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the Vol. 40 No. 45 AuroraDECEMBER 2, 2019 NO CHARGE www.auroranewspaper.com ‘ Home,’ holidays headed around the world Sara White, phenomenal this year. Managing editor “We’re really fortunate,” she said, singling out the It was a flurry of parcel efforts of 14 Construction En- packing November 13, as gineering Squadron Honorary volunteers turned out to grab Colonel Dan Hennessey again a box and walk tables of treats this season to encourage to get Christmas hampers South Shore schools, youth ready to mail to deployed groups and businesses to get military personnel in time for behind the parcel campaign. the holidays. He has great luck, she expects Volunteers turned out to pack maple syrup, chocolates, toiletries, socks, water bottles and all kinds of other In fact, the Greenwood Mili- as the South Shore commu- goodies from “home” into festive stockings and Christmas bags, destined to be sent to dozens of deployed tary Family Resource Centre’s nity has a great number of military members in time for the holidays. S. White deployment support coordi- retired service personnel or nator, Lori Lundy, barely had families connected to their a chance to welcome folks, Reserve unit or the Regular thank them and give out their force at bases elsewhere. marching orders on packing, “He has been an absolute labelling and wrapping. advocate for us.” “It’s not a race – we can Last year was Lundy’s take our time, and there are fi rst experience watching the cookies and eggnog coming!” Christmas hampers come she said. together, just days into her “You taking your time to do new role as deployment sup- this means a lot. These par- port coordinator. This year, cels will be going to members she was well-prepared for deployed over Christmas, the beehive of activity – and and this is touching, and the emotions involved in the you make a difference. This effort. means a lot to the MFRC, the “Last year, it was so fresh. member and their families. This year, now, I know it’s one Your support is incredible.” of my favourite things. Every Lundy said the community time we send out parcels support from volunteers for we get responses back and Handmade cards and crafts from schools and youth the packing, and also from everyone is so thankful.” groups throughout Western Nova Scotia are the last special wishes placed in the Christmas hampers. local business, organizations The GMFRC will be send- and schools with donated ing several dozen parcels including 14 Wing Green- currently personnel away with folks stationed at CFS there are families here who cash, treats and homemade to deployed members from wood, that come under its on operations Reassurance, Alert in the North. don’t have their member cards and crafts; has been units in Western Nova Scotia, program reach. 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The 2019 cam- 405 (Long Range Patrol) squadrons and sections were judged as follows, with paign goal is $40,000. Squadron It was all holiday spirit at 14 2020 Winter Carnival points as their reward: “We are so close to wrap- Wing Greenwood’s Festival 1. 14 Mission Support Squadron ping up a long and amazing Remembrance Day is a of Trees event November 22 2. 404 Squadron campaign,” Fralick said. “I signifi cant day for Canadi- and 23. Dozens of tabletop 3. 26 Health Services/ 1 Dental Unit am very proud of all the work ans, especially so for the trees were laden with toys, 4. 413 Squadron we have done this year, and I past and presently serving treats, gift certificates and 5. 24 Military Police Flight hope you are, too. It has been members of our Canadian more, as the base’s Combined 6. 14 Air Maintenance Squadron great!” Armed Forces. This year, Charities campaign hosted its 7. 415 Squadron Still to come in the cam- a group of air crew and marquee fundraiser. 8. 405 Squadron paign are the fi nal Fridays – maintainers from 405 (Long The trees were contributed 9. 14 Operations Support Squadron and the mega-chit for every Range Patrol) Squadron, by a number of the base’s 10. Wing/ Deputy Wing Commanders’ branches day in December – in the When Hot Stuff arrived to Andrews and his entourage. 405 Squadron is the Roy- based at 14 Wing Green- sections and squadrons, with dress-down Friday program. S. White 14 Wing Imaging wood, spent the morning of pick up General Andrews Hot Stuff had a scheduled al Canadian Air Force’s business and community After various Combined Charities’ challenges – includ- The year-long initiative sees 14 Wing donated $1 per pay on their T4 as a charitable do- November 11 paying tribute at Bovington Field, England, refueling stop in Iceland, Pathfi nder squadron, and organizations also invited ing a pie-making contest, infl atable sumo wrestling and participants’ $2 weekly fee for a calendar year, it would nation. They may also direct with a visit to the B-24 Lib- Captain Shannon was sur- but crashed into a mountain this memorial seemed like to participate. Event guests a food drive; this is the tally of Winter Carnival points September through Decem- raise the annual goal on its their donation to a non-profi t erator Hot Stuff monument prised Andrews had his in bad weather. All onboard the most fitting place to could either bid on trees in squadrons already have in the bank for the offi cial ber support Combined Chari- own. Participants may select program close to their heart, in Grindavik, Iceland. staff, two Army chaplains were killed except the tail pay our respects away from a silent auction portion, or competition in February: ties. The $20 megachit covers any one time or per-pay con- or see it added to the overall Hot Stuff was the first and a civilian Methodist gunner, Sergeant George home on Remembrance buy raffle tickets on other 1. 14 Air Maintenance Squadron: 30 any or all of casual dress tribution and have it recorded Combined Charities fund. heavy bomber in the 8th Air bishop with him. There Eisel. They had survived the Day. In our moment of designated trees. Wing Im- 2. 413 Squadron: 28 every workday in December, Force to complete 25 mis- were not enough seats for war as heroes but, in the silence, we were given the aging was on hand offering 3. 415/ 404 squadrons: 26 the right to wear a ball hat on sions in Europe during the everyone on the airplane, end it was the hazards of opportunity to think of the family photos, the 14 Wing 4. 14 Operations Support Squadron: 20 the fl ight line and manicured Second World War and, af- so fi ve crewmembers, in- bad weather in an unfamiliar sacrifices made by past Band performed, there was 5. 14 Mission Support Squadron: 24 nails. ter completing 31 missions, cluding the bombardier, area with untrained person- members who paid the ul- a 50/ 50 and freewill offering 6. 405 Squadron: 19 Colonel Brendan Cook was selected to return to Lieutenant Robert Jacob- nel on board that lead to the timate price, and also take 7. Wing/ Deputy Wing Commanders’ branches: 14 hot chocolate and coffee is putting his face on the SPECIAL ELECTION DISTRICT 1 the United States May 3, son, co-pilot, John Lentz accident that claimed so a moment to refl ect on the table, and the Military Fam- campaign this year as well, 1943 to tour the country and three gunners; were many of the crew and their inherent dangers of working ily Resource Centre hosted passes on his congratulations mannequin tree made by Au- offering his month-old beard and help sell war bonds. bumped to make room for passengers’ lives. in the world of aviation. Submitted A Special Election for the children’s activities. All funds to the whole team for a job drey, EXIT Realty for boosting for all-out festive decorating position of Councillor will be held in raised go into the Combined well done.” everyone’s retro spirit with during the wing’s December CAF Career Transition Workshop December 9, 10 Charities fund. A panel of judges was in- their arcade game tree and to 13 sections’ social. The sec- District 1 on Campaign organizer Cap- vited to recognize the best all the fi rst-time tree entries.” tion that collects the most Saturday, December 14, 2019 Career Transition Workshops tiring from the Canadian Armed on self-assessment for interests formation and knowledge about a CTW December 9 and 10, 8:30 To register, visit the WPSO tain Sarah Fralick thanked and most unique trees in two The wing’s Combined Char- toiletries wins the right to Candidates: are designed to assist Regular Forces. and skills, résumé writing, inter- these subjects, in order to assist a.m.