenwoodmfrc.ca to learn more about the www.5pinbowling.ca Greenwood MFRC. Phone: 765-1494 ext 5215 • Fax: 765-1742 Page 18 June 22, 2009 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS The Kingston Steer Barbeque, 50 Years and Counting By: Muriel West By the way, the steer needs appearances. And don’t the long lines of eager bea- But I would like to encour- If you want to get up and It’s the middle of June, and a name and your suggestions worry if you didn’t have time vers sweltering in the hot age you to scout around in roam around to burn off all most barbeques have been for a name are welcome. Con- to make dinner: hot-dogs, July sun. Tickets are on sale the arena until you find the those calories you just in- fired up for weeks now. But tact the Village Office with hamburgers, fries, and bev- all day, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Udderly Delicious Dessert gested, a Bikers Show and that home barbeque just your submissions. erages will be available for Bracelets for kids are $8.00. Bake-Off to salivate over the Shine will be set up in Cen- can’t duplicate the succulent So in less than a month sale. From the Centennial Among other things, the best selection of desserts tennial Park and a contest is flavour the Lions are able to from now, the festivities will Park between musical num- Parade features floats from the you may ever see in one place going on so don’t miss your create each year when they commence. On Friday, July 10 bers you will be able to watch many village and towns in the in this Village. The Aurora chance to vote for the best prepare the steer on the gi- a lovely bronze plaque is go- a tireless team of Lions as Annapolis Valley and riding Inn sponsors this competi- bike. And the Fire Depart- ant spit at the Kingston ing to be re-dedicated to they prepare to cook the on these floats are the Apple tion each year and you are ment is going to have a dis- Arena the 2nd Saturday of those members of the com- steer. You see, they cook the Blossom Princesses and their encouraged to enter this con- play of some pretty impres- July. My, one waits an entire munity who organized the meat all night, outdoors, next child attendants, and our own test yourself if you are handy sive equipment for the pub- year for the chance to enjoy first Steer Barbeque. At 5:00 to the Recreation Hut. Princess Kingston, Hailey in the kitchen. First prize is a lic to inspect. Yes folks, be- a meal like that: thick slices p.m. folks can gather down- And then on Saturday, Mackintosh, will be hard to dinner for two at the Aurora sides cooking up a mean of steamy beef garnished town across from the Drug which is July 11th, the big day miss, accompanied by Abby Inn, and that is some prize, breakfast, these men want to with various salads, fresh Store amid the beautiful gar- begins with a breakfast down Shears, her charming child folks! Other prizes will also share their knowledge and Nova Scotia grown vegeta- dens and shrubbery that at the Fire Hall on Sparky attendant. Please support be awarded this year. When skill at saving our property bles, pickles, and soft, fresh adorn Main Street. Meet the Street. From 7:00 – 10:00 a.m. Hailey and Abby as they host the judges have finished and our lives when we are bread. Or, if one fancies Town Crier for Kings County the firemen prepare and serve the royal party in our Village. judging and the presenta- faced with an emergency – something a little more and see the descendents of a hearty and scrumptious Hailey, Queen Annapolisa, tions are made, dessert por- like exploding from over-eat- casual, there are the Burger the 10 founders receive cer- meal. And you won’t want to and all the other fair ladies will tions will be available for sale ing! For that, they will be of- Bits, which are delicious mor- tificates honouring the initia- linger at the Fire Hall much be introduced to the crowd for one ticket. If you or some- fering their services by man- sels of tender beef served tive of their forefathers and past quitting time because after the parade ends. Other one you know wants to en- ning a First Aid tent. over a bun, smothered in be proud to be a part of this the Street Parade will be on dignitaries will be present as ter, contact the Village Office. And what about the kids? gravy with plump, crispy fries wonderful Village. the move from Old Brook well to bestow greetings and Entries must be presented by Well, there is going to be sev- to dress up the plate. De- Later that evening, young Road at 10:45, down Main the entire afternoon will be 1:00 p.m. Actually, they need eral Bounce Kingdoms to vouring a meal of Burger Bits people with an appetite for Street, and up Westwood packed with an entertainment not be baked: any sort of help shake down all that is part of my children’s music will be gathering at Street to the arena, arriving program that you won’t want delicious dessert qualifies. good food and cotton candy. fondest summer memories… Centennial Park across from at just about noon. As this to miss. Again, those folding Yum! And a Kiddy Train will be This Kingston Steer the arena for something a lit- year is our golden anniver- lawn chairs you have in your Outside, the entertainment running, which the little ones Barbeque has been going on tle less solemn, because Glen sary of the Steer Barbeque, trunk might come in handy so will rev up as the afternoon just love. Lots of us old for many years now and from Abriel has organized “Our an Aurora Fly Past is going you can balance your plate of passes. John Pierce and Brian kiddies will be vying for a that fundraiser 50 years ago, Valley’s Got Talent”. Youth- to add a special thrill to this food and not miss a beat as Mulligan will, no doubt, pro- seat on the horse & wagon a tradition was born. The ful musicians will compete as year’s events because 2009 you devour your meal. vide a little comedic enter- rides as they move through steer is now our official Vil- Jerry Neville from AVR/Magic also marks 100 years of flight After 12:00 noon,when the tainment of their own as they neighbouring streets. lage symbol and villages and 97 & BJ Maclean execute the in Canada. So if you have a steer comes off the barbeque, MC the afternoon’s program. In the evening, after the towns all over the Valley evening’s agenda beginning business or a group or a club to get the beef and salad plate, So, having eaten yourself meal has ended, the arena is know Kingston as “the at 6:00 p.m. and ending at and you fancy building a float you need to step inside the into a stupor, you might want set up for a dance that always Home of the Steer 9:00 p.m. You might want to or making a presentation in arena where an army of vol- to settle down to enjoy the draws lots of energetic folks Barbeque”. Our village crest bring along lawn chairs to the Parade, you probably unteers work in shifts to serve line-up: looking for a fun evening. So features two steer heads and enjoy the evening in comfort. ought to lay some plans and up hundreds of meals. Tables if I have kindled your inter- we even have a special postal I understand that local sen- register your entry by going are set up inside if you need 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. est and you would like more cancellation stamp, which sations Demi Beamier & Eliza- on to the Village website: to get out of the sun. When X Dance details about the weekend’s also features the steer heads. beth Furniss will be making www.kingstonnovascotia.ca. you have finished your meal, events, you could check out Consider making an extra spe- you will want to wander 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. the Village website for addi- cial effort to “beef” up this around the arena and admire David Burbine, Bluegrass tional information. Sure hope year’s parade with a creation the multitude of interesting 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. you find the time to spend at that celebrates our, as yet, crafts lining the perimeter. And Paul Marshall & Friends, least part of your day with unnamed steer. if you are inclined, bingo is Country us all at the Kingston Steer Together in Church nd After the parade arrives, also set up in the arena for 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Barbeque, the 2 weekend of Queen of Heaven Chapel the field at the arena comes your enjoyment. Chris Palmer/Hughie July, to celebrate the 50th an- alive with activity. When you If you are still hungry, MacDonald/Gina Potvin, niversary of our as yet un- Sunday Schedule arrive, you will want to line strawberry shortcake and Easy listening named steer. Remember, if you 11 a.m. (English Mass) up to buy your tickets. Ac- milk shakes are available out- 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. think up a great name, sub- tually, you might want to take side at one of the windows Dane Can-X-tion mit you idea at the Village a tip from me: it might be at the Recreation Hut. And Office and his name will be St. Mark’s Chapel clever to get those tickets youngsters may tease for 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. chosen by the judges and an- Sunday Schedule before the parade even be- some cotton candy, also for James Frank, Bluegrass nounced at the Barbeque. 