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You are we were telling our people, We needed an additional stretched, but you are doing ‘Enjoy the holidays with entry point into Haiti. Our as much as you can and your families, and when we airfield engineers assessed delivering results, showing come back, we will be the Jacmel airfield, and with your professionalism and focused on getting ready for confidence in the capabili- your dedication. the Olympics. With ties of the Hercules, and the Your work is impressive, Afghanistan and training, experience of our personnel, and I thank you, and your things should be busy for us we took the risk of the first families, for what you are in the coming months.’ Hercules flight into this tiny doing for Canadians, for Then tragedy takes place in airstrip in the hills. Less Haitians, for Afghans, for Haiti and we must act. In a than 24 hours later, your Air sailors on the high seas, and matter of hours, our people, Force had opened a strategic for so many other people in Photo: MCpl Kevin O'Donnell and our families commit to ‘backdoor’ to deliver more need. help save lives and heal the Sergeant Dave Payne, a search and rescue technician with 424 (Transport and aid to the Haitian people, wounds caused by this dev- Rescue) Squadron from 8 Wing Trenton, holds a six-month-old baby during a and equipping the DART Yvan Blondin astation. And ‘busy’ was medical evacuation flight from Port-au-Prince to an American naval hospital on and the field hospital. Major-General redefined. board USNS Comfort on February 1, 2010 as part of Operation HESTIA, the Wherever you work, Commander, 1 Canadian I share with you just one Canadian Forces response to the disastrous earthquake in Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010. whether in the Division, Air Division Providing continuous, outstanding humanitarian aid by Amber Gooding 8 Wing/CFB Trenton is Trenton, is also extremely “Many sections of the Photo: Amber Gooding Assistant Editor the gateway for those very proud of 8 Wing’s response Wing have been strained efforts, and during the past in support of the people of almost to the limit,” he Some refer to the cata- three weeks, the Wing has Haiti. explains, “yet, we continue to strophic earthquake that experienced one of the “Personnel from all meet, and exceed, expecta- struck Haiti as a tragedy of busiest flying periods ever. squadrons and units have tions.” unspeakable proportions, “During this relatively rallied in support of this Col Williams said the and while that may be true, short period there were a mission,” he said. “Often base-wise response has been the people of Haiti continue total of 73 missions flown in well ‘above and beyond,’ spectacular. to possess levels of hope far support of the operation: 36 achieving outstanding “I must recognize, in greater than most would Globemaster flights, 19 results in very short order.” particular, the herculean expect. Hercules trips, and two Col Williams explained efforts of 2 Air Movements This optimism stems Airbus and two Challenger that the nature of this 24/7 Squadron, the key to flight from an outpouring of relief missions, all dedicated to Op operation, coupled with the line success in a mission such support coming into Haiti; HESTIA, not to mention requirement to deploy a sig- as this; Wing Operations, and not only are members of the 14 chartered flights also nificant number of person- for their lead role in the the Canadian Forces at the used to augment the CF’s nel into theatre, has resulted planning and execution of forefront of Canada’s current own airlift capability,” said in a very positive situation, the operation; 429 (T) relief efforts, but 8 Lieutenant-Colonel David whereby personnel not nor- Squadron for their three-air- Wing/CFB Trenton is at the Murphy, 8 Wing Operations mally directly involved in the craft, all-hands-on-deck heart of it all. Officer. conduct of operations have surge; and the WLEO The Canadian LCol Murphy said that been drawn into these posi- branch for its efforts in sup- Expeditionary Force everyone has pushed to tions, with incredible results. port of Op HESTIA, itself, Command (CEFCOM) ensure the required equip- The net result has been that but also the very direct sup- reports cargo delivered to ment and supplies are deliv- 8 Wing/CFB Trenton has port provided to 8 Wing Haiti, thus far, totals more ered as soon as possible to been, and is being, recog- personnel operating in the- Sgt Steven Roach, Loadmaster with 429 (T) Squadron, than 2,439,555 pounds, and those needing the aid. nized far and wide for this atre,” said Colonel Williams. directs traffic technicians on the ground at Aéroport of that, 865,711 pounds of Colonel Russ Williams, very significant contribu- International Toussaint in Port-au-Prince, to begin relief goods. Commander, 8 Wing/CFB tion. See Op HESTIA, Page 14 unloading a CC177 Globemaster. The Contact 2 February 5, 2010 News La Force aérienne se montre à la hauteur par Major-général Yvan Photo: Capt Alex Munoz Blondin Commandant de la Drs John and Sue Marinovich 1re Division aérienne du and staff have been serving the dental Canada community of Quinte since 1994. We offer complete dental care for all ages. Je viens de voir de Your health comes first. première main les New Patients and same day emergencies opérations de la Force always welcome! aérienne organisées pour aider le peuple haïtien et 613-392-3939 d’examiner les préparatifs 257 Dundas St. E., finaux de la composante Trenton aérienne qui appuiera la GRC dans le contexte K8V 1M1 des Jeux Olympiques. Il y a bien peu de temps, nous disions à Best Best notre personnel : Quality nly P lace To Price « Profitez du temps des he O G SMITTY’S o Fêtes avec vos familles “T WAREHOUSE OPERATION ” et, en revenant des For NEW or GOOD USED Appliances vacances, nous nous Au matin du 28 janvier 2010, un CC130 Hercules a atterri à l’aérodrome de concentrerons sur les Smitty’s has been keeping customers happy for 28 years in the appliance Jacmel, en Haïti, afin d’assurer l’approvisionnement en ressources de business. This proves Smitty has the Best Price, Selection, Guarantee, préparatifs des soutien pour l’Op HESTIA. Quality & Price plus Same Day delivery, seven days a week. Smitty plans to Olympiques. Entre be around for another 28 years. Now he has in-house financing at l’Afghanistan et internationale affluant à collines. Moins de les escadres, y compris la NO INTEREST. These are just a few of the many reasons to visit Smitty’s for your new or used appliance purchase. l’instruction, nous Port-au-Prince, 24 heures plus tard, la vôtre, réalisent une devrions être bien Best Best Best l’aéroport était tellement Force aérienne du gamme impressionnante Selection Guarantee Service occupés pendant les congestionné que le Canada avait ouvert une de missions chaque jour. prochains mois. » Puis, la Canada n’avait que «porte arrière» straté- On vous en demande tragédie a frappé Haïti, quatre créneaux de temps gique pour fournir beaucoup, mais vous SMITTY’S nous exhortant à agir. 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Et il a fallu eut évalué l’aérodrome de travaillez, que ce soit à la impressionnantes et je réévaluer ce qu’on Jacmel, et connaissant les Division, dans la Force vous remercie, vous et entendait par le mot capacités des Hercules et aérienne ou dans les vos familles, de ce que « occupés ». de notre personnel Forces canadiennes, vous vous faites pour les Je veux vous expérimenté, nous avons mettez l’épaule à la roue Canadiens, les Haïtiens, transmettre un exemple tenté un premier vol à pour assumer la charge les Afghans, les matelots de votre dévouement, tiré destination de cette de travail du pays, en en haute mer, et pour de l’Op Hestia. Vu la minuscule bande temps de paix comme en tant d’autres gens qui quantité d’aide d’atterrissage dans les temps de guerre. Toutes sont dans le besoin. Please Recycle this Newspaper Thank You! WING LOGISTICS & ENGINEERING PICTURE OF THE WEEK

With 8 Wing sound- ing like a bee hive, everyone has stepped up to pro- vide support. Mr Marty Adair and Mr Mac Smith, VHE 10 17538-B Hwy 2 Trenton vehicle mechanics 613-392-3501 from 8 Wing Transportation / Electrical Mechanical Engineering Squadron , Refuelling Maintenance Section, perform a pre-flight inspection on an R11 aircraft refueller earmarked for Haiti (Op HESTIA).

Photo by Sergeant Dave Clusiau February 5, 2010 The Contact 3 News HCol Arthur Sherwin honoured at 424 Squadron Mess Dinner

By 2Lt Brendan Pierce potatoes, vegetables, with 424 (T&R) Squadron a raspberry cheesecake to finish off the meal. The The 8 Wing Officers’ combination of delicious Mess was filled with tra- food and great service by dition and merriment on the mess staff made for January 8, when the men an excellent formal din- and women of 424 ner. (Transport and Rescue) Following the mag- Squadron gathered there nificent meal, 424 mem- for the unit’s annual bers were treated to a Mess Dinner. very compelling speech Special guest of hon- by HCol Sherwin. our at this year’s event The former 424 was a former 424 (T&R) Squadron Honorary Colonel and Honorary Colonel joined Royal Air Force (RAF) the RAF in 1941 as a veteran of World War II, pilot and flew 27 mis- Photos: Captain Michelle Dagenais, 424 (T&R) Squadron Arthur Sherwin. sions in the war before he delighted the crowd by (above) Members of 424 (Transport & Rescue) Squadron, 8 Wing/CFB The dinner boasted was shot down and taken playing a musical set. Trenton, and their guests, pose for a group photograph during the unit’s maximum attendance prisoner by German The Squadron also had Annual Mess Dinner, held January 8, 2010 at the Officers’ Mess. (below) and the Squadron was forces. He spent the next the opportunity to show Honorary Colonel Arthur Sherwin (left) and the squadron’s Commanding lucky to be in the pres- two years in Stalag Luft off some of its own musi- Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Tom Dunne, were two of the head table guests. ence of guests such as 3, a Prisoner of War cal talents, with 424’s Colonel Russ Williams, camp located south of Deputy Commanding Commander, 8 Wing/ Berlin. While there, Officer, Maj Ray CFB Trenton, HCol HCol Sherwin was part Stockermans and Sherwin, and 424 of the famous ‘Great Sergeant Sean Calis Squadron’s current Escape’ where he was a playing along with HCol Honorary Colonel, Ed member of the organiza- Robertson. Robertson. tion team. The annual event was The evening began His story was a a huge success, and a with a social gathering, delight and captivated great time was had by all. prior to everyone getting everyone in the room. Members of 424 settled in for dinner. The After the formal por- Squadron would like to menu selection for the tion of the evening, the take this time to thank dinner was spring mixed Squadron members everyone involved for salad, cream of mush- retired downstairs for making their Mess room soup, bacon- more socializing. where Dinner a successful and wrapped filet mignon, HCol Ed Robertson memorable evening. Search & Rescue UPDATE

424 Transport and Rescue Squadron had just one mission this past week. On January, 31, the Griffon crew was tasked to search for a missing 27-year-old woman northeast of Trenton. The crew searched unsuccessfully for several hours, and then returned to base. In addition, squadron personnel were engaged in both ongoing training and the Haiti relief effort, Op HESTIA. Until next week, stay safe.

