Honorary Colonel Sass Jordan Visits Her Squadron

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2 April 2013
Honorary Colonel Sass Jordan
Visits Her Squadron
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Karen Parker
417 CSS Honorary Colonel Jordan participated in the squadron’s sports day.
KAREN PARKER
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On March 28, 417 Combat
Support Squadron (CSS) had
a special visitor to their sports
day, Honorary Colonel Sass
Jordan.
In
her first visit to the evening, HCol Jordan voice, of Sass Jordan as the
the squadron since her attended the mess dinner that Juno-Award winning artist,
investiture this past August, was held in honour of the who has sold over a million
Sass was able to relax and Royal Canadian Air Forces’ CDs worldwide and served as
visit with the members of 89th anniversary.
a judge on Canadian Idol.
the squadron as they spent
Many Canadians will
Continued on page 2.
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Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Honorary Colonel Sass Jordan Visits Her Squadron
Continued from the
front page.
Karen Parker
In his role as Skip, 417 CSS Commanding Officer
Maj Stelfox orders a takeout.
Army tradition and over
the years, the Royal
Canadian
Air
Force
and Royal Canadian
Navy have adopted the
tradition. The role of
an Honorary Colonel is
to foster morale within
their unit or squadron,
help build relationships
through the Honorary
Colonel network and
ensure that the customs
and traditions of the CF
are maintained.
“It’s really intriguing
to see the reaction it
gets,” explained HCol
Jordan. “When I do
interviews for my music,
I always like to mention
my
squadron.
It’s
interesting that there
are that many civilian
people out there who
really do appreciate our
military and what we’re
doing.”
“Before
I
was
involved, I really had
no knowledge of it at
all. It was a peripheral
thing…I never thought
about it as people, people
who are performing
an intense and heavy
service.”
“That’s the whole
point of me doing this,”
said HCol Jordan. “It is
to get that understanding
out there so the regular
public understands. What
I’ve discovered is that
there’s a lot more people
who know than I thought.
That makes me really
happy.”
The
appointment
of
Honoraries
was
Karen Parker
historically a Canadian MCpl Jensson (left) and MCpl Jones sweep hard to bring the rock into the house.
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is
a spiritual and social
gathering,
which
is
held to celebrate life.
The powwow brings all
nations, from different
locations, speaking many
languages, together.
Sacred Fire
Before the powwow,
a sacred fire is lit
at sunrise on the day
the powwow is to begin.
It is the responsibility
of the men to take care
of the fire, so a man
knowledgeable in the
traditions and teachings
of fire keeping is selected,
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and
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“Change Is Good! No Really!” Experiencing
The FORCE Evaluation For The First Time
JOSEY YEARLEY,
4 WING FITNESS AND
SPORTS DIRECTOR
very exciting afternoon!
As
a
“warm-up,”
every member of the
PSP fitness squad (along
This “old dinosaur” with one enthusiastic and
entered a “new era” on curious member of the
March 27 as the Personnel recreation department)
Support Programs (PSP) achieved the incentive
Fitness Team completed exempt standard with
mandatory fitness testing ease. Celeste even “pulled
(breezing through the it off” with a broken
EXPRES test one last time) finger! A fitting (excuse
then rushed, dragged, the pun) farewell to the
lifted and shuttled their old standard!
Then we ventured
way through the new
FORCE evaluation for into unknown territory,
the first time. It was a which I must say was the
Karen Parker
The PSP Fitness Staff run the 20 metre shuttle test
one last time.
hardest part of the new
evaluation…not knowing
what to expect, how it
would feel or how I would
perform! I have done a
lot of military fitness tests
in my day, starting with
the mile and a half way
back in 1979, but this was
unlike anything I have
ever experienced. If I had
to make a comparison and
give a point of reference, I
would say it was most like
the current firefighter’s
test, which is also task
oriented and focuses on
getting a job done, rather
than on the components
of physical fitness that
allow you to get the job
done. In any event, we
got the job done!
I will openly admit
that, at 52 years young,
with “the back of an 80
year old” (to quote my
doctor as she examined
my last back x-ray and my
disappearing vertebral
disks) and ugly knees that
have both undergone
arthroscopic surgery, in
an attempt to repair the
damage of a life full of
use and abuse, I had my
fair share of trepidation fear even. What if I hurt
myself? Worse yet, what
if I failed the test in front
of my fit young staff? OK,
Kevin isn’t that young,
but he’s super fit!
Well my fears were
soon dispelled. I decided
not to worry about the
time/standards, pass or
fail. I simply wanted to
experience the test. Get
a feel for it and then go
from there. I focussed
totally on picture perfect
form and that’s what I
would urge everyone
to do on their first go
round. Forget the clock,
experience the test, then
go from there. By the
way, we all successfully
completed
the
test,
achieving the standard,
even me with my old and
broken body and Celeste
with her broken finger.
Like anything new
and unknown, it was
threatening and a little
bit scary. Not everybody
will reach the standard
on the first try and that’s
perfectly fine. In fact, it’s
Karen Parker
to be expected. One thing
Fitness and Sports Director Josey Yearley perfoms
I know for certain having
the Sandbag Drag.
experienced this test firsthand and personally: it is today. You don’t feel confidence. You will
ready to give it a try? No have at least as much
an attainable standard.
Starting in April this problem! Contact the PSP confidence as anyone has
test will be available for Fitness Staff at the gym doing something they
you to try out, and if you and have your questions have never done before!
