“Delivering news and information. At home and around the world.” · “Des nouvelles d'ici et de partout ailleurs.” March 3, 2006 • • Volume 41 Issue Number 9• Serving 8 Wing/CFB Trenton • 8 e escadre/BFC Trenton www.cfbtrenton.com 8 WING MEN’S HOCKEY TEAM WINS “GOLD” FOR ONTARIO The 8 Wing Trenton Men’s Hockey Team reigned supreme at the Ontario Region Hockey Championships at Constantine Arena on February 23, 2006, winning their fifth straight title. Team members include (in no particular order): Maj S. Duffy, Maj M. Beauchesne, Pte A. Baran, 2Lt B. Fee, Capt R.J. Ellis, Capt C. Isenor, Cpl P. Hunt, Capt S. Bronsard, Cpl J. Stenning, Cpl D.J. Manser, MCpl D. Dorken, Cpl T. Durocher, Cpl K. O’Donnell, Sgt W. Simpson, Cpl S. Pinard, Cpl L. Browne, Sgt R. Plante, Cpl R. Pyle, Pte C. Morrow, and coach Bryan Pearce. by Amber Gooding Contact Staff A group of determined women gathered at Trenton’s MFRC on February 25 for the “You Can Do it!” Women’s Conference 2006, despite Mother Nature’s attempts to hinder the event. With a wide variety of workshops geared towards personal growth, overcom- ing physical challenges and everyday obstacles, the inspirational theme of the day brought women of all ages together with a com- mon goal in mind -- main- taining a healthy balance. Although Canadian triathlete and guest speaker Sharon Donnelly was not able to attend due to the less than accommodating weather conditions, organiz- ers and participants carried on with the scheduled events. A total of 12 workshops were offered, ranging from Pilates, Yoga, Mitzvah, Nia and Tai Chi, to belly danc- ing and cardio kickboxing. Each participant was able to attend two sessions over the course of two hours before meeting at the 8 Wing Chapel for presentations focused on the health of mind, body and spirit. A popular choice among the ladies was a barefoot cardio workout known as Nia, which is the combina- tion of spirit and energy from Eastern and Western disciplines. While incorpo- rating nine movement forms and philosophies from dance, martial arts and heal- ing therapies with the ran- dom movement inspired by the human body, Nia embraces the idea of simply feeling your body. Instructor Barb Phillips, who also teaches Pilates, demonstrated the element of cardio training added with the need to continue core support and expressive movement inspired by the body’s functional needs. “Nia engages the spirit and touches the heart,” said Phillips. “In Nia you obtain all the traditional benefits of cardiovascular conditioning, stamina, endurance, strength, flexibility and relaxation.” Another area of interest was Mitzvah, a fairly new approach to achieving a pain-free lifestyle for those suffering from regular body aches caused by tension, injury and chronic joint and muscle pain. Instructor Danella Hesler suffered from years of pain due to stiffness, stress and whiplash. After discovering Mitzvah and the benefits one can achieve from gentle body work that allows a person to release tension from the deepest part of the body, she now lives a pain free life, some- thing she was once very skeptical about. “Mitzvah works on deep tissue with little effort while incorporating exercises based on slow, gentle move- ments,” said Hesler. “I teach Conference focuses on maintaining a healthy balance Sara-Jane Gregg (centre), who regularly assists with a begin- ner’s belly dancing class conducted by Cindy Vieau at Trenton’s MFRC, demonstrates some warm-up techniques and movements at the“ You Can Do It! ”Women’s Conference. Photo: Amber Gooding See Conference, Pg. 3 Photo: Submitted 6.9% financing on selected vehicles 1995 Chrysler Intrepid 3.3L, V6, auto, air, PL, PW, tilt, 92K, cruise. $ 4,900 1994 VW Golf GL 4cyl, 4dr, auto, air, glass root. Extra nice! $ 4,900 1 OWNER 246 246 Dundas S Dundas St. t. Trenton enton Phone Phone 394-61 394-6111 WE ARE YOUR FINAL ANSWER TO THE RIGHT VEHICLE A T THE RIGHT PRICE Fin.OAC All cars cert. W/War. 1995 Toyota Tercel 4 cyl, 4dr, auto $ 4,900 REAL NICE! CLEAN CAR SPORTY 2001 Chev S10 V6, auto, air, boxliner, stripe package, longbox $ 7,900 ‘MARCH’ ‘MARCH’ OVER OVER FOR FOR GREA GREA T T DEALS DEALS ! ! Great Deals! Transferred? #1 Realtor needs homes to sell. Get top dollar now Don't move till summer Free handyman labour. Call today! DAVID WEIR BA,CD Top 1% - Assoc. Broker Royal LePage ProAlliance #1 in Quinte West [email protected]394.4837 or 848.0615
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“Delivering news and information. At home and around the world.” · “Des nouvelles d'ici et de partout ailleurs.”
March 3, 2006 • • Volume 41 Issue Number 9• Serving 8 Wing/CFB Trenton • 8e escadre/BFC Trentonwww.cfbtrenton.com
8 WING MEN’S HOCKEY TEAM WINS “GOLD” FOR ONTARIO
The 8 Wing Trenton Men’s Hockey Team reigned supreme at the Ontario Region Hockey Championships at Constantine Arena on February 23, 2006, winning their fifth straight title.Team members include (in no particular order): Maj S. Duffy, Maj M. Beauchesne, Pte A. Baran, 2Lt B. Fee, Capt R.J. Ellis, Capt C. Isenor, Cpl P. Hunt, Capt S. Bronsard, Cpl J. Stenning,Cpl D.J. Manser, MCpl D. Dorken, Cpl T. Durocher, Cpl K. O’Donnell, Sgt W. Simpson, Cpl S. Pinard, Cpl L. Browne, Sgt R. Plante, Cpl R. Pyle, Pte C. Morrow, and coach Bryan Pearce.
by Amber GoodingContact Staff
A group of determinedwomen gathered atTrenton’s MFRC onFebruary 25 for the “YouCan Do it!” Women’sConference 2006, despiteMother Nature’s attempts tohinder the event.
With a wide variety ofworkshops geared towardspersonal growth, overcom-ing physical challenges andeveryday obstacles, theinspirational theme of theday brought women of allages together with a com-mon goal in mind -- main-taining a healthy balance.
Although Canadiantriathlete and guest speakerSharon Donnelly was notable to attend due to the less
than accommodatingweather conditions, organiz-ers and participants carriedon with the scheduledevents.