Missions for 2010: 7 Missions for Jan..: 7 Persons rescued: 0 The Contact 4 February 5, 2010 Opinion / Editorial The Contact Newspaper CanadianaCanadiana CrosswordCrossword

The CONTACT is an unofficial publication of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. The CONTACT is a weekly military newspaper that provides accurate and timely coverage of issues and events at and affecting Canada’s largest and busiest air base — 8 Wing / CFB Trenton. We are the primary inter- nal and external communications tool for 8 Wing / CFB Trenton and began publishing in November, 1940. We strive to build awareness, morale and ‘esprit de corps’ among both the military and civilian communities.It is our priviledge to showcase the efforts of the men and women of the Canadian Forces at work. The Editor reserves the right to edit copy and reject advertising to suit the needs of the publication. Views expressed are those of the contributor unless expressly attributed to DND, CF or other agencies. In case of typographical error, no goods may be sold and differ- ence charged to this newspaper whose liability is limited to a refund of the space charged for the erroneous item. Published every Friday with the kind permission of Colonel Russ Williams, Wing Commander, 8 Wing / CFB Trenton. The Contact Staff Editor-in-Chief: Captain Mark Peebles Managing Editor: Andrea Steiner Assistant Editor: Amber Gooding Reporter/Photographer: Tom Philp Advertising Production : Lindsey White Advertising Sales: Patricia MacKie Bookkeeper: Marilyn Miron Circulation: Russell Webster Translator/Proofreader: WO Louise Fagan PSP Manager: John Snyder Subscriptions: First Class postage charge $65.00 per year for inside Canada, $130.00 for international.

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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 Tom Philp. Advertising: 613-392-2811 Ext. 7008 February 5, 2010 The Contact 5 News Air Force works around the clock providing humanitarian aid by Amber Gooding und,” he said. “It’s getting being delivered regularly.” Assistant Editor easier now as the traffic has Deciding what is slowed down.” onboard each flight is the There is no question about Because the air traffic responsibility of a team it – Canada’s Air Force is has eased quite a bit since from 8 Wing, working in engaged in busy times. January 14, when CF per- conjunction with the Involved in a number of sonnel first responded as Federal Department of operations around the part of Op HESTIA, it has External Affairs and the world, assisting millions on made the lives of those Canadian International a yearly basis, a main area responding to the relief Development Agency. of focus with recent sup- efforts easier to deliver aid “An ops group deter- port efforts have placed Air to Haitians and provide mines what is required for Force personnel in the cen- supply to our troops, said each flight. There’s a cargo tre of providing humani- LCol Tringali. ops that builds up the loads tarian aid relief to grief- “We are prepared for and the load plans for the stricken Haiti. these situations,” said LCol aircraft, and then we (traf- “Providing the aid Tringali. “It’s not a ques- fic techs) carry out the load needed in Haiti has been a tion of whether an earth- plans,” said MCpl McLean momentous effort by 8 quake or a tornado On the ground in Wing,” said Lieutenant- destroyed a country or a Haiti minutes after the Colonel David Murphy, 8 city; it doesn’t make much plane lands, new traffic Wing Operations Man- of a difference. It’s more technicians begin unload- ager. “One which we con- about the way we respond ing the aircraft and trans- sider a tremendous suc- to such disasters. In every porting supplies to cess.” case, our work remains the Canada’s designated camp Encompassed in that same.” located on the airfield. are many men and women In every natural disaster Although the number working 24 hours a day to you are faced with the same of relief flights into Haiti ensure the success of obstacles, explains LCol has dropped since earlier Canadian Forces missions. Tringali. days, the activity level for The level of operations can “There’s too much air the traffic technicians has create chaotic times, how- traffic, not enough support not slowed down. ever, it is because of the on the ground (because Colonel Scott Clancy, training and skills of Air things have been demol- Air Component Comma- Force personnel, that helps ished) – and every airplane nder of Joint Task Force to bring order and struc- on the planet wants to land Haiti ( JTFH), has person- ture to both the skies and immediately,” he said. nel working every minute on the ground. Helping people was of every day, if the require- During his fifth flight why LCol Tringali decided ment is there. to Haiti since Op HES- to peruse his flying career “They are doing a fan- TIA launched, 429 in airlift, as supposed to tastic job, and they are (Transport) Squadron fighters. working around the clock,” CC177 Globemaster pilot “With fighters you do said Col Clancy. “When- Lieutenant-Colonel John all of the training but don’t ever there is not an aircraft Tringali said the situation ever really get to do your on the ground, they go to on the ground at Aéroport job,” he said. “In airlift you ground, get rest they need International Toussaint are always helping to do because when those birds (Port-au-Prince’s interna- something – there’s re-sup- are coming in, they are up tional airport) is improv- ply, evacuations, transport- loading and unloading.” ing. ing troops, etc. The down- These traffic techni- “The first couple of side to that is that your cians also work to unload days were really chaotic but schedules are unpredictable contracted aircraft deliver- it’s gradually getting bet- but you learn to adapt, and ing loads. ter,” said LCol Tringali. “It at the end of the day, all “They may unload six was difficult to begin with that matters is that you’ve aircraft between 0500 hrs because there aren’t any helped to make a differ- and 1200 hrs,” he said. taxi-ways, there’s just one ence.” “They get the rest when main runway.” Preparing a load of sup- they can because they Photos: Amber Gooding, Contact Staff/Capt Annie Morin, 8 Wing Public Affairs Thankfully, the condi- plies that left 8 Wing/CFB know they will have other tions at the airport that Trenton in the early morn- loads coming in.” they were presented to ing hours of February 1, And with the CC177 work with are manageable, were a number of person- load capacities of up to although shorter (runway) nel, including those load- three times that of a than most, leaving very lit- ing the CC177 CC130 Hercules, the full tle for pilots to work with. Globemaster from 2 Air loads bring plenty of the It was the amount of traffic Movements Squadron (2 resources desperately need- that was creating more of a Air Mov Sqn). ed. concern. Master Corporal Chris “We have some of the Flying for more than McLean, a traffic techni- greatest people working 12 years, LCol Tringali has cian from 2 Air Mov Sqn, under our command,” said been involved in many was part of the ground Col Clancy. “It makes you Photos, top to bottom: 8 Wing/CFB Trenton’s 2 Air Movements Squadron missions, supporting a vari- crew involved with this very proud to be a part of Traffic Technicians load supplies onto a CC177 Globemaster, during one of ety of operations, and has particular load out of 8 such a large Canadian fam- the many humanitarian aid supply flights that are part of Op HESTIA.The learned that the level of Wing. He has seen hun- ily.” supplies were delivered to Port-au-Prince, Haiti on February 1. response is what really dreds of thousands of Regardless of who you matters, and eventually you pounds of supplies pass speak with who has been a CC177 Globemaster pilot from 429 (Transport) Squadron, Lieutenant- will figure out the means of through this hub of part of these efforts in Colonel John Tringali, has flown to Haiti five times in less than 20 days. supporting that. Canada’s Air Force as part Haiti – from technicians to Six CH146 Griffon helicopters currently support the ongoing relief efforts “In this kind of human- of Op HESTIA. pilots, to commanders – in Haiti. itarian mission, in response “It has been a constant the outlook remains the to a natural disaster, every- stream of water and rations same. To get what is need- Loadmaster Steven Roach of 429 (T) Squadron, navigates the pilot through body wants to get there every flight, plus large vehi- ed, to where it is needed, as the procedure of backing up a CC177 Globemaster in order to return to 8 first, which causes lots of cles and transportation soon as possible, and that is Wing/CFB Trenton. Port-au-Prince’s airport has limited space available for commotion on the gro- equipment and movers are exactly what is happening. high traffic operations, such as the relief efforts currently underway. The Contact 6 February 5, 2010 News Personnel at Work: Jim Pullen - Six decades of service, still going strong by Tom Philp bers, and two civilians, year as a civilian, Pullen Contact Staff ostensibly to support air- started in 10 Hangar, then craft supplied by Canada 7 Hangar and other loca- The year was 1951. The to that country. The tim- tions before moving in Canadian Government ing wasn’t perfect for a 1996 to his current station had just committed man whose job it was to in Wing Supply at 46 Canadian troops to a get parts. Portage Drive. His com- three-year mission in “My sergeant and I mitment to duty is leg- Korea; the reserve ele- had no sooner landed in endary. ments of all three Turkey than the Canadian “I’ve seen a lot of big Canadian military services government froze the sup- changes in my time,” he joined their Regular Force ply of all parts for those said. “I always say I’ve counterparts in recruiting aircraft because of hostili- gone from a straight pen women; and Jim Pullen ties between Greece and in an ink well to the won- joined the Royal Canadian Turkey,” Pullen said. “It derful world of comput- Air Force. was the start of the Cyprus ers!” “I actually wanted to be situation.” “I remember a time an electrical technician Pullen was posted to when we had to get a sig- working on aircraft,” the former CFB nature for purchase orders Pullen told The Contact Downsview from 1965 to over $49.99,” Pullen said. recently. “They gave me 1970…always in Supply He has signing authority Supply, and I’ve been there … where he worked part- today for items up to ever since.” time as a clerk in the drap- $5,000. Nearly 60 years later, ery department of Eaton’s Because of personal Pullen still mans a desk, Yorkdale. commitments during the this time at 8 Wing/CFB He recalled that most week, Pullen has arranged Trenton, and without the military men of the day with Major Lefebvre (and uniform. He is a critical had some part-time work his predecessors) to start part of the 8 Wing outside the Forces to pro- work at 5:30 a.m. each day, Supply’s operations, and a vide those little extras for leaving early in the after- person whose “wealth of the family. noon three days a week; knowledge” is invaluable Pullen went on to but he works until 4 p.m. to both his colleagues and postings in Goose Bay, on the remaining days to his supervisors. Edmonton and Ottawa, make up the time. It’s an “Jim has almost 60 with two separate stints in arrangement that works years of service. When he Germany. well for everyone. leaves, that is a vast “I really enjoyed that “Nobody’s had a prob- amount of knowledge that second posting to lem with it in the past 10 will walk out the door,” Germany, because my wife years, and as long as I’m Photo: Tom Philp, Contact Staff said Major Michel and I went by ourselves, working, and have the Jim Pullen, an aircraft parts buyer with 8 Wing Supply, has just begun his Lefebvre, Officer in without the kids, and we other commitments, I’ll 60th year of combined military and civilian service ... all of it in Supply! Charge, 8 Wing Supply. got to do a lot of travel- continue to follow (that Just starting his 60th ling,” he said. schedule),” he said. year of public service It was after being post- So, after 59 years of PET OF THE WEEK (combined military and ed to Ottawa in 1985 that service and counting, will civilian), Pullen began his the Pullen’s decided to put Jim Pullen ever retire? journey to becoming “Mr. down roots in the Trenton “My kids won’t let me Supply” at the former area, buying a home in retire. They’re worried, Manning Depot in Brighton. Pullen retired because they see so many Aylmer, Ontario. from military service in people who retire and then Sometime during that ini- 1987 (“but not for very they die shortly after- tial training, a sergeant long”) with the rank of wards,” Pullen said. “So, I learned Pullen had worked Master Warrant Officer. tell everybody that I’m in the shipping depart- Returning to supply going to play it one day at ment of a shoe factory work at 8 Wing that same a time.” before enlisting. “He said, ‘You’d make a good supply tech,” Pullen said. “I’m still supplying people.” His first stint at 8 Matteo is an extremely affectionate boy who loves to Wing (“on what they now snuggle. Clean, calm and handsome. Good with dogs would call OJT”) came shortly after enlistment, and cats. A staff favourite. Deserves the best the world when Pullen spent two has to offer! He's already neutered and we're asking a weeks here before return- special adoption fee of $65. ing to Aylmer for his for- mal Supply Course. They Contact the Quinte Humane Society for more information. liked him so much in Aylmer, he was posted to Animals are from the Quinte Humane Society that Depot for the next six years before shipping out 527 Avonlough Rd., Belleville 613-968-4673 to CFB Winnipeg, a post- This feature is wonderfully sponsored by Global Pet Foods ing he held until 1964. “Things were so new 10% OFF EVERYDAY there, they were still build- ing the new PMQs,” for Military Personnel Pullen said. “It was so cold; and so muddy you Photo submitted 470 2nd Dug Hill Rd., Trenton (Walmart Plaza) couldn’t drive your car into Jim Pullen was a new Royal Canadian Air Force 613-392-9191 the housing area.” recruit in 1951 when this photo was taken. He In 1964, Pullen was had planned to serve as an aircraft electrical sys- Please Recycle deployed to Turkey with tems technician. He ended up buying, rather two other military mem- than fixing parts for the next six decades. this Newspaper February 5, 2010 The Contact 7 Sports

