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www.theovation.ca Help create an extreme Christmas
Ben Green stocking stuffed full of good filled socks, or filled stock-
Staff writer tidings. ings can be delivered to EOS
EOS is asking people to at 999 McKenzie Avenue, or
How do you spend the donate either large wool the Serious Coffee locations
holidays? A big turkey feast socks for men, or red stock- in Esquimalt or off Island
with family and friends? A ings for women and children, Highway by Dec. 11.
stroll hand-in-hand through and fill them with good- On Dec. 18, EOS will host
Butchart Garden’s Twelve ies. Items such as brushes, their “Extreme Christmas”
Days of Christmas? Or per- hygiene products, clothing, dinner at North Doug
haps it’s curling up on the toys, books, games, and hard Pentecostal Church where
couch in the dark, watch- candy are a few of the pos- the stockings will be hand-
ing the lights on the tree sibilities on the wish list. ed out to those attending.
flicker and dance as you’re EOS is asking people not to Following the completion of
serenaded by Bing Crosby’s include food, used items, or the dinner, up until Dec. 24,
“I’m Dreaming of a White things that may melt, break, members of EOS will blan-
Christmas”? or harm someone. ket various shelters around
Whatever it may be, the To prepare the men’s socks Victoria with the remaining
large majority of us are warm, for drop-off, place one sock in stockings.
full, and accompanied during the toe of the other, fill with For more information, call
the holidays – we are blessed. items, and secure the top 250-384-2064 or visit www.
Throughout Victoria there with a safety pin. Women’s extremeoutreach.com.
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fortunate than ourselves who need to be secured at the is a non-profit organization
will spend the holiday season top. Along with your dona- founded in 1998 by Cliff
cold, hungry, and alone. But tion, EOS will include a card Power. Originally formed as
you can help change that for of encouragement; they ask an outreach program deal-
some. that you don’t include your ing with addiction, they have
Extreme Outreach Society personal note or information. now expanded to a variety
(EOS) and their Warm-a- Stocking items can be pur- of other programs. They are
Soul campaign are asking the chased at locations such as committed to improving the
community to rally together CANEX, the Great Canadian lives of children and families
and help give the less fortu- Dollar Store or Carlie’s in Victoria and help in the
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November 15, 2010 LOOKOUT • 3
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Triumph
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Ben Green of nerves.
Staff writer Hope rests in a special med- “Thank a Hero”
Hope rests in a special ical procedure not covered by B.C.
For over 25 years, Lesley Clarke medical procedure not Medical. But the cost is high, and $350 to $750 off best price!
has been helping families with spe- $16,000 must be raised.
cial needs in the Victoria commun-
covered by B.C. Medical. A silent auction has been created
ity as a social worker. Through this that will hopefully put a dent in
work, and being the sister of an the disease; mortality rates are very the remaining costs. It takes place
active Canadian Forces member, high. She also suffers from Chronic Wednesday, Nov. 24, from 6:30 –
Clarke understands sacrifice and Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency. 9:30 p.m. at the Legion Branch #91 in Langford across from Steve Drane
what it means to put others before CCSVI is a condition where the at 761 Station Ave. in Langford. 250-475-8885 • www.savagecycles.ca
yourself. body can’t efficiently remove blood Donors and anyone interested in
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now she needs the help of a giving
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Donations can also be given to
Benefits of Metal Roofing
Clarke suffers from Rapid rounding tissues. This causes iron any Coast Capital Savings branch Cost Effective
Pays for itself the day it’s
Progressive Multiple Sclerosis, the deposits in the brain that triggers an on behalf of the Lesley Clarke installed. Long life span with
most complex and dreaded form of immune response and degeneration Fund. low maintenance.
Attractive
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Raised seams assist in quick
Ben Green drainage, preventing water
Staff writer Call damage.
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Others don’t come back
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It’s for these fallen sol-
diers that the Canadian
Forces has teamed up
with HevyD’s Kettle Korn,
HevyD Music, Country
Music Television (CMT),
and a host of other organ-
izations to begin the
“Highway of Heroes” pro-
ject.
