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SECTION Wing Commander Holds Town Hall Meetings 2 14 SES Bits and Bites 3 Small Reserve Unit Does Big Things 4 14 Wing Haiti Boot Drive 6 Annapolis Mess Back Bar Re-opened 10 Notes from the Dak 11 Bravo Zulu 15 14 CES Participates in ADR/RRR Training 20 COMMUNITY Blood Donor Clinic 4 Youth Happenings 7 Literacy Day at the GMFRC 8 14 Wing Library 9 (Photo: Capt Alex Munoz) Unveiling of Commemorative Stamp 10 GMFRC Offerings 14 LCC Offerings 19 Changes to Saturday Respite Childcare 19 The morning of 28 January 2010, a CC-130 Hercules lands Au matin du 28 janvier 2010, un CC130 Hercules a on the runway at Jacmel in Haiti, assuring the delivery of atterri à l’aérodrome de Jacmel, en Haïti, afi n d’assurer SPORTS aid and resupply for Operation Hestia. l’approvisionnement en ressources de soutien pour l’Op Hestia. Skaters of the Week 5 TOEPICS 8 I have just experienced our Air Force opera- commitment, from Op Hestia. Due to the amount helping carry the workload of a nation both Swimmers of tions in aid of the people of Haiti, and viewed of international aid coming into Port-au-Prince, the at peace and at war. Your Wing, and every the Week 8 the fi nal air component preparations for the airport was so congested that Canada had just four Wing, is executing an impressive scope Olympics in support of the RCMP. time slots per day to land and deliver supplies. We of missions each and every day. You are Greenwood Atom A Such a short time ago we were telling our needed an additional entry point into Haiti. Our stretched, but you are doing as much as you Bombers Players people, ‘Enjoy the holidays with our families, airfi eld engineers assessed the Jacmel airfi eld, and can and delivering results, showing your of the Week 13 and when we come back, we will be focused on with confi dence in the capabilities of the Hercules, professionalism and your dedication. getting ready for the Olympics. With Afghani- and the experience of our personnel, we took the Your work is impressive, and I thank you, stan and training, things should be busy for us risk of the fi rst Hercules fl ight into this tiny airstrip and your families, for what you are doing WEEKLY in the coming months.’ Then tragedy takes place in the hills. Less than 24 hours later, your Air Force for Canadians, for Haitians, for Afghans, For Your Info Page 16 in Haiti and we must act. In a matter of hours, had opened a strategic ‘backdoor’ to deliver more for sailors on the high seas, and for so many Horoscopes Page 16 our people, and our families commit to help aid to the Haitian people, and equipping the DART other people in need. Find and Win Page 16 save lives and heal the wounds caused by this and the fi eld hospital. Yvan Blondin ComParrot Page 17 devastation. And ‘busy’ was redefi ned. Wherever you work, whether in the Division, Major-General Crossword Page 17 I share with you just one example of your within the Air Force or within the Forces, you are Commander, 1 Canadian Air Division Classifi ed Ads Page 18 Dave’s Collision Works Ltd. FRAME & COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALISTS 765-8161

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Après que notre nante de missions chaque jour. On vous en demande beaucoup, « Profi tez du temps des Fêtes avec vos familles et, en revenant équipe de génie de l’air eut évalué l’aérodrome de Jacmel, et mais vous faites votre possible et vous accomplissez ce qu’on des vacances, nous nous concentrerons sur les préparatifs des connaissant les capacités des Hercules et de notre personnel attend de vous, ce qui témoigne de votre professionnalisme Olympiques. Entre l’Afghanistan et l’instruction, nous devrions expérimenté, nous avons tenté un premier vol à destination de et de votre dévouement. être bien occupés pendant les prochains mois. » Puis, la tragédie cette minuscule bande d’atterrissage dans les collines. Moins de Vos réalisations sont impressionnantes et je vous remercie, a frappé Haïti, nous exhortant à agir. En quelques heures, nos 24 heures plus tard, la Force aérienne du Canada avait ouvert vous et vos familles, de ce que vous faites pour les Canadiens, militaires et nos familles se sont engagés pour aider à sauver des une « porte arrière » stratégique pour fournir d’avantage d’aide les Haïtiens, les Afghans, les matelots en haute mer, et pour vies et à remettre les gens sur pied à la suite de la dévastation. au peuple haïtien et pour approvisionner l’Équipe d’intervention tant d’autres gens qui sont dans le besoin. Et il a fallu réévaluer ce qu’on entendait par le mot « occupés ». en cas de catastrophe (EICC) et l’hôpital de campagne. Major-général Yvan Blondin Je veux vous transmettre un exemple de votre dévouement, Peu importe où vous travaillez, que ce soit à la Division, Commandant de la 1re Division aérienne du Canada Wing Commander Holds Town Hall Meetings By Captain Scott Spurr Our Vision: Lines of Operation: The Wing Commander, To be Canada’s leader in 1. Conduct Search and Colonel Bill Seymour held a developing and applying air Rescue Operations series of town hall meetings power for airborne ISR&C, 2. Conduct for the personnel of the Base rescue and transport in Intelligence, Surveillance, on Wednesday and Thursday global, joint and combined Reconnaissance and Control (January 27-28, 2010) operations. 3. Develop ISR&C to outline the way ahead The entire Wing plays Capability and Conduct for the Wing’s Strategic a part (both military and Operational Test and Campaign Plan (SCP). The civilian personnel) in Evaluation SCP includes numerous achieving the mission 4. Provide Support to subjects such as the Lines and using their collective Canadian Forces Operations of Operation and Strategic capabilities ensures airpower 5. Improve Quick Initiatives for the Wing. for the East Coast of Canada. Reactionary These meetings are an 14 Wing has a proud 6. Conduct Training annual occurrence and an history of striving for 7. Main Operating Base opportunity for the Wing continuous improvement The key strength for the Commander to communicate and being innovated to Wing is its personnel, which directly to his personnel on achieve the Vision of the is refl ected in its motto: what he and the Air Force as Wing and in order to do this Operate as One. By working a hold would like to achieve. the Base must have clear together, the dedicated The initiatives for the Wing goals, commitment and professional people of the centre on its Mission and resources. Wing can achieve anything Vision which are: The SCP provides the they set their minds too. Our Mission: Wing with a way ahead While the SCP is challenging, To conduct airborne which allows it to achieve the Wing Commander felt Intelligence, surveillance, its goals and is made up that by working together as reconnaissance and control of seven lines of operation a well oiled machine that (ISR&C), rescue and (LOO) which are then signifi cant progress will transport and to deliver sub-divided into Strategic be made in the near future 14 Wing Commander, Colonel Bill Seymour holds up the brochure that was operational support for Initiatives. The seven to achieve the mission and handed out to the members of 14 Wing during his Town Hall briefi ng. 14 Wing Canada’s Defence Mission. LOO’s are as follows: vision of the Wing. Chief Warrant Offi cer Jim Jardine watches intently. (Image: Sgt Pete Nicholson, 14 Wing Photojournalist) Give the gift of a lifetime - OPTOMETRY CLINIC give the gift of music! Dr. Paul J. 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The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS February 8, 2010 Page 3 ~ Thank You ~ Zwicker, Tristan Roy 14 SES Bits and Bytes 08 April 1990 – 25 January 2010 By: MWO Andy Sweet OEMS team went beyond preparing for the imminent Ottawa and Halifax to arrive Welcome to the New their duty by providing their arrival of the first major at solutions to some of the We would like to take this opportunity to ex- Year from the Owls of 14 knowledge and expertise to AIMP Block III deliverable problems that come with any press our sincere thanks and appreciation to our families and friends for their many kind expres- SES. 2010 promises to be solve integration issues and around the 1st of April. (the complex system. sions of sympathy and support shown to us during an exciting time for the software bugs. A lot of effort Maintenance Procedures Congratulations to Capt this diffi cult time. Squadron (Sqn). We are went into integration with Trainer). Congratulations to Etienne Gignac-Bouchard Thank you to everyone who visited, sent food, celebrating our 30th year of other components and testing our latest Operational Liaison and Lt. Denise Vidito on their fl owers, cards, e-mails, charitable donations and ASDU and 14 SES providing to verify correctness. As a and Acceptance (OLA) Staff recent promotions. We said telephone calls. Your expressions of condolences software support to the CP- result, the OEMS aircraft are member, WO Marty Way, on farewell to Capt Sean Taylor will be forever etched in our hearts, remembered 140 operational community. fl ying and are being readied completing MOAT. WO Way and Sgts Doug Mallyon and and cherished. Activities are being planned for their first deployment. is the fi rst member to receive Paul Gagnon who retired to An extra special thank you is extended to the for August, Capt Craig Lewis CDU Version 15X testing: his fl ying qualifi cation since the private sector, as well fi rst responders from the RCMP, Constable(s) Misel (Mike) Wetzel, Kingston Detachment, David Fitzpatrick, Berwick Detachment, Preston is the OPI. Stay tuned for Ground testing of the the 14 SES OLA positions as Maj Chris Larson who Burns and Paul Landry, Middleton Detachment; and Neala Dallard, more details. latest CDU software V15X were made designated took charge of the Block Kingston Detachment for their quick response, tireless efforts, exper- Already this year we have commenced in Jan 2010. Led fl ying positions. Sgt Kevin III Implementation team. tise and compassion. We would also like to thank the Middleton EMS had four of our folks away by PMO, the testing was a Madower completed his Mr Ron Hill retired after an staff, Emergency Room Staff at Soldier’s Memorial Hospital, Queen in Ottawa participating joint effort by personnel from orientation training and hit the amazing 49+ years of service Elizabeth II (QE II), ICU 5.2 staff, Organ Donor Coordinator, Tammy in the CP-140 Software 14 SES, MPEU, 14 AMS, ground running, recognizing to Canada. Also leaving us at the QE II and Kingston Fire Department Chief (Watson Armstrong) Support Working Group. and DAEPM(M). Results and investigating an issue was Debbie Cooper and for all their endeavors. Attendees were the DCO, were positive and testing ran with the Block II Control returning from SICOFFA Thanks to Reverend Charles Bull, Organist: Gina Potvin, Soloist: Maj Middelveen, Capts smoothly for the full three Display Unit (CDU) that was was Capt Adrian Matheson. Chris Palmer, Bagpiper: Sandy Macmillan for the beautiful tribute and service. For the wonderful Words of Remembrance our thanks are Matheson and Dietert, and days. Attendees from 14 SES very subtle and diffi cult to Mrs Judy Rozee recently extended to Greg Zwicker and Charlene Fahie. To our family and ex- Henry Hoeksma. included John Tweedie and discover. BZ to Sgt Madower represented the Sqn in the tended family that travelled such a great distance to be here for Tristan’s OEMS: The Overland Sgt Madower. for having a keen eye for Olympic Torch Relay and did service and provide the much needed support, our heartfelt thanks. Equipment Mission Suite We will soon be testing the “bugs”. Continuing our us proud! Our thanks also are extended to the members responsible from the has seen intense activity new software implementation preparations for Block II 14 SES Biggest Loser Royal Canadian Legion Branch 098 in Kingston, the Royal Cana- at 14 SES. Our task for the ARC-234 SATCOM support, the OLA section has contest kicked off in Mid dian Air Force Association (107) Valley Wing and the Christ Church was to develop the key radio and completing our now started receiving System Jan and 20 folks have signed (Anglican Church of Canada) in Berwick for the beautiful reception. component that fulfils the preparations for First Flight Trouble Reports (STRs) up to get in better shape and Stephanie Hennigar and Samara Zwicker, the collage picture display role of the servers, bringing Readiness Review of the from the LRP community, have some fun (and maybe was gorgeous and depicted Tristan’s life beautifully Jodi Hennigar and Avery Fahie, WOW, you two were awesome; we all the individual OEMS fi rst Block III aircraft. FFS: and is working with staff in win some prizes too)! couldn’t have done it without you. systems together. Several Work continues on creating Bryce Johnstone, Funeral Director of H.C. 