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• March 20, 2008 • • Volume 43 Issue Number 12 • Serving 8 Wing/CFB Trenton • 8e escadre/BFC Trenton
www.thecontactnewspaper.cfbtrenton.com
IN THIS
WEEK’S ISSUE
• Wing Commander`s Column ... Page 2
• Yellow Ribbon Lounge ... Page 3
• Rebuilding Lives ... Page 5
• Sports, Fitness, Rec ... Page 7
• Safety... Page 8
• Health ... Page 9
• Family ... Page 15
A festive eight-year-old Cassandra enjoys chocolatechip pancakes with other children from the MarchBreak Kidz Kamp as the week-long program wrappedup March 14 with a St. Patrick’s pyjama and pancakebreakfast held at the 8 Wing Chapel.
IT`S OFFICIAL! CANEX IS CLOSED!
The CANEX retail outlet located on RCAF Road closes its doors today to make way for a brand new store.
GOING GREEN
Photo: Amber Gooding, Contact Staff
by Andrea SteinerManaging Editor
Today is the day. Yes,the local CANEX isclosing its doors, butnot to worry…abrand new store willbe opening its doorssoon enough.
After a month-long “everythingmust go” sale, the oldCANEX is headed
to that great retailspace in the sky.Demolition of thestructure is slated forthe end ofMarch/early Apriland the estimatedconstruction com-pletion date for thebigger and better
new store, in thesame location, hasbeen set forDecember of thisyear. The construc-tion contract hasalready gone out totender.
The new build-ing will be much
larger than its prede-cessor, with room forother retail opportu-nities, according toMajor ChantalFraser, A1 Pers. Inaddition, SISIPFinancial Serviceswill also have officesin the new building.
The CanadianForces HousingAgency will nolonger be co-located
with the CANEX –plans are underwayto construct a newpurpose-built struc-ture to house theagency elsewhere.The CFHA is cur-rently operating outof 9A Namao Drive.
During the con-struction phase, theSouthside CANEXExpressmart willremain open.
Big changes ahead for Trenton CANEX
Photo:Joel Wiebe, Contact Staff
March 20, 2008The Contact 2
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Wing Commander’s Column
A message from Colonel Mike Hood
Emergency ResponsePreparation
As anyone who has ever beeninvolved in a crisis situation willknow, they tend to occur at theworst possible time and usuallywhen you are least expectingthem.
Certainly as a military baseand an operating airfield, we mustbe prepared to respond to a widerange of domestic emergencies.And, despite the high operationaltempo that has preoccupied all ofus at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton forseveral years, we must nonethe-less continue to exercise and pre-
pare for these contingency opera-tions.
Over the past several weeks,the A3 Readiness Training Flighthas been preparing exercises andtraining opportunities to furtherenhance our ability to operate as aunified team capable of respond-ing to a crisis in a professional,accelerated and systematic man-ner. These have included leader-ship team call-outs, CommandPost exercises, and some emer-gency response scenarios.
In the coming months, therewill be further exercises in emer-gency response which will culmi-nate in November with a major
three-day, wing-wide exercise. I would encourage all of you
with a role to play in respondingto domestic emergencies to par-ticipate to the greatest extentpossible and to provide yourexperience and leadership as weseek to improve our emergencyresponse capability.
Should a crisis occur, we allneed to be confident in our abili-ty to respond, so that our person-nel, family members and localcitizenry can have confidence inour ability to do so.
Colonel Mike HoodWing Commander
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WING LOGISTICS & ENGINEERING PICTURE OF THE WEEK
Pte Sanjay Balladin just finished setting up the new LCD for the lunch menu. 8 Wing Food Services has always beenknown, not only within the CF but also in the neighbouring townships of Trenton and Belleville, for its high stan-dards in service and outstanding quality of foodstuff. The Yukon Galley has recently set the bar higher, eliminatingfood and non-food wastage by introducing 2 LCD screens, one to display the menu, and the other for shift sched-ules. The introduction of the LCD screens is just the first of many positive changes at 8 Wing Food Services.
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COLLOQUE DU SPSC9-10 avril 2008 – Astra Lounge
Pensez-vous prendre votre retraite bientôt? En êtes vous à examiner les options qui s’offrent à vous? Vous neconnaissez pas vraiment vos droits en termes de pension et d’avantages fiscaux après votre retraite?Les colloques du SPSC (Service de préparation à une seconde carrière) sont axés sur les besoins des militairesqui sont au service des FC depuis au moins 15 ans et qui pensent retourner dans le civil, mais ils sont ouvertsà tout le personnel. On incite vivement les conjoints ont y assister. Le nombre de places est limité; veuillez donc réserver en appelant le bureau de l’OSPEhttp://trenton.mil.ca/admin/WPSO/Release%20SCAN/SCAN%20-Seminar/index_e.htm au plus tarde lemars 31, 2008. L’inscription commence à 07h30 le 09 avril et à 07h50 le 10 avril. Tenue civile de circonstance.
SCAN SEMINARApril 9-10 – Astra Lounge
Considering retirement? Exploring your options? Unsure about your pension or financial entitlements upon release?
The SCAN Seminar targets military members, with 15 or more years of service, who are contemplating areturn to civilian life, but is open to all military personnel. Spouses are strongly urged to attend.
Seating is limited – reservations may be made by contacting the WPSO office athttp://trenton.mil.ca/admin/WPSO/Release%20SCAN/SCAN%20Seminar/index_e.htm no later than
March 31, 2008.Registration begins at 0730 hrs, April 9 and 0750 hrs, April 10. Appropriate civilian attire required.
The Contact 3March 20, 2008
News
Search & RescueUPDATE
There were three rescue missions this week. The first was flown by ourGriffon, which was tasked to locate a downed helicopter near Dorval, QC.The aircraft’s pilot was recovered by Montreal rescue personnel and trans-ported to hospital. Rescue 491 returned to base without further incident.
On March 17, both the CC-130 and the Griffon were tasked to find adowned Cessna 152. The aircraft was found. The pilot sustained onlyminor injuries and both crews returned to base.
Until then, stay alert and stay safe.
Missions for 2008: 22 Missions for March.: 7 Persons rescued: 3
Yellow Ribbon loungeopen for businessby HCol Gary Solar
Royal Military Institute of Manitoba
WINNIPEG – Military memberstraveling through the WinnipegInternational Airport can now relax inthe newly opened “Yellow RibbonLounge.” This is part of a test programintended to provide a lounge facilityfor Regular and Reserve CanadianForces members and their families.The trial period launched March 10 atthe James Armstrong RichardsonWinnipeg Airport. If it proves suc-cessful, the initiative could lead to theestablishment of military lounges inother Canadian airports.
The lounge can be used whenmembers are traveling for training,operations, and when on leave.
It provides an area for relaxationand privacy from the travelling public,and family members are entitled to usethe lounge when traveling. Softdrinks, hot drinks, a relaxing atmos-phere, TV, telephone, internet accessand reading material will soon beavailable in the lounge. Alcoholic bev-erages are available at bar prices.
The Winnipeg Airports Authority(WAA) has determined that access toan existing lounge can be made avail-able for a trial year at the existing air-port. If deemed successful, the pro-gram could be reviewed for expansionto other sites which could include thenew Richardson International Airportin Winnipeg, planned to open in2009. Such expansion would be sub-
ject to appropriate business plans.The initial test period at the
Winnipeg airport will determine if thelounge is used frequently enough byCF members and their families to jus-tify the venture. The trial will alsoidentify if there are sufficientresources available to maintain thelounge.
