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Running forthe causeHMCS Toronto hosts TerryFox Run in Seychelles PAGE 23

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Startingout strongJTFA kicks off2007 GCWCC PAGE 2

MARLANT combat shooting team competes at CF Sniper Competition. PAGE 22

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By Virginia BeatonTrident staff

JTFA held the kick-off for the 2007Government of Canada Work-

place Charitable Campaign (GCW-CC) on Thursday, September 27 atthe Stadacona Drill Shed.

This year’s fundraising goal is$450,000.

“The process we kick off today isthe opportunity for those in the mili-tary and in the wider defence com-

munity to make an individual choiceabout what they do to support andimprove upon the community inwhich they live,” stated RAdm DeanMcFadden, Commander JTFA.

He noted that similar kick-offswere taking place across the coun-try, “so that people can find ways tonote what needs to be done in acommunity, and the way they areable to contribute.”

According to RAdm McFadden,the campaign has three thrusts, the

first one being to canvass everyone.The second is to ensure that every-one understands the value of his orher contributions.

“They should understand howmuch of a difference it actuallymakes in their community.” As well,“We will encourage people to be gen-erous when they do give.”

The final thrust is the JTFA mone-tary target but RAdm McFaddenobserved “I think the first two are theones that we work on and the third

takes care of itself.”Tammy Holland, regional vice

president for RBC Royal Bank, not-ed that in 2006, JTFA raised $438,811during the GCWCC, in excess of thedeclared target of $400,000.

Charities with display booths atthe kickoff included Feed Nova Sco-tia, the Matthew Burke MemorialFund, the Ward 5 NeighbourhoodCentre, Nova Scotia Sea School, theParkinson’s Society, the Heart andStroke Society of Nova Scotia and

the Canadian Diabetic Association. Several raffle items were on dis-

play, including an oak bookcasemade at FMFCS, and two Adirondackchairs and a table made by the MSEDivision at CFNES.

The crowd at the kickoff par-ticipated in fundraising activitiesranging from the golf challenge to the dunk tank, and Scott Free and the Dixieland band of theStadacona Band provided musicalentertainment.

2007 JTFA GCWCC kick-off promotes generosity

Tammy Holland, left, LCdr Dave Benoit, Lt(N) Jennifer McGean and Capt(N) Bill Woodburnhelped unveil the 2007 campaign goal for JTFA. Musicians from the Scott Free band during, Kick off for the GCWCC 2007.

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Navy achieves critical effects indeployments that span the globeBy Darlene BlakeleyMaritime Staff Public Affairs

Editor’s note: This is the third in aseries of articles based on interviewswith Vice-Admiral Drew Robertson,Chief of the Maritime Staff, in whichhe speaks out about issues that areimportant to the Navy.

Over the past few months Cana-dian Naval operations and

deployments have spanned theglobe from Canada’s North to the Baltic Sea, South Africa, theCaribbean and the western coast ofSouth America.

The effects of these voyages have been far-reaching, and it’sthose effects that build support for the navy, according to VAdmDrew Robertson, Chief of the Mar-itime Staff.

“I’m very proud of the effects ourships, submarines and aircraft haveachieved for Canada in far distantwaters over the past few months,”he said, “and I look forward to con-tinuing to produce these effects inother waters in the coming year.”

These deployments are “vital tomaintaining maritime security inchallenging conditions and are also essential to building relationswith like-minded countries,” theadmiral explained.

Since May, the Navy has beeninvolved in such diverse operationsas support to the Prime Ministerattending meetings with govern-

ment leaders from the CaribbeanCommunity; contributing to NATOexercises such as NOBLE MARINERin the Baltic Sea and as part of Stand-ing NATO Maritime Group 1’s cir-cumnavigation of Africa; workingwith western hemisphere navies offthe Panama Canal; and enforcing

Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic.“We have had some real success

in showing Canadians what we dooff our own coasts, around the con-tinent, and internationally,” VAdmRobertson said.

Using HMCS Toronto’s currentdeployment with SNMG1 as an

example, he said that the presenceof NATO ships off the coast ofSomalia, where piracy is enabledby lawlessness ashore and feedsthat lawlessness in turn, is sure tohave a positive effect on maritimesecurity and the merchant ships thatrely on that security to deliver food

aid ashore.“The same benefit of enhanced

maritime security will be deliveredby our next deployment to the Coali-tion effort in the Gulf,” VAdmRobertson said. “Indeed, beyondenhanced security, ships that Canadadeploys also project our interestsand power in a region with manysecurity challenges. Our deployedships achieve a wide range ofeffects, including engaging friendlycoastal states; deterring adventurismby those whose interests run counterto Canada’s; interdicting the unlaw-ful use of the seas while ensuringfree access for trade so vital toregional prosperity; and buildingand maintaining knowledge aboutthe region essential to successshould tensions rise further.”

For sailors, this means its fullspeed ahead in the coming year.

“Whether it be Southploy, RIM-PAC, NATO exercises or domesticoperations, we will be deliveringmaritime security while projectingCanadian interests and power offalmost every continent,” said VAdmRobertson. “It’s the efforts of oursailors, and the effects they achieve,that I’ll be speaking about to Cana-dians in the months ahead—andCanadians are invariably impressedand supportive once they hear ofour successes at home and abroad.”

To read the first two articles inVAdm Robertson’s series, visitwww.navy.gc.ca and click on “Whatthe Admiral Said”.


HMCS Fredericton hosted hun-dreds of provincial government

employees on September 19, 2007.DND was in partnership for the

occasion, which was the kick-off ofthe provincial government employ-ees’ 2007 United Way campaign.

The education department is tak-ing the lead for the 2007 campaignand Dennis Cochrane, deputy minis-ter of education, was master of cere-monies for the kick-off.

“We are emphasizing physicalactivity for our children, and wehave several groups here to showhow that works. At the same time,we have been able to form a rela-tionship with our partners in theNavy. They make a significant con-tribution to the province of NovaScotia, the city of Halifax, and Cana-da, and we wanted to involve them

and we thank them for their partici-pation today,” Cochrane told thecrowd of approximately 800.

Cochrane thanked Fredericton’scommanding officer, Cdr Auchter-lonie, and the ship’s company fortheir cooperation and generosity inhosting the event.

Premier Rodney MacDonald,RAdm McFadden and Cmdre RobertDavidson attended the kick-off.

In his remarks, Premier MacDon-ald stated “The Department ofNational Defence is an extraordinarysupporter of the United Way and theyare helping us kick off the campaignin a big way.”

The Premier presented RAdmMcFadden with a certificate ofrecognition from the province “for your exceptional hospitalityand community spirit in hosting the provincial United Way cam-paign kick-off.” Premier MacDon-ald also presented Cdr Auchterlonie

and Fredericton with a certificate of recognition.

As the event was organized as ashowcase for active living, severalstudent groups performed, includingthe football team from Citadel High,cheerleaders, a skipping team and adrum corps from the band at C.P.Allen High School.

The event included tours of Fred-ericton, static displays, healthyboxed lunches and a version of thetelevision show Are You SmarterThan a Fifth Grader? featuring teamscomprised of deputy ministers fromseveral government departments.

Last year’s provincial governmentUnited Way campaign, led by thedepartment of transportation andpublic works, broke records andraised more than $405,000.

The goal for the provincial gov-ernment employees’ campaign thisyear is $500,000 and the campaignruns through November 30, 2007.

HMCS Fredericton hosts United Waykick-off for provincial government employees

Premier Rodney MacDonald presented RAdm McFadden with a certificateof recognition for hosting the event onboard HMCS Fredericton.

HMCS Toronto departs Cape Town harbour under the unmistakable shadow of Table Mountain.

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Publication schedule for 2006 and 2007

October 16, 2006October 30, 2006 — Remembrance SpecialNovember 13, 2006 November 27, 2006 — Holiday Shopping GuideDecember 11, 2006 — Year in ReviewJanuary 8, 2007January 22, 2007February 5, 2007 — ValentinesFebruary 19, 2007 — Home and Garden SpecialMarch 5, 2007March 19, 2007April 2, 2007 — Posting SeasonApril 16, 2007April 30, 2007 — Battle of the AtlanticMay 14, 2007May 28, 2007June 11, 2007 — Family DaysJune 25, 2007July 9, 2007July 23, 2007August 6, 2007 August 20, 2007September 3, 2007 — DND discountsSeptember 17, 2007 — Home ImprovementOctober 1, 2007October 15, 2007October 29, 2007 — Remembrance SpecialNovember 12, 2007November 26, 2007 — Holiday Shopping GuideDecember 10, 2007 — Year in Review

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Support Our Troopsrally in Shelburne

There will be a Support Our TroopsParade and Rally on Saturday, Novem-ber 10, 2007 in Shelburne, NS Theparade will begin at 1 p.m. and willmarch to the Community Centre wherethe rally follows. All are welcome andencouraged to attend to honour our sol-diers and show our support for them.

For more in formation, contact KarenMattatall at [email protected] or telephone (902) 875-4348.

Supportez nos troupes paradeet rassemblement, Shelburne

Le 10 novembre, 2007, la parade vacommencer a 1300 h a la Legion royalecanadienne, branche no.63, 120 rueWater, Shelburne, et contiuer au Centrecommunautaire pour celeber la rassem-blement. Tout le monde sont encouraged'y aller pour faire honneur nos troupeset les donner nos support. For more infor-mation please contact Karen Mattatall [email protected].

Halifax Public Library eventsLike knitting or want to learn? Join

the Knit Pickers Knitting Club at theSackville branch. Everyone is welcome,whether you have never picked up nee-dles, or whether you are an old pro.Bring your started or new project, ques-tions, and a smile on Wednesday, Octo-ber 3 at 7 p.m.

Scrabble Night is Monday, October15 at the Keshen Goodman branch ofthe Halifax Public Library. More than100 million Scrabble boards have beensold worldwide and the game is stillgrowing in popularity. Bring your boardand meet other Scrabble enthusiasts foran evening of word-making fun onMonday, October 15 at 7 p.m.

Maritime Museumof the Atlantic events

Public Talk: AStrange Race of Men.On Thursday, October 11, join Dr. DanielVickers, head of the history departmentat the University of British Columbia, tohear him discuss how a generation ofAmerican maritime writers between1820 and 1860—principally James Fen-imore Cooper, Richard Henry Dana, andHerman Melville—constructed portraitsof seafaring life that had less to do withreality than they did with the transfor-mation of 19th century America ashore.This presentation takes place at 7 p.m.and is free of charge.

Exhibit–Pirates: Myth and Reality.Piracy is robbery and murder at sea andit is as old as the ocean. As soon assailors appeared, so did pirates. Inwartime, governments used their navyand licensed ships called privateers toplunder their enemies, but pirates weredifferent. They preyed on everyone inwar or peace and, in their own words,“declared war on all the world.”

Regular admission applies. Exhibitcloses November 4, 2007.

Exhibit–Hurricane Havoc. ExhibitOpen Throughout September and Octo-

ber. What will the 2007 hurricane seasonbring to the North Atlantic? Visit theMuseum and watch as staff track theprogress of this year’s storms on a giantweather map. Come learn about the hur-ricanes that have battered Nova Scotia’sshores over the past century-and-a-half,and view the Canadian Hurricane Centrewebsite of the Canadian MeteorologicalService for the very latest on hurricanes.

Bedford Institute ofOceanography open house

Canada’s Oceanographic ResearchCentre is opening its doors to the publicon October 20 and 21, 2007 from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.

Talk with marine researchers and tech-nologists, explore interactive exhibitsshowcasing current oceanographicresearch and tour Canadian Coast Guardresearch vessels. Investigate live marineanimals in aquariums and touch tanksand attend exciting lectures. BedfordInstitute of Oceanography is located at 1Challenger Dr, Dartmouth.

Contact [email protected]. orgo to www.bio.gc.ca/oh/oh-e.html.

