TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2017 Volume 59, #01 Cadets attend zone biathlon event at Mt Washington

Cadet Sergeant Christina Matchett.

Cadet Warrant Officer Second Cadets from 386 Komox RCACS pose for a photo following a successful day at the Vancouver Is- Class Caleb Clarke. land cadet zone biathlon competition held on January 15 at Mount Washington Alpine Resort, tak- ing home medals in numerous categories. Photos by SLt Morgan Arnott.

SLt Morgan Arnott, Zone Unit Public Affairs Representative – Comox Zone

Sea, army, and air ca- competition on January 15. will be held at Whistler at the Marian Bedard Centre dets from across Vancou- Cadets participated in Olympic Park from Febru- in Valcartier, Quebec. ver Island gathered at the team and individual cat- ary 17 to 19. Capt Adam Kusch of Vancouver Island Biathlon egories.Those who com- Subsequently, winners in 442 Transport and Rescue Club located near the Raven peted successfully in each the provincial competition Squadron is the coach of Lodge at Mount Washing- category will have the op- will represent pacific region the 386 Komox Royal Ca- ton Alpine Resort during the portunity to advance to the cadets in March at the na- nadian Air Cadet Squadron annual cadet zone biathlon provincial competition that tional championships held athletes.

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The Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have been partners in Bell Let’s Talk since 2013, but it has been more than a decade that the CAF has taken an active stance in deal- ing with mental health. A series of pro- grams to overcome barriers associated MANAGING EDITOR with mental health care has been estab- Camille Douglas lished, and the care available is continu- 250-339-2541 ously improving. [email protected] 21 CF Health Services Centre (21 CF H Svcs C) Comox provides direct service to GRAPHIC DESIGNER One in five people in direct cost to Canadians a dia (Twitter, Instagram, members seeking assistance with mental Gillian Ottaway Querin Canada will personally ex- total of $7.9 billion with an Facebook, and Snapchat), health concerns. In conjunction with com- 250-339-2541 perience a mental illness in additional $6.3 billion in Bell will donate five cents munity agencies and clinicians, 21 CF H [email protected] their lifetime. So, chances private expenses and lost per interaction. Svcs C offers a wide variety of personal, EDITORIAL ADVISOR are, you will be directly economic revenue. Since the inception of psychosocial and mental health services, Capt Brad Little impacted by mental illness Bell Canada, one of Can- the Bell Let’s Talk day and works in partnership with the 19 Wing CONTRIBUTOR at some point in your life. ada’s largest companies, six years ago, Canadians chaplains, MFRC social workers, primary 2Lt Jamie Blois Due to the wide reaching has shown leadership in have generated $6 million care providers - such as a medical officer, impact of mental health addressing mental health in community fund grants. and 19 Wing Health Promotion. DISTRIBUTION issues it is imperative to issues by creating the Bell These grants have gone to Members of 19 Wing Comox can visit the Michael Pearce Canadians to address this Let’s Talk day. This event help children and youth, clinic at 21 CF H Svcs C throughout the 250-339-2541 issue in order to create and creates the dialogue nec- aboriginal communities, as week from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. No ap- sustain a society that can essary to draw awareness well as military families. pointment necessary for an initial appoint- reach its full potential. to mental health issues in On January 25, Let’s ment. CAF members and their families can Canadian Mental Health order to promote under- Talk. A Division of Personnel also access the Canadian Forces Member Support Programs Association has studied standing and build empa- To learn more about Assistance Program by calling 1-800-268- CFB Comox, this impact to society in thy in society. As an added Bell Let’s Talk, visit let- 7708. Emergency care can be sought by PO Box 1000 Stn. Main, many forms. One metric benefit, when Canadians stalk.bell.ca; to learn more dialing 911. Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 is the economic impact have this conversation via about mental health, visit [email protected] which in 1998 bore the text, phone, or social me- cmha.ca.

