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www.cfbtrenton.com December 9, 2005 • Serving 8 Wing/CFB Trenton • 8e escadre/BFC Trenton • Volume 40 Issue Number 47• Soldiers return home as Operation PLATEAU comes to an end by Capt Nicole Meszaros limited specialist engineer The DART’s health clinic for Photo: Cpl Tom Parker, 8 Wing Imaging 8 WPAO capability; and command and example, has been donated to control headquarters to facil- the Pakistani Red Crescent Early on Saturday morning, itate communications with Society (PRCS) and includes December 3, the first mem- the host nation and other modular tents, cots and bers of the Disaster agencies involved in the relief stretchers, as well as pharma- Assistance Response Team effort. ceuticals and other medical (DART) arrived in Canada The DART’s capabilities equipment. Before handing from Pakistan via a 437 are a reflection of the values over the clinic, soldiers from Transport Squadron CC-150 of caring and compassion the DART winterized it so Airbus. The Huskies that Canadians wanted to see that the PRSC can use the dropped off the repatriating provided to those who were clinic for the foreseeable soldiers first in Fredericton, affected by the disaster in future as the regional centre New Brunswick and then at Pakistan. Prior to departure for health services. 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. from Pakistan, the DART “The DART has deliv- The deployment of the had distributed more than ered the needed medical care, DART, known as Operation 3.8 million litres of potable purified water and other relief PLATEAU, was ordered by water, medical treatment and that we came to Kashmir to the Right Honourable Paul immunizations had been provide,” said Lieutenant- Martin, Prime Minister of provided to more than Colonel Mike Voith, DART Canada on October 14, six 11,000 patients, and more Commanding Officer. “We days after a major earthquake than 500 tons of humanitari- have worked very closely with struck Pakistan in its an aid had been distributed. Pakistani officials and the Muzaffarabad region. By After handing over med- Pakistan Army to ensure that October 23 the DART was ical treatment and water our relief was delivered where fully operational in its four purification capabilities to it was needed most,” he said. Joshua Cooper seems to be making sure his father, Captain Stephen Cooper, is critical capabilities which are: long-term relief organiza- It is expected that all 216 really home . Capt Cooper is a Medical Officer who was deployed to Pakistan with primary medical care via tions, the Government of members of the DART will be the Disaster Assistance Response Team ( DART ) following earthquakes which mobile medical teams; pro- Canada authorized the repatriated by December 9, devastated the country. Capt Cooper returned to Canada Dec. 3 duction of potable water; DART to return to Canada. 2005. More photos on Page 9. RCAF Flyers Olympic team honoured by Hockey Canada

by Laurie McVicar It was yet another tri- ior players in Canada were Photo: Cpl Simon Assistant Editor umph for a team once not able to qualify for the Duchesne, 8 Wing described by columnist team. Imaging They entered the 1948 Tommy Shield as, “neither a Dr. Watson, an avid Winter Olympics as the pleasing or encouraging hockey fan, believed it was underdogs in the hockey sight.” unacceptable for Canada division, returned home Following an announce- not to compete and began gold medal winners, and, on ment by the Canadian promoting the RCAF as a December 7, 2005 were rec- Amateur Hockey resource for skilled players. ognized by Hockey Canada Association in the fall of After a lengthy selection for their outstanding 1947 that this country process that involved flying achievement. would not send a team to players in from all across the In an official ceremony the Olympics, a team was country, a final team, made prior to the annual NCOs hurriedly formed by S/L up of 17 ex military and mil- and Officers hockey game, Sandy Watson, a senior itary men, was announced. five original members of the medical officer at Air Force “The events leading up RCAF Flyers team and Headquarters. It came on to the RCAF Flyers win- family members represent- the heels of a decision by the ning gold in 1948 were not ing deceased players, International Olympic without uncertainty,” stated watched as a banner was Committee to implement Manny Raspberry, during Mr. Bruce Newton from Hockey Canada (left), and Colonel Andre Deschamps, Commander, 8 raised over the ice at an new rules on what constitut- the ceremony. “Unlike the Wing/CFB Trenton, display the 1948 RCAF Flyers World Champions banner. Mr. Albert Renaud arena named in their hon- ed amateur status. Under 2002 Olympic Winter (left of Mr. Newton, sitting) and Mr.Pete Leichnitz (far left, sitting) from the original team were our. these rules, many of the sen- See Flyers, page 2 present at the event, in addition to family members of players who have passed on.

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Five of the eight surviving members of the original team, includ- tied for last place in the ing (left to right) Albert Renaud, Pete Leichnitz, Ted Hibberd, Andy Gilpin, Ottawa Senior League, and Murray Dowey were present at the event, in addition to family mem- will be greeted with dis- bers of players who have passed on over the years. may from across Gift Certificates Canada.” to and the crowds were Downey during the strong emotional feel- Available! With the addition of (cheering) for the other round robin play (five ing,” added Leichnitz. five players from the teams. We weren’t too shut-out games and “It was an incredible Ottawa Senior League popular,” said Downey. only five goals scored experience to play with and a last minute goal “In the final game of against) helped to boost this team. Sandy tender replacement, the the tournament, a 3-0 their average well above Watson was a great team headed overseas Canadian victory over that of Czechoslovakia, manager and a great aboard the Queen the home-town Swiss thereby securing the coach. Playing with Elizabeth and began team, the crowd hurled gold medal and captur- these guys is something their exhibition games snowballs at the ing the world title for I’ll never forget,” said one day after docking. Canadian skaters when Canada.” Downey. According to Flyers it became clear the “It was outstanding, The 1948 RCAF goalie, Murray Downey, Swiss were outclassed,” we were all so happy. Flyers team has also the team hit their stride said Raspberry. “The We didn’t expect to do been inducted into the and began to gel after RCAF Flyers finished as well as we did. Canadian Forces Sports their first win against the round robin with an Teamwork paid off,” Hall of Fame (1971) Sweden. 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Photo: Art Darnbrough, 413 Wing (AFAC) Immediate Past President Tommy Thomas is shown presenting the 413 Wing (AFAC) Airperson of the Year Award to Sergeant Mike Bunn of Aerospace Telecommunications Engineering Support Squadron (ATESS). The award was presented at their Charter Night Dinner on November 26, 2005. The dinner was attended by a number of local dignitaries including Colonel André Deschamps, Commander, 8 Wing / CFB Trenton, and Mr. Noel Funge, President of the Ontario Group of the Air Force Association of Canada. This award is displayed in Wing Headquarters and has been presented to deserving personnel annual- ly since 1985. Search & Rescue UPDATE

This past week the Tigers of 424 Squadron have been involved in the search for the missing sailboat “Easter”. The 18-foot vessel went missing on Lake Erie while traveling from Port Bruce to Port Stanley, with three persons on board. This search has utilized aircraft and ships from both Canada and the United States. Unfortunately though, at press time no evidence of the ship or her crew has been found and the search had been reduced.

