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he cost of freedom has not Tbeen lost on the residents of the Quinte West region as they continue to honour the sacrifices of Canada’s veterans. Their com- mitment to remembering was evidenced as hundreds lined the streets of downtown Tren- ton for the annual Remembrance Pages 8, 9 Day ceremony on Nov. 11. As the sound of the bu- CHRISTMAS MARKET gle cracked the crisp and cold winter air, reciting the infamous COMING TO TRENTON MFRC notes of ‘Last Post’, a hush fell over the crowd. It was a sight to behold, as both the young and old, paused in unison in stoic silence. As if being cued, a light sprinkle of snow then began to fall. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110 president Master Corporal (retired) Douglas Duff, event emcee, gently broke the silence and thanked all those in attendance. “Across Canada and 8 Wing Pipe Major Sergeant Josh McFarlane plays the bag pipes as and a young cadet many other countries people Page 11 stands in reverse arms on the Trenton Cenotaph on Remembrance Day. INSIDE: 8 Wing gather on November 11 to hon- Commander Colonel Ryan Deming (right) and Wing Chief Warrant Officer Dan Baulne our the courage and devotion of (left) prepare to lay a wreath on the Trenton Cenotaph on Nov. 11. Continued on Page 7

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Remembrance By Corporal Julien the Royal Military Col- the wing. Godbout lege (RMC). As you can see Before the in the photo, special Day Ceremony n Dec. 2, 2018, 8 move, this aircraft had supports were re- OWing Trenton’s been a monumen- quired to stabilize the Aerospace and Tele- tal piece at RMC for wing section on the By Second Lieutenant wreaths were laid on temperature, dark- communications nearly 50 years. This trailer before it could Sheila Tham behalf of the Cana- ness, and bitter wind, Engineering Support aircraft was in poor be securely strapped dian Armed Forces, Major Loay El-Belta- Squadron (ATESS) condition and was in down. Now with the anadian Forces CFS Alert, Nasittuq, gy and Master War- asked 8 Mission need of refurbishing. wing secured, this load CStation Alert held and Environment rant Officer Dwayne Support Squadron’s It was required to be extended three feet be- their Remembrance and Climate Change Fox laid wreaths in Transportation and transported to CFB yond either sides of the Day ceremony in the Canada. Following memory of the Lan- Mechanical and Trenton in order for trailer. It took a lot of gym this week. Padre the initial ceremony, caster Crash and Box- Electrical Engineer- ATESS to complete a coordination between Captain Lutz flew a small group gath- top 22 crash victims. ing Flight (TEME Flt) refurbishing on the two OPP detachments in for the ceremony ered outside at the reach out to 8 Wing for assistance with the aircraft. Due to the size and the Military Police from CFB Borden in end of the runway for Environment so that movement of a Sabre of the Sabre, it had to within CFB Kingston order to deliver the a second memorial it can be documented aircraft that had been be separated into two and Trenton to escort benediction. Dur- service. Despite the for future conserva- donated by the gradu- parts: the main body the oversized loads ing the parade, four -30 degrees Celsius tion measures. ating class of 1968 to with tail section and back to CFB Trenton.

