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DAVID WEIR BA, CD #1 Office Broker, 2001-2009 Top 1 % in Canada 2005-2009 www.davidweir.com 613-394-4837 Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty, www.thecontactnewspaper.cfbtrenton.com Brokerage February 26, 2010 Serving 8 Wing/CFB Trenton • 8e escadre/BFC Trenton • Volume 45 Issue Number 8 • Familiar face takes command of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton by Amber Gooding the local authorities, such as Assistant Editor mayors and members of the community, has been truly amaz- 8 Wing/CFB Trenton personnel ing. continue to move forward with “I thank you all for your con- the guidance of Colonel Dave tinued support and understand- Cochrane, CD, Commander, 8 ing,” he said. “I look forward to Wing/CFB Trenton, who was my time as Wing Commander as sworn in at an Assumption of we continue to build this close Command ceremony on relationship with the community February 19, 2010. and their leaders, and to con- Hundreds of spectators, con- tribute in every way possible to sisting of base personnel, local the successful and harmonious and national dignitaries, family, future of the greater Trenton friends and colleagues filled 7 area.” Hangar for the ceremony last Colonel Cochrane is married Friday, which was overseen by to Sherri (nee Smith) of Ottawa, Presiding Officer, Major- and they are the proud parents of General Yvan Blondin, OMM, son, Jamie, and daughter, CD, Commander 1 Canadian Lindsay, whose support has been Air Division, Commander phenomenal, which as he says, is Canadian NORAD Region what makes everything he does Combined Forces Air possible. Component Commander and “Sherri, Lindsay and Jamie, the Chief of the Air Staff, as you would agree, this has been Lieutenant-General André quite an emotional time. I thank Deschamps, CMM, CD. you for the support you have Col Cochrane addressed the shown with this new appoint- crowd with a sense of pride and ment,” he said. “The next few sincere gratitude for the mem- months, and my time as the bers of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, Wing Commander, will be the Canadian Forces, as well as Photo: MCpl Miranda Langguth, 8 Wing Imaging extremely challenging but I appreciation for interim Wing know that I can count on your Colonel Dave Cochrane receives the Commander’s Pennant from 1 Canadian Air Division Commander, Lieutenant- continued support, and that is Commander, Major-General Yvon Blondin. MGen Blondin presided over the February 19, 2010 cer- Colonel Dave Murphy, and the greatly appreciated.” emony that officially marked Col Cochrane’s assumption of command of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. surrounding communities. He As Col Cochrane looks to assured all that personnel at one effort. notably, for those members of 8 Having spent several post- the weeks, months and possibly of the largest and busiest bases in “Dave, you, Chief Warrant Wing/CFB Trenton and our ings at 8 Wing, Col Cochrane is even years ahead, one thing is the CF will continue on with Officer Kevin West, and your local community. continuously proud of the con- certain in his eyes – and that is outstanding results. leadership team have done an “8 Wing has a special bond stant professionalism and team- ‘we’ will continue on. We will “I am proud and privileged to incredible job, especially during with the local community – with work demonstrated by the men move past this, rise above the tri- take command of 8 Wing these difficult past two weeks,” the thousands of military and and women of 8 Wing. als and tribulations and, we will Trenton today,” said Col said Col Cochrane. “Your close civilian personnel who work each “To 8 Wing members – mili- do so together. It is what sets us Cochrane. “I would like to sin- interaction with the local com- day on the base, here in tary, civilian, and contractors – apart – here on base and cerely thank the CF and senior munity and their leaders, and Trenton,” he said. “8 Wing mem- you should be extremely proud throughout the surrounding leadership for showing their also with 8 Wing units and their bers and our families are closely of your accomplishments and the communities, and above all the confidence and full support in members, has been instrumental linked with the community and work you do, day in and day out,” rest…our continued strength my capabilities as a leader. I am in progressing the healing it’s broad cross section of activi- he said. “ The CF, and in partic- and resilience. extremely excited to be com- process and strengthening the ties. We feel a strong sense of ular 8 Wing, provide incredible “We must turn the page and mander of 8 Wing, fully recog- close relationship we enjoy with belonging in the community.” contributions to Canada, includ- move forward. Be proud of who nizing the enormous responsibil- the community. Thank you for Col Cochrane believes the ing supporting our mission in you are, ladies and gentleman. ities and work that lay ahead.” everything you have done and I operational tempo of 8 Wing is Afghanistan, saving lives in Stand tall and proud, you cer- Paying particular attention to look forward to our continuing unprecedented, and the extreme Haiti, conducting Search and tainly deserve it,” said Col the great work accomplished by work together over the coming focus and unwavering determi- Rescue operations, and support- Cochrane. “I am extremely proud the interim base commander, months.” nation of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton ing the ongoing Vancouver of all of you, as your commander, Col Cochrane extended his Col Cochrane noted that this personnel will continue to meet Olympic Winter Games.” and I look forward to meeting utmost appreciation and respect has been a difficult period of the high goals and expectations He also noted the outpouring you and working with you during for LCol Murphy’s tremendous time for everyone, and most set. of support to the military from my tenure here.” The Contact 2 February 26, 2010 News Breadner boys prepare to be bald

by Andrea Steiner Managing Editor Drs John and Sue Marinovich and staff have been serving the dental Best friends since community of Quinte since 1994. kindergarten, two 12- We offer complete dental care for all ages. year-olds from Breadner Your health comes first. Elementary School are New Patients and same day emergencies planning to do some- always welcome! thing quite wonderful. Jordon Gauthier and 613-392-3939 Brycen Roy are going to 257 Dundas St. E., have their heads shaved to raise money for the Trenton local branch of Canadian K8V 1M1 Cancer Society. The big event is set for the afternoon of March 10, in the school Best Best Quality la Price gymnasium. Local bar- nly P ce To he O G ber Jim Gilchrist is vol- SMITTY’S o unteering his skills. “T WAREHOUSE OPERATION ” The lack of hair will For NEW or GOOD USED Appliances no doubt take some get- Smitty’s has been keeping customers happy for 28 years in the appliance ting used to, though business. This proves Smitty has the Best Price, Selection, Guarantee, both boys are quite Quality & Price plus Same Day delivery, seven days a week. Smitty plans to be around for another 28 years. Now he has in-house financing at familiar with military NO INTEREST. These are just a few of the many reasons to visit Smitty’s haircuts. Jordon is the for your new or used appliance purchase. son of Private Maggie Best Best Best Gauthier and Master Photo: Andrea Steiner Selection Guarantee Service Corporal Charles Breadner students Jordon Gauthier (left) and Brycen Roy will soon look Gauthier, and Brycen’s considerably different than they do in this photograph. They plan to have SMITTY’S father is Sergeant (Ret’d) their heads shaved to raise money for the local chapter of the Canadian Derek Roy. KING OF APPLIANCES Cancer Society. 613-9969-00287 Open Evenings & Seven Days A Week According to mother River Road-Corbyville (just N. of Corby’s) Tammy Roy, the two of Jordon. The day he of cancer. the two students. boys came up with the came home and said he The boys have set a Donations are being idea at the start of the wanted to do this, I fundraising goal of accepted at Copperfields school year. Both were thought it was awe- $1,000, and are hopeful in Trenton, at the 8 inspired by a similar some,” said Pte that everyone supports Wing Orderly Room, event held at Breadner Gauthier. their efforts. and at Breadner. two years ago, when stu- “I am very proud of And aside from hop- Brycen says he is dents Nick Roy (brother him,” said Tammy Roy. ing to raise as much “excited” while Jordon to Brycen) and Kelly “It means a lot to our money as possible for admits to being a bit Brett, had their heads family.” the Cancer Society, the “nervous” about the big shaved and donated the Actually, cancer has boys have an added event. But both are very proceeds to the Cancer personally affected both incentive... committed. Society. families: Brycen’s grand- If they reach their “We hope that other The parents are justi- father died of liver can- goal, Breadner teacher people will get inspired fiably proud of their cer at age 30, and Heath Lassardo has by what we’re doing and sons. Jordon’s maternal great vowed to lose his locks do something similar,” “We are very proud grandparents both died as well, in solidarity with said both boys. WING LOGISTICS & ENGINEERING PICTURE OF THE WEEK

