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It was a cold windy day at HamiltonInternational Airport on February 6,2009, but former Canadian astro-naut, Bjarni Tryggvason, found theconditions almost perfect for test fly-ing a replica of the historic SilverDart a few metres above the runway.

Tryggvason was in Hamilton aspilot of the inaugural flight of thereplica of this country’s first heavier-than-air machine.The original SilverDart flew on February 23, 1909above the frozen waters of BaddeckBay, Nova Scotia. The original pilotwas engineer and co-designer J.A.DMcCurdy, who also holds the distinc-tion of being Canada’s first licensedpilot.

Trevor Easton, a volunteer atHamilton’s Canadian WarplaneHeritage Museum (CWHM) wasalso on hand to witness the flight ofthe replica Silver Dart, and to takephotographs of the event.

Easton told The Contact thatTryggvason’s flight was “a wonderfulexperience” to record; watching theaircraft prep, taxiing and then liftingoff the ground two or three times asshe sped down the runway.

The replica machine was built bya team of volunteers, none of whomare affiliated with CWHM, in neigh-bouring Welland, Ontario, using a setof plans from the original Silver Dart.

Easton described the historic avi-ation journey this way:

“It was cold, and a gentle windwas blowing almost directly downthe runway. The first runs were highspeed taxi tests. On the last runbefore lunch, a rear wheel lifted.During lunch, some further adjust-

ments were made to counteract a ten-dency to porpoise. After lunch it wastesting in earnest and with each runshe rose a little higher and travelled alittle further along the runway.”

“I managed to chat with(Tryggvason) during lunch, andasked him what it was like to pilot theSilver Dart,” Easton said. “He toldme that in the space shuttle every-thing is controlled by a vast team,and you just do as you are told.(Tryggvason) said flying ‘The Dart,’

you are alone at the controls and mas-ter of your own destiny.”

Easton said the photos he tookthat day “chronicle the great efforts ofthe volunteers who built (the SilverDart).”

“It was a wonderful experience tobe present at these flights and I lookforward to other Centennial of Flightcelebrations this year,” he said.

After the Silver Dart replica’ssuccessful flight in Hamilton, the air-craft was shipped to Nova Scotia

where it recreated that first flight onBaddeck Bay on Sunday, February22, with Tryggvason again at the con-trols.

According to Canadian Pressreports, Tryggvason made four flightson Sunday, reaching a maximumheight of 15 metres as the Silver Dart“roared down the length of the frozenrunway.”

More information about thesehistoric events can be found atwww.silverdartreplica.com.

Silver Dart replica makes first flight in Ontario

As part of 100th anniversary celebrations, former Canadian astronaut Bjarni Tryggvason pilots the replica Silver Dart in Hamilton.

by WO John Renaudand Mr. Bill Pentney

Warrant Officer Mike(Hammy) Hamilton passedaway on February 22, 2009following a vehicle collisionin Cold Lake, Alberta.

WO Michael (Hammy)Hamilton joined theCanadian Forces in 1981.He became a valued mem-ber of the Parachute Riggerfamily in 1985.

This is when the worldof parachute rigging in theCF may have changed for-ever. Many of his fellowriggers believe that he wasdrafted to the rigger spe-cialty on a sports scholar-

ship. Hammy was the ulti-mate athlete. He was alwaysinvolved in unit sports aswell as base teams. If youcouldn’t find him at work,all you had to do was go tothe nearest sports venueand you could be sure tofind him there. Mikealways encouraged his peersto participate no matterwhat their skill level; how-ever he always wanted tocome out on top.

One of Hammy’s truepassions was the MontrealCanadiens. He would doanything to watch a gameno matter where he was orwhat he was doing. Therewas one function where hisbeloved team was in the

finals against Calgary. Hesomehow managed to bringin a four-inch TV so thathe could watch his teamplay. Before the functionwas over, the whole unitwas in another roomwatching the game.

Mike was always one toget a party started. Hisfavourite way to do this wasby finding the closestmicrophone available andappointing himself as thenight’s MC. A man whowas never at a loss forwords, he always managedto get things rolling so thatall had a good time.

If there was a camera inthe local vicinity, you couldfind Michael either in front

of the camera hamming itup (no pun intended) or hewas behind it acting as thedirector and the producer.

How he never won anOscar still remains a mys-tery to his rigger family.He also used his abilitieswith cameras and videos toproduce many presenta-tions for retirements, post-ings and other events forpersonnel within the unit,always leaving them some-thing to remember him by.

Hammy had many tal-ents; two that stand outwere being the ultimatescrounger, the other, being apractical joker. If he could-n’t give you the shirt off his

The Life and Times of WO Michael (Hammy) Hamilton

Warrant Officer Mike (“Hammy”) Hamilton

Photo: Trevor Easton

Photo: Submitted

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The motto of 8 AirCommunication andControl Squadron (8ACCS) is “Showing theWay,” and duringExercise SILVER, thesquadron lived up to itsm0tto.

Eleven squadronmembers were recentlydeployed on ExerciseSilver February 9-13,2009, the second of threemajor exercises for theRCMP-led IntegratedSecurity Unity (ISU)held in preparation forthe Vancouver 2010Olympic and ParalympicGames. Although muchof the exercise was con-ducted at the commandpost level in the ISU, theAir Force had a require-ment to deploy assets toconduct live play scenar-ios and test capabilities inthe mountainous BritishColumbia terrain.

The role of 8 ACCSwas to deploy theMPN25 radar in an aero-space surveillance role, toconfirm radar coverage ina specific region. Duringthe Olympics, the unitwill bolster the air pictureutilized by the CanadianNORAD Region(CANR) to guard againstaerospace threats in theareas of Vancouver andWhistler. Both 443Maritime Helicopter

Squadron and 400Tactical HelicopterSquadron (THS) provid-ed dedicated flights toverify radar coverage,helping with the success-ful accomplishment of 8ACCS’s primary objec-tive.

8 ACCS was alsobusy providing commu-nications support, onbehalf of 1 Canadian AirDivision, to CANR, 400THS and the military

police detachments inVancouver and Whistler.

The squadron usedthis exercise to familiar-ize themselves with thelocal area in which theywill be operating duringthe Olympics. Indicativeof the truly integratednature of the securityoperations, 8 ACCSreceived warm welcomesand excellent supportfrom the localMunicipality Office and

the RCMP detachment,who provided everythingfrom close protection tosnow clearing.

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Search & RescueUPDATE

424 Squadron had a very quiet week this past week with no SAR call-outs.We were able to concentrate solely on training.

Until next week, stay safe.

Missions for 2009: 23 Missions for Feb: 12 Persons rescued: 5

by Capt Sean Leithead,426 Squadron Simulator

Support Officer

Over the past severalmonths, the SimulatorTraining Centre (STC)has been a buzz with alltypes of renovation work.

New classrooms andoffice areas were outfittedand relocated, washroomsbuilt, major ventilationsystems installed, canteenenlarged and overhauled,and outdoor rest areasenhanced. This projectreceived funding andapproval around the sametime as much of the basebegan its infrastructureoverhaul.

Previous to these ren-ovations, the buildinghad not received a signif-

icant upgrade within thepast ten years, while thepopulation of buildingresidents continued toincrease. This caused adeficiency in adequateclassroom space for theAVS technicians’ on-typecourses, a lack of suffi-cient washroom facilities,and cramped canteenconditions for buildingstaff, instructors and stu-dents. In addition, whensmoke was used in theSimulator for certaintraining sessions, therelacked a quick method offorcing the smoke out ofthe building afterwards.

Students engaged intraining to be HerculesPilots, Flight Engineersand AVS techniciansnow have access to a

much better trainingenvironment. This has animpact on morale as wellas the ability to rest in aproper area betweenclasses or Simulatortraining sessions. In addi-tion, a smoke removalsystem was installed topump clean air into theSimulator “barn” room ondemand, so thatSimulator training ses-sions could once againuse the smoke system in asafe manner.

Sincere thanks go outto the WLEO branch,CE, DCC, WTISS, 426Sqn and our STC stafffor their excellent sup-port, management andtechnical skills in seeingthe project through tosuccessful completion.

Simulator training centre gets facelift

Renovations to the 426 Squadron Simulator Training Centre include thisupdated canteen area.

Photo: Capt Sean Leithead

by Tom Philp, Contact Staff

The Department ofNational Defence(DND) would like toremind Canada’s artiststhat the deadline forentering the Centennialof Flight MilitaryAviation Art Contest isMonday, March 2, 2008.

A cooperative effortbetween DND and theCanadian AviationArtists Association, theart contest was set up to“encourage the creationof aviation art which cel-ebrates 100 years of pow-ered, heavier than airflight in Canada.”

A DND news releaseabout the contest outlinesthe importance of avia-tion in Canada’s “rich andproud heritage,” particu-larly its military role, andthe equal importance ofpreserving that history inart.

“We, in the Air Force,take pride in the rich rolethe military has made toCanada’s aviation legacy.To recognize this historicmilestone, and to honourthe military’s contribu-

tion to it, the Centennialof Flight Project has cre-ated the Centennial ofFlight Military AviationArt Contest.,” the releasestates.

“Paintings submittedto the contest will be dis-played in an online artgallery so that Canadiansacross the country mayappreciate the proud mil-itary aviation heritage weshare,” it continues.

Contest organizersemphasize that eachpiece of art submittedshould capture “the richand proud history of mil-itary aviation in thiscountry, the sacrifices ofthe people who madethat history; and theimpact of military avia-tion in Canada andabroad.”

Subject matterincludes anything relatedto military aviation, fromhistorical air battles toongoing air operations.The deadline for submis-sions being consideredfor prizes is March 2.

First prize is $3,500;second prize is $2,000;and third prize is $1,000.

