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Happy Belated Birthday to the personnel of 8 Air Maintenance Squadron!April 1, 2003 marked the 10th anniversary of the squadron. This photo ofsquadron personnel was taken April 10 by personnel at 8 Wing Imaging, withthe help of 424 Squadron personnel--who kindly provided the Labrador fromwhich this photograph was taken.

Air ForceWINNIPEG, April 17 - The Air Force is

inspecting the centre-wing structure of 20 ofits 32 CC-130 Hercules aircraft after fatiguecracks were discovered in two aircraft undergo-ing regularly scheduled overhaul.

The aircraft in question are of the oldermodel variant purchased between 1960 and1975. So far, cracks have been found in nine ofthe 16 aircraft inspected.

While inspections are underway, flyingschedules have been prioritized for search andrescue operations and overseas missions.

Specially trained technicians are carryingout the four-to-five hour inspection that candetect small cracks using specialized equip-ment with ultrasound technology. Aircraftwithout indications of cracking can resumenormal flying. For those where cracks aredetected, either CF technicians or a contractorwill conduct necessary repairs.

Structural fatigue is a normal age-relatedphenomenon and is addressed throughupgrades scheduled as part of the life cyclemanagement of a fleet.Both the outer and cen-tre wings of the CF’s older model CC-130shave been replaced at least once in their lifecycle. The centre-wing structure,including the area where cracking has beendetected, is among the components to berefurbished as part of a program that beganrecently. One older-model aircraft has alreadycompleted the refurbishment program andother aircraft will be cycled through the pro-gram over the next several years.

The Hercules aircraft, based in Trenton,Ont.; Greenwood, N.S.; and Winnipeg, Man.fly tactical airlift, search and rescue, and air-to-air refueling missions.

Once inspections are completed, resultswill be forthcoming. This is expected by theend of next week.

CC-130 Hercules aircraftinspected for cracks

Force aérienne

WINNIPEG, le 17 avril -La Force aérienne est entrain de procéder à l’inspec-tion du caisson central devoilure de 20 de ses 32 avionsCC-130 Hercules après quedes criques de fatigue eurentété découvertes dans deuxavions qui subissaient unerévision périodique.

Les avions en questionsont une ancienne version duHercules et ils ont étéachetés entre 1960 et 1975.Jusqu’à présent, des criquesont été découvertes dansneuf des seize avionsinspectés.

Pendant que se déroulentles inspections, les calendri-ers des vols ont été modifiéspour donner la priorité auxmissions de recherche et desauvetage et aux missionsoutre-mer.

Des techniciens spécial-isés effectuent présentementl’inspection d’une durée dequatre à cinq heures permet-tant de détecter de petitescriques au moyen d’unéquipement spécialisé util-isant les ultrasons. Les avionsqui neprésentent aucun signe decriquage peuvent reprendreleurs activités de vol nor-males. Ceux qui présententdes criques devront êtreréparés par des techniciensdes FC ou un contractant.

La fatigue structurale estun phénomène normal lié àl’âge d’un matériel et elle esttraitée au moyen de modifi-cations prévues dans le cadrede la gestion du cycle de vied’une flotte. Les parties cen-trale et extérieures de la voil-ure des anciens modèles deCC-130 des FC ont étéremplacées au moins une fois

au cours de leur cycle de vie.Le caisson central de la voil-ure, y compris la zone où descriques ont été découvertes,fait partie des composantsqui doivent être remis à neufdans le cadre d’un pro-gramme lancé récemment.Un avion d’ancien modèle adéjà fait l’objet du pro-gramme de remise à neuf, etd’autres avions profiteront dece programme au cours desprochaines années.

Les avions Hercules sontbasés à Trenton (Ont.),Greenwood (N.-E.) etWinnipeg (Man.). Ilseffectuent des missions detransport tactique, derecherche et sauvetage et deravitaillement en vol.

Une fois les inspectionsterminées, il restera à atten-dre les résultats, lesquelsdevraient être connus vers lafin de la semaine prochaine.

Inspection des avions CC-130Hercules à la recherche de criques

OTTAWA, April 16 /CNW/ - TheHonourable John McCallum, Minister ofNational Defence and General RayHenault, Chief of the Defence Staff,announced today that Brigadier-GeneralAngus Watt handed over the command ofJoint Task Force South West Asia ( JTF-SWA) to Brigadier-General Dennis C.Tabbernor.

The JTFSWA, which has its headquar-ters co-located with U.S. Central Commandat MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa, Fla.,is the formation that comprises allCanadian Forces units and personnel com-mitted to Operation APOLLO, theCanadian military contribution to the inter-national campaign against terrorism.

“The appointment of Brig.-Gen.Tabbernor to command Operation APOL-

LO is yet another confirmation of Canada’sstrong commitment to the internationalcampaign against terrorism,” said MinisterMcCallum. “About 1200 men and womenof the Canadian Forces continue to serve inthe theatre of operations, and the opera-tional tempo remains high.”

“Brig.-Gen. Tabbernor’s operationalcommand experience will be an importantcontribution to the Canadian Forcesengaged in the campaign against terrorism,”said General Ray Henault.

Brig.-Gen. Tabbernor recently complet-ed a tour with the NATO StabilizationForce (SFOR) in Bosnia Herzegovina asthe Assistant Chief of Staff for Operationsin the Multi-National Division (SouthWest). He was promoted to his current rankin September 2001.

Change of Command in JointTask Force Southwest Asia

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Use a handful ofbaking soda and a halfcup of white vinegar.Cover the drain tightlyfor one minute whilethe mixture fizzes.Flush. Put a half cup ofsalt and a half cup ofbaking soda down thedrain. Follow with sixcups of boiling water.Let it sit for a fewhours or overnight.Flush with water.

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Use a plunger, a coathanger or a mechanicalsnake to clear drains.

Painting

Use old paint asprimer. Before dispos-ing of oil-based orenamel paint cans, takeoutdoors and removethe lid to allow thecontents to air-dry andharden. Allow usedturpentine to sit in aclosed jar until thepaint particles havesettled. Pour off theclear turpentine anduse again.

Air quality

Instead of aerosolproducts, use pumpspray bottles. Makeyour own air freshenersby boiling or simmer-ing sweet herbs, flowerpetals or spices. A goodmixture is cinnamonand cloves. Keep houseplants to clean the airin your home. Keepingyour home clean andaired out will helpeliminate odor prob-lems. Clean heat regis-ters, air ducts and ventson a regular basis toimprove air quality.

If you use dangerousproducts, don’t pur-chase more than youneed. Use them up, orgive leftovers to some-one who can use them.Separate hazardousmaterials f rom yourhousehold garbage.

Never dispose ofhazardous materials inthe sewer system, instorm drains, soil oropen bodies of water.

Contact your localgovernment for infor-mation on how to dis-pose of them safely.

The average house-hold has a surprisingnumber of productswhich can cause dam-age to the environ-ment. Use them spar-ingly, and dispose ofthem with care.

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Canada’s new Searchand Rescue (SAR) helicop-ter, the CH-149Cormorant, is already prov-ing its worth in record-set-ting rescues despite projectdelays that will require itspredecessor, the CH-113Labrador, to continue flyinguntil early 2004.

A recent review of oper-ations and maintenance onthe Cormorant concludedthat more maintenancetechnicians were needed,and that some proceduresneeded to be revised. Thereview also concluded thatnot only were some partswearing out faster thanexpected, but also thatreplacement parts were notbeing ordered and deliveredquickly enough to keep upwith demand.The problemsare being resolved and a newactivation schedule has beenset.

The Cormorant fleetwas to be fully operationalby late 2003, allowing forthe retirement of theLabrador. As a result of the

delays, the Air Force willcontinue flying theLabrador until fall 2003 at14 Wing Greenwood anduntil spring 2004 at 8 WingTrenton, when theCormorant will be intro-duced at those wings.

