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SECTION Appreciation Expressed 2 COMMUNITY NORAD is Ready to Track Santa 2 Common Law Info Lunch and Learn 4 Reducing and Managing Holiday Stress 6 Le coin des Padre’s Corner 7 Lawrencetown Consolidated School Term Assembly 10 Blood Donor Clinic 10 Capt John Bernardi (405 Sqn) aiding in Youth Happenings 11 the UAV’s damage GMFRC Closure 11 assessment. (photo by D. Saulnier) A Big Thank You 13 Congratulations Grads 16

SPORTS By: Dave Saulnier Skaters of the Week 9 It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a… UAV? Yes, the Greenwood Military Aviation Museum is at it again. The latest restoration Greenwood Curling project to hit the workbenches at the museum is the French-made Club to Host 9 Sagem Sperwer, the fi rst unmaned aerial vehicle (UAV) used in a theatre of war by the Canadian Forces. Designated the CU-161, the Sperwer (a Dutch word for “Sparrowhawk”) served between WEEKLY 2003 and 2009 in Afghanistan in an intelligence, surveillance and For Your Info Page 12 reconnaissance (ISR) role supporting ground forces, during which Horoscopes Page 12 they fl ew more than 1300 missions. Airborne Combat Systems Find and Win Page 12 Offi cers (formerly air navigators), and avionics and aviation Sudoku Page 13 technicians from 14 Wing Greenwood with specialty training fl ew Crossword Page 13 and maintained the Sperwer in Afghanistan during that time, making See, As You Were... Sperwer! Page 3. Classifi ed Ads Page 14 Cucina Aurora Page 15

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Submitted by: Sergeant Dan Simoneau The Commanding Offi cer of 26 CF H Svcs Centre expressed her appreciation on 25 Nov 10 for the personal contributions that Ms Elizabeth D’Arcy provided to the Medical Clinic’s Mental Health department these past 6 months. Ms D’Arcy, a work placement YMCA candidate, joined this unit just 6 months ago and fi nished with us on the 30th November. She is considering joining the CF in the capacity of a pharmacist once her training and schooling is completed. We wished her all the best in whichever and whatever direction she chooses. Calian, a third party contract agency, expressed their appreciation to Dr Paul Morgan and our other Calian physicians, Dr Mark Allen, Dr Gillian Trueman and Dr Nancy Price, who have been employed here for the past 5 years. The Calian reps wished to thank all our physicians for their L-R: CO of 26 CF H Svcs Centre Major Christine Calian representatives, a third party contract ongoing support and working relationships. Drab and Ms Elizabeth D’Arcy. (Images submitted) agency, fl ank either side of Dr Paul Morgan. NORAD is Ready to Track Santa Dec. 1, 2010 (CONAD) Operations By Jill St. Marseille Center in Colorado He is preparing for Springs, Colorado. his biggest night of The youngster asked the year and NORAD Santa’s whereabouts is getting ready to and the officer on track his journey as duty gave him the he leaves the North information he was Pole, bound for Starting at 12:00 a.m. MST looking for. Thus millions of homes across the on December 24, visitors to began the tradition of tracking globe on the ever magical the website will follow Santa Santa, three years before Christmas Eve. as he gears up his sleigh, NORAD itself was formed. The count down for Santa’s checks his list and makes his Santa fans will be able to big arrival has offi cially begun. final preparations. Once he track him through Facebook, In the days leading up to leaves the North Pole, children Twitter, YouTube, Flickr and Christmas, www.noradsanta. of all ages can track him with TroopTube.mil. To follow us org features daily holiday updated Google Maps and on these Santa-tracking tools, games and activities in seven Google Earth reports. type in “@noradsanta” into languages, English, French, NORAD Tracks Santa the search engine to start your German, Italian, Japanese, began on December 24, 1955 tracking. Spanish and Chinese. when a local boy dialled a Find a link buttom misprinted telephone number to NORAD on The Aurora and reached the Continental Newspapers website. Air Defence Command www.auroranewspaper.com. OPTOMETRY CLINIC Dr. Paul J. Gagnon

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... cover story. this aircraft historically signifi cant to the Wing. Sperwer 161026 and spare parts from 028 arrived at the museum in early April this year, disassembled and crated in huge fi breglass container. The aircraft had suffered a hard landing in Afghanistan where many of the primary aircraft structures buckled or were destroyed under the strain of crash forces. The Sperwer was particularly prone to MCpl Jean Francois Tremblay (404 Sqn) works at this type of damage over rough terrain since it lands removing foam used as a fi eld repair to damaged Capt Daniel Arsenault vertically, deploying a wing skin. (Image: D. Saulnier) (405 Sqn) sculpts a high parachute from above, and organize the upcoming the world of scrounging density foam form to large airbags under the restoration work into a supplies, talking over the mould a new wing lead- wings and belly in place of logical order. sound of banging hammers, ing edge from fi breglass. traditional landing gear. By the end of September, and making-do with two (Image: D. Saulnier) A team of museum Team Sperwer had electrical outlets and one Team Lead Maj (ret’d) Dave Saulnier fabricates new volunteers started assessing congealed into a lean and extension cord. begun sculpting a buck, or the damage on 19 August. mean four-member team To date, the aluminium mould, out of Styrofoam to aluminium wing-box ribs. (Image: M. Uhlman) We fi rst started by laying out comprising of Capts Dan centre section of the fuselage enable us to fabricate the keeping abreast of our all of the pieces on the fl oor Arsenault and John Bernardi has been stripped to its missing port wing’s leading restoration progress, keep an ...let’s talk about in a manner reminiscent (both of 405 Sqn), MCpl JF skeletal structure enabling edge and a wing tip out of eye out here in The Aurora of what Transport Canada Tremblay (404 Sqn), and replacement of the heavily fi breglass. Newspaper for regular does after an aircraft crash, Maj (ret’d) Dave Saulnier damaged wing-box ribs. As When all is said and updates now that work has YOU Send your articles and photos to: only this took up a lot less (formerly of 434 and 413 well, work has been done to done, 14 Wing will be one begun. [email protected] room! For some of us, this Sqns) as team lead. As remove what appears to be a of only four places to have was the fi rst time we had newcomers to the army of fi eld-repair performed to the a Sperwer on display in ever laid eyes on a Sperwer, volunteers at the museum, port wing using expanding Canada. We know it will ANGIE’S FASHIONS & GIFTS so familiarization was the we were literally taken foam. Cured fi breglass generate a lot of interest In-Home Shopping and Fashion Parties word of the day. We spent “under the wing” of the very sheets will eventually with its modern technology OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY DECEMBER 12TH! the next couple hours helpful Bolingbroke team. replace the wing skins and unusual delta wing, rear- 26 Birch Street, 12-4 pm emptying Afghan sand out It is, after all, a small shop where they are damaged or engine, pusher confi guration. LADIES! Come and check out the various styles of the nooks and crannies, with a big airplane shoe- missing. And fi nally, we’ve If you’re interested in of scarves, jewelry, and handbags! and photographing all of horned into it! The “Bollies” Come socialize, shop, and meet new people! the damaged parts to help quickly initiated us to GUYS! Come and find a beautiful gift for your lady!

