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Vol. 42 No. 10 AuroraMARCH 22, 2021 NO CHARGE www.auroranewspaper.com Drive, service a way to give back Mitchell marks end of engineer, SAR career ‘at the top of my game’ Sara White, contributed to my family,” rest of my life. I loved all the Managing editor Mitchell says. “High school military could offer me.” was not my thing – I didn’t In 1984, Mitchell joined the Chief Warrant Officer get my leaving certifi- Regular Force, head- Keith Mitchell C.V., M.M.M., cate; I failed French. ing to boot camp M.S.M., CD could add two I joined the military in Cornwallis. He more years to his excep- as soon as I turned knew the differ- tional, 40-plus year military 17, the army Reserves. ence, then, between service, but he’s calling it a The military in Quebec Reserve and Regular career March 31. was not a big draw, training, and wanted “I’m the highest decorated as the sting of the full “break currently member of the the FLQ crisis you down, . I’m and martial build you all a chief warrant offi cer. I’m law was still up” experi- happy, I’m healthy. I’m going a real thing, ence. out at the top of my game.” but I’d al- His first It wasn’t always that way. ways wanted posting Mitchell admits to being an to join.” as a combat unruly kid with a chip on his In 1980, engineer was shoulder, the middle child of he joined the in Petawawa, three with a single mother Army Reserves, where he went who’d left a diffi cult relation- spending four back to school ship. They lived in a poor years as a fi eld and earned his neighbourhood in Montreal, engineer, learn- high school moving year after year from ing and expe- Grade 12 leav- one apartment to a cheaper riencing all he ing certificate. apartment. could before He was in the “When I was 10, I got deciding, “this Special Service my fi rst paper route – 250 is what I wanted Force as an papers, huge – and that to do for the airborne diver,

Continued on In 1984, Keith Mitchell moved from the page 2... Reserves to the Regular Force, re-taking Then-Warrant Officer Keith Mitchell, working from below the Cormorant helicopter basic training at CFB Cornwallis. Submitted during 413 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron exercises in 2008. DND fi le

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You see that drive from three-metre, freezing waves He and his wife, Melissa, “We were building bridges, the beginning: top candi- towards the Danish trawler raised two children and enjoy demolishing infrastructure date in his combat engineer before the fi shing boat crew being grandparents. Mitchell Squadron Cadet – fi rst in, last out is the engi- course, then para training, could reach them in a Zodiac. spends downtime playing neer motto. I always wanted the combat leader course, Once on board, they provided guitar, kayaking and putter- Jim Hildebrand, Gray certainly fi ts the cri- drumline, participating in to be at the pointy end. I the SAR Tech team leader medical care for 15 hours, as ing at his home and property Publicity chair, teria. A member of 517 F/Lt Annapolis Valley parades needed to do something course. His resume includes the trawler headed to Iqaluit. with his dog, Sam, by his Kingston Legion Branch 098 Graham Canadian Air Cadet and performances for local physical, or I’d just get into commanders’ coins and com- “Bryan and I were SAR side. In just the past few Squadron in Greenwood events throughout the year. trouble.” mendations from multiple coursemates – that speaks years, he’s returned to his “I’m very happy to be a since 2015, he has partici- He is also a member of the There was even a jungle levels and nations, the Order a lot, knowing the other’s family’s roots, looking be- part of the Cadet program,” pated in a slew of squadron school’s rugby and badmin- warfare training with the of Military Merit, the Meri- SAR abilities,” Mitchell says. yond his early years deeper said Warrant Officer 2nd activities, which has allowed ton teams. French Foreign Legion in torious Service Medal, the “I knew his capability, his into history. His own military Class Nathan Gray, while him to rack up over 30 hours You would think this would French Guyana. Afghanistan Campaign Star, mindset, and he was very service adds weight and recently receiving the Royal of community service. His eat up most of his time; how- After a posting in Ottawa, the Queen’s Diamond and much like me. We knew if one understanding to what he’s Canadian Legion Medal of commitment to the squadron ever, he also is involved with Kingston Legion Branch 098 President Al Peterson, left; was happy to present where he helped work on the Golden jubilee