Biathlon NS seeks new membersBiathlon NS is a relatively new

provincial sport organization and wel-comes everyone to try this challengingand exciting Olympic winter sport. Ayouth development program BiathlonBears, is offered through the local NovaNordic Ski Club, which operates out ofthe Fairbanks Centre, at Shubie Park,Dartmouth. This modularized programcan be tailored for any age group.Biathlon, although traditionally a win-ter sport, is delivered year-round usingroller skis and air/22 cal rifles depend-ing upon the age of the athlete.

Sport Futures Biathlon CommunityDevelopment day clinics will be offeredthis September and October in Lunen-burg, Truro, and Sydney. Please look forinformation on these clinics in yourcommunity or contact Biathlon NS. Ifyou are interested as an athlete, coach,official, or supporter please contactBiathlon NS at the following address.Murray A. Wylie, President

Biathlon Nova Scotia, (902) 425-5454 ext 206 or Fax: (902) 425-5606,email [email protected].

Submariners reunionin May 2008

The Submariners Association ofCanada West is sponsoring an Interna-tional Gathering of Submariners in Victoria, BC on May 2, 3 and 4, 2008.Please visit www.saocwest.com for reg-istration and details including touristand hotel information or contact thegathering coordinator Paul Hansen [email protected] or call (250)294-1024.

Sea CadetsTuesday nights in Shearwater

339 Royal Canadian Sea Cadet CorpsIroquois is currently enrolling youthages 12 to 18 in the Sea Cadet program.

Learn marksmanship, seamanship, sail-ing, marching and more—all for free.Everything is provided through the pro-gram at no cost to the cadet or the par-ent. Opportunities abound in this greatprogram for youth, from dances to tripsto summer training.

We parade every Tuesday night at Bldg4, Lower Base Shearwater from 6 to 9p.m. Stop by and see what it's all about.We accept new cadets all year long.

For more information, call 463-8910,883-1952 or email [email protected].

Reunion for Hampton GrayMemorial School students

The teachers and alumni of HamptonGray Memorial School will be hostingRemembering Our School Days in theformer Hampton Gray MemorialSchool gym on October 6, 2007 from 1p.m. to 5 p.m.. The event will includeexhibits, memorabilia, the movie of theopening of the school, and light refresh-ments. This is the 55th anniversary ofthe official opening of the school.

For more information contact JakeRisk, 1 Emmanuel Drive, Dartmouth,NS, B3A 4M2, (902) 469-5272,[email protected], or Sheila (Lam-bert) McCallum, 19 Laurier Street, Dart-mouth, NS, B3A 2G6, (902) 466-2611,[email protected]. Awebsite at hamptongray.ca is presentlyunder construction.

We are looking for information/pho-tos/articles pertaining to Hampton GrayMemorial School, the teachers, studentsand staff that we can put on display dur-ing our afternoon of October 6. If youcan provide something, please contactJake Risk or Sheila McCallum as above.

12 Wing hold GCWCC Kick-offThe 12 Wing 2007 Government of

Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign(GCWCC) will hold its kick-off on Tues-day, October 2 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.in the 3 Hangar parking lot (12 AMS park-ing lot). Events will include a Sea Kingpull, barbecue and the symbolic sledgingof a minivan representing the issues onwhich the United Way of Halifax Regionand Health partners are working.

Museum of NaturalHistory events

Seals of the Magdalen Islands ExhibitSeptember 28, 2007 to January 6, 2008.

Situated off the northern coast ofPrince Edward Island, the MagdalenIslands are home to four species ofseals: the common seal, the grey seal,the hooded seal and the Greenland seal.Explore the interesting world of theseplayful creatures through games,soundtracks, artifacts and specimens inthis interactive exhibit. Learn about thehistoric relationship between seals andthe people, known as the Madelinots,who share this beautiful, natural envi-ronment. Produced by the Centre d’in-terpretation du phoque, MagdelenIslands and Musee de la science et desnatures. Presented in French and Eng-lish. Museum of Natural History, 1747Summer St, Halifax.


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Camp Hill marked its 90thanniversary of service to Cana-

dian veterans on Sunday, September16, 2007.

A large group of veterans, friends,family and hospital staff gatheredoutside in the Veterans’ MemorialGarden for a ceremony to celebratethe hospital.

“Camp Hill, like Veterans Affairs,has a long and proud tradition of hon-ouring the men and women who sobravely served our country,” statedthe Honourable Greg Thompson,Minister of Veterans Affairs.

“We share a commitment to givingthese heroes the level of care they sorightly deserve.”

Thompson reminded the audi-ence that in 1987 the current facili-ty, Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial

Building (CHVMB), replaced theprevious Camp Hill structures. Hedescribed CHVMB as “the largestand most recognized veterans’facil-ity in Atlantic Canada” but noted thesite’s military heritage goes back tothe early history of Halifax.

“Exactly 250 years ago in 1757,more than 1,000 soldiers camped onthis very spot as they awaited trans-port to Louisbourg.”

Thompson added in 1775, justbefore the American Revolution,thousands of British troops were sta-tioned and trained on Citadel Hill.“Then in 1917, National Defenceand the Hospitals Commissionerected a military hospital on thisvery site.”

In its first year, the hospital admit-ted more than 1,200 victims of theHalifax Explosion following thatdisaster on December 6, 1917.Thompson stated “We still hear sto-

ries today of how our convalescingwar veterans gave up their beds andstretchers to the hundreds of injuredand dying civilians. And that tells useverything we have to know andneed to know about our veterans.”

Capt(N) Bill Woodburn, BaseCommander CFB Halifax, repre-sented RAdm Dean McFadden,Commander JTFA and MARLANT.Capt(N) Wood burn described hispresence at the ceremony as bothofficial and also “a very personalexperience for me as well.”

His father was a Second WorldWar veteran, and Capt(N) Woodburnstated “I witnessed firsthand the sup-port and assistance he received fromthe facility very similar to this inMontreal, known as St. Anne deBellevue Hospital. Not only was thatfacility there for the veterans, but itwas there for the benefit and the com-fort of the families that also had to

experience the difficult circum-stances that many of the veteranshave had to face.”

Capt(N) Woodburn extended histhanks to the staff “who have caredfor so many veterans over the lastnine decades. I have seen how diffi-cult yet tremendously important yourwork is. It truly could be nothing lessthan a labour of love.”

Other speakers included the Hon-ourable Judy Streatch, Minister ofCommunity Services, representingPremier Rodney MacDonald; Bar-bara Hall, Vice President Communi-ty, Restorative and Continuing Care,Capital Health, and Lt (ret’d)Howard Parker, President of the Vet-erans’ Council.

David Blanchard, president ofNunavut Command of the RoyalCanadian Legion (RCL), made apresentation to Camp Hill inacknowledgement of the 90th

anniversary and also announced theRCL would be contributing $500towards the display case.

“The Legion is one of our biggestsupporters and we appreciate youongoing contributions,” stated ElsieRolls, Director of Veterans’ Servicesat CHVMB.

She thanked the Vimy Branch ofthe RCL for their donation of a newflagpole, which was dedicated dur-ing the Battle of Britain ceremonyheld at the hospital on the morning ofSeptember 16. The flagpole is locat-ed in the cenotaph area of the garden.

Dignitaries present for the eventincluded the Honourable MayannFrancis, Lieutenant Governor ofNova Scotia, BGen Rick Parsons,Commander LFAA and Col AlBlair, Commander 1 Canadian AirDivision Headquarters Detach-ment Regional Air Control Ele-ment (Atlantic).


Heritage aircraft in the Shearwa-ter Aviation Museum (SAM) at

12 Wing Shearwater were the back-drop for the first annual Battle ofBritain concert, held on Saturday,September 15, 2007.

“We are gathered here in recog-nition of an event that took place 67years ago,” SAM curator ChristineHines told the audience.

“We are paying tribute to a groupof people who had a big job, thedefence of Britain.”

Hines described 12 Wing’s con-

nection to the battle. As RCAF Sta-tion Shearwater, it welcomed #1Squadron in November 1939. In1940 the squadron crossed theAtlantic to participate in the Battleof Britain where according toHines, it became the first one in theRCAF to engage the enemy, to scorevictories and to suffer casualties.

The Stadacona Band of MaritimeForces Atlantic, conducted by LCdrRay Murray, was the featured musi-cal ensemble for the evening. The12 Wing Pipes and Drums also per-formed a set of pipe tunes under thedirection of piper Cecily Sparks.

Col Bruce Ploughman, 12 Wing

CO and CWO Guy St-Jean, 12 WingCWO attended the concert, as didother Wing personnel, members ofthe Royal Canadian Legion, the AirForce Association and veteransfrom Camp Hill Veterans Memori-al Hospital.

Col Ploughman guest conductedthe band in the Bayou Breakdown.

A highlight of the concert was the Stadacona Band’s world pre-miere of a march titled the Blue andGold, composed by Fred W. Jame-son in honour of the Royal AirForce (RAF) Music Branch. FormerStadacona band member CPO2(Ret’d) Frank Ridgeway, a friend

and colleague of Jameson, conduct-ed this march.

The program ranged from mili-tary marches such as EagleSquadron and Dam Busters, to amedley of Second World War songssuch as Rum and Coca Cola and theBeer Barrel Polka, featuring bandmembers PO2 Krisanne Crowell,PO2 Michelle Melanson and PO2Meg Reekie as a singing trio.

PO2 Crowell was solo vocalist onthe song None So Beautiful as theBrave, composed by Gino Vanelliand arranged and conducted by Dr.Jack Brownell as a special tribute to military members both serving

and retired.Several band members were

spotlighted during the program,including PO1 John Cuming in aflugelhorn solo in the Don Ellis jazztune Open Wide, and drummer PO2Tom Roach in the Benny Goodmanswing tune Sing Sing Sing.

The evening concluded with abenediction by Capt Bruce Murray,followed by Amazing Grace and the1967 Centennial Medley, duringwhich the Stadacona Band and the 12Wing Pipes and Drums joined forces.

The concert was a fundraiser forthe memorial garden at Camp HillVeterans Memorial Hospital.

Battle of Britain concert pays tribute to air combat

Camp Hill celebrates 90th anniversary

By Lindy IsnerFormation Safetyand Environment

It’s time to start thinkingabout ways you can reduce

waste and consumption.Waste Reduction Week isright around the corner andwill be packed with excitingevents and information. Dur-ing the week of October 15 to20, enjoy friendly competi-tion among units in the WasteReduction Challenge, partici-pate in the clothing collectiondrive for charity, take in aninformation session and stopby the traveling display booth

full of waste reduction tips. To get things rolling, here’s

a great opportunity to chal-lenge your co-workers andshow off your waste reduc-tion skills.

Waste Reduction Chal-lenge: incorporated in 2002,the Waste Reduction Chal-lenge has generated enthu-siasm and involvementthroughout JTFA.

The Challenge, taking placeduring Canada’s officialWaste Reduction Week, Octo-ber 15 to 20, is an invite to Formation units to reduce theamount of waste producedduring the week. To judge

the winner, the week’s wastenumbers are compared tothose of the previous week.The area with the most signif-icant reduction of waste isawarded the Waste ReductionTrophy. It’s up to you to decidewho takes the prize.

Stay tuned for further infor-mation on how to becomeinvolved in this year’s WasteReduction Week events. Ifyou have any questions orwould like to arrange a wastemanagement informationtraining session for your unit,please do not hesitate to con-tact Lindy Isner at 721-8837or [email protected].


The RCMP vessel St. Roch will soon have amarker on the Halifax waterfront, com-

memorating that ship’s importance in Canadi-an history.

According to Col Murray Lee, president ofthe Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) ofNova Scotia, RUSI’s Security Affairs Com-mittee has been working on a project to rec-ognize the 65th anniversary of St. Roch’s tran-sit through the Northwest Passage.

“On October 11, we will unveil a com-memorative stone to signify the importantevent during the Second World War, duringwhich St. Roch sailed through the North-west Passage.”