The three winning

artworks will become theproperty of DND, andmay be displayed accord-ingly.

The winners will beannounced on the web-site, and by e-mail to allparticipants that haveprovided an e-mailaddress on their entryforms, by March 2009.Upon being notified ofwinning status, the artistis responsible for sendingthe winning painting tothe Department ofNational Defence. TheDepartment of NationalDefence will be responsi-ble for framing the paint-ing.

Entries must include acompleted entry form,available on the art con-test Web site, and shouldbe mailed/couriered to:Centennial of Flight ArtContest, c/o Major F.Harding, Major GeneralG.R. Pearkes Building,101 Colonel By Drive,Ottawa, ON, K1A 0K2

For more completecontest information,please visit http://www.canadiancentennialofflight.ca/airforce/docs/contest/CoF_Rules.pdf

Deadline looming for entries toCentennial of Flight art contest

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1979 – CANEX prepared to open on March 1 at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton. Itoperated the “Retail Store, Expressmart, Service Stations and VendingMachines,” and was “responsible for all concessionaires, including barbershops and snack bars.” Future plans for CANEX that year included openinga beauty salon in the Yukon Lodge in June, and completing renovations to itsrestaurant in October.

1989 – A push to ramp-up fitness training at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton was evi-denced by advice being given in The Contact by fitness columnists.To increaseboth strength and endurance among Canadian Forces members, the expertswere promoting variety in workouts and advocating the benefits of properrest. Training techniques from such magazines as Runner’s World andMuscle & Fitness were recommended.

1999 – The Flyers, a men’s basketball team from 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, wonthe Canadian Forces National Basketball title. Known for their team motto,“Talent, Heart & Smart,” the Flyers overcame an early tournament 1-2 recordto overtake Winnipeg and Ottawa before beating Esquimalt by nine pointsin the final game.

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The following poem wassent to Colonel MikeHood, Commander, 8Wing/CFB Trenton:

Not Alone on theHighway of Heroes

108 Canadian Heroes

We stood upon thebridge today.

My face was wet with tears

As I saw the flashinglights approach

That brought our warriors near.

With great respect we honour those

Who represent us all,And proudly

stand for CanadaWhen othercountries call.

Great sacrifice notonly theirs

But borne by lovedones too –

So many sadlyleft alone

To build their lives anew.

We stood upon thebridge today

As they brought ourheroes home.

We waved our flags ingrateful thanks

And pride in whatthey’d done.

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On the Highway of Heroes

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Shirley JohnsonCobourg, Ontario.

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CASTIGANDOS CATIGAMUS (Wechastise those who deserve to be chas-tised)

On 15 October 1942, 424 (Bomber)Squadron formed at Topcliffe, England.Initially equipped with the VickersWellington, the “Tigers” began operationsin January 1943.

After four months of bombingGermany, the “Tigers” moved toKairouan, North Africa, flying bombingoperations in support of the Sicily andItaly invasions. With the formation ofNo.6 (RCAF) Group in November 1943,424 Squadron returned to join the newGroup at Skipton-on-Swale, Yorkshire.Re-equipped with Handley Page HalifaxMk III, the “Tigers” were back in thenight offensive against Germany beforethe year was out.

In January 1945, 424 Squadron wasre-equipped with Lancaster and contin-ued operations against Germany untilApril. With the end of hostilities, the“Tigers” remained with BomberCommand’s strike force.

The squadron assisted with the airliftof British and Canadian troop from Italyback to England and with the repatriationof PoWs from Europe.

424 Squadron was disbanded atSkipton-on-Swale on 15 October 1945.

Back in Canada, 424 Squadronreformed at RCAF Station Hamilton on15 April 1946 initially as 424 LightBomber Squadron (Auxiliary), but soonthey were reassigned to the fighter roleand would remain so until June 1956.

The “Tigers’” Mustang and Silver Star air-craft became a familiar sight aroundMount Hope and Hamilton.

On 19 September 1952, the “Tigers”were adopted by Hamilton thus adding“City of Hamilton” to their officialsquadron designation and taking the nick-name of “Hamilton Tigers.”

After a brief “stand down” in 1957, 424Squadron was reassigned to a light trans-port and emergency rescue role and re-equipped with Expeditor and Otter air-craft. On 21 October 1961, the unitreceived its Squadron Standard for 25years service as No. 119 and 424Squadron.

Budget restraints led to a reduction ofthe Auxiliary Force and, as a result, 424Squadron was again disbanded on 1 April1964.

On July 8, 1968, 424 Communicationsand Rescue Squadron stood up at RCAFStation (CFB) Trenton, equipped withthe CH113 Labrador and CC130Hercules. The squadron continues tooperate in the Search and Rescue roletoday although the CC130 Hercules isnow joined by the CH146 Griffon andCH149 Cormorant helicopter.

Battle Honours,1942 -English Channel and North Sea 1944-1945, Baltic 1944-1945, Fortress Europe1943-1944, France and Germany 1944-1945, Biscay Ports 1943-1944, Ruhr1943-1945, Berlin 1944, German Ports1943-1945, Normandy 1944, Rhine,Biscay 1943-1944, Sicily 1943, Italy 1943,Salerno.

424 “City of Hamilton” Transportand Rescue Squadron

C A S T I G A N D O SCASTAGIMUS (Nouschâtions ceux qui leméritent)

Mis sur pied à Topcliffe,en Angleterre, le 15octobre 1942, le 424eEscadron de bombardiers, muni à l’origine debombardiers VickersWellington, entreprendses opérations en janvier1943 sous le sobriquetde Tiger.

Après quatre moisde bombardements del’Allemagne, le Tigeremménage à Kairouan,en Afrique du Nord,pour exécuter desopérations debombardement d’appuiaux invasions de laSicile et de l’Italie.Avec la formation duGroupe 6 de l’Aviationroyale du Canada(ARC) en novembre1943, le 424e Escadronrevient en Angleterrepour s’y joindre àSkipton on Swale, dansle Yorkshire. Désormaiséquipé de bombardiersHandley Page HalifaxMk III, le Tigerreprend les offensivesnocturnes surl’Allemagne avant lafin de la guerre.

En janvier 1945, le424e Escadron passeaux Lancaster etpoursuit ses opérationssur l’Allemagnejusqu’en avril. À la findes hostilités, le Tigerdemeure membre de laforce de f rappe duCommandement debombardiers. Il prendpart au transport aériende troupes britanniqueset canadiennes d’Italie

en Angleterre et aurapatriement desprisonniers de guerredétenus en Europe.

Le 424e Escadronest dissous à Skiptonon Swale le 15 octobre1945.

De retour auCanada, il est remis surpied à la Base de l’ARCHamilton le 15 avril1946, d’abord sous lenom de 424e Escadronde bombardiers légers(Auxiliaire) pourbientôt se voir confierun rôle d’escadron dechasse qu’il conservejusqu’en juin 1956. Ilest dès lors courantd’apercevoir, dans leciel de Mount Hope etde Hamilton, lesMustang et les SilverStar du Tiger.

Le 19 septembre1952, la ville deHamilton adopte leTiger, aussi le nomCity of Hamiltons’ajoute-t-il à sadésignation officielled’escadron, désormaissurnommé le HamiltonTiger.

Après une brèvedissolution survenue en1957, la mission du424e Escadron changepour passer au

transport léger et ausauvetage; il est dotéd’aéronefs Expeditor etOtter. Le 21 octobre1961, l’unité reçoitl’étendard soulignantses 25 années de servicesous les noms respectifsde 119e et 424eEscadrons.

Des contraintesbudgétaires ayant menéà une réduction de laforce auxiliaire, le 424eEscadron est denouveau dissous le 1eravril 1964.

La mise sur pied du424e Escadron detransmissions et desauvetage a lieu le 8juillet 1968, à la stationARC de la BFCTrenton; l’escadron estmuni d’hélicoptèresCH113 Labrador etd’avions CC130Hercules. Il poursuitencore aujourd’hui sesactivités de rechercheet sauvetage, bien quele CC130 Hercules soitmaintenant assortid’hélicoptères CH146Griffon et CH149Cormorant.

Honneurs de guerre, 1942-Manche et mer duNord en 1944 et 1945,Baltique en 1944 et1945, bastion Europeen 1943 et 1944,France et Allemagne en1944 et 1945, ports dugolfe de Gascogne en1943 et 1944, Ruhr de1943 à 1945, Berlin en1944, ports allemandsde 1943 à 1945,Normandie en 1944,Rhin, Biscaye en 1943et 1944, Sicile en 1943,Italie en 1943, Salerne.

424e Escadron de transport etde sauvetage City of Hamilton

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8 WING QUESTIONOF THE WEEK

QUESTION:

"Why is the

original flight of the

Silver Dart so

important to

Canadians ?"

Maj Pat O’Dwyer429 Sqn

“Because it was thevery first flight in

Canada, in the BritishCommonwealth.”

Cpl Trevor Durant429 Sqn

“It was the start of aviation in Canada,

100 years ago.”

WO Nicole BureauWTN/EME

“It makes us aware ofwhat type of aircraft westarted with, and to see

where we have cometoday.”

Capt Ian James429 Sqn

“Because it put Canada on the map as far as

civil aviation goes.”

CWO Charlie FlemingWLE

“It was the first aircraftflight conducted in

Canada. It put us on the map.”

by 2Lt Jennifer Jackson, 8Wing Public Affairs OJT

If it doesn’t fly, involvemoney, or focus on humanresources and is part of 8Wing, then it is command-ed by the Wing’s Logisticsand Engineering Officer(WLEO) – Lieutenant-Colonel Carrie Fortier.