Local cadet earns top rank Totem Times staff

Warrant Officer First On top of being an active familiarization rating that Class Connor Matchett re- participant in the cadet pro- allows him to carry pas- cently received a promo- gram, he also volunteers in sengers in the glider. He tion to the top rank that an the community, receiving attained his rear seat pas- Air Cadet can achieve, a the Royal Canadian Legion senger rating, being able journey that began in Sep- Cadet Medal of Excellence to fly from the back seat tember 2010. in 2013 for his contribu- of the glider so that pas- Connor joined air ca- tions. sengers have the best view dets at 835 Griffin Squad- Connor shares, “The from the front seat. ron in Squamish, BC. He highlight of my time in WO1 Matchett is ap- transferred to 386 Komox cadets was attending the proaching the end of his The Totem Times is an unoffi- cial publication of 19 Wing Co- Royal Canadian Air Cadet Glider Pilot Scholarship time in the cadet program, mox, BC. The Editor reserves Squadron when his family Course in 2014 here in Co- and shares, “I will look the right to edit copy and re- moved to the Comox Val- mox, attaining my Trans- back fondly at the oppor- ject advertisements to suit ley in 2012. port Canada Glider Pilot tunities and accomplish- the needs of the publication. Views expressed are those of Matchett enjoys the chal- Licence and Cadet Glider ments during my time with the contributor unless express- lenges presented by the ca- Pilot Wings.” the 386 Komox.” ly attributed to DND, CAF, or det program, where he has Connor did not start on The cadet program is other agencies. In case of ty- explored many different this path without encour- a national program for pographical errors, no goods may be sold and the difference opportunities and attained agement. His grandfather young Canadians aged 12 claimed against this paper. The various qualifications. The was a pilot and both of his to 18 who are interested in paper’s liability is limited to a air cadet program is a six- parents were cadets who participating in a variety refund of the space charged year, five-level program for earned their Glider and of fun, challenging and Warrant Officer First Class Connor Matchett re- for the erroneous item. Mate- rial may be reprinted with at- youth ages 12 to 18. Power pilot licences with rewarding activities while ceived the top rank that an air cadet can achieve tribution. Published 22 times Matchett is the third ca- the Air Cadet Program. learning about the sea, in December 2016. This accomplishment is one a year, every second Tuesday, det from 386 Squadron to After earning his wings, army and air activities of of a few highlights that mark over six years as with permission of Col Mike complete all five levels Connor volunteered at the the Canadian Armed Forc- an air cadet. He also earned his Transport Can- Atkins, 19 Wing Commander. Publications Mail Registration since the implementation local gliding site, push- es. For more information ada Glider Pilot Licence and Cadet Glider Pilot No.4098. Printed by Ladysmith of the revised training pro- ing gliders and building about the cadet program Wings, and was awarded the Royal Canadian Press, Ladysmith, BC. Circula- gram in 2013. up flight time to earn his visit cadets.ca. Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence. tion: 1800. JANUARY 24, 2017 TOTEM TIMES | 3 19 Wing Commissionaire honoured for leadership

Commissionaires Victoria, the Islands and Yukon

CWO Tom Nurse was presented the Commis- sionaires Distinguished Service Medal by Lieu- tenant Governor Judith Guichon at the Commis- sionaire’s annual Christ- mas Gala. The medal is in recognition of his strong leadership and contribu- tions to the security opera- tions at 19 Wing Comox. CWO Nurse joined Commissionaires Victo- ria, the Islands and Yukon (CVIY) in October 2006 after a rewarding career in the Royal Canadian Air Force. He started on the spare list at 19 Wing Comox, filling numerous LGov Judith Guichon, Mrs. Sandra Nurse, CWO Tom Nurse and MGen Ed positions that enabled him Fitch, Commissionaires Victoria, the Islands and Yukon (CVIY) Board Chair. to gain a broad perspective of the various worksites at has been an excellent rep- addition to a strong cus- 12 Military Police Flight the base. resentative of the Com- tomer focus. Commander at 19 Wing 倀攀愀挀攀 漀昀 洀椀渀搀 眀栀攀渀 愀戀猀攀渀琀 In November 2013 he missionaires demonstrat- The Commissionaires Comox for attending the 搀甀攀 琀漀 搀攀瀀氀漀礀洀攀渀琀 漀爀 瀀漀猀琀椀渀最⸀ was appointed as the De- ing exceptional leadership would also like to ac- awards ceremony in sup- tachment Commander. He and management skills in knowledge Lt Evan Foster, port of CWO Nurse. 倀攀爀猀漀渀愀氀Ⰰ 瀀爀漀昀攀猀猀椀漀渀愀氀 栀漀洀攀 洀漀渀椀琀漀爀椀渀最 猀攀爀瘀椀挀攀猀⸀ Registration mandatory 眀眀眀⸀瘀愀氀氀攀礀栀漀洀攀挀栀攀挀欀⸀挀漀洀 ㈀㔀 ⸀㠀㤀㜀⸀㌀㌀㐀㤀 for commemorative Vimy 100 events in France

