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Volume 57 Issue 23 Serving Shilo, Sprucewoods & Douglas since 1947 November 29, 2018 INSIDE This Issue

Retired navy gun displayed at golf course. Page 2

United Way raises more than $47,000. Page 3

Base HQ decorated with Artist Rob Benoit adds the details to his wall mural painted on the brick facade of festive colours. Page 6 Being watched a business in Wawanesa. He started painting in mid-September, choosing a rural landscape featuring a horse and her colt. Photo Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag 2 Shilo Stag November 29, 2018 Navy guns ﬁ nd new life HMCS Brandonʼs 40mm gun displayed at Shilo Country Club

Peter Mallett Preparation to turn the gun Stag Special weapon system into a public arti- fact included the physical demili- tarization at either Fleet Main- Instead of being turned into tenance Facility Cape Breton or scrap, the phased-out 40mm gun Cape Scott, where they weld the off Kingston-class warships will breach — the rear of the barrel — serve as monuments and tourist closed, plug its barrel and make attractions in their namesake cit- sure there are no hazards which ies and other distinguished loca- could be dangerous to the general tions across the country. public once on display. Currently, some of the 40mm From there they were loaded guns are in the process of be- onto transport trucks and shipped ing transferred to museums and to fall-off locations. public parks; one gun weapon LCdr MacDougall acknowl- system has landed on a golf edged that Maritime Forces Pa- course. That gun is currently sit- cifi c has taken the lead on the ting across from Base HQ await- initiative as three of the six Kings- ing transport to the Shilo Coun- ton-class weaponry that operate try Club, where it will be put on from CFB Esquimalt have already display in front of Rick’s Restau- found homes in their namesake rant. The artillery piece currently cities. on display there will be moved HMCS Saskatoon donated its to one of the 18 holes on the golf gun to reserve unit HMCs Unicorn course. The 40mm gun came in August; the gun from HMCS from the HMCS Brandon. Edmonton was shipped to the Gar- In 2014, the Department of Na- rison Edmonton Memorial Golf tional Defence (DND) decided and Curling Club in April and that the 22 Second World War The phased-out 40mm gun off Kingston-class warships have found new homes across Canada, is now part of an 11th hole trib- era 40mm NC 1L 60 gun weapon including a gun from HMCS Brandon now on display at the Shilo Country Club in front of Rick’s ute to the Battle of the Atlantic, systems had come to the end of Restaurant. Photo Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag while HMCS Nanaimo’s gun is po- their service life. sitioned near the entrance of the However, the ships’ Com- booster for the sailors onboard the ships that have an Vancouver Island Military Museum near the down- manding Offi cers and Material Group organizations overwhelming sense of pride for their namesake cit- town harbour area in Nanaimo. within DND and the federal government were able to ies. He also notes the donation process is cheaper than Two remaining West Coast vessels have yet to fi nd re-purpose them into outreach tools. the cost of destroying the weapons, which saves the homes for their guns, but LCdr MacDougall said “A key aspect of the disposal plan was to retain Canadian taxpayer money. plans are currently in the works. and preserve the unique maritime artifacts, as well as He said this weaponry has been in the navel inven- HMCS Whitehorse is working with the territorial strengthen the relationship with the ships and their tory since 1943 making them of historical value. The government’s Highways and Public Works Depart- namesake cities,” said LCdr Kevin MacDougall, a Na- guns were used on Canadian warships during the ment to fi nd a home for its gun, while HMCS Yellow- val Combat Systems Engineering offi cer who works Second World War, once saw service on Tribal-class knife has been unable to fi nd a home for its gun in their at Ottawa’s Director of Naval Combat Systems offi ce. destroyers in the 1960s, served as air fi eld defence in namesake city. However, they are currently in discus- “The intent is part of the Navy’s ongoing outreach the 1970s and 1980s, and were also installed on Her sions with representatives in London, Ont., at HMCS efforts with the Canadian public. The process will get Majesty Canadian Ships in support of the Gulf War. Prevost. some of this reconditioned weaponry to far-away in- Then after undergoing mechanical and hydraulic Eventually, the former 40mm gun weapon systems land locations and allow people to see some tangible upgrades the guns were installed on the 12 Kingston- fro all West Coast Kingston-class warships will be in equipment and take a moment to think about the Roy- class warships during the 1990s. An additional 10 a position to show off Canadian Naval history across al Canadian Navy.” units were reconditioned to support training at sev- Canada. LCdr MacDougall said the initiative is also a morale eral naval reserve units across the country. With fi les from Jules Xavier Pet of the Week Pet of the Pet of the Week P et Pet of Pet Pet of thePEACEFUL VALLEY PET CREMATORIUM ARROW Pet of “Athe treasured Week memorial for Reilley Squire’s white king shepherd was his best friend. Before his death at age 14, your cherished pet.” Arrow would guard the family house by running the perimeter of the backyard. At www.peacefulvalleypetcrematorium.com age two, he fell and required surgery on his leg, which hindered him from jumping afterwards. He was under his favourite tree when he went to sleep and never Karen & Rob Gardiner Pet awoke. Do you have a photo of your pet — cat, dog, bird, snake, hamster —of you’d the 204-748-3101 • Virden like to share with our Stag readers? If so, e-mail it to us via [email protected] Pet of the Week November 29, 2018 Shilo Stag 3

CFB Shilo’s United Way campaign raised The Shilo Stag $47,173.44, according to chairperson Capt Eliza is online! Shanahan. She made the announcement at the Fin- ish Line breakfast held at @ShiloStag L25. 2Lt Ryan Bartlette (inset) helped with the www.facebook.com/ShiloSTAG grand prize draw won by Cpl Justin Zinger. Photos Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag Follow us!