medals and the of us got in trouble, the other found. His biological father Excellence. The medal is has been exemplary, with the Society of 517 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron’s Warrant Officer 2nd Class Nathan Gray, centre, with the Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence, with Branch 98 Cadet new reverse osmosis water Canadian Forces Decoration would be there to help.” was a stoker in the Canadian available to Canadian Ca- 100 per cent attendance and Canada and the Royal Astro- Liaison Officer Art Leduc. J. Hildebrand purifi cation system later sent Second Clasp. That Cross of Valour is Navy, while an uncle joined dets, one Cadet per corps participation in orienteering, nomical Society of Canada, to Iraq with the engineers, he “Work was good, very exceptional: since its creation the United States 173rd Air- or squadron annually, and biathlon, drill team and rifl e attending meetings, giving Gray. cable. He is highly deserv- members a great deal of satis- applied in 1992 to change his busy,” Mitchell says, describ- in 1972 within the Canadian borne, with time in Vietnam. is awarded by the Royal Ca- drill team; as well as instruct- presentations and doing “He is a model Cadet who ing of the Legion Medal of faction that we can recognise trade to either clearance diver ing his fi rst eight-year SAR system of honours, only two A grandfather served in the nadian Legion to a candidate ing other Cadets. speaking engagements. has earned the respect of Excellence.” the strengths of the Cadet or search and rescue techni- posting to 14 Wing Green- have been awarded to the Welsh Home Guard during who has displayed excel- Outside of Cadets, Gray- Captain Rhonda Bull, the his peers. He sets a fine Kingston Legion Branch program through this award. cian. Both came through; he wood. There wasn’t anything the Second World War, while lence in citizenship outside is involved with the West 517 Squadron commanding example, his dress, drill and 098 President Al Peterson Our congratulations to WO2 chose SAR-Tech. different about the November – Mitchell’s and Pierce’s, a great-uncle was awarded of the Cadet program. Kings District High School offi cer, has high praise for deportment being impec- said, “it gives our Legion Gray and 517 RCACS.”  “It was a natural crossover 12, 1996 call that earned him with three others awarded to the Military Cross after ser- – and the element of risk was the Cross of Valour – until Navy personnel. Just 20 have vice and injury behind enemy Small scale celebration marks 53rd RCLS birthday appealing, pushing me to the there was. ever been presented by the lines, supporting the French Aviator James Beaton, ton, and civilian employee Logistics tradesfolk: the and issuing of vital items; dian Armed Forces could edge.” “We were fl ying top cover governor-general: only the Chief Warrant Officer Keith Mitchell C.V., M.M.M., Resistance. He was later Why work and train and live for a Goose Bay medevac. Victoria Cross ranks higher. M.S.M., CD retires March 31 as chief warrant officer awarded the Order of the Brit- Cook, 14 Mission Support Daniel Jesso, we worked mobile support equipment and every other job, from not run without the Royal so hard and so dangerously? The helicopter encountered “When I walk in a room in with Director Air Reserve. DND fi le ish Empire for work in Manila Squadron multiple days to craft a operators provide crucial human resources to fi nance Canadian Logistics Ser- “The element of risk, com- bad weather en route and had full dress uniform, people do ed to French-language train- position with the wing’s Air with the British Army. beautiful cake to present functions, from snow plow- and everything in between: vices and this day is im- bined with the opportunity to set down and wait it out. a double take and ask ques- ing for a year. He returned Reserve Flight expanded his “Knowing what I know now There is a long-standing to a small gathering of ing to shipping goods; sup- all of that is provided by portant to celebrate this to help people in dangerous We went back out to the boat tions – that’s good, because to 14 Wing Greenwood in experience and knowledge, about military service, and tradition in the Royal Ca- our peers and our chain of ply technicians are respon- Logistic Services members. - with a generous helping  situations appealed to me. I to do an assessment, and the it’s a history lesson that’s not 2009 as a Reserve member, readying him for promotion what I found out about all nadian Logistics Services command. It was an honour sible for the procurement In my opinion, the Cana- of cake! always believed I owed the patient was