A ConstructionEngineering Officer, LColFortier is the CommandingOfficer (CO) of approxi-mately 850 military andcivilian personnel who workat 7 sub-units ranging from8 Wing Food Services to 8Wing General Safety.Additionally, she is also theCO of 8 Wing MissionSupport Squadron while itis garrisoned at Trentonbetween deployment rota-tions. The squadron willenter a state of “high readi-ness” this fall, and bedeployed in 2010. Whiledeployed, the squadron fallsunder the jurisdiction of theCO where it is located. TheWLEO Branch alsoincludes a headquarterssquadron, making a total of9 units under LCol Fortier’scommand.

Hard as it is to imagine,LCol Fortier was not alwaysa CO. Born in Brandon,

Manitoba to a military fam-ily that spent much timeabroad, LCol Fortier joinedthe forces under the RegularOfficer Training Plan inJune, 1983 “to see the rest ofCanada.” Over the courseof her career, she hasacquired three degrees, aBachelor of CivilEngineering (Ottawa U,1987), a Masters of Urbanand Regional Planning(Queens, 1996) and aMasters in Defence Studies(Royal Military College,2004). She was deployed toAviano from 1999 to 2000,and was posted to her cur-rent position from Ottawain 2006.

WLEO is a positionfound at every CF air wingacross Canada, and can beappointed to any seniorLogistics or Engineeringtrade officer. One of thechallenges of becoming aWLEO is the need toquickly learn about theother specialties found inthe branch. As aConstruction Engineering(CE) Officer, LCol Fortier’sprevious trade experiencegave her an advantage whendealing with CE issues, alarge budget (CE frequentlydeals in large constructionprojects), and the nuances of

civilian human resources(CE is the unit whicharguably employs the mostcivilian DND employees).However, she accepted thechallenge of rapidly learningabout the subtleties of otherareas, which she had notpreviously extensively dealtwith when she came to hercurrent position.

“I have learned moreabout how the supply worldworks, how a [ground] fleetis managed, how IT supportis provided, and how aWing acquires food than Iever thought I would priorto becoming a WLEO,”says LCol Fortier.

LCol Fortier is the advi-

sor to the WingCommander on all thingsdealing with her branch, butshe also relies on the assis-tance of her headquartersstaff and the expertise of theOfficers Commanding eachsub-unit to be the subjectmatter expert advisor fortheir specific area.

“While I may be thesubject matter expert(SME) on Wing Logisticsand Engineering leadershipand management issues, ifthe Wing Commanderneeds specific informationabout a supply issue, theSME is then the OfficerCommanding 8 WingSupply, Major Burley,”

explains LCol Fortier.She also points out that

the members of the WLEObranch work mostlybehind-the-scenes. Theyperform essentials such askeeping communicationsworking, clearing the run-way of snow, preparing foodin the galley, clothing per-sonnel, and monitoringWing safety and the envi-ronment.

“It is the work of theeveryday heroes in theWLEO branch that helpskeep the Wing running.They perform the miraclesso operations are not inter-rupted,” says LCol Fortier.

As WLEO, LColFortier’s days are about lead-ership and management.She oversees an averagebudget of 50 million dollars,solves personnel issues, con-ducts interviews, mentorsthe officers commandingthe many units within thebranch, and performs crisismanagement whenrequired.

“Ninety percent of myday is about resources,” saysLCol Fortier, “it is my job tomake sure my people havethe right resources to dotheir jobs. The other tenpercent [of my day] is futureplanning—making sure we

are prepared now and forthe future.”

LCol Fortier lists deal-ing with people, being in aleadership role, and thechallenges of the position assome of the things sheenjoys most about beingWLEO.

“From 2000-2003, I wasWing Construction andEngineering Officer inComox,” she says, “At thetime I thought I could notfind a better job, but I waswrong. Being WLEO hereat 8 Wing is the highlight ofmy career. It is diverse anddynamic, and I have had lotsof learning from the manydifferent trades found in thebranch.”

LCol Fortier also spoke ofsome of the things she wish-es she could do more of,such as getting out of heroffice more often and thatshe doesn’t get enoughopportunities to get herhands dirty, a sentimentshared by many senior lead-ers. A resident of Trenton, LColFortier is married and hastwo children aged 14 and16. In her spare time shecan be found moose hunt-ing, ice fishing, or camping,and is quick to point outthat she “does not golf.”

8 Wing Personnel at Work: Lieutenant-Colonel Fortier

Lieutenant-Colonel Carrie Fortier

February 27, 2009 The Contact 7

Sports

Upcoming SwimmingCancellation

Please note that the Rec Swim will becancelled on Monday March 9, 2009

from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Are you ready? It’s coming! The MarchBreak will be here before you know it andwe want your kids!

Our program is a high energy, fun-filled week with a new adventure eachday. Remember to bring a lunch, snacksand to dress for playing outside.

The Kidz Kamp will take place at theRecPlex (located at 21 Namao Dr East)from Monday, March 16, to Friday,March 20, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Before and after care is available, from7 to 8 a.m. and from 4 to 5 p.m. for a costof $2 per hour, per child.

The weekly cost of the Kidz Kamp formilitary community members is as fol-lows: $85 for one child; $155 for two chil-dren; and $200 for three children.

The weekly cost for the general publicis as follows: $100 for one child; $165 fortwo children; and $225 for three children.

March Break Kidz Kamp

There’s a ton of snow out there andthere’s nothing better than being out inthe woods.

No need to let cabin fever rule yourwinter. The RecPlex has a limited num-ber of adult, youth and children’s snow-shoes for rent.

Cost is $10 per day for adult andteen size shoes; $5 per day for children’sshoes.

Please be advised that snowshoesmay be rented by military personneland Rec Association members only.Thank you.

Snowshoe rentals now available

The National LifeguardService certification mustbe re-certified every twoyears.

The course will takeplace on Sunday, March 7,from 1:30 to 5 p.m.

Proof of NLS isrequired (current orexpired). Pre-registrationrequired.

Cost is $70 for militarycommunity members and$85 for the general public.

The National Lifeguard Course(NLS) is Canada’s only nationallyrecognized lifeguard certificationprogram.

National Lifeguard is a legal cer-tificate for lifeguarding throughoutthe country, and the only lifeguardcertificate recognized by theprovince of Ontario.

Candidates must be 16-years-oldto register. They must have alsocompleted the Bronze Cross Courseand Standard First Aid and CPR

course. Please note that attendance at all

sessions is mandatory. The course will take place on

Friday, March 27, and Friday, April3, from 5 to 10 p.m.; Saturday,March 28, and Saturday, April 4,f rom 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday,March 29, and Sunday, April 5,from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost: $295 for military commu-nity members and $320 for the gen-eral public (manual included).

National Lifeguard Course (NLS)

National Lifeguard ServiceRe-certification

by Wendy Phillips, Astra Lanes

We have had some terrific bowlingin-house this week.

Congratulations to SteveMorrow from the WednesdayMen’s League who bowled a 386single!!

The Executive and Hi/LowDoubles winners will be bowling inthe zone-round this weekend inHamilton.

Good luck to Dave Schwartz,Donna Stoddart and Blair Archer(executive winners) and ChristineFenton and Helene Courtney(Hi/Low winners)

Before Christmas, we bowled atournament called the HolidayClassic. All the teams from theleagues that qualified bowled in thehouse-round on Feb 3.

The results and the team goingon to the zone round in Hamiltonon April 25 to bowl for a trip fortwo to a sunny destination areCheryl Martin, Donna Stoddart,Jennifer Campbell, Cathy Stoddartand Blair Archer. Best of luck in thenext round

During league play over the pastmonth the adults have been bowlingthe Triples Tournament. The teamsadvancing to the house-round thatwill be bowled on March 8 are asfollows:

Monday match play league:Randy Coates, Pat Kolupanowicz,Donna Stoddart; Brad Phillips,Stephen O’Neill, Edie Rathburn;Cheryl Martin, Lisa McAuley, BlairArcher; Brenda O’Hare, LorraineBeckman and Janette Burns.

Tuesday Mixed: Wayne Milner,Sherry Ryan, and Wing Hum.

Wednesday Men’s: JamiePeddigrew, David S Schwartz,Norm Bergeron, Steve Morrow,Jean Marc Harvey, Dave Schwartz.

Thursday Mixed: Nate Moelker,Randy Coates, Sarah Wannamaker,Robert Jackson, Dick Button andDoug Plummer Jr.

Sunday Mixed: RobertBoudreau, Allen Brady and BrendaLloyd.

Congratulations and Good Luckto all at the next round.

Youth Bowling The bowling just keeps getting

better and better in the youthleague!

Peewee Division: Cody O’Neillbowled a 221! This is 110 pins overhis average of 106

Awesome Bowling Cody!!Bantams Division: Matt Laporte

led the bantams for a second weekin a row, bowling games of 182, 100and 147 for a plus 126 over his aver-age of 101. Fantastic bowling Matt!

Junior Division: Alex Jones ledthe junior boys with a plus 97 overhis average of 109. Kendra O’Keefeled the girls with a plus 42 over heraverage of 119. Keep up the goodwork!

If you are interested in moreinformation on leagues, open bowl-ing times or birthday parties pleasecall Astra Lanes at 613-392-2811ext. 3305

Keep your eye on your spot, untilnext time….bowl well and havefun!!

8 Wing Astra Lanes bowling update

Ryley Mobes (left) and CamrynnCourneyea (right) during the 2008March Break Kidz Kamp

8 Wing Astra Lanes hosts a number of bowling leagues, as well asopen bowling times and birthday parties.

Photo: Contact archives

February 27, 2009The Contact 8

Fitness & Health

Play! Work made fun gets done, especially when wechoose to do serious tasks in a light-hearted, spon-taneous way. Play is not just an activity; it’s a stateof mind that brings new energy to the tasks at handand sparks creative solutions. (Fish! Tales, 2002)

Did You Know?Did You Know?