Launched on Nov. 1, the
project has been created
to form a digital memor-
ial that will honour every
Canadian soldier that has
died in Afghanistan. With
help from various sources
including the Department
of National Defence
(DND), the website
www.wesaluteourheroes.
ca includes a photo of
each soldier, a biography, wesaluteourheroes.ca honours all soldiers who have lost their lives in
and a condolence board Afghanistan.
for visitors to post messa-
ges. The site also features first performed at the the project through John while Boomer’s Legacy
video and photo materi- 2010 Canadian Country McLaughlin, the music provides aid to Afghan
al provided by DND’s Music Association Awards writer for the paper. women and children in the
Ask abo
Combat Camera and will in September. The music Along with the memor- form of medical supplies, ut ou
be updated as needed by video for the song airs all ial, there is a fundraising education materials, books, Militar r
the circumstances of con- November on CMT with objective. All proceeds and warm clothing. The Discou y
tinuing operations. the possibility of airing from the iTunes download fund is set up in honour
nt
Linked to the memorial during Hockey Night in of “Standing Strong and of Cpl Andrew “Boomer”
site is a list of songs written Canada on CBC. True” will go towards the Eykelenboom, a medic CANEX
and recorded by a number Fabian Dawson, Deputy Military Families Fund who was killed by a suicide
Financ
in
of Canadian artists. The Editor of The Province, and Boomer’s Legacy. The bomber in 2006. Availa g
ble
songs are dedicated to and is the project coordin- Military Families Fund HevyD’s Old Fashioned
honour the Canadian sol- ator and has linked the assists military families Kettle Korn is also donat-
diers and their service. newspaper’s website with unforeseen and often ing 50 cents per bag sold
Along with the list of to the digital memorial. immediate needs due to across Canada between
music, a signature song They will run coverage of the conditions of service, Nov. 1 and Dec. 15.
for the project called Loblaws, Mac’s/Couche-
“Standing Strong and True” Tard, and Core-Mark are Quality Tires • Low Prices
has been recorded by 27 Launched on Nov. 1, the project has all signed on for the sale
of Canada’s top country and distribution of the Complete Mechanical Repair
artists (along the lines been created to form a digital memo- product.
of ‘We Are the World’).
rial that will honour every Canadian To donate, purchase 610 Herald St • 382-6184
Written by Ron Irving, the song, or to visit the
Lynda McKillip, and Tom soldier that has died in Afghanistan. memorial go to www.
McKillip, the song was wesaluteourheroes.ca.
4 • LOOKOUT November 15, 2010
matters of OPINION
WHO WE ARE On Nov. 6 Gen (Ret’d) Rick Hillier visited CFB Esquimalt for a book signing to launch his new book “Leadership
– 50 points of wisdom for today’s leaders.” Lookout asked some of those attending the question:
MANAGING EDITOR
Melissa Atkinson 250-363-3372 People Talk What does meeting General Hillier mean to you and why are
melissa.atkinson@forces.gc.ca
you looking forward to reading his new book?
STAFF WRITER
Shelley Lipke 250-363-3130
shelley.lipke@forces.gc.ca
Ben Green 250-363-3672
ben.green@forces.gc.ca
PRODUCTION
Carmel Ecker 250-363-8033
production@lookoutnewspaper.com
Shelley Fox 250-363-8033
projects@lookoutnewspaper.com
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT My brother is a Master I read his first book and it I’m here because my son I’m at Naval Officer I think seeing Hillier here
Kate King 250-363-3014 Warrant Officer who is serv- was nice to read the his- got a medal from the Training Centre (NOTC) today is a first class example
kate.king@forces.gc.ca ing an 11-month tour in tory that I’ve been a part General in Kandahar. He Venture taking leadership of what the military can do
ACCOUNTS Afghanistan and I’m wait- of. He was a really good was awarded the Special and ethics, and my Officer today in producing leader-
250-363-3127 ing in line to get these leader when we were in Service Medal on Christmas Professional Development ship for Canada. In the Air
books signed for him. I Petawawa. I was there day in 2006 when he was course and this new book Force and in World War
SALES REPRESENTATIVES know he’s interested in the from 1996 to 2007 and working for the Disaster totally falls into what I’m Two we had the pathfind-
Ivan Groth 250-363-3133 different aspects of leader- I remember his people Assistance Response Team studying. I look up to him ers – they were the leaders
ivan.groth@forces.gc.ca ship and I felt he’d espe- skills and his personality. (DART) in Pakistan doing very much as he’s a great of the way. Officers such as
Joshua Buck 250-363-8602 cially enjoy this book as he’s Consistently the message humanitarian work. I want- leader. Several of the stu- General Hillier illustrate this
joshua.buck@forces.gc.ca working in headquarters he sends is the troops are ed to get him the General’s dents came today to meet same leadership today.
