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14 WING • ESCADRE 14 GREENWOOD, NSVOL. 30 NO. 12 MARCH 23, 2009 NO CHARGE
“Live” Showfrom the Museum 2
Visit to KAF 3
Eagle Speaks 6
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Bridgetown Hockey 11
Novice Tornados 22
Atom Bombers 24
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Youth Happenings 21
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By: Captain Scott SpurrThe Greenwood Military
Aviation Museum was thesite for one of the local
radio stations to broadcasta “live” show on Friday,February 20, 2009. Theshow aired from 5:30 to
10:00 a.m. and throughoutthe show host Hunter Brulécelebrated and recognized100 years of flight in
Magic 94.9 Does “Live” Show from Museum
From left to right: Captain Scott Spurr, 94.9’s Mr. Hunter Brulé, Mr. DaveMorrison, and Major Richard Leblanc pose for a photograph during 94.9 Mag-
Mr. Dave Morrison (left) presents Major RichardLeblanc with an audio recording of a Spitfire whichMr. Morrison donated to the museum.
(photos: Cpl Shane Rudderham, Image Tech,14 Wing Imaging)
Canada with a series ofcommercials as well asguests.
It was on February 23,2009 when the first heavierthan aircraft (the SilverDart) took to the skies overthe ice at Baddeck Bay inBaddeck, Nova Scotia. Thefirst successful flight of anaircraft in Canada was thebrainchild of AlexanderGraham Bell and hisassociates.
On February 22, 2009 areplica of the Silver Dartflew once again over theice of Baddeck Bay tocommemorate 100 years offlight in Canada.Unfortunately, the weatheron February 23 in Baddeckwas not good so theorganizers of the eventdecided to make the flightthe day before when theweather was near perfect.
Some of the guests thatappeared on the showincluded pilots from someof the Squadrons on theWing as well as Major BobJohnson who is the
Commanding Officer for thelocal air cadet Squadron.Acting Wing CommanderLieutenant Colonel DaveCummings as well as theCommanding Officer for 14Air MaintenanceSquadron, LieutenantColonel Philip Garbuttdropped by to beinterviewed by the host.
Several people alsodropped by during theshow to meet Hunter andwere given somegiveaways that includedMagic 94.9 tee shirts.
The museum proved to
be the perfect location forthe show as the host wassurrounded by history offlight artefacts that eithercame from the Wing overthe years or overseasduring the various wars.
The Wing is celebratingthe Centennial of Flightanniversary throughout theyear with a series ofevents, which will beadvertised throughout theBase. The followingwebsite contains moreinformation on the eventsand timings: http://www.greenwood100years.com/
ic’s live broadcast atGreenwood’s AviationMuseum.
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As a regular installmentto The Aurora Newspaper,the 14 Wing Military Policeare compiling andsubmitting the monthlystatistics for the MilitaryPolice Detachment. Listed
are the more seriousoffences the Military Policehave dealt with during themonth of February 2009.Please note that no namesand/or military affiliationwill be submitted.• Possession of Stolen
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• Domestic Dispute;• Assault - Spouse• Theft of Public Property;• Accident over $1,000.00• Provincial Liquor Act.
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From 2-6 Mar 09, Canadian soldiers serving inKandahar were treated to what has become atraditional visit by Team Canada, comprised ofseveral players of the NHL Alumni. Canadiansoldiers had the opportunity to play ball hockey atthe infamous boardwalk against the Alumniplayers. Canadian troops also had plenty ofopportunity to meet members of Team Canada, getautographs and have photos taken with theirfavourite hockey players. The Canadian rock bandGlass Tiger accompanied Team Canada toKandahar and also entertained the troops with aselection of their hits.
What was scheduled to be breakfast with theCDS for six members of 14 Wing currently servingwith the Canadian Element COMKAF HQ, turnedinto an opportunity to have breakfast with severalof the Team Canada hockey players as well asmembers of the band Glass Tiger. COMKAF HQis a multinational unit with contingents fromBritain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands and theUnited States and is responsible to protect,operate, support and develop Kandahar Airfield.
Pictured from left to right are: Tiger Williams, MWO Rod Chubbs, Perry Berezan, WO Rob Dyke, WOMalcolm Taylor, Capt Tammy Hiscock, MWO Scott Budgell, Lanny McDonald, Maj Tony Thornhill, RonTugnutt. (photo submitted)
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Le 17 mars 2009M. MacRae, un résident
d’Auburn, en Nouvelle-Écosse, était au nombre des18 passagers de l’hélicoptèreCougar qui s’est écrasé aularge de Terre-Neuve le jeudi12 mars dernier.
Ken a servi 23 ans dans lesForces canadiennes à titre detechnicien de moteursd’avion, ce qu’on appelait àl’époque technicien desessais non destructifs. À sa
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Déclaration de lafamille de Ken MacRae
March 17, 2009Mr. MacRae resided in
Auburn Nova Scotia and wasamong the 18 on board theCougar helicopter thatcrashed off the coast ofNewfoundland on Thursday,March 12, 2009.
Ken served in the CanadianForces for twenty three yearsas an Aero Engine Technician,then a Non-Destructive
Testing Technician. After heretired, Ken then joined theFGG Inspections Team andwas employed for six years asa senior analyst. Ken was partof the shutdown team thatwas sent to conduct regularlyscheduled maintenance onthe Husky Sea Rose OilPlatform.
Ken was born in Halifax,Nova Scotia and was an East
retraite, Ken s’est joint àl’équipe d’inspection de FGG,où il a œuvré six ans commeanalyste principal. Ken faisaitpartie de l’équipe de fermetureenvoyée régulièrement poureffectuer des travauxd’entretien périodique sur laplateforme pétrolière Sea Rosede Husky.
Né à Halifax, en Nouvelle-Écosse, Ken étaitprofondément enraciné sur lacôte Est. Fier papa de quatre
enfants, il était entièrementdévoué à sa famille. Il aimaitle plein air et le bon temps encompagnie de son épouse, deses enfants, de sa parenté etde ses amis.
Ses parents et ses amisrapprochés, dont certainssont encore en route vers sarésidence familiale, prient lepublic et les médias decomprendre leur désird’attendre et de vivre leurdeuil en privé.
coast man at heart. He was theproud Father of four and a truefamily man. He loved theoutdoors and spending histime with his Wife, Children,Family and Friends.
Relatives and close friends,some of whom are still arrivingat the family’s home would liketo ask the public and themedia’s understanding as theywait and grieve in private.
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Born June 7, 1961 inHalifax he resided inAuburn Nova Scotia andhas gone for eternity to aplace where the hunting,fishing and golfing will beforever plentiful. Ken issurvived by his loving wifeTracey Everett and hischildren Shannon Adams(Kevin) of Calgary, Alberta,Alyssa McGraw (WillCorbett) of Ottawa,Ontario, Kyle MacRae ofOttawa, Ontario, MichelleMacRae of Auburn, NovaScotia. His mother Patricia MacRae, his brothers Mike(Carol), Don (Irene), Steve (Leanne), and John.
Ken lived his formative years in Trenton, Ontario andhad served at many Military bases across Canadaincluding two postings in Cold Lake, a posting inTrenton, Ontario and Greenwood, Nova Scotia as well asa tour in Aviano (Italy) in 1999. Ken was a Veteran of 23years in the Canadian Forces, and more recently workedfor FGG Inspections where he was a senior analyst and avaluable member of the team.
Ken was an avid outdoors man and an East coast manat heart. He enjoyed spending time with his wife,children, family and friends who will all miss him dearly.
He will be remembered as a loving husband and fatherand loyal and faithful friend. He was known as a generouslaidback soul who always had an ear to listen or a shoulderto lend. His kind nature could always bring a smile evenin the most trying times. He will be greatly missed andnever forgotten.
A wake was held at the HC Lindsay Funeral Homelocated at 192 Commercial Street, Berwick, Nova Scotiaon Friday, March 20, 2009 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm with avigil prayer at 8:00 p.m. A Funeral service followed thenext day at the Queen of Heaven Chapel (14 WingGreenwood) at 10:30 a.m. with a reception that followed.
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Submitted by: S.A.R. Nickerson, Sgt,NCO IC Clothing Stores, Local 5572.To more effectively support 14 Wing operations, effective3 Mar 09, Wing Supply Clothing Stores hours of operationhave been permanently adjusted as follows:Monday – Friday, 0800 to 1300 hrs (including lunch hour)For emergencies that fall outside these hours, contactMS Jim Dicks, 2IC Clothing, at loc 5045 or Sgt SeanNickerson, NCO IC Clothing, at loc 5572.This change will allow Wing Supply Clothing Stores toestablish a new Taskings Cell to support clothing issuesrelated to operational deployments. All appointments foroperational deployments should now be made bycontacting the Clothing Stores Taskings Cell at loc 5871.Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
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By: Sgt John TobinFrom a Tusker to an Eagle
to Noble Manta, the road toItaly for our squadron to putGreenwood’s upgraded“Block II” Aurora aircraft tothe test in a major exercise hasbeen a huge, but yet excitingchallenge!
Greetings from Crew 2 inSigonella, Italy. The US NavalAir Station (NAS) Sigonella islocated on the island of Sicily,and is host to the world’slargest Anti-SubmarineWarfare (ASW) Exercise inthe world. Eight nationsprovided 6 submarines (subs),10 surface ships and 13aircraft. Those involved inthis exercise in the Ionian Seajust south of Sicily besidesCanada are Italy, Germany,Greece, Turkey, France,United Kingdom, and theUnited States. This was agreat opportunity for theseeight countries to test,compare and evaluate theircurrent Airforce and Naval
Eagle Speaks from Noble Manta(both ship and sub) ASWtactics. There were also ampleopportunities for crewmembers participating in theExercise to fly with otherNationalities, to see first handhow other countries worktogether and used theirtactics. On some of our flightswe were privileged to havemembers of the Turkish Navyfly with us so they could seehow we operate in a sub-hunting environment!
For those that don’t knowexactly what Noble Manta is,probably the best way todescribe this exercise and itsimportance is from an excerpttaken directly from the NobleManta 2009 website. “NobleManta is a live exercise seriesaiming to test doctrine, newoperational equipments andenhance inter-operability ofparticipating forces throughjoint training, familiarizationwith NATO procedures, andthe opportunity to learn eachother ’s capabilities. The
exercise was conducted in acontinuum free play but incycles, to provide equaltraining opportunities to theparticipants. Submarines havechanged their roles in eachcycle, so as to practice bothdefensive and offensivetactics. The success of theexercise is reflected inoperational statistics thatinclude 12 days of combinedanti-submarine warfareactivities for participatingsurface units, 570 hours ofsubmarine versus submarineoperations, and more than 80sorties by participatingaircraft. Furthermore it aims toprovide operational training inpotential tasks/roles andmissions of the NATOResponse Force (NRF) as wellas in the fight againstterrorism.”
After all the Administrationand Briefings werecompleted, the exercise finallygot under way. Our firstmission was quite busy and a
good flight to work out a lotof kinks and get used to theAurora’s new equipment.