Until next week, stay safe.

Missions for 2005: 168 Missions for Dec.: 6 Persons rescued: 124 The Contact 4 December 9, 2005 Opinion / Editorial The Contact Newspaper LETTER CanadianaCanadiana CrCrosswordossword The CONTACT is an unofficial publication of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. Dear Editor, The CONTACT is a weekly military newspaper that provides accurate and timely coverage of issues and events at and affecting Canada’s largest and busiest air base — 8 Wing / CFB Trenton. We are the primary I hope that with the internal and external communications tool for 8 Wing / CFB Trenton Christmas season underway, and began publishing in November, 1940. We strive to build awareness, your paper will consider it morale and ‘esprit de corps’ among both the military and civilian com- important to celebrate a very munities.It is our priviledge to showcase the efforts of the men and women of the Canadian Forces at work. The Editor reserves the right to special person in Quinte. It is edit copy and reject advertising to suit the needs of the publication. my hope that Kevin will Views expressed are those of the contributor unless expressly attributed inspire others to become to DND, CF or other agencies. In case of typographical error, no goods involved with other folks liv- may be sold and difference charged to this newspaper whose liability is limited to a refund of the space charged for the erroneous item. ing with challenges in our Published every Friday with the kind permission of Colonel J.P.A. very own community. Here’s Deschamps, CD, Wing Commander, 8 Wing / CFB Trenton. the short form of our story: In Jan. 2003, my husband underwent brain tumour The Contact Staff surgery, his second. Complications followed, Editor-in-Chief: Capt Nicole Meszaros which left Bill with a severe Managing Editor: Andrea LeBlanc brain injury and significant mental and physical disabili- Asst. Editor: Laurie McVicar ties. Shortly after returning Advertising Sales: Judy Leavere home, we were introduced to Advertising Sales: Sheila Lund Hospice Quinte, a volunteer Advertising & Promotions Assistant: Adriana G. Sheahan group who mainly assists in Bookkeeper: Marilyn Miron supporting “palliative” situa- Circulation: Keith Cleaton tions. Soon, we met our vol- Assistant Translator/Proofreader: vacant unteer, Major Kevin PSP Manager: Bob Payette Macdonald, Canadian Subscriptions: First Class postage charge $65.00 per year Forces member, husband, for inside Canada, $130.00 for international. father of two teenagers, and volunteer for feeding the hungry on Sundays and sev- Guidelines for submissions: eral other community proj- ects. ARTICLES AND PHOTOS Every week for over two The CONTACT delivers news and information about 8 Wing / CFB years now, Kevin has come to Trenton; at home and around the world. We depend on you and our mil- hang out with Bill. He easily itary community for articles, personal stories and photos. We work hard, accepted Bill’s short atten- with a limited staff, to bring you a quality weekly newspaper. You can help considerably by following these guidelines on preparing your submissions tion span, his lack of com- for the paper: munication early on, and • Articles should be typed in upper and lower case and in plain black spent many hours in the early text. Don’t worry about formatting with underlines, bolds, italics, colours, weeks just watching Bill etc. Acronyms should be spelled out on first reference, and then abbrevi- ignore him! Because Kevin Fighter pilots and jets are outfitted ated when referred to thereafter. didn’t know us before, he • Do not include clip-art or graphics within your typed pages. Additional hasn’t been waiting for the graphics/logos may be sent as separate files. “Old Bill” to show up! He with SantaCams to track Santa • Articles may be mailed, e-mailed or delivered in person. Non e-mail plays air hockey, basketball, submissions should be saved in rich text format (.rtf) and as “text only” by Capt Jennifer Faubert first being tracked by the U.S. Air Force on a 3.5” disk and accompanied by a hard copy of your article. baseball, and other activities CANR PAO Continental Air Defence Command at • Articles must include author’s full name, unit and phone #. with Bill, often takes him for Colorado Springs in 1955. The tradi- a “roll” around the neigh- • Wherever possible, photos should be included with your article. Include It’s that time of year again. Santa is tion started when a child phoned the your name and caption on the back of each photo, and number multiple bourhood, and has helped coming and Air Force technicians are Operations Center in Colorado Bill attain a new lease on life. photos. Electronic photos should be saved in either a jpeg or tiff format busy outfitting Canadian CF-18’s with Springs, Colorado to find out the at a high resolution,to ensure quality reproduction. He has shown such great patience and compassion for SantaCams and escort pilots are under- whereabouts of Santa. It seems the Jpeg-Maximum (8X10), 300 dpi Bill and shared many stories going specialized training in order to phone number was misprinted for the • Please label all disks and hard copies with article name, contact person and a lot of laughter in a very escort Santa on Christmas eve. department store that set up the Call and phone numbers, date. different way than I could. “NORAD SantaCams are ultra- Santa telephone number. • Articles must be received by Tuesday at noon prior to print date at The CON- Kevin even invited us to his cool, high-tech, high-speed digital “NORAD is happy to extend our TACT office. camping site in Presqu’ile cameras that are mounted on the CF- abilities once again this year to track this summer. We had a blast! 18 jets,” said aircraft technicians, Capt Santa and continue this tradition that He also invited us to a “real” Ray Herrick and Warrant-Officer has delighted generations of families Letters to the Editor: party. This is a man who has Gerry Efford. “We also have some posi- everywhere,” said Brig. Gen brought so much to our life, tioned at strategic places around the Quenneville, Deputy Commander, Internet: [email protected] and is showing such a fine Intranet: LeBlanc AL@CFBTrenton@Trenton example to his children. I world to track his Yuletide journey and CANR. “The surveillance and control feed those images back to our website.” of North American airspace remains a All letters and editorials must be signed and the name of the author wish we could make him will be published, unless otherwise requested. Include a phone num- “Quinte’s Man of the Year.” A network of sophisticated radar prime mission focus for the men and ber for verification. We reserve the right to edit while preserving the Brain injury is a very and satellite systems can detect when women of NORAD.” main objective of the writer. We cannot guarantee that any particular lonely place to be. It is hard Santa enters North American air space. And the dedication to the job is letter will be printed. Mail, e-mail, fax or drop in person to the Contact office. Please refer to the information at the bottom of the for old friends and family to Once this happens, the Canadian astounding. Over 500 volunteers man page for how to reach us. accept the changes in both of NORAD region scrambles fighter jets the computers and telephones on us, so they shy away. Not from their home Wings at 4 Wing Christmas eve to answer calls and e- A Military Kevin, he just carries on, Cold Lake in Alberta and 3 Wing mails from around the world. Live Community treating Bill as an equal and Bagotville in Quebec to intercept and updates in six languages are provided finds more ways for him to welcome Santa to North America.They via the NORAD Tracks Santa Web Newspaper develop. It has been a very long time since we called also ensure Santa is safely escorted Site: www.noradsanta.org. him a “volunteer”. He has while he makes his deliveries through- Last year, the website received 912 long since simply been “our out Canada. million hits from 181 countries around friend Kevin.” I am so grate- “Ho, ho, ho. I just love the warm the world. Volunteers answered nearly The Contact newspaper is a Personnel Support Programs (PSP) entity . ful that the blessings of North American welcome, I get from 55,000 phone calls and received nearly Our newspaper relies almost solely on revenues Christmas in our life include the NORAD fighter pilots,” said Santa. 35,000 e-mails from children around generated through advertising and sponsorships. Kevin and I wish that all “It makes me feel safe knowing they are the globe. Live updates start at 4 a.m. acquired brain injury folks protecting North American airspace EST Christmas Eve. The Contact someday get a Kevin in their while I am busy doing what I do best, To track Santa with NORAD, log onto Wing Headquarters Building Annex lives – just not OUR Kevin. spreading holiday cheer and delivering the Web site at www.noradsanta.org, 8 Wing / CFB Trenton gifts, of course.” call the toll free number at 1-877- PO Box 1000, Station Forces With deep appreciation, ASTRA, ON K0K 3W0 The NORAD Tracks Santa pro- HiNORAD (1-877-446-6723), or Editorial: 613-392-2811 Ext. 7005 Fax: 613-965-7490 Catherine Hawley MacLeod gram is an air defence tradition that (719) 474-2111. or email Santa at Advertising: 613-392-2811 Ext. 2748/7008 dates back before NORAD, with Santa [email protected]. December 9, 2005 The Contact 5 News Farewell from 436 (T) FE Section by Sgt Eric Jacques On a more somber note, WO Gord 436 (T) Sqn Cutler passed away on October 23. A highly regarded, experienced flight As squadrons change and time passes engineer and an extremely loyal friend, our aircrew come and go and the job Gord left behind his parents, a sister always gets done, however the members and two brothers. The enormous turn- who have served us do not go unforgot- out at his funeral, held at the chapel on ten. This fall Sgt Pierre Picare, Sgt Ray October 29 is testimony to the many Charlebois and Sgt Gord Neave all good friends Gord cultivated through- retired from the FE Section of 436 out his career. The engineer section Squadron. We wish to express our grat- wishes to thank Sgt Trevor Foss of 8 itude for their contribution to the Wing RTF for the help and support he squadron and wish them happy trails. gave Gord throughout his long illness. 426 Squadron Wartime Crest unveiled at RAF Club, London On Wednesday, 23 Force (RAF) Club in The crest was blessed by November 2005, in the London, England. Padre Captain Maude presence of Chief of the The ceremony was Parsons-Horst and the Air Staff LGen Steve planned to take place to lament was played by Lucas, LCol Francois coincide with the annual Piper Major Allan Fortin, CO 426 Transport CDLS (London) Air MacKenzie, both serving Training Squadron, pre- Force Study Session. Canadian officers in the sented the 426 Squadron Present for the short but UK. Wartime Crest on behalf significant ceremony were Of great importance to of the 426 Squadron BGen Raymond Romses, the occasion was the pres- Thunderbird Association Comd CDLS (L), Col ence of four members of to the Chairman of the Dan Edgar, Air Force the 426 Squadron RAF Club, Air Vice Adviser, and many of the Association, Mr and Mrs Marshall Steve Chisnall. Air Force exchange offi- George Thomas, and Mr The presentation took cers in various positions and Mrs Aidan place at the Royal Air and locations in the U.K. Shoebridge.