And
remember
don’t make the standard and concerns addressed.
on your first attempt, no We can hone your training the words of Winston
worries, no harm, no program specifically to Churchill, “Success is not
foul. That’s what we are the demands of this new final, failure is not fatal, it
here for; to train you evaluation and prepare is the courage to continue
up to this new standard you to trial the test with that counts.”
and beyond! We are here
to help you reach your
goals, whatever they may
be. So talk to your unit
EXPRES
Coordinator
and book your FORCE
familiarization
session
Karen Parker
PSP Fitness Instructor Holly Gillis performs the
sandbag lift.
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Subsidized
Community
Cards For The
Defence Team
Soup For Supper
TOVAH FENSKE,
FITNESS
COORDINATOR
the creaminess of cream
soups, but want to avoid
all the fat, here are a few
suggestions. You can use
I say yes, please! evaporated milk, sticking
Soup can be jam-packed to one or two percent or
with nutrients, while fat free, which is an
being a lighter, lower excellent way to add
calorie option. Soup is texture and calcium,
not just great during the without expanding your
winter months, but also waist line. Also, if you
works for quick dinners are making soup that
as we move into spring calls for milk, don’t be
and summer, the time of tempted to use skim milk
year when people start since it won’t give your
shedding sweaters and soup that creamy texture.
thinking about getting Instead choose either
their
beach
bodies one or two percent milk
ready.
for cooking or drinking,
When choosing store they are both good
bought soups, buyer options. Another way
beware! There are lots of to “fake the fattiness”
soups to choose from on of cream is to puree
the market, but not all half of the soup with a
are created equal. Look blender, food processor
for soups that are lower or an immersion blender
in fat, choose vegetable before adding it back
and broth-based soups into the soup. If you like
more often, as cream your soup creamy, with
soups tend to be higher no vegetable pieces, then
in fat. Sodium can also be puree the whole pot.
extremely high in store
You can create a
bought soups, so make different batch of soup
sure you read the label every week for light
and check the serving dinners
or
lunches.
size. Many canned soups Try adding different
are
two-to-two-and-a- ingredients like shrimp
salmon,
lean
half servings per can, if or
you are planning to eat meatballs, spinach or
barley,
quinoa
the whole can you need kale,
to multiply the sodium or bulgur, ravioli or
contents per serving to tortellini (always add
know how much you will pasta during the last few
consume. For example, minutes of cooking so
if the soup has 800 mg it doesn’t over cook) to
of sodium per serving make your soup a meal.
and there are two and For more flavour, try
a half servings per spicing your soup with
can, that soup packs a sauce, peanut butter,
whopping 2,000 mg! The light coconut milk or
recommended amount cilantro. You can garnish
of daily sodium is below the soup with a sprinkle
shredded
cheese,
2,400 mg. By choosing a of
high sodium soup, you croutons, avocado, light
will rack up most of your sour cream, bean sprouts,
sodium intake for the nacho chips or fresh
herbs to really boost the
day.
If you can’t find flavours.
What’s
cooking
what you’re looking for
on the store shelves, tonight?
Tovah’s Cheddar,
why not make your
Bacon Perogie Soup
own
soup?
Making
The recipe makes six
soup from scratch is
super simple and is large servings (about two
the best way to control cups each).
Ingredients
the ingredients, while
ensuring you are getting • 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 bag – about 2 cups
a nutritious, delicious
small new potatoes
dish.
When
making
or 2 medium
broth based soups, you
potatoes, chopped
can either buy the broth
or create your own by • 6 slices bacon,
chopped
boiling the bones of
chicken, turkey, beef or • ½ cup chopped white
onion
simmering a vegetable
medley. There are many • 3 tbsp butter (you can
also use margarine
great
broth
options
to reduce calories by
available
that
have
200 per batch)
no added sodium, so
look for them in your • 3 tbsp flour
• 2 cups 1% milk
supermarket. If you like
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and stir frequently until
• 3 cups no sodium
cheese melts into the
chicken stock
• 1 can evaporated milk sauce.
6. If at this point
(fat free)
you would like the soup
• 2 cups shredded
to be thicker, add one
cheddar cheese
part cornstarch with
• Cornstarch –
cold water to make a
if needed
paste and add one to two
• 4 stalks green onions,
Continued
from system. If you have
spoonfuls to the soup.
chopped
not had your PLCC card
Stir, it will thicken page 3.
• Low fat sour cream –
stamped “REC CARD”
quickly. Continue to
2 tbsp per serving
6. How do I get my by the front kiosk at
add, stir and wait a
• Salt and pepper
minute or two until family or myself signed up the Col JJ Parr Sports
to taste
Centre in the past year,
you reach the desired for a Community Card?
Directions
Come into the Col JJ and are still in the
You
can
1. Toss the new thickness.
potatoes (if they are also do this with flour Parr Sports Centre and possession of the old
bigger than bite size, cut and milk, but I find see the front kiosk. Please card without an expiry
them each in half) with you have more control bring your Personal date, you will need to
the
thickening Liability and Clearance bring in your PLCC
the olive oil, a pinch over
of salt and generous with cornstarch since it Card (PLCC) so that it card to be stamped and
amount of cracked black happens almost instantly. can be stamped as well as get your new card by
cornstarch
is valid ID for verification April 30.
pepper. Place on a Also,
8. What do I do when
baking sheet and roast gluten free, so if this of entitlement to this
them at 375 degrees for is something you prefer subsidy. You will also I’m posted?