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Not intended to solicit listed properties Ask us about our Home Staging promotion The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS February 8, 2010 Page 7 “Youth Happenings” By: Recreation Youth Bring a date, but don’t be late! Worker; Megan LeMoine Movie Night Boys Club Saturday Feb. 13 Curling Pre-teen: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday Feb. 8 G-Force 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Teen: 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Fame! Boys can either meet at Special Events Greenwood Gardens rink or come Basketball Tournament Steve Boutilier, Service ravages of rust and all types of potable water water system, just fl ush to the Community Centre and Sat. Feb. 20 Manager for Canadian corrosion to all cooling systems, such as those out until the water runs we’ll walk over together! Eric Pre-teen: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. MacKenzie will show us some Teen: 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Tire, Greenwood says, system metals, including found in vacation homes, clear. curling moves and then we’ll have Only $2 to register for tournament, the #1 Antifreeze/coolant the thin aluminum boats, RV’s as well as Ideal for winterizing all a game! Again, you can get picked we will have pizza and juice after in North America and radiators found in today’s swimming pools and types of portable water up at Greenwood Gardens or walk tournament! Please pre-register! the Offi cial antifreeze new vehicles. heating systems. This plumbing systems. Use over to the Community Centre. We need at least 3 on 3 for each of NASCAR, Prestone Use a mix of 50% to propylene glycol-based undiluted. Optimum Hurry Hard! tournament! So get your friends Antifreeze/coolant 70% Prestone Antifreeze/ antifreeze enables users change interval - Teen Council together, get a team of 3 and get provides maximum coolant and water for to prevent water supply Winterize annually. Tuesday Feb. 9 signed up! freezeup and boil over outstanding protection. pipes from suffering 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Karaoke Lounge protection (from -84° Optimum change intervals bust damage down to Teens come to the meeting to Friday Feb. 26 to +276° F) for cooling - Once per year to provide - 50°F, while protecting make Valentine day cards for the Pre-teen: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. $2 seniors at Tibbetts Nursing Home Teen: 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. $2 systems in automobiles unsurpassed protection. against the build up of for Special Care. They always Come to the Centre to sing your and light duty trucks. Steve explains, that rust and corrosion. The appreciate our visits! Also, that heart out! Who knows you might Prestone Antifreeze/ unlike engine cooling nonpermanent-staining night we’ll be decorating for the get discovered and be sent to coolant’s patented Dual system antifreeze pink colour indicates that Sweetheart dance from 6:00 – Hollywood! It’s only $2 for a great Action Formula uses products, Prestone RV it is in the system. Steve 8:00 p.m. See you there! night of karaoke, treats and fun! high quality inhibitors Antifreeze is specially reminds motorists when Active Chicks Family Trip to protect against the formulated for winterizing you are ready to use the Sobeys, Cost $1 Ski Martock Wednesday Feb. 10 Sat. Feb. 27 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 3:30 - 11:00 p.m. Happy Valentine’s Day girls!! Ski or snowboard under the stars! For more information contact Steve and his staff Join Jacqueline and I Wednesday Drop by the Centre to check out night at Sobeys to make a the prices; full price includes; at the Greenwood Canadian Tire store. yummy treat and create some lift, lesson and equipment $24. wonderful Valentine cards to give Bring extra money for snacks out to your family and friends! and supper! Children under 8 Space is limited so be sure and cannot go on this trip, if they sign up. You can sign-up at the wish to go a parent would contact Community Centre or call 765- Ski Martock to reserve a lesson 8165 to register. with an instructor, however, they Teen Activity cannot take part in the group Swimming rate. Children 9-12 must be Thursday Feb. 11 accompanied by an adult 19 and 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. older at all times! Children 13-18 Teens (13-18) come to Teen may have their parents/guardians Activity, we’re going swimming. fi ll out a permission form if they Casual swim is from 6:30-7:30 wish to go by themselves. Drop-in p.m., so don’t be late! to the 14 Wing Community Centre Sweetheart Dance to fi ll out your permission form Friday Feb. 12 package, this is very important! Pre-teens: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. $3 Only Rec. card holders, military Teens: 8:30 - 11:30 p.m. $4 members and their families can Come to the Sweetheart dance, sign-up for this trip. If you have we’re selling roses for $2, kiss-o- any questions or concerns please grams, and other Valentine treats! call 765-8165.

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963 Central Ave, In the Zellers Plaza Exp. February 15, 2010 Greenwood Location Only See Store for Details Regular Price From $69.99 Page 8 February 8, 2010 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS TOEPICS Swimmers of the Week More Medals for Greenwood Skaters Duncan Gagnon As promised, it is always fun to report on our skaters successes! Nova Tech 1 Last weekend, 5 of our best skated at the annual Rob McCall 10 yrs old, Memorial in Dartmouth and all 5 brought home hardware. On 1st year with GDSC Friday, James Hazelton and Meghan Breckon started things off Favourite Stroke: Butterfl y with Gold and Bronze respectively in their short programs. On Other Interests: Piano Saturday, Alex Robert kicked off the day with great performance of his James Bond program and captured Gold. Later in the day, Meghan followed up with another Bronze with an almost perfect skate in Junior Silver Ladies. Jenna Breckon, who was 8th out of 15 in the short program, came back strong in the Pre- Novice Long and fi nished with a best ever score and a Bronze medal...3rd out of 23 skaters! James repeated with a Gold in the Novice men’s long program on Saturday night and on Sunday, Erika Rice followed up with a Bronze in the interpretive category. All skaters were noticed for their strong performances. Dartmouth Medalists: L-R: Alex Robert, Erika Rice, Jen- The Greenwood Synchro skating team was supposed to travel to na Breckon, Meghan Breckon. Missing James Hazelton. Hannah Cummings Riverview NB, but due to the rather unfriendly weather we had held there on the February 19-21 weekend. We are excited about Age Group 1 on Friday, they were unable to attend...but will be in Truro with our prospects and skaters are working hard to hone their skills 11 yrs old, the rest of our skaters when the Provincial Championships are for this big event. 2nd year with GDSC Favourite Stroke: Backstroke Other Interests: Aikido & Reading Family Literacy Day at the GMFRC! Patrick Fanning Nova Tech 2 11 yrs old, 1st year with GDSC Favourite Stroke: Breaststroke Other Interests: Camping & Reading

Madeline Bowlby Novice 6 yrs old, 1st year with GDSC Favourite Stroke: Backstroke Other Interest: Reading & Playing with Friends Submitted by: Kim Dixon, GMFRC Coordinator of Child and Youth Services at 765-1494 local 1812 The GMFRC celebrated Family Literacy Day on January 27th, 2010 with CF Families who joined us for a morning of fun as we sang songs, enjoyed cake and had story time with our special guest reader Sgt ...let’s talk about Wendy O’Quinn from the 14 Wing Military Police. Families attending the event received a Family Literacy Send your articles and photos to: Day Package of reading resources and a copy of the book Deep Snow by author Robert Munch. [email protected] (Image by: Jennifer MacLeod) YOU