Winnipeg: Air Force Run National Running Championship The 2010 Canadian Forces Running 25 to 29 years old - Male: Marathon, The 2010 Air Force Run to be held in Trenton. Championship will run in conjunction 3:15:00; Half Marathon, 1:35:00; 10 km, Winnipeg, Manitoba, will take place Members wishing to participate with the National Capital Race Weekend 38:00; 5 km, 18:30. Female: Marathon, . on May 30, 2010 should complete the CFAO 50 – 3 in Ottawa from May 22 to 24, 2010. 3:30:00, Half Marathon, 1:45:00; 10 km, Participants are required to pay the Annex B, Appendix 1 Application to Categories are as follows: Under 19; 44:00; 5 km, 24:00. registration fees via the Air Force Run enter sports competition. 20 to 24 years; 25 to 29 years; 30 to 34 30 to 34 years old - Male: Marathon, website at www.airforcerun.ca. For more information, please con- years; 35 to 39 years; 40 to 44 years; 45 to 3:15:00; Half Marathon, 1:35:00; 10 km, Please note: There will not be any tact the Military Sports Coordinator, 49 years; 50 to 54 years; 55 years and 38:00; 5 km, 19:00. Female: Marathon, financial support from 8 Wing/CFB Dan Cormier, at local 3373. over. 3:30:00, Half Marathon, 1:45:00; 10 km, Races are as follows: 5 Km; 10 Km; 44:00; 5 km, 25:00. Half Marathon; Marathon. 35 to 39 years old - Male: Marathon, To be eligible, all participants must be 3:30:00; Half Marathon, 1:40:00; 10 km, a member of the Regular Forces, Class B 45:00; 5 km, 22:00. Female: Marathon, or C Reserve. 3:45:00, Half Marathon, 1:50:00; 10 km, Each region is limited to 25 runners, 50:00; 5 km, 27:00. provided they meet the qualifying times. 40 to 44 years old - Male: Marathon, Personnel who do not meet the qualify- 3:30:00; Half Marathon, 1:40:00; 10 km, ing standards may still participate but 45:00; 5 km, 22:00. Female: Marathon, won’t qualify for temporary duty status. 3:45:00; Half Marathon, 1:55:00; 10 km, The qualifying times listed below are 51:00; 5 km, 27:00. the minimum times that must have been 45 to 49 years old - Male: Marathon, achieved on a certified course within 14 3:45:00; Half Marathon, 1:48:00; 10 km, months prior to race day. Proof of time 45:00; 5 km, 25:00. Female: Marathon, must be forwarded to Military Sports 4:00:00, Half Marathon, 1:58:00; 10 km, Coodinator, Dan Cormier, no later than 53:00; 5 km, 30:00. March 1, 2010. 50 to 54 years old - Male: Marathon, Under 19 - Male: Marathon, 3:15:00; 3:40:00; Half Marathon, 1:53:00; 10 km, Half Marathon, 1:35:00; 10 km, 38:00; 5 50:00; 5 km, 30:00. Female: Marathon, km, 18:00. Female: Marathon, 3:30:00, 4:00:00, Half Marathon, 2:05:00; 10 km, Half Marathon, 1:45:00; 10 km, 44:00; 5 58:00; 5 km, 35:00. km, 22:00. 55 years old and over - Male: 20 to 24 years old - Male: Marathon, Marathon, 4:30:00; Half Marathon, Photo: 17 Wing 3:15:00; Half Marathon, 1:35:00; 10 km, 1:55:00; 10 km, 55:00; 5 km, 35:00. Participants are shown above during the 2009 Air Force Run in Winnipeg. 38:00; 5 km, 18:30. Female: Marathon, Female: Marathon, 4:45:00, Half 3:30:00, Half Marathon, 1:45:00; 10 km, Marathon, 2:20:00; 10 km, 65:00; 5 km, March Break Kidz Kamp Batawa 44:00; 5 km, 24:00. 45:00. For kids 6 to 12 years of age 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Masters Swim Team The March Break Kidz $170; Three children - Ski Hill Do you enjoy spending Kamp will run from $215; and Four children time in the pool? March 15 to 19, from 8 - $250. Passes If you are a Canadian a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Registration for the Forces member and class RecPlex. Before and general public will The PSP CRA is offer- A and B Reservist in the after care is available begin on Monday, ing a ski pass at a area who can swim two from 7 to 8 a.m. and 4 February 15, starting at reduced rate. Buy a pass to three lengths of the to 5 p.m. Register now 10 a.m. and save money! pool, who enjoys swim- at the RecPlex. Cost is as follows: 1 Passes are available ming, either for fitness or Cost for military child - $115; Two chil- to military personnel cross-training purposes, community members is dren -$ 190; Three chil- and CRA members or would just simply like as follows: One child - dren - $240; Four chil- only. to improve stroke tech- $100; Two children - dren - $275. Cost varies depend- nique, then masters ing if purchased for swimming is for you. Valentines Couples Fencing daytime, evening or The 8 Wing/CFB weekend skiing. Trenton Masters Swim We invite you and your is your sense of humour Ski passes are avail- practices on Monday, partner to join us on and a partner. able at the RecPlex. Wednesday and Friday Monday, February 15, Cost is $15 per couple, mornings, from 0530 to from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for military community 0650 hrs at the RecPlex. Bring your special members and $20 per If you are interested in someone to this fun intro- couple for the general joining the team, we’ll see ductory fencing class. All public. There is a maxi- you at the pool! equipment is supplied. mum of six couples for For more info contact All you need to bring this event. 2Lt Jewett at local 7265. Photo: sxc.hu Vendors Wanted The Trenton Craft Guild has limited openings for crafters of fine hand made products at their upcoming shows. To book your booth, please call today. For the Spring Show at K of C Hall in Trenton on May 1 call Bev at 613 475-1985 or Sandra & George at 613 394-3167. For the Christmas Show at Kof C Hall in Trenton, on Nov 6 & 7 call Sandra or George at 613 394-3167. For the Christmas Show at Masonic Hall in Brighton on Nov 13 & 14, call Cathie at 613 849-3259. The Contact 8 February 5, 2010 Fitness & Health

