“Delivering news and information. At home and around the world.” · “Des nouvelles d'ici et de partout ailleurs.” FREE! Professional Home Staging Seminar Hosted by the MFRC Tue, 17 Feb, 7-9 PM. Door prizes! DAVID WEIR BA, CD #1 Office Broker, 2001-2008 Top 1% in Canada 2005-2008 www.davidweir.com 613-394-4837 Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty, www.thecontactnewspaper.cfbtrenton.com Brokerage • February 6, 2009 • Serving 8 Wing/CFB Trenton • 8e escadre/BFC Trenton • Volume 44 Issue Number 05 • WLEO Branch busy supporting myriad operations across the base by CWO Charlie Fleming, WLEO Branch working on the Base meet all safety requirements as CWO well. As mentioned earlier, WCE has the lead on all As you all are most certainly aware, the construction construction projects on the Wing. Not only must on the Wing over the past two years has been at an they manage the contractors but they also must plan astronomical pace, and it will continue for the fore- these projects so as not to interfere with Wing seeable future. Operations. For example, an aircraft parking ramp When we think of construction,we automatical- cannot be reconstructed unless an alternate area is ly think CE (Construction Engineering). Of course, identified, approved by Wing Environment and Wing CE has the lead when it comes to base con- meets new and existing requirements. struction projects. However, these projects affect all This is all just food for thought but necessary other WLEO supporting units as well and the con- information to help you understand whenever you struction affects some to an enormous degree. become upset with one of the WLE units because Let’s take a few moments to consider some of your request for service is delayed. Many of the addi- these perspectives that appear to linger in the back- tional responsibilities at this rapidly changing Wing ground of all of these construction projects, in the means that customer patience is an essential virtue hopes of better understanding of who the branch is when dealing with the Branch since no new resources and what it does. For instance, it may seem small in have come with the increase in taskings to meet new the big scheme of things but with the number of con- surge requirements. Please consider the fact that all tractors on the base, Wing Foods must prepare more WLE support trades are deployed on a minimum of meals to accommodate the extra paying customers six month tours. The six months actually calculates from these company employees. Wing Foods also A cake bearing the insignia of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Logistics Branch is cut ceremonial- into a minimum of 10 to 12 months away from their orders and provides all food supplies for CFS Alert ly by (l-r) Lieutenant-Colonel J.P. Pichette, Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre; unit due to pre-deployment training, which must be and is responsible to provide food and drink for fam- Chief Warrant Officer M. Pelletier, Wing Transportation & Electrical and Mechanical done with their deploying unit. That is to say that, ilies and VIPs at Repatriation Ceremonies. Engineering Squadron; Captain A. Roussel, A/Wing Comptroller; Lieutenant-Colonel when one of the support trade personnel deploy they WTISS has the enormous responsibility of lay- D. Miller, 8 Wing Administration Officer; and Lieutenant Colonel C. Fortier, Wing are attached to that particular deploying unit for the ing cable, providing communication support (both duration of the pre-deployment training (usually 4-6 Logistics and Engineering Officer. About 80 military and civilian members attended telephone and computer) for all new construction on st months) as well as the deployment itself. the Wing - including the new CANEX building, as the 41 “Birthday Party” for Logistics Branch, held February 3 in the Astra Lounge. In closing, the WLE Branch asks for your well as maintain the never-ending amount of com- View. of the environmental aspects at all construction sites; patience when the Yukon Galley is full to capacity at puter equipment on the Wing. Wing Supply is tasked to order all new furniture, ensuring Canadian environmental requirements are lunch time, you cannot get your computer fixed today Wing Transport/EME must make preparations computers, and aircraft parts for both the C177 and met. With a staff of only three,the added responsibil- or supply does not have your boot size, please consid- to provide vehicles and maintenance for not only the the new J-Model Hercules. Supply must also main- ities coupled with the day-to-day activities creates an er the aforementioned workloads placed upon people new units opening at 8 Wing but also must continue tain the myriad of parts required for the existing fleets abundance of work for Environment. and take a little time to reflect on the fact that they are to replace our aging vehicle fleet while maintaining an and continue to provide services to replace existing Wing General Safety must enforce Canadian busy supporting operations and keeping up with the operational airfield. In addition, they also provide con- office supplies, equipment and operational clothing. Safety Regulations not only for the day-to-day oper- new capabilities coming to 8 Wing. tinuous SNIC support to the Wing and Mountain Wing Environment is heavily involved with all ations but are responsible to ensure hired contractors SMALL ARMS TRAINER OPENS OLDTIMERS FACE OFF IN TOURNEY Photo: Pte Tina R.J. Gillies, 8 Wing Imaging

Photo: Cpl Simon Duchesne, 8 Wing Imaging Colonel Mike Wood, Commander, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton (second from left), cuts the ribbon for the opening of the Small Arms Trainer (SAT) on January 29, 2009. Holding the ribbon is Lieutenant-Colonel Carrie Fortier (left), 8 Wing Logistics and Engineering Officer; Capt Jim Boland, Readiness Training Flight (right); Chief Warrant Officer Tom Secretan (8 Wing CWO, The CFB Borden Stars faces off against the CFB Petawawa Stags at the 2009 Canadian Forces third from left) and Major Steve Camps, 8 Wing Ops (second from right) were also present. Ontario Region Old Timers Hockey Championship. See Page 7 for more coverage. The Contact 2 February 6, 2009 News

From the Bull’s Pen A message from the 8 Wing Chief Warrant Officer ....one inch above the well over to the right, When inclement right eyebrow.” this uniform with its weather was encoun- The wedge cap is a jaunty air, became syn- tered, the sides could be good example of how a onymous with the daring unhooked and pulled tradition was born some new fighting Air Force. down to cover the ears 60 years ago and thrives This headdress, desig- and the forward flap to this day. The Air Force nated the wedge cap in tucked under the chin. affinity for this type of 1941, continued to be Today’s version of the headdress is well known. worn throughout the life “Wedge” is sewn in a It all began when the of the RCAF (1924-68) slightly different manner, RFC was established just and continues to be the but it continues to pro- before World War I. preference of many per- vide the officer and the The field service cap, sonnel today.There is lit- NCM that distinctive The Wedge Cap as it was then called, was tle doubt that in the days Air Force identity. adopted by the RFC when goggles and leather Just a Thought. Current dress regulations along with a tunic with a helmets were worn in of the Canadian Forces high, stand-up collar open cockpits, the wedge T.J. (Bull) Secretan include the “Cap, wedge” secured by buttons at the cap lent itself to handy CWO centered and worn on far right side of the chest. storage in a pocket, ready 8 WCWO the right side of the head With the cap cocked for use on return to base. Source: www.forces.gc.ca Children’s acute-care clinic opens locally

by Barry Ellsworth joined Dempsey’s clinic about 18 a family physician,” Vanier said. The Intelligencer months ago. Dempsey said the children’s Parents who have youngsters acute-care clinic — in the former When it comes to minor ail- with typical childhood ailments Belleville Squash Club/GoodLife ments, bumps, bangs and scrapes, can find themselves routinely Fitness building — is the first of youngsters account for a sizeable shuffled to the end of the triage its kind in the Quinte area. percentage of visits to hospital line at hospital emergency wards. Vanier came to Belleville after emergency wards. But, at the clinic, staff are geared a residency stint at Quinte Now there’s an alternative. toward treating such illnesses in a Pediatrics, as did Dr. Kyle Belleville’s first acute-care clinic timely manner. McKenzie, another pediatrician exclusively for children opens Dempsey said there are so who joined the centre in Wednesday. many families with children who September. Bumps, bruises, fever, rashes, have no family doctor — so- Vanier studied medicine at Best Best Quality yPlac Price vomiting, ear infections and more called “orphan” patients — there McMaster University and did her Onl e To are on the treatment schedule at was a need for the acute-care clin- residency at the University of he G T SMITTY’S o Quinte Pediatrics, 100 Station ic. Ottawa, Children’s Hospital of “ WAREHOUSE OPERATION ” St., every Monday, Wednesday If the demand is sufficient, he Eastern Ontario. For NEW or GOOD USED Appliances and Friday from 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. said the clinic could add addition- “I love the community,” she Smitty’s has been keeping customers happy for 28 years in the appliance Dr. Paul Dempsey said the al hours to the six-hour, three- said, of Belleville. “It is a nice business. This proves Smitty has the Best Price, Selection, Guarantee, clinic’s doctors are asking parents day-a-week schedule. place to raise a family.” Quality & Price plus Same Day delivery, seven days a week. Smitty plans to who are thinking of heading to Vanier said the clinic and staff McKenzie studied in Calgary be around for another 28 years. Now he has in-house financing at NO INTEREST. These are just a few of the many reasons to visit Smitty’s the hospital emergency depart- are not equipped to deal with bro- and did his residency in Kingston. for your new or used appliance purchase. ment, but “ it is not really an ken bones, or children who need He said he enjoys practising in Best Best Best emergency,” as in the case of an X-rays, nor will the physicians Belleville because there’s “a really Selection Guarantee Service ear infection, to instead consider and nurses there provide such good variety to the practice. the acute-care clinic. things as immunization shots. There’s not as many specialists “We just heard from so many But for most other child ail- (here) ... It’s a good way to main- SMITTY’S of our patients that they had to go ments, the clinic is a good option. tain and build new skills.” KING OF APPLIANCES 613-9969-00287 Open Evenings & Seven Days A Week to (hospital) emergency ... and It is for “anyone who is acutely For more information about River Road-Corbyville (just N. of Corby’s) wait for hours and hours,” said Dr. unwell and cannot get into their the acute-care clinic, call 966- Kelly Vanier, a pediatrician who family physician or does not have 1999. WING LOGISTICS & ENGINEERING PICTURE OF THE WEEK 17538-B Hwy 2 Trenton 613-392-3501

