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Aurorajanuary 25, 2021 NO CHARGE Milestone Vaccination Effort Starts at 14 Wing Sara White, Managing Editor Taylor tthehe frontfront pagepage www.canex.ca Maclellan Cochrane This premium No Interest TMC LAWYERS advertising space should Credit Plan Plus Your choice of Making Service A Matter of Practice Since 1835 have been yours! NOT EVEN THE TAXES! 643 Main Street, Kingston 14 Wing Greenwood O.A.C. 902-242-6156 | www.tmcLAW.com Call 902-765-1494 local 5833 Month terms 902-765-6994 to find out how. the Vol. 42 No. 02 AuroraJANUARY 25, 2021 NO CHARGE www.auroranewspaper.com Milestone vaccination effort starts at 14 Wing Sara White, Managing editor In the chair January 14 as 14 Wing Greenwood’s fi rst recipient of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, peers and hallway passersby were con- gratulating Corporal Audrey Ethier as the wing’s “poster child” of a monumental vac- cination mission. Ethier is a medical techni- cian with 26 Canadian Forces Health Services, first on the local list to receive the vaccination as a member of the Atlantic MMAT (Multi- Purpose Medical Assistance Team). Last summer, she joined Operation LASER, the Canadian Armed Forces’ response team for domestic emergencies, as CAF medical personnel responded to the overwhelming effects of the pandemic in long-term care facilities. “Normally, I am working here in the treatment room, 14 Wing Greenwood Sergeant Mark Arnott, 26 Canadian Forces Health Services’ senior lab technician and member of DART (Disaster doing preliminary exams, Assistance Response Team), takes a selfie as he receives his first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on January 14, from community sick parade and medicals,” health nurse Colin Muise. Twenty CAF members attended the base’s first immunization parade. Voluntary vaccination will continue in Ethier said. “Last summer, the weeks and months to come, following Canadian Armed Forces’ surgeon general’s guidance on priority lists of personnel. I worked in two long term Sailor 2nd Class J. Morris, 14 Wing Imaging care homes in Montreal, so dreau ran the day-long im- “Yes!” responded Ethier. services manager Dan Godin administration in the back- holiday break, but fi lled the I’m really excited to get the munization parade, which The vaccination looked said of the start of the fi rst ground to think about the time preparing for the start vaccine. I’m happy with it, saw 20 CAF members receive just like any other needle in phase of the immunization 28-day span between the fi rst of the local immunization everything was all explained their fi rst dose of the Mod- the arm, with Ethier out of process. “This will be a long and second shots…. When clinics for CAF personnel. A and I’m optimistic – this is erna vaccine. the chair and moving to the day, with lots of spaced out we get ready to do mass new freezer arrived, capable so needed.” “You’re all screened, good clinic waiting room to collect timings. It’s been a lot of vaccinations, we’ll move out of holding trays of vaccine Clinic community health to go?” Muise asked Ethier, her third patient of the day work just to get this under- of the clinic.” vials at sub-zero tempera- nurse Colin Muise and reg- readying the needle. “Es-tu within minutes. way – a new freezer, having Muise and Boudreau had a istered nurse Vanessa Bou- prêt?” “We’re excited,” clinical the vaccine brought in, all the quiet clinic workload over the Continued on page 2... theAurora It’s BIGGER than BIG, findf & win back page it’s a Over $1,100 in MONSTER prizes up for grabs! Page 2 January 25, 2021 the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS January 25, 2021 Page 3 Vaccination... HFX ...cover announces services & trades tures once regular shipments 2021 Halifax start arriving. There was an Call 902-765-1494 local 5833 for info hour-long webinar hosted International by Moderna on the vaccine, Business card directory handling and administration; Security • Colour with another two-hour CAF Forum dates • 2 columns by 25 agate lines/ 3.25 inches teleconference making more by 1.75 inches detailed plans to start the HFX announced January 13 • Six week commitment $294 plus tax vaccine rollout with maxi- the 13th Halifax International your community,” he said. “It (regular line rate of $348 - about a 16 per cent mum effect. Priority lists laid ensures our force remains Security Forum will take place out by CAF Surgeon General operationally ready to be November 19 to 21 in Halifax. savings) OR single insertion $58 plus tax Major-General Marc Bilodeau called upon when needed. The forum is the preemi- were localized, matching up It’s safe, it’s effective and nent annual gathering of the 14 Wing personnel with