A total of 12 workshopswere offered, ranging fromPilates, Yoga, Mitzvah, Niaand Tai Chi, to belly danc-ing and cardio kickboxing.Each participant was able toattend two sessions over thecourse of two hours beforemeeting at the 8 WingChapel for presentationsfocused on the health ofmind, body and spirit.
A popular choice amongthe ladies was a barefootcardio workout known asNia, which is the combina-tion of spirit and energyfrom Eastern and Westerndisciplines. While incorpo-rating nine movement forms
and philosophies fromdance, martial arts and heal-ing therapies with the ran-dom movement inspired bythe human body, Niaembraces the idea of simplyfeeling your body.
Instructor Barb Phillips,who also teaches Pilates,demonstrated the elementof cardio training addedwith the need to continuecore support and expressivemovement inspired by thebody’s functional needs.
“Nia engages the spiritand touches the heart,” saidPhillips. “In Nia you obtainall the traditional benefits ofcardiovascular conditioning,stamina, endurance,strength, flexibility andrelaxation.”
Another area of interestwas Mitzvah, a fairly new
approach to achieving apain-free lifestyle for thosesuffering from regular bodyaches caused by tension,injury and chronic joint andmuscle pain.
Instructor DanellaHesler suffered from yearsof pain due to stiffness,stress and whiplash. Afterdiscovering Mitzvah and thebenefits one can achievefrom gentle body work thatallows a person to releasetension from the deepestpart of the body, she nowlives a pain free life, some-thing she was once veryskeptical about.
“Mitzvah works on deeptissue with little effort whileincorporating exercisesbased on slow, gentle move-ments,” said Hesler. “I teach
Conference focuses on maintaining a healthy balance
Sara-Jane Gregg (centre), who regularly assists with a begin-ner’s belly dancing class conducted by Cindy Vieau atTrenton’s MFRC, demonstrates some warm-up techniquesand movements at the “You Can Do It!”Women’s Conference.
Photo: Amber Gooding
See Conference, Pg. 3
Photo: Submitted
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426 (T) Squadron has been train-ing Flight Engineers at 60 AnsonAve since 1971, when 426Squadron was reactivated with theamalgamation of the formerRCAF Number 4 TechnicalTraining and Number 4Operational Training units.
Although the squadron has hada rich flying history dating back to1943 this new Squadron formationis in direct opposition to theSquadron motto “ ON WINGSOF FIRE “. 426 Squadron is com-pletely wingless with no aircraft onSquadron inventory. At that time,FEs were trained on Hercules, 707,Buffalo, Falcon and Challengeraircraft. In 1979, 426 (T) Sqnestablished a formal FlightEngineer Initial course that pro-vides training to aircraft tradespeople who wish to remuster to theFlight Engineer trade and preparesthem for further qualifications onspecific aircraft types in the CF.
So what is a Flight Engineer?Along with a keen sense of smelland stunning good looks the FEprepares the aircraft for flight, car-ries out corrective action duringemergencies and system malfunc-tions during flight, and operatesaircraft systems. On top of all that,the FE troubleshoots and if possi-
ble, repairs whatever will eventual-ly break. The maintenance qualifi-cations held by Flight Engineerspermit the CF to operate its air-craft globally without requiringmaintenance support facilitiesaround the world.
Today the Flight EngineerStrategic Training Flight consistsof two training cells. The FlightEngineer Initial training cell has astaff of four Flight Engineerinstructors that constantly updatethe teaching material to conformto today’s modern aircraft tech-nologies and provide instructionfor up to 36 students per year. Overa period of 37 training days thestudents will cover a variety of top-ics including aircraft avionics, fuel,hydraulics and pressurization sys-tems. Additional topics coveredare meteorology, charts and otheraircrew skills that they will requireduring their career as FlightEngineers.
Instruction for the mighty CC130 Hercules is carried out with astaff of ten Flight Engineerinstructors. Up to 24 FE studentsper year will receive, over a periodof 80 intense training days, groundschool, flight simulator and flighttraining prior to moving to anOperational Hercules Squadron.The CC 130 Flight Engineer staffalso provides technical training forpilots, navigators and loadmasters.
Although the Hercules has beenwith the CF since 1960, it has seenmany updates and changes in theroles that the aircraft is subject to.The training material has to beconstantly updated to adjust tothese ever-present changes.
426 (T) Squadron has taken thelead within the CF with the latestcutting edge teaching technologiesand practices, such as a Squadrondeveloped simulator graphicsdesigned to function with smartboard technology. This allows theinstructor to provide a functioningvisual tool of the CC 130 mechan-ical systems. So there you have it.Welcome to 426(T) SquadronFlight Engineer Strategic TrainingFlight.
ON WINGS OF FIRE.
The making of a flight engineer
Mary Lake, working in Wing Supply Clothing Section, was recentlyappointed as an indeterminate employee with the Public Service.Congratulations Mary, from all of us at Wing Supply.
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Search & RescueUPDATE
On February 26, a 424 Squadron Griffon helicopter was tasked by RCC toaid in the search for a missing person near Big Island. Tiger 491 worked on-site with the OPP to scour the shoreline and surrounding frozen lake. Theywere stood down after reporting min. fuel and recovered to Trenton safely.
Until next week, stay safe.
Missions for 2006: 14 Missions for Feb.: 9 Persons rescued: 5
people how to sit, standand walk properly. Myclients define their needsbased on what type ofwork they do and welook for ways to improvetheir patterns of move-ment so they use lesseffort to get more doneefficiently.”
Cheryl Rothenberg,Director of HealthPromotion for PSP at 8Wing/CFB Trenton,discussed the areas ofones health that areoften ignored — themental and spiritualstate people may notachieve from exercisealone. She explainedthat achieving the bal-ance sought in a chaoticlifestyle is a personalchoice and simple exer-cising and healthy eatingmay not ensure you areachieving the optimalbalance desired.
“If you can do thingsfor your body, you cando things for your mind.It is important to makethe time for inter- andintra-personal success,”said Rothenberg. “Youdo not need aggressiveexercise in a gym to befit; there are a number ofactivities such as Yoga,
that work your mind asmuch as your body.”
She explained that itis important to find an
activity suitable for youand your needs but toalso be aware of the ele-ments that are impor-
tant to your spirit. Sheencourages a healthylifestyle and ways toconsider the things thatare important to youroverall success in achiev-ing a happy relationshipbetween your mind,body and soul.
“There are manyways to make healthychoices that will carry
through into your every-day lives,” she said.“Define unique, personalways to make every dayan opportunity for per-sonal growth.”