EDITORIAL ADVISOR over there with engineer- the most important thing. book because I had a book the General. I admire his Gord McIlroy
Lt(N) Michael McWhinnie 250-363-4006 ing staff. That is the message I took signed by General Romeo ability to connect with the
MS Mark Tipper from him. I’ve met him a Dallaire for him so I thought troops most.
few times during his career maybe he can start a collec- SLt Lee Pothier
Published each Monday, under the authority
of Capt(N) Craig Baines, Base Commander. when he was the Brigade tion of signed books.
Le LOOKOUT est publié tous les lundi, sous Commander and part of John Donohue
l’égide du Capt(N) Craig Baines, Commandant our work environment. I
de la Base. also met him when he was
an Army Commander, and
The editor reserves the right to edit, abridge
or reject copy or advertising to adhere to
Chief of the Defence Staff.
policy as outlined in CFA0 57.5. Views and Sgt Patrick German
opinions expressed are not necessarily those
of the Department of National Defence.
Le Rédacteur se réserve le droit de modifier,
de condenser ou de rejeter les articles,
photographies, ou annonces plublicitaires
pour adhérer à l’0AFC57.5. Les opinions
et annonces exprimées dans le journal ne
réflètent pas nécéssairement le point de vue
du MDN. Gen (Ret’d) Rick Hillier
signs his new book
“Leadership - 50 Points
of Wisdom for Today’s
Leaders” for Second World
Circulation - 4,500 War veteran Gord McIlroy
One year subscription - $37.36 as Hollywood actor Adam
Six month subscription - $18.84 Beach looks on. Gen Hillier
Three month subscription - $12.56 visited CFB Esquimalt on
A Division of Personnel Support Programs Nov. 6 to launch his book.
CFB Esquimalt, PO Box 17000 Stn. Forces, About 200 people lined up
Victoria, BC V9A 7N2 out the door and around
the building at the Naden
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November 15, 2010 LOOKOUT • 5
SPORTS NEWS: CF APPRECIATION NIGHT
Sailor to sing at Canucks game
Ben Green fairly recent, LS Fortin is
Staff writer anything but unprepared.
She’s been performing
The spotlight may be since she was 16, and went
blinding, and 19,000 pairs
of eyes may be unnerving,
on to major in Musical
Interpretation at Laval 10% off
but LS Josee Fortin is ready University. From there she
to tackle the opening act finished her opera training any Truck
for the biggest ticket in at La Schola Cantorum in
town, Canucks hockey and Paris before she enlisted in
the Forces.
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national anthem.
When she sings “Oh Earlier this month, LS
Canada,” she’ll be inspiring Fortin was able to warm up
a team, a city, and a legion on a slightly smaller stage Call 250-953-5300
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Naden Band of Maritime
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June. Previously stationed the national anthem at an upcoming Canucks ticipated. There is only one
at CFB Halifax, it was there hockey game. other CF band capable of
that people took notice of
her vocal abilities.
“When I was in Halifax, a
Petty Officer knew people,
and recommended he take
a look at her.
“LCdr Murray had occa-
I just carried on, and asked
her to come over and sing
a few things for us. She’s a
supporting the anthems in
this region, the Band of the
15th Field Regiment (RCA)
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who knew people, who sion to use LS Fortin as a wonderful singer. She’s had year the Naden Band was off Westshore Parkway, off Trans Canada
knew people, and they vocalist with the Stradacona some very good classical chosen for the event. between Spencer Rd & Goldstream Park
got me an audition with Band several times. He gave training and it shows.” As for LS Fortin, the years
the Stradacona Band [of her a glowing recommenda- While her musical suc- of musical training have left
Maritime Forces Atlantic]. tion,” says Lt(N) Byrne. “So, cess in the Forces might be her with a steely reserve
That’s how everything got when it comes to per-
forming. That doesn’t mean
“
started.”