10:30 a.m. Divine Worship gins so that you can avoid sale at the Recreation Hut. Hope to see you there. Switchboard...... 765-1494 Wing Chaplain Padre Art Crawley ...... ext 5119 Wing Chaplain’s Admin Assistant Golf Equipment Sale Ms Diane McKeage ...... ext 5883 Members of the 14 Wing Golf Course will be HAVE YOU BEEN Chapel Life Coord - St. Mark’s holding a golf equipment sale in the Golf Course Padre Harold King ...... ext 5541 parking lot on 27 Jun 09 from 1300 to 1700 hrs. (Rain Date will be 28 Jun 09 during the same times). POSTED? Chapel Life Coord - Queen of Heaven Father Tim Nelligan ...... ext 1960 Clubs, balls, carts and other new and used equipment will be offered by the members at very reasonably prices. Unit Chaplain Please RETURN Padre George Helou ...... deployed Chaplain (BTL) 14 WING’S LIBRARY Padre Mike Peterson ...... ext 5835 Chaplain (BTL) BOOKS, Padre Gord Poley ...... ext 5545 Emergencies to the LIBRARY In an emergency, you can reach a chaplain anytime through BEFORE you LEAVE. Wing Operations at (902) 765-1494 ext. 5457. For more info contact Wayne at 765-6516. THANK YOU! The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS June 22, 2009 Page 19 GMFRC • Feature of the Week Learning & Career Volunteer Services Coordinator: Janie Gagnon at 765-1494 local 5938 or email at [email protected] Greenwood Dispute Resolution Centre Centre Upcoming • Are you involved in a conflict in the workplace Summer Camp Assistants* and unsure of how to handle it? Dates: • Do you have issues with a work situation Week 1 Monday, July, 6th – Friday, July 10th that you want resolved? Week 2 Monday, July 13th – Friday, July 17th Workshops • Do you want to know how to approach Week 3 Monday, July 20th – Friday, July 24th a co-worker during a dispute? th st Week 4 Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31 Please note prices on Maj. Bob Call DRC Coordinator Maj. Bob Sealby for Time: From 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. LCC Computer courses are as follows: Sealby assistance or visit the Greenwood Dispute Where: GMFRC Casual Care Room Call Resolution Centre (DRC) at the AVM Morfee Centre Volunteers needed: 2 per day full-day course $110.00 (MFRC), School Road or for a DRC nearest you Assist the summer camp leaders with the children’s pro- 5530 National Phone Number: 1-888-589-1750 gram. Must enjoy working in a group setting with chil- JUNE 2009 DRC services are available to all Regular and Reserve Force members, dren ages 3 to 5 years. If volunteer have children ages 3 23 Power Point Level 1, $110.00 per person • 1 day Civilian and NPF employees, and members of the Cadet organizations. to 5 years, they can attend camp for free while volunteer- 25 Defence Ethics • 1 day ing. Bilingual volunteers needed. 29 Excel Level 2, $110.00 per person • 1 day 30 Introduction to PC, $110.00 per person • 1 day CENTRE DE RESSOURCES POUR LES FAMILLES MILITAIRES DE GREENWOOD CRFMG - Publicité de la semaine JULY 2009 AU SERVICE DES FAMILLES 06 Access Level 1, $110.00 per person • 1 day Centre AVM Morfee, route School, C.P. 582, Greenwood (Nouvelle-Écosse) Service de benevolat 07 Outlook Level 1, $110.00 per person • 1 day B0P 1N0 Téléphone: (902) 765-5611 Télécopieur: (902) 765-1747 • Courriel : Coordonatrice Janie Gagnon au 765-1494 local 5938 ou 09 Stress Management • 1 day [email protected] • Site Web : www.greenwoodmfrc.ca courriel à [email protected] Pour obtenir les coordonnées de tous les Centres de ressources pour les familles des 13 Word Level 1, $110.00 per person • 1 day militaires/canadiens consultez le site web www.crfm.ca ou téléphonez le 1-877-280-3636 Assistants pour le camp d’été 14 Power Point, Level 2, $110.00 per person • 1 day Services de renseignements • Ateliers sur la croissance personnelle et le à la communauté et services mieux-être (p. ex. maîtrise de la colère et Date : 14-16 Negotiation Skills • 3 days de soutien aptitudes en communication), Programme 1ière semaine lundi le 6 juillet au vendredi le 10 juillet 20 Publisher Level 1, $110.00 per person • 1 day • Bienvenue et Orientation Arc-en-ciel (chagrin et perte), foyer d’accueil ième communautaire d’urgence Roundel 2 semaine lundi le 13 juillet au vendredi le 17 juillet 21 Project Level 1, $110.00 per person • 1 day • Trousse de bienvenue de Greenwood, • Évaluation et orientation 3ième semaine lundi le 20 juillet au vendredi le 24 juillet 27 HTML $110.00 per person • 1 day trousse de bienvenue virtuelle du CRFMG, • Évaluation des besoins/risques, orientation ième Inscription des nouveaux arrivants, appels de vers les ressources communautaires 4 semaine lundi le 27 juillet au vendredi le 31 juillet 28 Access Level 2, $110.00 per person • 1 day bienvenue du CRFMG, service d’accueil et essentielles, soutien aux clients tout au De 8h30 à 12h00 (midi) cadeau de bienvenue du CRFMG pour les long du processus d’orientation nouveau arrivants, pochettes d’accueil • Groupes d’entraide Où : salle de la halte-garderie du CRFMG G REENWOOD MILITARY FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE provenant des autres CRFM • Groupes de soutien par les pairs, groupes Bénévoles demandés : 2 par jour ORKING FOR AMILIES • Information et Orientation de femmes W F • Bulletin électronique du CRFMG (trimestriel), • Information et orientation vers les groupes Devra assister les chefs de camp avec les programmes AVM Morfee Centre, P.O. Box 582, School Road, Greenwood Site web du CRFMG, promotion/publicité du d’entraide communautaire (p. ex. Al-Anon) CRFMG, base de données sur les • Intervention à court terme et soutien en pour enfants. Doit aimer travailler en groupe avec des Tel: (902) 765-5611 • Fax: (902) 765-1747 collectivités, extension de services à la temps de crise enfants de 3 à 5 ans. Si le/la bénévole a des enfants du Email: [email protected] • Website: www.greenwoodmfrc.ca force de réserve, services d’orientation vers • Services de counseling de courte durée For locations and contact information of all Canadian/Military Family Resource Centres, des agences gouvernementales et civiles, en (personnes et familles), Soutien en temps de même âge, ils pourront participer au camp gratuitement please visit www.mfrc.ca or call 1-877-280-3636 plus de diverses autres ressources crise, défense des droits de la famille au moment ou l’adulte exécute son bénévolat. Nous avons Services à la famille lors d’un déploiement Services de bénévolat Outreach and Community assistance with childcare planning, 24/7 • Sensibilisation, information, soutien et • Recrutement, sélection, formation, besoin de bénévoles bilingues. Information Services access to emergency childcare & respite assistance aux membres des familles des orientation, évaluation et reconnaissance • Welcome and Community Orientation services, group respite offerings for deployed FC lors d’un déploiement, d’un service • Orientation des bénévoles en fonction de GMFRC Website (www.greenwoodmfrc.ca), families temporaire ou d’une RI leurs domaines d’intérêt et de leurs talents GMFRC Welcome Packages and online • Casual Childcare • Trousses d’information pré déploiement et • Formation pratique en cours d’emploi; Virtual Welcome Package, new arrivals • Licensed Casual Childcare Services post déploiement acquisition de nouvelles compétences et Haven’t yet visited the registration, GMFRC welcome calls to Prevention, Support and Intervention • Appels téléphoniques de soutien durant la amélioration des connaissances newly posted families, welcome GMFRC Program période de déploiement • Cours et ateliers de perfectionnement visit/tour and welcome gift to newly posted • Education and Prevention • Service gratuit d’envoi de colis professionnel families, education information on posting • Personal growth & wellness workshops (i.e. • Les réunions mondaines offrent l’occasion • Activités de reconnaissance des bénévoles service Anger Management, Communication Skills), aux familles d’établir des liens réciproques et • Opportunités de bénévolat pour les jeunes earning and • Information and Referral Rainbows