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Recreation Council Clubs Ladies Flyers soar again On December 1st, the Ladies Flyers soared over the Cold Creek Comets Intermediate Team - winning 3-1 on RCAF ice. Amateur Radio Corporal Isabelle Langevin netted a hat-trick for the night with assists coming Capt Mark Weidenborner, President 3731 398-1283 from Master Corporal Judith Arsenault, Warrant Officer Lisa Rowe, Sergeant Nicole Bureau, and Cpl Kim St-Denis. Cpl Inga Tonopa blocked the net. Auto Hobby The ladies will host the CFB Ottawa team on December 15, at 19:15 hrs. WO Paul Nesbitt, President 3829 392-8859

Ceramics Curling competition coming up Jennifer Girardeau, President N/A 394-3957 The Wing/CFB Trenton Curling Team will represent 8 Wing/CFB Trenton at the Ontario Regional Curling Championships held at CFB Kingston from Fish & Game Club January 22 – 25, 2006. Slide, sweep and curl your way to the championship. Cpl Lee Leroux, President 7513 475-5172 Competition is open to all CF, Class B & C Reserves Members. MCpl Dave Elverson, A playdown will be held at the Trenton Curling Club on Tuesday, December (Northern Lodge Bookings) 2627 394-4325 20 from 1300– 1600 hrs. Curlers must register no later than Dec. 16. For regis- tration or information contact Dan Cormier at local 3373. Gourmet Sgt Pierre Allard, President 3292 398-1323 Blind Volleyball is Back! Martial Arts Sgt Mike Cordick, President 3643 394-6573 Supporting the Local Food Banks. Mixed Martial Arts Sgt Jay Chin-Leung, President 2109 966-0369 Start recruiting your teams for

