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COMMUNITY 14 ddriverriver Admirable tunes Ben Green, Lookout Sarah Maltby from Oak Bay High School takes the wheel under the guidance of PO1 Geoffrey Letwin, engineer on board PCT Cougar. Receiving coordinates and speed changes from the Officer of the Watch, each student was given a chance to steer the vessel during an afternoon sail with HMCS Malahat’s Sailor for a Week program. Local high school students get a taste of life at sea
Ben Green youth to test the waters of sailor eroned for the week by PO2 Malahat’s inner harbour seeing Staff writer life. Fiona Borland, PO2 Nyle St. how the patrol crafts manoeuvre. Volunteering part of their Michel, and LS Danijela Brkovic. That was followed by a morning It wasn’t your average spring vacation, the students arrived at The three reserve sailors patient- at CFB Esquimalt’s Naden pool break for 14 high school students Victoria’s naval reserve division ly facilitated any questions or where the students learned sea from across Victoria as they par- on March 21 for five days of concerns the students had and survival. Placing the group in ticipated in HMCS Malahat’s hands-on experience. The stu- tried to give them an under- large, 20-person life rafts, navy “Sailor for a Week” program. dents ranged in age and navy standing of what life in the navy personnel taught them how to Editorial & Opinion ...... 4-5 Similar to the “Sailor for a know-how, and all seemed is really like. enter and exit the rafts cor- enthusiastic about the unique First, the students spent an rectly, as well as escape a capsize Bravo Zulu ...... 15 Day” program that runs in units across the country, the week- opportunities ahead. afternoon in RHIBs (rigid hull situation. long program allowed interested The small entourage was chap- inflatable boats), buzzing around Classifieds ...... 18-19 See Sailors on page 3 Veterans House Cleaning welcome to mcdonald’s • VAC health identification Call today for a Inviting all cards accepted FREE ESTIMATE MATELOTS • Bonded & Insured
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Ben Green zone and arms embargo Army base in Texas. He’s Staff writer put on Col Gaddafi and held a number of high his regime. LGen Bouchard ranking positions around With the U.S. decreas- will have a variety of naval the world including the ing their role in the North and air resources from a commander of 444 Tactical African conflict, NATO host of countries to aid in Helicopter Squadron in has handed leadership of this mission. Lahr, Germany. Libyan operations over to Joining the CF in 1974 His resume is as lengthy LGen Charles Bouchard. and graduating as a heli- as it is distinguished, which Hailing from Chicoutimi, copter pilot two years later, is why he’s received much QC, LGen Bouchard has LGen Bouchard became support from those in the previously been serving as known as a tactical heli- international community the Deputy Commander of copter specialist. Training upon his new appointment. NORAD (North American on CH136 Kiowas, AH-15 Canadian military Aerospace Defence Cobras, CH135 Twin involvement in the Libyan Command), the joint U.S.- Hueys, and CH146 Griffon conflict consists of the Canada continental air helicopters, he served in deployment of HMCS defence pact. a number of helicopter Charlottetown, seven CF-18 His main task, as of now, squadrons across Canada Hornets, and two CP-140 is to enforce the “no-fly” and even at Ft. Hood U.S. Aurora patrol planes.
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Ben Green 250-363-3672 they were of aboriginal ancestry, ing the resident requirement Our way of government does [email protected] A country can be likened to some did not even enjoy that (living here for 1,095 days of not compel everyone to vote, a club, a sports team, a fam- status. Yet, Canada was the first the past four years) learning the but democracy may fall into dis- PRODUCTION ily, or a school. When things go Commonwealth country to cre- language, passing the Canadian repute if those who enjoy its Carmel Ecker 250-363-8033 well everyone cheers with pride. ate its own citizenship separate citizenship exam, new Canadians rights and privileges fail to exer- [email protected] When things go bad, or a mem- from Great Britain. are eventually invited to appear cise them. Shelley Fox 250-363-8033 ber of our “national club” steps In a democratic country such before a Citizenship judge to Being a member of a club, [email protected] out of line everyone shares in the as Canada, the right to vote take the Oath of Citizenship: “I family, school, or a citizen of a is the priceless gift of citizen- swear (or affirm) That I will be nation necessarily comes with ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT shame. Yet, Canada is seen as jewel ship. In the last general election faithful, and bear true allegiance duties and responsibilities. Duty Kate King 250-363-3014 (October 2008) only 58.5 per to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and responsibility are quite [email protected] amongst the world’s nations. Thousands of people in other cent of eligible voters cast their the Second, Queen of Canada, different one from the other. ACCOUNTS countries toil to come to Canada ballots. It was the lowest percent- Her Heirs, and Successors. And Responsibilities are usually laid Raquel Tirado 