The next mission was anight flight, which went a littleeasier, but on one occasion ahelicopter was flying low levelin our area. We couldn’t makecontact with this helicopterand neither could our zonecontroller. In the dark flyinglow level, at times down to 300feet above the surface, itquickly became a flight safetyhazard. Since we couldn’tmake contact with the otheraircraft on the radios, or keeptrack of him, we had to pull upand climb to 3000 feet forsafety reasons. Now when wetalk about hunting subs, flyingat 3000 feet is not where youwant to be because you can’tpursue the sub, and you can’tdrop any sonobuoys whenyou don’t know where thehelicopter is. When you can’tdrop sono’s, you can’t findthe sub unless he comes tothe surface and says,“Yoohoo, here we are”! Sothings turned into a SurfacePatrol for us, which is funnybecause this is a long wayfrom home just to identifyships and boats when we dothat at home on a regular
basis!Our Squadron
Commanding Officer andChief Warrant Officer (CWO),Lieutenant Colonel Jim Irvineand CWO Mark Flawn, finallyarrived and managed to fly acouple of trips with us. Theweather here for our first fewmissions has been beautifulfor flying. Seeing the lights ofItaly and the lava of Europe’slargest active volcano,Mount Etna, in the nighttimefrom 8000 feet is spectacular!
During our last night flightwhile returning to Sigonellaafter our training mission, aswe were flying in and out ofclouds, I noticed a brilliantblue light trailing our aircraftwhile the props were creatinga magnificent blue ring ofstatic. I did some research onthis phenomenon and foundit to be what they call SaintElmo’s Fire! As much as itwas beautiful to watch, itcould’ve been extremelydangerous to both theaircraft and our crew but wedid manage to get back andland safely!
Despite our participationbeing cut short in NobleManta, it was a great successfor us in many aspects. In
addition to the opportunityfor our Squadron to completesome well-deserved UpgradeCheck rides, it was also agreat chance for 404Squadron to be able tograduate some of theirstudents in a more realisticmanner. Congratulations toour “canary” Captain JonCyr, Lieutenant Gerry Collins,Master Corporal KyleSpearin, Corporal’s KeithChurchill and Matt Whyte ontheir respective upgradesand graduations.Congratulations also to IanPerrault and Duane Osmondfor their first major exercisein their new positions on thecrew.
Before I sign off, I’d like totake the opportunity to say aquick thank you to “all” ofour Detachment Staff whotook care of the headachesand Administration, so wecould just concentrate on theExercise. Also a “HUGE”Thank You to ourMaintenance Personnel from14 Air MaintenanceSquadron who’s hard workand long hours kept us flyingand enabled us to do whatwe trained to do!
Until next time, SILWL.
The Annapolis Valley Regional School Board is seeking host families for variousstudent programs.The Korean Elementary Program requires families for students from grades 2 to 8,for a 2 month term. Students arrive in October and January.The International Student Program requires families for students from grades 7 to 12,for 5 and 10 month terms. Students come from, Japan, Korea, Brazil, Mexico, Germany,Taiwan, Thailand, Columbia. Students arrive in September and February.The Teacher Internship Program in Canada is seeking host families for Korean 4th
year University students, ages 22-24yrs enrolled in English Education for a 5 monthterm. Students arrive in September and February.The heart of our programs is the host family. The generous hospitality and concernof our host families is what makes a student’s time in Nova Scotiaspecial…providing guidance and support to the students as they learn a newlanguage and meet new friends.Hosting a student in your home is a rewarding and challenging experience. It is anexciting adventure that enriches your life and brings a world of new ideas andexperiences right to your doorstep.Be an integral part of a student’s learning experience. Become a host family.Contact Information:International Student Program Director, AVRSBShirley Drake(902) 798-6640 or 1-800-850-3887email: [email protected]
Welcome the World into Your Home…
ANNAPOLIS VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM
The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Page 7March 23, 2009
March 23, 2009Page 8 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS
Submitted by: Belle Grant-Fairn
The calendar indicates thatSpring is here. There arepromises of birds coming backhome, buds on the trees, maplesyrup, crocuses, warmer daysand of course, daffodils. If thefrozen ground has not alloweddaffodils to show theirbeautiful blooms, theCanadian Cancer Society willenable you to adorn your tablewith a bouquet. Daffodils willbe on sale April 1 to 4 for $6.00for a bunch of 10. JohnMacEachern, who hasrecently moved to Middletonfrom the Toronto area
remembers that in the 40’s, hedrove with his mother in theirstation wagon to “MaltonAirport” which was Toronto’sAirport to pick up boxes andboxes of long stemmeddaffodils. The boxes reachedthe roof of the car. He askedhis mother where the flowerscame from and she told him“Hawaii”. He then asked herwhat they were for and shereplied she was going to sellthem and give all the moneyto the Canadian CancerSociety. Later, someone toldJohn that his mother started“Daffodil Day’ in Canada.However, she was so modest
that she would never tellanyone on her own howinvolved she was as avolunteer.
April is a busy month forthe Canadian Cancer Societysince it is dedicated as Cancermonth. Along with sellingdaffodils, we have the door-to-door campaign whenvolunteers will knock on yourdoor asking for a donation.
For the past 18 years, inconjunction with the daffodildays Middleton volunteershave hosted the Celebrationof Hope. The Celebration ofHope was in honour of HopeDragan of Nictaux. She was awife, a mother of 5 childrenranging in age of 3 to 13, anurse at Soldiers’ MemorialHospital and had served as anursing sister in the RCAF. In1973 at the age of 46, she wastold she had breast cancer.She had a doublemastectomy and wasrecovering from that when, ayear and a half later, she had arecurrence of the disease. Sheasked God to give her 10 moreyears in order to see herchildren grow, at which timeshe would publicly thank Himfor sparing her this time. Thefirst celebration includedfamily and friends. Hopehosted a party of more than200 guests with a potlucksupper, dancing, and non-alcoholic punch; and anti-smoking signs weredisplayed. Hope believed in“getting on with it” and thatcancer had made her a betterperson. She provided supportand comforted other cancerpatients. After a 15-year battlewith cancer, Hope passedaway on January 11, 1989. TheAnnapolis East Unit is proudto have been an inspiration forthe Celebration of Hope in
Hope’s honour. While theCelebration of Hope inMiddleton will not be heldthis year, we hope to host itagain another year.
Each and every day, theCanadian Cancer Societyimpacts the lives of peopleliving with cancer, and ourreach is felt in communitiesthroughout Nova Scotia. In2008, 5800 Nova Scotians werediagnosed with cancer. 6% ofthese cases occurred in KingsCo. and 3% in Annapolis Co.
The Lodge That Gives inHalifax provides a “homeaway from home” for thoseundergoing treatment ordiagnoses for those livingfurther than 50 km fromHalifax.
8.8 % of those staying atthe Lodge were from KingsCo. and 3.3 % of AnnapolisCounty in 2008.
Camp Goodtime is a campfor children ages 7 to 15 whohave had cancer or are goingthrough cancer treatments orhave a brain tumor. It is a campwhere kids can be kids for aweek and not have to thinkabout cancer. It is a verypositive atmosphere forchildren who have not had apleasant experience. 13% ofCamp Goodtime campers arefrom Annapolis and Kings Co.
On April 3 and 4, theCanadian Cancer Society willhold their third annual Ideas,Insight, Inspiration patientconference, bringing NovaScotians living with cancerand their families togetherwith the medical community,survivors and otherstouched by cancer. Ideas,Insight, Inspiration providesa forum where all aspects ofthe cancer journey can beexplored and experiences canbe shared. Whether you are
in the midst of cancertreatment or have completedyour treatment, thisconference is for you andyour family. In 2008, 48 Valleyresidents attended thisconference.
The Canadian CancerSociety’s mission is theeradication of cancer and theenhancement of the quality oflife of people living withcancer. The Canadian CancerSociety helps fight all 200types of cancer. Your donordollars are spent wisely inorder to provide theseservices. Our advances, in somany ways, are linked tosuccessful cancer research.
April is a Busy Month…
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Favourite Partof Skating:
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Research helps to developprevention initiatives;improves treatment andquality of life; reducesmortality; and also helps alignour programs and services sopatients and families have thesupport and information theyrequire when they need itmost. That same researchsupports our advocacyefforts by telling us wherepublic policy changes can bemost effective in reducing theburden of cancer.
Of course, do not forget theRelay For Life on June 5 th.
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The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Page 9March 23, 2009
VOLUNTEEROF THE
YEAR AWARDThe Village of Kingston
is looking for nominations forVolunteer of the Year Award for 2008.
If you would like to nominatean individual or organization
please contact theKingston Village Office at 765-2800
for details or email us [email protected].
Nominations must be submitted no laterthan 4 p.m. on April 17th, 2009
CUCINA AURORA
Greek Tomatoes3 small Plum Tomatoes; Cut In HalfVegetable Cooking Spray1 tbs. Dry Bread Crumbs2 tbs.Crumbled Feta Cheese With Basil And
Tomato1/4 tsp. Dried Oregano1/8 tsp. Pepper
Preheat toaster oven to 350°F. Place tomatohalves on toaster oven pan coated with cookingspray. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over each tomato half,and top with cheese. Sprinkle with oregano andpepper. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Serve warm.
Second Language Service -Coordinator: Janie Gagnon at765-1494 local 5938 or email [email protected]
Dates: Tuesday, April 14,2009 to Monday, June 22, 2009
Duration: 10 weeks for atotal of 60 hours (three hourstwice a week)
Location: Birchall Centre
GMFRC Second Language Training Spring 2009on the Base, 2nd floor ,Language School.
Cost: For military spouses,Canadian Forces members,and dependants over 14 yearsof age: $50.00 refundableupon completion of 85% ofclasses
All other participants:$100.00
(Free childcare is offered toMilitary Families duringGMFRC childcare hours)
Registration: BeforeFriday, April 03, 2009 at theGMFRC reception.
LIMIT of 8 students perclass – register early to avoiddisappointment!
Phone: Reception 765-5611
Service de langue seconde- Coordonnatrice: JanieGagnon au 765-1494 local5938 ou [email protected]
Dates: Du mardi, 14 avril2009 au lundi, 22 juin 2009
Durée: 10 semaines pourun total de 60 heures (troisheures par jour, deux fois parsemaine).
Endroit: Centre Birchall,
Cours de langues secondes printemps 2009deuxième étage à l’École desLangues.
Coûts: Pour lesconjoint(e)s des membres desFC, dépendant(e)s demilitaires qui ont 14 ans etplus, et membre des FC, 50$remboursable après avoircomplété au moins 85% ducours.
Pour les autresparticipants: 100$
Garderie offertegratuitement pour les famillesmilitaires durant les heuresd’ouverture de la garderie duCRFMG
Inscription: Avant levendredi 3 avril 2009 à laréception du CRFMG.
Le nombre de place estlimité – inscrivez-vous le plustôt possible!
La réception au 765-5611
Submitted by Shannon Doubleday, GMFRC Coordinator ofPrevention, Support and Intervention Services 765-1494 local 1811
One of the most amazing aspects of my work is bearing witness tothe growth of family relationships. Often when I first meet any clientthe storying focuses on the problem, “I know he doesn’t carebecause…She never follows the house rules…How can I trusthim…”. This makes sense; after all it is the problem which has takenso much of our time, energy, and hurts our hearts; ultimately stealingfrom our relationships. It is easy for us, all of us, to focus on theproblem as being the culprit “If it wasn’t for that lady hanging aroundhe never would have had the affair”, rather this is often a symptom,a festery, messy, achy symptom. In focusing solely on the problems,we miss the natural opportunity to grow; we cannot see the forestfor all of the trees. By making a conscious choice to see our lives,and relationships, differently we demand that the problem step backand invite opportunity for solutions and change. One small shift inbehaviour, “I’ll tell him I love him every morning…I’ll empty thegarbage before mom asks me…I’ll call her on my lunch break to justsay Hi”, will ripple and elicit a whole host of shifts. These changesare not done with the goal of making the other person shift; ratherwith genuine curiosity to see what the difference will be.
