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www.cfbtrenton.com May 20, 2005 • Serving 8 Wing/CFB Trenton • 8e escadre/BFC Trenton • Volume 40 Issue Number 20• IT’S OFFICIAL New Chief of the Air Photo: Cpl Jean-Francois Neron, 8 Wing Imaging Staff takes the helm by 2Lt Fraser Clark his new command role. Prior to accepting his 8 Wing Public Affairs current appointment, LGen Lucas was Special Advisor to the CDS for Defence Policy Review OTTAWA, Ont. - Amidst the crashing drums, and Homeland Security Issues. LGen Lucas the skirl of the pipes, the glitter of bayonets and remarked that he is looking forward to guiding the earth shuddering growl of a Griffon heli- the Air Force through transformation, as out- copter fly-past, Lieutenant-General Ken lined in the recently published Defence Policy Pennie, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), bid Review. farewell to the Air Force at a Change of 8 Wing provided the 50-person Honour Command Ceremony held at the Canada Guard, that diligently executed its ceremonial Aviation Museum in Ottawa May 16. duties under the measured intonations of Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS), General Guard Commander Major Apollo Edmilao. Rick Hillier, Presiding Officer of the Change of Captain Spencer Selhi carried the Air Command Ceremony, oversaw the handing Command Colour whose élan added the fin- over of the Air Command Colour, symbolizing ishing touches to a ceremony steeped in cen- the change of command, to the new CAS, turies of tradition. Lieutenant-General J.S. Lucas, an air navigator Rachel Kiar of Ottawa, so moved by the cut originally from Toronto. of the sky blue uniforms on parade, said to Ribbon cutting ceremonies for the new 24 Canadian Forces Health This was a poignant ceremony for LGen members of the colour party after the ceremony Services Centre: 1 Dent Unit CO Major Ellen Sim; Det Comd 1 Dent Unit Pennie. He is one of the few remaining officers “You epitomize what it means to be Canadian.” Colonel James Taylor; Comd CF H Svcs GP Commodore Margaret today who joined the Royal Canadian Air Force The ceremony concluded with a stirring Kavanagh; Colonel Andre Deschamps, Commander, 8 Wing/CFB when it was separate from the then Canadian musical rendition of the march Cavalry of the Trenton; 2 Health Services Group Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Armed Forces. Clouds, played by the Central Band of the Folkmann; Comd 2 H Svcs Gp Lieutenant-Commander Murray Doggett. Gen Hillier paid tribute to LGen Pennie, Canadian Forces. The parade and guests The official opening of the 24 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre who served the CF for nearly 39 years, when he attended an indoor reception where they took was held on Friday, 13 May 2005. This landmark event included speech- said his dedication, loyalty and diligence will be the opportunity to congratulate the new CAS, es, ribbon-cutting, flag-raising and a reception. Guests were from the missed. say their farewells to LGen Pennie and enjoy Canadian Forces Health Services Branch, municipal officials, local civil- LGen Lucas, a member of the Canadian the atmosphere of the Canada Aviation ian health partners and local media. Forces since 1969, brings much experience to Museum. The Story of Yukon 932 Photo: Cpl Jill Cooper, CFSU by 2Lt Fraser Clark the aircraft’s destiny. importance to Canada. 8 Wing Public Affairs Colton tracked down Through the efforts of the Yukon to the city of Colton and his colleagues at LCol (Ret’d) Chris Colton, Guayaquil (pronounced the Canadian Embassy in Executive Director of “why-a-keel) in Ecuador Ecuador, a piece of aviation Trenton’s RCAF Memorial where it sits idle and out of history is to return to 8 Museum has a lot to think service. Three weeks ago, Wing for an upgrade and about these days. Colton traveled to Ecuador will be put on display, in its In a peculiar twist of and purchased the Yukon original colours, for all to events, Colton recently res- for $1,000 U.S. dollars. “It’s see. cued the last surviving a truly unique aircraft. This is the museum’s lat- Yukon long-range passenger There’s no other aircraft of est acquisition and is histor- aircraft – Canada’s Air Force its type in existence in the ically significant for several One of the 1960s - from the world.” said the delighted reasons. torches of an iron smelting director. Used to carry passengers company in Ecuador. Yukon In fact, the Ecuadorian and freight around the 932 was due for the scrap government sold the aircraft world, the RCAF flew the heap when the former air for $2,000 to the smelters Yukon long-range aircraft LGen Ken Pennie, outgoing CAS( left), Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen Rick Hillier force officer-cum-museum but reconsidered their deci- between 1962 and 1972. (centre), and incoming CAS LGen Steve Lucas, during