There has been a very significantincrease in the deployments, opera-tions and training tempo of the CFover the past few years to meetCanada’s international and domesticcommitments. This has resulted in asubstantial increase in military per-sonnel travel at major Canadian air-ports. For example, over 40,000 CFmembers used the Winnipeg Airportlast year. This equates to over 100 per-sonnel daily. It is anticipated that thisusage will continue for the foreseeablefuture. Initial indications from seniormilitary commanders and others isthat establishing a lounge for use bymembers of the Canadian Forces andtheir families traveling throughWinnipeg would be very well received.
Corporate sponsors will be soughtduring the trial period to consider thesupport of the long-term provision ofthe service. Military personnel will beadvised of the program in the infor-mation packages included in theirtravel documents.
Access to the lounge would requirepresentation of a military ID card. Formore information, please phone theproject director at 204-633-2445.
Support Those Who Wear the Invisible UniformPlease Join Us for our Fourth AnnualInvisible Ribbon Gala
Gourmet Wine Dinner and Auction
Saturday, May 03, 2008at the Trenton Holiday Inn
Tickets: $75.00/personCocktails: 6:00p.m. Dinner: 7:00p.m.
Attire: Semi-FormalHors d'Oeuvres
Asparagus Goat Cheese TartletsSmoked Salmon NapoleonCoconut Crusted Shrimp
Mushroom Frittatas
First CourseLobster Stuffed Baby Peppers
Second CourseArugula and Romaine Salad with Walnuts & Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
IntermenzzoRuby Red Grapefruit Granita
Main CoursePan Seared Beef Tenderloin with Goat Cheese & Baby Spinach
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus and Marquis Potatoes
DessertAmaretto Filled Cannoli with English Cream
Early Bird draw for tickets purchased before April 11, 2008For more information please contact
Wendy Synnott at the MFRC at local 3557
March 20, 2008The Contact 4
Opinion / Editorial
Managing Editor: Andrea SteinerMilitary Editor: Capt Nicole MeszarosAssistant Editor: Amber GoodingReporter/Photographer: Joel WiebeAdvertising Production Asst: Adriana SheahanAdvertising Sales: Patricia MacKieBookkeeper: Marilyn MironCirculation: Keith CleatonTranslator/Proofreader: Sgt Louise FaganPSP Manager: John SnyderSubscriptions: First Class postage charge$65.00 per year for inside Canada, $130.00 for international.
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The CONTACT is an unofficial publication of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton.The CONTACT is a weekly military newspaper that provides accurateand timely coverage of issues and events at and affecting Canada’s largestand busiest air base — 8 Wing / CFB Trenton.We are the primary internal and external communications tool for 8 Wing/ CFB Trenton and began publishing in November, 1940. We strive tobuild awareness, morale and ‘esprit de corps’ among both the military andcivilian communities.It is our priviledge to showcase the efforts of the menand women of the Canadian Forces at work. The Editor reserves the rightto edit copy and reject advertising to suit the needs of the publication.Views expressed are those of the contributor unless expressly attributed toDND, CF or other agencies. In case of typographical error, no goods maybe sold and difference charged to this newspaper whose liability is limitedto a refund of the space charged for the erroneous item. Published everyFriday with the kind permission of Colonel Mike Hood, CD, WingCommander, 8 Wing / CFB Trenton.
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1988 – The semi-annual rotation of Canada’s peacekeeping forces inthe Sinai Peninsula took place in March when 408 Tactical HelicopterSquadron of Edmonton replaces 403 Tactical Helicopter Squadron ofGagetown, New Bruinswick. The duties of the helicopter squadronsinclude transportation of observers to designated verification locations;the transportation of personnel and supplies to remote areas; medicalevacuation, and search and rescue missions as required in support of theMFO.
1998 – In January, the Canadian Forces Parachute Team, TheSkyHawks, completed a mass jump, in Royal Canadian Mounted Policeuniforms, for the television program “Due South.” An honorarium of$10,000 was paid by the production company, which was presented tothe Children’s Wish Foundation.
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NewsMarch 20, 2008
March 15, 2008
by Lynne Bermel
“I find it really difficult tostand up here and explainwhat life is like inAfghanistan or how it’schanged since we’ve beenthere,” said SergeantRoxanne Clowe to mem-bers of Na’amat Canada,an international organi-zation dedicated toenhancing the lives ofwomen, children andfamilies.
The Canadian Forcesphotographer, CombatCamera veteran andmember of the Air ForceSpeakers’ Bureau told theforum “CanadianWomen in Action:Rebuilding Lives inAfghanistan” in Ottawalast Thursday that shehad a hard time describ-ing it to her own family.
“Until you’ve had theboots on the ground andseen firsthand what theAfghan people have gonethrough, it’s hard to reallyunderstand,” she said.
“Having been therefour times since 2005, Ifeel stronger than everthat the Canadian mili-tary has got to be there.”
She described the firsttime she visited thefemale ward of a hospitalin the Kandahar district.“We saw burn victimscrying in pain. They did-n’t seem to have any mor-phine to help them. Itwas heartbreaking.”
On another occasion,she came across a womanin the maternity wardwho had just given birthto quadruplets. The boydied on delivery but threegirls were still alive.
“The doctor told us
that the whole communi-ty would be in mourningbecause they wantedsons. Daughters weren’twelcome,” said SgtClowe.
The doctor also toldher that the motherwould be lucky if evenone of her daughters sur-vived the year.
“They won’t haveenough food to stayalive,” he told her.
“I left there in tears.We don’t know how luckywe are here in Canada.”
Sgt Clowe sharedother experiences “out-side the wire” inAfghanistan, includingthe time she went with aCF lawyer to visit thefemale ward of a prison inKandahar.
“We met manywomen who had no ideawhy they were in jail orwhat they’d done. Theyhadn’t been charged withany crime or given atrial.”
But Sgt Clowe saidthat she noticed real
progress in the countrywhen she went back toAfghanistan last year.
She found wells thathad been set up to pro-vide clean drinking water.She saw that Afghanswere getting better accessto health care. She metwomen who were learn-ing to exercise theirrights.
“In 2005, we didn’t seeany girls in the schools.Apparently they wereforbidden,” she said,adding, “They had norunning water and weremissing pens, pencils andother basics. Last year, wesaw schools with girlstaking classes. Theschools had been cleanedup and they had newreading and writingmaterials.”
“We may not alwaysbe doing the physicalwork but we’re makingthe country safer so thatthe people there canrebuild their lives. Thereis no question that we aremaking a difference.”
Rebuilding lives in AfghanistanCF photographer recounts experiences
Sergeant Roxanne Clowe, who has been toAfghanistan four times with Combat Camera,says there is no question that the CF is making adifference.
Photo: Combat Camera
NEW TARTAN WAISTCOAT
Check it out! The 2008 Air Force Tartan Waistcoat.
First Ever Administrative Assistants DayWednesday April 16, 2008
0830 to 1500 hrsAstra Lounge – 8 Wing Junior Ranks
The Learning and Career Centre invites you to enjoy this annualopportunity to recognize the valuable contributions of office sup-
port staff. 8 Wing Military and Civilian AdministrativeProfessionals can broaden their skill base, expand their networksand keep their minds active through a full day of topics and an
array of informational booths.