I challenge each and every one of you to create change inyour relationship. Over the next week seize the opportunity toshift your pattern of interaction with one person you have afamily relationship with: your partner, spouse, child, sibling.Without telling the other person what you are doing, select asurprise. Keep it simple, achievable, and meaningful to the otherperson. Perhaps your wife is always asking you to dry thedishes; maybe your father expresses frustration when you don’tput your hockey bag away. For one week commit to completingthis surprise every day. Your task is to pay attention to whatthe other person does different in response, notice the ripple.
Don’t Try Harder…Try Different.
Through theEye of the PSI
The GMFRC Warmline Program has graduated 11 new volunteercallers, culminating in the distribution of over 60 new files. The Warmlineprogram was developed as a tool to ensure that military families remainconnected to their community during deployments. The Warmline callersdonate their personal time to call our deployed families each month;sharing programs and services, empathy, and most important, an ear tolisten. A vast majority of the Warmline callers have also experienceddeployments, and can therefore hear from a place of unique experience.They echo the stresses and achievements of our deployed families, androle model managing deployments and giving back to a giving community.
From all of us here at the GMFRC, thank you Warmline Callers. Yourcommitment is recognized and your energy is respected.
Feel the Heat at the GMFRC
March 23, 2009Page 10 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS
Wednesday - April 19:15 - 12:15 Annapolis East
Elm School2:45 - 3:30 Port Lorne3:45 - 4:15 Hampton4:30 - 5:00 Young’s Cove5:45 - 6:30 HillsburnThursday - April 29:45 - 11:00 Somerset
School
1:15 - 2:00 St. Croix Cove2:30 - 3:15 Mount Hanley3:45 - 4:45 Margaretville6:15 - 7:30 WilmotMonday - April 610:45 - 12:00 Windsor School1:00 - 2:00 Three Mile
Plaines DistrictSchool
2:30 - 3:00 Mckay Road
3:15 - 4:00 Ste. Croix5:30 - 6:30 VaughanTuesday - April 72:45 - 3:15 Sunken Lake3:30 - 4:15 White Rock
(Crossroads)4:45 - 5:15 Casey’s Corner6:15 - 7:15 New Minas
(Wal-Mart)Wednesday - April 8
1:00 - 1:30 Apple BlossomSchool
1:45 - 2:15 Canada Creek2:30 - 3:00 Waterville3:15 - 3:45 Cambridge4:00 - 4:45 Bess View
Subdivision6:15 - 7:15 Coldbrook
CentreThursday - April 910:15 - 11:45 Glooscap
School12:45 - 1:45 Port Williams
School2:15 - 2:45 Lakeville3:15 - 3:45 Brow Mountain4:15 - 4:45 Baxter’s
Harbour6:00 - 6:30 Sheffield Mills6:45 - 7:30 CentrevilleTuesday - April 1410:30 - 11:45 St. Mary’s
School1:00 - 1:45 Calvary Baptist
Academy1:50 - 2:25 Charity Baptist
School2:30 - 3:30 Torbrook Mines4:00 - 4:45 Meadowview
Subdivision -Aylesford
Wednesday - April 151:15 - 2:15 Cornwallis Park2:45 - 3:45 Clementsvale4:00 - 5:00 Bear River East6:00 - 7:45 Bear RiverThursday - April 169:30 - 10:30 Dwight Ross
Elm School10:45 - 11:30 Pine Ridge
Middle School2:00 - 2:30 Victoria Beach2:45 - 3:15 Port Royal4:30 - 5:30 Maitland Bridge7:00 - 7:45 CentreleaFriday - April 179:30 - 11:00 Kings Regional
Rehab Centre11:15 - 11:45 Love Your Child
Daycare11:50 - 12:50 Cambridge
SchoolTuesday - April 2110:30 - 12:30 Aldershot
School2:15 - 2:45 Upper Canard3:00 - 3:45 Kingsport4:15 - 5:00 Scott’s Bay6:30 - 7:30 CanningWednesday - April 2210:00 - 10:45 Windsor Forks
School11:00 - 12:00 Newport Station
School1:00 - 1:45 Brooklyn/
Windsor HeightsSchool
2:00 - 2:30 Fletcher GlenSubdivision(Kiddie Corner)
2:45 - 3:15 Belmont3:30 - 4:00 Avondale6:00 - 7:00 BrooklynThursday - April 2310:30 - 12:30 Dr A. Hines
School
1:30 - 2:00 Hants ShoreClinic
2:15 - 2:45 Cambridge3:00 - 3:30 Cheverie3:35 - 4:05 Kempt Shore5:30 - 6:00 Summerville6:15 - 6:45 Upper
BurlingtonFriday - April 2410:15 - 11:45 New Minas Elm
School1:00 - 1:45 Le Shaw School1:50 - 2:30 AvonportMonday - April 271:30 - 2:15 Cherryfield2:30 - 3:30 East Dalhousie4:00 - 5:30 Springfield6:30 - 7:15 New Albany
NorthTuesday - April 281:15 - 2:00 Clarence2:30 - 3:15 Morden3:45 - 4:30 Weston5:45 - 7:00 AylesfordWednesday - April 299:15 - 12:15 Annapolis East
Elm School2:45 - 3:30 Port Lorne3:45 - 4:15 Hampton4:30 - 5:00 Young’s Cove5:45 - 6:30 HillsburnThursday - April 309:45 - 11:00 Somerset
School1:15 - 2:00 St. Croix Cove2:30 - 3:15 Mount Hanley3:45 - 4:45 Margaretville6:15 - 7:30 Wilmot
Bookmobile Schedule
The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Page 11March 23, 2009
SALE ENDS APRIL 4th/09
Last article the Spartanswere off to Provincials hostedby Pictou County. This was agreat event, showcasing thetop seven teams in theprovince and a good chancefor the kids to make newfriends from other areas of theprovince.
The first game for theSpartans was against theSydney Steelers. With thisbeing the first meetingbetween the two teams, it tooka while for the boys to getgoing. Once they got theirfeet moving they took controlof the game winning 5-3.Scoring for the Spartans withtwo goal efforts was ZachMoody and Alex Rawding,single tally by Grant Janes.Goaltender Bryceon Wade.
Western Valley Peewee ‘AAA’ Spartans at ProvincialsMVP Zach Moody.
Next up for the Spartanswas the Bedford Blues. Thiswas a very hard fought battlebetween the two teams withgreat action at both ends. Inthe third period the Blues tiedthe game at two goals apieceon a power play. The rest ofthe period was filled withsome great action with theSpartans taking the lead 3-2later in the period. The last 10seconds of the game was amad scramble in front of theSpartans net, the Bluesthought that they pushed thepuck over the line but thebuzzer had already gone,Spartans winning the game 3-2. Scoring for the Spartanswith a two-goal effort was AlexRawding and a single tally by
Emmerson Coulter. GoaltenderKyle Gordon. MVP AlexRawding.
With a good start to thetournament for the boys nextup was the host team PictouCounty. This was the secondgame of the day for the boysand right from the drop of thepuck the boys had a hard timefinding their legs. They losttwo forwards early in thegame due to slightconcussions and had a hardtime battling with theiropponents. They had manychances to pull even with theiropponent but just could notget the right bounces.Loosing the game 4-2.Scoring for the Spartans wasZach Moody and BradleyBoone. Goaltender Kyle
Gordon. MVP Grant Janes.So, with a record of two
wins and one loss theSpartans were still in goodshape. The next game wasagainst South Shore and amust win for both teams toadvance to the Semi-Finals thefollowing day. This game didnot start out bad for the boysbut early in the first periodforward Alex Rawding brokehis wrist, this was a big lossfor the boys and they tried topull it together. But, in the endit was South Shore winningthe game 5-1. Scoring for theSpartans was Grant Janes.Goaltender Kyle Gordon.MVP was Brad Boone. Foranybody that knows Alex youcan rest assured that he stillhad his same sense of humourabout him as he was rushedoff to the hospital. He is nowhome resting and is alreadylooking forward to hockeyseason next year.
Next up for the boys wasthe skills competition.Representing the Spartanswas Zach Moody in forwardskating, Brad Boone inbackward skating, GrantJanes in puck handling,Connor Morse in accuracy
shooting, Emmerson Coulterin showdown shooter andKyle Gordon in theshowdown goaltender. Foranybody that has gone toprovincials this is one of thehighlights of the weekend. It’sa great chance to see all of thebest players in the provinceshowcasing their talents. TheSpartans were wellrepresented with all of theplayers either placing 2nd or 3rd
in their events, with specialmention going to KyleGordon for winning theshowdown goaltender. Welldone by all of the boys fordoing a great job in all of theskills.
Next up was the waitinggame for the boys, there wasa possibility of a 3-way tiebetween the Spartans, PictouCounty and the SydneySteelers buying for the lasttwo spots in the Semi-finals.The last game of thetournament was the SydneySteelers against Cape BretonCounty. If Cape Breton wasto win then it would be Pictouand the Spartans taking thelast two spots for the semi’s,if Sydney wins then theywould advance to the semi’s
due to the goal differential andthe Spartans would be on theoutside looking in by twogoals. The game looked liketwo very tired teams with theSteelers putting on thepressure, winning the game inthe end 5-2.
So with this the Spartansrun at provincials were over.The boys were disappointed,but in the end they had a verygood run, finishing 5th in theprovince - Nothing to hangtheir heads about. This is agreat experience for the boysand hopefully they madesome new friends andmemories that they can keepfor a lifetime.
Congratulations have to goout to the Sydney Steelerswinning Bronze, South Shorewinning Silver and the HalifaxHawks winning Gold. As well,we would like to say thankyou to Pictou County forputting on a great ProvincialTournament including ahospitality room, whichwould only be second to ourvery own.
Next up for the boys is ateam ski trip, tournamenthosted by Yarmouth and ayear-end banquet.
The Police Services Hockey Team and players from the Bridgetown Regional High School who played against each other on 20 Feb 09 as part ofBridgetown’s Winter Carnival events. The Police Services Hockey Team is made up of players from theRCMP and the 14 Wing Military Police. Bridgetown Regional High School won the game 9-8.
Bridgetown Winter Carnival Hockey
March 23, 2009Page 12 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS
Squadron SAREX 2009, Sydney
Master Corporal (MCpl) Mike Neilson (left), 413 Squadron (Sqn) Team Mem-ber, and MCpl Barry Martin, Team Loadmaster, are waiting for the right momentto push a load of equipment being parachuted into the site of a downed aircraftduring an exercise in the C-130313 Hercules Aircraft.
Master Corporal Jeff Blundell, CH-149 Cormorant Loadmaster from 103 Squad-ron (Sqn), prepares the aircraft for flight at Sydney Airport moments beforereceiving news of having to leave for Search and Rescue Mission Cougar 91.
