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Broombusting at Goose Spit TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2018 Volume 60, #10 Broombusting at Goose Spit Members of the 19 Wing Comox Defence Team from Goose Spit. K’omoks First Nation a view of the ocean that joined the broombusting movement on April 30 “It was great to see over 50 military personnel had been lost due to the excessive growth of the – led by Bev Agur and her team of local Broom- volunteer their time and effort to help restore broom. Thank you to all who made this happen Busters, and in cooperation with K’omoks First the land to its original state,” shares LCol Paula – with special thanks to CWO Sexstone, MWO Nation. More than 90 personnel worked together Fraser, Deputy Wing Commander. Baker and MCpl McDonald for all the work they to remove the invasive species, Scotch broom, “The day was a great success and it provided put into ensuring the day was a success.” Approved Service Provider to the DND Integrated Relocation Program Royal LePage In the Comox Valley 35-2112 CUMBERLAND RD., COURTENAY 2055 SUSSEX DRIVE, COURTENAY #121-750 Comox Road, John Kalhous NEWER TOWNHOUSE with 3 beds and 3 LOCATED IN CROWN ISLE is this exceptional Courtenay, B.C. V9N 3P6 baths including one ensuite. This tastefully Neil Personal Real Estate Corp. Bus: 250-334-3124 2400+ sqft, 3 bed, 3 bath family home. This designed home has almost 1400 sqft. Large Moreau John Kalhous designer-inspired home features an enormous Toll Free: 1-800-638-4226 windows make it spacious and bright. Open kitchen. 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The command team of 19 Mission Support Squadron, LCol Gillis and CWO Frowen, represented 19 Wing Comox at the Parksville ceremony. The services are dedicated in grateful mem- ory to the men and women of the Royal Ca- MANAGING EDITOR nadian Navy, Canadian Army, Royal Cana- Camille Douglas dian Air Force and the Merchant Marine lost 250-339-8211, ext 8752 during the Battle of the Atlantic from 1939 [email protected] to 1945. Most of the 2,000 officers and men of the RCN who were lost during World War GRAPHIC DESIGNER II perished during the Battle of the Atlantic; Gillian Ottaway Querin 752 personnel of the Royal Canadian Air Force EDITORIAL ADVISOR and the Canadian Army were also lost at, or Capt Brad Little over the sea. The Merchant Navy also paid a heavy price with the loss of 70 ships and DISTRIBUTION 1,700 personnel of between 1939 and 1945. Michael Pearce A Division of Personnel Battle of the Atlantic Support Programs 19 Wing Comox, PO Box 1000 Stn. Main, remembered Lazo, BC V0R 2K0 [email protected] MGen Christian Dr- ouin, Commander of 1 Canadian Air Divi- sion, and BGen Dave Cochrane, Com- mander of 2 Cana- dian Air Division sign The Totem Times is an unoffi- cial publication of 19 Wing Co- the papers to trans- mox, BC. The Editor reserves fer command author- the right to edit copy and re- ity of Canadian Forc- ject advertisements to suit es School of Search the needs of the publication. Views expressed are those of and Rescue (CFS- the contributor unless express- SAR) from 2 CAD to ly attributed to DND, CAF, or 1 CAD on April 24. other agencies. In case of ty- CFSSAR has been pographical errors, no goods may be sold and the difference a lodger unit of 19 claimed against this paper. The Wing Comox since paper’s liability is limited to a opening the train- refund of the space charged ing complex in 1998 for the erroneous item. Mate- rial may be reprinted with at- and is now the new- tribution. Published 22 times est unit of 19 Wing. a year, every second Tuesday, (L-R): CWO Jake with permission of Col Mike Boucher, MGen Chris- Atkins, 19 Wing Commander. Publications Mail Registration tian Drouin, BGen No.4098. Printed by Ladysmith Dave Cochrane, and Press, Ladysmith, BC. Circula- CFSSAR Transfer of Command Authority CWO Pierrot Jetté. tion: 1800. MAY 8, 2018 | TOTEM TIMES | 3 眀愀礀瀀漀椀渀琀椀渀猀甀爀愀渀挀攀⸀挀愀 Capt Rebecca Wheaton-Sparkes from 21 CF Health Services Centre and Lt Delanie Chang from 407 Squadron were picked up by 17 Wing Winnipeg to represent Canada West at nationals in Borden from April 22 to 24. Capt Wheaton-Sparkes received MVP recognition