After her transfer to she doesn’t appreciate the
CFB Esquimalt this sum-
She’s a wonderful singer. She’s had opportunity before her.
mer, LCdr Ray Murray, some very good classical training and “I’m not nervous about
Commanding Officer of the performance, I’m just
the Stradacona Band, got in it shows. honoured,” she said. “I’m
really honoured to do this
touch with Lt(N) Robert
Byrne, Commanding
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Tha nk You
ESQUIMALT MFRC
Shelley Lipke, Lookout
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Sgt Dave Thompson with the Fire Warden of the Year award during the Fire
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Shelley Lipke,
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Shelley Lipke, Lookout
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We live, and remember
• Silver cross mother Sheilla Fynes and hus-
band Shaun have an emotional moment
during the service at the B.C. Legislature.
• Ninety-one year old veteran Robert Smith
shares a moment with veteran Anton
Emerick. Emerick was among the Canadians
who liberated Holland while Smith fought
with the light infantry in the British Army. The
men, who are only two days apart in age, met
for the first time during this year’s Remembrance
Day ceremony.
• Esquimalt’s Memorial Park was packed with mili- Ben Green,
tary members, veterans and civilians. Lookout
• The Naden Band of Maritime Forces Pacific marched
down Government Street as part of the parade to the B.C.
Shelley Lipke, Lookout
Legislature cenotaph.
• Royal Air Force veteran Edward Vaughan salutes
in front of the Victoria cenotaph while Bdr
Stefan Conquist from the 5th
Field Regiment stands
as a vigil.
Shelley Lipke, Lookout Shelley Lipke, Lookout
November 15, 2010 LOOKOUT • 9
A veteranʼs reflection of service
Shelley Lipke
RECRUITING SESSION
Staff writer
CPO1 (Ret’d) Edward
Chadwick has created a book
of memories for his family by
documenting and publishing a
book of his life in the Canadian
Navy.
“A lot of stuff never gets writ-
ten down,” said the 81-year-old
veteran. He’s recounted tale
upon tale to his children, but
decided it’s best to capture those
stories in print for generations to
come to read, enjoy and learn.
Three years ago he sat down
with pen and paper and began to
reflect on his many years of naval
life. He sifted through 30 years
of memorabilia to kick start his
motivation. Once he delved into
the project the memories flood- Shelley Lipke, Lookout
ed back effortlessly. CPO1 (Ret’d) Ed Chadwick documented his memories of
“To this day, I can still name naval service to leave for his descendants to read.
all the people in my mess on
Athabaskan and that was 60 of HMCS Athabaskan. He trav- spelling mistakes,” he says wryly.
years ago,” he says. elled the world sailing to for- He wrote about his service in
His story begins as a 17 year eign ports on ships Ontario, Korea during the war, and of the
old with a huge desire to join Athabaskan, Sioux, Magnificent, grand fleet review he attended
the navy. Skeena, Ottawa, Mackenzie and in England for the coronation of
“I was a teenager during World Chaudière. Queen Elizabeth the Second.
War Two and I always wanted to
join the navy. I kept asking my
With 30 years to document
and 1,869 days at sea, there was
He wrote it all, and then pub-
lished just 25 copies to give to NOVEMBER 23
parents, and when I was 17-and-
a-half they finally said ‘go’.”
a lot to write about.
“Writing the book was easy to
his friends and family mem-
bers, to be passed down to the 1:30PM
SEA DIV THEATRE
He became an electrician do. I wrote it in sequential order next generation so they may
and witnessed a lot of action starting from day one. I think the learn of his naval contribution
from his station on the bridge hardest part was correcting the to Canada.
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Finding a place to fit in – the Cool Aid Society
Shelley Lipke think I’d be where I am today. This
“
Staff writer place has really helped me and I
If it wasn’t for this owe Eric a lot,” says Cain.
When you break down the bar- clinic I don’t think I’d Chandler has been a support
riers of drug and alcohol addiction, system for the reformed addict,
you are left facing two worlds. be where I am today. and it took about two years before
Cain began functioning well.
One is the world you frequent- This place has really In 2007, Cain learned of a
ed, were accepted at, and were
looked upon fondly for using helped me. free course at the University of
drugs; the other is a world that Victoria that focused on human-
-Don Cain
stereotypes you and passes judg- ity, poetry and social sciences. He
ment - at least that is how it feels attended and later went on to
for some. collapsed.” credit courses.