The unveiling takes place at Alderney Land-ing at 11 a.m. on October 11, exactly 65 yearsafter St. Roch arrived in Halifax. The Hon-ourable Mayann Francis, Lieutenant Gover-nor of Nova Scotia, will be among the digni-taries at the event and HRM Councillor GloriaMcCluskey will unveil the stone.

One of the St. Roch crewmembers, who isnow 90 years old, will attend the ceremony,according to Col Lee.

“He will be wearing his Polar Medal. Therewere very few issued, but all the crew of St.Roch were awarded the Polar medal, and hewill be there with his son and his daughter.”

St. Roch was a wooden schooner poweredby sails and an auxiliary engine. It sailed fromVancouver in June 1940 but was trapped in the

ice for two winters and did not reach Halifaxuntil October 11, 1942. It was only the secondvessel, after Roald Amundsen’s Gjoa, to sailthrough the Northwest Passage and it was thefirst to make the voyage west to east.

St. Roch returned to Vancouver throughLancaster Sound and Barrow Strait betweenJuly and October, 1944, making it the first ves-sel to sail through the passage both ways.

In 1950 the St. Roch made a southern voy-age and became the first ship to circumnavi-gate North America.

“It was a small vessel with little or no navi-gational capability,” noted Col Lee. The crewfaced many hardships “but fortunately no-onewas lost. They did get assistance from some ofthe RCMP detachments in that area. They man-aged to rendezvous with the ship while shewas in the ice.”

With Arctic sovereignty once again a vitaltopic, this is an opportune time to acknowl-edge the achievement of St. Roch, stated ColLee. “It was a milestone that this transit couldbe done under adverse conditions.”

St. Roch is on display at the Maritime Muse-um in Vancouver. In 1962 the federal govern-ment declared St. Roch a national historic site.

Waste Reduction Week

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Waste Reduction Week display booths have been a big hit with JTFA employees.

“It was a milestone thatthis could be done under

adverse conditions.”


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Fire Prevention Week 2007 runsfrom October 7 to 13.

“The theme this year is PracticeYour Escape Plan,” stated DaveCrowe, Fire Prevention Officer forDND Fire Services.

“This covers the escape plan fromyour home but it also encompassesyour workplace as well, or any oth-er areas you may frequent whether itbe a mall, or a neighbour’s house, orwhatever. Always think about yourescape plan, wherever you are.”

Crowe noted the dates chosen forthe annual Fire Prevention Weekare related to October 9, 1871,when an immense fire sweptthrough Chicago, taking lives anddestroying property.

House fires often take placebetween midnight and 6 a.m. whenpeople are usually asleep and unpre-pared, Crowe stated. Most firesbegin in the kitchen, living room,basement or bedrooms and if a fireshould break out in one of theseareas, it could block the escape fromthe bedrooms.

When assessing an escape plan,

“The first thing to look at is the styleof house,” stated Crowe. Study thefloor plan and find two ways to exitit, a main route and an alternate route.

“Make sure you have smokedetectors on all levels of yourhouse, starting in the basement andall the way up to the top floor. Theygive you an early detection in allareas of your house.”

Replace batteries yearly in smokedetectors and replace smoke detec-tors every 10 years “because thesmoke chamber becomes degradedafter 10 years, so it may or may notwork after that.”

Crowe emphasized it was neces-sary to discuss the fire escape planwith the family and babysitters orhouse guests.

“Everybody should be trained toyell ‘Fire fire fire’ to raise the alarminside the house so everybodywakes up.”

Once everyone knows the escapeplan, “Practice it a few times untileverybody is able to get out of thehouse in a minute or less.” Thisresponse time is crucial, as accord-ing to Crowe, from the initial startof a flame, a living room can be onfire within three minutes.

Once the family has escaped,“You need to have an assembly pointoutside because not everybody willescape the same way. Some peoplemake it out through the front door,some may have to go out through awindow or find another way.”

When the group has assembledaway from the house, “Go to a neigh-bour’s house and call 911 if it hasn’tbeen done already, and never go backinto the house for any reason.”

If you live in an apartment build-ing, pay attention to the fire escapeexits and procedures provided bythe management, Crowe stated.

If there is anyone in the house whois elderly or has special needs, “Youshould visit your local fire depart-ment with your escape plan, and theycan discuss it with you.” The depart-ment can make up a running cardspecifically for the address “and thatcan be part of the action plan if they

have to show up on the scene.”An important part of fire preven-

tion at home is to keep appliances ingood repair. Crowe stated “Don’ttry to cheat by changing the plugyourself. If you have an appliancewith a bad cord and you can’t get anew cord, get a new appliance.”

Other hazards include unattend-ed candles, unattended cookingutensils in the kitchen, and exten-sion cords and power bars used torun heavy appliances. “They’regood for computers, they’re goodfor low level current stuff but youdon’t want to have your hot waterkettle plugged into your extensioncord because the two cords will heatup and you could have an electricalfire, just like that.”

Each day during Fire PreventionWeek, DND Fire Services presentsfire safety and prevention tips onthe JTFA/MARLANT electronic bul-letin board. There is also an openhouse planned for the afternoon ofTuesday, October 9. Crowe stated“Fire prevention information willbe available in the hall.”

The department will also visit thedaycare at the HMFRC on Wednes-day, October 10.

By Sgt G.A. RidgewellShearwater Fire Department

The Shearwater Fire Departmentis proud to participate in the

2007 National Fire PreventionWeek Campaign.

The opening ceremony for 12Wing Shearwater takes place onFriday, October 5 at Wing head-quarters at 8:30 a.m. with the sign-ing of the Wing Commander’sProclamation and the Fire Wardenof the Year Award.

Sunday October 7 is Children’sFun Day. This takes place from 10a.m. to 3 p.m. in the CANEX park-ing lot. Events include a barbecue,

mini combat challenge, fire truckdisplay, fire truck rides, colouringcontest and information booth.

The theme for this year’s event isPractice Your Escape Plan.

A fire escape plan is vital toensuring that in the event of fire, alloccupants of a building are aware ofwhat roles they play and whatactions to take. Knowing and prac-ticing your escape routes andassembly areas will help to ensureyou, your family and your co-work-ers safely remove yourselves froma life-threatening situation. Thebest way to confirm that this infor-mation is retained is through prac-tice. Although escape drills are a

recurring event in CF workplaces, itis equally important that we exer-cise these practices at home.

In 2001, a total of 55,323 fireswere reported: 337 fire deaths,2310 fire injuries, and a total of$1,420,779,985 in property losses.

The residential property classifi-cation continues to account for thelargest number of fires. In 2001,there were 21,494 fires in this cate-gory, 39 per cent of the Canadiantotal. These incidents resulted in273 deaths or approximately 73 percent of the nation's fire fatalities.The monetary loss amounted to$632 million, which is 45 per centof the total loss.

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By SLt Marcie Dean & SLt Joel MacDonaldHMCS Charlottetown

HMCS Charlottetown partici-pated in the 5th Annual Run 4

Wishes campaign on Prince EdwardIsland from August 7 to 11 andraised more than $32,000 for theChildren’s Wish Foundation. Twen-ty-three members of the ship’s com-pany participated in running over287 km in four days, while othermembers volunteered at daily bar-beques hosted by Sobeys locationsacross the Island. Joining the runthis year were members of Charlot-tetown’s Air Department, who flewa Sea King helicopter to PEI fromCFB Shearwater.

The event began on Tuesday,August 7 with the team mounting aship’s bell and crest on CameronMacDonald’s playground, whichwas one of the wishes granted lastyear. Later, the team traveled toMontague where the team wasgreeted warmly by the local Legionand presented with a cash donation.

On Wednesday Charlottetown’steam covered the first 93 km of therun starting in Tignish and ending in

Summerside, with the PEI RoadRunners joining the team for moralsupport and motivation. MS JayDeWolfe, a Naval Weapons Techni-cian onboard Charlottetown, suc-cessfully ran the distance of a half-marathon before taking his firstbreak. The evening ended at HMCSQueen Charlotte, where the teamstayed for the first three nights, witha surprise visit from local fiddler,Richard Wood.

On Thursday the team completeda 70 km stretch from East Point toMontague. The runners were com-peting with Mother Nature that dayas she attempted, but ultimatelyfailed, to deter their enthusiasm.The Sea King joined the team dur-ing the afternoon by flying over therunners before proceeding toGeorgetown for a hoist display. Therun ended at the Montague Sobeyswith the Sea King landing acrossthe street to conduct tours for thepublic. That night the HonourableBarbara A. Hagerman, LieutenantGovernor of PEI, and her husband,Nelson Hagerman, graciously host-ed the team for a superb meal.

Friday the team carried on fromMontague to Stratford running

44km. The Town of Stratford donat-ed red T-shirts to the team to helpcelebrate Red Fridays. At the Strat-ford Sobeys the runners were wel-comed with the helicopter, theNaval Display Bus and the CFrecruiters. Friday night the team andthe Charlottetown Legion’s ColourParty headed to the CharlottetownDriving Park Entertainment Centre,where the team ran around the

half-mile track. The Sea King landed in the infield and disem-barked Cmdre R.A. Davidson, Com-mander of Canadian Fleet Atlantic,Commander J.H.P. St-Denis, Com-manding Officer Charlottetown,Charlottetown Mayor Clifford Lee,Cameron MacDonald, and hisfather, Chris MacDonald.

On the final day the team ran 80km from Summerside to Charlotte-

town via the scenic and populartourist area of Cavendish. The SeaKing landed in Cavendish and afterthat, it departed to the Town ofO’Leary. The runners continued onto Charlottetown, where at the AllenStreet Sobeys, Premier Robert Ghiz,Cmdre Davidson, and PEI RoadRunners joined the team for the final2 km run to the CharlottetownCenotaph. That night, the team cel-ebrated their accomplishments witha reception hosted by the City ofCharlottetown and the Charlotte-town Legion where the final tally of$32,020 was revealed.

The Run 4 Wishes team appreci-ates the incredible support andwould like to thank everyone fortheir efforts this year. The event hasgrown exponentially from its firstyear in 2003, during which 12 par-ticipants raised $2,500, to thisyear’s team of 23 members, plus theair department, Naval Display Bus,Charlottetown Recruiting Detach-ment, and HMCS Queen CharlotteNaval Reserve Unit, who workedtogether to increase the five yeargrand total to $62,500. In keepingwith the ship’s motto, it is safe tosay “All challenges squarely met.”

The Run for Wishes team enjoyed dinner with the Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman, Lieutenant-Governor of PEI, and her husband,Nelson Hagerman.

HMCS Charlottetown’s 5th Annual Run 4Wishes’ a success on Prince Edward Island

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Halifax site: Building 106Windsor Park Halifax. Tel24/7 427-7788. www.hali-faxmfrc.ca.

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your privacy, and your con-tact information will bemaintained by the MFRC, andwill not be sold, given awayor traded. If you do not wish to receive this mail-ing, please call 720-1885 or

email [email protected] visit the MFRC web-site www.halifaxmfrc.ca foradditional information onprograms and services foreach MFRC.

Aidez-nous à tenir notre listed’envoi à jour : Nous accor-dons une grande importance àla protection des renseigne-ments personnels vous con-cernant. Ces renseignementsdemeureront au CRFM et neseront ni vendus, ni transmisni échangés. Pour en savoirdavantage sur les programmeset services offerts par chacundes CRFM, consultez les siteWeb www.halifaxmfrc.ca.

Programmesfrancophones

Halte-GarderieDu lundi au vendredi 9h à

12h. Lundi, mercredi et ven-dredi 13h à 16h. Site deShearwater, salle 219. Inscrip-tions 1 semaine d’avance afinde vous assurez une place.720-1040. Coût : 3$/heurepour 1 enfant, 1.50$/heurepour les autres enfants d’unemême famille.

Parent & BambinMardi – 9h30 à 11h30.

Shearwater, Salle de Classe305. Aucune inscription req-uise. Coût : 1$ par enfant defamille militaire. 3$ par enfantde famille non-militaire.

