VOL. 30 NO. 09 MARCH 2, 2009 NO CHARGE 14 WING • ESCADRE 14 GREENWOOD, NS David A. Proudfoot *Barrister *Solicitor *Notary Tel: (902) 765-3301 Fax: (902) 765-6493 Email: [email protected] www.davidproudfoot.com 811 Central Ave. PO Box 100 Greenwood, NS B0P 1N0 SECTION Sadie’s Truck Stop 3 Stay Active 4 The Greenwood Bombers pose for a victory photo at the end Clothing Store Hours 4 of the Atlantic Regional Men’s Hockey Championships. Set Your Sights 5 8 Wing Anniversary 6 (Photo: Pte Melissa Spence COMMUNITY – 14 Wing Imaging) Take a Stand 10 Submitted by: Kevin Hynes – Coach, 14 Wing The Mariners came out strong taking a 1-0 lead in the Halifax Mariner’s from their 8-year winning streak. Youth Happenings 11 Greenwood Bombers early minutes of the final. The Bombers replied with a tally The tournament MVP was Cpl Tony” T-Dogg” Foster After 10 years of hard work and determination the 14 of their own. The Formation Halifax Mariners took a 2-1 with an exceptional showing of hard work, determination IWD Celebrations 12 Wing Greenwood Bombers have finally defeated the 8- lead into the dressing room after the first period. In the and grit for the entire Regionals. Individual team awards time defending champions from Formation Halifax. The second period the 14 Wing Bombers went down by were also given to Cpl PO Poulin and MS Rene Lavoie. 14 Wing Library 17 Large Base Men’s Hockey Atlantic Regional another goal and were facing a 2-goal deficit. At this time Team members are as follows: Coach – Capt Kevin Championship took place at 14 Wing Greenwood in the the Bombers rallied and by the end of the second period Hynes, Coach – Cpl Winston Clements, Team Captain – GMFRC Offerings 22 Greenwood Gardens from 11-13 Feb 09. The teams the score would be all tied up 3-3. The Bombers started Maj Ali Laaouan, Asst team Captains – PO1 Jaime Lockie, LCC Offerings 23 participating in the championship were CFB Gagetown, the 3rd period quickly taking a 5-3 lead within the first 3 Cpl Jeff Hull and Cpl PO Poulin. Pte Johnathan Doyle, Cpl 14 Wing Greenwood and Formation Halifax, which consist minutes. The Mariners replied with a goal of their own Brock McIntyre, MCpl Derrik Putnam, Capt Donald of Halifax, Fleet and Shearwater. with 13 minutes remaining. With only 1:30 left in the 3rd Armstrong, Cpl Mike Pastuck, Cpl Carey Boozan, Cpl Mycael SPORTS The first game of the Regionals saw the Halifax period the Mariners pulled their goalie and called a time- McGraw, Cpl Vincent Canuel, Cpl Tony “T-Dogg” Foster, Skater of the Week 12 Mariner’s team narrowly defeat the CFB Gagetown out. Following the restart the Mariners tied the game with Cpl Brad Saunders, MCpl Steve Copeland, MCpl Dion Warriors with a final score of 4-3. The second game of a re-directed shot from the blue line with only 1:09 Collins, MS Rene Lavoie and Lt Adam Pearson. Meet the Bombers 16 the Regionals saw the 14 Wing Greenwood Bombers remaining in the game. On behalf of the entire 14 Wing Greenwood Bombers defeat the CFB Gagetown Warriors with a final score of Although the Bombers were down about the goal they we would like to say thank you to the WComd, Col Joyce, Curling Team Wins 28 4-2. The third and final round robin game saw the Halifax were extremely driven and determined to win this as well as all of the Wing CO’s and their units for allowing Mariners defeat the 14 Wing Greenwood Bombers with Championship. The first 10 minutes into Overtime was their members to participate at the Regional Championship. WEEKLY a 9-6 score. like a see-saw swaying back and forth with everyone on Without this support we would be unable to ice a team. We Cucina Aurora Page 19 With Halifax finishing 1st after the round robin the edge of their seats. With approximately 14 minutes would also like to thank the PSP staff especially Dean For Your Info Page 24 competition with a record of 2-0, they would be the remaining Cpl Carey Boozan received a pass in the Peach and Bill Cox who helped us out every step of the Horoscopes Page 24 home team in a rematch against the 14 