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Santa Claus also banjo and fl ugabone fun planned. checked in with 14 Wing Greenwood’s Santa liked the idea of the banjo, band members in the days before their “quick and bouncy music” that helps annual Christmas concert, just to make keep the elves hopping. He knows sure they were hitting the right note at a different music appeals to different most important time of the year. folks: even at the North Pole, there’s With an inspection of the band’s jin- a variety of seasonal sounds playing gle bells – “Not bad, not old, not brass – almost all the time. but a nice sound,” Santa reported; a few “And you can’t listen to the same whumps on the base drum and a couple thing all the time,” Santa continued. of taps on the standing chimes, all was “The elves like the modern stuff, or, declared fi t for upcoming festivities. depending on what area of the toy shop “Just like Santa works to keep people you work in, the music may change. If happy, a band is there to entertain peo- you’re making the old-fash- ple,” Santa said. “As soon as someone ionedioned toys,toys, likelike trains and puts up decorations and starts wishing blocks,blocks, theythey seem to others ‘Merry Christmas,’ well, then – likelike the crooners. IIff it’s that’s when the season starts. People the computercomputer shop,shop, like Christmas music most anytime.” those guguysys llikeike llis-is- 14 Wing Greenwood’s bandmaster, teningtening to the hihipp Warrant Offi cer Jeff Campbell, started hophop and tech-tech- work on the base Christmas concert no.no. AndAnd there’s months ago, lining up a selection of everythingeverything in carols and special guests to join in on between!” the program, including the Kingston school choir, the Canadian Military SantaSa Claus takes the beat during a pre-Christmas jam session with members Wives Choir Greenwood, 14 Wing ofo the 14 Wing Greenwood band, including bandmaster Warrant Officer Jeff Honorary Colonel Terry Kelly and a few Campbell,C centre. Campbell was happy to host Santa, taking the opportunity other surprise guests. for a quick check of the band’s upcoming holiday concert line-up. S. White “Music has a lot of great memories for people, and we like to include all kinds of different groups in our con- 902-765-6888 cert,” Campbell told Santa, describing With an inspec- Mimie s 902-765-2232 a planned swing arrangement of “Hark tion of the 14 Wing PIZZA’ the Herald Angels Sing” as a chance Greenwood Bands’ jingle bells – “Not 16” Pizza to take the traditional and add a twist. 3 Toppings plus .99 bad, not old, not brass “And there’s something for the little – but a nice sound,” San- AJPN=H RA 12” Garlic Fingers $ plus tax $NAAJSKK@ 25 ones?” Santa asked. ta reports they are ready Campbell reassured him well-known for the holidays. !A>EP=P6KQN!KKN!AHERANUEJ)K?=HNA=0AAQOKJ#=?A>KKG Page 2 December 16, 2019 the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS the Aurora | 14 Wing Greenwood, NS December 16, 2019 Page 3 December 22 afternoon of Getting cooks in music, holiday the kitchen help in Kingston 14 Wing showcases military In its 10th annual occurrence at the Kingston Lions Hall, the Musical opportunities for NSCC culinary students Gift for the Upper Room Food Bank Sara White, of cooks and chefs in the 14 Wing kitchen team most re- December 22 will be a wonderful Managing editor Wing kitchens, and wider op- cently managed the wing com- afternoon of music, holiday warmth portunities within the Canadi- mander’s annual September and help for the community service Chef Peter Dewar recent- an Armed Forces. He regularly garden party, taking over the so many depend upon. ly opened his classroom of hires civilian kitchen crew for private home’s kitchen and The concert gets underway at culinary students at the Kent- weekends, special events and garden to set-up, decorate, 2 p.m., and features Sonlight and ville Nova Scotia Community the summers – “feeding 900 cater and clean up after a Chris Palmer, with special guests College to visitors from 14 people, day-in, day out, three major event. Mat Lunn and Friends and perfor- Wing Greenwood but, more meals a day will give you that “People think the military, mances by Gina Potvin, Bill Wilson, Nova Scotia Community importantly, to “opportunity. speed and rush!” Regular and ‘Oh, it’s tough,’ they may not Payten Eisenhauer, the Natasha College Kentville Chef “This morning is about op- Reserve force personnel round want to come in,” Tsang said. Peter Dewar, left, wel- Wade Trio and Evangelos Caffatos. portunities in the culinary fi eld out his team. “I thought of TV, and MASH comed some in-the-field Admission is a freewill offering, Jennifer Chiasson, CD – there are a tonne of different “I joined the Regular Force, – but we do sugar art, fruit peers from 14 Wing Green- with all proceeds to the Upper wood, invited in to speak All about the kids opportunities, from working in and I can retire in two years carving, work with mirrors, Room Food Bank in Kingston. to culinary students about Sales Associate Some of our favourite folks: 89.3 K-Rock’s Darrin Harvey, Santa Claus and 14 Wing Greenwood Commander Brendan Cook, local restaurants and wineries with my pension. I’ve been alternate settings….” civilian and military op- There will also be a canteen and 902-292-9141 teaming up on the radio station’s December 12 morning show. Today’s program was all about Santa’s Little Helpers, fundraising to larger resorts – to making posted six times, and I just Sergeant Cody Baker from portunities as cooks and (Direct) silent auction at the event. Captain M. Zalot 902-765-2222 Ext 110 2I´FH for the Kids Action Program. those very local contacts with fi nished a year of French train- the Canadian Forces Recruit- chefs. Sergeant Monica [email protected] our friends in the military, ing. But, Reserves? That’s ing Centre Halifax was on hand Fraser and Warrant Officer Chiu Tsang were joined nearby at 14 Wing Greenwood part-time. If you’re having a to answer questions related by Sergeant Cody Baker, and Camp Aldershot,” Dewar hard time fi nding a job, think to joining the military, and from the Canadian Forces www.remaxbanner.com BANNER REAL ESTATE The Aurora Newspaper will not publish December 23, 30 or January 6. said. about the Reserves - and then described the cook’s trade as Recruiting Centre Halifax. “Everyone’s an individual, work on the civilian side as “purple: you can be in any of S. White The office will be closed December 17 through January 2. and there are good and bad you fi nd it.” the three different elements, fits for you, but we’ve had Tsang described the two- you can go anywhere – and students take opportunities in shift day in his kitchens, the we need you,” he said. “And, Le journal Aurora ne sera pas publié entre le 23, 30 et le 6 janvier. the military, including co-ops, special events work for Mess there are signing bonuses if weekends and summers; and dinners to coffee breaks to you come to us with skills and Le bureau sera fermé du 17 décembre au 2 janvier. even Reserve and Regular buffets to TGIFs, and the certifi cates like a Red Seal, or force roles – with great suc- opportunities to do it all, from there are training credits we 1490 Westwood St. Kingston cess.” set-up to tear-down. The 14 can offer you.” (Formerly Western Kings Arena) Warrant Offi cer Chiu Tsang was hoping to share some st The Aurora News of those opportunities in his TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 the kitchens at 14 Wing Green- from Useful links | Liens utiles wood, knowing the road to 6:00pm to 8:30pm GREENWOOD Royal Canadian Air Force website working in the culinary fi eld FAMILY SKATING, FACE PAINTING, WAGON RIDES Site Web de l’Aviation royale canadienne can be full of challenges. FINGER PRINTING, HOT CHILI, POPCORN, JIMMIE DOGS www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca “I know what it’s like to be Are you Retirement Ready? 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