Don Cain is a survivor of addic- He became withdrawn and He loved learning and found the
tion who has lived in one world, stopped going outside. If he did university library had an amazing
became clean, and is trying to venture outside, he’d have a panic assortment of books.
reintegrate into the other. He attack. Crowds on the street “At first it was frightening and
knows how hard it is. would send him into the opposite I would sit at the back of a huge
The 55-year-old has lived with direction, hiding in the bushes classroom with rows and rows of
no family since age 14, turning to or behind a dumpster until they empty chairs between me and the
the streets and subsequently get- passed. rest of the class. I told the woman
ting involved in drugs and alcohol. “After these panic attacks I who was running this course I
In 1993 he hit rock bottom, but would go home and get into my may just have to get up and walk
with help from friends he used bed, build a tunnel over my head away and go home. Don’t take it
an intensive rehabilitation pro- and sleep for hours. Then once personally.”
gram and was able to turn his life I woke up I wouldn’t go out for But he stuck it out and began to
around. After coming out sober days,” he says. feel more comfortable.
and drug free he had one question Today, Cain tells a different Now as an honour student
- where do I fit into society? story thanks to a United Way- he recently won the Eugene
“I had gotten away from cocaine funded counseling program. Forsey Award. This award is for
and alcohol, and I moved to Now he can laugh about these undergrads who write papers on
Victoria to start over because I experiences with Eric Chandler, Canadian labour history.
wanted to get away from the drug his clinical counselor at the Cool Cain still sees Chandler weekly
crowd in Calgary, but my big Aid Society. and says he’s making good prog-
crisis was knowing how to fit in,” For the past several years they’ve ress. “My life now is about try-
he says. worked hand-in-hand to bring his ing to build confidence in myself.
Cain’s biggest problem became confidence back and help him I’ve come a long way and am Shelley Lipke, Lookout
interacting with people. “I felt iso- understand and face the issues. very thankful for the support I’ve Don Cain and counsellor Eric Chandler stand outside Access
lated and that is when it all really “If it wasn’t for this clinic I don’t received from Eric,” he says. Health Centre.
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DND photo PSP program updates Donate your
Pennies for Presents
contest Ben Green the weapons-based art of CPAC from 1-4 p.m. and
winners Staff writer Kali. Students should pre-
pare to learn grappling and
kickboxing techniques, as
costs $30.
Iron Chef Petite
Tired of burning those On Nov. 17, the Iron Benefitting:
With 1,472 entries in the
calories on the treadmill? well as realistic martial arts Chef Jr. course will start
2010 DND Photography
Looking for variety in your and weapons training. The cooking. Every Wednesday
Contest, the panel of three Santa’s
workout routine? Personnel course begins Nov. 8 and from 5-6:30 p.m. until Dec.
judges faced quite a chal-
lenge in selecting each cat- Support Programs (PSP) is will run every Monday and 8, children ages 9-12 can Anonymous
offering some new classes Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 learn how to bake a var-
egory’s winners.
this fall that will definitely p.m. Cost is $70 and will be iety of scrumptious holiday
The three judges for this
held in the Naden Upper
Power to the
spice things up. treats. The course will be at
year were:
Gym. CPAC and cost $40. Adventure
• Sgt Yvan Delisle - 38 Let’s Dance
Most of us can use some Pizza and fun Therapy Society
years as a military pho-
help on the dance floor Not just for adults, PSP Finally, some fun for the
tographer, currently work-
which why PSP is offer- is also offering a variety whole family. On Nov. 19 Salvation Army
ing as a reservist with the
ing Social Ballroom Dance of activities that will keep from 5:30-7:30 p.m., CPAC
CF Support Unit (Ottawa)
classes. Beginning Friday, children active, entertained, will be hosting a pizza and
Imaging Section Kid Sport
Nov. 12, the classes will and healthy through the movie night. Bring your
• Serge Gilbert - 12 years
run every Friday until Dec. holiday season: blankets and pillows and
as a military photograph-
3. The classes are designed Home alone enjoy Toy Story 3 on the
er, 17 years at Algonquin
for beginners. Couples and On Sunday, Nov. 21, a big screen. With no cost for
College and 14 years at La
singles are encouraged. It’s Home Alone course will the movie, $2 pizza slices,
Cité Collégiale teaching
$45 for the four sessions be provided for children and $1 refreshments, it’s a A large Jar has been placed at the front of the
photography
out at CPAC. ages 10 and up. The course night everyone will enjoy. BOR, in Building N30, in order to collect dona-
• Stéphane Bédard - pro-
High Ya is designed for children Any questions or con-
fessional photographer and tions that will support our community and
For those who are inter- to learn about fire safety, cerns, don’t hesitate to con-
technical specialist for Nikon provide children in need with toys and gifts
ested in martial arts, PSP is emergency routines, first tact PSP at 250-363-1009
Canada
offering a course on Bruce aid, and dealing with stran- or visit the kiosks at Naden this holiday season.