250-363-3127 to work or study. Others take age turnout since Confederation. that I will faithfully observe the out as terms of reference or job [email protected] more drastic measures relying That compared to 64.1 per cent laws of Canada and fulfill my description. Duty on the other on smugglers or other creative in November 2000, 60.9 per duties as a Canadian Citizen.” hand, is more often than not SALES REPRESENTATIVES means to reach our shores. Could cent in June 2004, and 64.7 per The only thing that chang- doing the right thing – even if Ivan Groth 250-363-3133 it be that these folk see some- cent in January 2006. The larg- es for a new Canadian upon it is an optional duty – such as [email protected] thing in Canada that we who est turnout was in April 1963, becoming a citizen is that they voting. Joshua Buck 250-363-8602 were born here take for granted almost 50 years ago when 79.2 may vote, run for office, serve Good citizenship includes [email protected] and accept as a birthright? per cent of eligible voters went on a jury, be issued a passport, membership. As citizens we EDITORIAL ADVISOR Few Canadians who are alive to the polls. and be eligible for occupations are not only individuals, we are Sarah Helmeczi 250-363-7060 today would know or remem- Only Canadian citizens may requiring citizenship. Whether members of the Canadian fam- ber that until 1947, Canada vote. It generally takes five to we are born or adopted mem- ily. Being a good citizen, or Published each Monday, under the authority was a nation without citizens. six years for an immigrant to bers of the Canadian family, it is becoming a good citizen upon of Capt(N) Craig Baines, Base Commander. “Canadians” were British subjects become eligible to become a clear that very little is asked of coming here from elsewhere, is Le LOOKOUT est publié tous les lundi, sous more than just being on the tax l’égide du Capt(N) Craig Baines, Commandant de la Base. roles. Citizens do not just watch the parade and then comment The editor reserves the right to edit, abridge Thank you for your patience on how much better the show or reject copy or advertising to adhere to I would like to take a moment to thank you all to thank LCol Darlene Quinn, Base Construction might be. Above all, the citizen policy as outlined in CFA0 57.5. Views and is not a hanger-on. That is what opinions expressed are not necessarily those for your patience over the past three weeks dur- Engineering Officer (BCEO), and her staff for of the Department of National Defence. ing the Naden Athletic Centre shutdown, as Base completing this much needed maintenance on makes voting so very important. Le Rédacteur se réserve le droit de modifier, Construction Engineering and Personnel Support time and to a high quality. Voting means that individu- de condenser ou de rejeter les articles, Programs (PSP) worked on getting the gym floors Furthermore, I want to thank my PSP team who ally, we support our governing photographies, ou annonces plublicitaires restored and up to their former glory. had to work from various locations: the sports institutions regardless of what pour adhérer à l’0AFC57.5. Les opinions The floors were in dire need of planned main- office worked out of CPAC; all of the fitness name or party we place our et annonces exprimées dans le journal ne “X” against. Voting demonstrates réflètent pas nécéssairement le point de vue tenance. There were areas on the upper gym floor staff were relocated to the Dockyard Gym and du MDN. where there were no varnish left. Consequently, the delivered on-site programs/classes; the kiosk staff that we have set apart some floors were extremely slippery, causing major safety worked out of Nelles and CPAC during the day time and put forth an effort concerns for our users. These two surfaces see a and then at the Dockyard Gym in the evening; to help make our government, high traffic flow daily and it is essential that we the Facility’s Coordinator and Sports Stores staff the Government of Canada bet- properly maintain for future use. As a result, each worked out of the arena; and Health Promotions, ter, because we have voted. The floor was sanded, re-painted, varnished and buffed. PSP Headquarters and Sponsorship worked out of greater the turnout of voters Circulation - 4,500 adds, the greater legitimacy to One year subscription - $37.36 The Upper Gym floor was completed with three several different locations on an ongoing basis over coats of varnish, and new lines painted. 20 MSR this timeframe. You displayed such resilience as the elected government and its 84 Six month subscription - $18. Shuttle run lines and floor hockey goal creases you continued to provide all the services and pro- platform. Three month subscription - $12.56 were added. grams to our clients. I could not thank you enough Canada exists in terms of each separate citizen of Canada. A Division of Personnel Support Programs The Lower Gym was scheduled for a light sand, for your teamwork, determination, and excellent Every person’s contribution ben- CFB Esquimalt, PO Box 17000 Stn. Forces, so as not to remove any existing lines, and a one- flexibility. efits the nation. Voting day is Victoria, BC V9A 7N2 coat finish. Upon inspection, the project team We are all delighted that is long-awaited project noticed a second coat of varnish was needed. This has been completed. In