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By Makala Chapman D-Day and the Battle great experience and said. “Wearing a poppy an Aircraft Structures in Peterborough, Cpl of Normandy, as well something he was and attending a cer- Technician,” he ex- Holleran said it was as the 70th anniversary honoured to do. “I emony helps us honour plained. “Growing up the impact the trip Several members from of the North Atlantic believe it is important their sacri ce and is with my parents in the ended up having on 8 Wing Trenton re- Treaty Organization for all generations to such a small price to forces was de nitely a him. He shared that cently travelled across (NATO). Within the hear the stories of the pay for what we have large inuence on my after his presentation, the region to speak presentation, speakers Wars and our history today.” decision to join, but a long line of students at different venues in also took the time to re- because these were all When asked more than just that was formed, all wanting honour of National ect on the 5th anniver- very real events that, what Remembrance hearing the pride in to thank him for his Veterans’ Week. Each sary of the end of the in the grand scheme of Day means to him my father’s voice when service and shake his year, starting on Nov. 5, Canadian mission in things, happened not personally, Cpl Holle- he talked about what hand. “It was hum- the week-long initiative Afghanistan, as it was so long ago,” he said. ran reiterated it was an being in the military bling to get that sort aims at educating the largest deployment of “Those who fought for opportunity to reect stood for to him. I of appreciation from public on the impor- Canadian troops since us during these battles on all those that served always wanted to do the next generation,” tance of remembering the Second World War. deserve to have their before him, including something great in the he said. Cpl Holleran the sacri ces made Noting how legacies passed on and members of his own world and it felt like then noted that before by Canada’s veterans. much he enjoyed be- the lessons we learned family. “Both my father I could do it through he left, the students In addition, it is an ing a Veterans’ Week need to be passed on and step-mother were the Forces as a part of invited him to partici- opportunity for active speaker was 8 Wing lest we forget and his- serving members in something bigger than pate in their lunchtime members to share a Trenton’s Corporal tory repeat itself.” He Trenton and I am cur- myself.” volleyball game, which bit about the country’s (Cpl) Spencer Holleran. went onto add that he rently following in my As for the he jokingly noted, he rich history. Members He made the journey felt that the National father’s footsteps as highlight of his time was unable to resist. visited everywhere to Immaculate Concep- Veterans’ Week Speak- from schools to se- tion Catholic Elemen- er Program was a great nior’s homes in order tary School in Peter- way to engage the pub- to share the message of borough, Ont. where lic, especially younger what it took to ensure he got the chance to generations, and is the nation’s freedom speak to students ages hopeful he helped and the importance of 4 to 14 years old. While make a difference. “We remembering. he admitted to having live every day in the Included in this been a little nervous fruits of the labour of year’s presentations prior to the presenta- the brave men and were events such as tion, ultimately, Cpl women who fought so the 75th anniversary of Holleran said it was a we could be here,” he

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Upcoming local events

Nov. 17 - Francine and Matthieu Latreille will launch the 6th edition of “Music at Saint Thomas’” with an organ concert featuring the famous “Toccata and Fugue” by Bach and other masterpieces at St. Thomas' Church (Belleville). A live projec- tion on a screen will allow to see the organists performing. Admission is by dona- tion and the event begins at 4:30 p.m.

Nov. 17 – The 5th Tribute to the Brave concert at the National Air Force Museum of Canada. Enjoy live music from the Quinte Symphony, 8 Wing Concert Band, as well as the Pipes and Drums Band. Concert begins at 2:30 p.m. For more informa- tion and tickets please visit, www.quintesymphony.com. Nov. 23 - Christmas Craft and Bake Sale at St. James Fellowship Church at 15 South St Trenton form 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission and lunch available for $5.

Nov. 28 - CP Holiday Train will visit Trenton this November. Join them at RCAF Road & County Road 21, south side of railway at 10:35 a.m. The charity holiday train will be collecting donations for the Trenton Care and Share Food Bank. Per- forming will be Canadian artists Scott Helman and Madeline Merlo.

Nov. 30 – This year’s Quinte Train Show will once again be hosted by the Bel- leville Model Railroad Club and the Brighton and Presqu’ile Railway Association. It will be held on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The event will be held at Centennial Secondary School at 160 Palmer Road, Belleville. News 7 - The Contact November 15, 2019 Continued from page 1 the brave men and bering its cost each National Air Force were in the wars and West’s ceremony has and is greatly appre- women who have and every day. Museum’s executive there’s a long history been one of her fa- ciated. “There’s lots made the supreme A wreath laying cer- director Kevin Wind- of military service vourites to date. “I of people, such as sacri ce of dying for emony was also held sor and the Trenton in my family,” she was very impressed my husband who has their country (during as members from the Military Family Re- said. “It’s important by the number of peo- been in (the military) the First World War),” public, local dignitar- source Centre’s Ta- to stand here for the ple here,” she said. for 31 years, that need he said. “Canadians ies and organizations mara Kleinschmidt couple of minutes “It’s also important to be thanked” she have fought in other paid their respects at and board chair Linda that it takes to do to to come out so we said. “That’s a lot of conicts since and the foot of the Trenton Blanchette also laid show support to them can teach the younger years in and a lifetime many have given their Cenotaph. Amongst wreathes. and for the members generation. They are full of sacri ces.” Fol- lives so that we may those to lay a wreath, Noting how pleased who gave so much.” the ones who can stop lowing the ceremony, enjoy our freedom to- representing 8 Wing she was to have at- Being a part of a mili- the perpetuation of members of the pub- day. They too shall be Trenton, was 8 Wing tended the ceremony tary family, OS (ret’d) war.” As for her nal lic were invited back remembered.” MCpl Commander Colonel in Quinte West for Duttle said she’s spent message, OS (ret’d) to the Legion for a (ret’d) Duff then re- Ryan Deming and her rst year was re- many Remembrance Duttle reminded the reception and the op- minded the crowd to Wing Chief Warrant tired Ordinary Sea- Day ceremonies at public that thanking portunity to thank never take the gift of Of cer Dan Baulne. man (OS) Heidi Dut- various cenotaphs veterans and those both the veterans and freedom lightly and Quinte West Mayor tle. “Every single one across the country. currently serving al- the current members to continue remem- Jim Harrison, the of my grandparents But she noted Quinte ways goes a long way for their service.