You must bring your
skip the flour in step be required to fill out
about 30 minutes.
Community
Card PLCC card and clear
2. In a large soup three and just thicken a
for
our out of the Community
pot, add one tbsp butter with cornstarch at the application
records.
Recreation Department
and the bacon, cook until end.
7. If my family and I and return all Community
7. Add in threecrisp. Remove a quarter
of the bacon and reserve quarters of the green already have a Community Cards that were issued.
Please visit www.
onion along with the Card do I still need to come
to top soup bowls.
c fcom mu n it yg a t e w a y.
3. Add the rest of roasted potatoes and salt, in?
Yes, prior to your com
for
more
the butter and melt over add pepper to taste.
on
the
8. Top each bowl next recreational visit, information
medium heat. Add the
Support
onions and cook for a with extra green onions, you must sign a waiver Personnel
(PSP)
minute, add the flour one tsp bacon crumbles to use the facility and Programs
and cook for about two and two tbsp low fat ensure your information Community Recreation
sour cream for the full is up-to-date in our Department.
minutes.
4. Add one cup perogie experience.
Calories per serving:
of milk and mix well
so there are no clumps. 435 per bowl, includes
Add the rest of the milk, the sour cream topping.
evaporated milk and For a smaller lunch size
stock. Heat over medium serving, divide soup into
high heat until a near nine servings, about one
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4 Wing Community
Library News
Located in the 4 Wing Community Access Building • 780-594-7456
Spring Into Reading!
4 WING COMMUNITY
LIBRARY
Spring, we hope,
has finally arrived in
Cold Lake! The days are
getting longer as well
as warmer and we find
ourselves approaching
that
time
between
outdoor winter sports
and outdoor summer
sports. Ice fishing is
winding down, but it’s not
time yet to put the boats
in the water. The ski
trails are disappearing,
but the golf links aren’t
ready yet. What to do?
This is a perfect time
to get into a good book.
Whether you are looking
for tips to improve your
golf game or want to
find a story to read to
your kids, you can find
it at the library. The
librarian is friendly and
willing to help you track
down what you want or
provide suggestions.
If the book you want
isn’t here at 4 Wing,
through
the
TRAC
system, you can search
libraries all over Alberta.
When you request an
item, it will be shipped
to your local library
and can be returned
there. With a current
library card, there is
no cost for this service,
no shipping fee, and
no restocking fee. This
means millions of items
are available for your
enjoyment!
Monday to Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
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Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Volunteer Appreciation
Celebration
MARIE CLEMENS
Volunteers
are
the backbone of the
community, serving in
every area of operations.
Many, if not all, programs
and services rely on
volunteers. Volunteerism
is the life and the energy
of what makes our
community so great.
Join
4
Wing
Military
Family
Resource Centre Society
(MFRCS),
Personnel
Support
Programs
(PSP), 4 Wing and SISIP
Financial Services on
Friday, April 19 as they
sponsor an evening to
show appreciation as
well as recognize the
outstanding, hard work
of our volunteers in the
4 Wing Community.
N o m i n a t i o n
categories are as follow:
• Citizen of the Year
• Family of the Year
• Military Family
Resource Centre
Volunteer of the Year
• Most Outstanding
Recreation Club
Award
• Most Outstanding
Civic or Community
Group of the Year
• Recreation Club
Volunteer of the Year
Take
time
to
nominate a volunteer
today.
Detailed
information
and
nomination forms are
available at the MFRC
office and on our website
w w w. f a m i l y f o r c e . c a .
Deadline for nominations
is April 5.
K
C
O
KN KNOCK
CFHA Updates
CFHA would like to remind occupants to clear snow from
around their houses, including the window wells, to prevent
water leaking into the house as the snow melts.
Climate Outlook
For April
MCPL CHRIS HOBSON,
OBSERVER
SUPERVISOR/BRIEFER
on March 19 at minus a low of minus 34.4˚C
24.8˚C. The average on April 2, 1954. As for
amount of snowfall on precipitation, we will
the ground at month’s likely see both rain and
“Spring is nature’s end was nine cm, but as of snow occur this month
way of saying, Let’s Party!” March 27, we were sitting with an average of 14.2
at approximately 36 cm; mm of rain and 11.7 cm
Robin Williams
As March draws to a that amount is expected of snow. Record rainfall
close, the sun has come to drop a bit lower before for Cold Lake was 29.6
out to play, showing us this article is printed. mm on April 18, 1992
the signs of spring and It has definitely been a and record snowfall
longer days. The month good year for those with happened on April 20,
1985 with 41.8 cm of
was only slightly cooler snowmobiles!
than normal, with the
What we can look snow.
average daytime high forward to in April
Once
the
snow
approximately
two is longer days and is gone, it will be time
degrees cooler (minus warmer
temperatures. to put away the snow
0.6) and the overnight Hopefully we will also machines and bring out
low one degree cooler see the disappearance the quads, trade in the
(minus 12.2) than the of the white stuff and ice fishing gear for the
normal averages. We the re-appearance of normal fishing gear and
did not see any rain the green, but likely pull out those BBQs for
in March: however, we yellowish-brown
grass. those juicy, delicious,
did receive 22.4 cm of We shall see an average mouth watering steaks;
snowfall,
which
was daytime high of 10.1˚C although the winter has
nearly six cm above and an overnight low not stopped some of us I
average. The maximum of minus 1.9˚C. Record imagine. Until next time
temperature was 6.4˚C temperatures for April keep safe and I hope
on March 27 and the was a high of 29.4˚C you had a great Easter
coolest temperature was on April 29, 1980 and holiday!