avail- it’s the biggest contribution world’s democratic deci- the able vaccine. It also consid- we can make to eliminate sion-makers in the political, ers their availability now and COVID-19, aside from the military, media and business Aurora for the second shot, stand-by personnel health measures spheres. HFX is an indepen- lists in case intended recipi- already in place. dent, non-profi t, non-partisan K eystone 175 Commercial St. ents miss their appointment, “We always think ‘service 26 Canadian Forces Health Services medical technician Corporal Audrey Ethier, organization based in Wash- Berwick, N.S., B0P 1E0 and the paperwork process before self’ on operations, a member of the Atlantic MMAT (Multi-Purpose Medical Assistance Team), re- ington, DC. Monument Toll Free: 1-855-538-1321 to track names, supplies ceived the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine administered at 14 Wing “We have every confi dence 14 Wing: Let’s walk, talk mental health Tel: (902) 538-1321 and this is even lower risk & Granite Products Fax: (902) 538-3873 used, clinic set-up and future and no different. Getting the Greenwood January 14, given by community health nurse Colin Muise. Voluntary that the world’s democracies January 28, 14 Wing Green- simple ways to end the stigma Resources for military members and the Defence Team vaccination will continue in the weeks and months to come, following Canadian planning. vaccine is an extension of will succeed in their endeavors wood’s Health Promotion and and start a conversation about • Erika d’Eon, social worker, Greenwood Military Family Resource Featuring | Large Selection | Highest Quality Armed Forces’ surgeon general’s guidance on priority lists of personnel. Military Family Resource Cen- mental health. language mat- Centre, [email protected] or 902-765-5611 Friendly Experienced Service | Written Guarantees “It was quiet over the holi- service before self.” Sailor 2nd Class J. Morris, 14 Wing Imaging to bring the pandemic under days, but we knew this was He urges CAF person- control so we can meet in per- tre encourage wing members ters, educate yourself, be kind, • Wing Mental Health, 902-765-1494 local 5215 FREE Sandblasting Designs | Prompt Delivery coming – and here we are,” nel - and everyone - to keep son in November,” says Peter and friends to go for a safe listen and ask, and talk about • For 24/ 7 bilingual support, contact: Email: [email protected] said Boudreau. “This is excit- well informed with accurate Keeping well-informed with accurate information, and getting the vaccine when it is Van Praagh, president of HFX. walk outside with a family it. The current COVID-19 situ- • Family Information Line, 1-800-866-4546 ON-LINE CATALOGUE www.keystonemonuments.com ing – it’s part of history.” information on the vaccine’s available to you, are important ways to ensure both personal health and Canadian Armed “HFX’s mission to enhance member, co-worker or friend ation can have an impact on • Employee Assistance Program (Department of National 14 Wing Greenwood Com- safety, and to get their vacci- Forces’ preparedness and mission success. Please check the Defence Team COVID-19 strategic cooperation among - or even for some quiet time your mental health. Practicing Defence employees), 1-800-268-7708 RALPH FREEMAN MOTORS LTD. mander Colonel Brendan nation when the time comes. webpage for updates and information: the world’s democracies is on your own. Getting outside physical distancing makes it • Employee Assistance Program (Non Public Funds employ- can help improve your mental even more important we make ees), 1-800-387-4765 FINANCING • FINANCING • FINANCING Cook reiterated the wing’s In the meantime, wear a • https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/campaigns/covid-19.html not only relevant, it is urgent.” 2020 message, “Stay safe mask, maintain physical dis- The 12th Halifax Interna- health, and it is the perfect op- an extra effort to remain emo- • Wing Duty Operations for after-hours emergencies, 902- • Any credit is accepted – Stay healthy – Operate as tancing, wash your hands tional Security Forum took portunity to start a conversa- tionally connected with friends, 765-1494 local 5457 • No hassle same day approval Additional information regarding COVID-19 vaccines in Canada may be found at: One,” as he acknowledged and limit social gatherings. place successfully in hybrid tion about how we can better family and loved ones. • CAF Member Assistance Program (CFMAP), 1-800-268-7708 • Apply for fi nancing on our website • https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease- the local vaccination rollout. “We all need to keep these format, November 20-22, support one other. 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