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By Judy McCool and Liz a terrific job and gave the to 14 Wing Library as fi nes Library Services Tappen, AVM Morfee children a wonderful time. add up quickly! Other patrons 14 Wing Library offers Centre, Greenwood, Workshops This may like to read them too. If free membership to everyone 765-1494, local 5430 Month you are unable to come to the with the following services: Hello from your local library. All of our February library personally, don’t forget Free Book, Audio Books, February got blown in on the workshops are on Wednesday that there is a 24 hour drop Video (DVD & VHS) and tail of a snowstorm so that may evenings during our open box for your convenience. Magazine Loans, Friendly be an omen for a busy month. hours 6 – 8 pm. To register BOOK SALE – We have a Library Assistance, 24-Hour February is African Heritage please phone 765-1494 ext large variety of HARDCOVER Book Drop, Phone Renewals, month, Chinese New Year is 5430 as we need to know NOVELS at $1.00 each and Community Computers, on the 14th (the Year of the numbers. PAPERBACKS at only .25 Internet Access and Printing, Tiger), along with Valentine’s FEB 3rd – Benefi ts of RRSP, cents. CHILDREN’S books Photocopying and Faxing. Day, Opening ceremony for RIFF & Tax Free Savings are $1.00 A BAG! They are all We have 4 community the Vancouver 2010 Olympics Accounts worth checking out! Our Book access computers – 2 with is February 12th, and the 15th is FEB 10th – Travel – Coach Sale Room is always OPEN internet access, 1 for word- National Flag Day of Canada Tours during Library hours. processing and 1 for a library the 45th anniversary of our FEB 17th – Digital Library Hours* search engine. Computers are national fl ag. Photography Monday: 1-5pm & 6-8pm booked in ½ hour sessions on Our celebration of Family FEB 24th – Travel-Cruises/ Tuesday: 10am-1pm & 2-5pm a drop-in basis or by phone Literacy Day on 27th January Greece/River Cruising Wednesday: 1-5pm & 6-8pm Our celebration of Family Literacy Day on 27th reservation. They are free to was a huge success. A special BOOK DONATIONS Friday: Noon-4pm January was a huge success. A special Thanks to members for the fi rst half hour Thanks to WOpsO LCol – Are gratefully accepted, Sunday: 1:30-4pm WOpsO LCol D. Cummings, who came and read to and then there is a $1.00 charge D. Cummings, who came however we do not accept “Under The Story Tree” a great group of children. Also, a big Thank You is for every half hour thereafter. and read to a great group of donations of encyclopedias or story hour is 10:30 am every extended to the teen council members who read, Non members will be charged children. Also, a big Thank National Geographic. Tuesday morning at 14 Wing sang and played games. Amie, Will, Olivia, Liam, Mel, a fee of $2.00 for the fi rst half You is extended to the teen OVERDUE BOOKS – Library with Miss Donna. hour and $3.00 for each half council members who read, Please check under beds, on THANK YOU Ali, Kelly and Megan you did a terrifi c job and gave hour thereafter. sang and played games. Amie, shelves and in closets for any VOLUNTEERS – Thanks to the children a wonderful time. (Image Submitted) French Language Will, Olivia, Liam, Mel, Ali, borrowed books that you have all of our dedicated volunteers terson • Berwick/Ronald E. 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Membership is free, Kingsbury Temple Sussman but the benefi ts are priceless. • Prisoner of My Desire/Jo- • Best Friends Forever/Jen- • Sous Haute surveillance/ We invite all our registered Arrival Completed hanna Lindsey nifer Weiner Norah McClintock patrons to visit us and if you’re • Some Great Thing/Colin • White/Christopher Whit- • La Maison des Femmes/ not a member, drop in and sign McAdam comb Maria de la Pau Janet up to enjoy your local library. • Dead Man’s Walk (Lone- • Knights of the Black & DVDs Reading Opens Doors! So some Dove Series)/Larry White (Templar Novel)/ • The First Wives Club come and open the doors to McMurtry Jack Whyte • 28 Days 14 Wing Library. • Rumpole On Trial/John Non-Fiction Mortimer • Guns, Germs and Steel/Jared • Perish Twice/Robert B. 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Submitted by: Employment The packed to capacity award for outstanding Equity Diversity ceremony had a full bravery, on February 15, Council program. Speakers included 1859. Born in Summerville, Military and Civilian Dr. Leslie Oliver, President Nova Scotia, he served in members of 14 Wing of the Black Cultural Society both American and Royal Greenwood were honoured of Nova Scotia, opening Navys. Hall returned to to be invited to attend the prayer by Lt(N) Lenett Nova Scotia in 1876 and Black Cultural Society for Anderson, Rear-Admiral died in 1904 in Avonport. It Nova Scotia on Tuesday, Paul Maddison, Commander, is important to note that Hall February 2nd 2010 for Maritime Forces Atlantic, was buried without military a historic ceremony Dr. Robert Waite, Chairman, honours. Redeemed in 1945, hosted by Canada Post Stamp Advisory committee, his remains were reburied and Maritime Forces Canada Post and Her Honour with dignity by the Royal William Hall, V.C. com- Atlantic. This ceremony the Honourable Mayann E. Canadian Legion at the memorative stamp presented the unveiling of Francis, Lieutenant Governor Hantsport Baptist Church. (Image: Canada Post) the commemorative stamp of Nova Scotia. On November 9, 1947 The honouring William Hall, V.C. William Hall was the fi rst Royal Canadian Legion also William Hall, V.C. and the of the British Royal Navy. A black person and the fi rst conducted the unveiling Black Cultural Centre for Maj Mike Smith, Lori Gordon, Rita Jardine and Lt very fi tting event to celebrate Nova Scotian to be awarded ceremony for a memorial Nova Scotia you could visit African Heritage Month in the coveted Victoria Cross, cairn. www.bccns.com or call toll Nadia Kang attended the stamp launch for William Nova Scotia. the British Empire’s highest To fi nd out more about free 1-800-465-0767. Hall, V.C. (Image: Submitted) Annapolis Mess Back Bar Offi cially Re-opened Submitted by: Elizabeth re-opened with the ribbon on 7 Dec 09. Extensive fl at screen TVs, new sound Robinson, cutting by Lieutenant Colonel renovations included two system, extended bar service Administrative R.J. Walker, Acting Wing Point of Sale terminals (for area with granite counter top, Assistant, Annapolis Commander and Chief increased customer service), recessed lighting, new ice Mess Warrant Offi cer J.M. Jardine, walk-in coolers with increased machine and expanded work After months of Wing Chief Warrant Offi cer storage, new dishwasher, area for staff. renovations, the Annapolis Mess Back Bar was offi cially ARE YOU A VETERAN OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR AND WOULD LIKE TO SHARE YOUR STORY OF SERVICE? (Images: 14 Wing Imaging) THE MEMORY PROJECT: STORIES OF THE SECONDWORLD W AR is providing every living Second World War veteran with the opportunity to share their memories through interviews It is that time of year again! and digitized memorabilia. These stories will be shared with 14 Wing Greenwood Information Booklet 2010 Canadians through an extensive online digital archive at: We are getting ready to put together the 14 Wing Greenwood Information Booklet 2010. This full colour publication provides information on all activities, www.thememoryproject.com squadrons and units on the Wing and is distributed to all new arrivals. Here is your chance to have your business featured in this booklet that Join the Legacy! will be a great reference for military households for an entire year! If you’re interested, or know a veteran who would be interested Advertising sizes and rates: in this project, please contact us toll free at: 1/4 page $400 plus tax 1.866.701.1867 Deadline 1/2 page $700 plus tax March Full page $1200 plus tax 5th! or by email: [email protected] Call Anne at 765-1494 ext. 5833 or E-mail: [email protected] Visit our website to view last year’s guide at www.auroranewspaper.com The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS February 8, 2010 Page 11 Notes from the Dak By Wayne Bailey surfaces and many openings The Pratt and Whitney Steady progress is being and vents. Our project leader R1830 Turbo Wasp is a two made on the Dak # 655B, Eric Welin has been busy row 14 cylinder air cooled and now that the rebuild on with sheet metal repairs radial that fi rst saw the light of the centre section has been and modifying the engine day in 1931. At 1830 cu inches fi nalized and married to the nacelles to install the turbo or 30 litres, the fi rst series or fuselage, work has shifted to superchargers cover panels, Dash numbers, produced about other facets of the project. which were part of the original 800 H.P., but later versions, Bill Flynn and Russell Keddy aircraft engine package. The thanks to turbo superchargers, have removed and reinstalled two “new guys” Brian Troniak upped the power to 1200 H.P. many of the fuselage panels. and Dave Richards, a couple which helped greatly with the It was a tedious process that of folks borrowed from the takeoff weights and service involved removing many badly Bolingbroke project, have ceilings. corroded and rusted screws been steam cleaning, sand During the Second World and replacing them with new blasting and doing a cosmetic War the Dak/DC3/C47Skytrain fasteners. Bob McElman, overhaul on the Pratt and made many trips and played a Chuck Calder, and Doc Mckeil Whitney R1830 engines, big part in operations fl ying have made the horizontal and prior to their installation. much needed supplies over vertical stabilizers ready for Many thanks to the 14 Air the Burma Hump, a route that installation of the rudder and Maintenance Squadron folks was fl own well over 13,000 elevators that are waiting to be in 14 Hangar for their help on feet. The engines in our Dak converted from fabric-covered this part of the project. are the Dash 90/92 series to aluminum. Below is a little history that were manufactured in the turbo compound on the the Pratt and Whitney 1830 were 173,618 of the 1830’s In the future, the Dak will on the R1830s thanks to the wartime by Buick are the Argus which is 0.82 H.P. per was used in 25 different built at various facilities. be on static display, outdoors Pratt and Whitney info site higher horsepower version. pound, and to the Allison T56 aircraft, most notably the B24 A most notable figure that in the Museums Air Park, and utilizing the Wikipedia This gives them a power which is 2.75 H.P. per pound. Liberator, F4F Wildcat, PBY makes it the most produced which necessitates various encyclopaedia and its G.N.U. to weight ratio of 0.96 H.P. A testament to engineering Catalina and of course the C47 reciprocating aircraft engine modifi cations to the control Free Documentation Licence. per pound. Compare this to advancement and metallurgy, Skytrain/DC3. All told, there ever built. GMFRC Volunteer of the Month difference within the centre based on the volunteer volunteer with the GMFRC, for their outstanding efforts at the GMFRC, please and the community. Every sign-in book. It is important we do have an annual and hard work. contact the Coordinator of volunteer donates their time to always remember to Volunteer Appreciation If you would like more Volunteer Services, Janie and energy and embraces record your hours, as the Dinner coming up in April information on Volunteer of Gagnon at 765-1494, local our mission by supporting Volunteer of the Month 2010 where every volunteer the Month or how to become 5938 or email at Janie. and celebrating our unique will receive a special thank is invited and recognized a registered volunteer [email protected]. military family lifestyle. you gift. At the beginning of each We understand that every month we will feature volunteer works hard and a different volunteer. It gives freely of their time and www.besttoyotasales.com will be posted monthly we would love to recognize in the Aurora newspaper. each and every one of you, Deciding on a Volunteer of but there will only be one USED the Month is simple. Names Volunteer of the Month, will be chosen and drawn per month. As a registered INVENTORY Vincent Sauvé (Image submitted) STOCK # YEAR MAKE COLOUR M T OPTIONS KMS PRICE 08-29A 1986 GRAND NATIONAL BLACK 6 A AC,PW,3.8,TURBO 6700 28995 Submitted by Jennifer MacLeod, GMFRC U1717 2002 RAV4 4WD BA WHITE 4 A AC,PW,PDL,CRU 103000 13495 Program Support 10-73A 2003 COROLLA CE BA BEIGE 4 A AC,PDL,CD 100000 8995 Assistant 09-561A 2003 CAMRY SE AA RED 4 A AC,PW,PDL,CRU 116000 11995 Our volunteer of the 10-128A 2004 COROLLA CE BA RED 4 5 AC,PDL,CD 98000 8995 month for January 2010 is Bridgetown, (former Train Station) 09-607A 2004 VIBE GREY 4 A AC,CD 96000 8995 Vincent Sauvé. He started less than 30 minutes from Greenwood! 