Guest Speakers will broach topics such as Nutrition and Fitness,Assertive Communication Skills, the CHRO staffing process andcomputer program tips and tricks. The day will be comprised of
four sessions with an optional buffet lunch open to all WingAdministrative Professionals. Space is limited so apply early.
Contact the LCC at local 2557 or 2077 to register or for more information. Application Deadline: March 28, 2008
Photo: Submitted
March 20, 2008
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“Champions aren’t made inthe gyms. Champions aremade from something theyhave deep inside them – adesire, a dream, a vision.”
– Muhammad Ali
Although there is no divi-sion for boxing in the2008 CF National SportsChampionships, they arenevertheless sure to show-case plenty of champions.
The championships,long a part of CanadianForces tradition, play aprominent role in promot-ing fitness and goodhealth within the militarycommunity, not to men-tion teamwork, leadershipand self-discipline.
The wide range ofsports showcased in thechampionships continuesto grow as this year marksthe exciting introductionof women’s soccer.
The games will beplayed by teams of eight,with the hope of expand-ing to a full version of thegame in the near future.
“There are few enoughwomen in the CF to startwith, and fewer still whoplay competitive soccer,”says Lt (N) SharleneHarding, who played withthe Ontario Women’sSoccer League last year.“It’s really exciting to seethe Championship hap-pening this year.”
The Championshipsare being hosted at CFBBorden at the CFNational Sports Centrewith the exception of theRunning Championship,which will be incorporat-ed into the OttawaMarathon, one of themain events of the OttawaRace Weekend.
Already underway, thegames so far have beenexciting and well playedand, as National SportsManager Mike Doucetreports, “Competition isfierce.”
A sense of pride inone’s own accomplish-ments and one’s teamcomes naturally with com-petition.
“Given the operationaldemand on the CF mem-ber,” said Mr. Doucet.“Our athletes have founda way to use competitivesports to develop a strongsense of pride. It’s veryheart-warming to see CFathletes respectfully dedi-cating their sportingaccomplishments to theirteammates who are nolonger with us.”
The championshipsschedule promises manymonths of exciting com-petition.
For detailed schedul-ing information, picturesand score updates, visithttp://www.cfpsa-bor-den.ca/SPORTS/Nationals/nationalHome.htm.
Canadian Forces athletes shine as true champions
Corporal Nicole Munro from 24 CF Health Services Centre is shownabove during the Ontario Men’s and Women’s VolleyballChampionships held last month at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton.
The 2008 Canadian ForcesNational SportsChampionships
Schedule: –– –– ––
Basketball:February 23 to 29;
–– –– ––Hockey (Old-timers):
March 1 to 7; –– –– ––
Hockey (Men): March 8 to 14;
–– –– ––Hockey (Women):
March 29 to April 4;–– –– ––
Volleyball(Men/Women):April 12 to 16;
–– –– ––Badminton:
April 26 to May 2;–– –– ––
Squash: April 26 to May 2;
–– –– ––Running:
May 23 to 25;–– –– ––
Ball Hockey: August 16 to 22;
–– –– ––Slo-Pitch
(Men/Women):September 6 to 10;
–– –– ––Soccer (Men):
September 20 to 26; –– –– ––
Soccer (Women): September 20 to 26
(yet to be confirmed).
Photo: Joel Wiebe
Amazing Map and Compass RaceThe Amazing Map and Compass Race will take place on Thursday, April11, 2008, at the Sports Fields, located on the south side of the base (nextto The Gymnasium).
The Amazing Map and Compass Race is supported by the 8 WingFitness and Sports Flight, and 8 Wing Health Promotion, and involvesorienteering and a healthy lunch post-event.
For more information, please feel free to contact Fitness InstructorTodd Peart, at local 7160.
Annual Surf and Turf EventThe 2008 Surf and Turf Race will take place on Friday, June 13, 2008,beginning at the south side Sports Fields, next to The Gymnasium.
This eight-leg cross country fitness event involves running, cycling,canoeing, swimming, finishing up with more running and cycling.
Teams of eight people, plus a race crew, compete over 60 km of terrainspanning the Quinte West area.
This year’s event includes some exciting changes, including a Canada-wide base challenge and the option to compete just in the first leg, andmany other features designed to enhance this race.
For more information, please feel free to contact Fitness Coordinator,Lisa Refausse at local 3328.
Fitness and Sports events
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Registration for the military com-munity, for the spring session of theRed Cross Swim Lessons, will takeplace on Saturday, March 29, 2008,from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The recreation facility opens at8:30 a.m., so be sure to arrive early.Numbers for service will be handedout as you enter the facility.
Registration for military commu-nity members will continue untilTuesday, April 1, 2008, at theRecPlex, according to the
Community Recreation Associationregular hours of operation.
Registration for the general pub-lic, for the spring session of RedCross Swim Lessons, will take placeon Wednesday, April 2, 2008, from 5to 7 p.m.
Numbers for service will behanded out starting at 4 p.m.
Registration for all will continueuntil the first class begins, accordingto the Recreation Association regu-lar hours of operation.
Red Cross Swim Lessons: Spring session
The new Adult Swim, Lap andLeisure will take place on Tuesdayand Thursday afternoons, from April15 to June 26.
Swim times will be from 1:15p.m. to 2:15 p.m., and from 2:20p.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Please be aware that there areonly six lanes available so registra-
tion is a must. Cost is as follows: $40 for mili-
tary personnel and CRA members;$45 for military community non-members; and $60 for the generalpublic.
Registration for the general pub-lic will take place on Thursday,March 25, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Upcoming Evening Aquafit classesEvening Aquafit classes, which willbe instructed by Heather, are sched-uled to run from April 8 to June 12,2008.
Classes will take place Tuesdayand Thursday evenings from 6:30 to7:30 p.m. (new time).
The shallow water instructionclasses will take place from 7:30 to8:30 p.m. Register now, space is lim-
ited!Cost is as follows: $40 for military
and CRA members; $ 45 for militarycommunity non-members; and $60for the general public.
Drop-in fee option available, asfollows: $4 for military communitywith identification (space permit-ting); $5 for the general public (spacepermitting).
New Adult Swim, Lap and Leisure
Fitness Development Classes available
The 8 Wing Fitness and Sports Flight offers MilitaryFitness Classes, daily from 1200 hrs to 1300 hrs.
Classes are also offered on Mondays, Wednesdaysand Thursdays from 1610 hrs to 1700 hrs at theGym.
These classes are free and are designed to keepyour fitness level in top shape.
Military Fitness classes PT TestsPT Tests are offered
daily at 0830 hrs. To book your Annual
PT test please contact+ PSP Expres
Bookings on the DINOutlook.
MILITARY LANE SWIM IS OFFERED DAILY AT 1200 TO 1300 HRS.
The 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Fitnessand Sports Flight offers dailyFitness Development Classes at0730hrs at The Gymnasium.
Those who wish to to improvetheir fitness level and/or are inter-
ested in a participating in a compre-hensive group workout are invitedto attend these classes.
Please note, there is no sign-uprequired in order to participate.Hope to see you there!
Amazing Map and Compass RaceThe Amazing Map and Compass Race will take place on Thursday, April11, 2008, at the Sports Fields, located on the south side of the base (nextto The Gymnasium).