WTISS Technical Maintenance Flight is responsible for the maintenance of all Air Traffic Control Navigational Aids and Air Ground Air (AGA) communication equipment at 8 Wing. Cpl Jenny Heroux is shown performing corrective Please recycle maintenance on the Precision Approach Radar (PAR) display at the Instrument Flight Rules Control Center (IFRCC). this newspaper Cpl Heroux is currently serving at CFS Alert and all the members of WTISS wish her the best. February 6, 2009 The Contact 3 News New Tailoring Services HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Due to recent mandated changes in Clothing, located directly across the PWGSC Contracting Policies and 1 hall from the tailor. Canadian Air Division Supply In the near future, all accoutrements Policies, there will be some procedural (badges, slip-ons, etc.) will also be held changes with regard to customers at Clothing Stores vice Tailor Shop requiring tailoring services on the and are to be obtained in conjunction Wing. with the tailoring request form. Customers requiring tailoring serv- WSupply Clothing Stores staff will ices or court mounting of medals are be working closer together with now required to obtain a tailoring Contracted Military Tailoring Services request form from Clothing Stores at 8 Wing Supply to ensure the best counter staff prior to proceeding to the possible customer services during tran- tailor. sition to these mandated changes. This form can be obtained either All inquiries or concerns are to be from the front counter of Clothing directed to WO Rob Stadnisky, WSup Stores or from the office of I/C MCO (D), local 3835. Message important: Nouveaux services de tailleur En raison de récents changements Dans un avenir rapproché, tous les prescrits apportés aux politiques sur les accessoires (insignes, épaulettes marchés de TPSGC et aux politiques amovibles, etc.) seront dorénavant d’approvisionnement de la 1 DAC, disponibles au magasin d’habillement, certaines procédures seront modifiées en plutôt que chez le tailleur, et seront ce qui concerne les clients qui ont besoin obtenus en même temps que le formulaire des services de tailleur de l’Escadre. de Demande de service de tailleur. Les clients qui nécessitent les services Le personnel du magasin Happy Belated Birthday to Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Paula Staples (nee de tailleur ou de montage de cour des d’habillement de l’Escadre travaillera plus Shallow) from all her colleagues and friends at 8 Air Reserve Flight. Photo médailles devront dorénavant obtenir un étroitement avec les Services de tailleur (taken during basic training at CFRC Cornwallis in 1974) courtesy of Corporal formulaire de Demande de service de militaire contractuels de la section D.A. Godwin. Cpl Godwin noteds that MWO Staples “is as cheerful now as e tailleur auprès du personnel du magasin d’approvisionnement de la 8 Escadre she was back then.” d’habillement avant de se rendre chez le afin d’assurer le meilleur service possible tailleur. Ce formulaire est disponible soit durant cette transition. au comptoir du magasin d’habillement, Les questions ou les préoccupations Please recycle this newspaper. soit au bureau du responsable de doivent être adressées à l’habillement qui est situé directement en l’Adj Rob Stadnisky, (D) OCM Appro Thank you! face du tailleur. Ere, au poste 3835. Search & Rescue UPDATE

424 had only one tasking this past week. Both airplanes were tasked to search for an ELT by Matawaki after a reported Mayday call was heard on 121.5 overnight Sunday. Both crews were replaced by fresh crews early Monday morning and the search continued all day without any luck; finally the case was stood down and the crews returned to base Monday evening.

Until next week, stay safe. Missions for 2009: 12 Missions for Jan: 12 Persons rescued: 4 The Contact 4 February 6, 2009 Opinion / Editorial CanadianaCanadiana CrosswordCrossword The Contact Newspaper A message from the