the signing portion of the director received a tip about sion when they learned of its See Yukon 932, Page 2 Change of Command Ceremony at the Canadian Aviation Museum on May 16, 2005. SPECIAL IMPATIENS Reg. $12.99 Flat This weekend only $ OPEN VICTORIA DAY 9 - 5 pm 7.49flat 293 Dundas St. E. Trenton 392-0297 while supplies last The Contact 2 May 20, 2005 News Yukon 932 coming home, Cont’d from P. 1 Yukon 932 was one of two that acted as our own “Air Force One” (the other was Yukon 929), carrying numerous well-known pas- sengers including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Ministers John Diefenbaker, Lester Pearson and Pierre Elliot Trudeau. Yukon 932 also flew the first Canadian troops serving on their inaugural peacekeeping mission to Cyprus in 1964. The 12 original Yukons were purchased in 1961 and were the largest aircraft built in Canadian aviation histo- ry. After Canadair complet- ed their construction run in March 1962, the Yukons served with 412 and 437 Squadrons. The aircraft seated 150 passengers and NorthChina was the site of the original LCol (Ret’d) Chris Colton, Executive Director of the RCAF Memorial Yukon Galley (hence the Museum, poses with a model of the Yukon aircraft. B U F F E T namesake of today’s all ranks’ dining facility at 8 store the aircraft and ship project. Currently, Colton far too important to let slip OPEN 7 DAYS/WK Wing). some of its parts to estimates that the entire in the story of Canada’s avi- Largest Seating for 300 Winnipeg, where its fleet project will cost around ation. No MSG Added The Yukons found their Seniors (over 65) Always 10% off way to Ecuador when the Hercules transport planes $400,000 dollars. In fact, Several museum volun- Canadian government sold are under contract for the cost of transportation teers served on the aircrews 300 Bell Boulevard its fleet to Andes Airlines in maintenance upgrades. represents the majority. In manning the Yukons back (West of Sydney St.) Belleville 1972. The South American Ideally, the easiest route order to help offset the in the 1960s. Gary airline used the Yukons for for transport, according to transport costs, the RCAF Ferguson, one of Colton’s (613) 771-99988 BUFFET HOURS Lunch: 11:30 - 3:00 pm Dinner : 4pm- 9:30 pm freight transportation until Colton, is to ship the Yukon Museum’s Board of dedicated workers, piloted it went out of business in by sea through the Panama Directors established a trust the Yukon for several years Lunch Prices ADULT Kids (6-12) Canal, up the Eastern fund to raise money to and looks forward to restor- Mon-Fri $6.99 $4.50 1985. The government of Sat-Sun $7.99 $5.50 Ecuador received owner- Seaboard, down the St. bring home Canada’s last ing number 932. Toddlers $1.99 Lawrence River to surviving Yukon. “Save the If all goes according to Dinner Prices ship of Yukon 932 at that $10.99 $5.50 Montreal, where it would Yukon Trust” is a registered plan, the museum hopes to Mon-Thurs time, as the others were lost Fri-Sun & Holidays $11.99 $6.50 in various plane crashes in be shipped by truck to the charity and all those inter- see it in its possession in the ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET the Andes Mountains. museum in Trenton. The ested in donating are highly next two to three years. They have never been other possibility is to ship encouraged to contact the “It’s an absolutely mar- recovered. Yukon 932 by sea container museum. velous aircraft,”Colton said, The problem facing to Vancouver where it Colton will also “It’s complete and nothing Colton now is getting the would be picked up by approach Bombardier (the is damaged to the point transport truck and driven successors of Canadair) and where it wouldn’t take a Best Best Yukon to the museum here Quality nly P lace Price at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. across the country. Rolls Royce Engines for minor amount of repair To The other challenge fac- corporate sponsorship. This work to fix it up and put her he O SMITTY’S Go Currently, the Ecuadorian “T ” Air Force has agreed to ing Colton is the cost of the acquisition, in his mind, is on display.” WAREHOUSE OPERATION For NEW or GOOD USED Appliances Smitty’s has been keeping customers happy for 20 years in the appliance business. This proves Smitty has the Best Price, Selection, Guarantee, Annual Hydrant Quality & Price plus Same Day delivery, seven days a week. 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424 Squadron had two missions last week. On Thursday, the Cormorant was sent to Lake Simcoe to render assistance to two people in a 16-foot boat that was taking on water. As the helicopter approached Peterborough, the crew was stood down when an OPP boat reached the vessel. On Sunday our Herc was tasked to investigate an ELT near St. Jean, PQ. The area was covered completely and nothing was heard. Until next week, stay safe.