United Way hit $47,000-plus YOU DESERVE Jules Xavier ten used her for a resource when she Shilo Stag had questions about United Way. Capt Shanahan’s team also proved resourceful in helping her navigate the The success of CFB Shilo’s annual SHORTER 2018 United Way campaign, this being United Way campaign is based on her fi rst as chairperson. 2Lt Ryan Bar- teamwork. tellete was her 2IC, while Sophie Egloff That’s the assessment of campaign from the Faith Centre looked after the chairperson Capt Eliza Shanahan, who fi nancials. WAIT TIMES. announced during the Finish Line “[Ryan] did an amazing job with ad- breakfast held at L25 that $47,173.44 vertisements, articles and interviews hip • knee • cataract • MRI • CT scan • emergency was raised during the three-month with people from charitable organiza- campaign. tions that receive money raised from “There is no way to do all this without this campaign. He also helped sell tick- It’s time to fix wait time issues across the province – the support of a huge team,” she said ets at CANEX, and he did all that and while breakfast was still being served and we are. more plus was able to fi t in his wedding with the arrival of a large contingent of and honeymoon during the campaign.” soldiers from 2PPCLI. Faster services are on the way for hip replacement, She added, “Sophie handled all the Capt Shanahan pointed out there fi nancial tracking and provided admin knee replacement, cataract surgeries as well as were 28 reps across the Base, including support. And she would answer my fa- MRI and CT scans. We are also improving 1RCHA, 2PPCLI, CFHA and MFRC. mous question ‘Do you remember how “The annual workplace charitable emergency rooms to be bigger, better and faster. this was done last year?’ campaign would not happen without “There is no way to tell you how the diligence and enthusiasm to orga- valuable [Ryan’s and Sophie’s] contri- Find out more at nize teams, plan events such as [Base butions have been to the campaign. It Maintenance’s] car care clinic, put up just would not have happened without BetterHealthCareSooner.ca posters, collect money and canvas … them.” and sometimes spending your own She also appreciated the support from money for these events. For that, we are the Base’s various Command Teams. grateful.” “There was never any doubt about She cited the help the Base kitchen their commitment in providing people provided during the initial United Way to support the campaign — for this we kickoff, then the contribution from the are grateful,” she said. Shilo and Area Service Club for the Fin- But it’s the people on the Base who ish Line breakfast. support the United Way who garnered “It was a fantastic start to a three- gratitude from Capt Shanahan. month campaign,” she said. “A lot of “I want to thank all of you for coming people behind the scenes [helped], and out to events, taking part in Casual Fri- your support has been very generous.” days, buying raffl e tickets … for giving Promoting the United Way activi- generously. The Brandon area has given ties earned kudos from Capt Shanahan so much to support us, and you have as she applauded the efforts of PSP, responded in kind by beige generous.” MFRC, Base Graphics and the Shilo While the campaign offi cially ended Stag to spread the word. Creating post- Nov. 16, Capt Shanahan pointed out ers and supplying sandwich boards that 11 11 CF H Svcs C planned a polar helped promote events held across the bear dip Nov. 23 thanks to the fundrais- Base, as did using social media plat- ing efforts of three staff members if they forms like Facebook and Twitter. hit certain targets: Sr Med Tech Sgt Scott Capt Shanahan was especially ap- Lawrence $1,000, medical offi cer Steven preciative to businesses like CANEX Nordstrom $2,000 and CO/BSurg Maj for supplying gift cards to Dean’s Shilo Keith Wilson $3,000. With more than Beauty and Barbershop providing door $3,000 raised, all three experienced a prizes. polar bear dip. “We thank-you for your constant and For the second time in three years, continued support for United Way,” she Cpl Justin Zinger won the grand prize said. after his ticket was drawn by BComd Areta Donnely from United Way LCol David MacIntyre. Brandon also earned kudos from Capt “My Christmas shopping is done,” he Shanahan, who acknowledged she of- joked while collecting his prizes.

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Medsafe Pharmacy manager Dhawi Salih has been busy this month providing flu shots. Here, he goes over a prescription on his office computer. Have your prescriptions filled out on the Base General manager Mike McEwan ext 3073 Managing editor Jules Xavier ext 3093 Base Photographer ext 6008 CANEX pharmacy here to serve your needs Assistant editor Jenna Dulewich ext 3013 Editorial advisor Lori Truscott ext 3813 Proof reader Lisa Barnes ext 3736 Shilo Stag tient’s information — the patient has to authorize us to give [their] full name, date of birth, and what phar- Without a pharmacy on this Base for a number macy [they] deal with — a phone number or name of Fax: 204-765-3814 Email: [email protected] of years after the previous operation closed and re- the pharmacy. turned to Glenboro, Medsafe Pharmacy in CANEX is “We contact the pharmacy [and] the pharmacy Mailing Address: now here serving the Base and its hin- will transfer the prescription or file Box 5000, Stn Main terland. to us. We contact the patient to see CANADIAN CFB Shilo, Manitoba, R0K 2A0 COMMUNITY Want to switch your prescriptions what medication they are interested to NEWSPAPER transfer or be filled.” AWARD 2014 over to the pharmacy that opened last spring is no problem? Need a flu shot? Shilo’s Medsafe Pharmacy location also offer a number of services for This newspaper is issued by authority of LCol David MacIntyre, Require medication for an ill child after Base Commander, CFB Shilo. The views expressed herein are visiting Western Medical Clinic for a clients, including free delivery. If you not necessarily those of the Department of National Defence or doctor’s appointment? have used Salih’s services, let your of the editorial staff. The editorial staff reserves the right to edit, If you do, see manager Dhawi Salih friends and relatives know there’s a to abridge, to reject copy or advertising to adhere to the policy, and he will happily look after what you pharmacy on the Base. Stop by for as outlined in CFAO 57-5, and for clarity and/or content. need. your annual flu shot. “I enjoy serving my clients and being “In both branches, we are authorized The Shilo Stag is produced every second Thursday. open, especially to develop a relation- to give injections and vaccines. I have ship, more than just being a pharma- the certificate [to do] that. Especially Deadline for submissions is the Thursday prior to the cist dispensing medication,” he offered in flu season — we encourage people week of publication. Submissions can be sent to the Stag while filling a prescription for a Spruce- to get vaccines. We have the vaccines via email at [email protected], dropped off at the Stag of- woods client. provided to us by Manitoba Health.” fice located in CANEX or via Inter-base mail. After hearing from a friend that CFB He acknowledged while advertising Shilo did not have a pharmacy, but pre- helps promote his location, word of Submitting articles and photos for print: viously did, Salih was happy to step in mouth contributes to more visits from • Please submit articles as a MS Word Document. to be able to offer this service. individuals who might otherwise not • Include the author’s full name, rank, unit and contact information. His brother operates a Medsafe Phar- think there’s a pharmacy here after the • Include photos with your articles whenever possible, macy in Brandon, so if he’s short of previous business left CANEX. however, do not embed photos in word documents. something, he can reach out to his sib- Salih has authorization to give pre- • Please submit photos as high resolution jpegs (if ling. scriptions for minor ailments, too. scanned 300 dpi), digital images or in hard copy format. All you have to do to switch your These can include prescriptions for • With photos, include a caption that names the individu- prescriptions is visit Salih and he will acne and allergies. als in the photo; what is taking place; and the name, begin the process of contacting your Getting in touch with Salih is easy if rank, and unit of the photographer. current location to have them moved. you stop by his venue at CANEX. Be- • • • After your doctor’s appointment, you sides a phone call or an e-mail, Med- no longer have to drive 20 minutes to Medsafe Pharmacy man- safe Pharmacy uses the social media Follow the Shilo Stag on have it filled in Brandon. Medsafe Phar- ager Dhawi Salih’s door is platform, Facebook. Visit www.face- Facebook by visiting: macy is just around the corner from the always open to your pre- book.com/medsafeshilo/ doctor’s office. scription or medical needs, Medsafe Pharmacy is open Monday http://www.facebook.com/ShiloSTAG “We do internal transferring prescrip- including giving flu shots. to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Fri- tions,” he explained. “We get the pa- Photos Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag day 9 a.m. to noon. Call 204-702-0114.