the next few years, planned not Olympic hockey night, the E-mail: [email protected] will make the floor look a little better and more maintenance will be scheduled through BCE as we Grey or the Stanley Cups; but Web: www.lookoutnewspaper.com durable over the next several years. want to keep the gym floors in good repair. on May 2 Canada can be united Fax: 250-363-3015 Once the floors were done, the equipment in the Please stop by the gym and see how fantastic in the simple act of casting a Canadian Mail Product Sales Agreement 40063331 hallways was put back in the appropriate locations, they are, and use it as an opportunity to take in a ballot. Every Canadian has the then the cleaners washed and waxed the floors. It class or a program and enjoy the Naden Athletic opportunity to test the worthi- was a big project with strict timelines, but it went Centre with all its facilities. ness of their citizenship, and if like clock-work and the gym reopened as scheduled. Sincerely, May 2 is not convenient, there are advance polls on April 22, 2010 WINNER I would also like to thank the project team for Dave Molinari their outstanding efforts. In particular, I would like 23 and 25. There is even free PSP Manager transportation if required. Looking to Buy or Sell Real Estate? It's time to expect more... 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April 4, 2011 LOOKOUT • 7 Senior promotions and appointments Victoria townships participate The following promotions and appoint- Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure ments for Canadian Forces senior officers and Environment) at NDHQ, in Ottawa, will take place in 2011: replacing MGen D.J.R.S. Benjamin, who in worldwide Earth Hour • MGen T.J. Lawson will be promot- will be retiring Ben Green Esquimalt was looking Lagoa. “[This can include] ed to Lt.-Gen. and appointed Deputy • BGen P.J. Atkinson will be appointed Staff writer to set an example this year turning off all televisions, Commander NORAD in Colorado Chief of Staff - Vice Chief of Defence by switching off lights, radios, computers, and Springs, Colorado, replacing LGen J.M. Staff at NDHQ, in Ottawa, replacing Last Saturday, residents staff computers, monitors, enjoying a no-cook meal Duval, who will be retiring BGen J.G.J.C. Barabe, who will be retir- and businesses all over the printers, heating, and air or an evening walk.” • RAdm P.A. Maddison will be promot- ing; city shed light on energy conditioning systems in With B.C. Hydro a big ed to Vice-Admiral and appointed Chief • BGen R.D. Foster will be appointed consumption by turning Municipal Hall, the foyer supporter of Earth Hour, of the Maritime Staff at National Defence Chief of Staff Canada Command, in off their lights as they par- lights of the Esquimalt the organization tracked Headquarters (NDHQ), in Ottawa, Ottawa, replacing BGen J.G.J.C. Collin ticipated in Earth Hour Recreation Centre, and the the energy usage of all the replacing Vice-Admiral P.D. McFadden, • BGen M.J. Hood will be appointed 2011. interior and exterior lights local communities during who will be retiring Deputy Director General International From 8:30-9:30 p.m. at the Public Works Yard the hour. This year’s event • MGen G.R. Thibault will be pro- Security Policy at NDHQ, in Ottawa, local time on March 26, and Parks Nursery. saw British Columbians moted to LGen and appointed Chairman replacing BGen D.W. Thompson Victorians cut the power The goal was to improve save 117 megawatt hours of the Inter-American Defense Board, in • BGen S.J. Kummel will be appointed and joined over a billion upon their electrical con- of electricity – the equiva- Washington D.C. Director General Air Force Development people from more than sumption decrease of lent of turning off 7.8 mil- • MGen J.A.J.Y. Blondin will be at NDHQ, in Qttawa, replacing BGen 130 countries doing the 1.3 per cent from Earth lion 15 watt compact flo- appointed Assistant Chief of the Air Staff M.J. Hood same thing. Organized by Hour 2010. Participating rescent light bulbs (almost at NDHQ, in Ottawa, replacing MGen • BGen C.A. Lamarre will be appointed the World Wildlife Fund in the event is just part doubling the 64 megawatt T.J. Lawson Commander Joint Task Force Afghanistan, (WWF) four years ago of Esquimalt’s aggressive hours saved in last year’s • RAdm R.A. Davidson will be appoint- replacing Acting BGen D.J. Milner in Sydney, Australia, the community-wide green- event). ed Director Policy and Plans at NATO • BGen P.R. Matte will be appointed J5 event has since grown house reduction plan. By Provincially, Pitt Headquarters in Brussels, Belgium; Director Strategic Plans in Shape HQ, in into a global sustainability 2020 they hope to reduce Meadows topped all other • MGen P.J. Forgues will be appointed Mons Casteau, Belgium, replacing BGen movement. their emissions by 38 per communities with a con- Commander Canadian Defence Academy, J.P.J. St-Amand “Earth Hour is an oppor- cent and by 2050 83 per sumption decrease of 5.7 in Kingston, replacing MGen J.P.Y.D. • BGen D.G. Neasmith will be appoint- tunity for individuals to rec- cent (based on 2007 con- per cent during the hour. Gosselin, who will be retiring ed Chief of Staff Assistant Deputy Minister ognize that energy conser- sumption levels). Esquimalt tied for 19th in • MGen J.A.J. Parent will be appointed (Information Management) at NDHQ, in