The two-day judging ses-
Lee’s Jeet Kune Do and gers. It will take place at or CPAC.
sion took place on Oct. 20
and 21 and as per previous
years was open to the public.
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Of note are some local
winners:
• MCpl Chris Ward of
MARPAC Imaging Services
received an Honourable
Mention Professional
- Special Effects for
“Orange Coffee Break;”
an Honourable Mention
Professional - Portrait for
“Stone Cold;” and Second
Place Professional - Open for
“Catch the Sun.”
• MS Mary Harrison,
President of the Mess
Committee for the Pacific
Fleet Club won First
Place Amateur - Naval
Celebrations for “The Wave.”
• Penny Rogers of Lookout
Newspaper was awarded
First Place Professional
- Naval Celebrations for
“Flying High” and Third
Place Professional - Naval
Celebrations for “Navy takes
the City.”
Winning photos will be
displayed soon on www.
DNDPhotoContest.ca and
also in the National Defence
Headquarters (NDHQ)
concourse, 101 Col By Drive
the week of Nov. 22-28.
12 • LOOKOUT November 15, 2010
Bravo
ZULU
Caroline Mavridis accepts the Military Family At the annual Office of the Judge Advocate General Cpl Kyle Creelman receives a United Way Leader
Resource Centre’s 2010 Phenomenal Woman legal conference, the Assistance Judge Advocate Donor Pin from Cdr Allan James, Commanding
Award at Pacific Women’s Day on Nov. 6. The hon- General (AJAG) Office for Pacific Region won the Officer of Queen’s Harbour Master, and Maj Jason
our goes to a woman in the military community award for the Top AJAG office. The award recog- Quilliam, Naval Provost Marshal (Pacific). Leader
who contributes to the quality of life of others, is a nizes their efforts throughout the past year. donors make contributions of $500 or more to
role model, demonstrates initiative and a pioneer- Left to right: Lt(N) Heather Fogo, CPO1 Brian the annual Government of Canada Workplace
ing spirit, and has commitment to her community. Forsyth, LCol Randy Callan, LCdr Thomas Flavin, Charitable Campaign.
Alix McKenzie and Kevin Stewart.
MWO Ewen Gillespie of N4 receives the second Cdr Peats receives his new rank from Cmdre Peter LCdr Michele Tessier (left) assumes command of
clasp for his Canadian Forces Decoration from Ellis and Capt(N) Paul Dempsey. HMCS Nanaimo from LCdr Shawn Connelly (right)
Cdr Guy Bolduc, Commanding Officer of Maritime witnessed by Cdr James Sprang (centre).
Forces Pacific/Joint Task Force Pacific headquarters.
RAdm Nigel Greenwood Commander Maritime Forces Pacific/Joint Task Force Pacific, made several award presenations at the Chiefs and Petty Officers’ Mess on
Oct. 26.
Photos by Ed Dixon, MARPAC Imaging Services
Alexandre Gosselin receives the Chief Maj Gordon Sharpe receives the Vice LCdr Jeffery Kibble receives the Canada CPO2 David Grant receives the
of Defence Staff Innovation Award for Chief of Defence Staff Commendation Command Commendation for dem- Maritime Command Commendation
his work in leading efforts to expand for his work managing the politically onstrating outstanding performance, for his instrumental role in the suc-
alternative training delivery reforms subtle and complicated CF footprint mental agility and initiative during cessful introduction of the ORCA Class
in the CF. in NATO. MARPAC’s support to the RCMP for vessels into the Canadian Fleet.