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Socializing: Prepare a standardline for refusing cigarettes. Be posi-

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You want to be prepared ratherthan tongue-tied when faced with anoffer for a cigarette.

Concentration: If your concen-tration is falling try going for a walk,take a stretch break or open a win-dow.

If your concentration is compet-ing with thoughts of having a ciga-rette try drinking water or chewinggum instead.

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Are you at risk...or concerned about someone beingsuicidal? If someone was to ask you right now if youare having thoughts of suicide, what would yourhonest answer be? If yes, this is likely a difficult timefor you. You do not need to go through this alone.

If you have thought about this seriously enoughto have come up with a plan about how you willcarry it out, you need to talk to someone.

Being alone with thoughts of suicide is one thingthat is known to increase the risk of harm or death.Find someone you are comfortable talking to: some-one who will work with you to prevent the risk ofthese thoughts leading to suicidal actions.

It could be a loved one, a friend, a co-worker or ahelper in the community.

Because suicide is not often discussed in society,they may initially be surprised. However, they arelikely to show more concern for you than them-selves. If you don’t find the support you need, don’tgive up. There are trained resources in your commu-nity available around the clock.

Once you have found someone, don’t expect thatthe helper is going to keep the danger secret or notwant extra help. You want a helper who is honestabout how much they can do. Lastly, be honest.Don’t say anything just to please the helper or prom-ise anything you can’t or won’t do. Everyone needs totake the time to find what will really help. Suicide isnot the only way out.

Know the signs

The following list contains contact information in regards to where to go for help.

8 Wing Community24 Health Services:

(613)392-2811 ext. 3651

On duty MO or Padre (afterhours): (613)392-2811

ext. 2219 / 3316 / 0

Health Promotion: (613)392-2811

ext. 3767

Community ResourcesHastings/Prince Edward Crisis Line:

(613)962-7227

Open Mind, Open Line: 310-open (6736)

Centre for Addiction and Mental HealthServices (613)392-0277

Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868

Annual Surf and Turf Relay Race date set!

All photos taken by Amber Gooding,Contact Staff, from the 2008 Surf and Turf

Relay Race at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2009

OK, everyone just take a deep breathand relax. Yes, things have been bad inHabsland this past week. Oh, so very,very bad. Harold Ballard bad. Findingout your son is a closet Leafs fan bad.Bad. You get the idea.

Actually, in retrospect, AlexeiKovalev’s “enforced vacation” wassomewhat of a feel-good story for theCanadiens in comparison to theepisode of the Sopranos which playedout when Andrei Kostitsyn, SergeiKostitsyn and Roman Hamrlik werelinked to an associate with alleged tiesto organized crime.

Talk about a bad day for the Habs’Public Relations Team. Now Hatersshould take note that police were quickto point out that none of the playerswere linked to any criminal activity, butin the fishbowl that is Montreal, suchdeclarations held little weight with thesalivating throng of local media rushingto cover the story.

Now to be honest, I don’t really findthe partying by the young Habs all thatsurprising (except for Hamrlik who isas old as dirt. Maybe he is young atheart?). You don’t really expect young,single, in-the-prime-of-your-life,multi-millionaire, professional athletesto spend their off nights watchingreruns of The Beachcombers and TheLittlest Hobo. I would even go as far tosay that in their “travels” that some ofthe players would undoubtedly runacross some less than savoury typeswho might frequent the same locationsbut have vastly different reasons andmotives for being there.

What I do find extremely interest-ing is that the Canadiens’ organizationwould not have known, or at least havesuspected, that their players were put-ting themselves and the organization

in a tough spot where the end result, atbest, could be a very public black eye.Teams have handlers and older, trustedteam leaders to sort these situationsout before they make headlines.

A hard lesson was learned byGainey, Carbonneau and theyoung’uns on this one and I wouldexpect a bit of an internal crackdownto avoid any future and unpleasantheadlines. Too bad that the damage totheir Centennial is already done, how-ever.

The real story of the week was BobGainey giving Alexei Kovalev a “timeout” by sitting him down for two roadgames before activating him at homeagainst the Ottawa Senators onSaturday. Such a brash move couldhave been a nightmare for both Gaineyand Kovalev, but both men came out ofthe ordeal relatively unscathed.

In the wake of the decision it wouldhave been easy for both parties to firevolleys at one another through themedia, escalating things until theirrelationship deteriorated to the pointwhere Kovalev would have been aTrading Deadline casualty (he is anunrestricted free agent this summer).In this case, though,

I think each side knew that some-thing had to be done to pull the talent-ed Kovalev out if his slump and hisperiod of rest is exactly what the doc-tor ordered. Gainey was able to send amessage to the entire team that no oneon the roster was untouchable. Kovalevwas able to use his time off to regroup.If his play against Ottawa (one goaland two assists) and subsequent claimsto being “rejuvenated” are true, it mighthave been one of the Habs’ shrewdestmoves in the last half of the season tosecure a playoff spot.

Charlie Potatoes

Andrei and Sergei Kostitsyn, RomanHamrlik (Boys will be boys.Unfortunately, Larry, Curly and Moeshould have known that Canadiensplayers are ALWAYS under the micro-scope and the Montreal media willALWAYS look for an excuse to throwsomeone under the bus. Having an“associate” with alleged links to organ-ized crime would not be the smartest ofdecisions under normal circumstances,let alone during a centennial celebra-tion), Sidney Crosby (Sid’s head-to-head battle with Ovechkin didn’t workout so well in more ways than one.Crosby’s reign as the NHL’s poster boydid not last that long as Ovechkin isnow the undisputed league MVP.Alexander’s dismissive wave to Crosbyafter their scuffle pretty much summedthings up), Carey Price (Lost the num-ber one goaltending job in Montrealwith an uninspired 3.81 GAA and .869SV percentage in his last 13 appear-ances. The Canadiens will roll with thehot hand as they struggle to stay inplayoff contention and at the momentthat hand belongs to Jaroslav Halak),Shea Weber (Nashville D-man waslighting it up earlier in the year but hasfallen on hard times lately with onegoal, one assist and a minus two in themonth of February. The Preds are onlyfour points out of the final playoff spotin the West and they desperately needWeber’s production from the back endto make it to the Big Dance), DavidKrejci (Bruin center has cooled off con-siderably in February, collecting justtwo goals and four assists after a torridfirst half. The good news? He hasamassed a whopping plus 31 rating.Wow).

Meat and Potatoes

Steve Mason (Rookie goaltender hasn’tlet a bout of mono slow him down. Sincecoming off IR he has gone four-one-oneand is leading the Blue Jackets’ chargetoward their first post-season berth),Cristobal Huet (Hawks net minder hasstepped in admirably for the ‘Bulin Wall,winning four of his last five games.Chicago keeps on rolling no matter whois between the pipes and has the fourthseed in the Western Conference all butwrapped up), Dany Heatley (yes, he ishaving an off year but he has put up animpressive seven goals and one assist inhis last six games. The Sens are surginglate in the season for a reason), AlexanderOvechkin (I could go on at length aboutAlexander the Great’s recent scoringbinge in February, but I won’t. The Capsmost recent 5-2 massacre of thePenguins was a statement game forOvechkin and the Capitals. Unfort-unately, the Pens and Crosby also made astatement. Just the wrong one), BryanLittle (Thrasher seems to have found hisscoring touch with four goals and threeassists in his last four games. He shouldbe able to break the 30-goal and 50-pointmarks in only his second year in theNHL).

By Gilmour Tuttle

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I am told that Samuel DeChamplain was the first to walk thelands around what is now QuinteWest in 1615.

The United Empire Loyalistsdidn’t establish a settlement in thearea until about one hundred yearslater. That community of cabins,stores, and mills was first known asTrent Port. It grew and in 1853 itwas incorporated into a village andrenamed Trenton.

Some twenty-seven years later in1880, it became a town. Many sawthat its peak as a lumber centre hadbeen reached and that the communi-ty and its industrial boards werelooking for additional forms ofgrowth and other activities.

Records indicate that the com-munity began to stagnate in the late1920s.

However, that talk all seemed toevaporate on 11 October 1929 withthe announcement that a majorRCAF airfield was to be built justeast of the town.

The Air Board had been lookingfor a site for a new base that wouldreplace Camp Borden as the majorcentre for flight training.

During the First World War, the

Royal Air Force had established alarge training establishment atBorden.

In 1920, when the Canadian AirForce (CAF) was formed, it too cen-tered its activities there. So duringthe 1920s virtually all land-planetraining by the CAF was accom-plished at Camp Borden.

The CAF’s successor, the RoyalCanadian Air Force (RCAF 1924)also continued training in Borden.Other flight training, flying boatand seaplane aircrew were trained atJericho Beach in Vancouver and atRockcliffe in Ottawa.

However, as the activitiesincreased at Borden, so did the lackof space and flexibility to the pointwhere it was considered too large forthe RCAF, too isolated, and pre-wartemporary buildings that desperatelyneeded renovation and money. Andso the search was on for a new flyingbase.

So conventional wisdom suggest-ed that the base be located either inOntario or Quebec so that it couldbe close to the Air ForceHeadquarters, located in Ottawa.

It was also that because the bulkof the population lived in this areathat the new base should be heretoo.

The key consideration for site

selection was that it should be ableto accommodate both land and seaplane operations.

Other considerations were thatthere should be good weather condi-tions that would be conducive to fly-ing operations, as well as closenessto a population centre that couldprovide labour, social, educationalfacilities, as well as the required util-ities (water, electricity, sewage).