The Amazing Map and Compass Race is supported by the 8 WingFitness and Sports Flight, and 8 Wing Health Promotion, and involvesorienteering and a healthy lunch post-event.
For more information, please feel free to contact Fitness InstructorTodd Peart, at local 7160.
Annual Surf and Turf EventThe 2008 Surf and Turf Race will take place on Friday, June 13, 2008,beginning at the south side Sports Fields, next to The Gymnasium.
This eight-leg cross country fitness event involves running, cycling,canoeing, swimming, finishing up with more running and cycling.
Teams of eight people, plus a race crew, compete over 60 km of terrainspanning the Quinte West area.
This year’s event includes some exciting changes, including a Canada-wide base challenge and the option to compete just in the first leg, andmany other features designed to enhance this race.
For more information, please feel free to contact Fitness Coordinator,Lisa Refausse at local 3328.
Fitness and Sports events
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Registration for the military com-munity, for the spring session of theRed Cross Swim Lessons, will takeplace on Saturday, March 29, 2008,from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
The recreation facility opens at8:30 a.m., so be sure to arrive early.Numbers for service will be handedout as you enter the facility.
Registration for military commu-nity members will continue untilTuesday, April 1, 2008, at theRecPlex, according to the
Community Recreation Associationregular hours of operation.
Registration for the general pub-lic, for the spring session of RedCross Swim Lessons, will take placeon Wednesday, April 2, 2008, from 5to 7 p.m.
Numbers for service will behanded out starting at 4 p.m.
Registration for all will continueuntil the first class begins, accordingto the Recreation Association regu-lar hours of operation.
Red Cross Swim Lessons: Spring session
The new Adult Swim, Lap andLeisure will take place on Tuesdayand Thursday afternoons, from April15 to June 26.
Swim times will be from 1:15p.m. to 2:15 p.m., and from 2:20p.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Please be aware that there areonly six lanes available so registra-
tion is a must. Cost is as follows: $40 for mili-
tary personnel and CRA members;$45 for military community non-members; and $60 for the generalpublic.
Registration for the general pub-lic will take place on Thursday,March 25, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Upcoming Evening Aquafit classesEvening Aquafit classes, which willbe instructed by Heather, are sched-uled to run from April 8 to June 12,2008.
Classes will take place Tuesdayand Thursday evenings from 6:30 to7:30 p.m. (new time).
The shallow water instructionclasses will take place from 7:30 to8:30 p.m. Register now, space is lim-
ited!Cost is as follows: $40 for military
and CRA members; $ 45 for militarycommunity non-members; and $60for the general public.
Drop-in fee option available, asfollows: $4 for military communitywith identification (space permit-ting); $5 for the general public (spacepermitting).
New Adult Swim, Lap and Leisure
Fitness Development Classes available
The 8 Wing Fitness and Sports Flight offers MilitaryFitness Classes, daily from 1200 hrs to 1300 hrs.
Classes are also offered on Mondays, Wednesdaysand Thursdays from 1610 hrs to 1700 hrs at theGym.
These classes are free and are designed to keepyour fitness level in top shape.
Military Fitness classes PT TestsPT Tests are offered
daily at 0830 hrs. To book your Annual
PT test please contact+ PSP Expres
Bookings on the DINOutlook.
MILITARY LANE SWIM IS OFFERED DAILY AT 1200 TO 1300 HRS.
The 8 Wing/CFB Trenton Fitnessand Sports Flight offers dailyFitness Development Classes at0730hrs at The Gymnasium.
Those who wish to to improvetheir fitness level and/or are inter-
ested in a participating in a compre-hensive group workout are invitedto attend these classes.
Please note, there is no sign-uprequired in order to participate.Hope to see you there!
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Safety
Suffocation is a commoncause of death amonginfants, toddlers, andyoung children.
Suffocation can hap-pen very easily and it canoccur in a wide variety ofsituations.
Deaths have resultedwhen children put plasticbags over their head orwhen they have becometangled up in dry-clean-ing bags.
Children have suffo-cated when they wereplaced in waterbeds, andeverything from toy boxesto snow tunnels arepotential suffocation haz-ards.
In a controlled test sit-uation a six-week oldchild was placed on a
water bed and videotaped. The tape showedthe infant falling asleepface down.
Her face, includingthe nose and mouth,remained trapped rela-tively immobile in thedepression. ‘Hazards ofMattresses, Beds andBedding Deaths of Infants– the American Journal ofForensic Medicine andPathology 12(1):27-32,1991.’
Keep the followingtips in mind to help pre-vent suffocation.
PLASTIC BAGS
Keep any type of plastic,nylon, or cloth bags awayfrom children. Deathshave resulted when chil-dren have pulled dry-cleaning bags from hang-ing clothes stored in clos-ets.
Children have suffo-cated when they put thebags over their head andcould not remove them.
This kind of situationcan happen surprisinglyfast. There are warningson the bags about suffo-cation; they are there for areason.
Keep plastic garbage
bags out of the reach ofchildren. Remember tosafely store the bags thatyou keep in the garage foryard work.
SNOW
If you live in an area thatgets snow, and if you havea steep roof, do not letyour children play under-neath the eaves.
Snow may slide off theroof and bury a child. Ifyou need to shovel snowoff your roof, keep thechildren indoors and outof the way.
When the shoveledsnow hits the ground, itlands with a surprisingamount of force, enoughto break a child’s neck.
If your children aremaking snow tunnels,make sure the tunnels aresound and cannot col-lapse on them.
If there is any doubt,don’t let the children playin them or destroy them.
BEDDING
There have been manysuffocation deaths involv-ing waterbeds. In mostinstances the child waslying face down. Infants
should sleep on a hard,flat surface.
The head of an infantcan be buried in the deepfolds of fluffy bed clothesor rugs. The bedding cov-ers a child’s mouth andnose. Children may evendie from suffocation inthis manner
Bean-filled cushions,especially those thatresemble a large bean bag,present a real danger toinfants.
A suffocation ariseswhen an infant is facedown on these cushions.
The weight of aninfant’s head causes anindentation in the cush-ion’s surface and the childmay not be able to lift herhead high enough tobreathe freely.
“Overlying deaths”happen when an infant orchild is pinned beneathbeneath another personand suffocation results.
In some cases, anunconscious or sleepingparent, or a sibling causedthe situation.
Careless alcohol con-sumption and/or the useof other drugs while car-ing for a child canincrease the chance of thishappening.
Submitted by Don Heans,
Wing General SafetyOfficer
Suffocation hazards for children(NC) - They look sotempting - those fun,inflatable water toys thatyou paddle around yourswimming pool.
This boating season,remember inflatable self-propelled water toys arenot designed or intendedfor use in open water.
They are designed forcontrolled environmentssuch as pools and for useunder adult supervision.
Even when playing ina pool, make sure thechildren you supervisewear lifejackets.
Transport Canadaadvises you to keepinflatable water toys athome.
If you do choose tooperate these toys inopen water, they are nottoys anymore, but vesselsthat must follow thesame strict rules as pleas-ure craft.
These rules includeproof of operator com-petency, safety equip-ment, and rules of theroad.
Learn more atwww.boatingsafety.gc.ca.
Inflatable water toys
(NC)-Here’s good news for small commercial vesseloperators. A new lifejacket standard will soon bringnew full body suits and jacket-type lifejackets to themarket.