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 Editor and busiest air base — 8 Wing / CFB Trenton. We are the primary internal and external communications tool for 8 Wing / CFB Trenton and began publishing in November, 1940. We strive to Groundhog Day 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 I have to admit that I never and women of the Canadian Forces at work. The Editor reserves the right really understood Ground- to edit copy and reject advertising to suit the needs of the publication. hog Day. As a child, I natural- Views expressed are those of the contributor unless expressly attributed to DND, CF or other agencies. In case of typographical error, no goods may ly found it fun and exciting, be sold and difference charged to this newspaper whose liability is limited and I bought into the whole to a refund of the space charged for the erroneous item. Published every silly story. Now, I just find the Friday with the kind permission of Colonel Mike Hood, CD, Wing Commander, 8 Wing / CFB Trenton. whole thing irritating. Here’s my first problem: The Contact Staff How can we possibly expect a groundhog (a member of the Editor-in-Chief: Major Todd Peddle squirrel family) to accurately Managing Editor: Andrea Steiner predict the weather when Assistant Editor: Amber Gooding state-of-the-art weather Reporter/Photographer: Tom Philp tracking instruments cannot? Advertising Production Asst: Adriana Sheahan Next, Spring generally arrives mid-March, give or Advertising Sales: Patricia MacKie take (especially with the Bookkeeper: Marilyn Miron recent quirks due to global Circulation: Russel Webster climate change). So, the Translator/Proofreader: WO Louise Fagan squirrel-hog sees his shadow, PSP Manager: John Snyder six more weeks of winter. And if he doesn’t, spring is Subscriptions: First Class postage charge just around the corner (er, like $65.00 per year for inside Canada, $130.00 in six weeks?!?) for international. I think Groundhog Day is just a diversion for cranky Guidelines for submissions: winter-haters, to take their minds off the mind-numbing ARTICLES AND PHOTOS cold and relentless snow. Pure The CONTACT delivers news and information about 8 Wing / CFB hog-wash. Trenton; at home and around the world. We depend on you and our mil- I decided to conduct a lit- itary community for articles, personal stories and photos. We work hard, with a limited staff, to bring you a quality weekly newspaper. You can help tle research about the origins considerably by following these guidelines on preparing your submissions etc. of Groundhog Day.. for the paper: According to stormfax.com, See Answers, Page 22 • Articles should be typed in upper and lower case and in plain black German settlers who arrived text. Don’t worry about formatting with underlines, bolds, italics, colours, etc. Acronyms should be spelled out on first reference, and then abbrevi- in Pennsylvania in the 1700s ated when referred to thereafter. brought along a tradition • Do not include clip-art or graphics within your typed pages. Additional known as Candlemas Day. graphics/logos may be sent as separate files. Superstition held that, at the • Articles may be mailed, e-mailed ([email protected]) or delivered midpoint between the in person. Non e-mail submissions should be saved as word documents Winter Solstice and the on a disc and accompanied by a hard copy of your article. Spring Equinox, if the • Articles must include author’s full name, unit and phone #. weather was fair, the second • Wherever possible, photos should be included with your article. Include half of winter would be your name and caption on the back of each photo, and number multiple photos. Electronic photos should be saved in either a jpeg or tiff format stormy and cold. The at a high resolution,to ensure quality reproduction. Germans watched a badger Jpeg-Maximum (8X10), 300 dpi for a shadow, but switched to • Please label all disks and hard copies with article name, contact person a groundhog once settled in and phone numbers, date. America. Pennsylvania’s official cel- This Week in • ARTICLES MUST BE RECEIVED BY TUESDAY AT 4 PM ebration of Groundhog Day PRIOR TO PRINT DATE AT THE CONTACT OFFICE. began on February 2, 1886 and the animal chosen was 1979 – 8 Wing/CFB Trenton celebrated DND’s third annual Energy Letters to the Editor: named Punxsutawney Phil Conservation Week, noting that the “combined efforts of military per- (who, quite tellingly, has only Internet: [email protected] sonnel, their dependents and civilian employees” practicing “good con- been right 39 per cent of the servation habits” should help to reach a target of 15 per cent reduction in Intranet: STEINER AL@CFBTrenton@Trenton time!) PMQ energy usage over the 1979-1980 fiscal year. All letters and editorials must be signed and the name of the author Now, all this is very inter- will be published, unless otherwise requested. Include a phone num- esting and all, but is it just 1989 – Four athletes representing the CFB Trenton Curling Club won ber for verification. We reserve the right to edit while preserving the folklore? If it is, then the main objective of the writer. We cannot guarantee that any particular Germans were not the sole the Canadian Forces Ontario Regional Curling Championship in letter will be printed. Mail, e-mail, fax or drop in person to the Toronto. Warrant Officer Jesse, Sergeant Greensides, Master Warrant Contact office. Please refer to the information at the bottom of the believers. page for how to reach us. There is an old English Officer Beatty and Master Corporal St George won gold after going saying: undefeated in round-robin play. The team’s reward was a berth at the CF A Military If Candlemas be fair and National Curling Championship later in February at CFB Lahr, Community bright, Germany. Winter has another flight. Newspaper If Candlemas brings clouds 1999 – Construction on 8 Wing/CFB Trenton’s “Configs Hangar,” and rain, designed to accommodate reconfiguration of the CC150 Airbus from Winter will not come freight to passengers, neared completion. Configuration kits were being again. stored off-base at the time. The new facility would allow personnel to And from Scotland warehouse all Airbus kits on-base, and to dock an aircraft nose inside the The Contact newspaper is a Personnel Support Programs (PSP) entity . Our newspaper relies almost solely on revenues comes: building to make reconfiguration more efficient. generated through advertising and sponsorships. If Candlemas Day is bright and clear, There’ll be two winters in The Contact Wing Headquarters Building Annex the year. 8 Wing / CFB Trenton Here’s my new saying: PO Box 1000, Station Forces Forget about forest creatures Created by Lt J. H. MacDonald, ASTRA, ON K0K 3W0 and shadows. Winter will be Editorial: 613-392-2811 Ext. 7005 Fax: 613-965-7490 Compiled by Tom Philp Advertising: 613-392-2811 Ext. 7008 over when it’s over. Deal with it. February 6, 2009 The Contact 5 News Quarterly Awards Presented at 24 CF Health Services Centre by Cathy Yeager throughout her daily activities staff receive exceptional admin- Quality Improvement that the patient came first and istrative and financial support. Manager, 24 CF H Svcs C she never lost sight of that. She Her polite and friendly will be missed while at home demeanour makes her highly Quarterly awards for the period with the familys’ newest addi- approachable and people enjoy October to December 2008 tion. For her exceptional per- the opportunity to seek guid- were presented to staff mem- formance, she is the recipient ance based on her administra- bers at 24 Canadian Forces of the Fourth Quarter Award tive knowledge. Health Services Centre (24 CF of Clinical Excellence. For her exceptional per- H Svcs C) last week. The first The second award present- formance in providing out- award presented was the Award ed was the Award of Support standing service to patients and of Clinical Excellence. Excellence. clinic staff, MCpl Beaton is the The criterion includes pro- The criterion includes pro- recipient of the Fourth Quarter viding exceptional support to viding exceptional support to Award of Support Excellence. the team environment; consis- the team environment; consis- The clinic awards and recip- Left to right: Major Derek Miller (Health Care Administrator) tently contributing to a positive tently contributing to a positive ients pictures are on display in Commanding Officer of 24 CF H Svcs C, Warrant Officer Glenn work/team environment thro- work/team environment thro- the clinic as you make your way Bureau (Physicians Assistant), Master Corporal Jennifer ugh inspiration, professional- ugh inspiration, professional- to the Pharmacy, Lab or X-ray Beaton (Resource Management Support Clerk) and Captain ism, dedication and leadership; ism, dedication and leadership department. Neil Pritchard (Acting Wing Surgeon/Medical Officer). successfully introduce/imple- and/or consistently recognizing Please help support our pro- ment a best practice that excellence in others. gram by nominating our staff improves service delivery Master Corporal Jennifer members who meet the criteria and/or go over and beyond Beaton has displayed exempla- for the Chief Warrant Officer their normal roles/responsib- ry performance in managing Bradford Annual Award. ilities to provide excellent orderly room staff and process- Nomination forms and patient care. es. Her enthusiasm in embrac- information are available in the Leading Seaman Suzanne ing the challenges of patient- clinic and on our website at Cowan, a Medical Technician related problems establishes http://trenton.mil.ca/lodger/M in CDU 1 has provided exem- her as a clinic role model in edSqn/Bradfordaward_e.htm . plary clinical support to the customer service and leader- Once you complete a nomina- team and patients by taking an ship. tion form please forward it to active role in ensuring patient The staffing shortages with- the Quality Improvement flow and efficiently taking care in her section have added to the Manager, Ms. Cathy Yeager by of any issues that would arise. complexity and demands of her mail or by email at yea- Left to right: Major Derek Miller (Health Care Administrator) She always took her responsi- position as Acting Chief Clerk, [email protected] . Commanding Officer of 24 CF H Svcs C, Warrant Officer Glenn bilities seriously and did so yet her superior guidance You can nominate our staff Bureau (Physicians Assistant), Leading Seaman Suzanne with genuine enjoyment. ensures patients are served with at any time throughout the Cowan (Medical Technician) and Captain Neil Pritchard (Acting It was always evident utmost courtesy and that clinic year. Wing Surgeon/Medical Officer). Photos: Pte Gisele LeBlanc, 8 Wing Imaging The Contact 6 February 6, 2009 News 8 Wing Personnel at Work: Corporal Kyle Seleski

by 2Lt Jennifer Jackson (computers) and engines. Photo: Private Allyssa D. Carter, 8 Wing Imaging 8 Wing Public Affairs OJT A typical 12-hour shift working on the flight-line Parking a CC130 Hercules can involve everything from Aircraft with the necessary refuelling, towing, liquid oxy- precision is no easy task, but gen replenishing, marshalling it is one of several that (parking), engine starts and Aviation Systems Technician shutdowns. (AVN Tech) Cpl Kyle Seleski Cpl Seleski and other does while on shift. members of 8 AMS park all As a member of 8 Air aircraft that arrive at 8 Wing Maintenance Squadron’s with the exception of the (8AMS) Aircraft Servicing CC-177 Globemaster III. Organization (colloquially Parking aircraft involves not known as “Snags”), Cpl only directing the aircraft to Seleski performs flight-line the proper position through servicing on aircraft ranging the use of signals to the pilot, from the CC144 Challenger but also placing chocks at the to the much larger Russian wheels and indicating to the Antonov An-124. pilot when engine shut-down Cpl Seleski joined the is complete. Canadian Forces in January This routine must be com- 2001 after growing up in pleted every time an aircraft Redcliff, Alberta. arrives no matter the weather He chose to become an or time of day and if aircraft AVN Tech to further pursue are not placed correctly, there interests he had developed in is a risk of collision with Corporal (Cpl) Kyle Seleski applies power to Hercules aircraft CC130327 on the tarmac high school and through the other aircraft. at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. He joined the Canadian Forces (CF) in January 2001 and was Royal Canadian Air Cadets. Cpl Seleski enjoys the posted to 8 Air Maintenance Squadron (AMS) at 8 Wing Trenton in February 2002 as a He was posted to 8 AMS many opportunities he has to first line Maintenance/Aviation Technician. His hometown is Redcliff, Alberta. in February 2002 after com- get his hands dirty. When pleting seven months of asked which task he enjoys says. advantages to the new 12- also allows me to spend more training at CFB Borden. He performing the most, Cpl It takes a lot of time and hour shift schedule at 8 time with my family,” he says. was deployed overseas in both Seleski says “de-snagging” energy to keep the CC130 AMS. A resident of Grafton, Cpl 2006 and 2007. without hesitation. Hercules flying. Simple mis- “The new shifts are great Seleski is married and has As a Level-A technician “[De-snagging] is like a takes in the air or on the because you have a better two dogs. on the CC130 Hercules big puzzle—you have to fig- ground can make a world of chance of fixing problems. It In his spare time he does Airframe, Cpl Seleski is qual- ure it out, and then put it difference in the amount of is nice to be able to start and very fine dove-tail cabinetry, ified to service all parts of the back together without caus- maintenance time required. finish a snag before it is time a hobby he has been able to aircraft except the Avionics ing a delay to operations,” he Cpl Seleski says there are to go home. This new shift turn into a small business. 8 WING QUESTION PET OF THE WEEK OF THE WEEK QUESTION: "What is your favourite outdoor winter activity?"