It should be noted that Trentonwasn’t a shoe-in, some 25 other loca-tions were visited along the shores ofLake Ontario between Kingston andHamilton. It was noted that Leasideand Deseronto were strong con-tenders.

But in March 1929 governmentsurveyors were seen on a tract ofland about a mile east of Trentonalong the Bay of Quinte, out nearBaker Island.

Well, this most certainly set thetongues to wagging and the rumoursbegan to fly as everyone felt theyknew for certain where the new basewas going to be located.

So following a long hot summerof political lobbying, on 9 October1929, Order in Council #2011 waspassed – this permitted the acquisi-tion of approximately 870 acres ofrelatively flat farmland near Trenton.

The procurement was laterincreased to 948 acres. RCAFStation Trenton was to take root andthe rumours were true. The decisionwas formally announced 11 October

in Ottawa.The economic benefit to the local

community was most certainly notlost on the editor of the Courier-Advocate newspaper, who ran a spe-cial edition 12 October with a ban-ner reading: “FLYING FIELD FORTRENTON.”

Congratulations were given tothen Mayor W.A. Fraser for themonths of intensive efforts he hadexpended in trying to persuade thevarious levels of government thatTrenton was the best site. And witha bit of irony, the article concludedthat, “The stupendousness of theannouncement is hard to realize.

The amount of money is enor-mous, the benefit to Trenton can beimagined but no one can anticipateto the fullest this wonderful news atthe present time.”

However, not everyone wasenthralled by the news, even in the1930s there were groups opposed tothis or that or even airfields.

This was rather evident in anarticle in the Brighton Ensign thatdescribed the acreage as the bestfarming land in the township andcomplained that, “in clearing awayfarms and orchards, some of the besthomes in the country will be razed.Hundreds of fine f ruit tress arebeing cut down.”

But even those nay-sayers wouldnot recognize the place today or theeconomics it has brought to the area,in one form or the other.

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The Black Bear PubEVENTS

February 27 • Lisa HartCover $5.00

Country Weekend - MR. WHALEY ON THE STEEL

March 17 St. Paddy’s Day Party • DJ

70 East Davis St., Trenton613-392-5259

On Friday February 20ththe Wing participated inthe Annual WinterCarnival.

Originally scheduledfor Friday the 13th, thatday lived up to supersti-

tion and the weather godswere not happy, warmingthings up to the point thatit would have been a dampcarnival indeed.

So, undaunted, eventswere scheduled for the

following Friday.The weather tower

delivered, and theCarnival ran on a snowfilled, fun filled, -21degree-windchill day. It’ssafe to say that winter waswhat we wanted, andWINTER was what wegot!.

With 150 people inattendance, participantsenjoyed a tabloid outdoorevent of human fooseball,tug of wars, snow sculp-ture contests, and muchmore.

Hot chocolate andbonfires were available towarm our frostbitten toes,and nothing stopped theparticipants from having agreat day.

The event was official-ly opened at Baker Islandby LCol Debbie Miller at0900 hrs and ran throughuntil 1330 hrs withClosing Ceremonies andAwards officiated by LColCarrie Fortier.

Major prize winnersfor the day included thefollowing categories andrecipients.

Team Spirit Award -Winners - Wing AdminHead Quarter Backs -Team Captain - MCplTexeira

Best Snow SculptureWinners - The WingComptroller Branch -For the “Love of Money”Snow Sculpture

Overall WinnersWinter Carnival 2009

Team 10 - Team CaptainCpl Denis Noel - ATESS,and Team 5 - also fromATESS - Team CaptainMCpl Hornell

Many thanks to ourvolunteers for the day, andto LCol Miller and LColFortier for their support,to the Chiefs for cookingthe meal, to LS Couch forour location, and to theFitness and Sports Flightfor their efforts.

Special thanks to theevent organizers CindyTromp, Emilly Pollockand Marsha Acton.

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Teams brave cold, windy day for Winter Carnival 2009

Cindy Tromp, PSP, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, one ofthe organizers of Winter Carnival 2009 standsin front of a much appreciated fire barrel as shewelcomed participants to the day’s events.

All Photos: Private G. LeBlanc, 8 Wing Imaging

The Wing Comptroller Branch team poses with their winning sculpture,“For the Love of Money.” Sure looks like an Inukshuk to us!

Lieutenant Colonel Carrie Fortier presents an award to the WinterCarnival 2009 Overall Winners, two teams of hardy souls from ATESS.

Supply Techs certainly know how to stack things, and they demonstratedtheir human pyramid-building skills at Winter Carnival 2009.

PSP staff Marsha Acton (left) and Emily Pollockhelped to organize this year’s Winter Carnival.

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Community Events

Welcome to The Contact Newspaper’s Community Events page! Thanks to the generosity of Smylie’s Independent Grocer, we can,space permitting, feature public service announcements, community events and help promote non-profit and charitable

organizations in the Quinte area. Fax us at 613-965-7490 or email to steiner.al@forces.gc.ca, at least 10 days prior to your event. Call 613-392-2811 Ext. 7005 for more information.

Trenton Amateur Radio Club A regular meeting of the Trenton Amateur Radio Club will be held on:

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2009Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: 4 Beaver Avenue (on thesouth side of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton)

The club meets every second Tuesday ofthe month.

For more information, visit the T.A.CClub website:

http://www.qsl.net/ve3ytr/

Trenton TrimettesTrenton Trimettes is a support group that encourages weight loss through healthy

eating and exercise. There will be guest speakers and exercise. The registration fee is$5 and monthly dues are $8. We meet Monday 7-8:30 pm at a new location, Bethel

Pentecostal Church, corner of Herman and Dundas St. E., Trenton. For more information call Sheila at 613-392-0353 or Sue 613-394-3992. Please

leave a message they will return your call. All fees are donated to local charities such as;Girls Home, Salvation Army, Three Oaks and many more.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Trenton & District will hold their second

BIG CLOTHING SALEat the Frankford Legion

Saturday, March 14, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.All clothing at $2 per item After 10 a.m. - $5 per bag

For more information on this or any BBBS event, please call

613-394-3472

Help Support Green Fundraising!

Please support Breadner School by donating your old cellphones, laserand ink jet cartridges. This recycling program is great for the

environment! Drop off items at the school office at 31 Gimli Rd. on the base.

Thank you for your support! For more information and questions email: hfell@cogeco.ca

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Mealtime.org

Ingredients:Non-stick olive oil cooking spray1 cup chopped onion1 cup canned, roasted pepper strips, drained1 can (4 ounces) Portobello chunks, drained1 package (10 ounces) triple-washed baby spinach 1 1/2 teaspoons dried tarragon1 teaspoon paprika4 cups chopped, cooked chicken 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese2 cups 1% low-fat cottage cheese1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese8 ounces penne pasta, cooked

Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes

Preparation: Heat oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9x13-inch glass-baking dishwith non-stick cooking spray. Coat a large skillet with non-stick cookingspray and heat over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until soft. Addpepper strips and Portobello chunks and heat through. Add spinach, tar-ragon and paprika; cook until spinach wilts and most of the liquid hasevaporated, about five minutes. Mix chicken, soup, cheeses and cookedpenne. Add to cooked vegetables; mix gently. Pour into baking dish andbake until bubbly and brown, about 45 minutes. Allow to rest for 10 min-utes before serving. Cut into squares to serve. Serves: Eight

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 400; Total fat 11g; Saturatedfat 6g; Cholesterol 85mg; Sodium 810mg; Carbohydrate 33g; Fibre 3g; Protein40g; Vitamin A 45 per cent DV*; Vitamin C 45 per cent DV; Calcium 15 percent DV; Iron 20 per cent DV. Per serving, this dish provides from MyPyramid:About 1 cup Vegetable Group; 1 ounce Grains Group; 2 ounces Meat and BeansGroup; 1/2 cup Milk Group. *Daily Value

Chicken Florentine

As you look at maga-zines with your toddler,talk about faces that yousee.

Encourage your childto identify emotions inthe pictures, and thencut them out and pastethem into a scrapbook.

Spending Comfort,Play and Teach™ timecreating a special bookwill help your toddlerlearn and talk abouttheir different feelings.

You will need

Magazine picturesshowing different emo-tional expressions (e.g.,sad, happy, mad, sur-prised); a scrapbook;white glue and paperplate; a glue stick or

popsicle stick.

Instructions

Tear pictures from themagazine so it is easier foryour toddler to select thosehe wants to paste in hisscrapbook.

Pour some glue onto apaper plate and demon-strate how to dip the stickinto the glue and spreadsome on paper.

Encourage your tod-dler to press pictures intothe scrapbook.

Ask, “Is that a happyface or a sad face?” Writedown the word that labelsthe feeling, to help buildyour toddler’s languageand literacy skills.

Enjoy this more withComfort, Play andTeach™.

Comfort

Cuddle up with your tod-dler and make time to lookat the book you createdtogether. Asking them toshare ideas about the pic-tures makes her feel valued

and gives her a chance totalk about her own feel-ings.

Play

Your toddler can create hisown pictures that repre-sent his feelings. They canselect crayons that are“mad” colours or “happy”colours and use them todraw. Encourage them totell you about what he isdrawing and then add hisart work to the scrap book.

Teach

Model coping with emo-tions, using words like,“This makes me feelsad/happy.” By talkingthrough emotional experi-ences with your toddler,they learn words todescribe feelings and beginto understand the feelingsof others.

Activity: My Feelings Book

Courtesy of the D-NewsNetwork, DND-CF

Public Affairs Newswire.

All text by Invest in Kids. www.investinkids.ca

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The Contact Newspaper staff would like to acknowledge Royal Lepage ProAlliance Realtyas the weekly sponsor of our feature, The Contact Comics.