TOP: Quinte West’s rst responders line up to lay a wreath in honour of Canada’s fallen, Hundreds descended upon downtown Trenton for this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony at the local cenotaph. BOTTOM: Members of the public lay wreathes in honour of Canada’s veterans on Nov. 11, Members of 8 Wing Trenton stand on parade at the Remembrance Day ceremony in Quinte West. News 8 - The Contact November 15 , 2019 Local veteran celebrates 100th birthday

By Makala Chapman for his dedication to his country. pect all of this, but I really appreciate it and Wing Chief Warrant Of cer’s coin Taking the time to personally thank now.” Col. Deming then presented him – a physical token of appreciation only A lot can happen in a century – just WO1 (ret’d) Clark for his 36 years with one of the very rst veteran’s ser- given out on special occasions. ask retired Warrant Of cer First Class of service was 8 Wing Commander vice cards to be issued in Canada. The Speaking to how honoured he was to (WO1) Edgar Clark. In fact, while Colonel (Col.) Ryan Deming and Act- card is a tangible symbol of recognition have helped organize the festivities and most people turn to books or relatives ing Wing Chief Warrant Of cer Scott for former members and encourages an celebrate WO1 (ret’d) Clark’s accom- to learn about Canada’s rich history, 8 Creamer. During the festivities, they enduring af liation with the Canadian plishments was Master Warrant Of cer Wing Trenton’s former right-hand man presented WO1 (ret’d) Clark with a Armed Forces. It has no expiry date and (MWO) Bill Chisholm. “He’s a very in- can boast he has lived it. To help cele- myriad of certi cates and letters of ap- it is not intended for use as an ID card. spiring gentleman,” he said. “We tried brate the momentous milestone and re- preciation. Of notoriety were letters “I’m honoured to be here to celebrate to get everything possible to recognize live some of his greatest achievements, from the Queen, the Governor General your 100th birthday with you,” said his service.” As a member of the RCAF a modest gathering of friends and fam- and the Commander of the Royal Cana- Col. Deming. “I hope you get a lot of history and heritage department, MWO ily joined at Royal Canadian Legion dian Air Force. “I didn’t know I was go- good use out this (card) over the years Chisholm noted it had been exciting Branch 160 in Wellington, Ont., on Nov. ing to get that,” said WO1 (ret’d) Clark and it brings me great pleasure to hand learning about 8 Wing Trenton’s former 5. In addition, members of 8 Wing Tren- in surprise upon hearing the Queen’s it over to you.” As a nal gift, he offered Base chief. He added that he had ton stopped in to honour the veteran congratulatory wishes. “I just didn’t ex- WO1 (ret’d) Clark a Wing Commander CONTINUED ON PAGE 9 CAMPBELL’S AUTO SHOP 327 COLEMAN STREET, BELLEVILLE • COMPLETE COLLISION REPAIRS SINCE 1915 • ALL WORK GUARANTEED • FREE ESTIMATES • PAINT ROOM • CUSTOM JOB SPECIALISTS • FRAMES • UNIBODY & RAIL • ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PAINTS E-mail: 613-968-5791 [email protected] CANADIAN SPORT SUBS 51 South Pinnacle St., Belleville, On K8N 3A1

