Find us on Facebook 1947 - 2017 StagShilo WE WILL MATCH... ADVERTISED PRICES ON ELECTRONICS, CAMERAS, facebook.com/canex.ca COMPUTERS & MAJOR APPLIANCES. DETAILS ARE Your source for Army news in Manitoba AVAILABLE INSTORE OR ONLINE AT WWW.CANEX.CA Volume 57 Issue 1 Serving Shilo, Sprucewoods & Douglas since 1947 January 11, 2018 INSIDE This Issue MCpl Daniel McInnis received Soldier of the Year honours. Page 2 Historic trophy visit Gunner Arena played host to the historic Memorial Cup which was fi rst awarded in 1919. BRSM CWO Don Askeland said it was an honour to have the trophy which honours those who have paid the ultimate sacrifi ce serving Canada at war visit CFB Shilo. A LAV transported it to the Bran- don Wheat Kings Dec. 30 tilt. For more see page 6. Photo Jules Xavier 2 Shilo Stag January 11, 2018 Soldier of the Year creates forum with ingenuity Shilo Stag tions to the local community.” to support ADM HR Civilian Can- WO Gould has provided mentor- ada’s healthy workplace initiative A CFB Shilo soldier who used his ingenuity to cre- ship and technical advice to subor- in a very short period of time and ate a forum where soldiers from all generations can dinates and superiors at a critical under a tight timeline. fi nd the help required or someone to talk to in their time in the training calendar, en- The tracker is projected to be used time of need was named Soldier of the Year. abling the Base to provide effective by up to 800 employees throughout Working out of headquarters, MCpl Daniel McIn- ammunition support. Canada. nis received his award last month during the Base’s Besides his job working out of Chrissy Davidson received a coin Christmas luncheon held at L25. the ammunition compound, WO for her exemplary dedication to According to a brief on MCpl McInnis’ award, “The Gould volunteers weekly with the supporting all users within 3CDSG creation of the ‘Send up the Count’ Facebook page has Base’s Army Cadets, and enthusi- division area of responsibility. She undoubtedly saved countless Canadian soldiers lives astically participates in the better- spent numerous hours ensuring and has given them a place to help other soldiers.” ment of services for military fami- the root of problems were solved, The committee choosing the Soldier of the Year ac- lies as a board director with Shilo’s not just the symptoms. Customer knowledged his “for his continued support of soldiers MFRC. service-oriented, Davidson en- retired or serving and for always being there when the There were fi ve medals presented sured she took the time to explain call comes.” prior to the Christmas luncheon of the issues to the clients. She dem- Linda Hildebrand from G1/BPSO was named Civil- turkey and all the fi xings. onstrated initiative and persever- ian of the Year at the same event, receiving her award Capt Vanessa Durand garnered ance ensuring all Shilo users re- from BComd LCol David MacIntyre and BRSM CWO the a Special Service Medal for ceived their Blackberry phones. Don Askeland, “in recognition of her continued out- her deployment on Op REASSUR- Kevin Bouchard was awarded a standing contribution” as the Base Personnel Selec- ANCE Roto 6. coin for his highly detailed work, tion Offi cer’s assistant. MCpl Crilley and MCpl Smith by modifying and implementing She was recognized for “her exceptional customer each received their CD, while Sgt the ASSYST program and other ad- service skills and compassion ensures clients are at Wilfred Casey was presented with ministrative tools. his fi rst clasp for his CD, and WO This took place during the tran- ease during other stressful situations. Her commit- MCpl Daniel McInness ment to the bi-annual SCAN seminars, her selfl ess Darryl Matthies received his sec- sition of 3CDSG signals squadron dedication ensuring CAF [Canadian Armed Forces] ond clasp. into Service Management Centre at Garrison Edmon- members have access to exam invigilation services There were a number of promotions: Pte(T) Lesper- ton, enabling continued desktop support to customer and education recourses as well as her personal con- ance, Cpl Nguyen, Cpl Boudreau, Cpl Blais, MCpl An- units during the transition period. tributions to unit morale during holiday festivities are drews, MCpl Clow and Capt Oh. These changes greatly eased and expedited the on- invaluable to CFB Shilo.” There were three CO 3CDSG signal squadron coins boarding of IT support to new CAF and Reserve units 3CDSG recognized WO Darryl Gould from G4/ presented to civilian workers following the promotion within the CFB Shilo are of responsibility while ensur- Ammo Section with a Command Team commenda- and medal presentations. ing