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Saturday Dec 24 & 31 and Sunday Jan 8 Photo: Cpl Simon Duchesne, 8 Wing Imaging Holiday Schedule Rec Swim - 1 - 3 p.m. Parent & Tot Swim - 3 - 4 p.m. Following a ceremony at the RCAF Flyers Arena on December 7 recognizing the 1948 Flyers Olympic hockey team, five of the original members were Adult Lane Swim - 3 - 4 p.m. given the honour of dropping the puck for the annual game between the Tues., Dec 27--Fri., Dec 30, Mon., Jan 2, NCOs and Officers. Pictured from left to right are: Capt. Chris Voyer, Albert Tue., Jan 3, Thurs., Jan 5 Renaud, Andy Gilpin, Ted Hibberd, Murray Dowey, Pete Leichnitz, and Sgt Rec Swim - 1 - 3 & 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Wade Simpson. The game ended in a 8 - 2 win for the Officers. Parent & Tot Swim - 3 - 4 & 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Adult Lane Swim - 3 - 4 & 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Putting weight loss back on your New Wed., Dec 28 - Fri., Dec 30; Tue., Jan 3 - Fri., Jan 6 Year’s resolution list? Book your session Military Fitness Lane Swim 1130 - 1300 hrs Closed today with a personal trainer. Local 3328. Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year’s Day The Contact 8 December 9, 2005 MFRC

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December 21 - Christmas get together for families of deployed mem- 21 décembre - Rencontre de Noël pour les familles des bers. Come and pick up your Christmas gift and enjoy cookies and punch. membres déployés. Venez chercher votre cadeau de Noël et vous régaler de bis- cuits et de punch. Second Language Training for military partners Programme d’enseignement de langues secondes French and English Anglais et français pour les partenaires militaires Courses run for 10 weeks beginning in January 2006. Each session offers a total Les cours sont d’une durée de 10 semaines débutant au mois de janvier 2006. of 60 hours of instruction, beginner & intermediate. If you are new to our pro- Chaque session offre un total de 60 heures de cours (débutant ou intermé- gram, we can set up a placement test to determine you level. A deposit of $50 diaire). Un dépôt de 50$ est dû lors de l’inscription au cours. Ce dépôt est rem- is required upon registration for the course. This deposit is refundable if the boursé si l’étudiant participe à 85% des cours. parti-cipant attends 85% of classes. Une subvention est possible pour les soins de garde d’enfants. C’est un pro- A partial subsidy is offered for childcare. The Second Language Training is a gramme national donc les cours peuvent être continués dans la plupart des bases national program and courses can be continued at most CF Bases across des FC au Canada. Canada. Classes offertes en matinées et en soirées. Morning and Evening Classes Venez vous inscrire au CRFM avant Noël pour les classes d’hiver Come in and register at the MFRC for the winter classes. Pour plus de renseignements appelez Anu au 392-2811, poste 3855. Call Anu at 392-2811 ext. 3855 for more information. *Les cours sont disponibles au même coût pour les militaires. *Courses are open to military members for the same cost *Les cours sont aussi disponibles à la communauté civile au coût de 100$ par *Courses are also available to the community at a non-refundable cost of $100 session, non-remboursable. Date limite d’inscription: 11 janvier 2006 per session. Deadline: January 11, 2006 Come share a meal and companionship! Venez partager un repas cordial !

“Around the Table” is a program for adults who would be eating their meal wi- " Autour de la table " est un programme pour les adultes qui se retrouvent thout a partner, whether by chance or choice. Dinners will be the second Friday sans partenaires par hasard ou par choix et qui veulent prendre un repas en groupe. of each month. This is an adult only function and participation will be limited to Les soupers auront lieu le deuxième vendredi de chaque mois. Cette activité the first 15 paid re-gistrants. Participants will share in the fun and companion- s'adresse exclusivement aux adultes et la participation est limitée aux 15 premières ship of preparing, cooking, eating, and cleaning up the meal. Childcare can be personnes qui paieront leurs repas lors de leur inscription. Les participants s'a- available but must be booked when registering for the dinner. If your partner is museront à préparer, faire cuire et manger les mets ensemble, ils se partageront deployed, speak to Eve about your childcare requirements, ensuite les tâches de nettoyage. Des soins de garde d'enfants sont disponibles, phone 965-3595. toutefois vous devez faire des réservations à cet effet au moment de votre inscrip- tion. Si votre partenaire est en déploiement, veuillez appeler Eve au 965-3595 Dates: Fridays, January 13 and February 10 sujet des soins de garde. Time: 5:30 p.m. Cost: $10.00 Dates : Les vendredis 13 janvier et 10 février L’heure: 17h30 Location: 6RD and RCAF room, Siskin Centre Lieu : Les salles 6RD et RCAF au Centre Siskin Coût : 10,00$ th RSVP: required by 4:30 Monday, December 5 . Phone 965-3575 RSVP : Avant 16h30, le lundi 5 décembre. Téléphone : 965-3575 Menu for December: - Chicken breast, potato, salad, garlic bread, and apple Menu pour le mois de décembre : Poitrine de poulet, pomme de terre, crisp. salade, pain à l'ail et croustade aux pommes. Active parenting of teens (10 yrs +) Parenting actif d’adolescents (10 ans et +) Parent Workshop Atelier pour parents (offert en anglais)

Les mercredis du 11 janvier au 15 février (6 semaines) Wednesdays, January 11th to February 15th (6 weeks) Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cost: $10.00 Heure: 18h30 à 20h30 Coût: 10,00$ Topics include: What it means to be an active parent - Courage and self-esteem Les sujets inclus: La signification d’ètre un parent actif - Courage et estime de - Teen behavior and problem solving - Responsibility and discipline - soi - Comportement et solutions aux problèmes - Responsabilité et discipline - Cooperation and communication - How to incorporate problem solving in your Coopération et communication - Comment incorporer les solutions aux prob- family. Please register by January 6th. lèmes dans votre familles. Date limite d’inscription; le 6 janvier.

Three generations of service to our friends and neighbours Ralph Weaver Jeff Weaver Tim Weaver Founder President Funeral East (613) 394-2433 Director Chapel 1-866-5WEAVER • Heated Indoor Storage (613) • 24 hour video & monitored West alarm protection (613) 392-3579 Weaver Family Funeral Homes Chapel 1-866-4WEAVER "Celebrating 60 Years of Excellence" (Indoors & Outdoors) 47 Frost Rd & Hwy. 2 Bayside www.weaverfuneralhomes.com December 9, 2005 The Contact 9 News DART returns from earthquake ravaged Pakistan

Photo: Cpl Tom Parker, 8 Wing Imaging

Capt Stephen Cooper , a Medical Officer from Ottawa receives a warm welcome from his son Joshua upon returning from Pakistan on December 3 with the Disaster Assistance Response Team. ( DART ) . The DART had been deployed to Pakistan with Operation Plateau following earthquakes which devastated the country . The Contact 10 December 9, 2005 News Trenton Food Bank benefits from Holiday Train