WO John Hall Cpl Nicole Munro ATESS, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton CFHSvcs, 8 Wing CFB Trenton

“Since I became “I snowshoed on Friday an adult, I don’t think for the first time, and there is a single activity.” really enjoyed it.” Hi! I'm Luther, an approximately 4 year old rottweiler, neutered, and house trained. I am loveable, but also protective of my loved ones. I can not go to a home with children or small animals. I am good with some other dogs. I love to cuddle, give kisses and go for walks, and I am even good on a leash.

Contact the Quinte Humane Society for more information. Animals are from the Quinte Humane Society 527 Avonlough Rd., Belleville 613-968-4673 This feature is wonderfully sponsored by Global Pet Foods

Major Donnie Munroe Pte Tina Gillies Sgt Kevin Thompson 10% OFF EVERYDAY ATC, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Imaging, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton 21 Squadron, CadsOps for Military Personnel “Does hibernation “Snowball “I love to get 470 2nd Dug Hill Rd., Trenton (Walmart Plaza) count?” fighting with out ice fishing 613-392-9191 my three children.” with my 9-year-old son.” Please Recycle this Newspaper February 6, 2009 The Contact 7 Sports

Ontario Region Oldtimers Hockey Championship Teams competing for the Ontario Region Canadian Forces Oldtimers Hockey Photo: Pte Tina RJ Gillies, 8 Wing Imaging Championship took to the 8 Wing/CFB Trenton ice from February 2 to 9, 2009 to see which group could out-wheeze the other to the final game. In early action on Monday, the North Bay Silver Foxes, considered an underdog in the tournament, held a 2-0 lead over the favoured Petawawa Stags until 14:56 in the third period when “Pet” tied it up. The Foxes went on to win that game 3-2 in a shoot-out, thanks in large part to outstanding goaltending by Major J. Cloutier from 22 Wing. Other Canadian Forces teams represented Kingston, Borden, Trenton and a self- described “dog’s breakfast” team with players from Hamilton, Toronto, London and Meaford. At press time, Kingston was taking on Petawawa, and Trenton was preparing to battle Borden in the semi-finals, according to Warrant Officer John Hall, ATESS, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, the senior timekeeper and statistician for the tournament.

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Photos: Players from the CFB Borden Star’s Men’s Hockey Team (top right). Petawawa Stags players watch from the bench (right), as they battle against the Borden Stars (below). 8 Wing Astra Lanes bowling update • Photograph Photocopying-Full Colour • Desktop Publishing • Posters • Laminating • Digital Copies by Wendy Phillips the next round. Congratulations and Division are Matt Laporte with 99, Astra Lanes good luck! Patrick Mitts with 82 and Ashley Our Youth Bowlers have been Mailhot with 87. Darling's Copy Depot is now part of Randall's Junior Division: Office Plus and Gift Store. Come on in for some It has been a while since you have having a great year so far. The follow- There was some great deals on printing services, office supplies seen any news from 8 Wing/CFB ing showcases the results of their fantastic bowling being done by our Trenton’s Astra Lanes. efforts from January 24, 2009. Junior Division last Saturday. Call Today 613-392-7273 My name is Wendy Phillips and I Peewee Division: Madeline Gray The Junior Division was led by Fax service: 613-392-3837 have been asked to do publicity by led our Peewee’s with games of 62 Matt Mailhot who bowled a 179 to Trenton Town Centre • 266 Dundas St. E., Trenton the Astra Five Pin Bowlers and 59; which was 23 pins over her put him 89 pins over his average for • Fax Service • Enlargements • Scanning • Canon Laser Copies • Engineering & 36” Copies Format Association. average of 49. Way to Go Madeline! the day. I have just moved to the area, and The boys were led for a second Kendra O’Keefe wasn’t too far know that bowling is a great way to week in a row by Drake Pierson who behind with a plus 70 over her aver- meet new people when you are post- bowled an 89 and 90 which was 47 age of 117. ed! pins over his average of 66. Keep Other High games that day were Astra Lanes has five Adult going Drake! Seamus MacNeil with a 195 single, Leagues and a Youth league in-house Other averages for the Peewee and Brittany Laporte with a 172. this year. Over the past few months Division were Ethan Hendry with That’s some amazing bowling! we have had some in-house tourna- 79 and Nathaniel Hendry with 83. The High Average for the Junior ments that have resulted in some Bantam Division: Patrick Mitts boys is Seamus MacNeil with 150, winners! led the Bantams by bowling a total of and the High Single for the Junior The tournaments and winners are 30 pins over his average of 81. Great Boys is Seamus MacNeil with 237. as follows: Bowling Patrick! High Average for the Junior Girls The Executive Tournament was The Bantam Girls were led by is Brittany Laporte with 125, and the held on November 16, 2008. The Ceileigh MacNeil with 23 pins over High Single for the Junior Girls is winners were Dave Swartz, Blair her average of 103. Keep up the good Brittany Laporte with 198. Club Medd Rock & Bowl Archer, and Donna Stoddart. work Ceileigh! Other Averages in the Junior Amazing light & Sound Show The High-Low Doubles in The High Average for the division are: Kendra O’Keefe with Fridays 9:30 pm - 12:30 am house league tournament was bowled Bantam Boys is Eric Gray, with 103, 117, Matt Mailhot with 111, Alex Saturdays 7-9 pm & 9:30-12:30 am during league play, those that quali- and the High Single for the Bantam Jones with 108, Nicolas Mailhot with Reserve your Glow Birthday Party fied to the next round bowled on Boys is Matt Laporte with 159. 93, and Heather Carrier with 91. December 6, 2008. High Average for the Bantam If you are interested in more Saturday afternoons 4pm The result of the house round was Girls is Ceileigh MacNeil with 104, information on leagues, open bowing Call for details Christine Fenton and Helene and the High Single for the Bantam times or Birthday parties please call 31 Dundas St. E., Trenton 613-392-5756 Courtney, who will be travelling to Girls is Ceileigh MacNeil with 169. Astra Lanes at 613-392-2811 ext Hamilton in February to compete in Other Averages for the Bantam 3305. www.clubmeddbowl.com The Contact 8 February 6, 2009 Fitness & Health