MFRC
Bulletin Board
Life Management Courses
These courses are facilitated by Margaret Palmer, MA,
Professional Trainer. For cost, more information or to register
call the MFRC. These courses are open to all residents of Cold
Lake and area. Military members must be registered through
their ETO. For a full list of upcoming courses, please visit
www.familyforce.ca. Creating Possibilities: The Art of
Effective Leadership Workshop will be held on April 16
and 17 at the MFRC from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Redefine your
notion of leadership! Starting with the premise that anything
is possible, successful teams and organizations require
everyone to participate in meaningful ways. This two-day
course will challenge you to find the leader within, regardless
of your position or title within an organization. Effec tive
Communication Workshop will be held on April 23 at the
MFRC from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Participants will learn about
their dominant communication style and how to recognize their
own communication barriers. Participants will also learn how
perspectives, assumptions, culture and values relate to and affect
communication. They will also receive tips for communicating
Café Jasette
Calling all Francophones! Drop by the MFRC on
Wednesdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm to meet
other French speaking community members. We’ll
supply the coffee, you supply the conversation. This
program is open to the community at large. There is a
small play area for children.
Busy Little Hands Drop-In Playgroup
Drop-in at the 4 Wing MFRC on Monday, Wednesday and
Friday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. We’ll be doing arts and
crafts, sensory play as well as singing and dancing. Snacks
will be provided. This program is for parents with children
ages birth to five years old and all Cold Lake and area
families welcome (military or not). Pre-registration is not
required, but there is no drop-in on statutory holidays.
P.O. Box 5260, Station Forces
Cold Lake, Alberta T9M 2C3
Tel: (780) 594-6006
Fax: (780) 594-5776
Email: [email protected]
Hours of Operation:
Mon - Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Medley Youth Centre
The Medley Youth Centre now has Facebook!
Check out our page to see what’s happening every night at
the YC. The Youth Centre is open to all youth in
Cold Lake and surrounding area.
Administrative Professional Day Luncheon
will be held Wednesday, April 24 at the 4 Wing MFRC
from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Show your thanks and
let us do the work. Watch for details on our website,
Infomall and our Facebook page.
Primitive Wood Craft
Come join us at the MFRC on April 25 from 6:00 pm to
9:00 pm to create a bird house that will bring nature to
your backyard. Course fee includes the cut wood, paint,
instructions and a night out! If you want to decoupage
please bring print outs of the images on a plain sheet.
For more information call the MFRC office.
Basic Car Maintenance for Adults
will be held on May 22 at 6:00 pm at the 4 Wing Auto
Club. Basic spring maintenance, oil change and tire
change. The spaces are limited, so be sure to register
early at the MFRC or call 780-594-6006.
Knit, Purl
invites you to learn the basics or work on your current
project during our Tuesday evenings get together from
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information or to register
call Cindy at the MFRC 780-594-6006.
Youth Leadership Group
Gandhi said “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
Are you between the ages of ten and 17 and up for change?
Would you like to be part of our Leadership Group and make a
difference in the world? The Leadership group will meet every
Sunday from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Medley Youth Centre.
Come meet new friends and make a difference!
Youth Programs
Babysitting Course
April 26 at the MFRC from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Ages 11 and up
Medley Youth Centre Events
The Doodler: come find a new, fun and exciting
way to express yourself!
April 12 at the Medley Youth Centre from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Ages 10 to 14
Must register for these events, please call the
Youth Programs Coordinator at 780-594-6006 or
the Youth Centre at 780-594-6707
Do you have a skill, craft or hobby you would like to share with
local teens and pre-teens? Become a volunteer facilitator for
our Medley Masterminds Program! Evening program times are
flexible to fit your schedule. Share your passion during an hourlong program in cooperation with the Youth Centre Staff. Call
Stephanie at 780-594-6006.
Youth Centre Hours of Operation
NOW CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
Teen (Ages 13 - 17)
M, Tu, Th 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
F & Sat 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Pre-Teen (Ages 10-12)
W 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sat 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
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Health Promotion
CF Health And
Wellness Challenge
HEALTH AND
WELLNESS
CHALLENGE
WORKING GROUP,
EDITED BY
DEREK COE
Are you ready to
enhance your wellness?
Wellness is more than
a concept, it’s a daily
life experience linking
all aspects of health.
Improving your health
Derek Coe
Health Can Be Catching
means making changes confidence,
improving
because if you change your overall health and
nothing, nothing will being the best that you
change! Build a healthier can be.
What do you need
lifestyle and you will feel
to do for this challenge?
your absolute best!
simple:
between
Strengthening
the It’s
Forces is bringing you May 1 to 31, all you need
the Canadian Forces to do is make healthy
every
day
(CF)
Health
and choices
Wellness
Challenge. that fall within our
Join the challenge and four program areas:
Awareness
take
concrete
steps Addictions
to
increasing
your and Prevention, Injury
Ask A
Professional
Are there times when you need a little
professional advice?
Ask a Professional
can help! You send in the questions,
they give you the answers.
To ask your question call 780-594-5206
or email: [email protected]
MORTGAGE SPECIALIST
May I use my
RRSP to make
a down payment?
Q
Each Mortgage Centre office is
independently owned and operated.