As the days eventswrapped up with a lunchand chance for partici-pants to mingle and chatabout the activities theytook part in, the insight
achieved from the con-ference was a clear andcommon desire thateach individual sharedwith each other — thatregardless of the goalset, it would take bothmind and body toachieve the health, well-ness and motivationrequired for a balancedlifestyle.
Conference helps women find right balance, Cont’d from p. 1
Danella Hesler shows participant Irene Coplandthe effect that simple body work and Mitzvahtechniques can have on the body and the abilityto work deeply on the neuromuscular and skele-tal parts of the body.
Fitness and health professional Barb Phillips conducts a Nia class anddemonstrates the adaptable movements to help individuals get fit--Nia isthe body’s way by combining a number of concepts adopted through vari-ous forms of dance.
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1996 – Construction Engineering (CE) has entered into a contract withHoneywell Ltd to better our use of energy on the Base. The goal is to savemoney while maintaining or improving the workplace environment throughthe application of the latest technologies. Over the next few monthsHoneywell will be doing a complete inventory of the buildings which havebeen targeted for improvement. They will need to gain access to all areas oftheses buildings in order to carry out their mandate.
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1976 – Defence Minister James Richardson has announced that Canada’ssenior military man, General JA Dextraze, has been extended in his post asChief of the Defence Staff until Sept 1977. In making the announcement,Mr. Richardson said that Gen Dextraze, now 56, normally would have relin-quished his appointment later this year, but will remain for the extended peri-od to implement decisions emanating from an extensive defence structurereview now nearing completion
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LETTERReference your Feb. 24edition, page 9, I wish topoint out that MajorWalter Peters was notthe first black pilot toserve in the RCAF. Thatdistinction belongs toone Gerry Bell.
Gerry received hispilot’s wings in 1929. Hejoined “B” Flight of theRCAF Auxiliary for hispilot training at CampBorden in 1932.Eventually Gerry joined119 Squadron inHamilton and then theRegular Force inSeptember 1939.
During World WarII, Gerry helped trainbomber pilots beforetransferring to 424Squadron to serve as anair gunner. Demobbed in1946, Gerry re-joinedpostwar RCAF in 1950.He served on basesacross Canada until heleft the military in 1961.His next career was as aTechnical Inspector withSPAR Aviation.
Gerry’s decorationsincluded 1939-45 Star;Defence Medal, CVSM& Bar; 1939-45 Medaland the Air EfficiencyMedal. Gerry passedaway here in Trenton inJanuary 1989.
There is a nice displayof Gerry at the RCAFMemorial Museum. Itrust you will find this ofinterest and will amendthe above-mentionedarticle.
Agnes Ward
Editor’s Note: Thank youvery much for this infor-mation. We have alsoinformed the air force web-site (our source for thestory) of the error.
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Next time you visit "The Museum" take a stroll down the north aisle, pastthe First World War exhibits. Just before the Link Trainer look up at thewall. There you'll see a model diorama of a typical BritishCommonwealth Air Training Plan station, complete with hangars, con-trol tower, H-hut, administration building, hospital and various trainingaircraft.
Working on this project is one of our faithful volunteers, SergeantKarl Braschuk. Karl, in real life, is an AVN Technician, presently takingthe CF French Language Training. In his spare time, he assists the cura-torial staff in various ways. He has conducted tours of the Air Park forcadet and other groups, explaining the roles of the a/c there and producedan informative Air Park display pamphlet. Now he is transforming thenorth wall into an airfield; no mean feat, working at 90 degrees to thedeck.
The exhibit is by no means finished. Karl envisages some ground crewtypes and motor vehicles (Bowser, etc.) parked around the bright yellowtrainers; a familiar sight across Canada during the Second World War.The trees may be on hold - we're thinking prairie location.
The BCATP came into being at that time for the training of aircrewfor the Commonwealth countries. Canada was the ideal location - wide,open spaces and away from the battle. There were approximately 89 suchairfields constructed across Canada, leading Franklin D. Roosevelt, thenPresident of the United States, to call Canada the "Aerodrome ofDemocracy".
Karl will have this exhibit finished some time soon, depending on hisschedule. He, as do many of our volunteers, comes to help when he canand we appreciate that. If anyone out there thinks this sounds like fun,come and see us. We have many projects in the offing. Our museumoperates on volunteer power and we artefacts like having the youngergenerations aiding and abetting us!
One of the Artefacts
P.S. Karl also is a glider pilot, takes courses from RMC and plays a meanset of bagpipes with the 8 Wing Trenton Pipes & Drums.
February 24, 2006
OTTAWA — Between February 27 andMarch 17, 2006, the Canadian compo-nent of a major multi-disciplinaryexperiment will take place at theCanadian Forces ExperimentationCentre (CFEC). Using simulationtechnology and an international wide-area network, Multi-NationalExperiment 4 brings aid workers,diplomats and military personnel fromAustralia, Britain, Canada, Finland,France, Germany, Sweden, the UnitedStates and NATO together to workthrough a scenario concerning a stabil-ity and humanitarian operation inAfghanistan.
This experiment “will have a num-ber of applications, but the biggest onewill be improving the way we all worktogether,” says Captain (Navy) KevinD.W. Laing, the CFEC commandingofficer.
The experiment is designed toimprove participants’ understanding ofthe political structures, economy, mili-tary capabilities, infrastructure, cul-ture, religions and information systemsin a failed or failing state. The goal isto encourage a holistic approach tointernational interventions in troubledareas.
As the scenario unfolds, about 800participants in locations around theworld will respond to a simulatedseries of events over the experimenta-tion network. Each national team willfocus on measuring how well informa-tion from various sources is integratedand disseminated, how actions areplanned, and how well each actionsupports coalition objectives.
The Multi-National Experimentseries began in 2002 as an initiative ofU.S. Joint Forces Command to refinethe conduct of multi-national opera-tions.
CF Experimentation Centretakes part in major study
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(NC)—What does health research meanto you? Do you think of doctors in whitelab coats, test tubes and expensive equip-ment?
It’s true that lots of health researchtakes place in hospitals and universitiesbut, across Canada, health research is alsohappening right in the community for thebenefit of the community.
The Canadian Institutes of HealthResearch (CIHR) invests money from theGovernment of Canada in health research.CIHR funding supports close to 10,000researchers working across Canada. Someof these researchers are working directlywith community groups and organizationsto solve community-based problems.
Here are a few examples of the kind ofwork taking place.