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Page 4 December 6, 2010 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Central Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce Supports the Annapolis Digby Economic Development Agency Submitted by: agency in our region. ADEDA ADEDA has undertaken and that the resolution come agency, ADEDA. We prosperity. Just as business Lieutenant-Colonel has done great work here with respect to business quickly given the pending encourage you to follow fl ows throughout the region, Smith McBride and we encourage and look retention and expansion and holiday season and the sound business practices and so does the money. An The Central Annapolis forward to quick resolution business attraction continues, continued economic pressures consider all aspects of costs investment in economic Valley Chamber of Commerce of the current interpretation especially given the economic faced in our region. and benefi ts, both short term development today has the has watched the recent issues so that their impressive losses our region has faced in We understand that the fi scal and long term, as you consider potential to make a better developments surrounding the work can continue without recent years. challenges faced by municipal opportunities, and throughout tomorrow for the entire Annapolis Digby Economic interruption. The Chamber encourages governments can at times be your budget deliberations we region. What is good for one Development Agency At Chamber, our members the funding partners overwhelming. Likewise, ask that you consider investing of us, is good for all of us. (ADEDA) with great interest. have shared stories about of ADEDA to work competition for business is even more money in economic Let’s all work together to Our Chamber strongly how ADEDA has supported collaboratively towards an also tough. For these reasons, development initiatives so that build our region to new and supports the continued their business to help them effective resolution of the we encourage all ADEDA our region may prosper. greater economic prosperity. effective operation of a be successful. It is absolutely interpretation issues related funding partners to plan for Our Chamber represents The Chamber is here to help credible regional development critical that the good work to the funding agreement, appropriate levels of economic your business in our and support businesses in any development funding as part community. Business is way that we can. We believe of their budgeting process. like the air we breathe; it that by working together, we Marie et Guy’s House Bread We encourage you to earmark fl ows easily over municipal can be successful. the funds necessary to ensure boundaries and county lines. Central Annapolis Valley the continued and effective It is essential to our health, Chamber of Commerce; Your FRENCH BAKERY operation of our development well being, and long term Business, Our Community.

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Always Submitted by It struck me as odd, then, to attend to the needs of others a friend or someone close to remembers a 4th century saint Padre Mike McKeage, that a parent’s dying words quietly and without need for us; and somehow they will named Nicholas, let’s make COC (Civilian would speak to generosity. recognition or recompense, demand “something more.” room for others in our lives, Offi ciating Clergy) It was unsettling for some and so often the words from Then we are faced with the even if it’s in the smallest In its 15th and fi nal season, reason; I judged those words as ER came ringing back to me, realization that God is at work of ways, unspoken, humbly the TV hospital drama ER somehow falling short. In my “Be generous.” “Always.” in the tension, the angst of the and without need for reward resurrected the dead: fans of the mind, as a believer, I felt like he Was God was using this “give and take” in growth and or compensation. A family series will remember Anthony should have offered some great to affect me, change me–to relationships. Anyway, those friend once shared the story Edwards reprised his role as Dr. spiritual insight, something renew my mind and transform dying words of fi ctional doctor about how St. Nicholas Day is Mark Green in the last episode with eternal value, something my heart. I prayed that He Mark Green are profoundly celebrated in Germany, telling in a series of fl ashbacks. … more. Of course, I realized would expose any areas of and deeply spiritual to me me how parents remind their Earlier in the series, during it was television after all, and selfishness or greed in me; now. Be generous. young children to put their the episode leading up to his the series had never before that I would hold loosely to Just thinking about the shoes outside their door on death from an inoperable brain offered anything substantively material things, and consider gospel, what God did in the ‘eve of St. Nicholas Day. tumor, Dr. Green takes his spiritually enlightening; but others in need more than sending his son into this world, In the morning, the shoes daughter to Hawaii, to teach her still, I saw it as a missed myself … that I could focus what Jesus did in enduring the were filled with delicious “important” life lessons – how to her, one that has haunted opportunity. on how God was a companion cross, is there anything more chocolates – a truly simple to drive, how to surf and how me in the ensuing years: “Be Over time, and years later, on the journey of life allowing loving, more unimaginable, and kind way of letting your to be a teenager. generous. Always,” he said to I had learned many lessons in me to forgive freely. more generous than giving children know that you love Near the end of his life, he her. “Be generous with your generosity, and how it costs to Often, without intention, your life for another? them. Remember him well has one last admonishment time, your love, your life.” give to others. I learned how we withhold generosity from Today, when the Church today and be generous. Christmas Mommies and Daddies 2010 a Success The Friendly Neighbours Christmas Mommies and Daddies Clubs of Kingston, Aylesford and Berwick for their assistance, Rod families in the Coldbrook to Kingston areas will have a more joyful Telethon was held on Sunday, 28 November 2010. The money raised Reeves and Bob Lyle for hosting the event, the dignitaries who Christmas this year. will be used to assist the less fortunate families in the Coldbrook to assisted on the Pledge Desk, our telephone Operators, the Lions PLEASE honour your Pledges at the Royal Bank in Coldbrook Kingston areas with Christmas hampers and toys. who operated the Cameras, our Sound Crew from Electric Starz and Berwick, CIBC Kingston and Greenwood, Bank of Nova Scotia The Host Lions Club, Coldbrook & District, would like to Productions, the entertainers for their excellent performances, all the in Middleton and Greenwood, the Credit Union in Greenwood and extend a sincere Thank you to the businesses and individuals who volunteer Lions, and their spouses and friends, and, to the businesses Cambridge and Chisholm’s Pharmachoice in Aylesford. donated the items for the auction, EastLink tv and their crew for and other organizations that donated food for the volunteers. Make your cheques payable to the Local “Christmas Mommies the programming and broadcasting of the show. On behalf of the Organizing Committee we sincerely thank and Daddies” The Aylesford Fire Department, for the use of their hall, The Lions the Community for their Pledges and Bids that will ensure needy On behalf of the Organizing Committee we THANK YOU.