Prevention and Active
Living,
Nutritional
Wellness
and
Social
Wellness. Once registered
for the challenge, each day
you will have access to a
checklist of pre-selected
activities called “daily
choices.” By completing
a “daily choice” activity,
you are awarded five
points. There are also
one-time bonus choices
worth ten points that
Shannon Parker,
Mortgage Broker
The Mortgage Centre - North East Alberta
Phone: 780-826-3544
Email: [email protected]
can be completed during
the month. The “daily
choices” checklist and
activity
tracker
are
electronic, printable tools
allowing you to easily
track your daily points.
Join the challenge
today and be entered
into a draw to win great
prizes, including an iPod
Shuffle, a Sony eReader
and a Magic Bullet! But
remember,
you
will
only be eligible to win
these great prizes by
completing the challenge
and attaining a certain
number of points.
Remember,
health
is an every day issue.
It’s what you eat at the
restaurant, it’s how well
you
sleep,
it’s
the
evening walks you take
and it’s the decisions
you make when a
ffected by stress. Small
daily choices can have a
big impact on improving
your life. According to
Dr. Darrell Menard, a
sport medicine specialist
with
Strengthening
the
Forces,
“The
fundamental decision is
choosing to take care of
yourself and everything
else in life will fall into
place.”
For
more
information
on
this
challenge, please visit
your local Strengthening
the
Forces
Health
Promotion Office or call
780-840-8000 local 6958
and feel the inspiration,
tap into the energy and
get going!
COSMETIC AND MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY
I NEED TO APPLY SUNSCREEN
Q:DO
IN THE WINTER?
A: IT DEPENDS......
If you are just going to and from work and with our short to
almost non-existent sunlight, it’s not necessary. However, if
you are doing an outdoor activity such as skiing or ice fishing,
you definitely need it. Especially now in March with the
increasing sun intensity. Don’t forget that the UV rays also
reflect off the snow. I knew a gentleman that was skiing on a
glacier and he burnt the roof of his mouth from the reflected
UV rays off the ice. I also find that the drying effects of the
wind and cold will also accelerate the damaging effects of
UV rays, which we tend to refer to as wind burn. I have a SPF
50 in my moisturizer which I use every day so I do not need
to make that decision, it’s just done!
HOME INSPECTION
Q
My sump pit is dry as a bone now.
Should I add some water to the pit before
the spring thaw?
A
Adding water to the sump is a great idea
to test the operation of the pump and it’s
important to do so before the thaw. As well,
ensure that the discharge line and or hose is
sloped away from the dwelling properly, and is
not frozen or obstructed.
A
Yes you can use
your RRSP, if you
are a first time home
buyer you can use up
to $25,000 tax free, if
you are not a first time
homebuyer you will
have to pay tax when
you cash in your RRSP.
Call us, we can help you
with your options.
Page 9
Kevin Lester, RHI
Home Inspector
Cell 780-812-5849
Fax 780-639-2175 [email protected]
www.klhomeinspections.ca
Dr. Annette Turenne
780-826-2215
www.turennesthetics.ca
Active Medical Practice
for 24 Years
PETS
How do I know if my hamster is getting
enough exercise?
Q
A
Most of us know that puppies and kitties need exercise. But we
tend to forget that our small caged pets – hamsters, gerbils,
guinea pigs, and rabbits – need physical stimulation, too. Playtime
with a small animal can be a learning experience for the whole
family. Each creature’s behavioural and environmental needs
should be discussed with a pet counsellor before selecting any
toy or exercise. Chew sticks for pet rodents help wear down their
continuously growing teeth. Exercise wheels for mice, hamsters,
and gerbils fit nicely in your pet’s home, allowing them to run day
or night as many small pets are nocturnal. Pets like ferrets, guinea
pigs, and rabbits love to walk outside and you can purchase special
collars and leads for them. A well-ventilated clear plastic ball is
available that allows your critter to travel about the house without
worry of running into the family cat.
Hours:
Mon.-Fri. 9 am - 9 pm
Sat. 9 am - 6 pm
Sun. 11 am - 5 pm
#105, 4902 - 69 Avenue, Cold Lake, AB
(Tri-City Complex)
Phone 780-594-7387 Fax 780-594-5927
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Tuesday, 2 April 2013
Youngest Recipient Of The Victoria Cross
MAJOR MARCH,
HISTORIAN, AIR
FORCE HERITAGE
AND HISTORY
In
1918,
Alan
served as a pilot in
No. 2 Squadron flying the
Armstrong
Whitworth
FK 8, a two-seat general
Throughout the First purpose aircraft used for
World War, except for reconnaissance, artillery
the short-lived Canadian spotting,
groundAviation Corps and the attack, contract-patrols
Royal Canadian Naval (i.e. finding out where
Air Service, Canada did the armies were on the
not field an air force. ground) and bombing.
Instead, Canadians who Also known as the "Big
wished to fly flocked Ack," the FK 8 was
to join either the Royal effective and dependable.
Flying Corps (RFC) or It could carry up to
Royal Naval Air Service 118 kilograms of bombs
(RNAS).
Thousands and was equipped with
served and it is estimated one
forward-firing
that over five thousand Vickers machine gun,
were killed. During the with a Lewis machine
war, three Canadians gun mounted in the rear
were awarded the British observer's position.