vation at home or at work “Turning off the lights is B.C. with a decrease of Commander 1 Canadian Air Division, Ottawa, replacing MGen G.R. Thibault can be easy, and sometimes a visible form of participa- 2.25 per cent, an improve- in Winnipeg, replacing MGen J.A.J.Y. • BGen R.R. Pitre will be appoint- small actions can add up tion during Earth Hour, ment from last year’s fig- Blondin ed Director General Integrated Force to significant energy sav- but that doesn’t exclude ure. Colwood saw a 2.7 • MGen I.C. Poulter will be appointed Development - Space at NDHQ, in ings,” says Marlene Lagoa, governments, business- per cent decrease, View Chief of Programme at NDHQ, in Ottawa, Ottawa, replacing BGen P.R. Matte Sustainability Coordinator es, and individuals from Royal 2.55 per cent, and replacing MGen J.M.M. Hainse, whose • BGen J.P.J. St-Amand will be appoint- for the Township of taking additional actions Sooke had a 1.95 per cent next appointment will be announced at a ed Deputy Commander Force Generation Esquimalt. to conserve energy,” says decrease. later date 1 Canadian Air Division, in Winnipeg, • BGen J.G.J.C Collin will be promoted replacing BGen R.D. Foster MGen and appointed Deputy Commander • BGen J.G.E. Tremblay will be appoint- Canada Command, in Ottawa, replacing ed Commandant Royal Military College BGen J.A.G. Champagne, who will be of Canada, in Kingston, replacing Cmdre CD retiring W.S. Truelove MMICHAELICHAEL LLOMAXOMAX • BGen J.R. Ferron will be promoted • Cmdre W.S. Truelove will be appoint- Lawyer/Mediator to MGen and appointed Commander 1 ed Chief of Staff (Operations) Canadian Canadian Division, in Kingston Expeditionary Force Command, in • BGen E.N. Matern will be pro- Ottawa, replacing BGen E.N. Matern Dealing with Separation or Divorce? moted to MGen and appointed Deputy • Acting BGen F.G. Bigelow will be As a highly experienced Family Mediator Commander Canadian Expeditionary appointed Director General Personnel and Force Command, in Ottawa, replacing Family Support Services at NDHQ, in I can help you and your spouse: MGen J.A.J. Parent Ottawa • Cmdre M.A.G. Norman will be pro- • Col J.C. Chapman will be promoted to • Avoid Court moted to RAdm and appointed Assistant BGen and appointed Deputy Commander Michael J. Lomax, CD • Reduce Conflict Chief of the Maritime Staff at NDHQ, in Land Force Central Area, in Toronto, Lawyer/Mediator Ottawa, replacing RAdm P.A. Maddison; replacing BGen J.G. Milne • BGen J.H. Vance will be promot- • Capt(Navy) J.P.G. Couturier will • Protect Your Children’s Interests Call 250-385-5523 to ed to MGen and appointed Director of be promoted to Cmdre and appointed • Reach a Separation Agreement Staff -Strategic Joint Staff at NDHQ, in Deputy Combined and Joint 5 Central arrange a free consultation. Ottawa, replacing RAdm R.A. Davidson Command HQ, in Tampa Bay, Florida, • BGen J.Y.R.A. Viens will be promoted replacing BGen J.R. Ferron to MGen and appointed NORAD J3, in • Col M.P. Galvin will be promoted Colorado Springs, replacing MGen P.J. to BGen and appointed Commander Milton, Johnson, Lawyers Forgues 2 Canadian Air Division, in Winnipeg, 202-895 Fort St, Victoria, BC • BGen C.T. Whitecross will be promot- replacing BGen R.R. Pitre ed to MGen and appointed Chief of Staff See Senior on page 20 Free of Charge ~ Representation ~ Advocacy ~ Assistance
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COMMUNITY: COMMEMORATING SERVICE Macon Doublet, VICTORIA Sales Manager Remembering, one brick at a time Jon Chabun Commemorative bricks HYUNDAI surround the statue site MFRC and pay tribute to military Do you want to cele- service. The site will unveil brate your military career? a new statue to honour IS GOING Do you want to pay trib- veterans on May 1. ute to a family member’s There are two kinds of military service? Do you bricks for sale. A small want to honour a friend’s brick can accommodate life and service? The three lines of text and costs GREEN... Esquimalt Military Family $200. A larger brick can Resource Centre (MFRC) accommodate four lines of has just the opportunity: text and is available for a commemorative brick $350. A partial charitable that will be on display at tax receipt is available for OUR MILITARY “The Homecoming” statue with each purchase. plaza. Funds raised from brick Deadline day to receive sales will help fund cer- orders is Thursday April 21 tain programs and services Here at Victoria Hyundai, we are extremely proud for those wanting to have at the Esquimalt MFRC. it laid in time for May 1, The MFRC is the only local of all our soldiers who dedicate their lives to keep Battle of Atlantic Sunday. non-profit organization The MFRC took over that provides programs and us safe. selling bricks as a fund- services for military mem- raiser in the fall of 2010 bers and their families. from the Homecoming To order your brick go That is why we are pleased to offer an exclusive Statue Committee. The the www.esquimaltmfrc. plan is to lay the bricks com and click on fund- incentive for all full-time members, current twice a year in advance raising. A downloadable of Remembrance Day and form is available that can reservists, and veterans. the Battle of the Atlantic be filled out and dropped Sunday. off at any MFRC location. The site is home to “The Call 250-363-2640 (toll When you come down we’ll give you a Homecoming” statue that