SERVING THOSE WHO SERVED The Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau Network Representation Services Advocacy Benevolent Assistance The Legion Service Bureau Command Service Officers are here to serve members of the Canadian Forces, Veterans, RCMP members, and their families while representing their interests in dealings with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) and the Veterans Review and Appeal Board (VRAB) in claiming disability benefits under the Pension Act or the New Veterans Charter. The Legion professional Service Officers, whose role is mandated through legislation, provide representation services, advocacy and benevolent assistance FREE OF CHARGE, whether or not you are a Legion member. Visit www.legion.ca/ServiceBureau. WE CARE!

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The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS December 6, 2010 Page 9 Greenwood Curling Club Hosts the Women’s Scotties Qualifi er #1 Submitted by: Mary Wredenhagen December 10 and will continue to the fi nal qualifi ers being The ice is in, the teams are formed, and the 2010-2011 determined on Sunday, December 12. curling season is now in full swing. Now the Greenwood Come out, cheer on your favourite teams, and see curlers Curling Club invites everyone to come out and watch some such as Colleen Jones (former Provincial, National, and World of the best female curlers in NS compete against each other to Champ; Colleen has won more Canadian Curling championships earn a berth in the Nova Scotia Scotties Tournament of Hearts. than any other skip), Colleen Pinkney (World Senior Champ) During the weekend of December 10 to 12 the Greenwood and Jocelyn Nix (last year’s Provincial Senior Ladies Champ). Curling Club will be hosting the Women’s Scotties Qualifi er Can Nancy McConnery defend her provincial title? #1. This event is a 16 team triple knockout format with 6 teams For a full list of teams go to http://www.nscurl.com/index.php?/ advancing to the Nova Scotia provincial Scotties Tournament component/option,com_eventlist/Itemid,611/id,181/view,details/ of Hearts to be held at the Glooscap Curling Club in Kentville The fi rst draw will be at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 10th. the week of January 25 to 30, 2011. Play begins on Friday, See you at the curling club. There is Still Time to Enter the Christmas Colouring Contest There is still time to enter The Aurora Newspaper’s 1st Annual Christmas Colouring Contest which was published on page 5 of our Nov 29th issue. You can also download the contest from our website at www.auroranewspaper.com TThehe StaffStaff atat HairHair ExpressionsExpressions wouldwould likelike toto welcomewelcome You can drop your entries at the 14 Wing Fitness & Sport BBrandirandi DDeckerecker ttoo oourur tteam!eam! Centre, 14 Wing Community Centre or The Aurora Newspaper offi ce. Cassie Taylor, daughter of Mike & Stephanie Taylor, has Brandi has recentlrecentlyy moved here from Halifax and brinbringsgs a ppassionassion for the industrindustry!y!y fi nished her colouring and has now safely dropped her entry into the ballot box at The Aurora Newspaper offi ce. She will be offering 50% off ALL spa services with her for the whole month of December! Deadline for entries is end of day Tuesday, December 7th. 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Buy One Get One Save 25% 50% off Stock up and save! Skater of the Week All Heat up Your Holidays! The Greenwood Skating Club presents the Redken Styling Amazing Savings on OK Tire & Auto Service Skater of the Week. Products our high end flat iron The Ego! Submitted by: Francois Robert Purchase 1 get 10% off, Julia Allen Regular Price of $299.99 Age: 6 yrs old buy 2 get 15% off, School: Kingston and District School now on sale for $149.00! Skating Level: Junior and buy 3 get 25% off! Started Skating: 5 yrs old Highest Test Passed: Canskate Favourite fi gure skater: Michelle Kwan 1431 Bridge Street, Kingston, Nova Scotia ~ 902.765.0000 ~ www.hairexpressionsanddayspa.com Favourite part of skating: Sparkly dresses, skating fast Other hobbies: Gymnastics, tap dance Page 10 December 6, 2010 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Lawrencetown Consolidated School Term Assembly Submitted by: Lieutenant-Colonel Pamela J. Smith McBride Members of The Royal Canadian Legion Law- rencetown Branch #112 and 14 Wing Admin Branch participated in the Lawrencetown Consolidated School Term Assembly on 26 Nov to help present term awards, certifi cates and prizes to the winners of the Annual Remembrance Day Poster, Poem and Essay Contest sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion. Five volunteers from the W Admin Branch had the honour to judge the posters, poems and essays created by members of the school’s grades 4, 5 and 6 students and were exceptionally im- pressed by the talent and imagination of all of the entries. Well done! EAP Employee Assistance Program When you need someone to talk to, call: Megamind Al MacDonald...1532 Rated G Wayne Atwater...5567 05 Dec Darlene Richards...3119 Blood Donor Clinic Debby Benda...3340 Sun • 2pm By Eric MacKenzie, Community Recreation Coordinator Canadian Blood Services held another successful two day Blood Donor clinic at the 14 Wing Community Centre on Tuesday November 30th and Wednesday December 1st. Roughly 257 donors Due Date came to support this worthy cause and as a result 230 donations Rated 14A were collected, which can be used to save up to 690 lives! 