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Damnit. I really don’t feel like ing if you are a Habs fan so even be more interesting is what monies for the blueprint on how Huselius (Columbus winger starting off another week by if I was a more open-minded, impact the big man’s supposed to do things. How hard is that?), clicking after a stint on the IR. apologizing for the Montreal touchy-feely, sandal wearing per- availability will have on the over- Denis Gauthier (Repeat offender four goals, eight assists and plus Canadiens. son (which I’m not), I would still all market as prior to his name head hunts against Josh Gorges six in the month of January. He The missus would say that have to feel this way. But I can popping up the biggest D-men and earns a five game suspension. will likely finish a bit shy of his 66 apologizing is a foreign concept still admit they are a good, if on the block were Kaberle and Where is Georges Laraque when points last year with Calgary but to me but the way things are unspectacular, team. Bouwmeester. you need him?), Dion Phaneuf if he can keep it up the Blue going for the Habs I might have Actually, I kind of compare Supply will never exceed (The assists are there but the Jackets have a decent shot at to make this a weekly ritual. them to last year’s Habs, as much demand in the NHL for an goals are way off. He has 5 this making the big dance), Mark OK, so here goes. Once again as that makes me want to impact number one offensive year and had 17 last year. Most Streit (Former Hab now has 22 on behalf of Montreal Canadiens upchuck all over my keyboard. defenceman but having two or disappointing? His minus seven of his 37 points on the year on fans everywhere I would like to They may play a more physi- three on the market at the same rating), Vesa Toskala (Leaf goal- the power play. You think the offer my sincere apologies for cal game than the Canadiens but time should even out the asking tender can’t find any consistency Canadiens are regretting letting those seizure inducing throw- they have a number of players price just a bit. That will still between the pipes for the Buds. him go during the summer?), back jerseys worn by the team on like Tim Thomas, Blake mean combination of draft picks, You may not expect a lot of wins Nicklas Backstrom (Wild goal- Super Bowl Sunday. Wheeler, and David Krejci (to prospects and probably at least but a SV per cent north of .900 tender quietly having another The minute I saw the first name a few) playing over their one NHL ready player. It won’t and a GAA under 3.00 would be excellent season sitting at 24-16- players step onto the ice I figured heads. They will hold on and fin- matter in the end though, as nice). 2, .925 SV percentage, 2.26 GAA Montreal was doomed to lose the ish first in the Eastern GM’s will be lining up to pay it. and five shutouts. Too bad it is game which, of course, they did. Conference but will end up ced- As is the norm every year, MEAT AND POTATOES going to waste as even if Now Montreal was already 16 ing the President’s Trophy to the there will be the usual number of Minnesota holds on and makes points back of the Bruins at the Sharks.They won’t make it to the wily veterans offered up by team’s Jamie Langenbrunner (seven the playoffs they are still only start of the match so two more finals this year, though. Maybe out of contention (think Guerin goals, seven assists and plus 11 in treading water and won’t make a tacked onto the bill didn’t really Montreal can pull out another and Weight of the Islanders) to his last 10. Jersey right winger serious push for Stanley’s mug), matter all that much. post season victory over the B’s (a team’s in contention. Or teams pouring it on as of late. With Marty Turco (Turco appears to What really hurt was the Spring tradition that is some- wanting to be in contention. Brodeur coming off IR soon and be primed for a big second half MASH unit that had to be set up what likely), or maybe the Bruins Think rental players. Think Mats the team getting secondary scor- after collecting sevens wins in in the Habs’ dressing room with meet up with a hot Devils team Sundin (sorry Canuck’s fans, the ing from the likes of January. His GAA and SV per- Lang, Latendresse and with a rejuvenated and well rest- truth hurts). Langenbrunner the Devils are centage still are on the low side D’Agostini all admitted. Lang, ed Martin Brodeur (more likely). hitting all the right notes heading but they should pick up moving the Canadiens second highest None of this should matter to CHARLIE POTATOES down the stretch), Kristian forward). scorer, will be the biggest loss Boston fans, though, because By Gilmour Tuttle with an Achilles tendon cut by a regardless of what happens the Alexei Kovalev (And the roller skate. Bruins are relevant and that has coaster ride continues with Kovie Unless Koivu or Plekanec been a long time coming. hitting one of his trademark picks up the slack at centre, or Well the trade drums are now slumps. With Habs forwards Montreal pulls off a big trade, beating daily with a lot of big dropping all around him and Lang’s production will be sorely names being rumoured to be on Montreal in a tailspin, he is need- missed. The Habs will still make the market. I won’t waste my ed now more than ever. Will he the playoffs, but the rosy predic- breathe talking about Vinnie respond?), Toronto Maple Leafs tions of a 100th Anniversary Lecavalier as that dead horse has (Slightly better effort for Doug Stanley Cup are fading fast. been beaten enough for now. Gilmour Night than the sad sack I don’t usually comment too One of the biggest new shocks is attempt for Wendel Clark but much on the Bruins mostly that Anaheim may look at testing still not good enough for a player because I dislike them so much. the waters to see what Chris of Killer’s calibre. Seriously, they Well, dislike may be a bit weak. I Pronger would fetch them. I’m just need to play back a few Any responses can be sent to the Editor at hate them. It’s a mandatory feel- thinking quite a lot. What may videos of Montreal’s many cere- [email protected]

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by Tom Philp, Contact Staff more. To that end, he shared Thompson’s farm boy from Alberta would finally get Photos: Submitted story, hand-written by the Alberta rancher his first ride in a plane. “OMNIA PASSIM” (Anything, before his death in 2005 at the age of 83, “Finally, real aeroplanes,” Thompson Anywhere), the motto of 437 Transport with The Contact. wrote. “Hangars full of next-to-new Squadron, applies equally to passengers or Tommy Thompson’s flying life began DeHavilland DH92A Tiger Moth payloads. Formed in England in long before he recorded the last opera- biplanes, all bright yellow with black September 1944, the original squadron tional mission of that earlier 437 Squadron engine covers and registration marks, big became famous for ferrying men and sup- on May 30, 1946, with P/O Thompson, RCAF roundels on the wings and fuse- plies in Douglas (DC3) Dakotas to the his crew, six passengers, 300 lbs of mail and lage.” very front lines of the Second World War 3,024 lbs of freight in Dakota KG577 Flying gear was issued, including hel- conflict in Belgium and Norway; and, as ODO-K, from Brussels, Belgium to mets with a hole at the left ear to connect the war waned, returning liberated Oldham airfield in England. His diary to a “Gosport” speaking tube to allow Canadian and British Prisoners of War reflects an early interest in aviation. communication with the instructor. More (POWs) to the welcoming shores of “I had always been fascinated by aero- intense ground school training was given. England. planes…from the first time I saw a plane Flying instructors were all civilians, watch- It was that latter important task that fly over the farm, about 1926 or so,” ing closely to determine if recruits would eventually led Trenton resident George Thompson wrote. He kept a scrapbook of be allowed to solo “after about eight hours Robinson to discover a link between his photos and news clippings related to fly- of instruction. brother-in-law and an Alberta-born Pilot ing, carved planes and props, and hand- On the morning of October 18, 1941, Officer (P/O) named James E. “Tommy” made a scale model of a Gypsy Moth with Tommy Thompson soloed for the first An original 437 Squadron insignia. Thompson. working rudder, elevators and ailerons. time, did one circuit of the airfield and Robinson’s search for family roots con- The “dirty thirties” diminished the farm brought the Tiger Moth home. It was the met many celebrities, including his tour nected him with Allan Thompson of boy’s hope of ever being able to fly, but beginning of a hands-on love affair with guide, “a clean cut young actor by the Meeting Creek, Alberta. Through Thompson was determined “if the oppor- flying that would stay with Thompson name of Ronald Reagan.” exchanges of information with Allan, tunity ever came, I was going to take until his death some 64 years later. By mid-1944, Thompson finally got Robinson became fascinated with the his- advantage of it.” “I hated to switch off the engine and his wish for an overseas posting, flying tory of that man’s father, Tommy When Canada entered the war in get out; but I did, and felt so damned Dakotas and Lockheed Venturas out of Thompson. And although it has yet to be 1939, 17-year-old Thompson knew his proud I must have grown an inch right bases in England as a member of the confirmed, there is evidence that the sen- chances of entering the air service would then and there,” he wrote. newly-formed 437 Squadron. Part of his ior Thompson, as a member of that origi- improve if he had a high school diploma. As his training continued, Thompson duties included evacuating liberated Allied nal 437 Squadron, flew Robinson’s broth- By 1941, Thompson had finished Grade took his first flight in a Cessna Crane T- POWs, and captured enemy POWs from er-in-law Lew MacAfee out of airfield 12, and was continuing his weekly training 50, known in Canada then as the Germany and other countries to areas B154 at Soltau, Germany in May 1945. in Red Deer as a member of the local Air “Bamboo Bomber,” powered by two, secured by the Allies. And it was during MacAfee, a mid-upper air gunner in a Cadet squadron. In July of that year, seven-cylinder Jacobs radial engines and this time of his war service that James E. RAF Sterling bomber, had been the sole Thompson had been accepted for pilot capable of cruising at 135 mph with five “Tommy” Thompson may, or may not survivor when his plane was shot down officer training, reporting to the Manning crew aboard. He also flew Harvards, Avro have crossed paths with George after a successful bombing raid of a Depot in Brandon, Manitoba. Ansons and Airspeed Oxfords, having Robinson’s future brother-in-law. German munitions factory in 1942. Thompson soon learned the daily rou- adventures in each of them, before being One fact is unshakeable: James E. Captured and interned as a POW, tine of a recruit, “marching to and fro for posted to 147 Squadron at Pat Bay Air “Tommy” Thompson” was proud to be an MacAfee eventually joined hundreds of the daily routine of meals, drill, roll calls, Force Station on Vancouver Island (now original “Husky” and carried that honour fellow prisoners in early 1945 on a forced, haircuts, vaccinations, inoculations, lec- the site of Victoria International Airport) with him throughout the rest of his mili- 600-mile march from a Polish camp to tures…and (learning) to honour, respect in December, 1941. Japan had attacked tary and civilian aviation careers. just south of Hamburg, Germany. As and fear all Corporals, Sergeants and Pearl Harbor; America had entered the Tommy Thompson ended his service British forces moved closer, MacAfee’s Warrant Officers!” war; and defence of North America’s west with 437 Squadron when it was disband- German guards abandoned the POWs, Earning $29 a month in wartime pay coast was ramping up. ed scarcely 18 months after being formed. who eventually made their way to the ($20 of which he sent to his parents), Thompson spent the next two-and-a- The current 437 Squadron was reformed Soltau airfield and the welcome flights of Thompson completed basic training and half years flying out of Pat Bay, patrolling in 1961 and continues to serve out of 8 437 Squadron Dakotas. shipped out in August, 1941 to Initial the coastline, learning to fly different air- Wing/CFB Trenton. Now a retired air traffic controller, Training School (ITS) in Regina, craft, training less experienced pilots, and Mr. Thompson died on Feb. 27, 2005 Robinson is fascinated by the possible Saskatchewan for four weeks of “concen- even meeting a future president of the in Innisfail, Alberta at the age of 83. connection with the forerunner of what is trated” ground school. By mid-September, United States. (Editor’s Note: George Robinson has offered to now the “Husky” squadron; but it is the Thompson and those recruits who had On one mission to the Lockheed make available copies of Tommy Thompson’s story of Tommy Thompson, and what not “washed out” were sent to No. 19 manufacturing plant in Burbank, diaries and Second World War photographs to any- brought him to war time service with that Elementary Flying Training School California, Thompson was given a person- one from 8 Wing/CFB Trenton who is interested unit, that interests the Trenton man even (EFTS) in Virden, Manitoba. The young al tour of Hollywood studios where he in looking at them.)