Missions for 2005: 34 Missions for May.: 3 Persons rescued: 2 The Contact 4 May 20, 2005 Opinion / Editorial The Contact Newspaper BALLOT CanadianaCanadiana CrCrosswordossword
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The Contact Wing Headquarters Building Annex 8 Wing / CFB Trenton PO Box 1000, Station Forces Created by Lt J. H. MacDonald, ASTRA, ON K0K 3W0 Editorial: 613-392-2811 Ext. 7005 Fax: 613-965-7490 Compiled by Amber Gooding Advertising: 613-392-2811 Ext. 2748 May 20, 2005 The Contact 5 News MAJ PRYSTAI’S LAST FLIGHT Come celebrate St. Jean- Baptiste Day at Baker Island by Jocelyn MacLean and number of vendors provid- the 1600s, they brought St. Amber Gooding ing food and beverages Jean- Baptiste celebrations throughout the day. and traditions with them. Quinte’s not-for-profit While the occasion to These traditions included francophone organization, celebrate St. Jean-Baptiste the petits pains benits, or Franco-Phare, will be was established long ago, blessed loaves of bread, holding St. Jean-Baptiste the celebration is a time for which were shaped as a star celebrations on June 25, all Francophones to come or a heart, representing St. 2005 on Baker Island. together and celebrate Jean’s announcement of the The day’s events will Canada’s living culture. birth of Christ, and start at noon at MFRC, The Feast of Saint Jean Christ’s love for the world, where the kids will have a the Baptiste dates to the respectively. These loaves chance to enjoy a number time of Christianity mak- of bread were given to the of activities including a ing its way into France. As community priest. bike parade, which is was the custom of the early Modern day St. Jean- expected to last until church, local customs and Baptiste Day celebrations Photo: Submitted approximately 3 p.m. feasts were brought focus less on the religious After 35 years and almost 10,000 hrs of flying, Maj Bob Prystai recently flew Following the children’s together with Church life. aspect of the day and more his last flight--29 March 2004 will be a date to remember for Maj Prystai. On bike parade, those wishing Celts, Romans and the upon the cause for celebra- the occasion of his last flight with the CF, a flight back from San Diego, to participate may join in French lit bonfires in cele- tion. California, Maj Prystai was met by Col Andre Deschamps, Commander, 8 on the second bike parade bration of the summer sol- Franco-Phare is a not- Wing/CFB Trenton, LCol Coulthard and a bucket of cold water. of the day, which will tour stice, fire having an associ- for-profit organization that Maj Prystai joined the military 21 Aug 1970. After four years at the Royal through the PMQs. ation with the beginning of focuses on providing services Military College, he went on to pilot training and received his wings 31 May The evening’s events life and new beginnings. It and support to the francoph- 1975. He was then posted to 422 Squadron as a Twin Huey pilot from 1975 – will include a bonfire, fire- came to be that the solstice one community in the Quinte 1979 where he survived a crash caused by a tail rotor failure in 1977. Maj works and two musical coincided with the celebra- area. The organization offers Prystai was then transferred to fixed-wing aircraft, which he flew until his performing acts from tion of St. Jean-Baptiste services to more than 3,000 retirement. They include the CC-115 Buffalo, CC-130 Hercules, Boeing 707, Quebec. Fournier and Eric Day. This is how the bon- francophones in the Quinte AWACS and the L1011 Tri-Stars. Maj Prystai also occupied numerous desk Brisson will play together fires have come to be the area. To volunteer for this positions such as Staff Officer in NDHQ DAR, AAR Detachment Commander and top performer Vincent focal point of the St. Jean- event, or to obtain more during the 1990 Gulf War, Chief of Plans at NAEWF Geilenkirchen and finally Valliere from Montreal Baptiste Day festivities. information on the event or as Squadron Operations Officer at 436 Squadron. Maj Prystai accumulated will headline the night’s The fires are thought to the Franco-Phare organiza- 9385 hrs of flying during a prestigious 35 years of service. All members of 436 entertainment. represent the “Light of the tion, contact Vice-President Squadron were honoured to serve with him and will certainly miss having All members of the World”, or Christ, who Robert Comeau at (613) him around. Happy retirement Bob!!! community are invited to Jean came to announce. 968-2358 or visit the attend and admission is When the French Franco-Phare website at free. There will also be a came to the New World in www.franco-phare.ca. Live Entertainment May 28th “JADED” @ 9:30 p.m Patio is Now Open!! BEST WINGS IN TOWN! Breakfast Served Sundays 9am-4pm! Casual Dining & Sports Bar -specializing in STEAK • WINGS • SEAFOOD • PASTA • RIBS 965-1939 2 Dundas St. E.,Trenton (Overlooking the Trent River) Dr. Tom McDowell Family Dentist Let us show you how our “Practice of Dentistry” can benefit you and your family.