05 Dec - 09 Dec As a result of our outstanding support, Canadian Blood Sun - Thurs • 8pm Services will continue to hold two day clinics, and their next two day clinic, at the 14 Wing Community Centre, will be Coming Soon on Tuesday February 8th and Wednesday February 9th 2011. Yogi Bear Please note that 14 Wing is now registered as a “Partner for Dec 17-23 • Showtimes TBA Life” with Canadian Blood Services, and have set a goal to have 50 members register for the remainder of 2010, and 150 members Rated G signed up for 2011! Currently, we are very close to meeting our goal for 2010 and you can easily sign up on-line at https://www. $$ Save Money $$ blood.ca/ (select the “forms” option on the left hand side and Buy Pre-Paid Admission Cards 7 Admissions - $40 then you’ll see a link to the “Become a Partner for Life”), and 11 Admissions - $60 remember that our offi cial Partner ID number is 14WI011270. Once you sign the form, you will never have to do it again. www.zedex.ca It’s a simplistic form (name, DOB, postal code, etc) that will allow CBS to track how many times you have donated on behalf of 14 Wing, and what % of our collective goal has been achieved. Kingston If you are interested in booking an appointment to give blood or to volunteer at the next two day clinic, please call Legion 1-888-236-6283. If you The 14 Wing Community Centre would like to thank Tim Hortons and McDonald’s for their continued sponsorship towards this event.

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www.canex.ca The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS December 6, 2010 Page 11 Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre (GMFRC) Full Day Casual Childcare is Now Open Submitted by Brenda have happened without the months and a multi-aged that parents can see what their the GMFRC’s Emergency is casual and should not Virtue-Ellis, Childcare full support of the Wing. program for children 18 child will be learning while Childcare Service; and to replace your full-time Programs Director Our Casual Childcare months to 12 years of age. in care. support volunteers of the childcare arrangements. After much anticipation, Program has undergone a These programs are divided to The aim of our Full Day GMFRC. The centre provides This is a very popular service the GMFRC Full Day transformation from a licensed provide developmentally age Casual Childcare Service is a safe and happy atmosphere and is booked on a fi rst come, Casual Childcare Centre is part day program to a licensed appropriate programming. to provide casual, affordable, for children to learn and play. fi rst served basis. offi cially open. The last of the Full Day Casual Childcare Our programming is designed fl exible, and inclusive quality The Childcare Centre is We look forward to sharing inspections are complete and Centre. The Childcare Centre to foster growth in all areas care to military families; to open Monday to Friday, this wonderful new Childcare we are now open to clients. We has a licensed capacity of of development; social- provide a service to parents so from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Centre with our 14 Wing would like to thank everyone 25 spaces for children aged emotional, cognitive, as well they may run errands, attend We provide daily nutritious community! Please come by who had a hand in making this 3 months to 12 years. There as fi ne and gross motor skills. appointments, participate in snacks as well as a hot lunch. and take a peek. venture a reality; this has been is now an infant program The infant and multi-aged community activities, or enjoy Our menu has been created To book a space please a joint effort which could not for children aged 3 to 17 program plans are posted so some free time; accommodate in consultation with a Public call 765-1494; Infant Room Health Nutritionist. is local 1818 and the Multi- Parents are encouraged to Aged Room is local 1817. Youth Happenings at 14 Wing Community Centre pre-book spaces a minimum For general inquires about of 24 hours in advance. We the program contact Brenda By: Recreation Youth happening this week at The 6-7:30pm House. For only $2 listen to will accept bookings one Virtue-Ellis, Childcare Worker; Megan Centre. Cost $3 great music, stories and poems month at a time, but please Programs Director at 765- LeMoine Boys Club Strike! Come to The and enjoy hot-chocolate or remember that this service 1494 local 5053. During the holidays we Open Gym Greenwood Bowling Centre, coffee. There will be sweets will have Christmas Drop-In Dec. 6 we are going bowling for only for sale, brought to you by Hours starting Dec.20 and 4:30-6pm $3 you can bowl two strings! Teen Council. If you are going through until Jan 3. Boys ages 9-12 come to See you there interested in performing, call From Dec.20-23 we will be The Centre for Open Gym Active Chicks Megan at 765-8165. open from 2-9pm- 2-5pm night, where you can play any Dec. 8 Christmas Dance pre-teen hours and 5-9pm game you like; hockey, soccer, Open Gym Dec. 17 teen hours. We are closed dodge ball. Your choice! 6-7:30pm Pre-teen- 6-8pm $3 Dec.24-28 and will open again Teen Council Girls come to The Centre Teen- 8:30-11pm $4 on Dec.29-30 with Xmas Dec. 7 for Open Gym night, we can Get dressed in your best for drop-in hours, 2-5pm pre- 3-4pm play tag games, tennis or our Christmas Dance! Who Full line of winter tires, wheels and teen and 5-9pm teens. We Teens come to The Centre touch football. Your choice! knows maybe Santa will pay accessories now available! are closed from Dec.31-Jan.1 we need to plan our Coffee Coffee House us a visit? Only if you’re nice! Info also available at and then will open for Jan.2- House event. Dec. 10 Movie & Treat Night 4241 Hwy 1, Berwick, NS 3 with Xmas hours. If you Teen Activity Pre-teen- 6-8pm Dec. 18 P (902) 538-1155 • F (902) 538-1018 have any questions please Dec. 7 Teen- 8-10pm Pre-teen- 6-8pm call 765-8165. Here’s what’s Bowling Cost- $2 Teen- 8-10pm Calling all musical Cost- $2/$3 performers, come show your Stay tuned for the movie talent at The Centre’s Coffee choice! GMFRC Closure PUBLICATION