James LeBlanc from the 8 Wing paint shop displays one of two new Jacmel Airport signs that WCE Trenton made for our personnel in Jacmel, Haiti, as part of Op HESTIA. February 26, 2010 The Contact 3 News Colonel Dave Cochrane Presentation to 426 Squadron On 20 Feb 10, Mr Mark Photo: Cpl Rob Fleming Colonel Dave Cochrane has spent Officer and also Acting Tutton of Whitby, ON, many years throughout his military Commanding Officer 426 Squadron representing his family, career at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton since for a six month period. presented 426 Squadron first enrolling in the Canadian Forces Prior to 2004, Col Cochrane with his grandmother’s in 1982. attending the CF Command and Memorial (Silver) Cross. After receiving a baccalaureate Staff College Course in Toronto, By chance Mr Tutton degree in Mechanical Engineering receiving in conjunction a Masters had read the article on from the Royal Military College in degree in Defence Studies from the the squadron’s Associ- Kingston, he received his navigator Royal Military College. It was then ation website about his wings and was posted to 436 that Col Cochrane joined the Chief uncle’s wristwatch, and (Transport) Squadron as a tactical of the Air Staff organization in how it came to be shad- and strategic navigator. It was during Ottawa overseeing CC130 Hercules, owboxed outside his time at 436 (T) Sqn that he par- CC144 Challenger and CC150 Blanchard Hall, Dishfo- ticipated in many deployments, Airbus projects. rth Bldg, home of 426 including Gulf War I, the Kurdish re- Promoted to the rank of Squadron. (Please see The supply airdrop missions, and the Lieutenant-Colonel in 2005, Colonel Contact, 4 Dec 09, page United Nations High Commissi- Cochrane was appointed Director 20.) oner for Refugees (UNHCR) Air Requirements 2, overseeing and He, and his family, felt Operation Airbridge in Sarajevo. supervising Air Mobility capital proj- it would be fitting for the Following this posting, Col ects including the Airlift Capability medal, his uncle’s original Mr. M. Tutton, on behalf of his family, presents his Cochrane attended a year-long Project - both Strategic (CC177 pilot wings, and a collec- grandmother’s Memorial Cross to 426 Squadron. Aerospace Systems Course in Globemaster) and Tactical Airlift tion of war time corre- Accepting for the Thunderbirds is Maj AHV Tsai- Winnipeg. Upon graduation he was (CC130J) and the Fixed Wing spondence, telegrams, Lamoureux, Technical Flight Commander. posted to Director Air Requirements Search and Rescue Project. and photos, be added to were no survivors. Ken’s site of WO2 Tutton, Fighters and Trainers 5 section in In July 2006, Colonel Cochrane the squadron’s archives, parents were notified he grave 217 in row 21 in Ottawa where he was Project assumed command of 426 Squadron, and where appropriate a was missing within days, the Military Cemetery, Director for several CF18 Electronic where he oversaw key transforma- reworking of the shad- but confirmation of his Venlo, Holland. Warfare Projects. tional activities for Air Mobility owbox. death took months. Later, he was By 1997, Col Cochrane was post- including the force generation for Mr Tutton’s uncle, Sgt The Commemoration exhumed and buried with ed to 426 (Transport) Training CC130 Hercules and CC150 Kenneth W. Tutton, per- Service that recognized his crew mates at the Squadron as a CC130 navigator Airbus fleets. ished on his first opera- Sgt Tutton’s sacrifice Jonkerbos War Cemetery instructor and helped lead the imple- In May 2009, Colonel Cochrane tional flight, acting as wasn’t held until 17 May at Nijmegen. mentation of the CC130 Avionics transferred command of 426 second pilot for Wing 44, at which he was If you would like to Update Program conversion training Squadron and deployed for six Commander S.S. posthumously promoted read more about Sgt for Hercules aircrew. months to Camp Mirage as CO Blanchard. to Warrant Officer 2nd Tutton please visit the From there he was promoted to Theatre Support Element Roto 8. As the Wellington class, and his mother squadron’s Association major, where he held several key On February 12, 2010, Col bomber returned from a received her Silver Cross. website, 426sqdn.ca, squadron supervisory positions, Cochrane’s latest appointment was raid on Cologne, 14 Feb It wasn’t until 13 Jun pages Tutton’s Watch, which included Chief Flying announced, bringing forth his current 43, it was brought down 46 that the RCAF was S.S. Blanchard, and Instructor, Deputy Commanding promotion to the rank of Colonel. by a night fighter; there able to confirm the burial Beegden and Heel. Search & Rescue UPDATE

424 Squadron had three missions this past week. The first tasking was for both our Herc and Griffon. They were tasked to investigate an ELT in the Waterloo area. The Griffon was stood down before startup and our Herc homed the ELT signal to the helipad for the Grand River Hospital. No signs of distress were observed at the site. The Waterloo police and the local CASARA unit were handed the case to determine the source of the ELT signal. The Herc crew returned to Trenton Next tasking was for the Herc to investigate the report of a possible air- craft crash near Midland. They flew the assigned search patterns but were stood down when JRCC and the OPP determined that the sighting was prob- ably a meteor. Our Griffon crew was next up, asked to look for a missing 54-year-old man on a snowmobile at Chandos Lake. He was found by the OPP before the helicopter departed Trenton. Until next week, stay safe. Missions for 2010: 18 Missions for Feb.: 11 Persons rescued: 0 The Contact 4 February 26, 2010 Opinion / Editorial The Contact Newspaper CanadianaCanadiana CrosswordCrossword message from the

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• Please label all disks and hard copies with article name, contact person and phone numbers, date. • ARTICLES MUST BE RECEIVED BY TUESDAY AT 4 PM This Week in PRIOR TO PRINT DATE AT THE CONTACT OFFICE. 1980 – The efforts of 40 personnel from CFB Trenton in a Canadian Forces-wide, 1.5 kilometre challenge run, resulted in the Lieutenant- Letters to the Editor: General W.K. Carr Trophy finding a new home here. Trenton’s personnel Internet: [email protected] registered the lowest team time among runners from bases across the Intranet: STEINER AL@CFBTrenton@Trenton country. A special award was presented to Sergeant W. Leblanc for being All letters and editorials must be signed and the name of the author the fastest female in her age group, across Air Command, with a time of will be published, unless otherwise requested. Include a phone num- ber for verification. We reserve the right to edit while preserving the nine minutes and forty seconds for the 1.5 mile course. main objective of the writer. We cannot guarantee that any particular letter will be printed. Mail, e-mail, fax or drop in person to the 1990 – The City of Trenton honoured the 45th anniversary of the sinking Contact office. Please refer to the information at the bottom of the page for how to reach us. of the ship that bore its name. The HMCS Trentonian was torpedoed in the English Channel in February 1945, with the loss of one officer and five A Military seamen out of a crew of 100. The story of HMCS Trentonian was resur- Community rected by two local men, Walter Gregory and Michael Ticehurst in the Newspaper mid-1970s, who eventually published “Memories of HMCS Trentonian.” 2000 – An historic joint parade between 8 Air Maintenance Squadron (8 AMS) and 8 Mechanical and Engineering Squadron (8 EME) was held to mark the official transfer of maintenance responsibility from the Wing’s The Contact newspaper is a Personnel Support Programs (PSP) entity . Our newspaper relies almost solely on revenues Airfield Maintenance Support Equipment (AMSE) to EME Squadron. generated through advertising and sponsorships. The transfer of responsibilities followed approval from 1 Canadian Air Division in 1999 to effect the change. The Contact Wing Headquarters Building Annex 8 Wing / CFB Trenton PO Box 1000, Station Forces Created by Lt J. H. MacDonald, ASTRA, ON K0K 3W0 Editorial: 613-392-2811 Ext. 7005 Fax: 613-965-7490 Compiled by Tom Philp. Advertising: 613-392-2811 Ext. 7008 February 26, 2010 The Contact 5 News The Memory Project preserves stories of Canadian veterans