Annual 8 Wing Winter Carnival: Are you ready? Spin Studio at 8 Wing The new Spin Studio is now open, with a lot of great Join us on Friday, February 12, Photo: Contact archives as the 8 Wing Fitness and classes for the 8 Wing/CFB Trenton community. Classes take place as follows: Mondays at 1610 Sports Flight hosts the 8 Wing hrs; Tuesday and Thursdays at 0630 hrs; and Annual Winter Carnival. Mondays and Wednesdays at 1200 hrs; The fun begins with teams All classes are 50 minutes long and are designed of up to 10 participants, com- for any fitness level - beginner to elite. peting in a friendly, non com- Please join us for 8 Wing/CFB Trenton's favourite petitive Olympic event, at workout.Classes are complimentary and are designed Bakers Island, from 0815 hrs to for the CF and DND community. 1300 hrs. Opening Ceremonies will begin with Colonel Russ Williams, Commander, 8 Wing/ DidDid YouYou Know?Know? CFB Trenton, at 0915 hrs. Participants will play a Over 60 per cent of CF smokers are seriously con- number of games until lunch, sidering quitting in the next six months. (HLIS, 2004) where there will be a barbe- cue, social, and awards to fol- low. Hope to see you all there! 8 Wing’s Annual Winter Carnival is always a huge hit with personnel. Take the challenge and you could win! All military tobacco users and non- among CF members. The Health medication to help reduce nicotine “Did You Know?” is brought to you by your users, their immediate family mem- Promotion team recognizes that quit- withdrawal. 8 Wing Health Promotion department. bers, DND public and non-public ting takes practice and entering the 8 Wing/CFB Trenton supports fund employees are invited to take the “March 1st, I Quit!” Challenge gives your efforts to quit. Local participants “March 1st, I Quit!” Challenge and tobacco users another opportunity. will be eligible to win one of five $100 Take the I QUIT! 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They may or may at DND expense if you also participate in BUTT OUT. users make this decision Listen to them care- they may want to change not want to talk. Make The Health Promotion team can help you BUTT in their own time, for fully. Be respectful and some activities, stop see- sure you’re not causing OUT. Registration is available by appointment. Call their own reasons. avoid judging or giving ing certain friends or more stress when trying local 3768 or email [email protected]. You can’t do it for advice unless asked. going to certain places for to help. them, but you can help Ask what you can do a while. Don’t complain! Sometimes it takes them to make the quit- to be the most help. Do Just accept doing other several tries before a Fitness Lunch and Learn ting process a little easier. your best to respond to activities and be available tobacco user succeeds in Join us for three different Wednesdays this Winter for Quitting tobacco is not their needs, not what you if your company is quitting. If your friend an hour lecture and workshop. Bring your lunch with just about stopping. think is best. Be available, requested. or spouse starts using you, and learn exciting information about the follow- It also means fighting but not pushy. Expect different tobacco again, don’t nag ing: Cardiovascular Conditioning will wake place on physical and psychologi- Be sympathetic about behaviour, especially dur- or complain. Let them February 24; and the Back Power Workshop will take cal addictions and chang- any physical discomfort ing the first weeks. The know you understand place on March 31. ing strong habits. If you caused by withdrawal ex-user of tobacco may be that quitting is a very Each session will run from 1200 to 1300 hrs (don’t are willing to help some- from tobacco. To quit can cranky, nervous and even hard thing to do and that forget to bring your lunch). one quit here are some bring on physical and aggressive. Be under- almost everyone slips The Fitness Lunch and Learn series will take place recommendations that psychological symptoms standing! sometimes. Encourage in the Gymnasium Boardroom, and is open to all 8 can be useful. like nervousness, irri- Be sensitive to their them to keep on trying, Wing Community members, free of charge. Show them you are tability, difficulty concen- moods and needs. At but let them go at their Register with Fitness Coordinator Lisa Refausse interested in the process trating, headaches, food different times, they may own speed. at [email protected]. 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Posted to 8 Wing/CFB Trenton’s Logistics Those problems have run Wing within the past month, (LOG) Branch gathered in the the gamut from Wing Food right out of basic training, Pte Cadet Dining Hall for cake Services having to prepare Simmons finished first in his and congratulations. meals for every flight, to apprenticeship course, and is “It’s hard to get everybody cashiers working very long “frightfully keen” to learn his from LOG Branch together to hours to accommodate the trade and further his military celebrate,” Lieutenant-Colonel needs of deployed personnel, to career, according to Ross Fetterly, 8 Wing CF members from other posts Lieutenant-Colonel Sean Administration Officer, told arriving at 8 Wing to deploy to Lewis, 8 Wing Logistics and the gathering. “We are very Haiti, but without the proper Engineering Officer. busy right now, so I would like kit, and with instructions that Pte Simmons is also the son to thank you for attending.” “Trenton will sort it all out.” of Suzanne Simmons, a senior LCol Fetterly praised LOG “I like to think that Administrative Assistant with Branch members for their Logistics is the grease, the 8 Wing Administration, and “outstanding response” to the lubricant that makes it possible retired 8 Wing Chief Warrant recent crisis in Haiti, after that for every other part of the Officer, Ted Simmons. island country was devastated operation to work,” LCol “Joshua is an example of the by a powerful earthquake in Fetterly said. high quality of people the CF early January. The Canadian “With respect to Haiti, is recruiting, exemplified by his Forces relief mission to Haiti is you’ve done a really great job, top standing in his recent QL3 called Op HESTIA; and the but I would expect nothing less Apprentice Supply Course,” bulk of CF personnel deployed from LOG Branch members,” said LCol Lewis. “His father Photo: Tom Philp, Contact Staff to Haiti are in the port city of he said. “It’s been a real team set an incredible example dur- Pte Josh Simmons, one of the newest recruits in 8 Wing/CFB Jacmel. effort, and you should be ing his many years of service, Trenton’s Logistics (LOG) Branch, was chosen to cut the cake “There has been an almost proud.” and I’m sure Joshua will follow denoting LOG’s 42nd birthday, assisted by LCol Ross Fetterly, constant loading and unload- Cutting the ‘birthday’ cake closely in those footsteps.” 8 Wing Administration Officer, and MWO Sandra Spragg. Let There Be Light: 8 ACCS lights up Jacmel Airfield for night landings by Captain Robert Frank the short and austere 3,300-foot Jacmel ture International Airport in Port-au- Games, Alert and now Haiti, I have only 8 Wing Op Hestia PAO runway. It was a very steep approach, in Prince. ten members remaining here in 8 Wing – order to avoid trees blocking the end of While in Haiti, 8 ACCS technicians half of them Air Force Reservists,” he No fuel. No lights. No motor cars. the runway. The trees obstructing the also set up 3.8 metre satellite dishes in added. On arrival to the Jacmel Airfield, approach were subsequently removed by Port-au-Prince and in Jacmel, providing “The reservists who belong to 8 Haiti, on January 19, 2010, the crew of the Canadian Air Force and Navy personnel. dedicated telephone and high-speed data ACCS are altogether putting 80 years of first Canadian Forces CC-130 Hercules Although this reduced the approach angle lifelines back to Canada. “It’s a telecoms experience at the disposal of this opera- aircraft to land in the south of earthquake- to six degrees, it remains twice as steep as exchange in a box,” explained MWO tion,” observed WO Keith Risser, who ravaged Haiti, found little more than an the standard three-degree CC-130 James Marshall of 8 ACCS. “We provide usually works part-time for the Air Force asphalt runway equipped only to handle approach. full Defence Wide Area Network and Reserve, but has stepped in to work full- daytime flights. Members of 8 Air Control and internet access as well as the ability to time during Op HESTIA contributing to It wasn’t the first Canadian Air Force Communication Squadron (8ACCS), place phone calls from Haiti.” this great 8 ACCS success. . aircraft to arrive there. Since 14 January from 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario, immedi- While the work of 8 ACCS in Haiti Overall, 8 ACCS’ work in Haiti is 2010, Jacmel Airfield had been used as a ately installed a tactical runway lighting was impressive and certainly appreciated nothing short of amazing. By helping the base for CH-146 Griffon helicopter recon- system at Jacmel Airfield, permitting by all involved in this operation, it is even Canadian Air Force operate safely day and naissance operations. around-the-clock relief operations. more impressive to think that all this was night, it is doubling the rate at which life- On January 19, 2010, Major Scott By opening Jacmel Airfield 24-hours- accomplished by a very small team. saving supplies can flow into Jacmel and Frost of 435 Squadron, Winnipeg, a-day, Canada contributed to multina- Indeed, MWO Marshall said that 8 reach Haitians in desperate need. Who Manitoba, safely landed the first tional efforts aimed at relieving the ACCS now has 34 personnel deployed on would have thought that a few lights Canadian Air Force CC-130 Hercules on intense congestion at Toussaint-Louver- operations. “Between the Olympic could make such a big difference? February 5, 2010 The Contact 11 News