Retaining the Labradorwill not adversely effect theSAR mission at either ofthose locations,and will givetime to train remainingcrews and additional techni-cians on the Cormorants.

The delay will, however,have some impact on mili-tary members and theirfamilies. Postings will haveto be changed to keep air-crew and technicians inplace until the Labrador isfully retired from service.The Air Force has promisedto do its best to minimizethe affects these changeswill have on families; how-ever, it may be impossible toeliminate them all.

Everyone involved inthe project agrees that thedelay is regrettable, but allare working hard to resolvethe issues that have arisen,and the delay in bringingthe Cormorant into full

operational service willensure that the job is doneright.

“There are only about100 of this type of aircraftflying in the world, so it isstill relatively new,” saidLieutenant-Colonel ColinGoodman, CommandingOfficer of 442 SquadronComox.

“We are the only opera-tor of this type of aircraft inNorth America, so weexpect to encounter somesupply difficulties, but wealso expect those problemsto quickly improve.”

Project Manager LColPierre Coulombe says safetyis the primary concern and afew months delay is prefer-able to cutting corners.

“We are working closelywith the aircraft supplier,European HelicopterIndustries, and the mainte-nance contractor, IMPGroup. Both companiesfully stand behind theirproduct and services,and areresolving all support issuesas quickly as possible.”

Despite the delays, theCormorant has already beenflown in an impressive series

of rescues.This larger, faster,and more powerful aircrafthas nearly double the pay-load of the Labrador, cantravel much farther withoutrefuelling, and has manystate-of-the-art capabilitiespermitting it to fly in weath-er conditions that wouldkeep the Labrador on theground.

“As a pilot, I am veryimpressed with theCormorant’s capabilities,”said Major GilbertThibault,commanding offi-cer of 103 SAR Squadron inGander. “We know thatthere are still problems towork out, but we havealready done missions withthe Cormorant that wecould not have done withthe Labrador.”

A case in point is theDecember 2002 rescue offthe coast of Newfoundland,where a Gander-basedCormorant flew more than1,600 kilometres in gale-force conditions to rescue abadly injured Norwegiansailor.

In January 2003, thesame squadron hoisted 16people off a ship in one trip,something the Labradorcould never have done.Later in January, a Comox-based Cormorant flew more

than 1,100 kilometres tobring an injured sailor tohospital from a ship thatwas 300 kilometres offshore.

As for the Labrador?The “old lady of SAR” asshe is known, will retire in2004 after more than 40

years of yeoman service.Themajority may be sold, butsome will go to Canadianmuseums. One is alreadypromised to the CanadaAviation Museum inOttawa, and another to theRCAF Museum inTrenton, Ontario.

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News

Search & RescueUPDATE

424 Squadron had another quite week and there were no callouts. Hope every-one has a pleasant week--and be safe.

Missions for 2003: 25 Missions for Apr.: 4 Persons rescued: 8

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Dear Editor,

As I am sure you areaware, 8 Wing will behosting the QuinteInternational Airshow(QIAS ‘03) 21-22 Jun 03.

Planning is wellunderway for a diverseand multi-faceted show.Those of you that havebeen around the Wingfor a number of years, orthat have attended pastairshows, realize that thisevent presents a greatopportunity for 8 Wing,and by extension the AirForce and CF, to showthe public the pride wehave in our continuingcontribution to nationaland international securi-

ty.The corollary to this

opportunity is that theexecution of this highprofile event has a con-siderable impact on theWing’s resources. Manyof us will be busy puttingthe Wing’s ‘best foot for-ward’ throughout thatweekend.

To that end, this callfor volunteers provides anopportunity for you toget involved in QIAS ‘03in a capacity that may beto your liking or in linewith your particularskills. Yes, this event is asignificant undertaking -but it is also a tremen-dous opportunity to havean enjoyable weekend

demonstrating to ourpublic why we are proudto wear a uniform and/orbe a member of theCanadian defence team,including our civilianmembers.

We need volunteerslike you to ensure thesuccess of QIAS ‘03. Ifyou have a specific skillset and/or the desire tovolunteer, you will beinvolved in a dynamicenvironment which willculminate with the joyand pride of being one ofthe airshow staff con-tributing to the success ofthis significant event.

If you are interested orwish to find out more,please E:Mail Maj

Alexander.DM (QIAS‘03 Deputy Chairman) orMCpl Woelders.AJ(Assistant to DeputyChairman) or contact theAirshow Office at local7777. If you know of anypersonnel that do nothave access to thisE:Mail that may possiblybe interested in volun-teering, please pass on theinformation.

Thank you for takingtime to consider thisoffer.

“100 Years of Flightand New Frontiers”.

A.J. MaziarskiLColChairman QIAS ‘03

LETTERS

The Aerospace andTelecommunications EngineeringSupport Squadron continues to par-ticipate in the Student Co-OpPlacement and Student SummerEmployment Programs. This essay isfrom one of the students who has hadco-op placements at ATESS.

My name is Nicholas Brake,I’m 17 years old and a student fromSt. Paul Catholic SecondarySchool finalizing my four years ofhigh school in grade 12. For thepast two years I have been doingco-op placements. The Programintroduces students to work expe-rience finding out what it’s like inthe real work world. I’ve beenworking in two areas on the NorthSide.

Working with the teachers whohave organized the co-operativeeducation program, I have beenable to choose different places thatI may have wanted to continuelearning as a career choice. Thismainly involved computers orsomething that would involve thatfield of occupation. Going throughpre-employment classes duringschool, teachers taught me andother students, who were alsodoing this program, how to dointerviews, write a proper resume,and fill out some forms properly

before going to our placements.While I was in grade 11 I had

chosen to do a two-credit co-op. Ineeded to have 240 hours done inmy workplace, which may seemlike a lot, but it goes by very quick-ly if you know what you are doingand have good experiences in theplacement. My first placement wasat the Aerospace andTelecommunication EngineeringSupport Squadron (ATESS)working with Capt. WalterNorquay as my supervisor and withthe help of Debbie Kelly.The workthat they gave me involved net-working, hardware and software,and a little inventory. Some otherwork involved moving computersand setting them up for new peo-ple coming into ATESS. At timesit would be hard, but other co-workers were always there to giveme a hand if I needed it. I learnedwhat it was to be on a team andcommunicate with others whenneeded.

Now in my second year of co-operative education I have beengiven the opportunity to work withEric Ward and Scott Penningtonwhile doing a two-credit co-op atIllustration and Imaging on theNorth Side. Most of the programsthat I had used while at CADDSwere well known to me because

during the school year I wouldteach students from local elemen-tary schools as well as senior citi-zens in my community computerdrawing programs and other com-puter programs at my school as apart of my community servicehours. At Illustration and ImagingI learned things that I would havenever learned in school. I learnedhow to design and manufacturezappers, posters, and mouse pads,to name a few. They had also toldme about the programs and alsoabout occupations in graphic arts. Iam grateful that I was able to usemy semester to work with Eric andScott learning the many projectsthat had occupied me everyday.

I’ve had great experiencesworking with the people in andaround ATESS. They showed menew things and helped me choosewhich career path I would like tofollow. With the skills that I havelearned over the past two years Iwon’t let them go to waste and Iwill use them as frequently as Ipossibly can.

Thanks again to the peoplewho have accepted me to do a co-operative education placement atyour workplace.

Sincerely.Nicholas Brake

Calling all volunteers--we need your help

ATESS Co-op Program still going strong

“Forging the Wright Future”Celebrating 100 Years of Flight

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by MWO NormandMarion

16 Wing Borden

After more than sixmonths of intensestudying and livingunder the constant pres-sure of practical checksand written exams,Corporal Lisa Mac Raeand the other candidatesof the Avionics SystemsTechnician (Avs Tech)course 0210 finallywrapped up the first

major milestone of theirAir Force career.

On March 4th, theyput on their dress uni-forms and assembledinside StedmanBuilding in Borden tocollect the certificatethat confirmed the suc-cessful completion oftheir Apprentice course.