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Canadians planning to denied access to the site. firmed. about the 100th anniversary travel to France to attend Attendees will need to There will be site restric- of the Battle of Vimy Ridge the Government of Canada provide a copy of their tions between April 1 and commemorative events, commemorative ceremony registration on the day of 10 at the Canadian National visit Canada.ca/vimy-100. marking the 100th anni- the event. Vimy Memorial due to Follow the conversation versary of the First World Register at the events event preparations. Visitors and share your thoughts at War and the Battle of Vimy website: canada.ca/Vimy- should note that the site facebook.com/CanadaRe- Ridge on April 9, 2017 at 100 . will be closed April 6 to 9; members. Canadian National Vimy An official Government it will reopen on April 10 The Canadian National Memorial must register on- of Canada delegation will at 9:00 a.m. with restricted Vimy Memorial commem- line by February 28, 2017. travel to France to attend access. orates all Canadians who Safety and security are ceremonies and events For information about fought in the First World paramount to this ceremo- during the week of April travelling to France, visit War, and remembers by ny, therefore registration is 5 to 12. Event informa- Global Affairs Canada’s name 11,285 Canadian mandatory. tion will be added to the travel advice and adviso- soldiers killed in France, Those who do not reg- Veterans Affairs Canada ries page for France. whose final resting places ister in advance will be website as details are con- For more information were unknown.

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19 Wing Commander Col Mike Atkins presents 19 Wing Chief Warrant Officer CWO J-C Parent with a finalist certificate for the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services Award for Innovation. Manager Health Promotion Kathi Cameron receives her certificate from Senior Manager PSP Andy Moorhead. CWO Parent and Kathi worked together to develop the Promoting Respect in the Work- place course at 19 Wing Comox, now being delivered throughout the Canadian Armed Forces as Respect in the Canadian Armed Forces. Promoting Respect in the Workplace earns national praise

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Health Promotion man- spect in the Workplace. through Operation Honour. the attention of the CAF ager Kathi Cameron and Keen to promote in- In the early days of Op- Strategic Response Team 19 Wing Chief Warrant Of- novation in the Canadain eration Honour 19 Wing on Sexual Misconduct ficer CWO J-C Parent were Armed Forces (CAF), Ca- leadership, including (CSRT-SM) and is now a recognized by Canadian nadian Forces Morale and CWO Parent, identified cornerstone of their top Forces Morale and Welfare Welfare Services created a gap in programing that three initiatives. Respect Services (CFMWS) for the Award for Innovation directly addressed the cul- in the Canadian Armed their innovation in devel- as part of a Performance ture of the CAF as it re- Forces is now being of- oping the 19 Wing course Measurement forum that lates to harmful and inap- fered at five locations known as Promoting Re- involved the senior Per- propriate sexual behavior throughout the CAF. sonnel Support Program (HISB). Defence Team members (PSP) managers in 2015. Kathi Cameron, 19 Wing who have not had an op- As finalists in the first Comox Manager Health portunity to attend a Re- year of the award program, Promotion, worked to ful- spect in the CAF workshop the 19 Wing Comox team fill this need. Through are encouraged to view the gained national attention intensive research she de- course schedule at cafcon- for the course, now re- veloped a curriculum. She nection.ca/comox. Simply ferred to as Respect in the delivered the first course follow the links from the Canadian Armed Forces. in January 2016. top: adults - for military The development of After successful imple- personnel - health promo- Respect in the Canadian mentation at 19 Wing Co- tion, and enroll directly Armed Forces came about mox, the program garnered from the website.