In Manitoba, a team of researchers,regional health authority representativesand provincial planners have been workingon a series of projects to help improve thehealth of people in communities across theprovince.In one study, the team found thatbetween 1997 and 2002, one in fourManitobans had at least one mental illnessdiagnosis. It has now published a guide forregional health authorities to help them
meet the need for mental health services.A community-based research team in
Kahnawake, Quebec, is working to pre-vent diabetes, a major threat in the com-munity and within Aboriginal communi-ties across Canada. Among other things,the group published a communitynewsletter to inform community residentsabout the dangers of diabetes and tellthem about prevention tactics for betterhealth.
Across Canada, health care services areno longer being delivered just in hospitalsand care facilities. More and more, healthcare is being given in the home and thecommunity. A team based at theUniversity of Toronto is studying thesechanges to help improve health care serv-ices. Current projects include studyingout-of-pocket costs for cancer patients,pediatric home care and the impact of theprivatization of services such as physicaltherapy.
Health research helps improve thehealth and quality of life for Canadians.Community-based health research is oneimportant tool in this effort.
For more information, visit www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca.
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Just a reminder Unit PT requests can be madewith Fitness Coordinator Lisa Refausse [email protected] or at local 3328.
We also have many class formats available aswell as programs and workshops if required. Ifyour unit would like to put a team together andregistered for Surf and Turf. We are also provid-ing training PT session to get you and/or yourteam ready for the eight-leg race.
For more information please contact LisaRefausse at local 3328.
Noon Hour fitness classes
The 2006 COSSA swim meet was held at the RexPlex on February 23.Fourteen area schools and approximatly 300 swimmers particpatedin the event to qualify for the OFFSA championships being held onMarch 7 and 8 in Etobicoke.
SWIMMERS TAKE THEIR MARKS
Reminder: Unit PT requests
The 8 Wing / CFBTrenton annual Surf n’Turf race is just threemonths away!
Please join us onTuesday March 7 at10:00 a.m. at theGymnasium (SouthSide), if you are inter-ested in joining theplanning committee forthe 20th annual versionof the popular event.
We will be meetingto discuss t-shirtdesign, logo design,commemorative 20thAnnual additions, routeconcerns and muchmore!
We also value yourfeedback and requestthat you please let yourattendance be knownprior to, by contactingFitness CoordinatorLisa Refausse at local3328. See you on the7th.
If you require anyfurther informationabout the programsavailable prior to raceday, or regarding theevent itself please donot hesitate to call orstop by the gymnasi-um. Our staff cananswer any questionsyou may have.
Mark those calen-dars and get ready torace on 2 June 2006!
Surf n’ TurfCommittee
meetingThe Flyers’ strive for fivestraight Ontario RegionChampionships was suc-cessful during the 2006Ontario Region HockeyChampionships in CFBKingston, 19-23 Feb.
Trenton sent one of itsstrongest teams on paper,with depth in all posi-tions, and out-scored theopposition 27-6. The 8Wing/CFB TrentonFlyers team members are:Maj S. Duffy, Maj M.Beauchesne, Pte A. Baran,2Lt B.Fee,Capt R.J.Ellis,Capt C. Isenor, Cpl P.Hunt, Capt S. Bronsard,Cpl J. Stenning, Cpl D.J.
Manser, MCpl D.Dorken, Cpl T. Durocher,Cpl K. O’Donnell, Sgt W.Simpson, Cpl S. Pinard,Cpl L. Browne, Sgt R.Plante, Cpl R. Pyle, PteC. Morrow. The champi-ons are coached by BrianPearce.
The Flyers demon-strated their skill and dis-cipline against strongcompetition goingthrough the round robinwith a 7-1 and 12-3 victo-ry--earning them a posi-tion in the finals.
The final game wasagainst CFB Petawawa.Petawawa, though trailing
4-2 in the second period,continued to play withskill and determination.Trenton finished thegame strong, prevailing 8-2 to take home the gold.The team will be off toCFB Borden 22-28 Aprilto represent 8 Wing/CFBTrenton and the OntarioRegion at the CFNationals.
The team would liketo congratulate MajorSean Duffy (424 Sqn),2LT Brad Fee (ATC), CplSabastien Pinard (CPC)and Pte. Andy Baran onwinning their first CFRegional.
Base Kingston G1 Svcs OC, Captain Jane AnnSwim, presents Trenton 8 Wing Flyers with thewinners plaque at this year’s closing cere-monies on 23 February 2006
Flyers win Ontario regional hockey championship five years in a row
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TrentonHome to Canada’s largest military base.
Directions: Dundas, South on Tripp Blvd.,Right onto Parkview Heights,
Right onto Sunshine Lane.
Bryan Pearce Steve TraczeJulie RobitailleDon Thompson
The 8 Wing Elite Hockey School has become the premier hockey school in theQuinte area and this year it promises to be even better! We continue to improve thequality of instruction and increase the fun quotient for all of our participants.This summers highlight will be the introduction of Julie Robitaille, power skatinginstructor. She has agreed to a five year contract to instruct at the 8 Wing EliteHockey School. Julie comes highly recommended by many pros, NHL agents andteams from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. You can have your firstglimpse of Julie at our March Break School, March 13 to 17 from 8am - 4 pm at thebase arena.Steve Tracze former Belleville Bull, noted local sportsman and educator will bereturning to direct the skills program along with Brad Richardson (ColoradoAvalanche) and Jeff Bateman.
Also returning will be Mike McKeown, Mark Allen, Gabe Proulx and Ben Blakelywho will instruct the skills sessions.
Don Thompson will be back for his 5th year at the school.This year Don will be conducting two weeks of goalie specific training in the month of July.
Natasha Pearce from Vancouver will be returning to run dry land training sessions.Natasha's background includes working extensively with elite athletes. She hasreceived training from Peter Twist, well- known national fitness expert.
Other highlights include the availability of residence at the Yukon Lodge for thosetraveling from outside our area and for those who are interested in the full package.The players will enjoy a full range of balanced meals at the Yukon Galley Restaurant.This year; along with sweaters, each player will receive socks to match and a ballcap. On the final day, we will conduct a skill competition in each age group with thewinners receiving a one-piece hockey stick. Sorry no duplicate winners!
The facility has three full size gyms, indoor and outdoor pools, soccer fields andsome of the latest dry land equipment and techniques available. Interested participants may register in person at the Base Pool. You can
also find our brochures and posters at arenas throughout the region. You may also visit us on the web at www.cfbtrenton.com
(Please register early as our groups are limited in size and we were full last summer)
We look forward to adding to your summerHockey experience!!