Photos: Cpl Tom Parker, 8 Wing Imaging

Clockwise: Canadian Country Music Award winners The Ennis Sisters, together with Tracy Brown and her daughter Kelly Prescott, entertain the crowd during the annual Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train festivities . Pictured ( l - r ) Kelly Prescott , Teresa Ennis , Karen Ennis , Maureen Ennis , and Tracy Brown . The Holiday Train which raises food and donations for the Trenton Care and Share Food Bank came to Trenton , Saturday, December 3. Bob Campey , Mayor of Quinte West, addresses the crowd prior to the festivities of the Holiday Train. Al Teal (centre), from the Trenton Care and Share Food Bank receives a $3000 cheque from Paul Thurston (left), a representative from the Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train. Helping hold the cheque is Tracey Brown. December 9, 2005 The Contact 11 Advertising The Contact 12 December 9, 2005 Comic Entertainment 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 HOROSCOPES 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 ASTRO ADVICE WEEKLY By Eugenia Last December 11 – December 17 Royal LePage

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VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take a short trip on the 11th, and you will meet people who have something to offer you on several different levels.The uncer- tainties of the past are clearing up.Stay in the background on the 12th and 13th not much will go your way if you are outspoken or reveal your true feelings.You will have a change of heart and must not act on impulse. Sudden changes on the 14th, 15th and 16th regarding a partnership can be expected. You’ll have to watch your spending habits. Losses are likely. Not everyone will share your decisions on the 17th. Be careful how you approach the subject of change. You need to get away where you have time to think without being pressured. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Go through your important papers on the 11th, and you will find something that needs to be adjusted. You will save yourself money if you are careful in your search. The chance to try new things on the 12th and 13th will expand your outlook and your friendships.Your serious atti- tude about something you really believe in will raise interest. Matters pertain- ing to work are looking very positive on the 14th, 15th and 16th. Communications will be your best asset. Don’t hesitate to ask for what you want. Plan a social event for friends and family on the 17th. A chance to get together and share your thoughts will be helpful. Someone will propose some- thing that interests you. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You’ll be impulsive on the 11th when it comes to partnerships. Don’t offer too much. Stick to the truth and be prepared to walk away from something or someone if the cost is too high. Make some changes to your living arrangements on the 12th and 13th. If you aren’t getting along with someone, it may be time to move on. Take a serious look at your past, present and future. Money will be the issue on the 14th, 15th and 16th. Settle a debt, sign or formulate a contract or move from one position to anoth- er. Make changes on the 17th that will enable you to combine different aspects of your life, giving you greater freedom to follow your own dreams. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): An older friend or relative will be a bur- den on the 11th. Do your best and get on with your plans. You can’t save every- one. Don’t let your emotions interfere with the things you have to accomplish on the 12th and 13th. It’s important not to let things slip or to let others take over. Staying busy will help take your mind off matters about which you can do little. You may have to rethink some of the plans you’ve been making on the 14th, 15th and 16th. Try not to jump from one thing to another. If you want to surprise someone, the 17th is the perfect time to do so. You can get to the bottom of something that includes an older relative. CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19): A day trip or purchasing something for your home for all to enjoy will put you in everyone’s good graces on the 11th. You can rely on someone else to pick up the slack and help you get things done on the 12th and 13th. Take time out to nurture what means the most to you. Do a little soul searching and ask yourself some very pertinent questions about your motives and your direction on the 14th, 15th and 16th. Be true to yourself, and start moving in a direction more suitable to your needs. Changes or problems related to work and money will be on your mind on the 17th. You can make headway if you handle an emotional issue that has been troubling you. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be careful on the 11th: Someone may be out to take advantage of you. Loss is likely if you are sloppy about the way you han- dle your money.You may want to question your motives on the 12th and 13th. If you are doing things because you are avoiding a dispute, face your situation head-on. You may be tugged in two different directions emotionally on the 14th, 15th and 16th. A partnership is evident, but if you are involved with more than one person, you will be in a precarious position.You will have an influence on others on the 17th, so be careful what you say and do. Make a contribution, volunteer, or donate your time to help people less fortunate. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Your changeable mood will confuse the people around you on the 11th. A trip will clear up a matter you have been concerned about for some time. Focus on work, money and getting ahead on the 12th and 13th. Someone may try to stand in your way,but you will outmaneuver, putting you in a prime position. A chance to make some money is evident on the 14th, 15th and 16th, but if you become greedy, you will end up losing. Your change- able attitude will frighten someone who loves you. 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Welcome to The Contact Newspaper’s Community Events page! Thanks to the generosity of Trenton’s Centre Theatre, we can now feature (space permitting) public service announcements, community events and help promote non-profit and charitable organizations in the Quinte area. Fax us at 965-7490 or email to [email protected], at least 10 days prior to your event. Call 392-2811 Ext. 7005 for more information.

Attention all boys and girls ages 11-15! Take the Red Cross LE FRANCO-PHARE Babysitting Course présentera un at the Quinte Branch SPECTACLE DE NOËL Red Cross Office POUR LA FAMILLE Standard First Aid/CPR Course Lower Unit, McNabb Towers December 17/18, 2005 INVITÉS SPÉCIAUX 344 Front Street CHUCK LABELLE ET ROBERT PAQUETTE 344 Front Street Belleville, ON McNabb Towers, Lower Unit Date : Le samedi 10 décembre 2005 Next session: January 4, 2006 Heure : 19h Belleville, ON Pre-registration by Lieu :École élémentaire L’Envol sur la base December 22, 2005 45 Promenade Johnson à Trenton Prix :10,00$ pour les adultes Registration required. Call 966-0730 today! 3,00$ pour les enfants Call 966-0730. Space is limited. 25,00$ pour une famille