by Tom Philp, of their legacy, and we veteran Bill Hitchon, Contact Staff have a responsibility to accompanied by his son- ensure its preservation.” in-law, former Quinte Veterans of the Second Among the veterans West Mayor, Jack Arthur, World War have been attending and sharing also queued up for an given an opportunity to their memories on interview. Hitchon said he tell their stories to future Wednesday were Jim had to “adjust” his birth listeners, thanks to the Moffat, Bruce Cox, Jim date “a little bit” in order efforts of the Historica- Beale, Beverly Retston, to enlist in the Canadian Dominion Institute, and a Cy Yarnell, Bill Hitchon, Army after being rejected recent visit by its staff to Bill Tytula, Howard initially by the famed the National Air Force O’Connor and Stuard Hastings and Prince Ed- Museum of Canada. Crawford. Moffat, a ward Regiment “because I More than a dozen Second World War Pilot was too young.” Finally survivors of that great Officer with the Royal signed on and shipped conflict were invited to Canadian Air Force, was overseas, Hitchon spent record their war histories the first veteran to be time in both armoured at the museum February interviewed by Memory and infantry units in 17 as part of The Memory Project Research and Europe. Project: Stories of the Collections Officer, Dr. “I got in, and ended up Photos: Tom Philp, Contact Staff Second World War. A 25- Andrew Theobald. with an armoured unit,” stop, nation-wide oral his- “I started speaking to he said. “Later on, when Royal Canadian Air Force veteran Jim Moffat (left) is pre-interviewed for tory project, the initiative groups, particularly the Cape Breton High- his Memory Project taping at the National Air Force Museum of Canada by has sent interviewers and schools, quite a few years landers were short of men, Dr. Andrew Theobald, Research and Collections Officer with the project. recording technicians ago, to counter the im- they sent us over there to General, Rick Hillier had across Canada to gather pression of war left by the help them out (as foot sol- been named Honorary the war stories of a fast- movie, ‘The Valour and diers).” Patron of the project. dwindling WWII veteran The Horror’,” he said. “I The Memory Project “The intergenerational population. was asked by the is also focused on collect- dialogue that happens “We’ve wanted to Protestant School Board ing information from when our volunteers – come to this museum in Montreal to speak to other conflicts that both currently serving since last summer,” said students, and up to six involved Canadians, members and veterans - Jill Paterson, Deputy times a year I would share including the First World visit schools through The Project Manager. “Tren- stories with kids in War, the Korean War, and Memory Project provides ton has such a long histo- Grades one to five. I got a a wide variety of a unique opportunity for ry of military service, with thrill out of that, and I’ve Peacekeeping and other Canadian history to come a lot of veterans living in continued speaking to Canadian Forces mis- alive for our young peo- the area, so we knew this schools ever since.” sions. To date, the collect- ple,” said Jeremy Dia- location would attract a Moffat has spoken to ed stories of about 1,000 mond, Managing lot of participation.” many thousands of stu- veterans have reached Director of the Historica- According to the pro- dents since the mid- more than one million Dominion Institute’s ject’s Web site, “The 1970s, from Montreal to young Canadians, either National Office on the Memory Project is one of Sarnia. through personal visits occasion of Gen Hillier’s The Historica-Dominion Moffat, who now lives and story sharing, or appointment. Bruce Cox (right) a decorated Second World War Institute’s most successful in Belleville, remembers through The Memory NAFCM Executive veteran, who served with the British 1st educational programs being inspired by a Dutch Project’s online database Director, retired Lieuten- Airborne Division, chats with Memory Project designed to connect veter- woman who came to and digital archive ant-Colonel Chris Col- staff member, Jennifer Givogne. ans and students online Canada after World War (http://www.thememoryp ton, was thrilled to have and in classrooms across II. She and her family had roject.com/stories.aspx). the museum used as one the country. risked execution by the The Historica- of The Memory Project’s The Memory Project Nazis by hiding seven Dominion Institute is the gathering points. Speakers’ Bureau in- American and Canadian largest independent “It is an incredible cludes 1,500 veteran vol- airmen in their barn, organization dedicated to privilege to have our unteers from across while German troops Canadian history, identity museum host such a great Canada who visit class- occupied their house only and citizenship. Launched project,” Colton said. “Not rooms and community meters away. Other “col- in September 2009 only will veterans in this groups to share their sto- laborators” had been shot; through the amalgama- area have an opportunity ries with youth.” The but that woman and her tion of The Historica to share their vast knowl- WWII veteran interviews husband continued to Foundation of Canada edge and experience, but began in 2001. show incredible courage. and The Dominion we will be able to show “It’s important that we “This woman, (who Institute, its mandate is to them what a great place create opportunities for later died in Picton, build “active and informed we have here.” Canadian veterans to Ontario, shortly after citizens through a greater If you are a Canadian share their experiences of receiving a medallion knowledge and apprecia- veteran, or if you know a service with The Me- commemorating her tion of the history, her- Canadian veteran, and mory Project,” said Dr. bravery), showed amazing itage and stories of you have stories to tell, Andrew Theobold, Re- courage. Hers is also one Canada.” please contact Davida Bill Hitchon (right), a veteran of both armoured search and Collections of the stories that I feel On February 12, 2010, Aronovitch, (416) 506- and infantry units during the Second World War, Officer with the Project. must be shared and pre- the Institute announced 1867, or visit The waits at the NAFMC with his son-in-law, Jack “As historians and archi- served,” he said. that former Chief of Memory Project online, Arthur, a former Mayor of Quinte West, for his vists, we are the stewards Second World War Defence Staff, and retired thememoryproject.com. scheduled taping for The Memory Project. BUY ONE GET ONE FREE! EYE EXAMINATIONS ON PREMISES SPECIAL MILITARY DISCOUNT WE WILL WALK-INS WELCOME BEAT ANY ONE HOUR SERVICE ADVERTISED Over 1400 frames to choose from. PRICE! We carry all the major brand names including: FOR MOST PRESCRIPTIONS Nike, Oakley, Adidas, D&G, Versace, Fysh Kliik, Salvatore Ferragamo, Ray Ban, Vogue, Ralph Lauren, Bertelli, Easy Clip, John Lennon, Burberry, Police & more... 73A Dundas Street West, Trenton 613-392-3040 The Contact 6 February 26, 2010 News 8 Wing personnel at work: Corporal Bruce Clark by 2Lt Jennifer Jackson Basic Military monitors aircraft approach- Public Affairs OJT Qualification, he was post- es via sophisticated instru- ed to 8 Wing, where he has ments, tracking the air- Corporal Bruce Clark been employed both with craft’s progress on a radar knows that when visibility ATC and Wing screen as it completes the is low and weather is bad he Operations. approach. can expect to have a busy “I had had some expo- He is also able to pro- day at the 8 Wing Air sure to ATC before the vide the pilot with air traf- Traffic Control (ATC) military through Nav fic information. Cpl Clark’s Section in Trenton, Ont. Canada,” says Cpl Clark. principle role is to monitor “A big part of my job is “Eventually, I decided I and assist the pilot in the to keep an eye on what is wanted to make it a career, event something unexpect- going on around an aircraft and the opportunities the ed happens during the coming in for a landing,” military offered just approach. says Cpl Clark. appealed to me.” “When I monitor an “I do this whenever a In order to become a approach I am like an addi- pilot asks, no matter what licensed Rdr Controller, tional safety-net for the the weather.” Cpl Clark first had to com- pilot,” says Cpl Clark. “On Cpl Clark is a Radar plete a three-month AC my radar screen I can see Controller (Rdr Op Course. After gaining everything going on in the Controller) who can be some operational experi- air around the aircraft, and I called on to monitor instru- ence, he was then selected can see every move the air- ment approaches and offer for the three-month Rdr craft makes on its precision approach radar Controller Course which approach.” (PAR) services. took place at the Canadian The second type of Rdr Controllers are Forces School of Aerospace approach, the PAR, is specialists within the Control Operations in much more demanding. Aerospace Control Cornwall, Ont. During a PAR approach, Operator trade (AC Op) This course was fol- Cpl Clark essentially “talks and assist pilots to ensure lowed by a “check-out” the aircraft down,” by pro- these approaches are car- consisting of simulations viding glide path (which ried out smoothly. and monitored live-traffic indicates the angle at which 8 Wing Air Traffic Control Corporal Bruce Clark. As visual references, approaches to ensure profi- the aircraft is approaching), “I take a lot of satisfac- Originally from Since being licensed as a such as the runway itself, ciency. and centre line (where the tion in knowing that what I Winnipeg, Man., Cpl Rdr Controller in 2007, are unreliable in times of Cpl Clark provides aircraft is in reference to the do helps a pilot land his air- Clark can be found in his Cpl Clark has completed low visibility, pilots must pilots with two different centre of the runway) infor- craft safely,” adds Cpl spare time either rock approximately 1 500 land using only their types of services upon mation at regular intervals. Clark. “No two approaches climbing or SCUBA div- approaches at the 8 Wing instruments. request, monitoring of During a PAR, Cpl Clark are the same, and everyday ing. ATC section, and he con- Cpl Clark first joined instrument approaches, and is the only constant refer- there is a different chal- He and his wife live in tinues to cast his “safety the Canadian Forces in July the PAR approach. ence for the pilot as he lenge. That is why I love Trenton with two “wacky” net” one approach at a time 2004. After completing his During the first, he makes his approach. what I do.” cats, Chloe and Sindee. whenever pilots call. PETS OF THE WEEK

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March Break OLYMPIC FEVER: TROOPS FACEOFF AT KAF Photo: MCpl Matthew McGregor, Image Tech, JTFK Afghanistan Kidz Kamp

The March Break Kidz Kamp will run from March 15 to 19, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the RecPlex. Before and after care is available from 7 to 8 a.m. and 4 to 5 p.m. Register now at the RecPlex. Cost for military community members: One child, $100; two children, $170; three children, $215; and four children, $250. Cost for the general public : One child, $115; two children, $190; three children, $240; four chil- dren, $275. Register today at the RecPlex. Photo: Contact archives

Regional Command South Director of Operations, Brigadier General Ben Hodges (left) and Task Force Kandahar Commander, Brigadier-General Daniel Ménard do a little trash talking before the game.