DATES The Greenwood Military Family Resource Centre (GMFRC) would like to inform the public that the centre will be closed ANNAPOLIS EAST on Friday, December 10, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and on Friday, December 17, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 ELEMENTARY & DEADLINES p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. SCHOOL Daily lunch combo includes main entrée, daily dessert, and white milk for $3.50 KINGSTON & ~ The following items are available at the Cafeteria daily ~ Sandwiches: $2.35; Wraps - $2.35; Sub Sandwiches - $2.00; DISTRICT SCHOOL All sandwiches & wraps will include fresh/vegetable on the side. Fresh Vegetables & Dip - $1.75; Cheese & Cracker Plate - $1.75; The Remaining Publication Dates Whole Sandwiches Nacho Chips & Salsa ...... $1.25 Fresh Fruit & Yogurt Dip - $1.75; Toss Salad - $3.25 sm $2.50; 1/2 Sandwiches (Asst. fi llings) ...... $1.30 Sun Chips/Frito Chips...... $1.50 for 2010 & Deadlines for all Delux 1/2’s ...... $1.65 Yogurt/Apple Sauce/Fruit Cups ..$1.00 Caesar Salad - $3.25 sm $2.50; Yogurt - $1.25; Yogurt Tubes - $1.25; Full Sandwiches/Croissant/Wraps .$3.30 Cheese ...... $0.80 Yogurt Parfaits with nut free granola - $1.50; Cheese Strings - $1.00 Hot Foods Pepperoni & Cheese ...... $1.25 Fresh Fruit: Apples, Oranges, Kiwi, Grapes, & Bananas - $.75; Advertising, Classifieds, Editorial, One Hot Food Daily ...... $2.50 - $3.00 Bagel with Cream Cheese ...... $1.25 Gold Fish Crackers - $.60; Frozen Juice Bars: Orange & Cherry - $1.25; Cup of Soup ...... $1.00 Bagel 1/2 w/Flavored Cream Cheese & Fruit $1.50 Rice Crispy Squares - $1.00; Smoothies: Mon,Wed,Fri - $1.25; Articles & Photos are the following: Bowl of Soup ...... $2.00 Boiled Egg ...... $1.00 Juice: Apple, Orange, 7-Fruit, & Wildberry - $1.25; White Milk - $.35; Teachers Plate ...... $3.75 - $4.25 Gold Fish Crackers ...... $0.60 Chocolate Milk - $1.35; Welch’s Fruit Snacks - $1.25; Apple Slices - $1.00; Beverages Welch’s Chews ...... $1.25 22 Nov issue – Deadline 17 Nov Milk ...... $0.35 Freezer Items Pudding Cups (vanilla, butterscotch, banana) - $1.00; Choc. Milk ...... $1.50 Frozen Juice Bar ...... $1.25 Bagels (blueberry, plain) - $1.00; Bagel & Cream Cheese (strawberry, plain) - $1.50; 29 Nov issue – Deadline 24 Nov Juice Small ...... $0.75 Yogurt Tubes ...... $1.25 Applesauce (strawberry/apple, blueberry/apple, plain apple) - $1.00; Bottled Water ...... $1.25 Desserts ~~~ Canteen Items - CASH ONLY ~~~ 06 Dec issue – Deadline 01 Dec Yop ...... $1.50 Muffi ns/Biscuits ...... $1.00 There will be a cost for ALL condiments if your child is not purchasing lunch from the cafeteria. Oasis Juice Purple/Red/Yellow ....$1.25 Cookies ...... $0.50 Salads Yogurt Parf/Cinnamon Bun/Apple Delight $1.25 Ketchup, Mustard, Relish - $.15 each; Mayo & Salad Dressings - $.25 each; Barbecue/ 13 Dec issue – Deadline 08 Dec Caesar Salad ...... $2.50 Condiments / Cutlery Sweet & Sour Sauce - $.40 each; Cream Cheese (plain or strawberry - $.50 each; Chicken Caesar/Greek/Spinach/Potato .$3.30 Ketchup/Mustard/Relish ...... $0.15 Snacks Mayo & Salad Dressing ...... $0.30 Cheese Whiz - $.40 each; Strawberry Jam - $.15 each 20 Dec issue – Deadline 15 Dec Fresh Fruit (apple/banana/orange) . $1.00 Fork/Knife/Spoon ...... $0.05 We are a NUT & SCENT sensitive school with a smoke-free enviroment. Cream Cheese/Chesse Whiz pkg ...$0.50 Fresh Fruit ....Small $1.50 - Large $3.00 th 27 Dec 2010 – NO NEWSPAPER Veggie & DipSmall $1.50 - Large $3.00 Butter pkg ...... $0.25 Dec 6 : Hot Chicken Sandwich & Vegetables $3.00 Daily Specials (Mon-Thur): Price Includes Hot Meal, Dessert & White Milk - $3.25 - $3.75 • Dish of Grapes $.75 th The office will be Closed from There is a “NO” Charging Policy in Effect • Milk Card Available $7.00 for 20 Milk Dec 7 : Corn Chowder $2.00 • Sliced Ham, Potato & Mixed Vegetables $3.00 • Yogurt $1.00 22 Dec to 28 Dec 2010 Mon: Broccoli & Chicken Bake $3.50 Dec 8th: Macaroni & Hamburger $3.00 • Baked Potato $1.50 Tues: Chicken Nuggets & Veggies $3.25 • Applesauce $1.00 • Subway Orders are Due Today Wed: Parent Teacher Afternoon and Evening • No School for Students The office will re-open 29 Dec 2010 th Thurs: Parent Teacher Afternoon • No School for Students Dec 9 : Subway $2.75 • Frozen Juice Bar $1.00 Fri: Potato Wedges & Veggies $3.25 Dec 10th: Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwich $3.00 • Choice The first issue of 2011 is This menu brought to you compliments of: of Fruit Bowl (Banana, Orange, Kiwi or Apple) $.75 04 Jan 2011 Deadline 30 Dec 2010 FRASER’S Home Centre This Spot Could be Yours If you have any questions please give BERWICK • 1-800-959-3727 KINGSTON • 1-902-765-3111 Anne a call at 765-1494 ext 5833 KENTVILLE • 1-902-678-8044 $15.40 plus HST BRIDGETOWN • 1-902-665-4449 www.frasers.ca Give Anne a Call 765 1494 loc 5833 Page 12 December 6, 2010 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS times. Thank you for your sup- Anglican Church is present- (cards & games) every second cause. port! MCpl Larose & Family. ing this fabulous fun evening and fourth Friday of the month Recital of Seasonal Music MRHS Band Concert on Saturday December 11th in at 1:00 p.m. For more informa- Pine Ridge Middle School Beginner and Junior Band their hall at 7:00 p.m. Parts tion contact Minnie Rogers at Band students present a Re- UP-COMING EVENTS • CLUBS • ORGANIZATIONS • GROUPS December 8th at 7:30 p.m., of fi fty pieces will be played 765-3292. cital of Seasonal Music, Sun- FYI is The Aurora Newspaper’s format for publishing items of interest to the community Senior Band December 9th and game pads are provided A Night In Bethlehem day, December 12, 7:00 at submitted by NOT-FOR-PROFIT Service Groups, Clubs and Organizations. Due to at 7:30 p.m. at the Middleton to name the pieces of