free: 1-800-353-3329) to depicts a sailor returning make an order by phone or Military low price of 3% over invoice home to his family. for more information. Charming family home with and even throw in a many updates: fl ooring, roof, A TTRUERUE GGEMEM central vac & much more. 5 gas appliances. Huge fenced FREE 2 year maintenance package lot in lovely (secret!) Saxe Point. Stroll to beaches, parks, schools, shopping and the To show our appreciation…and more! Base. 1158 Bewdley St. $499,900 MLS# 290579. Laurie Abram We have a huge 250-385-2033 selection of new and pre-owned 2ELOCATING TO 7INNIPEG? Why trust just Anyone vehicles to to find your home? choose from! Referral Service Available 0AINTERS s 2ENOVATORS s ,AWYERS s (OME )NSPECTORS -Ore Get a FREE Oil phone: (204) 987-9800 %MAIL LINDA LINDAVANDENBrOEKCOM Change just for WEBSITE WWWLINDAVANDENBrOEKCOM test driving a new Hyundai! AssociatesA -,3 'OLD AWArD Winner YEARS 525 Gorge Rd E., Victoria in a rOW $POOJFt-JOEBt"NCFS 250-995-2984 D#30622 Getting the Power of 3 working for you ... won’t cost you extra. April 4, 2011 LOOKOUT • 9 LAUNCH PARTY! Monday, May 2, 1130 hrs Field behind the NAC Healthy barbecue Mini bootcamp Great door prizes!
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Ben Green hydrogen sulphide certainly injected and continuously Staff writer is; it’s sometimes a by-prod- stirred in to force off any uct of oily waste treatment. VOCs (volatile organic For the Water, Fuel and The odour brings a tear to compounds). The waste- Environment (WFE) Shop the eye when within a five water is passed on to the at CFB Esquimalt, conduct- metre radius of the facility. roiling tank where more ing business behind the “We efficiently and effec- air is injected to keep the scenes, or more appropri- tively treat the oily bilge contaminants in suspen- ately, under the surface, is water from the fleet and sion. From the roiling tank, part of everyday life. The provide a disposal meth- the water passes through intricacies of their work od that meets regulatory an electro coagulation cell reflect those of the endless requirements for both the that fires an electric cur- pipelines and systems that liquid and solid phases of the rent through it. The current stretch underground to the waste produced,” says Ron causes coagulation and floc- outer reaches of DND prop- Barnhart, a WFE technician. culation of the waste, which erty. “We provide an essential with the aid of a polymer, A team of 16 people are service to the Pacific Fleet forms as a froth at the responsible for operating that enables them to per- water’s surface. The remain- and maintaining the oily form their mission when ing water passes through a wastewater treatment facil- and where required.” sand filter to remove fine ity, fuelling system, water Too toxic to simply dump particulates, and finally a distribution system, swim- in the harbour or pump carbon filter polishes off any ming pools and sanitary untreated to sewer, the ships residual VOCs. The water sewer system. Their seem- connect to this treatment is disposed through the Ben Green, Lookout ingly endless tasks are only facility, which separates the Capital Regional District Ron Barnhart, Water, Fuel and Environment Technician, stands on top of one outmatched by the variety wastewater into its various (CRD) sewers. of the 6.85 million-litre fuel tanks overlooking Colwood Fuel Farm. of locations they’re required components. The skimmed off froth is fuel tank systems that fall Colwood Fuel Farm, which assist in the receiving and to do them in. In the east tank of the fed into a filter press that under CFB Esquimalt to is a secluded, fenced site refuelling of naval vessels at Oily Wastewater facility, the wastewater is squeezes out excess water ensure they comply with across the harbour. This Colwood’s F Jetty. Treatment allowed to sit, which causes leaving a dry, cake-like Environment Canada multi-million dollar facil- Water Distribution Known as DY243, the the free oil to rest on the sludge. The sludge is put Regulations,” says Barnhart. ity houses the largest tanks, Centre facility is located just up surface. The oil is skimmed into barrels and sent out for “By creating and maintain- including three marine dis- The shop maintains drink- from Dockyard’s B Jetty. away and stored in holding incineration. ing a database of records tillate tanks with a volume ing water quality on base. DY243 is a familiar set of tanks (to be used again at Fuel Tank Inspection for all fuel tank inspections, of 6.85 million litres each Delivered via two mains tanks, valves, and pipes that later dates) while the rest The shop is responsible we ensure corrective actions enough to fill 137,000 vehi- from CRD, the water circu- blends into the mechanical of the wastewater is trans- for testing and maintaining and maintenance proce- cles. lates to taps across the base environment of dockyard. ferred to the facility’s west 90 fuel tanks located on dures are carried out.” It’s the shop’s job to not through a network of pipes. If the scenery isn’t memo- tank. DND property. Perhaps the most vital only make sure the tanks “We must maintain drink- rable the pungent smell of In the west tank air is “We inspect all DND tanks are those in the are up to regulations, but to ing water quality on base JOSEPH KING, MD CLEARLY LASIK Commemorate WHEN YOU ARE SERVING IN OUR FORCES... MILITARY SERVICE GOOD VISION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CCelebrateelebrate youryour militarymilitary SAFETY TOOL YOU HAVE! ccareerareer PPayay ttributeribute ttoo a familyfamily mmember’sember’s mmilitaryilitary serviceservice Laser Vision Correction HHonouronour a friend’sfriend’s llifeife aandnd Nearsightedness sserviceervice SShowhow yyourour gratitudegratitude toto Farsightedness mmilitaryilitary membersmembers whowho aanswerednswered tthehe ccallall ooff ttheirheir Astigmatism ccountryountry