During the gradua-tion ceremony, CorporalMac Rae was presentedwith the Top CandidateAward as the individual

who achieved the high-est academic marks overthe period of the entirecourse. A formerVehicle Technician,Corporal Mac Raealready served 11 yearsas a Reservist in herhometown ofWinnipeg, Manitoba.On completion of hercourse, she was postedto 8 Air MaintenanceSquadron (AMS) inTrenton.

Corporal Mac Rae

and her fellow graduatesof the Avionics coursespent the last six monthsat the Canadian ForcesSchool of AerospaceTechnology andEngineering (CFSATE)at 16 Wing Borden, tolearn how to trou-bleshoot and repair air-craft electronic systemssuch as aircraft instru-ment, communication,navigation, radar, andother integrated avion-ics systems.

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The members of Building 151, a sub-component of ATESS, have com-bined their efforts with that of local Tim Horton’s staff to create a CarePackage-- coffee products and some everyday luxuries were packed upand sent to soldiers who are deployed with Op Apollo.Cpls GuyLabrecque and Richard Aucoin of ATESS spearheaded the project. TimHorton’s employees also donated some Easter wishes as well as coffeeand tea. Thank you Mary-Ann Mason, Cathy Anderson, Debbie Sartyand Rebecca Merrurie. We all wish the best of luck and a speedy safereturn to friends and family who are away and missed.

8 AMS Member captures top marks in Avionics Course in BordenPhoto: MCpl Bill McLeod

Corporal Lisa Mac Rae was the top candidate on herAvionics Systems Technician Apprentice course.

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After last week’s bonehead-ed move by the Bankof Canada to raise interestrates by a quarter point,folks with mortgages torenew or new ones to con-template have been thrownon the horns of a big, hairydilemma. For the first timein the past two years thereis a seriously difficult ques-tion to answer: do you bor-row long, or short?

First, why didGovernor David Dodgeand the other deep thinkersat the central bank raiserates? After all, it is widelyexpected that theAmericans will actually bereducing the cost of moneyon that side of the borderover the next few months.This latest move fromOttawa puts us quite atodds with the rest of theworld, in fact, where bor-rowing costs have beengoing down.

The simple answer isthat inflation in this coun-

try has “soared” to morethan 4 per cent, which isabove the target range (of 1to 3 per cent) that the cen-tral bank wants to main-tain. We have inflation,because we have strongeconomic growth and ter-rific job creation. In thepast year more than500,000 people foundwork, which is more newemployment than in all ofthe other G8 countries,combined. Last year wethrew up over 200,000 newhouses, and experiencedrecord car sales - and manyaudacious employees actu-ally started asking for raisesagain.

That’s all inflationary,so the central bank did thetraditional thing, using theblunt trauma of higherborrowing costs to try tocool things off.The troubleis, rates are rising now,when a lot of that econom-ic growth may already bebehind us. No economist Ihang out with expects tosee those same kinds ofemployment or housingnumbers in 2003.Meanwhile there is realconcern about the bank-ruptcy of Air Canada,about what damage ourfederal government mayhave done to trade with theU.S. after we stiffed themon Iraq, about consumerconfidence petering outand,now,about the unfore-seen consequences ofSARS.

So,Dodge and his bud-dies may have gotten thisone exactly wrong. Lowloan and mortgage rateshave been the fuel behindour economic blaze, and noone sector has been more

important since NineEleven than residential realestate. To bump rates upnow, wounding affordabili-ty and bumping an army offirst-time buyers out of themarket, could be a majorproblem in the making.

Dodge-watchers, how-ever, are warning of a fur-ther full 1 per cent jump inrates by the end of the year,and another half-point in2004, taking the primeback over the 6 per centmark, and pushing long-term mortgage rates ashigh as 8 per cent. Forsomebody who’s gottenused to a below-prime,variable rate of 4 per centor so, that is one heck of avault higher.

Therefore, it is not sur-prising a lot of people arelooking at their cheap,vari-able loans and wondering ifthis is the time to roll thedice, locking in just toavoid further pain downthe road. These days theposted rate for a five-yearloan is 6.75 per cent; for athree-year term it’s 6.25 percent and for a one-yearconvertible, just under the6 per cent mark.

But only a geek, ormaybe a person with acredit rating from hell,would borrow at the postedrate. There is so muchcompetition betweenlenders that you can get adiscount off that numberjust about anywhere. Forexample, if you are a goodcustomer, then right nowyou can probably get yourhands on a three-yearmortgage at 5 per cent or abit less. Five-year money iscurrently available in the5.5 per cent range - if youare willing to fight for it.

Or you can visit lenderswho these days are intro-ducing low, fixed-term, “nohaggle” mortgages, also inthe low 5 per cent range,for a relatively great deal.

So, is it THE momentto consider locking downyour mortgage costs?

It really depends onyou. If you’re a risk-averseperson who hates the pos-sibility that your mortgagecould cost substantiallymore in two years, thenlock in. If you are a first-time buyer who needs sta-bility when it comes tomortgage payments, andsimply can’t afford to paymore, then lock in.

But if you are a home-owner with equity, comingup for renewal, and havebeen enjoying the fruits ofa below-prime, variablerate loan, then I thinkthere’s no reason to messwith success. Be realistic -the prime rate now is 4.75per cent,which means yourmortgage is costing youabout 4.5 per cent. Even ifthe prime soars that fullpoint by the end of theyear, your loan will still beabout 5.5 per cent.Granted, that is equal tothe five-year discountedrate you can find these daysat many banks - but the bigquestion is, where will ratesbe two, three, four and fiveyears from?

My bet is they will belower - possibly substan-tially so. The rest of theworld continues to deflate,not inflate.The US econo-my is still weak and willneed a couple of years toregain its strength.Productivity and rapidtechnological advance arereducing costs around theworld. Increasingly centralbanks are finding toolsother than interest rates togovern national economies.In short, I look ahead andsee years, if not decades, ofcheap money. And even ifyou don’t share my vision,remember that study afterstudy has shown that thosewho borrow short alwayscome out paying less thanthose who took cover, andlocked in.

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News we can use? Call us!Spinach salad with honey-mustard dressing(NC)—Garnished with peanuts, which contain fibre,folate, magnesium, zinc and vitamin E, this saladmakes a healthy snack or a tasty side dish.Ingredients1/4 cup peanut oil4 tsp red wine vinegar3/4 tsp light (reduced sodium) soy sauce1 tbsp honey mustard 15 mL1/4 tsp dill weed6 cups crisp washed spinach leaves, torn up if large1 1/2 apples, quartered, cored and diced1/2 cup dry roasted, unsalted peanuts2 tbsp coarsely grated parmesan cheese

Method1. Dressing: combine oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honeymustard and dill weed in jar. Shake well.

2. Salad: arrange spinach on plates. Top with apples,peanuts and cheese.3. Shake dressing, drizzle over salads, and serve.

Makes 6 servings.

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Prepare dressing: In large skillet over medium-highheat, cook bacon until desired crispness; remove withslotted spoon and set aside.Add onion and mushrooms to bacon drippings; cook,stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until onions aresoft. Stir in apple cider vinegar and maple syrup; boil1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.Place spinach, apples, pecans and bacon bits in saladbowl or arrange on individual salad plates. Toss saladwith warm dressing or spoon over salad on plates.Serve immediately.Makes 4 servings.

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OTTAWA, le 16 avril/CNW/ - Le ministrede la Défense nationale,l’honorable JohnMcCallum, et leGénéral Ray Henault,Chef d’état-major de laDéfense, ont annoncéaujourd’hui que leB r i g a d i e r - g é n é r a lAngus Watt a remis lecommandement de laForce opérationnelleinterarmées de l’Asie duSud-Ouest (FOIASO)au Brigadier-généralDennis C. Tabbernor.