(photo’s by: Pte Vicky Lefrancois, 14 AMS\Wing Imaging)
By Lieutenant SophieMcDuff
Cover StoryLast week, 413 Transport
and Rescue and 103 Searchand Rescue Squadron’s(Squadron’s) deployed toSydney, Nova Scotia for a
joint Search and Rescue(SAR) exercise. 413Squadron plans an exerciseof this nature each year,but this was the first timethey had the support from103 Squadron in Gander.This exercise is a great
training opportunity aswell as a chance to sharemutual experiences andknowledge. All crews hadpositive feedback fromworking with the otherSquadron. SAREX 2009was a great success
despite having been calledoff a few days short due toa real Search and Rescueneed.
SAREX is extremelyvaluable training for all thevaried parties involved.The entire Squadronexercises its ability todeploy to a new locationwith only an eveningsnotice. As you can imaginethis can be a logisticalnightmare. Everyone fromthe clerks in the orderlyroom to the Officersassigned to be the SearchMasters have many jobs todo and many decisions tomake. As we take thenecessary steps to startthe theoretical search theaircrews begin theirtraining.
During the week, therewere two CC130 Hercules,six CH149 Cormorants and
two Civil Air Search andRescue Associationairplanes which scouredthe South Eastern coast ofNova Scotia looking fornine hidden targets andone major crash scene.They also took advantageof the fantastic weather topractice their hoisting andwater work. The main SARscenario consisted of adown Grand Caravanaircraft that crash with 12persons on board,including eight inmates.The crash locationprovided a challengingenvironment to the aircrewdue to the confined areaand the great number ofcasualties.
As stated earlier, it wasnecessary to call off theexercise and deploy toSaint John’s,Newfoundland on
Thursday, March 12, dueto the tragic crash of aCougar Helicopter flight 91.In this unfortunateinstance, a Sikorsky S-92with 18 souls on boardcrashed into the NorthAtlantic just 90 kilometresoff shore. Due to theresources available to usbecause of the exercise, thecombined Squadrons wereable to launch twoHercules and fourCormorants in under 30minutes from notificationof the incident. Overall, theSquadrons gave aphenomenal effort whereprofessionalism anddedication weredemonstrated by all. Thisaccident certainlyreinforced the belief thattraining exercises likethis are of extremeimportance.
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The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Page 13March 23, 2009
Everyone was having aroaring good time at theMorfee Annex NurserySchool last week whenthe children and teachersenjoyed “Circus Week”.
The week was filled withcircus animals and per-formers surfacing inevery lesson. Elephantspounded their feet and ti-gers roared while the chil-dren took part in a circusparade. The week turnedout to be a delight for bothchildren and teachersalike, thanks to all ourparents for their extra ef-fort in getting their chil-dren dressed and ready tojoin the fun.
For information aboutour schools English orFrench Immersion Nurs-ery School (2 1/2-3 yearsold) or Preschool (4-5years old) programsplease contact MaurinaDuret at 765-1495 local5301.We are presently tak-ing registration for our2009/10 classes.
Under the Big Top
Written by: Jennifer MacLeod, GMFRC Program Support AssistantFourteen young people from Kings County have successfully completed a
Babysitting Course that was held at the Greenwood Military Family ResourceCentre. For many young adolescents, babysitting is their first job. ThisBabysitting Course has taught these youth how to handle emergencies withconfidence. The course contained a wide range of topics including basicchild development, health and safety in the home, introduction to first aidand personal safety. For information about future babysitting courses, pleasecontact Kim Dixon, Child/Youth and Parenting Services Coordinator, at 765-1494, local 1812. (photo submitted)
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Submitted by Murry Rolph
On Wednesday evening, 11 March, Kingston United Church held its spring time, Community Pancake Supper.
Kingston United Church - Pancake Supper
A full house, or should I say “full Church”, to say the least. Everyone enjoyedthe meal.
The male volunteers did most of the work for this event. Of course there wherea few ladies that helped out, but they where not present for the photo.
By: Bill Sheridan1. What building housed the first
NBA game?2. What season was the first for
the NBA Toronto franchise andwhat was the teams nickname?
3. What happened to that teamand players?
4. Two Canadians were on thatteam, name either player?
5. How many games did theteam play that first season?
6. Who was the leading scorerthat year for the Huskies?
7. What was their record?8. Who won the title that year?9. Which team became the first
two and three time championof the NBA?
10. Which team won eight straightchampionships and 11 in 13years?
11. Where did the Atlanta Hawksoriginate?
12. Cincinnati Royals moved fromwhich city and later moved towhat city?
13. In 1958 the league fell to 8
teams and they remain today,name a few?
14. Where did Dr James Naismithinvent basketball?
15. Who was the first draft pick forboth expansion team Raptorsand Grizzlies?
16. How many wins did bothteams win their first coupleyears?
17. Which NBA team has the mostfinals appearances?
18. Why did Dr Naismith create anew game?
Answers1. Maple Leaf Gardens2. The 1946-47 Toronto Husk-
ies of Basketball Associationof America (NBA)
3. The team disbanded and theplayers were divided up to theother teams.
4. Hank Biasatti & Gino Sovraneach played 12 games
5. 606. Mike McCarron 10.8 Pts a
Game for 649 pts. Leagueleader was about double.
7. 22-38 including 15-15 at home.8. Philadelphia Warriors won
over the Chicago Stags 4-1.9. The Minneapolis Lakers, won
two, and later three straight,before they moved to LA.
10. Boston Celtics.11. Buffalo Bisons 194612. Rochester(NY) Royals 1957
then to Kansas City –OmahaKings 1972 finally toSacramento
13. Knicks, Celtics, Warriors,Lakers, Royals/Kings, Pis-
tons, Hawks, Syracuse Na-tionals/76ers
14. Springfield, Massachusetts.15. Raps; Damon Stoudamire &
Grizzlies; Bryant ‘Big Coun-try’ Reeves
16. Raps, 21 & 30, and Grizz 15& 14
17. Minneapolis & LA Lakers 29final appearances.
18. His supervisor, Luther Gulick,the man in charge of the YMCA,told Dr Naismith to create agame to be played indoors.First game with nine aside waswon 1-0. William R Chase wasthe first player to score a bas-ket in the game of basketball.
Sports Trivia
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March 23, 2009Page 16 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS
Needa Hand?
Community VolunteerIncome Tax Program
Volunteers, trained by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency,can help you complete your income tax and benefit return.
Des bénévoles, formés par l’Agence des douanes et du revenudu Canada, peuvent vous aider à remplir votre déclaration de
revenus et de prestations.To find out if you are eligible or to make an appointment call:
Pour savoir si vous êtes admissible, ou pour prendrerendez-vous, téléphonez au:
765-1494 Local 5430You can meet with the volunteers!
Vous pouvez rencontrer les bénévoles!
March 24 & 31April 7, 14 & 21 (if needed)
To be held at the 14 Wing Library, GreenwoodBy appointment only (765-1494, local 5430)
Bring all your tax papers and forms with you.This service is free!
Apportez tous vos feuillets et formulaires d’impôt.Ce service est gratuit!
www.ccra.gc.ca/volunteer www.adrc.gc.ca/benevole
Besoin d’uncoup de main?Programme communautaire
des bénévoles enmatière d’impôt
At the 14 Wing Community Centre
March 28 • 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm March 29 • 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
March 30 - April 2 • 8:00 am – 4:30 pm April 4 • 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
REGISTRATION FEES Save $25 per player by registering by April 4th, 2008
By April 4th After April 4th
Mens Masters $140.00 $165.00U16 & U18 $115.00 $140.00U12 & U14 $105.00 $130.00U8 & U10 $70.00 $95.00U6 $55.00 $80.004 Yrs Parent &Tot $50.00 $75.00
• You MUST have the player’s HEALTH CARD at time of registration and Rec Cards for a $5 discount.
• You MUST have $50 Jersey deposit cheque per player.
For more information check out our website: http://kingstongreenwoodsoccer.org
Or contact Michelle Cummings (registrar) at 765-3264 or [email protected]
GMFRC • Feature of the WeekAdult Programs and Employment ServicesCoordinator: Stephanie Townsend at 765-1494 local1816 oremail at [email protected]
Get Your Family Easter Photosdone at the GMFRC!Wednesday, April 1 st, 20099:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Classroom 2$15 for CD of 1 copyright free image,$10 per additional imageJoin us April 1st as you have the opportunity to have Easterphotos done of your loved ones. This is a great way toremember special holiday memories that you can reflect onfor years to come. Participants will receive a CD with onecopy right free image for the sitting fee of $15.00 and addi-tional images are $10.00 each. We also have five free spotsfor deployed families available on a first come first servedbasis. Sittings are booked in 15 minute intervals so be sureto call ahead and book your spot before it hops away!
14 Wing Libraryis having a
during the month of March.Open to all members.Come in and register.Start Reading … PRIZES!
JOIN THE FUN!!
Reading Challenge
On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff, all registeredGMFRC Volunteer are invited to attend our upcoming AppreciationDinner to be held on Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 from 6:00 - 10:30p.m. This event will be held at the Annapolis Mess.
Au nom du Conseil d<administration et employés duCRFMG, nous désirons inviter tous nos bénévoles actifs à unsouper d’appréciation en leur honneur. Le souper aura lieu lejeudi, 23 avril 2009, de 18h00 à 22h30, au Mess Annapolis.
Joignez-vous à nous pour passer une soirée remplie de
Greenwood Military Family ResourceCentre Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
Please join us for an evening of fun, friendship, andcelebration!
Please call 765-5611 to register!A special thank you to SISIP, our national sponsor of this event!
Souper afin d’honorer les bénévolesactifs du Centre de ressources pour lesfamilles militaires de Greenwood
plaisirs, d’amitiés et de célébration!S.V.P. indiquez-nous votre présence en téléphonant au
765-5611.Un remerciement spécial à RARM, supporteur de cet
événement!
When searching for employment, particularly in ruralcommunities, networking is key. Statistics show that 85% of jobsthat are available are never actually posted in the public media,but filled with employees known by the employer. It is thereforecrucial to your job search to get your face out there and makeyourself known to employers, business partners, friends, andacquaintances and let them know that you are in search ofemployment. Career assessment tools and employment fairs arealso very helpful in defining your areas of interest, especially ifyou are unsure of where your talents fit best. You may also wantto try joining job search groups such as the one offered at yourlocal GMFRC, or volunteer with organizations to get you in touchwith appropriate business contacts. There are many options whenit comes to getting yourself known in the business communityso be seen and known by all potential contacts – you neverknow when they could be beneficial in your job search.
If you are in search of employment and would like moreinformation on networking or on employment services ingeneral, contact Stephanie Townsend, Coordinator of AdultPrograms and Employment Services at the GMFRC (902) 765-1494 local 1816
Employment Tip
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The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Page 17March 23, 2009
Curtiss-Reid Rambler
Submitted by: Bryan Nelson, Executive Director, CanadianAeronautical Preservation Association
Historic Aircraft that Playeda Significant Role in
Canadian Aviation Heritage
Le Curtiss-Reid RamblerIn February 1928, W.T. Reid
left Canadian Vickers to buildhis own aircraft, forming theReid Aircraft Company inMontreal. Reid had developedplans for a two-seat biplanetrainer with the goal of sellingit to civilian flying clubs thathad recently been formed insupport of a Governmentprogram. Before the aircraftcould go into production, theCurtiss Aeroplane & MotorCompany bought Reid Aircraftin December 1928, renamingthe company Curtiss-ReidAircraft Company.