Ce programme interactifs’adresse aux enfants de 0 à 5ans et leurs parents ou gardi-ens(ennes). Les enfants par-ticipent à différentes activ-ités: jeux libres, bricolage,gym et comptines. N’oubliezpas votre collation.

Pour plus d’informationtéléphonez au 720-2113.

Bienvenue BébéShearwater, Salon des

bénévoles. Les jeudis 11 octo-bre, 8 novembre et 13 décem-bre. De 9h30 à 11h30. Hali-fax. Les jeudis 25 octobre, 22novembre et 20 décembre. De9h30 à 11h30.

Aucune inscriptionn’est requise

Coût : 1$ par enfant defamille militaire. 2$ parenfant de famille non-militaire.

Ce programme s’adresseaux mamans attendant unenfant ou aux nouveaux par-ents d’enfants de 0 à 24 mois.Une infirmière francophonede Capital Health est surplace pour peser votre bébé etdisponible pour répondre àtoutes vos questions. C’estune excellente occasion departager vos expériences.

Pour en savoir plus télé-phonez au 720-2113.

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jour notre registre de petitesentreprises et d’emploissaisonniers.

Si vous être un membre denotre communauté militaire,jeune ou adulte, et désirezoffrir vos services, veuillezcommuniquer avec le 720-2113 pour vous enregistrer.

Soirées de FillesVendredi 12 octobre et 9

novembre 2007. Coût : chaqueparticipante défraie le coût deson souper.

Joignez-vous à nous pourune sortie au restaurant le2ième vendredi de chaquemois. Plaisir et rire garan-ti...Pour connaître le lieu denotre prochaine rencontreappeler au 720-2113.

Special events

Kids KornerConsignment Sale

Saturday October 13, 2007,10 a.m. to 12 noon. Shearwa-ter MFRC Gym, HamptonGray Building. Cost: $2 (chil-dren free).

Don’t miss out, come earlyas items go quickly. Lots ofgreat gently used items atgreat prices.

You’ll find everything frominfant wear to children’s size16, toys, strollers, books,games, skates, and muchmore. Consignor spaces limit-

ed so register early.To register as a consignor or

for further information callTracey at 720-1159.

Vente en consignation- Kids Korner

Le samedi 13 octobre2007, de 10 h à 12 h. Gym-nase du CRFM de Shearwater– Immeuble Hampton Gray.Coût : 2 $ (entrée gratuitepour les enfants).

Ne manquez pas la vente etarrivez tôt. Les articles sevendent rapidement.

De nombreux articles d’oc-casion en excellent état et àbon prix.

Vous y trouverez des vête-ments d’enfants de taille nou-veau-né à 16 ans, des pous-settes, des livres, des jeux, despatins, et plus encore. Lenombre de consignateurs estlimité alors inscrivez-voussans tarder.

Pour vous inscrire commeconsignateur ou pour plusd’information, appelez au720-1159.

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Winter WonderlandStay tuned for information on our

holiday event, Winter Wonderland,at the Forum, December 15. Pre-sented by Halifax & Region MFRCand Canadian Forces Halifax Per-sonnel Support Programs (PSP). Itwill be bigger and better than ever.More details next issue and on ourwebsite www.halifaxmfrc.ca orwww.psphalifax.ns.ca.

Professional developmentopportunities for volunteers

The Halifax & Region MilitaryFamily Resource Centre is pleased tooffer a series of seven professionaldevelopment opportunities for ourvolunteers beginning on September2007. There is no cost to attend thesesessions if you are an MFRC volun-teer, however you must pre registerdue to limited space. Space is limit-ed in each session to 20 volunteers.

All sessions take place at theShearwater Site of the Halifax &Region MFRC in the Board Room.

How to Work More EffectivelyWith People Who Are DifferentThan You.

Tuesday October 9, 2007. 10 to11:30 a.m. Facilitator Mara Vizzutti,B.Ed, Life-By-Design.

Learn about the four differentcommunication styles, gain moreacceptance for you own style and anunderstanding of how to work withthose different from you...

Networking for Success.Tuesday November 13, 2007. 10

to 11:30 a.m. Facilitator BrendaFair, CHRP, Fairwinds Training and Development.

This informative and highly inter-active seminar covers the basics ofdeveloping an effective network. Inall walks of life, a network is a largecombination of people who knowyou and know what you do. We alluse this network to enhance our busi-ness, grow our circle of friends andmake decisions about where andwhat we will purchase.

MFRC programsMFRC Program locations are list-

ed with each program. Unless other-wise listed, programs and events atthe Halifax site are located in the

Halifax Military Community Centre,Bldg 106 Windsor Park and pro-grams at the Shearwater site arelocated at Hampton Gray Memorialbuilding in Shearwater.

Registration: Please register andpay for MFRC programs includingChildcare. Participants are not fullyregistered until they have paid for theprogram/event. Spaces are onlyreserved for paid participants.

Refunds and cancellations:Refunds will be issued to participantsif they withdraw on or before the reg-istration deadline. Late withdrawalor a no show will result in the forfeitof any paid fees. Exceptions will beconsidered for sickness at the discre-tion of the coordinator.

Please note that unless otherwiseindicated, programs are offered inEnglish. Please call 427-7780 formore information.

Programs for children

Weekday Casual ChildcareHalifax Site: Monday through

Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. to 12noon and 1 to 4 p.m., Thurs 1 to 4p.m. Call 722-4663 Shearwater site:Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 a.m.to 12 p.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdayand Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call720-1040. Register one week inadvance to ensure space. Cost:$3/hour for the first child and$1.50/hour for the next sibling.

Need some time for you or havean appointment? We offer CasualChildcare. To make an appointmentup to one week in advance pleasecontact the site most convenient toyou. Please provide snacks for yourchildren, no nuts please. Please pro-vide necessary clothing and itemsfor your children, such as appropri-ate indoor and outdoor clothing/footwear, diapers, wipes, change ofclothes and bottles.

Parent and TotHalifax Site: Thursdays 9 to 11

a.m. call 427-7792. Shearwater site:Monday, Tuesday (French), Wednes-day and Thursday. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.call 720-1040. Fee: $2 military fam-ily, $3 non-military. Military $1/child. Civilian $2/ child.

This is an interactive child-centred

program for parents and caregiversof young children ages birth to fiveyears. The program offers a varietyof activities from free play, crafts andgym time.

Saturday Casual careFor children birth to 12 years. Hal-

ifax: October 13 and 27. Shearwater:October 20. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ($15per day) $3 per hour for the first childand $1.50 per hour for additional sib-lings. If your family is affected bywork/operational related separationrespite hours can be used to offset thecost of care.

Registration: Deadline to registeris Thursday before each date andpayment is due before registrationdeadline in order to confirm yourspot. Please provide lunch for thosechildren staying over the lunch hour,no nuts please and any necessarygear for infants such as change ofclothes, bottles and diapers. Call427-7788 to register for Halifax or720-1040 to register for Shearwaterdates or for more information.

My First Reading ClubMonday mornings 10 to 11 a.m.

Halifax site. Ages: Infant to fiveyears. Cost: Free. Registration not required.

Remember how much fun it was toread your favorite story? In My FirstReading Club we want children toget hooked on books.

New Baby ProgramEvery Friday. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Shearwater site. No registrationrequired. Fee: Military $1/child,civilian $2/child.

If you are expecting a child or areparents with children ages birth to 24months, this program offers you anopportunity to get together with oth-er parents and parents-to-be tosocialize and discuss issues related toparenting an infant. For more infor-mation please call 720-1040.

Making Connections October 3, 10, 17, 24. 10 to 11

a.m. Shearwater site. Registrationis required by September 28 for allsessions or Friday before the ses-sion you are interested in attending.To Register call 720-1885 or drop

off at the Shearwater site’s mainoffice. Fee: 1 child/parents $5/ses-sion or $16/ all sessions. 2 chil-dren/parents $6.50/session or $22/all sessions. 3 children/parents$8/sesson or $32/all sessions.

October’s Topics:Creative play (3) andHalloween safety (1)

Drop the children off in our Casu-al Care program and join other par-ents in an informal social setting.Casual care is included in the price ofsessions. If your child is youngerthen three months or you will not beneeded childcare then call 720-1040for fee/general information. Space islimited so register early.

GymboreeHalifax site: Saturday, October 6,

Register by October 3 at 427-7788.Shearwater site: Saturday, October20, Register by October 18 at 720-1885. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Ages:Infant to five years. Cost: $2/militarychild $3/non-military child. Regis-tration and payment are required byThursday, September 13, 2007. Toregister please call 427-7788.

Start out your Saturday withGymboree. Our volunteers create afun and exciting morning in a safeand positive learning environmentfor the family. This program giveschildren the chance to get somephysical activity and have fun.They can participate in parachutegames, ball play, tunnel crawl andmuch more. A snack will also beprovided. So come out and see our Gymboree.

Dad & MeSunday, October 21, 2007. 1 to 3

p.m. River Breeze Corn Maze TruroN.S. Ages: Three and up. Cost:$5/person children four and underare free. Registration and paymentare required by Thursday, October18, 2007.

Come out and explore the wonder-ful River Breeze Corn Maze. Chil-dren three years and up are welcome.There is a petting zoo, playground,pig races, Wild West town, the CornMaze and more to enjoy. Asnack willalso be provided. Come out and

enjoy some special time, just dad andthe kids.

Programs for youth

Pizza & SwimFriday, October 5, 2007. Register

by October 4, 2007. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Shearwater Henderson SweetmanYouth Centre. Fee: $6. Ages: 8 to 13years. Meet at the Shearwater PSPRecreation Centre and pick up at theYouth Centre.

Afternoon at the MoviesSaturday, October 6, 2007. Regis-

ter by October 1. Time: approx 12:30to 3 p.m. Dartmouth Crossing The-atre. Fee: $4. Ages: 10 to 15 years.

Join us for selected movie SydneyWhite for the afternoon matinee andfor only $4 your youth can enjoy themovie and a kids’ pack. Spaces arelimited to 10 youth so call to registerearly.Call 427-7788 to register.

Girl’s NightFriday, October 12, 2007 6:30 to

9:30 p.m. Shearwater HendersonSweetman Youth Centre. Fee: Free.Ages: 8 to 13 years.

This is a drop-in program. No reg-istration is required.

Join us for video games, billiards,new games, crafts, food and a movie.

Boy’s NightSaturday October 13, 2007. 6 to

9:30 p.m. Shearwater HendersonSweetman Youth Centre. Fee: Free.Ages: 8 to 13 years.

This is a drop-in program. No reg-istration is required.

Join us for a night of contests, chal-lenges, food, video games and amovie.

Boy’s Night InSaturday, October 20, 2007. Reg-

ister by October 15. 6:30 to 9 p.m.Halifax Site Youth Centre. Fee: $10.Ages: 8 to 13 years.

Join us for a night of contests, chal-lenges, food, video games and amovie. Call 427-7788 to register.

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10 p.m. Shearwater HendersonSweetman Youth Centre. Registra-tion deadline: Friday October 26,2007. Fee: $7. Ages: 8 to 13 years.

Join us for our annual Halloweenparty. Prizes awarded for the topcostumes. Participants will com-pete in a variety of games, contestsand challenges. We’ll also watch ascary movie to wrap up the night.Participants must bring a potluckfood item to share with 25 children.We fill up every year, so be sure toregister early.

Shearwater FloorHockey League

Wednesdays. Draft night #1:Wednesday, November 7. Draftnight #2: Wednesday, November 14.6 to 7:30 p.m., ages 8 to 13 years.7:30 to 9 p.m., ages 14 to 18 years.Shearwater Site, Hampton GrayGymnasium. Fee: $15 with validYouth Centre Membership.

This is our fourth year running afloor hockey league for children andyouth. We will run two weeks ofskills and drills to assess the partici-pants and then select our teams. Wewill then play four weeks of exhibi-tion play from November 21 toDecember 12. Teams will then begiven two practice sessions and thenthe league will begin on January 15,2008. This is a co-ed league and we

welcome children and youth of allskill levels.