getting worse. about me: it’s about what the working at Readiness Train- to chief warrant officer in of these men while xploring of the Canadian Armed to be chosen to assist in military something for of- Our job is helping people. So Cross of Valour represents – ing Flight, then the Civil Air 2019. He fi nishes his career genealogy, they were tough Forces that, every year on making such an important fering me a life beyond the Bryan and I made the decision and what they, too, could do.” Search and Rescue program with the Director Air Reserve as nails.” the February 1 birthday of product, and to be chosen unstable environment I grew to go in.” Mitchell left operational with 413 (Transport and in Ottawa, working remotely They aren’t the only the branch, kitchens across to write this article. up in. As a solider and avia- Then-master corporals SAR work in 2008 and head- Rescue) Squadron. Taking a from 14 Wing as the non- ones.  Canada present cakes staff One of the topics I was have made in honour of the asked to touch on in this Help them live and grow RCLS, as well as take part piece is what the Logistics in a small competition to Branch means to me; to The Aurora News see whose cake turned out me, the job of any RCLS in their own culture. the best. member is support, in CFB Greenwood Aurora News Even though, this year, physical and, sometimes, the Aviator James Beaton is Useful links | Liens utiles pictured with the Annapo- many kitchens were unable emotional ways. 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The Hercules the hoist and transfer of stood down and returned 24 Military Police Flight | 14 Wing Combined Charities Wing activities in support of our community | 14 Wing Spiritual Resilience Page Hosted by the 14 Wing Chaplains, with spiritual support and resources | GMAM.ca fostercare.novascotia.ca Follow news and events at the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum | 14 Wing Welcome Schedule of events details flew top cover while the the individual to medical to Greenwood just after Cormorant search and res- assistance ashore. 10 p.m.  Page 4 March 22, 2021 the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS March 22, 2021 Page 5 Annapolis Special Olympics athlete, coach win provincial awards Food for Thought from the Upper Room Special Olympics Nova basketball while a student National Winter Games cross- them to practice on their own The Upper Room Food During February, the Up- be accepted by dropping Scotia hosted its annual Pro- at Middleton Regional High country skiing team. In past to keep them in shape. He is Bank continues to follow per Room Food Bank served off at the food bank located vincial Awards event and School. In 2017, he was a years, he has coached the eager to help in any way he measures to comply with 122 families (a 27 per cent behind the library at 669 fundraiser February 24, the member of the provincial provincial Summer Games can; as long as he is available, provincial COVID-19 guide- increase over January), con- Main Street, Kingston (dur- Inspired Appeal & Auction. As Summer Games gold medal soccer coach (2014 to 2019), he is there when to help when lines. Clients requiring ser- sisting of 184 adults and ing open hours) or at the Special Olympics program- soccer team. In 2018, the the provincial Winter Games asked. He is always eager to vice must call ahead to the 101 children, with 11,610 Kingston village offi ces (655 ming supports over 2,500 team won silver. In 2019, crosscountry skiing team have new athletes come out food bank to arrange an pounds of product going Main Street). Processing of athletes, the organization at the Winter Games, Taylor (2015, 2017, 2019) and also and participate. He is sup- appointment during normal out and 8,590 pounds com- donated food continues in thanked and recognized vol- won crosscountry skiing gold coached the 2016 provincial portive of the athletes and operating hours. If the food ing in. The incoming total accordance with directives unteers and donors with a in the 1K, 500m and 100m National Winter Games cross- makes sure they are included bank is closed, leave a mes- includes 1,800 pounds pro- from Feed Nova Scotia and virtual video event. classical races. In 2019, his country skiing team. He has in events. sage and someone will get vided by the Feed Nova Sco- the Nova Scotia Health Au- Among award recipients Annapolis Special Olympics coach and vice-regional soccer team won gold at served as the vice regional “Jim started a fall/ winter back to you to arrange a tia network and 995 pounds thority. Cash donations are recognized were two An- coordinator Jim Spurrell was named Special Olympics the