While today’s personal flotation devices (PFDs)are already flexible and comfortable to wear, operatorsof small commercial vessels will soon be able tochoose from a range of approved equipment thatcombines the buoyancy of a lifejacket and comfortand thermal protection of a PFD.
Transport Canada’s Office of Boating Safety pro-motes lifejackets as the best insurance against drown-ing while boating.
Operators of small commercial vessels shouldmake sure their boat is equipped with enoughCanadian-approved lifejackets that fit, for themselvesand each of their passengers – before heading out onthe water.
Check out Transport Canada’s boating safety Website at www.boatingsafety.gc.ca.
Safe and comfortable lifejackets
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A stroll through the Globemaster IIIText and photos by Joel Wiebe
No amount camouflage paint can hidethe gargantuan hulk of CC-177 701.While the Globemaster III looks bigenough from the outside, the interior ishuge. Those of us who have troubleunderstanding some of the laws ofphysics may wonder how such a largemetal bird ever makes it into the air.
The cargo bay is able to hold 189passengers, or 102 combat-readytroops with their gear, and can lug160,000 pounds of equipment. Thelanding gear even rotates sideways tomaximize interior room. With 40,440pounds of thrusts from each of its fourengines, the Globemaster III is able tohaul some hefty loads.
The cockpit has its own interestingfeatures. The narrow staircase opens upinto a compartment full of switches,knobs, gages, and lights. The cabin canbe lit by infrared light for night flying.This means it would appear dark to thenaked eye, but with night vision gog-gles, it is nice and bright. In front ofeach pilot is a heads-up display similarto those found in fighter planes. It dis-plays vital flight information directly infront of the pilot so that they do notneed to look down, which is very use-ful for low level flight.
“I enjoy every minute of it,” saidCaptain Rob Doucette, a pilot with429 Squadron, when talking about fly-ing the airplane.
“There’s a lot to learn,” he added.CC-177 701 sits on the asphalt at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton.
Master Corporal Paul Gairdner of 429Squadron is barely visible at the end of atunnel along the bottom of the airplane.
The cargo area can seat 102 soldiers with all their gear, or carry160,000 pounds of equipment. Each engine produces 40,440 pounds of thrust.
Captain Rob Doucette talks about the variousinstruments and features in the cockpit.
Corporal Jessie Bush of 429 Squadron checks thefloor of CC-177 701 for any items that may havefallen under the runners.
The instrument-filled cockpit of the Globemaster III.
Master Corporal Paul Gairdner emerges from the tunnel thatruns under the Globemaster III. The huge transport aircraft looms above the crews and other equipment below it.
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March 23 - March 29ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t be frustrated by acurrent impasse. You may not know why or what is caus-ing your feelings of impatience. Avoid the temptation toforce movement forward. This is not a time for impulsivestubbornness. Sometimes it is best to take a step back andexplore your feelings. Take some time to meditate thisweek.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may feel a dramaticneed to balance a current problem among your friends.This may cast you into the role of peace maker. Justremember to have patience with what may seem likeimpossible odds. Be very careful not to take sides. Youhave a firm sense of morals and justice and will know theright decision to make.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Take ownership of your ownproblems at work. Having a sense of independence in yourcareer will offset feelings of neglect by your employer. Itmay seem like you are just a number to your company.Don’t expect any handouts and use that vivacious Geminienergy to get what you want. You deserve it!
CANCER ( June 21-July 22): You have a deep spiritualside that will be nourished by fresh discoveries. New andexciting sources of inspiration may come from a strangeror travel. Visiting sacred places such as Cathedrals, ornature brings peace and pleasure. You will feel refreshed ifyou explore new philosophies and exotic adventures.
LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22): You may find yourself relearningsomething that you have long forgotten. This is a goodtime to spend some quality time with older relations, per-haps aunts, uncles or grandparents. They have wisdom toshare with you and their experiences can help you discov-er a lost skill or realization about yourself.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): As you start your week youmay feel you have too many deadlines. Don’t be over-whelmed and don’t worry Virgo! You have many hiddentalents. What seems like a lot of work at first can easily betackled by your expert sense of responsibility and ability toorganize. By the end of the week it will seem like a dream.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Someone or some circum-stance may prevent you from doing your duty. Don’t letthis stress you out, in fact, this week, try to avoid taking ontoo much responsibility. You are a perfectionist and have atendency to avoid delegating tasks to others. Avoid micro-managing and take a well deserved break.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You may be feeling someof that Scorpio intensity this week. Try to focus this ener-gy on artistic or creative activities. Romance or social con-tact may feel dramatic or temperamental. Your passionsmay lead to sudden changes and transformations. Try notto overreact or make impulsive decisions.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may feel a needto depend on someone close to you this week. You may goas far as calling them into your home. If you are feelingvulnerable, share your thoughts with the people you cantrust. You should express your needs to those closest toyou. This may be a good time to call your mother or an oldfriend.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You have a lot ofstrengths Capricorn and this week you will be put to gooduse. Your sense of morality and patience will be applied toa social situation. A group of people may be looking to youfor leadership. You are the right person for the job andhave the confidence to lead the group to victory.
AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may feel torn social-ly this week. Expect a relative to call in a favour that maydirectly conflict with your plans. Ask yourself what ismorally right for you and stick with that decision. Achance for romance may heavily affect your choice. Therewill be no hard feelings if you choose love.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There may be a strangetwist of fate for you this week Pisces. What you thoughtwas impossible, may turn out to be possible later on. Thismay leave you feeling unprepared but not to worry.Remain conservative and adaptable and you’ll be able tohandle all the twists and turns. Be flexible when it comesto change.
Astrological queries can be directed to Christine atwww.moonsignastrology.ca
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Community
Welcome to The Contact Newspaper’s Community Events page! Thanks to the generosity of Smylie’s Independent Grocer, we can,space permitting, feature public service announcements, community events and help promote non-profit and charitable
organizations in the Quinte area. Fax us at 613-965-7490 or email to [email protected], at least 10 days prior to your event. Call 613-392-2811 Ext. 7005 for more information.
Teams are being recruited for a newfundraising campaign in Quinte West.Trenton Big Brothers Big Sisters and theTrenton Curling Club are proud toannounce a new event in Quinte West.Curl for Kids’ Sake takes place March 30,
2008. Curlers who collect pledges and curl in support of Big Brothers BigSisters can also get a free curling tutorial. Each curler shall collect $25 (ormore) in pledges. Entrant’s name goes into a special draw for every $25 col-lected on pledge sheet. Mayor Williams is the honorary co-chair of this event.Join us on March 30 – don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this excitingnew venture. For more information or to sign up, call 613-392-1179. Don’tmiss out! Get your info package today.
TRENTON AND DISTRICT
Red Cross Babysitter CoursePrepare for your first job as a ‘professional’ babysit-ter. Learn simple techniques for First Aid, how tohandle emergency situations, and strategies to cre-ate a safe and happy environment for children.Learn in a fun, interactive environment with otheryouths 11 to 15 years.
Saturday, March 22, 20089 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Regular cost of course is $45 – two children from one family and 2nd child 1/2 price!Course is completed in one day. Bring bag lunch with you. Courses are taught at ourbranch location in downtown Belleville. For more information, call 613-966-0730 oremail [email protected]. Pre-registration is required.
The Trenton Children's Centre Craft ShowSaturday, April 510 a.m. - 3 p.m.St. George's Church, Trenton (behind Liquidation World)Call Lisa 613-392-1876 to reserve a space.