Reid’s design was theCurtiss Reid Rambler, wasrevolutionary in Canada, witha metal-framed fuselagecovered in fabric and wingswith Warren truss bracing sothat the wings did not requirebracing wires. The wingscould also be folded so thatthe aircraft would fit into asmall storage space, therebynot requiring a large hangar.The prototype flew on 23September 1928 with
En février 1928, W.T. Reid aquitté la Canadian Vickerspour construire ses propresaéronefs et il a fondé la ReidAircraft Company, à Montréal.Reid avait élaboré les plansd’un simulateur de biplan deuxplaces dans le but de le vendreà des aéroclubs civils fondésdepuis peu pour soutenir unprogramme gouvernemental.En décembre 1928, avant que
production starting soonthereafter on the Rambler I andII. The Rambler III appearedin April 1931 with major designchanges to improve handlingand visibility.
The Rambler was wellreceived but had two majorhandicaps – it appeared justas the Depression started, andthe flying clubs did notpurchase the aircraft.The RCAF boughtaircraft in support ofthe flying clubs, butthese were deHavilland and Avroproducts becausethe RCAF believedthem to be superior tothe Rambler.
The Rambler wasm o d e r a t e l ysuccessful, with 36being built,including theprototype. Curtiss-Reid was its ownbiggest customerwith 11 being used
at the Curtiss-Reid FlyingSchool. The RCAF boughteight initially for its own useof which at least five wereprovided to civilian flyingclubs when the RCAF tookthem out of service. TheRambler also had some exportsales, with two going to India,and one each to Argentina,Chile and Hong Kong.
l’avion ne puisse entrer enproduction, la CurtissAeroplane & Motor Companya acheté la Reid Aircraft et l’arenommée la Curtiss-ReidAircraft Company.
Reid a conçu leCurtiss-Reid Rambler , unappareil révolutionnaire pourle Canada à l’époque, quicomportait un fuselage à cadremétallique recouvert de toile
et des ailes munies d’un
contreventement de poutrestriangulées (Warren) pour quel’utilisation de haubansd’ailes ne soit pas nécessaire.On pouvait également replierles ailes pour que l’aviontienne dans un petit espacede rangement, soit sansnécessiter un grand hangar. Leprototype a volé le 23septembre 1928, et laproduction a commencé peuaprès avec les Rambler I et II.Le Rambler III, qui a fait sonapparition en avril 1931,comprenait des modificationsde conception majeuresvisant à améliorer lapilotabilité et la visibilité.
Le Rambler a été bien reçu,mais il comportait deuxhandicaps importants – il a faitson apparition juste au débutde la grande dépression, et lesaéroclubs ne l’ont pas acheté.L’ARC a acheté des avionspour soutenir les aéroclubs,mais il s’agissait de produitsDe Havilland et Avro, car elleles croyait supérieurs auRambler.
Le Rambler a connu unsuccès modéré, 36 appareilsayant été construits, y comprisle prototype. La Curtiss-Reida été elle-même sa meilleurecliente en utilisant 11 de sesappareils à l’école de pilotageCurtiss-Reid. L’ARC en ad’abord acheté huit pour sespropres besoins, dont aumoins cinq ont été cédés à desaéroclubs civils lorsqu’elle lesa retirés du service. LeRambler a également étéexporté : on en a vendu deux àl’Inde, un à l’Argentine, un auChili et un à Hong Kong.
GMFRC • Feature of the WeekDeployment ServicesCoordinator: Paula Davison at 765-1494 local 5883 or email [email protected]
Deployed Families Adult Dinner OutTuesday, March 31st, 20095:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location to be determinedPay the cost of your own mealRegistration deadline: Friday, March 27th, 2009Share a meal with other deployed spouses/parents andmake valuable connections.Please Note: Respite childcare is available that eveningfrom 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in the GMFRC Casual CareRoom. When you call to register for the dinner, let usknow if you will be using the respite service.
GMFRC • Feature of the WeekChild/Youth and Parenting & Emergency Childcare ServicesCoordinator: Kim Dixon at 765-1494 local 1812 or email [email protected]
Easter on the WingSaturday, April 11th, 20091:00 pm – 3:00 pm14 Wing Community Centre in the gymChildren must be accompanied by an adult during this eventFreeHop on over to our Easter on the Wing! We’ll hunt forEaster eggs hidden by the Easter bunny and be enter-tained by The Great TimBeanie with a fun-filled magicshow. We’ll have treats, make crafts, and decorate cook-ies. The GMFRC and the 14 Wing Community Centre isco-sponsoring to bring you another great event. The egghunt will take place outside (weather permitting), at 1:00pm, please dress accordingly. If you would like furtherinformation, please contact Kim.
GMFRC • Feature of the WeekVolunteer ServicesCoordinator: Janie Gagnon at 765-1494 local 5938 or email [email protected]
Warm Line CallersDate: Ongoing needTime: Flexible (2 hours per month)Location: GMFRC or from homeRegistration deadline: Open
Volunteers needed: Many (you will receive prior training)To provide a monthly call to families of a deployed mem-ber, connect with the families, and inform them about theGMFRC programs and services.
March 23, 2009Page 18 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS
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While you are at the theatreenter to win an iPod Nano. Wewill be giving away 1 a month.
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The workshops, programs,and services offered in thisissue only covers for thenext couple of weeks. Forfuture and ongoing programsand services, please visitour website atwww.greenwoodmfrc.ca orcall 765-5611. To register, drop-in at the Centre located at theAVM Morfee Centre onSchool Road (Greenwood).
Note: We are sorry for anyinconvenience this maycause, but to keep costs down,the only methods of paymentaccepted for workshopregistrations is cash orcheque. To ensure your spotfor a workshop, payment isrequired at the time ofregistration.
____________________________
Adult Programs andEmployment
ServicesCoordinator: Stephanie
Townsend at 765-5611 local1816 or [email protected]
Upcoming Programsor Services
CF Recruiting(CANCELLED)
Monday, March 23rd, 20091:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.GMFRC Classroom 1Free8th Annual 14 Wing
Education & Career FairThursday, March 26th , 20099:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.Annapolis Mess, 14 Wing
GreenwoodFreeEaster PhotosWednesday, April 1st, 20099:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.GMFRC Classroom 2$15 for CD of 1 copyright
free image, $10 per additionalimage
Interview SkillsWorkshop
Thursday, April 16th , 20091:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.GMFRC Classroom 1Free
Registration Deadline:Monday, April 13th , 2009
Flower ArrangementsTuesday, April 21st, 20091:00 p.m. – 4 p.m.GMFRC Classroom 2$15.00 (10 free spots for
GMFRC Volunteers)Registration Deadline:
Friday, April 17th, 2009Employment Ongoing
Services· Resume and Cover Letter
Creation and Modification· Resume Updating· Career Assessment /
Counseling· Job Search Assistance· Interview Skill Building· Information on Small Busi-
ness Planning· Information on Military
Home-based Business Net-work
· Magazines and Books ex-change
· Employment ComputerAvailable
· Portfolio Development_______________________________
CommunityInformation Services
Coordinator: NicoleGodin at 765-1494 local5941 or email
[email protected] Services
· Greenwood Welcome package· GMFRC Virtual Welcome
package· New Arrivals Registration· Welcome GMFRC visit/tour
and Welcome Gift· GMFRC Welcome Calls· GMFRC Email Information
Newsletter· GMFRC Website· Community Information
Database· GMFRC Family Fun Day______________________________
Deployment ServicesCoordinator: Paula
Davison at 765-1494 local5583 or email [email protected]
Upcoming Programsor Services
Deployed Families AdultDinner Out
Tuesday, March 31 st, 20095:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Location to be determinedPay the cost of your own mealRegistration deadline:
Friday, March 27th, 2009Deployed Families Adult
Pool Night at Dooly’sMonday, April 06th, 20098:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Dooly’s inGreenwood
Registration deadline: Call765-5611 by Friday April 3rd,2009
Easter Brunch forDeployed Families
Saturday, April 11th, 200910:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Location: Annapolis Mess
(downstairs dining room)Cost: ComplimentaryRegistration deadline: April
9th, 2009Is your military member
away?If you have a military family
member who is away (spouse,son, daughter, partner ,grandchild, etc) on operationalduty - including deployments,courses, TD, & so on - & youhaven’t heard from theGMFRC, please give Paula acall & we’ll set you up with anyof our programs/services/activities that may interest you.We do not know you’re outthere unless you let us know.
All of our ongoing activitiesare open to ALL familiesexperiencing a familyseparation due to operationalrequirements. We offer pre,during, & post deploymentinformation, assistance,outreach, & support to anyonewho chooses to participate.Just give us a call!
* For respite childcareofferings for deployed families,see details under Child/Youth& Parenting Services________________________________
Prevention, Supportand Inter vention
ServicesCoordinator: Shannon
Doubleday at 765-5611or [email protected]
Couples RetreatFriday June 12th and 13th,
2009Milford House Cabins
(located 23 km south ofAnnapolis Royal)
Fee: $100 per coupleContact 765-5611 for
registrationRegistration limited to first
12 couples.Registration deadline: June
4th, 2009Ongoing Services
· Emergency Shelter· Resource Library· Assessment and referral· Short term support· Crisis Intervention________________________________
Child/Youth andParenting &
Emergency ChildcareServices
Coordinator: Kim Dixonat 765-1494 local 1812 oremail [email protected]
Upcoming Programsor Services
Children’s DeploymentSupport Group
Monday, March 23rd, 2009
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Children aged 3 years and
upFREEPre-register by Thursday,
March 19 th, 2009Youth CouncilTuesday, March 31 st, 20094:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.14 Wing Community CentreFREEYouth aged 14 and upAcademic Tutoring ServiceMonday, Tuesday,
WednesdayTime scheduled with
families & tutorChildren in grade P-12FREEA tutor request form is
available at GMFRCParent & Tot ProgramWe meet every Monday9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Children 3 – 5 yearsFREEDrop in – no registration
requiredToddler Tuesdays ProgramWe meet every Tuesday9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Children 1 – 2 yearsFREEDrop in – no registration
requiredTumble TotsEvery Wednesday in the
gym9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Children 1 – 5 yearsFREEDrop in - no registration
requiredBaby ClubFirst and third Thursday of
every month at the GMFRC10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Parents with infants aged 0
– 1 yr.FREEDrop in – no registration
requiredRespite DatesTuesday, March 31 st, 2009GMFRC5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Children aged 12 years and
under who currently have adeployed parent/caregiver.