music. Takes place at Middleton the Aylesford United Church, space limitations, submissions are limited to approximately 25 words. Items MUST High School. Free will of- You will also be entertained Hwy 1 Aylesford. Free-will be submitted each week either in person to our offi ces located on 83A School Road Baptist Church on Saturday, (Morfee Annex), 14 Wing Greenwood, by FAX to (902)765-1717 or e-mail: aurora@ fering. by Cheryl VanDerPryt with December 18 from 6:30-9:00 admission. Information call auroranewspaper.com. These announcements will be published on a fi rst-come, fi rst- Christmas Eve Service a variety of Christmas melo- p.m. Join us for a night in the 765-7570. served basis and are limited to the space available for that particular publication. To Friday, December 24th, dies and a singsong while a town of Bethlehem as we re- Community Breakfast guarantee that your announcement will be published, you may choose to place a paid 2010 - 7:00 p.m. at the Wilmot panel of judges are marking live that fi rst Christmas night. Saturday December 18, advertisement at our current advertising rates. The deadline for FYI submissions is Baptist Church Worship Cen- the entries. A huge basket of This is an interactive evening 8:00-10:00 a.m. There will be Thursday at 9:30 a.m. previous to publication unless otherwise notifi ed. tre, corner of Hwy #1 and Christmas items will be the complete with a live nativity a Community Breakfast held at Dodge Road. prize. Seasonal refreshments that both children and adults the Kingston Baptist Church, Children’s Wish mission (short range) 107.9 will be available. There will will enjoy. Come and go as Main St., Kingston. For a free- FM radio. The light show will Christmas Hymn Sing Foundation Fund Raising Sunday, December 12th, be a free-will offering. you wish. All children under will offering, come and enjoy Light Show start on November 24th and Kingston Area Seniors 12 must attend with a parent a delicious, hot breakfast. All continue throughout the entire 2010 - 7:30 p.m. at the Wilmot My name is MCpl Mario Baptist Christian Fellowship Association or guardian. Everyone is wel- are welcome! Larose, AVN Technician for Christmas period. The show Kingston Area Seniors As- come to come to this exciting will run from 17:00 hrs (5:00 Centre, corner of Hwy #1 and Wilmot and Area Neigh- 413 Squadron at 14 Wing Dodge Road. sociation meets the second family event. Free admission. bourhood Watch Associa- Greenwood. My family and p.m.) till 22:00 hrs (10:00 Wednesday of each month at p.m.) Sunday to Thursday and Name the Christmas Piece Planned Closure SMH ER tion Meeting I are inviting everyone to How well do you think 10:00 a.m. At the Kingston and DI our Children’s Wish Founda- from 17:00 hrs (9:00 p.m.) The Wilmot and Area Neigh- you know all the Christmas Branch No 98 of the Royal Friday, December 10th, bourhood Watch Association tion fund raising light show till 23:00 hrs (11:00 p.m.) on Canadian Legion. Fun day Fridays and Saturdays. There carols & songs? All Saints 2010. The Emergency Room will hold its monthly meeting located in the Forest View and Diagnostic Imaging at Estate subdivision in Nictaux, will be an illuminated sign on at the Melvern Square Com- Nictaux road to guide you to Soldiers Memorial Hospital munity Centre, 165 Bridge on Balcom Crescent Street. (SMH), Middleton will be There will be over 15,000 LED our display. We look forward Paper Carriers Street, Melvern Square, at 7:00 to seeing you. There will be closed due to Physician short- p.m. on Monday, December 6, lights dancing to the sound of age on the following date: Fri- Christmas music on FM trans- a donation box during these 2010. Guest speaker will be day, December 10th from 6:00 Daniel Cress, the Annapolis p.m. until Saturday, December County By-Law Enforcement 11th at 8:00 a.m. For non- and Animal Control Offi cer. WANTED emergency health information, All residents and business please call 811 to speak with owners are welcome to attend. December 5 - December 11 for the following areas: a Registered Nurse. If you Christmas Cabaret ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 have an emergency, please call Come enjoy the 12 Days Take a few steps into the unknown, When someone turns to you for Jefferson Pines S/D 911. The Emergency Room of Christmas Extravaganza Aries. It can be good to try a few advice, Libra, you may want to pass at Valley Regional Hospital with CentreStage Theatre things that are different and not on saying much. Right now you Beach St., Birch Dr., Elm Dr., Oak Dr., in Kentville is available for on Friday, December 17, at in your comfort zone. You’ll get really can’t count on your decision- Pine Dr., Hemlock Dr., Main St., Maple Ave., emergency care. Alternatively, 8:00 p.m. More singing, more encouragement from friends. making skills. Wait a bit longer. Poplar Dr., and Willow Ave. the Emergency Room at An- dancing, more drumming and TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 napolis Community Health a partridge in a pear tree! The Centre in Annapolis Royal is evening will begin with a Taurus, choose the more diffi cult Scorpio, it has been a waiting Forest Brook S/D open on Mondays, Wednes- spread of holiday appetizers. path instead of the easy way out game for you for quite some 1489 & 1499 Marshall Road, Cherry Lane, days, Thursdays, Fridays, Tickets can be reserved by when faced with an important time now and you’re not one for Weekends and Holidays. The calling 678-8040. CentreStage decision this week. The payoff patience. Keep your head up Maplewood Lane, Oakwood Drive, Out-Patient Clinic at West- Theatre is located at 61 River will be much greater in the end. because things are looking like Oakwood Drive, Princess Lane, Sunset Drive ern Kings Memorial Health Street, Kentville. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 they will go your way. Centre, Berwick, is also open GDSC are Looking for Gemini, there are a lot of tasks on SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 For more information call 765-1494 local 5440. Monday to Thursday from Qualifi ed Competitive your agenda this week, but you Sagittarius, a funny thing will We are also compiling waiting lists for all areas. 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Fri- Swim Coach only have two hands. Therefore, happen to you this week, days 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Greenwood Dolphins don’t try to do everything at the although at the time you may Carrier applications are and weekends/holidays from Swim Club is a youth swim same time; otherwise nothing will not fi nd much humour in it. Be available on our website 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. for non- team that is actively searching be fi nished. a good sport and go along with emergency care. Annapolis for and accepting applications CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 the course of events. Valley Health apologizes for for a qualified competitive www.auroranewspaper.com any inconvenience this may Cancer, rethink your opinion of CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 swim coach. As a minimum someone at work. While you may Capricorn, a difference of opinion requirement, applicants should not have gotten along thus far, can quickly escalate into a war of have completed the Level 1 there is a chance for a change of words if you’re not careful. Keep Coaching Course. In accor- heart on the horizon. mum when others seem to be PPRESENTSRESENTS...... dance with Swimming Regu- goading you into an argument. lations, A RCMP Criminal LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Records Check will need to be Leo, romance is in the air this AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Just Fill in The Blanks. Three Easy Ways to Enter. conducted. If interested please week if you make time for it. Put Aquarius, you are called on to be 1. Through our website: www.auroranewspaper.com FFINDIND && WW ININ respond to GDSC, P.O. Box aside other responsibilities and the voice of reason, but it may not 2. Fax: 765-1717 3. Drop into our offi ce located 1199, Greenwood, N.S., B0P spend some time wining and be the role you were looking for on 83A School Road (Morfee Annex) 1N0, or contact Jim LeBlanc dining a loved one. this week. Relish in the idea that No Central Registry or Canada Post please. at 765-4827 for more infor- VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 others look to you for support. Deadline: Noon, Thursday, December 9, 2010. mation. Virgo, nostalgia reigns supreme PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Make sure you include your full name and phone number. Christmas and Country when you bump into someone Pisces, projects pile up and it Music Show from your past. Enjoy the trip is time to delegate some of this A Christmas and Coun- down Memory Lane and all the work. Trust a close friend with NAME PHONE NUMBER try Music Show with Paul fond times the trip brings to mind. the task of helping out. Limited to one win per family in a TWO MONTH PERIOD. Marshall’s Best of Intentions The winner will be drawn randomly from all correct entries. Only one entry per family per week. Band, Marcus Fritz and other FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS Complete the following sentences from ads in this week’s issue and WIN a guests will be held at New Be- DECEMBER 5 Frankie Muniz, Actor (25) large 2-topping Pizza from Pizza Delight, Greenwood! Coupon Valid for 30 days! ginnings Center, 1151 Bridge DECEMBER 6 Andrew Cuomo, Politician (53) St., Greenwood on December DECEMBER 7 Larry Bird, Athlete (54) 1. Where can you buy a new 2010 Toyota & receive 4 new tires ______18th at 7:00. Admission is DECEMBER 8 Kim Basinger, Actress (57) 2. Where can you buy Dried Firewood ______$5.00. DECEMBER 9 Jakob Dylan, Singer (41) 19+ New Years Dance DECEMBER 10 Bobby Flay, Chef (46) 3. Whose ad says, Stock up and Save ______4. Who is having a 15% off Christmas Sale ______19+ New Years Dance DECEMBER 11 Teri Garr, Actress (61) showcasing the Greatest Hits Horoscopes brought to you compliments of: 5. Where can you get a Signature Facial for a $65 value ______of the last 5 decades. West 902-825-7026 Dalhousie Community Hall, ONLY INDEPENDENT TOWING COMPANY IN OUR AREA This contest is brought to you by: December 31, 2010. Doors open 9:30p.m. (id on request) Pizza Delight, Greenwood Midnight munchies served. $8 a person; $15 a couple. 765-4477 Advance tickets available at Congratulations to last week’s winner: MIKE KELLY Endless Shores, Bridgetown or www.morsetowing.ca 24 HOUR SERVICE via our facebook group. The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS December 6, 2010 Page 13

Annual A Big Thanks to Our Friendly Neighbours