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Corner EE-F-FIILELE FFROMROM $$4747++HSTHST suming drinking water at “We provide a basic service OPEN HOUSE any DND location that falls that is necessary for quality Unit Sun 2-4pm 10% military discount under the auspices of CFB of life and personal health Stop renting and get into the market with this modern Esquimalt” by preventing environmen- and updated 2 bedroom condo on the same block as Top Shelf Each week, at vari- tal contamination from the ocean and walking distance to downtown. Bookkeeping Ltd. Locally Owned & operated since 1994 ous check points all over untreated sewage and sew- 25-547 Esquimalt Rd $259,999 MLS 288828 the base, 12 samples are age overflows.” 2 CONVENIENT YEAR ROUND LOCATIONS taken and sent to an inde- Part of their daily inspec- Jerry Bola Tara Niedoba 101-76 Gorge Road West 1253B Esquimalt Road pendent lab in Vancouver. tion is monitoring how 250-661-3078 250-857-0178 Victoria, BC V9A 1M1 Victoria BC V9A 3P4 The samples are used to long the pump at each sta- [email protected] [email protected] 250-388-9423 250-590-4050 test for HPC (heterotrophic tion has been running for plate count), TC (total coli- (to prevent a station from forms), or Ecoli. All three malfunctioning and cut- are bacterial problems and ting out). Each of these lift must be caught and dealt stations must undergo an with immediately. annual inspection by the If the shop receives a “bad shop that includes disman- hit” from the lab, they re- tling it, washing it down, sample and take corrective and checking parts for action which may include efficiency. anything from flushing lines Hazmat Emergency to shutting down the sys- Response Team (HERT) tem as a precaution until As if their routines weren’t testing is completed and the busy enough, all members of water is determined to be WFE Shop are also mem- clean. bers of HERT. As part of this The shop is also respon- unit, they’re responsible for sible for the pool’s water any land-based hazardous quality at Naden Athletic material emergency on base, Centre and the Damage most commonly fuel spills. Control School in Colwood. “We train to deal with a By monitoring the half- lot of hazardous chemicals dozen filters per pool and in the hopes we never have completing manual water to,” says Barnhart. checks twice a day, the The team is put through shop ensures patrons of any a variety of monthly exer- DND recreational pool are cises ranging from classroom enjoying the facilities in briefs to dry runs, often don- clean, disinfected water. ning HAZMAT suits. HERT The pool water passes members are on call 24/7, Relocating to/from Victoria, BC? through a filter with an every day of the year. ultraviolet light that imme- Water, Fuel, and “Lock In” With The Most Trusted Real Estate Agent in the Area diately kills all bacteria; Environment Shop work- small amounts of chlorine ers perform their tasks at are still added by the shop as the more isolated locations Experienced Military & RCMP Relocation Specialist well. 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Malahat, and Work Point. 12 • LOOKOUT April 4, 2011 Before you fill out your tax return… Pierre Goulet environment better suited passes for buses, streetcars, and children; complete the SISIP Financial Services to the personal needs and subways, commuter trains calculation on the back of care of that person. and local ferries. your T2202A or schedule Now that the RRSP sea- Pension Income Tax Can be claimed by the 11 in your income tax forms son is behind us, Canadians Credit taxpayer, their spouse or to find out what amount is 10% off turn their attention to the Some pension income common-law partner, or eligible. deadline for filing their 2010 may qualify for a federal their children under age 19. Medical Expenses: income tax return; April and provincial/territorial The pass must display: Transferable between spous- any Truck 30th 2011. Depending on pension income tax credit. duration (one month at least es your situation, here are a Can be transferred to or longer), date or period of Medical expenses can Rate number of non-refundable a spouse or common-law validity, name of the issuing include amounts paid out- federal tax credits that can partner if it is not fully used transit authority/organiza- side of Canada. help reduce your tax base, by the taxpayer. tion, amount paid, identity They must be more than 3 Call 250-953-5300 minimizing the amount of If a taxpayer is under the of the rider (either by name per cent of your net income www.budgetvictoria.com income tax you are required age of 65 and receiving pen- or unique identifier). or $2,024, whichever is less. to pay for the 2010 fiscal sion income eligible for the Children’s Fitness Tax The spouse with the low- year: pension tax credit (qualified Credit est income