Registration deadline:Monday, March 30th, 2009
andSaturday, April 18th, 20098:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Children up to age 12Free to CF Families who
currently have a partnerdeployed
Registration deadline:Thursday, April 16th , 2009
______________________________
Volunteer ServicesCoordinator: Janie
Gagnon at 765-1494 local5938 or email [email protected]
UpcomingWorkshop
Conflict Resolution Phase1 (RCE)
Tuesday & Thursday, April7-8-9, 2009
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Community Centre
The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Page 19March 23, 2009
Mar 23 rd: Beef Noodle Soup 1.75 • Chicken Nuggets & Corn on theCob 2.50 • Pudding 1.00
Mar 24th: Chicken Noodle Soup 1.75 • Baked Ham & Potato Wedges2.50 • Orange Slices 1.00
Mar 25th: Corn Chowder 1.75 • Hot Turkey Sandwich with Vegetables2.50 • Fruit Cocktail 1.00
Mar 26th: Chicken Rice Soup 1.75 • Macaroni & Hamburger 2.50• Baked Potato 1.25 • Toss Salad 1.50 • Watermelon 1.00
Mar 27th: Minestrone Soup 1.75 • Chicken Burger with Lettuce & Sliceof Tomato 2.50 • Apple Slices 1.00
Daily Specials can be purchased for $3.25 • Main Entree, Milk & Daily Dessert
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Whole Sandwiches1/2 Sandwiches (Asst. fillings) ....... $1.15Subs/Kaisers/Wraps ........... $2.25 - $2.50Hot FoodsOne Hot Food Daily ........................ $2.50Cup of Soup .................................... $1.00Bowl of Soup ................................... $2.00BeveragesMilk ................................................. $0.35Choc. Milk ....................................... $1.30Juice Small ..................................... $1.00Juice Medium .................................. $1.25Bottled Water ................................... $1.25Yop .................................................. $1.25V8 Juice .......................................... $1.00SaladsAssorted Salad Plates .................... $2.50Fruit Plate ........................... $1.75 - $2.25Veggies & Dip ................................. $1.00Apple Snacks .................................. $1.00
Daily Specials (Mon-Thur): Price Includes Main Course, Drink and Dessert - $3.25
SnacksCheese & Crackers ....................... $1.00Fresh Fruit .......................... $0.75 - $1.25Gold Fish Crackers ........................ $0.50MiscellaneousBread & Butter ............................... $0.50Bagel ............................................. $1.25Cream Cheese ............................... $0.50Cheese Whiz ................................. $0.50Freezer ItemsFrozen Yogurt ................................ $1.25Yogurt Tubes ................................. $1.00DessertsMuffins .......................................... $1.00Cookies (small) ............................. $0.35Biscuits ........................................ $1.00Yogurt .......................................... $1.25Fruit Salad .................................... $1.00Other Assorted Desserts ............... $0.75Special Treat Days ....................... $1.50
Mon: Sheppards Pie; Tues: 1/2 Day - No Lunch; Wed: Nacho’s & Cheese;Thurs: Hamburgers; Fri: 1/2 Day - No Lunch
KINGSTON &DISTRICT SCHOOL
14 Wing Food ServicesAll Prices include HSTBreakfast Full................................. $5.55Breakfast Light ..............................$3.30(Beverage & Toast or Cereal)
Lunch Full..................................... $11.10Lunch Light .................................... $6.65(Beverage, Soup or Salad; Choice from A La Cartemenu or Sandwich; French Fries and Fruit or Cookie)
Dinner Full.................................... $11.10Dinner Specialty (Steak Night, etc.) $13.90
OPEN TO AUTHORIZED PATRONS ONLY
Breakfast ................................... 0600 - 0900Weekend & Holidays ................0600 - 1100Weekend Brunch .....................1100 - 1315Lunch ........................................ 1100 - 1315Dinner........................................ 1600 - 1830
Meal Hours
“People working together to foster a learning culture – within the Defence Team –many places, many ways.”
Learning and Career Centre
LCC Upcoming WorkshopsPlease note prices on LCC Computer courses are as follows: full-day course $110.00
~ The following items are available at the Cafeteria daily ~Sandwiches: $2.00; Wraps - $2.00; Sub Sandwiches - $2.00;
All sandwiches, wraps & subs will include fresh vegetable or fruit on the side.Vegetables & Dip - $1.50; Cheese & Crackers - $1.50;
Fruit & Dip - $1.50; Tossed Salad - $2.50 sm $1.50;Caesar Salad - $2.50 sm $1.50; Spinach Salad - $2.50 sm $1.50;Yogurt - $1.00; Yogurt Tubes - $1.00; Yogur t Parfaits - $1.25;
Fresh Fruit: Apples, Oranges & Bananas - $1.00; Fruit Squiggles - $1.50;Gold Fish Crackers - $.45; Baked Lays - $1.50; Flat Earth - $1.50;Smart Popcorn - $1.50; Frozen Juice Bars: Orange & Cherry - $1.00;
Rice Crispy Squares - $.80; Smoothies: Mon,Wed,Fri - $1.25;Juice: Apple, Orange & Seven Fruit - $1.00; Milk - $.35; Water - $1.00;
~~~ Canteen Items - CASH ONLY ~~~There will be a cost for ALL condiments if your child is not purchasing lunch from the cafeteria.
Ketchup, Mustard, Relish - $.15 each; Mayo & Salad Dressings - $.30 each;Barbecue/Sweet & Sour Sauce - $.40 each
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March 200924 Word Level 3, $110.00 per person - 1 day30 Introduction to Computers, $110.00 per person - 1 day31 Excel Level 2, $110.00 per person - 1 dayApril 200906 Outlook Level 1, $110.00 per person - 1 day07 Person Learning Plans - ½ day07 Access Level 1, $110.00 per person - 1 day14 Word Level 1, $110.00 per person - 1 day16 Orientation to New Employees - 1 day20 Project Level 1, $110.00 per person - 1 day21 Person Learning Plan - ½ day21 Visio, $110.00 per person - 1 day23 Job Experience Training (JET) Info Session, 1100-
1200hrs - 1 hour27 Publisher Level 1, $110.00 per person - 1 day28 Access Level 2, $110.00 per person - 1 dayMay 200904 Power Point Level 2, $110.00 per person - 1 day5-7Pre-Retirement Planning, civilian age 45 and older - 3 days05 Front Page Level 1, $110.00 per person - 1 day11 Project Level 1, $110.00 per person - 1 day12 HTML, $110.00 per person - 1 day19 Windows XP, $110.00 per person - 1 day20-21 Interpersonal Communication Skills - 2 days25 Project Level 2, $110.00 per person - 1 day26 Harassment Prevention for Employees - 1 day26 Front Page Level 2, $110.00 per person - 1 day28 Harassment Prevention for Supervisors - 1 day
June 200901 Excel Level 3, $110.00 per person - 1 day02 Word Level 2, $110.00 per person - 1 day3-4Understanding My Leadership Style - 2 days08 Outlook Level 2, $110.00 per person - 1 day09 Access Level 3, $110.00 per person - 1 day15 Excel Level 1, $110.00 per person - 1 day16 Introduction to Internet, $110.00 per person - 1 day22 Word Level 3, $110.00 per person - 1 day23 Power Point Level 1, $110.00 per person - 1 day29 Excel Level 2, $110.00 per person - 1 day30 Introduction to PC, $110.00 per person - 1 dayJuly 200906 Access Level 1, $110.00 per person - 1 day07 Outlook Level 1, $110.00 per person - 1 day09 Stress Management - 1 day13 Word Level 1, $110.00 per person - 1 day14 Power Point, Level 2, $110.00 per person - 1 day20 Publisher Level 1, $110.00 per person - 1 day21-23 Negotiation Skills - 3 days21 Project Level 1, $110.00 per person - 1 day27 HTML $110.00 per person - 1 day28 Access Level 2, $110.00 per person - 1 day
GMFRC • Feature of the WeekPrevention, Support and Intervention ServicesCoordinator: Shannon Doubleday at 765-1811 or 765-5611
Self Help GroupsSelf Help Groups provide a unique opportunity to meet withothers experiencing similar challenges and successes as you.By definition, self help groups are participant driven and man-aged, the GMFRC is committed to supporting the developmentand coordination of self help groups through offering support,space and guidance. Some suggestions that we have heard forgroups are: coping with divorce, life after infidelity, parentingteens. We are looking for leaders, people interested in spear-heading the development of a self-help group targeting theneeds of our unique community. For more information pleasecontact Prevention, Support and Intervention Services.
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In honour of nutrition month, on 26 March from 0830-1530at the F&S Centre classroom there will be a nutrition andactive living seminar called Stay Strong. Eat Like a Champion.This one day seminar will host a variety of guest speakers.Deidre Burns a registered dietician will provide informationon serving sizes, label reading, foods and moods, foods andsleep, energy drinks, sport drinks, fad diets and much more.Sondi Deglan will spend part of the afternoon discussing thebenefits of massage therapy and what kinds of exercises andstretches you can do to facilitate healing as well as preventinjury. Aprill Denney the new Physical Exercise Specialist willalso provide guidance on active living and physical fitness.Time permitting, Lisa White will discuss exercise nutritionand what athletes can eat and drink before during and afterphysical activity.
This workshop is available to military members and theirspouses. DND and NPF employees are also welcome to attend.
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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, it seems as though you’vebeen hard to reach. That’s okayso long as you don’t place blameon hard-to-reach friends.Remember that relationships area two-way street.SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, exercise rids you offrustrations. If you can’t get to thegym, take a run around the block.Aggression is building at home.Don’t f ind yourself caughtbetween two people.SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Take some time out to cook thisweek, Sagittarius. Look to oldergenerations in the family and collecttheir most creative recipes. Try oneout on someone you love.CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Try to ignore your family’scomments regarding a romanticpartner, Capricorn. Think aboutwhat you want and present yourthoughts in a clear manner.AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Get ready to entertain. It’s been along winter, Aquarius, and now it’stime for some fun. Invite all of yourfriends and even some favouriteacquaintances to a party.PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Challenges at work try yourpatience early in the week,Pisces. Keep calm. A romanticweekend helps ease your mind.