Empire's highest award
On March 21, 1918,
for gallantry in the face the
German
army
of the enemy, the Victoria launched its last great
Cross (VC). Of the three, offensive of the war and
William Barker and Billy British and French forces
Bishop, fighter pilots fell back in disarray. It
both, are the most well- was a desperate time
known; however, the and anything the RFC
youngest recipient of the had that could fly was
VC, Second Lieutenant called upon to try to stem
Alan Arnett McLeod, is the German advance.
often overlooked.
Alan and his observer,
Lieutenant
Arthur
William
Hammond
who had already been
awarded a Military Cross
(MC) for bravery, went
aloft on March 27 as part
of what we would call
today a "strike package"
to
attack
advancing
German infantry.
The story of Alan's
VC show makes for
remarkable
reading
(check
out
www.
twosqnassoc.co.uk, and
click on "The Honours"
banner and follow the
links
for
individual
honours). However, less
than a week later, Alan
wrote home to his
family and described
what transpired that
day. The letter shows a
badly injured young man
trying his best to assuage
any worry his family
might have and gives us
some insight into the
personality of this selfeffacing young Canadian.
So in his own words, here
is what transpired the day
that "Babe" McLeod won
the VC. (Editor’s note:
Due to length, this is only
a short excerpt.)
Prince of Wales Hospital
Marylebone Road,
London, W.W. 1.
April 2nd, 1918
My Dear Old Dad and
Mom,
When we got to the
lines we were the only one of
our machines around, and
there were lots of Boches
[Germans]. We went quite a
piece over the lines and were
just going to drop our bombs
on a Hun battery that was
in action, when suddenly a
bunch of Boches came out of
the clouds on us. There must
have been eight of them. I
foolishly stayed to scrap
with them. We jumped up to
about five or six thousand
feet and fought for a while
and got three of them down
in flames. Then they got
us. By this time I had a few
bullets in me and they were
beginning to hurt, when our
machine burst into flames.
As soon as I saw this I put
the machine into a dive to
try to get to the ground. We
stood out on the side of the
machine as soon as we got
near enough and jumped
for the ground. Our flying
suits were burned off us and
our clothes partly burned,
but we were hardly burned
ourselves. My observer,
Hammond, was certainly a
hero. When we were coming
down in flames - it looked
like certain death - and
he was badly wounded, he
still fired at the Huns and
brought one down too. That
takes some nerve, believe
me.
Heaps of love and kisses
to the girls and yourselves.
Ever your own dear son.
Alan
P.S. Please don't worry.
It would just be like you both,
and I'm as fit as a fiddle. I
believe our escape was one
of the most remarkable I
ever heard of. Here I am
six days after, feeling like a
prize fighter, and have just
shown one of the fellows in
this room that I am one.
L i e u t e n a n t
Hammond became an
"Ace" with the aircraft
claimed that day, giving
him a total of five enemy
aircraft shot-down. He
was presented with a
"bar" to his MC denoted
a second award for
gallantry. Unfortunately,
he lost a leg as a result
of his wounds, left the
RFC and immigrated to
Canada. He served with
the Royal Canadian Air
Force during the Second
World War and passed
away in Victoria, British
Columbia on December
22, 1959.
Wounded six times
in this action, Alan's
condition was far worse
than he let-on in his letter
and his life hung in the
balance for several weeks.
His father, a doctor,
left Winnipeg to help
look after his son. On
September 4, on crutches,
Alan was awarded the
VC
at
Buckingham
Palace by King George
V. He returned home
to Stonewall, MB soon
after. Weakened from his
wounds, Alan died during
an influenza epidemic on
November 6, 1918 - five
days before the end of
the War.
me.
A precious baby with velvety
soft skin,
Wiggling its tiny hands
and feet,
On its face an adorable
grin.
First morning dew on a
pink rose;
A beautiful butterfly
drawing to it close.
The sun's golden rays gently
warming the ground;
Luscious plants covering
the soil abound.
Humming birds singing
high up in the tree;
White sand glistening in
the turquoise sea.
Snow capped mountains, so
majestically high;
A colorful rainbow
adorning the afternoon
sky.
Countless stars above,
sparkling oh so bright,
Decorating the horizon and
illuminating the night
Thank you, Dear Lord, for
giving me another day,
To enjoy the beauty of Your
Creation,
And to worship You and
pray.
Spring Is Here
PADRE KEN MATENDE
This
year
Cold
Lake has had its fair
share of winter, with
temperatures well below
zero and plenty of
snowfall! March 20 was
the official beginning
of spring. It is a day
for saying an official
farewell to the Cold
Lake winter blues. It is
a day when many want
to enjoy the outdoors
because of the warmth
and joy associated with
the sunshine in spring.
But what makes spring
beautiful?
Spring is a time of
renewal that is preceded
by winter, which is a
time of hibernation. It
can be a time to reflect
on our spiritual renewal,
as we look to get rid of
past heartaches. It is
a time to begin a new
journey and enjoy our
blessings, as we embark
on this new journey, let
us enjoy the beautiful
creation surrounding us.
Let us stop and marvel of nature, we can see
at the incredible level parallels
within
our
of creativity: the birds own lives. Nature moves
singing a new song of in spirals just like our
praise,
the
multi- own lives. Nature is
coloured
butterflies beautiful and so should
fleeting
across
the our lives be. Spending
sky and the majestic time with nature helps
mountains towering into us become attuned to its
the sky.
wisdom.