should claim all First-time home buyers’ pension income) and splits Available to individuals for expenses. tax credit their income with their registration and membership Claim the expenses of all $1,000 CASH WHEN YOU BUY OR SELL A temporary tax credit, spouse or common-law costs of up to $500 per child immediate family members for certain homebuyers who partner, the latter will also who is, under 16 years of age including parent, grandpar- • Call today for a free, no obligation acquire a qualifying home be eligible for the pension at the beginning of the taxa- ent, brother, uncle, niece, tax credit, regardless of age. tion year, or under 18 for a who depended upon you for market evaluation of your property after January 27, 2009. Calculated by multiplying Pension income at age child with a disability. support during the tax year; • Registered relocation specialist the lowest personal income 65 can be converted from Calculated using the low- the total of these expenses tax rate for the year (15 per RRSPs to RRIFs or pur- est tax rate (15 per cent for must be more than the lesser cent in 2010) by $5,000, for chased as an annuity. 2010) – maximum tax credit of $2,024 or 3 per cent of [email protected] 2010 the credit is $750. Spouse or Common-Law per child for 2010 is $75. the dependent’s net income cell: 250-896-0176 You will qualify for the Partner Amount For prescribed programs for the year up to a maxi- HBTC if: If your spouse or com- of physical activity which mum of $10,000. toll free: 1-800-665-5303 • you or your spouse mon-law partner earned must contribute to cardio- Claim medical expenses or common-law partner less than $10,382, follow respiratory endurance of the paid in any 12-month period acquired a qualifying home the calculation on line 303 child and to one or more ending in 2010 that were not in 2010 and you did not of your return to see what of the following: muscular claimed in the previous year. 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This amount is or more for each educational of the guide that apply to a disability or bought a called the “Amount for an institution; the institution your claims and let a SISIP home in 2010 for a related eligible dependent” and is must provide you with an Financial Services (SISIP person with a disability; the found on schedule 5 of your official tax receipt or a form FS) financial planner assist in Langford across from Steve Drane home must be acquired to return. T2202A. you; professional advice can 250-475-8885 • www.savagecycles.ca enable the person with a Tax Credit for Public A portion of the educa- really pay off and prevent disability to live in a more Transit tion amounts can also be you from making a costly accessible dwelling or in an To help cover the cost of transferred from spouses omission. Four Mile Liquor Store Now offering A MILITARY DISCOUNT Four Mile Admirals Walk Shopping Centre AT FOUR MILE ON SALE LIQUOR STORE 250-479-0726 • Open 7 days/week April 4, 2011 LOOKOUT • 13 Come and see the most modern INNOVATIONS in HEALTH & SAFETY PRODUCTS & SERVICES MARPAC NAOSH EXPO May 5, 2011 • 10am-3pm • NADEN Drill Deck
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ADVERTISE Call 363-3014 Relief needed for Japanese OOnlinenline for details. city with deep local ties www.lookoutnewspaper.com Ben Green Staff writer SAVING LIVES It was last month that a at work, home and play St. John Ambulance massive 9.0 earthquake and ensuing tsunami devastated 2011 First Aid Courses northeast Japan leaving the island nation virtually para- lyzed. occupational first aid Amidst the countless OFA Level 1 BC-ESO - April 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, Standard for Industry BC-SSOC towns ravished and ruined 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 24, 28, 29, 30. April 11-12 was Onagawa, nestled on Japan’s most easterly pen- Evenings (6-10pm) April 5 & 7. OFA Level 2 - April 11-15 insula. This particular Transportation Endorsement BC-TE - April 15 OFA Level 3 - Booking for May town had deep roots with Esquimalt and the Canadian Classes added weekly. OFA course certificates now valid for 3 years by WorkSafeBC Forces due to the death of standard first aid Lt Robert Hampton Gray, a Second World War Canadian Standard First Aid w/CPR-C CPR-C & AED - April 5 & 30, evening April 12-14 Air Force pilot. & AED - April 2/3, 7/8, 16/17, CPR-C renewal - April 10, 21, evening Apirl 28 It’s through that connec- tion Canadian relief for the 18/19 Emergency Community Care - April 9 & 26 Above: The Lt Robert port city is being mustered Hampton Gray memori- locally. al overlooking Onagawa Level 1 & Level B Kit Vinyl Gloves Sixty-six years ago, on Bay in Japan. Soft Bag (BC-SF-1) $50 100/Box (9305) $4.46 Aug. 9, in the twilight of the Meets WorkSafeBC and Available Sizes: SM, MD, LG, XL, XXL. Second World War, a young Right: Lt Gray was the Federal requirements. St. John Ambulance Brand. Contains no latex. naval pilot officer from last Canadian killed Nelson, B.C., led an attack in the Second World For Info or to register call 250-388-5505 • 63 Gorge Rd East on a Japanese destroyer at War when his plane Onagawa Bay. Flying low and was shot down over did you know St. John Ambulance Victoria Branch has been providing services for your facing a barrage of fire from community for 100 years? That 28% of our gross revenue goes