Nature never intendedthe human body to sit in achair all day with handspounding a keyboard andeyes staring at a computerscreen.
Fatigue, discomfortand injury can be theresult of this kind ofwork. Your body is inac-tive except for repetitivemotions of the hands.
Carpal TunnelSyndrome and otherRepetitive Stress Injuriescaused or aggravated bycomputer work canbecome permanently dis-abling.
Take an ergonomicapproach to your com-puter job. Good posture,workstation layout andwork habits can help pre-vent many of these prob-lems.
Here are some sugges-
tions for safer computing:--Your keyboard shouldbe placed at the height ofyour elbows. It should betilted up slightly to helpkeep your wrists in a nat-ural position. Your wristand lower arm should beparallel to the floor. Splitlevel desks with a lowersurface for the keyboardare better for computeruse than a standard desk.--Use a cushioned wristrest to put less strain onyour wrists. Don’t restyour hands on the key-board or your wrists onthe edge of the desk.Don’t bend your hands upat the wrist.--The computer mouseshould be placed so yourarm (from your shoulderto your hand) is in a com-fortable relaxed posture.If you have to reach toofar or twist and shift yourbody, the mouse is not inthe right place on yourwork table.--Keep a loose grip on themouse. Use your wholearm to operate the mouse,rather than just movingyour hand and wrist. Ifyou use the mouse a lot,in work such as graphicdesign or computer aideddesign, use a desk exten-sion for your mousepad so
you can rest your entirearm on it.--Instead of a mouse,consider alternativepointing devices such as atrackball or joystick.--Type with a soft touchto lessen the impact onyour hands.--Adjust your furniture soyou can maintain goodposture as you work. Yourknees should be at thesame level or slightlyhigher than your hips.--Use a footrest if neces-sary to achieve this posi-tion. Your chair shouldallow you to maintain thenatural curves of yourspine. If it doesn’t havesufficient padding, place alumbar cushion or arolled-up towel againstyour lower back.--Flex your fingers andwrists before you begindata entry. If you do rapidkeyboarding, start slowlyto warm up.--Don’t rest a telephonereceiver on your shoulderwhile you are using thecomputer. This can causeinjury to your neck andshoulders. Instead, use ahands-free headset foryour phone.--Take regular breaksfrom using the keyboardor mouse. You can use
this time to do non-repetitive tasks such astelephoning or filing.--Promptly report anysymptoms that couldindicate Carpal TunnelSyndrome or otherRepetitive Strain Injuries.Early treatment and revi-sion of your work habitsand work station areimportant in preventinglong-term problems.--Arrange your work sta-tion so you can work effi-ciently. Frequently usedmaterials and equipmentmust be placed where youcan reach them easilywithout bending orstretching.--Work surfaces shouldbe free of clutter; itemsused only occasionallyshould be placed else-where.--Your computer work-station should be free oftripping hazards. Cordsshould be located awayfrom traffic areas. Thereshould be a storage areafor briefcases, handbagsand other personal items.
Pay attention to theseergonomic suggestionsoff the job too. Playingcomputer games or surf-ing the Internet at nightcan also contribute toRepetitive Strain Injuries.
Ideas and tips for safe computing
Submitted by Don Heans,
Wing General SafetyOfficer
(NC)-Hurricanes, earth-quakes, disease and civilunrest have been front pagenews around the world forso long now, manyCanadians are wondering ifit's safe to travel abroad.Theanswer is yes,providing theytake the proper precautions.
The Government ofCanada has put together anexcellent online resource fortravelers that gives themeverything they need toknow about traveling inCanada and overseas, andhow to plan their trip withsafety in mind.
Start by visiting the mainGovernment of Canada
website, servicecanada.gc.caand clicking on PublicSafety. From there you canclick on Travel andTransportation Safety andfind 14 different sub-cate-gories.
Each of the sub-cate-gories handles differentaspects of travel safety. Oneof the most helpful of these isthe Safe Travel Tips, includ-ing a link to Travel@homeand abroad,a comprehensiveguide for anyone travelingand living overseas.
Proper preparation andsmart planning are the keysto successful, safe and enjoy-able travel.
Is it really safe totravel these days?
March 03, 2006
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Home Childcare NetworkWe are a group of committed caregivers eager to share and learn new ideaswith other caregivers in the community about the dynamics of the business. We invite you to join us! We meet once a month on the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00-8:30 pm at the SiskinCentre .Professional development is offered at the Trenton Military FamilyResource Centre through workshops, parenting courses and informs thegroup of other opportunities in the community such as the local EarlyYears Centers and Networking with community caregivers.
Meetings are open to all caregivers. No fee or registration needed.