Red Cross Swim lessons registration 8 Wing Military Community - registration for the Winter 2006 session of les- sons, which will begin in January, will be held at the RecPlex on Tuesday, December 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Registration for the military community only will continue until just prior to registration for the General Public on Tuesday, December 20. General Public - registration will be held at the RecPlex on Tuesday, December CHAPLAIN SERVICES 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. Registration for all continues December 21 to January 6. SERVICES OFFERT PAR L’AUMÔNERIE Wing Chaplain/ Aumônier de l’escadre – Major Lloyd Clifton (Presbyterian) Administrative Assistant/Adjointe administrative – Manon Pilon Ext 2490 In addition to the special Christmas/New Year services noted below, services will be held at the regular hours each Sunday. 8 December 2005 -- 8 décembre 2005 ext. 7699 1900 hrs Light Up For Christ Rosary Novena UNIT CHAPLAINS / RCAF FLYERS ARENA-- Illuminez-vous pour le Christ - Neuvaine du chapelet AUMÔNIERS DES UNITÉS 11 December 2005 - Advent 3 -- 3e Dimanche de Padre Mike Adamcyzk l'Avent 11 décembre 2005 Padre Mel Talan Saturday, Dec. 24 0900 hrs - Messe francophone (cr) 1015 hrs - Sunday Worship Service Family Skating - 1 - 3 p.m. 1130 hrs - (RC) Anglophone mass 1600 hrs - Ecumenical Service of Lessons and Carols - Monday, Dec 26 to Friday, Dec. 30 Service œcuménique - Lectures et chants Tyke/Novice Shinny Hockey - 9 - 10 a.m. 18 December 2005 - Advent 4 - 4e Dimanche de l'Avent 18 décembre 2005 Atom Shinny Hockey - 10 - 11 a.m. 0900 hrs - Messe francophone (cr) 1015 hrs - Sunday Worship Service PeeWee Shinny Hockey - 11 a.m. - noon 1130 hrs - (RC) Anglophone mass *Family Skating - 1 - 3 p.m. 20 December 2005 - - 20 décembre 2005 1900 hrs - Service of Reconciliation/Confession Bantam/Midget Shinny Hockey - 3 - 4 p.m. Célébration de réconciliation/confession 24 December 2005 - Christmas Eve - Veille de Noël 24 Figure Skating Open Ice - 4 - 5 p.m. décembre 2005 * Evening Family Skating Friday, Dec. 30 from 6 - 7 p.m. 1730 hrs - Bilingual Family Mass (RC)/Messe familiale bilingue (cr) 1930 hrs - Christmas Eve Service (P) (Communion) Saturday, Dec. 31 2130 hrs - Messe de Noël francophone (cr) 2400 hrs - English Christmas Mass (RC) Family Skating 1 - 3 p.m. 25 December 2005 - Christmas Day -- Jour de Noël 25 New Year’s Eve Family Skating 6 - 9 p.m. décembre 2005 0900 hrs - Messe francophone (cr) Sunday, Jan. 1 1015 hrs - Sunday Worship Service 1130 hrs - (RC) Anglophone mass Family Skating - 1 - 3 p.m. 1 January 2006 - New Years Day - Jour de l'An 1 janvier 2006 0900 hrs - Messe francophone (cr) 1015 hrs - Sunday Worship Service ORCHARD VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH 178 Lester Rd. Trenton, 392-5284 1130 hrs - (RC) Anglophone mass Pastor: Dr. Raymond Wilson Worship Service: Sunday 10:30am Everyone Welcome! The Contact 14 December 9, 2005 Finance

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Be ZELLERS PLAZA 392-0165392-0165 least one vehicle illegally pass a stopped school bus prepared to stop for a school bus at any time, not just every day. within school hours. As well as the upper alternating No matter what direction you are travelling in, you red flashing lights, school buses use a stop sign arm on must stop whenever you approach a stopped school the driver’s side of the bus. This arm, a standard stop 1616 bus with its upper alternating red lights flashing, sign with alternating flashing red lights at top and Days til unless you are on a road with a median. In this case bottom, swings out after the upper alternating red only vehicles coming from behind must stop. (A lights begin to flash. Christmas. median is a raised, lowered or earth strip dividing a If you don’t stop for a school bus, you can be fined road where vehicles travel in both directions.) Coming $400 to $2,000 and get six demerit points for a first from the opposite direction, stop at a safe distance for offence. If you break the rule a second time within five Check out next children to get off the bus and cross the road in front years, the penalty is a fine of $1,000 to $4,000 and six week’s issue for of you. If you are coming from behind the bus, stop at demerit points. You could also go to jail for up to six our Christmas least 20 metres away. Do not go until the bus moves or months. For the safety of our children, watch out for the lights have stop flashing. school buses and obey the law. It can save a life. shopping special.

