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Now-a- Canadian Blood Women of the Canadian Commanding Officer of office to unveil three pots days we are deployed for Navy, past and present, HMCS Halifax, Cdr Josee of roses for all to see. The six months, and these ladies Services Donor gathered last Monday on Kutz, who is the first pots will remain on the went to England for three the Wardroom patio to female to command a major patio to flourish, and in years. Hearing their stories Clinic unveil the first Canadian Canadian warship: the summer sport deep red is inspiring,” she said. “I’m Naval Centennial rose “The women who serve petals. really proud to be a woman March 16th & 17th bushes planted at a CF base in the Canadian Navy After the ceremony the serving in the Canadian in Canada. today owe much to the women retreated to the Navy and it’s because of 8:45 am - 3:45pm The Navy Lady Rose was Wrens, who, through their warmth of the Wardroom these ladies paving the way Chief & Petty Officers’ named to honour the thou- service during the darkest to enjoy scones, tea and a for me.”` Mess Conference Room sands of Canadian women days of the Second World chat. All Wrens that attended who served in the Women’s War, established traditions LS Kathleen Walker was the dedication ceremony Please bring ID. Royal Canadian Naval of conduct, morale and effi- one of about 30 current will receive copies of both Service (WRCNS) and in ciency that are carried for- serving Canadian Forces letters along with the photo today’s Canadian Navy. ward to today.” naval women who enjoyed taken of them gathered With blankets draped on Eighty-four-year-old speaking to the veterans. around the rose bushes. their laps to ward off the The first call I made... unusual cold weather, the service women of yester- year sat with their younger counterparts to witness the “When I got notice of my posting dedication, which was held the first call I made was to Melissa Green on International Women’s of Couvelier & Associates. Day. They have 35 plus years of real estate Guest speaker Cdr Barb experience, & they sold 46% of their listings at Carter read two letters or above full price last year! For me, every from high ranking female dollar counts." naval officers, written espe- cially for the occasion. 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