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2Lt Ryan Bartlette hear her pushing herself. It was, I think, incredibly now, how to be a civilian. My psychologist, who fi nal- Shilo Stag raw for her because she believed that if she was go- ly got me doing exposure therapy, she never served in ing through this, that there were others going through the Forces, but she got me. I feel like she gave me my similar circumstances. If we can put it out there, and old life back. Matt Luloff is no stranger to CFB Shilo. Posted here one person realizes that they are not alone, then it is “It doesn’t have to be a soldier to reach out to — it in February 2006, he was welcomed by the prototypi- worth it. can be somebody else. Whether it’s a friend or a pro- cal prairie winter blast. Having previously spent time ML: “That’s the way I look at it. If we can help one fessional that’s the sort of relationship that will help with the Foot Guards in Ottawa, his military experi- person decide that they want to keep living, or that you get through these things.” ence was drastically about to change. they have something to give the world, then I think RB: It can be tough. Sometimes people reach out, Luloff deployed with TF 1-08 to Afghanistan, and we’ve done our job.” and they get let down. You have to fi nd that some- was medically released not long after returning to RB: I’ve noticed a few common themes in your pod- where deep down that it will be worth it in the end. Canada. Since then, he has had his own struggles with cast, but if you want to expand what do you think are ML: “It’s sadly common, but I agree.” returning to civilian life. important themes to talk about as veterans together Luloff and his friend Maciej always wanted to give in this community. back to the veterans’ community. With the advent of a ML: “I think we need to talk about how it felt, tran- recording studio in his base- sitioning to civilian life. ment, the Veteran X podcast What that loss is actually Manitoba’s Largest 35th Annual was born. like. You’re living in a Aside from Luloff, other culture, and you’re giv- Brandon Gun & CFB Shilo soldiers, including that up to go back to ing 2PPCLI’s Ian Tait and something that you left 26 Field Regiment’s Jes- behind in the beginning. Collectables Show sica Wiebe have been on the Everybody who joins the show. military in the beginning, Saturday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Stag The caught up with you become ingrained in Sunday, Dec. 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Luloff on the phone to dis- this incredible culture, cuss how the podcast came this new family. It’s al- Manitoba Room, Keystone Centre to fruition. most like you’re forced RB: What gave you and out of it. Admission $8 per day co-creator Maciej the idea “It’s important to talk for this podcast? about how they felt, leaving the military. It’s impor- Youth 12 & younger FREE ML: “I built a studio in the basement because I was tant to talk about how their experiences affected them, 200+ tables of firearms, ammunition, recording music down there, and Maciej has always because we need other people to know that it’s nor- been interested in starting a podcast with me. It’s been mal. To feel the way that you do. That emptiness that antiques, collectibles & more about a year in the making. We sat down, hit record you have, after your service, is normal. It’s important then talked about the sort of thing we might want to to talk about relationships. It’s important to talk about • • talk about in a podcast. hobbies. It’s important to talk about who they talk to, BUY SELL TRADE “A few months later my wife brought up ‘whatever to show people the many different avenues there are to happened to that podcast idea.’ We discussed music, get where you need to be.” Brandon Wildlife Association current affairs. But there is so much of that out there. RB: When I was working with IPSC, I knew one guy Lee Robins/Kim Kooistra My wife said, ‘Well, you guys have been looking for a his hobby was knitting. Which I kind of get now. Had way to give back to the veterans’ community, right?’ the tough soldier image, but admittedly loved knit- E-mail: [email protected] Combined with the idea that we wanted to start a ting. With so much in his podcast, she kind of gave me that look of ‘come on, life that was grey, knit- fi gure it out!’ ting was very direct. Your “So, Lauren is our executive producer. She helps accomplishments were keep things on track, makes sure I keep up with my measurable. Viewable. editing and that we’re constantly bringing in new peo- Something that was lack- ple to talk. It became a three-way partnership between ing in his life. the three of us. We recorded our fi rst four episodes ML: “I think that’s awe- and started releasing. We are taking a bit of a hiatus some. There’s also some- while I’m running [for municipal offi ce], but we’ll be thing very mindful about back in November. That’s kind of how it began.” knitting, too. You have to RB: You got out in 2009. Something about me as pay attention. Your body well — I spent four years working at the IPSC here and your mind have to at CFB Shilo. I’m betting you’re fairly familiar with work together. I fi nd with them as well? OSI and with PTSD, there ML: “I was personally never posted to an IPSC. The becomes a bit of a discon- end of my contract was coming up, so they gave me a nect between your mind medical release.” and your body. If you can RB: Do you think it would have been benefi cial to fi nd an activity you can spend time there prior to your transition to civilian do that connects the two, life? whether it’s meditation, ML: “Oh probably, yes. When I got back to Ottawa, learning to play an instru- I had a really good [VAC] case manager. They would ment or knitting. That’s an follow up with me to make sure I was meeting ap- incredibly helpful thing.” pointments, so I felt like I got the support I needed RB: You’ve been on this once I got back to Ottawa. I felt like they took care of journey for 10 years. If me very well. someone came to you now, “I started going to school immediately, so I had what advice would you something to keep my mind busy. I also started a rock give guys who are starting band called Hearts and Minds. I was with them for 10 to have these feelings? years … we actually ended up winning $45,000 in a ML: “First things fi rst. local radio competition. I had a really healthy outlet Put your hand up. There’s for the way that I was feeling. It was a rough transi- no shame in feeling the tion, don’t get me wrong. Since I was coming home to way that you do. Put your where my family was, I felt like I had that safety net.” hand up and say you need RB: I listened to your interview and I’d have to help. Go to someone you agree — there’s no one way that people deal with trust, and maybe some- transition. You had a good transition with VAC, one that is going through where some hadn’t had that piece, and had their ex- the same thing. It takes a perience somewhere else be it through OSISS or other soldier to train a civilian mental health advocates. to go to war, but it doesn’t ML: “Exactly. I think everybody’s journey is differ- take a soldier to train an- ent. It was terribly frustrating in the beginning, but I other soldier to become a did get the service I needed. Dealing with any bureau- civilian. cracy can be trying at the best of times.” “You can get the help of RB: When I listened to Jessica’s episode, I could a civilian. You’re learning 6 Shilo Stag November 29, 2018

