“Delivering news and information. At home and around the world.” · “Des nouvelles d'ici et de partout ailleurs.” Timberwolf Gallery Art & Custom Framing 44A Front Street, Trenton (Across from Tomasso's) Phone/Fax: (613) 965-5736 dougcomeau.com • March 14, 2003 • Serving 8 Wing/CFB Trenton • 8e escadre/BFC Trenton • Volume 38 Issue Number 11 • SkyHawk emphasises importance of fitness at conference by Laurie McVicar “The tears were definitely there when you I got to the bench press. I maxed out on every- Assistant Editor realize what you can’t do, starting out your rou- thing else and couldn’t do it. It just wasn’t going tine again, seeing how little weight you can lift, to happen.” For Lt. (N) Dawn Herniman, a member of the and how walking even 10 feet on the treadmill The experience left her with a valuable les- SkyHawks parachute team, it was hitting rock was frustrating. But, I got over it,” she said. son. bottom that inspired her to reach for the stars. One year and a half later, Lt. Herniman did “You have to have a balance. I could have In September 1994, five months after grad- her first EXPRES physical fitness test. trained and within a year done the test again uating from the Royal Military College in “I did it and got incentive exempt, which with the bench press, but there wouldn’t have British Columbia, Lt. Herniman fell 30 feet was a big accomplishment. Knowing where I been a balance in my life. The fitness aspect while hiking with friends.She suffered a broken was a year earlier, that was a milestone for me. would have taken up everything and there back and a major setback in her health and That was when my career started getting back would be no more fun for Dawn,” she said. career goals. on track,” she stated. Lt. Herniman took some time to reassess Although in good physical condition, three Because of chronic seasickness, Lt. her goals, which led to her posting here at 8 operations to repair burst vertebrae, constant Herniman was chosen to become a Personnel Wing/CFB Trenton. pain and drastic weight loss took its toll on Lt. Selection Officer (PSO). She had another job “When I came to Trenton,this was my own Herniman. It was particularly difficult for a in mind. base as a PSO. It was an excellent opportunity woman who had worked incredibly hard to “I wanted to try out for the Joint Task Force for me,” she stated. attain a high fitness level,only to see it slip away. 2,”she said. The fact that the Canadian Parachute Photo: Laurie McVicar, Contact Staff “I was devastated by my physical condition. The first step involved a very demanding Company was located here was an added That was my motivation to get back (in shape),” physical fitness test. bonus. ly saw that and decided to put me on a military Lt. Herniman told participants of the “It included a mile and a half run, a mini- “I had always wanted to do my basic para- free fall course. This was in preparation of International Women’s Day Conference held mum of 40 push ups, 40 sit ups, seven pull ups chutist course. So, with a very understanding bringing me over as a part of the SkyHawks,” March 7 at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. “All that and a bench press of 145 pounds,” said Lt. major who let me have the three weeks off I said Lt. Herniman. muscle that I had worked so hard to get in col- Herniman. needed, I went as a stand by.” She is now performing the role of the team’s lege was gone. I had gone from running, rock The first time she tried, Lt. Herniman After two men failed to pass the PT test, Information Officer and has accompanied the climbing and skydiving to needing help from burned herself out on the run and was unable to Lt. Herniman got her chance to complete the group to several events. my mother and father to get up and down the do the push ups. course. “Fitness continues to play an important role stairs.” “I didn’t stop. I trained harder, trained “After doing the basic para course and in my work and in my daily life. Having been to The next few months were filled with plen- smarter,got some good advice from a nutrition- doing a lot of jumping with the unit while I was the bottom with my back and seeing what I did ty of sweat and tears, but Lt. Herniman met the ist and went back two more times,” said Lt. still a PSO, it made me realize that I wanted to not like to see in myself, I will never be there challenges head on. Herniman. “I did very well on everything until go further. I wanted to do more.They eventual- again,” she concluded. Plans in the works for 10th annual Women’s Conference by Laurie McVicar insightful and entertaining presentation on Assistant Editor her struggle to build a business in the Quinte area (see page 8 for full story). It was yet another outstanding success for the Next year will mark the 10th anniversary Trenton Military Family Resource Centre. of the conference and plans are already under- The 9th annual Women’s Conference, way to make it an extra special event. held March 8, drew an energetic crowd of According to Morin, hopes are high that more than 100 people who took part in a day arrangements can be made to have Canadian full of workshops at the Siskin Centre. astronaut Julie Payette and author Diane This year’s most popular sessions included Collier as guest speakers. Balance Act to Peace with Katie Gibson and “For our 10th anniversary, we are hoping the Power of Conscious Choice with to put an emphasis on the military communi- Hildegard Gmeiner. Both attracted at least 40 ty. It will sort of bring it around to where the participants. conference first started from,” said Morin. “The day went very smoothly,” said Lynn She extends her thanks to the numerous Morin, co-organizer. “The keynote speaker volunteers and 11 facilitators who helped with Photo: Laurie McVicar, Contact Staff was very successful.” the 2003 conference. Money raised from the Georgina Thompson, President of All event will be donated to the Three Oaks Participants of the Angel Play workshop wrap up their session with meditation. Care Health Services Limited, provided an Foundation for abused women. The Contact 2 March 14, 2003 News Check it out! 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