Summer Games, and he coordinator since 2018. multisport program a few time. When ready, the order purchased with local cash also always accepted. napolis Valley men, both for Nova Scotia’s coach of the year, with Dylan Taylor participated in motionball. In the words of his nomina- years ago, held at a local high is placed in the designated donations. The remainder is Regular hours are in ef- named male athlete of the year. Rotarian Dianne McDonald, Middleton, sporting just one of the masks made over tor, Spurrell “gives much of school. He has brought in new area for client pickup. No from local food bank sharing fect, with the food bank their involvement primarily in In 2020, Taylor competed at the past year by two dozen-plus volunteers for community good. Submitted crosscountry skiing. is Dylan Taylor, an Annapo- past four years. Taylor has a the Special Olympics National his free time to volunteering activities for the athletes to one other than approved and local donations, includ- open Mondays from 9 a.m. Male Athlete of the Year lis County athlete for the background playing Unifi ed Winter Games in Thunder with our athletes. Jim cares try. This past winter (2019), volunteers are allowed in the ing regular arrangements to noon, and Thursdays Bay, winning crosscountry about the wellbeing of each he arranged for them to try facility. This limits personal with several local business- from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Our skiing gold in the 5K Classical, of the athletes, and tries to wheelchair basketball. He Mask-making effort contact, while also reducing es. The stockpiling of goods offi ce number is 902-765- and bronze in both the 1K and fi nd ways to motivate each has many community con- waiting time for clients. This as they went on sale means 0303, or email us at upper- 2.5K Classical races. and every athlete. During tacts that he has connected new process is working so we didn’t have to purchase [email protected]. In Taylor’s nomination, COVID-19, he reaches out us to that have helped us in adds up for Middleton well, it may continue post- as much this month. We may also be found on he was described as an “all- via Facebook with ways to fundraising and community COVID restrictions. Donations continue to Facebook.  around great athlete; he is keep each athlete interested in awareness. Jim is a great vol- very team oriented in his Special Olympics, and shares unteer and great asset to our Rotary, volunteers sports, and gets along easily educational materials with region.”  Shortly after the pandemic with others and is supportive was declared in March 2020, of his fellow athletes. He has Rotary Club of Middleton always jumped at the op- member Dianne McDonald No symptoms? portunity to participate. He suggested the club should Pruning is never afraid to try a new make lifesaving face masks Employment Opportunity sport, and was asked to try - but not just any face mask. crosscountry skiing and has Our focus should be on “spe- Mild symptoms? even tried figure skating! cialty designs.” Enjoy being outside He does well with any sport The project started with he tries due to his natural Nova Scotia tartan masks in the fresh air and sun? athletic abilities. He achieved and quickly expanded to his goals by participating include Cape Breton tartan, Low intensity/ Flexible schedule in the 2020 Special Olym- Newfoundland Labrador tar- pics Canada Winter National tan, tartan, a Perfect Berries is now hiring pruners Games in Thunder Bay and maple leaf design emblem- WageW - $14 per hour enjoyed every minute of it. He atic of all Canada, and even enjoyed meeting new friends Rotary-logo’d masks. from across Canada. Dylan Under the guidance of co- Rotarian Introduction/In training session is an all-round swell kind ordinators McDonald and Sharon Hutton, Monday,M March 29 of guy that gets along with club vice-president Sharon Kingston, helped anyone, and enjoys sports spearhead the FreeFr Lunch Hutton, a team of approxi- Rotary Club of 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and encouraging his fellow mately 30 volunteer crafters Middleton’s mask- athletes.” has now sewn almost 2,000 making project as the 1177117 New Road, Aylesford Male Coach of the Year is masks - many of which have pandemic set in Jim Spurrell, with 10 years of been shipped to various lo- in March 2020. involvement in the Annapolis Annapolis Special Olympics athlete Dylan Taylor com- Email:EmE a [email protected] peted at the 2020 Special Olympics National Winter cations in North America to Melvern Square; Beverly Rotary Club sold for $5 each. Don’t delay, SubjectSubj - Pruning. region Special Olympics pro- Games