BPSO clerk Linda Hildebrand stands in her Winter Wonderland at Base HQ. Hildebrand has been creating and setting up the Christmas display at Base HQ for the last 10 years. Photos Jenna Dulewich/Shilo Stag Christmas display banishes ʻbah humbugsʼ on Base

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Breathtaking. That is how one woman described the Winter Wonderland scene she walked into at a Base HQ room at the end of the hall, as CFB Shilo BPSO clerk Linda Hildebrand was decorating one of her 25 Christmas trees for the annual display. “Wow! I’m so impressed — you really have a knack for this,” the lady exclaimed before leaving the room. For the last 10 years, Hildebrand has been creating and putting up the annual CFB Shilo HQ Christmas display which started with humble beginning in only her and her bosses offi ce a decade ago. “It actually started with my plant business,” Hildebrand explained. With a plant store in the Shoppers Mall in Brandon, the BPSO clerk was known for her extravagant Christmas displays and asked to help decorate the mall, too. “I used to do all sorts of displays all over the mall,” Hildebrand re- called. There were even years when Hildebrand would decorate both at the mall and Base HQ, but the regulations for putting up decorations in the mall became more and more intensive with various safety courses to attend, so Hildebrand made the decision to focus on the Base display. “Sometimes I get help [at the Base] but mostly it’s just me,” Hildeb- rand said. The Christmas displays which start being ing prepared anywhere from a month to two months in advance, spans across two fl oors and several offi ces in Base HQ, including the conference room, Hildebrand’s offi ce and a tree for the Base Commander — all with different themes. There is a silver and white theme, a gold theme, and a peacock theme, to name a few. “People ask me to decorate their house and I would, but there is only so much time,” Hildebrand said with a laugh. Always one to be in the Christmas spirit, Hildebrand said she has also always decorated her heritage home in Brandon, which has become know as the “Christmas House” on the block. “Christmas has always been a great time for me. I come from a large family and Christmas was always the time when we got presents and candy,” Hildebrand said. Working on her display in a room at HQ in early-November, there were several interruptions during the Stag interview where people would walk in and stop in awe at the decorated trees. “This makes me so happy,” another lady said as she walked in the room. Defi nitely one of the biggest perks that comes with the lavish displays is watching people’s reactions. “Some people say they’re ‘bah humbug’ yet when they see the decorations it makes them not so ‘bah humbug’,” Hildebrand said with a smile. “I [do this] because I really enjoy it … it makes me really happy so I hope it makes other people happy.” November 29, 2018 Shilo Stag 7 KICKS A R A T NIKO (ABOVE) ARTHUR BLAKELY (BELOW) E

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2PPLCI’S MCPL BRAD LEBEL Shilo karate club’s Tuesday night workout at the TRAINS WITH SEVEN-YEAR-OLD L GSH saw two students receive their black belts DAUGHTER KAYDENCE following weekend testing — Arthur Blakely and Shane Large. Young Niko also garnered his yellow belt. Black belt instructor Ben Thompson said he was proud of the accomplishments of T his pupils, which number more than 30 for the 2018-19 season. Photos Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag S