March 1 – March 7ARIES (March 21-April 19): There may be changeswith relationships or romantic ties. Try to remain centredwhen dealing with people you love lest problems occurlater on because of it. Now is not a time to second guessyour feelings for others. You and your loved ones will bewiser and stronger due to problems that occur this week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Something that you doover the next seven days may change your feelings forthose around you. Try and remain patient when dealingwith large organizations or crowds lest queues and busyplaces leave you feeling frustrated and impatient. Giveloved ones the benefit of the doubt, though don’t benaïve.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): This may not be the besttime to make decisions. However, something may pointyou to your true destiny where your career is involved.New friendships may be had later on in the week. Try tobe kind and patient when dealing with loved ones lestissues arise that pepper the next few weeks ahead.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22): Secrets may be revealed toyou this week that help to highlight your career or per-haps future travel plans. You can do no harm wherescholarly aspirations are involved. Your feelings may putyou ahead at work. Try not to be overly critical whendealing with co-workers lest a relationship suffer as aresult.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22): Everything may seem like usualbusiness early on. However, as things progress, you mayfind yourself wondering where true loyalties, secrets, andaffections lie. Don’t over-guess or over-think lest wor-ries. Good things will result later on if you remain on thesame path and cherish those you care about.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may make money earlyon in the week due to a romantic liaison and long-termpartnership. Don’t overdo it if you’re feeling jealous orcovetous. The weekend may reveal many secrets to you ifyou behave in a patient and determined manner. Moneycan come from clandestine activities. Try to be patientwith loved ones.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t overdo it with sweets,alcohol or any mind-altering substances if you can avoidit at all. Love may soon be in the cards for you. You mayattract an artistic, bohemian sort of person who is asfamily oriented and marriage minded as you. Try to bepatient and tolerant as the week progresses.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your creative mind maydraw you to create many beautiful things. However,curiosity may not be the best thing for you now. Try tostay on the tried, true, and trusted path and make sureyour jealous and covetous ways are kept in check lestproblems occur. Don’t drink or take any mind-alteringsubstances.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may misssomeone from your past. This may be a good time tolook up old loves and friendships as next week will giveyou an opportunity to mend bridges that were once bro-ken or even burned. Creative insight and passions may beexplored with a new loved one. You could be in for anintriguing adventure.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Conversations mayinvolve someone from your past. Financial insight mayhelp someone you love or may help to foster a new rela-tionship with someone that you share your home with.You may be reacquainted with someone you knew fromyour youth. You can sweeten things that once went souras the weekend approaches.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may find yourselfcaught up in the dreams, goals, and desires of someoneelse. Many conversations, errands, and travels may makeyou aware of the world around you. A favorite familymember may have interesting news. Keep things sweetand light-hearted as the weekend approaches. Don’t bealoof.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Others copy your artistryor looks. People want to use your talents as you have somany. Someone may wish to give you a gift or throw youa party. There will be changes in your surroundings. Yourvalues may change. Avoid self-deceptive or naïve ways asthe weekend approaches lest problems occur later on.

Astrological queries can be directed to Christine atwww.moonsignastrology.ca

DuJour

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by Gillian CrouseManager,

Air Canada EmployeeCommunications

In most airports, onlyone thing can bring anentire operating ramp toa halt: Lightning. But inToronto Pearson, thereare two: Lightning, anda fallen Canadian sol-dier being carried homefor the last time.

No one can sayexactly when it started,but they all rememberhow. Handling humanremains is sadly a regu-lar occurrence for theCargo team, and theyhave long had a respect-ful process in place forthe carriage of thedeceased. One day a fewyears back, NickWasielewitsch answeredthe phone and was toldthere was a casket tohandle that day. But thisone carried a Canadiansoldier who had recentlybeen killed on tour.

“He was going to beflown out on a 320, sowe got out one of ourregular PKC foldingunits,” recalls Nick. “Ilooked at it, and eventhough it was perfectlyclean and fine for a reg-ular day, it just seemedthat to carry the body ofa hero, it should bemade to shine.”

Nick’s feelings wereshared by several others,so with some help hepower-washed and pol-ished the unit until itsparkled.

Caskets are put onskids to help with bal-ance, but the gang feltthe wooden skids lookedtoo industrial.

So Nick found somesilver paper to wrap theskids, taped it up, andmade sure it looked neatand clean.

“Respectable,” is howhe describes it. “I mean,this is Air Canada. Weare carrying a fallen sol-dier. He gave his life forour country; we can givehim a respectful car-riage.”

And so began the“Ramp Ceremony.”Now when they receiveword that they will betransporting a fallensoldier, the Cargo teamas well as many othersare ready.

When a soldier iskilled in battle or ontour, the remains areflown to Trenton,Ontario aboard militaryaircraft. They are

accompanied by anothersoldier, usually a friend,of equal or lower rank.From Trenton, they aretaken to the coroner inToronto where a funeraldirector arranges totransport the body toToronto Airport. AirCanada then flies thedeceased to whereverthey are going to beburied.

It ’s not just cleanequipment that goesinto transporting a fall-en soldier onto an AirCanada aircraft.

Jason Hay was theSTOC (StationOperation Control)Coordinator when theRamp Ceremony startedup, and has taken on thecommunications respo-nsibility.

“I hear fromCorporate Security, orsometimes from thefuneral home, that wewill be transporting afallen soldier. Once I getword, I make sure every-one who wants to knowknows.”

A lot of people wantto know – John Collinswas one of the first toget involved, and takescare of making sure theright equipment is avail-able, while Jason looksinto having the accom-panying soldier upgrad-ed, gets bag tags fromConcierge, and meetseveryone else on theramp.

“We are able toescort the accompany-ing soldier from theramp; he doesn’t have togo up through the air-port. We have CATSA(Canadian AirTransportation Auth-ority), GTAA (GreaterToronto AirportAuthority), GUARDA(a private security com-pany) and everyone elsewe need to screen themon the ramp,” says Jason.

It is John who drivesthe accompanying sol-dier across the ramp.

“We have roadwayswe always follow; wedon’t have radios to thetower so we must stayon track. Once we get tothe gate, the GTAA veeroff and I bring in thevan driving the accom-panying soldier. It ’spretty solemn. Thenthere is another vanbehind me carrying thefallen soldier. All thefire department, all thepolice, the military, evenpilots come out to saluteas we drive by. They

hold a spontaneousHonour Guard until heis onboard.

“Watching a 767 fallinto procession behind avan carrying a survivingsoldier who is travellinghome with his deceasedbuddy – it’s somethingelse.”

As time has gone on,more and more AirCanada employees haveheard about the RampCeremony and foundways to get involved.One person startedmaking skids frommaterials he paid forfrom his own pocket.

Several others helpedhim finish them. Lotsmore go out and buyflags to carry or adornthe ramp. And stillsomeone else special-orders cargo straps thatare clean and white.

Many help out ontheir lunch breaks.Others show upwhether they are work-ing that day or not.

“Even people whocan’t be right here arestill helping,” John says.“For example, while I’mdoing my part with theceremony, someone elseis covering my shift. Wecan’t just stop the wholeoperation, so even col-leagues who aren’t outhere are still helping.”

Asked why he thinksso many people put inthe effort, Jason says“Well for one thing, weare Canadians and wework at Air Canada.

There is a lot ofpride with that. Butmostly, we have a lot ofemployees here whohave sons and daughtersin the military. Manyhave even served them-selves, or are in theReserves now. It’s a signof respect for our col-leagues.”

Nodding, John adds“I think we are all alsothinking of the family ofthe fallen. They almostnever see the ceremony,but even if they don’t, Ijust want to help givethem peace of mind thattheir son or daughter isbeing honoured andtaken care of.”

In addition to all theemployees who areinvolved in carrying outthe Ramp Ceremony,even more have writtenletters to Montie com-mending the team, orposted messages on theblog to say how proudthey are of their col-leagues.

But no one seems towant to own the effort,and all praise is humblyshrugged off.

“We don’t do it to bethanked,” John explains.“The accompanying sol-diers are always sograteful. But we keeptelling them, don’tthank us. Just tell yourbuddies in Kandaharwhat you’ve seen here.Tell them that AirCanada is still here forthem.”

“I think it ’s pretty

amazing for us to beable to do this,” Jasonreflects. “I can’t think ofmany other jobs thatwould even have thisopportunity. We all feelso strongly about it. Noone told us to do it. Wejust took it on.”

“You know, some-thing else always strikesme,” John begins. “Idon’t think a soldiercould possibly noticethis, but during the cer-emony all our divisionsare gone. We are just

one little Canada. When we are out

there, on the ramp witha deceased soldier andhis buddy, we are notSTOC and Cargo andRamp. We are AirCanada. All of us.”

Originally published inHorizons, Air Canada’sinternal magazine foremployees and their fami-lies, Dec.08. Edited forlength and reprinted withpermission. Copyright AirCanada 2008.

Fallen but not forgotten: Air Canada’s link to repatriations

Air Canada employees (right to left) Jason Hay, John Collins and NickWasielewitsch feel honoured to help with the repatriation of Canadian Forcesmembers killed overseas.

Photo: Brian Losito

Several skids are wrapped together with silverpaper for use on Air Canada’s A320 aircraft tosupport a casket during loading. The silver wrapand Canadian flag are used only when repatriat-ing Canadian Forces members.

Photo: Jason Hay

Ramp employees of AirCanada show theirrespect and support formembers of theCanadian Forces.

Photo: Brian Losito

A draped cart for the Air Canada A319 or other bulk-load aircraft, usedexclusively for repatriated Canadian troops.

Photo: Jason Hay

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by Major Kevin Tromp426 (T) Training Squadron

The 429 Squadron BisonsHockey Team was awarded atrophy for beating their rivals at436 Squadron, just prior toChristmas 2008.