La FOIASO, dont lequartier général se trou-ve dans les mêmesinstallations que leCommandement centralaméricain, à la base aéri-enne MacDill, près deTampa (Floride), est laformation des Forces

canadiennes quiregroupe les unités et lepersonnel affectés àl’opération Apollo, laparticipation militairecanadienne à la cam-pagne internationalecontre le terrorisme.

“La nomination duBgén Tabbenor au com-mandement de l’opéra-tion Apollo est une autreindication du fermeengagement du Canadaà l’égard de la campagneinternationale contre leterrorisme”, a déclaré leministre McCallum.

“Environ 1 200membres des Forcescanadiennes, hommes etfemmes, continuent àservir dans le théâtre desopérations, et le rythmeopérationnel demeureélevé.”

“L’expérience duBgén Tabbenor sur leplan du commandementopérationnel se révéleratrès précieuse pour lesunités des Forces cana-diennes qui participent àla lutte antiterroriste”, asouligné, pour sa part, leGénéral Ray Henault,Chef d’état-major de laDéfense.

Le Bgén Tabbenor aterminé récemment uneaffectation auprès de laForce de stabilisationdirigée par l’OTAN(SFOR), en Bosnie-Herzégovine. Il yassumait les fonctions dechef d’état-major adjointaux opérations, avec laDivision multinationale(Sud-Ouest). Il a étépromu à son grade actuelen septembre 2001.

Passation de commandement ausein de la Force opérationnelleinterarmées de l’Asie du Sud-Ouest

ATESS faces off against DGAEPM in hockey challenge

Submitted byCapt.Harry Welton

ATESS

At 1330 on March21,2003 a piece of historywas once again offered upas a reward to the superi-or team of hockey playerswho faced off at theRCAF Flyers Arena, 8Wing/CFB Trenton.LCol K.J. Shaw, fearlessleader of ATESS, hadtossed out the gauntlet,politely challengingBGen D.L.Lucas’s“trained killers” fromDGAEPM to a good oldhockey game.

The origins of thischallenge can be traced

back to the firstDGAEM/AMDU chal-lenge that took place on31 January, 1975. The lastrecorded challenge wasgame 26 held in March1994. During these years,DGAEM won 12 of themeetings, and AMDUwon 14. Although therewere 26 games played, itappears that only 22 wererecorded with “tags”beingaffixed to the trophy.

Prior to this historicoccasion, our DGAEPMvisitors were invited toATESS Headquarters forsome informative briefin-gs and tours conducted bythe Flight Commanders.After lunch all players

and spectators headed tothe Flyers Arena for themuch awaited game.

The ATESS teammembers were StephaneRacle, Dan Lepage, BrianFrank, Bob Matthews,Matt Cantin, FarleyVader, Ron Prest, LucNadon, Dave Quinsey,Aidan Brake, Al Baillie,Darryl O’Rourke, AndySargent, Grant Lewis,and Kirk Shaw.

The DGAEPM teammembers were DaveKenny, Ron Gaston, GaryConnolly, Mike Leger,Yves Letourneau, LairdMcKinnon, MattCrawley, MartinMongeon, Peter Hillier,

Mike Pelletier, DougCargo, Troy Kelly, TomGale, Doug Baker,

Dennis Rideout, MacCorbett.

At 1330, the game gotunderway with the cere-monial dropping of thepuck by CWO JerryGirodat (SCWO). Theenthusiasm of the“ATESS cheerleaders” ,led by Karen was notice-able throughout thegame. Karen was almostcalled for a game miscon-duct for her whistlemanoeuvres. Instead shewas put in the penaltybox where she received astern lecture from the ref-eree. Goal scorers forATESS were BobMatthews, Luc Nadon(2), Grant Lewis andKirk Shaw. Goal scorersfor DGAEPM were YvesLetorneau and TroyKelly.

The final score for thishighly enjoyable gamewas 5 to 2 for ATESS,according to the official

score sheet, but theenthusiastic fans claim itwas 6 to 2.

On the completion ofthe game, everyoneadjourned to Carney’s forsome well deservedrefreshments and thechance to meet in a lesscombatant environment.

We hope that this losshas not bruised the ego ofthe losing team and theywill be willing to try againnext year, and not makeus wait another ten yearsbefore they are ready tomeet the challenge again.

All personnel whoattended this event wouldlike to extend a sincerethank you to the peoplewho made it happen. Aspecial thanks has to begiven to Cpl AndySargent for his excellentplanning and preparationas well as being one of theenthusiastic ATESSplayers.

Congratulations to ATESS (in black), who claimed the win with a 5-2 score.

CWO Jerry Girodat drops the puck for Col. Doug Baker, of DGAEPM, and LCol Kirk Shaw, of ATESS.

424 Squadron was responsible for introducing the Surf ‘n Turf event to the personnelof 8 Wing Trenton in 1987.

The event was originally presented as a challenge by the Search and RescueTechnicians (SAR Techs) to all Units / Squadrons on base. The race was originally a38 km course consisting of two canoeists, two speed cyclists, two runners and one braveswimmer. Back in 1987, the race had a total of sixteen teams that participated, withthe team entered by the Physical Education and Recreation Instructors (PERI) takinghome the trophy.

The numbers have grown to last year’s total of 37 teams. There were also sevenentries into the “Tin”person category, who in all their guts and glory, complete all legsof the event on their own. The course is now approximately 60 km in length andincludes the following legs: 10 km Run, 7 km Canoe, 15 km Road Bike, 5 km CrossCountry Run, 10 km Mountain Bike, 6 km Run, 475 m Swim and a 3.5 km Run.(Note: All legs and distances are subject to change.) The course typically starts at 8Wing/CFB Trenton then stretches into the Quinte West areas of Frankford, Batawaand Trenton before finishing back at 8 Wing / CFB Trenton.The race includes most-ly military members, but also has teams from local corporations and businesses. Over400 participating racers are expected including the 75+ race volunteers and OrganizingCommittee.

This year’s Surf ‘n Turf will take place on June 6, rain or shine, beginning at BakerIsland at 0900 hrs “sharp”. A team can enter in to one of the below categories (eightparticipants per team).Also, individual military members may register as a “Tinperson”and complete all legs of the race on their own. A Tinperson may participate as a mem-ber of a team but can only compete in the first leg of the race (the 10 km run) as partof that team.Categories: Open - open to any mixture of age and gender

Mixed- must have a minimum of two females or two malesFemale - all female teamMasters - sum of all participants ages must equal 280+Tinman - one male completes all legs of the raceTinwoman - one female completes all legs of the race

Pick up all registration info at the Gymnasium main office. Race Organizer is FitnessCoordinator, Scott Burns, at 613-392-2811 local 3328. Volunteers are needed to helpwith the organization of this event, please contact 3328.

History of the Surf ‘n Turf

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Canadiana CrCanadiana Crosswordossword

1943--RCAF Station Trenton tops all others in motion picture enter-tainment, offering its personnel at least five full length film change-overseach week.

1953/1963--Unavailable

1973--Rideau Hall announces that Cpl BV Verchere, a SAR TECH atCFB Trenton, is on the list of Bravery Award Recipients. Severe floodingat CFB Trenton threatens to ruin the yacht club, and Transport person-nel scramble to save the floating dock and fuel pumps.

1983--Last “flight” of the CC-130 Operational Flight Trainer (OFT)simulator after 16,260 hours. 436 Squadron CC-130 repatriates theremains of legendary Canadian adventurer-entrepreneur-WWI heroLCol “Klondike Joe” Boyle from Europe.

1993--8 Wing Photographic Flight transfers from 8 Wing Logistics to 8Air Maintenance Squadron.

Created & compiled byWO J. H. MacDonald, Deputy Wing Heritage Officer,

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Clean and inspect all components that may let water in. Look forrust streaks, swollen hoses and rusted clamps. Don't be so sure yourpump can handle an emergency. Most electric pumps cannot keepup to a 2" hole in the hull and because water entering the boat fromfailed engine hoses are the second most common reason for sinking,you would be wise to service all through-hull fittings and pumps.The first reason is that nasty marine toilet. Is yours installed proper-ly? (by Lee Abrams CFB Trenton Yacht Club)

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Spring has finally sprung,and with that said, weknow the dreaded bathingsuit season is just aroundthe corner.