For more information or to join us for an evening please contact:Patsy-394-5822 or Jeanette-392-0257
Réseau d'aiguillage pour les pourvoyeurs de soinsNous sommes un groupe de pourvoyeurs de soins enthousiastes qui aimonsse rencontrer pour échanger et partager de nouvelles idées et discuter dedivers sujets se rapportant à la garde d'enfant avec d'autres pourvoyeurs dela communauté.Nous nous rencontrons le 3ième jeudi de chaque mois de 17h00 - 18h30 auCentre Professionel Siskin. Nous vous invitons à vous joindre au groupe!Au C.R.F.M. nous offrons des ateliers de développement professionnel de"parenting" et nous vous informons des autres activités communautaires quisont offertes telles que le Centre des premières années et le réseau d'aiguillage avec d'autres pourvoyeurs de la communauté.Tous les pourvoyeurs de soins sont les bienvenus à ces réunions.Pour de plus amples informations ou pour vous joindre à nous pour unesoirée, veuillez contacter:Patsy: 394-5822 ouJeanette: 392-0257
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HOROSCOPESASTRO ADVICE WEEKLY By Eugenia Last
March 5 – March 11
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You will have added discipline on the 5th thatwill allow you to follow through with your self-improvement plans.Your ded-ication will impress the people you meet along the way.You will have an insideview on the 6th and 7th of what can happen if you aren’t careful with yourmoney. A chance to get involved in something helpful to others will lead to abetter emotional comfort zone. Don’t look back on the 8th and 9th -- focuson the present and the future. Avoid the people who drag you down. You’vegot more going for you than you realize on the 10th and 11th. Don’t be afraidto say what you think or to do as you please.TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You can make a difference to the peoplearound you. Personal changes should be considered on the 5th.You can go forinterviews, talk to superiors about advancement or talk your way into a newposition at work on the 6th and 7th.An opportunity is likely to come throughan old associate or someone you have met through a group you once belongedto. Do what must be done without complaining on the 8th and 9th. Someonemay keep a secret from you but it will probably be because he or she wants tosurprise you. Don’t overreact to what is going on around you on the 10th and11th. You aren’t likely to get your way so don’t push your will on others.GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Don’t consider trying to get away with some-thing on the 5th. You will be caught in your own trap if you do. You may bea little confused about what you should do next on the 6th and 7th -- tornbetween taking on something new and perhaps learning a new skill. Both willbe to your benefit. Passion and pleasure should be on your mind on the 8thand 9th. Take time out to enjoy the things you like to do and the people youlike to spend time with. Don’t give in to peer pressure on the 10th and 11th.Do what’s right and you will feel good about yourself. Look to friends andrelatives for answers, not acquaintances who don’t really understand.CANCER ( June 21-July 22): Romance is in the stars but avoid people whoare already involved with someone else on the 5th. Travel arrangements willbe disrupted or not go according to plan. There is not enough informationbeing handed down to enable you to make a decision on t he 6th and 7th.Give yourself time to think and for circumstances to unfold a little furtherbefore you proceed. You are overdue for a trip or at least incorporating somenew lifestyle change on the 8th and 9th. Set your goals and you will see howquickly things develop. Get your to-do list out on the 10th and 11th and startchipping away at it. You’ll be surprised how much you can accomplish.LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22): Going somewhere exotic should be your plan on the5th. Love should be a top priority. Consider three areas of your life that are inneed of change and do something about it on the 6th and 7th. Your philo-sophic beliefs are expanding and this will bring you greater freedom. A finan-cial plan can be put into play.Don’t bend to personal pressure.Don’t hold backon the 8th and 9th -- let everyone in your life know how you feel and whatyour intentions are. Don’t let your personal life interfere with your productiv-ity.You’ll have plenty to think about on the 10th and 11th.A serious approachto issues that have been lingering on for too long will bring much-needed res-olutions.VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Show your worth and stand up for your beliefson the 5th. You are likely to face opposition but, if you back down now, youwill regret it.Not everything will unfold the way you want on the 6th and 7th.Someone you thought you could trust will mislead you. Get to the bottom ofthings by asking direct questions. Don’t overreact to situations that arise onthe 8th and 9th. If you meddle in other people’s affairs, it will backfire, mak-ing you look like the bad guy. You will be drawn to someone who may beexaggerating about his or her position on the 10th and 11th.Back away swift-ly if this person tries to take charge of your life.LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): You can make things happen on the 5th if youshare your ideas and coax others to help you with your plans. A romanticencounter is apparent. Charm will work wonders for you on the 6th and 7th.You will be in demand and very influential, convincing people your plan is agood one. Focus on work, money and getting all the support you can muster.Expect the unexpected and don’t count on things falling into place on the 8thand 9th. Adaptability will be required if you want to accomplish anything atall. Travel if possible on the 10th and 11th -- it could alter the way you viewyour future. An unusual professional opportunity will be up for grabs.SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Keep your wits about you on the 5th.Someone may have something interesting to say but it may not be as func-tional an idea when put into play. Protect yourself and your assets. Engage inthings that include people you find motivating and easy to work with on the6th and 7th.Utilize your talents and you will end up finding your way throughany confusion you have about your future. Learn from what you see and hearon the 8th and 9th and you will have that much more to apply to the thingsthat count most in your life.Changes at home may leave you feeling perplexedon the 10th and 11th. Don’t make a hasty decision. Nothing will be as bad asyou think.SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You are up for plenty of change on the5th. Disputes are likely to develop if you discuss your intentions.You may feellike everyone is out to get you on the 6th and 7th but that’s not the case.People just don’t want you to make a mistake you might regret later. Take acloser look at your financial situation on the 8th and 9th. Collect or pay olddebts. The stress that will be relived by taking care of such matters will sur-prise you. A chance to take a short trip or visit an old friend should be in theworks on the 10th and 11th.The less time spent at home, the better. Distanceyourself from any personal problems you’ve been experiencing.CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Step outside the normal and considerunusual options on the 5th. You need a change that will shake your founda-tion and teach you something new.You will have to be more open to what thepeople around you want on the 6th and 7th. That doesn’t mean you have tofollow the crowd but it does mean you must respect others’ decisions. Anopportunity may lead you in a new direction on the 8th and 9th. Don’t beafraid to try something totally different. Mix business with pleasure on the10th and 11th and you will be able to write your own ticket. You will get thehelp you need.Your charm and diplomacy will lead to an offer you can’t refuse.AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You won’t agree with someone in your fam-ily or someone you live with on the 5th. Avoid confrontations by takingaction, not with verbal abuse. Make some physical changes to your home onthe 6th and 7th and you will feel good and impress the people who know andlove you. Passion, romance and making a commitment are apparent on the8th and 9th. A chance to learn something valuable will come into play andhelp you get ahead in the future. An honest answer will be what counts. A lit-tle compromising on the 10th and 11th will spare you grief later on. Improveyour living conditions and you will feel good about your future.PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Someone may try to derail your belief systemon the 5th. Don’t get frazzled. Be thankful you have such solid convictions.Be honest with yourself if you want things to work in your favor on the 6thand 7th. Money matters can be resolved if you are willing to move on and dosomething that really counts. You can make amends, convince others to joinyour cause and spend time improving your appearance on the 8th and 9th.Minor mishaps or accidents are apparent if you aren’t careful. Romance islooking good on the 10th and 11th. A chance to make or come into moneyor a gift is apparent.
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Community Events
Welcome to The Contact Newspaper’s Community Events page! Thanks to the generosity of Trenton’s Centre Theatre, we can nowfeature (space permitting) public service announcements, community events and help promote non-profit and charitable
organizations in the Quinte area. Fax us at 965-7490 or email to [email protected], at least 10 days prior to your event. Call 392-2811 Ext. 7005 for more information.
Pastor: Dr. Raymond Wilson Worship Service: Sunday 10:30amEveryone Welcome!