Program (grief & loss), Roundel de se soutenir mutuellement pendant de 12 à 18 ans L E-Mail Information Service (quarterly), Emergency Housing l’absence d’un des leurs Services d’aide à l’emploi et l’éducation Welcome Packages from other MFRCs, • Assessment and Referral • Bulletin mensuel sur le déploiement • Aide à l’emploi Outreach, information, support and • Needs/risk assessment, referred to • Séances d’information et évaluation avant et • Création et modification de CV et de la lettre assistance to CF family members of 14 appropriate community resources, clients après le déploiement, campagne de de présentation, évaluation/orientation Career Centre? Wing Greenwood and Reserve Units in supported throughout the referral process sensibilisation sur le soutien au déploiement professionnelle, aide à la recherche Aldershot, Bridgewater, Yarmouth and • Self-Help Groups • Vidéoconférence (VC), permettant aux d’emploi Are we still the best-kept Pearson Peacekeeping Training Center, • Peer support groups, Women’s group, familles des militaires d’être en contact avec • Perfectionnement des techniques Clementsport, Information Database on the awareness of and referral to community les membres de leur famille qui sont à d’entrevue, planification des petites services available to the community, referral based support groups (i.e. Al-Anon) l’étranger entreprises, information sur le réseau secret on the Base? to government and civilian agencies, • Short-Term Intervention/Crisis Support Service pour enfants, jeunes et parents militaire des petites entreprises GMFRC promotion/advertising, resources - Short-term counseling (individual and • Activités et initiatives pour les enfants et indépendantes, échange de magazines et If you are a military member or Deployment Services family), crisis support, client advocacy les jeunes de livres, ordinateur disponible pour la • Outreach, information, support, and Volunteer Services • Activités pour enfants et bambins, recherche d’emploi, élaboration d’un dossier civilian employee, you have access to assistance to CF family members during • Volunteer Involvement and Leadership Programme d’éducation à petite enfance, d’emploi, liste à jour des emplois all services the LCC offers. deployment, TD, and IR. • Recruiting, screening, training, orientation, comité des jeunes, activités diverses et disponibles • Pre & Post Deployment information evaluation, and recognition, placements ateliers à l’intention des enfants de moins de • Programmes éducatifs packages. designed for individual interests and talents, 12 ans, tutorat, ateliers d’aptitudes à la vie • Cours de manipulation des aliments, cours VISIT OUR WEBSITE • Warm line contact during separation On-the-job training; develop new or existing quotidienne à l’intention des jeunes de premiers soins/RCR • Social gatherings for the whole family will skills, professional development courses • Éducation et services de soutien pour • Cours de conduite préventive, salon de provide opportunities to connect with and and workshops available, volunteer parent/gardien - Séances d’information à l’éducation et de l’emploi, recrutement des http://hr.ottawa-hull.mil.ca/lcc-cac/ support each other during periods of recognition activities, volunteer l’intention des parents et des pourvoyeurs FC, ateliers de croissance et de soins separation. opportunities for teens aged 12 – 18 years de soins, ateliers et ressources sur le rôle personnels, • Monthly Deployment newsletter Second Language Services parental, Information sur les services de • Journée internationale de la femme • Pre and post deployment briefings and • Second Language Training (SLT) garde d’enfants dans le secteur, Information • Programmes de loisirs or drop in! screenings • Francophone activities appropriée et orientation vers les services • Couture, création littéraire, réseau des We are located on the upper level of the Birchall Training Centre • Video Tele Conferencing (VTC) • French movies de garde pour enfants ayant des besoins petites entreprises indépendantes (PME), Children & Youth Services Employment and Education Services spéciaux, registre de gardien(ne)s pour peinture créative sur argile, arrangement floral We’re so much more than just courses: • Activities and initiatives for children and • Education Programs: adolescents et adultes, Liste des services Services de langue seconde youth • Food Handling Course, First Aid / CPR, de garde • Enseignement des langues secondes • Career Development/Advisor y • Learning Advisor y • Parent & Tot activities, Early Childhood Defensive Driving Course • Service de garde en situation d’urgence (cours de français et d’anglais) • Personal and Professional Development Courses Education Program, Youth Council, various • Education & Employment Fair, CF et le service de relève pour les familles • Activités de renforcement des liens entre activities/workshops for children under 12 Recruiting dont le membre est déployé francophones (organisées trimestriellement) • Computer Courses • Loaning Resourse Library years, Tutoring, Life Skills workshops for • Self Care & Self Improvement • Séances d’information sur l’admissibilité aux • Ressources et informations disponibles • Internet Café • Book Club • Career and Learning Software youth Workshops: services de garde d’urgence et de relève, dans les deux langues officielles • Parent/Caregiver education and support • International Women’s Day Celebrations ressources/renseignements fiables sur les Évènements spéciaux et items de Want to relax on your lunch hour? services • Leisure Programs: services de garde d’enfants, éducation et promotion du CRFMG • Parent and caregivers information sessions, • Sewing, Creative Writing, Military Home- aide à la planification des services de garde • Promotion du vendredi rouge Why not drop over and browse our shelves, lounge while watching a parenting workshops & resources, Based Business Group • l’accès aux services de garde d’urgence et • Promotion de la campagne du ruban jaune video, borrow a book and listen to your favourite tunes, surf the net information on childcare in the area, • Creative Painting on Clay, Flower de relève 24 heures sur 24, 7 jours sur 7, « soutenons nos troupes » appropriate information and referrals for Arrangements, Card Stamping offres de services de garde de relève pour les • Campagne de sensibilisation au on our high-speed internet computers, or simply drop in and say hello. children with special needs, Adult/Teen Special Events and Promotion Services familles déployées déploiement auprès de la communauté You’re always welcome! sitter registry, Daycare/Childcare facility • Red Friday Promotion • Services de garde occasionnelle • Coordination de la campagne « la famille La listings, Baby Club • Yellow Ribbon Campaign • Services de garde occasionnelle autorisée du force conjointe » • Emergency Childcare & Respite • Support our Troops Awareness Campaign CRFMG • Service de colis pour les membres militaires Services • Military Families Strength Behind the Programme de prévention, soutien et en déploiement Why not drop in and check us out! • Information sessions on Emergency Uniform Campaign intervention • Évènements spéciaux pour la communauté Childcare & Respite eligibility, quality • Morale Mail Packages to the Troops • Éducation et prévention du CRFMG We’re open daily childcare resources/information, education & • GMFRC and community special events Le CRFM de Greenwood adhère au Code de protection des renseignements personnels des The Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre adheres to the Military Family Services services aux familles des militaires tiré du Code type sur la protection des renseignements Monday to Friday, from 0800-1600 hrs Privacy Code that was developed from the Canadian Standards Association Model Code for personnels de l’Association canadienne de normalisation. Pour de plus amples renseignements the Protection of Personal Information. For more information on the MFSP Privacy Code, sur le Code de protection des renseignements personnels, veuillez communiquer avec le (including lunch hour). please contact the GMFRC at 765-5611 or visit us online at www.greenwoodmfrc.ca CRFM ou consulter notre site Web à l’adresse suivante : www.greenwoodmfrc.ca. Page 20 June 22, 2009 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre Offerings ______The workshops, programs, • GMFRC Welcome Calls we’ll set you up with any Child and Youth Services 13 th, 2009 from10:00 a.m. and services offered in this is- Employment and • GMFRC Email Information of our programs/services/ Youth Council to 12:00 p.m. sue only covers for the next Education