Life and nature can
Below is The Beauty of
be likened to each other. God’s Creation, a poem by
Nature is how life acts, Gabriele Embry.
and interacts, within
I look around, and
the sphere of existence.
everywhere I can see,
When we pause and
The beauty of God's
examine
the
beauty
Creation smiling back at
Padre’s Corner
St. Mark’s Protestant Chapel
[Across from Art Smith Aviation Academy]
Sacraments
For information on Spiritual guidance, Baptism, or
to register for Marriage Preparation Courses call the
office. You must register six months in advance and
please note that marriage preparation is required.
Funerals and memorial services can be requested by
first contacting our Administrative Assistant.
Chapel Life Programming
All local military/DND and visiting military/
DND personnel and their families are welcome
and encouraged to join our opportunities of
worship, social events, and charitable service
activities. St. Mark’s Ladies Guild and St. Mark’s
Men’s Fellowship are always open to receiving new
members.
• Men’s Monthly Fellowship Breakfast,
last Saturday of the month 8:30 am,
September to May.
• Military Christian Fellowship, Wednesdays
11:30 am - 1:00 pm, September to June.
Sunday Service
10:30 am Divine Worship
Communion - 1st Sunday of the month
Sunday School - September to June
Chaplains - Protestant
Padre Ken Matende (Evangelical) CLC ....... 8165
Padre Henry Hoy (Anglican) .................... 7975
Padre Steeve Arseneau (Alliance) .............. 7716
Holy Name Roman Catholic Chapel
[Corner of Kingsway and Queensway]
Sacraments
Sunday Eucharist
11:00 am in English
Children’s Liturgy - September to June
Chaplains - Roman Catholic
Padre Marian Korzeniowski ..................... 8170
Padre Elisabeth Duggan CLC .....................8169
Administrative Assistant: Nicole Laframboise..….....................7969
You may call her for more information or to register.
[Our offices are located in Building 115 next to the CFHA.]
Information on Baptism, 1st Reconciliation, 1st
Communion, Confirmation, Holy Matrimony, Holy
Orders/Ordination, or Sacrament of the Sick, you may
contact any of the RC chaplains or the Administrative
Assistant. A pre-matrimony (marriage) course is
mandatory with a minimum of six months - preferably
one year - notice prior to the intended wedding date.
Sacrament/Anointing of the Sick or Sacrament of
Reconciliation can be at any opportunity upon request to
a priest. Funerals and memorial services can be requested
by first contacting our Administrative Assistant.
Chapel Life
All local RC military/DND and visiting RC military/
DND personnel and their families are welcome and
encouraged to join our opportunities of worship, social
events, and charitable service activities. Catholic
Women’s League and Knights of Columbus are
always open to receiving new members. Additionally,
confidential pastoral counselling in regard to personal
faith, family, or employment related matters can be
available upon request/appointment.
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1. Carried luggage or
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9. Chief Pontiac, e.g.
15. Veto
16. Blotto
17. Potherb leaves
18. Stifled, with “down”
19. Deuce topper
20. Cleared as profit
22. “___ Maria”
23. Afflict
24. Appearance
25. Beam
26. Bottom of the barrel
28. Princes, e.g.
29. Produce
30. Mr., in India
31. Sleeping sickness
transmitter (2 wds)
33. Cut down
35. Brewer’s equipment
36. Specializing physician
39. Ring bearer, maybe
42. Injured, in a way
43. A chip, maybe
44. Big bore
46. Jewish month
47. European language
48. PC “brain” (acronym)
49. “Dear” one
50. City government
heads
52. Attempt
53. Bullhorn
55. Having the most froth
57. Temper, as metal
58. Mark
59. In a wise manner
60. Blushed
DOWN
1. Bad way to go?
2. Egg-producing organs
3. Noisy partier
4. “Iliad” city
5. “To ___ is human ...”
6. Archaeological site
7. Charity dependent
8. Preordain
9. Ancient
10. Contemptible one
11. Actor Arnold
12. Dress
13. Having snout beetles
14. Number next to a plus
sign
21. Male hormone
25. Having natural talent
27. Female sibling
28. Antares, for one
29. “Absolutely!”
32. Fill
34. ___ Zeppelin
36. ___ Jones, of film
fame
37. Coming close
38. To such an extent
40. Precambrian time
41. Comeback
42. Baked buckwheat
dishes
45. Hit golf ball lightly
toward hole on green
47. Before the due date
50. Breakfast, lunch or
dinner
51. Beach, basically
52. Locale
54. “Malcolm X” director
56. ___ Squad, 1960s TV
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HOROSCOPES
CAPRICORN - December 22 - January 19
It’s the turtle that wins the race, not the hare. Remember,
Capricorn? Slow down, else you will have to backtrack for
mistakes. A compromise is reached at home.
AQUARIUS - January 20 - February 18
Pride gets in the way of progress, and you must work hard to
change that, Aquarius. A little known fact surfaces, igniting a
slew of rumours. Keep your nose to the grindstone.
PISCES - February 19 - March 20
Memory falters, and mistakes accrue. Don’t play the blame
game, Pisces. Accept what’s happened and hunt for a
resolution. Flowers bring cheer to a friend.
ARIES - March 21 - April 19
Name-dropping at an event is ill advised, Aries. What you do
is more important than who you know. A home improvement
project hits a snag.
TAURUS - April 20 - May 20
To save green, you’ve got to go green. Get on the eco-friendly
path, Taurus, and you will reap in more ways than one. A furry
addition lightens the mood at home.
