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July 14, 2006.Qxd “Delivering news and information. At home and around the world.”· “Des nouvelles d'ici et de partout ailleurs.” www.cfbtrenton.com • July 14, 2006 • Serving 8 Wing/CFB Trenton • 8e escadre/BFC Trenton • Volume 41 Issue Number 28 • CORPORAL HONOURED IN SOMBER REPATRIATION CEREMONY Photo: MCpl Chris Connolly, 8 Wing Imaging Members of the 3rd Royal Canadian Regiment begin to carry the remains of Corporal Anthony Boneca. Cpl Boneca, of the Lake Superior Scottish Regiment, was killed in Afghanistan on 09 July 2006 . His remains arrived at Canadian Forces Base Trenton on July 12, 2006 at 7:00 pm via a CC-150 Polaris from 437 Transport Squadron. Cpl Boneca was killed during a firefight with insurgents approximately 25 kilometres west of Kandahar. Her Excellency the Right Honorable Michäelle Jean, Governor General of Canada and Commander-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces; the Minister of National Defence, the Honorable Gordon O’Connor; and Chief of the Defence Staff, General R. J. Hillier, were present at the ceremony to pay their respects. Photo: Cpl Tom Parker, 8 Wing Imaging UP TO THE CHALLENGE NEW WING CHIEF WELCOMED Photo: Cpl Simon Duchesne, 8 Wing Imaging Photo: MCpl Chris Connolly, 8 Wing Imaging 8 Wing Trenton Fire Department member Sergeant Bob Comeau pulls a “hi- Colonel Tom Lawson (left), Commander, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, and the outgoing combat” fire hose line over a distance of 75 feet during the team competition Wing Chief Warrant Officer (WCWO), CWO Don Cheverie (right), present the new race at the Lake Ontario Regional Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge. See WCWO, CWO Thomas Secretan (centre) with his new ranks at the official handover Pages 8, 9 for story and more photos. ceremony at the Warrant Officers’and Sergeants’Mess on Friday, July 7. The Contact 2 July 14, 2006 News Julian Austin to headline outdoor benefit NorthChina concert at Baker Island this September B U F F E T by Andrea LeBlanc they were returning to SkyHawks, Canada’s pre- Belleville or Gananoque), Managing Editor Kandahar airfield from a mier parachute demon- CANEX, the 8 OPEN 7 DAYS/WK remote forward operating stration team, who will Wing/CFB Trenton MP Largest Seating for 300 No MSG Added • Licenced The great outdoors, terrific base north of Kandahar really get things “jumping.” section, Sam The Record Seniors (over 65) Always 10% off live music, and very skilled City. Following this, Colonel Man (Belleville), people jumping out of air- “This concert, present- Angus will return to the Frankford Variety or 300 Bell Boulevard planes…it’s going to be a ed by Classic Hits 95.5 and stage for more cover tunes. Stubby’s Bar and Grill (West of Sydney St.) Belleville great night, for a really Cool 100.1, is completely Next up will be the (Frankford). And if people (613) 771-99988 great cause! open to the public, and is McDonough Band, mak- can’t attend the concert but BUFFET HOURS Lunch: 11:30 - 3:30 pm Dinner : 4pm- 9:30 pm Canadian country going to be terrific. Not ing its Canadian debut. still want to show their Lunch Prices ADULT Kids (6-12) music star Julian Austin is only do we have Julian According to MCpl support, they are welcome Mon-Fri $6.99 $4.50 set to headline The Austin, but we also have Dorken, this band has to make donations to the Sat-Sun $7.99 $5.50 Corporal Randy Payne two other great bands— developed a real cult fol- childrens’ trust fund at any Toddlers $1.99 Dinner Prices $5.50 Benefit Concert, slated for The McDonough Band lowing in New England, TD Canada Trust loca- Mon-Thurs $10.99 Friday,September 22,2006 out of Boston and Colonel and is known for it’s “blue tion, or online, to account Fri-Sun & Holidays $11.99 $6.50 at Baker Island. All profits Angus, a classic rock band collar rock ‘n roll” music. #6256255 (Gananoque). ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET from this event will be from the Kingston area,” Julian Austin, currently MCpl Dorken is still donated to a trust fund set said Master Corporal touring Canada and pro- seeking sponsors to help up for Cpl Payne’s two (MCpl) Dustin Dorken, a moting his new CD, will fund the event and made children, Tristan, 7, and military police officer here then close out what prom- sure to thank the very gen- Jasmine, 5. at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton ises to be a memorable erous local sponsors who Cpl Payne, a military and one of a small group evening. Be sure to bring have already assisted with police officer stationed at spearheading this charita- your lawn chairs! the benefit concert, includ- the Military Police Platoon ble event. Tickets are now on