Services Newsletter activities that may interest Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 • Specifics to be deter- couple of weeks. For future and Coordinator: Stephanie • GMFRC Website you. We do not know 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. mined with Kim Dixon ongoing programs and serv- Townsend at 765-5611 lo- • Community Information you’re out there unless you 14 Wing Community Cen- GMFRC ices, please visit our website cal 1816 or email Database let us know. tre Volunteers needed: 2 or at www.greenwoodmfrc.ca or [email protected] • Outreach to Reserve All of our ongoing activi- FREE more call 765-5611. To register, drop- Upcoming Units ties are open to ALL fami- Youth aged 14 and up To facilitate a group of in at the Centre located at the programs or services ______lies experiencing a family Academic Tutoring Serv- children who are experienc- AVM Morfee Centre on CF Recruiting separation due to opera- ice ing a deployed parent(s). School Road (Greenwood). Monday, June 22nd, 2009 Deployment tional requirements. We of- Monday, Tuesday, Must be available to work 2 Note: We are sorry for any GMFRC Classroom 1 Services fer pre, during, & post de- Wednesday hours per month during the inconvenience this may cause, FREE Coordinator: Vacant ployment information, as- Last day for tutoring pro- evening, starting in Septem- but to keep costs down, the Multicultural Coffee 765-5611 sistance, outreach, & sup- gram is Tuesday, June 30th, ber 2009. only methods of payment ac- Group Upcomingport to anyone who 2009 Ribbon Blitz during Steer cepted for workshop registra- Wednesday July 15th, programs or services chooses to participate. Just Time scheduled with fami- BBQ tions is cash or cheque. To 2009 Deployed Families Adult give us a call! lies & tutor Saturday, July 11th, 2009 ensure your spot for a work- 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Dinner Out * For respite childcare of- Children in grade P-12 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. shop, payment is required at GMFRC Classroom 1 Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 ferings for deployed fami- FREE Around Kingston Arena the time of registration. FREE 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. lies, see details under Chil- A tutor request form is Volunteers Needed: 2 Employment Ongoing Location: To be Deter- dren and Youth Services. available at GMFRC Summer Camp Assist- Services mined ______Parent & Tot Program ants* • Résumé and Cover Letter Pay the cost of your own We meet every Monday Dates: Creation and Modifica- meal Prevention, Support Last day for facilitated Week 1 Monday, July, 6th tion Registration deadline: Fri- and Intervention program is Monday, June – Friday, July 10th • Résumé Updating day, June 26th, 2009 Services 22nd, 2009 Week 2 Monday, July 13th June 21st - June 23rd • Career Assessment / Call 765-5611 to Register Coordinator: Vacant 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Friday, July 17th Sun - Tues • 6:45 p.m. Counseling Deployed Families Adult 765-5611 Children 3 – 5 years Week 3 Monday, July 20th th HELD OVER • Job Search Assistance Pool Night at Dooly’s Ongoing Services FREE – Friday, July 24 • Interview Skill Building Monday, July 6th, 2009 • Emergency Shelter Drop in – no registration Week 4 Monday, July 27th The Hangover • Information on Small 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. • Resource Library required – Friday, July 31st Rated 14A Business Planning Location: Dooly’s in • Assessment and referral Toddler Tuesdays Pro- Time: From 8:30 a.m. to st rd • Information on Military Greenwood • Short term support gram 12:00 p.m. June 21 - June 23 Home-based Business Registration deadline: Fri- • Crisis Intervention We meet every Tuesday Where: GMFRC Casual Sun - Tues • 9 p.m. Network day, July 3rd, 2009 ______Last day for facilitated Care Room • Magazines and Books ex- Call 765-5611 to Register program is Tuesday, June Volunteers needed: 2 per Angels & Demons Deployed Families Card/ Children and Youth 23rd, 2009 day Rated 14A change • Employment Computer Craft Club Services 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Assist the summer camp June 24th - July 2th Available Wednesday, July 22nd, Coordinator: Kim Dixon Children 1 – 2 years leaders with the children’s Wed - Sat • 6:30 & 9:30 p.m. • Portfolio Development 2009 at 765-1494 local 1812 or FREE program. Must enjoy work- Sun - Thurs • 7 p.m. ______9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. email at Drop in – no registration ing in a group setting with GMFRC [email protected] required children ages 3 to 5 years. Transformers Community Informa- Registration deadline: Upcoming pro- Respite Dates If volunteer have children Rated PG tion Services Monday, July 20th, 2009 grams or services Tuesday, June 30th , 2009 ages 3 to 5 years, they can Dolby EX Digital Sound Coordinator: Nicole Call 765-5611 to Register Summer Teen 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. attend camp for free while Come See it on the Big Screen www.zedex.ca Godin at 765-1494 local Is your military member Babysitting Program Children up to age 12 volunteering. Need some bi- 5941 or email away? Monday to Friday Free to CF Families who lingual volunteers. [email protected] If you have a military fam- Thursday, July 2nd, 2009 currently have a partner de- Support Our Troops Ongoing Services ily member who is away to Friday, August, 21st , 2009 ployed BBQ and Awareness Kingston • Greenwood Welcome (spouse, son, daughter, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Registration deadline: Friday, July 24th, 2009 package partner, grandchild, etc) on GMFRC Monday, June 29th, 2009 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Legion • GMFRC Virtual Welcome operational duty - including $5 per family per hour and Saturday, July 25th, 2009 package deployments, courses, TD, Children ages 3 months Saturday, July 4th , 2009 10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. • New Arrivals Registration & so on - & you haven’t and up 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Greenwood Sobeys • Welcome GMFRC visit/ heard from the GMFRC, Must book in advance Children up to age 12 Volunteers needed: 5 per tour and Welcome Gift please give Paula a call & with the Coordinator of Free to CF Families who shift currently have a partner de- Canada Day Yellow Rib- Prize Money ployed bon Guaranteed: $2,500 Registration deadline: Fri- Friday, June 26th, 2009 Lake Pleasant Campers day, July 3rd, 2009 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. BOOKLET ______Civic Centre to Sobeys BINGO Club • Cabin Rental Old Canadian Tire to Volunteer Services CANEX Sunday, 1:45 p.m. Coordinator: Janie Sobeys to Duck Pond Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. The cabin sleeps four (two double beds plus Gagnon at 765-1494 local Volunteers Needed: 10 sofa) and consists of a kitchen complete with $ 5938 or email at To staple ribbons to poles Regular Games - 100 fridge and stove, hot and cold water, electric heat, [email protected] and trees. Requires carrying • 1 Early bird - 60/40 living room, patio deck, outside fire pit, and a Up-coming work- and climbing. Must work in • 2 - 60/40 great view of the lake. The kitchen is set up with shop pairs. • Letter H - 80/20 an electric kettle, toaster, microwave, cutlery, Canada Day BBQ, Craft, Comité francophone • 1 Lucky 7 - Progressive dishes including mugs, glasses, bowls, pots Promotion* End of July • 1 Bonanza - Progressive and pans. Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 Time unknown The only items you must provide include 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. GMFRC • Jackpot - 3 Chances bedding, food and other convenience items Community Centre (Base Volunteers Needed: Many • Double Action outside pool) Plan the calendar of to make your stay a pleasant one. Members with Rec Card: Volunteers Needed: Many francophone activities. Lic.