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Tonsil-free and 10lbs lighter SummerActive Events to be said about enlisting the help of a profession- Confessions al to help work towards your goals, whether you’re new to the gym or from the are a long-time member. Not only do they offer advice and assistance in Laurie McVicar Gym how to maximize your workout, but trainers are Monday, May 16 attractive. However, as also a constant source of quickly as the thought support and provide that I may have found the enters my mind, the much needed push when most effective diet yet! image of me post-op you hit a lull. My lull, Of course it involves replaces it just as fast. unfortunately, has removal of the tonsils, No amount of weight dragged on for several over a week of painful loss could have helped months now. recovery time, and not the snoring, drooling Of course, I say all of an ounce of solid food. (after all I was drugged, this now. It may be a But hey, the loss of 10 people!), pale-faced totally different column pounds has totally been patient my doctor came two weeks from now worth it. to see before I was when my behind is sore The thought has released. Sometimes a from the spin bike, my crossed my mind several few extra pounds don’t quadriceps ache from times that it would have make a difference either the leg press and my been nice to have lost way. arms burn from the tri- the weight prior to the I am extremely anx- cep pull-down. I may be surgery, if anything to ious to begin working hoping to have some- improve my appearance with fitness instructor thing else removed by going into it - after all, Jen Lecuyer again. that time. How impor- my doctor WAS rather There’s just something tant are kidneys anyway? 8 WING/CFB TRENTON SUMMER HOCKEY PROGRAMS SummerActive events 4 JULY-2 SEPT 2005 • Fitness Testing - Have you always wanted to try various military fitness tests to see how you This summer the RCAF Flyers Arena has expanded its summer hockey programs. Last year all measure up? Now here is your chance. Everything from Pre Para to Pre SAR Tech to Fire programs were filled to capacity with over 500 kids playing shinny and attending our hockey Fighter fitness tests. Please contact Jen Lecuyer at local 2825 to register as space is limited for schools. You will find the programs and facilities second to none and your child will leave our programs excited about coming back. You can find out how to register on the web now at each type of test. * FOR MILITARY MEMBERS ONLY! www.CFBTrentonhockeyschool.com. With all the diets and fads it can be very confusing. Learn what choic- • Healthy Eating Series - Hockey Schools es to make in order to eat a nutritionally balanced diet. Learn how to improve work and/or ath- We have taken the best instructors in the Quinte area and have an all-star staff. The directors are letic performance through proper nutrition and hydration. Find out about supplements - how as follows: Bryan Pearce (School Director/Instructor), Don Thompson (Goalie they work or don’t work. Please contact Lisa Pitt at local 3768 to register. Director/Instructor), Steve Tracze (Skills Director/Instructor), Jason Supryka (Fitness/Dryland • Pedometer Challenge - Want a fun way to get fit? Health Promotion is hosting the Pedometer Director/Instructor), John Boultbee (Power-Skating Director/Instructor). In addition, we have Challenge, where participants can keep fit by incorporating steps into their daily routines. For opened all the base sports facilities and have full residence and eating facilities. The following more info, call local 3768. programs are offered: • Aqua Circuit Class - It is like doing aerobics in the water! Get a great workout by using the AAA School 8-12 Aug RCAF resistance of the water, while taking it easier on your joints and bones. Don't worry if you can't AA - A School 15-19 Aug RCAF swim as this is done in the shallow pool. No registration required, just show up. Girls only 22-26 Aug RCAF • Water Running Class - Yep that's right…..running in the water! Again much easier on your Select,HL 29 Aug-2 Sept RCAF joints then pounding the pavement. Come give it a try, you'll be amazed what this workout can All day-15 hours ice per week do for you. Can't swim? No problem as life belts and jackets are provided. No registration Lunch included, Residence available Night programs for residence players required, just show up. Cost $300.00 + tax $250.00 + tax (DND Rate) Surf `n Turf Relay Race Shinny This has been an extremely successful and fun program consist- ing of five one-week When: This year, the race will be on Friday, June 3 rain or shine beginning at Baker Island at sessions starting 4 July 2005, Monday to Friday, 1.5 hours ice per day in the following 0900 hrs “sharp”. categories: Tyke-Novice-Atom -Peewee-Bantam-Midget/Intermediate combined boys /girls. Registration: Team registration will take place during the month of May (2nd – 27th). Note: Cost is $25.00 +tax (DND rate). All other $30.00 + tax per week. Race information packages will be available at the Base Gymnasium as of Friday, April 22. 