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RCA Museum collections manager Clive Prothero- Brooks was recognized for his 45 years of exemplary service with the Canadian Armed Forces at Base HQ. WO Mark Giroux received a 3CDSG Command Team He received a 3CDSG Command Team commenda- commendation from Commander Col Scott McKen- zie during a town hall held at the Officers’ Mess. WO tion, with it presented to him by 3CDSG Commander For her efforts co-ordinating the 2018 CFB Shilo Unit- Giroux was acknowledged for identifying and sup- Col Scott McKenzie. The citation reads: As a collec- ed Way campaign team — raising more than $47,000 porting veterans experiencing mental distress. The tion manager, he has done an admirable job in main- — Padre Capt Eliza Shanahan received a Command- combined guidance from WO Giroux and Operational taining a collection of more than 65,000 pieces. He er’s Coin from 3CDSG Commander Col Scott McK- Stress Injury Social Support (OSISS) led to veterans is an expert on the history and heritage of the Royal enzie during a town hall meeting held at the Officers’ seeking professional help and eventually recovering Regiment of Canadian Artillery and is highly regarded Mess. For more the ‘18 campaign, see the story on with a newfound positive outlook on life. WO Giroux’s amongst he peers. His dedication and passion for mil- page 3 of this edition. actions brought great credit to CFB Shilo, 3CDSG itary history has played an integral role in the success Photos Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). of the RCA Museum. ‘Adopt a Family’ campaign helps during tough times Jenna Dulewich anyone can sign up to fill a hamper. dium, large, and extra-large hampers, where organiz- Shilo Stag “One of the things I love seeing is how this commu- ers are asking for non-perishable items such as cereal, nity comes together – and it’s a great way to kick off canned veggies, crackers, peanut butter, soup, canned the Christmas season,” Hildebrand said. meat or fish, bags of flour, pasta, rice, granola bars, Kickoff this holiday season by getting into the spirit While the campaign was launched mid-November, and tea/coffee – to name a few. And don’t worry of giving with the Christmas Hamper ‘Adopt a Fam- individuals, families or groups still have a week to about collecting ‘too much’ as the excess food collect- ily’ campaign. sign up and start collecting donations before the Dec. ed is used to restock food banks in the area. “We are here to support families going through 6 deadline. “Shilo’s generosity reaches surrounding areas,” Hil- tough times … whether they have a lot of big bills this “If someone wants to give, we will still accept dona- debrand said. month or just need that little bit of extra to get through tions … and already we’ve seen what we’ve seen in Monetary donations to the Chaplain Service Fund the holiday season,” said MFRC campaign organizer other years – that is what excites me the most is see- are also accepted. Bonnie Hildebrand. ing first hand how generous people are,” Hildebrand “It’s phenomenal to see the generosity come out of “It’s just this time of year can be tough for a lot of said. Shilo,” the organizer said with a smile. people.” A campaign where both sides benefit, organizers Run in partnership with Shilo’s MFRC and the Faith The annual Christmas Hamper ‘Adopt a Family’ talked about how those who help fill the hampers also Centre, anyone who wants to get together with family campaign has successfully helped on average, ap- get a sense of gratitude. members, co-workers or put together a hamper them- proximately 20 families in CFB Shilo and surrounding “It helps give the season some purpose and they selves, can e-mail organizers at bonnie.hildebrand@ area for the last couple of years. can give back and support their community,” the or- forces.gc.ca or [email protected] “Over the last four years, I’ve seen a real generous ganizer explained. “It’s a way to fill a need in a tan- Or to sign up to receive a hamper this year, families spirit in Shilo,” Hildebrand said. gible way.” can get in touch with the Chaplains at ext 3091, Health Available to families who need the extra bit of help To help keep confidentiality, those who sign up to Services ext 3177, SISIP 204-765-7127, or the MFRC and are staying in the CFB Shilo area this holiday sea- fill a hamper have their choice between small, me- family counsellors at ext 3352. son, the program is 100 per cent confidential – and Candy Cane Christmas Dec. 1 Mrs Claus attending along with Santa Claus Jenna Dulewich And wanting to add a little something for the adults Shilo Stag attending, organizers said they will be supplying boxes and wrapping paper offering the moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents and family friends a If you’re looking for an exciting, festive way to kick chance to show off their creative side with the inaugu- off the holidays this season then look no further, as ral introduction of the ‘Most Gifted Wrapper Contest’ CFB Shilo is hosting a family-friendly Candy Cane kicking off at 11 a.m. Winners will receive gift cards. Christmas this Saturday. “We are asking people to pre-register so we can get “It is a lot of fun and the kids just love it,” said Kris- an idea of how much interest is out there and also so ten Lucyshyn, community recreation co-ordinator we know how much supplies to buy,” Lucyshyn said. and Candy Cane organizer. And for the children that haven’t started their holi- With various activities for children of all ages, day shopping – fear not! The favourite Kids Only newcomers can expect the tried-and-true favourites Christmas Shopping is returning, where all items will to reappear this year, including the delicious pan- only be priced at $1 for an affordable, stress-free shop- cake breakfast, entertaining cookie decorating, joyful ping experience for the little ones. wagon rides and photos with Santa – with the photo “It’s just a fun, family event … there is a lot of printed out on the spot so families can take home the Christmas cheer,” Lucyshyn said. festive keepsake and immediately add it to the fridge. The event, partnership with PSP and the Shilo And for those who have attended in previous years, MRFC, is coming to the Base Dec. 1 at L25, open from new events will be unveiled to keep things exciting. Have your child’s portrait taken with Santa Claus 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For the first time ever, Mrs. Claus will be attending when you visit L25 for the annual Candy Cane Christ- To pre-register for the ‘Most Gifted Wrapper Con- the Candy Cane Christmas to have storytime with the mas event, or take part in a gift wrapping contest. test’ contact Erin at 204-765-3000 ext. 3588. Photo Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag children at 10:30 a.m. and noon. November 29, 2018 Shilo Stag 9 New Padre says it was ʻworth the waitʼ to join CAF