# To book the cabin: $35.00 per night Help us cook on the BBQ, Warm Line Callers help children with craft ac- Ongoing need 35542-96 Call 902-547-2882 $210.00 per week (Monday to Sunday) Non Members: tivities and sell some Sup- Flexible (2 hours per Bookings can be of 2 weeks duration. $40.00 per night port the Troops red t-shirts. month) $240.00 per week Facilitator Training GMFRC or from home Check in time – 1300 hrs Trainings: Introduction Registration deadline: Check out time – 1100 hrs on Monday, July 08th, 2009 Open www.lakepleasant.ca from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Volunteers needed: Many • General on Monday, July (you will receive a prior The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS June 22, 2009 Page 21 Canadian, American Troops training) * Suitable for our awe- some Youth Volunteers! Learn Urban Combat Skills ______Staff Sgt. Carlos Lazo, of units across the spec- simulate bullets coming at Special Events and 302nd Mobile Public trum,” said Maj. Bill C. them, so they can tell if they Promotions Affairs Detachment Kuhfahl, MOUT officer in get hit,” he added. Coordinator: Michelle DVIDS, U.S. DoD charge, 383rd Regt. Along with providing a Thibodeau Wagner at 765- RAPID CITY, S.D. (June 10, Training begins with a more realistic environment, 1494 local 1421 or email 2009) — Urban combat has classroom phase, to get their the use of paint balls helped michelle.thibodeau- become a major part of mod- mental focus on what is go- keep the training entertain- [email protected] ern warfare over the last six ing to happen today, said ing. Upcoming events years, giving more and more Douglas. From the classroom, “I had a lot of fun,” said Red Friday Soldiers outside of the infan- Soldiers move on to phase Spc. Kay J. Cuka, Detachment Don’t forget to wear red try a taste of urban combat. two, better known as the 3, 155th Engineer Company to show support to our Military Operations in Ur- “tape house.” A tape house of Wagner, S.D. “I wish I troops ban Terrain training prepares consists of small stakes could have shot more paint Each Friday Soldiers from all branches of placed in an open area and balls.” Awareness Team Meet- the Army for this new aspect connected to each other by Along with being fun for ing of modern warfare, teaching tape to represent a building the service members, both Monthly meeting of the tactics that can keep them with rooms. Douglas and Kuhfahl feel Support our Troops Aware- safe and alive in combat, as “The phase two portion is this training is essential to all ness Team. well as acting as a team to were they are actually going Soldiers, including National New members always wel- accomplish their mission. to do the training; they are Guard and Reserve. comed and encouraged to “The biggest obstacle Sol- going to see a demonstration “You never really know attend. diers face in an urban setting first from some of my instruc- when you might find your- Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 ... is they haven’t worked tors. After that, we will break self in a theater of operations 9:30a.m. -11:00a.m. with one another enough to it down, step-by-step, on and you might have to do Canada Day know what each others role how to do it and then we have this,” said Kuhfahl. “It may Celebrate our country’s are,” said Staff Sgt. Dustin them run through it ... so they not be your MOS [military birthday with the Green- D. Douglas, MOUT obstacle can get comfortable with occupation specialty], it may wood Military Family Re- course trainer, Mobilization what their doing,” said Doug- not be your job, but you may source Centre and 14 Wing Support Team One, 1st Bat- las. end up doing something like Community Centre. talion, 383rd Regiment of Des Once the Soldiers feel more this if the situation calls for Wednesday, July 1st, 2009 Moines, Iowa. “But with comfortable going through it, so its essential that every 1:00p.m. – 4:00 p.m. practice and training, they the motions, they move on Soldier know their part, and 14 Wing Community Cen- should be able to get to that to a practical exercise, said at least have a familiarity with level of confidence with each Douglas. how to do it,” said Kuhfahl. MCpl Joleil Duquette (bottom) and Cpl Dave Illi take tre time to practice building-clearing tactics during Mili- Ongoing Services other.” “Then they get an opera- Douglas also hopes that at • Red Friday Promotions Douglas, a native of tions order...and they run the end of the training, all the tary Operations in Urban Terrain training at West • Yellow Ribbon Campaign Burlington, Iowa, along with through a mission,” he said. participating Soldiers take Camp Rapid, S.D. The Canadian unit was training • Support our Troops other Soldiers of the 383rd, “They go into a town, secure something back from the with American units on MOUT tactics during this Awareness Campaign are training fellow service [it], and clear out any insur- training to their units. year’s Golden Coyote training exercise held in the • Military Families Strength members from both the U.S. gents as necessary and deal “I hope they take away a Black Hills of South Dakota. Behind the Uniform Cam- and Canada as part of the with any noncombatants.” good training aspect,” said — credit/source: Staff Sgt. Carlos Lazo, 302nd Mobile paign Golden Coyote training exer- Paintball guns are used in Douglas. “What we tried to Public Affairs Detachment • GMFRC and Community cise. place of real weapons to pro- teach them and hopefully Special events planning “We have medical units out vide a real-world aspect to the take it back to their unit to • Morale Mail Packages to here, we have transportation training, said Douglas. teach other Soldiers.” SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM the Troops units, we have a whole gamut “We use paint balls to

KINGSTON & 14 Wing Greenwood DISTRICT SCHOOL is Celebrating 100 Years

Whole Sandwiches Snacks of Flight 14 Wing Food Services 1/2 Sandwiches (Asst. fillings) ...... $1.15 Cheese & Crackers ...... $1.00 Subs/Kaisers/Wraps ...... $2.25 - $2.50 Fresh Fruit ...... $0.75 - $1.25 All Prices include HST Hot Foods Gold Fish Crackers ...... $0.50 One Hot Food Daily ...... $2.50 Miscellaneous Breakfast Full ...... $5.55 Cup of Soup ...... $1.00 Bread & Butter ...... $0.50 Bowl of Soup ...... $2.00 Bagel ...... $1.25 Breakfast Light ...... $3.30 Beverages Cream Cheese ...... $0.50 Centennial of Flight is a year long celebration recog- (Beverage & Toast or Cereal) Milk ...... $0.35 Cheese Whiz...... $0.50 Choc. Milk ...... $1.30 Freezer Items nizing 100 years of powered flight in Canada (find out Lunch Full ...... $11.10 Juice Small ...... $1.00 Frozen Yogurt ...... $1.25 more at www.greenwood100years.com). There will be Juice Medium ...... $1.25 Yogurt Tubes ...... $1.00 many opportunities throughout the year for you to par- Lunch Light ...... $6.65 Bottled Water ...... $1.25 Desserts ticipate in our sponsorship program through the many (Beverage, Soup or Salad; Choice from A La Carte Yop ...... $1.25 Muffins ...... $1.00 events that we have planned. Your business will receive menu or Sandwich; French Fries and Fruit or Cookie) V8 Juice...... $1.00 Cookies (small) ...... $0.35 Biscuits ...... $1.00 maximum exposure to our 2300 military and civilian per- Salads sonnel and their families as well as to thousands of resi- Dinner Full ...... $11.10 Assorted Salad Plates ...... $2.50 Yogurt...... $1.25 Fruit Plate ...... $1.75 - $2.25 Fruit Salad ...... $1.00 dents of the surrounding communities whom we touch Dinner Specialty (Steak Night, etc.) $13.90 Veggies & Dip ...... $1.00 Other Assorted Desserts ...... $0.75 as part of the Canadian Forces “Connect- Apple Snacks ...... $1.00 Special Treat Days ...... $1.50 ing with the Community” program. Daily Specials (Mon-Thur): Price Includes Main Course, Drink and Dessert - $3.25 All businesses regardless of size are welcome to participate. There are Meal Hours Mon: Assorted Menu; Toonie Tuesday: $2 for a Hot Dog & Ice Cream, Bring Your Own Drink; Wed-Thurs: Marking Days - No School; Fri: Snack & Breakfast many ways to partner with our Breakfast ...... 0600 - 0900 - Closed for the Year - Field Day - Bring Your Own Lunch Centennial of Flight celebrations. Weekend & Holidays...... 0600 - 1100 This menu brought to you compliments of: For more information on the Weekend Brunch ...... 1100 - 1315 various levels of sponsorship FRASER’S Home Centre available to you, and the benefits Lunch ...... 1100 - 1315 to your business, please contact BERWICK • 1-800-959-3727 Dinner...... 1600 - 1830 KINGST ON • 1-902-765-3111 Rod Reeves, 14 Wing Sponsorship KENTVILLE • 1-902-678-8044 Coordinator at (902)840-0739 BRIDGETOWN • 1-902-665-4449 or [email protected]. OPEN TO AUTHORIZED PATRONS ONLY www.frasers.ca Page 22 June 22, 2009 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Habitat for Humanity Yard 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Live music vide musical entertainment. Phone Bottle Drive Sale & BBQ by local band Joker’s Right. Must 825-6116 for more information. 