Batawa ski passes available The PSP CRA is offering a ski pass at a reduced rate. Buy a pass and save money! Passes are available to military personnel and CRA members only. Cost varies depending if purchased for daytime, evening or weekend skiing. Passes available at the RecPlex. Bronze Medallion/Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid - Crash Course Participants must be 13 years of age or older to par- ticipate. The course will run from Monday, March 15, to Friday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Cost: $225 for military community; $250 for the Canadian and American troops deployed in Afghanistan competed in a game of ball hockey at Kandahar general public. Airfield. The match took place the day before the two countries met in Men's Olympic Ice Hockey. Note: This is an intense program designed for Hundreds of fans from both countries came out to cheer on their respective sides. In the end it was a lop- individuals who have strong swimming skills. sided victory for the Canadians, winning by a score of 16 to 2. TIRED OF HIGH QUINTE WEST ENERGY COSTS? MINOR BALL HOCKEY MILITARY SAVE $$$ REGISTRATION INSTANTLY ON AGES 5 TO 15 • Gasoline • Heating • Propane th For Your Oil For For Home Saturday, Feburary 27 Car Your Heat 8:30am to 1pm Home at EARL ROSEBUSH FUELS TRENTON COMMUNITY 325 Dundas St. East, GARDENS Trenton FOR MORE INFO: 613-966-1372 www.quinteballhockey.ca The Contact 8 February 26, 2010 Fitness & Health

Good Luck to all March 1st “I Quit” Participants! DidDid YouYou Know?Know? Things for you to be mindful of Socializing: Prepare a standard tobacco, try drinking water or during the quitting process… line for refusing tobacco. Be pos- chewing gum instead. The Ten Habits of Tension Relief: Most people itive, unapologetic and straight- Triggers: If you would gener- Highly Effective Stress Managers: experience an increase in tension forward (e.g., No thanks, I’ve ally have tobacco after a meal and as they are trying to quit using quit). are finding this time hard try 1. They know how to relax. tobacco. It may show up as tense You want to be prepared rather brushing your teeth right after 2. They eat right and exercise often. muscles, irritability and worry. than tongue-tied when faced with eating. 3. They get enough sleep. Take time to relax and practice an offer for a cigarette. Move away from the table 4. They don’t worry about the unimportant relaxation as a strategy for manag- Concentration: If your con- when finished eating, start the stuff. ing the tension. centration is falling try going for a dishes immediately after your 5. They don’t get angry often. Watch for the new schedule walk, take a stretch break or open meal. from the fitness and sports flight a window. Move into another room to lis- 6. They are organized. that will include a relaxation/yoga If your concentration is com- ten to music while others finish 7. They manage their time efficiently. class. peting with thoughts of using eating. 8. They have and make use of a strong social support system. “March 1st, I Quit!” is proudly supported by: 9. They live according to their values. 10. They have a good sense of humour.

Sleep: Helpful stress management tool Fitness Lunch People are sleeping less. Studies complet- irregular heart beat, increase in breathing and Learn ed by the National Sleep Foundation rate, increase in blood pressure, tense mus- “Did You Know?” is brought to you by your found that an average night sleep has cles, sweating. Don’t forget less obvious Join us for three 8 Wing Health Promotion department. decreased between one and a half to two sources of caffeine like medication. different Wednesdays and a half hours since 1960. This decrease Avoid alcohol at least two hours before this Winter for an in sleep may be the result of a faster paced bedtime. It might feel like drinking alco- hour lecture lifestyle, but it may also contribute to the hol helps with falling asleep, but alcohol and workshop. stress level that comes from trying to find can interfere with staying asleep later in Bring your lunch more hours in a day. the night. Alcohol consumed at bedtime, with you, and learn Lack of sleep increases levels of the after an initial stimulating effect, may exciting information stress hormone cortisol in the body. In a decrease the time required to fall asleep. about the following: stressful situation, cortisol is released to However, alcohol consumed as much as Back Power Workshop respond to high levels of adrenalin. six hours before bedtime can increase will take place on Cortisol regulates blood pressure, returns wakefulness during the second half of March 31. breathing back to normal, and normalizes sleep. By the time this effect occurs, the Each session will blood flow to help the body deal with the dose of alcohol consumed earlier has run from 1200 to 1300 aftermath of a stressful situation. already been eliminated from the body, hrs (don’t forget to bring Problems may develop with cortisol indicating a relatively long-lasting change your lunch). when stress is chronic and higher levels of in the body’s mechanisms of sleep regula- this hormone remain in the body. This tion. The Fitness Lunch carries long term risks for overall health. Avoid smoking at least two hours and Learn series will The chronic release of stress hormones before bedtime. Nicotine is a stimulant take place in the caused by sleep deprivation affects the and can interfere with falling asleep and Gymnasium immune system, increasing susceptibility staying asleep. Getting a good night’s sleep Boardroom, and is to colds and infections. Chronically ele- might be another reason to reduce or quit open to all 8 Wing vated levels of cortisol can make sleep smoking. Smokers can reduce their sleep Community members, shallow, fragmented, and not rested, delay problems by avoiding cigarettes at least free of charge. the onset of sleep, and cause increased two hours before bedtime. wakefulness during the night. Avoid intense exercise at least two Register with Sleep loss is also associated with an hours before bedtime. Research shows Fitness Coordinator increase in appetite, desire for foods high that people who exercise regularly (30 to Lisa Refausse at EGISTER OW in carbohydrates, and an increase in body 60 minutes three times a week) have deep- [email protected]. R N ! mass index. Having trouble getting to er sleep. Exercising four to eight hours February 28, is the last day to register for the sleep? Avoiding certain behaviours before before bedtime can be helpful but exercis- “March 1st, I QUIT!” Challenge. Register at bedtime may help to ensure a good night’s ing one or two hours before bedtime can Strengthening the Forces Health Promotion Office rest. interfere with falling asleep. by EOD 26 February or online: http://hr.ottawa- Avoid caffeine at least two hours If stress levels seem to be on the rise, hull.mil.ca/health-sante/iquit-jarrete/default- before bedtime. Caffeine invokes many of take a nap. Getting a good night’s sleep eng.asp by 28 February. the same physiological responses as the may be a good way to prevent stress from Good Luck participants! stress response: increase in heart rate, becoming a nightmare. CAMPBELL’S AUTO SHOP 327 COLEMAN STREET, BELLEVILLE • COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIRS SINCE 1915 • ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FREE ESTIMATES • PAINT ROOM • CUSTOM JOB SPECIALSTS • FRAMES • UNIBODY & RAIL • ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PAINTS E-mail: 613-968-5791 [email protected] February 26, 2010 The Contact 9 News Patient Satisfaction Survey results from Health Services

by Cathy Yeager, Quality two-week timeframe. We There were many compli- areas in the clinic. back. Improvement Manager, would like to take the oppor- ments as well as several con- Completed comment cards If you ever have a concern, 24 CF H Svcs C tunity to thank all who partic- cerns and suggestions to help can be deposited in the wall want to compliment our serv- ipated in the survey. improve a patient’s experience. mounted box at the two main ices or just have a suggestion In November 2009, 24 CF The feedback you provided These suggestions and entrance/exits of the clinic or for us, please take the time to Health Services Centre con- is extremely important to the concerns are taken very seri- mailed to the QI Manager at fill out the survey. Again we ducted our annual patient sat- Quality Improvement process ously. The clinic management 24 CF H Svcs C, comment wish to thank you for partici- isfaction survey blitz in order in the clinic. team is currently looking at cards are also available on our pating in our satisfaction sur- to solicit feedback from our Based on the results, the several options to alleviate website; vey blitz. Canadian Forces community. overall satisfaction rate for the your concerns and provide The clinic does have a for- Taking the opportunity to As a CF clinic, we recog- general survey questions was better service. mal Compliments and provide feedback regarding nize the need to listen to our 88 per cent Other key results Regarding some comments Complaints program; there are our services promotes a collab- patient’s perspective, bringing of the survey included the fol- and questions noted by pamphlets available in the orative partnership and forward concerns and oppor- lowing: patients, here is some infor- clinic and information on our increases communication tunities to improve. - 94 per cent were satisfied mation for you: website. between the clinic and our CF This survey tool helps us with getting an appointment the clinic does provide You can find 24 CF Health community. monitor our performance as in a reasonable time; and bilingual services, we are in the Services Centre website at There is always room for well as contributes to quality - 92 per cent were satisfied process of ensuring there are http://trenton.mil.ca/Lodger/ improvement and our goal is improvement initiatives. with the overall care received. bilingual signs in the clinic; MedSqn/index_eng.htm for every CF member to be The clinic had our best There were 70 informative Comment cards are avail- In closing, our patient sat- proud to utilize safe, high response rate yet of 405 com- comments provided from able on a daily basis at front isfaction survey provided us quality health care services in pleted surveys received in that patients during this blitz. reception and other reception with valuable qualitative feed- a patient-centred facility. CARRIERS to deliver Contact newspapers here at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. NEEDED Please call 613 392-2811 ext. 7005 Leave your name, address, phone number & age.