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The HMCS Alberni Museum and Memorial (HAMM) has completed the migration from Comox to Courtenay. After four months, HAMM re-opened on January 16 in the newly renovated location in down- town Courtenay. Museum director Lewis Bartholomew shares, “We Brian Wise and Bill Kelly are joined by Pearl, the newest pro shop team are very pleased to be part member at Glacier Greens Golf Course. Despite her popularity, Pearl is of the “Mews at 625”, com- not likely to rank within the top 100 Golf Professionals in BC. Brian and monly called the Courtenay Bill came up in the top 10 in 2016! Mall.” Located on the cor- ner of 6th Street and Cliffe Avenue, it is most readily Glacier Greens boasts identified by the Comox Valley landmark, Tulio’s two top professionals restaurant. “When people were ask- Once again, the two Gla- a field of over 600 profes- Adam Blair, of The Talk- ing where we were moving cier Greens golf profession- sionals in British Colum- ing Rock Golf Resort in and we would answer “the als - Bill Kelly and Brian bia, Glacier Greens Golf Chase, BC. Courtenay Mall.” People Wise - have won provincial Club head professional Bill The annual awards are naturally assumed we were awards. Kelly ranked second, while for the professional devel- talking about the other mall; The PGA of British Co- assistant professional Brian opment program order of the Driftwood. It is easier to lumbia announced the top Wise ranked sixth. merit and are for industry tell people that we are in the 100 Golf Professionals of Bill finished just ten engrossment, volunteerism, “Mews at 625” as it avoids 2016 earlier this month. In points behind the winner, tournaments, and education. any confusion and the ar- Eleven volunteers from 19 Wing Comox stepped chitecture of 625 is that of forward in November to assist with moving the a mews. This charming col- large display units into the new space. “With the lection of shops and busi- skill of a surgeon, the team moved almost 20 Pacific region hockey nesses at 625 Cliffe Avenue display cases, exhibit units and fixtures, and I is a perfect match for our was impressed that they were able to get units action coming up museum and the memorial. that were up to 84 inches high through a 78 The annual pacific region hockey tournament will be held at Glacier Gardens Arena from It puts us right downtown inch high doorway,” laughs Lewis Bartholomew, January 31 to February 2 with four teams competing in two categories: men’s and old timers. near the library, local shop- founder and executive director of The Alberni Members of the 19 Wing Defence Team are encouraged to drop by and cheer on the home ping district, and art galler- Project. Bravo Zulu! teams. Opening ceremonies and first matches will take place on January 31. The Flyers game ies,” Bartholomew adds. will start at 9:00 a.m., and the Silver Totems will hit the ice at 1:30 p.m. The Alberni Project So- action via social media or include 19 Wing COMOX, ciety, which operates both Skype will access schools and a summer exhibit on Silver Totems player profile: Sgt Pascal Senecal across Canada. HAMM and its mobile ex- the Centennial of Vimy Sgt Pascal Senecal is a maintenance supervisor at 407 Long Students will interact with hibit and memorial THE Ridge,” declares Bar- Range Patrol (LRP) Squadron. Pascal has been a pillar of the a HAMM guide without ALBERNI PROJECT tholomew. 19 Wing Silver Totems since 2009 when he received the Top leaving their province, and (TAP), is looking forward HAMM is open to the Goaltender Award at the CAF Old Timers nationals – a first for learn how to develop their to the re-invention of the public at 625 Cliffe Avenue Comox! Actively involved in the annual Silver Totems sports own programs of remem- museum as well. in downtown Courtenay camp, now in the 21st year, he volunteered to be the coordina- brance. Facing reduced square from Tuesday through to tor and registrar. Run by volunteers for 100+ youth ages 6 to “Two of the largest proj- footage, HAMM is devel- Saturday between 10:00 14, the camp obtained a Hi-5 rating, Canada’s only nationally ects for HAMM are sched- oping more online content, a.m. and 4:00 p.m. For recognized accreditation for youth programs. Pascal also coor- uled for 2017, including a and off site displays and more regarding the muse- dinated the inclusion of a goalie development program into the larger, epic ANZAC DAY information. Remote school um and memorial, or TAP, camp. An invaluable team player on and off the ice, he is also Commemoration that will field trips offering live inter- visit alberniproject.org. the vice-president of the team.A strong player with remarkable work ethics and positive personality he is, without a doubt, our most valuable player. 䄀吀吀䔀一吀䤀伀一 䴀䤀䰀䤀吀䄀刀夀 䴀䔀䴀䈀䔀刀匀℀ Flyers player profile: MCpl Nathan King A member of the 19 Wing Comox men’s team since his 䌀漀洀攀 漀甀琀 愀渀搀 琀爀礀 漀甀爀 渀攀眀 愀洀愀稀椀渀最氀礀 搀攀氀椀挀椀漀甀猀 愀渀搀 posting to 442 Squadron in 2012, MCpl Nathan King spends 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀 匀琀漀渀攀最爀椀氀氀 䐀椀渀椀渀最 䔀砀瀀攀爀椀攀渀挀攀℀ his time off ice with his partner Kim and their children: Ben- 吀栀椀猀 甀渀椀焀甀攀 ᰠ搀爀礀 挀漀漀欀椀渀最ᴠ 洀攀琀栀漀搀 椀猀 爀攀挀漀最渀椀稀攀搀 愀猀 jamin, Brooklynn, Carter and Isabella. 戀攀椀渀最 漀渀攀 漀昀 琀栀攀 栀攀愀氀琀栀椀攀猀琀 洀攀琀栀漀搀猀 愀瘀愀椀氀愀戀氀攀 琀漀搀愀礀⸀ Born in Halifax, he is the older of two boys that grew up in Dartmouth. Nathan joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 匀椀洀瀀氀攀Ⰰ 栀攀愀氀琀栀礀Ⰰ 搀攀氀椀挀椀漀甀猀 愀渀搀 昀甀渀℀ 䌀漀洀攀 戀礀 愀渀搀 攀渀樀漀礀 2002, and was posted to 1 Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light 琀栀攀 戀攀猀琀 猀琀攀愀欀Ⰰ 栀愀氀椀戀甀琀 漀爀 猀愀氀洀漀渀 礀漀甀 洀愀礀 攀瘀攀爀 琀愀猀琀攀⸀ Infantry in Edmonton, AB the next year. Nathan served with the PPCLI until 2006, leaving the military for career oppor- ㈀㌀㔀㔀 䴀愀渀猀昀椀攀氀搀 䐀爀⸀Ⰰ tunities in the Alberta oil industry. 䌀漀甀爀琀攀渀愀礀 ⨀䰀椀瘀攀 䔀渀琀攀爀琀愀椀渀洀攀渀琀 䘀爀椀⸀ ☀ 匀愀琀⸀⨀ Nathan rejoined the infantry in 2008 to pursue a career as ⨀䈀攀攀爀 愀渀搀 圀椀渀攀 匀琀漀爀攀⨀ a Search and Rescue Technician, and was posted back to 1 ⨀䄀氀氀 漀甀爀 挀漀氀搀 戀攀攀爀 愀渀搀 猀瀀椀爀椀琀猀 愀爀攀 ㈀㔀 ⴀ㌀㌀㐀ⴀ㐀㔀 猀漀氀搀 愀琀 氀椀焀甀漀爀 猀琀漀爀攀 瀀爀椀挀攀猀 漀爀 戀攀氀漀眀⸀⨀ PPCLI to begin training for deployment to Afghanistan with 眀眀眀⸀眀栀椀猀琀氀攀猀琀漀瀀瀀甀戀⸀挀漀洀 Task Force 3-09. While overseas Nathan began the long process of applying to become a SAR Tech, and in 2011, he was one of the eight members on SAR Course 45 in Comox, BC. 6 | TOTEM TIMES JANUARY 24, 2017 Presentations around 19 Wing