4 on 4 Tournaments Team Composition: A team can enter in to one of the below categories (# of team members is Minor Peewee/Peewee 16-17 July 2005 Minor Bantam/Bantam 23-24 July 2005 8). Also, individual military members may register as a “Tin Person” and complete all legs of $250.00 per team 8 skaters, one goalie the race on their own. Note: a Tin Person may participate as a member of a team but can only Guaranteed 4 games compete in the first leg of the race (the 10 km run) as part of that team. Midget and Junior Elite Camp 6 weeks: 5 July-14 Aug CATEGORIES 3 sessions per week Tue-Thu-Sun nights Open - open to any mixture of age and gender Focus on speed , agility, transition, skills will focus on timing, speed control. Mixed - must have a minimum of two females or two males Team and game concepts instructors Steve Tracze, Jason Supryka Female - all female team Goalie School Masters - sum of all participants ages must equal 280+ The goalies will be integrated into the hockey school plus they will receive individual instruc- Tinman - one male completes all legs of the race tion at the end of each day. There are a limited number of spots available in each age group. Tinwoman - one female completes all legs of the race Residence Any players staying in residence will stay in our brand new hotels and eat all meals in the Yukon This years race OPI is Todd Peart (Fitness & Sports Instructor) local 7160. Galley, plus enjoy golfing, sailing and other exciting activities. Check website for further details. Volunteers are needed to help with the organization of this event. We also compile a spares Registration list for those who’d like to participate but can`t find a team. To add your name to the spares You can register at the Base Pool/Recplex now, Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, list or to volunteer, please contact Todd Peart via e-mail (preferably) at [email protected] or Sat & Sun 12 noon -4pm. For more info call Bryan Pearce 392-2811 ext. 4110. local 7160. Keep an eye on the CONTACT for more info! May 20, 2005 The Contact 9 Health Health Unit Teens, booze and prom parties don’t mix launches Attention parents of high health nurse with the the choices your teens program for school grads! It’s time to Health Unit. “Because of make. Talk to them about celebrate – safely, that is. this, many teens do not the dangers of drinking,” pregnant The Hastings & Prince understand that alcohol said Chesher. and new Edward Counties Health can be very dangerous For more tips on Unit urges parents and and even deadly if mis- keeping your teen safe mothers guardians to encourage used.” when they are attending their teens to celebrate Parents need to dis- or hosting a party, pick Hastings and Prince safely. The Health Unit cuss party plans with up a Parent Party Edward Counties / has put together a kit to plans, despite being are just a few of the many their teens. They need to Planning Pack at any May 16, 2005 -If you help. under the legal drinking negative consequences know in advance with Health Unit office, the are a pregnant woman Students usually cele- age of 19. Underage associated with underage whom their teens will be, Belleville Public Library or new mother and brate their success with drinking puts teens at drinking parties. where they will be and or selected LCBO would like to meet their friends at gradua- risk for alcohol poison- “Drinking alcohol is when and how they will stores. If you have any others in the same sit- tion parties. Some stu- ing, unplanned sex, generally socially accept- be getting home. questions, call the uation, the Hastings dents will include alco- fights and drinking and ed in our society,” said “As a parent, you can Health Unit at 966-5513, & Prince Edward hol in their celebration driving crashes. These Erin Chesher, a public and do have an impact on ext. 259. Counties Health Unit can help. Come to a new program called Food for You: Food for Two. It starts on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 and runs from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Location is the Early Years Centre at St. Peter’s Elementary School. The program is free of charge. All pregnant women and their partners are wel- come and you may continue to participate in this program until your baby is six months old. Childcare is provided and trans- portation can be arranged, if necessary. For more information, call 966-5513 ext. 636. At this weekly drop-in, you and your partner can share ideas with other parents. You will be part of friendly, informal dis- cussions on nutrition, pregnancy, and lifestyle topics. A pub- lic health dietitian and a public health nurse will provide advice. You and your child will also enjoy a healthy snack. Food vouchers will be pro- vided to use at a local grocery store follow- ing the classes. Food for You: Food for Two is a Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The program is spon- sored by the Health Unit in collaboration with the Early Years Centre, Northumberland, and the YMCA - Belleville and Quinte.