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(NC) – Clearing the driveway after a gram lays out can really help keep you can make out different For instance, if you winter storm can be quite a workout pain-free this winter, and they’re easy objects? drive a forklift into a — especially when you consider that to put into practice.” says Dr. • Is the overall light- warehouse from the a single shovelful of snow weighs five Brunarski. “Warming up and taking ing of the area fairly outdoors, you may have to seven pounds. frequent breaks can really make a dif- even? trouble seeing if the Improper shoveling can lead to ference. The program also provides • Do you have direct entrance is too dark. minor strains and sore muscles, and information about proper bending control over the task It takes several sec- can also cause more serious injuries. and lifting techniques that won’t Submitted by 8 Wing lighting at your work onds for your eyes to The good news, say Ontario’s strain your back and shoulders.” General Safety Office station? adjust to the change in spinal health care experts, is that For more information on the Lift Too little light, too • Is the lighting light. most of these injuries can be easily Light, Shovel Right program, which much light or light in appropriate for workers • Are stairwells and avoided — all it takes is a little know- features an educational brochure and the wrong places – of all ages? As persons hallways painted light how. That’s why the Ontario poster, go to www.chiropractic.on.ca. these are some of the get older, they need colors to improve visi- Chiropractic Association (OCA) is Founded in 1929, the Ontario ways poor lighting can more light to see. bility? relaunching its seasonal Lift Light, Chiropractic Association represents create workplace haz- • Is there natural Railings, exits and Shovel Right public education cam- the professional interests of more ards. daylight in addition to other features should be paign. than 2,900 Ontario chiropractors. On the brighter artificial light? in a contrasting color so “Most people don’t realize that Chiropractic is a non-invasive, side, light of the correct Can you control the they can be easily dis- clearing their driveway involves mov- hands-on health care discipline that intensity and arrange- natural light to prevent tinguished. ing several hundred pounds of snow,” focuses on treatment and preventative ment will help you work glare as the day goes • Is bright tape or says OCA President Dr. David care for disorders related to the spine, safely. on? paint used to mark Brunarski. “Chiropractors certainly pelvis, nervous system and joints. Moderately bright • Are work surface steps, uneven walking see a higher incidence of back and Chiropractors are primary care light is generally the materials appropriate surfaces and other haz- muscle pain or injuries following a practitioners, trained to develop and most comfortable. You for the kind of work ards? heavy snow fall, and improper snow carry out a comprehensive treatment should be able to see being done? • Are fluorescent shoveling technique is frequently to / management plan, recommend ther- the work easily without If a surface is too lights flickering or blame.” apeutic exercise and other non-inva- glare. glossy, it will reflect the “strobing” in your work The OCA’s Lift Light, Shovel sive therapies, and provide nutrition- The light you need light causing a glare. area? Right program was developed in al, dietary and lifestyle counseling. depends on the type of • How about the This problem could 2003 to help inform the public about More than 1.2 million Ontarians work you are doing. If color of work surfaces cause optical illusions the risks associated with clearing rely on chiropractic care every year to you are carrying out and walls? and injury or misjudg- snow after a Pollara survey of 500 help them get back to work and back inspections or detailed The color of the sur- ment when using Ontario chiropractors concluded that to doing the things they love. work, you will need face should contrast equipment machine. snow shoveling was a leading cause of For more information about chi- more light. with the material being Good lighting is an back injury during the winter ropractic care or to find a chiroprac- If you are working worked on so you can important part of a safe months. tor in your area, go to chiroprac- with larger pieces or easily distinguish com- and healthy workplace. “Some of the strategies the pro- tic.on.ca. doing assembly work, ponents from the back- The right light can you won’t need as much ground. help prevent accidents illumination. If you need to dis- and mistakes, and can This checklist tinguish colors for the improve comfort and should shed some light work you are doing, the productivity. on workplace illumina- color of the surfaces Some of the items tion: around you should on this checklist are • Can you see com- enable you to do so eas- things you should dis- fortably? Can you work ily. cuss with your supervi- without straining or tir- • If your job requires sor. ing your eyes? you to move from out- Work together to • Is the work zone doors to indoors, is make sure your work free of glare or overly there adequate transi- area works for you. February 26, 2010 The Contact 11 News Thank you for your strength, dedication, courage and loyalty “Thank you to all military per- sonnel, at home and in foreign postings, for carrying the diffi- cult load on your shoulders. Be proud. March tall.” – Ross Marr

“For doing what most people only dream, protecting our chil- dren, standing strong and proud, often against all odds. Thank You! “ – Sherry L. Hall- Whetung

“One of the Blessings we should be thankful for is the fact that we are Canadians. The men and women of our forces who have fought for, and are currently fighting for the rights and freedoms we experience in this great country, are to be commended and supported to the fullest. God bless you all.” – Bob Reid

“Thank you all, for everything that you do to keep us safe. Your efforts are so much appreciated. Stay strong. You have my undy- ing love, gratitude, thanks, sup- port and prayers! Hold your heads high.” – Kim Plummer has shown every Canadian that ery you show. I’m proud of our this town has for you and all who defend and stand loyal to “I am proud and honoured to we will stand together and we military members. My thoughts you do. It takes someone spe- our country. God bless.” say I work closely with mem- will stand proud!” and prayers are with all of you in cial to do what you do. Please – Sharyl O’Handley-Lovelace bers of the Canadian military – Claudia Papadopoulos Trenton, as well as across hold you head high and be as from all three elements. You are Canada. I support our troops proud as we are of you.” “God bless your family and we peacekeepers and make sacri- “I am proud to raise my family 110 per cent. “ – Kristy Chard are thankful for all the good the fices everyday, whether it be in a community with the likes – Carol-Ann Leger military has done. We support serving abroad or here at home. of all involved with 8 Wing/ “Keep on soldiering. That is our troops. Stand proud.” You should be proud of what CFB Trenton.” “To the men/women who serve: what our military does best. – Brenda Moore you do for my little family and – Lisa Hill-Knell Stand tall and stand proud in The proud and just citizens of your country. Thank you. “ your uniforms. Do not let any- this country are behind you “I live in the Quinte area and – Sarah McColl-Dorion “Thank you to all the men and thing diminish your purpose, to 100 per cent. Carry on soldier!” have seen firsthand, for many women who serve our country. stand guard and keep us safe. years, all of the wonderful work “I want to say thank you to Be proud to wear your uniform, We thank you and support you – Ruth Reid our Canadian Forces do all over everyone at 8 Wing. Stand tall. as we are all proud of you. May for the sacrifices you are making “Thank you for keeping our the world. I am extremely I support you and stand behind peace be with you and those both at home and abroad.” country safe. Stay proud and proud of my country and of our you all. God bless and keep up who have lost their lives sup- – Cheryl Chapman keep your heads held high. May Canadian Forces! Hold your the great work for this country.” porting our country. Keep up God’s blessings always shine on chin high and keep up the – Terry Rachar the good work!” “I have members of my family all of you. With our heartfelt wonderful work troops!” – Lexi and Diane Fox that wear their uniforms proud- love, now and forever.” – Liz Christie “I thank every solider that has ly. They would all give their – Augustin and Beverley Richard given there all for “our” Canada,. “Be proud of what you stand shirts off their back if you need- “My family is extremely proud of Your hard work and dedication for, your country and the brav- ed it. The military stands “I support the military for our troops and I’m always proud together for peace, and we stand everything they do for us. I to show support for the Canada’s behind you. Thank you all.” stand by them unconditionally. military. We are known as a – Lisa Ricard God bless you all.” peacekeeping country, but history – Darlene Mathieu has proven that peace comes at a “As a neighbour (residing just very high cost. Thank you for north of the base), I am very “I stand proud for the sacrifices doing what the rest of us are too proud of our military. Please our military make for us. Thank cowardly (or unable) to do.” feel the love and support that you to all the men and women – Chantel Winney Photo: Lindsey White, Contact Staff The Contact 12 February 26, 2010 News Canadian Forces Show Tour begins at 8 Wing, heads overseas 8 Wing/CFB Trenton hosted the CF Show Tour Performance on the evening of February 20, 2010 at the Junior Ranks Mess. Many performers were on-hand, including singer-songwriter Elyse Robineault, Comedian Nikki Payne from Last Comic Standing, singer/songwriter Rex Goudie from Canadian Idol, and Dilana from the show Rockstar Supernova. This is their first stop before heading over to entertain the troops in Afghanistan. Left: First to take the stage was Elyse Robineault playing the key board while singing (top left). Last to take the stage was the runners up from Rockstar Supernova Dilana. She took the stage with her high energy rock and roll and pumped the crowd up (bottom left). Below: Shown below gathered for a group shot at the end of the show are performers Rex Goudie,Elyse Robineault, Caroline Gervais, Lori D’Agostino, Nikki Payne, Dilana ,and Annik Charbonneau.

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Welcome to The Contact Newspaper’s Community Events page! Thanks to the generosity of Smylie’s Independent Grocer, we can, space permitting, feature public service announcements, community events and help promote non-profit and charitable organizations in the Quinte area. Fax us at 613-965-7490 or email to [email protected], at least 10 days prior to your event. Call 613-392-2811 Ext. 7005 for more information.

THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY (IWD): 11 MARCH - ASTRA LOUNGE LA JOURNÉE INTERNATIONALE DE LA FEMME ( JIF) : 11 MARS - SALON ASTRA The Defence Team is commemorating this year’s IWD under the theme “The strength Cette année, c’est sous le thème « Les luttes qu’elles ont menées : les racines de notre of our past – The roots of our success.” Events and awareness activities will be held across succès » que l’Équipe de la Défense commémore la JIF. the organization. Pour en connaître davantage sur la JIF, visitez le site Intranet des Événements Visit the EE Commemorative Events Intranet site at http://hr.ottawa- commémoratifs d’EE à l’adresse http://hr.ottawa-hull.mil.ca/eec-ece/index.html . Le hull.mil.ca/eec-ece/index.html for more information on IWD. The site includes a hand- site comprend un manuel sur Comment organiser un événement commémoratif d’EE; book on How to organize an EE commemorative event; regions are invited to send in les régions sont invitées à faire part de leurs programmes, histoires de réussites et photos their agendas, success stories and photos via this website. via ce site.