Wing Greenwood neutral zone and skated towards the Mariner’s goal. Once way with equipment, ice time and almost everything else Find and Win Page 24 Bombers who finished 2nd after the round robin. The he crossed the blue-line he wound up and fired the puck we needed. Finally, we would like to thank all the fans that ComParrot Page 25 rematch would also be the Championship game which into the twine behind the Mariner’s goalie. The entire came to cheer us on and celebrate with us in this Crossword Page 25 took place on Friday, 13 Feb 09 at 10:00. team was ecstatic with the goal and to finally dethrone the momentous victory. Thank you to all. Classified Ads Page 26 Morse Auto Center (902) 765-6400 Dave’s Collision Works Ltd. FRAME & COLLISION REPAIR SPECIALISTS We accept 765-8161 your Michelin coupons here! CERTIFIED 24/7 Towing • (902) 765-9492 Repair Shop • (902) 765-6400 Your Choice for Collision Repairs Page 2 March 2, 2009 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Attention! Attention! Attention! 11 March Town Hall Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thank you for completing the Survey. The results Kingston will be presented at the 11th March Meeting Fire Hall On Tuesday the 27th of January at the Kingston Fire determine the feasibility of such a venture. hall a Town Hall meeting was held by the steering This meeting also featured the introduction on Everyone Welcome committee and consultant for the Arena Partnership the Arena Partnership Project survey which will Project proposed for the Kingston / Greenwood area. Over provide valuable feedback from the community one hundred participated in this the first of two Town Hall that will be communicated at the second Town Please Attend! meetings. hall meeting scheduled for Wednesday the 11th This initial meeting was to offer what had taken place of March, 7:00 p.m. at the Kingston Fire Hall. Arena Partnership Project to date by the partners and the findings learned from Should you have any questions please contact the facility stakeholders by the consultant hired to Fred Williams 765-1494 ext 5927. Annual Directorate of Flight Safety Visit - 10-13 Mar 09 The annual Director of Flight opportunity for 14 Wing To ensure maximum Safety (DFS) briefings and visit personnel to learn of flight participation and to meet by the DFS Colonel Doiron and safety issues concerning 14 personnel schedules DFS his team will take place 10-13 Wing and other Wings. will be providing five separate Mar 09. This visit is always the Flight Safety is an on-going briefs as scheduled below: highlight of the flight safety process that all members of 14 • 10 Mar 09- Birchall Training year as it allows DFS to meet Wing are responsible to Centre Theatre, 1300 hrs; All with 14 Wing personnel, and to maintain. The safe conduct of Wing personnel invited. deliver a series of educational flying operations, support to Note: Only 180 seats available Flight Safety presentations to flying operations and • 10 Mar 09- Hornell Centre all Wing personnel. As in prevention of accidental losses Theatre, 1800 hrs; All Wing previous years, the briefing will of personnel and aviation Evening Shifts invited. review the past year’s resources remain essential • 11 Mar 09- Birchall Training significant incidents and elements of our operational Centre Theatre, 0900/1300 accidents providing some effectiveness. hrs; All Wing personnel in- analysis of trends and The Wing Commander, vited. Note: Only 180 seats highlighting concerns in our Colonel D.W. Joyce, and the available flying operations. This annual Wing Flight Safety Officer, • 12 Mar 09- Birchall Training visit to the Wing is an Major Dave Bolton, highly Centre Theatre, 0900 hrs; All encourage all personnel to Wing personnel invited. attend one of the briefings. So Note: Only 180 seats available please make the effort to take Further information can be in one of the briefs and meet obtained from the WFS office the DFS team. local 3679 or 3732. See you there! 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