CHAPLAIN SERCHAPLAIN SERVICESVICESSERSERVICES OFFERVICES OFFERTT PPAR LAR L’AUMÔNERIE’AUMÔNERIE
Wing Chaplain/ Aumônier de l’escadre – Major Lloyd CliftonAdministrative Assistant/Adjointe administrative – Manon Pilon Ext 2490
UNIT CHAPLAINS / AUMÔNIERS DES UNITÉSPadre Mike AdamcyzkPadre Marc Torchinsky
BAPTISM/BAPTÊMEPlease allow 30 days notice for preparation. / Communiquer avec le bureau des aumôniers au
moins 30 jours avant la date désirée.MARRIAGES / MARIAGES
It is necessary to contact the chaplains’ office prior to setting a date. Failure to do so couldresult in disappointment. Afin d’éviter des déceptions, il est important de communiquer avec le
bureau des aumôniers avant de choisir votre date.DUTY CHAPLAIN/ AUMÔNIERS EN DEVOIR
After working hours, for emergency only, please call the base operator at 392-2811 and ask forthe duty chaplain. / Après les heures de travail, pour les urgences seulement, svp appeler la télé-
phoniste de la base au 392-2811 et demandez l’aumônier en devoir .
ST CLEMENT ASTRA (PROTESTANT)
Chapel Life Co-ordinatorPadre James Craig
WORSHIP SERVICE
Divine Worship (Sun) 1015 hrsHoly Communion 1st Sunday of the month
PARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Chapel Guild Last Tues 1930 hrs
OUR LADY OF PEACE (RC)NOTRE-DAME-DE-LA-PAIX (CR)
Chapel Life Co-ordinatorPadre Frank Pellerin
MASSSunday Mass (English) 1130 hrs
Messe Dominicale: 0900 hrsCONFESSION
At all timesPARISH ORGANIZATIONS
Parish Council 4th Sun 1330 hrsKnights of Columbus 1st Thurs 1900 hrs
CWL 2nd Tues 1900 hrsChorale Merc 1900 hrs
Choir Tues 1900 hrs
WORSHIP SERVICES
ATTENTION AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS
The RCAF Memorial Museum is looking for ATC personnel from all parts ofthe country who may be interested in promoting an ATC display in the muse-um. For more information, contact David Weir, BA, CD (Ret’d ATC) toll free
8 Wing Pipes & Drums is continually looking for pipers anddrummers, both military and civilian, who would like to play
in a well established and sought after pipe band. The bandplays for Wing, local, national and international events. If
interested please contact MWO Ron Reedy at local 7282 or Pipe Major Jim Macintyre at local 3387.
Belleville Youth Swim Team“The Beast Kids of Steel Triathlon”
Planning has already commenced for the third Annual Belleville YouthSwim Team “Kids of Steel” Triathlon, to be held 4 June 2006 in
Belleville. Last year’s event was an overwhelming success with over250 participants from around the province. This year, we have expand-ed the event to include 300 athletes with participation available for ages
6-17 years old. The three stages of the triathlon, swim, bike and run,are all catered to the particular age of the athlete. If your child is inter-
ested in sharing in this exciting and rewarding experience, an initialsign-up and information booth will be set up at the Quinte Mall during
the Homeshow, from Friday 3 March until Sunday 5 March, 2006. In addition, registration information is available on-line by visiting the
BYST Triathlon website at www.beastkids.ca.
Come on out and “Challenge the Beast”!!!!
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERSBOWL FOR KIDS SAKE
Club Medd, TrentonMarch 26, 2006--2 p.m. start
One free game of bowling for all participants
For more information, or to enter a team,please call 394-1456.
I have been asking Canadiansover the past couple of weeksabout changes they’d like to seein the way we are taxed. Afterall, I did get myself into theHouse of Commons, so theleast I can do is try to get thegovernment to listen, right?Well, that’s the theory.And I’mworking hard at it.
So, I have let loose a num-ber of trial balloons, and askedyou to shoot them down orwatch them fly.One is the abil-ity of people to write off theinterest on their mortgagesfrom income tax. TheAmericans have been able to dothis for decades, which meanshouses are more affordablethere.Or are they? Some peopleargue when interest isdeductible, rates will probablybe higher. Others say housesrise in value precisely becausehomeowners get this break.Others point out thatAmericans have to pay capitalgains taxes on their home prof-its if they do not use them tobuy another home.
So, what do you say? Thelast time a federal political pro-posed this was w-a-y back in1979, and Joe Clark ultimatelywent down to defeat even withthis as a policy plank. Wouldyou like to have this US-stylebonanza? Or are their problems
lurking within? Here are someof your comments:
From Toronto: I think thetax-free accumulation of valuefrom a primary residence out-weighs the benefit this promis-es if we start taxing the capitalgain on homes. I also think itwould be a burden to thehomeowner and tax depart-ment to figure out the capitalgain on a primary residence.
From Kelowna: For millionsof people like myself who havespent a lifetime paying mort-gages with after-tax dollars, Iwould suggest that it would beunfair in the extreme to phaseout our capital gains exemption.Aside from being unfair, Ibelieve it would create a majorproblem for many people whowill require the tax-free assets oftheir residences in order to sus-tain them in their later years ofretirement.So let’s not solve oneproblem by creating another.
From Bedford,NS: Since wefollow a lot of the USA’s lead,why on earth haven’t we fol-lowed THIS one? I probablywill never live long enough topay off my mortgage, so thiswould help. It would even allowme to pay down my mortgage alittle once a year!
Theoretically this would begreat.I just don’t think we couldafford to give up the taxes from
this, especially all at once. I’malso nervous that something likethis would inflate the housingmarkets even more. And withthe trade off of capital gains thismay not be in the interest ofeveryone in the long term.
From Victoria: Depends onany offsetting changes toCapital Gains Exemptions,andthe amount of permitteddeduction. Canada would be adifferent place if Joe Clark hadknown how to count, and thispolicy had been adopted in theearly 80’s.My American friendscan tell me all about what mighthave been (and they do). So ofcourse it makes much sense,butas a member of the generationborn immediately after the babyboomers (its not unlike comingto town just after a swarm oflocusts has passed through) I’mnot certain I would want to payCapital Gains on the sale of myhome, if I chose to move upfrom my 1600 sq ft Victoriatownhouse to a larger homethat would accommodate mygrowing family. Especially aftermy slightly older boomer sib-lings and cousins have alreadyenjoyed the benefits of usingtheir own untaxed equity andmoving up to upscale homesthemselves.
From Edmonton: This hasalways been an issue that makesme want to salivate...at the pos-sibility!
From Montreal: Americanstyle deductible interest onmortgages sounds good! But isit really? I think not.Right nowyou pay for your house and thenyou probably own it (unless inthe unlikely event that govern-ment expropriates it). Whenyou sell it the proceeds are yours.