MONTHLY BOOK SALE Seeking Post Secondary and Non-Graduate Mentor Applications The Friends of the Quinte West Public Library will hold their The YMCA Federal Public Sector Youth Internship Program has been renewed for five monthly book sale on Saturday, February 27, 2010, years which is a testament to the great job all of our Mentors are doing. between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Municipal building We are presently seeking individuals who work in the Federal Public Sector to volun- (22 Trent Street North) in Frankford. teer to mentor an intern for employment experience. We are recruiting mentors in the A great selection of books, puzzles, videos and CD’s for all ages Belleville and Trenton area as well as in the Lindsay and Peterborough area. We are also will be available. For more information please call 613-392-3131. recruiting in the Durham Region, including Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Oshawa. We have positions available for: High School graduates for six-month internship and Non-Graduates for nine-month internship The Quinte Humane Society is accepting all change Please have a look at our website for more information on Mentoring an intern, or PENNIES in the Pennies for Pets Campaign. contact: Elaine Power at 613.392.2811 Ext 3834 or via email to power.ea1@ They will count it, roll it and even pick it up. forces.gc.ca.; or Liz Semark at 613.392.2811 Ext 7640. FOR You can also drop off your pennies and change at the Please visit our website at: http://www.canada.fpsyip.com If you would like to apply for an intern, please fill out the RFI (Request for shelter at 527 Avonlough Road or call 613-968-4673. Internship) application (found online), along with a description of the internship. Please PETS Thank you! Every little bit helps fax applications to 613.965.3733. Thank you. February 26, 2010 The Contact 15 Feature

Activity: Baker’s Clay Beads Mealtime.org Caribbean Skillet water. When mixed, motor skills, this is a fun Sweet potatoes are loaded with take clay out of bowl way to get some practice vitamin A, giving each and every and knead for about in since the beads can serving of this quick and easy four to five minutes. be as big or small as she island- spiced one-pot dinner 130 Roll clay into snake wants! percent of your daily require- shape pieces, cut into Once the beads have ment. The flavour is slightly half-inch shapes and been baked, children exotic, but with whole-family pierce with a pencil. can make a variety of appeal – a combination of sweet Place on baking trays. things such as jewellery, and spicy (not too hot) with a Bake in moderate key chains and other subtle tang of tomato. Rinsing This activity is great for oven (about 325°F or items for themselves or the rice before cooking it helps it cook faster, but if you would rather skip children four and older 160°C) at least one as gifts. that step, dinner will just take another five minutes on the stove. due to the need for fine hour. While decorating motor control. Beads can be the beads, talk about Ingredients: This is a great activ- coloured with paint and how the materials have 1 cup basmati or jasmine (or regular long grain) rice, rinsed and drained ity when the kids are at made more durable by changed, the different 1/3 cup curry sauce home for a few days painting with clear gloss shapes that you have 2 cans (6 oz each) tuna or salmon, drained, broken in large pieces since it requires time to enamel or polyurethane. ended up with, and 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained make the beads, bake *Children can thread what else you could 1 can (15 oz) cut sweet potatoes in light syrup, coarsely cut them and paint them. beads on a string or make with this clay (be You will need: four piece of yarn to make a prepared, there may be Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes cups all-purpose flour, bracelet or necklace. another project that gets Preparation: Bring 1 1/3 cups water to a boil over high heat in a large fry- unsifted; one cup salt; 1 This activity will discovered using the ing pan. Stir in the rice until moistened.Stir in curry sauce. Scatter tuna and ½ cups water; and require some patience clay!). tomatoes evenly over top of the skillet mixture, and then arrange sweet utensils to have ready: so think about the suit- Enjoy this more with potatoes on top. Cover and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and rolling pin, blunt knife, ability of the activity for Comfort, Play and boil gently until rice is tender, about 12 minutes. Serving Suggestion: fork, toothpicks, and a your child. Teach™: Garnished with chopped cilantro, if desired. Serves: Four. pencil Also, this activity Courtesy of the D-News Instructions: Mix requires some fine Network, DND-CF Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 400; Total fat 4g; Saturated fat1.5g; salt and flour in bowl. motor coordination. Public Affairs Newswire. Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 650mg; Carbohydrate 64g; Fibre 3g; Protein 26g; Vitamin A Add water, mixing with The great thing is 130 per cent DV*; Vitamin C 40 per cent DV; Calcium 8 per cent DV; Iron 15 per cent fingers. If clay is too that if your child is All text by Invest in Kids. DV. *Daily Value stiff, add a little more struggling with fine www.investinkids.ca The Contact 16 February 26, 2010 Entertainment