However, the 426 SquadronThunderbirds could not allowthem to sit back and enjoy theirspoils, and appropriately chal-lenged them for this prestigiousaward.

On Friday, February 20, theThunderbirds and Bisons wenthead-to-head at the RCAFFlyers Arena to determine who

would hoist the “8 Wing FlyingSquadron Hockey Champions”trophy.

The game was hard fought,with intense effort on bothsides. The play was fast withlots of passing.

At the final buzzer, theThunderbirds were victorious;in large part due to strong per-formances from key playerssuch as center Captain R.J.Ellis and goal tender MCplEven Jacques.

426 Squadron will retainthis trophy until challenged byanother of the flying squadrons.

Let the rivalry continue!

Thunderbirds burn Bisons in Flying Squadron hockey championship

The 426 Squadron Thuderbirds (left) pose with defeated rivals, the 429 Squadron Bisons.

A longstanding rivalry between two excellent hockey teams continued February 20when the 426 Squadron Thunderbirds challenged the 429 Squadron Bisons for theFlying Squadron Hockey Championship. Here, an unbiased LCol David Cochrane dropsthe puck for Major Kevin Tromp (left) and LCol David Lowthian.

What hockey game isn’t made more exciting by theenthusiasm of cheering, adoring fans? Shaking the pompoms for their teams are Trish Hupé (left) and KellySherbeth.

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Planning to get married?If you are planning to get married in the Roman Catholic Church, on Base or off Base, theCatholic Party must contact first the Wing Chaplains’ Offices at 613-392-2811, Ext 2490to begin the pre-nuptial process six months prior to the wedding day. That is to provide youwith time to take the pre-marriage class (which must be attended) and the padre to com-plete the marriage file, which must be sent to the Military Ordinariate’s Chancery Office noless then three months prior to the wedding day. Please, keep in mind that pre-marriageclasses are not offered from May to September. This is applicable to all members fallingunder Military Ordinariate’s jurisdiction; that means for all CF personnel and DNDemployees who are RC. The later have the choice between their Wing Chaplains’ PastoralServices and their civilian parish’s. If a Catholic party wants to get married under the Riteof a particular Protestant denomination, the above still applies.

If the marriage file is not processed on time, the Wing Chaplain’s office will not be heldaccountable. Three months is the minimum time to process a canonical marriage file (toOttawa and from. . . to the church of your wedding). If you belong to a Protestant denom-ination and you would like to get married at the Wing Chapel, you are asked to contact thechaplain of your denomination at the earliest convenient time.

Vous planifiez de vous marier?Si vous projetez de vous marier selon le Rite de l’Église catholique romaine, aussi bien surla Base qu’à l’extérieur, la partie catholique doit en tout premier lieu communiquer avec lesbureaux des aumôniers de l’Escadre au #613.392.2811, poste 2490. Ce premier contact, quienclenchera l’ouverture du dossier prénuptial, devrait être fait six mois avant la date de lacélébration du mariage. C’est le temps minimum pour planifier la session de préparation aumariage (à laquelle les fiancés doivent participer et qui ne sont pas dispensées entre les moisde mai et septembre.) et de préparer le dossier de demande de mariage. Le dossier doit êtreenvoyé au bureau du Chancelier de l’Ordinariat militaire du Canada, à Ottawa, au moinstrois mois avant la date choisie. Ce qui précède s’applique à toute personne assujettie à lajuridiction canonique de l’Évêque du Diocèse militaire du Canada; en d’autres mots, à tousles membres des FC et aux employés du MDN qui sont CR. Cependant, ces derniers ont lechoix de faire appel aux services des aumôniers CR de l’Escadre ou de s’adresser au bureaudu pasteur de leur paroisse civile. A noter que si la partie catholique veut se marier selon leRite d’une Église protestante, ce qui précède s’applique encore.

Il importe également de prendre note que si le dossier prénuptial n’a pas été complété etenvoyé dans les délais requis, le bureau de l’Aumônier de l’Escadre ne pourra être tenuresponsable de toute complication et des coûts qui pourraient y être reliés. Trois mois précé-dant la date: voilà le temps souhaitable que les bureaux de l’aumônier et du chancelier ontbesoin pour préparer et acheminer un dossier de demande de mariage.

Si vous appartenez à une Église de confession protestante et que vous souhaitez avoirvotre célébration de mariage à la chapelle de l’Escadre, nous vous demandons de commu-niquer avec le padré de votre confession religieuse le plus tôt possible.

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You can help the chaplains help our military families most in need. How? Every time you make a purchase at our CANEX, ask to have the Club Xtra points put on theChaplain’s Club Xtra Card. The points will be used to help our military families during times of family crisis. For more information, ask one of the Canex employees.

FF ONDSONDS DD ’’ URGENCEURGENCE DESDES AUMÔNIERSAUMÔNIERSVous pouvez aider les aumôniers à aider les familles de nos militaires qui en ont le plus besoin. Comment? Chaque fois que vous faites un achat dans notre CANEX,demandez que les points du Club Xtra soient crédités à la carte Club Xtra des aumôniers. Les points seront utilisés pour aider les familles de nos militaires dans des

moments de crises familiales. Pour avoir des renseignements supplémentaires, demandez à l’un des employés du Canex.

8 Wing/CFB Trenton Chaplain Services services offerts par l’aumônerie de l’escadre

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMParents wishing to have their child baptized are to contact the parish through the Wing Chaplain’s Administrative Assistant at local 2490 at least two weeks prior to the desired date.After completing the request form, the dates for both the pre-baptismal session and the baptism will be booked. The pre-baptismal session is mandatory for both parents; however, god-parents (one of them at least must be RC) are invited to participate. Proxy might be an option if godparents cannot attend.

For liturgical reasons and the baptism sacramental theology, baptisms are not celebrated during the Lent Liturgical Season. Civilian parents who wish to have their child baptized atour military facility must first contact their civilian parish (whether or not they are active at that parish) before contacting our chapel. As Our Lady of Peace belongs to the MilitaryDiocese of Canada, a letter of canonical jurisdiction from your civilian pastor giving the reasons supporting your request will be needed.

SACREMENT DU BAPTÊMEA tous les parents désirant faire baptiser leur enfant, svp communiquez avec notre assistante de bureau au moins deux semaines avant la date désirée au poste 2490 pourentreprendre les démarches. Une rencontre est nécessaire avec le padré pour faire l’inscription. Il vous avisera de la date de la rencontre pré-baptismale obligatoire ainsi que de ladate du baptême. Une rencontre pré-baptismale est obligatoire pour les deux parents (père et mère), tandis que les parrains sont invités à y participer. Au moins un des parrainsdoit être Catholique romain. Il est possible de désigner des mandataires si les parrains ne peuvent être présents. Pour des raisons liturgiques et de théologie sacramentelle, il n’ya pas de baptême célébré durant la période du Carême. Les parents civils qui souhaitent faire baptiser leur enfant à la chapelle de l’Escadre doivent contacter leur paroisse civile(étant pratiquants ou pas) avant de communiquer avec notre secrétariat. La communauté de chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix de la 8ième Escadre appartient à une juridictioncanonique différente qui est celle du Diocèse militaire du Canada. Une lettre/courriel de délégation canonique de la part du prêtre de votre paroisse civile (appuyant votredémarche auprès de cette chapelle militaire) devra être envoyée à l’aumônier catholique de l’Escadre.

WING CHAPLAIN SERVICESSERVICES OFFERTS PAR L’AUMÔNERIE DE L’ESCADRE

Wing Chaplain- LCdr Steve Merriman -Aumônier de l’EscadreAdministrative Assistant - adjointe administrative

613-392-2811 local 2490

DUTY CHAPLAIN/AUMÔNIERS EN DEVOIRAfter working hours, for emergency only, please call the base operator at 613-392-2811 and ask

for the duty chaplain. Après les heures de travail, pour les urgences seulement, svp appelez letéléphoniste de la Base au 613-392-2811 et demandez l ’aumônier en devoir.

WORSHIP SERVICES

St. Clement Astra (P)Protestant Community

Chapel Life Co-ordinatorPadre Jim Craig

Worship Service

Sunday Divine Worship, 1015hrsHoly Communion:

First Sunday of the month

Confession - Réconciliation

Please, contact the Wing Chaplains’ Receptionist to get in touch with a RC priest prior tocoming over. Il est préférable de communiquer avec la réceptionniste des aumôniers afin de prendre

vous-même arrangement avec le prêtre CR de la chapelle.

Chapel organisations (RC)Chapel Pastoral Council: third Tuesday –1900hrsKnights of Columbus: first Thursday – 1900hrs

CWL: second Tuesday – 1900hrsChorale : mercredi – 1900hChoir: Monday – 1900hrs

Parish organisations (P)Chapel Guild: last Tuesday – 1930hrs

Unit Chaplains – aumôniers d’unitésLCdr Padre Steve Merriman, P; Capt Padre Philippe Boudreau, RC; Lt(N) Padre Zbigniew

Jonczyk, RC, Pastoral Associate/Agent de pastorale

As support staff - comme personnel de soutienRev Jim Craig, P Civilian Officiating Clergyman – membre du clergé civil

Our Lady of Peace (RC)Christian community – communautée

catholiqueNotre-Dame-De-La-Paix (CR)

Chapel Life Co-ordinatorFather Philippe Boudreau

Co-ordinateur de Vie de ChapelleMasses-Messes

Messe dominicale: 0900h Sunday Mass at 1130hrs

Monday through Friday at 12:00hrsThird Sunday bilingual Mass at 0900 hrs and coffee

3ième dimanche messe bilingue: 09h00 et café

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News

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Drs John and Sue Marinovich and staff have been serving the dental

community of Quinte since 1994. We offer complete dental care for all ages.