in Thunder Bay, winning crosscountry skiing people with a connection to Boates, Wilmot; Lois Fos- The project raised $10,462 gram. Most recently, Spurrell gold in the 5K Classical, and bronze in both the 1K the Annapolis Valley. Others ter; Clara Reagh and Delle and, out of that, $9,001.68 coached the provincial 2020 and 2.5K Classical races. Submitted have contributed material, Fairclough, Prince Albert; was donated right back into elastic and thread to the proj- Jean Fry, Kris Stojic and community projects. When get tested today. ect: we even received a gift Diane Crocker, Middleton; you think about the Rotary of a sewing machine from a and Kelly Hutton and Sherilyn Club’s 2020 donation of local resident! Others have Fritz, Kingston. We know we $50,000 to the Middleton been involved in the sale and have missed some of those collaborative care centre Getting tested can help protect your OOpenpen invitationinvitation ttoo aallll ffriendsriends aandnd wwellell wwishersishers • MMilestoneilestone BBirthdayirthday CCelebrationelebration fforor delivery of the masks, doing involved, and for that we and another $50,000 to the on-site displays, and even apologize. Nonetheless, all Middleton fire hall project, community and find COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. retailing them in their stores, those who contributed can be plus a defibrillator for the JJOANOAN MARIEMARIE HOLMESHOLMES with all proceeds going to the proud of the countless hours Bridgetown athletic facil- Book your free appointment online Rotary Club. Those involved and effort that have gone into ity and a new freezer for the ranged in age from eight to 93 this project. Thank you! Middleton food bank – these or find a walk-in location at SSundayunday MarchMarch 28,28, 20212021 | RCAFRCAF WingWing ClubClub | 1 p.m.p.m. toto 4 p.m.p.m. years old - truly a remarkable We cannot help but wonder community efforts really variety of people. how much illness, or how add up. Another 465 masks NSHealth.ca/CoronavirusTesting MMEETEET andand GGREETREET andand WELLWELL WISHESWISHES ONLYONLY | MMUSICUSIC andand LLAUGHSAUGHS GUARANTEEDGUARANTEED Some of those volunteers many lives may have been were made and donated to include Debbie Medicraft saved, because of these face 13 different organizations, and Ann Cliché, Nictaux masks, crafted with love including the food bank, ~ COVID-19COVID-19 ProtocolsProtocols inin PlacePlace ~ Falls; Salvation Army Corps, and caring in this wonderful several local nursing homes Bridgetown; Donna Elmore, project! and Soldiers Memorial Port George; Janet Boates, Most of the masks, the Hospital.  Page 6 March 22, 2021 the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS March 22, 2021 Page 7

Intro to hiking webinar attend all sessions. No previous p.m. to 8 p.m., Canadian Blood March 23, 7 p.m., Hike Nova art or creative writing experience Services will host a blood donor Museum volunteer recognized for excellence Scotia and Popeye’s Supple- required. This workshop will be clinic at the Morfee Centre, 83 Ian Patrick, Chairman, gladly assisting with any job truly “retro,” and comprised or joke to go along with his fy ments will offer an intro to hik- facilitated by veteran spouse School Road, Greenwood. Pre- solution page 7 Greenwood Military required. And, being an af- of computer-generated in- ready smile. sudoku ing webinar for new and novice and art therapy graduate student booked appointments only to The Aurora publishes items of interest to the Aviation Museum Society fable individual, he is fun to struments, rather than the Anyone with an interest in community submitted by not-for-profi t organizations. hikers. Details and registration (Toronto Art Therapy Institute) meet COVID-19 public health work with and has a plethora originals, eliminating the aviation may volunteer at the Submissions are limited to approximately 25 words. at hikenovascotia.ca. Jaime Lee Lightle, and Sarah procedures: book now at blood.ca Items may be submitted to our offi ce, 61 School Road William (Bill) Flinn is a of “war” stories to tell. risk of unhealthy radiation - a museum, but most work is (Morfee Annex), 14 Wing Greenwood; by fax, 902-765- Art therapy workshop Osborne, registered counselling or download the GiveBlood app. Greenwood Military Avia- His major, single contri- problem with the paint on the done during the day, Mon- 1717; or email [email protected]. Dated Starts April 6, and continues April therapist and certifi ed expres- Luncheon tion Museum volunteer, par bution to the museum has proper instruments. day through Friday. Visit the announcements are published on a fi rst-come, fi rst- 13, 20 and 27, from 