February 28 – March 6 Theme of the week: It is a week to embrace the unexpected. From the unbelievably great to the truly jolting, it is all on offer. Know that the good was always ours to achieve and cherish all the blessings available. The truth really will set us free and, though surprising, can also be refreshing. It will be a great week, enjoy! Royal LePage ARIES (March 21-April 19): “We don’t receive wis- is proud to support our dom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey Canadian that no one can take for us or spare us.” Marcel Proust troops is indicating the dignity of the journey you are on. It is valuable. Do not wish it away. The blessings of your self-honesty are here. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): “Philia” was a category of love expressed by the Greeks and Romans. It can be described as friendship. It refers to the camaraderie and sharing that we have with people with whom we have ideas in common. This love is most notable and pro- found for you now. 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The insights you are gathering now will contribute to your greatness. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Attraction is a mysterious thing. Some say it is based on our earliest childhood conditioning. Others think it is based on fate set up during lifetimes. Your understanding is about to change. A sudden feeling will hold significance that redefines you. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The philosophical school of Dualism holds that our mind occupies one reality but our bodies hold an entirely other one. You are now being asked to “Think with your whole body.” Deshimaru’s quote encourages you to pay attention to all within the depths of your being. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The most memorable experiences are those that are infused with a spirit of lightness and freedom. It is in that state that we can have the most fun. You are now ready to let the past go so that you can know yourself, and trust yourself, more than you have in a long time. DuJour SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Something deep within you knows that you are loved and supported. It is an internal feeling more important than any outside circumstance. You are strengthening your foundation. Keep your heart open and your core strong. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You are currently blessed with an ability to be aware of what you are thinking, and choosing thoughts that are more empow- ering. Even if you consider yourself realistic, you can ensure positive outcomes most by being ludicrously optimistic now. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18): There are many theo- ries about our soul. Some say we are reincarnated in order to learn what our soul most desires to know. Regardless of what may actually be, you will enjoy this lifetime. Your fears are false. Your light, and letting it be seen, is truth. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There are some moments that cannot be planned for. We see this in moments of performance, where an artist takes hold of a new idea and displays it for the first time. You have worked on a creation of your own. Let it now be seen. It will bring rewards and recognition. Trust it. February 26, 2010 The Contact 17 News Honouring Canada’s first black Victoria Cross Winner Jodi Ann Eskritt Sebastopol clasps and the Peel on the march from could easily fire upon the men hauled the guns in return to Avonport, Nova Wing Heritage Office Turkish Crimean Medal. Calcutta to Cawnpore, by attackers from the safety closer. The bombardment Scotia. With the Crimean cam- barge and on foot, drag- of concealed positions. resumed. A bayonet William Hall died on Lucknow, India is a long paign over, Hall trans- ging their 8-inch guns They would inflict a attack was attempted but 25 August 1904. He was way from Horton‘s Bluff, ferred first to the receiv- and 24-pounder how- heavy toll, but the 93rd failed. Captain Peel buried, without military Nova Scotia. For ing ship HMS Victory itzers. The two month Highlanders succeeded in ordered the guns to with- honours, in an unmarked William Hall, the son of then to the frigate HMS journey was made all the breeching the outer wall in twenty meters of the grave. It was an oversight former American slaves, Shannon under the com- more difficult by periodic by mid afternoon. inner wall. that many have tried to it was an even longer mand of Captain William enemy attacks en route. Then it was the turn The Sepoys focused correct in the years and journey – a journey that Peel, VC. At Cawnpore, Peel’s HMS Shannon‘s 24- their fire on the guns. decades that have fol- had taken a terrifying In far away India, men joined the relief pounders to join the Before long one gun crew lowed. In Nova Scotia a turn. resentment had been force headed by Sir Colin assault. There was a man had been annihilated and campaign was begun in Twenty meters ahead brewing for almost fifty Campbell and began the missing from one of the all that remained of the 1937 to recognize Hall’s stood the walls of the years among local troops historic march on gun crews and Hall second was William Hall valour and unique place Shah Najaf mosque, towards the British East and Lieutenant Thomas in Canada’s military his- inside were 30,000 armed India Company for its Young. Young was badly tory. It would take eight Sepoy rebels who had interference with the injured but able to help years. Hall’s remains were already killed one British Hindu way of life. When Hall keep the gun in reburied in the local gun crew as well as most rumours spread that the action: load, fire, swap, Baptist Church cemetery of Hall’s gun crew. recently issued British load, fire, over and over and a large cairn dedicat- Against the onslaught Enfield Rifle cartridges, until finally the wall ed on the spot. Each threatening to overwhelm cartridges that had to be broke open. Remembrance Day the him, William Hall stood bitten into before loading, “I remember,” Hall members of Lucknow his ground. were coated with grease said, “that after each 109 faithfully place a William Hall was from both sacred cows round we ran our gun for- wreath there in his mem- born on 28 April 1827. and condemned pigs the ward, until at last my ory. Hall’s medals, At the age of fifteen he Sepoys were pushed into gun’s crew were actually including the Victoria joined the merchant navy open rebellion. Delhi fell in danger of being hurt by Cross, India Mutiny in order to help support to the enraged rebels then splinters of brick and Medal, Crimean War his parents and five sib- Cawnpore. In both loca- stone torn by the round Medal and Turkish lings. By 1852, Hall was tions the white popula- shot from the walls we Crimean Medal, are an experienced sailor. tions were reportedly were bombarding.”1 today displayed at the During a stopover at slaughtered, soldiers and Both Hall and Young Nova Scotia Museum in Liverpool, he decided to civilians, men, women were recommended for Halifax. join the Royal Navy. and children alike. The heroic service of William Hall was the Victoria Cross for Lastly this year, 153 As an able seaman, HMS Shannon was recognized by Canada Post in 2010. their part in the relief of years after Hall’s award, Hall served aboard HMS directed to Calcutta. Lucknow on 16 Canada Post has issued a Rodney and was with that Aboard was her new Lucknow. stepped forward to November 1857. On 28 stamp recognizing crew when they were “Captain of the Foretop”, On 15 November replace him. The two October 1859, Hall was William Hall as the first called from the Channel William Hall. They were 1857, the relief force guns were dragged within presented with his VC Canadian-born, the first Islands to take part in the ordered to support the arrived at their objective. 360 metres of the inner while aboard the HMS black and the first Royal Crimean War (1854-56). 93rd Seaforth Highland Within hours they faced wall and the bombard- Donegal in Queenston Navy recipient of the Hall joined the naval and Indian Sikh the key defensive point in ment begun. Harbour, Ireland. He had Victoria Cross for valour. brigade that fought side Regiments in lifting the the city, the Shah Najaf The afternoon drew on, chosen to continue his by side with the British siege of the small British mosque, a thick-walled the wall still stood and naval career and would Quoted from Nova Scotia army on land and earned garrison at Lucknow. structure protected by an the Sepoys protected eventually retire as Museum info sheet the Crimean War Medal About 400 seaman and equally strong outer wall. inside where taking a toll Quartermaster and Petty “William Hall, VC”. with Inkerman and marines joined Captain Inside, the Sepoy rebels on the gun crews. The Officer in 1876 and Regional Science Fair looking for volunteer judges On behalf of the Quinte involvement, the 2009 Most judging volunteers our participants about Judges receive an orienta- opportunity please visit Regional Science & QRSTF Fair was a suc- participate in first round base participation and tion session prior to the the Quinte Regional Technology Fair commit- cess and we had enough judging so only a few community involvment. fair and then a briefing Science and Technology tee I would like to extend volunteers to handle the hours of your time is QRSTF will be held immediately before the Fair website at an invitation to CF large number of project needed on the Saturday at a new location and date fair on the day of. Judges www.qrstf.ca for more Members to volunteer as entries from all across the morning, however, we for 2010. QRSTF will be are provided with refresh- information. Please con- judges for the 2010 Quinte Region. We are certainly encourage held this year at Loyalist ments and lunch on the tact Chris Spencer at Quinte Regional Science asking again for support judges to stay after their College on Saturday, day of the fair. Each team [email protected] to & Technology Fair from CFB Trenton mili- judging assignment is March 27th with special will usually judge 4-6 register as a judge. If you (QRSTF). tary members to help us finished in order to guest Alan Nursall, host projects on average (a few do decide to volunteer Last year we put out meet our judging shortfall browse through all the from “The Alan Nursall less or more depending your time then please use an emergency call for for 2010. Ideally, each projects. This is a great Experience” segment on on the number of partici- a home e-mail address as much needed volunteer year we need approxi- opportunity to add some Daily Planet. pants/judges ratio). the base firewall has pre- judges at the last minute mately 100 judges in volunteer time to military Judges are volunteers Project entries are from sented problems in the and many military mem- order to judge all the members PER’s. and the from throughout the grade 4 to grade 12 with past while military mem- bers were generous in giv- projects in a timely and commitment is for a few community: a mix of subjects in bers have tried to register. ing their time/expertise efficient manner while hours for 1 day only. returning and new judges math/chemistry/compute Thank you for your for the day in order to providing the students Uniforms are not with a variety of back- rs/medicine/environment involvement in helping judge and encourage our with a quality, positive required to be worn dur- ground and expertise. / and technology for the QRSTF Committee budding scientists in our experience while at the ing judging but are cer- Whenever possible, new example. reach much needed judge community. Thanks in QRSTF. Currently, we tainly appreciated to pro- judges are paired with If you are interested in volunteers. part to military member are short 25-30 judges. vide a visual reference to experienced judges. this community volunteer Reta Preece CARRIERS to deliver Contact newspapers here at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. NEEDED Please call 613 392-2811 ext. 7005 Leave your name, address, phone number & age. The Contact 18 February 26, 2010 News Museum’s AD ASTRA program looking for a few good volunteers in life (the average age of the AD ASTRA program volunteers is 84), some of the guys are less active than they once were.” Yarnell said volunteers who have served the program faithful- ly over the years include Roy Skillicorn, Don Reid, Noel Funge, Glen Campbell, Bob Lake and Murray Hope. All of these men are veterans; and even though AD ASTRA volunteers do not need a military back- ground, an interest in military history and the NAFMC is by Tom Philp, Contact Staff always helpful, he said. “We’ll take anyone who is Donations to the Ad Astra Program may be made on behalf of any Canadian airman or air- It is a military memorial pro- enthusiastic and dedicated and woman who has served, or is serving, in one of Canada’s Air Forces or an Allied Air Force, gram that is celebrating 14 years willing to pitch in,” Yarnell their spouse or others whom the Board of Directors deem appropriate. in 2010, and it needs your help to enthused. “Buzz” Beurling, a Canadian- honour someone or something, see ‘Dad’s stone’ or ‘Uncle Bill’s support its home, and to ensure Yarnell and his colleagues born Royal Air Force “ace” during has become a benchmark stone’, and who usually end up Canada’s Air Force veterans are from 418 (Air Commodore World War Two, as the inspira- fundraising initiative for the spending $50 in the (NAFMC) remembered and honoured Leonard Birchall) Wing of the tion for using stones as a perma- museum. The annual AD gift shop.” locally forever. Royal Canadian Air Force nent memorial. Beurling was ASTRA Stone Dedication Yarnell said the AD ASTRA “The AD ASTRA program (RCAF) Association first pro- killed in a plane crash near Rome, Ceremony, at which military program is designed to provide a has become the museum’s num- posed the AD ASTRA program Italy while enroute to join the bands play, veterans present the simple process whereby anyone ber one fundraising source since to the (then) Royal Canadian Air Israeli Air Force in 1948. colours, and a senior, serving 8 associated with the Air Force, in its first beginnings in the mid- Force Museum board of directors Although initially buried in Italy, Wing officer takes the salute, is any way, can participate “person- 1990s,” said Chris Colton, in 1996 to give interested people Israel claimed his body two years the culmination of those ally, practically and emotionally in Executive Director of the an opportunity to honour their later, and re-buried Beurling in a fundraising efforts. a dignified place, where planes fly National Air Force Museum of friends, family, squadrons and military cemetery in Haifa. There were 1,546 AD overhead every day.” Canada (NAFMC).