In-Service School DayShearwater Site. Friday, October

26, 2007.Join us at the Henderson Sweet-

man Youth Centre for some drop-induring the in-service school day.There is no fee for the drop-in pro-gram however participants musthave a valid Youth Centre member-ship. Pre-teen drop in, ages 8 to 12years 9 to 11:30 a.m. Teen drop in,ages 13 to 17 years 12 to 3 p.m.

Ice Hockey TeamSaturday nights. October 27,

November 3 and 24, December 1,2007. 10 to 11 p.m. Shearwater, PSPFlyers Arena. Fee: $20 for four sessions or $6 per night. Ages: 10 to16 years.

We’re starting up a hockey team.Come on out and join us on our firstnight, October 27. We will scrim-mage for four weeks, and then,based on the ages and number ofyouth signed up, we will look atentering our team in a local tourna-ment. Participants must have alltheir own equipment. Some goaliegear is available.

Café NightsDate: Every second Thursday

night. Time: 7 to 9 p.m. Location:

Shearwater Henderson SweetmanYouth Centre. Cost: Café Nights arefree, but we ask that you bring anon-perishable food donation forthe Metro Food Bank. Participantsmust also have a valid Youth Cen-tre membership.

Every week, we’ve got coffee andlattés not to mention baked goodsand snacks. Check out our new caféarea. Café nights are limited to thefirst 25 youth, so in order to get in, beearly in line.

Check out our fall line up:October 18. Reptile Show. Check

out the lizards, snakes, frogs, turtles,plus much more.

November 1. DJ IV. Join Halifax’sFavourite DJ... The Official DJ forClassified & Universal Soul. DJ IV’sin the YC. He’ll show you hands-onmixing and blending, scratching andbeat juggling skills.

Tutoring Programfor children & youth

Halifax & Region MFRC, Shear-water Site offers one to one tutoringassistance for children and youth.The tutoring program is facilitated byadult volunteers from the HamptonGray Building. There is no cost toaccess these services. However par-ticipants must have a valid YouthCentre membership. The tutoringprogram is for students experiencing

minor challenges that can beenhanced by one on one support.Tutoring sessions are offered once aweek for a six to eight week sessions.The dates and times are determinedby both the student and the volunteertutor. For more information aboutthis program, or to volunteer, pleasecontact the Youth Services Coordi-nator at 720-1776.

Youth Centre construc-tion—Shearwater site

The Henderson Sweetman MFRCYouth Centre, Shearwater Site, hasbeen under recent construction. Attime of publication, we are uncertainas to when the Youth Centre will re-open for drop-in. We anticipate con-struction will be completed in Octo-ber and we will hold a grand re-opening ceremony. To get the mostup-to-date information on this proj-ect, be sure to visit our web site atwww.halifaxmfrc.ca.

Programs for adults

Lighthouse CircleOctober 4 and 18 6:30 to 8:30

p.m. Shearwater site. LighthouseCircle is a group of women con-nected to the military lifestyle whomeet every second week to sharediscussion, social activities, person-al development, self-care and most

of all laughter and fun. If you arenew to the community or have beenhere for a while and would like tomeet some new friends please joinin. For more information pleasecontact 720-1928.

Coffee ConnectionsTuesday, Friday 9:30 to 11: 30 a.m.

Shearwater MFRC. What is Coffee Connections?Family members have the chance

to get together and share commonexperiences. Meeting topics willdepend on your input. So if you’relooking for something to do withyour morning—come join us in theCommunity Lounge.

For more information or if yourequire casual care please call Traceyat 720-1159.

MS Word L2$35 military family, $45 civilian.

October 3, 10, 17, 24, 2007 (fourdays). Wednesday evenings 6:15 to 8p.m. Halifax site.

A more advanced lesson in usingMicrosoft Word. For those whoknow the basics and would like tolearn more. Lessons are given in afriendly and non-threatening learn-ing environment.

Craft N’ ChatTuesday, October 10. 6:30 to 8:30

p.m. Shearwater site.

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Participants are urged to bring in acraft that they are working on andpossibly share new ideas and tipswith each other. Bring any craft thatyou are working on and enjoy thecompany of fellow crafters.

No registration required. Casualcare is not provided for this evening.

ScrapbookingWednesday, October 17, 6:30 to

8:30 p.m. Shearwater site. To regis-ter please see the reception desk inShearwater by Monday, October 15.Spaces limited. Fees: $5/militaryfamily member, $7.50/non-militaryfamily member. Casual care: $5/mil-itary family.

Legal Information SeriesShearwater. First Time Home-

Buyers: October 10, 6:30 to 8:30p.m., board room. Please register byOctober 7. Custody & Access:October 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., boardroom. Please register by October 14.Child Support: October 24, 6:30 to8:30 p.m., volunteer lounge. Pleaseregister by October 21. Cost: $3 perperson. (Double cost for non-mili-tary where space available).

The Halifax & Region MilitaryFamily Resource Centre andBoyne/Clarke Barristers and Solici-tors are presenting Legal Informa-tion Series. Registration is required.Please call 720-1885. Alimited num-ber of childcare spaces will be avail-able for $2 per child or $5 per fami-ly/night for those who register priorto registration deadlines for each ses-sion. (Double cost for non-militarywhere space available).

Wellness WednesdaysWednesday, October 10, 2007.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Halifax MilitaryCommunity Centre. Registration

deadline: Wednesday, October 3,2007. Fee: $5/military family mem-ber, $7.50/non-military family mem-ber. Childcare: Yes. Childcare Fee:$5/military family

Wellness generally means ahealthy balance of the mind body andspirit that leaves us with an overallfeeling of well-being. Join us for ourfirst session of Wellness Wednesdayswhere we will experience drummingwith yoga rhythm. There are manybenefits to drumming and yoga suchas stress release and relaxation,enhanced concentration and atten-tion, increased energy and more.These sessions will run once a monthin October, November and Decem-ber. Join us for this simple yet pro-found interaction where the hitting ofthe drum will allow for communityteam spirit. Participants need to pro-vide their own drum.

Emergency First Aidand Level C CPR

Friday, October 12 6 to 10 p.m.and Saturday, October 13, 9 a.m. to 5p.m., 2007. Halifax site. Registrationdeadline: Friday, October 5, 2007.Fee: $20/refundable deposit- refund-able after participant attends course.

This two day program will providecertification in Emergency First Aidand Level C CPR (infant, child,adult). Participants must bring theirown lunch.

Do It Yourselfworkshop series

Monday evenings. October 15, 22and 29. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Shearwatersite. We will spend three sessionslearning basic car and home repairtips for emergency preparednessfrom professionals. To register see

the reception desk in Shearwater byTuesday, October 9.

Length of program: Three sessions(2 hours). Fees: $15/military family,$20/non-military family. Casualcare: $5/ military family.

Ages & Stages: Childdevelopment (0-5 years)

Three evenings, Tuesdays, Octo-ber 16, 23 and 30, 2007. 6:30 to 8:30p.m. Halifax site. Registration dead-line: Thursday, October 11, 2007.Fee: $10/military family, $15/non-military family. Free childcare.

These sessions will cover informa-tion about why the years before fiveare so important; the essentials ofwhat parents do, comfort, play andteach; the most important develop-mental achievements from birth to 5years; suggested games and activi-ties you can play with your childrento support their development and awide range of resources that offermany good ideas and suggestions forthose parenting moments.

Pet First AidSaturday, October 20, 2007. 8 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Halifax site. Registrationdeadline: Monday, October 15,2007. Fee: $55/person.

Pet First Aid (PFA) is an introduc-tory program that provides life-sav-ing training, which encourages safe-ty in emergency situations and pre-pares rescuers to respond to life-threatening emergencies for domes-tic animals. First Aid for Pets pro-vides the participant with the knowl-edge, judgement, and skills neededto respond safely and effectively inan emergency.

MS Word L1: Beginner$25 military family $35 civil-

ian. October 23, 30, November 7,2007 (three Evenings) 6:15 to 8p.m. Halifax site.

A program for people with little orno prior computer experience. WordProcessing belongs in the businessworld, but it is also a popular appli-cation for home computer use. Peo-ple learn word processing to writepersonal correspondence, keep per-sonal records, provide support for ahome-based business, write termpapers and reports, résumés and cov-ering letters.

MS Word L1: Intermediate$25 military family $35 civilian.

November 13, 20, 27, December 4,2007 (four Evenings) 6:15 to 8 p.m.Halifax site.

A continuation of Word Level 1.Participants learn more advancedword processing. This programintroduces more opportunities topractice techniques learned in thebeginner level.

Programmes pour enfants

Garde d’enfantsoccasionnelle

Halifax : du lundi au mercredi, de9 h à 12 h; le jeudi, de 13 h à 16 h.Pour tout renseignement, téléphonezau 722-4663. Shearwater : lundi,mercredi et vendredi, de 9 h à 12 h etde 13 h à 16 h; mardi et vendredi, de9 h à 12 h. Pour tout renseignement,téléphonez au 720-1040.

Inscrivez-vous une semaine à l’a-vance afin de vous garantir uneplace. Coût : 3 $ / h pour le premierenfant et 1,50 $ / h pour chacun desautres enfants.

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de garde d’enfants occasionnelle.Pour fixer un rendez-vous unesemaine à l’avance au maximum,veuillez communiquer avec le CRFMde votre choix. Apportez des colla-tions pour vos enfants, mais pas denoix, s’il vous plaît. Venez avec toutce dont votre enfant aura besoin :vêtements et chaussures d’intérieurou d’extérieur, couches, lingettes,vêtements de rechange et biberons.

Parent et bambinHalifax : les jeudis matin, de 9 h

à 11 h. Pour tout renseignement,téléphonez au 427-7792. Shearwa-ter : lundi, mardi (français), mer-credi et jeudi, de 9 h 30 à 11 h 30.Pour tout renseignement, télé-phonez au 720-1040. Coût : 2 $(famille de militaire), 3 $ (autres). 1$ / enfant (familles de militaire), 2$ / enfant (autres).

Programme interactif pour les par-ents ou personnes responsables d’en-fants de 5 ans et moins. Au pro-gramme : jeux libres, bricolage,activités physiques au gymnase, etc.

Garde d’enfants les samedisPour enfants de 12 ans et moins.

Halifax : les 13 et 27 octobre. Shear-water: le 20 octobre. De 10 h à 15 h.

Vous pouvez vous inscrire pourune ou quelques heures (3 $ l’heurepour le premier enfant et 1,50 $l’heure pour chacun des autresenfants) ou pour toute la journée(15 $). Possibilité d’utiliser desheures « répit » pour ce service pourles parents qui sont seuls en raisondu travail ou des activités liées aux opérations.

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firmer votre place. Veuillez apporterle déjeuner de vos enfants qui restentà l’heure du déjeuner. Pas de noix,s’il vous plaît. Apportez le nécessairepour vos enfants : vêtements derechange, biberons, couches, etc.Pour vous inscrire ou pour obtenirplus de renseignements sur les dates,veuillez téléphoner au 427-7788,pour le CRFM d’Halifax ou au 720-1040, pour le CRFM de Shearwater.

Mon premier club de lectureLes lundis, de 10 h à 11 h. CRFM

d’Halifax. Pour les enfants de 5 anset moins. Coût : gratuit. Pas d’in-scription requise.

Souvenez-vous tout le plaisir quevous aviez à lire votre histoirepréférée. Dans Mon premier club delecture, nous voulons que les enfantsdécouvrent la passion pour les livreset la lecture. Nous proposons desactivités comme la narration de con-tes, avec jeux de doigts, marion-nettes et contes, ce qui incite lesenfants à aimer la lecture tout enayant du plaisir. Vous pouvezemporter des lots de livres chezvous, les dévorer et les retourner lasemaine suivante. Au plaisir donc devous rencontrer bientôt pour lireensemble de belles histoires.