Jenna Dulewich “My intern supervisor had some “People are respectful and nice … Shilo Stag ‘connections’ and was able to get this is far and above any civilian jobs me over there,” Capt Smallwood ex- I’ve had.” plained. While the Padre is still awaiting his How did a man originally from St. Intensifying his respect for those basic training at CFB Borden, Ont. and Cloud, Minnesota end up as CFB Shi- who serve, which started with his fa- in the learning stages of the new job, he lo’s newest Padre? ther who was a marine in the Vietnam said his door is always open. He got posted here, of course. War, the Padre said joining the military “I may be Lutheran, but fi rst and But it’s the path that took him from was always in the back of his mind. foremost, my door is open for every- the US to northern Italy to Calgary to After moving from Sioux City to Cal- one,” he said. our southern Manitoba Base that Capt gary, Alta. with the help of a connec- “I’m trying to listen — I’m not here Stag Sean Smallwood talked with the tion to serve a English/German parish, to teach, I’m here to learn.” about. the then-Father said he brought up the And after 23 years as a Pastor in the “I’ve thought about joining [the CAF] idea with his wife, who is also a Navy civilian world, Capt Smallwood said it for a long time,” the Padre revealed in brat, about joining the military. But the was “worth the wait” to join the CAF his new offi ce at the end of the hall in pair decided the timing wasn’t right family. the Faith Centre. “I have great respect for them as they were about to start a “It’s a very good place to be,” he for people serving in the military.” family said. “I love it — it’s more than I hoped Starting his Pastoral training almost “We decided when the kids were it would be.” three decades ago in the United States, older — and now they’re older,” Capt Capt Smallwood is seeking a new/ Capt Smallwood took his ‘pastor in- Smallwood said with a laugh. used mess kit (size medium). If anyone ternship’ overseas in Northern Italy, Joining CFB Shilo mid-October, the has one they are willing to part with, working with the US and other NATO new Padre said he is “very happy to be get in touch with the new Padre via affi liated troops. Capt Sean Smallwood here.” email at [email protected]

Shilo Theatre Base Met Techs visit Areospace Centre (Located in General Strange Hall)

tion system. To keep costs down they only pay for Nov. 30 Ant-Man and The Wasp Rated PG MCpl Evan Hurak Children aged 10 and younger require adult supervision at all times. Stag Special what is needed and nothing more. All movies start at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. The weather forecast that is made for Southport FREE GSH popcorn — h2o from CANEX Airport is also paid for and is made by Environment Recently, 1RCHA’s ballistic meteorological sec- Canada employees and military forecasters from CFB tion were invited to Southport Aerospace Centre in Gagetown. For more info, contact the community recreation o ce at 204-765-3000 ext 3317/3588 Portage La Prairie by the weather observation team For those Met Techs on this road trip, the visit was working for Midwest ATC Canada. a great experience not only to see how 3CFFTS is sup- The invitation was a valuable chance to explore ported by our civilian counterpart, but to meet veter- how a private company supports air operations with ans of our trade. weather. Keeping the lines of communication open with vet- What makes Portage La Prairie important? erans of the trade helps to pass on their experience Formally known CFB Portage La Prairie — home and knowledge. Where’s Willie? of 3 Canadian Forces Flight Training School — the Why does the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have Somewhere on the pages of this Shilo Base closed in 1992 becoming what is now known as meteorological technicians — Met Techs? Southport Aerospace Centre, with the fl ight training The role of the Met Tech in the military is a multi- Stag is a picture of Willie, the Wheat for 3CFFTS being handled by civilian contractors. faceted job which spans all three elements of Air, The current operations of fl ight training was award- Kings mascot. Land, and Sea. The four main duties of a Met Tech’s Tell us on what ed to Kelowna Flightcraft Limited in 2005, with a 22- career which they will be expected to perform include: year contract. While Kelowna Flightcraft Midwest weather observations; briefi ng/building weather page, in what ATC Canada was awarded the air traffi c control as packages for operations; ballistic wind profi les for well as weather support for 3CFFTS, Midwest ATC particular forecasting as well as for weapons systems on land advertisement has staffed its weather offi ce with retired Met Techs and sea; and weather forecasting in support of air op- making Southport one of the few places a retired erations. Willie was military member can fi nd work mirroring their duties All four of these tasks require one another to exist. when they served. found and The weather observations at civilian or military air- correctly answer The weather offi ce currently employs four retired ports not only have safety implications for pilots and members, with around 70 years of serving the meteo- passengers alike, but the weather observations are the following rological trade. used by weather forecasters to aid in their weather How does a trip to Portage La Prairie help the Met skill-testing forecasting for the airport. question for Techs of 1RCHA? The data collected by ballistic met section is mir- With the only focus on the one aspect of the Met rored twice a day at locations around the world. That your chance to Techs job at CFB Shilo it becomes imperative the sec- data along with weather observations is entered in tion keeps their skills up at the other three. It is ex- win two tickets Environment Canada’s computer generated weather to an upcoming pected of a Met Tech to be profi cient at the role of models. Products produced by all the data is then able weather observations not only by the military but the to be disseminated to RCAF air crews so decisions on Wheat Kings World Meteorological Organization (WMO). air operations can be made. home game in Brandon. This is because we may be deployed anywhere in How does Met Tech support artillery operations? the world and the WMO requires that we provide ac- The main role for the ballistic Met section at CFB curate weather data aiding in aviation safety. Shilo is the direct support of 1RCHA operations. This This trip east down Hwy. 1 allowed us from CFB is done with the use of meteorological sensor equip- Entry Form Shilo not only to reconnect with our training in weath- ment used to fi nd the winds, temperature, and hu- Name: ______er observation, but offered unique insight in the op- midity of the atmosphere at any give time. erations of a civilian weather offi ce. The data collected is used by the gun batteries to aid Address: ______One aspect where a military offi ce is the same as in rounds fi red being on target. Along with the collec- Phone: ______Southport is the sending of monthly recorded weath- tion of upper air data the Met section must also take Page #, ad: ______er data to Environment Canada. The recorded data is part in fi eld training. checked for mistakes, used for climatological needs, The members of the Met section must also pass their Answer skill-testing question: and archived in case the data may be needed for ac- rifl e qualifi cation, gas hut, and combat forces test to cident investigation. Off what Royal Canadian Navy ship did the 40mm gun come name a few. This is necessary for a Met Tech to be from that is now on display at the Shilo Country Club? The weather offi ce also has direct contact with pi- deployed with the artillery in either domestic or inter- lots in the air for the passage of weather information. national operations. Weather passed on by pilots is very important and is Met Techs on this road trip would like to thank Ray passed on for other pilots. Banks, supervisor of the weather offi ce for Midwest Cut out your entry form and fax it to 204-765-3814, or scan it One major difference we observed is a civilian com- ATC, Kelowna Flightcraft Limited for access to view pany must pay for its connection to weather data such and e-mail to [email protected] or drop it off at the Stag’s office the training facilities, and 3CFFTS for allowing us to at CANEX. Draw will be made on the Monday prior to game day. as satellite photos, and the National Lightning Detec- observe operations. Find us on 10 Shilo StagFacebook November 29, 2018 The Shilo Stag is now on Facebook. “I’m just a dude who likes to dress up as a cat Check out www.facebook.com/ShiloSTAG who likes to make people laugh and smile.” for videos and more photos! www.rcamuseum.com Call 204-765-3000 extension 3570 CFB SHILO EXPERIENCE HISTORY WITH A BANG! THE RCA MUSEUM CANADA’S NATIONAL ARTILLERY MUSEUM