back-up to Hiller (long shot) before MacLean made on Burrows. Give it a going on his merry way as an unre- rest!). stricted free agent this summer, while Blake enjoys a renaissance on the wing MEAT AND POTATOES skating alongside some of the Ducks’ young guns. Brian Burke (I feel an ulcer forming Worst case? Toskala continues his just writing his name here but he did So I received a call from an old friend successful minor hockey program. best Red Light Racicot impression put MLSE’s money where his mouth today (yes, I have friend, thanks-for- Heck, they could have called it the (Canadiens fans will get the reference) is. Giguere will shore up his leaky goal- asking). A Québec Nordiques fan. Or Energy Medal or something. Maybe and walks at season’s end and Anaheim tending, Phaneuf has the potential to an ex-Québec Nordiques fan. Or a the Spirit Award. Anyways, its all poli- is forced to buy out the remainder of regain Norris Trophy form and a mes- Québec Nordiques ex-fan. Take your tics, just politics. And it’s the poor, Jason Blake’s contract, which would sage was sent to the entire roster that pick. hyperactive, somewhat disturbingly still be a cheaper option than either changes-be-a-comin’. Leafs players Anyways, I’m not sure what kool- aggressive kids that suffer. Please! deciding to buy out Giguere in 2010- responded with a 3-0 win over New aid he has been drinking but it is pret- Won’t someone think of the children? 2011 or having his $7 million back-up Jersey, but whether Toronto can keep ty potent stuff. He is utterly and thor- Speaking of suffering children, goalie wage eating away a significant up the good play with only one legiti- oughly convinced that the return of the Maple Leafs fans were treated to a part of the team’s salary cap. mate goal scorer on the team remains to Nords is imminent. He also thought it spasm of Brian Burke trade action over be seen. My money is on “no”), Jaroslav prudent that, given the recent and well the weekend. I will give Burke one CHARLIE POTATOES Halak (The Habs number two goalie documented struggles of my beloved thing, he loves to talk the talk (trucu- has actually become their #1 this year Habitants, now would be an opportune lence anyone?) but when push comes Boston Bruins (I am not sure if I with his solid play, leaving GM Bob time to fire off a few sarcastic shots to shove (that shove being another should slide them in here or down Gainey with a big problem. Both Halak across the bow of the HMCS Tuttle blown lead to a visiting Vancouver below. With a 1-7-2 record in their and former first round draft pick Carey (sorry, Gilligan’s Island is on) about Canucks squad), he is not scared to last 10 they are fading fast. But the B’s Price are restricted free agents this how the Canadiens should be cowering shake things up. poor play is also keeping alive the summer and it will be hard to sign in fear with a renewed rivalry with the Although I wish Toronto nothing playoff hopes of the other seven hope- both. Who to keep? I’m betting pedi- Nordiques on the hockey horizon. but good natured ill-will, I can’t really lessly mediocre Eastern Conference gree trumps performance and by the Now, I must admit someone must label them a big loser in their weekend teams who are currently slap-fighting March trade deadline Halak will get his have a decent sized set of cojones to try swap meet with Calgary and Anaheim. one another for the final three post- wish to be a starter – albeit on another and bait a Canadiens fan when your As far as the Dion Phaneuf deal, season slots), Edmonton Oilers (The team), Phoenix Coyotes (Let down? particular team of choice went the way despite the Sutter brothers claims to Oil are worse than the Toronto Maple What let down? 8-2 in their last 10 and of the dinosaur almost 15 years ago the contrary, he had worn out his wel- Leafs. ‘Nuff said), Calgary Flames winners of their last five in a row, the (actually I could probably say the same come in Cow Town and looked to be (With only 1 win in their last 10 Desert Dogs won’t say die. Sitting 4th thing about the Toronto Maple Leafs, packing his bags before the March games, the Flames have been doing in the Western Conference they looked but I digress). And I suppose I could trade deadline anyways. So, despite the their best Oilers impersonation lately. primed to make a playoff push which – have let him have his little moment in glut of underperforming (some might Who knew that their rivalry was so sarcasm on - should mean some nice the sun, but it would take a really big say overrated) d-men in Toronto, intense that they would compete to see increases in post season gate revenues man to do that. A mature man. And if Burke knew that Phaneuf could end up who could suck the most in 2010?), when an extra couple hundred people there is one thing I have never been being something special if he can New York Islanders (Will conduct decide to show up – sarcasm off ), accused of being, it is a big man. Or recover from the substantial drop-off their 2010-2011 training camp in Henrik Sedin (If you would have asked mature for that matter. in his play this year. Or he could China? WTF? It’s true, look it up!), any fan who they thought would be the So with that in mind I told him become a defensive train wreck (bone Vancouver Canucks (Well they aren’t League’s leading scorer at this point in that I would be a little more concerned crushing hits notwithstanding) with listed here because of their 7-3 record the season, I am pretty sure no one, not if, during the course of this so-called offensive upside. in their last 10 games. And I am really even a Canuckle fan, would have said “rivalry” that the Nordiques had actual- For Calgary, Hagman and Stajan not picking on the Northwest Henrik Sedin. But with 78 points he is ly won something, anything, of sub- should provide some sorely needed Division. OK, maybe I am. But I’ll be holding off Ovie and has a decent lead stantive value. Which we all know they secondary scoring, and White, like he damned if the Canucks aren’t one of over Crosby, Thornton and Gaborik), didn’t. Which is part of the reason why was in Toronto, will be an underrated the whiniest teams out there right Brian Elliott (Pascal who? Although I the Nords now call Colorado home, puck-moving defenceman. Mayers will now. Auger-gate was one thing but am pretty sure he is not the answer in wear hiking boots to the rink and were provide the Flames with some more since then Kesler has called out net for the Senators franchise, Elliott able to hang out with John Denver. In fourth line grit. Chicago’s Andrew Ladd as a “coward” has shone in the absence of Leclaire fact, I went on to rank the Nords just As for bringing J.S. Giguere and the entire organization decided to with a 4-0-0 record and .966 save per- slightly ahead of the Kansas City onboard, Toskala has been beyond sal- boycott HNIC for comments Ron centage in his last four games played). Scouts and well behind the Winnipeg vaging for some time now and that Jets in the hallowed halls of failed forced Toronto to feed the so-called NHL expansion teams. “Monster“ to the wolves. Although I will give my buddy some credit, Giguere has not exactly been standing though. After the sobbing stopped on on his head either (see Jonas Hiller the other end of the phone he stealing his starting gig in Anaheim), regrouped and reminded me that at the end of the day he is probably Montreal would never have the honour going to rebound to somewhere of having an Avco Cup in their trophy between his 2003 Conn Smythe form case. and this year’s version. Is a 4-8-5 True, I replied, but if they did it record with a .900 save percentage and would be in the back along with all 3.14 goals against average worth seven those crappy medals everyone used to million next year? Probably nowhere get in minor hockey. Yes, those medals. else but in Toronto, but he will be a The ones everyone received but me. slight upgrade over what they had Not once. Ever. between the pipes. On the Ducks’ side Seriously, it’s not my fault that I was of the ledger, I’m not sure the loss of discriminated against and the hippies Giguere represents anything more than running the show refused to recognize a salary dump. Best case for Anaheim the integral party goons play in any is that Toskala acts as a dependable Any responses can be sent to [email protected]