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MRHS Band ParentsAssociation Meeting
Thursday, March 26, 2009 at7:30 pm in the Band Room. Par-ents of all band students are wel-come and encouraged to attend.(Executive meets at 6:30).1st Middleton Scouts FleaMarket
On 28 March from 8:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m. 1st Middleton Scoutswill be holding an indoor flea mar-ket at the Royal Canadian Legionin Middleton. We will be offeringtables on first come first serve ba-
sis only for 7.00 per table. To booka table or make donations for ourScout table, please contact Luci at825-2048. All monies raised willbe assisting our Scouts to attendScotia Jamb Camporee in CapeBreton this summer.ZX Cycle N Run BicycleMaintenance Clinic
Saturday Mar 28 11:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m. at the F&S Center Class-room. Get your bicycle ready forthe season and learn how to carryout minor repairs and tune-ups. Thiswill be a brief intro with hands on
training that will include: Flat repairs,Cable changes, Brake and Gear ad-justments, Lubrication, Cleaning, andsetup. Clinic is free to ZX Cycle NRun Members and $10.00 + HSTto non-club members. For informa-tion Call Mike at 538-1224.Indoor Cycling Classes
Looking for a challenge? Why nottry Indoor Cycling. Whether a cy-clist or not, you can benefit fromthis aerobic non-impact class. Thisis a group fitness session led by cer-tified indoor cycling instructors whowill offer a variety of workouts. Awater bottle, small hand towel and awillingness to sweat are all that isrequired. Classes are held in the In-door Cycling room upstairs (at thepool end) at the F & S Center. ClassTimes: Mon, Wed, Fri, at Noon for45 minutes; Tues, Thurs at 5:00 p.m.for 60 minutes; Sat at 9:00 a.m. for90 minutes.Contemporary WorshipService
Sundays at 10:45. The Churchis located at 1151 Bridge St., Green-wood and everyone is welcome.For more information pleasephone 765-8155.Classical Two For One
Two Classical Concerts with aDifference for the Price of One atthe Evergreen Theatre, EastMargaretsville NS. Sunday March29 – 8:00 p.m. - Classic Buskers,formerly the Cambridge Buskers,this irreverent duo has been touringthe world since the 70’s, offeringtheir minimal (and very funny) ver-sions of all of the classical pot boil-ers. Great entertainment by twomaster musicians at play. SaturdayApril 4 – 8:00 p.m. - Yadong GuanTrio - East meets West inMargaretsville! The pipa is a Chi-nese lute, with a very far rangingand distinctive range. Yadongshows her virtuosity with the mu-sic of China as well as transcrip-tions of western music for pipa andaccompanying guitar and cello.Prices & Reservations: website -www.evergreentheatre.ca; [email protected];phone 902-825-6834.St. Monica’s CWL AnnualYard Sale
St. Monica’s CWL annual yardsale will be held on Saturday April
4th, 8:00 a.m. - noon at the parishhall on Connaught Ave., Middleton.Something for everyone.14 Wing Greenwood 8thAnnual Education &Employment Fair
Ever thought about finishing yourhigh school diploma? Considering apart-time college or universitycourse? Wondering what to do as asecond career? Want your depend-ants to get a job or further their edu-cation? Come to the Education andEmployment Fair presented by thePersonnel Selection Office and theGreenwood Military Family Re-source Centre on 26 March 2009from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at 14 WingGreenwood, the Annapolis Mess,all lounges upstairs. There will bebooths with information from nu-merous colleges, universities, gov-ernment departments, education andemployment service organizationsand employers such as the Cana-dian Forces and RCMP. The fair isfree and open to all individuals in thecommunity, Military and DND ci-vilian employees, their spouses anddependants. For more info contact:Verilea Warren at 765-1494 ext 5390.Kingston Area SeniorsAssociation
Kingston Area Seniors Associa-tion meets the second Wednesdayof each month at 10:00 a.m. at theKingston Branch No 98 of the RoyalCanadian Legion Kingston. Fun day(Cards & Games) every second andfourth Friday of the month at 1:00p.m. For more information contactMinnie Roger’s at 765-3292.The Kingston United BaptistChurch Library
The Kingston United BaptistChurch Library is open to the pub-lic Thursday evenings 6:30 p.m. to7:30 p.m. Located upstairs in theChristian Education wing. Please useupper side door off main parkinglot. Excellent selection of Christianbooks, videos, CDs, DVDs and otherresources. For further info call 765-6735.Pour for the Cure Tea
Presented by Tetley Tea and theSpa Springs Women’s Institute,March 28 th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.at Parker Hall, Victoria Vale. Dis-plays of quilts, hooked rugs andhandiwork. Free will donation for
Breast Cancer.Special Brunch
Sunday March 29, 2009 at 12Noon at St. Monica´s Church hall,Middleton. This is in support ofKnights of Columbus charities. Only$4.00. Sponsored by Knights ofColumbus, Greenwood /MiddletonCouncil. Pancakes, Sausages, HashBrowns, Ham and Eggs. Everyonewelcome. Contact Kent Sill at 7652734 for more information.Greenwood Skating ClubAnnual Meeting
The Greenwood Skating Clubwill be holding its Annual Meetingon Tuesday, March 24/09, at theGreenwood Arena in the BomberRoom (located upstairs in thearena) at 6:00 p.m.Ride for Sight 2009
We invite you to Ride for Sight2009 taking place June 5, 6, 7, 2009at Fox Mountain Camping Park inAylesford, Nova Scotia. If you’venever participated in Ride for Sight,you are missing out! Combine yourlove for riding and fundraising for awonderful cause and you’ll see whyriders from all over the Maritimesgather every year for Ride for Sight!For more event details pleaseseewww.rideforsight.com.Jiggs Dinner
Thursday, April 16th, 4:30 - 6:15p.m. Corned Beef, Cabbage, Veg-etables & all the Fixings. Applecrispfor dessert. Holy Trinity ChurchHall, Middleton, (Across from TimHorton’s). Deliveries available inMiddleton call 825-4758 by noon,or 825-2326 by 4:00 p.m. Adults:$12.00, under 12: $7.00. Sponsoredby: St. Joseph’s Men’s Club of theParish of Wilmot.Roast Turkey CommunitySupper
Roast Turkey CommunitySupper at the Aylesford Fire Hallon Saturday, April 4, 2009 from4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free willoffering. Proceeds to the Aylesfordand District Firefighters Auxiliary.Toastmasters Club
The mission of a Toastmastersclub is to provide a mutually sup-portive and positive learning envi-ronment in which every member hasthe opportunity to develop commu-nication and leadership skill, whichin turn fosters self-confidence and
personal growth. We learn by doing.The Annapolis Valley ToastmastersClub invites you to the Air Commo-dore Birchall Centre, Building 221,Classroom 3 at 14 Wing, Greenwoodto experience a meeting from 6:30 to8:00 p.m. every Tuesday. Furtherinformation is available at http://annapolis.freetoasthost.net/ or con-tact Kay at 765-0574.CFUW Book Sale March 27& 28
Canadian Federation of Univer-sity Women - Wolfville are hold-ing their 42nd Annual Book SaleFriday, March 27 (9:00 a.m. – 8:00p.m.), and Saturday, March 28(9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.). The Saletakes place at the Lions’ Hall, ElmAvenue, Wolfville - free parking andno admission fee. There is a largeselection of books in many cat-egories, magazines, jigsaw puzzles,music, Videos and CDS. Lots tochoose from, so plan to attend andget your reading material at won-derful prices. Proceeds from thesale support many local organiza-tions including the Annapolis Val-ley Regional Library and the Mu-sic Festival. For more information,call 542-2352.Music for Meals
The Annapolis Valley HonourChoir presents “Music for Meals”a benefit concert with all proceedsgoing to the Wolfville Area FoodBank. Thank you to the WolfvilleRotary Club for covering all ex-penses. The Annapolis ValleyHonour Choir is made up of stu-dents in grades 7 to 12. This year’srepertoire features exciting musicfrom around the world. TuesdayApril 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the AlWhittle Theatre, Main Street,Wolfville. Tickets $10.00 availableat the door, Eos Fine Foods, FrontStreet, Wolfville, Box of Delights,Main S treet, Wolfville.VPI Meeting Thursday 26March
The Greenwood 14 Wing VPIwill hold their monthly meeting on26 March at the VPI Centre. Keepin mind that the VPI Car Rally willbe held in Wolfville this year on 26/ 27 Sep at the Old Orchard Inn.Mark your calendar. For the meet-ing, Engines on at 1530 hrs, withTake Off planned for 1600 hrs.
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By Brendan LoughnaneYouth RecreationWorker
Hello everyone I hope youhad a fun March Break. Sadlyit’s over and now you willhave to wait until the big breakat the end of the school year.Thanks to everyone whocame out for the events wehosted. The Martock Trip,Glow-Bowling and Skating/Hot Chocolate Party. With allof your interest and supportwe were able to make theseevents a big success. If youhave any suggestions onevents or activities that wecould do just let us know. Alsojust to let you all know RockBand has finally been fixedand is ready for you to play.Along with the newly repairedrock band we have got MarioKart and 4 wheels. So comeon down and have some funwith this new equipment. Inthe meantime here is what’sgoing on this week at theCommunity Centre.
Boyz ClubMonday March 23rd 2009Swimming6:30-8:00 p.m.
Hey boys this Mondaynight we are going swimmingover at the Fitness and SportsCentre. You can meet here atthe Community Centre andonce everyone is signed in wewill walk over to the pool.Don’t forget your trunks andI will see you there.
Teen ActivitiesTuesday March 24th 2009Bowling $2 each6:00 - 7:30 p.m.Hey Teens this Tuesday
night we are going bowling.It’s always a good time at thebowling alley so come on outand join us. It’s only $2 each.See you all there.
Active ChicksWednesday March 25th ,
2009Swimming6:30 - 8:00 p.m.Wow! It’s time to go
swimming again girls! We canmeet at the Community Centreat 6:30 to sign-in and thanwe’ll walk over to the pooltogether and jump in!! You canslip down the waterslide, divein the deep end and float onthe big blue raft in the shallowend!! Hope to see you there!!
Pre-Teen DanceFriday March 27th 2009$2 EachHey Pre-Teens, we are
having another dance thisFriday. Its only $2 admissionand that’s plenty worth it fora fun night of dancing andgreat music. Come out and joinus. The fun starts at 6:00 p.m.
Look What’s Playing at theCommunity Centre
Ice Cream SundaeMovie Night
This Saturday is Ice CreamSundae Movie Night. Eachsundae is $2 and we will fill itwith all sorts of goodies. Keepreading to see what movies weare showing...
Pre-Teen MovieNight
Every Saturday is pre-teenmovie night. The fun starts at6 pm and runs until 8 pm.Admission to the movie is
free with your membershipcard or $1 drop in fee. Thisweek will be watching “Bolt”and this movie is rated G. Boltis a canine superhero on a hitTV show. While switchingsets in Hollywood Boltaccidentally gets shipped offto New York City and isdetermined to make his wayback to Hollywood. On hisway he meets up with twofriends that help him on hisJourney.
Teen Movie NightTeen movies run from 8:30 -
10:30 p.m. Admission to themovie is free with yourmembership card or $2 drop-infee. This week the teens willbe watching “The Quantum ofSolace” and this movie is ratedPG-13. The Quantum of Solaceis a continuation of the epic007 adventure in the previousfilm Casino Royale. Bond and
“M” interrogate Mr. Whitewho reveals the organizationthat blackmailed Bonds pastlover Vesper. Bond and “M”
underestimated the power ofthis organization and Bond isquickly assigned to shut themdown.
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FOR SALE – Must sell. Mov-ing to smaller place. Ca-nadian made 42” roundoak table and 4 chairs, 5years old, table expandsto 42”x60” with leaf inplace. Great condition.$400.00 (OBO). Men’sRaleigh “Summit” moun-tain bike, 18 speed, comeswith helmet, locking rearcarrier and removablefenders. Like new,$125.00. Computer systemincluding computer cart
(Staples #568054) and highback exec chair, 20.1Sceptre LCD wide-screenmonitor with DVI cable,Logitech Z-10 interactivemultimedia speaker sys-tem, Microsoft wirelesskeyboard and mouse, fastcomputer (call for details)$650.00 complete (OBO).Phone 765-2212 anytime.(3012-2tp)
FOR SALE - Newly renovatedmini home, 1938 Glebe Rd,Greenwood 3/4+acres, paveddrive and garage $72,000 Call765-4644 (3012-ufn)
FOR RENTFOR RENT - Retirement
apartments. New, 2 bed-room unit in seniors com-plex Kingston. Groundlevel, walking distance toall amenities. $690.00 permonth plus utilities. Guar-anteed no rent increase.
Call 1-902-825-6929.(3002-12tp)
FOR RENT – 43 Geiger Dr, 2bedroom duplex available Jan15 th. Fridge/stove, washer/dryer hook-up provided. LargeLiving room, partially renovated,lawn care/snow removal pro-vided, electric heat. $500.00per month plus utilities. Formore info contact GlengaryProperties at 765-2421.