Personnel from 437 Squadron are shown in a photograph taken sometime in April 1945, on the move from the United Kingdom to Nivelles, Belgium. The Contact 12 February 6, 2009 News “VIP” 412 Squadron continues its long tradition of transport service Formed at Digby, the “Falcon” Squadron into Germany on 21 March public figures. Lincolnshire on 30 June operations over Nijmegen 1946. On 25 September 1964, 1941, as the RCAF’s seventh and Arnhem. On 1 April 1947, 412 412 Squadron received their fighter squadron, 412 In September, 126 Wing (Composite) Squadron was Squadron Standard for 25 Squadron flew offensive and moved into Holland. formed using elements of years service. defensive air operations over In December 1944, the No.12 Squadron, a commu- Throughout the 1960s, Britain and in support of Germans launched one last nications squadron that had the “Falcons” flew two Yukon ground forces in North-West offensive in the Ardennnes, established its reputation as a aircraft on a weekly flight Europe. hoping to cut off the Allies general air communication, schedule to Marville, France In October 1943, the supply line. 412 Squadron light transport and testing and Gatwick, England. Squadron joined No.126 played a key part in action unit on the home war estab- With the Yukon, they also set (Canadian) Wing of the 2nd then followed up, in the final lishment, and No.7 (General a number of cross-country TAF (Tactical Air Force) at months of the war, in support Purpose) Squadron. Two and round-the-world Biggin Hill, where in of 21st Army Group as they years later, the “Falcons” records. November Spitfire Mk IXb’s pressed into northwest became 412 (Transport On 1 February 1968, 412 were received. Thereafter it Germany. By war’s end, the Squadron) and, in 1955, Squadron was integrated into was involved in operations “Falcon” Squadron claimed a moved to RCAF Station the Canadian Armed Forces. over France leading up to the total of 108 victories. Uplands (Ottawa). Shortly thereafter, they ex- 412 Transport Squadron 1941- Normandy invasion in June After hostilities, the Throughout its post-war changed the Yukon for PROMPTUS AD VINDICTUM 1944. “Falcons” served as one of history, 412 Squadron was Cosmopolitan and later the (Swift to Avenge) Moving to French soil four RCAF fighter units known as the “VIP” Dash 7. within days of the landings, assigned to the British Air squadron as its chief responsi- Assigned to 8 Wing, the Battle Honours: Defence of Britain1941-1944, air superiority patrols fol- Forces of Occupation bility was the transport of “Falcon ” squadron continues Fortress Europe 1941-1944, Dieppe, English lowed until the breakout in (Germany). dignitaries including British to perform VIP transport Channel and North Sea 1942-1943, Arnhem, August, after which a move 412 (Fighter) Squadron royalty, Canadian Prime and general duties with the Normandy 1944, Rhine to Northern France brought was disbanded at Utersen, Ministers and visiting foreign CC144 Challenger.

“VIP” L’escadron 412 continue sa longue tradition du service de transport Mis sur pied à Digby, dans le prises au cours des derniers connu sous le sobriquet Lincolnshire, en Angleterre, mois de la guerre, en appui d’escadron VIP car il a pour le 30 juin 1941 en tant que au 21e Groupe d’armées qui responsabilité principale le 7e Escadron de chasseurs de pénètre en Allemagne transport de dignitaires, l’Aviation royale du Canada 412e Escadron de transport (ARC), le 412e Escadron PROMPTUS AD VINDICTUM effectue des opérations (Prompt à venger) aériennes offensives et 1941 – défensives dans le ciel britannique et en appui aux Honneurs de guerre: Défense de la Grande forces de terre dans le nord Bretagne de 1941 à 1944, bastion Europe de 1941 à ouest de l’Europe. 1944, Dieppe, Manche et mer du Nord en 1942 et En octobre 1943, 1943, Arnhem, Normandie en 1944, Rhin l’escadron se joint à la 126e Escadre (canadienne) de la par le nord ouest. notamment de membres de 2e Force aérienne tactique À la fin de la guerre, le la famille royale britannique, (FATAC) à Biggin Hill, où Falcon a remporté 108 du premier ministre du sont livrés, en novembre, les victoires. Canada et de personnalités appareils Spitfire Mk IXb. Il Après les hostilités, il étrangères. prend par la suite part à des devient l’une des quatre Le 25 septembre 1964, le opérations dans le ciel unités de chasseurs de 412e Escadron reçoit français qui mènent à l’ARC affectées aux Forces l’étendard couronnant ses 25 l’invasion de la Normandie, aériennes britan-niques années de service . en juin 1944. d’occupation (Allemagne). Pendant les années 1960, S’installant en terre Le 412e Escadron le Falcon effectue sur deux française dans les jours qui (Chasseurs) est dissous à aéronefs Yukon des vols suivent les débarquements, il Ütersen, en Allemagne, le 21 hebdomadaires réguliers sur effectue des patrouilles de mars 1946. Marville, en France et sur supériorité aérienne jusqu’à Le 1er avril 1947, le 412e Gatwick, en Angleterre. Il la percée d’août, après Escadron (Composite) est établit aussi, à bord du laquelle un déplacement vers mis sur pied à partir Yukon, un certain nombre le nord de la France permet d’éléments du 12e Escadron, de records nationaux et à l’Escadron Falcon de se un escadron de mondiaux. livrer à des opérations au transmissions ayant assis sa Le 1er février 1968, le dessus de Nimègue et réputation en tant qu’unité 412e Escadron est intégré d’Arnhem. de transmissions aériennes aux Forces armées En septembre, la 126e générales, de transport léger canadiennes et, peu après, il Escadre s’installe en et d’essais au sein de l’effectif remplace ses Yukon par des Hollande. de guerre territorial, et du 7e Cosmopolitan puis, plus En décembre 1944, les Escadron (Service général) . tard, des Dash 7. Allemands lancent une Deux ans plus tard, le Falcon Affecté à la 8e Escadre, dernière offensive dans les devient le 412e Escadron de l’escadron Falcon se charge Ardennes, espérant couper la transport et, en 1955, il toujours du transport de ligne d’appro- s’installe à la Base de l’ARC personnalités et de tâches de visionnement des alliés. Uplands, à Ottawa. service général avec ses Le 412e Escadron joue Pendant tout l’après CC144 Challenger. un rôle clé dans les mesures guerre, le 412e Escadron est February 6, 2009 The Contact 13 Advertising The Contact 14 February 6, 2009 Community Events

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. "Give From The Heart Trenton Trimettes Trenton Trimettes is a support group that encourages weight loss through Support Our Troops" healthy eating and exercise. There will be guest speakers and exercise. Valentine's Dinner & Dance The registration fee is $5 and monthly dues are $8. We meet Monday 7-8:30 pm at a new location, Bethel Pentecostal at The Royal Canadian Legion Trenton Branch 110 Church, corner of Herman and Dundas St. E., Trenton. on Saturday, February 14th. For more information call Sheila at 613-392-0353 or Sue 613-394-3992. Cocktails: 6:00 p.m. Please leave a message they will return your call. Sit-Down Dinner: 7:00 p.m. All fees are donated to local charities such as; Girls Home, Salvation Army, (Salad, Roast Beef, gravy, potatoes, mixed vegetables, Dessert: Chocolate Fountain & Three Oaks and many more. Pies) Dance: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Music: Texas Tuxedos Cost: $25.00 per person. Dress: Semi-Formal Crime Stoppers (Quinte) Inc. presents: Diners Reward Coupon Booklets 2009 Profits to the Royal Canadian Legion Troop Morale Fund - Buy the Troops a Tim's Coffee and Doughnut. Door Prize and Spot Dances. These $20 booklets let you save at many great restaurants AND help stop crime locally. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Now on sale at the MFRC reception Tickets can be purchased at Branch 110 office or call Gary at 613-394-1635 or Buck at 613-392-0729. $8 from every sale goes to TAPP-C (The Arson Prevention Program for Children) Valid until November, 2009 Free Seniors Computer Courses are back at theQuinte West Public Library! It’s time to get outdoors and have some fun! Here is a sampling of courses to be offered in March: Winter Play Days - Feb. 13-14 Computer Essentials - March 9: 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 13 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. E-mail Essentials - March 16: 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Kick-off at Batawa Ski Hill Internet Essentials - March 23: 1 p.m.- 2 p.m. Live Outdoor Entertainment "Hands On" Computer Training -March 30: 1 p.m.- 3 p.m Feb. 14 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Are you unsure about computers and the Internet? Have you taken other courses but the instructor was too fast, not patient or wasn't able to answer Saturday start at Batawa Ski Hill your questions? Do you have a new computer, but can’t get past the “on’ Events all day in Trenton Centennial Park button? Join instructor Peter Ferguson’s classes at the Trenton Main Branch. Take a skate on the marina, build a snowman, try your hand at Space is limited, so sign up now by calling: ice fishing or sit back and enjoy the many other attractions. 613-394-3381 (Ext. 3322 or 3325) Sponsored by the City of Quinte West or in person at your Quinte West Public Library Branch For more information, call 613-392-6568