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Though all are medics helped deliver a employed in clinics from baby girl at the Disaster Gagetown to Toronto, they Assistance Response said that participating in Team’s (DART) medical delivering a child is a rare clinic in Jacmel Thursday experience. afternoon, January 28. The birth was also a It was the first baby welcome change from delivered at the clinic and some of the work the the first delivery for many DART medical staff have of the medics – an experi- had to do since they arrived ence they say was an in Haiti two weeks ago. immense morale booster. Rather than having to per- Jean-Jilles Marie’s water form amputations and broke the night before. Her other aspects of trauma husband, Jean-Charles medicine, the medics said Pierre, had taken them to that this experience boost- Hôpital St. Michel, but ed their morale. they didn’t receive any help Members of the DART medical team who delivered Monique-Lucie Marie pose with the proud parents. “This experience from the medical staff (left to right) Cpl Karine Rousselle, Jean-Charles Pierre holding Monique-Lucie Marie, Cpl Petra Sutton, amazed me. We’re here there. At 7:30 the next MCpl Lucie Rouleau, Cpl Cheryl Bélanger, Cpl Alex Robitaille, Cpl Monique Bartlett and Jean-Jilles Marie. working out of tents with morning, one of the clinic’s ease her discomfort. Annie Bouchard and Monique,” explained Cpl vised bassinette made out the bare minimum and we interpreters took them to As the morning drew Captain Rob Ennis provid- Rousselle. “As soon as the of a cardboard box lined were able to work a mira- the DART clinic and she on, Ms. Marie continued to ing guidance, Cpl Belanger head came out, the liquid with sterile sheets and tow- cle,” remarked Cpl. was ushered into one of a dilate as the medical staff and Cpl Sutton were joined came out. We got a shoul- els. Belanger. number of modular tents. monitored her situation. by corporals Karine der out and the rest slipped Maj Bouchard, a gener- After a couple hours of Corporal Cheryl Just after noon, with her Rousselle, Melissa Bisutti, out right after.” al practitioner with a spe- rest and medical attention, Belanger, a medic from contractions becoming Monique Bartlett and With the cheering cialty in obstetrics and a Ms. Marie walked out of Canadian Forces Health more frequent, Ms. Marie Master Corporal Lucie medics holding on to the veteran of a thousand deliv- the clinic with her family Services Ottawa, started began to deliver her child Rouleau to help Ms. Marie child, Monique-Lucie eries, praised the work of and its newest addition in readying the necessary on a fold-out medical table deliver her child. Together, Marie was born into the her medics. tow. She will be back for equipment and supplies in under a modular tent at the they encouraged, comfort- world at 12:45 p.m. Cpl “I could have been in a check-ups both for herself preparation for the delivery. city’s port as yellow- ed and supported the Bisutti clamped and cut the civilian hospital in Canada and her newborn daughter, In the meantime, Toronto- smocked medics gathered mother through 25 min- umbilical cord and the and it would have been the which means the medics at based Cpl Petra Sutton ini- about her in the stifling utes of labour. squalling six-pound baby same level of performance. the clinic will have another tiated an intravenous drip heat of the midday sun. “I was holding the girl with a full head of hair They were awesome,” she chance to see the child who on Ms Marie and tried to With doctors Major baby’s head with was placed in an impro- said. touched their lives. First baby delivered at DART clinic named after medics by Capt Mark Peebles Bartlett asked the father if they had JTF Haiti / DART chosen a name for the girl. He asked her what her name was. When she told JACMEL, HAITI – While the birth of him ‘Monique’, he gestured to MCpl the DART medical clinic’s first child in Rouleau and asked her name. When Jacmel touched the lives of all the med- Cpl Bartlett answered ‘Lucie’, he ical staff who helped deliver her on responded, “Her name is Monique- Thursday, January 28, two medics have Lucie” a permanent link to little girl. “We were just a part of the team that Monique-Lucie Marie’s name came helped with the delivery of his child,” courtesy of two of the medics who explains Cpl Bartlett. “I just happened delivered her: Corporal Monique to ask him if they had a name for her.” Bartlett and Master Corporal Lucie The two Ottawa-based medics are Rouleau. honoured and touched by the expres- The name, a gesture of gratitude sion. They say it is a wonderful experi- from the girl’s father Jean-Charles ence that reminds them why they Pierre, is something both medics say is became medics in the first place. an event they will never forget. “This is the most wonderful experi- Cpl Bartlett and MCpl Rouleau, ence ever. It makes us realize exactly both mothers of girls themselves, were what we are here to do,” says MCpl part of the team of medics and doctors Rouleau. who helped deliver the little girl at the When Monique-Lucie gets older, DART’s medical clinic at the port in Mr. Pierre says he will tell her the story Jacmel. Monique literally had a hand in of how she was born and the wonderful delivering the child – she held the Canadians who helped her into the infant’s head as it was coming out. world – two of whom she can thank for See it in store After the baby was born, Cpl her name. 5 - 12 February 241 RCAF Rd., Trenton February 5, 2010 The Contact 13 Advertising The Contact 14 February 5, 2010 News Op HESTIA: Providing continuous, outstanding humanitarian aid, Cont’d from Page 1 Colonel Jean-Marc Lanthier, has helped to generate a priority list Deputy Commander Joint Task of focus. It has also enabled per- Force Haiti ( JTFH), highlighted sonnel to establish a number of some of the relief efforts supporting Internally Displaced Person Camps Op HESTIA on the ground in that are currently operating Haiti, during one of 8 Wing/CFB throughout the region. Trenton’s supply flights, which Of concern amongst all the delivered 130,000 lbs of cargo on tragedy have been Port-au-Prince the morning of February 1, 2010. (population of about three million), Utilizing the assets, skills, Jacmel (population 40,000) and resources, tools and strength that Léogâne (population of 170,000). define the CF, is exactly what made Although Port-au-Prince was the it possible to bring this high level of main focus of the international support to earthquake victims. Col community, it was west of that in Lanthier explained they rely on that Léogâne that was hardest hit, with same training to make their work in even greater damage. The incredi- Haiti possible. ble need of Léogâne’s people “This is a continuum of things became a primary responsibility. we do, and is a perfect example of “Initial estimates showed why we do it,” said Col Lanthier. between 80 to 90 per cent of “We have our success stories – with destruction in Léogâne – so you the Manitoba flood, the ice storm can imagine that level of destruc- in Quebec and the floods in tion and that many displaced peo- Saguenay-Lac St. Jean – this is all ple living in those temporary part of what we do at home, and camps,” said Col Lanthier. “Those now we’re bringing this help camps are our current focus in order abroad.” to provide them with better living Op HESTIA currently consists conditions, and avoid the spread of of support from many aspects diseases amongst those popula- including: the Disaster Assistance tions.” Response Team (DART); one light It is important to remember infantry battalion; a Naval Task that without this support, he Force; six CH146 Griffon helicop- explained, those communities ters; a CC177 Globemaster; would be populated by people liv- CC130 Hercules airlift support; ing with the lack of basic needs and and medical facilities. necessities - in a very cramped envi- The current joint task force is ronment with a very low level of comprised of approximately 2,000 sanitation. people, with about 1,700 currently They have also placed a focus Photos: Amber Gooding, Contact Staff on the ground, and 300 additional on the efforts in Jacmel, where the are clear, and under the control and people expected to arrive within the same needs assessment/evaluations security provided by the nation of next week or so. have taken place, and relief support Haiti. JTFH consists of Air Force, continues to make an impact. It becomes even more of a deli- Army and Navy personnel, con- “We have our people in all the cate situation when this is all on top ducting three lines of operation, right areas, and although it may of the baseline that already existed with a primary mandate to assist in have been extremely difficult to put in a country receiving relief support saving lives and mitigating the suf- into place, we have found our ways before the earthquake. fering. to surpass those obstacles,” said Col As an example, the World Food What is different about the Lanthier. Programme (WFP), a UN system, relief mission in Haiti is the joint He refers to the situation they distributed 1.8 million meals a day task force - with very strong sup- faced getting into Jacmel, where the to the country prior to the earth- port of the Air Force, which only road leading from Port-au- quake. That need has almost dou- Colonel Lanthier said is doing an Prince was completely cut off by a bled now, and Op HESTIA is also incredible job both on their own, landslide. helping to provide that extra capac- and supporting the task force. “It was impossible to pass ity. “The Air Force has been con- through with a number of over- “Once the seaport is open and stantly moving people, kits, materi- passes also destroyed. But because critical strategic lines of communi- al, equipment and providing of the DART, they were able to cation are re-opened, these organi- tremendous assistance to this mis- transport people and supplies zations, and WFP will be able to sion,” he said. “They have also been almost immediately, even under re-establish the normal standard (of assisting those in other relief efforts, such conditions,” said Col Lanthier. operations),” said Col Lanthier. such as the World Food Another general line of opera- “Right now we are buying them Programme (WFP), which is part tion is to ensure that all of the Non- some time, so that they (WFP) are of the United Nations (UN) sys- Governmental Organizations able to meet the emerging needs of tem.” (NGOs) have the conditions set for the population.” Operations on the ground in them, in order to be able to provide There is no doubt that January Haiti have been broken down into the relief in the longer term. 12 changed the lives of the people key areas, Col Lanthier explains. Although, he said, the mandate of Haiti, but guided by our own Shown in the photos above, Traffic Technicians on the strength and support, progress is “The first line of operation is assisting NGOs is time-limited up ground in Port-au-Prince work quickly to unload supplies the evacuation of Canadian-enti- until a point. being made. from each flight. The Canadian Forces have been engaged in tled persons, at their request,” said “The DART normally has a “Canada has been capable of Col Lanthier. “Also, without water mandate of 40 days – in order to extremely large efforts and it’s humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti for the past three weeks. and medical care, you lose lives alleviate suffering and provide because we all come together in covers a small, but significant mar- relief to even enter the country let right away, so we are providing urgent medical engineering and support of this one cause,” said Col gin, of what Haiti will need to alone be distributed - to interna- assistance with sanitation, water, security that is needed. All of which Lanthier. “It’s an honour to be part completely recover. No timeline is tional communities working in medical attention and shelters.” is for the purpose of creating space of this humanitarian mission, and easily placed on such recovery, but unity to take action, forces from So far the CF has transported for the NGOs to turn around and to see how much it is appreciated.” in just less than three weeks, things around the world in all forms have more than 3,000 people back to re-organize themselves,” said Col Canada responded with people have started to turn around. helped to shed light on this devas- Canada, and have provided them Lanthier. and supplies on the ground within “The patients alone we’ve treat- tation. with initial accommodation, and He also said it has been impor- 48 hours after the earthquake. The ed – the lives we’ve saved, the peo- To date, Canada’s operation has critical (and in some cases, non- tant to understand that a lot of success stories that have surfaced ple we’ve helped…it is amazing,” distributed 64,000 litres of water, critical but required) medical care. NGOs have had their personnel from then until now lend a very said Col Lanthier. “Specifically 171,365 meals, providing 4,427 They have also been assisting with either pass away as a result of the good indication that the people of because of the environment in patients with treatment at DART moving some of Haiti’s orphans earthquake, or are simply left with- Haiti will live on to see better days. which we have been able to (do so), clinics and Field Hospital, and 235 back to Canada – accelerating the out any resources, especially with That things will get better…that without the sterile environment of a patients have been seen at Village process of adoptions that were warehouses and vehicles destroyed. things will be “OK.” hospital - performing life-saving Medical Outreach clinics. And per- already underway. For JTFH, creating proper con- Already, improvement can be surgeries, it’s really incredible.” haps most importantly, helped to Identifying the level of destruc- ditions means providing basic criti- seen and although so much has From the initial overwhelming bring a new sense of hope to mil- tion that is ‘incredibly significant’ cal care to people until the NGOs been accomplished, reality is it only response that created difficulties for lions. February 5, 2010 The Contact 15 News 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Education Fair Government of Canada Security Awareness Week Come join us at our third 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Education Security Awareness Week will take place 8-12 Feb 2010. All Unit Security Supervisors (USS) were provided Fair on Thursday, April 29, from 1000 to 1500 hrs at the WO’s with products and tools that can be utilized to promote best security practices. & Sgt’s Mess. In these presentations you will find useful information such as Identity Theft, Personnel Security, Security This event is open to all military and civilian personnel, as Bulletins and Physical Security. For further information, contact your USS and/or the MP Det Security Section. well as their dependants. We are featuring Universities, Security is everyone's business. Colleges and Learning Institutions to provide information on enhancing your education or preparing for your second career. Attendees Include: Academy of Learning; Algonquin College; Brock University; Canadian Defence Academy; Laurentian University; Learning & Career Center; Loyalist College; Loyola Community Learning Centre; Maxwell College; Ministry of Training Colleges and University; Queen’s University Quinte Adult Education; Royal Military College; Royal Roads University; St Lawrence College; Transport Training Centres of Canada Inc; Trenton Continuous Improvement Office; University of Western Ontario; and Wing Personnel Selection Office. Registration is not required, but questions may be directed to: +WPSO@CFB Trenton W Adm@Trenton. La troisième foire annuelle en éducation de la 8ème Escadre/BFC Trenton L’évènement sert à informer les militaires et civiles et leurs dépendants des options disponibles pour améliorer leur niveau d’éducation et/ou le développement professionnel. Les participants inclus, des centres d’apprentissages pour adultes, des collèges et des universités. Jeudi le 29 avril 2010 , 1000 – 1500 : Mess des adjudants et des sergents Les participants: Académie d’Apprentissage; Académie canadienne de la Défense ; Bureau de Sélection du Personnel d’Escadre; Bureau perfectionnement continu Trenton ; Centres d’apprentissages pour adultes Loyola ; Centres d’apprentissages pour adultes Quinte ; Centre de carrière et d’apprentissages 8ème Escadre ; Collège Algonquin ; Collège Loyalist ; Collège Maxwell ; Collège Militaire Royal du La semaine de la sensibilisation à la sécurité du gouvernement du Canada Canada ; Collège St Lawrence ; Ministère de la Formation et des Collèges et Universités ; Transport Training Centres of La semaine de la sensibilisation à la sécurité du gouvernement du Canada aura lieu cette année du 8-12 Canada Inc février 2010. Tous les (SSU) surveillants de la sécurité de l'unité ont été équipés de produits et d'outils qui Université Brock ; Université Laurentian ; Université peuvent être utilisés pour favoriser les meilleures pratiques en matière de sécurité. Queen’s ; Université Royal Roads ; Université de Western Dans ces présentations vous trouverez des informations utiles telles que le vol d'identité, la sécurité du Ontario. personnel, les bulletins de sécurité et la sécurité physique. Pour de plus amples informations, entrez en L’inscription pour cet événement n’est pas nécessaire. Pour contact avec votre USS et/ou la section de sécurité de MP Det. La sécurité est l'affaire de tous. toutes questions contacter: +WPSO@CFB Trenton W Adm@Trenton.