If we were allowed to deduct theinterest on home mortgages it iscertain that we would be facedwith some sort of capital gainstax upon the sale of our homes.After all the government has torecapture the money it lost fromthe original tax break.
If interest is deductible thiswill also be reflected in the mar-ket place.A $350,000 home willbecome a $425,000 home sinceit is in effect being subsidized inthe interim. This will translateinto higher property taxes andhigher insurance costs.Where isyour tax break now?
We can now see who exact-ly will be helped by thisdeductibility. Someone whoalready owns a mortgagedhouse, never ever plans to sell,and doesn’t care about any cap-ital gains taxes his children willhave to pay.
No forget interestdeductibility! Select your homeand pay for it yourself. If youdeal with government agenciesor loan sharks you will certainlybe burned.
From Vancouver: Huh?Rates are so low what does thatgain us? The rate of appreciationof my property tax-free far out-strips the taxes I’ve paid to earnthe interest payment. Sure ifinterest rates go up a few pointsand property values stopincreasing the situation changes,but the last thing I want isanother ‘lever’ for the govern-ment to play with...like they cando with gasoline tax for instance.
Have a comment for me,asI put together my pre-budgetreport for Finance Minister JimFlaherty? Great idea? Wacko?Let me know, [email protected].
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Now that the RRSP season isbehind us, Canadians turn theirattention to income tax time. Thedeadline for filing your 2005 taxreturn is May 1st 2006.Depending on your situation, non-refundable tax credits can helpreduce your tax base. Here are afew simple tips you should keep inmind.
Charitable donations
Those of you who make dona-tions to your favourite charity willget a tax credit when these areclaimed on your tax return. Keepin mind that the federal credit is15% on the first $200 and 29% onamounts above $200. In addition,there are corresponding provincialcredits based on your province’s taxrates.
Charitable donation receiptscan be transferred to your spouse.The higher income earner shouldclaim all donations if the provinceof residence has a provincial surtaxand the higher income earner issubject to it. This way you will getthe maximum credit against theincome in the highest tax bracket.If surtaxes do not apply, eitherspouse can claim the donations.
Medical Expenses
Medical expenses are alsotransferable between spouses.
Medical expenses can includeamounts paid outside of Canadaand they must be more than 3% ofyour net income or $1,844,whichever is less. Therefore, thespouse with the lowest incomeshould claim all expenses.
You can claim the expenses ofall immediate family members(child, spouse, parent, grandparent,brother, uncle, niece…) whodepended upon you for supportduring the tax year. The total ofthese expenses must be more thanthe lesser of $1,844 or 3% of thedependent’s net income for theyear up to a maximum of $10,000.
You can claim medical expensespaid in any 12-month periodending in 2005 that were notclaimed in the previous year.
Tuition and EducationAmounts
You can claim fees paid forpost-secondary courses. Eachclaim must be $100 or more foreach educational institution andthe institution should provideyou with an official tax receiptor a form T2202A. A portion ofthe education amounts can alsobe transferred from spouses andchildren. To find out whatamount is eligible, complete thecalculation on the back of yourT2202A or schedule 11 in yourincome tax forms.
Spouse or Common-Law PartnerAmount
If your spouse or common-lawpartner earned less than $8,079 lastyear, follow the calculation on line303 of your return to see whatamount you can claim.
If you were single, divorced,separated, or widowed you canclaim a maximum amount of$7,344 minus the income for anydependent. This amount is calledthe “Amount for an eligibledependent” and is found on sched-ule 5 of your return.
Age and Pension Credits
These amounts are based onyour age and whether you arereceiving a pension and can also betransferred to your spouse.
All of the above mentionedcredits and further explanations arein your General Income Tax andBenefit Guide 2005. Take the timeto read the portions of the guidethat apply to your claims. It maysave you money or prevent youfrom making a costly mistake.
This article is for general infor-mation purposes only and is the opin-ion of the writer.
Phil Marcus, CFPVP Financial PlanningSISIP Financial Services, Ottawa
Before you fill out your tax return…
by Lt Chris F.Courtemanche
TORONTO – CaptainDave Pletz, a Canadianfighter pilot with 425Squadron at 3 WingBagotville, says the newImax film, Fighter Pilot:Operation Red Flag, isthe next best thing tobeing there.
“The only way youcould actually get theaudience to feel closerto the real thing, shortof sitting behind me inthe cockpit, would be tohand out helmets andoxygen masks to them,”said Capt Pletz afterattending the film’s
recent premiere inToronto.
For the veteran pilotand 2004 CF-18demonstration pilot,the movie is “phenome-nal” and very realistic,with a great storyline.“It is a must-seemovie”, recommendsthe pilot.
The Canadian Imaxpremiere of FighterPilot: Operation RedFlag took place at theOntario Science Centrein Toronto, on 27January 2006. TheAmerican movie wasfilmed and produced byfamed Canadian direc-tor Stephen Low.
Canadian fighterpilot impressed by
new IMAX film
Capt Dave Pletz on the set of CITY-TV in Toronto.
March 3, 2006The Contact 16
Showcase
Cpl L. Harfordreceived his CD1, presented by
LCol D.J. Gould, WLEO.
Cpl M. Roddyreceived his CD, presented by
LCol D.J. Gould, WLEO.
Cpl K. Cookreceived his CD1, presented by
LCol D.J. Gould, WLEO.
Cpl D. Simardreceived his CD1, presented by
LCol D.J. Gould, WLEO.
Cpl L. Sleemanreceived his General Service Medal, presented by
LCol D.J. Gould, WLEO.
MCpl J. Zaglerreceived his General Service Medal, presented by
LCol D.J. Gould, WLEO.
Cpl D. Austinreceived his General Service Medal, presented by
LCol D.J. Gould, WLEO.
MWO P. Baumlreceived his General Service Medal,
presented by LCol D.J. Gould, WLEO.
PO1 K. Stewartreceived his General Service Medal,
presented by LCol D.J. Gould, WLEO.
Capt D. McClurereceived his General Service Medal,
presented by LCol D.J. Gould, WLEO.
Cpl A. Morinvillereceived his General Service Medal,
presented by LCol D.J. Gould, WLEO.
Cpl P. Buddenreceived his General Service Medal,
presented by LCol D.J. Gould, WLEO.
Cpl D. Jettereceived his General Service Medal,
presented by LCol D.J. Gould, WLEO.
Cpl P. Zeemanreceived his General Service Medal,
presented by LCol D.J. Gould, WLEO.
Congratulations! Félicitations!
March 3, 2006 The Contact 17
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