10-316A 2004 MAXIMA 3.5 SE SILVER 6 A S/R,AC,PW,PDL 45000 13995 volunteering in 2007 and 10-359A 2004 TACOMA ACC CAB DGREEN 4 A 2WD,AC,CRU,CD 115000 13995 has volunteered with many events at the centre. Some Sunday, February 14th SAWLER 2005 ECHO SEDAN GREY 4 A AC,CD 80000 9995 things that Vincent has 10-237A 2005 MATRIX XR AA RED 4 5 AC,PW,PDL,CRU 110000 11995 participated in are: Mad 9DOHQWLQH¶V6SHFLDOV$OO'D\ U1708 2005 LANDROVER LR3 RED 8 A SE,LEATHER,S/R 65000 27995 Scientist Facilitator, Youth 10-127B 2006 CIVIC EX 4DR BLUE 4 A S/ROOF,LOADED 134000 11995 Volunteer Meetings, 14 Evening candle-lit dining with sax player, Mark Towers. 09-611A 2006 COROLLA CE CA SILVER 4 5 AC,PW,PDL,CRU 66000 11995 Wing Family Snowshoe Regular menu plus special Valentines menu including 09-626A 2006 YARIS RS H/B BLACK 4 5 3DR,AC,PW,PDL 92000 11995 Day, Jingle Bell Bingo, decadent desserts, reservations strongly recommended. 10-261A 2006 CIVIC DX-G 4DR GREY 4 A AC,PW,PDL,CD 80000 12995 Children’s Deployment 10-295A 2006 COROLLA CE CA BLUE 4 A AC,PW,PDL,CRU 58000 12995 Support Groups, Family Fall Pumpkin Festival, Sunday, February 1WK‡SP U1683 2007 CAMRY HYBRID GREEN 4 A S/ROOF,LEATHER 58000 25995 Canada Day, Christmas on U1688A 2007 COROLLA CE SE BLUE 4 5 AC,PW,PDL,S/R 34000 14995 the Wing, Wing Welcome, 09-616A 2007 ACCORD SE 4DR RED 4 A AC,PW,PDL,S/R 53000 18995 and Easter Extravaganza, 10-272A * 2007 ACCORD SE 4DR SILVER 4 A AC,PW,PDL,S/R 39000 18995 just to name a few. Your 10-294A 2007 YARIS 5DR H/B SILVER 4 A LE,AC,PDL,PW 47000 11995 outstanding efforts continue CELEBRATIONS 10-114A 2007 CAMRY LE AA GREY 4 A AC,PW,PDL,CD 85000 16995 to amaze us Vincent! We U1719 2007 FJ CRUISER SILVER 6 A AC,PW,PDL,CRU 6100 26995 are thrilled that you are a Buffet - File Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice, Jambalaya, part of the team. Keep up Shrimp Creole, Bourbon Ribs, Cajun Crab Cakes, 10-339A 2009 COROLLA LE BA RED 4 A S/ROOF,PS,AC,PW 41000 17995 the great work! Bread Pudding & King Cake, limited seating. Vehicle has the following ECP/EXT Warranty Coverage: The Greenwood * 10-272A: 4 yr--100,000 EXT.WARR/ In-Service: Mar. 26/07 Military Family Resource Military Personnel bring in this Ad & Receive an Additional $300 off any Used Car in Stock! Centre (GMFRC) Reserve early for good seating ‡ 665-5277 recognizes that our www.endofthelinepub.com 840 Park Street Kentville, NS (902) 678-6000 volunteers truly do make a Page 12 February 8, 2010 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Tips for Exiting the Deployment Highway Submitted by Ann Gaudet from excitement, worry, a plan that works for both you miss doing together? ployed loved one have con- Talk to each other and make GMFRC Coordinator anxiousness, irritability, of you. Can you make a plan to cerns about adjusting back suggestions on how the of Deployment or you may have trouble • Talk to your deployed loved incorporate these activities into the children’s lives? routines and tasks can be Services. Ann. sleeping just to name a few. one about your new activi- into your new routines? Are they worried that the adapted for your retuning [email protected] Maybe you are torn between ties and how this deploy- • Make a schedule or plan children won’t remember loved one to feel included. or 765-1494 local 5583 being excited about him or ment has changed you. Has in regards to activities for them or act strange? Talk • Take time to be together. Are you counting the her coming home and just your confi dence increased, the fi rst few days of home- about where they can jump Use the list you created number of sleeps left or the wanting them to get home or do you have new friends coming. Do the kids go to into the routine with you. earlier about the things that days, hours and minutes until and take the kids so you can and hobbies? Also men- school the day the deployed Maybe at story time you you missed, admire, and you will fi nally reunite with just get away and have a break tion what you have missed parent returns? Are you go- hold the child and the de- attract you to each other, your deployed loved one? Are from being a deployed parent. about each other. Did your ing to take vacation from ployed parent reads the exchange the list with your you experiencing so many All of these feelings are loved one bring you coffee work? Is family coming to book. Your best bet is for partner. Set a date night to- different emotions that you natural and normal for return in bed on Saturdays or take visit right away or is the de- the parents to sit close to- gether and get to know one are not sure how you feel? and reunion of your deployed the kids on Sundays so ployed loved one wanting gether on the couch. Nine another again. This could Are you concerned that your loved one. Homecoming has its you could get some extra to go to visit family? Talk- times out of ten you child begin a second honeymoon loved one may not like the own stressors, but with a little sleep? Talk about the new ing about these things prior will end up sitting between for you both. color you painted the living advanced preparation exiting activates and routines you to coming home will make the two of you. Remember it will take time room or your new stylish the deployment highway and have and make a plan on the decisions easier when • Be patient with each other. to readjust to each other and hairdo. Will he or she be open entering the homecoming how to incorporate the de- everyone is home together. The deployed loved one is to the family. Be patient, to the fact you now share the homestretch becomes a little ployed loved one into this You are re-establishing the just as excited as you are communicate, spend time bed with the family dog? easier. Here are a few tips to new routine. joint decision making pro- to be home and it may feel together, and actively listen Maybe you are concerned help you and your deployed • Talk about what you missed cess in your relationship. a little overwhelming to to your partner. Continue about relinquishing some of loved one to make the end of about each other. What at- Setting these patterns into them too. They might want to foster the relationships your new freedoms, the TV the journey a little easier. tracted you to each other in effect prior to homecoming to jump right in where they and coping skills you remote for example, or your • Think about what your vi- the beginning of your rela- will help to make it easier left off or stand back to see have developed during new routine of household sion of reunion and home- tionship? When my loved to communicate and make where they fi t. They may this deployment. For more chores or your new hobbies coming look like. Ask your one was away I missed decisions together once the have difficulty adjusting information, tips and ideas and friends? You may be deployed loved one to do making Sunday dinner to- deployed member returns. to the new routines in the for navigating return, reunion, experiencing a sunami the same. Compare your gether and having fun in the • Talk about the children’s family or your new found homecoming, and deployment of emotions that varies answers and come up with kitchen. What activities did routine. Does your de- deployment independence. contact me anytime. Learning & Career Centre Library Want the Spark Back in Marriage? “The best kept secret Issues on the M Drive (M:\14 Wing on the Wing” • Careers, Communication Public Shared Folders\_ Take the LOVE DARE Drop in today to browse our • Miscellaneous Lodger Units\Learning and selection of 2000 resources • Book Club Career Centre\Resource Today there are many stressors and threats essence of love. The 40-day DARE is based on including books, videos, cd’s • Birchall Leadership Col- Library\Library Database.xls). to the marriage relationship. In the military, the #1 New York Times best selling book by the in 11 different categories: lection We can send your selection via there are even more stressors. same name - “THE LOVE DARE” • Management • Personal/Professional De- Base Mail (returns are also Whether your marriage is hanging by a The LOVE DARE challenge is for married • Training & Support velopment accepted through Base Mail). thread or healthy and strong, THE LOVE couples or individuals. The DARE starts noon • Employment Equity Don’t have time to drop in? Interested in borrowing a DARE is a journey you need to take. THE February 11, 2010 at 14 Wing’s St. Mark’s Cha- • Informatics Are you a shift worker? No book? Contact the LCC by LOVE DARE is a 40-day challenge for pel and meets each Thursday at noon through- • Languages problem! You can check-out phone local 5226 or by email: spouses to understand and practice the true out the 40-day challenge. Bring your bag lunch. • Policies, Programs, Social our list of available books +14 Wg LCC@Greenwood or drop by the Learning & Career Call 765-1494 ext 5883 for more info. Centre today! OPI – Padre Gord Poley Open Monday – Friday Need 0800 – 1600 hrs. Please register to ensure we have enough materials a Hand? Community Volunteer INGSTON & Income Tax Program ANNAPOLIS EAST K DISTRICT SCHOOL Besoin d’un ELEMENTARY Whole Sandwiches Snacks coup de main? SCHOOL 1/2 Sandwiches (Asst. fi llings)...... $1.15 Cheese & Crackers ...... $1.00 Fresh Fruit ...... $0.75 - $1.25 Programme communautaire ~ The following items are available at the Cafeteria daily ~ Subs/Kaisers/Wraps ...... $2.25 - $2.50 Hot Foods Gold Fish Crackers...... $0.50 des bénévoles en Sandwiches: $2.00; Wraps - $2.00; Sub Sandwiches - $2.00; Miscellaneous matière d’impôt One Hot Food Daily ...... $2.50 All sandwiches, wraps & subs will include fresh vegetable or fruit on the side. Cup of Soup ...... $1.00 Bread & Butter ...... $0.50 Vegetables & Dip - $1.50; Cheese & Crackers - $1.50; Bowl of Soup ...... $2.00 Bagel ...... $1.25 Volunteers, trained by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency, Fruit & Dip - $1.50; Tossed Salad - $2.50 sm $1.50; Beverages Cream Cheese ...... $0.50 can help you complete your income tax and benefit return. Caesar Salad - $2.50 sm $1.50; Spinach Salad - $2.50 sm $1.50; Yogurt Milk ...... $0.35 Cheese Whiz ...... $0.50 Des bénévoles, formés par l’Agence des douanes et du revenu - $1.00; Yogurt Tubes - $1.00; Yogurt Parfaits - $1.25; Choc. Milk...... $1.30 Freezer Items Fresh Fruit: Apples, Oranges & Bananas - $1.00; Fruit Squiggles - $1.50; Juice Small ...... $1.00 Frozen Yogurt...... $1.25 du Canada, peuvent vous aider à remplir votre déclaration de Yogurt Tubes ...... $1.00 revenus et de prestations. Gold Fish Crackers - $.45; Baked Lays - $1.50; Flat Earth - $1.50; Juice Medium ...... $1.25 Bottled Water ...... $1.25 Desserts To find out if you are eligible or to make an appointment call: Smart Popcorn - $1.50; Frozen Juice Bars: Orange & Cherry - $1.00; Rice Crispy Squares - $.80; Smoothies: Mon,Wed,Fri - $1.25; Yop ...... $1.25 Muffi ns ...... $1.00 Pour savoir si vous êtes admissible, ou pour prendre V8 Juice ...... $1.00 Cookies (small) ...... $0.35 rendez-vous, téléphonez au: Juice: Apple, Orange & Seven Fruit - $1.00; Milk - $.35; Water - $1.00; Salads Biscuits ...... $1.00 765-1494 Local 5430 ~~~ Canteen Items - CASH ONLY ~~~ Assorted Salad Plates ...... $2.50 Yogurt ...... $1.25 You can meet with the