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tthehe frontfront pagepage iinsertsnserts This premium Insert your flyers in advertising space should ® The Aurora Newspaper have been yours! TEXT TO We distribute 4,500 copies from LISTWITHEXIT 85377 Middleton to Coldbrook. Call 902-765-1494 local 5833 to view EXIT’s Expert Marketing Suite to find out how. Call 902-765-1494 local 5833 the Vol. 41 No. 30 AuroraAUGUST 17, 2020 NO CHARGE www.auroranewspaper.com Corporal Michael Vance grinds the edge of the 14 Wing Greenwood 2020 time Corporal Benjamin Riel wet sands the main tube of the 14 Wing Greenwood 2020 capsule at 10 Hangar August 11. time capsule at 10 Hangar August 11. Leading Seaman L-P. Dubé, 14 Wing Imaging Wing time capsule collecting 2020 highlights Corporal Jeremy Scholz you think would capture 2020 requirements, submissions zero to fi ve, ages six to nine, ticipate in this unique proj- and size, and a brief explana- for future generations. should be sized to a maxi- ages 10 to 13, ages 14 to 18. ect so, if you are interested tion of why your submission 14 Wing Greenwood is Please make submissions mum of either a coffee cup This is a great opportunity in submitting an item as a captures 2020. Feel free to preparing for a 2020 time under the size of a coffee for an item or a standard for kids to express how the general submission or as include a picture. capsule, giving the wing and cup or use a standard sheet sheet of paper. new COVID-19 measures part of the contest, email The deadline for capsule the surrounding community of paper. Get creative and In addition, a contest, with have affected them, and to the following information to entries is September 16, and the opportunity to look to help the comman d team bury the winning submissions encourage thoughts of a [email protected] : the capsule will be buried the future and bury 2020. A 2020! General submissions added to the time capsule, future where things are back name, age, city, email, unit/ later in September. Let’s get drawing? A coin? A roll of will be accepted depend- is also available for the fol- to normal. section/ wing affiliation (if creative and help the com- toilet paper? Submit anything ing on space. Due to space lowing age categories: ages Everyone is invited to par- applicable), item description mand team bury 2020! Greenwood museum airpark, indoor displays ready for visitors’ return Sara White, With sweeping public in the airpark are always Directional signage in the some interactive displays give you a tour. The gift shop Managing editor spaces closures in March available to walk around, museum will take visitors that encourage hands-on is open (cash only). We’re to prevent the spread of indoor spaces were closed. through history, starting experiences for visitors have not accepting archive dona- Looking to staycation, COVID-19, the museum also “We worked on our busi- with the Second World War been changed, either signed tions right now, and we see but feel like you’re on an closed its doors, cancelled ness resumption plan for and moving to events and to ask folks not to touch, or those all the time. We’re just adventure? scheduled Flight Education our staffi ng and visitors, and exhibits from more recent they’re unlit to encourage asking people to hang onto The history of fl ight and Program school visits for we’ve signed and stickered years. COVID-19 precau- them to pass by. Gogan those things and bring them military service from 14 Grade 6 students and sus- the museum following all the tions limit the number of notes most museum visi- back later.” Wing Greenwood – in its pended many of the restora- public health guidance,” says visitors to 10 at a time, tors are families, so moving He’s had offers of a local early days, RCAF Station tion and archiving projects museum general manager but Gogan says that hasn’t around the museum is actu- wartime cookbook, uniform Greenwood – is on display dozens of volunteers work on Captain Art Gogan. “We’re been a problem to date, ally quite relaxed. pieces and military gear even at the Greenwood Military in the museum, its workshop now open Thursday, Friday with the airpark outside to “We have no tours at the recently, all of which the mu- Aviation Museum, which re- and in the outdoor airpark. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to keep anyone waiting to come moment but, if you come in seum is generally interested opened August 6 to visitors. While the aircraft on display 3 p.m.” inside busy. Inside, too, and we’re not busy, we can in adding to its collection. Continued on page 2... Page 2 August 17, 2020 the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS August 17, 2020 Page 3 Claims period now open for CAF-DND sexual misconduct class action settlement Fire Chief’s Corner Individuals affected by sex- rassment, or discrimination This settlement provides up to $155,000. This is also • CAF Chaplain Services • Employee and Family As- Lieutenant Peter Kearley, There is no time to read for use on a given class of fi re. the fi re the extinguisher can Watch the fi re area. If the fi re ual misconduct in the military based on gender, sex, gender financial compensation for the case of those who have • Employee Assistance Pro- sistance Program for Staff 14 Wing fi re chief directions during an emer- • Class A: Ordinary combus- put out. Higher-rated models re-ignites, repeat the process. workplace may now submit identity, or sexual orientation those who have been harmed previously been denied VAC gram for DND Employees of the NPF Employees gency. tibles such as wood, cloth, are often heavier. Make sure Should you fi ght the fi re? a claim for financial com- while serving in the CAF, by sexual misconduct as well benefits in respect of that (24/ 7) (24/7) In my last article, I men- • The extinguisher must paper, rubber and many you can hold and operate the Before you begin to fi ght pensation and to participate working for DND or for the as changes to CAF and Veter- harm, and whose application tioned two basic aspects of be within easy reach and plastics. extinguisher. The “C” just a fi re: in a restorative engagement Staff of the Non-Public Funds, ans Affairs Canada policies. It for reconsideration is also being prepared for fi re safety in working order, fully • Class B: Flammable liq- indicates you can use it on • Make sure everyone has program. This is the next step Canadian Forces. also provides an opportunity denied. at home: being able to “Fight” charged. uids such as gasoline, oil, electrical fi res. left, or is leaving, the build- that was outlined in the court “We fully support participa- for individuals to share their To learn more about the ~ Obituary ~ or “Flight. • Some models are unsuit- grease, tar, oil-based paint, ing. approved settlement of the tion in this settlement and we experiences with senior CAF- settlement and submit a Our option to fi ght may be able for use on grease or lacquer and fl ammable gas. Installation and Maintenance • Make sure someone has BACKSTROM, Darrell Thomas, CD Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are committed to ensuring DND representatives through claim, visit the class action 15 July 1937 – 31 July 2020 achieved by giving ourselves electrical fi res. • Class C: Energized electrical Extinguishers should be notifi ed the fi re department and Department of National the safety and well-being of a facilitated restorative en- website at caf-dndsexual- the tools to appropriately take equipment including wiring, installed in plain view above area at once. Always be sure (dialing 911). Defence (DND) sexual mis- those who come forward,” gagement process. The range misconductclassaction.ca or Darrell Thomas Backstrom age 83 of Kingston, passed on a small fire that can be Select your extinguisher fuse boxes, circuit breakers, the reach of children near an the fi re department inspects • Make sure the fi re is con- conduct class action lawsuit. said Deputy Minister Jody of individual compensation call 1-888-626-2611. away peacefully in the Valley confi ned to its point of origin. Choose your extinguisher machinery and appliances. escape route, and away from the fi re site. fi ned to a small area and it The period to submit claims Thomas and the Chief of the for most eligible class mem- Regional Hospital, Kentville We recommend every home carefully. A fi re extinguisher Many household fi re extin- stoves and heating appliances. PULL the pin out: This is not spreading beyond the started May 25, 2020, and Defence Staff General Jona- bers is $5,000 to $55,000. Services on July 31st 2020. should contain a personal fi re should bear the seal of an in- guishers are “multipurpose” Extinguishers require rou- unlocks the operating lever immediate area. will continue for 18 months, than Vance. In their message Compensation will depend on • Sexual Misconduct Re- Born in Kirkland Lake, extinguisher (PFE). I’d also dependent testing laboratory. A-B-C models, labelled for use tine care. Read your opera- and allows you to discharge • Make sure you have an ending November 24, 2021. sent to all Defence Team the type of sexual misconduct, sponse Centre (24/ 7) Ontario on the 15th of July the extinguisher. Some extin- like to stress the word “ap- It should be labelled as to the on all three classes of fi re.