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RCAF Flyers Olympic Team Honoured by Hockey Canada “Delivering news and information. At home and around the world.”· “Des nouvelles d'ici et de partout ailleurs.” LET ME HELP ‘U’ TURN YOUR BAD CREDIT INTO A1 CREDIT GET APPROVED TODAY! DRIVE AWAY TOMORROW! 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. financing6.9% on WHEREWHERE GREAGREATT DEALSDEALS HAPPENHAPPEN EVEREVERYDAYDAYY!! selected vehicles Pre-Christmas EXTRA READY FOR Sale Vehicles CLEAN SHARP WORK under $6000 FAMILY 1994 Volkswagon Golf 246 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan 1997 Dodge Stratus 4cyl, auto, air, cass & more. 246 1998 GMC Sierra Phone V6, auto, air, tilt, cruise, PL, 4 cyl, auto, air, tilt, cruise, cass 156K Dundas St. V6, auto, air, rear slider, boxliner, $ 394-6111 PW, PM, cass. $ 4,900 $ 4,900 Trenton Fin.OAC All cars cert. W/War. Only$4,500 160K. 5,900 WE ARE YOUR FINAL ANSWER TO THE RIGHT VEHICLE AT THE RIGHT PRICE The Contact 2 December 9 , 2005 News Flyers recognized, Continued from Page 1 NorthChina Games, there was very Photo: Cpl Simon Duchesne, 8 Wing Imaging little hype surrounding Canada’s hockey team B U F F E T and, just prior to the St. CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: Moritz Winter We will be open December 25th, 2005 Olympics, the player Christmas Day from 4:00pm to 8:00pm selection for the RCAF Christmas dinner buffet will include: Flyers hockey team was Roast turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce continually being and mashed potatoes & gravy. adjusted. Because of this, many observers did Open 11:30 am - 9:30 pm not believe the Flyers 300 Bell Boulevard could perform at the (West of Sydney St.) Belleville high caliber necessary at (613) 771-99988 the Olympic games.” Buffet Price: Adult: $11.99 Please make your The belief was sup- Senior: (65 and over) $10.79 Child: (6yr-12yr) $6.50 reservation today. ported by embarrassing Toddler: (5yr and under) $1.99 losses in the Flyers’ first ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET two exhibition games against a university team and the army team from the Ottawa Senior Hockey League. The Ottawa Citizen wrote: “The decision to Hockey Canada held a recognition ceremony to honour players of the 1948 retain as Canada’s RCAF Flyers hockey team, who were the 1948 Olympic World Hockey Olympic entry a weak Champions. The event was held at the RCAF Flyers Arena at 8 Wing/CFB RCAF team, which is Trenton. 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. Best Best impressive seven wins said Flyers forward and the Greater Ottawa Quality Price “We didn’t know and one tie, which Andy Gilpin. Sports Hall of Fame nly P lace To how we were going to placed Canada in a tie “If you look close (1998), honoured at the he O SMITTY’S Go do and what the compe- for first place with enough to the picture annual CF Sports “T WAREHOUSE OPERATION ” tition would be like. We Czechoslovakia. (taken of the team), Awards Ceremonies For NEW or GOOD USED Appliances had to play outdoors Because of the tie, the you’ll see the tears in (1998), had their win Smitty’s has been keeping customers happy for 28 years in the appliance against people who had gold medal would be my eyes.
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