Dr. Tanya Rawluka licensed naturopathic doctor, will be speaking at the Trenton Branch of theQuinte West Public Library
Saturday, April 5, at 11 a.m.Dr. Rawluk will talk about naturopathic medicine and the role it plays. Dr.Rawluk is the co-founder of two Quinte area health centres, the TrentonIntegrative Health Centre (290 Dundas St, Trenton) and the BellevilleIntegrative Health Centre (11 Victoria Ave, Belleville). All those interested inattending this free workshop are encouraged to sign up in person or call 613-394-3381 (ext 3325 or 3323). For more information, please contact RobertAmesse at 613-394-3381 ext 3325.
Canadian Red Cross Quinte Branch is holding our third annual
Red Cross goes countrymusic show as a fundraiser for the local branch on Saturday, March 29 at 7:30p.m. Featuring Steve and Spike Pittico, Donnie and Vickie Wallace, HeatherHodgins, Al Murack, Casey Garlick, Brian Dolph, and Mike Scott. Jim Whaleyand Dustin are the band.It will take place at Centennial Secondary School. Therewill also be a silent auction with doors opening at 6:30. For more info, call QuinteBranch at 613-966-0730.
WING CHAPLAIN SERVICESSERVICES OFFERTS PAR L’AUMÔNERIE DE L’ESCADRE
Wing Chaplain- LCdr Steve Merriman -Aumônier de l’EscadreAdministrative Assistant – Mrs. Manon Pilon - adjointe administrative
613-392-2811 x 2490
DUTY CHAPLAIN/AUMÔNIERS EN DEVOIRAfter working hours, for emergency only, please call the base operator at 613-392-2811 and ask
for the duty chaplain. Après les heures de travail, pour les urgences seulement, svp appelez letéléphoniste de la Base au 613-392-2811 et demandez l ’aumônier en devoir.
WORSHIP SERVICES
Our Lady of Peace (RC)Christian community – communautée
catholiqueNotre-Dame-De-La-Paix (CR)
Chapel Life Co-ordinatorFather Philippe Boudreau
Co-ordinateur de Vie de Chapelle
Masses-MessesSunday Mass (E) at 1015hrs
Messe dominicale: 11h30Monday through Friday at 1200hrs
St. Clement Astra (P)Protestant Community
Chapel Life Co-ordinatorPadre Mike Adamczyk
Worship Service
Sunday Divine Worship, 0900hrsHoly Communion:
1st Sunday of the month
Confession - Réconciliation
Please, contact the Wing Chaplains’ Receptionist to get in touch with a RC priest prior tocoming over. Il est préférable de communiquer avec la réceptionniste des aumôniers afin de prendre
vous-même arrangement avec le prêtre CR de la chapelle.
Chapel organisations (RC)Chapel Pastoral Council: third Tuesday –1900hrsKnights of Columbus: first Thursday – 1900hrs
CWL: second Tuesday – 1900hrsChorale : mercredi – 19h00Choir: Monday – 1900hrs
Parish organisations (P)Chapel Guild: last Tuesday – 1930hrs
Unit Chaplains – aumôniers d’unitésLCdr Padre Steve Merriman, P; Capt Padre Mike Adamczyk, P; CaptPadre Philippe Boudreau, RC; Capt Padre Frank Pellerin, RC; Lt(N)Padre Zbigniew Jonczyk, RC, Pastoral Associate/Agent de pastorale
As support staff - comme personnel de soutienRev Jim Craig, P Civilian Officiating Clergyman – membre du clergé civil
8 Wing Chapel Holy Week ScheduleChapelle 8e Escadre Horaire de la Semaine SainteMarch 20 mars – Maundy/Holy Thursday – Jeudi Saint1800 hrs – Maundy Thursday Service (P)1930 hrs – Mass of the Lord’s Supper (RC) – bilingual
– Messe de la Cène du Seigneur (CR) – bilingue
March 21 mars – Good Friday – Vendredi de Pâques 1100 hrs – Good Friday Service (P)13h00 – Célébration de la Passion du Seigneur (CR)1500 hrs – Passion of the Lord (RC)1600 hrs – Poor Man’s Supper (RC)
– Repas de la faim (CR)
March 22 mars – Easter Vigil – Vigile Pascale2000 hrs – Easter Vigil (RC) – bilingual
– La Vigile Pascale (CR) – bilingue
March 23 mars – Easter Sunday – Dimanche de Pâques0630 hrs – Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service at Baker Island – bilingual
– Service œcuménique du Soleil levant de Pâque à l ’île Baker – bilingue0900 hrs – Easter Sunday Service (P)1015 hrs – Resurrection of the Lord Mass (RC)11h30 – Messe Résurrection du Seigneur (CR)
by Holly BridgesAir Force Public
Affairs
Camp Mirage inSouthwest Asia playsan essential role inmoving cargo andpersonnel betweenCanada andAfghanistan as part ofthe campaign againstterrorism. OperationRelief in Place (RiP) isthe twice-yearlyoperation that involvesbringing 2,500 soldiershome to Canada and2,500 soldiers intoAfghanistan as part oftheir six-monthrotations. The logisticsof moving 5,000 peopleare monumental with20 CC-150 Polarisflights f rom Canadainto Camp Mirage, and20 CC-177Globemaster III flightsand 20 CC-130Hercules flightsbetween Camp Mirageand Afghanistan.
“Aircrew are flyingmissions every night toallow the RiP toproceed withoutdelays,” says MajorSteve Camps, the
officer commandingthe Tactical Airlift Unitresponsible for co-ordinating all CFaircraft flying intoAfghanistan. “Thepeople who work forme maintaining,loading, and flyingaircraft, are doing anoutstanding job ofallowing us to movepersonnel by air intoand out of Afghanistanwithin 30 days. TheMobile Air Movementspersonnel areprocessing hundreds ofpassengers andthousands of kilogramsof baggage twice a day,every day, during theRiP. My maintenancecrews are providing mewith a 95 per cent orgreater serviceabilityrate on the aircraft.”
Captain IsaacGoldberg, aircraftmaintenance officer forthe CC-130 Hercules,says the highserviceability rate isdue to the exceptionalwork of the aircraftmaintainers.
“Their work isincredible,” says CaptGoldberg. “And that is
the most rewardingpart of the RiP for me –seeing your aircraft takeoff full of troops andequipment, ready tohelp a nation in need.”
The Air Force wasable to relieve some ofthe pressure on theCC-130 Herculesduring this particularRiP by using the CC-177 Globemaster IIIfor the first time. That,according, toLieutenant-Colone lColin Keiver of 1Canadian AirDivision’s air transportsection, made Air Forcehistory.
“This is the firstdeployment for theCC-177 and with itsuse, we havesignificantly reducedthe demand to utilizethe CC-130 toaccomplish the Reliefin Place,” he said.
Still, the pace hasbeen intense with theoperation reduced tofour weeks instead ofsix this time around.
“The personnel flowis now like achoreography that weexecute with precision
every night,” saysMajor Youri Rousseau,RiP director at CampMirage. “All TheatreSupport Elementpersonnel are workingvery hard, day andnight to make this RiPa success and I am veryproud of them.”
