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Volume 57 Number 19 | May 7, 2012 POSTED? Sell your home for top dollar Alex Burns & Associates Relocation specialistfor Esquimalt DND www.CanadianMilitaryRelocation.com Cell: (250)(250) 882-3335 882-3335 MARPACMARPAC NEWSNEWS CFB Esquimalt,Esquimalt, Victoria, B.C.B.C. Toll Free:Free: (800) (800) 663-2121 663-2121 www.lookoutnewspaper.comwww.lookoutnewspaper.com Web: www.AlexBurns.cawww.AlexBurns.ca NEWS 2 COMMUNITY 8 FEATURE 9 New Orca Mental Man in statue Health Motion installed Week visits Base EEndnd ooff aann EErara Last Monday, Auxiliary Fleet Staff said good bye to ferrying CFB Esquimalt per- sonnel across the harbour. See more on page 3. Photo by MCpl Angela Abbey, MARPAC Imaging Services Veterans House Cleaning www.canex.ca 15% • VAC health identification Call today for a Military cards accepted Discount FREE ESTIMATE No Interest • Bonded & Insured Credit Plan 250•381•8725 www.merrymaids.com 250-598-6243 878 Viewfi eld Rd. Month terms www.upakstorage.com 2 • LOOKOUT May 7, 2012 Canadian Blood Services pres ents: Blood Donor Clinic One donation can save up to three lives May 8 & 9 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Chief & POs Mess Conference Room HowHHow cancan youyyoou ssusupportuppport Habitat for Humanity Victoria? 10% DND Discount • SHOP at the ReStore - New and gently with ID & coupon used materials for a fraction of retail price • DONATE home improvement, buildingg Photo by Shelley Lipke, Lookout materials and appliances - Drop off or arrange ffor a ffree pickupi k Last Thursday, Construction Engineering celebrated its 109th birthday. In honour of this occasion the • VOLUNTEER at the ReStore and the construction sites in newly refurbished fountain outside the building was rededicated with two Orca statues. our community - contact us for more details. 849 Orono Avenue, Langford 250-386-7867 Orcas return to engineers [email protected] Lt Chris Larouche tion of the podium. (Ret) Paul Arsenault, former BCEO, Base Construction Engineering Unwavered, the BCEO noted that and British Columbia’s former LGov Canadian Military Engineers have Iona Campagnolo. Base Construction Engineering participated in every major war and The recent dedication and birthday (BCE) employees had a “whale” of a conflict, as well as peace support and celebration was made extra special day April 26 when they celebrated a domestic operations since the incep- for a few military members when milestone reached by the Canadian tion of the Branch. LCol Quinn presented MCpl Mike Military Engineer Branch – their 109th The importance of engineering Ward from Joint Task Force Pacific anniversary. trades dates back to the late Stone with his Canadian Forces Decoration Part of the day’s event included Age, she said, adding that since that (CD). She also promoted two mem- the rededication of two new fibre- time, engineers have designed and/or bers, Sgt Gerry Jamieson and MCpl glass Orca statues that were reinstalled built fortifications, roadways, water Marcel Kozyn from the Pacific Naval as the centre piece of the fountain supply infrastructure and even partici- Construction Troop. entitled “The Spirit of Construction pated in the design and construction Refreshments during the event were Engineering.” of the pyramids. provided by the Canadian Military The original killer whale monu- LCol Quinn acknowledged Fleet Engineers Association (CMEA), an ments were dedicated in 2003 to Maintenance Facility personnel for the organization that strives to enhance commemorate the Branch’s centenary, months of hard work that went into the well-being of its members, pro- a landmark occasion signifying the fabricating the new arcing whale stat- vides educational bursaries and links important role played by engineers ues, which form part of the display engineers through events and newslet- throughout the ages. located in front of the Construction ters. Sheltered by a tent, the BCE Officer, Engineering building. The original Overall, the 109th birthday cul- LCol Darlene Quinn, kicked off design was conceived by Ken Lidstone, minated in a successful gathering of the celebration by reactivating the a long serving member of the Branch, serving and retired civilian and mili- fountain by remote control. Mother along with several other serving and tary engineers who re-connected and Nature, acknowledging an engineer’s retired civilian members in 2002. enjoyed the camaraderie of the event. ability to plan for wet weather, tested The event echoed the sentiment of Numerous personnel were once again that resolve by contributing winds that the inaugural dedication ceremony in reminded that engineers enable every- forced the fountain spray in the direc- 2003, attended at the time by LCol one to enjoy a good quality of life. May 7, 2012 dbyeLOOKOUT • 3 