volunteers! There will be a cost for ALL condiments if your child is not purchasing lunch from the cafeteria. Fruit Plate ...... $1.75 - $2.25 Fruit Salad ...... $1.00 Vous pouvez rencontrer les bénévoles! Ketchup, Mustard, Relish - $.15 each; Mayo & Salad Dressings - $.30 each; Veggies & Dip ...... $1.00 Other Assorted Desserts ...... $0.75 Barbecue/Sweet & Sour Sauce - $.40 each Apple Snacks ...... $1.00 Special Treat Days ...... $1.50 We are a NUT & SCENT sensitive school with a smoke-free enviroment. February 23, March 2, 9, 17, 23 & 30 Daily Specials (Mon-Thur): Price Includes Main Course, Drink and Dessert - $3.25 Feb 8th: Vegetable Soup 1.75 • Pancakes with Fresh Fruit 2.50 April 6, 13 & 20 (if needed) • Yogurt Tube 1.00 Mon: Tacos with Apple Salsa; Tues: Fries with Cheese & Gravy with Veggies; Wed: Roast Pork Dinner; Thurs: Chicken Nuggets & Glazed Carrots - Cookie Day; Fri: Hot Dog Day and Special Dessert Feb 9th: Macaroni & hamburger 2.50 • Baked Potato 1.25 To be held at the 14 Wing Library, Greenwood • Apple Slices 1.00 • SUBWAY Orders are Due Today This menu brought to you compliments of: By appointment only (765-1494, local 5430) Feb 10th: Subway 2.50 • Pudding 1.00 FRASER’S Home Centre Bring all your tax papers and forms with you. Feb 11th: Chicken Rice Soup 1.75 • Shepard Pie 2.50 • Caesar Salad 1.50 BERWICK • 1-800-959-3727 This service is free! • Fresh Fruit Cup 1.00 Apportez tous vos feuillets et formulaires d’impôt. KINGSTON • 1-902-765-3111 Feb 12th: Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwich 2.50 • Yogurt 1.00 KENTVILLE • 1-902-678-8044 Ce service est gratuit! BRIDGETOWN • 1-902-665-4449 www.ccra.gc.ca/volunteer www.adrc.gc.ca/benevole Daily Specials can be purchased for $3.25 • Main Entree, Milk & Daily Dessert www.frasers.ca The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS February 8, 2010 Page 13 Les Débrouillards de l’École Rose-des-Vents de Greenwood remportent le défi de la ligue FIRST LEGO de la compétition de programmation robotique de l’université d’Acadia Par Patrick Ouellet, fi er poursuivre une éducation consommation contribuant grammation thématiques de père d’un membre de ainsi que des chances de car- au gaz à effet de serre. En fai- robots. Les robots de chaque l’équipe rière en science, technologie sant la promotion du concept équipe auraient trois chances Le samedi 30 janvier 2010, et ingénierie, tout en dével- d’acheter des biens venant de pour accomplir leur tâches, à seulement leur 2ième an- oppant la confiance en soi, notre région, ils offrent une d’où les Débrouillards triom- née de compétition, l’équipe, le savoir et les habilités de la solution permettant de réduire pheront. composée de six jeunes étudi- vie de tous les jours. FIRST l’émission de gaz produits Leurs présentations sans- ants (de 10 à 12 ans) de l’école s’est associée à la compagnie par l’importation des biens pareil, programmations de Rose-des-Vents du Conseil LEGO pour créer la ligue qui sont alternativement dis- robots exceptionnels, sourires Scolaire Acadien Provincial, FIRST LEGO, permettant à ponible d’origine locale, par omniprésents – et chevelures gagne le titre tant convoité, des jeunes étudiants (de 9 à conséquence aidant à ultime- fl amboyantes – auront laissé contre 20 autres équipes ve- 14 ans) de faire face à des ment réduire l’effet de serre. une impression aux juges qui nant de toute la Nouvelle- situations problématiques Ils ont aussi considéré le re- leur vaudra la première place. Écosse. réelles, en créant des robots cyclage et le covoiturage qui, Ceci signifie que l’équipe Le mouvement FIRST à base LEGO pour accomplir sur une longue période, aident des Débrouillards est la seule (en anglais: For Inspiration des tâches sur un tapis théma- à diminuer les effets néfastes en Nouvelle-Écosse (parmi and Recognition of Sci- tique. Ces équipes, guidées sur la planète. Les tâches de seulement quatre provinces ence and Technology – Pour par leur imagination et leurs la compétition comprenaient canadiennes) à être invitée l’inspiration et la reconnais- entraîneurs adultes, décou- une performance théâtrale à participer au championnat sance de la science et de la vrent des options de carrières (Image: Patrick Ouellet) aux juges et autres équipes, FIRST à Atlanta, Géorgie, technologie) fut fondé en excitantes, tout en contribuant la composition d’une affi che en avril, pour célébrer les 1989 afi n d’inspirer l’intérêt de façon positive à la société. chaël Perreault, Alexandra doivent identifi er un problème (qui gagna première place et accomplissements de projets et la participation des jeunes Sous les ailes de leurs entraî- Rousseau et Luc Rousseau) dans leur communauté, et se retrouvera sur le chandail des équipes et la robotique, dans le domaine de la science neurs Ray Rousseau, Agatha ont commencé à se préparer proposer des solutions en de la compétition de l’année où ils pourront tenter leurs et de la technologie. 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For future the AVM Morfee Centre on Registration Deadline: 2010 each date and ongoing programs School Road (Greenwood). Monday, February 8, 2010 Prevention, Support 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Cooking Facilitator* and services, please visit Note: To keep costs down, This is a lunch and learn and Intervention Children up to age 12 Wednesday, February 10, our website at www. the only methods of payment session, so pack a healthy Services Registration deadline: 2010 and/or Monday, February accepted for workshop lunch and join us at the Coordinator: Jennifer Hill, Monday, February 22, 2010 22, 2010 registrations is cash or GMFRC. at 765-1494 local 1811or email Saturday, February 27, 5:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. cheque. To ensure your spot A Special Valentine’s at [email protected] 2010 GMFRC for a workshop, payment Luncheon Upcoming Programs 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Volunteers Needed: 2 is required at the time of Saturday, February 13, 2010 Lunch and Learn: Max 15 participants To assist children 6-9 years registration. 1:00 p.m. Maintaining Healthy Children up to age 12 old make something tasty. GMFRC Relationships with Call reception to register at Oven use is required. 05-11 Feb Registration Deadline: Relationship Expert 765-5611. Valentine Cookie Grams Employment and Monday, February 8, 2010 Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Registration deadline: Wrapping Day* “Dear John” Education Services Your GMFRC would love 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 2010 Wednesday, February 10, Fri-Sat 7:00 & 9:00 pm Coordinator: Kristen you to join us for a Valentine’s FREE To meet the increased 2010 Sun-Mon 8:00 pm Lawson at 765-1494 local Day luncheon for adult GMFRC demand for respite childcare, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rated PG 1816 or email kristen. deployed families. Bring a Brown-Bag Lunch deployed families can choose GMFRC classroom #1 [email protected] Laugh Craft Connect Family Violence Prevention 1 of the 2 Saturday Respite This will be a crazy, fun, and 06 Feb Upcoming Workshop Wednesday, February 24, Week - February 15- 19, 2010 Dates for the month of busy day! We will be wrapping Selling Your Home Info 2010 is Family Violence Prevention February. more than 1000 cookies. “Cloudy With a Session 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Week and the GMFRC will be Valentine Cookie Grams Chance of Wednesday, February 17, GMFRC hosting an event to generate Cupid’s Delivery Day* 2010 Registration Deadline: awareness and focus on Special Events and Friday, February 12, 2010 Meatballs ” 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Friday, February 19, 2010 prevention. Stay tuned for Promotions 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Winter Carnival Family Movie) GMFRC Classroom #1 Is your military member further details. Coordinator: Michelle GMFRC classroom #1 Sat 1:00 & 3:00 pm Cost – FREE away? Thibodeau Wagner at 765- We are looking for drivers Rated G Registration Deadline: If you have a military 1494 local 1421 or email with cars and navigators. Friday, February 12, 2010 family member who is away Child and Youth michelle.thibodeau-wagner@ Warm Line Callers 12-18 Feb Intro to Cooking Class - (spouse, son, daughter, Services forces.gc.ca A Warm Line Caller is a Maritime Meal Ideas partner, grandchild, etc) on Coordinator: Kim Dixon at 14 Wing Family Snowshoe volunteer who has been trained “Valentine’s Day” Thursday, February 26, operational duty - including 765-1494 local 1812 or email Day by the GMFRC to provide a Fri-Sat 7:00 & 9:00 pm 2010 deployments, courses, TD, & at [email protected] Friday, February 12, 2010 monthly call to families of a Sun-Thurs 8:00 pm 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. so on - & you haven’t heard Upcoming programs or 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. deployed member. The call is a Rated PG Sobeys Community Room from the GMFRC, please services Come out for a fun afternoon wonderful way to connect with Cost - $15.00 / person give us a call & we’ll set you Cooking for Kids – Kitty of snowshoes, wagon rides and the families and to also inform Pre-paid Admission Cards Registration Deadline: up with any of our programs/ Kat Pizza & Root Beer Floats connecting with neighbors them about the programs and Regular eight card for $40 Friday, February 19, 2010 services/activities that may Monday, February 22, 2010 (Rescheduled from January services at the GMFRC. Two th Sixteen card for $75 interest you. We do not know 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 29 due to weather conditions). to three hours per month These may be purchased at the you’re out there unless you 6 – 9 years Tutors Zedex Theatre with cash or at Deployment Services let us know. $6 per child or $10 for 2 To provide educational The Inside Story (Greenwood Mall) Coordinator: Ann Gaudet All of our ongoing activities children in same family VOLUNTEER SERVICES assistance to children enrolled using plastic. at 764-1494 local 5583 or are open to ALL families GMFRC Coordinator: Janie Gagnon in elementary, junior and high www.zedex.ca email Ann.Gaudet@forces. experiencing a family Registration Deadline: at 765-1494 local 5938 or school that are experiencing gc.ca separation due to operational Wednesday, February 17, 2010 email at janie.gagnon@forces. diffi culties with a particular Upcoming Programs requirements. We offer pre, Respite Dates gc.ca subject. You must enjoy or Services during, & post deployment Saturday, February 13, Volunteer working with children and Kingston Deployment Wish List information, assistance, 2010 Opportunities have a comfort level in the Lunch and Learn outreach, & support to anyone 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Respite Childcare subject area. Legion Wednesday, February 10, who chooses to participate. Max 15 participants Provider* One hour per week – for 7 Just give us a call! Children up to age 12 Saturdays, February 13, 27 weeks. * For respite childcare Call reception to register at & March 13, 27, 2010 * Suitable for our awesome The offerings for deployed 765-5611. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (or Youth Volunteers!