10:30 a.m. to sive arts therapist. Register by March 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., served basis, and on-going notices will be included as excellence! been his work on the Dakota At 91 years of age, Flinn museum webpage, gmam.ca, space allows. To guarantee your announcement, you 1 p.m. at Nova 7 Arts, 619 Central March 26 at: arttherapyforyou2@ the Middleton Fire Hall Fundrais- Flinn has been a volunteer restoration project. He and is the oldest volunteer at the for volunteer details. may choose to place a paid advertisement. The deadline Avenue, Greenwood: “Behind the gmail.com. ing Committee will be holding a for submissions is Wednesday, 9:30 a.m., previous to with the GMAM since its in- one other volunteer rebuilt museum and has now been The museum is open, publication unless otherwise notifi ed. Olive Drab: Visual Stories About Youth lacrosse try-it take-out/ local delivery luncheon. ception over 25 years ago. Ac- the interior of that aircraft, restoring the interior of the with the proper COVID-19 Le commandant publie des avis d’intérêt public Overcoming Adversity” is a free March 27, 11 a.m. to noon, Order your choice of three home- soumis par des organisations à but non lucratif. Ces tively involved with the moves often working under very hot Expeditor for more than two safety protocols, includ- avis doivent se limiter à environ 25 mots. Les avis art therapy workshop for military Kentville Credit Union Rec Com- made soups (lobster chowder, of the Argus, Lancaster and conditions (notwithstanding years, mostly on his own. He ing masks; from 10 a.m. to peuvent être soumis à nos bureaux, au 61, School veteran spouses of transitioned plex. Hosted by Valley Thunder corn chowder, or hamburger Neptune to their current lo- his own breathing problems). is a very positive individual, 3 p.m., Thursday through Road, (annexe Morfee), 14e Escadre Greenwood, (retired) or transitioning Cana- Lacrosse. No gear needed, sticks soup), a roll, and gingerbread par fax au 902-765-1717 ou par courriel à l’adresse cations, and active in helping The end result was an inte- always with a good story Saturday.  [email protected]. Les annonces avec dian Armed Forces members provided. Bring a mask, athletic or pineapple delight for dessert. prepare the current museum rior that looks fresh from the date sont publiées selon le principe du premier arrivé, who want to explore fi ctional, clothes, indoor sneakers, water. No dine-in due to COVID-19. Greenwood Military Aviation Museum volunteer Bill premier servi, et les avis continus seront inclus si Flinn, right, was recently presented the museum for its grand opening, Flinn factory. The cockpit instru- l’espace le permet. Si vous voulez être certain que visual art storytelling. Workshop Participants (birth year 2000 to Great deal at only $10 per meal. society’s Meritorious Service pin from its chairman, is a “Jack-of-all-Trades,” ment panel, in particular, is votre avis soit publié, vous voudrez peut-être acheter sessions wrap up includes par- 2016) must be dropped off by Pre-orders only: call Bonnie Ian Patrick. de la publicité. La date de tombée des soumissions est ticipant story reading April 27. a parent/ guardian to sign the at 902-825-3062 by Saturday, classifieds à 9 h 30 du matin le mercredi précédent la publication, à moins d’avis contraire. Participants are encouraged to waiver, provide COVID-19 trac- March 27. Les annonces classées, 35 mots ou moins, tion. Payment methods include VISA, MasterCard, ing info, screen for COVID-19 Blood donor clinic sont vendues au prix de 9 $, taxes incluses. Chaque AMEX, debit or cash. The Aurora is not responsible (front entrance). No spectators March 31, noon to 3 p.m. and 5 services & trades mot additionnel coûte 10 sous, plus taxes. Texte en for products and/ or services advertised. To place a are permitted. Youth will leave p.m. to 7 p.m., Canadian Blood caractères gras 10 $, taxes incluses. classifi ed, contact 902-765-1494 local 5699, visit the Fun By The Numbers Les annoncées classées doivent être réservées offi ce, 61 School Road, Morfee Annex, Greenwood; metro crossword the centre just after noon from Services will host a blood do- Call 902-765-1494 local 5833 for info Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 et payées à l’avance avant 10 h, le mercredi solution page 7 email [email protected] or fax grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the the door facing Memorial Park. nor clinic at the Berwick Lions précédant la publication. Les modes de paiement 902-765-1717. numbers 1 through 9 must fi ll each row, column and box. 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