No longer can we hidebehind those comfy layersof sweaters, jogging pants,and big winter jackets. So,which fad diet will it be thisyear to help loose thoseextra winter pounds? Welllet’s see, there’s the EatRight for Your Type Diet,The Atkins Diet, or howabout The Zone? None ofthese sound like theywould be right for you.Well how about we just cutout carbohydrates totallyfrom our diets and live offprotein alone, or eat grape-fruit for every meal of theday. If all this sounds con-fusing or crazy to you, orthey are all diets you haveactually tried, no need toworry I have the perfectdiet for you…DON’T!

All too often many ofus are caught up in thenumber game, “I’ve got tolose 10 lbs,20 lbs,30 lbs…”and try every “quick fix”there is to lose it.Unfortunately, the best way

to maintain a healthyweight is not in pill form,and it may not be the“quick fix”your looking for,but does however let us eatmore than a grapefruit fordinner!

Making small adjust-ments in your day-to-daylife is what it takes. Wehave all heard about mak-ing lifestyle changes, butwhat does all that mean? Itmeans making smarter andhealthier choices. Not onlywhen it comes to what weput in our mouths, butwhat our daily activitiesconsist of and our overallwellness too. Now, goingfrom a junkaholic, yes Imade that up, to someonewho makes healthier nutri-tion choices does not hap-pen overnight. So, do notbe frustrated when Frenchfries are the preferredchoice as opposed to asalad, they may always beyour favourite choice, butare they the smart andhealthier choice? We allhave a general idea of whatchoices are good, andwhich are not so good, it isa matter of actually making

that choice to have thesalad instead. Now thatdoes not mean you cannever have French friesagain, it just means youprobably shouldn’t havethem everyday of the week.Just remember that whenyou decide to start eatingbetter there will be dayswhere you “slip”, instead ofbeating yourself up for this,realize where you wentwrong and move on to thenext meal!

The following are just afew tips to help you when itcomes to healthy eatingchoices:

• Watch out for portionsizes, what they give atrestaurants is far more thananyone actually needs toconsume;

• Eat because your hun-gry, not because you feellike eating or because yourbored;

• Stop eating once yourfull;

• When choosing meatproducts go for those thatare of a leaner cut;

• Beware of saturatedfats, deep fried foods, andheavy oils--try to avoidthese as much as possible;

• Pick a wide range ofcolours when choosingfruits and veggies, especial-ly dark green leafy vegeta-bles;

• Choose whole grainsvs. your regular whitebread;

• Try to consume lowerfat dairy products;

• Check your foodlabels, you’d be surprisedwhat they put in there;

• Pick foods that areclosest to their naturalstate. The more proceedsomething is the morechances there are that you’llbe consuming extra sugar,salts, and preservatives thatyou don’t really need;

• Enjoy a full range offoods, always in modera-

tion;• Best of all, never neg-

lect yourself to have yourfavourite foods once and awhile. If you bid farewell tochocolate “forever”, thechances of eating everychocolate bar in sight someday is much greater.Instead let yourself havecheat day once in a while,no you can’t cheat all day,but pick a food that youtruly enjoy and have it thatday.

Tuesday, April 22

Well, I made it pastanother pothole on theroad to betterhealth…Easter. So muchchocolate, so few “fatclothes” left in my closetto revert to.

Talk about a greatmotivator, the moreweight I lose, the moreclothes I pass on to mypregnant sister. It’s eitherlose more in order the fitinto the smaller-sized

clothes she has given meor go naked. I (and prob-ably the entire civilizedworld) tend to leantowards the first option.The clothes issue defi-nitely helped me staysomewhat on track overthe holiday weekend. Ifthat wasn’t enough tocurb my appetite, thenon-stop “vomitpalloza”that took place when mytoddler came down withthe stomach flu did thetrick.

Of course, perhapsthe excruciating agonymy muscles enduredafter last Thursday’s selfdefence class could havecontributed as well. It’shard to grab thosechocolate eggs when youare unable to lift yourarms from your side.

I’m starting to think Ilack the coordinationneeded to study karate.As we were warming up,Randy had Jen and I jogaround the aerobics stu-dio at the gym. That wasfine.Then, he asked us toturn sideways and “skip”.That was NOT fine.One foot stepped on theother and down I went.The thing that managedto save me from com-plete humility was thegraceful roll I went into.

Perhaps that’s just how Ichoose to remember it,Jen and Randy may havethought differently as Icollapsed onto the floorwith a surprised shout.

As I have said before,I have the ExerciseEquilibrium DeficiencySyndrome. I’m sure therehas to be a support groupfor people likeme…right? It’s gettingto the point that I’mgoing to have to considerwearing a helmet when Iwork out. It’s probablyfor the best that I men-tion it in my columnfirst, maybe it will elimi-nate those confusedstares I’m bound toattract in the Strengthand ConditioningRoom. Wait a minute, Iget them already!

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Confessionsfrom the

GymLaurie McVicar

So much chocolate, so few clothes

No-fail diet guarantees you lose weight

The I/S Slow PitchLeague organisationalmeeting is scheduledfor 1000 hrs,Thursday,May 1 in TheGymnasium confer-ence room.

The league is opento CF Military, DND& NPF full timeemployees and depen-dants. Interested UnitSports Reps andExecutive are to attendsubject meeting inpreparation for the2003 Slow PitchSeason. The leaguewill play at the wingball field Mondaythrough Thursdayevenings. Players withno team reps wishingto play and requestingadditional informationcan contact theMilitary SportsCoordinator, DanCormier, at local 3373.

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Hockey: Selected at the Ontario Region SelectionCamp to represent the Ontario Region at the CFNational Women's Hockey Championship.Placed 2nd (Silver Medal) at the CF NationalWomen's Hockey Championship - Game MVP.Participated in the 8 Wing/CFB Trenton NHLLeague.Fastball: Ontario Region Women's Softball Champs,two game MVP.CF National Women's Softball Champion (GoldMedal) Tournament MVP, All Star Pitcher, PSPRecipient Award.Tier 2 Ontario Provincial Champs.Belleville Ladies Softball League Champs & TeamMVP.Ball Hockey: Inter Section Ball Hockey LeagueChamps.Trenton Ball Hockey League Champs.

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CONFESSIONAt all times. En tout temps.

BAPTISMS / BAPTÊMESPlease allow at least 30 days notice for preparation.Communiquez avec l’aumônier au moins 30 jours avant ladate désirée.

MARRIAGES / MARIAGESYou must contact the chaplain’s office prior to selecting a date.You must obtain a recent copy (less than six months old) ofyour baptismal certificate prior to booking appointment withchaplain. Veuillez prendre rendez-vous avec l’aumônier avant de choisirla date. Vous devez apporter avec vous une copie récente(datée de moins de six mois) de votre certificat de baptême.

After working hours please call the base operator at 392-2811 and ask for the duty chaplain.Après les heures de travail, appelez la téléphoniste de la base au 392-2811 et demandez à

parler à l’aumônier en devoir.

ST CLEMENT ASTRA CHAPEL(Protestant) Services

Padre Catherine Morrison (ACC)Local 2314Padre Matthew Lucas (Baptist) Local 3286(Chapel Life Coordinator)Sunday: Divine Worship 1015 hrsHoly Communion: First Sunday of the monthWed. - Anglican Eucharist at 1230 hrs

CHAPEL ORGANIZATIONSMen’s Club 1st Tues of the month 1800 hrsLadies Guild: Last Tues of the month 1930 hrs

BAPTISMSAllow at least one month’s notice for preparation.