Canadian Red Cross Centennial Celebration Trenton Amateur Radio Club Red Cross wants to hear from those touched by its services and programs. 2009 will be the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Red Cross. During these years of service, many people have served and were helped by the Red Cross. A regular meeting of the To help us celebrate our years of service in the community, we are presently Trenton Amateur Radio Club will be held on: looking for people that were touched by the Red Cross. Date: If you were a volunteer, a member of the Red Cross youth, a Corps member Tuesday, February 19, 2009 during the Second World War, a veteran that received Red Cross packages in POW Time: camps, Red Cross nurses in outpost hospitals, a Canadian or immigrant reunited 7:00 p.m. with his or her family, a blood donor up until 1998, or simply a recipient of one of our Location: programs, if you have a story to share, we would be happy to hear from you! 4 Beaver Avenue (on the south side of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton) Please call 613-966-0730 or email us at [email protected] and let us The club meets every second Tuesday of the month. know how the Red Cross touched you! For more information, visit the T.A.C Club website: http://www.qsl.net/ve3ytr/ February 6, 2009 The Contact 15 Feature

Dole Five a Day adventures Mealtime.org Rosemary Lamb Chops strong. A happy, healthy karate! Martial arts are heart pumps blood and really fun. Protein-rich and easily prepared, this recipe provides a new flavour oxygen from your head to Use your skateboard avenue for the traditional spring lamb entree. your toes. to get around. Being active also gives Gymnastics helps Ingredients: your skin a healthy glow. your balance, strengthens Non-stick cooking spray Being active outside your muscles, and keeps 4 lamb loin chops (about 4 ounces each) and breathing all that your body flexible. 2 tablespoons olive oil fresh air keeps your lungs Team sports like soft- 2 tablespoons rosemary in perfect shape. ball and baseball are fun Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Fit Kids feel good, have Physical activity builds to play. The goal of soccer 2 garlic cloves, chopped lots of energy, and grow strong muscles and bones. is to get outside and have 1 can (16 ounces) cannellini or great Northern white beans, drained up healthy and strong. It’s It keeps you in shape and fun. Playing basketball and rinsed really easy - just 30 min- at a healthy weight. really keeps you moving! 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, no-salt added, drained utes a day! Fun fitness activities: Ask a friend to hit a Preparation Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Fit Kids are physically Play outside every day few tennis balls with you. active every day. It doesn’t Walking every day with Remember, it doesn’t Preparation: Heat a cast-iron pan or other heavy skillet on high for matter what you do, you your family and friends is matter what you choose three to five minutes and then spray with a little cooking spray. Dry just have to move! Being a an easy way to be fit! as long as you’re active the lamb chops thoroughly and rub them with one tablespoon olive Fit Kid also means eating Running and playing every day! Just wait till oil, one tablespoon rosemary, salt and black pepper. Cook the chops five to nine servings of games like tag are great you see how great you’ll over medium-high heat for three to five minutes per side or to the fruits and vegetables ways to get your body feel! desired doneness. Remove the chops from the skillet and keep warm every day, so be sure to eat moving! Eating five to nine on a plate. Reduce heat. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, your fruits and vegetables, It’s so fun to hike with servings of fruits and veg- rosemary and garlic to the skillet. Cook for one minute. Stir in beans, just like us. your friends and family. etables each day keeps tomatoes, salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for five minutes. Top What does physical There are a bunch of every part of your body chops and serve from the skillet. Serves: Four activity do for my body? ways to jump rope. healthy. Physical activity gets lots Zip around your Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 345; Total fat 22g; of oxygen to your brain, so neighborhood on your Courtesy of the D-News Cholesterol 66mg; Sodium 414mg; Carbohydrate 16g; Fibre 5g; Protein Network, DND-CF 20g. you can think clearly and bike. Rollerblading is a Public Affairs Newswire. do your best. blast! Adapted from “Half Scratch Magic” cookbook, published Running, walking, and Ice skating in the win- All text by Dole. by Clarkson Potter. Printed with permission. biking keep your heart ter is fun to do, or try www.dole5aday.com The Contact 16 February 6, 2009 Entertainment

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): People find you beautiful, attractive, and irresistible. Latent talents may come to the surface. People will recognize your abilities, love of nature and what is truly worthwhile. This is a good time for new relationships or old acquaintanceships. This week revolves around love, beauty, the arts, and music. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’re a little bit too pop- ular. Help will be there when you require it even if what you really desire is some time by yourself. Pursue spiritu- al and philosophical interests and you will be very glad as will others. Friends will still be there when you need them even if you wish to ignore them in favour of solace. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): New friendships may be formed over the next several days due to something that you began two weeks ago. This is a good time to throw a party for an Aquarius or Leo that you know. Secrets may soon be revealed to you, involving past conversations or heated confrontations that you once had with a family member. CANCER ( June 21-July 22): You will get ahead in your career and home life if you are passionate, impulsive, kind, jovial, and competitive. You will have the best of both worlds over the next little while and rewards will come to you because of it. Follow your own path but be The Contact Newspaper staff would like to acknowledge Royal Lepage ProAlliance Realty sure to recognize those who helped pave the way before The Contact Comics. you. as the weekly sponsor of our feature, LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22): News may come to you from overseas through things that you may have begun last week. This is a wonderful time for romance. Someone may behave provocatively. The answer is to behave just as bold in return, however, brash actions may confuse some- one who comes from a different culture or who speaks a different language than you. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Secrets will be revealed. You may have been given this advice once before. Paternal and maternal influences may combine to bring you wealth or perhaps a wealth of information. Fortune may come from clandestine meetings or associations. Try to remember to be moral and up front whenever it is necessary. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): It’s a romantic week filled by meaning and emotion. A loved one or a long term friend- ship may involve someone from your past or someone that you wish to spend your future with. This week is full of fun and games. If you finished necessary work over the past 14 days, then the week ahead should be jovial and fortunate. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Little problems may occur if you choose to confront rather than cooperate. You’ll learn valuable lessons due to emotional occurrences that happen on the weekend. Someone close to you may reveal interesting information to you that piques your curiosity and perhaps your romantic interests. Don’t overindulge. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Children may become your focus over the course of the week. Something that you began two weeks ago may manifest results early on that will help you to explore your options for the future. This will be a highly fertile and imagina- DuJour tive time. Latent talents may come to surface. Try your hand at what you love. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may rearrange furniture or beautify your surroundings. Financial deal- ings may involve someone from your past or perhaps something you did in previous years. Changes in your immediate environment or career may be related to something began 14 days ago. Good fortune may befall those you share your home with. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You will have the energy to do whatever you desire. You can help a great deal of people within a short period of time due to material influ- ences. People are on your side. Wonderful conversations can be had with happy, go-lucky people. Laughter may fill the week. Check details before engaging in travel. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): This week, you may have a chance to show what you are made of and people will respond in kind. Something that you began two weeks back may help to propel you forward in unexpected ways. Expect positive surprises. However, obstacles may still occur, though will be overcome through noble efforts.