during the tour- nament, and Lt Delanie Chang (right) received the overall tournament MVP. Both earned a spot on CISM Team Canada, heading to Edmonton from May 26 to June 5 for the CISM World Volley- ball Championship. Watch for the May 22 edition of the Totem Times for part two of this story. Are you in need of regular cleaning services for your home or business? Women’s volleyball: the road to CISM Bill and Bonnie Moore are looking for new one-time or regular clients! "Bill and Bonnie are good people CAF Sports offers a vari- plains Comox coach Ken Germany, Netherlands, Sri “I started playing with the and a hard working couple." ety of experiences – from the McDonald. Lanka, Ecuador, China, Bra- women’s military team in "The Moore's do all the little jobs regional level, onto national, The loss was difficult for zil, and France. Winnipeg when I was 17 that it seems many others won't." and sometimes international. the team. “I have played with the years old - before even joining Two members of 19 Wing “Volleyball is a game CISM team since 2010, com- the military. When I learned "They clean corners and baseboards, They wipe down your mouse, phone, vacuum the computer keyboard. They do it all!" Comox have just returned of momentum,” says Capt peting in two world champi- about CISM, it was all I could from the Women’s Volleyball Wheaton-Sparkes. “It flows onships: one in North Caro- think about! I still have that The Moore's have excellent recommendations and affordable rates. Their clients love them, and you will too. National Tournament in Bor- back and forth, and unfortu- lina and last year in Florida,” passion and get goosebumps Call Bonnie at 250.941.8883 for a quote. den with gold medals. nately we couldn’t keep it at says Capt Wheaton-Sparkes. when I think about it. Al- Capt Rebecca Wheaton- the key moments.” Lt Chang has been a part of though travelling abroad to Sparkes from 21 CF Health For Capt Wheaton-Sparkes the program since joining the play is always exciting, play- Services Centre and Lt Dela- and Lt Chang, the oppor- military in 2012, and attend- ing at home is very special. I nie Chang from 407 Squad- tunity to represent Canada ed the Florida championship think it will give us an edge on CLEANING | JANITORIAL | MAINTENANCE ron were picked up by the West with 17 Wing Winnipeg 2017 with Capt Wheaton- the other teams.” 17 Wing Winnipeg team to brought sweet rewards. Sparkes. Both athletes are expect- represent Canada West at Canada West won the “Both of my sisters are in ing to earn a medal from nationals from April 22 to 24. national tournament, Capt the CISM program and this the CISM World Volleyball The 19 Wing Comox team Wheaton-Sparkes received will be our first time playing Championship, though play- participated in Canada West MVP recognition during the together since RMC,” shares ing on the CISM team takes Regionals, held in Winnipeg tournament, and Lt Chang Lt Chang. “My family will a lot of self-motivation and in March, battling five other received the overall tourna- be coming to Edmonton to training. Unlike other coun- teams to represent the west: ment MVP. watch since my twin Lt Cas- tries participating in CISM, Winnipeg, Wainwright, Ed- CISM sidy Chang, and my older there are few opportunities monton, Cold Lake and Es- The pair have had a busy sister Lt (N) Kelsey Chang, to train together as a team, quimalt. travel schedule this year, both are on the team as well.” so each athlete needs to do a They finished first after the attending a national selection Lt Chang is grateful to play lot of individual preparation. round robin without losing a camp in Kingston in January, at an international level. Head Coach for the CISM single set, went on to crush with the top ten identified “Being able to play the Women’s Volleyball Team, Wainwright in the semi- for CISM World Volleyball sport I love on my home turf Joely Christian-Macfarlane, finals, and when they faced Championship hosted in gives me goosebumps just has a lot to offer the team Winnipeg in the finals, lost Edmonton from May 26 to thinking about, I can already at their final training camp the first two sets, came back June 5.
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