MCpl Bertovic re- ceives his Canadian Forces’ Decoration. He also received a WO Buchan receives MCpl Campbell re- United States Coast MCpl Booker receives certificates for 2000 ceives the award for 407 Sqn CO LCol Gagnon presents MCpl Alex- Guard Special Opera- a General Service hours and 2500 hours 19 AMS Tech of the ander with a General Service Medal. tions Service ribbon. Medal. on the CP140. Quarter.

Cpl Chaston receives a MCpl Cruickshank re- General Service Med- ceives his Canadian Lt Cartier receives his al. He also received a Forces’ Decoration. He Cpl Den Oudsten re- promotion to the rank NORAD Certificate of also received the WC- ceives his promotion of Captain. Recognition. WOs Coin. to Master Corporal.

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Maryann Hamilton, re- LS Hemsworth re- Cpl Hoidas receives Avr Holliday receives WO Johnson receives Avr Jones receives his ceives a 19 Wing Chief ceives her promotion his Canadian Forces’ his advanced promo- a General Service advanced promotion Warrant Officer’s Coin. to Master Seaman. Decoration. tion to Corporal. Medal. to Corporal.

Cpl Kallai receives his MCpl Kulchinski re- Cpl Laplante receives MCpl Larouche re- WO Maher receives Canadian Forces’ Dec- ceives a General Ser- Cpl Lalonde receives a General Service ceives his Canadian a certificate for 2000 oration. vice Medal. his QL5 Certificate. Medal. Forces’ Decoration. hours on the CP140.

Cpl McCorriston re- Sgt Moore receives his Avr (B) Nazmi re- Cpl (ret’d) Noronha Sgt Norris receives his ceives a General Ser- Cpl Mertl receives a Canadian Forces’ Dec- ceives his promotion receives a General promotion to Warrant vice Medal. General Service Medal. oration. to Aviator (Trained). Service Medal. Officer.

Avr Randall receives his advanced promo- Cpl Raeside receives a tion to Corporal. He Avr (B) Rouette re- Sgt Sparling receives Cpl Staton receives a General Service Med- also received his QL5 ceives his promotion Cpl Roy receives a a Commanding Offi- General Service Med- al. Certificate. to Aviator (Trained). General Service Medal. cer’s Commendation. al. JANUARY 24, 2017 TOTEM TIMES | 9 RRSP or TFSA...which one is best for you?