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Mission: To transport the Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) and mem- bers of “Team Canada” into a theatre of opera- tions. It’s funny how mun- dane things can some- times take a turn for the better! This was definite- ly to be the case when the “Hot Potato Trip” as labeled by the pilot scheduler, was assigned to the Husky’s crew no 85. Two trans-oceanic crossings, sitting in the back of an aircraft dead- heading, (as it is referred to in the pilot business) coupled with an eight- day itinerary to only physically fly two mis- sions into and out of Zagreb, Croatia is not what most aircrew con- sider to be an exciting trip. However, you have to be prepared to take the bad with the good, and this was definitely the case for this so-called “unlucky crew” which consisted of: Maj Denis Roy, Capt Rick Harper, Sgt Paul Belanger, LS Ross Craig, Cpl Sue London, Cpl Andy Major Denis Roy, Captain Harper and NHL hockey legend Guy Lafleur pose for a photograph aboard a 437 Squadron CC-150 McGraw, and Mr Doug Polaris aircraft. In addition to Lafleur were CBC comedian Rick Mercer, Olympic Gold Medalist speed skater Catriona LeMay Jenkins. Doan, and Olympic Gold Medalist wrestler Daniel Igali. Crew 85 departed Canada”. and Mr. Lafleur would be hours on various helicop- days, crew 85 flew back On the return leg, the Trenton for Toronto’s Arriving in Zagreb in “trapped” in the cockpit ter types. and forth and prepared to front-end crew was Pearson International the afternoon of the 10th for the entire five hour Speaking of number return Team Canada to happy to welcome the airport on the 9th of of October, crew 85 was flight! 10, during a pause in the Canada. Team members Olympian, Catriona October 2005 aboard a willing and ready to join Note: Once the air- conversion, our FCM, where noticeably LeMay Doan to the crew bus to catch an Air the airflow and get on craft’s engines are started while serving Guy fatigued from their visit cockpit. Her super nice Austria commercial with the business of fly- the cargo compartment is Lafleur a coffee, asked, into Afghanistan where and very pleasant person- flight to Zagreb, Croatia. ing a heavy jet aircraft. sealed off from the pas- “So what was your jersey they met with many ality, coupled with the While enroute to The following day a 437 senger compartment and number?” Unfortunately, deployed Canadians. fact that she is “easy on Toronto, the loadmaster, Squadron CC-150 all travel between the two the looks of utter disbe- On the night before the eyes” made the six Sgt Paul Belanger, noted Polaris aircraft (originat- their departure from the hour leg “fly by”. The that the passenger mani- ing out of Trenton) Middle East, all of Team whole crew is looking fest (for their flight out touched down on sched- On the night before their depar- Canada members found forward to watching her of Zagreb) included a ule and crew 85 began time to pose for pictures, on TV during the 2006 few “very interesting” ture from the Middle East, all of prepping the aircraft for sign autographs, play ball Winter Olympics in Italy names. the continuation flight Team Canada members found time hockey, and even engage where she will be a com- Much to their sur- from Zagreb to the in a friendly wrestling mentator for the speed prise, Montreal to pose for pictures, sign auto- Middle East. Their route match. After an exciting skating coverage. Canadians legend, Guy of flight today would take graphs, play ball hockey, and even floor hockey game with After bidding the Lafleur, was going to be them over many coun- hockey legend Guy CDS and Team Canada onboard. In addition, engage in a friendly wrestling tries including Hungary, Lafleur, a huge dude farewell, crew 85 com- CBC comedian Rick Syria, Jordan, and Saudi match. from Ontario’s Navy pleted a final run to the Mercer, Olympic Gold Arabia, just to mention a (Flight Steward code camp with DART per- Medalist speed skater few. areas is forbidden. lief on both pilot’s faces, name for some elite mili- sonnel destined for Catriona LeMay Doan, Just a few moments After receiving a not to mention Guy’s tary group) challenged Pakistan to help with the and Olympic Gold before engine start, Maj thorough safety briefing were not caught on film! Daniel Igali to a friendly earthquake effort. The Medalist wrestler Daniel Roy, the Aircraft from the forward A moment no one will wrestling match. Despite next day was used by Igali were also among the Commander, arrived in crewmember (FCM) and ever forget! the height and weight some crewmembers to do passengers. The Chief of the flight deck with a Squadron shutterbug, The meals were differential, Daniel pro- some early Christmas the Defense Staff, passenger who had Cpl Andy McGraw, Guy served and followed up ceeded to render the big shopping. Finally, crew General Rick Hillier, had expressed an interest in and the crew were ready with lots of conversation soldier inoperable fol- 85 departed the camp for put together a team of sitting in the cockpit to for take-off. As any and before one knew it, lowing up by tossing a the last time and headed past military leaders, cur- observe the take-off. hockey fan can imagine, the crew had to prepare brave C130 tech around back towards home. rent attaches, community Fortunately for these two it was quite an experience for the descent and land- for awhile, in much the What began as a stan- leaders, and celebrities to pilots, this particular air- to swap stories with this ing. The weather was same way a tomcat plays dard run to the camp, visit the men and women frame was in a “Combi” Canadian great! The clear as usual and the with a mouse. It was a turned out to be an excel- of the CF serving abroad configuration (the upper crew discovered that temperature a little great show for the spec- lent and memorable mis- in Canadian lead opera- deck capable of carrying number 10 is also a pilot warmer than Zagreb. tators and a once in a sion, which definitely tions. This group was cargo and passengers) and has logged many Over the next few lifetime event! turned for the better! known as “Team December 9, 2005 The Contact 17 News It’s the most wonderful time of the year? by Janet Scotland, The majority of Canadians don’t do for each of these items and add up the spending money, or is it about spend- Financial Counsellor any kind of advance planning for their amounts. Now, compare that total with ing time with your friends and family SISIP Financial Services, Comox holiday spending. The average the amount you can spend. and celebrating the magic of the sea- Canadian spends between $800 and Congratulations, you’ve just made up a son? It’s hard to believe the holiday season is $1500 at Christmas time and many use holiday spending budget! Now all you No matter what, resist the urge to upon us. And, according to the popular their credit cards exclusively for these have to do is stick to your budget. Take use credit cards or pay day loan servic- song, “it’s the most wonderful time of purchases. By following the ‘spend as your holiday spending list with you es. Credit cards lead to overspending the year”. If you’ve planned ahead and you go’ method, they spend at least when you go shopping, shop when and impulse shopping, and cash saved for your holiday spending $100 more than expected, and are still you’re not tired or in a rush, and make advance companies charge excessive throughout the year, you’ll be able to paying for their Christmas purchases adjustments to your budget if neces- fees. Instead, focus on fun! Talk to your concentrate on the fun activities of the months later. Don’t be average! Start sary. family about spending less this year, season: spending time with family and planning right now! Even if it’s But what if your plans exceed your not because you have to, but because friends, giving and receiving gifts, Christmas Eve, you can’t go wrong by income? Take another look at your you want to! Ask everyone to come up feasting, food, and looking forward to planning out your spending. spending list, and sort the items into with some unique gift ideas and new the year ahead. All you need to do is First, set a realistic amount that you the things that are very important to ways to have fun. If you need some stick to your holiday budget and enjoy can spend. How much can you set aside you and your family, and the things inspiration, the library and the Internet the season knowing you won’t be over- from your remaining pre-holiday pay that you could do without. Pare your are full of great ideas. extending your financial limits. cheques? Do you have any savings? list down to fit your spending limit. Then, make a New Year’s resolution But what if your best plans to save Are you willing to use