sale ing Bayview Auto and in Wainwright, Alberta, The doors will open at for this licensed benefit McDougall Insurance was killed in action in 5 p.m. and the music will concert—$20 in advance Brokers Ltd. Afghanistan on April 22 of get underway with Colonel or $25 at the door--and For more information this year when a roadside Angus taking to the stage MCpl Dorken urges peo- about The Corporal bomb destroyed the first at 6 p.m. After one set, ple to get their tickets as Randy Payne Benefit armoured vehicle he was the local band will take a soon as possible. Tickets Concert, visit www.corpo- driving. Three other sol- break while the crowd is may be purchased at: TD ralpayne.ca or call 613- diers were also killed, as treated to a visit from the Canada Trust (Trenton, 847-0041. WING LOGISTICS AND ENGINEERING PICTURE OF THE WEEK Best Best Quality nly P lace To Price he O G SMITTY’S o “T WAREHOUSE OPERATION ” For NEW or GOOD USED Appliances Smitty’s has been keeping customers happy for 28 years in the appliance business. This proves Smitty has the Best Price, Selection, Guarantee, 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 NO INTEREST. These are just a few of the many reasons to visit Smitty’s for your new or used appliance purchase. Best Best Best Selection Guarantee Service 81 Airfield Engineer Flight (AEF) with assistance from 14 Airfield Engineer Squadron (AES), Reserve SMITTY’S Engineers from the East Coast, have been busy constructing the latest addition to the 8 Wing land- KING OF APPLIANCES scape. The C-span building that was erected just west of 424 Squadron replaces the old, green sprung 613-9969-00287 Open Evenings & Seven Days A Week shelter that existed in the same location last year. The new facility will be used as ready storage for 424 River Road-Corbyville (just N. of Corby’s) Squadron and 8 AMS. The final product, with the assistance of local contractors, will be insulated and heated. This style of building is produced using two mechanical trailers to form the arches from 3000- lb rolls of steel, a process similar to seamless eaves trough. The arches are then lifted into position by BRUNO’S a crane and seamed together using power hand tools. The size of building that can be constructed is BARBER SHOP only limited by the space available, oh yes, and funding. CHIMO! 30 years serving the Quinte area. We would like to welcome new military to the area. Specializing in Tapered cuts with neck shaves. Hours Mon- Fri 9- 5 Sat. 8-3 No appointment necessary. ZELLERS PLAZA 613-392-0165613-392-0165 July 14, 2006 The Contact 3 News Three Canadian Forces SAR personnel perish during night training July 13, 2006 Transport and Rescue vessels are on-scene at Squadron ditched during this time. RCMP from 14 WING GREEN- a training exercise off Canso are also assisting WOOD, NS – Three CF Canso, NS at 12:30 A.M. in the recovery operation. Search and Rescue (local time) today. Names have not been (SAR) crew members Search and rescue air- released until next of kin have perished and four craft from 413 Squadron, have been informed. were injured after a CH- a Sea King Helicopter More information 149 Cormorant from Shearwater, and will be released as it Helicopter from 413 Canadian Coast Guard becomes available. Search & Rescue UPDATE Photo: Sgt R. Ruthven, CFLAWC It was another busy week here at 424 Squadron. We flew 10 missions with eight lives saved since our last article. On July 5, 424 Squadron responded to two ELT calls and two reports of crashed aircraft. The ELTs were false alarms and the two crashes resulted in Pay Yourself no injuries. On July 6, the squadron responded to a sinking boat and carried out a medevac from Algonquin Park. July 7-10 consisted of responses to per- sons in the water—fortunately all the people were safely found. Also on July First... 10 our Griffon rendered assistance to a boat on fire east of Montreal. Finally, on July 11, Rescue 317 responded to an ELT, but returned to base shortly after takeoff because there was no emergency situation. Painless Monthly Until next week, stay safe. Missions for 2006: 103 Missions for July.: 28 Persons rescued: 21 Savings... Ask Us How. www.qcu.com 293 Sidney Street Belleville 613-966-4111 • 251 RCAF Road Trenton 613-394-3361 The Contact 4 July 14, 2006 Opinion / Editorial The Contact Newspaper Have an opinion CanadianaCanadiana CrCrosswordossword or story to tell? The CONTACT is an unofficial publication of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. Want to be The CONTACT is a weekly military newspaper that provides accurate and timely coverage of issues and events at and affecting Canada’s largest published? and busiest air base — 8 Wing / CFB Trenton.
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