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Cpl Justin Zinger says wearing his snow leopard fursuit is “like an escape from reality.” Photo Jenna Dulewich/Shilo Stag Base tech trades greens for furs

Jenna Dulewich “I would say 98 per cent of [furries] I know are Shilo Stag normal people who just like to dress up,” Cpl Zinger said, estimating more than 150 furries in Manitoba. “There are always going to be the people who make Military computer tech by day — snow leopard by things weird but I’m very clean and don’t do lewd night? things in my suit.” You read that right. CFB Shilo’s resident Furry sat Attending his fi rst convention earlier this year in Stag down with the over coffee earlier this month, Winnipeg, with partials from his suit — wearing only to clear misconceptions, talk conventions and give the head and the hands — Cpl Zinger said the com- insight to how a CAF member started swapping his munity of people are very caring and supportive. green uniform in the day for a fur suit in the evenings. “[Furries] don’t judge … [and] fursuits are a way to “I don’t think people really understand what we get away from anxiety and depression,” he explained. are,” Cpl Justin Zinger computer tech for 3CDSG, “It’s very rewarding to see people smile.” said with a laugh. “It’s like an escape from reality and And like any other hobby, entering the furry world I get to make people smile and laugh.” takes research, time and money. Debuting the full fursuit at Shilo’s annual Haunted A fursuit, whether requesting it be built or building House earlier this year, Cpl Zinger admitted he was one yourself can take upwards to a year depending anxious, but excited for the introduction of Toasty, the on how intricate the design is. For example Cpl Zing- snow leopard. er waited six months and paid $1,500 for his full suit, “I was nervous the fi rst night, but kids like giant made by someone from Brandon who specializes in stuffed animals, and it meant so much to be able the craft but he’s known of friends shelling out $8,000 to give back to a community that has given me so for a single fursuit. much,” Cpl Zinger said. “It’s nice to go from serving Then there is getting ready. your country to bouncing around, having fun and be- For Cpl Zinger, it only takes 10 minutes to fully suit ing able to de-stress.” up but some fursuits can take half an hour to fully Standing at a little over six feet in his snow leopard get on and the work doesn’t stop there —— every We want you on our team fursuit, Cpl Zinger explained to the Stag he was fi rst furry needs a handler to help while they are in the introduced to the furry world through his interest in The Shilo Stag is looking for another sales consultant suit. Whether it is helping keep a tail off the ground or anthropomorphic animal art. giving the person in the fursuit water, it is a necessity. for its team. Help us sell the Brandon business market “I’ve always loved big cats — I think they are really “I passed out at a convention — I went outside for on advertising in the Stag. They have a captive audi- majestic animals,” he said. a [break] and left the head [part of the suit] out in the ence — especially with people here who are new to the It was during his exploration of the art world, when sun in the 30 plus weather and it heated up quite a bit. community after being posted here from elsewhere in Cpl Zinger started meeting people who would also So when I put it back on, I got heat exhaustion,” Cpl don the humanistic animal suits. Canada. Where do you shop for new glasses; groom Zinger explained. “Having a handler there can be a “I also had my misconceptions,” the corporal ad- matter of making sure you don’t die.” your dog; take the wife out for an anniversary dinner; mitted, but said after talking with the people from the buy a new car or have winter tires put on the van with For anyone encountering a furry for the fi rst time, fandom, he realized it was just another hobby. “It’s Cpl Zinger gave some pointers. the advent of winter; shop for back to school clothes been a learning experience.” “Furries love getting hugs and having their pictures and supplies? Working on commission, you can set The major misconception about furries is the unique taken,” Cpl Zinger said with a smile. your own hours. The more you hustle and sign ad- hobby is viewed as a fetish as opposed to a fandom “I’m just a dude who likes to dress up as a cat who vertisers up to promote their business in the Stag, the community. Portrayed in TV shows and talk shows, likes to make people laugh and smile … Not every- as people who like to dress up in the suits for fetish more you earn. Drop by the Stag's office in CANEX one’s going to accept that and I really don’t care. reasons, the reality is the majority of people from the “It’s just a hobby to make other people happy.” and see Jules about the job. Or call 204-765-3000 ext furry communities get together for causal no suit-up 3013/3093. Be part of the award-winning Shilo Stag To keep up with the Shilo corporal and his fur suit hangouts or they come together for conventions of- antics, those interested can fi nd more information on team. ten raising money for different charities, typically for his Facebook page, “Toasty the Avocado Snep.” animals. November 29, 2018 Shilo Stag 11 Available Dec. 3 to 7 Shilo DAG provide Blue Bombers win! sledge hockey gear to introduce new active winter sport