We are now accepting new patients at our office atthe M&M’s plaza.

613-392-3939257 Dundas St E

TrentonK8V 1M1

8 Wing and Quinte West have losta valuable member this past week.Warrant Officer MichaelHamilton, “Hammy” to everyonewho knew him, was in a car acci-dent in Alberta last week andSunday he succumbed to hisinjuries.

He leaves behind his wife,Shelley and 4 children, Alicia age16, Cole age 13, Rodney and Leonages 24 and 26 as well as many,many friends.

Highly respected and loved byall, Hammy was very involved in

the local minor hockey communi-ty, with both Quinte West Hawksand the Quinte Red Devils.Known throughout the communi-ty as a highly positive, motivatedperson, always eager to help any-one who asked. A FacebookGroup has been started in hismemory with many people joiningdaily to pay respects. Every com-ment tells of a man dedicated tofamily, friends and country. Hisstories are of smiles, friends, andcommunity. Hammy Hamiltonmade a lasting impression on

everyone he met and will be great-ly missed by all of us.

Friends of Hammy are arrang-ing a trust account for Alicia andCole in remembrance of howmuch their father was loved by somany.

Simply, he would have done thesame for anyone else. Donationscan be mailed to the RushnellFuneral Centre, 60 DivisionStreet, Trenton, Ontario K8V4WS. Please make chequespayable to Cole and AliciaHamilton in Trust.

Trust account set up for rigger’s children

back to help you out, he would beable to find one for you.

He was a different kind ofscrounger who usually networkedor delegated the task to get whatyou needed. The ultimate resultwas that he got you what youneeded. Mike’s sense of humourkept morale within the unit at ahigh level and he could be count-ed on to bring you out of thedumps when you were feelingdown. It could be either by tellinga joke or pulling pranks such assending love letters to your bossusing your email that you leftopen, or arranging for threeo’clock in the morning wake upcalls at your hotel while you were

travelling.On the serious side, Hammy

was actively involved in the com-munity and the lives of all thosehe knew. He participated in manycharity events, such as SpecialOlympics, 24 Hr Relay and manyothers. Mike always providedmany ideas for children’sChristmas parties and evendressed as Elmo on one occasion.He never forgot a birthday,anniversary, or any other specialmoment in the lives of those thathe touched.

To all those who Hammyknew across Canada, the U.S. andthe world, to quote a friend, “HEWILL BE GONE BUT NOT

FORGOTTEN.”From the Rigger Family and

all who knew WO Michael(Hammy) Hamilton, our heartfeltcondolences go out to his family.

BLUE SKIES

Visitation at Base Chapel,Friday 27 February 2009, from1900 to 2100.

Ceremony at St-Peter'sCathedral, Trenton, Saturday 28February 2009 at 0930

Burial at Beechwood Cemetery,Ottawa, Saturday 28 February at1530

Donations to be sent to theUnited Way.

Rigger remembered, Continued from Page 1

AND THE MYSTERY PHOTO IS...

CFB Mountainview!!! At the top is the photo of Mountainview circa 1941 that ran in last week’s issue ofThe Contact, and below that is a much more recent aerial view, taken just last year. What a difference!

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Photo: Cpl David Hardwick, 8 Wing Imaging

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Showcase

Mr. Robert Kasunichreceived his Certificate of Retirement, presented by

Col M. Hood, Commander, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton.

Congratulations! Félicitations!

Capt C. Sweetapplereceived her CD, presented by CWO J. Wudrick, and

LCol J. MacCaull, CO ATESS.

Maj P. Dionreceived his Certificate of Service, presented by

LCol J. MacAleese, DCO CFLAWC.

MCpl F. Nadonreceived a promotion to that rank,

presented by LCol C. Fortier,

WLEO and CWO J. Rae, WCE.

Maj I. McCandiereceived a shadow box with the base flag and the Air Force

Roundel flag upon his retirement after 31 Years of Service,

presented by Col M. Dabros, CO CFLAWC.

MWO T. Doucettereceived a promotion to that rank, presented by

LCol C. Fortier, WLEO and CWO J. Rae, WCE.

Capt M. Ebertsreceived the Canadian Defence

Academy Certificate, presented

by CWO J. Wudrick, and LCol

J. MacCaull, CO ATESS.

MCpl B. Hornellreceived his CD, presented by

CWO J. Wudrick, and LCol J.

MacCaull, CO ATESS.

Cpl S. Nealereceived his CD, presented by

CWO J. Wudrick, and LCol J.

MacCaull, CO ATESS.

Maj R. Crewreceived a promotion to that rank, presented by Col C.

Walker, CAS, and LCol Y. Tremblay, CF AE Flight.

Sgt A. Garrettreceived a promotion to that rank, presented by

Capt R. Leighton, A/WCEO and CWO J. Rae, WCE.

LCol M. Muzzerallreceived his Certificate of

Service, presented by Col M.

Dabros, CO CFLAWC.

MWO J. Kernickreceived his Certificate of

Service, presented by Col M.

Dabros, CO CFLAWC.

LCol J. Fernandesreceived a promotion to that

rank, presented by Col M.

Dabros, CO CFAWC.

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business • for sale • wanted • equipment • automobiles • child care • for rent • employment

Business Services

RUSHNELLFUNERAL HOME

&CREMATION CENTRE

60 Division StreetTrenton

613-392-2111

Tammy’s Cleaning Service

Years of 100% successfully passed

Marchout Inspections,and 20 years of house-cleaning in the Quinte

Area. Opening and closing services

available.“I likely clean for

someone you alreadyknow.”

Call Tammy 613-392-0759

Cell: 613-847-7670

Cleaning Services

BOARDINGDogs & cats. Individual

exercise. Secluded countrysetting. Airport service

available. 5 mins. from 401Brighton. Call

EDDYSTONE KENNELS

613-475-4405

Crossword Answers

For Sale

Wanted to BuyFridges, stoves, washers,dryers in working order

and clean. Will pay goodprice. No dealers.

Please call

1-613-969-0287 or 613-968-4183

Wanted

Belleville

Volkswagen

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Rare find, just traded

from local owner!

Diesel, automatic, power

group, sunroof,

Silver with grey

leatherette interior.

64,000km.

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2005 Passat TDI

Wagon

ADULTS!1 bedroom apts.

from $595

2 bedroom apts.

from $675

Utilities & cable includedAffordable, quiet & secureCLOSE TO BASE

KLEMENCIC PROPERTIES

613-392-7839

For Rent

March Break PonyCamp

No experience required.March 16-20, Kids 6-15 yrs.

This program will runindoors @ Miron ValleyStable. 2 Mins North of

Trenton. Limited spots available.

613-394-5587

Rebecca’s PortraitsOil paintings and

Charcoal paintings

Invest in a

family heirloom

Call 613-965-6345jr.boland@sympatico.ca

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Short or Long termSmall furnished

bachelor unit on waterat Murray Canal &

Hwy 33 $650/mth inclusive. Call 613-394-1563

House for rent in

Belleville.

3 bdrm, garage, CA,$975/mth plus utils.Available March 1.

First, last and references required.

Non-smokers preferred.

Call 613-962-3559

ADVERTISE IN THE

CLASSIFIED SECTION

Call Adriana at613-392-2811

ext 3976

3 bedroom duplex forrent $850 +utils.

Walking distance toCFB Trenton

Call 613-394-2910

1998 Dodge Dakota,Black, 171K, 5.2L V8,2WD, automatic, 2DRextended Cab, bucket

seats, bedliner, air,cruise, CD/MP3, anti-

theft, remote start, hitch.Excellent condition.

Asking $4000. Contact Andrew 613-848-0772

2006 MX5 ConvertibleFully Loaded.

Only 15,000 kmsAsking $23,000

Call 613-921-5530

Estate Furnishings atGreat Prices!

Furniture, lighting, mirrors, art, and rugs

for every room of yourhome. Fantastic Gifts too!

Military Personnel 10% discount.

Funk & Gruven A-Z52 Bridge St., E.,

Downtown Belleville613-968-5612

funkandgruven@bellnet.ca

“Wish list” Service

House for rent inTrenton. 2br + loft,$850/mth plus utils.

First, last and referencesrequired.

Non-smokers preferred.Call 416-618-1977

Closson ChaseVineyards

is looking for a part-time customer service

representative. The idealcandidate is bi-lingual,has a focus to deliverexceptional customerservice and is a teamplayer. The individualwill be responsible for

daily opening & closingprocedures, assist withpackaging of wine and

helping co-ordinatedelivery of wine. Light

cleaning duties arerequired on a daily basisalong with the ability tolift up to 25kg (55lbs).An interest in food andwine is an asset. Mustbe available weekendsincluding Friday as of

April 1, 2009.

Please send resumes bye-mail to

keith@clossonchase.comor fax 613.399.1618

Career Opportunities

House for RentEast of Brighton, 10 minsto base. Family home inthe country. 3 bdrm brickbungalow, full basement,C/A, dishwasher, garage,

huge yard, lots of parking.$110+utils 1st & last, references requiredAvailable March 1.

905-453-0629cszumilas@rogers.com

Apt for Rent2 bdrm, non-smoker

in Trenton on bus route.Laundry facilities on

site. $650 +utils 1st &last required.613-849-1233

For Rent in Trenton2 - 2 bdrms apartments.Close to downtown, allamentities, Trent Riverand walking trail, busroute. Suitable for pro-

fessional adults. Nostairs, own entrance, 1parking space, no dogs.• 2 bdrm in quiet 6-plex

for $650 +hydro. • 2 bdrm lower unit ofduplex, bright walkout,

own courtyard $795inclusive.

613-242-8523

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