that desktop and IT support to all 3 Cdn Div units tion. Justin Igmen was awarded a coin for his high level was maintained to the highest standard possible. WO Gould was cited for his “outstanding leadership of performance throughout his tenure as a co-op stu- There were fi ve CFB Shilo Command Team coins and professionalism as the acting senior ammunition dent. presented by LCol MacIntyre and CWO Askeland. technician for CFB Shilo and for his positive contribu- Of specifi c note, Igmen created a tracking program See EXCELLENT page 8 Capt Oh Cpl Brisson- Cpl Doerksen Cpl Homuth Cpl Nguyen Cpl Stewart Cpl Blais Hovington Pet of the Week Pet of the Week HUNNY It is with sadness that Teresa Pet of the O’Neil, who submitted her dog photoPet for this Stag of feature, reports her Hunny died just Petafter Christmas. Wentof out in the morning snow, came back in and polished off her breakfast. Pet of PetThen returnedof to her bed for a nap. Hunny died in her sleep PEACEFUL VALLEY PET CREMATORIUM that morning. She was 16. Do you have a photo of your pet — “A treasured memorial for cat, dog, bird, snake, hamster — Pet ofyour cherished pet.” you’d like to share with our Stag readers? If so, e-mail it to us via www.peacefulvalleypetcrematorium.com [email protected] Karen & Rob Gardiner Pet of Pet of the204-748-3101 • Virden January 11, 2018 Shilo Stag 3 Base celebrates with turkey Capt Vanessa Durand received her Special Service Medal for Op REASSUR- ANCE Roto 6 (below) from BComd LCol David MacIntyre. Following the awards/ promotion ceremony held at L25 as part of the Base’s Christmas luncheon, the ESSO GAS PUMPS ARE OPEN ceremonial turkey was cut (above) by the oldest soldier Cpl Sokal and youngest soldier Pte Power. Looking on in their exchanged uniform jackets are BRSM CWO Don Askeland and BComd LCol David MacIntyre. Photos Jules Xavier Delissio ® Grimms ® Frozen Pizzas Frozen Chicken • Assorted Varieties Wings • 539 g - 860 g • 1 kg • Reg. 9.99 799 • Reg. 11.99 799 Kraft ® Selection ® Kraft Dinner Juice Boxes • Original • Assorted Varieties • 225 g • 10 x 200 ml • Reg. 2.29 179 • Reg. 4.49 299 Kraft ® Maxwell House ® Cheez Whiz Coffee • Original • Original & Rich Dark Roast Shiloʼs MFRC has funding • 900 g • 925 g • Reg. 12.99 99 • Reg. 17.99 re-established by Base, MFS 8 899 Shannon MacIntyre MFRC Special Purel ® Kleenex ® One Step Hand Tissue Shilo’s MRFC Board of Director received news from Military Family Services • Three-ply Facial Tissue (MFS) and the Base that funding has been re-established at CFB Shilo as of early Sanitizer • 120 s - 160 s December. • 473 ml Although there is still much work to be done, the Board appreciates that the Base • Reg. 3.39 - 3.59 and MFS recognize our efforts and progress has been made mending relations and • Reg. 6.79 99 99 working with MFRC staff. In the meantime, Shilo’s MFRC Board of Directors would like to thank the com- munity for attending a Special General Meeting (SGM) held Nov. 1 so we could 3 1 answer concerns raised at the Sept. 11 AGM. The Board is dedicated to ensure that services provided by Shilo’s MFRC are second to none. We look forward to continue working with the executive director Snuggle ® Sunlight ® and all MFRC staff to continue providing community programs for all ages. We would also like to invite community members to attend regular board meet- Fabric Softener Laundry Pacs ings. We will be advertising board meetings on Shilo’s MFRC Facebook page and • Cuddle-up Fresh • Fabric Protection or on our website https://www.cafconnection.ca/Shilo/Facilities/MFRC/Board-of- • 1.47 L Odour Control Directors.aspx The Board will also start hosting quarterly coffee drop-ins using a meet-and- • Reg. 7.29 • 14 pacs greet format. This drop-in coffee is intended to connect with the community and 99 • Reg. 6.19 99 provide you with an opportunity to ask questions or provide feedback in a casual setting. During the drop-in we will have free childcare available with pre-registration. 4 4 The fi rst “sip ‘n chat” was held Jan. 3, in the evening. We look forward to having a coffee, tea, or hot chocolate with you at future drop-ins. Jan. 11 - Jan. 24 , 2018 4 Shilo Stag January 11, 2018 71st year With the advent of 2018, your Shilo Stag turns 71 this year. Here’s the ban- ner from the summer of ‘69. The Base’s commu- nity newspaper, which arrived at Camp Shilo when the Base only had a nine-hole golf course, Volume 57 • Issue 1 has evolved to an award- winning tabloid in seven Regular Circulation: 3,000 decades. Printed bi-weekly by Struth Publishing, Killarney MB CAF modernizes relocation services program delivery model Stag Special out of your own pocket.