some of your For many people, these are very hard to start saving every month for next went awry and your savings fall short savings for the holidays? choices, and tied up with childhood year! No matter what, make sure it’s of the amount you usually spend? Next, make a list of all the things memories. You may need to set aside “the hap-happiest season of all”! Don’t panic! There’s still time to plan you’d like to do over the holidays, like the emotional aspects of your ideal This article is for general information and rethink your holiday spending entertaining, travelling, gift giving, Christmas and think about what the purposes only and is the opinion of the habits. decorating, etc. Then estimate the cost holidays really mean to you. Is it about writer. Base welcomes local students Un joyeux temps des Fêtes? by Jason Newman School (ENSS). Curtis department. par Janet Scotland, conseillère les Fêtes, comme recevoir, voyager, Co-op Student working at the 8 Wing CFB “This experience has financière faire des cadeaux, décorer, etc. Puis, Trenton Fire Department taught me many important Services financiers du RARM, estimez le coût de chaque activité et The military is aiding stu- and is enjoying every minute skills that I will be able to use Comox faites le total. Comparez maintenant dents at local Trenton and of it. He started his Co-Op at school or for other jobs,” cette somme au montant que vous Brighton high schools by on September 15, 2005 and said Curtis Il est difficile à croire que la période pouvez réellement dépenser. allowing their students to he will finish on January 31, Some of the early courses des Fêtes est à nos portes. De plus, à Félicitations, vous venez de faire votre work for five months at vari- 2006. that Curtis has taken include écouter tous les chants de Noël, c’est le budget des Fêtes! Il ne vous reste qu’à ous locations at 8 “I like putting on and a fire extinguisher course and plus joyeux temps de l’année. Si vous le respecter. Apportez votre liste Wing/CFB teaching them using all of the fire safety a standard first aid course. avez planifié à l’avance et épargné lorsque vous faites vos achats, ne mag- job skills. equipment,”said Curtis. “I enjoy working at the pendant l’année pour vos cadeaux, asinez pas quand vous êtes fatigué ou One of the many stu- Curtis chose this Fire Fire Department, my super- vous pourrez alors vous en donner à pressé et modifiez votre budget au dents working at the base is Department because he visors are a great group of cœur joie aux activités des Fêtes : pass- besoin. Curtis Luxton, a grade 12 believes that he will be guys and one of the perks of er du temps avec famille et amis, don- Que faire si vos plans sont plus student at East exposed to more, and learn my placement is seeing the ner et recevoir des cadeaux, vous gros que votre revenu? Jetez un autre Northumberland Secondary more, through a 24-hour fire planes land,”said Curtis. régaler de bons plats et anticiper le coup d’œil à votre liste de dépenses et Nouvel An. Il suffit de suivre votre notez les activités qui sont très impor- budget des Fêtes et de profiter pleine- tantes pour vous et votre famille et ment de ce temps en sachant que vous celles dont vous pouvez vous passer. A woman of substance ne dépassez pas vos limites finan- Réduisez ensuite votre liste pour by MCpl Susan Dorval their air force. The plant in Canada at Fort cières. qu’elle corresponde à votre limite de William (now Thunder Bay) soon became Toutefois, qu’arrive-t-il si vos dépenses. Cela représente des choix Elizabeth Muriel Gregory MacGill (Elsie) was busy building the Hawker Hurricane for the meilleurs plans tournent au pire et vos difficiles pour bien des gens, qui asso- born to Helen Gregory MacGill (first woman RAF. Elsie is best known for her work on the épargnes sont inférieures au montant cient activités et souvenirs d’enfance. judge in BC) and James Henry MacGill Hawker Hurricane fighter aircraft during que vous dépensez habituellement? Détachez-vous de l’idée du Noël idéal (lawyer) on 27 March 1905 in Vancouver BC. WW2, where she was in charge of all engi- Pas de panique! Vous avez encore le et réfléchissez à ce que signifient vrai- Elsie, as she was called, would overcome neering work, adapting the Hurricane to fly in temps de dresser un budget et de ment les Fêtes pour vous : l’argent que numerous obstacles in her life’s journey to cold weather, during 1939 –1943 Can-Car repenser vos habitudes de dépenses vous dépensez ou le temps que vous become the first woman to receive an Electrical built 1,451 Hawker Hurricanes under her des Fêtes. passez avec votre famille et vos amis à Engineering degree in Canada from the leadership. She was also in charge of all engi- La majorité des Canadiens ne font célébrer la magie des Fêtes? University of Toronto, the first woman aircraft neering work on the Curtiss-Wright Helldiver aucune planification en vue de leurs Quoi qu’il arrive, ne succombez pas designer in the world, and a women’s rights fighters for the US Navy. After their stretch achats des Fêtes. En moyenne, les à la tentation d’utiliser des cartes de activist. with the Navy, Elsie and her husband started Canadiens dépensent entre 800 $ et crédit ou des services de prêt sur She became interested in aeronautics when an aeronautical consulting business. She was 1 500 $ pendant cette période et bon salaire. Les cartes de crédit mènent the company she worked for started producing the first woman to serve as Technical Advisor nombre d’entre eux utilisent leurs aux excédents de dépenses et aux aircraft, Austin Automobile Company in for ICAO; she assisted in drafting cartes de crédit uniquement à cette achats spontanés, et les entreprises Pontiac, Michigan. This interest in aeronautics International Air Worthiness Regulations for fin. En adoptant l’approche d’acheter d’avances et prêts en espèces imputent caused her to earn her Masters degree in design and production for commercial aircraft. librement, ils dépensent au moins des frais exorbitants. Songez plutôt à Aeronautical Engineering in 1929, from the In 1947, she was Chairman of the Stress 100 $ de plus que prévu et continuent vous divertir! Discutez avec votre University of Michigan, the first woman to do Analysis Committee of this part of the UN so. Just before graduating, she was stuck with and thus was the first woman to chair a com- de payer leurs achats pendant des mois famille de la possibilité de dépenser polio and was permitted to write her exams mittee for the UN. après les Fêtes. Ne faites pas comme la moins cette année, non pas que vous from her hospital bed. Elizabeth MacGill died on November 4, moyenne des gens… commencez à devez le faire, mais parce que vous le In 1934, she worked for Fairchild Aircraft 1980, in Cambridge, Massachusetts in a vehi- planifier dès maintenant! Même si voulez. Demandez à tout le monde de Limited in Longueluil, Quebec and helped cle accident. During her long and distin- vous ne le faites qu’à la veille de Noël, trouver des idées de cadeaux et de design the first all-metal aircraft built in guished career Elsie received numerous awards vous avez tout à gagner en prévoyant divertissement uniques. Si vous voulez Canada. In 1938 Elsie was the first woman to such as “Woman of the Year” from the U.S. vos dépenses. de l’inspiration, la bibliothèque et be elected to corporate membership in the (first outside the States), Centennial Medal, D’abord, fixez-vous un montant de Internet débordent de bonnes idées. Engineering Institute of Canada.Also in 1938, Amelia Earhart Medal, and the Ontario dépense réaliste. D’ici Noël, quel Enfin, au Nouvel An, faites la réso- Canadian Car and Foundry Company Association of Professional Engineers gold pourcentage de votre paie pouvez-vous lution de mettre de l’argent de côté à appointed Dr. MacGill as Chief Aeronautical medal to name but a few. Elsie had other mettre de côté pour vos dépenses? tous les mois en vue de l’an prochain. Engineer, she designed and flew as an observer achievements in the women’s movement and Avez-vous des épargnes? Êtes-vous Ainsi, vous aurez un joyeux temps des (unable to pilot due to her polio), the Maple considering that she was the first woman in prêt à en retirer une partie pour les Fêtes! Leaf ll Trainer, used to train pilots but did not many things only solidifies this point. It just Fêtes? Cet article est publié à titre infor- meet Commonwealth standards went into goes to prove that anything is attainable Ensuite, dressez une liste des activ- matif et représente uniquement l’opinion production in the CCF branch in Mexico for through hard work and determination. ités que vous aimeriez faire pendant de la rédactrice. The Contact 18 December 9, 2005 Classifieds

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