back to community by way of our Medical Onagawa Bay. He Responders (brigade)? For insurance and liability issues, all events on the lower island like the Symphony shore batteries and ships received the Victoria Splash and Good Life Fitness Victoria Marathon etc., can’t proceed without first aid attendants. We provide this alike, Lt Gray managed to Cross Posthumously. service. Help keep your community safe. Register today! hit and sink the destroyer as his heavily damaged Corsair were all on hand to finally home to many fishers and crashed into the water below. give “Hammy” peace. cannery workers, recently He was the last Canadian For now, Onagawa is raised $75,000 in relief aid killed in the war, earning the gone. Of the approximately through their Rotary Club. BELIEVE IT OR NOT!!! Victoria Cross for his valour 12,000 residents, only half For the hospitality and and sacrifice. have been accounted for. graciousness of a town and The In 1989, the then Canadian “I don’t know how they’re people that Capt(N) (Ret’d) Prices Starting from Defence Attaché to Tokyo, going to rebuild the town,” Milne experienced firsthand, Capt(N) (Ret’d) Terry Milne, says Capt(N) (Ret’d) Milne he says now we must try and inquired about a possible softly. “There was a tsuna- do the same. $179,500 monument to Lt Gray at mi there in the 1960s, they “The town of Onagawa has $149,000Including GST/HST Onagawa since neither his built breakwaters, but I don’t done all it can and more for Seaside Living with an Urban Edge Some conditions apply regarding the HST remains nor his aircraft were know if anything will be Canada,” he says. “The vet- ever recovered. Japan had foolproof for a tsunami that erans association [in Japan] Open House never accepted a memorial size. I just don’t think they agreed with the citizens to dedicated to a foreign soldier can rebuild in the same spot, erect a monument to the 30% Sat - Tues on their soil before, which I just don’t know the answer enemy that killed 157 of the SOLD! 1-3pm is why it was an even big- to that.” town’s people. In Onagawa ger surprise when the people In the years following Lt it’s a time of terrible crisis, and prefecture of Onagawa Gray’s memorial, a close we have to do all we can for accepted this request. relationship between Canada them.” On Aug. 9, 44 years later and the town has developed Like Nelson, the township to the day, a small ceremony including a visit to Onagawa of Esquimalt is also in the took place in Sakiyama Park. Bay by HMCS Ottawa a process of setting up an offi- On the sculpted, green slopes few years ago. Onagawa and cial Onagawa fund for any- overlooking the exact posi- Esquimalt have been nego- one wishing to donate. Until Presently under construction; tion where Lt Gray entered tiating requests to be con- then, Capt(N) (Ret’d) Milne the water, a monument sidered sister cities. Nelson, is creating a list of names that The Martello, a 41 unit condominium situated minutes from Saxe Point Park, was unveiled in his honour. B.C., Lt Gray’s hometown, wish to be contacted when steps to the ocean, the Naval Base and shopping. Ideal for those who lead an active Capt(N) (Ret’d) Milnes, rela- currently does a student the fund is ready. Interested lifestyle but do not want the hassle of upkeep. Your choice of colors, multiple Á oor tives of Lt Gray, surviving exchange with Onagawa and parties can contact him at plans, prices include net GST and HST. The Martello features include bike storage, in- Canadian and Japanese sol- is in the process of setting [email protected] and suite laundry, granite kitchen countertops, storage unit & secure underground parking. diers from the battle, and a up an official relief fund. have their name added to Relax and take in the views from the 6800 square foot rooftop patio! host of Japanese dignitaries Steveston, B.C., a town also the list.
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It made for a good communication skills of both VICTORIA, BC V8T 4M8 Taxi FAX: 250-380-7111 for pedestrians, cyclists and against other local Old Timer proving ground for the team. coaching staff and players. motorists. teams in the beginning of As the regional tournament Team members forged great The majority of the lane the season. As the season approached the team began relationships and everybody CANEX fi nance plan • Military Discount of 10% with some restrictions closures will be in the east- progressed, the team chal- making representative team shared the same philosophy bound slow lane (towards lenged themselves against selections from those who in their preparation for the • Sales & Service Victoria). View Royal is other local Under 35-year- had played in the league. regional tournament. With on all equipment allowing the following old teams that offered com- After winning regionals hard work and dedication, hours of work, Monday to • Full range of parable skill to what would using hard work and dedica- the team represented the PADI courses Friday, which will avoid lane be against them at regionals. tion, the team represented Pacific well. closures during the rush The team was a dedicated the Pacific proudly at the Championship Results Trainer for the Base Scuba Club hours: bunch that played fast, clean National Championships in Lost 3-2 to Quebec • In the eastbound hockey. Borden. 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