1st Middleton Scouts will be Saturday, June 27th at DeCoste be 19 years or older. All proceeds From the Cradle to the having a Bottle Drive on Saturday Kitchens, 769 Main St. Kingston. support Middleton Minor Hockey Grave 27 June from 8-12 a.m. in support UP-COMING EVENTS • CLUBS • ORGANIZATIONS • GROUPS Habitat for Humanity’s Valley Association. Opens at Macdonald Museum, of them attending Scotiajamb 09 FYI is The Aurora Newspaper’s format for publishing items of interest to project is having a giant commu- ‘Crocodile Dock’ Vacation Middleton, July 1st. Features ar- in Cape Breton. Please leave bot- the community submitted by NOT-FOR-PROFIT Service Groups, Clubs nity yard sale and we need you Bible School tifacts on birth, marriage and death. tles on doorstop if not home and and Organizations. Due to space limitations, submissions are limited to and your stuff! Tables will be pro- Takes place July 27-31 at Free admission opening day only. we will pick up. Please Call Lucille approximately 25 words. Items MUST be submitted each week either in vided for $5.00 and we are asking Middleton Baptist Church! All Phone 825-6116 for more infor- at 825-2048 for further inquiries. person to our offices located on School Road (Morfee Annex), 14 Wing that you donate 10% of your prof- kids age 3-grade 6 are invited to mation. Thank-You for your support. Greenwood, by FAX to (902)765-1717 or e-mail: [email protected]. These announcements will be published on a first-come, first-served basis its at the end of the day to Habitat come to this awesome day camp! Happy 50th Barbie Annual Yard Sale and are limited to the space available for that particular publication. To guarantee for Humanity HRM/AV. There Our camp runs from 9:30 - 11:45 Exhibit featuring over 50 old and Melvern Square and area annual that your announcement will be published, you may choose to place a paid will also be a BBQ and a bake ta- a.m. each morning (Monday-Fri- new Barbies, opened June 18th yard sale on Saturday, July 4, 2009 advertisement at our current advertising rates. The deadline for FYI submissions ble. If you are interested in a table day). For more information & to and continues to Dec. 14th. Ad- starting at 8:00 a.m. rain or shine. is Thursday at 9:30 a.m. previous to publication unless otherwise notified. call 690-5344 or email at pre-register please phone Holly at mission charged. Phone 825-6116 Kingston Area Seniors [email protected] 825-3537 or pick up a brochure for details. Association Celebrate Canada Day today at the church office. Bring VPI Meeting The Kingston Area Seniors As- Discover the Magic of Celebrate Canada Day with a your friends! The Greenwood 14 Wing VPI sociation meets the second Lobster Take-Out: a freshly Toastmasters Club will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday of each month at 10:00 cooked 1-1/4lb lobster, potato The mission of a Toastmasters 25 June at the VPI Centre. This a.m. at the Kingston Branch No Reading...visit 14 Wing Library salad, coleslaw, tomato, cucumber, club is to provide a mutually sup- will be the last meeting before we 98 of the Royal Canadian Legion roll and strawberry shortcake; portive and positive learning envi- regroup in September. Engines On Kingston. Fun day (Cards & Located at AVM Morfee Centre, School Street $20.00 for each take-out. Holy ronment in which every member for the meeting at 1530 hrs, with Games) every second and fourth Monday ...... 1-5pm & 6-8pm Trinity Church Hall, Middleton, has the opportunity to develop Take Off planned for 1600 hrs. Friday of the month at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday ...... 10am-1pm & 2-5pm July 1st, 11:15 - 1:30 p.m. or as communication and leadership 107 Valley Wing RCAFA For more information contact Wednesday ...... 1-5pm & 6-8pm supplies last. Sponsored by Holy skills, which in turn fosters self- News Minnie Roger’s at 765-3292. Friday ...... 12-4pm Trinity Church. Deliveries in confidence and personal growth. Annual Yard Sale will be held at Strawberry Supper * Sunday...... 1-4pm town, call 825-4758. We learn by doing. The Annapolis 107 (V) Wing 904 Central Ave. There will be a Strawberry sup- Community Breakfast Valley Toastmasters Club invites Greenwood, rain or shine. From per at the Harmony Baptist 765-1494 24 hour drop-off box • Phone for Renewals On Saturday June 27th, 8:00 to you to the Air Commodore Birchall 0900 until 1300 hrs on 27 June 2009. Church July 8, 2009, 4:30 - 6:30 Loc. 5430 Closed on holidays and holiday weekends throughout the year. 10:00 a.m. there will be a Commu- Centre, Building 221, Classroom BBQ & Hot Dogs will be available. p.m. Freewill Offering. Potato nity Breakfast held at the Kingston 3 at 14 Wing, Greenwood to expe- We proudly support our cadets. Salad, Ham, coleslaw, tomatoes, Baptist Church, Main St, Kingston. rience a meeting from 6:30 to 8:00 Contemporary Worship cucumbers, rolls, strawberry short- For a free-will offering come and p.m. every Tuesday. Further in- Service cake, whipped cream. enjoy breakfast with us - all are wel- formation is available at http:// Saturday Morden Breakfast annapolis.freetoasthost.net/ or Held Sundays, 10:45 at New come. Please note that we will not Beginnings Center, 1151 Bridge St., The Morden Community Hall June 21 to June 27 be holding community breakfasts contact Kay at 765-0574. will be having a breakfast on Sat- ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Greenwood. We have Kid’s Church during the summer months, but we Canada Day Celebration for children 3 - 11 yrs. at 11:00. A urday, 27th of June from 8:00 - Aries, now is the perfect time to A change of heart leaves you will resume in September. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Wed, July 1st, time of fellowship and coffee fol- 10:30 a.m. The menu will be scram- make a financial assessment and open for momentary weakness, Canada Day Weekend Rink Macdonald Museum, Middleton. lows the Worship Service and we bled eggs, sausage, pancakes, impart some changes to your Libra. As long as you hold your Dance Free refreshments, entertainment, enjoy a potluck “Love Lunch” to- homemade fishcakes, baked beans, budget. Allocating funds for ground you won’t get taken There will be a Canada Day children’s activities. No admission gether once a month. Everyone is juice, tea/coffee. It is a free will different necessities is wise. advantage of. Work pressures Weekend Rink Dance held at the charged to museum, July 1st only. welcome and we look forward to offering and all proceeds are for th Ernie Marshall & Friends will pro- TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 increase. Middleton Arena on July 4 from meeting you. the Morden Community projects. Hold on to your hat, Taurus. This SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 is going to be one wild ride this You get some news, and while week. It’ll take a lot of determination it’s not entirely good news, it’s A Yearly Mailed to make it through unscathed, but if not bad news either. So you’ll Subscription to anyone can handle it, it’s you. just have to keep a wait-and-see GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 attitude for the time being. 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The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS June 22, 2009 Page 23 Canadian Guns Watch Over Our Southern Neighbours R, a component of the 2nd ing infantry soldiers with a spe- cialized munitions at very long Battalion Royal 22e Régiment cial qualification, rather than range, something our troop ser- Battle Group, is the third Ca- gunners by trade, the Ameri- geant-major had never seen in nadian troop armed with M777 can observers enthusiastically his 21-year career! Fired verti- howitzers and 91-mm mortars accept advice from our more cally, the rounds attained a to provide indirect fire support experienced members, also im- height of more than 68,000 feet. to the American battalion. proving their fire discipline, For this occasion, the meteoro- The co-operation with the which gives them greater effec- logical section produced a 27- Americans is more than an en- tiveness in getting the effects line message, a record for the riching experience, and that they want on the ground. Afghanistan deployment so far. goes for both organizations. If If our troop has had the op- Working with a foreign army our southern neighbours have portunity to fire, on average, has given our troop of Batterie shown an aptitude for infra- one mission every three days, R an opportunity to prove its structure and resupply, we it’s thanks to the fact that the shooting ability and to ac- have demonstrated skill in em- battalion’s fire support officer complish missions outside the ploying artillery in a variety of is both very open to training traditional Canadian pattern. operations. The troop’s com- missions, and keenly aware of For some of our radio opera- mand post team has adapted how indirect fire can benefit tors, it is also a chance to re- quickly to the nuances the their operations. We have al- fine their skills in the language Americans bring to fire disci- ready had a chance to fire spe- of Shakespeare! pline: from our training, in which Canadian observers con- trolled every aspect of fire, we Canadiana Crossword have moved on to a method that gives us the freedom to A Bountiful Buffet Solution page 17 District, Afghanistan; 18 May 2009 — The crew of an M777 howitzer conducts choose the load and the By Bernice Rosella and James Kilner an indirect fire mission. (credit/source: Lt Katerine Fontaine, GT 2R22Er) number of rounds to fire. Be- Lieutenant Katerine Maywand District. We are en- Fontaine - Batterie R, gaged in an unusual collabo- Groupement tactique ration, in which the 2nd Bat- du 2e Bataillon du talion of the 2nd Regiment of Royal 22e Régiment Infantry, U.S. Army, better Operations are going full known as 2-2 Infantry, is sup- blast at our forward operating ported by a troop of Canadian base in Afghanistan’s artillery. Our troop of Batterie