MARRIAGESYou must contact the chaplain’s office prior toselecting a date. Please allow at least sixmonths.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONSParish Council 3rd Thurs 1900 hrsKnights of Columbus 1st Thurs 1900 hrsCWL: 2nd Tues 1900 hrsChorale: Mercredi 1900 hrsChoir: Tues at 1900 hrsSilhouettes of Mary: 2nd and 4th Thurs at

1830 hrs

FOR MORE INFORMATION 965-3575

Children’sPrograms, 0-5 yrs/Programmes pour enfants, 0-5

"New Extended Drop-Off ChildcareHoursMonday & Wednesday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Ages 2 1/2-5years.Pre-register one week in advance at thereception$4.00 per hour, $1.50 for additionalsiblingsThis service is an expansion to ourLicensed Daycare Program therefore agreen form may be required from theHealth Unit.

Plus d'heures pour la Halte-garderieLundi et mercredi13h-16h 2 ½ -5 ans Inscription à la réception du CRFM,une semaine à l'avance4$ de l'heure, 1,50$ pour chaque enfantde plus de la même familleCe service est une expansion de notreprogramme de garderie licenciée doncil est possible que vous ayez à remplirun formulaire vert provenant du Centremédical.

East Chapel29 Bay Street, 394-22433

“A Canadian Independent”www.weaverfuneralhomes.com

Weaver Family Funeral Homes“Support, Service and Friendship in the Weaver Tradition for over 55 years”

Campbellford 1-866-6WEAVER

Trenton West Chapel170 Dundas St. W., 392-33579 180 Bell Blvd., Quinte Mall-Belleville

966-2444966-2444

You’re Among Friendsat Boston Pizza

10% Military Discountshow your I.D. & get 10% discount on food only

Doula CertificationWorkshop

Become a Certified Doula! Join thefastest growing profession in thechildbirth community. Learn how tohelp a woman and her family preparefor the birth of their baby. Discoverways to offer continuous emotionaland physical support during labourand early postpartum care.When: April 25, 26 and 27, 2003 atthe Siskin CentreCost: $250.00Trainer: Carolyn Thompson,RN,CD,CCCE,CLD,CPDContact: 968-4085 orct.dt@sympatico.caRegistration is open to the public.

Atelier de certificationpour Doula

Devenez une Doula certifiée!Joignez-vous à la profession dumonde de l’accouchement quigrandit le plus vite. Apprenez com-ment aider une femme et sa famille àse préparer pour la naissance de leurbébé. Découvrez les façons d’offrirdu soutien émotionnel et physiquedurant le travail et les soins post-nataux.Quand: 25, 26 & 27 avril au CentreSiskinCoût: 250,00$Entraîneure: Carolyn Thompson,RN,CD,CCCE,CLD,CPDContact: 968-4085 or ct.dt@sympatico.caLes inscriptions sont ouvertes aupublic.

Gardening with Ron

We will once again be offering afree gardening workshop.withRon Hadwen. Ron has years ofexperience in gardening. If you have aparticuliar issue you want addresses atthis workshop, let us know ahead oftime.When: Thursday, May 15, 7 pmPlease register at 965-3575 by May12th.

Jardinage avec Ron

Encore cette année, nous offronsgratuitement un atelier de jardi-nage avec Ron Hadwen. Ron a

plusieurs années d’expérience dans cedomaine. Si vous avez un sujet partic-ulier que vous aimeriez discuter pen-dant cet atelier, dites-le nous à l’avance.Quand: jeudi le 15 mai à 19hInscription au plus tard le 12 mai,téléphonez au 965-3575.

CallingAll MFRC Volunteers!

In recognition of National VolunteerWeek, the MFRC will be hostinga drop-in Coffee Morning forall of our volunteers. Thiswill be a friendly, informalCoffee Morning with thesole purpose of allowing youto enjoy the company of yourfellow volunteers while weexpress our appreciation and thanksto you. Your children are welcome toshare in this event.

Date: April 23, 2003Time: 10:00 - 12:00amLocation: Bistro Area, Siskin CentreRSVP: desired but not required, thereception desk 965-3575.

Appel à tous les bénévoles du CRFM!

Pour souligner la semaine nationaledes bénévoles, le CRFM servira un

café du matin pour tous sesbénévoles. Ceci est un café dumatin servi sans formalitéafin de vous permettre deprofiter de rencontres avec

d'autres bénévoles et de nousdonner la chance d'exprimer

notre appréciation et nos remer-ciements pour votre travail. Vosenfants peuvent vous accompagner.

Date: le 30 avril, 2003L'heure: 10h à 12hEndroit: Le Bistro du Centre Siskin RSVP: préférable mais pas néces-saire en appelant la réception au965-3575

"Fool's Paradise",a comedy presented at the

Brighton Barn Theatre, Brighton,Wednesday through Saturday,

April 23rd to May 10th. All tickets$12.00. Call 613-475-2144.

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MFRC

“Partner Away-Deployment Support/“Partenaire au loin”-Soutien au déploiement

“Wednesday activities”Wednesday evenings, 6 - 8 p.m. Varietyof events will be planned for each week.Please call ahead.April 23 - Self Defense with NormandBelisle. Wear gym clo-thing.April 30 - Mankind Enlightenment,Love Universal Energy with MargaretRose

“Activités du mercredi”Les mercredis de 18h à 20h, une diversitéd’activités sont planifiées.S’il vouc plaît,téléphonez à l’avance23 avril - Autodéfense avec NormandBelisle. Portez des vêtements de sport.30 avril - Édification du genre humain,l’amour de l’énergie universelle avecMargaret Rose

MASS SCHEDULEHORAIRE DES MESSESSenior Chaplain - Aumônier Supérieur: Major Lloyd Clifton Local 3665

OUR LADY OF PEACE CHAPEL (RC)NOTRE-DAME DE LA PAIX (CR)

Padre Bastien Leclerc (RC) Recteur de Chapelle Local 3487(Chapel Life Coordinator / Responsable de la communautéchrétienne)Padre Allan Murphy (RC) Local 3312

MASSES -MESSESMesse Dominicale: 0900 hrs (français)Sunday Mass: 1130 hrs (English)Weekdays (W-F): 1200 hrs (Bilingual)

CONFESSIONAt all times. En tout temps.

BAPTISMS / BAPTÊMESPlease allow at least 30 days notice for preparation.Communiquez avec l’aumônier au moins 30 jours avant ladate désirée.

MARRIAGES / MARIAGESYou must contact the chaplain’s office prior to selecting a date.You must obtain a recent copy (less than six months old) ofyour baptismal certificate prior to booking appointment withchaplain. Veuillez prendre rendez-vous avec l’aumônier avant de choisirla date. Vous devez apporter avec vous une copie récente(datée de moins de six mois) de votre certificat de baptême.

After working hours please call the base operator at 392-2811 and ask for the duty chaplain.Après les heures de travail, appelez la téléphoniste de la base au 392-2811 et demandez à

parler à l’aumônier en devoir.

ST CLEMENT ASTRA CHAPEL(Protestant) Services

Padre Catherine Morrison (ACC)Local 2314Padre Matthew Lucas (Baptist) Local 3286(Chapel Life Coordinator)Sunday: Divine Worship 1015 hrsHoly Communion: First Sunday of the monthWed. - Anglican Eucharist at 1230 hrs

CHAPEL ORGANIZATIONSMen’s Club 1st Tues of the month 1800 hrsLadies Guild: Last Tues of the month 1930 hrs

BAPTISMSAllow at least one month’s notice for preparation.

MARRIAGESYou must contact the chaplain’s office prior toselecting a date. Please allow at least sixmonths.

PARISH ORGANIZATIONSParish Council 3rd Thurs 1900 hrsKnights of Columbus 1st Thurs 1900 hrsCWL: 2nd Tues 1900 hrsChorale: Mercredi 1900 hrsChoir: Tues at 1900 hrsSilhouettes of Mary: 2nd and 4th Thurs at

1830 hrs

FOR MORE INFORMATION 965-3575

Children’sPrograms, 0-5 yrs/Programmes pour enfants, 0-5

"New Extended Drop-Off ChildcareHoursMonday & Wednesday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Ages 2 1/2-5years.Pre-register one week in advance at thereception$4.00 per hour, $1.50 for additionalsiblingsThis service is an expansion to ourLicensed Daycare Program therefore agreen form may be required from theHealth Unit.