Astrological queries can be directed to Christine at www.moonsignastrology.ca February 6, 2009 The Contact 17 News Le Bal des Masques: I could have danced all night Despite a winter storm that threatened to dampen the affair, more than 70 people attended Le Bal des Masques on January 31, dressed in formal wear, and wearing a variety of clever and well-designed masks. Held at the 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Offic- ers’ Mess, the event was hosted by the Trenton Military Family Resource Centre in partnership with Hilden Homes, the main sponsor of the elegant affair. Photos (clockwise from upper left): Patrons of the ball dance the night away while “hiding” behind their masks. The Quinte Quartet entertained during the dinner, catered by local company, Occasions by the Bay. Organizers (l-r) Roxanne Lamothe, Hope Stone from Hilden Homes, and Hélène Cadotte-Gagnon. The Frank Howard Orchestra. JR RANKS MESS

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Days lost cut almost in half In colder climates, you may need to add anti- by Tom Philp, Contact Staff One of the injury-related fac- two leg (24); three shoulder/neck freeze to the radiator. In tors that managers pay particularly (four); one wrist (14); and two some areas, gasoline If figures released recently by Don close attention to is the number of ribs/lung injuries results in 27 lost antifreeze may be Heans, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton days lost/light duty days resulting days. required. General Safety Officer, are any from accidents. Heans reported also that a sig- 6. Clean your windows and headlights frequently. indication, then both military and The 2008 summary showed nificant number of safety-related Submitted by Keep your windshield civilian members of the base are that both non-sports injuries, and courses were offered here last year. Don Heans, taking personal safety to heart. those attributed to athletic activi- Wing General Safety washer fluid topped up. Last month Heans presented ty, can lead to a significant loss in Those information/qualification Officer Good visibility is essential safety statistics for 2008 to the productivity. sessions included to safe driving. Clean your Wing General Safety Committee, -Safety Management (three Driving requires all the windows and headlights chaired by Lieutenant Colonel Non-sports injuries reported last courses) 64 persons attending care and caution possible of ice or snow before start- C.A. Fortier, Wing Logistics and year, and the corresponding -Workplace Inspection (two) any time of year. ing out, and repeat fre- Engineering Officer. time lost, included 39 attendees. But winter driving has quently throughout your Among the most important -Hand/finger: nine (nine days) -Accident Investigation (two) even greater challenges trip. data shared by Heans were figures -Head/face: Eight (4 days) 38 persons in attendance. because of wet and icy 7. Drive appropriately showing total personal injury acci- -Arm/elbow: Six (47 days) -WHMIS Trainer (one) 19 road surfaces, longer hours for the road conditions. dents at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton -Knee: Five (77 days) -Workplace Committee (one) of darkness and poor visi- The posted speed limit dropped to 113 last year, compared -Toe/foot: Four (28 days) 14 attending. bility because of snow, rain may be too fast under win- to 126 for 2007, a nearly 11 per -Wrist: Two (10 days) -Return to Work Awareness and fog. ter conditions. cent reduction year-over-year. -Back : 23 (127 days) (one) 23 people in attendance. Here are twelve tips to Driving on a wet road Even more impressive was the -Safety Program Evaluator help you drive more safely can cause hydroplaning as improvement in days lost/light Sports-related injuries reported at (one) 32 people trained. this winter. a thin barrier of water duty days, dropping by more than 8 Wing/CFB Trenton in 2008 -Air Force Investigative 1. Allow enough time builds up between your 47 per cent from 1,197 in 2007 to -Floor hockey: Six (32 days) Technique (one) Seven atternding. to get to your destination. tires and the road surface, 631 last year. -Soccer: Five (46 days) -Basic Electrical Safety Rushing in difficult driv- causing your vehicle to Slipping and falling represent- -Hockey: Four (25 days) (One)14 people trained. ing conditions can lead to slip. If you begin to lose ed the majority of personal acci- -Fitness training: Four (3 days) -Safety Legislation (One)12 an accident. Turn your control of your steering, dents experienced by base person- -Handball: Three (55 days) -Occupational Health (One) 2 radio on to listen to the take your foot off the gas. nel in 2008. According to Heans, -Flag football: One (14 days) road report and weather 8. Stay with your vehi- severe winter weather drove the -Volleyball: One (14 days) Heans said he looks forward to forecast. cle if it breaks down. Put numbers up. improving the 2009 safety record Leave a few minutes on your emergency flash- “Most of the slips and falls “Generally, it is the type of injury even more. earlier in the morning, and ers and wait for assistance. were weather-related, and Mother that determines the days lost,” To that end, the Wing General allow plenty of time to get Carry a sign for your Nature has not been kind to us,” Heans said. “In 2007, the severity Safety Committee is taking action to work. Buckle up your window, asking other he said.“We can only stress aware- of two back injuries and one wrist to minimize the accidents that seat belt or safety restraint motorists to tell the police ness and common sense, such as injury were factors that increased lead to the most person hours lost. before you start driving. you need help. wearing non slip footwear (when the days lost (in that category).” “This year we would like to 2. Stay alert. Don’t 9. Wait out bad weath- weather dictates).” The General Safety Officer focus on material handling/lifting drive when you are under er. Strong icy winds in said there is one back injury for in an effort to reduce the back the influence of alcohol, combination with snow or By category of accident, injuries 2008 that still has days not report- injuries, and our office has many drugs or certain medica- dust can make it impossi- were reported at 8 Wing/CFB ed that will increase the severity videos and resources to assist with tions. Read the labels of ble to see where you are Trenton last year included: rate, but that there is no specific the campaign,” he said. “Also, dur- prescription drugs and driving – or walking. -Slip/fall injuries (weather reason for the lower severity. ing the Safety and Health Show over-the-counter medi- Under these condi- related): 20 “The majority of minor on May 7, we will have a display of cines to determine if they tions it is usually safest to -Slips/Falls Other: 11 injuries or incidents are only mil- mechanical handling equipment.” can cause drowsiness. stay with your vehicle and -Lifting/pushing/twisting limetres or milliseconds away Heans said that all safety offi- Driving demands your full wait out the storm. incidents: 11 from being much more serious, cials at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton attention. 10. Plan your moves -Situational awareness inci- and they all have the same poten- would also like “to highlight time- 3. Stay calm. carefully. In slippery con- dents: Five tial for lessons learned,” Heans ly accident reporting - any inci- Sometimes other drivers ditions, never jam on your -Work process-related inci- said. dent or injury has to be reported to will become frustrated brakes in a panic stop, you dents: Nine Of the 189 sports-related this office within one working day with slow-moving traffic. will most likely skid and Heans said that, of those reported injuries recorded last year, six (this includes lodger units) as per Keep your temper and lose control of the vehicle. injuries in 2008, only three foot/ankle led to 42 days being Wing Standing Order 7.01.” don’t let other drivers Instead, pump your brakes prompted an ambulance call. lost; five back (49); five knee (29); aggravate you. Maintain a gently a few times. safe speed and drive 11. Avoid driving defensively. through deep puddles, 4. Keep a safe distance especially at high speeds. between you and other The water can make your vehicles. The “two second brakes less effective and, if rule” works well on dry deep enough, can cause roads and in ideal condi- serious engine damage. If tions, but in winter you you must drive through should extend it to four water and you are not sure seconds. Watch the vehi- about the depth, slow cle directly ahead of you. right down and cautiously As it passes a station- inch forward until you are ary object start counting - certain it is safe. “one thousand and one”, 12. Quit driving when “one thousand and two”, you begin to feel sleepy. If and so on. Your vehicle you have a long distance to should not pass the same drive, take frequent short object until you say the breaks for fresh air and a word “four.” walk around the vehicle. 5. Keep your car well- Winter driving can be maintained and in good challenging, especially if working order. This driving is a part of your includes having good job. Take your time and tread on your tires, the plan ahead. February 6, 2009 The Contact 21 Showcase

LCol Y. Tremblay MWO L. Turner Cpl M. Dionne received a promotion to that rank, congratulated by received a promotion to that rank, received a promotion to that rank, Col M. Hood, Commander, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. presented by LCol Y. Tremblay, CO, CF AE Flight presented by Maj L. Roy and MWO J. Whalen, 8AMS.

Sgt N. Weatherbie Sgt J. Cunningham Mr. L. Irving received a promotion to that rank, presented by received a promotion to that rank, received his Long Service Award for 35 years, CWO J. Picard, and Maj A. Spott, CO 2 Air Mov Sqn. presented by CWO J. Picard, and presented by Maj C. Duncan. Maj A. Spott, CO, 2 Air Mov Sqn.

Cpl A. Fairman Capt D. Giroux Cpl G. Proulx received a promotion to that rank, presented by received a promotion to that rank, presented by received a promotion to that rank, presented by Capt I. Arsenault, 8AMS. Maj S. Millette, and LCol J. McCaull, CO, ATESS. Capt A. Clement and CWO J. Picard, 2 Air mov Sqn.

Cpl A. Bullied Sgt T. Leeson received his Certificate of Service, presented by received a promotion to that rank, LCol J. MacCaull, and CWO J. Wudrick, ATESS. presented by Maj C. Selkirk, and CWO J. Wudrick, ATESS. Congratulations! Félicitations! The Contact 22 February 6, 2009 Classif ieds

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