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WINDSHIELDS $450.00 monthly (Non-Practicing) ALSO: *plateglass *mirrors *plexie glass + utilities. Phone (902) 825-3415 * vehicle accessories FREE ESTIMATES Fax (902) 825-2522 * window & screen repairs Call 760-1347 Many Used Windshields 824-2397 ROGER PARKER EXCAVATING 74 Commercial Street Available at Reduced Prices Trucks • Dozer • Backhoe Service • Excavator P.O. Box 700 “INSURANCE CLAIMS RALPH Specializing in ROOFING • MASONRY • SIDING • HOUSES • Screened Topsoil • Fill • Gravel • Landscaping Middleton, NS OUR SPECIALTY” FREEMAN GARAGES • SHEDS • DECKS & MORE • Septic Systems • QPll installer • Demolition • Driveways B0S 1P0 MOTORS LTD. • Clearing Lots • New Home Land Preparation • Over 20 years experience AREA CODE 902 • RES. 765-4709 • FAX: 765-6420 JASON BEZANSON YOUR LOCAL USED Free Estimates HAVE YOU EVER TASTED ROOFING CAR DEALER Licensed Mechanic A Strawberry fresh & CONSTRUCTION Available on Site from the field? Posted? 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“IN STOCK” 811 Central Avenue, PO Box 100 • Real Estate Pet barriers for your vehicle Greenwood, NS B0P 1N0 • Family Law L&S Evans U-Pick • Wills / Estates and grain free food and treats. Email: [email protected] • Litigation 13842, Hwy #1, Wilmot, NS Phone 765-2500 or email Web: www.davidproudfoot.com • Incorporations [email protected] • Consultations / 902-825-4416 T: 902-765-3301 F: 902-765-6493 Referrals The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS June 22, 2009 Page 25 Classifieds Continued West Kings Envirothon TV, and shared washer/dryer. newest building, clean, Home Daycare Program thing’s like Quiche, High Tea Adult building. References and secure self storage your (licensed through Com- Sandwiches, Savoury Pasties Team Wins Provincial security deposit required. lock—your security code munity Services). Port- THE ONLY THING TO $475.00 per month. Call 765- sizes: 10' x 10' or 5' x 10' able subsidy for families STRAIN IS YOUR TEA! Take 0838 after 6:00 p.m. (3025- 847-1405 or 760-0278. who qualify. Open Mon- a chance or Phone ahead 1- 1tp) (2903-ufn) day - Friday from 7 am to 902-242 2359 Hours of Open- Competition FOR RENT – Apartment for SERVICE – Self Storage lo- 5:30 pm. Snacks and ing: 10 am till late at night! rent in Forest Brook Park cated in Kingston, units lunch provided. Smoke Mon-Sat, Sun 1p.m. till late Subdivision. Available available 5’x12', 5’x13', free environment. Fenced (3025-1tp) July 1st. $575 a mos. 8’x10'. Prices vary call in backyard. Contact MOVING SALE - 171 Commer- Phone 840-3709 or 825- 825-3607. (2931-ufn) Melanie at 765-4858 for cial Street, Middleton June 27 6096. (3025-2tp) more information. (3024- & June 28, 9AM-1PM—in- SERVICE – Bilingual handyman 2tp) doors. Student moving— FOR RENT – Large, modern 2 carpenter available, 25 years bedroom apartment with hard- SERVICE – DJ Martin Land- futon, TV & stand, Dining ta- of experience with finish work, ble and folding bar stools, wood floors. Available July 1st . flooring, stairs, tile work and scaping, all lawn mainte- Quiet adult 4-plex secure nance, lot cleaning, wood computer desk, dishes, pots more. Reasonable rates – flex- & pans, microwave etc. Call building, close to Paragon Golf ible hours Call Mike at 242- chipping. Call Jim at 760- Course. Rent is $550.00/mth. 0554 (3025-4tp) 538-0617 or 825-7599. (3025- 2465 Greenwood/Kingston 1TP) Plus utilities. Coin laundry pro- (3024-ufn SERVICE – Palm and Tarot vided. Call 765-4646 anytime Reading by Annie, King- YARD SALE – June 27 9 am to SERVICE – OK Corral 1 pm. Multi family at 564 for appt to view. (3025-3tp) Paint Ball Games. Hwy ston area. Gift certificates FOR RENT - Spacious 4 available for any occa- McLair Avenue - 568 Brandy 201, Paradise, 10 min Avenue – Behind Ultramar Gas bedrooom, 2 bathrooms, ga- West of Middleton. All sion. Call 765-0712 for an rage, family room, games room, appointment. (3025-8tp) Station in Greenwood. Rain equipment supplied. Call date June 28. Toys, bikes, West Kings Team # 1 along with Catherine Crook are accepting dining room, kitchen with appli- for bookings or for more SERVICE - Childcare: Willing to ances, located on 3 acre lot, 5 books, and household items. their $2,000.00 cheque from the sponsors of the Envirothon compe- info call 824-2058. Lots of provide childcare to children (3025-1tp) min drive from CFB Greenwood fun for the whole family. of all ages. Experienced, First tition. The cheque will help with the teams expenses to go to North front gate. No smoking. $850 (3020-8tp) Aid/CPR, Criminal Check and WANTED Carolina. Catherine is shown with the trophy which will be on dis- per mos. Ph: 403-502-6079. Child Abuse Register. Will (3025-ufn) SERVICE – Childcare WANTED – Strawberry pickers. play at West Kings for another year. available in my Kingston provide snacks, lunch and re- L&S Evans & Son Ltd, 13842 SERVICES (Ravenwood Subdivision) ceipts. Please call Paula 242- Hwy #1 Wilmot. Phone 825- Envirothon is an educational program testing critical skills, our team par- home. Approved by the 2445 or 7601436. (3025-1tp) 4416 (3024-3tp) that augments existing school curricu- ticipated in written, hands-on, and DROP & LOCK STORAGE Kings County Family Re- ANY TIME IS TEA TIME - Any lum with real-life issues concerning the public speaking activities. – Kingston/Greenwood’s WANTED – Karaoke Host. source Centre, Family time is Tea Time at TEL- Must be a singer and MC. environment. The goal is to create, on Team West Kings won the Pro- EGRAPH TEA ROOM Take a All equipment supplied. part of the students, a desire to learn vincial Competition held at Acadia Steve Lake’s WANTED break from the Gardening! We Weeknights and week- about the natural environment and to University on May 2nd, 2009 and SPECIALIZE in: Afternoon ends. Phone 760-2166. Light Trucking STRAWBERRY P ICKERS Tea Delights Savoury Some- discover that they individually and col- will now represent the school and Starting approximately (3025-2tp) lectively can make a difference in main- the province at the National Canon Moving & Deliveries June 20th, 2009. MOOD CRAFTS taining a natural balance between the Envirothon Competition being held Please phone 847-9456 NATURAL PRODUCTS FIREWOOD FOR SALE quality of life and the quality of the en- at the University of Asheville, North 844 0551 E.O. Randall Vegetable Farm • Aromatherapy Products vironment. Carolina, from August 2-8, 2009. Un- • Pure Essential Oils Hardwood, $190 a cord West Kings District High School has fortunately, Brianna Coombs will not • Carrier Oils & Bath Salts Softwood, $140 a cord • Home Care Products participated in the Envirothon competi- be able to be part of the traveling • Hand-made “Soy Therapy” Cut, Split, Delivered tion for the past 17 years with their Biol- team so Melaine Lowe and Kody & Beeswax Candles Ph: 825-6424 765-3203 ogy teacher and dedicated adviser, Horsnell (members of West Kings MRM www.moodcrafts.com Catherine Crook. West Kings won their Team # 2) have joined the original first provincial title last year and had an three. These five young people will, Painting Services amazing trip to Flagstaff, Arizona. as soon as exams are over, begin Interior/Exterior Painting & Repairs Sponsored by the Nova Scotia For- their studies and fund raising ac- All Work Guaranteed - Free Estimates estry Association, West Kings District tivities to ensure that all expenses High School’s team # 1 of 4 students are met and that they will have an References On Request (Christa Skinner, Bronson Joudrey, outstanding result at the end of the Senior & Military Discounts Dominik Kiss and Brianna Coombs) were competition. tested on their knowledge of aquatic The team would like to thank Ms. 902-848-6663 ecology, forestry, soils/land use, wild- Crook for all her hard work and dedi- GREENWOOD, NS life and the current issue, Biodiversity cation to the Envirothon team over the and a Changing World. In addition to years and wish her a great retirement. Page 26 June 22, 2009 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Youth Happenings at the 14 Wing Community Centre By: Youth Recreation tivities planned at the Com- After many, many requests, ing range. Cost $6.00 for balls. Worker: Saï Sherwood munity Centre this month, so the Boyz Club will be playing Active Chicks June is drawing to a close, be sure to drop by and pick Badminton tonight! Meet in Thursday June 25 th, 2009 but there are still some great up your copy of the June cal- the Community Centre Gym at Swimming activities to look forward to endar, or give us a call at 765- 4:30. 