GREENWOOD & AREA Submitted by Jennifer Hill, BSW SWC, GMFRC Social inquiries from people in the community looking to offer some Worker 765-1494 ex 1811 assistance to local families at Christmas. A couple of ways to lend Christmas Gathering The month of December is a beautiful and magical time of a hand could include donating items to the Christmas trees in the they year. Right now Santa is adding some fi nishing touches to Greenwood Mall and Zellers. The items donated at these locations Flight Engineers, his Sleigh so he can begin loading it with turkey dinners, toys, are gathered by Santa’s Elves (the Friendly Neighbours) who then and gifts that his elves have been very busy preparing all year. make sure they fi nd homes to go to. The Friendly Neighbours AESOPS and SAR Techs, In our local community we are aware that many families are are always looking for donations particularly toothbrushes, facing fi nancial stressors which can make Christmas time feel toothpaste, hats, and mittens. It is amazing that such a small more worrisome rather than joyful. Whether it is an unexpended community can make such an enormous impact. Serving & Retired expense, family emergency, or day to day bills one may feel added The Friendly Neighbours are an amazing volunteer organization fi nancial pressures during this time of the year. 42 years ago the who dedicate countless hours throughout the year to help Santa A little get together to share some Friendly Neighbours program recognized the need to support prepare for Christmas. Without a doubt this organization brings Christmas Cheer with Flight Engineers (Oilers), military families who were facing fi nancial hardships during joy to the season, restores hope, and provides families with an AESOPs (Observers) and Search Christmas. Over time the organization has branched out through opportunity to connect with their community and enjoy the power and Rescue Technicians assisting the community as a whole and has acted as a team of and spirit of the season. Thank you Friendly Neighbours for all Santa’s Elves by ensuring that everyone between Coldbrook and that you do; your positive impact in the community is substantial. Thursday 16 December 2010 Annapolis has a Merry Christmas. For more information about the Friendly Neighbours Christmas The Friendly Neighbours is made up entirely of volunteers Hampers Program please contact Jennifer Hill, BSW SWC. V.P.I. CENTRE and partner with other local community organizations such Open: 1400 Hrs • Close: 1800 as the Lions Club. The volunteers work year round through fundraising, accepting donations, and organizing the upcoming Come on out and meet new friends years Christmas. Metro Crossword and chat with a few old friends In 2009 The Friendly Neighbours food bill reached $17,000; which was covered solely through donations. Last year 377 Spelling: US English Solution page 14 WE WILL LOOK FORWARD TO children from 275 families received gifts, toys, and turkey dinners. As the social work candidate for the Prevention, Support SEEING YOU THERE! and Intervention Program I receive an abundance of calls and For more information contact; • Al Belliveau (902) 765-2477/ 760-2477 or e-mail: [email protected] • George Giles (902) 765-2626 Mark Flawn (902) 765-1494 ext 3853

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JASON BEZANSON ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION ...let’s 9594 South Farmington talk RR1 Wilmot, NS B0P 1W0 about 840-0552 YOU Send your articles and photos to: Specializing in Roofing • Free Estimates [email protected] The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS December 6, 2010 Page 15 Pump for Palliative Care Sponsored by the Kingston Lions Club merchants, Wheaton’s, Forsythes Farm and organized by Lions wives, the Ghosts & Market, Pierces Farm Market, Sobeys, Goblins Dinner Dance held October 29th was Superstore, Robicheau Fisheries, Shoppers very successful. The purpose of the event Drug Mart, Kingston Pharmasave, T & S was to assist friends of Mid Valley Palliative Offi ce Essentials, and Lola’s touch of Beauty Care to raise funds for a pain pump. The four the organizers were able to pull off a fun fi lled course meal was well received, the prizes evening which netted $1700.00 for the pain were numerous and the guests danced into the pump. late hours to the music of Jokers Right (who Our gratitude to all who donated or worked donated their time and music). and to our wonderful guests for assisting us Thanks to the generous donations of local achieve this success. Make Your Holidays Easier This Year! Submitted by: Kim Dixon, season worth it. If you’re like ily members, who will be for everyone in the family. your new holiday tradition. than expected or for days GMFRC Coordinator most parents you might fi nd sending along gifts to add • Participate in a cookie ex- • Limit the number of parties that you just want to stay of Child and Youth that the commercialism and to their stash of presents. change with friends. This you attend over the holi- home in your pj’s and take Services at 765-1494 the excesses of the holidays • Draw names. If you have gives everyone the opportu- days. If both you & your care of you while everyone local 1812 are what makes things a big family, or exchange nity to have a wide variety of spouse have workplace is at work or school. Tis the season to be jolly, complicated and stressful. It gifts among extended fam- sweets in the freezer all ready Christmas parties, think With a little planning, it is tired and somewhat frazzled may be a good idea to try to ily members think about for those unexpected guests. about alternating which one possible to enjoy the holidays for most parents. However, simplify your holidays this drawing names from a hat • If you have always ex- you will attend each year. without feeling exhausted, once we see the excitement year by giving these tips a try: instead of having to buy changed gifts with friends, • Make or buy a few frozen at the end of your rope, or in our kids’ eyes as they • Set limits on gifts. Give gifts for everyone. It is so try all going out to dinner family meals and keep them with credit cards over the spot Santa or the feeling that only one or two special gifts much more fun to look for together this year instead of in the freezer. These will be limit. If you would like more comes from watching the per child with a couple of that special gift for the one buying a gift that you know perfect for those days when information or help locating fi rst snowfl akes of the season smaller presents, especially name you’re picked from they really do not need. 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