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When it comes to retire- play which may not apply to Serving or former mem- RRSP or TFSA? This example uses a 40 year old investor at different ment savings, many are still your particular situation. For bers can contact their SISIP income levels and compares the two options depending on which contribu- unsure which to choose: the example, we have assumed: financial advisors at 19 Wing tion type was made with the first $5,500 of after-tax savings. Registered Retirement Sav- l No change to annual in- Comox who, understand- ings Plan (RRSP) or the come over the years. ing the complexity of your Tax Free Savings Account l Marginal tax rates are military lifestyle, can assess (TFSA)? based on 2015 and average your personal financial situ- As a young Canadian for Canada. ation - taking into account Armed Forces (CAF) mem- l All three income levels all elements including sever- ber, you are likely not even qualify for Old Age Se- ance payments, investment considering retirement as it curity. options and tax planning - to seems too far off. However, In addition there are in- help ensure you are financial- it may be time to give it some stances where an RRSP ly healthy when you retire! thought, since the decisions should be avoided, making a “Regardless of the tool you make now could have a TFSA the better choice: utilized, what matters most considerable impact on your l You expect to be in a is that every CAF member retirement income. higher tax bracket at retire- should be saving a portion The table at right, featur- ment. of their current income for ing a 40 year old investor at l You have a lower income. their financial objectives....” different income levels, com- Above, however, are only states Pierre Goulet, Asso- pares these two options and examples and may not apply ciate Vice-President, Client the differences, depending on to your specific case. The best Services Delivery, SISIP Fi- which contribution type you way to determine with con- nancial. make with your first $5,500 siderable accuracy whether This article is for general of after-tax savings. an RRSP or TFSA is right for information purposes only Keep in mind there are you is to speak to a financial and is the opinion of the *Calculations are based on the TFSA vs. RRSP calculator provided at other elements that come into advisor. author. TaxTips.ca 2017 Winter fitness classes pack a punch The 19 Wing Comox the majority of poses are bination of deep and shal- winter fitness schedule is done seated or lying down, low water workouts that packed with classes to get and Vinyasa is an active are easy on the joints while you out of the rain and class that links poses with providing excellent results. snow, and into the Fitness breath; including sun sal- Yoga also is back on Tues- BODY PUMP and Community Centre. utations and a variety of day and Thursday begin- In effect until March 17, standing, balancing, twist- ning at 4:15 p.m. a series of fitness classes ing and seated poses. Rec pass holders are be- are held Monday through Combat, a high inten- ing offered a new class in Friday from 11:45 a.m. to sity workout that includes the winter schedule that 12:30 p.m. - free to the 19 functional movements and will get your cardio up with Wing Defence Team and strength challenges is on spinning, and keep you lim- open to rec pass holders - Thursday. This class is de- ber with core strength and that break up the work day. signed to assist in achiev- stretching! Core Cardio and Starting the week is a ing desired fitness and skill Relaxation is offered on new class, Body Pump. outcomes while keeping up Monday and Wednesday at This intense, instructor with operational demands. 4:15 p.m. Participants can lead workout challeng- Never the same workout expect to increase muscu- es all your major mus- twice! lar endurance and increase cle groups. Body Pump Ending the week is Mo- range of motion—a great focuses on high repeti- bility, a class that works bang for your buck! tion movements with low through the whole body us- Contact the recreation weight loads, helping to ing tools such as foam roll- office at 250-339-8211, ex- achieve strength and in- ers and tennis balls that en- tension 7173, for details on troduce lean body muscle hances soft tissue and joint rec pass rates and payment conditioning. quality, increasing range of options. Tuesday is High In- motion. tensity Interval Training For those who prefer (Top Right): Body COMBAT (HIIT), a type of cardio an earlier workout there Pump is a new class training that alternates has been an extra lane on Mondays featuring short, very high inten- swim added to the sched- an intense, instruc- sity intervals with longer, ule, now on Wednesday tor lead workout. slower intervals to recov- and Friday mornings from Body Pump focus- er. A different class every 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. These es on high repetition time! lane swims are also free movements with low Yoga will help you get to the 19 Wing Defence weight loads. over the mid-week hump. Team and open to rec pass Throughout the winter this holders. (Bottom Right): class alternates weekly be- After work, get out your Check out Combat, a tween a Yin style class and rec pass and take advantage high intensity work- a Vinyasa style class. Yin of extra offerings. Aquafit out that includes func- is a slower style of class returns on Monday and tional movements and that focuses on the stretch- Wednesday beginning at strength challenges, ing aspects of yoga where 4:00 p.m., providing a com- on Thursdays. 10 | TOTEM TIMES JANUARY 24, 2017