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The rubber Cut the grass when it’s dry. any summer evening and you flap at the back helps prevent Wet grass clogs the mower; ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will have your eyes wide open on the 22nd will see people cutting lawns in objects from being thrown by you may be tempted to remove and 23rd and your mind set on taking advantage of any opportunity that comes sandals while their children are the blades. However, no safety it with your hand. Mowing the your way. Circumstances will be very unusual regarding money matters on the 24th and 25th. Handle any joint financial ventures with kid gloves. This is not playing close by. feature is foolproof. Always wet grass with an electric the time to criticize what others do. A strong will and an industrious mind will On occasion, seemingly treat lawnmowers with respect. mower increases the chance of be required on the 26th and 27th if you expect to accomplish something. intelligent people will take a Whether you use a gas, electric shock. Problems you least expect are likely to develop. Added responsibility may be perfectly good hand and reach electric, riding or a push When using electric mow- daunting but, if you pull it off, you will look impressive. Get into the feel-good under a running lawnmower mower, keep the following tips ers, be careful not to run over mood on the 28th and do what you know is the best for you. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take part in an unusual event on the 22nd and Submitted by to retrieve something as valu- in mind: the cord. Make sure you are 23rd, and you will be offered an interesting proposition. An older relative may Don Heans, able as an old stick, or a wet Before you use the lawn- using a three-pronged plug offer you something for your services. Lending a helping hand will turn into a Wing General Safety clump of grass. The result can mower, read the manufactur- and the electrical outlet has a part-time moneymaker. Take time out for a little romancing on the 24th and be disastrous. er’s directions to familiarize Ground Fault Circuit 25th. You will find interesting items if you go shopping or attend an auction. Officer Self-improvement projects will enhance your appearance. Check into a business In order to prevent these yourself with all the controls. Interrupter. venture on the 26th and 27th that has potential to make you some extra cash. Summertime is finally around things from happening, we Clear objects such as bottle Fill the lawnmower with Attending an industry event, trade show or convention should result in an inter- the corner. This means that must realize that lawnmowers caps, rocks, roofing nails etc. gas in a ventilated area when esting proposition. Your ability to listen and observe will pay off on the 28th. grass will start to green and are dangerous if used careless- from the lawn. A lawnmower the mower is cool. Don’t GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may think you have everything under con- ly. can hurl objects at a speed of smoke while filling the mower. trol on the 22nd and 23rd but, when you least expect it, your life will turn upside grow, and people will be using down. Don’t let your emotions take over — a calm and steady response will lawnmowers to mow it. This In one lawnmower related 320 km/h.Keep children a safe Store the gas in an approved enable you to face any challenge. Minor problems on the 24th and 25th con- also means that many people incident, a woman was cutting distance away. container. Avoid filling the gas cerning a close friend or relative may leave you feeling vulnerable. Take better will pay a visit to emergency her lawn with a power mower. Don’t wear sandals or go tank right to the top; leave an care of yourself by getting back into shape and watching your diet. Put your As she walked backwards up a barefoot when you mow the air space to help prevent money where your mouth is on the 26th and 27th and follow through with your departments of hospitals plans. All talk and no action will lead to little gain. Utilize your talents. throughout the country with hill, pulling the mower, one lawn. Steel-toed shoes are spillage. If you spill gasoline, Progressive and positive action will bring great results on the 28th. lawnmower related injuries. foot slipped and slid under- much safer. Safety goggles will wait for it to evaporate before CANCER ( June 21-July 22): Eliminate the negative influences that have been In many cases, people use neath the lawnmower. The protect your eyes. starting the lawnmower. holding you back on the 22nd and 23rd. It’s time to do what you want and take lawnmowers as part of their result was a severely lacerated Lawn mowers are loud. If you have a riding control of your life and your future.Positive action will lead to success.Stop look- foot with multiple fractures. Wear proper hearing protec- mower, don’t allow extra riders. ing back; let go of lovers who are long gone or friends who don’t bother to call job. Because of the safety rules on the 24th and 25th. When you decide to take action and start living again, of the company, they wear the Several features in newer tion such as earplugs or ear- Many children have been good friendships will find you. You’ve been living in the dark for too long. Your proper safety equipment such lawnmowers have improved muffs. Look in your yellow injured or killed while riding as industrious side will surface on the 26th and 27th, allowing you to get things as steel toe boots and goggles. safety. For example, the dead pages under safety equipment passengers on small tractors. done. Love and romance are in a high cycle. Pick up items for your home on the man lever has to be kept to purchase hearing protec- These machines are not 28th that will make your chores easier. It’s plain to see that this is not LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t believe everything you hear on the 22nd and the case in most homes. Drive depressed in order to keep the tion. designed to carry passengers. 