Tout sur le nouveau-néLes vendredis, de 9 h 30 à 11 h 30.

CRFM de Shearwater. Pas d’inscrip-

tion requise. Coût : 1 $ /enfant(famille de militaire), 2 $ /enfant(autres). Pour plus de renseigne-ments, téléphonez au 720-1040.

Contact parentsLe 3, 10, 17 et 27 octobre. De 10 h

à 11 h. Au Shearwater.Les inscriptions doivent se faire le

vendredi avant la date de la séancede votre choix. Pour vous inscrire,téléphonez au 720-1885 ou présen-tez-vous au bureau principal duShearwater. Coût : Un enfant/par-ents : 5 $ par séance ou 16 $ pourtoutes les séances. Deux enfants/par-ents : 6,50 $ par séance ou 22 $ pourtoutes les séances. Trois enfants/par-ents : 8 $ par séance ou 32 $ pourtoutes les séances.

Déposez vos enfants à la garderieoccasionnelle du Shearwater etjoignez-vous à d’autres parents dansun cadre social informel, en vued’explorer et de discuter de sujetsrelatifs aux enfants, au rôle parentalet à la famille. Certains de ces sujetsporteront notamment sur la sécurité,les routines et le comportement desenfants, ainsi que sur les activités defamille. Le coût des séances com-prend un service de garderie occa-sionnelle. Si votre enfant a moins detrois mois ou si vous n’avez pasbesoin de services de garde, télé-phonez au 720-1040 pour vous ren-seigner sur les coûts.

Les places étant limitées, veuillezvous inscrire tôt.

GYMboreeHalifax : Samedi 6 octobre.

Inscription au plus tard le 4 octobre,au 427-7788. Shearwater : Samedi20 octobre. Inscription au plus tard le16 octobre, au 720-1885. De 10 h à11 h 30. Âge : de 0 à 5 ans. Coût : 2$ par enfant de militaire, 3 $ pour lesautres. Inscriptions : 427-7788.

Débutez votre samedi avec GYM-boree. Nos bénévoles offrent auxfamilles un environnement positif etsécuritaire dans lequel les enfants ontl’occasion de participer à diversesactivités physiques tout en ayant duplaisir. Ils pourront jouer au para-chute, jouer à la balle, ramper dansdes tunnels, etc. À noter égalementqu’une collation sera offerte. Venezdonc participer à Gymboree.

Programmes pour jeunes

Journée pédagogiqueShearwater. Venez déposer vos

enfants au Centre des jeunes Hen-derson Sweetman pour des activitéslibres pendant la journée péda-gogique. Le service est gratuit surprésentation d’une carte valide demembre du Centre des jeunes.

Soirée piscine et pizzaLe vendredi 5 octobre 2007, préin-

scription au plus tard le 4 octobre. De18 h 30 à 21 h 30. Centre des jeunesHenderson Sweetman de Shearwa-ter. Coût : 6 $. Âges : de 8 à 13 ans.

Rendez-vous au centre récréatifdu PSP et fin de l’activité au Centredes jeunes.

Après-midi au cinémaLe samedi 6 octobre 2007 –

Inscription au plus tard le 4 octobre.12 h 30 à 15 h (à peu près). Cinémade Dartmouth Crossing. Coût : 4 $.Âge : de 10 à 15 ans.

Accompagnez-nous au cinéma enaprès-midi pour voir le film SydneyWhite. Pour aussi peu que 4 $, lesjeunes pourront voir le film choisi etdéguster du maïs soufflé et une frian-dise. Les places sont limitées à dixjeunes alors ne tardez pas à vousinscrire. Téléphonez au 427-7788pour vous inscrire.

Soirée de fillesLe vendredi 12 octobre 2007. De

18 h 30 à 21 h 30. Centre des jeunesHenderson Sweetman de Shearwa-ter. Coût : gratuit. Âges : de 8 à 13ans. Activité portes ouvertes; aucuneinscription requise. Au programme :jeux vidéo, billards, nouveaux jeux,artisanat, collations et un film.

Soirée de garçonsLe samedi 13 octobre 2007. De 18

h à 21 h 30. Centre des jeunes Hen-

derson Sweetman de Shearwater.Coût : gratuit. Âges: de 8 à 13 ans.Activité portes ouvertes; aucuneinscription requise. Au programme :concours, défis, collations, jeuxvidéo et un film.

Soirée pour les garçonsLe samedi 20 octobre 2007 –

Inscription au plus tard le 15 octobre.18 h 30 à 21 h. Site d’Halifax – Cen-tre pour les jeunes. Coût : 10 $. Âge: de 8 à 13 ans.

Participez à cette soirée fort diver-tissante. Il y aura des concours, desdéfis, de la nourriture, des jeux vidéoet un film. Pour vous inscrire, télé-phonez au 427-7788.

Fête d’Halloween pourpréados et repas-partage

Le samedi 27 octobre 2007. De 19h à 22 h. Centre des jeunes Hender-son Sweetman du CRFM de Shear-water. Date limite d’inscription :vendredi 26 octobre. Coût : 7 $. Âges: de 8 à 13 ans.

Venez à notre fête d’Halloweenannuelle. Des prix seront remis àceux qui porteront les meilleurscostumes. Il y aura des jeux, desconcours et des défis. En fin desoirée, nous regarderons un film qui fait peur. Les participantsdoivent apporter quelque chose àgrignoter, qu’ils partageront


avec 25 autres enfants. Nousatteignons chaque année le nombrelimite de participants alors inscrivez-vous sans tarder.

Ligue de hockeyen salle de Shearwater

Le mercredi. Première soirée deformation des équipes : mercredi 7novembre. Deuxième soirée de for-mation des équipes : mercredi 14novembre. De 18 h à 19 h 30 – Âges: de 8 à 13 ans. De 19 h 30 à 21 h –Âges : de 14 à 18 ans. GymnaseHampton Gray de Shearwater. Coût: 15 $ pour les détenteurs d’une cartede membre valide du Centre desjeunes. Nous organisons pour unequatrième année une ligue de hock-ey en salle pour les enfants et les ado-lescents. Durant deux semaines, lesjeunes suivront des ateliers pourdévelopper leurs habiletés et par-ticiperont à des exercices.

Journée pédagogiqueShearwater. Le vendredi 26 octo-

bre 2007. Venez déposer vos enfantsau Centre des jeunes HendersonSweetman pour des activités librespendant la journée pédagogique. Leservice est gratuit sur présentationd’une carte de membre valide duCentre des jeunes.

Portes ouvertes pour les préados(de 8 à 12 ans) : 9 h à 11 h 30. Portesouvertes pour les adolescents (de 13à 17 ans) : 12 h à 15 h.

Équipe de hockey sur glaceLe samedi soir.Le 27 octobre, les 3 et 24 novem-

bre et le 1er décembre 2007. De 22 hà 23 h. Shearwater – Aréna des Fly-ers du PSP. Coût : 20 $ pour quatresoirées ou 6 $ par soirée. Âges : de 10à 16 ans.

Nous mettons sur pied une équipede hockey. Soyez des nôtres le 27octobre pour la première soirée dehockey. Pendant quatre semaines,nous participerons à des séances dejeu dirigé et, en fonction de l’âge etdu nombre de participants inscrits,nous inscrirons notre équipe à untournoi local. Les participants sontpriés d’apporter leur équipement.Des pièces d’équipement de gardiende but sont disponibles.

Soirée CaféDate : Un jeudi sur deux. Heure :

de 19 h à 21 h. Lieu : Centre desjeunes Henderson Sweetman duCRFM de Shearwater. Coût : l’activ-ité est gratuite, mais nous vousdemandons d’apporter un alimentnon périssable pour la Metro FoodBank. Les participants doivent égale-ment avoir une carte de membrevalide du Centre des jeunes. Nousoffrons du café et des cafés au lait,ainsi que des pâtisseries et des colla-tions. Venez visiter notre nouveaucafé. Au total, 25 personnes peuventparticiper à l’activité alors tâchezd’arriver tôt pour avoir une place.

Jetez un coup d’œil au programmed’automne : Le 18 octobre – Specta-cle de reptiles ~ Venez voir lézards,serpents, grenouilles, tortues et plusencore. Le 1er novembre – DJ IV –Venez entendre le DJ le plus popu-laire d’Halifax... The Official DJ forClassified & Universal Soul. DJ IVsera au Centre des jeunes pour vousfaire une démonstration de ses talents: mixage, fondu enchaîné, scratch-ing, et jonglage des rythmes.

Travaux de constructionau Centre des jeunesde Shearwater

Des travaux de construction ont

été entrepris dernièrement au Centredes jeunes Henderson Sweetman duCRFM de Shearwater. Au momentde la publication de ce bulletin, nousne savons pas quand le Centre des jeunes reprendra ses activitésportes ouvertes. Nous croyons que les travaux seront terminés enoctobre. Nous avons prévu organis-er une grande fête pour célébrer la réouverture du Centre. Tenez-vous informés de l’évolution de ceprojet en visitant notre site Web, àwww.halifaxmfrc.ca.

Programmes pour adultes

Coffee ConnectionsLes mardis et vendredis, de 9 h 30

à 11 h 30. Shearwater.Pour de plus amples renseigne-

ments, communiquez avec Tracey,au 720 1159, ou si vous voulez prof-iter du service de garde d’enfantsoccasionnelle, appelez Stefanie au720-1040.

Cercle du pharele 4 et 18 octobre 1830-2030.

Shearwater.Le Cercle du phare est un groupe

de conjointes de militaires qui serencontrent toutes les deux semainespour des discussions, des activitéssociales, des activités de perfection-nement ou des techniques d’auto-gestion de la santé, et surtout pourrire et bien s’amuser ensemble. Quevous soyez dans la région depuisdéjà quelque temps ou que vousveniez d’arriver, le Cercle du pharevous est ouvert. Pour plus de ren-seignements : 720-1928.

Artisanat et causerieLe mardi 10 octobre. De 18 h 30 à

20 h 30 (Shearwater).Les membres de la collectivité se

rencontreront en soirée dans la sallecommunautaire pour discuter etfaire de l’artisanat. Nous invitonsles participants à apporter leur créa-tion et à échanger des idées et desconseils avec les autres. Apportezun objet d’artisanat que vous êtes entrain de fabriquer et partagez un bonmoment avec d’autres artisanscomme vous.

Aucune inscription requise.Aucun service de garde occasionneloffert durant la soirée.

Ateliers de mieux-êtredu mercredi

Mercredi 10 octobre 2007. 18 h30 à 20 h 30. Centre communau-taire militaire d’Halifax. Date lim-ite d’inscription : le mercredi 3octobre 2007. Coût : _ $ pour lesmilitaires et membres de leurfamille; _ $ pour les autres. Servicede garderie : Oui. Frais de garde : 5$ par famille militaire.

On entend en général par le termemieux-être un équilibre har-monieux entre l’intellect, le corps etl’esprit qui procure un sentimentgénéral de bien-être. Nous vousinvitons à participer au premieratelier de mieux-être du mercredi,qui vous permettra d’apprendre àjouer du tambour et à faire du yoga,le tout à un rythme relaxant. Le sondes tambours et le yoga contribuentnotamment à réduire le stress,relaxer, améliorer la concentrationet raviver les énergies. Les ateliersauront lieu une fois par mois enoctobre, en novembre et en décem-bre. Venez voir comment les bien-faits du tambour et du yoga peuventvous aider à vous détendre tout enrenforçant le moral de la commu-nauté. Les participants sont priésd’apporter leur propre tambour.

Secourisme d’urgenceet RCR, niveau C

Le vendredi 12 octobre, de 18 h à22 h et le samedi 13 octobre, de 9 h à17 h. Halifax. Coût : 20 $/dépôt rem-boursable; remboursable après que leparticipant a suivi le cours.

Date limite d’inscription : le ven-dredi 5 octobre. Vous pouvez Ce pro-gramme de deux jours sera sanction-né par un certificat en secourisme eten RCR, niveau C (bébé, enfant,adulte). Les participants doiventapporter leur repas.