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Cpl Lee receives his promotion from Maj Tromp, WCEO MCpl Southwell promotion to MCpl. Presented by Maj and MWO Clayton, A/WCE CWO. (Submitted) Tromp, WCEO and MWO Clayton, WCE CWO. (Submitted) WCE / Hfx Hockey game, game on. (Submitted)

Lt Less Karasz receives his promotion from CO 404 Squadron Lcol Walker and CWO Gaudreault. Capt Jeff Hallam receives his Canadian Decoration Capt Don Jamont receives his Canadian Decoration from 404 Squadron CO Lcol Walker and MWO O’Brien. from 404 Squadron CO Lcol Walker and MWO O’Brien.

Cpl Steven Cummings receives the Flight Safety Award for Professionalism from 404 Squadron CO Lcol Walker and MWO O’Brien.

Sgt Dave McDowell is presented the Commander- MCpl Ken Caldwell is presented the Commander- Swearing-In Ceremony for New Recruit in-Chief’s Commendation awarded to members of in-Chief’s Commendation awarded to members of 2PPCLI for operations in the Medak Pocket, during a 2PPCLI for operations in the Medak Pocket, during a UNPROFOR tour in Croatia. UNPROFOR tour in Croatia.

On 17 November 2009, Private Christine Jamieson was administered the Oath of Allegiance by Major Brenda Milligan, Air Reserve Flight Commander (closely monitored by CWO Murray Aalders) as the newest Air Reservist at 14 Wing. This very solemn occasion was witnessed by an impressive array of family and friends who came out to show their support. Private Jamieson, future RMS Clerk, is currently employed in the Orderly Room at 413 (Search and Rescue) Squadron, receiving Pte Ramirez receives his rank from CO 404 Squadron Sgt Mike Yahnke receives his promotion from CO 404 some very pertinent on-job training before leaves for Basic Training Lcol Walker and Maj Gorman. (Submitted) Squadron Lcol Walker and MWO Harry. (Submitted) in February. Best of luck, Christine! (Submitted) Page 16 February 8, 2010 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS “Releasing the Princess Within” Remember you will be giving Campbell, 825-6151. Anyone after the service. There is also Stephanie Robbins will speak on cats and dogs new opportunities interested in learning more about Kid’s Church during the service overcoming feelings of rejection. to fi nd a home and new families Amateur (Ham) Radio is invited for children ages 4 - 11 years. The Mid Valley after 5 Women’s to love them. Please contact the to visit us at the club room, Room The children may be dropped off UP-COMING EVENTS • CLUBS • ORGANIZATIONS • GROUPS Connection meets at Melvern Kings County SPCA at 538.9075 #1, upstairs in the Greenwood by their parents and picked up FYI is The Aurora Newspaper’s format for publishing items of interest to the Square Community Center on or go to www.kingsspca.com to Community Centre on Church afterward. community submitted by NOT-FOR-PROFIT Service Groups, Clubs and Organizations. Bridge Street in Melvern Square the volunteer section. It is a great Street, on Thursday evenings. K’TON/G’WOOD Due to space limitations, submissions are limited to approximately 25 words. Items on Thursday, February 11, 2010 feeling helping those who cannot Valley Voices Chorus Living with Cancer MUST be submitted each week either in person to our offi ces located on School Road from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Dessert, speak for themselves. Valley Voices Chorus, an a Support Group (Morfee Annex), 14 Wing Greenwood, by FAX to (902)765-1717 or e-mail: aurora@ Coffee, Tea are $6.00 inclusive. Make a Special Investment cappella women’s chorus, is auroranewspaper.com. These announcements will be published on a fi rst-come, fi rst- The Canadian Cancer Society RSVP Velma 825-4747 or Char- for the Animals of Kings celebrating Harmony Awareness “Living With Cancer” Support served basis and are limited to the space available for that particular publication. To lotte 765-8345. Affi liated with guarantee that your announcement will be published, you may choose to place a paid County week February 7 to 13th. New Group will hold its February advertisement at our current advertising rates. The deadline for FYI submissions is Stonecroft Ministries Canada. Have you renewed your mem- singers are invited to Find Your monthly gathering in St. Mark’s Thursday at 9:30 a.m. previous to publication unless otherwise notifi ed. Coach Touring bership in the Kings County Voice with the chorus at rehearsal Protestant Chapel, 14 Wing Denise Matheson will be hold- SPCA? Your membership is Tuesday, February 9, 7:00 p.m. in Greenwood from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Middleton Minor Baseball Pine Ridge School ing an informative workshop on critical to the ongoing efforts the Kentville Baptist Church CE Monday, 15 February 10. Guest – AGM Educational Field Trip Travel – Coach. Touring at 14 to provide care, treatment and Centre, 503 Main Street (enter speaker for the evening will be Wednesday February 17, 6:30 Bottle Drive Wing Library on Wednesday Feb- shelter to dogs and cats that are from back parking lot). Contact Shelagh Campbell-Palmer PhC, p.m. at the Middleton Town Hall. The morning of 13th and 14th ruary 10th at 6:30 p.m. Attendees need safe, caring forever homes. Sandi for more information 681- BScPharm, Manager, Palliative Anybody welcome to attend. February Ravenwood and Planes- please sign up at the library by To renew your membership, you 5176. Please note: the chorus is a Care and Chronic Pain Services, New executive to be picked! For view subdivisions. You can assist phoning 765-1494 ext. 5430. Sil- can go to the Kings County Ani- scent-free chorus. Annapolis Valley Health. Her info. Call Michelle Doucette at by leaving your bottles out side ver donation gratefully accepted. mal Care Centre at 1285 County Overeaters Anonymous (OA) topic for the evening will be “Pal- 825-6206. the door. Your support is greatly Valley Cardiac Rehab Pro- Home Road in Waterville, or go OA is a fellowship of men liative Care Resources”. Cancer Aylesford United Church appreciated. gram Fund Raiser to www.kingsspca.com to the and women who through shared patients, their family and friends Breakfast Mid Valley Women’s A Fund Raising Dinner with membership section. Families are experience and mutual support are or anyone seeking information Breakfast at the Aylesford Unit- Connection Event - From Dinner music by Frank Dob- welcome to join. recovering from eating disorders on cancer are most welcome and ed Church on Saturday, February Drab to Glam! bins & Dancing with music by Kingston United Baptist that include Bulimics, Anorexics encouraged to attend. For infor- 20th, 2010 from 8:00 am - 11:00 “Pampering the Princess With- “Hi-Lites” will take place on 27 Church Library and Overeaters. No dues ... no mation call Lloyd Graham (765- am. Free will offering. Sponsored in” Janis Rowe of AVON will help February 2010. The event starts The Kingston United Baptist fees ... no weigh-ins. We are not 6133) or Lynda Pierce 765-3055. by the Committee of Stewards. us uncover our hidden beauty! with Cocktails at 6:00 p.m., Din- Church Library is open to the a diet and calories club. Every Helping Others ner at 7:00 p.m. and Dancing at public on Thursday evenings 6:30 Friday at 7:30 p.m., the Kings- Are you a senior, a single 8:00 p.m. There will be a 50/50 - 7:30 p.m. Located upstairs in the ton Freedom Group meets at the mother or disabled and need a draw and door prize awarded. The Christian Education wing. Please Multi-Addiction Centre Society walk shovelled or a small job done Menu includes Hors D’Oeuvres, use upper side doors off main (MACS), 2080 Bishop Mountain but are unable to do it yourself? Shrimp Salad with Portuguese parking lot. Excellent selection Road, North Kingston. For more There is volunteer help available. February 7 to February 13 Sauce, Roast Pork Loin with Cur- of Christian books, videos, CDs information, contact Lorraine at This service is for the Greenwood ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 rant Sauce & Godfather Parfait. and DVDs. For further info, call 681-0613. To learn more, visit / Kingston area. For further in- It’ll take a while for you to get If you don’t concentrate on where Tickets are $35.00 a couple and 765-6735. www.oa.org. formation call New Beginnings moving this week, Aries, but once your money is going, pretty soon are available at Pharmasave in Wilmot Garden Club Kingston Area Seniors Center in Greenwood at 765- you do, there will be no stopping you will be in the red, Libra. Use Kingston & Middleton, Lola’s The Wilmot Garden Club meets Association 8155 or e-mail newbeginnings@ you. Pace yourself, however, or your time wisely to sit down and Touch of Beauty Commercial at the Melvin Square Community Kingston Area Seniors Asso- ns.aliantzinc.ca you could burn out much too fast. examine your fi nances. St., Middleton and T&S Offi ce Hall at 7:00 p.m. on the third ciation meets the second Wednes- Annual Shrove Tuesday Essentials & Printing Kingston. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Wednesday of every month. day of each month at 10:00 a.m. Supper This event is sponsored by the At the Kingston Branch No 98 This is a good time to concentrate Everyone is welcome. Our Febru- All Saints’ A.C.W. will be hold- You need a vacation, Scorpio, Kingston Lions Club with all pro- ary 17 meeting will feature Paul of the Royal Canadian Legion. ing their Annual Shrove Tues- on your finances, Taurus. Re- so simply take one. Don’t ceeds going to the Valley Cardiac Fun day (cards & games) every examine your budget or make a plan Grimm from Springvale Nurseries day Supper. Where: All Saints’ be concerned about the Rehab Program Kentville and for talking about Trees & Shrubs. Go second and fourth Friday of the Church Hall, Pleasant Street, for the new year. Bills pile up later in consequences; your mental health more info you can call 765-6746 month at 1:00 p.m. For more in- the week and will need addressing. to - www.wilmotgardenclub.net Kingston. When: Tuesday Feb- is more important at this point. or call the club and leave a mes- Greenwood Amateur formation contact Minnie Rogers ruary 16, 2010, 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 sage at 765-2128. Radio Club (GARC) at 765-3292. p.m. Menu: Ham, baked beans, Put on a happy face even if you Changes are in store and that Do You Have Time to • Basic Licence Course Contemporary Worship scalloped potatoes, pancakes and aren’t in the mood, Gemini. It’ll worries you, Sagittarius. Learn Volunteer? The GARC is offering a course Service gingerbread. Cost: Adults - $ 9.00 make getting through the week a to embrace a little variety in life Whether you have a day or an leading to the Amateur Radio New Beginnings in Greenwood Children - $ 4.00. Family rates are little easier. You are a master at and you’ll be a well-rounded hour to volunteer, the Kings Coun- Basic licence qualifi cation. The has a Contemporary Worship available! There will be take out! hiding your true emotions. person. A fi nancial windfall is on ty SPCA needs your time, talents course will run each Wednesday Service each Sundays at 10:45 Valley Animal Shelter CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 the horizon. and caring. There are many jobs, from February 10, 2010 to early a.m. You are invited to come and The Valley Animal Shelter What are you trying to prove, CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 projects and special needs that will June. For more information, con- experience the worship and then is currently selling tickets for a Cancer? Taking on too much isn’t Focus on friends the next few benefi t from your precious time. tact Eric Smith, 765-4468 or Guy join us for lunch every Sunday Valentine’s Chocolate & Teddy going to win you points with the days, Capricorn. You never know Bear Basket, valued at $225.00. higher-ups. It’ll quickly tire you when you may need to ask a Tickets are available at Cinnamon out and then your performance favour from them. A scheduling Creek (Middleton), the Valley will suffer. confl ict arises on Wednesday. Animal Shelter (Wolfville) or by PPRESENTSRESENTS...... contacting Jennifer at 765-6629. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 The draw will take place on Sat- Making new friends comes There’s not much you can do Just Fill in The Blanks. Three Easy Ways to Enter. urday, February 13th at Cinnamon easily to you, Leo. You have a to change a present situation, 1. Through our website: www.auroranewspaper.com FFINDIND && WW ININ Creek in Middleton. Licence magnetism, which will certainly Aquarius, and that is frustrating. 2. Fax: 765-1717 3. Drop into our offi ce located #AGA-228820-09. come through this week. Others Channel your energy into on School Road (Morfee Annex) H.A.R.T. Chili/Flea Market are ready to do your bidding. something you can tackle to take No Central Registry or Canada Post please. Fundraiser VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 your mind off the other. Deadline: Noon, Thursday, February 11, 2010. When: Saturday, February 20, Slow down, Virgo. This breakneck PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Make sure you include your full name and phone number. 2010. Where: Aylesford Volunteer pace you’ve been keeping is a With Pisces birthdays on the Fire Hall, Park St., Aylesford. recipe for disaster. Things will still horizon, start thinking about how Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. be there if you arrive at them at a you would like to spend your NAME PHONE NUMBER What: Chili (veggie or meat) slower pace. special day. Let loose. Limited to one win per family in a TWO MONTH PERIOD. lunch/supper, Freewill fl ea mar- The winner will be drawn randomly from all correct entries. Only one entry per family per week. ket, pet basket to be raffl ed. Cost: FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS Complete the following sentences from ads in this week’s issue and WIN a $8.00 (children 12 and under FEBRUARY 7 Ashton Kutcher, Actor (32) large 2-topping Pizza from Pizza Delight, Greenwood! Coupon Valid for 30 days! $5.00). All proceeds go to Port FEBRUARY 8 Gary Coleman, Actor (42) Royal Animal Hospital where our FEBRUARY 9 Mia Farrow, Actress (65) 1. Who wants to hire a Fitness Technician______rescues are all treated (including FEBRUARY 10 Glen Beck, TV Host (46) 2. Whose ad says Reserve early for good seating______spay/neuters). FEBRUARY 11 Taylor Lautner, Actor (18) 3. Who has Job Opportunities outside of the box______Special Valentine Supper FEBRUARY 12 Joanna Kerns, Actress (57) Sat., Feb 13, from 5:00-6:30 FEBRUARY 13 Peter Gabriel, Singer (60) 4. What Real Estate company does Reg White sell houses for______p.m. Emmanuel Church 37 Gates Horoscopes brought to you compliments of: 5. Whose ad says Let us help you with your drug costs ______Ave, Middleton. Menu: Cupids 902-825-7026 Cocktail, Poppy Seed Salad, Skin- LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED This contest is brought to you by: ny Mashed Potatoes, Sweetheart Carrots, Rainbow Turnip, Luscious Pizza Delight, Greenwood Breast of Chicken, Cranberry dressing, Dessert, Tea and Coffee. 765-4477 Advance tickets only.Limited Seat- Congratulations to last week’s winner: VIOLET EMPEREALE ing. $12 per person. For info: Sally www.morsetowing.ca 24 HOUR SERVICE 825-3087 or Shirley 825-2381. The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS February 8, 2010 Page 17 Military Families, Strength LOST PUPPY Behind the Uniform Submitted by: Michelle Thibodeau Wagner, Coordinator Military families are asked to move from province to of Special Events and Promotions, Greenwood province, sometimes country to country. Families start over Military Family Resource Centre 765-1491 local 1421 each posting to create their support base and friendship [email protected] network, start a new job or a new school. Military families Military Families lead a lifestyle like no other. take this all in stride; learn from every posting and experience. We often times forget that military families are called upon They learn to laugh at things that got broken during the move to serve their country just as much as their Canadian Forces because they defi antly can’t be fi xed or chuckle about how family member. During their time “in the military” spouses are they got lost driving through Montreal at rush hour. Military asked to be a single caregiver more times than they can count families learn to look back fondly on the “awful” places they for deployments, courses, taskings or other missions. How have been posted and remember the friends they met there. many times have military families juggled schools, kids, jobs They are stronger for it. and appointments all while keeping the house clean, making For people looking from the outside in, they are unsure of sure lunches are made and homework is done and the cat get’s how military families do it….. how do they manage? They Lost Puppy he answers to fed. Skill building experiences…. Who else can fi x a pipe manage because military families are proud and strong. They “Jackson” with duct tape and bubble gum besides MacGyver? Military manage because Military Families truly are the Strength if found please call: Families…. That’s who!!! Behind the Uniform. 242-2111 Greenwood Players Canadiana Crossword The Greenwood Players will be holding auditions for their Spring Gents of Defense Solution page 18 By Bernice Rosella and James Kilner Production of “Murdered to Death”, a comedy whodunit. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

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Barrister * Solicitor * Notary 9 Trips and the 10th is FREE • Seniors discount Applies to local fares only. everyday on local fares & CONSTRUCTION 811 Central Avenue, PO Box 100 • Real Estate Greenwood, NS B0P 1N0 • Family Law • Wills / Estates 9594 South Farmington Crossword Solution Email: [email protected] • Litigation RR1 Wilmot, NS B0P 1W0 Web: www.davidproudfoot.com • Incorporations 840-0552 N O V M A D R A G • Consultations / T: 902-765-3301 F: 902-765-6493 Referrals Specializing in Roofing • Free Estimates O K A A C R E L O R E U R N Y E A R A M I N N A C R E G O O D A L E L A R O D D S 14 Wing Community Centre Presents, A S I N N E E M A I L E E C C S S I N K Family Trip to Ski Martock Ski or snowboard under the stars! On Saturday Feb. 27 we will to reserve a lesson with an instructor, however, they cannot take E L F O A S S T Y E leave the 14 Wing Community Centre at 3:30pm to arrive at Ski part in the group rate. Children 9-12 must be accompanied by an G I R T E E C Martock 4:30 p.m., there you can grab a bite to eat and then hit the adult 19 and older at all times! Children 13-18 may have their slopes! We will leave Martock around 10:00 p.m. to arrive back in parents/guardians fi ll out a permission form if they wish to go S P E L L E R B I H A R Greenwood around 11:00 p.m. Prices are as followed- $24 includes- by themselves. Drop-in to the 14 Wing Community Centre to A L A E S A L O E L I lesson, lift ticket and rental equipment. $14 includes- lesson and lift fi ll out your permission form package, this is very important for ticket. For those who enjoy cross country $12 includes- lesson and everyone! We may book another trip in March if this trip is well N A V E S H I N L A T rental equipment and $7 for lesson. Bring extra money for snacks received. Only Rec. card holders, military members and their and supper! Children under 8 have to make special arrangements to families can sign-up for this trip. If you have any questions or E N E L P S L I Z go on this trip, if they wish to go a parent would contact Ski Martock concerns please call 765-8165. The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS February 8, 2010 Page 19 30 Access Level 3 (Part 2 of 2, ½ day, morning) • ½ day APRIL 2010 Learning and Career Centre 08 Defence Ethics 12-13 Interpersonal Communication Skills • 3 days “People working together to foster a learning culture – within the Defence Team – many places, many ways.” 16 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), Day 1 of 10 • 1 day 20 Effective Meetings • 1 day 23 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), Day 2 of 10 • 1 day 28 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) • 1 day LCC Upcoming Workshops 30 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), Day 3 of 10 • 1 day MAY 2010 FEBRUARY 2010 1 File Management, ½ Day, morning • ½ day 07 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), Day 4 of 10 • 1 day 09-11 Effective Presentations • 3 days 2 Excel Level 1 (Part 1 of 2, ½ day, morning) • ½ day 11-12 New Employee Orientation • 1.5 days 9 Excel Level 1 (Part 1 of 2, ½ day, morning) • ½ day 3 Excel Level 1 (Part 2 of 2, ½ day, morning) • ½ day 12 Future Planning (Civilian Employees under age 45) 10 Excel Level 1 (Part 2 of 2, ½ day, morning) • ½ day 4 Access Level 1 • 1 day • 1 day 11 Front Page Level 1 • 1 day 9 Word Level 1 • 1 day 14 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), Day 5 of 10 • 1 day 16 Publisher – Creating Flyers & Newsletters • 1 day 10 Outlook Contacts & Calendaring, ½ day, morning 21 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), Day 6 of 10 • 1 day 17 Word – Mail Merge and Large Documents, ½ day, • ½ day 28 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), Day 7 of 10 • 1 day morning • ½ day 11 Excel Level 2 • 1 day JUNE 2010 18 Civilian Performance Planning & Review CPPR • ½ day 23 Access Level 2 • 1 day 01-02 Exploring the Leader in You • 2 days 18 Personal Learning Plans (PLP) • ½ day 24 Word – Creating Brochures, ½ day, morning • ½ day 04 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), Day 8 of 10 • 1 day 18 Intro to Windows XP • 1 day 25 Excel Level 3 • 1 day 11 