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In recognition of both the International Day of Peo- ple with Disabilities, and Human Rights Day, CFB Shilo’s Defence Advisory Group (Shilo DAG) and PSP have arranged for sledge hockey equipment to be made available at the Gunner Arena. The equipment will be available to be booked with your ice time from Dec. 3 to 7. This is an excellent team building opportunity that will also shed light on the role that communities play in eradicating barriers to sports and social inclusion, according to Base COS Maj Howard Nelson. The International Day of People with Disabilities is Fitness, Sports and Recreation manager James celebrated annually Dec. 3. It promotes awareness of MacKenzie is a fan of the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue the challenges faced by more than one-billion people Bombers. BRSM CWO James Doppler cheers for the living with visible and invisible disabilities. Saskatchewan Roughriders. They made a friendly Human Rights Day is celebrated annually Dec. 10. wager on the CFL playoff tilt held in Saskatchewan This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Universal on Remembrance Day. With the close contest on Declaration of Human Rights, a milestone document a frigid Sunday on the prairies finally settled on the that proclaimed the inalienable rights which every- scoreboard, it meant the BRSM would have to wear a one is inherently entitled to as a human being. Bombers jersey and hat during the BComd’s O-group More information on these days of recognition can meeting at Base HQ. Both were happily supplied by be found at the following links: MacKenzie, who was able to gloat over his team’s tri- https://idpwd.org/ umph in the post-season. http://www.un.org/en/events/humanrightsday/ Photos Capt Nickie Witham/Base Adjutant If you’d like to bring your “team” to Gunner Arena for a sledge hockey session, contact Karen Gero at local 3622, or via e-mail [email protected] to book the equipment or ice time. What is sledge hockey? It is a Paralympic sport that incorporates the same rules and structure as regular CLASSIFIED ADS ice hockey. Sledge hockey players sit on specially de- signed sleds — “sledges” — with skate blades under Email: [email protected] • Phone 204-765-3000, ext 3013 • Fax 204-765-3814 the seat. Two sticks are used to not only pass, stick- handle, and shoot the puck, but also to propel and $10 for rst 20 words, maneuver the sledges. 10¢ for each additional word Are you familiar with the Shilo DAG? It exists to Deadline for next issue: provide unfettered advice and grass roots insights to DND and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) leader- December 6 at noon ship. Free ads (non-pro t only) restricted to members of the The role of the DAG is to affect or assist in policy CAF, employees of CFB Shilo and the development, employment equity initiatives, and the residents of the surrounding area. identification of systemic barriers. All are welcome to attend the Shilo DAG’s next Services Services Services Employment meeting with the advent of 2019, scheduled for Jan. 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the BComd’s conference centre. Greg Steele Canadian Fire- Need your taxes done? Fast, CANEX needs you: Clerk/ca- Additionally, feedback forms are available for those arms safety course instructor/ friendly, and personal service. shier part-time position with 13 unable to attend the meeting, but wish to provide examiner offering Red Cross to 32 hr /week required. Must comments or suggestions to the Shilo DAG. Located outside the gate. For first aid training. Manitoba be available days/evenings, Contact Maj Nelson’s admin assistant Karli Allen at all your income tax needs con- [email protected] or local 3675 with any ques- hunter safety instructor. CFSC, and weekends. Starting sal- tions. CRFFC safety courses offered tact Ingrid Wasserberg at 204- ary is $11.90 per hour. After www.rcamuseum.com at least monthly and on de- 763-4357. OPEN ALL YEAR. two-month probation salary mand. Firearm/hunter safety increases to $12.15. Under the Call 204-765-3000 extension 3570 courses planned seasonally. direction of the department su- CFB SHILO St. Barbara’s Restricted and non-restricted. Dow Construction offers pervisor, a clerk/cashier scans Protestant Chapel Visit social media page www. home renovations, new proj- customer purchases, processes Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with EXPERIENCE HISTORY WITH A BANG! ects. Call 204-901-0350 Sunday school & nursery facebook.con/gregsteelehu- transactions, and accepts pay- THE RCA MUSEUM Padre Johnston - ext 3381 nterfirearmsafetymanitoba/ ment. He/she prices, stocks Employment shelves, counters and display CANADA’S NATIONAL ARTILLERY MUSEUM Padre Dennis - ext 6836 Dial 204-729-5024 E-mail Padre Walton - ext 3088 [email protected] Looking for a job on the areas with merchandise and Padre Smallwood - ext 3089 Base? Submit resumes to NPF keeps stock in order. He/she Our Lady of Shilo We buy and sell good used HR office via e-mail quoting performs cleaning duties as Roman Catholic Chapel furniture/appliances. We also competition # to npfhrshilo@ Sunday at 10:30 a.m. required. Apply in person at deal in coins and coin/stamp cfmws.com OR for more de- Confessions by appointment CANEX admin office, or NPF supplies. People’s Market tailed information on the jobs Padre Nnanna - ext 3090 Human Resources office at Place, 32-13th St., Brandon, offered at CFB Shilo visit: Padre Shanahan - ext 3698 204-727-4708. www.cfmws.com base HQ. LE MUSÉE NATIONAL DE L’ARTILLERIE DU CANADA LE MUSÉE DE L’ARC FAITES DE L’HISTOIRE AVEC UN BANG! BFC SHILO Contacter le 204-765-3000 poste 3570 www.rcamuseum.com 12 Shilo Stag November 29, 2018

FROZEN SGT SCOTT LAWRENCE BATH

STEVEN NORDSTROM Photos Jules Xavier/Shilo Stag

MAJ KEITH WILSON

11 CF H Svcs C planned a polar bear dip thanks to the United Way fundraising efforts of three staff members if they hit certain targets: Sr Med Tech Sgt Scott Lawrence $1,000, medical ofﬁ cer Steven Nordstrom $2,000 and the CO/BSurg Maj Keith Wilson $3,000. With more than $3,000 raised, all three took part in the Nov. 23 polar bear dip. Each of the participants had their own method of water entry. Sgt Lawrence did a cannonball; Nordstrom did a backﬂ ip wearing socks and a Christmas sweater, while Maj Wilson took a seat and just submerged himself. To warm up, chili was served afterwards for those in attendance as well as the three popsicles.

Op RED NOSE is a way to get home safely with your car this holiday season. Volunteers will be on stand-by to provide safe transportation within Shilo, Brandon, Douglas, Cottonwoods and Shilo & Area Sprucewoods. The service is entirely confidential. Still looking for volunteers. Night shift 8 p.m. - 3 a.m. Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 31 Night shifts 8 p.m. - 2 a.m. Dec. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Day shift 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Dec. 11, 12, 13 CALL FOR A SAFE RIDE during operating hours 204-765-4444