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Home Alone Island Health Typefocus Java Talk starts back up February 1 (10 - 12 years) Authority Career Whether you have lived in the Val- Staying home alone for the (VIHA) Free Assesment ley for less than a year or over a first time is a big deal for decade, Java Talk is a great place to Information Create a Foundation for kids and their parents! This come together to talk, laugh, and Session Your Success! TypeFo- course is designed to teach share with others in our military Island Health is the largest cus™ is a web-based tool youth about safety, respon- community. We have a new facili- and most diverse employ- that helps you find career tator with fresh topics and a great sibilities when home alone er on Vancouver Island. options that will fit you new energy to bring to the group. and how to respond in an Come learn more about the based on your personal- We hope you find this to be a place emergency. The partici- spectrum of career oppor- ity traits, interests and in- of relaxation, connection and fun! pants will learn about han- tunities in healthcare from trinsic values. Access the Java Talk runs the first Wednesday dling real life situations, Rod O’Connell, Strategic foundation information of each month beginning on Febru- keeping occupied, and Talent Acquisition and Re- needed for both a success- ary 1, from 9:15 am to 11:45 am. supervising siblings. The tention at Island Health. ful job search and career Childcare may be provided, but course is taught through With two hospitals opening navigation. TypeFocus™ space is limited so be sure to call in the fall of 2017, what a today to register. small group discussions, links you to over 1000 oc- problem solving, role- great time to explore heath cupations in a unique and playing, and instructor-led care career options and interactive manner. Spring Break Camps learn about the 600-700 job Monday, February 6 demonstrations. Registration is now open for our Spring postings that are on the Is- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Break camps. New this year we are offering Friday, February 10 land Health website at any a bilingual art camp for ages 8 to 12 years (Pro-D Day) given time. Computer Learning old, running March 13 to 16. Our popular 9:30 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday, Centre 4 day Youth Employment Strategy (Y.E.S.) Conference Room February 8 Free Military │ program will also be offered during Spring $40 Military│$45 9:00 am - 11:30 am $15 Defence Break. To see a full list of all of our spring Defence Team│ $50 Conference Room Team│$20 Civilian break camps check out our program guide, Civilian or call our office today 250-339-8290. Free, registration is Franco Femmes required Art Class Vous cherchez une occa- Tap into your inner artist sion de rencontrer d’autres Frequent Interval Absences Power Point with our Birch Tree guided An absence doesn’t have to be long to be stressful for a military femmes francophones, de Level 1 painting class. You don’t family household. Most challenging are the transitions – créer des liens? departure and reunion. Families often find a “new normal” to Engage students to learn have to be a master painter Joignez-vous à notre cope while a loved one is away for a long period. But, during and explore PowerPoint to come and learn a fun and groupe Franco Femmes a short absence, there often isn’t enough time to establish 2010. Topics include a easy way to create your new routines, and a family can find themselves in a state of pour des sorties 100% number of different ele- own canvas masterpiece. constant chaos dealing with the revolving door of a member’s francophones. Si vous ments of PowerPoint. frequent coming and going. désirez prendre part à ce Wednesday, •Your family is eligible for MFRC Deployment Services for Tuesday & Wednesday February 8 any length of absence. groupe, écrivez-moi à •The MFRC is never notified of absences that are less than 30 [email protected]. February 7 & 8 9:00 am - 12:00 pm days. Please let us know your loved one is away! Les sorties pour 9:00 am - 12:00 pm MPR A •For seamless service, members should contact the MFRC l’automne seront Computer Lab before departure. $10 Military│$15 $40 Military│$50 Want to know more? Contact MFRC Deployment Services! Vendredi, Defence Team│$20 Defence Team │$60 Non-Military [email protected] 3 février 18h Non-Military

Sheila Thompson, a supervisor at Building Services, has been dedicated to helping Comox Valley families through supporting YANA (You Are Not Alone), a local non-profit society that provides assistance to families who need to travel outside of the Comox Valley to access medi- YANA: Sheila Thompson cal treatment for their children. “Nothing is more important than our children and their health.” On getting started with YANA, Sheila shares, “My neighbor, Mrs. Woods, used to make the Christmas Crackers they [YANA] sell, and my daughter and I would go to help.” From there her involvement blossomed. She combined her desire to support to families in need with her love of baking, and “…putting together a baking basket as a raffle for Christmas to help support this local organization seemed to go hand in hand.” Positive behaviour and purpose breeds more positive behaviour - soon she had involved a variety of people and units around the base. “I want to thank all those who helped create this basket with their baking; Building Services, 21 Health Services, Barrack Warden, RPOps and Wing Admin.” During the 2016 Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) Sheila’s basket raised $765 that was directed to YANA through the United Way. It was a record year for the annual baking basket raffle! While people close to Sheila have benefited directly from her fundraising efforts, her good intentions extend further. “Family is family - and not always blood - but a feeling from within. YANA is for all families of the Comox Valley.” To learn more about how YANA is supporting the families in the Comox Valley, to get involved, Sheila Thompson (third from right) joined by fellow bakers and baking or to seek assistance, visit yanacomoxvalley.com. basket winners, Vicki Wrenn and Mary Fuhr (centre). JANUARY 24, 2017 TOTEM TIMES | 11 Write for the

A new process has been are eligible to claim non- local cashier. nancial expenses as a result A new year is upon us and we’re looking to established to ensure that sufficient funds (NSF), fi- Visit the Human Resourc- of the implementation of the share your stories! current and former employ- nancial penalty charges, es-Civilian (HR-Civ) in- Phoenix pay system, fill in Tell us about your interests, share a milestone, ees who have incurred fi- and interest charges from tranet at hrciv-rhciv.mil. all required forms and sub- or let us know about a remarkable achieve- nancial or out-of-pocket ex- missed or late payments. ca for an outline of the re- mit them with your receipts ment at 19 Wing. penses as a result of Phoenix For DND, claims will be quired forms and more in- and supporting documents Send your words via email to totemtimes@ pay issues are reimbursed in processed centrally, and formation on how to com- to the 19 Wing comptroller gmail.com – and don’t forget about photos! a timely manner. once approved, reimburse- plete your claim. branch, located in build- Please send image files as separate attach- For example, employees ments will be made by the If you have incurred fi- ing 45. ments; make sure your photos are at least 1024x768 pixels (or 1 MB) in size. List pre- ferred bylines, captions, and photo credits whenever possible – we want to give credit where it’s due! Publishing every second Tuesday throughout 2017, we look forward to sharing your stories!