DUPLEX FOR RENT – Worryfree retirement living in a quietsubdivision, 49 Geiger Dr King-ston. All newly renovated, win-dows, doors, siding and roofre-shingled. Inside was totallyredone with new ceramic tileand laminated flooring.Freshly painted, all new inte-rior doors, new trim and fin-ish. New vanity in bathroom,counter top in kitchen, newsinks, taps and fixtures. Allnew appliances and a privatebackyard. Phone 765-0339.(3009-4tp)
HOUSE FOR RENT - BrandNew Home in Nictaux S/
D, Old Runway Drive. 4bedroom, electric heat,fridge/stove, dishwasherincluded. $750.00 permonth plus utilities, avail-able April 1st. Call 765-0224(3010-3tp)
ROOM FOR RENT – Mature non-smoker to rent room in FalesRiver S/D. $110.00 per week.All facilities and amenities avail-able. Seniors welcome call 765-3092 (3011-2tp)
FOR RENT – 1 bedroom apart-ment, living room, kitchen andbath. Heat, lights and cable,furnished. Apply to Box #40Auburn, NS. B0P 1A0 (3011-2tp)
FOR RENT – Greenwood, nearZellers. 2 bedroom adult apart-ment. Fridge/stove, lawn careand paved parking provided.Utilities extra, no pets please$480.00 per month Call 765-8203 (3012-4tp)
FOR RENT - CLEAN, MOD-ERN ONE BEDROOMAPARTMENT. Suitable forprofessional person. Fullyfurnished good location,1013 Main St Kingston.Private paved parking,non-smoker. $800.00 permonth includes all utilitiesas well as phone and highspeed internet. AvailableApril 1st . Call 765-6741(3012-1tp)
SERVICESDROP & LOCK STORAGE
– Kingston/Greenwood’snewest building, clean,secure self storage yourlock—your security codesizes: 10' x 10' or 5' x 10'847-1405 or 760-0278.(2903-ufn)
SERVICE – Self Storage lo-cated in Kingston, unitsavailable 5’x12', 5’x13',8’x10'. Prices vary call825-3607. (2931-ufn)
CHILDCARE PROVIDER –Would like to take care of chil-dren in my home, Mon-Fri. Ex-cellent care, 25 years experi-ence. Snacks and lunch pro-vided, reasonable rates, callRhonda at 765-3092. (3011-2tp)
SERVICE – Wilmot Self Storage.Newer building, clean secureunits, 10’x12’, 8’x12’ and10’x15’, prices vary. Call 825-3452 (3012-1tp)
SERVICE – Bilingual handymancarpenter available, 25 years ofexperience with finish work, floor-ing, stairs, tile work and more.Reasonable rates – flexible hoursCall Mike at 242-2465 (3011-4tp)
WANTEDWANTED – Esthetician, great job
opportunity. Please call StarkHeadquarters at 765-8850 or765-9113 (3012-1tp)
Front Row: NoahCavanagh.
Second Row: EmmaMcIntyre, Ethan Aldred,Matt Lewis, EleanorMcTaggart, BrandonPhuong, Jason Remenda.
Third Row: Brady Miller,Brent Avery, BaileyCampbell, Carter Fudge,Dexter Newell, Dylan Shipp.
Back Row: Coach CoryDaigle, Coach DennisRemenda, ManagerTanya Newell, CoachTrevor Campbell.
Thank you to ourCoaches, our TeamManager , our sponsorKevin Hynes and SportsSwappers, and parentsfor their supportthroughout the season.
Greenwood NoviceTornados at the MarchBreak Tournament
The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS Page 23March 23, 2009
By Eric MacKenzie Community RecreationCoordinator
If you like hockey and enjoy the excitement of watching anentertaining game in person, then you’ll have a great time at aHalifax Mooseheads hockey game! Tickets for this 08/09 QMJHLseason are now available at the 14 Wing Community Centre. Wehave four tickets available, to anyone with a Recreation card, for allregular season home games, and sell each ticket for $12.00. Thesefour seats are located together and are in row G (7 rows up) ofsection 5. If you are interested in seeing a game, simply call theCommunity Centre at local 5341, 5337 or 5331.
Halifax Mooseheads Tickets!• Are you involved in a conflict in the workplace
and unsure of how to handle it?• Do you have issues with a work situation
that you want resolved?• Do you want to know how to approach
a co-worker during a dispute?
Call DRC Coordinator Maj. Bob Sealby forassistance or visit the Greenwood DisputeResolution Centre (DRC) at the AVM Morfee Centre(MFRC), School Road or for a DRC nearest youNational Phone Number: 1-888-589-1750
DRC services are available to all Regular and Reserve Force members,Civilian and NPF employees, and members of the Cadet organizations.
Call5530
Maj. BobSealby
Greenwood Dispute Resolution Centre
Reading
24 hour drop-off box • Phone for RenewalsClosed on holidays and holiday weekends throughout the year.765-1494
Loc. 5430
Located at AVM Morfee Centre, School StreetMonday ............................ 1-5pm & 6-8pmTuesday ................... 10am-1pm & 2-5pmWednesday ..................... 1-5pm & 6-8pmFriday ............................................ 12-4pm* Sunday ........................................... 1-4pm
...visit 14 Wing Library
Discover the Magic of
The children in the GMFRCEarly Childhood Education 3-Year-Old Program take time topose for a picture in theirfavourite pyjamas. Thechildren enjoyed a fun filledmorning.
The Early ChildhoodEducation Program is nowaccepting Fall Registrations forthe 2.5 - 3 year old and 3 - 4 yearold programs. If you would likemore information on the E.C.Eprograms offered at theGMFRC contact Brenda Virtue-Ellis at 765-1494 local 5053.
Pyjama Day!
Back Row: Brandon Jennings, Brooke Jones, Darian Sampson, Alexa RussellFront Row: Abby Comer, Riley Carroll, Morgan Lawrence
Wednesday night with the Active Chicks was a blast! Some girls came withcrazy hairstyles, others with crazy clothes and everyone ran in wacky relays!Thanks so much for your help Olivia and Allison!
Wacky Relays with theActive Chicks
This newspaper can berecycled through the recycling
program at 14 WingGreenwood, curb side
collection programs or at yournearest Enviro Depot. Contact
the EnvironmentOffice, at14 Wing
Greenwood765-1494ext. 5367
By: Patrick GiffinMick and Barb McKnight
see Mallard, Black andMerganser Ducks in the BlackRiver, which runs throughtheir property in JeffersonSubdv. No doubt theAmerican Eagles that TedKajdas observed soaringover this area have an interestin the ducks too. The waterflows rapidly through thissection of the river providingopen water, which attracts theducks and other species thistime of year.
Gary Myers wrote: “Thereisn’t much to report fromMorden. The raccoons havebeen making the bird feedersa target for the last week orso. I have to bring them inevery night or lose the suet,bird pie and sunflower seeds;they don’t seem to care fornyger. I regularly see threebald eagles, there are twomature and one immature. Onthe shore are Red-breastedmergansers, Common Eiders,Common Loons andoccasionally, when the tide isright, Purple Sandpipers. Atour feeders we have about 40
Juncos, and an assortment ofchickadees the mourningdoves, the odd Red-breastedNuthatch and two or threeDowny Woodpeckers. Wehad a flock of BohemianWaxwings but I haven’t seenthem for a few days. Therewere a pair of robins aroundbut they weren’t at allfrequent visitors.”
Visiting Annapolis Royal isalways a treat; recently a clearsky, very light winds, low tideand temperatures near zeroprovided Barbara and I anopportunity to see Red-breasted Mergansers,Buffleheads, CommonGoldeneye, Barrow’sGoldeneye, Black Ducks,Common Loon, and a Red-tailed Hawk. We weredelighted to have lunch withour old friend Mike Black andexperience the warmth of thetown’s, off-season hospitality.Almost everyone we met onthe street and by the waterfrontstopped to pass the time ofday; expressing an interest inthe birds we were seeing nearshore.
In February, Doug and
Abby Beaman were delightedby the arrival of 100+Bohemian Waxwings, whichwere attracted to their fruit ontheir Holly Bushes. BohemianWaxwings, distinguished bytheir brilliant, rufous, undertailcoverts, are in all of NS duringthe winter. During the springBohemian Waxwings departNS to their breeding habitatin Alaska, NWT, Alberta, andBC. Cedar Waxwings remainin the western, one-third ofNS year-round and breed inall of NS and southernCanada from late May untilearly October.
Near Morden Gary Myerswas able to photograph a pairof Red-breasted Mergansersthat remained on the water’ssurface, however, they keptmost of their headssubmerged. This is the normal,fishing procedure used byMergansers; no point indiving unless there is food insight! The lens of aMerganser’s eye is designedfor underwater vision. Theyoften search, in groups, forfish or other food in shallowwater. It is not unusual to see
one or more, of the ducks inthe flotilla slap the surface ofthe water with their wings,presumably to alert othermembers that food isavailable. After capturing afish the merganser returns tothe surface to consume it.Other species, for examplegulls, monitor the huntingMergansers and takeadvantage of their havinglocated food: then takeoverthe catch and the territory. Weare at: 765-8688,[email protected].
For the Birds
Red-Breasted Mergansers Fishing near Morden.(photo: Gary Myers)
March 23, 2009Page 24 The Aurora Newspaper, 14 Wing Greenwood, NS
Public SkateCome One Come All
Greenwood Gardens Public Skating takes placeSaturday evenings from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Sundaymornings from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The skate is
free for Military and valid Rec Card holders. There is adrop-in fee of $4.00 for those without Rec Cards.
Although helmets are not mandatory they are stronglysuggested. Come out and enjoy a great winter tradition.
Aquatics Kids
April 6 • 12:00-6:00April 7 • 12:00-6:00April 8 • 8:30-4:00
14 Wing Fitness & Sports CentreFor more information call 765-1494 ext. 5564
for
Swimming Lesson Registrationfrom Infant to Adult
GreenwoodBowling Centre
Open 7 Days a WeekMAKE Your Reservation Today
Every Monday & Wednesday Afternoon 1-4 p.m.All U Can Bowl Just $ 5.00
Every Monday & Wednesday Eve 6-9 p.m.ALL GAMES $ 1.00
Help us Celebrate 100 Yearsof 5 Pin Bowling • 1909-2009
For more info call 765-1494 ext 5631www.5pinbowling.ca
Family Fun for EveryoneKeep Fit Bowl a Bit
The Greenwood Atom ABombers attended theWindsor Birthplace ofHockey Tournament this pastweekend. Their first game onSaturday against the TASADucks was an exciting hardfought match, which sawTasa tie up the game with 13seconds left in the thirdperiod. This goal forced asudden death shootout. Afterfive shooters from each team,only one goal got by eachteam’s goalie. Brendan Martinwas the seventh shooter forthe Greenwood team andscored on a forehand deke.The TASA team was unableto reply with another goal andGreenwood won the game.For his efforts Brendan wasnamed MVP and goaltenderJosh O’Reilly received thesave of the game award.
The Bombers next gameagainst West Colchester alsohad an exciting finish. With thescore tied 4-4 at the end ofregulation, another shootouttook place. Greenwood scoredthree out of five shots withVincent Rioux, Thomas Slaterand Mathieu Levesqueanswering. Our goalie Joshagain shined and stopped fourout of five shooters allowingus to advance to the final.Ryan MacKeigan receivedthe MVP.
With our undefeated recordon the line we again facedWest Colchester in the final onMonday. After falling behind2-0 the Bombers eventuallytied the game with 1:05remaining in the third period
Greenwood Atom Bombers CaptureWindsor Birthplace of Hockey Tournament
forcing a 5-minute overtimeperiod. With no goals scoredby either team again theBombers would prevail in ashootout. Thomas Slater andRyan MacKeigan scored for
the Bombers while Josh againstopped all but one shot to winthe Birthplace of HockeyTournament. Go Bombers Go!
Thanks to the team’s greatcoaches Paul Jackman, Steph
Clavette, Carl Rioux, MattParker and Jeff Pipher. Theteam is excited to continue theirbusy week and play in theirown March BreakTournament.