GoodbyeGoBolue Boat Photo by Shelley Lipke, Lookout Image by: MCpl Angela Abbey, MARPAC Imaging Services Photo by Shelley Lipke, Lookout After 57 years of service transporting base personnel between Colwood and Dockyard, Blue Boats YFB 316 and YFB 318 had their final run April 30. Invited guests on board both vessels sailed past Duntze Head as Base Commander Capt(N) Craig Baines saluted from the dais. Afterwards everyone gath- ered on the jetty for cake and coffee. Top left: Former Captain of Blue Boat 316, Dave Dyer brings the boat alongside for the final trip as the base ferry. Middle: MS (Ret’d) Joe Buczkowski in his original Royal Canadian Navy uniform enjoys cake specially designed to pay tribute to the Baseline last sail. Centre: Capt(N) Craig Baines and the two Blue Boat Captains, Kevin Bauml (Boat 318) and Keki Pardiwalaski (Boat 316) partake in the cutting of a cake. Ferry Victoria Harbour Ferries celebrated the launch of the new Baseline service May 1. The Baseline ferries now act as the Blue Boat replacements. Middle right: Victoria Harbour Ferries President Nick Samson, Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins and Capt(N) Baines cut the ribbon to officially open the new service. Lower right: The Baseline ferries can trans- port up to 200 people per trip. For times and fare information visit: victoriaharbourferry. com/baseline/ Photos by Shelley Lipke, Lookout 4 • LOOKOUT May 7, 2012 ofOPINION WHO WE ARE WHATmatters SAY YOU MANAGING EDITOR Melissa Atkinson 250-363-3372 [email protected] MPCORNER:BBuckleuckle uupp fforor tthehe ssummerummer STAFF WRITER LS Nicolas Muir be stressed enough, whether days. means a suitable cage, carrier, Ben Green 250-363-3130 it’s a trip in a DND vehicle, or Should you chose to smoke in or guard rail must be attached [email protected] Military Police Community Relations a drive in your personal vehicle a vehicle, even if you have the or installed. Be sure that if your PRODUCTION to the store, coffee shop, or windows and roof down, with dog likes to jump around and Francisco Cumayas 250-363-8033 a two hour trip to visit fam- someone under the age of 16 The rain has stopped, the sun distract you, that it’s best to [email protected] ily, wearing a seatbelt can save years old, you can be charged is shining, it’s the weekend and place them in the backseat. Shelley Fox 250-363-8033 your life. under the Motor Vehicle Act. Accidents don’t only hap- you find yourself cruising the And don’t forget, you as Now that we have looked [email protected] pen when we have snow or ice roads with the windows down the driver are responsible for into the safety of drivers and out on the roads. Although you ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (or tops down if you’re one of all children in your vehicle. their passengers, there is just should always drive according Kate King 250-363-3014 the lucky ones). They must be in proper child one more member of the fam- [email protected] Summertime is the perfect restraints, not only appropriate ily that often goes overlooked to conditions, safety will always time to take a relaxing drive for their age, but foremost for when hitting the road. start with you–the driver. ACCOUNTS down to the shore, but getting CFB Esquimalt Military Raquel Tirado 250-363-3127 their size and weight. It may seem common sense, there in such a relaxed state is Police: (250) 363-4032 or 9-1- [email protected] The Military Police and civil- but it is illegal to let “little Fifi” where trouble can sometimes ian policing agencies are also or “Big Rover” take a ride on 1. To report information relating SALES REPRESENTATIVES arise. enforcing some lesser known a truck bed unless he or she is to any crime, visit: www.vic- Ivan Groth 250-363-3133 Remember to buckle up laws, which should be kept in safe from falling off or being toriacrimestoppers.com or call [email protected] Seatbelts save lives. It can’t mind during these beautiful thrown from the vehicle. This 1-800-222-8477 Joshua Buck 250-363-8602 [email protected] WHAT SAY WE CF APPRECIATION INFORMER LS Melinda Urquhart 250-363-3422 EDITORIAL ADVISOR Seven money conversations you should have Lt(N) Michael McWhinnie 250-363-4006 Published each Monday, under the authority Money is one of the most common sources of toward the same thing. Use FCAC’s financial as a couple. of Capt(N) Craig Baines, Base Commander. conflicts for couples. goals worksheet to guide you in the right direction FCAC’s Living as a Couple website offers Le LOOKOUT est publié tous les lundi, sous Differences in debt load, budgets, spending and its budget calculator to help you get there. more tips and tools to help couples plan and man- l’égide du Capt(N) Craig Baines, Commandant habits and financial goals can lead to disagree- Understand your financial personalities age their finances.