Canadian Forces News- papers: Your community, your stories The Totem Times is one of 16 Canadian Forces Newspapers (CFN) that reports on operations, morale and welfare pro- grams, and the CAF at large. As a function of PSP division of CFMWS, Totem Times works with 19 Wing Public Affairs to keep readers informed of base matters and community events. The following CFNs are available to members of the 19 Wing Defence Team at the national newspaper stand that is located in the Totem Times office (next to the Wing Theatre): l Adsum (CFB Valcartier) l Aurora (CFB Greenwood) l Borden Citizen l Cold Lake Courier l Contact (8 Wing Trenton) l Guard of Honour (CFSU Ottawa) l Lookout (CFB Esquimalt) l North Bay Shield l Petawawa Post l Post Gazette (CFB Gagetown) l Servir (St. Jean and Montreal Garrison) l Shilo Stag l Trident (CFB Halifax) l Vortex (3 Wing Bagotville) l Voxair (17 Wing Winnipeg) CMWCC donates to l Western Sentinel (CFB Edmonton) Chaplain’s Benevolent Fund Your Community, Your Stories. Lt(N) Chris Donnelly received a donation to the 19 Wing Comox Chaplain’s Benevolent Fund from Tannis Harrison, president of the Canadian Military Wives Choir Comox on January 19. The choir gathered donations during their second annual Christmas concert that took place at the St. Mi- chael and All Angels Chapel on December 18. New members are always welcome to join; to find out more, contact Tannis at [email protected]. FITNESS SPORTS & RECREATION Located in the 19 Wing Fitness and Padre’s Corner Community Centre, 1575 Military Row Monday to Friday: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Our Lady of the Sacred Heart St. Michael and All Angels Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (RC) 19 Wing Chapel Protestant Chapel Holidays: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Military users only: 6 – 8:30 a.m. and Sunday Worship: 1000 hrs Sunday Mass: 1000 hrs 11:30 a.m - 1 p.m., Monday to Friday Weekday Mass: 1100 hrs Tuesday, Protestant Communion: celebrated and Thursday on the first Sunday of each month. Fitness, Sports and Recreation: Sacrament of Reconciliation: upon request. Bible Study: please contact 250-339-8211, local 7173/ 6989 Chaplain for the dates and times. Sports Stores Counter: 250-339-8211, local 8315 Marriage preparation: please contact the Chaplain at least six months prior to date of wedding. Baptisms: please make an appointment with the Chaplain. cfgateway.com For information contact the chaplains’ office at 250-339-8211, ext 8389. facebook.com/19WingComoxPSP 12 | TOTEM TIMES JANUARY 24, 2017 Special from CFB Esquimalt: GNABBED! The gnasty rumours are air-related location, perhaps true: the Gnaval Gnome has an RCAF base. been gnome-gnapped, and Gnaval Gnome support- is currently being held by a ers have made a plea to the gnefarious faction of gne’er- gnome gnappers to treat do-wells who operate under the Gnaval Gnome gnicely, the name Joe Gnapper. and to provide him with On Saturday, January 14, his unique dietary gneeds, while attending a social including medicinal mugs event in one of the messes, of moose milk, soup every the Gnaval Gnome was day at 1000 hrs , wiener su- overpowered and transport- preme, steak on Thursdays, ed to an ungknown location. and gnaval clam chowder His friends waited gnervous- on Fridays. ly for word of his status, and At this time, every effort later found it in the form of is being made to secure the a Facebook post showing return of the Gnaval Gnome, the Gnaval Gnome bound and authorities are spreading and blind folded in the back their gnet ever wider. seat of a gnondescript se- The gnome-gnapper – go- dan, along with a ransom ing by Joe Gnapper - has demand. implicated 19 Wing Comox Subsequent photos re- in this offence. Totem Times leased by Joe Gnapper on the readers who might have NADEN Wardroom Face- information regarding the book page show the Gnaval whereabouts of the Gnaval Gnome in apparently good Gnome are asked to docu- condition. The photos sug- ment the sighting to ensure gest the Gnaval Gnome is that ransom demands are being held at some sort of met in a timely manner.