Plus d'heures pour la Halte-garderieLundi et mercredi13h-16h 2 ½ -5 ans Inscription à la réception du CRFM,une semaine à l'avance4$ de l'heure, 1,50$ pour chaque enfantde plus de la même familleCe service est une expansion de notreprogramme de garderie licenciée doncil est possible que vous ayez à remplirun formulaire vert provenant du Centremédical.

East Chapel29 Bay Street, 394-22433

“A Canadian Independent”www.weaverfuneralhomes.com

Weaver Family Funeral Homes“Support, Service and Friendship in the Weaver Tradition for over 55 years”

Campbellford 1-866-6WEAVER

Trenton West Chapel170 Dundas St. W., 392-33579 180 Bell Blvd., Quinte Mall-Belleville

966-2444966-2444

You’re Among Friendsat Boston Pizza

10% Military Discountshow your I.D. & get 10% discount on food only

Doula CertificationWorkshop

Become a Certified Doula! Join thefastest growing profession in thechildbirth community. Learn how tohelp a woman and her family preparefor the birth of their baby. Discoverways to offer continuous emotionaland physical support during labourand early postpartum care.When: April 25, 26 and 27, 2003 atthe Siskin CentreCost: $250.00Trainer: Carolyn Thompson,RN,CD,CCCE,CLD,CPDContact: 968-4085 orct.dt@sympatico.caRegistration is open to the public.

Atelier de certificationpour Doula

Devenez une Doula certifiée!Joignez-vous à la profession dumonde de l’accouchement quigrandit le plus vite. Apprenez com-ment aider une femme et sa famille àse préparer pour la naissance de leurbébé. Découvrez les façons d’offrirdu soutien émotionnel et physiquedurant le travail et les soins post-nataux.Quand: 25, 26 & 27 avril au CentreSiskinCoût: 250,00$Entraîneure: Carolyn Thompson,RN,CD,CCCE,CLD,CPDContact: 968-4085 or ct.dt@sympatico.caLes inscriptions sont ouvertes aupublic.

Gardening with Ron

We will once again be offering afree gardening workshop.withRon Hadwen. Ron has years ofexperience in gardening. If you have aparticuliar issue you want addresses atthis workshop, let us know ahead oftime.When: Thursday, May 15, 7 pmPlease register at 965-3575 by May12th.

Jardinage avec Ron

Encore cette année, nous offronsgratuitement un atelier de jardi-nage avec Ron Hadwen. Ron a

plusieurs années d’expérience dans cedomaine. Si vous avez un sujet partic-ulier que vous aimeriez discuter pen-dant cet atelier, dites-le nous à l’avance.Quand: jeudi le 15 mai à 19hInscription au plus tard le 12 mai,téléphonez au 965-3575.

CallingAll MFRC Volunteers!

In recognition of National VolunteerWeek, the MFRC will be hostinga drop-in Coffee Morning forall of our volunteers. Thiswill be a friendly, informalCoffee Morning with thesole purpose of allowing youto enjoy the company of yourfellow volunteers while weexpress our appreciation and thanksto you. Your children are welcome toshare in this event.

Date: April 23, 2003Time: 10:00 - 12:00amLocation: Bistro Area, Siskin CentreRSVP: desired but not required, thereception desk 965-3575.

Appel à tous les bénévoles du CRFM!

Pour souligner la semaine nationaledes bénévoles, le CRFM servira un

café du matin pour tous sesbénévoles. Ceci est un café dumatin servi sans formalitéafin de vous permettre deprofiter de rencontres avec

d'autres bénévoles et de nousdonner la chance d'exprimer

notre appréciation et nos remer-ciements pour votre travail. Vosenfants peuvent vous accompagner.

Date: le 30 avril, 2003L'heure: 10h à 12hEndroit: Le Bistro du Centre Siskin RSVP: préférable mais pas néces-saire en appelant la réception au965-3575

"Fool's Paradise",a comedy presented at the

Brighton Barn Theatre, Brighton,Wednesday through Saturday,

April 23rd to May 10th. All tickets$12.00. Call 613-475-2144.

April 25, 2003 The Contact 12

Health

ASTRO ADVICE WEEKLY By Eugenia Last

April 27 - May 3

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t let your passion take over andlead you astray on the 27th and 28th.Secret affairs may be intrigu-ing but they will be hurtful in the long run. Don’t fool yourself.Self-deception is evident. Don’t take comments made by others toheart on the 29th and 30th. Look forward and focus on the posi-tive. Moneymaking deals will not turn out to be as you expect onthe 1st, 2nd and 3rd.Take a look at your options.TAURUS (April 20-May 20)): Your ability to help someone inneed on the 27th and 28th will leave a lasting impression on thosewatching you from a distance. The time spent engaged in volun-teer work will lead to some new friendships that will make a dif-ference to your future. Emotional confrontations will develop intoa loss of trust on the 29th and 30th. Listen — don’t retaliate. Bediplomatic on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd.. Re-evaluate your motives andwhat you are really trying to accomplish.GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You may want to think twice on the27th and 28th before you tell someone how you feel. Sometimessaying less is better. Instead listen and you may change your opin-ion.You may be generous and giving on the 29th and 30th,but youmust not let others put too many demands on you. Obstacles arelikely on the 1st,2nd and 3rd.Stay focused.Secret information willaid you in making decisions.CANCER (June 21-July 22): Take a serious look at your person-al situation on the 27th and 28th and you will come up with aviable solution in order to make things better.Things will be diffi-cult on the 29th and 30th if you are intent on sticking your nosein everyone’s business.Expect deals to backfire on the 1st, 2nd and3rd. Focus on worthwhile causes and leave money matters alone.You may want to make some changes to your personal papersbefore you make any major moves.LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Property investments appear to be pros-perous on the 27th and 28th.Drive around and check out some ofthe possibilities. If you already own your home consider makingsome changes that will up its value and add to your comfort. If youcan portray how strongly you feel on the 29th and 30th, you willdraw an audience and make a difference. Disagreements are likelyon the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Expect someone to put demands on you.Prepare to say no.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t criticize the ones you love onthe 27th and 28th. Partnerships will be emotional. Your moneymust be held tightly.Donations or lending will only result in a loss.Financial matters may be on your mind on the 29th and 30th.Concentrate on how to make your money grow. Form a union onthe 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Activities with relatives will lead to informa-tion regarding your roots.LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You should make a concerted effort totake better care of yourself on the 27th and 28th. Consider youreating habits and do whatever you can to change your diet if nec-essary. Remember you are what you eat so be good to yourself anddo what’s best for you. Disharmony in your personal life may behurtful on the 29th and 30th, but the end result will be to yourbenefit. Interact with others on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd and you willlearn.Travel could lead to something prosperous.SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Get together with the people youenjoy the most for a little recreational activity on the 27th and28th. You can make allies and find solutions to your problems ifyou discuss your grievances. Your mental contribution to any dis-cussion will be appreciated.You can take control of your life on the29th and 30th.Take the initiative and make the necessary moves.Don’t let anyone put limitations on your time on the 1st, 2nd and3rd. An older relative may pose a problem.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Changes are evident.Contemplate the long-term advantages of changing your presentsituation on the 27th and 28th.Your fun-loving attitude will makethings that much easier for you to accomplish. Run your ideas bysomeone on the 29th and 30th who may be interested in helpingyou further your dreams. Someone may not be upfront with youon the 1st,2nd and 3rd.Ask questions and you will remain in con-trol.CAPRICORN (Dec.22-Jan.19): You should try to get away withpeople you can relax and have fun with on the 27th and 28th. Afriendship with someone from a different background will be areal eye opener. You will be emotional on the 29th and 30th sodon’t say something you may regret.Treat others with dignity. Getinvolved in some level of politics on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd,don’t justsit there speak up regarding the decisions being made.AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18): By helping others solve their per-sonal dilemmas on the 27th and 28th you will discover a lot aboutyourself.You’ll gain respect and the support of those you help.Youwill prosper if you take advantage of any learning experience thatyou encounter along the way. Partnerships will be positive on the29th and 30th. Be open and willing to share your thoughts withothers. Expect to face friction on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Stand upfor your rights and don’t let anyone push you around.PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You will be sensitive and very intune to what others are thinking on the 27th and 28th. Don’t letthis alarm you or cause you to be emotional, instead use this infor-mation to your advantage. Focus on what you have and what youwant on the 29th and 30th.If the two don’t match up make adjust-ments. You may get false information on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd.Listen and observe, but don’t make a quick decision.

