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Volume 57 Number 22 | May 28, 2012 Prroudlyoudly sservingerving oourur ccommunityommunity DDNDND 110%0% ooffff PPharmasaveharmasave BBrandrand Thank you for shopping locally! Just 3 minutes from the Base. MARPAC NEWS CFB Esquimalt, Victoria, B.C. Esquimalt Plaza, 1153 Esquimalt Rd. 250-388-6451 www.lookoutnewspaper.com CCommunityommunity aartrt An Aboriginal art display was unveiled in the Wardroom last week in honour of Aboriginal Awareness Week, and the strong link between Aboriginal history and CFB Esquimalt. Some artists gifted their work, while others have loaned it to the base; so, over time this display will change. Pictured here, artist Clarence Dick Jr poses beside the carved panel he made for this display. 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He will be missed.” CFB Esquimalt is On Sunday, Cdr Ellis mourning the loss of a recalled the crew to submariner after a rec- inform them of the tra- reational diving incident gedy in person. “It was on the Victoria Day long hard to deliver that mes- weekend claimed the sage. Because of his key life of HMCS Victoria’s role and because we are coxswain CPO2 Richard such a small unit; his Boileau. absence will be felt.” On May 19, 47-year-old Before taking on the role CPO2 Boileau was scuba of Victoria’s coxswain, diving with two friends CPO2 Boileau served as in the Saanich inlet when the Logistics Coordinator he experienced compli- in HMCS Protecteur, and cations underwater that prior to that as a cook resulted in his death. in HMC Ships, Vancouver, “As a core member of Regina, and Victoria in the command triad and 2003. the submarine commun- “He was an avid diver ity, he will be missed and had been for years. It both professionally and was one of his favourite personally,” said HMCS past times,” said Cdr Ellis. Victoria’s Commanding Since word of the Officer, Cdr Christopher Chief’s death, condolence Ellis. messages have been pour- CPO2 Boileau came to ing in from across the CF, serve in Victoria Nov. 18, locally and nationally. 2011, as a last minute He is survived by wife replacement on the eve Brenda, two adult chil- of the submarine’s sailing dren and two grand- work ups. children, all residing in “Even though he had Victoria. been away from subs for Those wishing to pass a few years he stepped condolences to the family up to the challenge of may contact assisting being the senior sailor. He officer, Lt(N) Stephane had such a positive influ- Champoux. ence on the crew through “The family has his mentorship,” says Cdr received excellent sup- Ellis. “He was fair and just. port from across the He was a man of integrity. Formation, especial- With the dynamic man- ly from Fleet Chaplain ning of Victoria, he was Padre Jeannine Friesen a catalyst in making sure and Norma Mcleod of the members, many from out Joint Personnel Support of area, got integrated Unit,” said Cdr Ellis. into the team, so they Civilian authorities are were welcomed and not investigating the incident. May 28, 2012 LOOKOUT • 3 First Nations art honoured at Officer’s Wardroom Shelley Lipke Clarence Dick Jr, an artist from the Staff writer Songhees Nation, carved a cedar panel of sea creatures he made especially for Aboriginal Week was the perfect occa- this base exhibit. sion for Base Commander, Capt(N) Craig “This piece is called The Life Cycle. Baines to launch an initiative to honour It shows the whale chasing after the sea First Nations people, their heritage and lion and the sea lion chasing after the their connection to CFB Esquimalt. salmon. I’m happy to be a part of this On May 23 at the Wardroom, he exhibit,” he said. unveiled an Aboriginal display cabi- Other pieces include two eagle masks net full of art. Among the spectators more than 100 years old from the were the Chief’s of the Esquimalt and Haida Nation, on loan from Mary-Ann Songhees Nations, the Songhees Nation Thomas of Esquimalt Nation; a toggling drummers, spiritual advisors and several harpoon used for fishing; a Salish cedar First Nations artists and their guests. hat; clam basket; and archival photo- The unique display, a project managed graphs from the B.C. Archives and Royal through Public Works and Government B.C. Museum. Services Canada, includes the work Above this museum-like exhibit of Aboriginal artists from various hangs the hand-carved 15-foot red cedar Nations including Esquimalt, Songhees, canoe Sea Raven – a gift carved by LGov Cowichan, and Haida. Steven Point and presented to the Royal While some pieces have been gifted Canadian Navy in honour of the 100th An Aboriginal art to the base, the majority are on loan in anniversary. display was unveiled what will be a rotating display showcas- After seeing how great the Sea in the Wardroom last ing work of local Aboriginal artists. Raven canoe looked in the Wardroom, week. Capt(N) Baines realized a display case Coast Salish artist John Marston of Left: Coast Salish Ladysmith brought five pieces to display beneath it would be perfect to showcase carver John Marston including sun and moon masks, a canoe Aboriginal art to members and guests of poses beside his sun box and two bentwood boxes. the Wardroom. mask. “When I heard about this display I “It is a tangible way to recognize the Photos by Shelley Lipke, Lookout wanted to be a part of it. I felt it was a heritage and fantastic work of the First good initiative to support,” he said. Nations people. We chose to officially Marston has been carving since age open it during Aboriginal Awareness eight and learned from his artist parents. Week and hope that it will increase His sun and moon masks each took our understanding of one of our most five to six weeks of full-time carving to important neighbours,” said Capt(N) complete. Baines. DND AppreciationMayMay 28th28th - -June June 2nd 2nd 2012 2012Week ONLY ONLY DND receive 20% OFF all in stock Wine Kits! 100%10 MONEYM BACK GUARANTEE Ask about other discounts & incentives - DROP BY 1505 Admirals Walk | 250.383.0308 | www.winekitzadmirals.ca 4 • LOOKOUT May 28, 2012 ofOPINION WHO WE ARE WHATmatters SAY YOU MANAGING EDITOR Melissa Atkinson 250-363-3372 [email protected] Estate planning - the importance of a will STAFF WRITER Shelley Lipke 250-363-3130 LCdr Keith Guinchard issues that arise with your estate estate. 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