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Welcome to The Contact Newspaper’s Community Events page! Thanks to the generosity of Smylie’s Independent Grocer, we can, space permitting, feature public service announcements, community events and help promote non-profit and charitable organizations in the Quinte area. Fax us at 613-965-7490 or email to [email protected], at least 10 days prior to your event. Call 613-392-2811 Ext. 7005 for more information. Quinte Quilters Guild Workshop News February 2010 ~ Vicky Lafleur

A new date has been set for another UFO Saturday workshop. Mark February 20, 2010 in your date timer to come and work on UFO's at Christ Church from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is only $5.00 (goes as a donation to the Church for use of their space).See Beth Willis for details at the February meeting.

Trenton Trimettes Trenton Trimettes “Readers Choice” Award for 2009 is a support group that encourages weight loss through healthy eating and exercise, with guest speakers. Monthly dues are $8. Trenton Trimettes meets Monday evenings from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Bethel Church (located at the corner of Herman and Dundas Street East). For further information please contact Sheila at 613-392-0353 or Sue at 613-394-3992. PENNIES FOR PETS The Quinte Humane Society is accepting all change in the Pennies for Pets Campaign.They will count it, roll it and even pick it up. You can also drop off your pennies and change at the shelter at 527 Avonlough Road or call 613-968-4673. Thank you! Every little bit helps Give the Gift of Life Walk - Volunteers Needed The Kidney Foundation Of Canada Volunteers are needed to organize the first Kidney Foundation walk in the Belleville area for September 2010. There are now 24 walks held in communities across Ontario. If you are interested in helping, please contact Kate at 613-542-2121. THE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY (IWD) - 8 MARCH To learn more about the Kidney Foundation Of Canada, please visit www.kidney.on.ca/walks The Defence Team is commemorating this year’s IWD under the theme “The strength of our past – The roots of our success.” Events and awareness activities will be held across the organization. Seeking Post Secondary and Non-Graduate Mentor Applications To obtain copies of IWD posters, please send your request to Lise Charron at 613-944-7171 or at [email protected]. Visit the EE The YMCA Federal Public Sector Youth Internship Program has been renewed Commemorative Events Intranet site at http://hr.ottawa-hull.mil.ca/eec- for five years which is a testament to the great job all of our Mentors are doing. ece/index.html for more information on IWD. We are presently seeking individuals who work in the Federal Public Sector The site includes a handbook on How to organize an EE commemora- to volunteer to mentor an intern for employment experience. We are recruiting tive event; regions are invited to send in their agendas, success stories and mentors in the Belleville and Trenton area as well as in the Lindsay and photos via this website. Peterborough area. We are also recruiting in the Durham Region, including Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Oshawa. LA JOURNÉE INTERNATIONALE DE LA FEMME ( JIF) – 8 MARS We have positions available for: Cette année, c’est sous le thème « Les luttes qu’elles ont menées : les racines - High School graduates for six-month internship de notre succès » que l’Équipe de la Défense commémore la JIF. - Non-Graduates for nine-month internship Divers événement et activités de sensibilisation auront lieu à la grandeur de l’organisation. Pour obtenir des affiches, faites parvenir votre demande à Please have a look at our website for more information on Mentoring an intern, Lise Charron au 613-944-7172 ou à l’adresse [email protected]. or contact: Elaine Power at 613.392.2811 Ext 3834 or via email to power.ea1@ Pour en connaître davantage sur la JIF, visitez le site Intranet des forces.gc.ca.; or Liz Semark at 613.392.2811 Ext 7640. Événements commémoratifs d’EE à l’adresse http://hr.ottawa- Please visit our website at: http://www.canada.fpsyip.com hull.mil.ca/eec-ece/index.html . If you would like to apply for an intern, please fill out the RFI (Request for Le site comprend un manuel sur Comment organiser un événement Internship) application (found online), along with a description of the intern- commémoratif d’EE; les régions sont invitées à faire part de leurs ship. Please fax applications to 613.965.3733. Thank you. programmes, histoires de réussites et photos via ce site. February 5, 2010 The Contact 17 Feature