23rd. There will be hidden issues that will leave you in a dilemma. Don’t both- er trying to hide the way you feel on the 24th and 25th — it’s important that you keep things honest and out in the open. It may cause changes to take place in your life,but those alterations are probably overdue.It’s time to move forward. Mixing a little business with pleasure on the 26th and 27th certainly can’t hurt your chance for advancement. You will impress the people around you if you use your Leo charm and outgoing nature. Don’t nag or criticize on the 28th or you’ll LOCAL TToo end up creating more trouble than you bargained for. LOCAL VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t overspend on entertainment just to impress someone on the 22nd and 23rd. Your discipline and ability to be extremely Serve exacting will aid you in making major accomplishments at work and at home. Serve AANNDD TTRRAADDEESS Get things out in the open. Be careful if you must travel. Delays and poor direc- tions will cause you frustration on the 24th and 25th. Someone you work with SSEERRVVIICCEESS may twist your words if you aren’t precise in your speech. A sudden change may YYoouu throw you for a loop. Update your looks, attitude and even your direction on the 26th and 27th if you aren’t happy with the way your future looks.Proper diet and regular exercise must be considered on the 28th. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Think back to the people you have helped in the past and start calling in favours on the 22nd and 23rd. You have no idea how happy people from your past will be to assist you. 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Welcome to the Contact Newspaper’s Community Events page! Thanks to the generosity of Trenton’s Centre Theatre, we can now feature (space permitting) public service announcements, community events and help promote non-profit and charitable organizations in the Quinte area. Fax us at 965-7490 or email to [email protected], at least 10 days prior to your event. Call 392-2811 Ext. 7005 for more information. Base Wide Yard Sale Fight the Bite Protect yourself and your family against the West Nile Virus and clean Saturday, May 28--7:00 a.m. up the environment. A well-known habitat for mosquitoes that carry the In case of rain--Sunday, May 29--7:00 a.m. West Nile Virus is old tires. Bring Your Old Tires!! Quantity: Max 4 Tires/person (NO Rims) Tables available to rent at the Siskin Centre, $10.00/each-- When: June 2nd, 2005 (1 Morning Only) Rain or Shine Contact the Trenton MFRC at 965-3575 before Time: 7:00 to 10:00 (3 Hours Only) May 26. Sponsored by the Trenton Military Place: 27 Alert Blvd (Across from Heavy Equipment) Community Council. Cost: A Donation to the Food Bank (Appreciated but not compulsory)
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CHAPLAIN SERVICES May 28th, SERVICES OFFERT PAR L’AUMÔNERIE 9am to Wing Chaplain/ Aumônier de l’escadre – Major Lloyd Clifton (Presbyterian) Administrative Assistant/Adjointe administrative – Manon Pilon Ext 2490 UNIT CHAPLAINS / AUMÔNIERS DES UNITÉS 3pm Padre James Craig Padre Marc Torchinsky WORSHIP SERVICES St Thomas
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BAPTISM/BAPTÊME Please allow 30 days notice for preparation. / Communiquer avec le bureau des aumôniers au moins 30 jours avant la date désirée. EIGHTH ANNUAL COUNTRY POKER RUN MARRIAGES / MARIAGES It is necessary to contact the chaplains’ office prior to setting a date. Failure to do so could ALL RIDERS WELCOME FEE: $20 result in disappointment. Afin d’éviter des déceptions, il est important de communiquer avec le bureau des aumôniers avant de choisir votre date. JUNE 11, 2005 -- CONSECON LEGION DUTY CHAPLAIN/ AUMÔNIERS EN DEVOIR After working hours, for emergency only, please call the base operator at 392-2811 and ask for 200 KM RIDE- the duty chaplain. / Après les heures de travail, pour les urgences seulement, svp appeler la télé- phoniste de la base au 392-2811 et demandez l’aumônier en devoir . PROCEEDS TO CAMP TRILLIUM FOR INFO CALL RICK HAAGSMA 392-7794 The Contact 14 May 20, 2005 Finance Time to dust off those predictions sell. lation is aging. The Since I wrote that Boomers are now in their it’s your heretical and controver- 50s and constitute 32 per sial stuff, we have had a cent of the entire popula- lot of history rain down tion. I know they are upon us. First, the tech- house-rich and RRSP- Money nology boom, following poor, since we have proof $ by the dot-com craze, that about 80 per cent of Garth Turner then Nine Eleven, then all personal net worth is the tech bubble bursting, in houses and that each FOR ALL YOUR FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS One thing you have to appears to be. People are then the real estate ren- year we contribute to our ROBERT GRANDMAISON, CD, CFP hand to the big corporate now gambling signifi- aissance we’ve been liv- retirement plans just 9 Certified Financial Planner real estate companies in cantly that real estate will ing for the past four per cent of what we are FINANCIAL PLANNERS (QUINTE) INC. this country is the ability continue to rise in value years. Interest rates were allowed. 