Découpage (Scrapbooking)Le mercredi 17 octobre, de 18 h 30

à 20 h 30. Shearwater. Pour vousinscrire, passez à la réception duCRFM (Shearwater) au plus tard lelundi 15 octobre. Coût : 5 $ pour lesmilitaires et famille et 7,50 $ pour lesautres. Service de garde occasion-nelle : 5 $ par famille militaire.

Ateliers Faites-le vous-mêmeLe lundi soir. Les 15, 22 et 29

octobre. De 18 h 30 à 20 h 30(Shearwater). Au cours des troisséances que nous offrirons, vousapprendrez les rudiments de la répa-ration de véhicules et des trucs pourexécuter certains travaux dans votremaison. Des professionnels vien-dront également vous donner desconseils sur la préparation aux situ-ations d’urgence.

Pour vous inscrire, présentez-vousau bureau d’accueil de Shearwater auplus tard le mardi 9 octobre.

Durée du programme : troisséances de deux heures chacune.Coût : 15 $ pour un membre d’unefamille de militaire et 20 $ pour lesautres participants.

Service de garde occasionnel : 5 $par famille de militaire.

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When Michelle Ryan learnedshe had won a day sail on a

Navy ship, she started to makeplans. A teacher at Churchill Acad-emy in Dartmouth, Ryan stated “Assoon as I found out, I said ‘I’m notgoing to be in school that daybecause I’ve always wanted to dosomething like this.’”

Ryan was one of 10 people whowon the day sail after entering thecontest held during the CanadianForces Halifax Open House 2007 onNatal Day weekend.

The Community Outreach day sailtook place on Thursday, September20 in HMCS Iroquois, with guestsranging from representatives of HRMand the Halifax Chamber of Com-merce to corporate sponsors.

The day started with a continen-tal breakfast at the Wardroom.RAdm Dean McFadden, Comman-der JTFA and MARLANT welcomedthe guests, who totalled approxi-mately 140.

Events during the day included aboarding party demonstration and

for this event, Preserver joined thedestroyer and was designated as aship of interest. After Iroquois issuedseveral messages and fired warningshots, Preserver agreed to the board-ing party, which departed Iroquois ina RHIB in order to board the tanker.

Other events during the dayincluded a flypast by the ship’s SeaKing helicopter, refuelling at seawith Preserver, lunch and guidedtours of the ship.

Taylor Wilson, age 13, wasonboard with his father, Mark Wil-son. “My favourite part would haveto be the live fire exercise,” statedTaylor. “It was something different.Rather than just see the ship, you getto see what they do. It’s nothing likeseeing it on TV or the movies. It’sdefinitely better.”

He also got to drive the ship andsaid his favourite place on the shipwas at the stern at water level. “Yougot to see the waves coming up overyour head, which is always fun.”

Hugo Lemay was onboard with hiswife Valerie Darsigny, who won thepass for two on the day sail. “It wasnice to go out and see how the shipturns and do all that. I’ve never been

out at sea before so I was prettyimpressed with it all.”

Lemay liked the flypast by the SeaKing and said he looked forward totelling friends about the day. “We’lltell them it was nice and we wish theycould have joined us.”

Jim Ryan accompanied his daugh-ter Michelle on the day sail. Ryanenjoyed his first day at sea on a Navyship and spoke to many crewmem-bers about their jobs. It was informa-tive, he stated. “They told us a lotabout their jobs. There’s a lot more to

one of these ships than you think.”He appreciated the chance to

watch the refuelling procedure. “I’veseen that on TV but I’ve never beenclose enough to see it. That’s quite anexperience to see how they do it. Iunderstand they can do two ships ata time, so that’s pretty interesting.”

When he first heard of the day sail,Jim Ryan had thought it would beonly a brief trip, “like going out of theharbour. We didn’t expect to go allthe way out as far as we did and doas much as we have.”

Michelle Ryan had attended theOpen House in August, bringingfamily members who were visitingfrom Toronto. “We didn’t expect theOpen House to be as big as it was. Wewere there the whole day.”

She had toured Navy ships whenthey were alongside and noted “I always say, ‘I wonder what it’slike to be out on the ship.’And herewe are.”

Michelle Ryan also enjoyed thetour of the ship, which took them toareas such as the machinery controlroom, the operations room and thebridge. “We saw the messes and theWardroom. I loved it. That was thebest part, I think.”

She had many conversations withcrewmembers. “They would comeup to us, strike up a conversationand they were very happy to answerany questions we had... These people were fantastic about provid-ing information.”

Ryan took many photos andemphasized “I’ll be telling every-body about this. It was a great dayand I wish they could do it moreoften so more people could have thissame experience.”

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Some 140 guests, many of whomhad never tested their sea legs,

came aboard HMCS Iroquois onThursday, September 21 for a rareglimpse of life in a Canadian war-ship at sea. They sailed to theNavy’s training areas approximate-ly 45 kilometres south of Halifaxharbour where they experiencedmaritime interdiction and boardingoperations, a replenishment-at-seawith HMCS Preserver, a visit froma Sea King helicopter and a com-prehensive guided tour of the airdefense destroyer.

Canadian Forces Halifax, Per-sonnel Support Programs had morethan 50 Corporate partners partici-pate in the day sail. “This providesour corporate partners an opportu-nity to go on board a ship and expe-rience the daily life of a CF sailor,”said Ken Doucette, Corporate Ser-vices Director. “We truly appreciatethe support from our corporate part-ners, and recognize their support is

very valuable to our programs.”DND Public Affairs personnel,

on a week-long familiarization tripat military bases in Atlantic Cana-da, were also on board. Halifax wastheir last stop after CFB Gagetownand 14 Wing Greenwood. Whendiscussing their trip so far, the old rivalry between the Navy andAir Force awakened when Marie-Helène Roulliard, from PublicEnvironment Analysis ResearchServices said “The Air Force hasthe best looking guys, however theNavy has the best food.”

Sarah Kavanagh from the MediaLiaison Office noticed anotherhealthy rivalry. “I sensed a healthycompetition aboard the shipbetween the ops people and thetechs,” she said. “It was beneficialbecause it spurred each group to excellence.”

Harold Doran, another guestfrom the Army News office inOttawa, summarized the day’sevents. “The people on board werevery professional. The whole daywas extremely well planned, wegot to see every aspect of life onboard a ship.” Cmdre Bob David-son, Commander Canadian FleetAtlantic was also pleased. “It was agreat way to reach out to the greaterCanadian community while pursu-ing important training opportuni-ties for our sailors.”

Landlubbers ahoy!By Virginia BeatonTrident staff

The Halifax-Dartmouth BridgeCommission (HDBC) has

extended safety railings along thepedestrian and bike lanes on theAngus L. Macdonald Bridge.

“Those extensions are the resultof meaningful consultation with theHDBC,” stated Ed Miller, Forma-tion Safety Officer with FormationSafety and Environment (FSE).

“Their purpose is to preventobjects from being thrown into theworking area located directly underthe Angus L. Macdonald Bridge.”

Steve Snyder, general managerand chief executive officer of theHDBC, stated that both the HDBCand DND had known for some timethat items ranging from food andbeverage containers to bicycleswere falling or being thrown fromthe bridge, creating safety haz-ards for personnel and property inthe Dockyard.

Miller estimated the consulta-tions that culminated in the safetyextensions began approximatelyfive to seven years ago, at the time of the change of configurationfrom a two-lane to a three-lanebridge surface.

“When it was realized that themeasures that had been on the oldbridge were not going to be putback in place, the consultationbegan with respect to what thebridge could do, but we couldn’twait for that.”

He stated that DND, “in somecases with the assistance of theBridge Commission, put overheadprotection in place.

That overhead protection wasdesigned to protect pedestrians,walking in specific areas in prox-imity to the Dockyard, from objectslanding on them and causinginjury.”

Miller added there had beenongoing discussions with respect towhat actions the Bridge Commis-sion could take to further reduce thehazards. In late July 2007, workbegan on the new safety extensions,which are approximately nine feettall and curve inward to the bridge.

The HDBC also is taking steps toprevent accumulated snow and ice(known as ice pucks or cookies)from falling off the bridge into the Dockyard. Netting, installedearly in 2007, will help break up the snow.

Last winter, “We didn’t getenough snow to fully evaluate

it,” stated Snider. “We need toknow how it performs. If thisworks, great.”

“We have an ongoing good rela-tionship with the Bridge Commis-sion,” stated Cdr Colin Darlington,Base Operations Officer.

“They are our neighbours andthey are concerned about security,both the real security and the con-struction engineering security ofthe tower and the foot of the bridgethat are on DND property.”

Cdr Darlington emphasized thatthe message is twofold; anyonewho observes items falling or beingthrown from the bridge into theDockyard should promptly notifythe Military Police.

As well, “We’re very interestedin getting the word if a person seeswhat they believe to be an unsafepractice up there, which may resultin something tumbling down fromthe bridge.

We want to know about that right away so we can contact theBridge Commission.”

DND and the HDBC need feed-back to indicate whether the safetymeasures are working. “We onlyget that feedback from the peoplewho are living the experience,”stated Cdr Darlington.

Extended safety railings onbridge offer enhanced protection

“...we got to seeevery aspect of lifeon board a ship.”

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On Wednesday, September12, Fleet divers entered

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Abrainchild of the Vancou-ver Aquarium, the TD GreatCanadian Shoreline Cleanuphas been running for morethan 12 years with partici-pants cleaning up more than1,000 shorelines in everyregion of Canada. Represen-tatives from Clean Nova Sco-tia, Vancouver Aquarium,World Wildlife Fund (WWF),TD Bank Friends of the Envi-ronment Foundation Halifaxand media were all present aswet bags of garbage wereraised from Halifax harbour.Coordinated by SLt Christo-pher Heckman from HMCSFredericton, two teams of sixdivers helped bring aware-ness to the cause. At the endof the dive, SLt Heckmansummed up the day as a“...great way to work with oth-er divers in the Fleet, “main-

tain our diving proficiencyand foster new relationshipswith the community.”

The necessity for thecleanup was reinforced by thedivers’need to keep skin frombeing exposed to the contami-nated harbour waters. Furtherevidence came to light asdivers surfaced and allowedmedia, including Cyril Lun-ney from Breakfast Televisionto view the garbage they wereable to find only metres offAlderney Landing. A sea-lifeencrusted tire, beer cans andan old bank card were some ofthe items dragged from themurky bottom of the harbour.

Halifax’s own shorelinesare not the only ones with litter issues. From 1997 to2006 the TD Great ShorelineCleanup has removed litterfrom 3,631 sites, covering6,876 kilometres of Canadianshoreline and removing more

than 2,659,708 kilograms ofjunk, debris and garbage.

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For Fleet divers it was achance to maintain their skills,meet others and help clean upthe waters they have to dive in.For Navy divers, it was anopportunity to support effortsin the community in whichthey live. LS Mike Arsenault,when asked why he volun-teered to do this simply said,“Since we dive in it, might aswell clean it up.”

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Canadian Forces Naval Operations School(CFNOS) recently raised $602 for the TerryFox Foundation.

CPO1 Georges Pelletier, TTT’s DivisionCPO, volunteered for the Great CanadianHead Shave if TTT could raise $500 in pledgesand on Friday, September 14, TTT personnelgathered to watch CPO1 Pelletier lose his hairfor charity.

“I want to thank everybody here for theirpledges,” stated CPO2 Pete Majeau, TTT CPO.“We’ve raised $541.”

CPO2 Majeau introduced Betty Risser,known to many as Betty the Barber from thebase barbershop, who was the haircutter forthe occasion.

As she watched Risser shaving CPO1 Pel-letier’s head, Cindy Pettipas, provincial direc-tor for the Terry Fox Foundation, stated shehad contacted CPO2 Majeau several monthsearlier about organizing the event.