The RiP is a groupeffort between JointTask Force-Afghanistan, CanadianExpeditionary ForcesCommand, CanadianOperational Support
Command, 1 CanadianAir Division, 8 WingTrenton and TheatreSupport Elementpersonnel. The RiP isoccurring in Februaryand March.
RiP just part of theCC-177 taskings todate*
Total hours: 775 Taskings: 27 Missions: 12 to
Afghanistan, 13 acrossNorth America, 2 toCFS Alert during Op
BOXTOP, 1 wet liftinvolving four flights toInuvik carrying181,818 kg (400,000pounds) of jet fuel, and1 to Jamaica.
Mail delivered: 13,210 kg (29,122 lbs)
Statistics compiledby 429 TransportSquadron Operationsbetween August 2007and February 8, 2008.These numbers, exceptflying hours, do notinclude local trainingflights.
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March 2008Easter
MondayMess Closed
Astra Health &Wellness
Astra WComdSeminar
Gen Mess Mtg1430 hrs
Bosses NightTGIF Cancelled
JR RanksMessSports
Afternoon
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Good Friday
Mess Closed
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Médecins de famille pour lesdépendants des militaires
Pour en savoir plus à propos de cette excellente opportunité d’avoir accès à unmédecin de famille et en plus à toute une équipe de professionnels, venez assisterà une session d’information au CRFM de Trenton.
Jeudi, 20 mars18h30 - 19h30
Garderie disponible : contactez la réception du CRFM à 613-965-2442
Visitez le site web : Prince Edward Family Health Team - www.pefht.ca<http://www.pefht.ca>
Clinique avec services spécialisés incluant: soins primaires pour asthme etneurologie
Contactez: Jaimie Corriveau 613-392-2811 poste: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>
Family doctor information sessionLearn more about how to obtain a family doctor!
An information session will be held on March 20, 2008, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.at the Trenton MFRC (Bistro) about how to enrol in a pilot project to connectmilitary dependents with the Prince Edward Family Health Team. This teamconsists of 22 family doctors and a number of other health professionals. To viewmore information about their full range of services, visit their website atwww.pefht.ca <http://www.pefht.ca>.
If childcare is required, contact MFRC reception at 613-965-2442.
Contact Jaimie Corriveau at 613-392-2811 local 4299 or [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
Operation Relief in Place encompasses many aircraft and crews
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Feature
Part I: First of all, I want to apologizefor not writing lately. Fact of the matteris, there isn’t anything out in theatresthat I actually want to see.
This weekend has two awesome Bmovies coming out. Those, I want tosee, and if they actually play in the areaI’ll be able to tell you about them.
Instead, I’ve written a two-partreview of a bunch of movies I haverecently watched, some new, some old -and all interesting in their own way.
–– –– ––I’ll start with Predator 1 and 2. Iremember wanting to see these moviesas a kid, and not being allowed to dueto the heavy R rating.
I eventually did see Predator withArnold Schwarzenegger. Which I stilllove. What a great film. That’s how youmake an action movie, OK?
Then, there was the second one. Iremember being disappointed that myhero Arnold wasn’t in it. And yet, wen Iwatch it now, I love it. Danny Glover isgreat, and it reminds me that even theB movies were still better made backthen than some A movies made now.
–– –– ––I watched another film I liked butfound a little boring the first time I sawit: Equilibrium. This time around, I
found it to be remarkably fast pacedand beautiful. Which tells me that I’mobviously getting old. Still, the dialogueand depiction of the future are incredi-ble. The action is fun.
Christian Bale is such an incredibleactor. Reminds of when I saw Empireof the Sun for the first time. This wasChristian Bale’s first acting job; one hebeat 4,000 other candidates to get.Also, this performance was so amazingthat they created a new award just forhim.
–– –– ––I watched a Jamie Kennedy moviecalled Kickin’ it old Skool about abreakdancing kid who goes into a comaafter a dance move goes bad. He wakesup 20 years later to find the world haschanged. Bad 80’s jokes and a dance-offensue. Even though this is a crappymovie, it still has heart and I foundmyself kind of enjoying it.
–– –– ––I watched the Departed again. It’sfunny, but sometimes I have to watch amovie a couple of times to start to likeit. This is one of those movies. I foundmyself really getting into the film foronce.
–– –– ––Check back next week for Part II .
UTVOPIA: What to watchby Capt James Smith
Mealtime.orgLeftover bread: Use leftover cranberry, pumpkin or nut bread to makewarm and wonderful French toast the next morning. Top it with a spoon-ful or more of canned berries, peaches or crushed pineapple.
Bread Pudding: Cut leftover bread or rolls into one-inch cubes. Use themin your favourite recipe for bread pudding. You can also top it with maplesyrup or caramel topping.
Leftover turkey: Slice leftover turkey or meat, add a little warm barbecuesauce and canned chili peppers, and wrap them up in soft tortillas. Orspread a wheat tortilla with leftover canned cranberry sauce and a layer ofsliced turkey or ham, and then wrap it up.
Turkey-Mushroom Casserole: Combine leftover chopped turkey, with con-densed cream of mushroom soup, chopped onion, canned or leftover veg-gies, one small package of fast-cooking rice and 2 1/2 cups liquid (water,milk and/or broth). Bake at 350 degrees in a casserole dish until rice is ten-der and the liquid is absorbed.
Leftover veggies: Fill an empty pie shell with minced leftover vegetables,canned seafood (crabmeat, shrimp and/or salmon), shredded cheese and anegg-milk mixture. Canned evaporated skim milk works great because it’s asthick as cream.
Puréed Veggies: Purée leftover potatoes or squash with other cooked orcanned vegetables. Add a little canned evaporated skim milk and herbs;heat and serve as an elegant, colourful side dish. Or simply add puréed veg-etables to canned broth for an easy, creamy soup.
Meals from Leftovers
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We would like to invite all
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174 Trenton Frankford Rd. Hwy 33, Trenton
613-392-1245Easily accessed location just
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Notice
TO ALL VETERANS
Please be advised that Mr. Scott Young, Provincial
Service Bureau Officer from Aurora Ontario, will
be at Trenton Legion Br. 110 from the hour of:
8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.mTuesday, April 1, 2008
Anyone wishing more information, advice or
assistance regarding War Disability Pensions,
Treatment, Allowances etc. is requested to contact
the Branch 110, to arrange for an interview. We urge
you to take advantage and get some valuable advice
concerning your problems.
For An Appointment Call
Branch 110, Trenton
613-392-0331 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m
Monday -Friday
ST. PATTY’S PANCAKES
Shown above are a group of campers from the annual March Break Kidz Kamp as they wrap-up aweek of fun with a St. Patty’s Day pyjama and pancake breakfast, held on Friday, March 14, at the 8Wing Chapel. The annual March Break Kids Kamp, hosted by the 8 Wing/CFB Trenton CommunityRecreation Association, ran from March 10 to 14. With full-capactiy reached at 50 campers, this pop-ular, high energy and fun-filled week has been running for the past 10 years, and never fails to deliv-er a new adventure each day. This year’s camp offered a chance for children to enjoy everythingfrom skating, bowling and swimming, to snow-sculpting contests, a trip to the Stirling FestivalTheatre to see ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown!’ and even a visit from the Indian River Reptile Zoo.
Photo: Amber Gooding
(NC)-A number of signif-icant tax breaks exist forfull-time post-secondarystudents, in particular theability to claim a federalcredit of 15 per cent of eli-gible tuition fees, plus aneducation credit of 15 percent of $400 per month in2007.