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), Day 9 of 10 • 1 day 23 Front Page Level 2 • 1 day 29 Power Point Level 1 • 1 day 15-16 Stepping Up to Supervisor • 2 days 24 Intro to Internet and Email • 1 day 30 Civilian Performance Planning & Review CPPR 18 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA), Day 10 of 10 • 1 day 25 Excel Level 2 • 1 day • ½ day JULY 2010 MARCH 2010 30 Personal Learning Plans (PLP) • ½ day 06-08 Negotiation Skills • 3 days 1-5 Instructional Techniques • 5 days 30 Access Level 3 (Part 1 of 2, ½ day, morning) • ½ day 14 Assertive Communications • 1 day LCC Book Club News thinks he has killed Connie Lyle Henderson knows Devlin when he pushes him his father is innocent, but is from a roof for stealing his angry that the family has been sandwich. He vows to God he ridiculed for years, and that will never again harm another if his mother and sister suffer Connie survives. Connie walks for it. He feels betrayed by his away, laughing, and Sydney father’s passivity in the face embarks upon a life of self- of one blow after another, and immolating goodness. In spite unable to accept his belief in of having educated himself long-term salvation. Unlike with such classics as Tolstoy his father, he cannot believe and Marcus Aurelius, he is that evil will be punished not taken seriously enough to in the end. While his father enter university because of his turns the other cheek, Lyle background of dire poverty and decides the right way is in abuse, which leads everyone fighting, and embarks on a to expect the worst of him. morally empty life of stealing, His saintly generosity of spirit drinking and violence. Please note the LCC is treated with suspicion and If you are interested in By: Kelly Clancey Our school offers both book club is open contempt, especially when reading this book with the Last week the boys and Pyjama Day English and French Immersion to all staff of 14 Wing he manages to win the love LCC Book Club, please call girls from the Morfee Annex programs for Nursery School Greenwood. New of beautiful Elly. Unwilling Local 1638 to reserve your Nursery School enjoyed a fun At the Morfee Annex and Preschool aged children. Members are welcome! to harm another in thought copy! Books will be available fi lled morning of games and Nursery School registration For more information on February’s Selection or deed, or to defend himself for pick up 02 Feb 10. activities in their pyjamas! is now underway for the any of our classes you can is Mercy Among the against false accusations, he Discussion meeting: During their gym time September 2010/2011 contact the schools director Children by David Adams is exploited and tormented by 12 Mar 10 Elmo joined the children for program. Although it seems Maurina Duret at 765-1494 Richards others in this rural community, 1200-1300 hrs some dancing and singing far too early to be thinking local 5301, or pick up one of Summary and fi nally implicated in the LCC, Birchall Centre, along with his new DVD about next fall, spaces for all the schools brochures at the As a boy, Sydney Henderson death of a 19-year-old boy. Upper Level, Room 204 Elmo’s “Tickle Hands”. of our programs are fi lling fast. 14 Wing Community Centre. Important Change to Saturday Respite Childcare at the GMFRC

Submitted by: Kim Dixon, to have a lunch date with February 13th OR February childcare at the GMFRC advantage of this service with our receptionist. Space GMFRC Coordinator th is limited to 15 children per of Child and Youth your friend, do some grocery 27 . Both days will allow from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. can do so by coming into Services at 765-1494 shopping or simply take time deployed families’ FREE Families wanting to take the GMFRC and registering session. local 1812 just for you. The GMFRC offers Respite Due to a signifi cant increase Childcare Services that will in the number of families assist CF families during a registering for our Saturday deployment as well as for the Respite Childcare, the challenges this unique lifestyle GMFRC is pleased to offer may bring. The GMFRC deployed families with the understands that fi nding short choice of 1 of the 2 monthly term childcare in our area can Saturday Respite dates as we be diffi cult; therefore we are try to meet the recent demand pleased to offer this service to for childcare on Saturday’s deployed families who would at the GMFRC. Deployed like to take some time for families can now choose themselves on the weekend from one of the two Saturday without having the stress of Respite dates. trying to fi nd a babysitter for Saturday Respites for a few hours. Maybe you want the month of February are: Page 20 February 8, 2010 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS 14 Construction Engineering Squadron Participates in ADR/RRR Training By: Master Corporal Doug minimum number of students. With more practice and Nauss – 14 CES Ideally there should be twenty experience on the equipment 14-30 Oct 09 one on the heavy equipment the time did improve. The On 13 October 2009, eleven team and twelve on the Mat training then progressed to Mobile Support Equipment Crew. the simultaneous repair of Operators (MSE Ops) from The goal of the course two craters. Equipment and 14 Construction Engineering was to train everyone on the personnel now had to be Squadron deployed to 4 Wing equipment and techniques shared between the two craters, Cold Lake to take part in required to repair three craters meaning the crater chiefs had Airfield Damage Repair/ within three hours while to plan and organize their Rapid Runway Repair achieving the prescribed crater repairs more effi ciently. Training being conducted by repair quality criteria. The As one would expect, the time 4 Construction Engineering three hour time frame also increased. Again with more Squadron. Eight other MSE included the installation of practice and experience with Ops from various bases joined folded fibreglass matting the techniques and equipment, them to create the nineteen (FFM) being installed over the students were able to get member heavy equipment two craters and Class 60 their time back down. It was team. There were also five track way over the third. This now time to introduce the 28 October 2009, last practice construction engineer offi cers was going to be a challenge third crater. This was when the before the NATO evaluation. and three Combat Engineer with the low number of challenges really presented Would they fi nally reach their Offi cers who made up the Mat students and very little themselves. Equipment now goal? The students and staff Crew. Since this was a NATO experience amongst them. had to be shared among three thought so. Everything was recertifi cation course required Training started out with craters! This left one crater going well, equipment was for Canada to maintain its familiarization and exposure chief waiting for equipment working, dirt was moving, status as a signatory to the to the equipment being to complete various parts fibreglass matting was Standard NATO Agreement used on the course. Once of the twelve steps of crater assembled and the track way (STANAG 2929), the training everyone had an opportunity repair. This meant precise was in place to be unrolled. As still commenced with a bare to do some hands-on training coordination of equipment the clock continued ticking, the programme moved to and personnel was now vital everyone was waiting for the technique. This was when if the crews were to make the sweeper to complete its fi nal the crews started to perform NATO standard. pass. Clock stopped! Did we actual crater repair. Everyone was becoming do it? Did we make our time? Starting out with just one quite familiar on the These were the questions crater, the students fi nished techniques involved. It was everyone was asking. Three in about four hours; not nearly a matter of shaving off time hours fi fteen minutes! Over good enough if the NATO with each practice while by fi fteen minutes! That was standard was to be obtained. trying to reach the magic going to be a lot of time to chiefs went to their respective was in place waiting to be number of three hours. With shave off without further time craters, Mat Crew started their unrolled over crater three. the passing of each attempt, for practice. The students left FFM assembly and operators It was now two hours and the crews were becoming for the day wondering where went to their equipment. thirty fi ve minutes into the very skeptical on whether they could save time to get Radio communications evaluation. All hands were they would be able to achieve under the three hour mark. commenced at a furious rate, on deck to help fi nish crater the standard on evaluation This was it, 29 October the majority coming from three. Track way was unrolled day. Methods were modifi ed 2009, NATO evaluation day. the crater chiefs requesting and stretched into position, while a sense of urgency It was almost time to start and equipment for debris holes were drilled and the was instilled in everyone, everyone felt good as they removal. Things seemed to track way was bolted down. which contributed to a steady prepared the tools, equipment be going very well; debris Sweeping commenced while improvement in time. With and material. Everything and upheaval was removed an inspection was being every passing practice, the was staged and ready to go. allowing backfilling and performed to ensure all bolts students were successful in The staff gave a pep-talk compacting to begin. Spirits and bushings were in place. reducing their time by fi ve or motivating the students even remained high and everyone Again, everyone stood to the more minutes! Things were further. Crews were given seemed to be executing their side waiting for the sweeper looking good, spirits were time to grab a coffee and snack tasks seamlessly. Craters one to make its fi nal pass. Clock high and everyone was feeling as they fi nalized preparations and two were backfi lled and stopped! Did they do it? a bit more optimistic. and discussed the three hour compacted, Repair Quality Were they able to shave off It was now the afternoon of limit. Can we shave off the Criteria (RQC) tests were fifteen minutes from their 15 minutes? performed. They passed! The time? Two hours fifty five The students lined up on craters were turned over to minutes thirty seconds. They the edge of the mock runway. the Mat Crew for installation did it. They shaved off twenty The clock started ticking once of FFM. Craters one and two minutes. Not bad for an they stepped off to perform were completed, sweeping inexperienced, shorthanded their Unexploded Ordinance continued until crater three crew whose efforts ensured (UXO) sweep. Once the UXO was ready. RQC testing was Canada remained a signatory sweep was completed crater completed and the track way to STANAG 2929.