Tracing the roots of good oral hygiene(NC)—Thanks to advances indentistry, and the number of quali-ty oral care products on the mar-ket, maintaining a healthy smilehas never been easier. However, ithasn’t always been this way. As partof April Oral Health Month, theCanadian Dental Association(CDA) and Colgate-PalmoliveCanada provide this look at oralhealth care over the centuries.

• In early times, tooth cavitieswere filled with a variety of materi-als including stone chips, turpen-tine resin, gum and metals.

• In the 1700’s false teeth weremade primarily from animal boneor ivory. In some cases they weremade from human teeth that hadbeen pulled from the dead or sold

from the mouths of poor people inneed of money.

• Early Chinese tooth pullerswould spend hours pulling nailsout of planks to strengthen theirfingers for their task.

• In fourteenth century England,barber-surgeons would adorn theirred and white barber poles with theteeth they had pulled.

• The earliest toothbrusheswere small twigs that were mashedat one end to increase the cleaningsurface.

• In 1790, George Washington’sdentist invented the first drillknown as the “dental foot engine”by adapting his mother’s foot-trea-dle spinning wheel into a rotatingdevice.

• Ancient Romans employedspecial slaves to clean their teeth.

• Early Egyptian, Greek,Chinese and Roman writingsdescribe various teeth cleaningmixtures including powdered fruit,burnt shells, talc, honey, groundshells, dried flowers and the lessappetizing mice, head of a hare,lizard livers and urine.

For more information and tips onmaintaining good oral health, visitthe Canadian Dental Association’swebsite at www.cda-adc.ca.

Source: Travers, C., ed., Worldof Invention, Gale, (1994)

Canadian Dental Association.A Century of Service, (2002)

*TM Trademark of Colgate-Palmolive Canada Inc.

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For someone who never really aspired to become a hairstylist, Nikki Lafferty has certainly proven she was des-tined to become one.

Lafferty pursued the career after hearing “good things”from a friend who was taking a hairstyling course. Aftergraduating from Glamour Plus Hairstyling School in1992, Lafferty has discovered the job has several perks.

“I really like working with people and this has been agreat career for raising small kids. Being self-employed,there’s some flexibility. Everyday is different – from theclients to what they are having done,” said Lafferty. “Theface of hairstyling has changed over the last 10 years. Ikeep my skills updated through trade shows that I attendonce a year, clinics and magazines.”

Like any career, there are also challenges.“I love what I do and I do it well, but it’s hard to make

everyone happy and not work 24 hours a day,” she said,referring to her client base of approximately 300 people.

She certainly tries though, which has motivated her toopen her own salon, Studio II on Frankford Crescent inTrenton. Along with former Tangles co-worker KellyHorsley, Lafferty hopes to continue providing her cus-tomers with the high level of service they are used to, plusa few extras.

“The things I’ve wanted to do for my clients,now I cando. Things like fresh coffee, a friendly atmosphere, andcompetitive rates,” said Lafferty.

As well as being the only hair salon on the north-westend of town, Lafferty is among a small number of localstylist who offer foiling, a technique that allows you to usemore than one colour of dye in your hair.

Studio II officially opens on April 29th. For moreinformation, contact Lafferty at 392-7169.

Nikki Lafferty is the wife of Cpl Robert Lafferty of 8AMSand the mother of Ally (7) and Samantha (8).

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makes of refrigerators,freezers, air conditioners,dehumidifiers and heatpumps. Call Keith Stein

392-6218

For Rent

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freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, washers,

dryers & stoves.We certify appliances

For service call 962-4048 For parts call: 966-6966

RRUUSSHHNNEELLLLFUNERAL HOME

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392-2111

Stoves, washers, dryers, freez-ers, dishwashers, 3 months old &up. Sold with written guarantees.

Fridges $100 and upNEW APPLIANCES

at the lowest prices in the area.Trade-ins accepted on the new

appliances. Big selection tochoose from

PAYS CASHfor good used appliances in work-

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accepted. We have our ownfinancing. Shop at our competi-tors & then come and see foryourself, quality at low prices.

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969-0287

Lost!A lady’s gold chain bracelet.May have been found eitherinside the headquartersbuilding or in the parking lotbehind it. Call local 3978.

Wanted to BuyFridges, stoves,

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ers. Please call 1-613-969-0287 or 968-4183

Lost & FoundMetal Detector SalesWhites & Fisher Brands

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FOR SALEFuton,

1year old Lawn Tractor12-14 cubic ft. chest

freezer, Brunetti livingroom sofa,

area carpet, exercise bike,student desk, swivel rock-er-recliner, firewood - cut

and split kindling. Phone

(613) 392-5034.

For Sale

Well Established HairSalon in Trenton with

Very HappyAtmosphere, Seeking

Experienced HairstylistsFor Full/Part-Time

Positions. Please ApplyIn-Person with Resume

at Lauraldo’s,459 Dundas St. West.

Ask For Laura.Phone: 392-4246.

FOR SALEMRH Taylor Made 200

steel Driver. Almost new!$150

Call: 394-0119FOR SALE

Area Rug $15 each obo, Nightstand $25 obo,Entertainment Unit$100obo, chair &

Ottoman $50 obo, Bluecouch $50 obo, White

couch $50 oboPhone

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WantedWANTED TO BUY

Outdoor shed.Lawn mower in good

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QUALITY BUILT

3 year old, 1215 sqft elevatedbungalow on private one acre

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For Sale

Full-Time BILINGUAL (English/French) Administrator.Customer Services Group (In Belleville) - File Number: BLVADM-2

Cogeco Inc., a diversified communications company,plays an active role within the media and cabledistribution market sectors in Quebec and Ontario.

As a member of the Customer Service Group (CSG)located in Belleville, you will be responsible foradministrating the requirements of third parties seeking toutilize Cogeco’s services. This position includes:facilitating, tracking and coordinating communicationsinternally and externally, preparing and organizing con-tracts and regulatory work, providing monthly reports,and resolving any issues/conflicts with third parties.

Fluency in French and English is a key reqirement of thisposition, in addition to strong customer focus,demonstrated organizational, written and interpersonalskills. A general knowledge of ISP’s,telecommunications, CATV operations, or relatedexperience, coupled with a college degree and aproficiency in MS Office suite (including Visio andAccess) would make you an ideal candidate.

Cogeco provides its employees with a competitive salaryand comprehensive benifits package.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected foran interview will be contacted.

Forward your résumé to: Recruitment ServicesPlease quote above file number950 Syscon Road, P.O. Box 5076, Station Main,Burlington, Ontario L7R 4S6Fax: (905) 333-8479Email: careers@internet.cgocable.netCogeco offers employees an environment thatpromotes cutural heritage and equal opportunity.

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FOR SALE

Tempest 16ft Bowrider,120hp Merc Cruiser,

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Condition. $8,500.00(613) 398- 0681

FFOROR RENTRENT1 bedroom apt for rent inquiet building, $525.00 +utilities (heat included),

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