“It’s a national initiative and it came aboutbecause Terry really hated that he lost his hairduring the cancer treatment.” Pettipas stated

Terry Fox’s family thought if volunteers hadtheir heads shaved, “it would be a tribute tothose people who don’t have a choice aboutlosing their hair.”

TTT had set a fundraising goal of $500 “andthey have surpassed it,” stated Pettipas. WhenCPO1 Pelletier’s head shave began, the totalwas $541 but by the time all his hair was gone,more contributions had boosted it to $602.

“All I wanted was a trim,” CPO1 Pelletiertold his audience, as he surveyed his bald headin the mirror.

When CPO2 Majeau first told him about theplanned fundraiser, CPO1 Pelletier volun-teered to be the candidate. Though he had par-ticipated in fundraising runs and had had piesthrown in his face as fundraisers, “This wasthe first time I have had my head shaved.”

CPO2 Majeau described CPO1 Pelletier as“a really good sport about it.”

As soon as personnel heard the event wasa Terry Fox fundraiser, “They would sayyes.” Nearly 82 people donated money forthe event, held just before the annual TerryFox Run.

“People will still give to the GCWCC,which kicks off soon. It’s part of our fabric.People like to give, especially when it’s some-thing so worthwhile.”

Head shave for Terry Foxfundraiser nets $602

Navy Divers help cleanup Halifax shoreline

Naval divers collected debris to kick off the TD GreatCanadian Shoreline Cleanup.

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By Kerianne GordonPSP Fitness Instructor

Hello Halifax! We are in transit toSouda Bay, Crete. We just departed

from Seychelles Islands. Our visit therewas only three days long but it was a gor-geous location. The island was very laidback and the locals’response to any ques-tion was “no problem, no problem”.

The first night in port, there was a par-ty held in the after AMR and then we wentto the Dutch ship HRMS Evertson tosocialize with their crew. The next morn-ing was an early one, with step test start-ing at 7 a.m., and shuttle runs to follow at8 and 9 a.m. on the jetty.

There was a soccer match betweenNATO (eight American and four Canadi-an players) vs. a local league team fromSeychelles. The game was 30-minutehalves. After the first half the score was2-2 and ended with a score of 6-3 for theNATO Team.

We have some new guests onboardincluding the folks from the televisionshow Truth, Duty, Valour, who took somefootage of my classes and boarding partytraining to use in their series.

Before going to Seychelles, I had thechance to cross to the Evertson for anight. During my visit I taught a class inthe hangar and 25 people came. The crewfrom Truth, Duty, Valour came to theDutch ship as well and got some footageof the fitness class. It was fun to teach tosuch a big group and they all enjoyed itand wanted me to stay on their ship.

The crew has a big screen in theirhanger and every evening a group getstogether and exercises to fitness videosprojected on the screen. I think this is anawesome idea but they were excited tohave a real person leading the class fora change.

The Dutch do not have a fitness evalu-ation as we do with the EXPRES test nordo they have an organization like PSP attheir base, but the crew as a whole is fitand interested in exercise. Their XO saidthey are now looking into bringing a fit-ness test into their Navy and he thought itwas great that the Canadian Navy has asupport program like PSP.

Since we have started our journey toSouda Bay, fitness classes have changed.We are in an operations period, thereforethe Naval Boarding Party (NBP) cannottrain as a group as they are on shiftsenabling them to be in a high state ofreadiness for this leg of the sail. NBPmembers will still follow a set programbut they exercise at different timesdepending on their shifts and I try to beavailable to assist them.

Also, the Toronto in Motion class haschanged, since some personnel wereidentified as not current for the CFEXPRES test for FY 07/08. With the newpolicy that all CF members must be test-ed by December, and since Torontoreturns in mid-December, a main goal is

to get all members tested before theyarrive home. So now there are two Toron-to in Motion classes to help everyone getready for the evaluation.

In other activities, we are gettingready to play Assassins again. It was ahit last time but this time the assassinswill get a target to shoot and a locationon the ship, and the kills can only countin these locations. This will make thegame more interesting.

Also, we have started The BiggestLoser; members register by weighing inand getting their waist circumferencetaken. Members then get crewmembersto sponsor them by donating a certainamount of money per pound lost and/orper cm lost off their waist. At each portwe will do a weigh-in and tally up howmuch money members have collectedfrom all their sponsors. All proceedsfrom both Assassins and The BiggestLoser will go towards helping grant thewish of Kimberley Hill with the Chil-dren’s Wish Foundation.

I also plan to run nutrition seminarsevery Sunday until we reach Souda Bay.These classes will be open to the wholecrew and will help the participants in TheBiggest Loser raise more money.

Since the Terry Fox run was such a suc-cess, I am excited to get all NATO togeth-er again in Souda Bay for another run andas well, we will have some sportingevents going on at this upcoming port.

I will run the EXPRES test at every portand maybe some Boarding Party Chal-lenges among all ships’ parties.

I found out recently that I will be stay-ing with Toronto for the whole deploy-ment but I will come home when the shipleaves Souda Bay, and will return to meetthe crew in Pireaus, Greece so you willbe receiving updates from sea for thewhole deployment.

HMCS Toronto in motion

LCdr A. Topshee with the NATO flagduring the Terry Fox run.

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The Fleet hit the road on Friday, Sep-tember 21.

More than 1,000 personnel, most ofthem wearing red T-shirts, assemblednear Rainbow Gate before the 5 kmrun’s start time of 10:45 a.m.

“These runs are an important part ofculture in the Navy,” Cmdre RobertDavidson, Commander Canadian FleetAtlantic, told the crowd.

“These runs are good for morale andgood for your fitness... I hope you willall be fit enough to enjoy a long andhealthy retirement.”

All personnel were encouraged to runor walk at their own pace, as participa-tion was the important element, accord-ing to Cmdre Davidson.

He described the 5 km route as “nobig deal. We should be prepared to doit.” Cmdre Davidson noted that RAdmDean McFadden, Commander JTFA andMARLANT, was among the runners that day.

The route took the participants outRainbow Gate and south past HMCSScotian to Casino Nova Scotia, then

along the waterfront boardwalk to theparking lot at Pier 20. The turnaroundwas at the statue of Samuel Cunard inthe parking lot.

MS John Dewolfe of HMCS Charlot-tetown was the first person to complete

the route. Each day MS Dewolfe runs towork, a distance of 5 or 6 km. “Then Ido a 12 km loop home. I do a lot of roadbiking too.”

Gatorade and Canadian Springs weresponsors for the run.

By MS Brad BrowneMARLANT Combat Shooting Team

As MS Brad Browne lies behind the C-3A1 Sniper rifle, the dim glow of the

PVS-14 night vision scope shows him agreen and black view of the target win-dows 300 metres away. It’s after 10 atnight, and the target will only be visiblefor three seconds. With 15 exposures overa 10-minute period, they could pop upany time, in any of the six windows, andfive of the targets are no-shoot targets,with a scoring penalty for firing at them.With a brief flash of movement, the tar-get appears and MS Browne distinguish-es the faint image of the correct target inthe upper left window... he squeezes thecrisp 1kg trigger in a smooth pull...Crack! ...the bullet speeds downrangeinto the darkness and the target disap-pears, leaving the shooter to get ready for

the next shot. In the end the match finished with nine

out of 10 shots fired, resulting in sevenhits by MS Browne, and no penalties forengaging the no-shoot target. This result-ed in a second place finish for his team inthe match.

This was the final match in a series of10 in the CF Sniper Competition (CFSC)held at Connaught Ranges in Ottawa Sep-tember 3 to 6.

The MARLANT Combat ShootingTeam entered MS Browne from HMCSMontreal in the match, with Cpl RyanSteacy from the British Colombia Reg-iment (Armoured Reconnaissance)joining him as his partner in the CF-Open class.

The matches fired included movingtarget engagements, rapid follow-upshoots, and long-range selective targetengagement out to a distance of 900

metres. Fired over the course of fourdays, the CFSC culminated with thenight shoot, a challenging event for all participants.

The Sniper Platoon from 3 RCR wasable to supply night vision equipment forthe MCST entry, permitting the team tosuccessfully participate in the match,showing the inter-service co-operationthat permeates this level of competition.

Medals were awarded for all matches,with the MARLANT Combat ShootingTeam entry bringing home two of the 10matches, and placing third overall in theCF-Open class.

The skills learned and new capabili-ties tested showed the flexibility of all competitors.

With the upcoming National ServiceConditions Competition and CanadianForces Small Arms Competition, theMCST continued until September 16.

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More than 1,000 people participated in the Fleet Fun Run on Friday, September 21.

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By Lt(N) J. BakerAssistant Marine SystemsEngineering Officer

The NATO fleet pulled into Sey-chelles, a small group of islands

off the east coast of Africa, for theweekend in order to top up on freshfood, water and stores. It was also achance for the fleet to get a glimpseof tropical paradise, as the Sey-chelles Islands are famous for theirbeaches and diving sites. One sailorin the crew of HMCS Toronto wasdetermined not to let a Canadiantradition go by the wayside justbecause they were half way acrossthe world. PO2 Rolland Larivieretook initiative and organized aNATO Terry Fox Run.

Several weeks before the NATOfleet was due to pull into Seychelleshe got the word to the other shipsthrough a message explaining thelife of Terry Fox and why Canadiansran every September in honour ofthis great Canadian hero. He madeposters and coordinated the eventwith representatives from each ship.He was assisted by Toronto’s resi-dent Personnel Support Programs(PSP) representative, Kerianne Gor-don, who managed to get a localcontact to help them determine the10 km route. As the event got clos-er excitement and interest rose.Pledge sheets were distributedamong the crew of Toronto and the

other ships were encouraged tomake their pledges online.

The fleet arrived in SeychellesSeptember 14, 2007 in time for lastminute planning before the bigevent, which was being held onSunday, September 16, 2007. PO2Lariviere and Ms. Gordon mappedout the final route and were sur-prised how easy it was to secure theuse of the local stadium, which hada great 400 m track. When theyasked the man in charge of the sta-

dium if they could use the track onSunday morning they were metwith what seemed to be the popularSeychellois saying. “No problem,no problem, you come to the stadi-um anytime and leave anytimethere is no problem, you are in theSeychelles now.”

The morning of the race was ide-al for a 10 km run as it was overcastand about 25 ºC. The temperaturewould rise above 30 ºC by midafternoon, which is why it was crit-

ical to start the race as soon as pos-sible. Participants rolled in to regis-ter and pass in their pledge sheets.USS Bainbridge had just joined theNATO fleet and had the least noticefor the big event but still producedmore than 20 participants. USSNormandy was close behind in par-ticipation. Then there was the con-tingent from the Dutch ship HRMSEvertsen, who handed in a com-bined donation of more than 1600Euros. The German tanker FGS

Spessart came with a special dona-tion and opted to race with theirown beer cart. This helped teamcohesion efforts and set the mood atthe start line. The Canadian contin-gent added to the total participants,which grew to 118 runners.

As advertised on completion ofthe Terry Fox Run, Toronto con-ducted a moose call and a BBQ onthe flight deck for all the partici-pants. Moosemilk, a concoction ofan assortment of alcohol and icecream, has become popular drinkfor the NATO fleet. Only partici-pants could eat and drink free whileothers were welcome as long asthey came with a donation. USSNormandy’s generosity in donatingthe massive quantity of hot dogsand hamburgers served at the bar-beque was also much appreciatedby the hungry runners.

The Terry Fox Run was a hugesuccess and an event that broughtthe NATO fleet together running sideby side for one common goal of rais-ing money for cancer research. Thetotal amount raised reached $5,972,which translates into an impressive41,303 Seychelles Rupees. Theevent was well organized by PO2Lariviere’s small team of volun-teers. Terry Fox would never haveguessed his dream of running acrossCanada in 1980 would spark suchenthusiastic interest in place as faraway as the Seychelles Islands.

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HMCS Toronto organized the Terry Fox Run during Operation SEXTANT in the Seychelles.

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