Activity: Rolly Polly Cookies Mealtime.org Caribbean Stir-Fried Shrimp make rainbow cookies, they shape each cookie. Ingredients: mix in a few drops of 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided food colouring. Play: This activity lets 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped The dough will need children learn using their 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice, drained, and patted dry to go in the refrigerator senses. They touch the 1 pound frozen, large shrimp, thawed, peeled and cleaned for an hour so it is not dough, they smell the 1 clove garlic, minced too sticky to handle. baking cookies and soon Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional) When ready, preheat the they get to taste them. 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained oven to 325° F. Play an I Spy game to 1/4 cup canned, diced mild green chilies Break off pieces of make sure they are look- 1 teaspoon soy sauce This is a very simple dough and roll them ing too! “I spy with my 3 cups hot cooked rice (optional) cookie recipe and between your hands into little eye, something that preschoolers will have one-inch balls. If you is sweet, white, made of Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 8 minutes fun rolling the dough like, you can roll the balls metal, flat….” Preparation: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add half into balls. in coconut before baking. the oil and heat until smoking, about 10 seconds. Add the onion and stir- Once baked, these Place the cookies on Teach: While making fry until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Add the pineapple and stir fry cookies just melt in your ungreased baking sheets these cookies, children gently until pineapple browns lightly, about 1 minute. Remove pineapple to mouth! and bake for about 15 will definitely learn about a bowl and set aside. Add remaining oil to the pan. Add shrimp and stir-fry You will need: One minutes. circles! But they also until opaque, about 1 minute. Add garlic and red pepper, if desired, and stir cup soft margarine; ½ Allow them to cool learn about numbers. fry for 10 seconds. Add the tomatoes, chilies, and reserved pineapple and cup icing sugar; ½ cup on racks. This recipe How many cookies are stir fry until heated through, about one minute. Stir in soy sauce and serve cornstarch; 1 1/3 cup all makes about 40 cookies. on each tray? They can over rice, if desired. purpose flour; shredded Enjoy this more with learn about colours. coconut (optional); and Comfort, Play and What happens if we put Tip: We’ve kept the spiciness light (the canned chilies are mild) and the food colouring (option- Teach™: two drops of red food pinch of crushed pepper flakes is optional. If you want to add a little more al). colouring and two drops heat, increase the pepper. Or for a completely family friendly version, elim- Instructions: Beat Comfort: This dough of yellow? inate the red pepper flakes, and your stir-fry will be as mild as a tropical together the margarine has a very silky texture Courtesy of the D-News breeze. Serves: Six and icing sugar until they and is nice to touch. Network, DND-CF are very fluffy. Children will enjoy the Public Affairs Newswire. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 170; Total fat 3g; Saturated fat 0g; Cholesterol Mix in the cornstarch repetitive action of 115mg; Sodium 330mg; Carbohydrate 20g; Fiber 2g; Protein 16g; Vitamin A 6 per cent DV*; and flour until well rolling pieces of dough All text by Invest in Kids. Vitamin C 40 per cent DV; Calcium 8 per cent DV; Iron 15 per cent DV. *Daily Value blended. If you want to between their hands as www.investinkids.ca The Contact 18 February 5, 2010 Entertainment

February 7 – February 13 Theme of the week: This week features a celestial configura- tion known as “YOD” or “Finger of God”. It is pointing right to Mars. While Mars is retrograde, we are reconsider- ing past actions and determining our next stand. Mars is the planet of war, denoting new strategies and changes to the current situation. It will be a great week, enjoy!

ARIES (March 21-April 19): “No great thing is created suddenly.” Epictetus reminds us that all creations are pieces of other concepts brought together in a unique combination. You are now gaining insight into all the influences that have contributed to the distinctive being you are. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): We all have various aspects to our personality, including our emotional base. Right now, strong emotions are coming up. You may not know what to do with them. The wisest course of action would be to trust them. They are pointing to what is true. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Teachers are trained to identify the learning style of their students. It allows them to present in an accessible manner. You are being granted insight into how you learn. This will open new under- The Contact Newspaper staff would like to acknowledge Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty standings you previously thought yourself incapable of as the weekly sponsor of our feature, The Contact Comics. grasping. CANCER ( June 21-July 22): People are facilitators of change. Right now, the people come in the form of men- tors who impart you with wisdom you need. On the sur- face, you may not like what you hear, but if you reflect on it, you will quickly be very grateful for the life-changing impact their words have. LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22): You are currently in a phase that feels consequential. You are deciding what matters to you now and what will for your future. This reaches right to the core of you. What does not resonate will leave you. Whatever you like, find a way to create more of it. This is your task at this important time. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In “Eros and Pathos: Shades of Love and Suffering”, Aldo Carolenuto believes love requires we face our fears. Acknowledge the fear that is coming forth right now, most likely through the possibil- ity of love. The meeting with yourself and what lies with- in will be healing. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “You are the embodiment of the information you choose to accept and act upon.” Adlin Sinclair is pointing your way to the change you wish for now. It starts with looking at where your foundations could use an amendment, and allowing those insights to shift the way you live your life. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The ancient Greek myth of Oedipus Rex asserts the power of an unavoidable fate. This matched the understanding of the people of the time. We understand what it means to be human differ- DuJour ently now. Your will is free and strong. Fate is on your side. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Love, fear, longing, and belonging are universal themes. In this, we are united. The drive that creates separation is ultimately based on a need to be right, which arises from pain. You are ready to let go of your pain. This will bring an experience of unity you never expected. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Positive changes move you in a direction that feels authentic, which involves feel- ing your life is in alignment with what is truly inside you. Less than positive changes move you in the opposite direction. There is change on offer this week. Your focus will determine its direction. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Materialism for its own sake creates greed. However, when we honor the fact that concrete success fuels self-respect, we can make decisions that move us in an empowered direction. Right now, you care about making practical progress. Your motivations are good. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Some choices arise from a need to make the best of what is on offer. Other choices result from faith. You are thinking about the compromis- es you made. Your considerations will permit insight into where you lost your inspiration and how to reconnect to it. February 5, 2010 The Contact 19 Advertising The Contact 20 February 5, 2010 Home of the Week Safety: Smoke alarms are your best defense Fire is one of the leading causes of accidental additional alarms within each bedroom itself, deaths. It’s important for everyone to take all especially if you smoke. preventative measure and precaution possible A closed door can delay the movement of to be ready to deal with a fire emergency. smoke preventing it from reaching a smoke More than half of all fatal household fires detector, so place alarms in hallways. Fire occur between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. when confined to a large room often develops great everyone in the home is usually asleep. A intensity before it breaks out. The basement smoke alarm is necessary to alert you to fires is one area that can be large, removed from when you are asleep. They detect the earliest the alarm, and isolated. Because basements stages of combustion to allow enough time account for a significant number of fires, it’s to evacuate the home safely. recommended an alarm be placed above the For minimum protection, detectors must stairs from the basement. be placed between the living areas and the Detectors should be located on or near sleeping areas to intercept smoke before it the ceiling, away from doors and obstruc- reaches the bedrooms. In multi-storied tions. Avoid air currents from doors, win- homes, detectors should be located on the dows, fans and vents because turbulent air ceilings of stairwells to separate the floor lev- prevents combustion particles from reaching els. However, the location of the alarm in the the alarm. Before installing, read the manu- vicinity of sleeping areas doesn’t provide pro- facturer’s instructions carefully. Smoke detec- tection for the occupants from a fire starting tors are a small price to pay for a good and in their bedroom. 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Metered Deliveries Gables always seem to make a house more of a home, Any quality - large or small and this one- or two-bedroom design is no exception. Pay what you use - no waste. Behind its three-gabled façade, this home contains all Convenient delivery - it`s metered the amenities desired by today’s discerning family. Always the right mix for your job. A covered entry, providing shelter in inclement weather, RR1 TRENTON leads into a U-shaped foyer where a rail surrounds a (0.5 km south of 401 on Wooler Rd.) stairwell to the unfinished basement included in the 613-392-2038 or 613-392-2294 plans. A coat closet is located in the stairwell angle, with a secondary bedroom or den to the right. Straight ahead is the great room, with a view through sliding glass doors and large windows to a sundeck, as well as a gas fireplace. Stairs lead from the deck to the back garden. The great room flows into the combined kitchen/dining room, which includes a prep island, a walk-in pantry and a handy phone desk. The master suite overlooks the back garden for privacy. The generous ensuite boasts double sinks and a glassed- in shower stall. The walk in closet will be large enough for even the most fashion-conscious couples clothing. The laundry room offers access to a double garage, which contains access to the side garden, as well as a window. Exterior finishes include stucco with brick accents and shingles and decorative woodwork in the gables. A brick-based pilaster marks the entrance. This home measures 45 feet wide and 49 feet deep, for a total of 1,395 square feet, plus the unfinished basement.

Plans for design 1-2-629 are available for $532 (set of 5), $592 (set of 8) and $640 for a super set of 10. B.C. residents add 7% Prov. Sales Tax. Also add $25.00 for Priority courier charges within B.C. or $45.00 outside of B.C. Please add 5% G.S.T. or 13% H.S.T. (where applicable) to both the plan price and postage charges. Our NEW 41st Edition of the Home Plan Catalogue containing over 300 plans is available for $13.50 (includes taxes, postage and handling). Make all cheques and money orders payable to "Home Plan of the Week" and mail to: HOME PLAN OF THE WEEK c/o. The Contact Unit 7, 15243 91 Avenue Surrey, B.C. V3R 8P8 Or see our web page order form on: www.jenish.com and e-mail your order to: homeplans@ jenish.com PATIO DOORS • ENTRY DOORS WINDOWS • MIRRORS BEVELLED GLASS Trenton Consumer’’s Glass & Windows Ltd. ABSOLUTE General Contractors • Vinyl Replacement Windows Fllooriing Centre • Mirrors • Patio Doors VINYL 613-392-3100 • Steel Entrance Doors Tax Serving • Household Glass CARPET & Screen Repairs Credit Quinte Area LAMINATE Taking Care of Our Troops for 20 years YEAR ROUND INSTALLATION Approved FREE ESTIMATES CERAMIC TILE on the Home Front FULL SHOWROOM 679 Old Hwy 2 HARDWOOD • Fences & Decks • Siding & Roofing East of CFB Trenton AREA RUGS Mon-Fri 7 am - 5 pm • Windows & Doors • Kitchen & Bath 613-394-3597 www.trentonglass.net 415 Maitland Dr. Belleville WINDOWS • MIRRORS BEVELLED GLASS Interior & Exterior Renovation Experts PATIO DOORS • ENTRY DOORS 613-966-9120 February 5, 2010 The Contact 21 MFRC

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