172069 Monday, August 12, 2019 Volume 53, Issue 16 www.tridentnewspaper.com Diving to a shipwreck A Canadian Forces Clearance Diver from FDU(A) shows an unexplod- ed explosive ordnance (UXO) on the SS Rose Castle wreck, during the UXO retrieval mission off the coast of Bell Island in Newfoundland on July 19, 2019. FLEET DIVING UNIT ATLANTIC CFB Halifax in the HMCS Halifax Run Back to School Atlantic Regional Slo-pitch community Pg. 3 For The Wish Pg. 5 special Pg. 13 Championship Pg. 20 We have all your shopping needs. VISIT WINDSOR PARK Now Open SUNDAYS 1200 - 1700 CANEX.ca 172070 2 TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 12, 2019 Fleet Diving Unit(Atlantic) continues to remove UXO off Newfoundland coast Clearance Divers from Fleet Div- View of the ing Unit Atlantic (FDU(A)) bring SS Rose unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO) Castle ship- from the wreckage of the sunken ship wreck on the SS Rose Castle to the surface for safe sea floor as disposal at a Canadian Forces range, Canadian during the retrieval mission off the Forces Clear- coast of Bell Island in Newfoundland. ance Divers The materials are then taken for safe from FDU(A) disposal at a Canadian Armed Forces descend dur- shooting range. Rose Castle is one of ing the UXO several ships, including SS Saganaga retrieval that were attacked and sunk by a Ger- mission off man U-boat in 1942. the coast of Bell Island in New- foundland on July 19, 2019. FLEET DIVING UNIT ATLANTIC LS Donald Warren and PO2 Class Shawn West, Cana- dian Forces Clearance Divers from FDU(A), lift unex- ploded explosive ordnance which was recovered from an underwater cleanup mission on the shipwreck SS Rose Castle. MCPL TRUE-DEE MCCARTHY, CANADIAN FORCES COMBAT CAMERA A monument and anchor erected by the people of Bell Island commemorate the events of the sunken ships SS Saganaga, SS Lord Strathcona, SS Rose Castle, and LS Mike Laphen, a Canadian Forces Clearance Diver P.L.M. 27 during the Second World War, and to remem- from FDU(A), hoses off unexploded explosive ordnance ber the sailors who lost their lives, at Lance Cove Sea- after it was recovered during an underwater cleanup man’s Memorial on Bell Island Newfoundland. mission on shipwreck SS Rose Castle. MCPL GABRIELLE DESROCHERS, CANADIAN FORCES COMBAT MCPL TRUE-DEE MCCARTHY, CANADIAN FORCES COMBAT CAMERA CAMERA A Canadian Forces Clear- ance Diver from FDU(A) searches for unexploded explosive ordnance (UXO) on the SS Rose Castle wreck. FDU(A) 172077 AUGUST 12, 2019 TRIDENT NEWS 3 Mega Ice Cream Sandwich By Juno Catering Serves: 12 people Ready In: 2 hours Ingredients: ½ cup All-purpose flour ½ tsp Baking soda 1 oz. Dark chocolate, chopped ¼ cup Butter ¼ cup Cocoa powder 3 each Eggs ½ cup Brown sugar 2 litres Vanilla ice cream (in block form) Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Ar- range the oven rack to be in the middle of the oven. Line a 17” x 12” bake sheet with parchment paper. 2. Melt the chocolate, butter and Military personnel from CFB Halifax’s Base Logistics (BLog) branch serve up some delicious turkey during the 2018 Ward 5 cocoa powder in a saucepan Thanksgiving Dinner at Ward 5 Neighborhood Centre. over medium heat and stir MARGARET CONWAY, CFB HALIFAX PUBLIC AFFAIRS until smooth. Set aside. 3. In a bowl, combine the flour and baking soda. In another bowl add the eggs and brown Helping those who help in our sugar and beat with a mixer until the mixture becomes light and triples in volume, ap- proximately 5 minutes. community: CFB Halifax and Ward 5 4. Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and mix at low By Haley Cote, have offered their time and skills to as- BLog personnel often provide speed until combined. Using CFB Halifax Public Affairs Student sist the organization year-round. logistical support to Ward 5, such as a spatula, gently fold in the “Our BLog members truly value delivering chairs and tables to many chocolate mixture until well CFB Halifax headquarters is lo- the important support that Ward 5 of their events. They also provide blended. cated on its Stadacona property, in provides in Halifax,” explains Cdr military personnel to set up and serve 5. Spread the batter evenly onto Halifax’s North End neighbourhood. Chalmers, BLog CO. “We can’t say during events and help with the clean- your prepared bake sheet. While much of the Base’s work is done enough about the impact Doug and his up. Moreover, CFB Halifax is known Bake in the oven for about 5 within the confines of its perimeter team at Ward 5 have had on people of for doing odd jobs for Ward 5. Wheth- minutes or until a toothpick