GEMINI - May 21 - June 21
A relationship hits the rocks. Take cover, Gemini. A broken
promise turns out to be a blessing in disguise as travel plans
begin to take shape.
CANCER - June 22 - July 22
The mystery at home thickens. You’ll have to dig deep, and
you’ll have to do it fast, Cancer. A check of the finances reveals
you’re back in the black.
LEO - July 23 - August 22
Party plans hit a snag. Relax, Leo. It will all work out in the end.
The need for organization continues to elude a loved one. Be
kind but direct.
VIRGO - August 23 - September 22
Try, try and try again, Virgo. It may take several attempts, but
eventually you will reach your goal. A news article points the
way.
LIBRA - September 23 - October 22
A friend hits rock bottom. Give them a guiding hand, but don’t
you dare rescue them, Libra. They made the mess. They should
be the one to clean it up.
SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21
Get ready, Scorpio. Your moment in the spotlight is coming to
an end. Bow out graciously, and your star will continue to rise.
The web of deceit builds at work.
SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 21
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welcome the new. Go with the flow, Sagittarius, and you will
land on your feet.
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The Courier News & Publishing
Tuesday, 2 April 2013
RCAF Introduces New High Tech Firefighting Vehicles
HOLLY BRIDGES
Every year Royal
Canadian
Air
Force
(RCAF)
firefighters
respond to almost 3,000
calls at Air Force Wings
across
the
country,
everything from mopping
up fuel spills to rushing
out to the flight line
to meet an aircraft in
trouble.
Altogether there are
13 categories of incidents
that RCAF firefighters
must be able to respond
to – quickly, effectively
and without unnecessary
delays.
A new capability
that allows firefighters
to do just that is the
6000 LE1 aircraft rescue
and firefighting vehicle
(ARFF), which is now
being used at 19 Wing
Comox, BC, 4 Wing
Cold Lake, 17 Wing
Winnipeg, MB, 3 Wing
Bagotville,
QB
and
14 Wing Greenwood, NS.
Altogether, 12 new trucks
are in service.
“This
is
an
outstanding
new
capability for the RCAF,”
said Major Martin Breton,
the
RCAF’s
aircraft Life’ apparatus that do
rescue and fire fighting not require a generator,
vehicle project director. which reduces response
“Our current vehicles are times
and
improves
well past their service equipment handling.
lives and needed to be
3 Wing Bagotville’s
replaced. These new fire chief, Chief Warrant
ARFF vehicles will ensure Officer Des Desruisseaux,
the RCAF maintains says fire trucks have
a
modern
aircraft come a long way since he
emergency
response first joined the Canadian
capability to support air Armed Forces 34 years
operations at its main ago.
operating bases.”
“When
I
joined
Each truck carries in 1979 there were at
6,000 litres of water and least four firefighters
a full complement of operating the truck...the
foam and dry chemicals. driver, the platoon chief
In addition to a high on the side running the
performance roof turret pump, a firefighter on
and an adjustable angle the back and there was
bumper turret (for 180o me, the poor private on
dispensing of either foam top, operating the turret.
or water), the trucks are It was all manual so we
equipped with advanced had to use our arms to
electronics,
modern rotate it left, right, up
navigation systems and and down.”
infrared vision that allow
“Now it’s all electric,
drivers to see through a one-person operation.
smoke, fog and blackout The
driver
does
conditions.
everything – drive the
Due to their large vehicle, use the radio,
size, the trucks also have control the pump. It’s
rear view and blind spot basically like a big video
cameras to reduce the game. Today our younger
risk of collision. The firefighters are so agile
trucks are equipped with their fingers, so
with electrical ‘Jaws of used to playing video
games, that this type
of technology is very
familiar. You know an old
man like me, sometimes
we need more practice
but those kids they can
drive the truck quickly.”
“I am really excited
about these new trucks
because our serviceability
will be higher so it will be
safer for our Wing, our
pilots, our planes and
the military community,”
said CWO Desruisseaux.
The
RCAF
fire
marshal, Major Rick
Dunning, agreed. “A
modern ARFF vehicle
fleet that ensures the
effective
delivery
of
fire
fighting
agents,
personnel and equipment
increases the safety of
firefighting
personnel
improves airport flight
safety and provides wings
with superior operational
support. These trucks
are a brand new asset and
I’m really glad we have
them.”
In December 2011,
the
Government
of
Canada awarded a multiyear contract to TechnoFeu Inc. of St. Francois
du Lac, QB, for the
Cpl Eric Girard
A side view of one of the new 6000 LE1 airfield
rescue firefighting vehicles seen at the fire hall at
3 Wing Bagotville, QB.
acquisition of 12 modern
four by four ARFF
vehicles at a cost of $8.2
million. The directorate
of
support
vehicles
program
management
at
the
Department
of National Defence
managed the acquisition.
About the aircraft rescue
fire fighting vehicles
The ARFF fleet is
the largest of the fire
apparatus within the
Department of National
Defence
and
the
Canadian Armed Forces.
It comprises 43 percent
of all apparatus and
are therefore the most
important in terms of
investment and support.
ARFF
vehicles
are used to transport
personnel
and
equipment to the scene
of an aircraft emergency
to rescue occupants and
conduct
firefighting
operations.
They are used both
on
and
off
paved
surfaces. Off-pavement
capability is important
to ensure timely and
effective response to
aircraft accident sites that
are located off improved
surfaces.
They
are
extremely fast, given their
size, and deliver large
amounts of extinguishing
agent in a very short
period of time.