In Ontario tax creditsare indexed; students mayclaim a monthly credit ofup to 6.05 per cent of$461.
Students registered toattend part-time studiesmay also claim the tuitionfee credit of 15 per cent ofeligible fees and maydeduct $120 a monthtowards the 15 per centfederal education tax cred-it, and $138 per month(indexed) towards theOntario provincial educa-tion tax credit.
Other tax breaks: A$65 per-month, non-refundable “textbook taxcredit” to cover eachmonth a student is eligibleto receive the full-timeeducation tax credit and$20 for each month theyare eligible for a part-timeeducation tax credit.
Fully tax-exemptscholarship, fellowship orbursary income withrespect to post-secondaryeducation or occupationaltraining in a program.
A 15 per cent federaltax credit and a 6.05 percent Ontario provincial taxcredit is available on therepayment of interest onfederally or provinciallyapproved student loans.
Some extra, mandatoryfees for things such ascomputer services, labs,health and athletics arealso eligible for a tuitioncredit.
Parents who spend aminimum of 12 hours permonth studying in an edu-cational program (at leastthree consecutive weeks inlength) at a secondaryschool, college or universi-ty are eligible to claimexpenses incurred for childcare expenses while they ortheir spouse/partnerattend certain schools.
Students should savetheir transit passes to claimthe non-refundable federaltax credit for a transporta-tion pass purchased of atleast one month’s duration(e.g., bus pass or subwaypass, commuter train).
The Certified GeneralAccountants of Ontarioproduces Student TaxTips. This brochure isexcerpted from its 2007-08 Personal Tax Planningbooklet. For more tax tipsfor students, visitwww.cga-ontario.org andaccess either document.
Tax breaks for post-secondary students
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Showcase
Capt G. Woodroffereceived the General Campaign Star,
presented by LCol D. Murphy, A3 WOpsO.
MCpl M. Lehmanreceived the General
Campaign Star, presented by
LCol D. Murphy,
A3 WOpsO.
Congratulations! Félicitations!
Pte L. Birtreceived the Special
Service Medal, presented
by LCol D. Murphy,
A3 WOpsO.
Pte(T) P. Bissonnettereceived a promotion to that
rank, presented by Capt A.
Edmond, D/ASO, 8AMS.
MCpl R. Dwyerreceived a promotion to
that rank, presented by
LCol D. Murphy,
A3 WOpsO.
MCpl C. Smithreceived his CD1, presented by
Maj D. Miller, CO 24 CF H Svcs C.
Lt K. Dykereceived a promotion to that
rank, presented by
LCol D. Murphy,
A3 WOpsO.
Pte(T) J. Julienreceived a promotion to that rank, presented by
Capt A. Edmond, D/ASO, 8AMS.
Pte(T) K. Walshreceived a promotion to
that rank, presented by
LCol D. Murphy,
A3 WOpsO.
Pte(T) J. Briandreceived a promotion to that
rank, presented by Capt A.
Edmond, D/ASO, 8AMS.
Sgt G. Jonesreceived his CD1, presented
by LCol D. Murphy,
A3 WOpsO.
Pte(T) D. Boutilierreceived a promotion to
that rank, presented by
LCol D. Murphy,
A3 WOpsO.
MCpl B. Roneyreceived the 5000 Radar
Approach Certificate,
presented by LCol D.
Murphy, A3 WOpsO.
Cpl D. Gradyreceived a promotion to that rank, presented by
Maj A. Wedgwood and WO J. Parent, 8AMS.
Cpl R. Morrisreceived a promotion to that rank, presented by
Maj A. Wedgwood and WO J. Parent, 8AMS.
Sgt C. McWhirterreceived his CD1, presented by
Maj D. Miller, CO 24 CF H Svcs C.
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business • for sale • wanted • equipment • automobiles • child care • for rent • employment
Business Services
Stoves, washers, dryers, freezers,dishwashers, 3 months old & up.
Sold with written guarantees.Fridges $100 and up
NEW APPLIANCESat the lowest prices in the area.Trade-ins accepted on the new
appliances. Big selection to choose from.
PAYS CASHfor good used appliances in
working order, or not, but no junk please.
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For more information or arrange a viewing
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613-475-5537
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Great Insurance and
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One Bedroom House$775/mth Includes heat,hydro, fridge and stove.
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2 Bedroom Apartments
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Call 613-965-1062
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Executive Living
Next to Corby Park,
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baths, completely
renovated Victorian Units.
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Call 613-394-8625
Bright, freshly renovatedapartments, on-site
laundry, great area ofschools, 10 minutes toCFB, parking, utilities
included.1 bedroom = $730/mth2 bedroom = $930/mth
3 bedroom = $1,200/mthAvailable April 1, 2008Alvin at 416-723-6076
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University Degree required.
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fax: 613-965-7096
German Wall Unit Oak
8’6” Long $2000
German Wall Unit
Mahoghaney
9’6” Long $2000
Single bed Sears
O’pedic pillow top
mattress set with head
board $180
3 door wardrobe $120
Oak Spoon rack holds
75 spoons, with glass
door 30” x 20” $80
Office desk L shape
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drawers $80
Call 613-920-5553
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by David Weir, BA, CDBroker – Royal LePage ProAlliance
Realty Brokerage
In my last article, I discussed 2007national real estate prices and the factthat the general outlook for 2008 wouldappear to be stable pricing, with theexception of the ‘white hot’ oil and gasmarkets in the west.
This week, my focus will be on localhome prices in Quinte West andTrenton Ward. For anyone who may bethinking about selling this year, under-standing the numbers you may be givenwill be important.
In 2007, there were a total of 882residential MLS® sales in Quinte West(Frankford, Murray, Sidney andTrenton wards). The average time onmarket was 57 days, the average listprice was $184,659, and the averagesale price was $179,906.
Within the Trenton ward, therewere a total of 439 residential MLS®sales. The average time on market was
48 days, the average list price was$165,860, and the average sale pricewas $162,482. As with all statistics, caremust be taken to understand the meth-ods by which the numbers are calculat-ed. In other words, as my mother usedto say, figures can lie and liars can figure.
For instance, in the MLS® figuresprovided above, average market timewould not include any days the proper-ty had been listed for sale prior to thepresent 57 days on market.
That is, if the house did not sellwithin its original 90-day listing con-tract and was then re-listed to sell onday 57, the statistics would only includethe listing period within which thehome sold i.e., 57 days.
Another number to be cautiousabout is the average list price. Thisnumber does not include the originallist price if there have been price reduc-tions prior to sale. For example, if ahome was originally listed at $199,000and then reduced to $189,000, the aver-age list price will be based on the
$189,000 value. In other words, anaverage list price of $184,900 would notfactor in original prices of propertiesthat were subsequently reduced.
If you’re selling your home this year,the statistics shown above may not bedirectly related to your property.However, they do make you aware ofthe types of questions you may want toask your Realtor® about how the valueof your home will be established in2008.
Remember, while a home similar toyours may have sold for 99% of the ask-ing price in 30 days, it may have beenlisted for considerably more by anothercompany for 60 days prior to that.Forewarned is forearmed, especiallywhen there is math, small print, andasterisks involved.
For more details on local statisticsand other real estate topics, or to getinformation about my complimentaryProfessional Home Staging orHandyman Labour, check out my blogat www.davidweir.com.
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