55 Glenburnie Drive, Trenton, ON to make headlines. They forever, since many folks forced to the lowest And, finally, we all • RRSP • RRIF • MUTUAL FUNDS work at it. Have full- have plugged 100 per point in a generation, should be able to project • GIC • SEVERANCE INVESTMENTS time publicists with a cent of their net worth which meant cheap out another 10 years, • EDUCATION PLANS • INSURANCE regular schedule of into a house, a cottage, or mortgages and a fear of when the Boomers are in Mutual Funds Provided by volatile markets pushed their 60s, and thinking WORLDSOURCE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT INC. “news.” And what they investment properties. have to say is gobbled up In fact, typical of the incredible amounts of about how to finance the Tel: (613) 392-0044 Res: (613) 392-0280 mail I get every day is money into housing. next 20 years of their Fax: (613) 392-7110 e-mail: [email protected] by our real estate-crazed national and local media. this, from a couple in That, in turn, resulted in lives. With most of their Auto - Home - Boat - Life - Investments Another example BC: “Just wondering if the highest real estate money in real estate, is it came last week when one your thoughts changed values in Canadian his- not logical to think they WHITLEY INSURANCE of the Big Guys issued a since your book was tory, and the greatest will sell, downsize or
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“SAVE MONEY, CALL FOR A QUOTE” days when the inflation am 43 and my wife is 38, scient? Hey, beats me. I ments, but still increase 41 Dundas Street W. Trenton rate is south of 2 per both with good paying just do not believe any enough to negatively one asset class rises in impact housing afford- Auto - Home - Boat - Life - Investments cent, when GICs are jobs. Would be happy yielding a pathetic 3 per going either way just value forever, especially ability? cent, and when it looks wondering what you one that is so influenced I well remember what Spring into a new style at like the stock market is think as time has passed by supply and demand happened to the real in reverse. It just reaf- since the book” and human emotion. estate market in general BRUNO’S firms the public’s prevail- The book they refer Meanwhile I do and the condo market in ing sentiment that real to is “2015: After the believe the stock market particular during the last Men’s Hairstyling estate is a riskless, no- Boom,” in which I fore- is quite undervalued, and downturn in the early Serving Trenton for 29 years. lose deal. So, hey, if you cast that by the year will rise smartly over the 90s. Was that an aberra- We wish to welcome our always wanted a cottage, 2015, stock markets next decade as the econ- tion, never to happen then why not indulge? It would be escalating sig- omy expands and tech- again? Or a lesson? current & future customers to our is obviously an A1 nificantly in value while nological advance con- Just remember what shop 6 days a week! investment as well as a real estate would become tinues. 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Photos: 2Lt Fraser Clark, 8 Wing Public Affairs 8 Wing/CFB Trenton provided the 50-person Honour Guard for the Chief of the Air Staff Change of Command Ceremony, held in Ottawa on Monday, May 16. To ensure a flawless presence at this prestigious event, numerous practices were undertaken by the involved personnel in advance of the ceremony. The Contact 16 May 20, 2005 News The new 24 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre
Cake cutting ceremonies for the new 24 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre: Colonel Andre Deschamps, Commander of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, 1 Dent Unit CO Major Ellen Sim, Det Comd 1 Dent Unit Colonel James Captain Marc Forchinsky, padre of 8 Wing, is blessing the new building. Taylor, Comd CF H Svcs GP Commodore Margaret Kavanagh, Comd 2 H Svcs Gp Lieutenant-Commander Murray Doggett, 2 Health Services Group Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Folkmann.
The new 24 Canadian Forces Health Services Centre. Photos: Cpl Jean-Francois Neron, Lieutenant Oly Trinkwon, physiotherapist, is proud of the new facilities that will now be offered to the 8 Wing medical clinic customers. 8 Wing Imaging May 20, 2005 The Contact 17 Showcase
Cpl A. Orr MCpl C. Bailey Capt J. Madore received his Certificate of received his CD1, received his Certificate of Sgt K. Horner Service, presented by presented by Appreciation from the received a promotion to that rank, presented by Maj K. McDonald Maj K. McDonald United Way, presented by Maj K. McDonald A/CO 426 Sqn. A/CO 426 Sqn. A/CO 426 Sqn. Maj K. McDonald A/CO 426 Sqn.
CWO B. Woodford Cpl P. Gauthier MCpl J. Chamberlain (Ret’d) received a promotion to that rank, presented by received a promotion to that rank, presented by CWO J. Cote and received a Certificate of Service and the Prime Minister Letter, Maj K. McDonald A/CO 426 Sqn and CWO Inglis, 426 Sqn. Capt L. Holland, 8AMS. presented by MWO F. Barrett, 8 AMS.
Cpl M. Watchhorn Cpl M. Burke received a promotion to that received a promotion to that MCpl R. Chilton rank, presented by Maj W. rank, presented by Maj W. MCpl D. Sundelin received a promotion to that rank, presented by Watson, WCEO and CWO G. Watson, WCEO and CWO G. received a promotion to that rank, presented by Capt D. Scherr, Maj W. Watson, WCEO, and CWO G. Morphet, WCE SCWO. Morphet, WCE SCWO. Morphet, WCE SCWO. A/WCEO, and CWO G. Morphet, WCE SCWO.
2 Air Mov Sqn winning JR NCO hockey team. Capt M. Powers Rear row: (LtoR) MCpl C. Makarchuk, Cpl J. Lloyd, Mcpl S. Vienneau, Cpl D. Bickford Cpl R. Feikema, Pte T. Parsons, MCpl J. Sewell, Cpl S. Lemieux. receiving his Team Canada jersey from received the inaugural JR NCO vs. SR NCO/OFFICER’S trophy Front row: (LtoR) Cpl C. Morin, Cpl D. Bickford, Pte K. Lee, Cpl B. Maj D. Harris CO 2 Air Mov Sqn. on behalf of winning JR NCO team. Pellecchia, Cpl I. Smith, Pte D. Cox, Cpl J. Briscoe. Congratulations! Félicitations! The Contact 18 May 20, 2005 Classified
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