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 reasons that they all had joined the mili- learned that WO1 (ret’d) Clark had ac- tary. When asked if there was anything tually rst started his military career in else that could have made the day more Trenton in 1938. Quickly ascending the special, pausing, she smiled and point- ranks, he went onto serve as a station ed to a photo of her late mother, Isabel warrant of cer, now known as Wing Clark, who passed away two years ago. Chief Warrant Of cer, at three differ- “He met her around Mother’s Day in ent bases – something that is unheard of 1940, proposed to her on the same day nowadays. One of these postings was to and married her three months later. They RCAF Station Baden–Soellingen, a for- were married almost 77 years,” she said. mer Canadian Forces base in Germany, “She would have loved this and thought where he served for eight years. It was my father was very well-deserving. My from 1972 to 1974 that WO1 (ret’d) Clark mother would have lit up the room and returned to RCAF Station Trenton, as it I know she’s here in spirit.” was originally named, to serve his nal When WO1 (ret’d) Clark was asked years as the Base’s station warrant of- what his fondest memories of his time cer. “He has a long RCAF history and at RCAF Station Trenton was, he smiled, his set of medals and his career would and noted it was getting permission to not be attainable today,” said MWO have barbecues on the rooftop patio of Chisholm. “His life and career have the Warrant Of cers and Sergeants Mess spanned several wars and peacekeeping – a tradition that still remains to this day. years and is something worth recogniz- As for if he had any advice for Canada’s ing.” current members of the RCAF and Wing Also speaking to how pleased she was Chief Warrant Of cers, he shook his to be celebrating WO1 (ret’d) Clark’s head, and noted that since things have milestone birthday was his daughter, changed so much since his time in com- Captain (ret’d) Lynnda Biggin, who mand, he would leave the advice giving served in the military for 28 years. She up to those currently in charge. But he noted she was most grateful for the fact did mention that Trenton will always that he was in good health, both men- have a special place in his heart, since tally and physically, and even added he that’s the place where it all began and still drives and takes care of himself. She the place where it all ended. As for went onto share that growing up, he had what’s next for WO1 (ret’d) Clark, he always been a role model to she and her will be moving to , Ont. to live siblings, and, as a result, was one of the closer to family. Photo courtesy of the Clark family

A family photo of WO1 (ret’d) Edgar Clark and his wife, Isabel Clark, on display at his 100th birthday party, on Nov. 5.

Photos by Makala Chapman WO1 (ret’d) Edgar Clark cuts into his birthday cake with his daughter, Captain 8 Wing Commander Col. Deming presents WO1 (ret’d) Clark with a letter from the (ret’d) Lynnda Biggin Queen.