“Its ability to units through the placement of Following Jewish tradition, small ASTRA stones dedicated in “The (AD ASTRA) program allow Air Force veterans and their memorial stones. Those granite, stones were placed on Beurling’s 1996, the program’s first year. The has become so popular and note- spouses to have their names locat- 6-inch by 10-inch blocks, all grave, because “a graveside flower cost per stone was $100. Costs worthy that it has been copied ed in the Memorial Air Park next engraved with the words ‘AD will fade and die; but a stone, have risen gradually since then; numerous times across Canada by to an aircraft, or unit/occupation ASTRA’ (taken from the Air never.” and beginning in fiscal 2010, the other museums and organiza- monument that they feel attached Force motto, ‘Per Ardua ad Astra Interestingly, Buzz Beurling is cost per stone will be $150, with tions,” Colton said. “We are very to, is a unique opportunity that – through adversity to the stars’), also honoured here, in Trenton, no further costs for re-cutting proud of this fantastically success- they share with over 9,800 other the Air Force Roundel, and the with an AD ASTRA stone. them to add additional informa- ful program and are extremely Air Force friends.” information about the person, or “That is the reason that those tion. pleased with its tremendous suc- The AD ASTRA memorial groups of people being honoured, little granite blocks in our Air Organizing this annual event cess.” stones program began in 1996 as would be placed permanently in Park are called stones,” Yarnell is the work of a volunteer com- New volunteers for the AD a fundraising initiative for the the Air Park to the south of the said. “It is done out of lasting mittee. Many of these people, ASTRA program are needed National Air Force Museum of museum. respect for all those whom they including Yarnell, have been there now. If you have time to attend Canada, located on RCAF Road The motto had been used by represent.” from the start. While their enthu- one meeting every month, and to at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. all British Commonwealth air Now, each fall for the past 13 siasm is as keen as it was in 1996, spend a few additional hours Fourteen years, and more than forces since the Royal Flying years, a dedication and remem- the years are catching up with working to ensure the future suc- 9,800 memorial stones later, Air Corps inception in England, in brance ceremony has been held in them, and energy reserves are cess of this great project, please Force veteran, Cy Yarnell, the 1912; and it had been adopted by the AD ASTRA section of the waning. New blood is needed, call Chris Colton, Chair of the brainchild behind the project, is the RCAF when it was formed in Air Park, part of the renamed and it is needed now. AD ASTRA Committee, (613) looking for more volunteers to 1924. National Air Force Museum of “Being an AD ASTRA vol- 965-2208, drop by the museum perpetuate it. Yarnell, known affectionately Canada. It has become a destina- unteer is a great opportunity for and Air Park in person, or visit “I’ll be turning 90 in a few by museum staff and volunteers tion unto itself for not only personal involvement in our won- online, days. I’m one of ‘the old farts,’ as as “that little Irish Spitfire pilot,” Canadians, but guests from coun- derful museum,” he said. “You just http://airforcemuseum.ca/en/ we call ourselves now,” Yarnell credits the untimely death and tries worldwide. And the pur- can’t imagine the number of peo- ad-astra-program/about-ad- said. “When we get to this stage subsequent burial of George chase of AD ASTRA stones to ple who come to the Air Park to astra. 8 Wing’s MCpl Boutin a member of the Canadian Forces Ceremonial Contingent Hailing from Charlesbourg, Quebec, 10-year-old stepson, Zachary and seven- Photo: Submitted Master Corporal Frederic (Fred) Boutin year-old stepson, Calieb. joined the Canadian Forces in 1991 as an MCpl Boutin was suggested by his Aviation Technician. supervisors for the opportunity to be a MCpl Boutin has trained and served part of the CF Ceremonial Contingent to in Quebec, Ontario and Manitoba, but the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and since 1997 he has been a fixture with var- Paralympic Winter Games. His Chain of ious units at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. Command felt he was a dedicated airman Although MCpl Boutin has been who deserved recognition for his hard posted to 8 Wing/CFB Trenton for most work in and out of uniform. of his career, that doesn’t mean he sat still. Members of the CF Ceremonial In the past 10 years he has been deployed Contingent act as drivers and escorts to on overseas missions no less than five medaled athletes from the moment they times; once to the Arabian Gulf and four complete their event to the moment they times to Afghanistan. are returned to their residences. Besides In his off time, he keeps just as busy. being a member of the Ceremonial He volunteers with the Brighton Minor Contingent, MCpl Boutin was also Hockey Association and the United Way. selected as one of three CF members who As an active member of the German will raise the National Flag of Canada Shepherd Schutzhund Club, he competes during the opening ceremonies. in the sport with his two German MCpl Boutin is proud to be serving Shepherds, Chunko and Deidra, making with the Ceremonial Contingent and it all the way to the national competition excited to be a part of the Vancouver 2010 level in 2008 and 2009. Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games He also enjoys weightlifting and Opening Ceremony which will be viewed Master Corporal Frederic (Fred) Boutin, currently in Vacouver, is shown spending time with his wife April and his by billions around the world. above with the 2010 Olympic Rings lit up in the water off Coal Harbour. 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The ALCE They have provided one and faster aircraft as it and CF Navy Forward Jamaica. Ah Jamaica. of their pilot briefing gets loaded with pallets Logistic Site (FLS) per- Visions of all-inclusive rooms for our main of critical supplies and sonnel communicate resorts, white sand operations and another completes the hop to regularly to divide loads beaches and the usual building which has the designated Haitian with the more critical or forms of tourist enter- filled many roles includ- airfield. Every day mul- perishable items moved tainment depicted in ing a Canadian Entitled tiple loads are moved by air while the larger travel brochures. This Persons (CEP) staging through our location non-perishable goods has not been the experi- area, troop holding area, providing supplies to move by sea, stream-lin- ence of the Air Lift medical facility and Canadian and Jamaican ing the movement of Command Element office space. troops as well as the all Canadian supplies and (ALCE) deployed to Coincidentally..or important humanitarian the humanitarian dona- Kingston, Jamaica in maybe not so coinciden- aid. tions of the Caribbean support of Op HES- tally... that building was As much as the work nations. TIA, but overall, our built by CF construction is very satisfying, there This cooperation experience has been so engineers as part of are daily challenges as between the Army, Air much better! Exercise Tropical well. The Hercules is an Force and Navy to get The ALCE deployed Hammer and we are aging fleet and the air- the mission completed to Kingston on 20 Jan. very appreciative of craft maintainers work emphasizes the massive That is not to say that their efforts. their magic daily to fix joint effort undertaken the Canadian Air Force The Canadian mili- the aircraft and keep by the CF to respond to had not been involved tary has enjoyed a posi- them servicable for the Haiti’s humanitarian prior to that date. Quite tive working relation- next tasking – often needs. the contrary. In fact, the ship with the JDF for with creative solutions The Jamaican ALCE first Canadian aircraft many years and this that can’t be found in has accomplished a departed Canada with long-standing relation- any text book. The air tremendous amount in a supplies and personnel ship is evident in the movements team strug- short time. As of today, within 24 hours of the on-going support that gles to re-package loads, the ALCE has moved earthquake which dev- has made operations in creating pallets out of one million pounds of astated Port-au-Prince Jamaica possible. thin air and loading goods and facilitated the (PAP), Haiti on 12 Jan The ALCE team is them onto the aircraft movement of over 700 and many of our aircraft made up of the opera- with barely adequate Canadian and had already utilized tions staff, logistics, air- equipment. Just men- Caribbean troops and Kingston as a refueling craft maintainers, traffic tioning the word ‘fork- civilian disaster relief stop thanks to superb techs and medical per- lift’ is enough to expand personnel into Haiti as cooperation at every sonnel. Most are shift your vocabulary with well as played a role in level with the Jamaican workers doing 12 on words not found in most bringing several hun- government and the and 12 off – which is dictionaries. It has been dred CEPs and Jamaican Defence Force really closer to 14 hours a learning experience for Jamaican citizens home. ( JDF). For the ALCE, once you take into all of us in adjusting to Our suntans are of the this meant that we hit account the shift change “Jamaica time” and the farmer variety, I have the ground running in and transport. The work island way of getting not been on a beach order to take over our is physically demanding, things done...all the since I have been here responsibilities and especially in the heat of while ensuring that the and the hours can be establish the appropriate the day, but very reward- safety standards we take long, but this is well bal- contacts and support ing as well. As a team, for granted as anced by the rewards of required to sustain the we aim to get the mis- Canadians are not com- working with an excep- mission. Our first day sion done, taking advan- promised. tional and highly moti- on the ground ended 14 tage of daylight hours to Challenges aside, the vated team. Morale is hours after touching move as many flights rewards are many. This high knowing we are down – 19 hours after into airfields such as is a tri-service operation succeeding in our mis- leaving Canada in the Jacmel which can only where CF Army person- sion to support the wee hours of that day. support daytime opera- nel are brought to troops in Haiti who are The ALCE is tions, and arranging Jamaica by the CF Air working in much harsh- housed with the JDF at flights into PAP to Force and housed by the er conditions and ensur- the Jamaica Military Air coincide with the tightly ALCE at the airfield. ing that aid is reaching School ( JMAS) on the controlled slot time that Those personnel are those devastated by the military portion of the has been made available. then brought to the port Port-au-Prince earth- Kingston airport. 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Energy talks about the most common myths and Maintenance – Unlike their basement mates, Master bedroom with 3 pc ensuite. questions he's heard around water heaters recently: furnaces, conventional water heaters generally do Being sold as is. Myth: You have dirty water if you have an older not require an annual maintenance routine. water heater. Maintenance for tankless systems is specific to each Truth: Water heaters work for years without model and brand. Homeowners should consult GETTING TRANSFERRED? accumulating any significant buildup of rust – that's their manuals for guidance. GIVE GIL A CALL! how they are designed. Small amounts of sediment Energy Efficiency - Homeowners can take the or lime can accumulate at the bottom of the tank following measure to add to the efficiency of their over the life of a water heater, but since hot water is hot water tank. 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