6:30 – 8:00 pm at the Community Centre. The 8165! Here’s what’s happen- Teen Activities Active Chicks will be meet- Community Centre Notice ing this week at the 14 Wing Tuesday June 23rd, 2009 ing at the Community Centre board gets updated on a Greenwood Community Cen- Tonight the teens will be tonight at 6:30 to sign-in and weekly basis. Be sure to take tre. going golfing. Meet at the than we’ll be walking over to a look as you go past it. Boyz Club Community Centre at 6pm. the pool together! Grab a There are lots of great ac- Monday June 22nd, 2009 We’ll then go over to the driv- friend; swimming is always fun with a buddy! See you there! Canada Day Skate Compe- win prizes! Participants have Mic Mac Mall/Glow golf tition the chance to win a bicycle trip July 1st and helmet in a draw by the Wednesday June 24th, 2009 Registration cost is $5.00 CANEX, and parents have a Cost is $6 per person. Chil- Three divisions: Beginner chance to win a Bluetooth® dren under the age of 13 will (9-11), Intermediate(12-14), Headset from Personal Insur- require the supervision of an Advanced (15-18) ance. adult aged 19 or over. The bus Great Prizes for the winners, Whale Watching Trip will be departing the Commu- plus everyone is entered to Sunday, July 26th nity Centre at 12:00pm, return- win a door prize—both the 9:45am-8:30pm ing at 8:00pm. For more infor- participants and the specta- Cost: Age 13 plus – $35.00, mation, or to sign up, call 765- tors! This year everybody has Ages 12 & under - $25.00 1494 x5341. a chance of winning some Please sign up by Friday, Welcome Summer Schools cool stuff. July 24th Out Carnival Bike Rodeo Once again, we will be go- Friday June 26 th July 4th, 2009 1000-1200hrs ing whale watching, at Brier Season Opens: May Pre-Teens 6-8 pm, $2.00 14 Wing Military Police, Island Whale and Seabird Teens 8:30-11:30 pm, $3.00 with the assistance of the Cruises. The above prices in- Long Weekend 2009 This will be an ‘enhanced CANEX, Personal Insurance clude return transportation, Closes: Thanksgiving dance’…there will be music and members of the Commu- but not meals. Under 13’s will and dancing, but also a whole nity Centre Teen Council in- need to be accompanied by Weekend 2009 lot of fun and carnival themed vite anybody aged 2-14 (plus an adult aged 19+. Spaces are games…such as feats of adult supervision) to the limited to 40 people, so early strength, freaky hidden talent Greenwood CANEX parking registration is recommended. Bookings for 2009 Season start 1 April 2009 competition, juggling compe- lot, where they will be host- You can book your place at tition, rubber chicken ing a Bike Rodeo. Bring along the Community Centre Main games…and much more…. your bicycle, and helmet, and Office. Get Away From It All! Also, there will be free sno- get them checked over by the Pre-Teen Movie Night cones, free cotton-candy Military Police. There will also Every Saturday is pre-teen Call 765-1494 ext 5341 (with filled out needs assess- be a display from the Fire movie night. The fun starts at ment), free popcorn, tattoos, Department, plus chances to 6 pm and runs until 8 pm. Ad- Make Your Stay, a Lake Pleasant One!!! and loads of prizes. mission to the movie is free with your membership card or Available to: CF Military Regular/Reserve/Retired Members, $1.00 drop in fee. This week DND Employees, NPF-PSP Personnel we will be watching Short Cottage Contents Amenities Your Responsibilities JC’s Hot Tubs and Pools Circuit, Rated: PG. Number 5, • Fridge/Stove (full size) • Club House • Food and Beverages one of a group of experimen- • Beds (3) • Games Room • Linen tal military robots, undergoes 2 singles, 1 double • Canoe/Paddle Boat Rental • Utensils/dishes FUNDRAISER a sudden transformation af- • Microwave • Shower Facility • Pots & Pans ter being struck by lightning. ~ WHERE ~ He develops self-awareness, • Toaster Oven • Laundry Facility • Other conveniences consciousness, and a fear of • Sofa • Beach (unsupervised) required to make Top Hat Bar and Grill the reprogramming that awaits • Clock Radio • Canteen (seasonal) your stay an (behind Greenwood Mall) in Greenwood him back at the factory. With • Table & Chairs • Firewood enjoyable one ~ WHEN ~ the help of a young woman, • Kettle • Hay Rides Number 5 tries to evade cap- Saturday June 27, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. • Fire Pits • Special Events ture and convince his creator • Barbeque (full size) ~ WHAT WE WILL HAVE ~ that he has truly become • Patio Furniture A Chinese Auction, Steak and Stein for $10.99 alive. • TV/VCR and a Dance to Follow Teen Movie Night Teen movies run from 8:30 Cottage Rentals Rec Card Holders Non-Rec Card Holders ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ – 10:30 pm. Admission to the You can purchase tickets for the Steak and movie is free with your mem- Day $30.00 $35.00 Stein either at the door or by contacting: bership card or $2.00 drop-in Week / 7 nights $210.00 $245.00 Sadie-Anne Conway at 765-1196 or Manon fee. This week the teens will Dube at 765-1494 ext 1643. be watching Short Circuit, • includes 13% HST Damage Deposit for all Cabins is $50/Cabin Rated: PG. Please see above for a description of this movie. DEADLINES EAP for The Aurora Newspaper are as follows: This newspaper can be recycled Employee Assistance Program through the recycling program at 12:00 noon Wednesday for classified ads; 3:00 p.m. Wednesday 14 Wing Greenwood, curb side When you need preceding publication date for all other advertising and those collection programs or at your someone to talk to, call: requiring proofs. Editorial material MUST be typed and MUST be nearest Enviro Depot. Contact the accompanied by an electronic/digital (MS-Word® file) and Environment Office, at Al MacDonald...... 1532 a printed hard copy, the originator’s name, address and telephone 14 Wing Wayne Atwater .....5567 Greenwood number no later than 9:30 a.m. Thursday. 765-1494 Darlene Richards .. 3119 Or E-mail us at [email protected] ext. 5367 Debby Benda...... 3340 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS June 22, 2009 Page 27 GMFRC Little Ladies Princess Tea Party

Submitted by: Jennifer MacLeod, Program Support Assistant We had a royal gathering at the GMFRC where your little princess socialized with other royal heiresses. Our princesses dressed in their finest gowns and jewels and nibbled on dainty delicacies and sipped on specialty tea, while enjoying the beautiful table linens. Our royal activities included etiquette lessons, magical tales, flower arrangements and ballroom dancing. This is a wonderful program where imagination comes to life for your little princess. If you would like more information on children programs at the GMFRC, please contact the Co- ordinator of Children and Youth Services, Kim Dixon, at 765- 1494, local 1812. (Photo submitted by: Jennifer MacLeod)

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For more information call Yvonne Clarke Aquatics Supervisor at 765-1494 ext 5564 Page 28 June 22, 2009 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS The Next Generation of Fire Fighters! The Active Chicks would like to say a big “Thank- You ” to the 14 Wing Greenwood Fire Hall! What an awesome night for the girls; they learned to put out fires with the fire extinguisher, knock over bar- rels with the fire hose, and use the coolest equip- ment to find someone in a dark and smoky room! Thanks to everyone who helped out with the tour, the girls had a blast!

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