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MLS# : MLS# 226577 231631 News 11 - The Contact November 15, 2019 Christmas Marketplace returns for sixth year By Makala Chapman to have such a huge response from from the military and civilian com- owners in the military community. “Events like businesses.” When asked what oth- munity were welcome to visit the this are a really good opportunity for those busi- Kickoff the holiday spirit with the er kinds of products and services marketplace, as there was bound to nessowners to get out, build their cliental, make Trenton Military Family Resource would be available, she said to ex- be something for everyone. As well new friends and really get to know their commu- Centre (MFRC) as they gear up to pect things such as jewelry, skin- as supporting local business own- nity,” she said. “It’s also a great opportunity to get host their 6th annual Christmas care products, woodturning pieces ers, patrons can also stop by the some Christmas shopping done. There is bound Marketplace on November 23. This and maple from a local sugar bush. MFRC’s Youth Centre to wander to be a little something for everyone.” The event year’s vendor show will boast a se- In addition, a vendor selling home- the bake sale. All proceeds raised opens on Nov. 23 and will run from 10 a.m. to 3 lection of new and returning mer- made holiday wreathes and boughs from the sweet treats will help p.m. and will be held at the Trenton MFRC, which chants says event coordinator Rabia will be on site. The Holiday Wreath support the children’s programs is located at 50 Rivers Drive, Trenton. Admission is Stobbart. Rafe will also be returning this and maintain the facility. If people by donation to the Military Police Fund for Blind The Christmas Marketplace was year. This imitative is as a fundrais- need a break from shopping, they Children. rst created as a way to showcase er for the childcare programs. Par- are welcomed to enjoy a hot lunch the products and services of small- ticipants will have the opportunity available for purchase from the business owners in the military to win a wreath adorned with gift canteen. Whilst enjoying a savoury community. “We get about 25 ven- cards donated by local businesses. chilli or, perhaps, a lasagna, listen in The Christmas Marketplace is the as a quartet from the 8 Wing Band dors every year,” she explained. “Fireplace Showroom” “It’s great because you get every- rst day the fundraiser will run, plays familiar Christmas carols. thing from household names, like and it will end on Dec. 13. Tickets When asked why people should pecializing Scentsy, to those niche businesses for the rafe can be purchased in attend the Christmas Marketplace, in your Home Comfort that do things such as handmade person at the MFRC. Stobbart said it came down for the S products. 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Approximately 50,000 Canadians served with the and Royal Air Force in Bomber Command operations over occupied Europe during the Second World War. One of those brave Canadians was a courageous and highly skilled naviga- tor, Jack Vincent Watts. Brigadier-Gen- eral Watts was born in 1920, in Hamil- ton, Ontario, and enlisted in the RCAF on July 2, 1940. He met his wife, Cor- poral Norma Tilley, in England in the spring of 1944 while she was serving with the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) with the Bomber Command. They married in the fall of the same year. He ew over 100 sorties with Bomber Command, serving in several units. During his outstanding war time service, he was awarded the Distin- guished Service Order (DSO) and the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) and Bar. He left the RCAF after the war with the rank of squadron leader, but later returned, retiring as a brigadier- general in 1975. He commanded the Photo by Holly Bridges RCAF contingent to Queen Elizabeth Brigadier-General Jack Watts, a veteran of Bomber Command, and his wife Corporal Norma Zelia (Tilley) Watts, a veteran of the Battle of II’s coronation in 1953 and was deco- Britain, attend the Battle of Britain parade held at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa on September 15, 2013. rated by the Queen with the corona- tion medal. Brigadier-General Watts had a front row seat to the famed raids on the German army camp. He noticed activ- and asked him if he was hungry. They I felt I was trained, equipped and ca- German battleship Tirpitz, sister ship ity as well as a watch tower nearby, brewed tea, wrapped him in a British pable, and that’s what I was there for. of the more famous Bismarck, while and opted to stay still for two or three Army coat and drove him to an RAF [There were] many people to who I serving with the Royal Air Force’s 10 days, not moving an inch by fear of be- base. owed that kind of loyalty.” Squadron. For most of her wartime ing spotted. After being exposed to the He said that having good morale and a career, the Tirpitz sat in Norwegian elements, without food, water or shel- positive attitude were essential to sur- *The length of this story has been re- fjords at Trondheim. It was an ongo- ter, he decided to move once night had vival. The sense of duty and loyalty duced to  t this paper. For the full ar- ing threat to the Royal Navy and a fallen. Flight Lieutenant Watts found was also key. “A lot of people had been ticle on Brigadier-General Watts, visit constant target for British attacks, but clothes, food and supplies, including killed, I had not,” he said. “I had a job the RCAF online at www.rcaf-arc.forc- the fjords made it dif cult for airmen a bayonet and an automatic pistol. He still to do, a responsibility I still had es.gc.ca. to attack the vessel. couldn’t  nd any water that he trust- to face. I wasn’t in fear and trembling, On the night of April 27, 1942, Flight Lieutenant Watts expertly and calmly guided the pilot of their Halifax bomb- er through an intense ambush of  ght- er attacks, bringing them down to an astonishing 250 feet [76 metres] to de- liver their load on the ship. “I think [the Tirpitz raid] was the most challenging one of all,” he said. “It was night time and we were carrying mines instead of bombs. The mines were to drop down below the stern and explode to try and damage the rear of the Tirpitz. We at- tacked at 250 feet, which was just over mast height. It was as low as you could be and make it. We did it two nights running.” On the  rst night, the ship was shrouded in protective smoke and remained undamaged. “You couldn’t see anything,’’ he said. The second night saw success and Flight Lieuten- ant Watts was awarded the Distin- Photo courtesy of DND Archives guished Flying Cross for his actions on the two nights. Pilot Of cer Jack Watts climbs out of His level-headedness and courage a four-engine bomber at an RAF station were again put to the test on Novem- in England on December 17, 1941. ber 11, 1942, when his aircraft was shot down in the Mediterranean near ed, but he had a quick drink of Chi- Tobruk, Libya. He survived, but was anti and, due to extreme exhaustion, injured by his parachute. He was shot fell asleep. He awoke to the sound of down close to midnight and the stars a vehicle engine and, as the door was were his only reference in the dark. kicked open, he recognised the outline Even in this extreme situation, he had of a British helmet. He hit the oor and the courage and strength of character asked, “Are you British?” The startled to keep his cool and ignore the fear, British military policeman reached for the pain caused by his injury and the his side arm, which was secured in its grief for the apparent loss of his crew. holster. Flight Lieutenant Watts then He used his expert navigational skills blurted out: “I’m Canadian! I was shot to save his own life and swim toward down! I’m an RCAF airman!” After a shore—an ordeal that lasted more than brief scuf e and an intense exchange,  ve hours. the military police determined that When he came to, he realized he had this was in fact a stranded Canadian in landed on the shore of an occupied German’s clothing. They sat him down