Operation Parallelism.
OS Sonja Allison-Ryan, a
Naval Electronic Sensor
Operator onboard HMCS
Ottawa, was awarded the
Canadian Fleet Pacific
Sailor of the Quarter for
the third quarter of 2010.
MGen (Ret’d) Ed Fitch receives the LCdr Kevin Stewart receives the
Canada Command Certificate of Canada Command Certificate of Ed Dixon,
Achievement for the professionalism Achievement. His experience, initia- MARPAC Imaging Services
and unwavering support he provided tive and expert understanding of sup-
to Joint Task Force Games during the port provision to the RCMP counter-
preparation and execution phase of drug operations contributed to the
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Spacious 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Townhouses SELLING SOUTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND
1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Being born and raised in the country side of Sooke
Rentals Centrally Located has given me an appreciation like no realtor. Your
Parking Included realtor for Southern
Fridge/Stove Included Vancouver Island. SHAREN WARDE
MACAULAY EAST MACAULAY NORTH LARRY SIMS
948 Esquimalt Rd. 980 Wordsley St.
On Main Bus Routes
Pets: Cats Only C all me for coffee and
Bachelor, 1,2 & 3 Bdrm 1 & 2 Bedroom a free tour !
Close to Schools, Admirals Walk, [P] 250-514-4750
Manager 250-380-4663 Manager 250-384-8932 Gorge & CFB Esquimalt “Helping You Is What We Do”
[T] 1-800-665-5303
To view these and other properties, visit
Toll Free 1-866-217-3612 • www.eyproperties.com 385-2250 Nancy Vieira is 6th generation born and raised and PH: (250) 592.4422
loves talking about her home town. TOLL FREE: 1.877.812.6110
e-mail Nancy info@nancyvieira.com WWW.WARDESIMS.COM
Lifeguard needed
Qualifications
• High school diploma AND some experience OR twitter.com/Lookout_news
• An acceptable combination of education, training and
experience will also be considered AND
• Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) – Pool Option www.facebook.com/lookout.newspaper
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qualification
• Current CPR Level C and Standard First Aid qualifications
• Aquatic Emergency Care (AEC) certificate, an asset
Knowledge
For women with
Of life guarding/safety techniques and procedures
Of injury prevention practices
Of health and safety practices
Experience
In dealing with the public
single-track minds
In providing customer service
In performing lifeguard duties
In dealing with children Join us on the trails - beginner, intermediate and
In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, advanced rides.
presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing Plus Clinics, getaways and shop discounts
Submit a résumé by mail to: NPF Human Resources
Manager, PO Box 17000, Stn Forces, CFB Esquimalt,
Victoria, BC V9A 7N2; by fax at 250-363-5528; by e-mail to Dirty Girlz Bike Club
NPFHREsquimalt@cfpsa.com or online at www.cfpsa.com.
Applications must be received before 4pm on Nov. 25, 2010. www.dirtygirlzbikeclub.ca
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SALMON KINGS
HONOUR
MILITARY
On Nov. 6 the Save-on-Foods Memorial
Arena hosted a military appreciation
night. The arena was filled with military
displays and Victoria’s Salmon Kings
played in jerseys designed to com-
memorate Canada’s Naval Centennial.
Left: Marty the Marmot receives
the game puck from MCpl Anthony
Vail, MCpl Jeremy Kerr and MCpl Pat
Guitard, Search and Rescue Technicians
from 442 Squadron in Comox.
Top: Idaho Steelheads Captain, Marty
Flichel (left), and Victoria Salmon Kings
Captain, Peter Vandermeer, (right)
pose at centre ice as Commander
Canadian Fleet Pacific, Cmdre Peter
Ellis, drops the puck.
Right: MS Eric Kenney, PO1 Judith
Hales, and LS Phill Arsenau form the
Colour Party during the opening
ceremonies.
Cpl Alexander Croskery, MARPAC Imaging Services
Four Mile
Liquor Store
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Four Mile
Admirals Walk Shopping Centre
ON SALE AT FOUR MILE
LIQUOR STORE 250-479-0726 • Open 7 days/week