wall, its members are very active and all ages in this community, and we are er it’s shoveling snow, building wheel- inserted into the centre of the engaged within the North End Halifax honoured to be able to help them out chair accessible ramps or unloading cake comes out clean. Remove community. Doug Macdonald, execu- wherever we’re needed. Whether it’s pallets - anything Ward 5 needs, from oven and let cool for 5 tive director of Ward 5 Neighborhood through fundraising or serving lunch, Defence Team members are there to minutes. Unmold the cake Centre, can attest to this fact! it’s heartwarming to see the smiles help! Doug is very grateful for all of unto a wire rack and remove Ward 5 is a non-profit organization on the kids and seniors whom Ward 5 the support Ward 5 receives from CFB the parchment paper. Cool that serves the North End Halifax com- supports every day. Overseas or in our Halifax, expressing gratitude for their completely. munity in a variety of ways, with the own backyard, we are here to serve help and for their ability to work with 6. Cut the cake in half. Remove ultimate goal of improving the quality Canadians. This is about helping our efficiency and grace. the packaging from the ice of life for those in need by providing neighbours.” “We have been very blessed with cream and slice it in half important resources. Since Ward 5 was Many of Ward 5’s programs come military board members and a very lengthwise. Place the 2 halves founded in 1970, CFB Halifax has been by way of requests, allowing them long history of involvement from the of ice cream onto one slice of connected to the organization, begin- to truly meet the wants and needs of Defence Team,” explains Doug. “We the cake. Place the second slice ning with the non-profit using one of community members. The organiza- feel very lucky to have them as one of of cake on top of the ice cream the Base’s old mess buildings after its tion often hosts community events the biggest resources in the commu- making a sandwich. With a original headquarters burnt down in and services such as holiday dinners nity. And when we can, we certainly knife, trim the excess cake on the 1970s. Over the years, CFB Hali- and block parties. They provide pro- try to be there for them when they each side to even it out. fax’s connection to Ward 5 has grown grams for children such as a breakfast need us.” 7. Cover and freeze for at least 30 and allowed for greater involvement program, a day camp program and Ward 5 Neighborhood Centre is minutes. Serve as one mega ice within the community. Presently and an afterschool program. Ward 5 also genuinely dedicated to serving the en- cream sandwich or cut into 12 for the past number of years, the Com- provides resources for seniors, includ- tire North End community and CFB sandwiches. Wrap each sand- manding Officer (CO) of Base Logistics ing a lunch program, a food delivery Halifax, as part of that community, wich individually in plastic (BLog) has sat on Ward 5’s board of service known as Meals on Wheels and is always ready to help in any way wrap and store in the freezer directors and members within BLog much more. possible. until required. 4 TRIDENT NEWS AUGUST 12, 2019 www.tridentnewspaper.com Community Calendar Publication Reunion and event notices must be submitted by email. Schedule [email protected] include the sender’s name and phone number. for 2019 A notice will not be published if the event is to happen more that one year from publication date. Submissions may be edited. January 14 — MFRC & Money Matters January 28 February 11 — MFRC February 25 3036 Sackville Lions Army Cadet The Maritime Museum’s annual se- and Chronicle Herald columnist John March 11 — MFRC March 25 — Posting Season Corps ries of summer concerts is continuing DeMont. Books will be available for April 8 — MFRC & Spring Automotive Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m. through August, and next up will be purchase. April 22 — Battle of the Atlantic May 6 — MFRC Date: Starting September 9 The Missing Keys on August 20. The May 21 — Spring Home and Garden Location: 255 Damascus Drive, instrumental trio of Erin Dempsey, The Sea in her Blood June 3 — MFRC & Family Days June 17 Bedford Colin Carrigan and Sean Feeney Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. July 2 — MFRC The 3036 Sackville Lions RCEME combine flute, fiddle, banjo and guitar Date: Open until February 1, July 15 July 29 — MFRC Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps to bring a passionate touch to Irish 2020 August 12 — Back to School will be accepting new youth between folk tunes.